MOG Editorial Review

They never quite gained the same notoriety stateside, but each and every song by Glasgow's Orange Juice could have given the Smiths serious competition for the '80s indie pop crown. Still, though, the band left their mark on more than just the twee pop that would gain popularity in the decades to come, but jangly guitars and a knack for off-kilter studio noises influenced art-rock and post-punk acts as well. While the Orange Juice's records were impossible to get for years, Coals to Newcastle is the ultimate starting point for curious listeners and prized possession for obsessives, featuring top-notch cuts like "Blue Boy," old interviews, and everything (literally) in between. Even if they're new to you, odds are most of your favorite indie rockers owe plenty to a band like Orange Juice.