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Very 80s and yet very modern. Really interesting percussion and guitars that don’t fit together at all, but it works. Deliciously collegiate and wholly unique.
really shockingly funky for a scottish band. has poppy lyrics, punky drums, and thundercat-esque bass. fundamentally strange, and yet every element feels necessary
Funkyyy
Well, I wasn't expecting that!! This album is an absolute joy.
Ooo I like this a lot! Never heard of Orange Juice before but the immediate similarity to Talking Heads has piqued my interest. It’s just got a cool and groovy vibe all its own and I’m obsessed. I love this album cover too! They look like a hip crew and I’d love to see them live in their heyday. Quality new discovery!
Excellent melding of the Buzzcovk edge and the Velvets
baita sonzao, curti o rockzao 80tista
Not as well known as they should be but wow, I didn't realise how much of a template Orange Juice's sound was for the Smiths and a those C86 bands I love so much
This is brilliant. Edwyn Collins in fine voice, lots of different styles which all work well and some cracking songs. Rip it Up is genius, obviously, with I Can't Help myself edging it out as best song.
A surprising connection having never heard of the band until today
What a great surprise.
Seamless transitions Reminds me of Sing Street (it has a certain kind of umph to it) It has great instrumentation and vocals
Chulo. Me recuerda a Bowie oscuro.
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Chulo. Me recuerda a Bowie oscuro.
Le doy su merecido 5 a este album lo quiero mucho esos solos jijooomano
Very 80s and strong talking head vibes. Some late Clash sounds on there with almost a reggae feel
loved it
I think this album would've been a huge hit had Edwyn Collins been able to carry a tune. It had everything a New Wave album should in 1982-synth-pop, reggae, blue eyed soul, and a few extra World Music sounds as well. And I would've loved listening to that one more than this. As it was, I mostly enjoyed it regardless of his singing. Standouts were Rip It Up, I Can't Help Myself, and Flesh of My Flesh. As an aside, one of the cool things about doing this project is finding out that some of the solo artists I have heard of started off in bands I'd never heard before. So that's something.
This was very good, I'm torn between 3 and 4, I'll leave it as a 3.5 but marking it for replay
I like it! It feels refreshing, funky and friendly, all in good ways. I'm feeling legit good listening to it. Singer has a way of singing that's kinda goofy but endures the longer it plays. I have no idea what this would be categorized as. It's almost immersive, like I'm in whatever world this is, and I like being there.
Better than Tool I reckon.
So Edwyn Collins, the guy known for the classic “A Girl Like You”, was actually in this band before launching his solo career. This is really a unique album. It blends post punk, jangle pop, sophisti-pop, and new wave, but never fully commits to any single style. Instead, it pulls elements from each and creates something all its own. You can clearly hear the influences, but the band doesn’t let those boundaries box them in, instead they carve out a distinctive sound of their own. Something else worth noting, the title track “Rip It Up” was one of the first pop songs to feature the Roland TB-303 bassline synthesizer, which would later become a key element in acid house. So not only is this album stylish and inventive, it was also ahead of its time.
#243 listening diary -I forgot how great of a tune "Rip it up" is! -the afro beat and dub stuff is very well implemented! It's all funky and poppy, in a disco kinda way at times, but it's quite tastefully done I'd say. -I always thought that their jangly guitar sound might have been an influence on Johnny Marr and fellow Smiths, but I don't think he ever said so himself. It doesn't matter really, if you like jangly guitars there's plenty of that on here! Probably even more so on "You Can't Hide...", they're both pretty good record I reckon. Ta ta
De Talking Heads van den ALDI...
beetje kamp wel, I'll allow it
Really enjoyed this! Unexpected. Probably a 3.5 for me, but going to round up rather than down because it's better than a 3...
Its new for me, great band!
Day893 - post punk,neo-soul. better than i was expecting. orange juice left a pretty good mark in its short time
Infectious, like a foot infection it grows on you, seems light and you can ignore it but it much darker than you realise and before you know it you are repeat listening Nice one Edwyn
What a wonderful little album!
Really enjoyed this album. Indicative of the new-wave and post punk in the UK during the 80s. Weird but cool, interesting but mellow. I really enjoyed the use of bass and sax that gave it a bit of funk. Good flow. Not too long. Favorite track was definitely the title track "Rip It Up."
AWESOME album! What a great find! Not at all what I was expecting, especially considering the “post punk” description.
I pity the miserable folk on here who can't enjoy this and gave it one star.
Fwi
Buja
Quite a few of the songs on this album made me stop and go "damn." Wonderful instrumentals and overall vibe.
Pleasant little surprise!
While this album isn't helping the author's UK-bias allegations, I actually enjoyed it a decent bit. Kind of reminds me of Scottish Talking Heads with it's funk/reggae-heavy new wave sound. Will probably come back to this for more listens down the road. 8/10.
7.5/10 It's fun and varied I'll give it that.
does no one know how to have some FUN????????
a very groovy album, defs will add some of this tracks
Man, some of the reviewers on this site are fucking miserable. This was a fun listen. These guys can get a good groove going. The lead singers voice is kinda,weird, but I dunno, it worked.
Starting your album with one of the wettest, squelchiest keyboard sounds is a bold move. You know, this isn't the most amazing thing I've heard...it's smooth synth rock with a bit of soul, or maybe pseudo soul. But I did like it more than I thought I might. 3.5/5.
A very good album
Second time around on this one and I think I like it more!
ein Album was mir gefällt, 8/10
This was a bit of a surprise. Beyond the ubiquitous title track and Edwyn Collins’ later solo hit, there wasn’t much familiarity going in, and the rest of the album doesn’t quite behave how you might expect. It’s looser, stranger, and funkier than the cardigan-wearing indie-pop stereotype often attached to Orange Juice. Those chic, clipped guitar lines are still there, but they’re frequently wrapped around bass-heavy grooves, disco-ish rhythms, and Edwyn Collins’ dry, half-spoken vocal delivery. Tracks like A Million Pleading Faces and Party’s Over lean into dub and funk influences, giving the album an infectious, slightly awkward swagger. It’s not wall-to-wall classics, and it can feel uneven at times, but its charm lies in that leftfield confidence — an indie band happily nicking ideas from funk, soul, and post-punk without sounding self-conscious about it. Different, enjoyable, and a decent listen overall.
Interesting stuff, I think I'll have to give that another listen some time
Weirdly smooth and fun to listen to.
Gem of an album, the author of the original book had to want readers to know about this album to avoid it from being overlooked
No. 146 Never heard of them prior to listening to this. What a fun album.
was this written by Jim jones because I'm sipping this flavor aid
This band really makes me think of my friend so I will rate it highly even if some bits are a bit samey (hes still alive)
Escuchar este álbum fue una experiencia muy divertida, su sonido me hace querer volver a escucharlo y me supo entretener (aunque quizás sobre el final puede llegar a ser un poco repetitivo, pero con Hokoyo se reanima el álbum)
I knew Edwin Collins from his 90's resurgence but never heard much of his origin band. I bounced between 4 and 5 a few times while listening. Fun, energetic new wave with Edwin's signature voice and witty writing style.
