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Few albums were as eagerly anticipated as The Fat of the Land, the Prodigy's long-awaited follow-up to Music for the Jilted Generation. The Fat of the Land was touted as the album that would bring electronica/techno to a wide American audience; and indeed it went on to sell 2.8 million copies in the US.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Prodigy album I have heard to date
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5.0 out of 5 stars Landmark Album from the '90s
All music was beginning to sound the same in the '90s, America had that "alternative rock" sound down a few marketing variables, and then the raw and acoustic organics started to emerge with stringed college rock like Wilco, and so the world was looking for something fresh and exciting. The Prodigy's "The Fat of the Land" album delivered that special something everyone was thirsting for, stuff that ravers to video jockeys could introduce with conviction as something different. With roots in punk music and built around a sound of house/trance DJ magic, these guys reinvented rave culture with a mainstream vibe. With edgy and unsettling video graphics, I knew this group was the shizzle when a guy I went to college with got uneasy because this was just too extreme for him. It was the "Breathe" video in which Keith Flint and Maxim diss each other through a wall, and Keith has his staple reverse-mohawk and piercings and Maxim is shirtless with some body paint art and the stuff looks like voodoo, and this was so unsettling to my once college mate that I thought, "I am more so a Prodigy fan now and always will be." And, thus this album is still a great way to gym or play video games to. I love it!
5.0 out of 5 stars Opinión The fat of the Land
The media could not be loaded. Excelente!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Oldie now but a goodie
This album will take you back to some of the greatest electronic music ever put together.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome CD
The CD and the case were in great condition. Playing it on repeat in my truck
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent album
Decent album. The hits are the best songs.
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential big beat techno! Most people will LOVE this album!
If you want to hear the best big beat on the basis of fun, "The Fat Of The Land" is the best there is. Sure, The Chemical Brothers' "Dig Your Own Hole" was very interesting musically and Fat Boy Slim's "You've Come A Long Way, Baby" has some classic big beat songs, but every track on "The Fat Of The Land" is amazing. They also decided to fuse a lot of the tracks with hip-hop which is a very welcomed idea as it makes them much more accessible and entertaining. While all three albums are monumental and essential to have ("Dig Your Own Hole" not as much), if you're only interested in the fun factor and not the musicianship then "The Fat Of The Land" is what you need to buy. Highly recommended (especially for the price! $10.00 is a STEAL!)!Highlights include:the whole album!
5.0 out of 5 stars ... grew up in the 90's knows this is the best album The Prodigy ever made
Everyone that grew up in the 90's knows this is the best album The Prodigy ever made.This IS 5 star RATING for the 15th Anniversary additional album Re-mix.1. "Smack My Bitch Up" (Noisia Remix) GREAT Remix (5 STARS)2. "Firestarter" (Alvin Risk Remix) WEAK Remix (1 STAR)3. "Breathe" (Zeds Dead Remix) GREAT Remix (5 STARS)4. "Mindfields" (Baauer Remix) GREAT Remix (5 STARS)5. "Breathe" (The Glitch Mob Remix) WEAK Remix (1 STAR)6. "Smack My Bitch Up" (Major Lazer Remix) GREAT Remix (5 STARS)
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Una vuelta más al tornillo de los 90's!
Después de creer que los 90's no nos podían dar más: Grunge, Trip-Hop, Brit Pop, Post-Punk, Noise, Shoe-Gaze y todos los grupos que se resistían a llevar etiquetas, creo que todos recuerdan cuando salió el single "Smack my bitch up" y al poco tiempo fue censurado en casi todas las cadenas.Esta fue la catapulta ideal para la banda Prodigy, que encontró por fin con "Fat of the Land" su merecido lugar en el Olimpo de la música electrónica, con un disco bestial: agresivo, potente, nuevo y con una producción impecable.A día de hoy con los primeros segundos de "Fat of the land" es difícil quedarse indiferente.La versión en vinilo, inmejorable en dos discos gloriosos, nos da la sensación de que este disco tiene un sonido imperecedero, y ha logrado la fórmula de clásico instantáneo.
Zurück in die Jugend – Das beste Album von The Prodigy
Für mich ist das beste Album von The Prodigy! Jeder Track versetzt mich direkt zurück in meine Jugend. Die Energie, die Beats, die Atmosphäre - einfach zeitlos. Es gibt kaum eine Band, die diesen Sound und diese Emotionen so perfekt einfängt. Dieses Album ist für mich ein absolutes Muss und durfte daher auch in meiner Vinyl-Sammlung nicht fehlen. Ein Meisterwerk, das man immer wieder hören kann!
Verpakking Lp
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Incorrect color of the record
Said the record was blue, which isn't the case! Record plays well and sounds great. Love this album.
