The song features a signature Kirk Pengilly sax solo and lyrics about a partying lifestyle.

The video for the song was filmed on the roof of Municipal House in Prague and directed by Richard Lowenstein.

Cash Box called "New Sensation" "the pop-iest, hookiest song on the album, perhaps the most radio ready.

"[4] In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the "most Australian" songs of all time, "New Sensation" was ranked number 44.

Alternative rock band Snow Patrol covered the song for their Late Night Tales compilation.