Sex & Religion
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| Released | July 27, 1993 | |||
| Studio | Mothership (Hollywood Hills) | |||
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| Length | 59:18 | |||
| Label | Relativity | |||
| Producer | Steve Vai | |||
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Sex & Religion is the third studio album by American guitarist Steve Vai, released under the band name "Vai" on July 23, 1993, through Relativity Records. It is known as the first major appearance of Devin Townsend, who performed vocals for the album and went on to fame with Devin Townsend Project and Strapping Young Lad. Townsend also co-wrote the tracks "Pig" and "Just Cartilage", the latter of which was only released as a bonus track in Japan. Vai also co-wrote "In My Dreams with You" with Desmond Child and Roger Greenawalt.
Sex & Religion reached No. 48 on the U.S. Billboard 200, No. 17 in the UK albums chart and also charted within the top 60 in four other countries. "In My Dreams with You" was released as a single, reaching No. 36 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
The album's cover art appears to be a reference to the famous artistic depictions of Saint Sebastian.