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Official Scritti Politti Site
Although sparcely populated at the moment, this site is at least officially sanctioned. So it has access to stuff the fans can only dream of. Currently it function as a promotion for the new Tinseltown to the Boogiedown single. So there are recent photos and sound and Quicktime video files for the various mixes of the song. Hopefully it'll be updated soon to include more substantial information, but don't hold your breathe for it. Developing a substantial website is hardwork, and coordinating information can be even harder when you've got Green trotting the globe on a worldwide promotion tour.
Scritti page at Eden Records (Virgin UK)
Again, the rare sanctioned info and privileged access...And again, not the most informative as it is yet again there to promote. But it's nicely designed and was the host of the one and only webchat session with Green on 21 July 1999. Transcript of the refreshing chat is available at Eden.
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UK Unofficial Scritti Politti Site
[member SCC-2]
This is a Scritti site to shame the British Museum on its lack of Scritti archeological finds! Maintained by the famous Brit Scrit scholar James Lawrence, it's so content rich -- as only the Brits can provide! -- that once there, you'd never get out! Very well organized, it focuses on the three phase 3 band members including information on each member's side projects, and of course the strictly Scritti productions. Sections include:
Information...with general summaries on the band and each of the three phase 3 members.
Chart positions...in UK for all the songs from phase 2 up to phase 4.
Catalogue...of pretty much every item available. Includes pictures -- thumbnails and enlarged -- of covers and bonus items such as posters.
Songs...lists all the songs alphabetically including all the variations available.
Videos...lists the videos off Cupid & Psyche '85 and includes still images, storyline, and for some, vdieo clips.
Interviews...from articles.
Pictures...of the band as well as of each phase 3 members. Green obviously has the most pictures.
Miscellaneous...covers information about Mr. Lawrence's Unofficial Scritti Politti Magazine and fan club cassette, how he got involved in this Scritti archeology, as well as a list of contacts/online resources. It also has a section for posting For Sale/Swap & Wanted lists.
The Gift Of Schizo
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The official home of the unofficial Scritti Politti fan club the Scritti Crush Connection, this site is maintained by Andrew Doss in the US. Sadly the Gift of Schizo pages seem fossilized. Sections include:
Picture Gallery
Discography
Lyrics of songs on Cupid & Psyche '85 and Provision
Scritti FAQ
Articles
Timeline taken from The Guinness Book of Rock Stars.
Review of songs...from 82's Songs to Remember and 85's Cupid & Psyche '85
Small Talk...a bulletin board of fan's take on Scritti. Vote for your favorite Scritti song here!
Scritti fans Connection List
US Unofficial Scritti Politti Site
[member SCC-2]
Though not frequently updated, this site, which is maintained by Chris Lee, does have:
Lyrics...from Cupid & Psyche '85 and 88's Provision
Discography
Video still images...from the UK Cupid & Psyche '85 video tape! For faster connection, North American Scrit scholars may want to check here rather than James' UK site for these images. Chris also promises to have digital video clips soon!
The Hidden life of Green Gartside
[member SCC-2]
Though not a full-fledge fansite, this mini section of Ellsbeth Blackthorne's personal site does provide some interesting Scritti scholarship not available elsewhere:
Lyrics...transcribed from the phase 1 singles and also phase 2's Songs To Remember
The Green Astrology page...on the drawing board, what the stars say about the Star still known as 'Green' (we think. Gulp.) Wonder why Green's running the other way ;-)
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