Rip It Up is a fun album with many layers. Orange Juice has a Talking Heads-meets-The Police vibe, with a twist of blue-eyed soul (à la Culture Club's Colour by Numbers, released one year earlier). The more I listen to it, the more I like it. There were many moments of solid groove that had my head bobbing, but nothing grabbed my attention. Still, I find myself wanting to listen to this record, so it may end up in the rotation. Four stars.
Não é particularmente inovador em sua sonoridade, mas é muito bem executado.
Создаётся некоторое впечатление что альбом не знает чем ему быть: легким поп-роком или чем-то бóльшим с композициями с длинными гитарными пассажами. Впрочем, инструментал у альбома очень приятный. Манера пения вокалиста мне немного не пришлась по вкусу. Но некоторые песни определенно достойные. В любом случае, альбом звучит как квентессенция 80-х, плохо это или хорошо. Насколько справедливо нахождение Rip It Up в этом списке - вопрос открытый.
China se demande si c'est voulu que leur photo de cover d'album soit floue dans le background.
Ça me fait beaucoup penser à Talking Heads, avec un petit côté reggae sur certaines tounes, ben le fun. Bonne musique festive du dimanche.
J’aime bien quoique les tites touches reggae je suis pas certain
Rip it up the song has a very special place in my heart
GOOD
Very nice very chill summer loves it
Never heard of orange juice before as I am more of a Tea person ! Good album, nice rock but also nice gentle ballads The second half is globally much better Breakfast Time Tenterhook as top songs
Good music, terrible band name. 3.7/5
Fun and jazzy, but also poppy. Gives me Sing Street vibes.
Fun pop music, some standout tracks, and a nice listen. Love the variety of instruments, there's definitely some wacky ones being put to use. It could obviously use a little more structure, but it's great for what it is.
Perfect pop music from Scotland. I always preferred the debut, You Can’t Hide Your Love Forever but this is a worthy follow-up. There was always a hint of soul in OJ’s music but it’s explored more here, particularly on the slower-paced tracks. Nice, clean production, great songs. A winner. Best: Rip It Up, Flesh of My Flesh. Worst: (none)
badum badum que divertido es todo lo que aquí pasa
La típica banda de recopilatorio.
I guess this is los Vampire Weekend escoceses? Rip it up Rip it up Rip it up Rip it up and start again (#15 dos 1.001 discos que escoitar antes de morrer: 3,5/5)
Довольно интересный для своего жанра альбом.
This is the quintessential sound of a post-punk band finding their Funk and (some) Disco. I was pleasantly surprised to see this appear for review; sonically, it is an expansive record that, to these old ears, still sounds remarkably fresh and musically diverse. The song-writing, arrangement, and performance are all top-tier, with the title track remaining the undisputed standout. "Louise Louise" is a nod back to their 'Indie' jingle jangly sound. Collins’ unique baritone lends the album real character and charm. A thoroughly good listen that stands the test of time, just tipping the scales to four stars 1 "Rip It Up" – (5/5) 2 "A Million Pleading Faces" – (4/5) 3 "Mud in Your Eye" – (3/5) 4 "Turn Away" – (3/5) 5 "Breakfast Time" – (3/5) 6 "I Can't Help Myself" – (4/5) 7 "Flesh of My Flesh" – (3/5) 8 "Louise Louise" – (4/5) 9 "Hokoyo" – (3/5) 10 "Tenterhook" – (4/5) Total - 36 Average - 3.6 226/1001 126/226 albums reviewed were new to me
Leuk! Vrolijk! Word er blij van
This album is just some good vibes, really nice to put on when I’m doing something and I don’t really need to focus on the music. Very nice, no other notes.
Pleasant surprise!
The funk levels of the first track are out on control. The singing is very reminiscent of other British 80s acts with the breathless monotone voice. It's straightforward music, but I'm liking it. Might have to go for a 4.
I like it.
Orange Juice was a short-lived post-punk group out of Glasgow, with the sole constant member being singer-songwriter Edwyn Collins, who would later launch a successful solo career. The band was known for blending incongruous styles and genres into their own unique takes, and that is evident on this second album of theirs. Rip It Up opens up with the disco-influenced groove of the title track, complete with squelching bass and guitar stabs. This momentum continues into tracks like "A Million Pleading Faces" and "Hokoyo", with their drummer Zeke Manyika taking vocal duties to give that Afrocentric feel. That leads into the beauty of this record, where songwriting and vocal leads were shared among all the members, bouncing off ideas that try to feel unique amongst the rest. Whether it's Edwyn's slow-burning swing of "Mud in Your Eye", the combined violin and synth swell leading into the Bowie-esque glam rock swagger of Malcom Ross's contribution "Turn Away", or the thumping bass shuffle and saxophone soloing of "I Can't Help Myself" that Edwyn co-wrote with bassist David McClymont, there's variety in the styles they incorporate into the post-punk, new-wave fold. It certainly helped that the production sounded rather polished. Perhaps not every genre experiment worked on here. I wasn't much into the attempt at reggae on "Breakfast Time", or Edwyn's barely intelligible delivery on the country-esque "Louise Louise". Not to mention, ending the album on another ballad in "Tenterhook" wasn't exactly the most gripping send-off in my view. Still, I had a relatively good time with Rip It Up, and can respect not only how groundbreaking Orange Juice was for the time, but how influential they would be to a lot of later indie bands.
Åpningssporet er en CHIC-homage med acid bass og falsetto vokal. Jeg backer hardt. (Synes også det høres ut som de sier "I hope to Gard" som om de har laget låta spesielt for meg og håper at jeg vil like den. Jeg liker den!) Og mot slutten kommer plutselig leaden fra Genius of Love? Det er utrolig hvor mange stilarter og genre de stjeler fra og setter sammen til noe ferskt. Må være et pastiche-mesterverk. Skiva fortsetter å sette sammen elementer fra diverse sjangre og bølger, men ofte føles det mer ut som om de gjør sin beste Talking Heads enn å være genre-chameleoner og anarchist-samplere. Jeg liker at de bruker sophisti-pop som en rettesnor og rød tråd, men ofte når det ikke helt opp. På Breakfast Time og I Can't Help Myself er de tilbake i form, selv om de ikke er mesterverk som Rip It Up. Har vippa mellom 3 og 4 i lang tid. Bumper det opp fordi jeg respekterer hvor langt de lener seg inn i pastiche. Og det funker i stor grad! Det verste jeg kan si er egentlig at mye høres datert ut.
Orange Juice er veldig Discover Weekly-band for meg, og jeg har egentlig likt alt jeg har hørt av dem. Liker Rip It Up også. Det er en god sjangerblanding, og det minner meg litt om Talking Heads. Det er også funky og behagelig å høre på. Plata ligger og vaker et sted mellom 4 og 5. Tipper den ville nærmet seg 5 desto flere ganger jeg hører det. Men siden vi skal gjennom 1001 album så får den få 4 nå Og OJ må jo ha vært hovedinspirasjonen til Morten Jørgensen? Særlig i Lumbago.
I think this is a good album rather than a great album. There's a lot on it that I like but there are also a few songs that don't do it for me.
