The album's title is a reference to Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 album Born in the U.S.A.. Gough is a big fan of Springsteen,[citation needed] citing his work as an inspiration for his music.

[citation needed] The album is a reflection on the artist's life in the United Kingdom.

The title track, "Born in the U.K.", was released as a limited edition vinyl, with authentic fish and chips style packaging, including a wooden chip fork commonly used to eat the English takeaway.

The album's first official single, "Nothing's Going to Change Your Mind", was released on 9 October 2006.

[citation needed] The bonus DVD version contains the album documentary, the video to "Born in the U.K.", acoustic takes of "Born in the U.K." and "The Time of Times", and rehearsals of "Welcome to the Overground" and "Journey from A to B".