[4] The song has been covered by several other groups, most notably the American alternative rock band Pixies on their fourth studio album, Trompe Le Monde.

"Head On" appeared in the Superman & Lois episode of the same name when Kyle requests the song at the Valentine's Day dance.

"[1] The song relies on a synth bass and a drum machine,[2] latter of which provides a pop-influenced new wave beat.

[1] While the song lacks the layers of guitar feedback of the band's previous works, it features a "1950s-style riff," provided by William Reid.

"Head On" was covered by the American alternative rock band Pixies for their 1991 album Trompe le Monde.

Peter Lubin, the A&R representative of Elektra at the time, later explained the situation:[8] By completely live that means full band, vocals, cameras roll, video's done by the end of two minutes and 13 seconds.