Really enjoyed their sound.
Odd, weird and sonically absurd but man I can’t get enough. Good stuff!
Good vibe, not half bad. Not particularly compelling, but enjoyable overall!
Why haven't I heard of this band?
I really liked this album. I have a hard time giving it 5 stars, as I think it's mostly just good "Brit" New Wave pop, but I think it is very good, and I could see it being 5 stars if I knew more about the history, how much it was creating out of nothing, and the influence it had on the New Wave music to follow in the 80's. However, right now, it feels to me like another good 80's album to add to my "collection.
Rip It Up is a surprisingly funky and highly listenable album that elegantly blends post-punk with disco, funk, and at times almost samba-like rhythms. Groove is front and center, and the music swings in a way rarely heard from early-80s British guitar bands. The mood is cool, self-ironic, and lightly melancholic, yet still warm and danceable. It’s precisely the tension between the intellectual and the physical that makes the album so engaging. Not everything hits equally hard, but the overall experience is strong and has aged remarkably well. An album full of personality, rhythm, and a distinctive atmosphere, easy to enjoy and hard not to move to. 4/5
80s pop at its absolute finest! What is wrong with you people, seriously? Edwin Collins is a fine musician and songwriter and he cut his teeth with this band. For heavens sake lighten up a bit and enjoy.
Solid stuff
Surprisingly awesome. Lead singer is great.
Unexpected. Big fan
This one is damn fun. Super catchy, great musicality, very 80s in a good way. The tracks roll together really well, making this one an easy repeater. Perfect use of effects give it that nice 80s touch.
Classic 80s sound in parts but I was surprised that some of this album felt really fresh and unique. Definitely would listen again.
Never heard of these guys, but i really enjoyed it. would absolutely put this album on again
Enjoyed the first two tracks, the rest were fine...3.5 rounded up
Great record! Love this
Really good; I like the mix of styles.
I didn’t know what to expect from this and, having listened to it, I am still not quite sure what it is. One thing that was consistent was that it sounded so like the soundtrack to a 1980s movie that I should have been listening to it on a Walkman. And for this, I rather enjoyed it.
I get strong Talking Heads vibes from this, particularly the drums and percussion, and vocal delivery which comes across to me as paradoxically urgent and laid back at the same time. I think it loses a bit of focus later on in the album, but the free flowing approaches anlso has some anppeal to it. Somehow just lacks a bit of the punch that I get from David Byrne’s delivery and isn’t quite as funky.
Well, I didn't expect a band with such a lame name to make such a great album. It was a very melancholic but warm vibe. It felt like travelling to a new place, while also being at home. Will definitely give it another listen. Until then, it kind of made my day.
I had to Rip It Up when I heard this one. Don’t Turn Away, listen to this album.
Another really good album.
Really enjoyed this. Like a British Talking Heads with actual songs. I knew Rip It Up but the rest was nice and groovy with afrobeat influences and some sweeeet saxamaphone playing. I want to listen to this more.
This was cool. Good new wave. I enjoyed.
Really enjoying the vibes on this album and can fully see the influence it would have had on indie bands that followed. The tunes are catchy, the album feels very well written / coherent, and the basslines throughout give it a bounce & a groove that sits very nicely with me. Rip It Up is a brilliant opener too.
Bit old skool, but still like the singles 5/10
There have been incarnations of Edwyn that I have been a fan of ("Gorgeous George" era, post stroke, producer) but I had never given Orange Juice a proper try. I expected this to be quite weak white and derivative but there is a real alchemy of genres here and I love the songs that the drummer(?) songs on with a more world music / African feel, preempting Graceland etc (though still probably in debt to Talking Heads / David Byrne). The album is surprisingly consistent and very relistenable.
Great production. I can’t recall any HIT song, but you can easily pick any song and enjoy listening to its instrumentals. Vocals are not that extraordinary. Just marching with band vibes. Added to my collection .
Rip It Up is one of the great tracks, but happy to discover there’s a lot more to enjoy on this album. Fave Tracks: Rip It Up, A Million Pleading Faces, Hokoyo 4.1/5
I've listened to some of Edwyn Collins solo work before, but never his prior band. Loved it. Not mind-blowing or anything, but fun and very well written, produced and performed. Faves: "A Million Pleading Faces", "Breakfast Time", "Louise Louise", "Tenterhook"
Kind of fun!
Nice to have some idiosyncratically upbeat, sometimes soulful, post punk. Probably a three star album for me, except that Edwyn is one of the nicest people in music.
Liked this a lot. Never heard of it before. Where have these albums been hiding?
You might say this Orange Juice hits the spot. You could also say this is some smooth new wave that makes listening fun. It's very calming music and unmistakably 80s. Top tracks: "Mud in Your Eye," "Flesh of My Flesh," "Rip It Up," "Turn Away"
--Rip It Up...this is weird. I like it! Oh, here comes a sax solo! --A Million Pleading Faces...this is fun. kind of a "world music" feel. which is probably reductive --Mud in Your Eye...cheesy. but it's my flavor --Turn Away...this one rocks a little more. guitars feel slightly more sleazy --Breakfast Time...Not sure about the song, but I've enjoyed the production on this album so far. Everything sounds nice and crisp --I Can't Help Myself...again, cheesy. but dammit do I like it --Flesh of My Flesh...nice synths. these guys are good at hooking me early. Horns?! oh yeah. sounds like a Destroyer song --Louise Louise...not bad but it's the first track that feels like filler --Hokoyo...lots of things going on here. May take many listens to truly appreciate. Then they hit me with a marimba at the end. well played --Tenterhook...not my favorite track but the guitars are pleasant and it has a nice build that provides the album with a solid closer
Echt leuk, heel vrolijk
Starts great! Stays mostly cool, some 80s nonsense here and there, but solid. 4 Heard before? 1 song Owned: No 16/1001, 16/64 (25%) Will I get? Yes
Great album!!!
What a funny ride. Enjoyed it more and more, but the tonal shifts were a little hard to take. Kind of reminded me of discovering "Ultravox!" in a bin, except I think I'd give that one 5 stars. 3.5?
Pretty good Smiths like thing
reminded me a little of pulp at some points, which i guess makes sense for orange juice :)
Funny these guys should show up on this list now. A year ago I would have told you I never heard of them, but recently the algorithms that govern my existence decided that I needed OJ in my life. And they aren't wrong! Give this round to Skynet, I guess.
great sounds very funky
That first tune is a BANGER! Doesn’t completely keep the same level of energy, but it’s cool.
Riktigt bra! Behagligt lugnt utan att bli tråkigt.
7.9/10, late night summer drive vibes, every song sounds quite similar though.
Actually, something about this hit me just right enough to give it a 4.
Цікавий альбом з широким поглядом на нью-вейв та пост-панк із вкрапленням різних жанрів. Десь місцями мені чогось згадувався Talking Head. Вокал дуже британський, ледь не карикатурний. Rip It Up - дуже хітова композиція
Одне з відкриттів цього списку. Люблю британську музику того періоду, але тут окрім пост-панку та нью-вейву зустрічається й реггі та щось подібне на елементи 2-тон ска, так що цей альбом точно ще послухаю, а про гурт почитаю детальніше.
