Omen

The Prodigy

About Omen

"Omen" is the nineteenth single released by the British electronic band The Prodigy. It was released on 16 February 2009, and it is the first commercial single from the album Invaders Must Die. The release was announced on 9 January, in a newsletter sent to fans. The single is accompanied by a video that features live footage from the band. It was first played on Radio 1 on 12 January. The single was co-produced by Does It Offend You, Yeah? singer James Rushent and features a remix from the Dutch drum and bass group Noisia. The track was the Prodigy's tenth top 10 hit on the UK Singles Chart. The single has yet to receive a physical release outside Europe. The song won the Kerrang! Award for Best Single. It came in at number 68 in the 2009 Triple J Hottest 100: the fifth track by the Prodigy to chart in the annual countdown, following "Voodoo People" in 1994, "Breathe" and "Firestarter" in 1996, and "Funky Shit" in 1997. The song itself is featured in the movie Kick-Ass and also on the soundtrack respectively. 


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The Prodigy

The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex, England. Along with Fatboy Slim, the Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide. The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Dance Act twice, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Keith Palmer, Liam Paul Paris Howlett, Timothy John Hutton

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Omen" was released on February 16, 2009. It was the lead single from The Prodigy's fifth studio album ‘Invaders Must Die’.
Chart Success
The song achieved notable success, reaching number 4 in the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the UK Dance Chart.
Award Nomination
"Omen" was nominated for Best Single at the 2009 Kerrang! Awards.
Music Composition
The song is notable for its aggressive synthesizer rhythms and punk-infused vibe. It reflects The Prodigy's characteristic combination of techno, big beat and industrial genres.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Paul Dugdale. It features the band performing live at a rave in a rundown London warehouse.
Remixes
Multiple remixes of "Omen" have been released. One of the most popular is the Noisia remix, which is often played at electronic music festivals.
Featured Artists
The song features Keith Flint on vocals, who became an iconic representative of the band due to his energetic performances and distinctive Mohawk.
Live Performances
"Omen" has remained a favorite among fans during live shows. It is known to incite an electric response from the crowd.
Song Duration
The standard version of "Omen" has a duration of 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
Critical Reception
The song was widely praised by critics. It was described as a “return to form” for The Prodigy by the music press.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics contain a warning of an impending event or threat, fitting with the title "Omen". Although interpretive, many view it as a commentary on social and political events occurring at the time.
Album Success
"Invaders Must Die", the album containing "Omen", topped the UK Albums Chart and reached number one in several other countries. It sold over a million copies worldwide.
Death of Keith Flint
After the tragic suicide of vocalist Keith Flint in 2019, "Omen" was one of the songs fans gravitated towards in memorial. It has since become a poignant reminder of Flint's contributions to The Prodigy and music as a whole.
Cover Versions
The band Crossfaith released a cover of "Omen" on their 2013 EP "Zion".

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