The strength of their debut single Keep Hope Alive - now one of the most-remixed dance tracks - saw them signed to Outpost Recordings. Their debut album Vegas was released in 1997 and achieved significant mainstream success with its blend of electronic, rock and hip-hop influences. A re-working of Trip Like I Do featuring rock band Filter appeared on the soundtrack to the movie Spawn and achieved significant radio airplay.
Their second album, Tweekend, was released in 2001, and featured guest appearances from guitarist Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) and singer Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver). This was followed in 2002 by a mix CD entitled Community Service. Their third studio album, Legion of Boom, followed in 2004, and Community Service II was released in 2005.
The Crystal Method also wrote the score and produced the soundtrack for the film London (2006). And work has begun on a second movie score, After is its current title.
They had 4 songs on the FIFA '98: Road To World Cup Video Game: More, Now Is The Time, Keep Hope Alive and Busy Child. In 2002 The Crystal Method's single Name of the Game was the theme song and featured in the credits of the hit video game Splinter Cell. Also, the track Born Too Slow appeared in the demo and full version of the game Need for Speed: Underground. The PSX game Nitrous Oxide (N2O) features the Vegas album in its entirety as the soundtrack.
In 2008 they teamed up with Nike to release a compilation album, Drive, featuring a 45 minute seamless mix of some of their most famous songs and remixes. This set, with its constant BPM, was aimed at long distance runners. Drive also features some new tracks.
The Crystal Method also wrote the theme tune to the Fox tv series Bones staring David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel and it's become a big dance floor hit in the UK.
Their webpage at thecrystalmethod.com/ links to all their info, dates, and social media.
Here on last.fm, the artist TCM is an alias for The Crystal Method. However, there are also tracks as TCM which are not by The Crystal Method, but by the project TCM which stands for Thimbles, Cowboy & Mr. Ladies. This was a project that created intro's, outro's and interludes for the Dutch Turn Up The Bass House Party compilation CD series. See discogs
High Roller
The Crystal Method Lyrics
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This transmission is coming to you
We've got it
This transmission is coming to you
This transmission is coming to you
We've got it
We've got it
We've got it
Alright you are go
We've got it
Alright you are go
Alright you are go
Uh, we see the Earth
We've got it
Uh, we see the Earth now
We've got it
Uh, we see the Earth
We've got it
Uh, we see the Earth now
Alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
We've got it
We've got it
Alright then
We've got it
Alright then
We've got it
Alright then
We've got it
Alright then
We've got it
This transmission is coming to you
This transmission is coming to you
We've got it
This transmission is coming to you
This transmission is coming to you
We've got it
We've got it
We've got it
Alright you are go
We've got it
Alright you are go
We've got it
Alright you are go
The lyrics of The Crystal Method's song High Roller are essentially a series of affirmations or commands related to a space mission. The repetition of the phrase "this transmission is coming to you" creates the impression of a radio signal being sent out or received. The subsequent lines, "we've got it," seem to reinforce the idea that communication is successful and the mission is progressing according to plan. The repeated phrase "alright, you are go" suggests that the mission is authorized to proceed and that the people involved are ready to take action.
The inclusion of the line "we see the Earth" suggests that the mission is one of exploration or observation. The repeated "alright" at the end of the song seems to further reinforce the idea that everything is going according to plan and that the mission is a success.
Overall, the lyrics of High Roller create a sense of urgency and excitement, as if the listener is part of a team working towards a common goal. The repetition of certain phrases helps to create a sense of rhythm and momentum, and the overall impression is one of a mission that is intense and satisfying.
Line by Line Meaning
This transmission is coming to you
We are sending you a message
This transmission is coming to you
We are sending you a message
We've got it
We have control
This transmission is coming to you
We are sending you a message
This transmission is coming to you
We are sending you a message
We've got it
We have control
We've got it
We have control
We've got it
We have control
Alright you are go
You have permission to proceed
We've got it
We have control
Alright you are go
You have permission to proceed
Alright you are go
You have permission to proceed
Uh, we see the Earth
We are observing the planet
We've got it
We have control
Uh, we see the Earth now
We are currently observing the planet
We've got it
We have control
Uh, we see the Earth
We are observing the planet
We've got it
We have control
Uh, we see the Earth now
We are currently observing the planet
Alright
Okay
Alright
Okay
Alright
Okay
Alright
Okay
Alright
Okay
Alright
Okay
Alright
Okay
We've got it
We have control
We've got it
We have control
Alright then
Okay then
We've got it
We have control
Alright then
Okay then
We've got it
We have control
Alright then
Okay then
We've got it
We have control
Alright then
Okay then
We've got it
We have control
This transmission is coming to you
We are sending you a message
This transmission is coming to you
We are sending you a message
We've got it
We have control
This transmission is coming to you
We are sending you a message
This transmission is coming to you
We are sending you a message
We've got it
We have control
We've got it
We have control
We've got it
We have control
Alright you are go
You have permission to proceed
We've got it
We have control
Alright you are go
You have permission to proceed
We've got it
We have control
Alright you are go
You have permission to proceed
Lyrics © THE MUSIC GOES ROUND
Written by: KENNETH DAVID JORDAN, SCOTT KIRKLAND
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