#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

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