Beat Up the NME – 60 Knockout Minutes Mixed by Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim · 1997
60 min · 20 tracks · techno
A frenetic blend of eclectic samples and infectious beats that captures the spirit of late '90s dance culture.
Why this album works
'Beat Up the NME' is significant for its role in popularizing the big beat genre during the late 1990s, reflecting a vibrant club culture. It also received critical acclaim and has been recognized for its innovative mash-up style, contributing to Fatboy Slim's chart success and influence on subsequent electronic artists.
- Best for
- dynamic mix for party energy infectious beats for dancing short tracks for quick bursts
- Context
- By 1997, Fatboy Slim was transitioning from his earlier work in the band The Housemartins to a successful solo career as a leading figure in the big beat genre. 'Beat Up the NME' followed his breakthrough album 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' and showcased his unique mixing style, further solidifying his reputation in the electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· D. Tiffany· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Psyche Rock (Fatboy Slim Malpaso mix) Standout 4:13
- 2 G.B.H. Standout 2:20
- 3 Vol 1 Side 2 Track 2 3:12
- 4 Fixy Jointy 2:22
- 5 Fly Life 2:57
- 6 Saturnalia 1:31
- 7 Lion in the Hall 3:38
- 8 R.I.P. Groove Standout 2:07
- 9 Booty Beats 4:21
- 10 The Prophet 3:32
- 11 Big Time 1:35
- 12 Hype the Funk 3:35
- 13 Volume 1 3:22
- 14 Say That 2:28
- 15 Trials of Life (Fishead instrumental) 2:16
- 16 One Man Banned 2:59
- 17 Out of Hand 2:22
- 18 Hit the Tarmac 3:12
- 19 Post Punk Progressive 2:33
- 20 Give Me My Auger Back 5:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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