Earth and Sun and Moon
Midnight Oil · 1993
53 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · punk
A dynamic fusion of alternative rock and political fervor, blending poetic lyrics with driving rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- politically charged lyrical themes
- reflective moments of introspection
- engaging album-as-one-piece experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Australia's colonial legacy· environmental consciousness· national identity critique
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'Earth and Sun and Moon' marked Midnight Oil's sixth studio album during a period of significant international recognition following their breakthrough with 'Diesel and Dust'. The band continued to explore socially conscious themes while expanding their sound, moving towards a more polished production approach compared to earlier, rawer efforts.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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London Calling by The Clash — Shares political urgency and a fusion of rock styles with poetic lyrics addressing social issues.Out of Time by R.E.M. — Combines alternative rock with reflective lyrics on identity and social themes, featuring polished production.The Joshua Tree by U2 — Explores themes of identity and consciousness through expansive soundscapes and lyrical depth similar to Midnight Oil.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feeding Frenzy 5:07
- 2 My Country 4:51
- 3 Renaissance Man 4:41
- 4 Earth and Sun and Moon 4:33
- 5 Truganini 5:11
- 6 Bushfire 4:36
- 7 Drums of Heaven 5:31
- 8 Outbreak of Love 5:14
- 9 In the Valley 4:41
- 10 Tell Me the Truth 4:06
- 11 Now or Never Land 5:22
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