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  1. On This Day November 26 1985 – Midnight Oil Released the EP Species Deceases

    On This Day November 26 1985 – Midnight Oil Released the EP Species Deceases

    On this day November 26 1985 Midnight Oil released the EP Species Deceases. The record delivered a fierce and urgent sound driven by sharp rhythms, bold guitar work, and the socially focused message that defined the band’s rising influence during the mid 80s. Its intense energy and pointed...
  2. On This Day November 24 1980 – Midnight Oil Released the EP Bird Noises

    On This Day November 24 1980 – Midnight Oil Released the EP Bird Noises

    On this day November 24 1980 Midnight Oil released the EP Bird Noises. The record delivered a energetic mix of sharp rhythms, driving guitar work, and the socially aware edge that shaped the band’s early identity. Its bold sound and focused songwriting reflected the transition into a new decade...
  3. On This Day October 1 1984 – Red Sails in the Sunset Was Released by Midnight Oil

    On This Day October 1 1984 – Red Sails in the Sunset Was Released by Midnight Oil

    On this day October 1 1984, Red Sails in the Sunset by Midnight Oil was released. It was the band’s fifth studio album and marked a significant evolution in their sound, blending politically charged lyrics with powerful rock energy and experimental production. Recorded in Tokyo, the album...
  4. On This Day August 2 1987 – Diesel And Dust By Midnight Oil Was Released

    On This Day August 2 1987 – Diesel And Dust By Midnight Oil Was Released

    On this day August 2 1987, Diesel and Dust by Midnight Oil was released, marking the band's sixth studio album and their breakthrough on the international stage. Known for its driving rock sound and urgent message, the album brought attention to the struggles of Indigenous Australians and...
  5. Pete

    Place Without a Postcard (1981)

    Title: Place Without a Postcard Artist: Midnight Oil Genre: Rock Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Don't Wanna Be the One - 3:04 2 - Brave Faces - 4:47 3 - Armistice Day - 4:27 4 - Someone Else to Blame - 2:47 5 - Basement Flat - 4:33 6 - Written in the Heart - 3:14 7 - Burnie - 4:43 8 -...
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