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Block Rockin' Beats

The Chemical Brothers · 1997

22 min · 4 tracks · electronic · pop rock · punk

Pulsating beats and infectious hooks create a euphoric dancefloor experience that defies genre boundaries.

Block Rockin' Beats is a single by The Chemical Brothers, released in 1997. Pulsating beats and infectious hooks create a euphoric dancefloor experience that defies genre boundaries. 'Block Rockin' Beats' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. It also earned a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, highlighting its impact on the electronic music landscape and cementing The Chemical Brothers' status as leading figures in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Block Rockin' Beats sound like?

Pulsating beats and infectious hooks create a euphoric dancefloor experience that defies genre boundaries. Rooted in electronic and pop rock.

What makes Block Rockin' Beats by The Chemical Brothers notable?

'Block Rockin' Beats' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. It also earned a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, highlighting its impact on the electronic music landscape and cementing The Chemical Brothers' status as leading figures in the genre. In 1997, The Chemical Brothers were solidifying their position as pioneers of the big beat genre with this single. Following their breakthrough debut album 'Exit Planet Dust' in 1995, 'Block Rockin' Beats' showcased their growing influence in both the electronic and mainstream music scenes, further establishing their unique sound.

How many songs are on Block Rockin' Beats?

Block Rockin' Beats has 4 tracks, running approximately 22 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·22:08

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Block Rockin’ Beats Standout 5:00
  • 2 Block Rockin’ Beats (The Micronauts remix) Standout 9:55
  • 3 Block Rockin’ Beats (The Micronauts bonus beats) 3:49
  • 4 Block Rockin’ Beats (radio edit) Standout 3:24

Release Date

January 1, 1997

Genre

pop rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

22 min 8 sec