Absolute

Scritti Politti

Absolute

RELEASED: February 28, 2011
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) (7″ version) 3:36 2. Absolute 4:24 3. The Word Girl (Flesh and Blood) (edit) 3:19 4. Perfect Way 4:02 5. Hypnotize (short version) 3:34 6. Oh Patti (Don’t Feel Sorry for Loverboy) 4:22 7. Boom There She Was (US mix) 4:16 8. Umm 4:13 9. Tinseltown to the Boogiedown (radio edit) 4:03 10. Die Alone 4:22 11. Brushed With Oil, Dusted With Powder 5:50 12. Skank Bloc Bologna 5:51 13. The “Sweetest Girl” 6:17 14. Asylums in Jerusalem 3:15 15. Jacques Derrida 5:00 16. She’s a Woman (Little Way Different 7″) 3:28 17. A Day Late and a Dollar Short 3:14 18. A Place We Both Belong 3:10
Historical Archive
Absolute is the third studio album by the British band Scritti Politti, released in 1988. The album features a blend of pop, funk, and soul influences, showcasing the band's signature style characterized by intricate arrangements and philosophical lyrics. It includes hits such as 'Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)' and 'Perfect Way'. The album is noted for its polished production and has been recognized for its influence on the pop and alternative music scenes during the late 1980s.