Rip It Up

What a fun album. Very unique and interesting group. 8/10

A guilty pleasure of mine. Discovered this band through the youtube algorithm like 7 or 8 years ago. I really wanted to see what they sounded like after hearing “Rip it up” and was pretty surprised how different all the songs on this album were. Another singer with a really strange voice that probably makes or breaks peoples first impressions. I do prefer their more upbeat funky stuff to the slower songs but in the end I really enjoy this album front to back. Tenterhook is not a good song and should have been cut from the album. There are songs on this album that I still listen to and find myself humming from time to time. 8/10

Funky, groovy, boppin’ Really enjoyed this new discovery

Very cool. Shades of Talking Heads and David Bowie. 4 stars.

Finding this gangly pop rather charming.

I'm often annoyed by this list for its excessive inclusion of lesser known UK groups, and sometimes, every once in awhile, I really enjoy it.

3.5 but rounding up. Not my type but I can respect their sound

Heard better

Defiantly cheerful and sunny. Early 80s UK must have been a strange place

This is great! It's like smiths if Morrissey weren't such a downer

The album and song which give it's name to one of my favourite music books, by Simon Reynolds and all about the many post-punk scenes in that extraordinarily creative few years. I've mainly listened to You Can't Hide Your Love Forever, an absolutely gorgeous record, though I obviously know the lead off track here. Noone really sounds like Edwyn Collins do they? And that Smith'sy guitar laid down before Johnny Marr even got going, mixed in with Nile Rogers. I see the guitarist and drummer have changed since the debut, so the big change in sound makes sense. A lot here is closer in style to Satellite City, which was an outlier before. I was still thrown by the second track though, not what I was expecting at all. And not what I'm wanting from OJ, if I'm honest. Although I did enjoy Hokoyo. Hmm, near the end now and it's just not hitting like Consolation Prize, Falling and Laughing, Three Cheers For Our Side or Felicity and the like did. But I'm giving it 4 as I reckon it's a grower. I felt similarly about the debut at first as I recall.

This album is a quintessential British Synth Pop album. If you enjoy that you’ll enjoy this. Could play this at a backyard late night party.

"Rip it up," "A million pleading faces" and "Flesh of my flesh" are the singles. Quirky early indie rock from Scotland. 3.7 stars rounded up.

What are your thoughts on orange juice? There's a freshness, a zest, a breezy summer day captured in a drink. There's evidently universal appeal, no shop or restaurant the world over is without. Yet I have not heard anybody say it's their favourite drink: it lacks complexity; it's universality acts against it; as it is enjoyed by all, it is loved by none.

Flesh of my flesh sticks out for me. Otherwise, a new wave album that didnt really do it for me.

How did I get this old without hearing Orange Juice?? It's such a fantastic and weird mashup of Roxy Music, General Public, the Go-Betweens, horns from Specials/Madness. Every element is familiar and I've never heard anything like it.

This is a bit patchy, with some odd songs on it - but I shouldn't have expected anything else!

A great Scottish band from a movment that produced a lot of great bands. Edwin Collins is a premium songwriter. It’s lost a bit of verve since its release, mainly due to Collin’s stunning solo career - girl like you is one of the great singles of the rock era. But this has, surprisingly enough, lasted and held up.

Really cool sound. Worth another listen and more band exploration.

I'm not sure what part of this clicked with me so hard. It's not exactly like the reception is super positive. But I just found myself really enjoying this. It provides just the right balance of melodic guitar twang and funk to keep me engaged. Edwyn's voice caught me a little off guard at first, but I adjusted to it pretty quickly. There are just certain moments on this album I really like. For example, when the saxophone comes in on Rip It Up, I won't lie, I made the stank face the first time I heard it. It's okay to not like this. I'm sure there are better albums in the jangle/indie pop space, but from what I have listened to so far, this was a really fun and enjoyable album. Rating: 8/10

I actually enjoyed this alot more that I expected. Its slightly poppy slightly punky has some great brass in bits

post-punk for ppl who didn't realize they liked post-punk

Some really great songs on this one. Enjoyed it a lot

Never heard of this band. Reminds me of Talking Heads. Thought it was pretty good.

This is an underrated band and a slightly overrated drink

Being Scottish and a fan of VU this ticks a lot of boxes for me. Already on my permanent rotation. But think there is a bit of a lull in the middle of the album, so doesn’t quiet get full marks from me.

It was alr

I only knew Rip It Up on this awesome 80s album, and only that very peripherally. I really liked the funky Nile Rodgers- influenced energy on this thing. Just amazing. I could bop to this all day.

Talking Heads did "Rip it Up" and Queen did "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us."

si que suenan como el zumo de naranja

Cool juice

4/5

Another surprise banger

This was honestly great, it can drag a little at times but for the most part it’s solid, definitely too lowly rated by other users. 4/5

The soft or even LA beach vibes kind of melodies go really well with Scottish accents. Very funky.

I liked this quirky and just a little bit strange album. It had some variety and surprising bits that I quite enjoyed.

Listened Before? No Interesting out of the gate with the title track. Dubbed out, sunny instrumental + synth line with vocals that remind me a lot of Hercules and Love Affair. This is dope. Love all of the guitar effects; funky splashes with echo laced injections. Though I can say, my ears did not love the little alarm clock like riff at ~2:55. Thankfully, some soulful saxophone came in to mend the wound quickly. A Million Pleading Faces sheds the laid back groove of Rip It Up for an accelerated 80s romp with slide guitar and some world music influences in the vocal (mic is handed over to their drummer from Zimbabwe) and hand percussion. Fine enough song if you can get past the specifically 80s cheese. Mud in Your Eye is a ballad of sorts. Tight composition with interesting vocal layering and progression. Really dig the jammy excursion at the closure of Breakfast Time. I can imagine this band would be fun to see live exploring their impulses. I Can't Help Myself is a fun one to tap along to. Really loved the closer Tenterhook. It felt like a nice way to ease out of this one. That was a refreshing listen start to finish. Great 80s production with plenty of influences of the time. Even still, it has modern appeal with some well-written songs and a ton of variation. I put this somewhere in the high 4 category for me. Added to Library? Yes Songs Added to Playlists: - Rip It Up (Sunny-vibes)

Classic pop tunes.

It's really good! Joyful, jazzy, funky, bass-led poptastic music. It's Edwyn Collins singing, he's brilliant. I really enjoyed it. I thought the title track was by Talking Heads, and it does sound heavily influenced throughout. Four stars.

This album feels like a missing link between the Velvet Underground and the Smiths. One of the great early indie rock albums of the 80s. Equal parts post-punk and pop.

-first of all, orange juice is an awesome band name -you can tell this is an 80’s album, but not in a bad way at all -the sound is really fun!!!! i like the singers voice -favorites: turn away, i can’t help myself -i just love the funky sound going on here -loved the end of breakfast time -SAX AT THE END OF I CANT HELP MYSELFFFF

This is a very interesting album. It feels very experimental, and I definitely like their science. A Million Pleading Faces is a bop. Breakfast Time feels like it needs to be made into a terrible short horror movie. I bet Orange Juice had a lot of fun making this album. Feels like yet another 3.5 album, but I'm going to bump it up to 4 because it felt so unique. We are on a streak of good albums.

