Red Sails in the Sunset (album)
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Red Sails in the Sunset is an album by Midnight Oil
that was released in 1984 under the Columbia Records
label. This album was recorded and produced in Tokyo, Japan and is significant for becoming their first No. 1 album in Australia (it entered also the United States Billboard 200
). The cover image contains a striking depiction of Sydney Harbour
after a hypothetical nuclear strike
. This album contained tracks that were performed at their Sydney Harbour Goat Island concert in 1985 in tandem with Triple J
celebrating the radio station's 10th birthday, which was simulcast on ABC Television
and subsequently re-broadcast on their then-Tuesday night music program Rock Arena. (The film footage later became part of the Best of Both Worlds
album released in 2004.) It is also notable for containing the only Midnight Oil songs sung by Drummer Rob Hirst
, "When The Generals Talk" and "Kosciusco".
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil , were an Australian rock band from Sydney originally performing as Farm from 1972 with drummer Rob Hirst, bass guitarist Andrew James and keyboard player/lead guitarist Jim Moginie...
that was released in 1984 under the Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
label. This album was recorded and produced in Tokyo, Japan and is significant for becoming their first No. 1 album in Australia (it entered also the United States Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
). The cover image contains a striking depiction of Sydney Harbour
Port Jackson
Port Jackson, containing Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney, Australia. It is known for its beauty, and in particular, as the location of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge...
after a hypothetical nuclear strike
Nuclear warfare
Nuclear warfare, or atomic warfare, is a military conflict or political strategy in which nuclear weaponry is detonated on an opponent. Compared to conventional warfare, nuclear warfare can be vastly more destructive in range and extent of damage...
. This album contained tracks that were performed at their Sydney Harbour Goat Island concert in 1985 in tandem with Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
celebrating the radio station's 10th birthday, which was simulcast on ABC Television
ABC Television
ABC Television is a service of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation launched in 1956. As a public broadcasting broadcaster, the ABC provides four non-commercial channels within Australia, and a partially advertising-funded satellite channel overseas....
and subsequently re-broadcast on their then-Tuesday night music program Rock Arena. (The film footage later became part of the Best of Both Worlds
Best of Both Worlds (Midnight Oil album)
Best of Both Worlds is a DVD-Video release of two significant concerts performed by Australian rock band Midnight Oil. The featured concerts are Oils on the Water and Saturday Night at the Capitol...
album released in 2004.) It is also notable for containing the only Midnight Oil songs sung by Drummer Rob Hirst
Rob Hirst
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, "When The Generals Talk" and "Kosciusco".
Track listing
- "When the Generals Talk" (Robert Hirst, James Moginie, Peter Garrett)
- "Best of Both Worlds" (Hirst, Moginie)
- "Sleep" (Moginie, Hirst, Garrett)
- "Minutes to MidnightMinutes to Midnight (song)Minutes to Midnight is the fourth track on the 1984 album Red Sails in the Sunset by Australian music group Midnight Oil. The song was written by band members Peter Garrett and Jim Moginie....
" (Moginie, Garrett) - "Jimmy Sharman's Boxers" (Hirst, Moginie)
- "Bakerman" (Hirst)
- "Who Can Stand in the Way" (Moginie, Garrett)
- "Kosciusko" (Hirst, Moginie)
- "Helps Me Helps You" (Hirst, Moginie)
- "Harrisburg" (Moginie, Kevans)
- "Bells and Horns in the Back of Beyond" (Midnight Oil)
- "Shipyards of New Zealand" (Moginie, Garrett)
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australian Kent Music Report Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to 1998... Albums Chart |
1 |
Personnel
- Martin RotseyMartin RotseyMartin Rotsey is an Australian guitarist, and was a member of the rock band Midnight Oil from 1977 until the band's dissolution in 2002.In 2006, he joined fellow Midnight Oil member Rob Hirst's projects Ghostwriters and The Angry Tradesmen...
- Peter GiffordPeter GiffordPeter Gifford , sometimes known as "Giffo," is an Australian musician. From 1980 until 1987 he played bass guitar for Australian rock band Midnight Oil.-Midnight Oil:...
- Rob HirstRob Hirst-External links:*******...
- Jim MoginieJim MoginieJames "Jim" Moginie is an Australian musician. He is best known for his work with Midnight Oil, of which he was a founding member, guitarist, keyboardist and leading songwriter...
- Peter GarrettPeter GarrettPeter Robert Garrett, AM, MP , is an Australian musician, environmentalist, activist and politician.Garrett was lead singer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil from 1973 until its disbanding in 2002...