"Bumped" is a song by English pop group

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, released in October 1993 by

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as the first single off their album, '' Sex and Travel'' (1993). The song, both written and produced by the group, was notable for its commercial underperformance considering the group's previous success; in August 2001, ex-manager Guy Holmes noted on the

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retrospective documentary ''I Love 1991'' that over £100,000 was spent on the

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-directed music video to make up for the fact that "the record wasn't really very good".

Critical reception

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'' gave "Bumped" four out of five and named it Pick of the Week, writing, "This is a vaguely oriental mid-tempo piece with a pleasing chorus and some chiming synth strings. The

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features credible

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dance mixes, which look like giving the Freds their biggest Club Chart success. This combination of factors should ensure their winning streak continues."

Track listing

* UK CD single # "Bumped" (Radio version) # "Bumped" (Aschun Mix) # "Bumped" (City Mix) # "Turn Me On" (Re-Wrap version)

Charts

References

{{authority control 1993 singles Right Said Fred songs 1993 songs EMI Records singles Songs written by Richard Fairbrass Songs written by Fred Fairbrass Songs written by Rob Manzoli