Really like how the title track starts off! Funky surf rock. Really digging this. Getting major Talking Heads vibes. Picking just one genre to label this band as is hard. Especially with Breakfast Time having a reggae vibe to it. and then the sax in I Can't Help Myself! Xylophone goin nuts on Hokoyo. Overall very enjoyable listen and will be going back/exploring more OJ

early British indie rock actually pretty decent

I enjoy the genre and the idea of making punk rock less angry

My relationship with post-punk is usually quite linear - the further removed it is from simple, traditional, angry punk, the higher the probability of me enjoying it. This album is pretty far removed from typical punk and I quite enjoyed it - some songs more than others, however. There were also just a few tracks that were pretty difficult to listen to such as the reggae-inspired Hokoy, which I had to skip after a minute.

Pretty fun, nothing groundbreaking but I enjoyed it quite a lot

Real cool

It was cool

This album was good. It has the type of ‘80s sound I like (not the synthy type, although this album has good synths). I liked it.

Rip It Up - reminds me of Sixth Form and exploring these, Talking Heads, The Smiths, Haircut 100, The Cure etc all the first time. Never heard the entire album before and found nearly all of the songs had something going for them. Some more so than others. Very close to being 5 for me, but will stick with 4.

Orange juice ft. Sunday mornings, the stuff of dreams.

Delicious!

Right up one's alley. Not as good as Style Council, better than Haircut 100, way better than the Blow Monkeys and way, way better than A-ha and other weak-ass soundalike rip-off artists that would come later. This feels both fresh and highly evocative of a time and place. Dynamic and vibrant indeed and subtle, resepectul homages (absolutely the best kinds) to various other genres all over the place. Quite good and quite good to know.

This was fun. I had never heard of this one, but I really like the opening track and there are a few other good songs on this album. Interesting Scottish post punk synthy 80s pop. A lot to like there! I don't think this will be going on my repeat list but I'd be happy to hear it again. 3.5 rounded up to 4/5.

Of course it is correct to describe this as post punk. But it feels almost like the antithesis of punk, with melodic pegging, considered (if not necessarily complex) lyrics, and clear investment in post-prod. Which is to say, it doesn't feel like it has the cynicism that sometimes overwhelmed new wave and Brit-Synth of the same period. But doesn't cleave *that* closely to punk either.

What a fascinating area of Post Punk that I have never heard before, or is it Art Rock, or is it New Wave, does it matter? I loved this album despite not really being the kind of 80's production that sometimes puts me off a little bit there's something very talking heads about it but also very Franz Ferdinand about it, if you told me blind it was an album by either of those two I'd probably have believed it. I'll definitely be revisiting this one many times, absolutely great stuff.

I don't think I've ever listened to them before but this really checks the boxes on 80s post-punk for me. Cool angular guitars, laconic vocals and tight rhythm. It's a bit funky too!

Don’t know how I’ve never heard of this but all kinds of mashup of early 80s…New Romantic, Devo, etc

Second time listening to this album, and I still really like it a lot. Still have A Million Pleading Faces and I Can't Help Myself as my favorite tracks

Fantastic album, enjoyed the rhythms, Melodie’s and singing.

This one surprised me, a great mix of post punk and new wave, some of it sounding very 80s and some surprisingly more modern. Definitely going to listen again, and explore their other albums.

Something about this album resonated with me. The lead singer's voice is a bit goofy and like Morrissey but I found it more charming and less annoying. Really enjoyable listen.

I loved this album. It feels wrong to categorize this into any one genre because the styles were so variable from song to song. The jazz/ska vibes on I Can't Help Myself is what confirmed my love of this album. Favorite tracks: I Can't Help Myself, A Million Pleading Faces

This album was enjoyable from start to finish. Love the infusion of genres and every song felt extremely original. Fav track: I Can’t Help Myself

Never heard of this band. I'm pretty happy with this album after a couple of listens. It's upbeat new wave stuff with a really catchy title track, some more brooding post-punk moments, and some curve-ball sounds like plasticky reggae and disco. The whole thing is quite bubbly and enjoyable but with an artistic touch and a vintage indie-pop sound. It's not competing with my favourite new wave or post-punk albums, but it's a strong showing in the 1980s Scottish indie category! 3.5, rounding up to 4.

I love the innocence of this album. The medium really is the message with Rip It Up; just start something new... It could almost be Nile Rodgers on production for some of the tracks. The rhythms are so strong. Add in Edwyn's almost crooning like vocals and you get a very, very decent album.

Quite varied songs, some really nice ones notably 'I Can't Help Myself' and 'Flesh of my Flesh'. Mostly poppy, some reggae influence. Overall nice, easy to listen album.

I feel like I want to hang out with them

Absolutely cracking.

Muito bom.

Overall I liked it; quite a bit actually. Has a "General Public" /"English Beat" feel to it. Found "Mud in Your Eye" to be intoxicating. Last half of album fell off, but overall was fun. B-

Nice

Lots of interesting elements!

Joyous. I love it.

7/10 solid british pop rock, i really liked the guitar work, but nothing to write home about

Shout out to the horns on this album. 7/10

the glossy remodel of Orange Juice - shimmering with funky guitars and squelchy basslines

Nice discoverment, metronomy of the 80´s

singer sounds like he's doing a bad bowie impression

Really groovy 80's tunes. Sounds like Bowie.

Love it. Jangly, weird, inconsistent!

Such a strange amalgam of genres but this really worked for me

Fun funky album, liked it more than I expected

The Clash meets Talking Heads.

pretty funky, not bad

I’ve never listened to an album with such a mix of great and awful. Overall, I liked it.

Not bad

Don't rip it up and start again lads, this one is sound.

Groovy

A really decent album

New to me. And now I'm wondering why because I absolutely love this album. Holds up much better than most other music from 1982. Somehow sounds timeless and still of its time. Not as consistently great as I like my 5's to be, but already warranted repeat listens and it could eventually grow into a 5 for me.

I didn't know what to expect with this album, but I'm glad I listened to it. It has an 80's synth-pop feel to it, but it's also got some acoustics in the songs that still have an "upper" feel to them. Sure it's not the most original sound I've ever heard, but it doesn't insult it in any way or form. Favorite track: Rip It Up

love the singer and drums

Great album. Harmonies are really good, as well as the instruments. I will definitely be listening to this again

Its really funky, a magnum opus of Synthezisers. Great Rhythm Guitar work. Sounds really nostalgic. Also prepare for spontaneous Sax breaks. The voice of the singer reminds me of Bowies Diamond Dogs Album.

Muy parecido a Talking Heads

Sehr Abwechslungsreich. Easy listening in manchen Teilen und rockig in anderen.

New to me. Mix of Talking Heads and European pop of the 80's. Solid songs.

Fua esk soy yo literal

Pretty fucking cool

SO MUCH 80s

Really good

I have never heard of this band or any of the songs on this album. That being said enjoyed the smooth vocals and interesting lyrics.

i could definitely dance to this! its very lush! i'm getting some japanese city pop from it, 4

pretty cool, like british new wave but a couple of songs that sounded african-ish? i liked

Opening track isn’t bad. Was expecting another punk album but got a pretty generic British pop band.

