Better Living Through Chemistry
by
Fatboy Slim
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First released:
Aug 26 1996

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Better Living Through Chemistry is the first album by Fatboy Slim. It was released in 1996. Its name is a variation of a DuPont advertising slogan; for more information on the slogan, see "Better Living Through Chemistry".

The founder of Skint Records, Damian Harris, has described the album as having been 'more of a compilation than an album', as some of the tracks had been recorded some time previous to its release, due to Norman Cook's other musical projects.

The album cover features the image of a 3.5-inch floppy disk, paying homage to "Blue Monday" by New Order (which featured a 5.25-inch disk).

The song "Give the Po' Man a Break" featured in the film "Traffic" (2000).

The piano sample in "Song for Lindy" is from the song "Better Days" by Jimi Polo (1989) which was also sampled by Congress in their track "40 Miles" (1991).

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Catalog number:
6203
Release dates:
  • Sep 23 1997 in United States
  • Jul 24 2000

Genres

Big Beat, Electronica. Vote on Genres

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5 stars Fatboy Slim's got the chemistry right
This is the kind of music you play when you want to energize your environment. It's sexy. The whole CD contains catchy vibes. It makes your body move even if you don't want it too. There's just something about it - pulsing beats. Many of the songs build up and release in orgasmic rhythms that are so funky you won't stop moving. There is variety in all the songs too. Unlike a lot of albums out there, this one has an array of sound concoctions. Love it. So if you are into funk-filled techno, this …
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3 stars a good dance album
This is Fatboy Slim's first american debut, before he made it big. It's a good solid techo/dance album and can make anybody move around at your next party. It's full of samples and funky beats.
Written by ahren "Life enthusiast"

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Better Living Through Chemistry 10 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Skint Records
catalog number: ASW 6203
release dates: Sep 23 1997 in United States
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Better Living Through Chemistry 10 tracks format: 1 x cassette
record label: Skint Records
catalog number: ASW 6203
release dates: Sep 23 1997 in United States
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Better Living Through Chemistry 10 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Skint Records
catalog number: BRASSIC 2CD
release dates: Aug 26 1996 in United Kingdom
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Better Living Through Chemistry 10 tracks format: 1 x vinyl
record label: Skint Records
catalog number: ASW 6203
release dates: Aug 26 1996 in United Kingdom
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Better Living Through Chemistry record label: Skint Records
release dates: Sep 23 1997 in United States
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Better Living Through Chemistry 12 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Astralwerks
catalog number: ASW 6203
release dates: Sep 23 1997
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