James - Born Of Frustration

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Music video by James performing Born Of Frustration. (C) 1992 Mercury Records Limited

[@beardydave926]

My 18yr old son came to me a few days ago and asked if I'd heard of a band called "James". I told him this is one of my favourite songs of all time. He was amazed that a dinosaur like myself had such good taste in music. Faith in humanity restored.

[@LuisCarlos-pi6kz]

Muito bom gosto 🤘. Bresil

[@jambobee]

Self control has just expired

[@jambobee]

@@phuckewe5876🧀

[@JasonAllen]

Awesome.

[@daniellalucchesi5145]

Haha I had the same scenario with my eldest in his teens with Nivarna and smells like teen spirit, he was rather impressed with his old ma haha.

[@markottewell8897]

Went to an old pals funeral today and this was played upon going in. A really well liked and likeable guy. Had a big heart and big personality. Pleasure knowing you mate. RIP Steve w.

[@maximillianford9301]

One of the ten or so songs that saved me from the brink a couple of years back and kept me going through an incredibly difficult time. Thank you James for this piece of art. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@JoeMajka-o9v]

Born of Frustration.... Laid.... I wore out a CD playing these songs over and over again back in the day!

[@mashed9603]

Such a great song. Such a great band . Jeez I miss the 90s

[@shakeybeatz]

After a long day at work being forced to listen to justin beeber, ed sheeran, little prix, rita ora and all the rest of that pop kiddie bubble gum music, i left work, got in the car and this was playing on absolute 90's this was such a relief from all that shit.

[@BleedthisFreak83]

Little prix 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelakudrow2945]

TRUTH

[@DeuceBiggerHo]

😂😂😂😂😂 ha loved ur comment amen to that

[@markcluley]

Absolute ‘90s is quality

[@chicken69075]

Bubblegum music🤣🤣 You got that one right. This is music and not a arse and tits in sight. The talent sells itself

[@russell28533]

I always thought James should have gotten more airtime here in the US. They are a highly underrated band.

[@Timekeeper1200]

I don't think the Americans ever really got the whole Madchester scene

[@candycorn04]

They got fairly good airtime in Chicago thanks to 93.1 WXRT!

[@foureyedchick]

@@candycorn04 And now Lin Brehmer passed away. R.I.P.

[@cwftft4273]

bands only care about America when they are cash hungry. Good job all the Manchester/ Indie bands of the time didn’t give a shit about America. Ian Brown (Stone Roses) said that America didn’t deserve them, he was right!

[@ljones2087]

A band from the USA covered 'Laid'. I'm sure musos over there know James. Let's be honest, there are probably lots of equivalents to James over the pond that we are completely unfamiliar with.

[@sonicjet7759]

THE WORLD IS FRUSTRATING AND LIFE IS BORING AND MEANINGLESS, THANK GOD FOR THIS SONG, IT ALWAYS GIVES US SOME HOPE AND PURPOSE

[@ljones2087]

'If you're bored then you're boring.'

[@Mikee22ification]

When I was 22- 23 I went through a difficult period of depression, I used to sit and listen to this late at night, on repeat, and really concentrate and it helped me get through . . "stop stop talking about whos to blame when all that counts is how to change" Thanks James xx

[@M.2018-b3f]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@loristars1364]

😇🤍❤🧡💛💚💙💜💥

[@Badger101]

I love how music can completely shape and reshape your life. Happy to hear how it helped you.

[@alanarmitage6706]

I can relate to that mate

[@patrickrabey4498]

Great to hear it helped you! Hope we all get through

[@alicat4562]

One of my fave bands in the 90s. I'm 48 now and still love them. Born of Frustration is such an iconic song of theirs, and it never ages... totally amazing video! You just don't get this quality of music anymore xx🤘🤙

[@lesleycooomer9073]

59 for me bro - i still thoroughly enjoy James/ Seven and Laid are my favourite albums !