Rip It Up was definitely an interesting album. This is an 80s new wave album and it definitely shows as it has all the staples that you could expect from this genre from the synths, the bass, the saxophones and pretty much everything else you can think of. This album's sound is certainly very cheesy and is most definitely a product of it's time but honestly i found some of the cheesiness with the music kinda endearing. The main thing that drags this album down though is the vocals. They started grating and remained pretty grating throughout the whole album. While the vocals are certainly an issue, i thought that the cheesy nature of this album was endearing enough for me to kinda enjoy it. Best Song: Rip It Up Worst Song: Breakfast Time

Enjoyable

it sure is ok, has not stood the test of time

OJ - like if the Talking Heads were a little bit more 80s and a little bit worse. Not a bad listen but not enough to really stand out. 5.5/10.

I didn't know this was Edwyn Collins' Band. Interesting, but too wavey.

Dit had zo maar uit de grote Indie-wave in de zeroes kunnen komen. Leuk albumpje met prima liedjes. Best 'bright' ofzo voor de jaren 80. Niet zo enthousiast dat ik hem vaker ga opzetten.

This feels like an oddity more than a must hear, but it cracked me up and was fun.

Funky and fun, yet somehow childish and unserious while not trying to be? Uneven, but not boring which is *the* cardinal sin of most of the albums on this list.

First 2 tracks were phenomenal, then it just becomes yet another mediocre British rock album

Tut nicht weh, bleibt aber auch nicht hängen!

For a 80s pop album that has a sub 3 rating that I have never heard of and seemingly nobody else has heard of, it was alright actually.

Wijkfeestenpodiummuziek naast de rommelmarkt.

Really reminds me of Bowie at times

Well these guys certainly look cool as hell. Pretty sure I saw them hanging out at Silent Barn circa 2013 (lol Brooklyn joke). As far as new wave goes, I don't hate this. The Afrobeat tinged songs are cool. I don't get the hate, this was fine!

Was not approved by mom. Turned into reggae. Sort of fun at times

Starting a song let alone an album with what sounds like water drops is bold . After the weird synth intro Edwyn’s odd vocals carry the song and the rest of the album, resulting in a patchy experience. 80s synth Pop, “I can’t help my self” but love some of these songs. When they’ve good they are great , just does not happen enough

Good

A few funky, Talkng Heads-esque tracks. A couple forgettable mid-paced New Wave tracks.

Orange juice but not very fresh

Forgot to write my review when I listened to this on Friday, but the biggest point I took away from this is that the vocals consistently ruined songs on this album. Great music but then all vibes are lost once he starts singing. The title track is a jam though, so I’ll keep it at a 3.

"Breakfast Time" by Orange Juice sounds like it would be a kids song teaching them about the importance of eating healthy. Another decent album if not a bit boring. Not crazy about the vocals but the horns are awesome.

Started my day with some Orange Juice :)

i listened to these guy's debut like a year ago which is like a straight jangle pop album (white people music) and then put this thing on and was like WHAT and I guess this Zimbabwean guy joined the band and totally freaked their style for this album... it was pretty chill and fun honestly!

was wel oké.. niet echt iets wat ik zou luisteren maar het was niet slecht!!

is fine

*Rip It Up* I guess I was expecting this to be a little bit most post-punk forward. But it's really kind of laid back. I think that's what kind of keeps me from really getting into it. especially with the reggae rhythms. Some of his influences aren't that bad I can tell that they were heavily influenced by the late '80s Bowie's between the Thin White Duke and the Berlin phase they seem to grab a little bit of that but add a little of the '80s new wave vibe to it. But it's also very sonically carbon dated. I could tell you this was from 1982 from first listen . I might have actually enjoyed this a little bit more if I had heard it back then because this was more cutting edge for the time. Nowadays with everything else that you hear from about that time and what came in right afterwards it really doesn't stand up as exemplary to me. One song, "Flesh of my Flesh" kept reminding me of Level 42's "Something About You" which would come out a little over 2 years later. Probably a fine example of what was inspired being more interesting than the inspiration. (7.25) ★★★½

I like many of the bands they inspired, like Belle & Sebastian, but this is npt my tjing still. 3 stars

There's some songs I like -- the title track, "Mud in Your Eye", and "Louise Louise", but they bring in some other sounds, like ska and funk that seems like a weird fit for them. 3.5.

It’s fine even though it’s the kind of album where the title track is pretty much the only one you need to hear. Simon Reynolds wrote a great book called Rip It Up And Start Again which covers the rise of post-punk and new-wave from 1978 to 1984 along with essential bands of the genre like Joy Division and Scritti Politti. Maybe a tiny bit of Orange Juice as well but he covers mainly great, essential bands of that era like Joy Division and Scritti Politti.

Never heard of this before. I was hoping for more post punk and less new wave cheese.

not bad

First time I heard this album I liked come of the tracks but Edwyn Collins crooning grated on me a bit. I like E.C but I am afraid the same is true today. RIP it up is a great song and some of the other tracks are interesting but it’s held back by the vocals for me. 2.6

I like some of the more upbeat catchy numbers but a few songs are a bit of a repetitive slog. Not that keen on Edwyn Collins' signing style. A bit of a mixed bag.

Still some good songs on this. And a bit of filler.

I didn't mind it. Shame none of the other songs are as good as rip it up

5/10

I kind of liked this album.

Rip It Up is a great song. I Can't Help Myself is a cheesy pop number. The rest are nothing inspiring nor influential. Not sure an album should be on the list just because of one great song.

Post Punk primigeneo

Didn’t hate it. Probably won’t make the rotation.

Angenehm.

Never heard of this band before, and after listening I know why: There are so many other bands, like Spandau Ballet, Haircut 100, Fine Young Cannibals and The Style Council, that do what they do better. But I do love that post-punk jangly guitar! I like the music a lot. Some of the lyrics, not so much. And I got bored pretty quickly with the ballads. And that lead singer's voice! Like a disinterested Bryan Ferry with a mouth full of marbles. Ugh. With love to hear this album with a whole different set of lyrics and someone else singing.

Rip It Up starts off strong — one of those ‘oh yeah, I remember this’ moments — and then it just slid perfectly into background‑music mode while I worked. It’s got that early‑’80s Talking Heads vibe baked in, so even when I drifted, the groove kept me smiling.

Another British band that was almost completely off my radar. A little in the Paul Weller school, I like that it’s all over the place.

Нормальна фонова музика

Lowkey rhythmic.

Very nice.

Unexpectedly ahead of its time. Has some very good instrumentals, like the very interesting guitar, funky bass lines 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 it ruins some songs for me, for example “rip it up” ( the song), I prefer Zeke Manyika’s voice. Overall I like the album, but I can’t stand Collin’s voice.

3.5

Tienen ritmos muy variados, la voz me hace acordar a David Bowie, un grupo interesante.

a chill listen

Fun sound. Dumb name. No need to be on this list.

