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Wikipedia article




"'Generation Sex'" is a song by the Divine Comedy. It was the first single from the album 'Fin de Sicle' and features narration by presenter and columnist Katie Puckrik. It reached number nineteen on the UK Singles Chart.

The B-sides "Time Lapse" and "Chasing Sheep Is Best Left to Shepherds" are cover versions of music written by composer Michael Nyman for Peter Greenaway films. "Time Lapse" comes from 'A Zed & Two Noughts' while "Chasing Sheep..." is from 'The Draughtsman's Contract'.

Critical reception



In an AllMusic review, critic Matthew Greenwald wrote that "Generation Sex" paints "a picture of hedonism in the late 20th century, as well as its affect on the media." He noted that the song shows "Neil Hannon's black humor" and that overall is "an accurate account of the financially advantaged and over-sexed."

Track listing



'7" (SET050)'

# Generation Sex

# Postcard to Rosie

'CD1 (SETCDA050)'

# Generation Sex

# London Irish

# Time Lapse

'CD2 (SETCDB050)'

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# Chasing Sheep Is Best Left to Shepherds

# Little Acts of Kindness

'CD (French Promo) (SA4428)'

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References



Category:1998 singles

Category:The Divine Comedy (band) songs

Category:Songs written by Neil Hannon

Category:Setanta Records singles

Category:1998 songs

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