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Resist

Midnight Oil · 2022

60 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A defiant blend of punk energy and atmospheric rock, echoing urgent calls for environmental and social justice.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Rising Seas Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album by directly addressing climate change and rising sea levels, blending urgency with haunting melodies.
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    We Resist — The title track encapsulates the spirit of defiance and communal strength against adversity, making it a rallying cry for activism.
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    Nobody’s Child — This poignant song reflects on displacement and environmental degradation, showcasing the band's ability to weave personal stories into broader sociopolitical narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with resolution
  • reflective moments for deep thinking
  • urgent anthems for activism
  • thoughtful listening during commutes
  • engaging narratives on social issues

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, cohesive experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Strong release after a long hiatus, showcasing continued relevance and urgency in themes.
Themes
climate change urgency· Australian river crisis· collective resistance
Career context
Released on February 18, 2022, 'Resist' marks Midnight Oil's first studio album in nearly two decades, following their 2002 release 'Capricornia'. The band returned to the music scene after a politically charged hiatus, aiming to address contemporary issues with the same fervor that characterized their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clash· U2· R.E.M.
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Tracklist

  • 1 Rising Seas Start here 5:50
  • 2 The Barka-Darling River 6:49
  • 3 Tarkine 4:20
  • 4 At the Time of Writing 4:39
  • 5 Nobody’s Child 4:27
  • 6 To the Ends of the Earth 5:01
  • 7 Reef 4:18
  • 8 We Resist 5:18
  • 9 Lost at Sea 4:45
  • 10 Undercover 3:15
  • 11 We Are Not Afraid 4:29
  • 12 Last Frontier 6:53

What to play next

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The Makarrata Project

2020

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Capricornia
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Capricornia

2002

Leads into 'Resist' with similar energy and lyrical depth.
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