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Midnight Oil was an [[Australian Music|Australian]] [[Hard Rock]] / [[Alternative Rock]] band. They were formed in the early 1970s as Farm, releasing their first album (after becoming Midnight Oil) in 1978. They soon went on to become one of the most popular bands in Australia, with one album staying on the Australian charts for nearly two years. Outside Australia, they are known for [[One-Hit Wonder|one or two songs at most]] (usually "Beds Are Burning"). They parted ways in 2002, but reunited in 2005 and 2009 for benefit concerts.
[[Midnight Oil]] was an [[Australian Music|Australian]] [[Hard Rock]]/[[Alternative Rock]] band. They were formed in the early 1970s as Farm, releasing their first album (after becoming Midnight Oil) in 1978. They soon went on to become one of the most popular bands in Australia, with one album staying on the Australian charts for nearly two years. Outside Australia, they are known for [[One-Hit Wonder|one or two songs at most]] (usually "Beds Are Burning"). They parted ways in 2002, but reunited in 2005 and 2009 for benefit concerts.


Most of their songs focus heavily on social criticism/commentary, with a leftist point of view - they support environmentalism and worker's rights and are opposed to colonialism. The band's lead singer, Peter Garrett, was Australia's Minister for the Environment, Heritage, and the Arts. He'd run for office before, though, during his tenure with the band.
Most of their songs focus heavily on social criticism/commentary, with a leftist point of view - they support environmentalism and worker's rights and are opposed to colonialism. The band's lead singer, Peter Garrett, was Australia's Minister for the Environment, Heritage, and the Arts. He'd run for office before, though, during his tenure with the band.


Lineup (1987-2002<ref>; this is the lineup for both reunions</ref>):
Lineup (1987-2002)<ref>This is the lineup for both reunions</ref>:
* [[Bald of Awesome|Peter Garrett]]: Lead vocals, harmonica, and sometimes synthesizer during the band's days as Farm (1975-2002)
* [[Bald of Awesome|Peter Garrett]]: Lead vocals, harmonica, and sometimes synthesizer during the band's days as Farm (1975-2002)
* [[Stage Names|Bones Hillman]]: Bass, backing vocals (1987-2002)
* [[Stage Names|Bones Hillman]]: Bass, backing vocals (1987-2002)
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* Peter Gifford: Bass, backing vocals (1980-1987); quit after the recording of ''Diesel And Dust'' due to the touring schedule being too stressful.
* Peter Gifford: Bass, backing vocals (1980-1987); quit after the recording of ''Diesel And Dust'' due to the touring schedule being too stressful.


Discography:
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* 1978 -- ''[[Self-Titled Album|Midnight Oil]]''
* 1978 -- ''[[Self-Titled Album|Midnight Oil]]''
* 1979 -- ''Head Injuries''
* 1979 -- ''Head Injuries''
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* 2006 -- ''Flat Chat'' - Another "Greatest Hits"
* 2006 -- ''Flat Chat'' - Another "Greatest Hits"


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=== Midnight Oil's music has examples of the following tropes: ===
* [[Angrish]]: Some parts of a few songs on ''Redneck Wonderland'' are pretty much incomprehensible, and the lyrics aren't found in the booklet, nor are they deciphered by most fan sites.
* [[Angrish]]: Some parts of a few songs on ''Redneck Wonderland'' are pretty much incomprehensible, and the lyrics aren't found in the booklet, nor are they deciphered by most fan sites.
* [[Bald of Awesome]] - Lead singer Peter Garrett.
* [[Bald of Awesome]] - Lead singer Peter Garrett.
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