Essay Archive - The Prodigy
The Prodigy
The Prodigy story starts with a 12'' EP called What Evil Lurks the
four tracks of which were taken from the youthful Liam Howlett's first demo
tape. The EP wasn't received on the then-massive rave scene, and it
remains hardcore club anthem to this day, as well as being one of the most
sought-afterpieces of dance vinyl of all time. On the back of the
underground EP's success, The Prodigy gigged extensively throughout the UK,
and were able to make their first trips abroad. In Italy they were hailed
as pop and mobbed by ecstatic ravers. On August 12th 1991, The Prodigy
released their second single - the legendary Charly....
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