Released 40 years ago
Midnight Sun
Redgum · 1986
44 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A poignant blend of traditional folk melodies and storytelling, capturing the essence of Australian life and socio-political themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood Upon the Rain — This track stands out for its haunting narrative that critiques war and its consequences, encapsulating the band's ethos of political engagement through music.
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Midnight Sun — The title track features evocative imagery and emotional depth, reflecting on personal and collective struggles against the backdrop of Australia's landscape.
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Another Country — This song explores themes of displacement and identity, using metaphorical language to address broader social issues relevant to many Australians at the time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Midnight Sun blends folk melodies with political themes, showcasing strong songwriting and cohesive arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitars and fiddles driving the melodies throughout.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, allowing for storytelling elements to unfold clearly in the lyrics.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal techniques, enhancing the communal feel of traditional folk music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Talk 4:22
- 2 When Your Luck Ran Out 5:51
- 3 Running With the Hurricane 3:49
- 4 Empty Page 4:40
- 5 Midnight Sun 4:46
- 6 Too Many Dollars 3:45
- 7 Another Country 5:03
- 8 In Their Hands 4:32
- 9 Blood Upon the Rain 4:24
- 10 La Partida (The Parting) 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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