Midnight Oil’s Diesel & Dust: A Landmark in Australian Rock and Activism

Diesel & Dust is the seminal 1987 album from Australian rock legends Midnight Oil. Renowned for its politically charged lyrics and socially conscious themes, the record tackles Indigenous rights, environmental issues, and the struggles of working-class Australians

 

Diesel & Dust is the seminal 1987 album from Australian rock legends Midnight Oil. Celebrated for its politically charged lyrics and socially conscious themes, the album tackles Indigenous rights, environmental issues, and the struggles of working-class Australians. Musically, it blends rock, pop, and folk influences with driving rhythms and powerful vocals from Peter Garrett, producing enduring hits like “Beds Are Burning” and “The Dead Heart.”