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Right, here's my quick on the fly review:
Released generally on the 23rd of February, Invaders Must Die is The Prodigy's fifth studio album.
Without boring you with further details, let's jump straight in to the tracks:
1 - Invaders Must Die
The first single to be released from the album, the track starts off with low bassy notes that build up, added drama is added with distorted guitar effects that are common in many Prodigy songs. The noise dulls while a distorted voice claims "We are the Prodigy" and the full track kicks in.
Low bass tones accompanied with high pitch "squeals" are what best describe this track. It's a great mix; and oddly uplifting tune.
2 - Omen
The second and latest single to be released from the album, and my personal favourite on the CD. This is a slightly faster song than Invaders Must Die, with far more lyrics. The high tones are in full force in this song, this time accompanied with fast drum beats.
Every now and then, the beat cuts and you're left with a xylophone playing in the background, which adds a sort of eerie beauty to song.
As a side note: the video to this song has a young girl playing the xylophone which I found incredibly creepy!
3 - Thunder
This track kicks off with bass pedal beats and a tone of ever rising pitch with it. Once the tone hits breaking point, the beat changes and we're opened with a few lyrics on raindances.
This a far more distorted song than the ones before it, with extreme synth beats to it.
4 - Colours
This track wastes no time and kicks straight into the beat. After a few seconds, a beat that reminds me fondly of the old 8bit games emerges.
During a beat break, this oddly nostalgic beat takes control and we're treated to a full swing of it's melody.
Personally a very enjoyable song to listen to.
5 - Take me to The Hospital
A very general Prodigy song, this song reminds me a lot of Out of Space. Random beats and odd lyrics are what this song is all about.
6 - Warrior's Dance
A quiet opening for this song, with a very cool sounding back beat building from behind.
Female lyrics help open this song, and once again we're in Prodigy land with low tones, fast drum beats and high pitch synthesiser tones.
A typical prodigy song, this the sort of song you could chill out to after a few beers or see yourself jumping up and down to with lights and lasers above your head.
7 - Run with the Wolves
Solid powerful beats start this one off, while Keith Flint's easily identifiable voice quickly interupts.
This is one of my least favoured songs on the album, but most of my friends disagree with me. Though I can't deny the live version does look pretty impressive.
8 - Omen Reprise
The shortest track on the album, this is actually very distinct from track 2, and mainly serves as a sort of interlude in the album.
9 - World's on Fire
Opens with the words "World's on Fire" being repeated several times, this song also shares that 8bit sound I enjoyed from Colours.
This song nicely blends some uplifting beats to some smooth bass tones.
10 - Piranha
A fast pace song with crazy lyrics is what song offers, probably not to everyone's taste, but you expect these kind of crazy outbursts on the Prodigy albums.
Wild sounds and general bass is what sums this song up. A good track in my opinion.
11 - Stand Up
Silence for the first 20 odd seconds of this track, oddly followed up by some almost comic harmonica-esque sounds.
By around 3 minutes in, the harsher bass tones are also with us.
To be honest, I wasn't sure what I made of this song, and it seems odd to put it as the finishing song on the album to me.
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Overall, a decent album from the Prodigy boys. A few notable tracks are availiable, and if you're anything of a Prodigy fan, chances are you're going to enjoy this album.
If you don't fancy yourself a fan, I'd still recommend checking out Omen. It's a fantastic song, and should be amazing at any club or party.
The official video for it can be found on YouTube here
Released generally on the 23rd of February, Invaders Must Die is The Prodigy's fifth studio album.
Without boring you with further details, let's jump straight in to the tracks:
1 - Invaders Must Die
The first single to be released from the album, the track starts off with low bassy notes that build up, added drama is added with distorted guitar effects that are common in many Prodigy songs. The noise dulls while a distorted voice claims "We are the Prodigy" and the full track kicks in.
Low bass tones accompanied with high pitch "squeals" are what best describe this track. It's a great mix; and oddly uplifting tune.
2 - Omen
The second and latest single to be released from the album, and my personal favourite on the CD. This is a slightly faster song than Invaders Must Die, with far more lyrics. The high tones are in full force in this song, this time accompanied with fast drum beats.
Every now and then, the beat cuts and you're left with a xylophone playing in the background, which adds a sort of eerie beauty to song.
As a side note: the video to this song has a young girl playing the xylophone which I found incredibly creepy!
3 - Thunder
This track kicks off with bass pedal beats and a tone of ever rising pitch with it. Once the tone hits breaking point, the beat changes and we're opened with a few lyrics on raindances.
