Scritti Politti - Songs to Remember (2026 Remaster) (1982)

Songs to Remember, the debut album by Scritti Politti, documents Green Gartside’s radical departure from Marxist punk toward a melodic fusion of soul, reggae, and new wave. The record emerged from a period of personal and creative crisis, during which the author traded aggressive DIY aesthetics for the influences of disco and funk. The work synthesizes intellectual lyricism, touching upon philosophy and politics, with danceable rhythms and early drum machine arrangements. Laying the groundwork for the sophisti-pop genre, the album is recognized as a landmark in British independent music, demonstrating a successful integration of complex theory and accessible pop structures.

Tracklist:
1-1 Scritti Politti - Asylums in Jerusalem (2026 Remaster) [3:14]
1-2 Scritti Politti - A Slow Soul (2026 Remaster) [3:17]
1-3 Scritti Politti - Jacques Derrida (2026 Remaster) [5:00]
1-4 Scritti Politti - Lions After Slumber (2026 Remaster) [6:11]
1-5 Scritti Politti - Faithless (2026 Remaster) [4:15]
1-6 Scritti Politti - Sex (2026 Remaster) [4:23]
1-7 Scritti Politti - Rock-a-boy Blue (2026 Remaster) [5:52]
1-8 Scritti Politti - Gettin' Havin' and Holdin' (2026 Remaster) [5:16]
1-9 Scritti Politti - The Sweetest Girl (2026 Remaster) [6:18]