Scritti Politti and how a young communist punk artist ended up making one of the most polished eighties albums.

The Twelve Inch 125 : "Absolute" (Scritti Politti)

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The Summer of '85: Anticipating a New Sound

In the summer of 1985, the highly anticipated album "Cupid & Psyche'85" was released. I had been eagerly waiting for this album after spending the previous summer of 1984 playing two twelve inches, "Wood Beez" and "Absolute," on repeat. These tracks exemplified the perfect blend of pop and dance. Although it took Scritti Politti almost a year to release the album, it was well worth the wait.

Scritti Politti: From Crystal Clear Pop to Silence

At that time, I kne…