Cupid & Psyche 85 saw Scritti Politti abandon post-punk for slick, Shibuya-kei-influenced dance-pop, heavily featuring sampled funk and R&B elements. The album remains a benchmark of sophisticated 1980s synth-pop production.
- The album was produced by Green Gartside and bandmate David Gamson, with additional production from Arif Mardin on several tracks.
- Despite a lukewarm reception in the UK, the album produced three singles that charted in the US, including "Perfect Way" which reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album's title is a reference to the ancient Roman allegory of Cupid and Psyche, combined with the album's release year.
Scritti Politti was a British band founded by Green Gartside in 1977, initially associated with post-punk and DIY ethics. By 1985, Gartside had reshaped the project into a solo vehicle focused on polished, synth-driven dance-pop.
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