album · September 23, 1996

Better Living Through Chemistry

Fatboy Slim

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Fatboy Slim's debut album, "Better Living Through Chemistry," blended breakbeats and samples into a cohesive, influential work that predated the commercial peak of big beat.

• The album was released on Skint Records in 1996.
• It features the singles "Everybody Like This," "Give the People What They Want," and "Drop the Solid Verse."
• "Better Living Through Chemistry" reached number 29 on the UK Albums Chart.

Fatboy Slim is the stage name of Norman Cook, a Brighton-based electronic musician and DJ. He rose to prominence in the 1990s with his distinctive blend of big beat and samples.