Moving Targets are a Boston-area power trio formed with Kenny Chambers (guitar/vocals), Pat Leonard (bass) and Pat Brady (drums). Their Taang!-era album Burning in Water is praised for blending post-punk, melodic hardcore and unexpectedly progressive song structures. The original lineup is noted to have lasted only long enough to record that album.

Formed in the North Shore, Massachusetts area; original members include Kenny Chambers, Pat Leonard and Pat Brady. Early recordings (three songs) appeared on the 1984 compilation "Bands That Could Be God". Lou Giordano worked with the band in the studio for Burning in Water, which was released on Taang! Records. Pat Brady worked professionally as a firefighter (noted in reviews).

The reviews present Moving Targets as a Boston power trio (Kenny Chambers, Pat Leonard, Pat Brady) whose Burning in Water blends post-punk, melodic hardcore and progressive-leaning structures. ilbefolko highlights tight musicianship, inventive arrangements and Taang! Records' involvement. The original lineup lasted only long enough to make this album.

For:Fans of 1980s Boston underground rock, post-punk and melodic hardcore; listeners who like Hüsker Dü, Mission of Burma and guitar-driven trios.

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