"Insomnia" is a song by Welsh rock band Feeder, released as the second single from their album Yesterday Went Too Soon. It reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and was at the time Feeder's fourth consecutive single to reach the top 40.
| "Insomnia" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Feeder | ||||
| from the album Yesterday Went Too Soon | ||||
| Released | 31 May 1999 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
| Label | Echo | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Grant Nicholas | |||
| Producer(s) | Grant Nicholas, Feeder | |||
| Feeder singles chronology | ||||
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When the single charted in the UK, it was their biggest hit at the time and got them on the popular now defunct UK music show "Top Of The Pops".[1] From there the band's awareness increased and the follow-up single "Yesterday Went Too Soon" cracked the top 20 and helped the album of the same name go top 10. It also seen their only performance on TFI Friday, also a now defunct TV show.
"Insomnia" is inspired by singer Grant Nicholas's experience of Feeder's first US tour in 1998 when he broke his ankle (among other injuries)[2][3] and found it hard to sleep at nights.[4]
Reception
editMichael Gallucci of AllMusic called "Insomnia" a "fine moment."[5]
Music video
editThe music video for Insomnia features Grant Nicholas, Taka Hirose, and late drummer Jon Lee performing in a hotel room and other various places including the band on a train and places around New York City.
Track listings
edit|
UK CD1[6]
UK CD2[7]
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UK cassette single[8]
Australian CD single[9]
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Charts
edit| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[10] | 85 |
| Scotland (OCC)[11] | 27 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 22 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31 May 1999 |
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Echo | [13] |
| United States | 14 September 1999 |
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[14] |
Media usage
editIn the 2000 Channel 4 TV series Lock, Stock..., which was a spin-off of the film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, "Insomnia" was heard playing at high volume from a gang members ghetto blaster during one of the episodes. It also features on the soundtrack album of the series.[15]
References
edit- ^ Top of The Pops searchable performances database
- ^ ""Feeder Star Injured Again"- Kerrang! article". feederscrapbook.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2007.
- ^ ""Feeder Star Injured in US"- Kerrang! article". feederscrapbook.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2007.
- ^ "Kerrang! News". feederscrapbook.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 3 August 2007.
- ^ Yesterday Went Too Soon - Feeder | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic
- ^ Insomnia (UK CD1 liner notes). Feeder. Echo Records. 1999. ECSCD 77.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Insomnia (UK CD2 liner notes). Feeder. Echo Records. 1999. ECSCX 77.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Insomnia (UK cassette single sleeve). Feeder. Echo Records. 1999. ECSMC 77.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Insomnia (Australian CD single liner notes). Feeder. Festival Mushroom Records. 1999. MUSH01895.2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 16, no. 25. 19 June 1999. p. 15.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Reviews – For Records Released on May 31, 1999: Singles". Music Week. 22 May 1999. p. 20.
- ^ "Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1316. 10 September 1999. pp. 103, 108, 118.
- ^ Hole In My Head (inactive fansite)
