album · June 20, 2006

The Greatest Hits – Why Try Harder

Fatboy Slim

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AstralwerksSee this day

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This 2006 compilation collects Fatboy Slim's biggest hits from his time on Astralwerks, spanning a decade of dance-pop dominance. It arrived as his popularity was beginning to wane after a string of massive singles and albums.

• The album compiles tracks from 'Better Living Through Chemistry,' 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby,' and 'Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars.'
• It reached number 38 on the UK Albums Chart.
• The compilation was released without any new material.

Fatboy Slim is the stage name of Norman Cook, a Brighton, England-based electronic music producer and DJ. He is best known for his innovative sample-based dance tracks and flamboyant music videos. In 2006, Fatboy Slim was between studio albums, having released 'Palookaville' in 2004 and not yet announcing a follow-up.