Redneck Wonderland
Redneck Wonderland | ||||
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Studio album by Midnight Oil | ||||
Released | 3 November 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1997 - 1998 | |||
Genre |
Alternative rock, industrial rock, hard rock, nu metal | |||
Length | 47:01 | |||
Label | Sprint Music / Columbia Records | |||
Producer | Warne Livesey / Magoo / Midnight Oil | |||
Midnight Oil chronology | ||||
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Redneck Wonderland is an album by Midnight Oil that was released in 1998 under the Columbia Records label, which peaked at No.7 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[1] The title of the album was inspired by a wall graffiti, a picture of which can be seen in the promotional Oil Rag Vol. VI issued along with album release. The album was certified Gold in Australia in 2014.[2]
Reception
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Pitchfork Media | (7.5/10.0)[3] |
AllMusic | [4] |
Track listing
Standard | |||
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
1. | "Redneck Wonderland" | Hirst, Moginie | 3:08 |
2. | "Concrete" | Garrett, Hirst, Moginie | 4:12 |
3. | "Cemetery In My Mind" | Garrett, Hirst, Moginie | 3:57 |
4. | "Comfortable Place on the Couch" | Hirst, Moginie | 4:08 |
5. | "Safety Chain Blues" | Garrett, Moginie | 4:21 |
6. | "Return to Sender" | Moginie | 3:31 |
7. | "Blot" | Garrett, Hirst, Moginie | 3:24 |
8. | "The Great Gibber Plain" | Hirst, Moginie | 4:38 |
9. | "Seeing Is Believing" | Garrett, Hirst, Moginie | 4:28 |
10. | "White Skin Black Heart" | Garrett, Hirst, Moginie | 4:01 |
11. | "What Goes On" | Hirst, Moginie | 3:00 |
12. | "Drop in the Ocean" | Moginie | 4:13 |
Writing credits sourced from APRA WebWorks search engine, November 2009.[5]
Song notes
- "Concrete" originally performed as "Free My Soul;" known to be played on 20,000 Watt R.S.L. tour.[6]
- "Cemetery in My Mind" known to be played on 20,000 Watt R.S.L. tour.
- "Comfortable Place on the Couch" originally performed as "Haulaway;" known to be played on 20,000 Watt R.S.L. tour.[6]
- "Safety Chain Blues" originally performed as "Warm Babies;" known to be played on 20,000 Watt R.S.L. tour.[6]
- "Return to Sender", "The Great Gibber Plain" and "Drop in the Ocean" may not have been performed live.
- "Blot" known to be played on 20,000 Watt R.S.L. tour. (video of 22 November 1997 performance)
- "White Skin Black Heart" & "What Goes On" both first released on 20,000 Watt R.S.L.; known to be played on 20,000 Watt R.S.L. tour.
The tour
The tour is noted for the use of a wheel featuring the titles of 64 Midnight Oil tracks. Most tracks from Redneck Wonderland were not played after the tour ended; the title track was generally the only song played, often as the opening track to shows on the Capricornia tour. The track was later placed elsewhere in the set list; "Concrete" and "Comfortable Place on the Couch" occasionally reappeared.
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[7] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
Personnel
Midnight Oil
- Peter Garrett - lead vocals
- Bones Hillman - bass, vocals
- Rob Hirst - drums, vocals
- Jim Moginie - guitar, keyboards, synthesiser, vocals
- Martin Rotsey - guitar
Additional musicians
- Jeremy Smith (of H&C) - French horn
- Helen Mountfort - cello
- Hope Csutoros - violin
References
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Midnight Oil discography". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Median. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-albums-2014.htm
- ↑ Midnight Oil: Redneck Wonderland: Pitchfork Review
- ↑ Allmusic Review
- ↑ AMCOS search screen
- 1 2 3 The Dead Heart Midnight Oil FAQ, retrieved 5 August 2007.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 31 December 2014.