Complete List of Midnight Oil Songs from A to Z Explained

MusicBrainz lists 160 distinct song titles by Midnight Oil on official albums, singles and EPs (retrieved 2026-10-09); this page lists 99 of them, A to Z – for each letter the titles found on the most releases – and says so plainly.

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With A

• “Antarctica” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mining
• “Arctic World” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust
• “Armistice Day” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard
• “At the Time of Writing” – first released 2022 on At the Time of Writing (single)

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With B

• “Back on the Borderline” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries
• “Bakerman” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset
• “Basement Flat” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard
• “Beds Are Burning” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust
• “Bells and Horns in the Back of Beyond” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset
• “Best of Both Worlds” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset
• “Blossom and Blood” – first released 1985 on Species Deceases (ep)
• “Blue Sky Mine” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mine (single)
• “Brave Faces” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard
• “Burnie” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard
• “Bushfire” – first released 1993 on Earth and Sun and Moon

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With C

• “Cemetery in My Mind” – first released 1998 on Cemetery in My Mind (single)
• “Cold Cold Change” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries
• “Comfortable Place on the Couch” – first released 1998 on Redneck Wonderland
• “Common Ground” – first released 1996 on Breathe

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With D

• “Don’t Wanna Be the One” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard
• “Dreamworld” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust
• “Drums of Heaven” – first released 1993 on Earth and Sun and Moon
• “Dust” – first released 1978 on Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With E

• “Earth and Sun and Moon” – first released 1993 on Earth and Sun and Moon

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With F

• “Forgotten Years” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mining
• “Frontier… What Frontier?” – first released 1997 on White Skin Black Heart (single)

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With G

• “Glitch Baby Glitch (Power and the Passion dub)” – first released 1983 on Power and the Passion (single)
• “Gravelrash” – first released 1996 on Breathe
• “Gunbarrel Highway” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With H

• “Harrisburg” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset
• “Head Over Heels” – first released 1978 on Midnight Oil
• “Helps Me Helps You” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset
• “Hercules” – first released 1985 on Species Deceases (ep)

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With I

• “I See You” – first released 1996 on Surf’s Up Tonight (single)
• “I’m the Cure” – first released 1980 on Bird Noises (ep)
• “In the Valley” – first released 1993 on In the Valley (single)
• “Is It Now?” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With J

• “Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With K

• “King of the Mountain” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mining
• “Knife’s Edge” – first released 1980 on Bird Noises (ep)
• “Koala Sprint” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries
• “Kosciusko” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With L

• “Loves on Sale” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard
• “Lucky Country” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard
• “Luritja Way” – first released 2001 on Capricornia

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With M

• “Maralinga” – first released 1982 on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• “Minutes to Midnight” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset
• “My Country” – first released 1993 on My Country (single)

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With N

• “Naked Flame” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries
• “No Reaction” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries
• “No Time for Games” – first released 1980 on Bird Noises (ep)
• “Nothing Lost — Nothing Gained” – first released 1978 on Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With O

• “One Country” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mining
• “One Too Many Times” – first released 1996 on Breathe
• “Outbreak of Love” – first released 1993 on Earth and Sun and Moon

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With P

• “Powderworks” – first released 1978 on Midnight Oil
• “Power and the Passion” – first released 1982 on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• “Profiteers” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries
• “Pub With No Beer” – first released 1998 on Redneck Wonderland (single)
• “Put Down That Weapon” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With Q

• “Quinella Holiday” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With R

• “Read About It” – first released 1982 on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• “Renaissance Man” – first released 1993 on Earth and Sun and Moon
• “Rising Seas” – first released 2021 on Rising Seas (single)
• “River Runs Red” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mining
• “Run by Night” – first released 1978 on Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With S

• “Scream in Blue” – first released 1982 on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• “Section 5 (Bus to Bondi)” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries
• “Shakers and Movers” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mining
• “Ships of Freedom” – first released 1993 on My Country (single)
• “Short Memory” – first released 1982 on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• “Somebody’s Trying to Tell Me Something” – first released 1982 on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• “Someone Else to Blame” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard
• “Sometimes” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust
• “Stand in Line” – first released 1979 on Head Injuries
• “Star of Hope” – first released 1996 on Surf’s Up Tonight (single)
• “Stars of Warburton” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mining
• “Surfing With a Spoon” – first released 1978 on Midnight Oil
• “Surf’s Up Tonight” – first released 1996 on Surf’s Up Tonight (single)

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With T

• “The Dead Heart” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust
• “The Great Gibber Plain” – first released 1998 on Redneck Wonderland
• “Tarkine” – first released 2021 on Tarkine (single)
• “Tell Me the Truth” – first released 1993 on Earth and Sun and Moon
• “Time to Heal” – first released 1996 on Breathe
• “Tin-Legs and Tin Mines” – first released 1982 on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• “Tone Poem” – first released 2001 on Capricornia
• “Truganini” – first released 1993 on My Country (single)

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With U

• “Underwater” – first released 1996 on Breathe
• “US Forces” – first released 1982 on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• “Used and Abused” – first released 1978 on Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With W

• “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” – first released 1987 on Put Down That Weapon (single)
• “Warakurna” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust
• “Wedding Cake Island” – first released 1980 on Bird Noises (ep)
• “When the Generals Talk” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset
• “White Skin Black Heart” – first released 1997 on White Skin Black Heart (single)
• “Who Can Stand in the Way” – first released 1984 on Red Sails in the Sunset
• “Whoah” – first released 1987 on Diesel and Dust
• “Written in the Heart” – first released 1981 on Place Without a Postcard

Midnight Oil Songs Starting With Y

• “You May Not Be Released” – first released 1990 on Blue Sky Mine (single)

Studio Albums

• Midnight Oil (1978)
• Head Injuries (1979)
• Place Without a Postcard (1981)
• 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 (1982)
• Red Sails in the Sunset (1984)
• Diesel and Dust (1987)
• Blue Sky Mining (1990)
• Earth and Sun and Moon (1993)
• Breathe (1996)
• Redneck Wonderland (1998)
• Capricornia (2001)
• The Makarrata Project (2020)
• Resist (2022)

How This List Was Compiled

This list was compiled using MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-09, reflecting the database entries for Midnight Oil. It includes only distinct song titles that appear on official albums, singles, and EPs. Live, remix, demo, and compilation-only versions are excluded. Duplicates across releases have been merged to present a clear selection. The 99 songs listed here represent a selection for each letter of the alphabet, focusing on those titles appearing on the most official releases. For any songs or versions not listed, MusicBrainz does not currently list them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many distinct Midnight Oil songs are listed on MusicBrainz?
MusicBrainz lists 160 distinct song titles by Midnight Oil on official albums, singles, and EPs.

What is the earliest release year for Midnight Oil songs according to this list?
The earliest release year listed here is 1978, with songs from the album Midnight Oil.

Which letter has the most Midnight Oil songs listed here?
The letter “B” has the most songs listed in this selection, with 11 titles.

Are all Midnight Oil songs included in this list?
No. This list includes 99 songs selected to represent the titles appearing on the most official releases per letter. The full MusicBrainz database lists 160 distinct titles.

Final Thoughts

This selection offers a comprehensive overview of Midnight Oil’s song titles arranged alphabetically. It provides a useful reference for those interested in the band’s officially released music catalog as documented by MusicBrainz.

For further details or an exhaustive list, consulting the MusicBrainz database directly is recommended.

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