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Sitting Targets

Peter Hammill · 1981

44 min · 11 tracks · rock music

A complex tapestry of introspective lyrics and eclectic rock instrumentation unfolds throughout Hammill's intricate compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • introspective lyrical exploration
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Sitting Targets' is Peter Hammill's seventh solo album, following the critically praised 'Over' from 1977. At this point in his career, Hammill had established himself as a prominent figure in the progressive rock scene and was exploring more personal themes in his songwriting, reflecting a shift toward introspection and emotional depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Breakthrough 3:57
  • 2 My Experience 3:15
  • 3 Ophelia 3:10
  • 4 Empress’s Clothes 4:03
  • 5 Glue 3:40
  • 6 Hesitation 4:07
  • 7 Sitting Targets 5:22
  • 8 Stranger Still 4:54
  • 9 Sign 3:45
  • 10 What I Did 3:39
  • 11 Central Hotel 4:41

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