Midnight Oil's 'Drums Of Heaven' stands as a defining anthem of the Australian political rock movement, released on the 1993 album Earth And Sun And Moon. The track exemplifies the band's signature fusion of punk energy with melodic sensibilities, often driven by the distinctive drumming of John Butler Capaldi. Thematically, the song addresses the environmental crisis and the urgent need for sustainable living, reflecting the socio-political concerns prevalent in Australia during the early 1990s. As a staple of their discography, it has been widely covered and remains a powerful representation of the band's commitment to activism through music. The recording captures the raw, urgent tone characteristic of their work during this era, cementing its place in the canon of Australian protest rock.