Sex (alternately released as Birds & Bees) is the third album by Belgian electronic group Telex, released in 1981. The album is notable for being the first collaboration between Telex and American pop group Sparks.[1][2]
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Released | 1981 (1981) | |||
Recorded | Telex Sound Studio | |||
Genre | Synthpop, new wave, post-disco, electro | |||
Label | RKM Ariola Disques Vogue | |||
Producer | TELEX | |||
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Marc Moulin and Dan Lacksman were introduced to Ron Mael and Russell Mael of Sparks by their mutual friend, Lio.[3] Facing pressures to release an album in English, Moulin extended an offer to the Maels to contribute lyrics to their upcoming LP. This prompted a long-term friendship between the two bands, and led directly to Lacksman's production of the 1982 album In Outer Space.[4]
Due to concerns about censors and the album's title, the album was released in the UK as ‘Birds & Bees.’ This release contains a different track listing and the inclusion of a few new pieces, including ‘L’ Amour Toujours,’ which would also be released on Telex's 1984 LP, Wonderful World.[5]
All lyrics are written by Ron Mael; all music is composed by Michel Moers.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Brainwash" | 4:23 |
2. | "Drama, Drama" | 3:58 |
3. | "Haven't We Met Somewhere Before" | 3:37 |
4. | "Long Holiday" | 2:13 |
5. | "The Man With the Answer" | 3:14 |
6. | "Carbon Copy" | 6:33 |
7. | "Exercise is Good For You" | 3:36 |
8. | "Dream-O-Mat" | 4:15 |
9. | "Sigmund Freud's Party" | 2:54 |
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