Better Living Through Chemistry cover

Released 30 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with energetic peaks
  • for weekend parties
  • eclectic samples for adventurous listeners
  • wave-like pacing for dance vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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 Chemical Brothers· Basement Jaxx· Moby

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 5:14
  • 4 The Weekend Starts Here 6:41
  • 5 Everybody Needs a 303 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

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