[@adriancox8134]

50 for me this year....The live performances keep getting better

[@DJAndyAllnighter]

This single turns 29 years today!⭐⭐⭐

[@HerrTelef]

I want my '90ies back....

[@terri-b7492]

Out of the millions of albums I have either bought or had the opportunity to have listened to their are millions i can relate too being an audiophile,some might say boring but this track is the one I can relate to most.I heard it the day it was released and I am still listening to it to it now and I am 56 and it sounds still as fresh now as it did all those years ago.Great group James.

[@ValsamGoesPro]

Love James, from Greece. Still played on the regular on major radio stations.

[@greymetamorphosis]

The fact that people aren't going nuts over this kind of music anymore, really shows me the state of modern times. Absolutely detestable. If you enjoy this, you are more than likely a wondrous human being. Absolutely cheers.

[@MrBoomslang88]

So proud to be from the uk,best music capital in the world

[@jorgepaniagua321]

England have the best music all around the world!

[@MH-et5sn]

As an American fan of UK music, I fully agree.

[@kennethhewish2455]

Absolutely

[@grahamtowler1761]

True how the Eurovision can be considered music and we come last is a joke when our country has so much talent

[@mrboomslang8852]

@@grahamtowler1761 it’s all political graham mate! They hate us! But f**k em I say!

[@mikekinsella572]

I love this song and can't help howling like an Apache every time it comes on the car radio.

[@foureyedchick]

Bono from U2 would howl like that too.

[@frelton7692]

Bono's a C***T!

[@MARTINWHITELAW]

Keep howlin brother :)

[@notlob23]

+Nerdygirl yeah...if it gets him some air time off the back of others talent!

[@southerner4566]

You spelt c*** wrong

[@DarthLag83]

It hurts to listen to this song ..... The pain is in the heart but it moves the soul too.

[@alightinthesky7586]

best band of all time

[@misternewoutlook5437]

Such a good song. The intro immediately grabs you. Decades ago, Born of Frustration was one of those songs so recognizable and right in the zeitgeist of the period. Like so many other great songs of the 1980s and 1990s, it has disappeared except on those music stations which have an era specific format.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Andy's trumpet makes the band elegiac and triumphant! Quite the addition to the band...I loved James and not even Moz could change that!

[@graeme4540]

Just heard this playing in a shop today In st augustine florida (while on holiday from Newcastle uk), of all the places to be reminded of this band. Good stuff. Great track.

[@susanasilva3883]

Loved to see them for first time in Rock in Rio 2024 , and shocked few people knew about them!!!😮

[@quintalmtania4746]

Jesus Christ! I was looking for the name of this song for many, many years can't believe Google song search got it on myself trying to sing it ha ha ha... loooove this song!!

[@Teotahi]

The same, bro.

[@mackeydirk8643]

man...... I probably have not seen this video for almost 30 years.....not since it aired on 120 minutes..... great tune!

[@gilferreira3065]

The best bands are from Manchester and James is one off them.

[@notlob23]

'Of'them...and yes I am Manchester...for we are many...

[@peterninnim2561]

Ye forgetting about me the Beatles bud enuf said

[@trevorashdown4887]

After all these years james are still.as good as they always were . Love Tim's voice. ❤

[@DaveBrittain1]

Best James song by far. 80's and 90's were my youth and I thank god every day I was born at that time.

[@johncairns2637]

Great band, some really superb songs/ have stood the test of time but this is top 3 for sure; still has a "wild + free" sound that's uplifting........!

[@PatrickBurns-g7y]

Simply JAMES wow what unbelivable Tune my fave of this Band

[@chicagomagpies]

James are so underrated. Just love them.

[@scataplau]

Nunca vou me esquecer do dia que conheci essa música. Pura alegria.

[@deepcoolclear]

2020 still beautiful

[@misamane99]

But 2020 is not beautiful

[@trixreece6073]

2020 is the opposite of beautiful

[@MegaDvdB]

James Ritchie So, so true. I’m not gifted in putting things across so eloquently but you hit the nail on the head! But being a pessimist, I don’t have much hope from lessons that should’ve been learned x

[@skipschultz8927]

melusi R6 still HERE

[@pisterosracing5006]

2020!!!

