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Album Review: Edwyn Collins – Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation; Charming, heartfelt, and utterly compelling

Few artists have demonstrated the resilience, charm, and sheer songwriting brilliance of Edwyn Collins. From his early days fronting the influential Orange Juice to his solo success with A Girl…

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News: Edwyn Collins Announces New Album, ‘Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation’; Listen To first Single ‘Knowledge’

Edwyn Collins has announced the details of the release of his 10th solo album, ‘Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation’ and released the first track to be taken from the record, ‘Knowledge’. ‘Knowledge’, is accompanied…

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Classic Compilation: Orange Juice – The Glasgow School

So, who are the most influential British Indie band of all time? Okay, so I’m going to assume that almost all of you said The Smiths. It is after, all…

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Not Forgotten: Edwyn Collins – I’m Not Following You

Pity poor old Edwyn Collins. If the world were a just and fair place, we would be hailing Orange Juice as the crown princes of 80s indie, but instead it’s…

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Not Forgotten: Edwyn Collins – Doctor Syntax

Released several years after the splendidly varied I’m Not Following You, and years after the wave of interest caused by “A Girl Like You” had long since dissipated, Doctor Syntax…

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