I assumed this would be straightforward jangle pop, so it’s interesting to hear African influences, disco rhythms and sounds you wouldn’t expect from an 80s Scottish indie band. Nice little album.
Neat! Really happy I looked at the album now because I would have called it brit pop and get murdered by a Scotsman. Understandably so. Good album tho, I can't say too much else. I really like it tho! Very good. Rip it up itself is a dope song!
I’ve heard of Edwin Collins, but didn’t realize this was his band. I can see the early influence on other bands.
I liked this one way more than I expected. Very funky. Maybe a little reminiscent of Bowie voice-wise?
Some great old stuff in there
Finally, an album from the 80s which should prove to be my favorite decade of music despite the utter lack of Hüsker Dü, Phil Collins' solo or as leader of Genesis, 4 seminal Replacements records and 3 by R.E.M. missing from the list. If you can't gather, I'm all for the inclusion of many albums by a single band. I've heard bits and pieces of this album. I definitely recall Sam trying to get me into them back in my undergraduate days and he most likely put "I Can't Help Myself" on a playlist for me more recently because that's the song I recognize the most (the allusion to the Four Tops is... well, tops!). What is so far the lowest globally rated album I've received is easily my highest rated. No surprise there. Load of bangers here, it's actually surprising to me that the rating is so low but folks hate the 80s so what can ya do? "Breakfast Time" and "Hokoyo" are standouts for me. Part of the fun for me here is going to be contextualizing the day's album with others that came out the same year or a year or two before or after. This album comes at the end of '82 less than a few months after Springsteen's sparse Nebraska which he would follow up with a similarly synthy album to this one in mid '84. Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, The Fall, Mission of Burma, Misfits and the Birthday Party are keeping punk alive while the Clash gets poppy on Combat Rock. In the world of popular music, Roxy Music releases their opus, Duran Duran is something I'll have to listen to at some point, Prince releases 1999 and of course there's Thriller. Every review of this album on here seems to mention Talking Heads. I'm glad that band has grown in stature recently but I got pretty tired of their arty-ness and will have to see how I rate their albums after a few years avoiding listening to them.
I was quite surprised by this record. Usually, I wouldn't be into this type of vocals, but I think the instrumentation was the main focus here, and the vocals served as an accent to it—a very unique pop record. Favourite Track(s): Mud In Your Eye, Flesh Of My Flesh Least Favourite Track(s): Louise Louise
Excellent record. Some Bowie moments, purposefully obscure solos, still very hooky.
Great mellow album that has hints of other British bands.
Birth of ska? Some cool reggae pop rock beats. Pretty fun album.
"Erm aktchually 🤓☝️ this is terrible because it's so annoyingly British" oh my god shut the fuck up. Yes there is a lot of generic 80s post-punk from the UK on the list, but the reason you don't like it isn't because it's British, it's for two reasons: 1) a lot of it is pretty generic (although this album is not one of those), but more importantly 2) because you've never heard of it. Why don't you actually give this more than five seconds of your attention instead of just looking at it and immediately going "BRITISH MUSIC ONE STAR" all the while being perfectly happy to openly express how much you love The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Black Sabbath The Kinks, Radiohead, The Cure, Led Zeppelin, and countless more. Fucking closed minded hypocrites.
Listen man I’m a sucker for 80s music and I mean every iteration of it so I’m biased. I could see why you wouldn’t like this album but this sound just moves me every single time
First time listener. I like it, can’t pinpoint the reasons why.
Rip It Up by Orange Juice feels like a fun, slightly messy mix of pop and disco, but the title track is so catchy you can’t help but love it.
British 80s new wave ska. Kinda cool.
Still don't know what post-punk means. A good listen.
Pretty fun, maybe need to give it another listen
It has a The Jam vibe. I liked it. New wave was a really fantastic era.
I had listened to a few songs here and there by Orange Juice but never a whole album. I was surprised to see the band described as post-punk. To me it was more new wave with tinges of disco and ska, or 80’s sophistipop with a horn section. Whatever label you put on it, I was - for the most part - here for it. I think the biggest strength of the album was that the band never seemed to take themselves too seriously. The only real negatives for me were that Edwin Collins’s croon could get annoying after a while, and I wish the album was a little more sonically cohesive. I felt a bit of whiplash because of all the genre jumping it did from song to song. But almost all of those songs were good. I am glad to have heard this album and think it belongs on this list.
Nicht so schlecht. Manches klingt ein wenig afrikanisch oder nach Reggae
I enjoyed it for the vibe, I think this process is just confirming I vibe with the decade in particular, which I always told myself but now I guess there's proof?
I love me some musical Glaswegians. Well, I can't say that I *loved* this album but it was a pleasant discovery for me, book ended by two tracks that I really liked "Rip It Up" and "Tenterhook," The middle was hit or miss for me and had the feel of a band in the middle of a transformation to me.
There’s a high number of reviews on this site who complain that this album doesn’t know what genre it is trying to be. I think that’s such a discredit to the spirit of music. The worst types of bands are the ones who release albums of 12 songs that are all indistinguishable from one another, and there are some like that on this list. This album is a new wave experiment full of lots of big gambles. Not all of them pay off, but I would happily listen to some of the songs on this album again knowing they at least tried to be different.
4/5
This album has a lot more soul than I thought it would have. It’s like a mix of Talking Heads, a little Bowie and classic rock. Good shit man.
Very catchy stuff. Especially like the afribeat songs.
Veldig kul sound. Funky
This is a good album. I love the title track, been in heavy rotation for me for years, but the rest is surprisingly varied and good. It's not just lame new wave or filler.
Good album, but I've always liked these guys.
Fun, varied sound. I was nodding my head along to this one all the way through. You can hear a ton of different influences. Solid jangle pop sound, especially for 1982.
Very chill, has a mix of punk and new wave sounds.
Pre-listening thoughts: ???? Why is this on here???? Who are these people??? Post/during listening thoughts: did not expect the instrumentation to resemble Talking Heads/Fela Kuti?? Thought it was going to be more britpop or traditional post punk. I do appreciate that a band called Orange Juice has a song called Breakfast Time. Nice. I wanted to dislike this I’m gonna be real. Just feeling like a hater today. But something about this lowkey won me over. 7/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: nah Fav tracks: Rip It Up, Mud in Your Eye (strings go insane), I Can’t Help Myself, Hokoyo Least fav tracks: Breakfast Time (yeah it’s funny I still didn’t like the song), Tenterhook
I actually really liked this. Good vibes for a yacht (in my dreams).
kinda sick really
An oddly beautiful album, one that I will listen to again gald to have encountered it on this list.
4 Stars (11/15)
really solid album. the title track is the most fun here, but there's a lot of pretty decent stuff here. edwyn collins' voice is very reminiscent of david bowie and a lot of the music here doesn't feel out of place in that way - particularly 'rip it up' which feels like an early 80s funk-new wave bowie song. nothing particularly mindblowing here, but all in all, a fun enough time.
