New album from legendary Aussie rock group, comprised of live and acoustic versions of 10 Oils classics, a cover of theRussell Morris track, 'The Real Thing' and 3 brand new tracks. 14 tracks in all. All live tracks were r... more »ecorded live at the Metro in Sydney. 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.« less
New album from legendary Aussie rock group, comprised of live and acoustic versions of 10 Oils classics, a cover of theRussell Morris track, 'The Real Thing' and 3 brand new tracks. 14 tracks in all. All live tracks were recorded live at the Metro in Sydney. 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.
"2000 release features 4 new studio songs and 10 live unplugged acoustic songs (8 from The Metro Theatre, Sydney 1994 and 2 from MTV Unplugged 1993). This limited edition Australian import does the standard version one better by including an additional bonus disc with multimedia content (including videos of two songs) and an extended interview."
THIS IS THE REAL THING
DaddyGuy | Redwood City, Ca USA | 12/22/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"With the news of the Oils disbanding, any Oil CD is more valuable now than ever...thank goodness there is plenty to choose from. Every one is amazing in its intensity and heart, and this is one of the best. Midnight Oil is one of the strongest live bands anywhere, and the bonus of "live and unplugged" material plus new songs is too good to be true!! This is a must have for Oilheads, and a good starting place for listeners to decide for themselves about this band. Musically intense, lyrically intense, always timely...what a great band!!!"
Energy in pure state
gpeddino | Osasco, Brazil | 05/25/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What to say about the Oils? How I wish I just could have seen them live. Their music is full of power and passion and energy. Their unplugged rendition of "The Dead Heart" is absolutely stunning. I also love the studio take "Last Of The Diggers".A great record. Recommended."
The REAL Thing: Definitely close to it
Petar Vodogaz | Sydney, NSW Australia | 02/22/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This 2001 release by the popular rock band Midnight Oil is one of their best releases and I would have to say would be in my top 3 album picks for this entertaining and talented group. This is an limited edition album with CD extras and 10 MO classics live and unplugged. It's like you are there in the crowd listening to them live. This is the Imported Australian version that American folks are so enraptured about.
Two new songs released on this album are 'Say Your Prayers' and 'The Real Thing' that have become solid hits for Midnight Oil. The hits from past MO albums are included and overall this CD is well worth the spending, for the quality of the new songs mixed with the old is superb."