Target

One of the ultra-über-obscure aussie Hard Rock singles is undoubtly the black opaline of Sydney outfit Target. Besides Peter Morley (drums) and David Caruana (bass) there was also Terry Batu involved, who wasn't any unknown local guitarist at all. Batu previously was member of Hard Rockers COBRA from Canberra (late 70's) and either recorded a scarce single with these guys. The lads during the mid 80's threw all cash into one pot and produced this excellent 2 tracker, featuring the Batu written song "Danger" and "Time and space", composed by David Caruana. "Danger" sounds rather classic pounding Hard Rock inspired, but explodes when Batu fires up his solo. The B-side then just makes you to wanna lean back, closing your eyes, to drift away into time and space, listening to that epic Metalrocker with influences of the NWOBHM shining through all the time. For those who remember HOLLOW GROUND on "Roksnax", well that's the sound to expect, epic heaviness with NWOBHM twin leads all along. All of the guys later during 1989 joined the reformed Sydney Hard Rock legend HUSH, that was active throughout the 70's.