The Day Is My Enemy

Released in 2015, 'The Day Is My Enemy' serves as a fierce reassertion of The Prodigy's dominance in the aggressive electronic sphere. Spanning six years of development, the album was largely composed on the road, reflecting a nomadic and restless energy. It is notable for being the first record where Keith Flint and Maxim were deeply integrated into the songwriting process from the start, resulting in a more 'band-focused' sound compared to the sample-heavy 'Invaders Must Die'. The title, inspired by a Cole Porter lyric via Ella Fitzgerald, sets a nocturnal, adversarial tone that permeates the 14 tracks. Sonically, Liam Howlett leaned into a 'violent' aesthetic, utilizing distorted synths and militant percussion - most notably the Top Secret Drum Corps on the title track. The album also features a biting collaboration with Sleaford Mods on 'Ibiza', critiquing the commercialization of DJ culture. It stands as a bridge between their 90s big beat roots and a modern, industrial-punk hybrid.