Diesel and Dust

Midnight Oil

Diesel and Dust

RELEASED: June 22, 1987
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Beds Are Burning 4:16 2. Put Down That Weapon 4:38 3. Dreamworld 3:37 4. Arctic World 4:21 5. Warakurna 4:37 6. The Dead Heart 5:11 7. Whoah 3:50 8. Bullroarer 4:59 9. Sell My Soul 3:37 10. Sometimes 3:51
Historical Archive
Diesel and Dust is the fifth studio album by Australian rock band Midnight Oil, released in 1987. The album is noted for its politically charged lyrics and themes, addressing issues such as Indigenous rights, environmentalism, and social justice. Musically, it blends rock with elements of new wave and incorporates the use of traditional Aboriginal instruments. The album's legacy is marked by its critical acclaim and its role in raising awareness about important social issues in Australia and beyond.