"New Generation" is the third and final single from the album ''

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'' by English rock band

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, released on 30 January 1995 through

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. It is the first single to feature music by new guitarist Richard Oakes. Though the title track is written by Anderson and departed guitarist

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, Oakes contributes on "Together" and "Bentswood Boys". The single reached 21 on the

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Critical reception

'' Music & Media'' wrote: "Brett Anderson, the Bowie of the new generation, excels with a glittering pop song. The voice is put nicely upfront in the production; horns are in the back under layers of guitar." Steve Smith of '' The Press and Journal'' rated the single four stars out of five, writing: "another one destined to be a hit for a group still in their early years. Brett Anderson is his usual self on vocals – brilliant." Emma Cochrane of '' Smash Hits'' also rated the single four out of five, and called it a "catchy ‘90s anthem" and a "masterpiece." Craig Fitzsimons of ''

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'' concurred, writing: "Suede do have one thing in their favour – unerringly catchy, hook-filled songs you can actually hum along to."

Music video

The video for the title song was directed by Richard Heslop, and features the whole band playing in a crowded room surrounded by broken television sets and dilapidated furniture, while a group of children dance or sit around. "New Generation" was the only video from the "Dog Man Star" era where Richard Oakes 'mimes' Bernard Butler's guitar part. It is also notable for its sepia format.

Track listings

All songs were written by

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and

except where noted. UK CD1 and 12-inch single # "New Generation" # "Together" (Anderson, Richard Oakes) # "Bentswood Boys" (Anderson, Oakes) UK CD2 # "New Generation" # "

Animal Nitrate "Animal Nitrate" is the third single by English rock band Suede, released through Nude Records on 22 February 1993 and later included on the band's debut album ''Suede''. It charted at 7 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the highest-charting ...

" (live) # " The Wild Ones" (live) # "Pantomime Horse" (live) UK cassette single and European CD single # "New Generation" – 4:32 # "Together" – 4:31 European maxi-CD single # "New Generation" # "Together" (Anderson, Oakes) # "Bentswood Boys" (Anderson, Oakes) # "Animal Nitrate" (live) Japanese CD single # "New Generation" # "Together" (Anderson, Oakes) # "Bentswood Boys" (Anderson, Oakes) # "The Wild Ones" (live) # "Pantomime Horse" (live) # "Asda Town" (Anderson)

References

{{Authority control Suede (band) songs 1995 singles Song recordings produced by Ed Buller Songs written by Bernard Butler Songs written by Brett Anderson