Shelley wrote the song in 1974, before forming the Buzzcocks in 1976.McGartland 9. Originally intended as a demo track for a Buzzcocks' song, "Homosapien" was recorded in one day with producer Martin Rushent, who would later go on to produce The Human League.Tennant, vi The track adopted a synth pop sound in contrast to the Buzzcocks' harsh guitar riffs.
