Title: One of my all-time favorite CDs
Product review: Many reviewers here have complained that this CD doesn't sound like Scritti Politti. But when has Scritti Politti ever stuck to one style? Before the synth-heavy new wave of "Cupid and Psyche" and "Provision", there was the experimental punk-pop now collected on "Early" and the acoustic alternasoul of "Songs to Remember". Why would anyone expect a new album from Scritti to sound anything like what had come before? This is filled with incredibly catchy, funky songs that constantly take unexpected musical turns. "Umm", "Die Alone", "The World You Understand..." and "Here Come July" are particular standouts. If you don't like hip-hop, you may get tired of the guest rappers (who are hardly as ubiquitous as some reviewers have complained) -- but I'm not such a hip-hop fan either, and I really enjoy the rap numbers on this CD. Given how cheap it is to acquire a used copy of this album, you really have no excuse not to buy it.
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