The Fatboy Slim/Norman Cook Collection cover

The Fatboy Slim/Norman Cook Collection

Fatboy Slim · 2000

64 min · 13 tracks · techno

A vibrant collage of genres blending house, funk, and hip-hop with infectious beats and samples.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • infectious beats for dancing
  • vibrant energy for gatherings
  • playful samples and hooks
  • for party atmospheres

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2000, Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook, was riding high on the success of his previous albums like 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby'. This collection showcased his evolution as an artist and DJ, compiling notable remixes and tracks that solidified his status in the electronic music scene. It marked a moment of consolidation for Cook's diverse influences and commercial appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Basement Jaxx· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Won’t Talk About It 4:36
  • 2 Psyché Rock (Fatboy Slim Malpaso mix) 6:30
  • 3 The World Is Made Up of This & That (Fatboy Slim mix) 5:46
  • 4 Echo Chamber 5:54
  • 5 Dub Be Good to Me 3:38
  • 6 E.V.A. (Fatboy Slim remix) (radio edit) 3:45
  • 7 I Left My Wallet in El Segundo (Vampire mix) 3:44
  • 8 The Sun Doesn’t Shine 3:53
  • 9 Start an Avalanche 4:28
  • 10 Renegade Master (Fatboy Slim Old Skool mix) 5:59
  • 11 Roll the Dice (Fatboy Slim vocal mix) 6:39
  • 12 Payback (The Final Mixdown) 5:54
  • 13 Tribute to King Tubby 3:39

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