The British band put on a stunning show this Friday in Plaza de España, Seville, with a setlist that combined their greatest hits and overflowing energy. The audience, fully engaged, experienced a night that many are already calling historic.
Plaza de España became the epicentre of a sonic storm thanks to The Prodigy. The British band, who performed on the same stage two years ago, returned to prove that their fusion of techno and punk is still as wild as in the 90s. The concert, part of the city's festival, gathered thousands of fans who jumped and sang along to every track.
A knockout start
The night began with 'Omen', a track that would be the highlight of any other concert, but here it was just the appetizer. It was followed by 'Voodoo People' and 'Poison', the latter with a beat that could well have been penned by Public Enemy. The audience, already possessed, vibrated with every drumbeat and every distorted sample. The energy was so thick it could be cut, and the attendees, sweaty and euphoric, sang the lyrics as if they were anthems.
The memory of Keith Flint and a legacy without nostalgia
One of the most emotional moments came with 'Firestarter', where the memory of the late Keith Flint was evoked without falling into melancholy. The band, led by Liam Howlett from his synthesiser console, demonstrated that they do not live in the past. Tracks like 'Invaders Must Die' and 'Smack My Bitch Up' sounded with a freshness and aggression that few current bands can match. The sound, overwhelming and cathartic, filled every corner of the square, making the ground vibrate beneath the feet of the attendees.
“'Poison' is the kind of barrage that Public Enemy could have written if they had been born in England and had frequented the early, massive raves in forests or parking lots in the middle of nowhere,” wrote the specialised critic.
A total spectacle
Drummer Leo Crabtree and guitarist Rob Holliday formed a brutal wall of sound, while Maxim, as vocalist and showman, rallied the audience non-stop. The stage setup, with red light displays and an industrial atmosphere, transported attendees to a 90s rave, but without nostalgia: everything was visceral, immediate. The Plaza de España, with its monumental architecture, was the perfect backdrop for this sonic apocalypse that lasted nearly two hours.
For the people of Seville, the night was a resounding success. The event organisation, which included giant screens and impeccable sound, ensured that the concert was accessible from various points in the square. Attendees, many of whom were locals from the province, highlighted the ease of access to the venue and the good disposition of the emergency services. A show that will undoubtedly remain in the memory of those who experienced it.
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