Brothers Gonna Work It Out
The Chemical Brothers · 1998
68 min · 5 tracks · electronic music
A frenetic blend of big beat rhythms, hypnotic samples, and infectious melodies that captures the essence of late '90s dance culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brother's Gonna Work It Out / Not Another Drugstore (Planet Nine mix) / Block Rockin' Beats (The Micronauts mix) / This Ain't Chicago / It's Just Begun Start here — This opening track encapsulates the album's energy with its seamless fusion of iconic samples and driving beats, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Makin' a Living / Hot Wheels (The Chase) / The Theme (Unique mix) / Gimme Some Love — This medley showcases The Chemical Brothers' knack for blending genres, fusing elements of hip-hop and electronic to create an irresistible dance floor experience.
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The Jazz / Sidewinder (312 vs. 216 Stomp mix) / Doin' It After Dark (D-Ski's Dance) / Don't Stop the Rock / To a Nation Rockin' — Through its eclectic mix of jazz samples and energetic beats, this track highlights the duo's experimental approach to production while maintaining a danceable rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong production and a cohesive sound, though it leans on familiar big beat tropes.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous mix of tracks that blend seamlessly into one another, creating an uninterrupted flow.
- Each track employs layered samples and heavy beats, with rhythmic variations that maintain energy throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal snippets, but they are used more as rhythmic elements than traditional song structures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant dance floor energy
- gradual build to climax
- extended tracks for deep immersion
- eclectic samples spark excitement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation in the electronic scene post breakthrough success.
- Themes
- late '90s dance culture· hypnotic samples· eclectic genre fusion
- Career context
- Released in January 1998, Brothers Gonna Work It Out marked a transitional phase for The Chemical Brothers as they solidified their place in the electronic music scene following their breakout success with Dig Your Own Hole. This album featured remixes and new tracks that showcased their innovative sound, further establishing them as leaders in the big beat genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fatboy Slim· The Prodigy· Daft Punk
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Brother's Gonna Work It Out
The chorus shifts to emphasize unity and perseverance amidst challenges.
Tracklist
- 1 Brother's Gonna Work It Out / Not Another Drugstore (Planet Nine mix) / Block Rockin' Beats (The Micronauts mix) / This Ain't Chicago / It's Just Begun Start here 10:53
- 2 Makin' a Living / Hot Wheels (The Chase) / The Theme (Unique mix) / Gimme Some Love 9:13
- 3 The Jazz / Sidewinder (312 vs. 216 Stomp mix) / Doin' It After Dark (D-Ski's Dance) / Don't Stop the Rock / To a Nation Rockin' 15:39
- 4 Morning Lemon / Mars Needs Women / Thunder / Losing Control / Mother Earth 14:50
- 5 The Riot / Trip Harder / Everything Must Go (Chemical Brothers remix) / I Think I'm in Love (Chemical Brothers vocal remix) 18:21
What to play next
Surrender
1999
Continues the energetic vibe with more melodic elements and a danceable flow.
Dig Your Own Hole
1997
Sets the stage with similar big beat and hypnotic samples that lead into this album's sound.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
You've Come a Long Way, Baby
Fatboy Slim
Shares the same big beat energy and eclectic sampling, capturing late '90s dance culture.
The Fat of the Land
The Prodigy
Combines frenetic beats and punk rock elements, echoing the chaotic spirit of late '90s electronic music.
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
Features a blend of house, funk, and pop with hypnotic rhythms, resonating with the eclectic vibe of the era.
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