[@fabionogueira5662]

This song is phenomenal, it takes me back to my childhood ❤️🚀

[@samuelplacensia9985]

This takes me back to 1992. I'm 15 years old. MTV was still cool no internet. Bomber Jackets. Morrissey. Old school house party's. And Beautiful 1990s Girls.

[@Gildedbutterfly1976]

Samuel Placensia yesssss.

[@oldsynth]

Samuel Placensia too right 🖒

[@NateSpurs]

Amen to that

[@1000jpok]

I was with you dude.

[@nicolekoretsky9062]

It was a beautiful time

[@floridapmi]

Forgot about this song, just heard on Sirius radio and straight to my favourite on KZbin

[@katieneno]

This is the song how I discovered The James. Was Fall '92 and I was 15, and the Italian MTV put the song in rotation probably for just a couple of weeks. Destiny wanted that I was zapping around MTV and after watching the video and listening the song...I was hooked. I remember days just waiting for probably the once daily rotation. Anyway soon the song went out of rotation. I did everything to get the Seven album that a 15 years old kid could have done just for this song. Unfortunately, in Italy, all major music stores didn't even know who The James were. During Christmas '92 I entered in a independent, alternative, little music shop in Rome specialized only in rock, progressive and punk and I don't even remember for what. On a high shelf, up to the ceiling, there was one copy of Seven. I went directly to the cashier and told her pointing to the album "Please, give me that". Ran at home, listened and loved the entire album. Since then, never missed a James' song and listening to them every single day. Strange that this is the first time I watched this video after those MTV rotations.

[@talksolot]

We were 15 at the same time! lol Magic.

[@Bends95]

Stefano Bastianelli great story man

[@lpc1]

Yeah, I know how you feel. I heard this song on a modern rock station in 1992. Just about the coolest song I've ever heard along with --Get the Message-- by Electronic. I freaking adore this song, especially the longer version which has the --stop stop talking about who's the blame-- part played twice.

[@glenn9683]

lpc1 get the message was a classic too I agree

[@billyshears1273]

Glenn Purdy im heading over to that one now bud 👌

[@TheDode44]

Still listening to this awesome song and band in 2024

[@SteveHoyland]

❤this beautiful song sums up my life and brings me to tears but I love it to the day I die

[@noisyspace]

See and hearing James perform this is my greatest live experiences ever...

[@joannemaskall937]

Finally, at the tender of age of very nearly 50, I saw James live for the first time at the Neighbourhood Weekender 2 days ago and they performed this absolute beauty of a song. My backs knackered from all the dancing, but it was well worth it, as I was taken back to my college years and loved every minute ❤❤❤

[@michaelsantos8708]

How can 89 people not like this? A great song by a much underrated North of England band.

[@uk1988tb303]

Other than the Specials, all the greatest bands in Britain came from the North! 'cept maybe The Stones, think they were Southerners. And maybe The Who?

[@AlexDeLarge77]

uk1988tb303 led Zeppelin.

[@Tamara-nu8jm]

because 89 arseholes

[@lesleymacdonald260]

Michael Santos your right. no one can not like this song.

[@tom360063]

uk1988tb303 I'm a northener but good bands come from all over the UK.

[@jmp01a24]

My best friend used to love when I played this video from my VHS tape to him. He once told me he really liked this song, which was to me a bit of a surprise as he rarely commented on any such type of music: Simple Minds memories might be why he liked it. It has the same flavor as Don't you forget about me. And strage looking back he looked pretty alike to James vocalists face. I miss him so much. He died from diabetes 5 years ago. I think of him very often. 💌

[@z3ph3us6]

He is still with you. Close your eyes and hug him. He will hug back. 🎉❤

[@jmp01a24]

@@z3ph3us6 💗💗💗

[@thee4thdoctor]

Born Of Frustration - Story of my life!

