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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical reception, with many praising its raw energy and socially conscious lyrics. It showcases the band's ability to engage audiences on pressing topics, reinforcing their status as one of Australia's most important rock bands. Notably, it reached the top 10 in Australia, further solidifying their enduring popularity.
- 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.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 The Real Thing Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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