#155 - The Prodigy - Music for the Jilted GenerationThe indie 500 boys say fuck em’ and THEIR (own) LAW by self selecting an album rather than rolling a random one. Aiding and abetting this podcast crime is none other than friend of the pod, and friend of the band, “Professor Rave” Martin James, here to give them a first hand account of the UK rave scene of the 90s, the come up for Liam Howlett and his crew known as The Prodigy, and the unique crackdown aimed at youth culture in the UK being countered by the album. While on the run they also make stops to say goodbye to artists we lost this week, hello to a returning PULP, and HACK THE PLANET! to a beloved staple of 90s film in this special super sized episode. Don’t miss a shocking end twist as something spooky happens when the boys decide to spin the wheel again, despite already having a random selection lined up
00:00 Welcome to the Indie 500 Podcast
00:58 Tribute to Brian Wilson
12:37 Remembering Sly Stone
18:26 Weekly Music Recommendations
35:56 Exploring the Multiverse of Music Lists
41:57 Street Fighter IV: Competitive Play and Hugo
43:05 Street Fighter III and Online Play Evolution
43:56 Exploring Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
46:01 July 4th, 1994: A Musical Time Capsule
54:42 The Prodigy: Formation and Early Days
58:52 Liam Howlett's Musical Journey
01:16:11 Meet the Prodigy Crew: Leroy, Keith, and Maxim
01:28:32 The Evolution of Rebel Culture and Rave Scenes
01:29:18 The Mechanics of Illegal Raves
01:30:57 Impact of Rave Culture on Society
01:33:08 The Prodigy's Musical Influences and Early Success
01:34:20 DIY Ethos and Early Albums
01:35:39 Challenges with Sampling and Album Production
01:36:53 Shifting Away from Toy Town Rave
01:47:52 Incorporating Rock Influences
01:50:06 Jilted Generation: A New Direction
02:03:28 The Cultural Impact of Jilted Generation
02:08:21 Influence of Video Games and Movies
02:19:09 Live Performances and Evolution
02:24:34 Exploring the Evolution of Electronic Acts
02:26:17 Liam's Journey: From Rave to Rock
02:27:32 The Birth of Firestarter
02:29:00 Reflecting on Jilted and Its Impact
02:29:53 Personal Thoughts on the Album
02:31:14 Liam's Musical Genius and Influence
02:34:45 The Prodigy's Unique Sound and Legacy
02:36:30 Analyzing Samples and Inspirations
02:48:37 Commercial Success and Critical Acclaim
02:50:10 Fun Facts and Trivia
03:00:04 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead