Red Sails in the Sunset

Midnight Oil

Red Sails in the Sunset

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. When the Generals Talk 3:33 2. Best of Both Worlds 4:04 3. Sleep 5:09 4. Minutes to Midnight 3:07 5. Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers 7:32 6. Bakerman 0:55 7. Who Can Stand in the Way 4:35 8. Kosciusko 4:41 9. Helps Me Helps You 3:47 10. Harrisburg 3:50 11. Bells and Horns in the Back of Beyond 3:27 12. Shipyards of New Zealand 5:53
Historical Archive
Red Sails in the Sunset is the fifth studio album by Australian rock band Midnight Oil, released in 1984. The album showcases the band's signature blend of rock and punk influences, characterized by powerful guitar riffs, socially conscious lyrics, and Peter Garrett's distinctive vocal style. The album is noted for its exploration of environmental and political themes, particularly in tracks like 'Beds Are Burning' and 'The Dead Heart'. It has been praised for its energetic sound and has left a lasting impact on both Australian music and the global rock scene.