The Green Disc
Midnight Oil · 1990
74 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · punk
A vibrant collection of remixed anthems and live tracks showcasing Midnight Oil's politically charged energy and eclectic sound.
Why this album works
'The Green Disc' features remixes and live versions of hits like 'Beds Are Burning' and 'Power and the Passion', highlighting the band's influence in addressing social issues through music. The album reached notable chart positions and demonstrated the band’s ability to engage audiences both sonically and politically.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks politically charged anthemic energy engaging live performance feel
- Context
- Released in January 1990, 'The Green Disc' served as a compilation and remix album during Midnight Oil's commercial peak following their acclaimed album 'Blue Sky Mining'. At this point, the band was solidifying their status as global rock icons, blending political activism with compelling music.
- 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 King of the Mountain Standout 3:50
- 2 Brave Faces 4:46
- 3 No Time for Games 4:33
- 4 The Dead Heart (long version) 6:07
- 5 Kosciusko 4:40
- 6 Don’t Wanna Be the One 3:02
- 7 Power and the Passion (remix) 6:43
- 8 No Reaction 2:56
- 9 Powderworks 5:36
- 10 Best of Both Worlds 4:03
- 11 Beds Are Burning (Tamarama mix) Standout 8:01
- 12 Gunbarrel Highway 3:39
- 13 Hercules 4:28
- 14 Blue Sky Mine (Food on the Table mix) Standout 6:33
- 15 Stand in Line (live) 5:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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