On the Playlist 14JAN2019…

Listening to Midnight Oil this afternoon. Was a bit torn as to which album to listen to. I have two favorites and decided on "Blue Sky Mining" to listen to. I think I like this album better than their international hit album "Diesel and Dust' that was released prior to this album. I became a fan of the band after they appeared at the Clayoquot Sound protest in April of 1993. I had heard of them prior to this but this is when I remember being impressed by them. The lead singer, Peter Garret, trained as a lawyer and has for his whole career been an activist for aboriginal rights and various conservation causes. He has even been a member of Australian parliament. I like their music as it usually features a prominent driving beat and a good mix that ensures the vocals are also prominent. Their music definitely includes an activist message so the vocals are important.

Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mining