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Glasgow, United Kingdom (1979 – 1984)
Orange Juice were a Scottish post punk band founded in Glasgow. They were originally formed by Edwyn Collins as the Nu-Sonics in 1976 which became Orange Juice in 1979. The group is perhaps best known for the hit “Rip It Up”, which reached #8 on the UK singles charts in February 1983, the band’s only UK top 40 single.
The band’s first official show was on April 20th, 1979 at the Victoria Cafe at the Glasgow School of Art. The band released their first singles on Postcard Records records, before signing to Polydor for their first album “You Can’t Hide Your Love Forever”. However, internal tensions led to this first version of the band breaking up, and for their subsequent albums.
Musically the band attempted to fuse post-punk guitars with disco and funk rhythms, rather in the manner of the Gang of Four. (Other key influences included Buzzcocks and Subway Sect). Lyrically, however, Orange Juice were always far more commercially minded than the Leeds-based Marxists: Edwyn Collins in particular adopting a fey, camp vocal style. In general, band were known for their love of kitsch, irony, and literate optimism.
By early 1984, Ross and McClymont had left the band leaving a core line-up of Collins and Manyika. Together the duo recorded Orange Juice’s final album, The Orange Juice. They also enlisted several musical friends to help them out on the recording. It was produced by Dennis Bovell.
Rip It Up”, which reached #8 on the UK singles charts in February 1983, the band’s only UK top 40 single.The band’s first official show was on April 20th, 1979 at the Victoria Cafe at the Glasgow School of Art. The band released their first singles on Postcard Records records, before signing to Polydor for their first album “You Can’t Hide Your Love Forever”. However, internal tensions led to this first version of the band breaking up, and for their subsequent albums.
Musically the band attempted to fuse post-punk guitars with disco and funk rhythms, rather in the manner of the Gang of Four. (Other key influences included Buzzcocks and Subway Sect). Lyrically, however, Orange Juice were always far more commercially minded than the Leeds-based Marxists: Edwyn Collins in particular adopting a fey, camp vocal style. In general, band were known for their love of kitsch, irony, and literate optimism.
By early 1984, Ross and McClymont had left the band leaving a core line-up of Collins and Manyika. Together the duo recorded Orange Juice’s final album, The Orange Juice. They also enlisted several musical friends to help them out on the recording. It was produced by Dennis Bovell.
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JesseMeeusen wrote:
"3000th track: (14 Jul 2011) Orange Juice - Intuition Told Me (part 1)"
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dAniel_brit wrote:
Felicity <3
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Anira_Sugar wrote:
Love Scottish bands
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Dylanisgod2 wrote:
Edwyn Collins sounds like Dracula
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WalterDigsTunes wrote:
Coals to Newcastle: Best investment I've made in a while.
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CitizenShredder wrote:
So much Love for these guys!
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minimalnoize wrote:
I had to re-listen and I get it now. Goodness.
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forablueguitar wrote:
on a major orange juice kick just now. one of the best bands to have ever existed.
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oceanseacrest wrote:
i'm surprised by how much i actually enjoy this band's sound. also, the lead singer's voice is real nice
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fedexplanes wrote:
or do you mean, 'does dave longstreth sound alot like edwyn collins?'
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whussupbros wrote:
diggin!
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spacemangraig wrote:
the scottisch talking heads
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timahall wrote:
I had to google Dave Longstreth. I still have no idea who he is.
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PersuasiveRays wrote:
MOSCOW
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phterrell wrote:
seriously, does edwyn sound a lot like dave longstreth?
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nettobuck wrote:
Moscow olympics <3
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Goodevil1345 wrote:
I prefer listening to orange juice while drinking it.
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kusin-jean wrote:
Found this guys 14 sept 2010 and they have already become one of my favourites. So fucking GOOD!
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road_to_ruin wrote:
Yes, it is worth getting hold on. Lots of unreleased tracks, live versions etc. and a dvd. If you like The Glasgow School you will enjoy the BBC Sessions.
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nightman_cometh wrote:
So if I'm obsessed with 'The Glasgow School' should I be checking out the boxset?
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