The Chemical BrothersDig Your Own Hole

Label:

Virgin – 7243 8 42950 2 8

Format:

CD , Album

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Big Beat

Tracklist

1 Block Rockin' Beats
Performer [Sample "Gucci Again"]Schooly D*
Written ByRowlands/Simons/Weaver
Written-ByRowlands*
5:13
2 Dig Your Own Hole
Bass [Fizz Funkin' Wah Bass]Ali Friend
Written ByRowlands/Simons
Written-ByRowlands*
5:27
3 Elektrobank
Vocals [Vocal Sample]Keith Murray
Voice [Introduction]Kool Herc*
Written ByRowlands/Simons
Written-ByRowlands*
8:18
4 Piku
Written ByRowlands/Simons
Written-ByRowlands*
4:55
5 Setting Sun
VoiceNoel Gallagher
Written ByRowlands/Simons/Gallagher
Written-ByRowlands*
5:28
6 It Doesn't Matter
Performer [Sample "It Comes On Anyhow"]Lothar And The Hand People
Written ByRowlands/Simons/Conly/Emelin/Slye/Ford/King
Written-ByRowlands*
6:14
7 Don't Stop The Rock
Written ByRowlands/Simons
Written-ByRowlands*
4:49
8 Get Up On It Like This
Performer [Sample "Money Runner"]John Schroeder
Written ByRowlands/Simons/Jones
Written-ByRowlands*
2:46
9 Lost In The K-Hole
Bass [Amusing Acid Bass]Seggs*
Written ByRowlands/Simons
Written-ByRowlands*
3:52
10 Where Do I Begin
VoiceBeth Orton
Written ByRowlands/Simons
Written-ByRowlands*
6:56
11 The Private Psychedelic Reel
Clarinet, Performer [Dub 'Tetix Wave']Jonathan Donahue
Written ByRowlands/Simons/Donahue
Written-ByRowlands*
9:21

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Published ByMCA Music Ltd.
  • Published ByZomba Music Publishing Ltd.
  • Published ByCreation Songs Ltd.
  • Published BySony Music Publishing Ltd.
  • Published ByCopyright Control
  • Published ByScreen Gems-EMI
  • Glass Mastered AtEMI Uden
  • Pressed ByEMI Uden
  • Recorded AtOrinoco Studios
  • Recorded AtIrvine Plaza
  • Mastered AtThe Exchange
  • Licensed FromJive Records
  • Licensed FromZomba Music
  • Licensed ThroughIlliotic Music, Inc.
  • Licensed FromCapitol Records
  • Record CompanyCapitol Records, Inc.
  • Licensed ThroughPolydor Ltd.

Credits

  • Design [The Designers]Negativespace
  • Edited By, Compiled ByCheeky Paul
  • EngineerTim Holmes (tracks: 8)
  • Engineer [The Assistant]Jon Collyer
  • Mastered ByMike Marsh
  • Performer [The Players]Tom Rowlands
  • ProducerThe Chemical Brothers

Notes

Track 1: Published by MCA Music Limited / Zomba Music Publishing Limited. Contains a sample of "Gucci Again" as performed by Schoolly D Used courtesy of Jive Records / Zomba Music.
Track 2: Published by MCA Music Limited.
Track 3: Published by MCA Music Limited. Introduction voice by The Mighty Kool Herc captured live at the Irvine Plaza Autumn '96. Contains a vocal sample performed by Keith Murray, licensed courtesy of Illiotic Music.
Track 4: Published by MCA Music Limited.
Track 5: Published by MCA Music Limited / Creation Songs Ltd / Sony Music Publishing Limited.
Track 6: Published by MCA Music Limited / Copyright Control. Contains excerpts from "It Comes On Anyhow" as performed by Lothar And The Hand People, used under license from Capital Records a division of Capital Records Inc. [sic]
Track 7: Published by MCA Music Limited.
Track 8: Published by MCA Music Limited / Screen Gems-EMI. Contains a sample from "Money Runner" as performed by John Schroeder, licensed courtesy of Polydor Limited.
Track 9: Published by MCA Music Limited.
Track 10: Published by MCA Music Limited.
Track 11: Published by MCA Music Limited / Copyright Control.

The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Limited. This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved © 1997 Virgin Records Limited.

℗ 1997 Virgin Records Limited
© 1997 Virgin Records Limited

Recorded at Orinoco studios, South London.

