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Prodigy by: Martin JamesAuthor: Martin James The new book by Martin James is a complete rewrite of the first book "Adventures with the Voodoo Crew", from 1997 and twice the length (120.000 words compared to 60.000). Reading PRODIGY you'll discover many little stories and facts you've never heard before. New chapters have been added, existing chapters have been rewritten and contain much more and new information. There's the description of No Souvenirs, a track most of us still haven't heard, there's the Mixmag 'Did Charly kill Rave?' story presented from a different point of view, the breakup with Leeroy is explained in more detail than any other journalist has ever managed to. Also covered are the different solo careers, Maxim, Flightcrank and Liam Howlett's DJ sessions. The book also covers the lenghty break of the band, how they finally made a return, it briefly covers the European and Australian tours and then finishes with a day with Liam at Rollover studios where he is putting the final touches to Baby's got a Temper. Martin James describes the book as
being much more critical, more "adult" and more
in depth, especially about Liam Howlett. the cover blurb says: Drawn from seven years of exclusive interviews and written by long time band friend (and occasional official record company biographer) Martin James, PRODIGY is the ultimate account of the greatest electronic punk band that ever existed. From the free party anarchy of the Prodigy’s beginnings to 1997’s world dominating ‘Fat of the Land’. From the incendiary globe trotting live shows to the media frenzy surrounding the ‘Baby’s Got A Temper’ single, PRODIGY opens a window on the backstage shenanigans, studio sessions and solo outings of the last gang in town. Sex Pistols - Public Enemy – Prodigy |
