| "Born of Frustration" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by James | ||||
| from the album Seven | ||||
| Released | 20 January 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 5:25 | |||
| Label | Fontana | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Youth | |||
| James singles chronology | ||||
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"Born of Frustration" is a 1992 song written by Jim Glennie, Larry Gott, Tim Booth and released as a single by English Madchester band James. It is the follow-up to 1991 hits "Sit Down" and "Sound", which both peaked within the UK top 10.
The song was released from the group's fourth album, Seven, and reached number 13 in the United Kingdom. It was also a hit on US alternative radio, peaking at number five on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was the group's highest chart placement on that chart until "Laid" made it to number three the following year.
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[1] | 41 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[2] | 69 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 13 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 5 |
References
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 7. 15 February 1992. p. 25. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – James – Born of Frustration" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ "James Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 October 2019.