On my wants list
It's cute, I like it. There are many interesting sounds going on apart from guitar drums and bass, some weird synth arrangements. Gives me a feeling that it's like a combination of brit pop and new wave, which happen to be some of my favorite genres. Love the drums, are thay adopting some African or Caribbean rhythm? Enjoyable. 3.5-4/5.
Ok this is really fun. Took me a few days to form an opinion but it’s funky upbeat and has a lot of nice fusions
Ah, we're back in Peel Terrace, Stafford, tea & toast in student bedrooms
legit first thing that came to my mind. is "how is Jack Stauber on this list?" shows im on internet culture too much, but it sounds really fun and energetic to being the album. then halfway through the lull, it pulls me back it with 'can't help myself' really good song solid 4
This was cool
Quite lovely in its way
Obviously I know the title track- it was even on a TOTP episode that we watched last Friday. It’s great, although the rest of the album doesn’t quite live up to its promise. Still pretty decent though, especially as it’s totally my era. Probably a little too over produced at times, but an important album when you look at the development of the indie scene in Glasgow that so many marvellous things have come out of. I appreciated this. It’s a welcome break from a diet of frat boy rock and shouty hip hop that this list seems to have been giving me. And I might just go listen to some more Orange Juice. There’s probably a “man from Del Monte” joke in here somewhere, but I will restrain myself. Worth a listen anyway.
The second half was much more enjoyable than the first.
I was surprised that I knew two of these songs, though not surprisingly these two songs are the most listened to songs on this album. That's Rip It Up and I Can't Help Myself. This does not feel like post-punk to me. Maybe it is post-punk but there are also a lot of soul sounds on here as well. The Temptations are even referenced on I Can't Help Myself. Breakfast Time is a bit of a silly song but the band is called "Orange Juice," so perhaps that should be expected. Enjoyed this one and will have to revisit.
An interesting blend of genres. Influence of The Cure can certainly be heard, along with something that would be heard on The Smiths' first album two years later.
Listened to it while walking in the snow and it kinda made me wanna dance, but I didn't. It was good, but not good enough for me to dance in the snow. Might listen to again in the summer!
Really enjoyed listening to this - such an individual sound. Some great tracks. Edwyn's voice is superb. Breakfast Time is a cool, avant garde kind of track and really highlights the band's quirkiness. A bit Bowieesque, in my opinion. I was surprised how fresh (orange juice haha) this sounded. Great!
'Rip It Up' is the track everyone knows, how can something that catchy still sound great after 43 years? As an album it's full of gems. I love Edwyn with his distinctive lyrics, look, voice and guitar, Orange Juice and their quirky, uplifting brand of indie, jangly, lilting, rhythmic, soulful, funky pop! I only ever bought a 'best of' tape so enjoyed exploring this and will keep playing x Oh, one last thing! After a couple of listens it struck me just how many tracks sound like Talking Heads! And another thing! For a 10 minute emotional journey read about his health and watch the videos for Rip It Up, A Girl Like You and the new single Knowledge x
Holy moly, this is great. A very tight, dance type groove that reminds of Talking Heads in the faster songs. This sounds really ahead of its time - it could easily be an indie rock album released this year. Hard to believe it came out in the early 80s. It almost starts off too strong. The first four tracks are brilliant, then it tails off a bit with Breakfast Time. It picks up a bit again towards the end with Hokoyo.
I love indie I love Talking Heads I loved this (Rip it Up especially)
Wasn't familiar with Orange Juice, but the lead singer's voice jogged something. Turns out it's Edwyn Collins of "A Girl Like You" ... fame? I like it.
I normally ding a record that hops around subgenres as much as this one does (303 beats? Disco punk? Jangly guitar indie? 2 Tone? Afrobeat?!). But I quite enjoy almost all the songs on this, and there's not one dud to my ear. I still wish there was a whole record that sounded like the title track (the only song I'd previously heard from this album), but what we got is just as good. Gonna keep it in rotation and keep my eye out for the LP.
i was pleasantly surprised by this one! i focused too hard on the "punk" in the "post punk" (which apparently is the world's broadest genre??) and actually quite liked what i found here. fun and funky. the best songs were saxy!
pretty cool sound overall. love how wildly different post-punk bands can be in terms of their approach to making music. i'd probably come back to this one every now and then. favorites: rip it up, a million pleading faces, turn away, i can't help myself
Really wasn't expecting much but this one is really cool! Super sunny and fun and even has a few songs with like an African influence. Really looking forward to coming back to it. 8/10
Great 80's post-punk, enjoyed the variety of styles and instruments used on different tracks; guitar, synth, horns, bongos & more. Favourite tracks: A Million Pleading Faces, I Can't Help Myself & Hokoyo. Will definitely be revisiting. 4/5
Holy cow! I never heard of Orange Juice. I was expecting tepid pop. Surprise! This was borderline great pop music. Kinda like Style Council. I added to my faves file.
4/5
Orange Juice - Rip It Up Album Review Rip It Up is a fun, quirky little album that doesn’t quite reach greatness but has enough charm to make it worthwhile. Orange Juice blend post-punk jangle with a funky, almost disco-like groove, creating something that feels light, effortless, and refreshingly offbeat. The title track is easily the highlight, with its bouncy, rubbery bassline and sly, knowing vocal delivery, a song so catchy it almost tricks you into thinking the whole album will be just as infectious. Elsewhere, tracks like Flesh of My Flesh and Louise Louise have a scrappy, playful energy that keeps things moving along nicely, even if they never quite hit the same highs. The problem with Rip It Up is that it never fully commits to being one thing. At times, it leans into funk and new wave, at others, it feels like a more polished version of their early post-punk roots, but it never quite locks into a distinct identity. Edwyn Collins’ deadpan croon adds character, but occasionally the album meanders, with songs like Breakfast Time and A Million Pleading Faces feeling more like pleasant background music than essential listening. The band’s decision to embrace slicker production works in some places but also smooths out some of the raw charm that made their early work so unique. That being said, Rip It Up is still an enjoyable listen. It’s got an undeniable sense of fun, some strong grooves, and enough personality to keep things interesting, even if it never fully delivers on its potential. It’s good, sometimes very good, but never quite great. A solid, enjoyable album that just stops short of being a classic.
This is #day182 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... I guess orange juice must be my favorite. Sicilian red orange juice or grapefruit come close too—I like it when it has a hint of bitterness. I’ve known Orange Juice since the days when I ran an indie music blog with a friend who's now serving in the Ukrainian Marine Corps. We’d write short reviews and share links to artists and albums. I think we featured this one—maybe a compilation? I can’t quite remember. Either way, the name’s familiar, and it fits with the post-punk/new wave we covered a lot, alongside synthpop. There’s something about the sax, like in “I Can’t Help Myself”, that I enjoy—when it bursts through the song and floats around like a caught bee. It’s a pleasurable listen all in all. I'd rate this album a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day183.
This album goes hard! “I can’t help myself” could drop today and do well. It’s like the Smiths and Talking heads with a twist of Graceland. Some tracks have parts that drag, but there are very few misses here.
Great
Strange, suburban, Scottish blue-eyed Afrobeat. Or something. Pretty darn good it is too.