This a far more distorted song than the ones before it, with extreme synth beats to it.
4 - Colours
This track wastes no time and kicks straight into the beat. After a few seconds, a beat that reminds me fondly of the old 8bit games emerges.
During a beat break, this oddly nostalgic beat takes control and we're treated to a full swing of it's melody.
Personally a very enjoyable song to listen to.
5 - Take me to The Hospital
A very general Prodigy song, this song reminds me a lot of Out of Space. Random beats and odd lyrics are what this song is all about.
6 - Warrior's Dance
A quiet opening for this song, with a very cool sounding back beat building from behind.
Female lyrics help open this song, and once again we're in Prodigy land with low tones, fast drum beats and high pitch synthesiser tones.
A typical prodigy song, this the sort of song you could chill out to after a few beers or see yourself jumping up and down to with lights and lasers above your head.
7 - Run with the Wolves
Solid powerful beats start this one off, while Keith Flint's easily identifiable voice quickly interupts.
This is one of my least favoured songs on the album, but most of my friends disagree with me. Though I can't deny the live version does look pretty impressive.
8 - Omen Reprise
The shortest track on the album, this is actually very distinct from track 2, and mainly serves as a sort of interlude in the album.
9 - World's on Fire
Opens with the words "World's on Fire" being repeated several times, this song also shares that 8bit sound I enjoyed from Colours.
This song nicely blends some uplifting beats to some smooth bass tones.
10 - Piranha
A fast pace song with crazy lyrics is what song offers, probably not to everyone's taste, but you expect these kind of crazy outbursts on the Prodigy albums.
Wild sounds and general bass is what sums this song up. A good track in my opinion.
11 - Stand Up
Silence for the first 20 odd seconds of this track, oddly followed up by some almost comic harmonica-esque sounds.
By around 3 minutes in, the harsher bass tones are also with us.
To be honest, I wasn't sure what I made of this song, and it seems odd to put it as the finishing song on the album to me.
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Overall, a decent album from the Prodigy boys. A few notable tracks are availiable, and if you're anything of a Prodigy fan, chances are you're going to enjoy this album.
If you don't fancy yourself a fan, I'd still recommend checking out Omen. It's a fantastic song, and should be amazing at any club or party.
The official video for it can be found on YouTube here
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Right, here's my quick on the fly review:
Released generally on the 23rd of February, Invaders Must Die is The Prodigy's fifth studio album.
Without boring you with further details, let's jump straight in to the tracks:
1 - Invaders Must Die
The first single to be released from the album, the track starts off with low bassy notes that build up, added drama is added with distorted guitar effects that are common in many Prodigy songs. The noise dulls while a distorted voice claims "We are the Prodigy" and the full track kicks in.
Low bass tones accompanied with high pitch "squeals" are what best describe this track. It's a great mix; and oddly uplifting tune.
2 - Omen
The second and latest single to be released from the album, and my personal favourite on the CD. This is a slightly faster song than Invaders Must Die, with far more lyrics. The high tones are in full force in this song, this time accompanied with fast drum beats.
Every now and then, the beat cuts and you're left with a xylophone playing in the background, which adds a sort of eerie beauty to song.
As a side note: the video to this song has a young girl playing the xylophone which I found incredibly creepy!
3 - Thunder
This track kicks off with bass pedal beats and a tone of ever rising pitch with it. Once the tone hits breaking point, the beat changes and we're opened with a few lyrics on raindances.
This a far more distorted song than the ones before it, with extreme synth beats to it.
4 - Colours
This track wastes no time and kicks straight into the beat. After a few seconds, a beat that reminds me fondly of the old 8bit games emerges.
During a beat break, this oddly nostalgic beat takes control and we're treated to a full swing of it's melody.
Personally a very enjoyable song to listen to.
5 - Take me to The Hospital
A very general Prodigy song, this song reminds me a lot of Out of Space. Random beats and odd lyrics are what this song is all about.
6 - Warrior's Dance
A quiet opening for this song, with a very cool sounding back beat building from behind.
Female lyrics help open this song, and once again we're in Prodigy land with low tones, fast drum beats and high pitch synthesiser tones.
A typical prodigy song, this the sort of song you could chill out to after a few beers or see yourself jumping up and down to with lights and lasers above your head.
7 - Run with the Wolves
Solid powerful beats start this one off, while Keith Flint's easily identifiable voice quickly interupts.
This is one of my least favoured songs on the album, but most of my friends disagree with me. Though I can't deny the live version does look pretty impressive.
