The Story
Place Without a Postcard is the third studio album from Midnight Oil, marking a significant leap in both the band’s sound and songwriting. Recorded in London with producer Glyn Johns, the album sharpens the group’s punchy rock energy while expanding into more atmospheric and melodic territory. Lyrically, it reflects themes of isolation, environmental concern, and social awareness, delivered with urgency and conviction. On vinyl, Place Without a Postcard stands as a pivotal release in Midnight Oil’s evolution, laying the groundwork for the powerful, politically driven music that would define their career.
Track list:
Side A
A1 Don’t Wanna Be the One
A2 Brave Faces
A3 Armistice Day
A4 Someone Else to Blame
A5 Basement Flat
Side B
B1 Written in the Heart
B2 Burnie
B3 Quinella Holiday
B4 Love’s on Sale
B5 If Ned Kelly Was King
B6 Lucky Country
Description
Place Without a Postcard is the third studio album from Midnight Oil, marking a significant leap in both the band’s sound and songwriting. Recorded in London with producer Glyn Johns, the album sharpens the group’s punchy rock energy while expanding into more atmospheric and melodic territory. Lyrically, it reflects themes of isolation, environmental concern, and social awareness, delivered with urgency and conviction. On vinyl, Place Without a Postcard stands as a pivotal release in Midnight Oil’s evolution, laying the groundwork for the powerful, politically driven music that would define their career.
Track list:
Side A
A1 Don’t Wanna Be the One
A2 Brave Faces
A3 Armistice Day
A4 Someone Else to Blame
A5 Basement Flat
Side B
B1 Written in the Heart
B2 Burnie
B3 Quinella Holiday
B4 Love’s on Sale
B5 If Ned Kelly Was King
B6 Lucky Country
