Capricornia - Best of the Aussie band

Politics and music don't mix, I have said it before and again say it. However Midnight Oil through their lyrics sing about issues and problems that affect them and us as a nation. Capricornia is primarily geared up for the Australian fans of Midnight Oil as this album and its tracks portray issues that effect Australians of today about our past and future paths.



Songs like Golden Age, Capricornia, Say Your Prayers are songs that standout in this album and Peter Garrett gets his bands' message out clearly in these songs. And it's good to see Midnight Oil return to its rock roots, for this style most suits them in this contemporary music world.

Oils Always

Like many U.S. fans of the Oils, my listening career started with "Diesel and Dust," moved backwards to "Head Injuries" and "Midnight Oil," then forwards to this crowning achievemment: "Capricornia." Throughout, the vision, integrity, and talent of these musicians has remained intact. Of how many bands can that be said?

What a way to go out!

By now, we unfortunately know that this is the last Midnight Oil album. However, they left us with a wonderful one to go out on. There's some incredibly strong material on this album and even some of my all time favorites are on it. "Too Much Sunshine" is the perfect mix of Oils old and new. It has the vigorous energy of something off of "Head Injuries" but has the focus and drive like something off of "Redneck Wonderland."



"Tone Poem" swirls with thick guitars and "Mosquito March" sounds more energetic than most material by people half the Oil's age. "Say Your Prayers" (which made it's first appearance on the acoustic/new material disc "The Real Thing") finds its proper place here within the framework of a full album and sounds perfect with its fuzz guitar, churning bass and gritty vocals. The Oils show they can be equally impressive in the acoustic arena with the gorgeous "Under the Overpass," which eventually turns into a fully electric number that swells with intensity.



The album closes with "Poets & Slaves," a synth heavy number that is a bit out of place on the album, but makes for a nice change up.



Even with one or two tracks that arent' as strong as the rest, this is still a splendid album and a wonderful way for the Oils to retire. Great album and it's more relevant and impressive than what the young bucks are putting out these days.



Thank you Midnight Oil!