[@jackquiroz9034]

Loved this song since I heard it on KROQ back in 1992.

[@cathymaydo]

I worked in Our Price Music the 90's - the album this is taken from got played so much. Great memories!!

[@mikashan65]

La la la la - la la la la ...born of frustration....❤

[@cazb877]

Still a top tune from one of Manchesters finest bands!

[@welshymogs69]

I've been a fan for 40 years, seen them live in Cardiff many moons ago, what an awesome night to remember ❤️

[@Dead-Ball-Situation]

Great band and a great tune. A true early 90's nostalgia blaster.

[@32herz]

be a teenager, build model airplanes, play Amiga 500, play actually outside, be free, listen to James. 90's was a bliss.

[@rosanaribeirodemorais4453]

This piece of music must be in any anthology of the best rock songs. I guess this band is one of the most underrated rock bands ever.

[@TheNovemberrains]

+Rosana Ribeiro de Morais exactly i totally agree with you...

[@vindolanda6974]

Had this on cassette single in 1992. I was in Australia, listened to loads of UK bands, songs like this made me dream of being in London one day.

[@andrewchandler7959]

I only "discovered"James in the last year. It's now 2017. Holy shit these guys were good!!!

[@helenchristie6530]

Andrew chandler they still are good!!

[@jigglybubbly6589]

Better now then never

[@gordonhume4891]

Amazing live - I've seen them 11 times between 1991 and 2019

[@mysticladytarot7777]

Had the urge out of nowhere to play the seven album today...loved it since i was 14 and played that tape on loop in my walkman when it came out. ..today, just seconds in to the first track ive got goosebumps already. The absolute epic beauty. Eternal. ❤❤❤Genius. ❤

[@leejt101]

2020 Still The Best Song Ever!

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

Superb. All these years later we just didn't know we where getting music as good as it was going to get . Dance around your kitchen in blissed out peace 🤗🤗🤗

[@alanwoodcock3284]

This is one spirital song😊

[@strummer2123]

CLASSIC & PERFECT SONG!!! Thank you Thank you Mr. Tim Booth!! ;)

[@hdhdhdhhdhdhd2862]

Until you have seen James live, you haven't lived!

[@roycc7794]

One of the best sogns ever.

[@charlesmcwilliam5785]

Tis soo feckin good

[@pranavsharma34]

The Immortal Class of 92

[@talksolot]

95! here

[@jasonmckeown1503]

For me one of the top five records James ever produced, forever a classic.

[@duncanbirss4333]

Jason Mckeown easily their best mate

[@duncanbirss4333]

Jason Mckeown got to disagree , can't stand sit down but this is pure class

[@aaronrose251]

I simply adore this wonderful song! It will stay in my heart forever!

[@RICARDOORICARDOO]

a time where the images were simple, but legendary music

[@osvaldogourgel2798]

From Angola, love this band!

[@PaulDaviesish]

beautiful..........................................

[@katefraz]

Genuinely one of the best songs ever made

[@chriswilson6630]

This track is very special.

[@BrendanPramjee]

Class of 92

[@roseaaron2892]

Love is what anything in life is what is important!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢,etc.

[@rosanaribeirodemorais4453]

Inglaterra em forma de música! Grande banda!

[@miguelrios8308]

THANKS JAMES.

[@LukeCorradine]

The Cure meets Echo and the Bunnymen ...with a twist of U2 from 1983...The very best ingredients: >>>>>>>>>>>> LOVE THIS STUFF!!!!!!!!!!

[@fernaldpaperguest4646]

It kinda sounds like 100% undistilled U2 to me.

[@StuartPid]

Please don’t compare James to u2.

[@mathieunuytens7784]

I actually hear a lot of Simple Minds here!

[@fernaldpaperguest4646]

@@StuartPid Sorry, Stu, but I do whatever I want. This song sounds like a bonus track from Unforgettable fire (best U2 album to date, btw). Video also sends stong U2 vibes.

