Better Living Through Chemistry/Halfway Between The Gutter And The Stars - Fatboy Slim

Halfway Between Middling and Mediocre

Advantages: 'Bird Of Prey' and Macy Gray's contributions are pretty cool...
Disadvantages: some weak tracks, familiar sounding formula in places

Norman Cook has recorded music is more guises than most people have had hot dinners. He had been a member of the chart-topping bands The Housemartins and Beats International, as well as scoring dance hits under the monikers Pizzaman and Mighty Dub Katz before arguably reaching the peak of his critical acclaim as Fatboy Slim. After releasing his debut 'Better Living Through Chemistry' and the critically acclaimed and bestselling 'You've Come A Long Way Baby', there was much anticipation for his third album 'Halfway Between The Gutter and The Stars', which was released in 2000. However, it sold a fraction of what it was expected to and was widely received as being disappointing. Somewhat more adult orientated than his previous efforts, the album starts off with 'Talking Bout My Baby', which features a simple piano melody ...

stoffy 09.01.2003 · Read full review
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Review of Halfway Between The Gutter And The Stars [PA] - Fatboy Slim

More than halfway in the Gutter

Advantages: Some tracks
Disadvantages: Too many to list!!!

the others are pointless. If Fatboy Slim had spend more time on this album it would be one of the best. Better luck next time!! My advice to you is don't get this album wait till the songs are brought out in the charts and get them as singles!! ...

Milleniben 18.06.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Halfway Between The Gutter And The Stars [PA] - Fatboy Slim

Make your life better through this Chemistry

Advantages: Big Fat Party Album
Disadvantages: None

Fatboy Slim's first album under that name although by the time of this release Norman Cook had had several hits with Freakpower , Beats International and of course there was his time with the Housemartins. This is a great example of a musical jigsaw. Although its like he takes bits from different jigsaws, fits them together and they still sound and look great. Yes you can see and hear the joins but they sound great. A lot of these tracks have been used on Sky Sports, so you may have heard much of this album already. An excellent party album and a must for anybody's collection. Its on mid price (£6 in Reflex) so you have no excuse. Go on You know you want to... Buy it ...

mikeydred 21.01.2001 (22.01.2001) · Read full review
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Review of Better Living Through Chemistry - Fatboy Slim