In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Fatboy Slim has reissued the iconic “You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby” through Astralwerks, with audio remastering done at Abbey Road Studios. Originally released in 1998, this seminal album delivered massive hits such as “Rockafeller Skank,” “Gangster Trippin,” “Praise You,” and “Right Here Right Now.” Beyond dominating the UK and US charts, it solidified Fatboy Slim’s reputation, contributing to the global rise of UK dance music.
With a distinct style that spanned genres like hip-hop and reggae, the album earned Fatboy Slim a BRIT Award and multiple nominations. It also received wide acclaim from various music sectors, with tracks like “Praise You” garnering significant recognition, including 3 MTV VMA awards for its Spike Jonze-directed video. Today, 25 years later, Fatboy Slim remains a leading figure in the world of electronic music.
You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby Tracklisting
LP1 TRACKLIST
SIDE A
1. Right Here Right Now
2. Rockafeller Skank
3. Fucking In Heaven
SIDE B
1. Gangster Trippin
2. Build It Up Tear It Down
3. Kalifornia
LP2 TRACKLIST
SIDE A
1. Soul Surfing
2. You’re Not From Brighton
3. Praise You
SIDE B
1. Love Island
2. Acid 8000