Released 20 years ago
The Greatest Hits – Why Try Harder
Fatboy Slim · 2006
65 min · 18 tracks · techno
A vibrant fusion of dance beats and eclectic samples that defined the late '90s and early 2000s club culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dance floor party anthems
- steady groove for socializing
- nostalgic vibes of club culture
- eclectic samples for energetic listening
- feel-good tracks for uplifting moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek deep lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'The Greatest Hits – Why Try Harder' marked a retrospective celebration of Fatboy Slim's career following his rise to fame in the late '90s with hits like 'Praise You.' By this point, Norman Cook had solidified his status as a pioneer of the big beat genre, showcasing a blend of house, techno, and pop elements across his work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· Basement Jaxx· Moby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Rockafeller Skank 3:56
- 2 Praise You 3:47
- 3 Brimful of Asha (Norman Cook remix) 4:00
- 4 Weapon of Choice 3:39
- 5 Gangster Trippin' 3:31
- 6 I See You Baby (Fatboy Slim remix) 3:30
- 7 Wonderful Night 2:44
- 8 Right Here, Right Now 3:55
- 9 Going Out of My Head 3:42
- 10 Sunset (Bird of Prey) 3:59
- 11 Everybody Loves a Carnival 4:04
- 12 Don't Let the Man Get You Down 3:18
- 13 Demons 3:14
- 14 Sho' 'Nuff 3:20
- 15 Slash Dot Dash 2:55
- 16 Santa Cruz 4:17
- 17 Champion Sound 2:59
- 18 That Old Pair of Jeans 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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