- Audio CD (20 April 1993)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Sony
- ASIN: B00000294N
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Mini-Disc | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 35,694 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Feeding Frenzy |
| 2. My Country |
| 3. Renaissance Man |
| 4. Earth And Sun And Moon |
| 5. Truganini |
| 6. Bushfire |
| 7. Drums Of Heaven |
| 8. Outbreak Of Love |
| 9. In The Valley |
| 10. Tell Me The Truth |
| 11. Now Or Never Land |
Product Description
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The hurricane-force Aussies reign in their primal power with a varied, gentle, and remarkably tuneful progression on what's come before. "Truganini" is the icebreaker while hardluck charmer "In the Valley" and the retro psychedelia of "Renaissance Man" are standouts. Jeff Bateman
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After giving the world the critically acclaimed "Diesel and Dust" and the equally impressive "Blue Sky Mining", Midnight Oil had set the standard by which their next studio album would be judged, and set it at a very high level indeed. Fans and critics alike had one burning question: were the band still capable of producing the blend of provocative lyrics and rhythms that deservedly had won them a worldwide following or was their best behind them?
Was there more in the Oils' creative cupboard or was it bare?
"Earth And Sun And Moon" was the answer.
Delivering the Oils eternal message - people over politicians, culture over corporations, the planet over profits - "EASAM" teases the listener with an effective fusion of two contrasting styles.
Pulse-racing, almost orgasmic tracks, such as the singles "My Country" and "Truganini" sit alongside less hectic yet equally provocative acoustic numbers that deliver their message in a folky, camp-fire style whisper, such as the outstanding "Bushfire".
Somewhere inbetween these two extremes lies the majority of the album, with tracks such as "In The Valley", "Outbreak Of Love", "Now Or Never Land" and the title offering, "Earth And Sun And Moon", that almost seem to be caught in a tug of war between the poles - carressing you one moment, and slapping you in the face the next. It's a strange sensation, but one that works so well on almost every track.
So many things happen in the blink of an eye. Heartstrings are pulled. Illusions are smashed. History is told. Pictures are painted. Sometimes, all four happen simultaneously, yet the meaning never fails to shine through. Like a masterpiece from a great artist, everything seems to coalesce and nothing seems to confuse. Magnificent.
If there is one thing that "EASAM" is guilty of, it's that it doesn't match the tempo of previous Oils' offerings. It doesn't even try to. But why should it have to when the band's message is clearer than ever?
Another Oils album, another classic.
Was there more in the Oils' creative cupboard or was it bare?
"Earth And Sun And Moon" was the answer.
Delivering the Oils eternal message - people over politicians, culture over corporations, the planet over profits - "EASAM" teases the listener with an effective fusion of two contrasting styles.
Pulse-racing, almost orgasmic tracks, such as the singles "My Country" and "Truganini" sit alongside less hectic yet equally provocative acoustic numbers that deliver their message in a folky, camp-fire style whisper, such as the outstanding "Bushfire".
Somewhere inbetween these two extremes lies the majority of the album, with tracks such as "In The Valley", "Outbreak Of Love", "Now Or Never Land" and the title offering, "Earth And Sun And Moon", that almost seem to be caught in a tug of war between the poles - carressing you one moment, and slapping you in the face the next. It's a strange sensation, but one that works so well on almost every track.
So many things happen in the blink of an eye. Heartstrings are pulled. Illusions are smashed. History is told. Pictures are painted. Sometimes, all four happen simultaneously, yet the meaning never fails to shine through. Like a masterpiece from a great artist, everything seems to coalesce and nothing seems to confuse. Magnificent.
If there is one thing that "EASAM" is guilty of, it's that it doesn't match the tempo of previous Oils' offerings. It doesn't even try to. But why should it have to when the band's message is clearer than ever?
Another Oils album, another classic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Superb, faultless, a gem. I love this album and its difficult to pick a favourite as they are all excellent. On the whole its a little more laid back even pastoral with a few heavier tracks to remind you of past albums. My County stands out so does the infamous Truganini. Its equal to Diesel and Dust and its a shame they never really kept up the "power and the Passion" on later albums.
Format:Audio CD
just purchased cd version of this album. love three tracks especially: in the valley, My country and of course Truganini. great band who stayed true to ideals throughout their prolific career.
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