TARGET was the first band bringing the great Jimi Jamison to major attention releasing a pair of albums for A&M never officially appeared on CD before – now can enjoy both with the special remastered treatment by Rock Candy Records. Target second album “Captured” includes 6 bonus tracks in this reissue.
During the Seventies, Memphis was a hot bed of musical talent. Sure, its blues and r ‘n’ b roots had always been proudly on display, but with the explosion of FM radio, bigger live venues, and the establishment of a renown studio (Ardent), the city seemed to be providing its home grown musicians with an opportunity to set the world on fire.
None of these possibilities were lost on Target, a cabal of tough rockers keen to stamp their identity on the local scene and beyond.
Riding a wave of creativity and seeking to maximise their already solid reputation as a band to watch, Target took the recording of this, their second album, with an impressive sense of purpose.
Their debut album had been well received, but “Captured” showcased a band looking to maximise not only their sound but also their image, profile and appeal.
Retaining their South bluesy roots, the album was recorded by producer Paul Hornsby (the Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker Band) at the famed Capricorn Studios in Macon, Georgia.
Tougher than the debut, the album oozes a decidedly British influence, bringing to mind the likes of Humble Pie, Bad Company and Trapeze, with vocalist Jimi Jamison developing his unique, velvety rasp, which would later serve him well as the frontman of Survivor.
Sadly, swamped by insurmountable business and managerial problems, Target eventually dissolved, leaving behind two fine but now little known albums.
Fortunately Rock Candy come to the rescue with this stupendous remastering, plus the only Target live recordings (Jamison rocks) available as bonus.
Highly Recommended
1. It’s Only Love
2. Shine The Light
3. Runaway
4. Just For You
5. Maybe In Time
6. Make Our Dreams Come True
7. Holdin’ On
8. Rock And Roll Laureate
bonus
9 Holdin’ On (Live) – Target
10 Runaway (Live) – Target
11 Make Our Dreams Come True (Live) – Target
12 Just for You (Live) – Target
13 Maybe in Time (Live) – Target
14 It’s Only Love (Live) – Target
Jimi Jamison Vocals
Paul Cannon Guitar
Buddy Davis Guitar
Tommy Cathey Bass
David Spain Drums