8 - Omen Reprise
The shortest track on the album, this is actually very distinct from track 2, and mainly serves as a sort of interlude in the album.
9 - World's on Fire
Opens with the words "World's on Fire" being repeated several times, this song also shares that 8bit sound I enjoyed from Colours.
This song nicely blends some uplifting beats to some smooth bass tones.
10 - Piranha
A fast pace song with crazy lyrics is what song offers, probably not to everyone's taste, but you expect these kind of crazy outbursts on the Prodigy albums.
Wild sounds and general bass is what sums this song up. A good track in my opinion.
11 - Stand Up
Silence for the first 20 odd seconds of this track, oddly followed up by some almost comic harmonica-esque sounds.
By around 3 minutes in, the harsher bass tones are also with us.
To be honest, I wasn't sure what I made of this song, and it seems odd to put it as the finishing song on the album to me.
-----------------------
Overall, a decent album from the Prodigy boys. A few notable tracks are availiable, and if you're anything of a Prodigy fan, chances are you're going to enjoy this album.
If you don't fancy yourself a fan, I'd still recommend checking out Omen. It's a fantastic song, and should be amazing at any club or party.
The official video for it can be found on YouTube here
Released generally on the 23rd of February, Invaders Must Die is The Prodigy's fifth studio album.
Without boring you with further details, let's jump straight in to the tracks:
1 - Invaders Must Die
The first single to be released from the album, the track starts off with low bassy notes that build up, added drama is added with distorted guitar effects that are common in many Prodigy songs. The noise dulls while a distorted voice claims "We are the Prodigy" and the full track kicks in.
Low bass tones accompanied with high pitch "squeals" are what best describe this track. It's a great mix; and oddly uplifting tune.
2 - Omen
The second and latest single to be released from the album, and my personal favourite on the CD. This is a slightly faster song than Invaders Must Die, with far more lyrics. The high tones are in full force in this song, this time accompanied with fast drum beats.
Every now and then, the beat cuts and you're left with a xylophone playing in the background, which adds a sort of eerie beauty to song.
As a side note: the video to this song has a young girl playing the xylophone which I found incredibly creepy!
3 - Thunder
This track kicks off with bass pedal beats and a tone of ever rising pitch with it. Once the tone hits breaking point, the beat changes and we're opened with a few lyrics on raindances.
This a far more distorted song than the ones before it, with extreme synth beats to it.
4 - Colours
This track wastes no time and kicks straight into the beat. After a few seconds, a beat that reminds me fondly of the old 8bit games emerges.
During a beat break, this oddly nostalgic beat takes control and we're treated to a full swing of it's melody.
Personally a very enjoyable song to listen to.
5 - Take me to The Hospital
A very general Prodigy song, this song reminds me a lot of Out of Space. Random beats and odd lyrics are what this song is all about.
6 - Warrior's Dance
A quiet opening for this song, with a very cool sounding back beat building from behind.
Female lyrics help open this song, and once again we're in Prodigy land with low tones, fast drum beats and high pitch synthesiser tones.
A typical prodigy song, this the sort of song you could chill out to after a few beers or see yourself jumping up and down to with lights and lasers above your head.
7 - Run with the Wolves
Solid powerful beats start this one off, while Keith Flint's easily identifiable voice quickly interupts.
This is one of my least favoured songs on the album, but most of my friends disagree with me. Though I can't deny the live version does look pretty impressive.
8 - Omen Reprise
The shortest track on the album, this is actually very distinct from track 2, and mainly serves as a sort of interlude in the album.
9 - World's on Fire
Opens with the words "World's on Fire" being repeated several times, this song also shares that 8bit sound I enjoyed from Colours.
This song nicely blends some uplifting beats to some smooth bass tones.
10 - Piranha
A fast pace song with crazy lyrics is what song offers, probably not to everyone's taste, but you expect these kind of crazy outbursts on the Prodigy albums.
Wild sounds and general bass is what sums this song up. A good track in my opinion.
11 - Stand Up
Silence for the first 20 odd seconds of this track, oddly followed up by some almost comic harmonica-esque sounds.
By around 3 minutes in, the harsher bass tones are also with us.
To be honest, I wasn't sure what I made of this song, and it seems odd to put it as the finishing song on the album to me.
-----------------------
Overall, a decent album from the Prodigy boys. A few notable tracks are availiable, and if you're anything of a Prodigy fan, chances are you're going to enjoy this album.
If you don't fancy yourself a fan, I'd still recommend checking out Omen. It's a fantastic song, and should be amazing at any club or party.
The official video for it can be found on YouTube here