It was fine background music for a sunny day, but i almost instantly forgot it. Fiine but forgettable

Quite different but I did enjoy most of the tracks

its "the editor shows of his 80s nostalgia" time. some criticism considered the band as a “we have talking heads at home” type band and why is that so axcurate. 3.5/5

Ouais bah why not

This is a pretty good album overall. Not spectacular, but enjoy a few songs from it. Kinda feels like The Jam, and The Clash at points, like a distant cousin. Rip It Up is a good start to the album, it has a good vibe to it. It may be a minute too long though. Louise, Louise is probably my favorite from this album, the rest sounds pure 80's.

La primera canción me gustó mucho, creo que son muy buen Mood starter

7/10

If Rick Astley was heavily influenced by Rick Astley. 3

3 I’d say Orange Juice is an awful band name, though thinking about it now, it actually feels pretty apt considering the beverage is one most people tolerate but very few actually love. Like, this album is fine, but it’s nothing special. I can’t say that I was familiar with the group going in, and I’m still not entirely sure what to make of them coming out. The title track (and group’s biggest hit) is decent I suppose, and the rest is listenable, though entirely forgettable. The most positive thing I can say is that there’s a jangle pop sort of sound to this that I could see going on to influence bands like The Smiths to a degree, but none of the charm of Johnny Marr’s compositions is present here. Also, it feels a bit hard to call these guys ahead of their time when most of the tracks here feel like B-sides from either Talking Heads or Young Americans-era Bowie - and all of the gripes I have with David Byrne’s overperformative vocals are largely present here as well with singer Edwyn Collins. Wait, Edwyn Collins? Oh shit, this is that dude with the Girl Like You song… which is often mistaken for David Bowie. Can these guys do anything original? (I’m being harsh, I actually kind of dig the track) I’ll give a shoutout to drummer Zeke Manyika for at least spicing things up in sound with his track A Million Pleading Faces, seemingly inspired by Afro-beat, but conversely, wtf was Breakfast Time? A Middle Eastern inspired number about the most important meal of the day and a girl on a bus? Considering the band’s name, I’m assuming there’s supposed to be something tongue-in-cheek about it because I don’t know what the hell else the track is supposed to be. Pretty middle of the road for me, but I think I’ll round up since it gave me hints of Bowie at times. That said, if these guys are orange juice, then Bowie’s a mimosa - no excitement to be found here.

That is weird bass different language? slightly above average music like the vocals nothing grabs me as being extraordinary

These guys are a post-punk band out of Scotland, and they seem interested in the morning meal (Orange Juice, Breakfast Time). Some of these tracks are good, while others are not quite there. The harmonies are tight.

What's that noise, son? Oh, I'm just listening to ORANGE JUICE. Ok... Actually liked it though. Groovy synths & horns despite Scottish. In fact they reminded me a little of Franz Ferdinand, who are also Scottish! The most interesting fact about ORANGE JUICE is that the lead singer got aphasia (now recovered) from a brain bleed and per Wiki could only repeat <<"yes", "no", "Grace Maxwell" (his wife's name) and "the possibilities are endless">>. The second most interesting fact is that 'Hokoyo' has some Shona lyrics. The third most interesting fact is that I briefly considered giving this a 4, which is high praise!

Wow, more 80s UK new-wave/post-punk. When will it fucking end?! I swear, this list is just the same 3 types of albums over and over again. This album is fine. I don't care for the band Orange Juice. The drink? Not my go-to breakfast fluid, but I enjoy it every so often. The band? I can't see myself willing revisiting this any time soon. It's just the same thing that I've already heard dozens of times for this album project with nothing special to make it stand out. I'm going to be honest here; the vocals are weak and kind of annoying. I'm not a fan. The music itself is very 80s. It's not bad per se. The first few songs on the album are alright. The style gets old by the end of the album though. The writing isn't great. I didn't like "Breakfast Time." There is nothing of value that I get here that I don't already get from a band like Talking Heads. Rip It Up isn't a bad album, but it's not impressive in the slightest. This probably could've been a pretty good album, but as it stands, I don't care much for this. 3/5.

Propuesta interesante que realmente no sabría definir el género, más bien se me hizo que exploran varios en sus diferentes canciones Cambian el vocalista en algunas ocasiones lo que le da frescura al album mientras se escucha Se me hace infravalorado pero si tiene muchas cosas interesantes Reescuchable 100% 3.7

Not awful. But not sure it’s list worthy.

Good album, couple of great singles on it

good production...very good production

Was okay. Started out stronger than it ended. 3/5

I immediately like the warm, analogue sounding bass and synths, it's a heady mix. It's quite complicated with layers of overlapping melodies. Poppy vocals but there's a spirit of soul, funk, to this. Then A Million Pleading Faces is a bit reggae influenced to me and the funky rhythm section has me tapping my toes. Mud in Your Eye is different again, dreamier with string accompaniment. Maybe too easy listening. Turn Away brings back some of the bite and soulfulness and I like it more. There's steel guitar too. Breakfast Time is slower, a little strange, and probably overextends its welcome. In the second half, Flesh of My Flesh is the standout with breezy, uplifting melodies. Some of this calls to mind The Police's deeper cuts. At its best, this makes me nostalgic for a time and place I never even experienced. Ultimately doesn't deliver on the promise of the title track, but I would listen again.

It's nice to get an album that's just pure good times sometimes. I had a really good time with this album, it just has such a chill and comforting vibe that I really liked. That being said it wasn't like exceptional, I did like it a lot though. Favorites: Rip It Up, Breakfast Time, Tenterhook

Really fun, great vibes. On the 80s playlist for sure

I’ve developed a new appreciation of 80s pop (or whatever you label it, post punk in this case) music since starting this list. The cover, that is so of it’s time and somewhat off putting before even started to listen. and then that starting synth, and that vocal styling I was not looking forward the next 43 minutes. But listening on There’s a lot of ideas on this record that I starting thinking I almost like but don’t always quiet hit the mark, but by the end of the record I was appreciative of what they were trying to do, and I had acclimatised to the vocal stylings (and 80s synth). So I gave it another listen. Yes it’s very of it’s time, but that’s a fact of everything, and it’s to me a valid listen, 3.5 Star

I like orange juice. Some great songs. But patchy.

Neat

Fun and boppy. Fun romcom album.

Weird Scottish art-pop that may lean into the art quite heavily but never forgets the pop. When it's good it's pretty good but it sometimes starts to veer too much into sophistipop for my liking. Best Tracks: Rip It Up; I Can't Help Myself; Flesh of My Flesh

This sounded distinctly 80's, and with a release date of 82, that made sense. Still, it was alright, though a bit fun to listen to. 3.5, rounding down.

Note quite my cup of tea

Not bad, a little more electronic for me. But also kind of fun! I imagine this is where Meyer Hawthorne got some inspiration from.

Rip It Up blends post-punk and funk elements, yet compositional cohesion and thematic development remain somewhat underrealized throughout the record.

Probably a great live gig. Jazzy lounge music.

It's like drinking OJ straight "Orange juice the mixer? That's so crazy, whens the last time you had straight mixer?"

An exuberant fusion of new wave, funk and disco! We even get some Afrobeat on “A Million Pleading Faces.” The main singer has an eccentric sort of croon. He's a fun frontman, and I like that he also occasionally shares vocal duties with another guy in the band. Trading vocals is always a nice sign to me that this is a very collaborative band. Very fun album that I'd be happy to put on again sometime and get to know better! 3.5

Wow look at this album cover and tell me that this couldn't be an indie alt band from today? The instrumentation is so cool on this record. right from the first track there's so much to enjoy and listen closely to; I love the chromatic "off" guitar part at 2:53, and then the bold saxophone that comes in. Cool record. I didn't really love the vocals throughout though but I can appreciate that this feels ahead of it's time.

