Flat Chat
Midnight Oil · 2006
68 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · punk
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and punk energy, pulsating with biting social commentary and infectious melodies.
Why this album works
The album received positive critical reception, with many praising its lyrical depth and musicality. It also solidified Midnight Oil's ongoing influence in Australian rock, particularly in political activism through music, following their legacy from the 1980s and 90s.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening infectious melodies for sing-alongs biting social commentary reflections
- Context
- When 'Flat Chat' was released in 2006, Midnight Oil was revisiting their roots after a hiatus that began in 2002. This album marked their return to the studio after a four-year break, showcasing a matured sound while still addressing sociopolitical themes that defined their earlier work.
- 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.
- 1 Only the Strong Standout 4:34
- 2 Progress Standout 3:57
- 3 Don’t Wanna Be the One 2:59
- 4 Dreamworld 3:35
- 5 Hercules 4:28
- 6 Read About It 3:56
- 7 Section 5 (Bus to Bondi) 3:00
- 8 Cold Cold Change 3:29
- 9 Redneck Wonderland Standout 3:08
- 10 Tell Me the Truth 4:03
- 11 Stand in Line 4:48
- 12 Pictures 3:13
- 13 Written in the Heart 3:10
- 14 Mosquito March 3:07
- 15 No Time for Games 4:34
- 16 Best of Both Worlds 4:04
- 17 Say Your Prayers 4:25
- 18 Run by Night 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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