10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Midnight Oil · 1982
45 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · punk
A fervent blend of punk rock energy and politically charged lyrics, pulsating with urgency and musical aggression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- politically charged lyrical urgency
- steady mid-tempo engagement
- anthemic sing-along potential
- reflective yet energetic vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking mellow background sounds
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Australia's military involvement· media portrayal critique· societal injustices
- Career context
- Released in November 1982, '10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1' was Midnight Oil's fourth studio album and a significant turning point in their career. Following the commercial success of their previous album 'Place Without a Postcard', this record solidified their status as a voice for social change in Australia and marked their rise to international prominence.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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London Calling by The Clash — Shares politically charged lyrics and a fusion of punk rock with diverse musical influences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Outside World 4:21
- 2 Only the Strong 4:34
- 3 Short Memory 3:52
- 4 Read About It 3:52
- 5 Scream in Blue 6:18
- 6 US Forces 4:07
- 7 Power and the Passion 5:40
- 8 Maralinga 4:44
- 9 Tin-Legs and Tin Mines 4:21
- 10 Somebody’s Trying to Tell Me Something 4:03
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