Midnight Oil is a self-titled debut album by Australian band Midnight Oil that was recorded in 1977 and released in November 1978 on the band's independent Sprint Music label. The album was later distributed by CBS Records.
The LP had a blue cover, however, the CD had a black cover.[1] Because of the blue cover, it is often referred to as the "blue album"[2] or "the Blue Meanie."
"Run By Night" became the band's first minor hit in Australia. It also had a video clip.[3]
[edit] Reception
Reviewed in Australian Rolling Stone at the time of release, it was described as, "a reasonably accurate showcase for the talents of the band, and as such it emphasises all the strengths and weaknesses. The main problem seems to be Peter Garrett's voice. Stripped of the menace of his mesmerising onstage presence, it often sounds fragile." The reviewer did note that, "Midnight Oil's strength is in the kinetic energy of their playing," and described them as, "an authentic Sydney band, unlike The Angels, Cold Chisel, and Dragon."[4]
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[edit] Track listing
- "Powderworks" (Robert Hirst, James (Jim) Moginie, Martin Rotsey, Andrew James)
- "Head over Heels" (Hirst, Rotsey, Moginie)
- "Dust" (Moginie, Peter Garrett, Hirst)
- "Used and Abused" (Hirst, Moginie)
- "Surfing with a Spoon" (Hirst, Moginie, Rotsey, Garrett)
- "Run by Night" (Moginie, Hirst, Rotsey)
- "Nothing Lost - Nothing Gained" (Moginie)
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[edit] References
- ^ The Dead Heart Midnight Oil FAQ, retrieved 11 March 2007.
- ^ The Dead Heart Midnight Oil information guide, retrieved 11 March 2007.
- ^ Midnight Oil official site's Flat Chat page, retrieved 11 March 2007.
- ^ Richard McGregor. "Australian Reviews". Australian Rolling Stone (North Sydney, NSW: Silvertongues Pty Ltd) (March 22, 1979): pg43.
- ^ Allmusic Review
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