Music for the Jilted Generation – The Prodigy
Originally released in 1994, Music for the Jilted Generation marked a bold evolution for The Prodigy, capturing the angst and energy of a disaffected youth amidst rising tensions between rave culture and mainstream regulation in the UK. As the follow-up to their debut Experience, this album showcased Liam Howlett’s shift toward darker, more complex compositions, and introduced a harder-edged, politically charged tone that helped shape the sound of '90s electronic music.
Key Highlights
- Standout tracks include “Voodoo People”, “Poison” and the anthemic “Their Law”
- A darker, more aggressive turn from rave to techno, breakbeat and industrial styles
- Guest appearance from Pop Will Eat Itself’s Clint Mansell on “Their Law”
- Frequently pressed on double vinyl for optimal sound separation
- Iconic cover art symbolising rebellion against governmental crackdowns on rave culture
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Intro
2. Break & Enter
3. Their Law
4. Full Throttle
Side B
5. Voodoo People
6. Speedway
7. The Heat (The Energy)
Side C
8. Poison
9. No Good (Start the Dance)
10. One Love
Side D
11. 3 Kilos
12. Skylined
13. Claustrophobic Sting
Fun Fact
“Their Law” was written in direct protest of the UK’s Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, which sought to restrict illegal raves and the type of repetitive beats associated with them.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A cornerstone of '90s UK electronic and rave history
- Offers a deeper, more politically charged side of The Prodigy's sound
- Double LP format delivers expansive audio quality and bass impact
- Ideal for fans of techno, breakbeat and politically infused dance music
This is The Prodigy at their rawest and most uncompromising—Music for the Jilted Generation stands as a landmark in electronic protest music and remains fiercely relevant on vinyl.