Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim · 1996
70 min · 12 tracks · techno
A vibrant blend of funky beats and eclectic samples that push the boundaries of electronic music.
Why this album works
'Better Living Through Chemistry' solidified Fatboy Slim’s status in the electronic music scene, peaking at number 25 on the UK Albums Chart. The album's innovative sound and production techniques influenced the burgeoning big beat movement and received critical acclaim for its creativity and dancefloor appeal.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with energetic peaks for weekend parties eclectic samples for adventurous listeners
- Context
- Released on September 23, 1996, 'Better Living Through Chemistry' was Fatboy Slim's second studio album, following his debut 'Better Living Through Chemistry' in 1996. By this time, he had started to carve out a niche in the big beat genre, gaining popularity with tracks that fused house, hip-hop, and rock elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· D. Tiffany· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song for Lindy 4:50
- 2 Santa Cruz 7:30
- 3 Going Out of My Head Standout 5:14
- 4 The Weekend Starts Here Standout 6:41
- 5 Everybody Needs a 303 Standout 5:49
- 6 Give the Po' Man a Break 5:50
- 7 10th and Crenshaw 4:20
- 8 First Down 6:18
- 9 Punk to Funk 4:57
- 10 The Sound of Milwaukee 6:18
- 11 Michael Jackson 5:49
- 12 Next to Nothing 7:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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