Album: The Very Best of Orange Juice by Orange Juice (1992)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Orange Juice were a Scottish post punk band founded in Glasgow. They were originally formed by Edwyn Collins as the Nu-Sonics in 1976 which became Orange Juice in 1979. The group is perhaps best known for the hit "Rip It Up", which reached #8 on the UK singles charts in February 1983, the band's only UK top 40 single. The band's first official show was on April 20th, 1979 at the Victoria Cafe at the Glasgow School of Art. The band released their first singles on Postcard Records records, befo... Part of the Bearsden, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Post-Punk movement.

Related Artists: Josef K, Aztec Camera, The Teardrop Explodes, The Monochrome Set

Music Scene: Part of the Bearsden, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Post-Punk movement.

Tags: 1990s, Compilation


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The Very Best of Orange Juice

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