The Prodigy

alternative rock, electronic rock, electronica, techno

United Kingdom Est. 1990

"A barrage of driving beats and frenetic samples propels the listener forward with relentless intensity, creating an atmosphere charged with tension and urgency."

Quick Start

A good place to start with The Prodigy is…

The Fat of the Land

1997

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Career Arc

The Prodigy's discography from 1991 to 2018

1991 2004 2018

What Evil Lurks (1991) Everybody in the Place (1991) Charly (1991) Experience (1992) Out of Space (1992) Fire/Jericho (1992) One Love (1993) Wind It Up (Rewound) (1993) Music for the Jilted Gene... (1994) Voodoo People (1994) No Good (Start the Dance) (1994) Electronic Punks (1995) Selected Mixes For The Ji... (1995) Voodoo People (1995) Poison (1995) Breathe (1996) Firestarter (1996) The Fat of the Land (1997) Smack My Bitch Up (1997) The Dirtchamber Sessions... (1999)

The Prodigy reshaped the sonic landscape of the '90s, introducing a visceral energy that propelled electronic music into the mainstream consciousness.

The Prodigy reshaped the sonic landscape of the '90s, introducing a visceral energy that propelled electronic music into the mainstream consciousness. Their raw, relentless sound and provocative visuals ignited dance floors and challenged genre boundaries, creating a space where punk ethos collided with rave culture. By embracing a confrontational approach to performance and aesthetics, they championed an underground movement that encouraged rebellion and individual expression. Their innovative use of samples, aggressive beats, and distorted vocals created a sound that was both anarchic and danceable. The Prodigy's ability to fuse elements from various genres—drawing from rock, electronic, and even hip-hop—invited listeners to experience music as an all-consuming force rather than just background noise. This approach not only expanded the possibilities for live shows but also influenced a generation of artists eager to merge disparate sounds without compromise. Lyrically, The Prodigy often explores themes of chaos, defiance, and societal discontent, presenting them through an intense lens that melds irony with sincerity. Their writing is marked by a visceral urgency, employing a first-person voice that immerses the listener in its frenetic world, often favoring impressionistic imagery over straightforward narratives.

Full discography

The Prodigy's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

50 releases • 13 albums • 5 EPS • 1991–2018

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Albums ()

No Tourists

2018

The Day Is My Enemy

2015

World's on Fire

2011

Invaders Must Die

2009

Their Law: The Singles 1990–2005

2005

Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned

2004

The Dirtchamber Sessions Volume One

1999

The Fat of the Land

1997

Electronic Punks

1995

Selected Mixes For The Jilted Generation

1995

Music for the Jilted Generation

1994

Experience

1992

The Night is My Friend EP

EPs ()

The Night Is My Friend EP

2015

HMV Exclusive Remix EP

2015

Lost Beats

2009

Voodoo People

1995

What Evil Lurks

1991

2008

Spitfire

2005

Hotride

Poison

1995

Voodoo People

1994

No Good (Start the Dance)

1994

One Love

1993

Wind It Up (Rewound)

1993

Out of Space

1992

Fire/Jericho

1992

Everybody in the Place

1991

Charly

1991

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

What Evil Lurks (1991)

Experience (1992)

Music for the Jilted... (1994)

Voodoo People (1995)

Electronic Punks (1995)

Selected Mixes For The Jilted Generation

Selected Mixes For T... (1995)

The Fat of the Land (1997)

The Dirtchamber Sess... (1999)

Always Outnumbered,... (2004)

Their Law: The Singl... (2005)

Invaders Must Die (2009)

Lost Beats (2009)

World's on Fire (2011)

The Day Is My Enemy (2015)

HMV Exclusive Remix... (2015)

The Night Is My Frie... (2015)

No Tourists (2018)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Prodigy sound like?

A barrage of driving beats and frenetic samples propels the listener forward with relentless intensity, creating an atmosphere charged with tension and urgency. Rooted in alternative rock and electronica. Start with The Fat of the Land.

What is the best The Prodigy album to start with?

The best album to start with is "The Fat of the Land" (1997). It's the most representative of what makes The Prodigy worth hearing.

Who is The Prodigy for?

If you're into alternative rock and electronica, The Prodigy is worth your time. A barrage of driving beats and frenetic samples propels the listener forward with relentless intensity, creating an atmosphere charged with tension and urgency.

How many albums does The Prodigy have?

The Prodigy has 50 releases in their discography, including 13 albums and 5 EPs.

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