{"product_id":"cupid-and-psyche-85","title":"Cupid and Psyche 85","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1985, \u003cem\u003eCupid and Psyche 85\u003c\/em\u003e includes sleeve notes written by Green Gartside and David Gamson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a bedsit in London to New York recording studios, the album showcases the journey of \u003cstrong\u003eScritti Politti\u003c\/strong\u003e from alternative acclaim to mainstream adulation. Despite radical shifts in their journey, the group's singular artistic vision remained intact and undiluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Gartside\u003c\/strong\u003e found a creative foil in pianist and programmer \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Gamson\u003c\/strong\u003e, who helped him achieve the ambitions he had for \u003cstrong\u003eScritti Politti\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second album was partially recorded in New York with tracks produced by Arif Mardin, known for his work with Aretha Franklin. Infused with shimmering synths and classic funk, \u003cem\u003eCupid and Psyche 85\u003c\/em\u003e is also embroidered with ideas from philosophical writings and myths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rough Trade Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50409492513099,"sku":"1124284","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50409492742475,"sku":"1124283","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/416d9f2f-e980-4fae-a7b5-b8eeefebf64b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726615631","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/cupid-and-psyche-85","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}