Red Sails in the Sunset

by Midnight Oil

Red Sails in the Sunset cover art

Recorded in Tokyo to capture an intentionally abrasive and live-sounding energy, the band's fifth LP tackles themes of nuclear anxiety, environmental destruction, and Indigenous rights. The complex, frantic arrangements push their pub-rock roots toward an expansive, politically charged brand of alternative rock. The arresting cover art, depicting Sydney Harbor post-nuclear strike, perfectly mirrors the apocalyptic urgency of Peter Garrett's vocal performances.

Genres

  • Alternative Rock
  • Big Music
  • Post-Punk

Tracklist

  1. When The Generals Talk
  2. Best Of Both Worlds
  3. Sleep
  4. Minutes To Midnight
  5. Jimmy Sharman's Boxers
  6. Bakerman
  7. Who Can Stand In The Way
  8. Kosciusko
  9. Helps Me Helps You
  10. Harrisburg
  11. Bells And Horns In The Back Of Beyond
  12. Shipyards Of New Zealand