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... The idealistic 60s rode along on a wave of rockers and folkies, but after Vietnam war protestations wore off and the 70s punk radicalism morphed into big biz "alternative," the years have gradually evolved into an ongoing series of "me decades," and with them so has the music.
The uneasy marriage of politics and rock n roll has been slowing down incrementally, decade by decade, until by the end of the 90s its practically come to a screeching halt. ... Rock bands dont bother going out on a political limb these days for a variety of reasons. ...
Formed in Australia in 1976, the band has consistently joined a fiercely staunch political stance with blistering, pounding rock n roll that cuts through apathy like a Martin Luther King speech in 1960s Washington. ... , an 18-cut tour through their recorded history thats not only a fine summary of the most musically potent, politically savvy rock of the past two decades, but a great introduction to the band. ... Garrett, an attorney (and narrowly defeated Australian senator), is as articulate a rock singer as youll ever find, and it was a thrill to wade through Midnight Oils past successes and sometimes frustrations with him.
Approximate Word count = 1305
Approximate Pages = 5.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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