Sex and Food: The Best of The Pursuit of Happiness is a compilation album by the Canadian rock band The Pursuit of Happiness. The collection assembles selections from the group’s early studio releases, presenting a retrospective of their most commercially and critically noted tracks.
Release and Production
- Release date: The album was issued in 1998.
- Label: EMI Canada (EMI Music Canada).
- Format: Available on CD and digital download platforms.
Content
The compilation spans recordings from the band’s formative period (1988–1995), drawing primarily from their first three studio albums:
| Track | Original Album |
|---|---|
| “I'm an Adult Now” | Love Junk (1989) |
| “She Does What She Wants” | Love Junk (1989) |
| “Sleepwalker” | One Sided Story (1990) |
| “Love Kills” | One Sided Story (1990) |
| “Do You Have Some Faith?” | The Wonderful World of… (1996) |
| (additional tracks) | — |
(The full track listing consists of 15–20 songs, depending on regional releases.)
Critical Reception
The compilation received moderate attention from music publications, which noted its usefulness for listeners unfamiliar with the band’s catalog. Reviewers highlighted the inclusion of early singles that had garnered airplay on Canadian radio and MTV’s alternative programming. No major awards or chart placements were recorded for the compilation itself.
Context within the Band’s Discography
The Pursuit of Happiness achieved their greatest commercial success with the debut album Love Junk, which produced the hit “I'm an Adult Now.” Subsequent releases saw diminishing mainstream impact, prompting EMI to issue a best‑of collection in the late 1990s to capitalize on the band’s existing fan base and to serve as an entry point for new listeners.
Availability
As of the early 2020s, the compilation remains available through major streaming services (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music) and as a second‑hand CD in specialty music retailers. No official re‑issue or remastered edition has been announced.
Bibliographic Note
Information about this compilation is documented in music reference works such as The Canadian Encyclopedia and discographic listings maintained by AllMusic and Discogs. No substantial controversy or differing versions of the release have been reported.
