🎤 World’s on Fire (Live) — The Prodigy (2011)
World’s on Fire is the first live album (and second concert video) from the English electronic music group The Prodigy. It was released on 23 May 2011 and captures the band’s explosive performance at their own Warrior’s Dance Festival in Milton Keynes Bowl, England — one of their biggest shows to date before a crowd of around 65,000 people.
The release is available as a live CD, DVD, Blu‑ray and digital formats, and showcases the band’s high‑energy mix of live electronic, breakbeat and rave‑era hits.
📀 Tracklist (Live Audio CD)
Recorded live on 24 July 2010 at the National Bowl, Milton Keynes during the Warrior’s Dance Festival:
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Intro
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Breathe
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Omen
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Colours
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Thunder
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Warrior’s Dance
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Firestarter
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Run With the Wolves
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Weather Experience
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Voodoo People
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Omen (Reprise)
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Invaders Must Die (not included on some CD versions but featured on DVD/Blu‑ray menus)
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Smack My Bitch Up
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Take Me to the Hospital
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Everybody in the Place
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Their Law
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Out of Space
(Various editions may include additional bonus films, tour footage and extended live clips on the DVD/Blu‑ray versions.)
🎥 DVD/Blu‑ray Bonus Content
The DVD and Blu‑ray editions feature extra live performances and films from around the world including:
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“Run” (Brixton, London)
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“Spitfire / Mescaline” (Brazil)
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“Breathe” (Slane Castle, Ireland)
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“Poison” (Glastonbury, England)
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“Warning” (T in the Park, Scotland)
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Tour films (USA, UK arena tour)
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Various festival clips from Bestival, Paris, Isle of Wight and more
👥 Credits
The Prodigy
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Keith Flint – vocals
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Maxim Reality – MC, vocals
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Liam Howlett – synthesizers, programming, live audio engineering
Additional Live Band Members:
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Rob Holliday – guitar, bass, keyboards
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Leo Crabtree – drums, electronic drums
Production (Live Video):
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Directed by Paul Dugdale (concert film director)
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Live audio engineered by Liam Howlett in 5.1 surround sound for home release
📈 Commercial Performance & Sales
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Upon release, World’s on Fire became a commercial success, earning gold certification from the Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA) — indicating over 75,000 copies sold in Europe.
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The live concert film was also shown in cinemas across Europe in a one‑night special screening ahead of release.
🖼️ Cover Art & Packaging
The World’s on Fire packaging and promotional visuals reflect the intense, kinetic energy of the live show — bold, dynamic typography with fiery motifs and images from the performance itself. The live DVD/Blu‑ray packaging emphasizes the visceral concert experience and the band’s position as a high‑impact live act.
🎤 Fun Facts & Trivia
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Title Track Myth: Despite the album being named World’s on Fire, the actual studio track of the same name is not included in the live audio tracklist — a point of confusion and debate among fans.
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The recording was taken from the band’s own festival, the Warrior’s Dance Festival, rather than a typical tour stop — showing their ability to headline and curate massive events.
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The Blu‑ray edition has developed something of a reputation among collectors for disc‑reading issues years after release, with some fans reporting their copies no longer play in certain players.
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The live album was later released digitally and on vinyl in remastered form, including limited edition coloured vinyl versions.
🤔 Trivia & Did You Know?
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The live concert was filmed in front of around 65,000 fans — one of The Prodigy’s largest live crowds up to that point.
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Longtime fans appreciate this release as a snapshot of The Prodigy’s post‑Invaders Must Die era, blending older classics with newer material.
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The DVD/Blu‑ray also includes behind‑the‑scenes and international tour film footage, offering fans insight into the band’s touring life.
🤦 Goofs & Misconceptions
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Not the Full Concert: While promoted as World’s On Fire, the live recording omits some songs actually played at the show — including the real “World’s On Fire” track and other deep cuts — likely due to time constraints on the CD/DVD.
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Many casual listeners mistakenly assume the CD version contains all the DVD’s bonus visuals — but only the DVD/Blu‑ray editions include extra films and tour clips.
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The album’s title sometimes leads to confusion with the studio track World’s on Fire, which is absent from the live tracklist.
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