The Real Thing
Midnight Oil · 2000
123 min · 44 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · punk
A raw and powerful blend of alternative rock infused with live energy and poignant socio-political themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- poignant socio-political themes
- wave-like pacing throughout
- engaging storytelling in tracks
- interviews enhancing listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek polished studio productions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Indigenous history· environmental degradation· corporate responsibility
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'The Real Thing' came during Midnight Oil's resurgence after a brief hiatus following their 1998 album 'Redneck Wonderland'. The band was exploring new avenues by incorporating live recordings and interviews, reflecting on their legacy while addressing contemporary issues.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Battle of Los Angeles by Rage Against the Machine — Shares a raw energy and socio-political urgency, blending rock with activist themes.London Calling by The Clash — Combines punk rock vigor with political commentary and diverse musical influences.The Rising by Bruce Springsteen — Explores themes of resilience and social issues with a powerful, anthemic rock sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Real Thing 3:32
- 2 Say Your Prayers 4:27
- 3 Spirit of the Age 3:11
- 4 Feeding Frenzy (live at the Metro) 6:02
- 5 Tell Me the Truth (live at the Metro) 3:36
- 6 The Dead Heart (live at the Metro) 6:04
- 7 Tin Legs and Tin Mines (live at the Metro) 4:43
- 8 Short Memory (live at the Metro) 4:53
- 9 In the Valley (MTV Unplugged) 3:31
- 10 Blue Sky Mine (live at the Metro) 4:25
- 11 US Forces (live at the Metro) 4:24
- 12 Warakurna (MTV Unplugged) 4:27
- 13 Truganini (MTV Unplugged) 4:37
- 14 The Last of the Diggers 4:19
Disc 2
- 1 The Real Thing (interview) 1:43
- 2 The Dead Heart (interview) 2:18
- 3 Blue Sky Mine (interview) 1:43
- 4 Short Memory (interview) 1:24
- 5 Truganini (interview) 1:50
- 6 Warakurna (interview) 2:08
- 7 Spirit of the Age (interview) 0:52
- 8 Say Your Prayers (interview) 1:00
- 9 The Last of the Diggers (interview) 1:50
- 10 In the Valley (interview) 3:04
- 11 Tell Me the Truth (interview) 2:30
- 12 Short Memory (interview) 1:34
- 13 Tin Legs and Tin Mines (interview) 1:50
- 14 Feeding Frenzy (interview) 2:21
- 15 The Dead Heart (interview) 2:18
- 16 The Real Thing (interview) 1:38
- 17 The Real Thing (Track by Track) 3:11
- 18 Say Your Prayers (Track by Track) 2:20
- 19 Spirit of the Age (Track by Track) 1:40
- 20 Feeding Frenzy (Track by Track) 2:21
- 21 Tell Me the Truth (Track by Track) 2:29
- 22 The Dead Heart (Track by Track) 3:27
- 23 Tin Legs and Tin Mines (Track by Track) 2:14
- 24 Short Memory (Track by Track) 2:34
- 25 In the Valley (Track by Track) 1:48
- 26 Blue Sky Mine (Track by Track) 1:44
- 27 US Forces (Track by Track) 1:34
- 28 Warakurna (Track by Track) 2:08
- 29 Truganini (Track by Track) 1:50
- 30 The Last of the Diggers (Track by Track) 1:56
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