Cupid come: Green Gartside leads the ‘85 revival
MARILYN KINGWILL
WHEN a band resorts to touring a classic album, it usually feels like a defensive move; a tacit admission that their new material isn’t worth the risk. But for Scritti Politti, the intricate studio pop of Cupid & Psyche 85 contains serious jeopardy. Last time Green Gartside tried to perform these songs, he cheerfully admits that he had a breakdown and didn’t play live for 20 years. Even since his return to the stage in the mid-2000s, Scritti live shows have been fairly rare events, giving this climactic tour show a real sense of occasion.