"Mea Culpa (Part II)" is a song by German musical project

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. It was released in April 1991 as the second of four singles from their debut album, '' MCMXC a.D.'' (1990). Like their previous single "

Sadeness (Part I) "Sadeness (Part I)" is a song by German musical project Enigma, released in 1990 as the debut single from their first album, '' MCMXC a.D.'' (1990). It became an international hit, reaching number one in 14 countries. In the United States, the son ...

", it is sung in French and Greek, though "Mea Culpa (Part II)" also has a line in English, "The time has come". It was the project's second top ten hit in their native Germany, reaching number seven, as well as reaching the top ten in Belgium, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. However, it failed to match the success of "Sadeness (Part I)" in many other countries, reaching number 20 in Ireland, number 59 in Canada and number 55 in both Australia and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the single failed to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot, but reached number seven on the dance chart. The accompanying

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for the song received

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Critical reception

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'' wrote, "Follow-up to the mega hit

Sadeness Part I "Sadeness (Part I)" is a song by German musical project Enigma, released in 1990 as the debut single from their first album, '' MCMXC a.D.'' (1990). It became an international hit, reaching number one in 14 countries. In the United States, the son ...

: this time there's also the choice of a Catholic mix. How long do we have to wait until

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takes action?"

Track listings

* 7" single # "Mea Culpa Part II" (orthodox version) – 3:58 # "Mea Culpa Part II" (catholic version) – 3:54 * 12" maxi # "Mea Culpa Part II" (fading shades mix) – 6:15 # "Mea Culpa Part II" (orthodox mix) – 3:58 # "Mea Culpa Part II" (catholic version) – 3:54 # "Mea Culpa Part II" (LP version) – 5:05 # "Communion: O sacrum convivium" – 4:42 * CD single # "Mea Culpa Part II" (orthodox version) – 3:58 # "Mea Culpa Part II" (catholic version) – 3:54 * CD maxi # "Mea Culpa Part II" (fading shades mix) – 6:15 # "Mea Culpa Part II" (orthodox mix) – 3:58 # "Mea Culpa Part II" (catholic version) – 3:54

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