Scritti Politti Album: “Tinseltown to the Boogiedown [CD]”

Hey I enjoy the new Scritti Politti..he is opening up and giving you what he feels is listening enjoyment. Obviously he enjoys and vibes with hip-hop music and this track Tinseltown to the Boogiedown shows that he has the skills to blend soul funk hip-hop r&b and pop into one..pick this album up if you can..Its well worth it!

I had the opportunity to see the video of the song at one of those music video websites. Even though this isn't your typical Scritti Politti fare, the whole song is infectious to listen to. For some reason or another, Mos Def's rapping blends in well with the music and Green's background vocals. Because of "Tinseltown To The Boogiedown", I am definitely getting "Anomie & Bonhomie"!

I've only heard this track a couple of times, but I can tell it's worth picking up. Infectious hook. I think the Puff Politti thing needs to go. Anything that features Mos Def being compared to Puffy is blasphemy. This is hip hop, and it has lyrical content. That's something Puffy will never have.

Green was once a great singer and songwriter. I imagine he still is. But what was this? I'm sorry but Puff Politti was a terrible mistake. Following in Art of Noise's footsteps, Green has delved into rap. The only problem is he didn't just delve---he dove in head first! The only likeable portions of this song were when there wasn't any rap and Green was the one singing. I hate to say it but please, Green, go back to the drawing board, try again, and remember who your fans are...or were.