Better Living Through Chemistry

Fatboy Slim

Better Living Through Chemistry

RELEASED: August 26, 1996
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Song for Lindy 4:50 2. Santa Cruz 7:29 3. Going Out of My Head 5:14 4. The Weekend Starts Here 6:41 5. Everybody Needs a 303 5:48 6. Give the Po' Man a Break 5:52 7. 10th and Crenshaw 4:19 8. First Down 6:17 9. Punk to Funk 4:58 10. The Sound of Milwaukee 6:20
Historical Archive
Better Living Through Chemistry is the debut studio album by British electronic musician Fatboy Slim, released in 1996. The album showcases a fusion of various genres, including big beat, house, and funk, characterized by its infectious grooves and eclectic samples. It features a blend of upbeat tracks that highlight Norman Cook's signature style. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative production and laid the groundwork for the big beat movement in the late 1990s. Tracks like 'Build It Up – Tear It Down' and 'Going Out of My Head' exemplify the energetic and playful sound that would define Cook's later work. Better Living Through Chemistry established Fatboy Slim as a prominent figure in electronic music and contributed to the popularity of the big beat genre, influencing countless artists in the years to come.