You've Come a Long Way Baby

Incredibly repetitive. Incredibly repetitive. Incredibly repetitive. Incredibly rep rep repetitive. Incredibly repetitive. Incredibly rep repetitive.

This album spans the generations. It managed to annoy me AND a carpool full of middle schoolers.

Fucking- Fucking- Fucking- Fucking- Fucking- Fucking- Fucking- Fucking- Fucking- Fucking- Annoying

Sounded like sitting through an hour long Toyota Aygo advert.

Sounds like a GTA radio station if they couldn’t get the rights to anything good. Favorite track: “Gangster Trippin”

Oh man I forgot how much I loved The Rockafeller Skank when it came out. Really feelin it still. OH SHIT I never heard that last 2 minutes, that wasn't on the radio! I am remembering that my mom did not let me get this cd because of the parental advisory, which I understand now after hearing "In Heaven." Some of these songs are kind of stupid, but they are all fun. I really liked "Praise You" back in the day as well.

Who'd have thought we all be sat here in 2022 listening to Fatboy Slim and actually enjoying it? We have come a long way, but also we've barely moved at all, baby. I did enjoy him at Glastonbury 2019 too, but there may have been other reasons for that. Get me to Ayia Napa.

This is an utter masterclass in infectious, compelling, completely fun electronic dance-pop. It's no wonder that Norman Cook is also a bass player. There's not much to say here (and that's coming from a guy who wrote 750 words about a Kid Rock album I found to be mediocre). You've Come A Long Way, Baby isn't terribly challenging (apart from the occasionally profuse cursing -- see In Heaven for a high-cadence string of F-bombs) is immediately accessible and never overstays its welcome. I'm not well-educated in this genre of music but this record connects directly to the reward centre of my brain and shuts off the part that knows I can't dance. One of the best things from the 90s.

Very enjoyable. An exercise in repetition, and how that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

This was rad to play tetris to.

Great for progressive load trainer rides.

solid music of the genre, but a genre I only want to listen to 1-2 songs from.

I want to like this but I think it's just too repetitive. Gangster Trippin is a forever banger though.

Couldn't bear to finish it. Had mild hope for You're Note From Brighton because the name is silly, but no. I imagine overdosing on a stimulant is a lot like listening to this album

Mindless music to move to.

(I listened to the original album, not the anniversary edition). Good start, Right Here Right Now is a ridiculous classic. 5 star track. Same goes for the 2nd track, Rockerfeller Skank. Ridiculous. 😂. Gangster Tripping a classic too. And Praise You is such a classic. Absolutely frothing 😂 there doesn't seem any way that you wouldn't give this album 5 stars.

Apparently, John Terry was one of the co-writers on Rockafeller Skank. I plan on doing no further research to disabuse myself of the idea that this means the former Chelsea F.C. captain. While he had his ups and downs off the pitch, his career on it was first rate and remarkably consistent. Unlike this.

Not one song I ever want to hear again.

You know the budget B movie when the protagonist has to enter the dive club to meet a contact. Perfect for that.

I know it shouldn't have 5 stars but when I enjoyed it that much what exactly are 5 stars for?

I remember when this came out it was like a new drug had been introduced. People reacted differently to it of course, but many, myself included, found it very addictive. Such a punchy, high-contrast sound. Expert layering/structuring of samples that keeps the fun and excitement up throughout.

This man is pretty fuckin' creative! I don't usually go in for electronic music, but the blend of real instruments and truly interesting sound effects and beats is pretty fun to hear. Incredible bangers on this album.

just was not feeling this today. its good but a full album was a bit much.

Definitive. This, to me, is what big beat should sound like, in sampling, production, tempo, tone, energy—everything. Even in length, as much as I don't think everything needed to be 5+ minutes. If there's anymore big beat albums on this list, I doubt I'll like them as much as I do this. I mean, you name me another album with "Fucking In Heaven"—y'can't.

The absolute genius of Fatboy Slim *chefs kiss*. What a seminal album with some amazing heavy-hitting all time bangers. I was relatively young when this record came out, but all of the singles released were EVERYWHERE, and inescapable. I'd argue that there wasn't a kid in the playground that hadn't at least heard of them - it was all over TV ads and throughout the radio. The Big Beat genre is a perfect mix of electronica, heavy drums, loops and impeccable use of sampling, and Fatboy Slim is one of its masters. Best: Right Here Right Now; Rockafeller Stank; Praise You Worst: Fucking in Heaven

Even when I was a touch zoned put, I was still bobbing my head along. This is a great album.

why try harder?

This album felt like a natural evolution of Homework by Daft Punk. It was still repetitive, catchy electronica but kept it fresher than Homework, in my opinion. Overall, sounded good the whole way though while still having quite a few standouts, with acid 8000 sounding like a Daft Punk song. Also the original album cover is way cooler than the American version. Fav songs: The Rockafeller Skank, Soul Surfing, Love Island

Surprised by how good this was outside of the couple I already knew!