Surprisingly funky. Some good grooves on here. It's a fun album, but maybe gets a little tiresome towards the end. 3/5 Might listen again

Mud in your eyes 3/5

I didnt feel anything towards it really

Did listen aber han ned zu viel ufmerksamkeit chöne geh. Eher im Hintergrund gloffe, aber uf kei nervigi art. git 3 früsch presste Orangesaft für 11 Franke

This orange had more juice than I was expecting. Not all of it was sweet.

Interesting, but it came unnoticed through the years, another 80's pop punk record...

This was like a strange mix of General Public / Talking Heads / Everything 80s. Saxophone, Synth, dance beat, sorta funky bass? check. Preferred the songs sung by the drummer.

Definitely 80s music, but sometimes it feels like it searching for a good tune and not quite finding it. The singer's tonality also feels a little overly-dramatic at times.

IT was OK

For some reason, the singer was giving off a combination of Sting and Morrissey. Not sure how to interpret that, but the album didn't sway me strongly one way or the other.

Some of these songs are pretty fun, but the vocals leave a lot to be desired.

3.5 (42:16, 10 tracks, 2nd album, 1982) new wave (Scottish post-punk) Scotland was an interesting scene in the early 80’s for postpunk/new wave development. I didn’t know these guys but I’m pretty sure I would have loved them in 1982 – they reminded me of Breathe (London, 1984) whom I just loved. They appear to draw heavily from American band Talking Heads (David Byrne). An interesting genre blending post punk experimental band. Their Zimbabwean drummer contributes and Afro beat sound, lead singer Edwyn Collins’ plays around with a lounge singer motif (I don’t like) a lot. I enjoy the jazzy pop of post punk the most. I’ve never been big on the nasal sound that Dimtry (1001 albums . . .) seems to favor. I don’t see this as being an album necessarily needed to listen to before you die but I’m glad I did. Spent a lot of time with it. Almost a 4 but the nasal sound. . . If he was audition for the Count on Sesame Street I’d definitely give him the part . . . The title track is described as "one of [the band's] most keyboard-driven new wave-y tunes." The album as a whole is marked by "funk rhythms, angular guitars and catchy melodies." According to Josh Jackson of Paste: "It was New Romanticism with all the softness and glamour removed." Trouser Press wrote that the album "explores the first album's ingenuousness in greater depth with thought-provoking results... Though young love remains the theme, tension has replaced cuteness." In 2016, Josh Jackson of Paste wrote: "For most people, Scottish band Orange Juice was a one-hit wonder known for the UK Top 10 song ["Rip It Up"] which was one of their most keyboard-driven New Wave-y tunes. But for those who bothered to listen beyond the opening title track, Rip It Up was an overlooked post-punk gem." 1 "Rip It Up" title track primarily refers to the act of discarding past failures or dissatisfaction to start fresh. Their most successful single. Regeneration and moving forward after emotional or creative stagnancy. "Rip it up and start again" serves as a "post-punk slogan" for self-reinvention. It suggests that if a part of your life—like a page in a book—no longer makes sense, it is better to "excise" it and begin anew. The narrator struggling with pride and "adolescent hesitancy" when facing a crush. He describes acting "dumb" or feeling "numb" and expresses a desire to "rip it up" to escape the awkwardness of unfulfilled feelings. The song explicitly namechecks the Buzzcocks song "Boredom" and even mimics its guitar riff, framing "ripping it up" as a way to escape a "humdrum" or boring existence. "Rip It Up" is historically significant for its sound: It is widely cited as the first Top 40 single to feature the Roland TB-303 synthesizer, which later became the foundational sound of acid house music. It marked a shift for the band from standard guitar pop to a "punk-funk" sound influenced by Chic and Northern Soul. 2 "A Million Pleading Faces" We have Zeke Manyika, drummer, to thank for the 2nd track. His Zimbabwean heritage leaning heavily into Afrobeat and synth-pop influences (partially sung in Shona) evoke themes of global suffering and collective hardship. It shifts the focus from the personal, "lovesick" themes typically explored by lead singer Edwyn Collins to more universal or communal concerns. Musically, it is often compared to the "funky African rhythms" found on Talking Heads' Remain in Light. Critics at the time noted it as a bold—if sometimes divisive—attempt to master different musical disciplines in a short timeframe. A more eclectic "post-punk" era, moving away from "unabashed amateurism" toward sophisticated soul and funk. Not a major hit it was released as a promo single (OJ1) by Polydor, who hoped it might become a "club hit" due to its rhythmic, danceable nature. Approximate English Translation - Makumbo ako akazafamba Your legs will walk - Asi aonamo chino But they see nothing here - Mayo wako wakazoreba Your journey was long - Ai wakaboutswa vamganimo Oh, you were asked by many Facebook 3 "Mud in Your Eye" A spiteful toast to explore themes of bitterness, heartbreak, and defiant survival following a failed relationship. Lead singer Edwyn Collins adopts a melancholic, almost crooner-like persona. I don’t love it seems fake and forced – I feel like Orange Juice tried on too many sounds for this record. The lyrics fluctuate between expressing intense dislike ("I'll tell you how much I hate you, girl") and admitting that those feelings might not be entirely true. Ultimately, the song, like Rip it Up is about moving on. The narrator claims that while the ex may "shatter illusions," they will never "haunt my dreams again". Note the Idiom "Mud in Your Eye" Some point to the story in John 9, where Jesus heals a blind man by rubbing mud on his eyes. In this context, the toast wishes for someone's "eyes to be opened" or for their healing, a theory for the primary British phrase in the 80’s which Americans have adopted. 4 “Turn Away" a song that explores emotional disconnect, unrequited effort, and the frustration of a one-sided relationship. The narrator expresses a profound sense of helplessness and "not knowing what to say" when their partner physically or emotionally "turns away". It highlights the silence that follows a rejection of intimacy. "You can never understand / And you won't let me touch your hand" emphasize a barrier between two people that neither logic nor affection can bridge. A startlingly blunt line: "And if you punch me in the eye / It's always you that starts to cry". This suggests a toxic or highly volatile dynamic where the "attacker" is actually the more emotionally fragile party, or where conflict is circular and unresolved. Lead singer Edwyn Collins questions his own identity within the relationship, wondering if he is being himself or "someone that I'd like to be" while trying to "talk some sense" to his partner. The track features the band's signature "jangly" guitar sound, which often provided a bright, upbeat contrast to Collins' more anxious and self-deprecating lyrics. I’m OK with this song – not my favorite but I like the jangly sound. Upbeat music paired with lyrics of romantic failure—became a hallmark of the band's influential indie-pop style. 5 "Breakfast Time" Again playing around with different genres - a jaunty, reggae-influenced track explores themes of youthful nostalgia, missed opportunities, and the desire to remain carefree. I’m OK with the reggae but again Collins’ with the false lounge singer crooning annoys me. The repeated refrain, "Oh, how I wish I was young again". It reflects a sense of premature weariness or a realization that the simplicity of childhood and early adolescence is slipping away. The lyrics paint a picture of a mundane morning routine—the clock at "five to nine," a "pouting girl" on a bus, and "reminiscing". These small details anchor the song’s broader existential themes in a relatable, "humdrum" setting. "You and I could frolic in the dew / Only I've something better to do" suggest a narrator who is both drawn to romanticism and cynical enough to reject it.Ends with a "fond farewell," signaling a clean break or a resignation to the passage of time. Critics often note the song's reggae-lite sound, which was a "cheeky" stylistic shift for the band and helped pave the way for later 80s pop-funk acts. Despite its upbeat tempo, it maintains the band's hallmark of pairing bright melodies with lyrics that touch on unrequited effort or adolescent anxiety. 