Music for the Jilted Generation cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Music for the Jilted Generation Songwriting Credits by The Prodigy

1994 XL Recordings 13 tracks 78 min

Produced by Liam Howlett  ·  Engineered by Neil McLellan

XL Recordings Breakbeat HardcoreHardcore TechnoRave
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Prodigy carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
13 trackswritten by The Prodigy 0 tracksoutside writers
The Prodigy's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist23%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
5
Lyricists
2
Producers
1994
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Mercury Prize (1995, Nominated)
Data Insight

Liam Howlett wrote every track except where noted and produced the album with co-producer Neil McLellan, also handling mixing and engineering himself. Maxim co-wrote 'Poison,' one of the few credits not solely Howlett's. The record moves the band toward live instrumentation and rock textures: 'Voodoo People' is built around a guitar riff based on Nirvana's 'Very Ape,' played by Lance Riddler, and 'Their Law' is a collaboration with Pop Will Eat Itself. The album frames itself as a protest against the UK Criminal Justice Act and its crackdown on rave culture.

Music for the Jilted Generation is the 1994 second studio album by The Prodigy, a breakbeat hardcore, hardcore techno, and rave record released on XL Recordings on July 4, 1994. Liam Howlett handled production, keyboards, and sampling, with Maxim Reality supplying vocals on "Poison." The album spawned the singles "One Love," "No Good (Start the Dance)," "Voodoo People," and "Poison." It reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 198 on the Billboard 200, also topping the chart in Finland, and it was certified 2x Platinum in the UK for 600,000 units. Often read as a response to Britain's 1994 Criminal Justice Act, the record earned a Mercury Prize nomination, was ranked the ninth-best album of 1994 by NME, and appears in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Intro
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam Howlett -
2
Break & Enter
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam Howlett -
3
Their Law
Liam HowlettPop Will Eat Itself Liam HowlettPop Will Eat Itself Liam Howlett Pop Will Eat Itself
4
Full Throttle
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam Howlett -
5
Voodoo People #13
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam HowlettNeil McLellan Lance Riddler
6
Speedway (Theme from Fastlane)
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam Howlett -
7
The Heat (The Energy)
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam HowlettNeil McLellan -
8
Poison #15
Liam HowlettMaxim Liam HowlettKeith Palmer Liam Howlett Maxim
9
No Good (Start the Dance) #4
Liam HowlettKelly CharlesJames Bratton Liam HowlettKelly CharlesJames Bratton Liam HowlettNeil McLellan Maxim (Rap)Keith Flint (Lead Vocals)
10
One Love (Edit)
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam HowlettNeil McLellan -
11
The Narcotic Suite: 3 Kilos
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam Howlett -
12
The Narcotic Suite: Skylined
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam Howlett -
13
The Narcotic Suite: Claustrophobic Sting
Not documented Liam Howlett Liam Howlett -

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 9 contributors

LH
Liam Howlett
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
JB
James Bratton
Writer
On this album1 written
KP
Keith Palmer
Writer
On this album1 written
KC
Kelly Charles
Writer
On this album1 written
M
Maxim
Writer · Rap
On this album1 written
PW
Pop Will Eat Itself
Writer
On this album1 written
NM
Neil McLellan
Producer
On this album4 produced
KF
Keith Flint
Vocals
On this albumGuest
LR
Lance Riddler
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Music for the Jilted Generation

Did Liam Howlett write Music for the Jilted Generation?
Liam Howlett wrote all tracks except where otherwise credited and produced the album with Neil McLellan. He also mixed and engineered the record. Maxim co-wrote 'Poison,' one of the few exceptions to Howlett's sole authorship.
What does The Prodigy's Voodoo People sample?
'Voodoo People' is built around a guitar riff based on Nirvana's 'Very Ape' from In Utero. The riff was played by Lance Riddler rather than sampled directly. It became one of the album's signature tracks.
What is Their Law by The Prodigy?
'Their Law' is a collaboration with the band Pop Will Eat Itself. It serves as the album's most direct protest against the UK Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, which targeted rave gatherings. Its refrain became a rallying cry against the law.
What is the concept behind Music for the Jilted Generation?
The album is framed as a reaction against the UK Criminal Justice Act and its crackdown on rave and free-party culture. The title and artwork cast ravers as a jilted generation pushed out by the establishment. Liam Howlett pulled the band toward a harder, rock-influenced sound to match the theme.
Was Music for the Jilted Generation nominated for the Mercury Prize?
Yes. The album was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize in 1995. It did not win, but the nomination marked growing critical recognition for the band.
How many singles came from Music for the Jilted Generation?
Four singles charted in connection with the album. 'No Good (Start the Dance)' reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, 'One Love' hit number 8, 'Poison' reached number 15 and 'Voodoo People' peaked at number 13.
Is Music for the Jilted Generation certified Platinum?
Yes. The album is certified 2x Platinum by the BPI in the United Kingdom. It also earned Platinum in Australia and Gold certifications in Canada, Finland, Sweden and Poland.

Sources

Wikipedia: Music for the Jilted Generation Wikipedia: No Good (Start the Dance) Wikipedia: Voodoo People Wikipedia: Poison (The Prodigy song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Music for the Jilted Generation by The Prodigy