John C. Foster | Chapel Hill, North Carolina United States | 02/01/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Moving Targets' 1986 album Burning in Water is one of the most devastating underground pop albums ever released. Ken Chambers and co. take the power trio format to the ultimate, laying thick melodic guitar lines over an aggressive rhythm section. The music bears a certain similarity to Mission of Burma, but infused with power and urgency reminiscent of Husker Du. Well crafted, thought provoking music. Brave Noise, released two years later, reflects a more mature approach. The music is less frantic, more subtle, but no less compelling."
Young, strong and about to break up
Michael T. Maloney | Seattle, WA | 02/05/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I originally bought these two LPs in the Village. It was the late 80s/early 1990. I was living in Washington Heights and working a swing shift as a proofreader/prover in the reports department of Deloitte & Touche on the 99th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. I lifted weights and blasted "Brave Noise" every day before work. Then I dressed and took the A train downtown to Chambers Street. I was 25. I was young, strong, and about to break up with my wife.
This is the sound of "Burning in Water" & "Brave Noise."
The drumming of Pat Brady and the guitar/vocals of Ken Chambers are inspired."
One of my favs in the 80s
Leticia Andreas | El Cerrito, CA | 07/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We loved Moving Targets in Germany then.
They weren't all that well known otherwise.
But they played most of their songs from Brave Noise & Burning in Water at our club then, and they were fantastic dance tunes."
Amazing band
P. Kane | Chicago, IL | 09/08/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first discovered Moving Targets back in the mid-80's afer Burning In Water came out. It is no understatement to say that this is one of the best bands of the 80's. And this music holds up SO well, even after almost 20 years. I still get goose-bumps when I turn this up. How many other bands from any genre or time can do that! Although Burning In Water is their best work, Brave Noise is still a great album."
My favorite punk rock album of all time
P. Kane | 03/20/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"- Burning In Water that is. The fact that any fan of aggressive, tuneful rock music can acquire two albums' worth of pure gold like this for $12 just blows my mind."