The Crystal Method is an electronic music act comprising Ken Jordan (who r… Read Full Bio ↴The Crystal Method is an electronic music act comprising Ken Jordan (who retired in 2017) and Scott Kirkland. Formed in 1993, The Crystal Method is the most recent stop in a string of projects that led them from their native Las Vegas (and some forgettable four-track stabs at Vocal jazz music), to the early-'90s L.A. rave scene. Drawn in by its youthful idealism, Jordan and Kirkland became absorbed by L.A.'s underground club culture and began knocking out tracks inspired by their experiences. On the strength of one of their demos, The Crystal Method signed to Steve Melrose and Justin King's City of Angels imprint in 1994, and their debut single, Keep Hope Alive, appeared soon after. The title was in reference to L.A.'s waning rave scene (burdened by constant police pressure and a string of random violent incidents) and became something of an anthem due to the endless barrage of remixes and alternate versions that appeared. The pair's demand to be taken seriously as a band (as opposed to the enforced anonymity of most techno acts, and something of a new concept for American dance producers) extended to incessant live performances, and The Crystal Method's increasing popularity both in the clubs and among radio jocks led to a deal with Geffen affiliate Outpost Recordings in 1996. The group's debut LP, Vegas -- an unabashed party record bathed in acid, funk, rock, and big beat hip-hop -- appeared in mid-1997 and sold very well. The follow-up Tweekend was released four years later, and the duo inaugurated a series of mix albums (Community Service) in 2002. Third album Legion of Boom followed in 2004.
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
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
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The Crystal Method Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Crystal Method:
03 Cherry Twist Ride Down the river Ride Down the river Wooo! Ride Down the…
American Way It is the American way The American way Yo it's the American…
Bad Stone Hey man, what do we got Hey man, are you out…
Black Rainbows She turned her head away He said everything is fine With a…
blunts Eya yo cop! Smoke dusta soup, what kol busted Hey yo cop, sm…
Blunts & Robots Eya yo cop! Smoke dusta soup, what kol busted Hey yo cop…
Boom Boom, boom [Incomprehensible] I never knew that a kid like …
Born Too Slow Just like seventies goofballs He's waiting on last calls Wel…
Born Too Slow (Deepsky Green Absinthe dub) Just like seventies goof balls he's waiting on last calls We…
Busy Child I guess I didn't know. I guess I didn't know. Get Busy…
Busy Child (radio edit) I guess I didn't know Get busy child Get busy.../I guess I…
Busy Child Segue I guess I didn't know. I guess I didn't know. Get Busy…
Cherry Twist Ride Down the river Ride Down the river Wooo! Ride Down the…
Come Back Clean In the taxi Spit the bad seed Spit the bad seed He came…
Come2gether Come together And try to make a better world…
Comin I know that I don't understand The way my feelings roam I've…
Drown in the Now Oh yea Oh yea Rock out! Rock when I rip it, When I'm…
Elite Force Rock the beat…
Falling Hard I am running, I will meet you halfway. When I get there…
High and Low I'm not gonna leave you hang ? until you need me…
High Roller This transmission is coming to you This transmission is comi…
I Know It's You I know it's you I know it's you I know it's I know…
I Like It Another time In the age of wonder Another world Another tim…
I Luv U I know it's you I know it's you I know it's I know…
Jaded Turn your head If it don't feel good Turn your head Turn yo…
Keep Hope Al And I say this to the night Let us not forget There…
Keep Hope Alive (live) And I say this to you tonight Let us not forget There…
Kling to the Wreckage "Cross our hearts and hope to die It just might be…
Koma Bones-Morpheus I know that I don't understand The way my feelings roam I'…
Magic Carpet Ride I like to dream Right between the sound machine On a cloud…
Meth OLHA PRO MIM TU ME VISTE look at me, did…
More I want some more…
Murder Go You know it's hard You know it's my gun There's a kill…
Name of the Game Listen all you motherfuckers! Listen all you motherfuckers! …
Name of the Game (Clean Name) listen all you muthafuckers (x2) that's the name of the gam…
Name Of The Game ) Listen all you motherfuckers! Listen all you motherfuckers! …
Nothing Like You and I We spent some time Together walking Spent some time just tal…
Now Is the Time Now is the time…
Now Is the Time (Cloud 9 mix) Now is the time SONGWRITERS KIRKLAND, SCOTT / JORDAN, KEN…
Over It Oh my Oh my Oh my I got a lot…
Over the Line Come on y'all Over the line…
P.H.D Not gonna get a piece of that No, ain't going out…
PHD Not gonna get a piece of that No, ain't going out…
Play For Real Don′t play with me When you should be saving me Making me Fe…
Ready For Action Yo Ready for action Keepin' the people clappin' You Weapon i…
Realizer I'm on my way Synthesizer Crystallizer I'm the realizer You …
Remix This transmission is coming to you This transmission is com…
Restless We're running wild and we're restless And we jump to be…
Roadhouse Blues Ah keep your eyes on the road Your hands upon the…
Roll It Up And it don't stop Yeah Woo Aw aw aw aw And ya don't quit…
She's My Punisher I know that I don't understand The way my feelings arose I…
She's My Pusher <no lyrics>…
Sine Language Sine waves make the bass Gonna take y'all to a higher…
Sling the Decks Sling The Decks-The Crystal Method 歌手介绍 由Ken Jordan与Scott Ki…
Slipstream Well we heard you got caught in the slipstream Then you…
Smile Here I am Rhamzezh, son of Sethur King of the crystal empire…
Starting Over Rock the beat…
Storm The Castle Storm The Castle-The Crystal Method 歌手介绍 由Ken Jordan与Scott K…
Ten Miles Back Here it comes You're unaware Ya keep moving Ten nervou…
The American Way It is the American way The American way Yo it's the American…
The Dubeliscious Groove OLHA PRO MIM TU ME VISTE look at me, did you…
The Name of the Game Listen all you motherfuckers! Listen all you motherfuckers! …
The Winner I know y'all know what we gone do now I…
There Is Hope And I say this to the night Let us not forget There…
Tough Guy Yo motherfucker you were the man a minute ago…
Trip Like I Do Another time In the age of wonder Another world Another tim…
Vegas I know that I don't understand The way my feelings roam I'…
Weapons of Mad Distortion Oh no, don't tell me your lies! Weapons of mass distortio…
Weapons of Mass Distortion Oh no, don't tell me your lies! Weapons of mass distor…
Wide Open I have been informed that it's totally wipe open Lemme crank…
Wild Wild sweet and cool What we get together and do our…
Wild, Sweet and Cool wild sweet and cool what we get together and do our…
You Know It's Hard I know it's you I know it's you I know it's I know…
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Alan Bird
LeAnn's voice is class. Mixed with the Bigbeat of The Crystal Method. It would be awesome if The Chemical Brothers and The Crystal Method worked together.
Autumn Sumner
This is totally awesome! Love it!
Caitlin Fraze
Awesome song love it LeAnn Rimes is the bomb
spawnofhell2579
Wow! Might be the best song on the album!
Xavier Franco
Love this song.
Samantha Lionakis
nice mix with that voice & those beats cm is the shot. timeless ☆☆☆
Andrew Clemente
too awesome!!
KillerWinion
DAMN that intro just too sick.. adding it to my playlist when i game
Mathieu Hamers
tcm 4 ever
Shandro
what in incredible song!