Subject: Re: Midnight Oil Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:55 am
I DO!!!!! heh
Truganni Blue Sky Mining My Country Beds Are Burning
all kick ass songs
The Lead singer is now a politican he's in the House Of Rep (In Australia) i cant remember which province/territory he represents though
manny mini boss
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Subject: Re: Midnight Oil Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:48 am
Hell ya, this band had a unique sound and had a series of winning albums such as 'Blue Sky Mining' and of course their most successful album 'Diesel and Dust'. One of the more unique bands of that era, and one of the most political that did not resort to cliches to get their point across.
Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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Subject: Re: Midnight Oil Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:31 pm
"Blue Sky Mining" is my favorite album. All their albums are good though.
Addy, I had no idea that Peter Garrett was in politics now. Cool.
DeathCult Master Of The Crotch Grab
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Subject: Re: Midnight Oil Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:20 pm
I like Beds Are Burning, but I dont remember anything else they did
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Subject: Re: Midnight Oil Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:20 pm
One of my all-time fav bands since I was a wee-punk. All of my punk friends were very political and they held Peter Garrett in high esteem, so I checked them out and found that the music was really original. Been a fan ever since.
I spent 4 months in NZ and OZ in '94. I went to a show to see a band called [I hope this is correct - mind is hazy] Cold Chisel [?] with GUN opening. A very familiar looking guy came up to introduce Cold Chisel. My wife [at the time] came up to me and said that one of our new friends told her it was the guy from "the Oils". I knew it was not Peter Garrett, as he is the most recognizable Aussie ever. Long story short- turned out to be Rob Hirst, who I had a good 10 minute conversation with. One of the highlights from a trip of full of highlights!
Schbopo Ate his vegetables
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Subject: Re: Midnight Oil Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:24 pm
DeathCult wrote:
I like Beds Are Burning, but I dont remember anything else they did
This.
rattpoison Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Midnight Oil Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:38 am
Love "The Oils".........but how can i not. They're more beloved than AC/DC in Australia! There's something really unique and Australian that alot of people connect with down here, which makes it amazing the success they've had internationally and in the US where such foreign eccentricities are lost on many.......people still scratch their heads over why fellow "Pub Rock" groups and contemporaries of Midnight Oil like Cold Chisel and the Angels didn't make it.
Love all their records with 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (1982) being my fave and one that frequently tops polls and lists of greatest Australian albums. Secret weapon is no doubt Rob Hirst, he is an absolute powerhouse behind the drums (Go pick up the live DVD Best Of Both Worlds, the guy is an animal). Peter Garrett is currently the Minister For Environment under the Rudd Government he was formerly part of the Green Party until he was recruited to Labor, which has led many to call "Sellout" but i don't buy it. I'd rather have him in making important descisions than someone else.
Anyone who has only heard "Beds Are Burning", check in.........
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