Drags a little bit but its a stone cold classic.

Strong enough to really compete in a Eurovision semi final. Probably.

Funky music, meh lyrics. Ultra Funky and Ultra meh.

No. 219/1001 Right Here Right Now 4/5 Rockefeller Skank 4/5 Fucking In Heaven 2/5 Gangster Trippin 2/5 Build It Up, Tear It Down 2/5 Kalifornia 2/5 Soul Surfing 3/5 You're Not From Brighton 3/5 Praise You 4/5 Love Island 3/5 Acid 8000 2/5 Average: 2,82 Some iconic songs at the beginnig. Overall the repetitve elements aren't really my thing.

This album is a double-edged sword, bringing a sense of bittersweet nostalgia. On one hand, it was really nice to revisit because I have a strong connection to it on a nostalgic level. The memories of my teenage years, living a carefree life and adapting easily to things, come flooding back. The album has some really cool parts that were enjoyable and fun at the time. However, there’s a flipside. Some tracks feel kind of sloppy, as if Fatboy Slim was still honing his production skills. I noticed this even when it first came out, but I was more accepting back then. Now, if I disconnect from the nostalgia, I find that this album hasn’t aged well. As I’ve grown older and my musical tastes have evolved, the flaws that were once minor annoyances have become stumbling blocks, making it harder to appreciate the album for what it’s meant to be.

I’ve come a long long way since the time in my early college days when I found Fatboy Slim tolerable, or even enjoyable. And yet, I kind of dug this. Parts of it at least. Not just some songs but not others. Rather parts of songs. And not other parts of those same songs. To some extent, “Right Here, Right Now,” “Rockefeller Skank,” and “Praise You” all deserve the hype and airplay they got. But each is also a little too repetitive, wait a bit too long for the break, or promptly return right back to the repetition. I heard DJs use these songs, though, and they’re better when remixed and mixed quickly with other things. And I didn’t know why I knew “Gangster Trippin” until dmo pointed out that it was in the movie “Go,” and that took me back. But really, that says it all about Fatboy Slim - perfect for weird white wanna-be raver kids in search of drugs. Also, “In Heaven” is neither a good song nor something I want to listen to with a car full of middle schoolers.

Not really my type of music but enjoyed Praise You a ton

I owned this. I was so excited to see it on the list. But it’s awful, isn’t it? How did I ever endure it as a kid?

I've just loved fatbot slim for so long. I used to get pumped on the bus to speech and debate tournaments on songs from this very album. so. uh. let's fucking go.

I dont know why but I liked almost every second of it.

4.5* way better than i expected and really got me moving

So much love for this record. Just awesome.

And on the day that daft punk breaks up

There's some absolute bangers here, like "Right here, right now", "The Rockafeller Skank", "Fucking in Heavens", "Gangster Trippin" and, finally, "Praise you". The other songs felt more as an interlude and I was not as intrigued. Still, just the titles above mean that's a solid 7/10.

This was such a fun listen, and I don’t typically love electronic music. My booty was movin for sure. That said, it felt like the heaviest hitters all came right at the front. The back half lagged just a tiny bit.

Fresh sound at the time where techno meets rock & alternative blended with unique samples. Knocking one star off because a couple tracks have some annoying (ear pain) sounds which detract from an otherwise great album.

Not a fan of the Heaven song but the rest are pretty good, if sometimes repetitive.

This is pretty fun

I think in a parallel universe this might be my favourite record. However, in this one it gets a four.

What a fat fuck that kid on the cover is. Grotesque, obese, ugly motherfucker. Can you imagine giving birth to such a beast? His mother must feel physically and mentally ill.

Got me tapping my feet and nodding along

Some great tracks but they all start to blend into one. Very repetitive, but somehow still, mostly, enjoyable.

Funky hip hop instrumentals. Very bouncy. They’re nice, and this album is not bad at all, it’s just not my kinda music. Standouts: The Rockafeller Skank and Praise You.

Not a bad listen at all I love this site I get to hear albums I wouldn’t normally gravitate to a solid 3/4

Would listen to in the background while playing games.

Again - every song starts out interesting and then runs itself into the ground. I'm not into it.

One of the worst listening experiences I've ever had. So repetitive and monotonous.

I only gave this album one star because zero stars was not an option

Mid per me

Never realized how good this album was. To quote the album, “if this don’t move your booty; you’re booty might be dead”

Music for fucking (and being fucked) in heaven. Track 3 is called, 'Fucking in Heaven' and I think we can all agree that if there is no sex in heaven they need to be sued for false advertising. Imagine you somehow end up in heaven, you are mad horny (dying will do that sometimes) and as you seek some carnal satisfaction (we still have bodies, right?) you see a big sign that reads NO FUCKING IN HEAVEN - YOU ARE ABOVE THAT NOW - LOVE GOD XOXO ... but there must be- there simply better be! Fun body music! Dance! Fuck! Fight! Keep moving! You've Come a Long Way Baby by Fat Boy Slim makes me want to dance naked under the stars and in my book, you simply can't ask for much more from an album.

