Essential Oils is a comprehensive collection of songs by the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, spanning their entire career from 1978 to 2002. The album features 36 tracks, including some of their most well-known hits such as “Beds Are Burning”, “Blue Sky Mine”, “The Dead Heart” and “Power and the Passion”. The album also showcases the band’s political and environmental activism, as they tackle issues such as indigenous rights, nuclear disarmament, corporate greed and climate change. Essential Oils is a testament to Midnight Oil’s legacy as one of the most influential and passionate rock bands of all time.
Essential Oils is considered to be one of Midnight Oil’s best albums. It is a must-have for any fan of Australian rock music.
Personnel
- Peter Garrett – lead vocals, harmonica
- Rob Hirst – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Jim Moginie – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- Martin Rotsey – guitars
- Bones Hillman – bass, backing vocals
