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, released on 1 September 2008. It is the second compilation spanning the band's greatest hits, after 2003's ''

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''. The first disc features thirteen hit singles and two new tracks, " Midnight Madness" and "Keep My Composure" (featuring a guest appearance of the rap group

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)—while the second CD contains all ten parts of The Chemical Brothers' "Electronic Battle Weapon" series of special mixes, which the duo have been recording since 1996. ''Brotherhood'' was preceded by the

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"Midnight Madness", a short version of "

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", released on , and promoted by the series of live performances in July and August 2008, throughout a number of European countries. The single was promoted by

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through

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. Fans were challenged to produce and upload a short film, from 2 to 20 seconds long, or a photograph based on the song that would become part of its music video, to be edited by producers Nexus.

Singles

" was released on 11 June 2008, followed by " Midnight Madness" on 4 August 2008, with the latter reaching number 80 on the

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Track listing

Disc one

All tracks were produced by The Chemical Brothers.

Disc two

All tracks were written and produced by The Chemical Brothers.

Charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{Authority control The Chemical Brothers albums 2008 greatest hits albums Virgin Records compilation albums 2008 remix albums Virgin Records remix albums