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On a crystal clear English summer's evening in the summer of 2001, Norman Cook played his most celebrated DJ set Live On Brighton Beach. In front of an estimated 30,000 loved-up Brightonians dancing on the pebbles, the man known to millions as Fatboy Slim took to the decks for two hours of typically hedonistic party mayhem. It's these two hours--or, at least, an edited version of them--that make our Norm's first mix album in yonks and a perfect souvenir of the night now known as "Normstock".
Sound wise, the album sees Mr Zoe Ball doing what he does best--mashing up thumping dancefloor favourites in a sweat-drenched party stylee. Those expecting classic big beat belters are in for a shock, though, 'cos these days the Fatboy is more into straight-up house and techno--albeit with the aforementioned party twist. So, we get some of 2001's biggest records--Basement Jaxx's "Where's Your Head At?", Raven Maze's "The Real Life", a couple from Santos--alongside a smatering of classics (Leftfield's "Phat Planet", an anthemic version of Underworld's "Born Slippy") and the off Fatboy number to keep the punters sweet. The result is a hot, sweaty, grimy mix that perfectly captures the sound and feel of Norman Cook's DJ sets, even if it does feel a touch out of date. --Matt Anniss
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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It seems that Fatboy is taking a pasting again. Perhaps the context of this mix has been lost on some reviewers. It's live! (albeit edited in places because of the length of the set..). Some of the mixes DO rattle and aren't perfect, but this provides a refreshing change from the Pro-Tools perfected mixes being produced in studios and tagged with a DJ's name, purely because he/ she chose the tracks and the programming.
I love Norm's 'devil may care' approach. He happily crosses genres, mixing house into techno, breaks into progessive, etc etc etc... He doesn't try and take you 'on a journey'. Oh - it's a fabulous cliche and should be reserved only for the likes of Sasha & Digweed, who really do take you on a journey, but again use Pro-Tools to do so! I also love that Fatboy Norm is one of the few DJs left who uses a pair of Technics. Therefore his live sets are bound to include a couple of loose mixes, but this only adds to the authenticity! He's a party DJ through and through, who knows how to whip up a crowd that don't care that you shouldn't mix Trance into Soul or whatever, but do care that a DJ gets them wiggling. It's a special skill to make a blend of anthems sound fresh and new and Slimboy Fatnorm succeeds at that again here.
I love Norm's 'devil may care' approach. He happily crosses genres, mixing house into techno, breaks into progessive, etc etc etc... He doesn't try and take you 'on a journey'. Oh - it's a fabulous cliche and should be reserved only for the likes of Sasha & Digweed, who really do take you on a journey, but again use Pro-Tools to do so! I also love that Fatboy Norm is one of the few DJs left who uses a pair of Technics. Therefore his live sets are bound to include a couple of loose mixes, but this only adds to the authenticity! He's a party DJ through and through, who knows how to whip up a crowd that don't care that you shouldn't mix Trance into Soul or whatever, but do care that a DJ gets them wiggling. It's a special skill to make a blend of anthems sound fresh and new and Slimboy Fatnorm succeeds at that again here.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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i dont know why people both to give this album 1 star, they must of been born in the wrong era. the late 80's i was raving to the top tunes that revolutionised the dance scene. then in the early 90's dance really took off and made it what it is today. this set piece by norman cook has to be the best thing ive heard for a while, i am a great fan of dj mixes and while there are some mixes on cd that are better, this cd delivers some great vibing tunes which will have you moving for the weekend. all my friends like it and we are not really followers of norman cook, but this has to be a good buy for the REAL CONNOISSEUR who enjoys dance music in its original form.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Fatboy is in his element at this live gig on the beach of his adopted home-town.
This album doesn't exactly break conventions, but it is as close as you will probably get to distilling the Fatboy Slim live experience onto a plastic disc.
He basically mixes up a mixed back of new and old house stuff and chucks a couple of his own numbers in to keep the punters happy.
Right about now!
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Live on Brighton Beach
Very happy with the product. It arrived promptly and had no problem with the payment. Have used Amazon regularly for books so i am happy to continue to use this site in the future.
Published on 11 Jun 2009 by Cara Kenny
It grows
I bought this album in 2004 and when I first bought it I didn't think all that much of it. Now, a few years later I've progressed from CDs. Read more
Published on 19 April 2007 by Thomas Edwards
Amazing! One of the BEST mixes in the last 17 years!
One of the best mixes and DJ sets I've ever heard! I REALLY wish I was there! But this Cd is the next best thing. It absolutely goes OFF half way through... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2006 by PHILIP MCNALLY
Fantastic
Fatboy slim mixes like a dream; from classic dance anthems of his own making to those of others, this CD is an experience not to be missed. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2005
A slice of history
You got to admit it, Norman Cook has done more for dance music than most. I can't think of any other DJ who could pull off such an event, of such quality. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2002 by davej78
dont buy this album
what a let down - if you are the type of person who buys a mix album to listen to both the tunes and the mixing do not i repeat do not buy this album, the editing sounds like it... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2002 by Paul Hudson
Oh dear
In a short space of time I've gone from being Fatboy's biggest fan to his biggest critic. I didn't think "Halfway between the Gutter & the Stars" was quite up to his usual... Read more
Published on 15 April 2002
pants
let me give you a tip - don't spend money on this album. blag a mate's copy if you really wish to hear it, but I'd save your time - it is pants. a very weak and light set from mr. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2002
Nice
This cd is VERY good, apart from the fact that it is poorly edited, alot of the big tunes from the night have been left off, e. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2002 by darudeboy1@hotmail.com
Fatboy back on track
If you love Fatboy Slim and were unsatisfied with his "Gutter and Stars", this album is a great start to rebuild the relationship. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2002 by Nicola (nimi@fastwebnet.it)
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