Perfect Man (Rage album)

Perfect Man is the third studio album by the German heavy metal band Rage, released in 1988. It marks a significant shift in the band's sound, moving away from their earlier speed metal tendencies towards a more melodic and structurally complex approach, incorporating elements of progressive metal.

The album showcases Peavy Wagner's evolving songwriting and vocal style, featuring more intricate guitar work and a greater emphasis on melody. The lyrics explore themes of societal issues, personal struggles, and philosophical concepts. Key tracks often cited by fans include "Don't Fear the Winter," "Death in the Afternoon," and the title track, "Perfect Man."

Perfect Man is considered a pivotal album in Rage's discography, solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the European metal scene and laying the groundwork for their future progressive metal explorations in subsequent releases like Secrets in a Weird World. The album artwork, depicting a stylized figure, further contributes to the album's overall thematic coherence.