The Prodigy

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The Prodigy

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

alternative rock · electronic rock · electronica · techno

United Kingdom Est. 1990
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“Breathe”

Immediate hook and driving rhythm introduce their style effectively, encapsulating the energetic essence of The Prodigy.

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About The Prodigy

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.
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.

12 studio albums· 50 total releases· 2 decades· United Kingdom

Full discography

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

50 releases • 12 albums • 5 EPS • 1991–2018
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EPs ()

The Night Is My Friend EP album by The Prodigy

The Night Is My Friend EP

2015

HMV Exclusive Remix EP album by The Prodigy

HMV Exclusive Remix EP

2015

Lost Beats album by The Prodigy

Lost Beats

2009

Voodoo People album by The Prodigy

Voodoo People

1995

What Evil Lurks album by The Prodigy

What Evil Lurks

1991

Singles (33)

Grouped by decade — 3 eras.

2000s ()

Take Me to the Hospital album by The Prodigy

Take Me to the Hospital

2009

Warrior's Dance album by The Prodigy

Warrior's Dance

2009

Omen album by The Prodigy

Omen

2009

Invaders Must Die album by The Prodigy

Invaders Must Die

2008

Spitfire album by The Prodigy

Spitfire

2005

Hotride album by The Prodigy

Hotride

2004

Girls album by The Prodigy

Girls

2004

Girls/Memphis Bells album by The Prodigy

Girls/Memphis Bells

2004

Baby's Got a Temper album by The Prodigy

Baby's Got a Temper

2002

1990s ()

Smack My Bitch Up album by The Prodigy

Smack My Bitch Up

1997

Breathe album by The Prodigy

Breathe

1996

Firestarter album by The Prodigy

Firestarter

1996

Poison album by The Prodigy

Poison

1995

Voodoo People album by The Prodigy

Voodoo People

1994

No Good (Start the Dance) album by The Prodigy

No Good (Start the Dance)

1994

One Love album by The Prodigy

One Love

1993

Wind It Up (Rewound) album by The Prodigy

Wind It Up (Rewound)

1993

Out of Space album by The Prodigy

Out of Space

1992

Fire/Jericho album by The Prodigy

Fire/Jericho

1992

Everybody in the Place album by The Prodigy

Everybody in the Place

1991

Charly album by The Prodigy

Charly

1991

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "Smack My Bitch Up" — from The Fat of the Land (1997)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  2. 2

    "Breathe" — from World's on Fire (2011)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  3. 3

    "Need Some1" — from No Tourists (2018)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  4. 4

    "Invaders Must Die" — from Invaders Must Die (2009)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

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