Surprisingly enjoyable listen. I don't tend to like this 80's new wave slop that often comes along here but this one was nice, very mellow and pleasant. I don't know why it falls under post-punk, it sounds a lot more inspired by things like funk and world music. The album is a bit monotonous and falls off by the end because of it, but its a pleasant listen nonetheless.
Wowza. Odd mix of styles, seems to have just about everything, including a horn section? Never heard of these guys but I must admit I'm a little intrigued...
Як я вже писав вчора, як на мене цей альбом найменш цікавий із творчості Orange Juice. Дебютник був більш лоуфайним,та душевним, а однойменний третій альбом віддавав легким готичним вайбом. Проте це не означає, що цей альбом гірший. Навпаки, в багатьох аспектах він навіть кращий. Динаміка самих пісень має дуже цікавий розвиток, зʼявилось навіть щось схоже на фанк, ударні партії, часом, звучать чудернацьки і по своєму екзотично. І якщо б мене попросили описати Rit It Up одним словом, то я б, однозначно, назвав його «яскравим». Саме таким, напевно і задумувався #junglepop - оптимістична, яскрава та, на відміну від агресивного та «мачиського» панку , елегантна та романтична музика, що часом дозволяє собі трохи «мінорної» меланхолії. І цьому контексті - альбом виконує свою роботу на всі 100 відсотків. Тому і не дивно, що саме він став найбільш комерційно успішним альбомом гурту, та саме він доданий до цієї книги Але я, все ж, більш схиляюсь до «сирих»та експериментальних речей, що справді прагнуть дивувати.
love it
The distinct voice of Edwin Collins carries you along in a sea of blissful happiness - a worthy listen - a couple of classic tracks in there but such a joyful record
Very David Byrne/Talking Heads. Great listen.
Loved it. Will listen again.
Pleasant :) One for the jangle pop enjoyers Rip it Up- Punchy opening! Seems like they're leading with the single. It's kind of cute that this is the one song all the members are listed as writers on A Million Pleading Faces- Wow was not expecting that, immediately checked and the member who wrote this one is from Zimbabwe. Mud in your Eye- I think I prefer the higher energy songs on first listen, but still easy listening. Dreamy Turn Away- I forgot to write one for this Breakfast Time- I like this one on principle. This guy gets it. It's breakfast time Flesh Of my Flesh- s a s s y Louise Louise- didn't do a ton for me Hokoyo- I also forgot to write one for this Tenterhook- started digging it more in the second half as it felt more psychedelic A lot of variety to pack into an album, maybe a little front loaded but overall an enjoyable listen. I like the funky synths and would go back for round 2 with this one at work. You could probably make some comparisons to The Talking Heads, there's a lot of crossover you can enjoy between one and the other. Frankly it's nice to have mellow music. I wish I could have given it 3.5 but I'll settle for 4 for the sake of being contrarian because I see you all TRASHING this for no good reason
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## In-Depth Review of *Rip It Up* by Orange Juice *Rip It Up*, released in November 1982, stands as a seminal album in the post-punk and new wave genres, showcasing the evolution of Scottish band Orange Juice. This review delves into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and its influence on subsequent musical landscapes while weighing its pros and cons. ### Lyrics The lyrical content of *Rip It Up* is marked by Edwyn Collins' unique ability to blend wit with poignant reflections on love and youth. The title track opens with a catchy, upbeat declaration that captures the essence of youthful exuberance and desire. Lines like "I hope to God you're not as dumb as you make out" showcase Collins' knack for humor intertwined with romantic longing. In tracks such as "Flesh of My Flesh," Collins employs clever wordplay and vivid imagery, exemplified by the line “Here’s a penny for your thoughts; incidentally, you may keep the change.” This lyric encapsulates a blend of sarcasm and sincerity, revealing a deeper emotional undercurrent beneath the catchy melodies. The album traverses various emotional landscapes, from the playful yet melancholic "Breakfast Time," which hints at darker undertones, to the introspective "Tenterhook." The lyrics often reflect themes of unrequited love and adolescent confusion, resonating with listeners through their relatability and depth. ### Music Musically, *Rip It Up* is a vibrant amalgamation of genres, incorporating elements of funk, disco, and rock. The title track features an infectious groove characterized by Nile Rodgers-style guitar riffs and a prominent bassline that evokes both danceability and sophistication. This blend of styles is indicative of the band's willingness to experiment beyond the confines of traditional post-punk. The album showcases a variety of musical influences: - **"A Million Pleading Faces"** introduces Afrobeat rhythms through Zeke Manyika's drumming, highlighting the band's diverse sound palette. - **"Mud in Your Eye"** features an organ reminiscent of Marvin Gaye’s work, creating a soulful atmosphere that contrasts with Collins' deadpan delivery. - **"I Can't Help Myself"** stands out for its playful lyrical references and catchy hooks, making it one of the album's most memorable tracks. The production quality is notable; Martin Hayles’ work adds layers of texture through synthesizers and brass instruments, enhancing the overall sonic experience. The lush arrangements complement Collins' distinctive vocal style, which oscillates between earnestness and irony. ### Production The production on *Rip It Up* marks a significant departure from Orange Juice's debut album. Recorded at Berwick Street Studios in London, the album features contributions from various musicians that enrich its sound. The inclusion of saxophone played by Dick Morrissey and flugelhorn by Martin Drover adds jazz influences that further diversify the band’s sound. While some critics initially perceived this polished production as a compromise to commercialism—given that it was released under Polydor Records—it ultimately serves to elevate the band's artistry. The result is an album that feels both accessible and innovative, bridging indie sensibilities with mainstream appeal. ### Themes Thematically, *Rip It Up* explores youth culture's complexities—love, identity, and self-discovery are central motifs throughout the album. The juxtaposition of upbeat melodies with introspective lyrics creates a sense of conflict that resonates deeply with listeners navigating their own experiences. Key themes include: - **Unrequited Love:** Many tracks reflect on longing and desire, capturing the bittersweet nature of young relationships. - **Identity:** The lyrics often question self-perception and societal expectations, mirroring the struggles faced during adolescence. - **Nostalgia:** There’s an underlying sense of looking back at youthful experiences with both fondness and regret. ### Influence Upon its release, *Rip It Up* garnered significant attention in both UK and US markets. Its innovative fusion of styles has influenced numerous artists across genres, paving the way for bands like Pulp and Radiohead to explore similar thematic depths within their music. Critics have noted how Orange Juice’s sound anticipated trends that would later dominate pop music in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The album's blend of funk-infused pop with introspective lyrics has been cited as a precursor to Britpop’s emergence in the UK music scene. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Innovative Sound:** The album successfully fuses various musical styles while maintaining a cohesive sound. - **Witty Lyrics:** Collins’ clever wordplay elevates the lyrical content beyond typical pop fare. - **Production Quality:** High-quality production enhances listening experience without sacrificing artistic integrity. - **Cultural Impact:** The album has left a lasting legacy on indie pop and rock music. #### Cons - **Initial Reception:** Some critics viewed it as a sellout due to its polished production and major label backing. - **Inconsistency:** While many tracks shine brightly, some songs may feel less impactful compared to standout hits. - **Niche Appeal:** Its eclectic style may not resonate with all listeners accustomed to more conventional pop structures. ### Conclusion *Rip It Up* by Orange Juice remains a landmark achievement in 1980s music. Its combination of infectious melodies, witty lyrics, and innovative production not only defined an era but also laid groundwork for future musical explorations. While it faced criticism upon release for its commercial leanings, time has proven it to be an essential listen for anyone interested in the evolution of pop music. Through its exploration of youthful themes wrapped in vibrant soundscapes, *Rip It Up* continues to captivate audiences decades after its initial release.
