Dig Your Own Hole
Released: 1997

Dig Your Own Hole

by The Chemical Brothers

The 484th greatest album of all time

Dig Your Own Hole is the Chemical Brothers' 1997 second studio album and a defining example of the big beat sound of the late 1990s, blending heavy breakbeats, distorted basslines, and psychedelic sampling with rock-influenced rhythms. The record includes propulsive tracks like "Block Rockin' Beats" and "Setting Sun", the latter featuring Noel Gallagher, and is notable for its dense layering, dramatic buildups, and emphasis on groove and sonic impact over conventional pop song structures.