"Fraction Too Much Friction" is a song by New Zealand musician, Tim Finn, released in May 1983 as his debut single from his debut studio album, Escapade. The song reached number 2 on the New Zealand charts and number 8 in Australia.

At the 1983 Countdown Australian Music Awards, "Fraction Too Much Friction" won Best Video.

The song was covered by Wilbur Wilde for the Australian film The Coolangatta Gold (1984).

Track listing Australian/New Zealand 7" single (K-9118) A. "Fraction Too Much Friction – 4:14 B. "Below the Belt" – 4:20

Charts Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for "Fraction Too Much Friction" Chart (1983) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)8Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)4

Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "Fraction Too Much Friction" Chart (1983) Position Australia (Kent Music Report) 51

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