Released in 1995, it served as the lead single from the group's seventh studio album, Swingin' with Raymond.

It was generally well-received by critics, who praised its humorous lyrics and composition.

[1] In AllMusic's review of Uneasy Listening, music critic Alex Ogg summarized the song as "a sideswipe at the non-taste of the celebrities featured in Hello magazine.

[3] AllMusic's Chris Nickson regarded the song as a highlight of Swingin' with Raymond, praising "the interjection of 'In an English Country Garden' [...] that gets trampled by buzzing punk guitar and beats.

"[4] Music critic Robert Christgau praised the song as "funny.