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Scritti Politti

Scritti Politti, a British post-punk group originating from Leeds, West Yorkshire, was formed in 1977 by Green Gartside (Paul Julian Strohmeyer), Nial Jinks, and Tom Morley. The band's name is derived from the political writings of Italian communist Antonio Gramsci and the song "Tutti Frutti." Initially a collective with left-wing leanings, Scritti Politti gained prominence in the DIY music scene, releasing their first single, "Skank Bloc Bologna," on their own label, St. Pancras Records, in 1978. The group's early releases featured philosophical allusions and melodic music, earn...