Midnight Oil
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Sydney, Australia (1976 – 2002)
The band split in 2002 to allow Garrett to focus on his political career. He is currently a member of the Australian House of Representatives and the was the Australian Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts from 2007-2010. As of 2010, he is the Australian Minister for Education. The band has reunited since then for two benefit concerts: the 2005 WaveAid concert for Indian Ocean Tsunami victims and in March 2009 the band reformed for two shows in Canberra as a warm up for “Sound Relief” in Melbourne, a benefit concert for the Victorian Bushfire victims.
The Oils, as they are known to their fans, began as a progressive rock band called Farm in the early 1970s, then under the Midnight Oil name developed a reputation as an impressive and hard-working live act associated with the surfing community of Sydney. They became one of Australia’s most respected bands, known for their live performances, and also for their activism and support for community groups and causes.
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erickamil The dead heart
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promisedeyes Anyone who has only listened to "Beds Are Burning" is really, really depriving himself/herself.
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Mascoso head injuries their best work [2]
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Kelliea17 I've always loved "The Dead Heart." Then I went to Australia and saw Uluru. The song took on a whole new meaning and I understood Peter Garrett's social/political views. It all comes out in this song and it's unbelievably powerful!
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Killerdwarf Head Injuries ... their best work
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Lukasx0 Put Down That Weapon <3
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Slesar-int Check some sleaze/hard rock http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Shit+rave
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spose The popularity of Beds Are Burning is baffling. I liked that song once but I've grown to really hate it now, can't listen to it. Thankfully the rest of the Oils catalogue is awesome.
