Sex (Telex album) explained

Sex (alternately released as Birds and 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]}

Production

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 assistance with production of the 1983 album In Outer Space and 1986's Music That You Can Dance To.^[4]

Due to concerns about censors and the album's title, the album was released in the UK as Birds and Bees (the phrase "the birds and the bees" is often used as a euphemism for "sex", especially by parents explaining to their children what it is).^[5]

Track listing

Original

The 2023 Mute Records reissue inserts "Dummy" between tracks 8 and 9.^[6]

Birds and Bees 1982 release

Notes and References

1. Web site: Telex - Sex . . 1981 .
2. Book: Easlea . Daryl . Talent Is An Asset: The Story Of Sparks . Omnibus Press . 230.
3. Web site: Ham . Robert . "This is Telex" Review . Pitchfork.
4. Web site: Lai . Chi Ming . The Legacy of Telex . 25 January 2021 . Electricity Club.
5. Web site: Telex Discography .
6. Web site: Bank . Mute . Telex - Telex Vinyl Box Set Telex . 2023-04-29 . Mute Bank.