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
Cherry Twist
The Crystal Method Lyrics
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Down the river
Ride
Down the river
Wooo!
Ride
Down the river
Ride
Down the river
Wooo!
Ride
Down the river
Wooo!
Down the river
Down the river
Ride
Down the river
Down the river
Down the river
Ride
Wooo!
Wooo!
Ride
Down the river...
More river
Wooo!
Ride
Wooo!
Cherry twist!
Ride
Down the river
Ride
Down the river
The lyrics to The Crystal Method's song Cherry Twist invoke imagery of riding down a river. The repetition of "ride down the river" and "wooo!" emphasizes the excitement of the journey on the river. The lyrics can also be interpreted metaphorically, with the river representing a journey through life. The "cherry twist" at the end could represent a sudden, unexpected turn or change in direction.
The short and repetitive nature of the lyrics allows the focus to be on the music and the beat of the song. The Crystal Method is known for their electronic and dance music, and Cherry Twist is no exception. The song features upbeat and energetic instrumentation, with a driving beat and pulsing synthesizers. The song's title also suggests a sense of playfulness and fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride
Let's go on a journey, let's travel
Down the river
Let's go along the river, let's see where it takes us
Wooo!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Ride
Encouragement to continue the journey, keep moving forward
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Wooo!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey
Ride
Encouragement to continue the journey, keep moving forward
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Wooo!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Ride
Encouragement to continue the journey, keep moving forward
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Ride
Encouragement to continue the journey, keep moving forward
Wooo!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey
Wooo!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey
Ride
Encouragement to continue the journey, keep moving forward
Down the river...
Continuation of the journey along the river
More river
The journey continues along a greater expanse of the river
Wooo!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the extended journey
Ride
Encouragement to continue the journey, embrace the new path
Wooo!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey
Cherry twist!
The excitement and thrill of the newfound path, the unexpected twist in the journey
Ride
Embracing the unexpected, journeying onwards
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Ride
Encouragement to continue the journey, keep moving forward
Down the river
Continuation of the journey along the river
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEN JORDAN, SCOTT KIRKLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cat
timeless.
this will still be great in 100 years.
Heliosphan
I believe it
svtcontour
Not sure if anyone has noticed but this track has some seriously good deep bass in and around the 30Hz range. Most computer speakers even with subwoofers wont grab the note so go to the first place that has a proper subwoofer and take a listen. So awesome :)
Jack Johnson
Hell yes. I hope you guys, and gals, enjoy some sick beats courtesy of The Crystal Method. The Cherry Twist original is the best.
Turbo Lag Is Foreplay
Best production on the entire album.
LeatherCladVegan
My favourite track from the album. Killer album.
Coldwater 7274
Played a lot of wipeout with this on my ears.🔥
George Soros
This shit used to burn the roof off the house.🔥😍
Brandon Johnson
still does, don't lie
George Soros
@Sabrabotix rave to the grave, younger clubber,lol