Initially released in August of 1987, “Diesel and Dust” is the sixth studio album by Australian rock icons Midnight Oil. Produced by Warne Livesey, alongside the band, the release is a concept album about the struggles of Indigenous Australians and environmental causes, fundamental issues to the band that hold as much relevance now as they did back in ‘87.
“Diesel And Dust” draws inspiration from the Blackfella/Whitefella Tour of remote Indigenous communities with the Warumpi Band and Gondwanaland in 1986. Ranking at No. 13 on the Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 best albums of the 1980s and listed at No. 1 in the book 100 Best Australian Albums, “Diesel And Dust” is a must have for any Australian Rock collection.
Track Listing
Side A:
- Beds Are Burning
- Put Down That Weapon
- Dreamworld
- Arctic World
- Warakurna
Side B:
- The Dead Heart
- Whoah
- Bullroarer
- Sell My Soul
- Sometimes