6 "I Can't Help Myself" explores self-doubt, artistic anxiety, and the compulsion to express love. Opening with the narrator reflecting on a loss of confidence: "I always thought I could / Fall from a height / Land on my feet". This shifts into a moment of vulnerability where the narrator considers "throwing in the towel" and "admitting defeat". Despite these feelings of inadequacy, the narrator feels an irresistible urge to "tell the world" about their feelings for someone. The repetition of "I can't help myself" reinforces that this emotional honesty isn't a choice but a necessity. The song explicitly references The Four Tops and their hit "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)". By doing so, lead singer Edwyn Collins places his own modern indie-pop angst within the lineage of classic soul, acknowledging that his feelings might sound "trite" or unoriginal compared to the "profound" music of the past. The track was a bridge between their debut and their second album, Rip It Up, peaking at #42 on the UK charts. Famously performed the song on The Old Grey Whistle Test in October 1982, showcasing their shift toward a more polished, soul-inflected sound. I like Edwin’s voice more on this poppy soul tribute. 7 "Flesh of My Flesh" Revisiting the albums recurring theme - a sharp, ironic take on relational resentment, intellectual incompatibility, and the bitterness of a breakup. Cute song again not well suited for the false crooner voice. "The difference between you and me / Is that the world owes you a living". It portrays a narrator frustrated by a partner’s perceived entitlement and their tendency to "tow the party line" (conformity) in both their social and romantic life. The title "Flesh of My Flesh" is a biblical reference to Genesis 2:23, usually signifying profound unity and shared identity. Here, Edwyn Collins uses it subversively; instead of celebrating a "perfect match," it suggests a bond that has become a burden—a "piece of himself" that he now views with sarcasm and disdain. The opening lines, "Here's a penny for your thoughts / Incidentally you may keep the change," establish a tone of "acid-tongued" wit. The narrator offers small, mocking "gifts"—like a book of etiquette to "keep you sane"—as a way of highlighting the other person's perceived lack of depth or social grace. The mention of "mutual friends say make amends" and the cliché "a stitch in time saves nine or ten" suggests external pressure to fix the relationship. However, the narrator dismisses these platitudes, ending the thought simply with "Goodbyes". Critics often describe the track as having a Chic-esque, "rinky-dink" guitar style and "Philly soul" influences. This upbeat, danceable production provides a "masterclass" contrast to the biting, sarcastic lyrics, a hallmark of the band's "New Pop" sensibility 8 Louise Louise" A tumultuous, emotionally draining relationship with an "enigmatic drama queen". The lyrics describe a narrator who feels manipulated by his partner's "melodramatics" and is struggling to distinguish between her genuine feelings and a performance meant to "tease." The song centers on Louise, a "very pretty girl" whose constant "melodramatics" make it difficult for the narrator to see things clearly. Suggests a loss of innocence or status within the relationship. The line "that's your fall from grace" highlights the narrator's disillusionment with Louise's behavior. One of the song's most pointed moments occurs at a birthday party. The narrator delivers the lines, "Have a wonderful birthday, dear... I'll spoil your party with a punky sneer," suggesting he is serving up his resentment "cold" as a form of revenge for being mistreated. Despite being "doubled up on bended knees" and pleading for clarity, the narrator remains in the dark, unable to tell if Louise's words are sincere or just "crazy things to have said". "Louise Louise" is characterized by jazzy horns, searing guitars, and Edwyn Collins' signature "poetic" vocal delivery. While it carries the band's typical jangling guitar sound, it also incorporates elements of funk and soul, reflecting the broader genre-melting approach found throughout the Rip It Up album. 9 Hokoyo Anotther rare example of Shona lyrics in 1980s Western pop. Its meaning is rooted in both the Shona language and the personal history of the band's drummer, Zeke Manyika. "Watch Out" or "Beware". The song was co-written and sung by Zeke Manyika, a Zimbabwean-born musician who joined Orange Juice in 1982. It was released as a double A-side single with "Two Hearts Together". The lyrics act as a piece of advice or a cautionary tale. It warns a "friend" (shamwari) not to be deceived by lies or to stay trapped in a cycle of fake happiness while suffering internally ("Do you laugh when you are crying?"). The song concludes with a message of independence, advising the listener to listen to others but ultimately "think for yourself". "Hokoyo" marked a significant shift for Orange Juice, moving their sound away from early "jangly" guitar pop toward African-influenced rhythms, disco, and funk. By incorporating Manyika's heritage and language, the band defied the "fey" or "indie" labels often placed on them, showcasing a more global and rhythmic musical direction - Hokoyo, hokoyo Watch out, watch out (or "Beware") - Shamnari (Shamwari) Friend (specifically "my friend") - Usafire nhema Do not die for lies (or "Don't believe/fall for lies") - Umoseka here kama uchichema Do you laugh when you are crying? - Rudo haruvengi Love does not hate - Houdo inozvara imine (Rudo runozvara mune) Love gives birth within you - Usadye minzwa Do not eat thorns (a metaphor for causing oneself pain or trouble) - Umoseka here kama, uchirwadziwa Do you laugh when you are in pain? - Terera vamwe Listen to others - Asi funga wega But think for yourself 10 A tenterhook is a sharp, L-shaped hook used to fasten cloth to a wooden frame (called a tenter) so it can be stretched and dried without shrinking. In modern English, the word is almost exclusively used in the idiom "on tenterhooks," meaning to be in a state of nervous suspense or anxious anticipation. Back to Edwyn’s crooning "Tenterhook" the song uses the literal meaning of the word—a hook used to stretch cloth—as a metaphor for emotional and social tension. Explores themes of suspense, discomfort, and unresolved relationships: The opening lines, "And though I stood on tenterhooks / I still took one last lingering look," use the idiom to describe a state of nervous, painful anticipation. It captures the feeling of being "stretched" thin while waiting for someone or something to change. Edwyn Collins contrasts this intense anxiety with mundane domestic symbols, such as "freshly laundered" white sheets. This creates a sense of forced cleanliness or order over a messy emotional situation. The lyrics also touch on a defensive detachment, with the narrator describing themselves as "fit as a fiddle but so non-committal" and stifling a smile in the face of serious concerns. "Tenterhook" is noted for its Memphis soul and disco influences, featuring a dramatic, deep vocal performance that some critics have compared to a "Count Dracula" style of crooning. This theatrical delivery heightens the sense of artificiality and tension described in the lyrics. Lyric Element Metaphorical Meaning Tenterhooks A state of painful suspense or being emotionally stretched. Laundered Sheets An attempt to keep things clean or "proper" despite underlying conflict. Fit as a Fiddle A facade of being perfectly fine while remaining emotionally unavailable ("non-committal"). Favorite Tracks Rip It Up, A Million Pleading Faces, Hokoyo (I like Zeke’s writing and voice more than Edywn’s) Track listing 1. "Rip It Up" 5:19 2. "A Million Pleading Faces" 3:14 3. "Mud in Your Eye" 3:56 4. "Turn Away" 3:19 5. "Breakfast Time" 5:10 6. "I Can't Help Myself" 5:05 7. "Flesh of My Flesh" 3:15 8. "Louise Louise" 2:51 9. "Hokoyo" 5:06 10. "Tenterhook" 5:01 Orange Juice Edwyn Collins – vocals, guitar, violin Malcolm Ross – guitar, vocals, synthesizer, piano, organ David McClymont – bass, synthesizer, backing vocals Zeke Manyika – drums, vocals, percussion, synthesizer Plus Dick Morrissey - saxophone Martin Drover - flugelhorn Martin Hayles - piano, synthesizer Mel Gaynor - percussion Louise Waddle - handclaps Gavyn Wright - violin Paul Quinn - vocals Danny Cummings - percussion on "Flesh of My Flesh"