Funky Disco New Wave
Wow! It seems like a couple of Caribbean dudes left to Scotland and published a record back in 1980 - or maybe it’s the Talking Heads in disguise? 3.5/5
groovy
groovy and mellow album that stays funky while still maintain a sort of nostalgic and ethereal atmosphere. Lead singer reminds me of a-ha.
I was only familiar with the title track before listening, but there are some hidden gems on here! It was like a soup of Talking Heads, Chic and Velvet Underground and the 45ish minutes flew by
Classic album what more can you say.
Deze band krijgt behoorlijk veel zure opmerkingen over zich heen, die ik enigszins begrijp. Maar die punten - van 'slappe instrumentatie' tot een 'erbarmelijke zeurstem' - leveren bij mij geen ergernissen op. Integendeel zelfs, ik heb Orange Juice en Edwyn Collins best hoog zitten. Hij is seizoensmatig niet heel goed getimed, zo op Sinterklaasdag. Het is voor mij pure lente, deze cheesy jangle pop. Maar hoewel het erg kazig is, vind ik dat in de muziek genoeg vernuft en geinige handigheidjes verstopt zitten om het af te doen als een typische, simpele 80s band. Het gevoel voor groove is van Talking Heads-niveau, de hooks met de blazers zorgen er voor dat de nummers nog even blijven kleven in je hoofd na het album af is gelopen, en de Zimbabwaanse ritmes zijn opbeurend. Heb me toch wel echt vermaakt met dit album, en ik denk dat de meeste mensen niet verder keken dan hun neus lang was. Ook denk ik dat het muziek is die een verregaande invloed heeft gehad op hedendaagse indie pop, misschien wel meer dan tijdsgenoten. Kijk de albumhoes ook, dat is elke indieband van nu. 8/10 Highlights: Rip It Up A Million Pleading Faces Turn Away (Goeie Josef K cover) I Can't Help Myself
A groovy Scottish jangle pop album that sounds oddly like it's from the Australian rock scene. Made to be played in the summer.
4/5. This was a pretty fun album with a unique sound, providing that diverse sound David Bowie and the Talking Heads started. Each song sounds slightly different while still keeping that accessible danceable beat throughout. There always feels like there is a dark undertone here, just underneath the surface. It's not perfect but it is chill. This is a great album to throw on whenever, a great pick for this list. Best Song: Rip It Up, I Can't Help Myself, Hokoyo
:0 how is it that Scottish post-punk on this list still has the ability to surprise me Even though it’s a chill, groovy album, there’s enough outside-the-box genre bending to keep it from stagnating The Associates 🤝 Vampire Weekend
Rip it up was definitely a song I danced to in the 80’s. Enjoyed the album
The production and arrangements make it a rewarding listen from start to finish.
Love that a lot
funky little record
This reminds me a lot of the talking heads and starts off really strong, but it sort of dies out in the second half. It is still good, but I just wish they made it funkier and more up beat. Mid 4.
Grappige sounds Was bang dat t weer rock zou zijn maar is wel lachen muziek dit
Never heard of it but listening to it makes me happy- maybe because it takes me back to the music of my high school years. Whatever the reason, it’s always exciting discovering new music that I actually like.
Nicely lyrical, fun alt punk
Good listen
Very enjoyable! Never would have found this on my own. 4/5
what happens if the likes of david bowie made new wave instead of experimental art rock? this early alt rock blends the usual new wave sound with a bit of a breezy, almost sunny atmosphere. especially for its time, it's very classy and funky at the same time... it reminds me of 1970s japanese funk music at points, but it makes itself stand out with expressive baritone vocals. it's a shame i haven't heard much of these guys before when it comes to new wave discussion, these guys deserve to be up there with the likes of blondie.
A refreshing morning drink to rip up your day.
Jangle pop. Interesting guitars
Love this band and this album! Reminded me of Talking Heads.
Great listen
Pleasant sound. Vocals and instrumentation. Almost surfy but not quite?? Definitely enjoyable.
I listened to it last night, and outside of the title track which I already knew and loved, wasn’t terribly impressed, but listening again today and paying more attention to the lyrics it really struck how brilliant this is as a deconstruction of the themes and topics of Pop music. The typical track three ballad actually being a breakup/ hate song, all of the playing around with metaphors and interpolations of Buzzcocks songs. I still don’t think it’s entirely essential, but I’m more impressed now than I was last night
Solid.
Wow. really cool. Far too cool for 1982version of me. Sorry to have missed this guys before. Wide variety of styles. very good mix and vibe.
Great band, sound a lot like Talking Heads
A rare British new wave W for this list. Catchy tunes, good melodies and able musicians.
As far as this kind of early 80s synth-based pop-y fakey-crooner ska-ish new-wave a la Madness/Midnight Runners/The Cure/etc I think this is actually pretty ok! It’s def not my genre per se but I’m enjoying this one! I think some of the other music we’ve heard from this era could have taken a lesson from these guys. It’s funny to me to enjoy a band called Orange Juice and to have not enjoyed a properly famous band like The Cure haha
Top to bottom good
Brings me a surprising amount of joy, and doesnt stick completely with one sound giving it potential to be return worthy after multiple listens.
This is so close to be a 5. I listened to it constantly today. Rip it Up is brilliant. So many good tunes I'll go very high 4
Love the 80s sax solos, but very early 80s
Gave me Talking Heads vibes a little. Was a good listen
This is pretty cool
Enjoyed this one more than expected. Love the synths and sax solos. It feels weirdly familiar and comfortable.
ich lieb orangesaft da isch jo huere funny. synthbass mit discogitarre aber britpop gsang? ich mags meeega haha mega simpel. a million pleading faces bitz afrobeat time? nocher slide gitti? ich lieb? turn away au mega cool so quirky finny jo. i cant help myself au funny ich ha e gueti ziit. FLEISCH VON MEINE FLYSCHE. er singt cool?? louise louise isch seeehr cool. mega dchööö hokoyo huere funny funky? ich LIEBS HÄÄ. es isch sfoch mega city pop style huuere cool.
I like it, but a little thing made that i couldnt really enjoy it. Rip it up is a very solid record, is creative and has multiple influences like jazz, funk and rock. Has some very good instrumentals, like funky basslines, some very interesting guitar snippets and some awesome saxophone solos. But there's a tiny little thing that bothers me a lot: Edwyn Collin's voice, it is good,but i found it extremely boring and uninteresting, and ruins some songs for me, for example "rip it up" (the song), even though i like it in other tracks, I prefer Zeke Manyika's voice. Overall I think I like the album, but I can't stand Collin's voice.
