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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- politically charged anthemic energy
- engaging live performance feel
- wave-like pacing for exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy album experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Indigenous rights activism· corporate exploitation critique· Australian political landscape
- Career 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.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Evil Empire by Rage Against the Machine — Shares politically charged lyrics and a blend of hard rock with punk-infused rhythms.Combat Rock by The Clash — Combines punk energy with socio-political themes, echoing a similar activist spirit.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King of the Mountain 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) 8:01
- 12 Gunbarrel Highway 3:39
- 13 Hercules 4:28
- 14 Blue Sky Mine (Food on the Table mix) 6:33
- 15 Stand in Line (live) 5:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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