Das ist Post-Punk? Hat sich wie 80er Pop

RIP it up is a classic - the rest fine, but no other standout tracks

Liked more than I thought

Whatever. Becomes repetitive very fast and you just start hoping that it ends soon. Not sure what this album is doing here.

why was everyone singing like this in the 80s 😭 well... for an album that is so painfully 80s it's pretty solid

Scottish band Orange Juice has a sound that sits somewhere between The Police and Talking Heads, and 'Rip It Up' is essentially a decent, if by-the-numbers 80s new wave record. Synth-heavy, chorus pedal-heavy and featuring a vocalist with a delicate croon and the odd falsetto jump, 'Rip It Up' is another record that essentially showcases the style of music that was popular at the time, without really doing anything unique or standout. Orange Juice are a tight band who have a sound understanding of musical arrangements, but everything they do on this record has been done better by other bands, namely Talking Heads. 'Rip It Up' is okay, not remarkable. Best songs: Rip It Up, Turn Away, I Can't Help Myself

Starts funky and fun, drifts towards Smiths-esque Brit drone rock by the end

I'm sorry I just don't really like Edwyn Collins' voice, it's just sounds too unnatural to me. I liked bits of this record but they were mainly where his voice was lost in a mix of others or the instrumental sections. The arrangements were good if a bit understated

This had some fun sounds. I often wonder if some of these acts would have been more popular if they had a better name. “Orange Juice”? Really?

Some good moments but I did get bored

The album was cool, very mellow. I enjoyed when one of them started singing in another language, Shona I think. Mud In Your Eye was my favorite. Overall, 6.3/10

I guess the 80s were cool

80s new wave. Sounds like Talking Heads. Mainly one hit.

Sounds like a less interesting version of the talking heads fear of music. Good but nothing too exciting

I've only ever heard the title track of this before, which is a classic. I liked the afrobeat-sounding second track. The remainder isn't quite as good, unfortunately, though I liked "I Can't Help Myself" and "Hoyoka" a fair bit.

Orange Juice's second album strays wildly from the jangle pop of their debut early on. It opens with a quasi-disco song with scratchy guitar and some saxophone. After that is a groovy song that borders on afrobeat. Unfortunately after that things settle into a more traditional new wave groove. The disco influence comes back on the sixth and seventh tracks, which also have some sophisti-pop smoothness. And "Hokoyo" brings back the groove and displays a lot of influences. At its best, this variety is exciting and all the little details, especially the creative percussion, make for interesting songs. But too many of these songs are lowkey and not interesting outside of the clean sound - the band definitely does not "rip it up" on those tracks. A really good listen that I wish had a few more great songs.

Fun, but no bangers

funky talking head

This is not what I expected from a Scottish band. While listening to 'Rip It Up' I noticed similarities to other bands from the same time period, but they were fleeting and I just couldn't identify the similar band. The vocals were definitely unique. I found them both interesting and annoying. After listening to the album twice I still don't know how I feel about it.

A poppy brit album with some Bowie influence. Not bad, but not a huge fan.

very 80s, lots of fun jazz and reggea twists. fave song is rip it up.

Very okay. I would listen to music that sounds like this. Could imagine giving this album 2 stars

Not bad.

I don't believe I've ever heard of this group. I'm not entirely certain, but maybe I've heard the title track before. It rings a very faint bell. The rest of it isn't bad overall, but the vocals tend to sound pretty amateurish. I don't hate it, but I do wish it were better.

Interesting. It's a bit like the smiths but with slightly different execution and without that horrible man. I'm not crazy for the slightly more poppy produced elements. Kind of fun though

3.2 It's very mid new wave. The first track, seemingly their hit wonder, is ok. The rest of the album ranges from below average to average. Then suddenly Hokoyo comes on right at the end and smashes it out the park. So funky, so Police-like, yet so original sounding at the same time. Like a Police/African/new wave crossover. It's so much better than the rest of the album, and at least makes it go out on a positive note.

At the sight of yet another UK post punk record on this list, i aggressively rolled my eyes and was immediately prepared to write this entire record off. Doubly so since the website graced me with this record on a Monday where I was blessed with a killer headache all day long. Oh great, this headache is about to get even worse. I’m happy to admit, however, that Orange Juice did NOT end up worsening my headache with this offering. The band presents a surprising amount of genre variety on this record — there are elements of reggae, pop, jazz, etc scattered around. I wouldn’t say it aged super well as a complete package, but still it’s a fun listen overall with great energy. Fav track: “A Million Pleading Faces”

This was pleasant enough to listen to but did not really grab me.

3 stars

2,8

vibeyy

Overall Rating - 2.80/5 (5.60/10). As with several other albums on the list, this sounds like its time. It's neither particularly good not particularly bad, but I can see how 80's Britpop took cues from this to evolve itself. Remember, it's not necessarily the 1001 *best* Albums, it's the 1001 Albums You Must Listen To. This is a bridge between the 70's British Rock and the 80's Britpop.

This was pretty good. I enjoyed a lot of it

Very groovy, and typical post-punky 1980s. I enjoyed the versatile percussion and synths, but the main turnoff for me was the voice. It felt a little like poor mans Talking Heads. But, for something this niche very good!

Light and funky, nothing too special but it’s a feel good album. Has a very distinct 80s British feel. 3.5

1/30/26. Fun unique album from this time period. Liked it but didn't love it, although I'll have to listen again in the future.

I didn't know anything about this band. It was a pleasant album, like amix between reggae and new wave.

Extreme 80’s vibe. I hear a bit of “They Might Be Giants” in the some vocals. I like the jazzy bits.

Generic post punk album

Solid

Doesn't really stand out too much, but I like it well enough.

