Slash Dot Dash

Fatboy Slim

About Slash Dot Dash

"Slash Dot Dash" is a song by English big beat musician Fatboy Slim, released as a single from his album Palookaville. Cook himself plays bass guitar on the track. It also appeared on Fatboy Slim's greatest hits album The Greatest Hits – Why Try Harder. The single peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number six in Spain, and number 27 in Italy. The best-known version of the song samples "Ricky V. Valentine" by Ghetto Classics. The original version of the track, contained on an advance US copy of the album, uses a different vocal sample which was possibly changed due to sample clearance issues.  


Year:
2004
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Fatboy Slim

Norman Quentin Cook (born Quentin Leo Cook; 31 July 1963), also known as Fatboy Slim, is an English DJ, musician, and record producer. His records helped to popularise the big beat genre in the 1990s. In the 1980s, Cook was the bassist for the Hull-based indie rock band the Housemartins, who achieved a UK number-one single with their a cappella cover of "Caravan of Love". After the Housemartins split, Cook formed the electronic band Beats International in Brighton, who produced the number-one single "Dub Be Good to Me". Cook joined acts including Freak Power, Pizzaman, and the Mighty Dub Katz to moderate success. In 1996, Cook adopted the name Fatboy Slim and released Better Living Through Chemistry to critical acclaim. Follow-up albums You've Come a Long Way… more »

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Written by: NORMAN COOK, LEIGH KENNY

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10 facts about this song

Record Label
"Slash Dot Dash" was released under the Skint and Astralwerks labels. Skint is a British independent record label, while Astralwerks specializes in electronic music.
Chart Performance
Despite its notable difference from Fatboy Slim's usual style, the song still managed to chart in several countries. It rose to #12 in the UK Singles Chart and made its way into the Top 40 in Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Unique Sound
The song is characterized by its repetitive use of a sound effect that mimics morse code, creating its title "Slash Dot Dash". This provided a unique sound that differentiated it from other songs during its release.
Music Video
The music video for "Slash Dot Dash" was directed by well-renowned Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund, who has worked with numerous international artists like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Metallica.
Release Date
"Slash Dot Dash" was released on August 23, 2004 as the second single from Fatboy Slim's album "Palookaville".
Album Success
Although "Slash Dot Dash" was not the most commercially successful song on the album, "Palookaville" itself was critically acclaimed, further enhancing Fatboy Slim's reputation as a leading figure in the electronic music genre.
Genre
Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook, is well-known for his work in the big beat subgenre of electronic music. However, "Slash Dot Dash" delivers a unique fusion of big beat and alternative rock.
Critical Response
Although the musicality and unique sound of "Slash Dot Dash" was praised, critics were generally divided about the song due to its deviation from Fatboy Slim's typical more rhythmically driven and less repetitious style.
Sampling
The track features a heavily manipulated sample of the hook from "Beat Girl" by John Barry and his Orchestra. This contributes to its unique sound and is an example of Fatboy Slim's well-known penchant for creative use of samples in his music.
Reissue
"Slash Dot Dash" was later reissued in 2005 as part of a set with the rest of the "Palookaville" singles, further demonstrating its continued popularity and status as an important part of Fatboy Slim's discography.

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