Essential Oils
Midnight Oil · 2012
152 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · punk
A potent mix of politically charged anthems and introspective melodies that captures Australia's restless spirit.
Why this album works
'Essential Oils' reached number one on the Australian ARIA charts, highlighting the band's continued relevance in a changing musical landscape. The album was well-received critically, praised for its lyrical depth and musical cohesion, reaffirming Midnight Oil's impact on rock music and activism.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks politically charged anthems for reflection introspective melodies for deep thinking
- Context
- Released in 2012, 'Essential Oils' marked Midnight Oil's first album since their hiatus in 2002, showcasing their return to the music scene with renewed vigor. This collection features both new material and reimagined versions of their classic hits, reflecting on the band's enduring legacy and commitment to social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· INXS· Crowded House· Powderfinger· Diesel· Silverchair· Little River Band· The Living End
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Run by Night 3:57
- 2 Cold Cold Change 3:30
- 3 Back on the Borderline 3:11
- 4 Wedding Cake Island 3:12
- 5 No Time for Games 4:34
- 6 Don't Wanna Be the One 3:06
- 7 Armistice Day 4:31
- 8 Lucky Country 4:53
- 9 Only the Strong 4:34
- 10 Short Memory 3:53
- 11 Read About It 3:54
- 12 US Forces 4:07
- 13 Power and the Passion Standout 5:40
- 14 When the Generals Talk 3:33
- 15 Best of Both Worlds 4:05
- 16 Kosciusko 4:41
- 17 Progress 3:55
- 18 Hercules 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 Beds Are Burning Standout 4:16
- 2 Put Down That Weapon 4:40
- 3 Dreamworld 3:37
- 4 The Dead Heart 5:12
- 5 Warakurna 4:39
- 6 Blue Sky Mine Standout 4:16
- 7 Forgotten Years 4:28
- 8 King of the Mountain 3:51
- 9 One Country 5:54
- 10 Truganini 5:09
- 11 My Country 4:55
- 12 In the Valley 4:42
- 13 Surf's Up Tonight 3:07
- 14 Redneck Wonderland 3:09
- 15 White Skin Black Heart 4:03
- 16 Say Your Prayers 4:26
- 17 Golden Age 3:43
- 18 Luritja Way 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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