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On This Day: Midnight Oil Releases Red Sails in the Sunset - October 1, 1984

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On this day, October 1, 1984, Australian rock band Midnight Oil released their fifth studio album, Red Sails in the Sunset! The album reached #177 on the Billboard charts but was a major hit in Australia. Known for its politically charged themes and unique sound, the album included tracks like “Best of Both Worlds” and “When the Generals Talk.” Red Sails in the Sunset solidified Midnight Oil’s reputation for combining rock with social activism.

Who remembers listening to this influential album?
 
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