Ще ми се всичката електронна музика да е такава

Funk soul Brother

Classic!

A fantastic album from start to finish

i fucking fucking fucking fucking fucking fucking love this album

Truly great. Criticizing repeated lyrics here is like criticizing rock music for having riffs. It's the style, it works perfectly, and does exactly what it's supposed to do

Great beats, great energy. This is what electronic music should be. After all these years, I still can't believe that that's Norman Cook from the Housemartins! Liked Songs Added: The Rockafeller Skank Soul Surfing Praise You Love Island Acid 8000

A mix of funk, electronic music, hiphop and maybe a bit of jazz. This album is superb and a staple piece of the 90s

Weird. Sproingly. Sometimes objectively bad. But hell yeah I'm gonna listen to it multiple times >:D

not mine but was a changing album

This album is outrageously good. Not usually an EDM fan but this album is wall to wall bangers! The Rockefeller Skank is an absolute classic, so is Praise You. But there's not a weak song on the whole album. FBS just has a completely unique style which is unmatched even to this day.

ui, han ja scho dänkt dass fatboy slim näbst de übliche verdächtigte no wiiteri bangers hed, aber dass die au so inechlöpfed hani scho nöd erwartet da muessi fast 5 dicki stern gäh, und mit fast meini dassis wüki mache muess

Love it!

Proper good one, parents spammed some of these when I was a kid and they still hold up

This 100% belongs in top 50 best albums ever.

What an absolute vibe to work to!

I mean bringing EDM to Pop world is pretty crazy. And listening to this it’s easy to understand why.

As one of my friends said, Fat Bos Slim it's like Tarantino in Music.

This album is a party ready to go. Norman Cook is a musical chameleon and genius on the level of Damon Albarn.

Solid album all the way through

Its fatboy sliiiiiiiim

This was awesome. I knew a few of these already, and they were (of course) wonderful, but the rest were great too. I listened to this twice -- five stars.

Fun to finally sit down for a full record from a big name. Great even though it kind of sounds monotonous, it shines in that monotony. Awesome energy.

Iconic

This is why I follow this list. This album is awesome! And even though I’m familiar with a few songs idk if I ever would’ve listened to the full album in its entirety. And this album is amazing, it’s fun and silly and really creative. Honestly this album is just a no skip experience. Go listen to it.

This is one of my most favorite dance albums of all time! I remember hearing it the first time I did in highschool or middle school and I was just blown away and also Right Here, Right Now, The Rockefeller Skank, Praise you?! Classics! 5 or if 5 album

Totally forgot about this album. Super fun

Loved it. From the album cover to the music. I should put him in my rotation more.

FATBOY SLIM IS FUCKING IN HEAVEN. FATBOY SLIM IS FUCKING IN HEAVEN. FATBOY SLIM IS FUCKING IN HEAVEN. FUCKING IN, FUCKING IN, FUCKING IN HEAVEN. Masterpiece. 10/10.

Great album. I haven't listened to it in a while.

Another one that comes my youth! I love this album and will never forget seeing Fat Boy Slim at Red Rocks.

Who cannot fail to like these well known Anthems. Brilliant

An absolute banger of an album

one of the best & most unstoppably energetic records of all time. i'll leave it at that with the confidence that more eloquent ppl have put better words to why this is the case. i'm glad to belong to a species that produced this combination of sounds

One of those records where I thought I’d never heard a single song off of it, but it turns out I’ve heard every song off of it, just completely out of context. If you find this repetitive, you just don’t enjoy electronic music, I don’t know what to tell you. Fatboy Slim strikes the perfect balance between vibe curation and intricate clockwork. It never feels as complex as it is, and you never lose the groove. I don’t think any single moment on here hits the peak of Big Beat, but as a collective, You’ve Come a Long Way Baby is so quintessentially Big Beat that it might as well be seen as Best in Show™️. And that’s not to deny how absolutely great “The Rockafeller Skank,” “Fucking in Heaven,” and “Praise You” are, and those are far from my favorite moments when compared to “Gangster Tripper” and “Right Here, Right Now.” Really, really impressed by this record. I think I’m just a ‘90s club kid born way too late.

Way Good

Groovy sixties

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9/10 I agree that the album might be considered repetitive. But as a counter argument, that is what makes most house/electronic music so good. Furthermore, older electronic dance music tracks are simply just longer than more recent ones. Like it or not, it just cannot be denied how influential Fatboy Slim is for dance music. Samples which can still be recognized 25 years after the release of the album. Maybe the closest we've been to such an influential album is 10 years ago with the release of Settled by Disclosure. Personally Fatboy Slim remains to be an artist which I'd love to see perform live someday. Favourite tracks: Right Here, Right Now Rockafeller Skank In Heaven Gangster Trippin Praise you Acid 8000 Least favourite tracks: Kalifornia

Great

Made me feel like I was in high school again.