This is what stylish, sophisticated Britpop sounded like before it existed. Hear what state-of-art vocals sounded like for this time and what a timely and substantive sax solos could add, not to mention the well executed and tasteful and even elegant guitar solo – how much class could be added. Title cut is engaging opener and charm abounds throughout, every song holds up, with variety provide by a touch of funk and R&B. Well deserving of much more extensive recognition, OJ weren't as good as Style Council (but not miles off) and definitely better than Haircut 100. That's a legacy to be proud of, really.
den där lilla gitarrslingan som kommer in efter första refrängen på can't help myself är helt sinnesjukt snygg. resten är också väldigt bra, det händer mycket i låtarna med olika instrument vilket jag uppskattar. någon låt hade man kunnat vara utan vilket drar ner betyget
I don't like the fact that some tracks contain strange sounds. There is something in this album but I don't feel it purely and there is no energy that some albums carry, 4/5.
Rip It Up and Start Again is one of the best non-fiction books ever. This 80s Orange Juice album is smoother than I remembered, an I might like their debut album (9/10) just a bit more than Rip It Up. But still, apart from the title song, there are plenty of other 5* songs on this Orange Juice album (Mud in Your Eye, Breakfast Time, Louise Louise etc) and the album as a whole works very well, especially after repeated listening. score: 8/10.
I love Orange Juice. I love the drink and I love the band. This is just great, energetic, slightly knowing, very Scottish pop, and I am totally and utterly here for it.
Some pure classics
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Intriguing synth pop with funk and world music influences, Orange Juice strike me as an interesting band with an interesting vibe- willing to experiment with the pop form, similar in some respects to Talking Heads. Worth repeat listening.
ignore the opening horrible synth bass notes. it's decent
4 stars. Funk Scottish soul.
This was quite a refreshing change from recent albums from this list. I was a student in Edinburgh while Orange Juice and their Scottish pop contemporaries were active. My tastes at that time veered more toward the heavier experimental side of post-punk and while I was aware of Orange Juice, the band never made it to my record collection. The opening title track is a stone cold classic which deserved its chart placing. It's followed by Zeke Manyika's A Million Pleading Faces which makes for something of a stylistic change. Over the next couple of tracks I wondered if the album had run out of steam a bit, but Breakfast Time boosted my attention. (A young man singing about wishing he was young again is quite amusing to this 60-something listener!) Louise Louise is a nice track, followed by Hokoyo - I assume the lyrics are from Manyika again. The two Manyika tracks present a nice change of style in the album. All in all, this was a pleasant listen. I may add it to my Qobuz library.
Today’s review will be short and sweet as I’m writing it up in bed. This was a really good alt rock/jangle pop album. It’s funky in parts, sounds like The Specials in others, then spends the rest of the time sounding a little like The Smiths. I had never heard of Orange Juice before. I’m glad I have now.
Swag
That was alright, didn’t concentrate very well, but no complaints
A generous 4, but this was quite fun, even if its clearly just boring from a load of other popular things from the time.
It was slightly better than a 3. I'm being a little generous.
No idea who this is. Love the opening track. 2nd track. This album is great. Really enjoyed this record!!
Lovely album. Two absolute classics in Rip it Up (which is a total earworm), and I Can’t Help Myself.
Enjoyed this album
8/10. Not super consistent for me but the highs were very high. Rip It Up, I Can’t Help Myself and Hokoyo made my 5⭐️ list.
a nice album to have in the background whilst talking to friends. tchill and good vibes
Never heard of them but its pretty great jamz.
Rip It Up and pour it up: this blend of post-punk, indie pop, and early-80s guitar jangle goes down smooth!
Post punk in the early 80? I dunno but these guys are silly in a good way.
Firstly, I think they were an English band - shame on me for making an assumption. Secondly, I first knew Edwyn Collins from his 90s hit A Girl Like You. I didn't know who OJ was until about 4-5ish years ago, but the title track has become a boppy 80s new wave favorite. I hear bits of Talking Heads with a less punchy more chill vibe. 3.5 stars.
pretty darn cool. sick grooves, much moreso than I was expecting
I have never heard of these guys - but on first playthrough I'm into this. It's got the jangles and croon of the Smiths, plus the fat rhythms and genre bending of the Talking Heads, plus some of that sweet sweet '80s cheese. Standouts were "A Million Pleading Faces" which sounds like if could've been on Stop Making Sense, the sax solo at the end of "I Can't Help Myself", and "Hokoyo".
Enjoyed
That was really refreshing! Quite cheerful and sometimes took a surprising turn. I especially enjoyed the transition from Mud In Your Eyes into Turn Away.
the first half lost me, but the latter half more than made up for it. I had to go back and listen to the beginning again to make sure it was the same album, but they jumo across different sounds and genres pretty effectively in this one.
I like this :) Najbolje pjesme: 1. I Can't Help Myself 2. Rip It Up 3. Hokoyo
This surprised me and wasn’t the stereotypical 80s album I thought it would be
Hey that's pretty good
Pretty fun A good mix of 80s New Wave, rock, pop
I really really liked that they wrote a song about breakfast
I dig it. Breakfast Time is a surprising reggae-influenced song. I hear the poppier moments of Talking Heads in many of the songs, a good thing in my view. The single Rip It Up is pretty good. I enjoyed the sound overall and would welcome more listens in the future.
Reminds me of a slightly more rock talking heads. Good stuff
Nice stuff from early 80s
Always reminds me of Emily
Opening track sounded like every single brisbane indie band playing Foundry circa 2015 (not a bad thing) but it turned eclectic very quickly.
Was alright, pretty swanky! Rip it up was fire
Nice, schönes New Wave Album
A funny thing happened with this album. I wasn't really thinking too much about it, it sounded a lot like Madness to me. "Rip It Up" (their big somg) reminded me of a cross between "Need You Tonight" by INXS and "This Must Be The Place" by Talking Heads. Suddenly about halfway through I got to "I Can't Help Myself" And I couldn't help but smile. It just made feel you so good. A song to get you in a real good mood. And that's not easy for a song to do, you know? And once I heard that one, the rest of the album just sounded even better. I enjoyed it more and more. So definitely a feel good album, but if it was a tape I would always be starting on side B first. Top tracks "I Can't Help Myself"
This was a very interesting album and I got to learn more about Jangle pop rock. I've never known how to describe this sound without saying 'rock'. Not a bad album at all!
Definitely my cup of tea. I only knew the title track before, but this is good stuff.
Hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Waren ein paar tolle und erfrischende Titel dabei. Musikalisch auch anspruchsvoll. Hat mich abgeholt
Some fantastic singles but not quite a five star album. Great funky indie rock fun, though
Gets a little bland, but this album has a lot of cool tracks that are zainy in the way only 80s pop gets
Surprisingly broad and varied. I loved the funkiness and afro grooves, and Edwyn Collins' croon. Great album
I’ve heard this band before and listening to this album in full makes me appreciate them more. It’s a really unique band with some interesting vocals! Would and probably WILL (thanks Tyler) listen to them again. 7/10