Sex & Violins
Rednex · 1995
57 min · 15 tracks · country · techno · Eurodance
A frenetic blend of techno beats and country twang that invites both dancing and laughter.
Why this album works
'Sex & Violins' is significant for popularizing a genre-blending sound that resonated across dance floors and country music venues alike. The album's lead single, 'Cotton-Eye Joe,' became a global phenomenon, reaching No. 1 in several countries and solidifying Rednex's place in pop culture during the mid-90s.
- Best for
- lighthearted dance party vibes steady, consistent energy levels fun sing-along moments
- Context
- By the time 'Sex & Violins' was released in 1995, Rednex had already gained international attention with their breakout hit 'Cotton-Eye Joe.' This album served as their debut full-length project, following the massive success of their single, which topped charts in multiple countries. The band’s unique fusion of Eurodance and country elements helped define their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Capsule· 2 Unlimited· Milk Inc.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cotton-Eye Joe Standout 3:14
- 2 Hittin’ the Hay 3:17
- 3 Riding Alone 3:27
- 4 Wish You Were Here 3:56
- 5 Mary Lou 3:37
- 6 Old Pop in an Oak Standout 3:32
- 7 Nowhere in Idaho Standout 4:05
- 8 The Sad but True Story of Ray Mingus, the Lumberjack of Bulk Rock City, and His Never Slacking Strive to Exploit the So Far Undiscovered Areas of Intention to Bodily Intercourse From the Opposite Species of His Kind, During Intake of All the Mental Condition That Could Be Derived From Fermentation. 2:21
- 9 Fat Sally Lee 3:16
- 10 Shooter 3:44
- 11 McKenzine Brothers 4:28
- 12 Rolling Home 4:22
- 13 Wild and Free 3:40
- 14 The Ultimate Rednex Mega Mix 5:47
- 15 Rolling Home (extended) 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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