[Tari, Vince]

>James Warren wrote ;
> 
> 
> Does anyone outside of the Oils' intense fan-base
> appreciate their talent?  

Hell yeah !!! Over here in Oz, they're seen as the most credible and
enduring acts this country has ever seen. They're respected by their musical
peers (refer the soon to be released tribute album) for their contribution
to the live scene, as well as their recordings. And the fans are the most
loyal you'll find.

The fact that they haven't been to the US/Canada for so long has meant that
a lot of people have forgotten them......you know, out of sight out of mind
etc. 

I think also that a lot of people /critics consider them to be 1980s has
beens, when cleary they are anything but, as we all know they can still cut
it live with the best of them.

Vince