Fatboy Slim’s Full Album Discography

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Worldwide, Norman Cook is widely recognized under the moniker Fatboy Slim, crafting legendary songs alongside many of the most prominent artists globally.

Comfortable spinning records on DJ booths, this celebrity has spent more than two decades captivating audiences with his performances, even though it’s been decades since he released any new music. Still, the power of his tunes remains undiminished as they continue to enchant the masses.

This year, he is once more a prominent figure in the festival scene, gracing stages at Glastonbury Festival, Electric Bay, Latitude Festival, Kendal Calling, Pride on the Park, Creamfields, and Electric Picnic – and that’s only his U.K. performances!

What are the albums he has already released that have established him as a performer who is essential to watch and dance along with, even today?

Here’s everything you need to know.

Fatboy Slim albums in release date order

The DJ has released four studio albums to date. These are:

  • Better Living Through Chemistry (1996)
  • You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby (1998)
  • Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars (2000)
  • Palookaville (2004)

He’s also released three live albums:

  • On the Floor at the Boutique (1998)
  • Live on Brighton Beach (2002)
  • Big Beach Boutique II (2002)

Fatboy Slim has also released compilations and soundtracks including:

  • The Greatest Hits – Why Try Harder (2006) – buy on vinyl via Amazon
  • Here Lies Love (2010) – with David Byrne – buy on vinyl via Amazon
  • Best of the Bootlegs (2011)

Remix albums:

  • Signature Series Volume 1 (2000)
  • The Fatboy Slim/Norman Cook Collection (2000)
  • The Greatest Hits – Remixed (2007)
  • Fatboy Slim vs. Australia (2018)
  • Fatboy Slim vs. New Zealand (2019)

And EPs

  • Halfway Between the Gutter and the Guardian (2001)
  • My Game (2002)
  • Illuminati (2002)
  • Camber Sands (2002)
  • The Pimp (2002)

Fatboy Slim studio albums: Tracklists, hit singles and successes

Better Living Through Chemistry (1996)

Tracklist:

  1. Song for Lindy
  2. Santa Cruz
  3. Going Out of My Head
  4. The Weekend Starts Here
  5. Everybody Needs a 303
  6. Give the Po’ Man a Break
  7. 10th & Crenshaw
  8. First Down
  9. Punk to Funk
  10. The Sound of Milwaukee

You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby (1998)

Tracklist:

  1. Right Here, Right Now – peaked at No. 2 on the UK Charts
  2. The Rockafeller Skank – peaked at No. 6 on the UK Charts
  3. F***ing in Heaven
  4. Gangster Trippin’ – peaked at No. 3 on the UK Charts
  5. Build It Up – Tear It Down
  6. Kalifornia
  7. Soul Surfing
  8. You’re Not from Brighton
  9. Praise You – reached No. 1 on the UK Charts
  10. Love Island
  11. Acid 8000

Current Status: 4x Platinum

You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby smashed the charts on its release, spending four weeks at number one.

1999 saw him clinching the title of Best Dance Act at the BRIT Awards. Moreover, his songs “The Rockafeller Skank” and “Praise You” were finalists for Single of the Year in 1999 and 2000, respectively.

The Rockafeller Skank also earned Best Dance Recording at the NME Awards.

The music video for Praise You received widespread acclaim as it featured a flash mob dancing in a shopping mall, an event that was uncommon at the time. This video went on to win three MTV Video Music Awards.

Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars (2000)

Tracklist:

  1. Talking Bout My Baby
  2. Star 69
  3. Sunset (Bird of Prey) – peaked at No. 9 on the UK Charts
  4. Love Life (featuring Macy Gray)
  5. Ya Mama
  6. Mad Flava
  7. Retox (featuring Ashley Slater)
  8. Weapon of Choice (featuring Bootsy Collins)
  9. Drop the Hate
  10. Demons (featuring Macy Gray)
  11. Song for Shelter (featuring Roland Clark and Roger Sanchez)Hidden Track Talking ’bout My Baby (Reprise)

Current Status: Platinum

Cook once again took home a BRIT Award, winning Best Dance Act the year of the album’s release.

His “Weapon of Choice” music video was not only his initial but also sole Grammy win in the Best Music Video category. This award-winning piece showcased actor Christopher Walken gracefully dancing through a Marriott hotel lobby, eventually leaping and rebounding from the walls.

The video also earned him six MTV Video Music Awards.

Palookaville (2004)

Tracklist:

  1. Don’t Let the Man Get You Down
  2. Slash Dot Dash
  3. Wonderful Night (featuring Lateef)
  4. Long Way from Home (featuring Jonny Quality)
  5. Put It Back Together (featuring Damon Albarn)
  6. Mi Bebé Masoquista
  7. Push and Shove (featuring Justin Robertson and Sharon Woolf)
  8. North West ThreeThe Journey (featuring Lateef)
  9. Jin Go Lo Ba
  10. Song for Chesh
  11. The Joker (featuring Bootsy Collins)

Current Status: Silver

In 2007, Cook received recognition at the Ivor Novellos for his Exceptional Impact on Music, while in 2011, he was bestowed with the Inspiration Award at the Q Awards.

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2025-06-27 11:36