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, released in June 1994 by Blow Up as the group's debut and lead

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from their first album, ''

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'' (1995). Written and composed by David Brandes,

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, and Felix Gauder, the song hit success in Germany where it peaked at number seven. In the Netherlands, it reached number four while in Austria, it reached number 12. It also peaked at number 14 in Switzerland and number 20 in France. The song is the group's highest-charting single in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1995.

Critical reception

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from ''

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''-inspired". A reviewer from ''

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'' gave it three out of five, writing, "Parodying the Euro-techno sounds that have dominated the charts recently, this cautionary tug-of-love tale could be the tune sunburnt young men collapse to on the Med this summer." ''Music Week'' editor Alan Jones commented, "A naff title for sure, but it's a storming

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'' Dance Update declared it as a "nagging girl warned (quite rightly as 'It will make your life complex') although otherwise idiotically simple jaunty Euro smash".

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Max Don't Have Sex With Your Ex" was animated and directed by Hartcore. The camera descends onto Max's

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sleeping alone as Max is seen cheating on her. She later opens her eyes and discovers her husband cheating on her in his ex's apartment. The video later depicts Max and his mistress at the pool of her house, on a planet resembling a breast, and at a subway station. The wife attempts to catch them in the act using a telescope and while she takes the train at night. The video was A-listed on Germany's

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in December 1994.

Track listings

* CD maxi - Europe # "Max Don't Have Sex With Your Ex" (radio edit) – 3:31 # "Max Don't Have Sex With Your Ex" (extended version) – 5:23 # "Max Don't Have Sex With Your Ex" (Hot Sex Max Mix) – 5:23 * CD single, 12" maxi – remixes # "Max Don't Have Sex With Your Ex" (Dance The Max) – 6:12 # "Max Don't Have Sex With Your Ex" (Touch The Max) – 4:24 # "Max Don't Have Sex With Your Ex" (Rave The Max) – 5:04

Credits

* Cover artwork by I-D Büro * Illustration by Zoran * Produced by David Brandes, Domenico Livrano and Felix J. Gauder * Recorded and mixed at Bros Studios, Germany * Published by Cosima Music/Edition Birdie

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{authority control 1994 debut singles 1994 songs Animated music videos Blow Up singles E-Rotic songs English-language German songs Songs about infidelity Songs written by Bernd Meinunger Songs written by David Brandes