It's impossible to pinpoint the approximate year of the album's release based on the cover alone — it could have been 80s new wavers, 2000s indie rockers, or today's Pitchfork regulars. The same could be said about the music — it's a playful, synth-heavy blend of funk and post-punk in its more positive form. Something similar could have been played by Talking Heads, The Smiths, Blossoms, or Parcels — the boundaries are quite thin. Perhaps this desire to please everyone at once backfired on the band, as they didn't last long. Nothing special, just a pleasant album that's good to listen to while doing something unobtrusive; sometimes that's more than enough.

Grew on me, has a slight Talking Heads vibe, a little more pop sounding though, overall some songs not as strong as others.

Good album. not great though.

Idk man I hear sax and I’m all heart-eyed.

The Scotts are alright so far I thought it was pretty fun, usually not my favorite type of music but I really like the vocals; the lead single is pretty fun and crafts a unique sound that still sounds good. I probably wouldn’t actively seek out another album of theirs but if another one showed up on this list I would have fun

not bad. wouldnt put it on again

Reminds me of Talking Heads

C'était pas incroyable. C'était pas nul. C'était oubliable

Enjoyed this one. Never heard then before this but was a good rock band with some more synth sounds

Rip it up as a song remains one of the best pop songs ever made. The rest of this album never quite gets there. The scots did have a number of great pop bands in the early 80s and orange juice are certainly one of them. Collins' voice is not for me but some enjoy it

This feels like a polished, synth-heavy take on nervous funk. The vocals give off a distinct vibe of drunk guys stumbling through a set. A weird genre pivot that works well enough. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions - Rip It Up - A Million Pleading Faces - I Can't Help Myself

More early 80s post punk? *Sigh* It's fine. But there just seems to be so much stuff like this on the list.

Great

Liked the first track but the rest was pretty meh

The title track is a certified club classic. I was hoping the rest of the album would have the same movement and energy but the other songs lack what Rip It Up has. Bummer.

Straight down the middle, kind of nice, kind of generic. Non-offensive. A bit bland.

alright ♡: I Can’t Help Myself, Louise Louise

i'm not sure about that

Ny veiv er ikke helt min greie ass. Det er absolutt mye kult her, mye bra sjangerblanding, men det er også altfor britisk til å være såpass internasjonalt.

I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. Not bad at all

Lots of great little nuggets here. If this album dropped today, hits would still come off of it. Not quite 4 stars, but better than three...

only cause flesh of my flesh is such a good song

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While I really liked Edwyn Collins voice, it didnt grab me on first listen. However, will probably revisit this another time.

This album was up and down for me. Some songs I enjoyed, then others were not that good.

They didn’t rip it up in my book

not sure what to make of this band. kinda puzzled (again) why they are on the list. interesting sound (maybe because they play actual instruments rather than the glut of techno albums we seem to have had lately), but really did not care for vocals. 2.5 stars but will bump to 3 just because they are not crap techno

good!

Is that Anakin Skywalker on the album cover? Not really sure what to think of this, to be honest. There are some decent songs on here, like "A Million Pleading Faces," but in general I don’t like the vocal style. The instrumentals are great though, with a good mix of guitar, bongos, drums, trumpets, and much more. I don’t think I’ll revisit any of these songs. 7.5/10.

An interesting post-punk, new wave record. The title song is good and there are other songs that I liked. Overall the record is an interesting one, and I've added it to my library.

ok groovy

It's so weird how often UK music has a distinct sound that's different from anything I grew up with in the US.

The music is pretty nice. Good guitars and bass, interesting synth. The vocals are... Less for me. Sometimes they're OK. Nothing I'd likely revisit.

Rip It Up 3.3 A Million Pleading Faces 3.4 Mud in Your EyeTurn Away 3.2 Turn Away 3 Breakfast Time 3.3 I Can't Help Myself 3.4 Flesh of My Flesh 3.5 Louise Louise 3.3 Hokoyo 3.4 Tenterhook 3.2 Score: 3.3

I liked the riff line in a few songs, but overall didn't blow me away

I had the lowest of the low expectations for Rip It Up by a band called Orange Juice, especially when there was a song called "Breakfast Time." But I truly found much of this album intriguing and catchy. I guess Orange Juice is a one-hit wonder (does it count when I didn't know Orange Juice or their only hit song?), but the entire album was consistent in quality. They are very solidly new wave and post punk, especially with the synthesizer sneaking in, but their kind includes a touch of reggae, too.

Nothing wrong with this record but it has the unfortunate issue of reminding me of other bands and artists who i would rather be listening to. I get some bowie stylings. Like the 80s era type stuff. Maybe its more similar vocals but id rather be with the bow man. And especially this reminds me of talking heads. And same issue. Its not bad though. Its actually enjoyable but when you remind me of giants its a hard hill to get over. Worth listening and maybe if you dont know those guys you could get more out of it than me. Im just putting on remain in light instead 100% of the time.

Prototypical modern indie. Shame I don't like that sound, past nor present.

Tää levy yllätti positiivisesti hyvyydellä. Aika letkeää ja rentoa, melkein funkkia kamaa, mut sit tässä on kanssa sellainen new wave/punk kulma. Sit myös muunkinlaista musiikkia. Mutta rentoa ja hyväntuulistä pääsääntöisesti. Parhaat: Rip It Up, A Million Pleading Faces, I Can't Help Myself

Weird blend of African influences and 80s pop that kind of worked

Generally dug this. But things are starting to get kind of repetitive with the string of albums. I guess I can’t necessarily blame the artists. Got some Bowie and Talking Heads vibes from it. Sort of islandy Alt-Rock.

Great wee album launching Edwin Collins stellar career instruments great variety and genre establishing. Could be a 4 but kept it at 3

This was pretty fun

Started strong then got a bit shit. Average overall. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.

Great 80s sounds. Some of the songs are a bit…

The Juice rips it up on this album. Some fun songs throughout. "A Million PLeading Faces" is top track with the quirky "Hokoyo" next. Record has an island jam feel to it and they sound like they took notes from better known bands like the English Beat, Talking Heads, and 10cc. I'll take another fresh squeezed glass of OJ...2.77 stars.

I was previously unfamiliar with Orange Juice but have heard of Edwyn Collins. Interesting to get a glimpse into his early years. Hard to put a finger on Rip It Up as the album is all over the place. It's a unique variety of stylings and instrumental lineups most of which make for an interesting listen. Despite the lack of coherency I enjoyed the album though I don't think I'll come to it. No real standout hits for me but definitely not a bad use of 40 minutes. 2.54 stars

3 out of 5. Started out fun but by the second half started to peter out.

Good solid album.

I wished I liked this more, but I did not. 2.5

Pretty nice.

Why is this post punk? The music was funky, I liked the other singer better than the main one. Fav: a million pleading faces

Just a couple of cracked out whiteboys going all sexual style on the reggae nu wave sound. I love it, the tone of the guitar, roar of the bass and the shuffle beat of the drums. Obviously not as strong as of an affinity with me as the Police but this is a dang good album. I do also appreciate the indie alternative boundary pushing philosophy in the sound. And all around easy listening. Did it mostly on my commute this morning.

I liked some of this! I like Edywn Collins' voice and I have a real weak spot for this kind of 80s dancey post punk. Some boring tracks, but Rip it Up, A Million Pleading Faces, I Can't Help Myself were all hits for me.