Principles of Lust

"Principles of Lust" is a 1991 song created by musical project Enigma. It was released as the third single from their debut album, MCMXC a.D. (1990). On the album, "Principles of Lust" is a multi-part song consisting of two versions of "Sadeness" with "Find Love" in between. The single version is a remix of "Find Love" with some additional instrumentation.

Critical reception

Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "The church choir hit-team changes the tempo way down low. Combined with Sandra's vocals and sighs plus some strange bubbling sounds, it should work wonders again."

Track listing

• CD single, UK

1. "Principles of Lust" (Radio Edit) – 3:25
2. "Principles of Lust" (Omen Mix) – 5:52
3. "Principles of Lust" (Jazz Mix) – 3:06
4. "Sadeness (Radio Edit)" – 4:17

• CD single, US

1. "Principles of Lust" (Radio Edit) – 3:25
2. "Principles of Lust" (Everlasting Lust Mix) – 5:09
3. "Principles of Lust" (Album Version) – 4:20
4. "Principles of Lust" (Jazz Mix) – 3:06

• CD single, Japan

1. "Principles of Lust" (Radio Edit) – 3:25
2. "Principles of Lust" (Everlasting Lust Mix) – 5:09
3. "Principles of Lust" (The Omen Mix) – 5:52
4. "Sadeness" (Meditation Mix) – 3:04

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