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Fatboy Slim’s ‘You've Come a Long Way, Baby’ at 25: Norman Cook's rock & roll opus

A masterclass in sampling, Fatboy Slim's second album remains the best example of Norman Cook’s unmistakable sound: a tightly-knit yet light-wearing blend of rock & roll instrumentation and energy with the hedonistic spirit of late ‘90s British dance music. It went to No.1 in the charts, made a star of its creator, and is ubiquitous to this day. 25 years since its release, Ben Cardew explores its legacy

When Fatboy Slim’s ‘Rockafeller Skank’ was released June 1998, it whirled like a waltzer of twangy guitars and thrashing drum breaks. With its instantly hit-making...

Fatboy Slim announces 25th anniversary reissue

The reissue will include the original booklet and a signed album cover print

Fatboy Slim has announced the release of a 25th-anniversary reissue of ‘You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby’ via Skint/Astralwerks. Check it out below. Set for...