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The Best Episodes of Rip It Up

Every episode of Rip It Up ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Rip It Up!

The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in...
Genre:Documentary

Best Episodes Summary

"Blazing a Trail" is the best rated episode of "Rip It Up". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Margaret Shankland and written by N/A, it aired on 7/17/2018. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Success and Excess".

  • Blazing a Trail
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    #1 - Blazing a Trail

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/2018

    The first act in Scotland's pop story takes in schoolboy skiffle, psychedelic folk revolution, a 'beat riot', gallus rock rebellion and the unique story of Scottish punk. The biggest names of the era - Lulu, Donovan, Nazareth, The Average White Band, and more - tell their stories in their own words about going from bedroom dreamers to international superstars.

    Director: Margaret Shankland

    Writer: N/A

  • Success and Excess
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    #2 - Success and Excess

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2018

    Simple Minds grew from the ashes of punk and post-punk, and adopted synthesiser technology. Songs rife with social commentary began to chart in the 1980s, sparking a pop enlightenment while art-dance mavericks The KLF navigated the tension between success and credibility.

    Director: Pete Stanton

    Writer: N/A

  • DIY or Die
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    #3 - DIY or Die

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/2018

    Disaffected Scottish youth embraced bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Cocteau Twins, whose music spoke to how they experienced everyday life. The emergent indie scene in Bellshill elevated bands like Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits, and The Soup Dragons. Dance music, most notably by Glasgow band Chemikal Underground, is exported around the world, highlighting the modern diversity of Scotland's music industry.

    Director: Pete Stanton

    Writer: N/A