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And here they are, those three Englishmen who, since the late '80s, have been blasting our eardrums by bringing the London Rave scene to the mainstream. Over the years, their punk attitude and rock influence have become increasingly evident. And here they are now, twenty years after the start of their rise and five years after a tremendous flop (“Always”...), releasing their fifth album (not counting various EPs, selections, compilations, and best-ofs) which, according to them, was supposed to bring back to fans the original sounds that crowned them as emperors of violent and "bone-shaking" electronic music. And, fortunately, that's just what happened!
The trio presents us with 10 danceable, dense tracks, with violence, powerful guitar riffs, interrupted drums, strong reggae influences, rap, and a few stars from the alternative music scene called in to collaborate for the successful outcome of the album (including the omnipresent Dave Grohl on drums in “Run With The Wolves”). The album opens with the title track: an obsessive riff dominates for the first 30 seconds of the song and then merges with the guitar, which follows a similar loop and the drums mark the tempo that Prodigy had accustomed us to; the first vocal sets off a keyboard riff that brings back memories of the old days. An excellent start and a great choice to use it as the first single. Hot on its heels is the "very badass" “Omen” (the second single from this new album) where the three show us their ability to mix a very good danceable track with a vocal that is not exactly dance-like; another well-made choice, perhaps a bit too flashy but definitely enjoyable. And then comes the third track, what I've defined as the nostalgic moment, “Thunder”, because it recalls the way of playing we learned to love in the song that quickly became a rave music anthem (“Out Of Space”), and in “Thunder” we find the typical elements of the aforementioned: a voice likely taken from a reggae song; rampant and violent drums and bass to the borderline of bearability. Everything you need to dance. Another good performance. Right after, the violent synth of "Colours" kicks in, a great track with a good vocal part (like the rest of the album) which, in my opinion, will undoubtedly become the third single of this album.
The fifth track is “Take Me To The Hospital”, which our guys used as the main motto of their website even before the album in production was known; the track is a concentrate of keyboards and rap. Nice, it reminds me of “Everybody In The Place” (for being such a lively track) and “Jericho” (for the intro). The sixth piece, which in my opinion is the best on the album, “Warriors Dance”, perhaps being another nostalgic moment as it very much recalls “No Good”; apart from the self-references, the three take us onto the dancefloor, ready to witness a frantic battle made of dance steps where only the most resilient (or the most "altered") will make it through these 5 minutes and beats of nonstop motion. “Run With The Wolves”, featuring Dave Grohl on drums providing evidence of being an artist worthy of note, represents the most "Drum'N'Bass" moment of the album but, alas, not with too surprising results though maintaining the quality standard to which the three have accustomed us. Now it's time for this album's minor flaw, “Omen Reprise”, an attempt to split the brash “Omen” into two tracks. Weak but there's worse. The following track, “World's On Fire”, makes it clear that the trio is ready to repel the invaders. And they won't do it by tossing them candies. The penultimate track, "Piranha", represents the most rock moment of the album; and I must say I like it a lot. And finally, here we are at the last track, "Stand Up", which gives the idea of: hey guys, the party's over, get up, catch your breath for a second, and head home. This track is also very rock with some hip-hop undertones. Very well done.
In conclusion: The prodigy is back to blast your eardrums and move those damn butts for quite a while with 10 tracks that might just be a rediscovery of the band's characteristic sounds, so nothing innovative and not a masterpiece but definitely an enjoyable album. The invaders are dead and now those three fellas are ready to win us back.
Tracklist Lyrics Samples and Videos
01 Invaders Must Die (04:55)
We are. The Prodigy.
Invaders must die!
Invaders must die!
Invaders must die!
Invaders must die!
Invaders must die!
Invaders must die!
Invaders must die!
Invaders must die!
Invaders must die!
We are. The Prodigy.
Invaders must die!
02 Omen (03:36)
It’s an Omen
Now!
Now!
The writing's on the wall
It won’t go away
It’s an Omen
It’s an Omen
It’s an Omen
Now!
The writing's on the wall
It won’t go away
It’s an Omen
You just run on automation
Now! Now!
Now!
The writing’s on the wall
It won’t go away
It’s an Omen
You just run on automation
Now!
The writing’s on the wall
It won’t go away
It’s an Omen
It’s an Omen
It’s an Omen
Now!
It’s an Omen
Now! Now! Now!
03 Thunder (04:09)
I hear thunder but there's no rain
this kind of thunder break walls and window pane
I hear thunder but there's no rain
this kind of thunder
T-T-Thunder
T-T-Inside
T-T-Thunder
T-T-Thunder
T-T-Inside
T-T-Thunder
RE [I hear thunder but there's no rain
this kind of thunder break walls and window pane]
04 Colours (03:28)
raise your fan up
for the noise
wake the dogs up
call your voice
are you ready
for the war
bring your colours
to the flour
(i can see the look in your eyes).. 4x
show your colours
with your colours
to the flour.. 2x
wake yourself up
sirens on
cause we are fighting
so eciting now its on
are you ready
for the war
show your colours
with your colours
to the flour
(i can see the look in your eyes).. 4x
show your colours
with your colours
to the flour.. 2x
(i can see the look in your eyes).. 5x
SHOW YOUR COLOUR!.. 4x
show your colours
with your colours
to the flour.. 2x
05 Take Me to the Hospital (03:40)
Take Me To The . . .
Take Me To The . . .
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
(I Say) Your God Damn Hand Up, I Say
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
(I Say) Your God Damn Hand Up, I Say
Along Came A Spider
He Was Creepy Like Dracula
He Spoke Like He Was A Friend
So I Came With Adrenaline
Hold It
Welcome To The Scene Of The Crash
Welcome To The Scene Of The Crash
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
(I Say) Your God Damn Hand Up, I Say
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
Push Up Your Hand If Your Lovin My Style
(I Say) Your God Damn Hand Up, I Say
Crash
Crash
Welcome To The Scene Of The Crash
Welcome To The Scene Of The Crash
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The Hospital
Take Me To The
07 Run With the Wolves (04:25)
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound.
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud!
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound.
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud!
You run
You run with the wolves
You run with the wolves
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound.
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud!
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound.
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud!
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
What are you gonna do?
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound.
You're a mug, that's why I had to cut you down,
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud!
You run
You run with the wolves
You run
You run with the wolves
You run with the wolves
You run with the wolves
You run with the wolves
You run
10 Piranha (04:05)
Piranha
P-P-Piranha
Piranha
P-P-Piranha
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
Piranha
P-P-Piranha
Piranha
P-P-Piranha
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
Piranha
P-P-Piranha
Piranha
You better not, lose control
It pulls you under, it will take you whole
You better not, lose control
It pulls you under, it will take you whole
You better not, lose control
It pulls you under, it will take you whole
You better not, lose control
It pulls you under, it will take you whole
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Vice-like power, tear you apart
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By GATTINATOR
Unstoppable and enjoyable: a fun album for sure with some tracks that could climb the charts worldwide.
Techno-violence in its raw state: between 'Warrior’s Dance' which will make you reminisce about the good old '90s and 'World’s On Fire' that will incite you to excitement.
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EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT ORIGINAL, "INVADERS MUST DIE" ROCKS!!!!
Recommended especially for parties with lots of people and a strong desire to let loose.
