Date: 19th December 2024
Event: The Prodigy Concert – Disrupta Tour
Venue: Brixton Academy
City: London
Country: England
Support: see timetable
Tracklist:
1. Voodoo People
2. Omen
3. Fight!
4. Climbatize Link
5. Warrior’s Dance
6. Light Up The Sky
7. Beyond The Deathray
8. Firestarter
9. Roadblox
10. Poison
11. No Good (Start The Dance)
12. Get Your Fight On
13. Their Law
14. Invaders Must Die
15. Breathe
Encore:
16. Smack My Bitch Up
17. Take Me To The Hospital
18. We Live Forever
19. Out Of Space
20. Diesel Power
Extra info:
Stage times:
19:30 Arveene
20:15 Jaguar Skills
21:30 The Prodigy
Review by Carol Giannattasio, www.metaltalk.net:
As Metalheads, this was not our usual scene, but with The Prodigy playing three nights in a row at the O2 Academy Brixton as part of their Disrupta Tour, how could we resist? With late shows added to Manchester and a third night in Brixton, this was the definition of ‘highly anticipated’.
Despite a minor hiccup at the start of the evening regarding entry, which was quickly resolved thanks to the help of a lovely staff member, we were ready and excited to dive into a night with The Prodigy that was anything but ordinary.
The night kicked off with Jaguar Skills, who brought raw energy to the stage, delivering heavy, gritty drops that perfectly set the tone for what was to come. Their set served as an electrifying appetizer for the main event.
At precisely 9:30 PM, The Prodigy took the stage, delivering the kind of high-energy performance that reaffirms why they are hailed as one of the most dynamic live acts in electronic music.
The setlist was a masterful blend of classic hits and newer tracks, showcasing the band’s evolution while still giving long-time fans plenty to cheer for.
They opened with the electrifying Voodoo People, immediately igniting the crowd and setting a wild pace for the night. Other standout moments included iconic tracks like Omen and Firestarter.
Firestarter is now from long time a tribute to the late Keith Flint since his death in 2019. The Prodigy projected evocative images and words associated with Flint, creating a powerful moment that resonated deeply with the crowd.
Alongside songs such as Breathe, The Prodigy performed with a raw, visceral intensity that seemed to grow stronger as the night progressed.
The encore was nothing short of explosive, featuring Smack My Bitch Up, Take Me To The Hospital, and the euphoric Out Of Space, which left the audience in a state of pure exhilaration.
Overall, The Prodigy’s performance was a testament to their enduring appeal and unmatched ability to create an unforgettable live experience.
Their ability to connect with the fans remains as strong as ever, delivering a performance that was both a euphoric celebration and a memorable tribute.
Review from www.rocknews.co.uk:
The last time I was at the Brixton Academy was in July of 2022 when I saw…….. The Prodigy.
So, as last night was the first time I’ve been back since it’s reopening it’s fitting that I’m here to shoot and review one of the most exciting and vital crossover bands of the past 30 years.
The prodigy are more than just a dance act. They span rock, punk, electronica and everything in-between, and appeal to a wide audience, as was evidenced by the diverse crowd at tonights sold out show – the first in a three night run at this iconic London venue on their massive Disrupta Tour.
I photographed and reviewed The Prodigy at the end of 2023 at Alexandra Palace, and although Brixton is not a small venue, this one felt more intimate, more personal, and definitely more sweaty!
DJ Jaguar Skills warmed the crowd up with a strong set and we all more than ready to let loose when the house lights dimmed at 9.30 and the band appeared bathed in red light and strobes and launched into ‘Voodoo People’. Maxim, energetic as ever, danced around the stage. Drums and guitar were provided by Leo Crabtree and Rob Holliday respectively while electronic genius Liam Howlett held it all together.
They went straight into ‘Omen’ from ‘Invaders Must Die’ before we got a brand new song in the form of ‘Fight’. This is a heavy song, with a killer guitar riff and it had the whole crowd bouncing.
‘Firestarter’ has become a poignant tribute to the late Keith Flint since his death in 2019, and tonight was no exception. Green lasers gave way to giant words from the song projected on the back screen: ‘DOMINATOR’, ‘INSTIGATOR’ and ‘TWISTED’ among them. These were replaced by a cropped image of Flint’s eyes and then the song started. Now mainly played as an instrumental (who else could do it justice?) it saw the whole place explode with cheers and energy from the crowd.
The main set finished with a superb rendition of ‘Breathe’ before they were back for two encores:
‘Smack My Bitch Up’ (complete with sleigh bells) kicked off encore 1, followed by ‘Take me to the Hospital’, ‘We Live Forever’ and ‘Out of Space’.
‘Diesel Power’ from the classic ‘Fat of the Land’ album was all that was needed to close the show after a second short break.
Seeing the Prodigy live is an experience, and the huge Brixton crowd witnessed something special this evening. Every single one of them were jumping along with their arms around each other and every time I looked around it was hard to find someone who wasn’t singing along at the top of their voices.
After over 30 years, the Prodigy are as thrilling as ever and it’s clear that they still have plenty to offer.
Long may they reign!
Review by Selina Begum, www.theupcoming.co.uk:
The Prodigy bring the Disrupta tour to select UK cities, finishing off with a three-night special at the beloved Brixton Academy.
Firing up with Voodoo People, MC and current lead vocalist Maxim is a force to be reckoned with. Swiftly following this ecstatic opener is huge highlight Omen, a thrilling wild ride, everyone chanting the irresistible chorus; Liam Howlett’s programming coupled with Leo Crabtree’s drumming is a match made in industrial rock heaven. Playing rambunctious new track off what’s expected to be their forthcoming album, the group perform Fight, which is as energetic as anything else in the band’s oeuvre. Maxim is a ball of fire on stage, playing to the photographer’s angles and even doing a fly kick at the camera.
For Beyond the Deathray, there are what can only be described as millions of shooting emerald green lasers, while the instantly recognisable Firestarter (Andy C Remix) is a tribute to Keith Flint. Although dramatically pared-down, it hints at the original version and its greatness, but is now an elegy for the former frontman, whose name itself alludes to the track. Tonight’s version leaves an ellipsis, with Flint’s heavily made-up eyes flashing up like an epitaph, closing off on a heavy industrial-rock based outro with manic lights; kudos to their technician.
During the crazed Roadblox, Maxim heads into the crowd, exclaiming quite rightly, “not for the fucking faint-hearted,” and he’s right, as you feel very fortunate to be seated above, experiencing the rowdy rebels downstairs. The Prodigy are the antidote, spreading euphoria and dopamine everywhere. With Poison, Holliday chucks his guitar, the whole group embodying punk; Maxim proudly exclaims “We played Brixton Academy more than any fucker on this planet.” The furious and delectable No Good (Start the Dance) includes teal colour lasers in a phenomenal light show; the band know their audience.
Tonight’s acoustics are also very well balanced, a pleasant surprise from the Academy, and makes the whole Prodigy experience even more enjoyable. Maxim’s singing throughout is highly reminiscent of Rage Against the Machine, and it is no wonder The Prodigy cited them as big influencers. With Breathe, it is another electric pyrotechnic beauty, until the encore proceeds to blow us all away with exhilarating Smack My Bitch Up, Indian singer Shahin Badar’s spine-tingling vocals utterly gorgeous sounding. There is incrementally sped-up fast glitching by Howlett, before penultimate Out of Space drives everyone wild, while Diesel Power gives all the fuel you need, until the prodigious ravers return with their frenzied firecracker of a show.
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