[@hyenaplays5860]

And simple minds mixed in

[@iantodd7729]

I,ve seen James five times their humanity always shines through in their performances- Born of frustration has overtones of Arcade 🔥 Fire.

[@BIGDINKMAN]

Or maybe arcade fire has overtones of James.

[@stevenrobins4552]

Why has it took me so long to appreciate james, absolutely fabulous, ❤

[@pede1520]

Amazing song! What a voice simply incredible

[@TonyPedel]

Off to see them at Leeds today can't wait

[@divalima6693]

Maravilhoso, amei. Amo essa banda e vocalista. Som demaís ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ellenkassia6315]

Nasci em um tempo totalmente adverso, não só no âmbito de criações musicais mas em quase todos os outros da vida como um todo... É estranho sentir saudade de uma época, mais estranho ainda quando se trata de uma época que você não viveu... Um tempo inexistente. É como se houvesse uma pausa em um determinado período do qual não tenho lembrança mas sei que existiu... ...

[@ednaldosantana6077]

Q declaração de amor mais sublime q alguém poderia dar p essa época ou sentimento sob esse som em especial. Choro, sem um pingo de vergonha de declarar q me entrego totalmente a essa época e música q estamos falando. Saudade monstro. Abs!

[@edemestetic]

You are not alone with this feeling, trust me, we all here gather to meet this feeling and share 😊

[@erichrosales3206]

Year 92 I remember....

[@markjudd7299]

My favourite song song as a young impressionable teenager, still great to this day, as some say, so underrated.

[@jackduncan4228]

God I love this band. Seen me through the the highs and deepest depths of my life. I’ve never stopped listening them. I have so many memories attached to every song. Seen them live many times. One of my favourite bunch of artists.

[@windowontracks]

Good as it gets. Never gets old.

[@henrysanchez4062]

This guys makes better music videos even than bands from the present day.

[@jwhat8515]

someone fancy turning the volume up?

[@deborahwoods1750]

jwhat yeah deffo

[@PaulDavies-x4z]

Haunting....stirring,.....rhapsodyzing

[@danielmelo7146]

Magnificent.

[@MrDanbolton]

Mega song....I listened to over 20 Years ago....still love their songs now

[@andrewmcguire4893]

Sit down was never a fav but other stuff is great ❤

[@asur71]

80's: The Smiths 90's: James Enough said.

[@dianeclaytondunn6304]

you forgot the shamen !!!!

[@davebryan1890]

@@dianeclaytondunn6304 bout the stone roses and happy Mondays

[@Skabanis]

New order and joy division come on!!!

[@based7900]

david bryan happy Monday’s are beyond shit

[@wagnersilva7918]

80's: The Smiths, Depeche Mode, R.E.M., U2, The Cure, Simple Minds.... 90's: Nirvana, Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chilli Peppers...

[@TheDon101277]

SIMPLY 90'S AWESOME !!! What a Decade to be young, British & working class from the Northwest. Nothing of note has really happened on the music front.

[@carlospena6060]

really beautiful, this song...

[@derekpugh6819]

Top band.😁👍

[@danielpatrciolentz221]

Esse clipe chega me dar um aperto no peito,pq hoje em dia não existe mais músicas e clipes bons assim

[@brendojose3437]

VDD , + GARIMPANDO ACHA SIM , VAI UMAS DICAS , BANDA EDITORS , WHITE LIES E ARCADE FIRE , qnd vc falou em aperto imaginei sobre o WORLD TRADE CENTER .

[@goual95]

One on the best song ever !!!!

[@danpicocfp6276]

pasamos los 5M. vamos a 10M!!! Awesome band, the lyrics are timeless.

[@davidthomas9190]

this song is the story of my life. want it played at my funeral. been my fave tune for nearly 25 years 😃

[@danhards379]

yeah sure is in my top ten,amazing,the trumpet at the end was so ripped off by robbie williams let me entertain you,sneaky bastard

[@mikethompson5549]

always enjoy this upbeat song....great band...