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"Leave Home" is a song by English big beat duo the Chemical Brothers. It was the first single released from their debut album Exit Planet Dust in 1995. It reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart. It was used in the soundtracks to the video games SSX 3 and Wipeout 2097, and is also featured in the video game DJ Hero 2. The song was featured in the 2000 movies Gone in 60 Seconds and High Fidelity, as well as the 1997 film Dangerous Ground, the 1998 film The Acid House, the 1999 film Any Given Sunday and in episodes of The Real Hustle. The song originally appeared on the duo's first mix album, NME Xmas Dust Up, which was produced for the NME and covermount into their Christmas 1994 issue. This was when the duo were still known as the Dust Brothers. The recurring lyric "the brother's gonna work it out" later led to the name of their 1998 mix album of the same name. 


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The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture. more »

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Written by: Tom Rowlands, Edmund John Simons, Blake Renee Baxter

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Leave Home" was released by the British electronic music duo, The Chemical Brothers, in 1995.
Debut Album
The song appears on their debut studio album, "Exit Planet Dust," marking it as the first track on the album.
Chart Performance
"Leave Home" peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart in its first week, showcasing the rising popularity of the band.
Sampling
This track features a sample from "Brothers Gonna Work It Out" by Blake Baxter.
Usage in Media
"Leave Home" has been used in various media outlets, including movies and video games. It is featured in the soundtrack of the ’90s film “The Jackal” and the racing video game “Wipeout 2097.”
Re-released
In 2004, the song was re-released with a new mix by the Australian DJ and record producer Kutski.
Music Video
A video directed by Nick Goffey and Dominic Hawley, better known as Dom and Nic, accompanies the song. This same director duo has worked with several other popular artists, including David Bowie and Supergrass.
The Name Chemical Brothers
Interestingly, the band was earlier known as "The Dust Brothers," they had to change their name due to a conflict with an existing American band of the same name. Thus, “Leave Home” is significant as one of the first major releases under the name "The Chemical Brothers."
Tribute
The track could be interpreted as a tribute to the dance music scene, its lyrics stating "The brother's gonna work it out," which is now a famous line amongst their fans.
Style of Music
"Leave Home" showcases The Chemical Brothers' unique style of music, combining elements of house, electronica, and big beat, which helped shape electronic dance music in the late nineties and early 2000s.

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