Made in Holland. [Disc]
printed in Holland [Back cover]

Released in a standard jewel case, includes a 16-page booklet.
No printed track durations.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 24384 29502 8
  • Barcode (Scanned): 724384295028
  • Label Code: LC 3098
  • Rights Society: bel BIEM
  • Price Code: PM538
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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Dig Your Own Hole (2×LP, Album, Stereo) Virgin XDUSTLP2, 7243 8 42950 1 1 UK 1997
Dig Your Own Hole (CD, Album) Freestyle Dust ASW 6180 US 1997
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Dig Your Own Hole (CD, Album) Freestyle Dust VJ-25292, XDUSTCD 2 Japan 1997
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Dig Your Own Hole (Cassette, Album) Virgin XDUSTMC2, 7243 8 42950 4 2 UK 1997
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Dig Your Own Hole (2×LP, Album) Astralwerks ASW 6180 US 1997

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Reviews

  • RyansGoldenRecords's avatar
    Edited 2 months ago
    I write this as someone who is definitely not of the electronica camp, even though I once had several shelves filled with cheap house & jungle 12" singles from scores of thrifting (and I binge-listen Daft Punk on a regular basis). Then this album fell into my playlist.

    HOOOO-LYYY SHIT. What the hell have I been sleeping on.

    What these two men did with old sampling equipment nearly 30 years ago is ungodly. The one-two punch of "Block Rockin' Beats" and "Dig Your Own Hole" sets the tone for the rest of the album, chopped-up drums vocals & basslines converging into an angsty hard-rock apocalyptic dance party that sounds like it's about to spontaneously combust at any second, while shifting from mood to mood effortlessly.

    Even if the droning bass in "It Doesn't Matter" may be near headache-inducing, this reminds me of music I'd produce in my youth but much angrier and more aggressive -- and who doesn't have anger to unleash these days. And when "The Private Psychedelic Reel" comes on...what a climactic way to close this album. WOW WOW WOW.

    I was not alive in the era, but I've got to say, Big Beat is my new drug.

    [EDIT] I have to amend this review. "It Doesn't Matter" is a grower with every listen...and the continuous mix of the two tracks that follow it. "It Doesn't Matter" is my new mantra. It...doesn't matter. It...doesn't matter. The meaning is boundless. The Chems have officially reinvigorated my love for making sample-based music. Thank you Ed & Tom.
    • Mr.Confidence's avatar
      Mr.Confidence
      Edited 17 years ago
      this is a lesson in how to follow up an already belting first album (see "Exit Planet Dust"). Its basically more of the same only this time, its a whole lot more upbeat.

      The big crunchy breaks on "Block Rocking Beats", the so low sub kicks of "Setting Sun", the mesmerising "Private Psychadelic Reel" to the blissfull "Where Do I Begin" again, the Chemical Brothers have made an album that is more akin to a journey. What is notable with the LP is the more rockier influence.

      This is how i always imagined dance to sound like and SHOULD sound like.
      • k.felgerman's avatar
        k.felgerman
        Edited 20 years ago
        I've first heard the Chemical Brothers with "Block Rockin' Beats" and immediatly decided to buy this CD. At that time I was a Big Beat fan and The Prodigy were my almighty gods. But after "Dig Your Own Hole", I quickly discovered that this typical style was far more mature than any other Big Beat band. More mature because more sentimental, deeply more powerful and peaceful at the same time. And this is exactly what we find in this album: peaceful power and powerful peace.
        • electronic_beat's avatar
          electronic_beat
          After listening to this album, it becomes evident that these two guys definetely have talent. Their reputation is certainly well deserved as they've created an outstanding record that is well-structured and produced (both fast-paced and chillout tunes) making it a perfect record for a pleasant listening @ home. However, it also contains some tracks that can provide a great atmosphere for the dancefloor...
          The album is pure sound engineering and everything really does «fit» in the right place. I'll highlight the following tracks as the most representative: «Dig Your Own Hole», «Elektrobank», «Setting Sun», «It Doesn't Matter» and «The Private Psychedelic Reel».
          Other albums have followed (with some great songs as well) but this is IMHO the best as it feels more balanced and consistent.
          • TheDude's avatar
            TheDude
            Edited 23 years ago
            Think of this CD as an entire night. You've got 'Block Rockin' Beats' to get you hyped to go out, the lively 'Dig your own Hole' leads into the truly pumping 'Electrobank', then the next four songs represent the pinnacle of the night. That portion when everyone's out on the dance floor without a care in the world. 'Get Up On It Like This' features some really trippy loops and distorted vocals, that time in the night(or early morning) when you're overwhelmed with sight and sounds and things just don't quite make sense. Once 'Lost in the K-Hole Again' kicks in you're on your way home with a couple close friends then 'Where Do I Begin' kicks in as you watch dawn come to light over the horizon. 'The Private Psychedelic Reel' is the next few hours you desperately try to fall asleep. All in all a truly profound album, and one that i would recommend to newbies and purists alike.

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