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| Released | May 1994 | |||
| Label | White | |||
| Producer | Daniel Denholm, Frente! | |||
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Lonely is the fourth extended play (EP) by Australian alternative rock group Frente!. It was released in Australia in May 1994 and peaked at number seven on the Australian Singles Chart, earning a gold sales certification. [1] Prior to the EP's release, "Lonely" was originally issued as a three-track single in January 1994 and peaked at number 88 on the Australian Singles Chart. [2]
All songs were written by Angie Hart and Simon Austin unless otherwise noted.
Australian CD and maxi-cassette single [3] [4]
Three-track CD single version [5]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [1] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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