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Few albums were as eagerly anticipated as The Fat of the Land, the Prodigy's long-awaited follow-up to Music for the Jilted Generation. The Fat of the Land was touted as the album that would bring electronica/techno to a wide American audience; and indeed it went on to sell 2.8 million copies in the US.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Prodigy album I have heard to date
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5.0 out of 5 stars Landmark Album from the '90s
All music was beginning to sound the same in the '90s, America had that "alternative rock" sound down a few marketing variables, and then the raw and acoustic organics started to emerge with stringed college rock like Wilco, and so the world was looking for something fresh and exciting. The Prodigy's "The Fat of the Land" album delivered that special something everyone was thirsting for, stuff that ravers to video jockeys could introduce with conviction as something different. With roots in punk music and built around a sound of house/trance DJ magic, these guys reinvented rave culture with a mainstream vibe. With edgy and unsettling video graphics, I knew this group was the shizzle when a guy I went to college with got uneasy because this was just too extreme for him. It was the "Breathe" video in which Keith Flint and Maxim diss each other through a wall, and Keith has his staple reverse-mohawk and piercings and Maxim is shirtless with some body paint art and the stuff looks like voodoo, and this was so unsettling to my once college mate that I thought, "I am more so a Prodigy fan now and always will be." And, thus this album is still a great way to gym or play video games to. I love it!
5.0 out of 5 stars Opinión The fat of the Land
The media could not be loaded. Excelente!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Oldie now but a goodie
This album will take you back to some of the greatest electronic music ever put together.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome CD
The CD and the case were in great condition. Playing it on repeat in my truck
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent album
Decent album. The hits are the best songs.
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential big beat techno! Most people will LOVE this album!
If you want to hear the best big beat on the basis of fun, "The Fat Of The Land" is the best there is. Sure, The Chemical Brothers' "Dig Your Own Hole" was very interesting musically and Fat Boy Slim's "You've Come A Long Way, Baby" has some classic big beat songs, but every track on "The Fat Of The Land" is amazing. They also decided to fuse a lot of the tracks with hip-hop which is a very welcomed idea as it makes them much more accessible and entertaining. While all three albums are monumental and essential to have ("Dig Your Own Hole" not as much), if you're only interested in the fun factor and not the musicianship then "The Fat Of The Land" is what you need to buy. Highly recommended (especially for the price! $10.00 is a STEAL!)!Highlights include:the whole album!
5.0 out of 5 stars ... grew up in the 90's knows this is the best album The Prodigy ever made
Everyone that grew up in the 90's knows this is the best album The Prodigy ever made.This IS 5 star RATING for the 15th Anniversary additional album Re-mix.1. "Smack My Bitch Up" (Noisia Remix) GREAT Remix (5 STARS)2. "Firestarter" (Alvin Risk Remix) WEAK Remix (1 STAR)3. "Breathe" (Zeds Dead Remix) GREAT Remix (5 STARS)4. "Mindfields" (Baauer Remix) GREAT Remix (5 STARS)5. "Breathe" (The Glitch Mob Remix) WEAK Remix (1 STAR)6. "Smack My Bitch Up" (Major Lazer Remix) GREAT Remix (5 STARS)
É bem embalado e chegou uma semana antes do prazo!
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Una vuelta más al tornillo de los 90's!
Después de creer que los 90's no nos podían dar más: Grunge, Trip-Hop, Brit Pop, Post-Punk, Noise, Shoe-Gaze y todos los grupos que se resistían a llevar etiquetas, creo que todos recuerdan cuando salió el single "Smack my bitch up" y al poco tiempo fue censurado en casi todas las cadenas.Esta fue la catapulta ideal para la banda Prodigy, que encontró por fin con "Fat of the Land" su merecido lugar en el Olimpo de la música electrónica, con un disco bestial: agresivo, potente, nuevo y con una producción impecable.A día de hoy con los primeros segundos de "Fat of the land" es difícil quedarse indiferente.La versión en vinilo, inmejorable en dos discos gloriosos, nos da la sensación de que este disco tiene un sonido imperecedero, y ha logrado la fórmula de clásico instantáneo.
Zurück in die Jugend – Das beste Album von The Prodigy
Für mich ist das beste Album von The Prodigy! Jeder Track versetzt mich direkt zurück in meine Jugend. Die Energie, die Beats, die Atmosphäre - einfach zeitlos. Es gibt kaum eine Band, die diesen Sound und diese Emotionen so perfekt einfängt. Dieses Album ist für mich ein absolutes Muss und durfte daher auch in meiner Vinyl-Sammlung nicht fehlen. Ein Meisterwerk, das man immer wieder hören kann!
Verpakking Lp
Helaas is de Lp bezorgd met een kreukel in de hoes.Dit had voorkomen kunnen worden als de lp in een kartonnen bescherming was verpakt en niet in een zak van karton.Beetje jammer van Bolo.
Incorrect color of the record
Said the record was blue, which isn't the case! Record plays well and sounds great. Love this album.
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