Gil Scott-Heron - Moving Target (1982) Vinyl LP • Fast Lane, Jazz, Funk, Poetry

Catalog Number: AL-9606

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (photos/lyrics/credits). Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Bottom-right corner is cut.)

Tracks:

• Fast Lane
• Washington, D.C.
• No Exit
• Blue Collar
• Explanations
• Ready Or Not
• Black History/The World

About The Record:

Moving Target, by Gil Scott-Heron, blends jazz, funk, and spoken-word poetry, showcasing Scott-Heron's signature style of social commentary and introspection, with themes addressing personal struggles, political disillusionment, and the African American experience. It was recorded during a period of transition for Scott-Heron, as he grappled with personal challenges and the shifting political landscape of the early 1980s, post-Civil Rights era. While not as commercially successful as some of his earlier works, Moving Target is historically significant for its fusion of spoken-word with contemporary sounds, influencing the development of hip-hop and neo-soul. A notable track, Fast Lane, stands out as a hit single, delivering a poignant critique of materialism and the rat race of modern life.