Earth and Sun and Moon is the eighth studio album by Australian rock group, Midnight Oil, that was released in April 1993 under the Columbia Records label. It peaked at No.2 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Background

Midnight Oil's Earth and Sun and Moon album, produced with Nick Launay, was released in April 1993 and peaked at No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart, top 20 in Sweden and Switzerland, top 50 on Billboard 200, and top 30 in the UK albums chart. The single "Truganini" referenced multiple issues, including the 'last' Tasmanian Aboriginal, the treatment of indigenous artist Albert Namatjira, the Australian flag debate, and republicanism. Liner notes for the single claimed "Truganini was the sole surviving Tasmanian Aborigine, the last of her race, when she died in 1876."

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Tom Demalon of AllMusic remarked, "If Earth and Sun and Moon isn't Midnight Oil's best effort, it's certainly close. The band still sticks to themes that are close to its heart -- the environment, native peoples, and other social causes -- but rarely has it managed to fashion an album full of songs that are as musically intoxicating."

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

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Year-end charts

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| 67

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! scope="row" | New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)

| 49

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Certifications

Personnel

Midnight Oil

  • Peter Garrett – lead vocals, harmonica
  • Bones Hillman – bass guitar, vocals
  • Rob Hirst – drums, vocals
  • Jim Moginie – guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Martin Rotsey – guitar

Recording details

  • Producer – Nick Launay, Midnight Oil
  • Engineer – Brent Clark, Nick Launay
  • Mastering – Tony Cousins
  • Mixing – Nick Launay

Artwork

  • Design – Kevin Wilkins, Craig Simmons, Midnight Oil

References

  • Earth Sun and Moon FAQ from oil base
  • Midnight Oil