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
Jaded
The Crystal Method Lyrics
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If it don't feel good
Turn your head
Turn your head
If it don't feel good
Turn your head
That I did to you
And think about the bad things
That I didn't do, that I didn't do
That I didn't do, that I didn't do
Turn your head
If it don't feel good
Turn your head
If you don't wanna take it
Turn your head
If it don't feel good
Turn your head
If you don't wanna take it
Turn your head
If it don't feel good
Turn your head
If you don't wanna take it
Turn your head
If it don't feel good
Turn your head
If you don't wanna take it
You know, you know how
But you have to know
You know, you know how
But you have to know
You know, you know how
But you have to know
You know, you know how
But you have to know
You know, you know how
But you have to know
You know, you know how
But you have to know
You know, you know how
But you have to know
You know, you know how
But you have to know
Think about the good things
That I did to you
And think about the bad things
That I didn't do, that I didn't do
That I didn't do
Turn your head
If it don't feel good
Turn your head
If you don't wanna take it
Turn your head
If it don't feel good
Turn your head
If you don't wanna take it
Turn your head
If it don't feel good
Turn your head
If you don't wanna take it
The song "Jaded" by The Crystal Method features simple yet powerful lyrics that advise listeners to turn their heads away from anything that doesn't feel good and to focus on the good things that have been done for them. The repetitive nature of the lyrics enforces the idea of breaking away from negativity and moving towards positivity. The line "Think about the good things that I did to you" offers a reminder to focus on the positive aspects of life and not just the negative ones. The following line "And think about the bad things that I didn't do" highlights the fact that sometimes we only focus on the things that people didn't do for us, rather than acknowledging the good things they did do. The repetition of the phrase "You know, you know how, but you have to know" adds emphasis to the idea that we already have the knowledge of how to make positive choices, but we have to actively choose to do so.
The song's overall message is to encourage listeners to focus on positive elements and to break away from anything that feels negative. The lyrics' repetition acts as a reminder to constantly make that active choice to focus on positivity instead of negativity. The combination of the uplifting message and the pulsing beat of the music creates a contagious feeling of positivity and inspires listeners to embrace the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn your head
Look away from whatever is causing discomfort or pain
If it don't feel good
If something is causing you discomfort or pain
Think about the good things
Reflect on the positive experiences or actions
That I did to you
That someone else did for you
And think about the bad things
Reflect on the negative experiences or actions
That I didn't do, that I didn't do
That someone else didn't do
If you don't wanna take it
If you don't want to accept or tolerate something
You know, you know how
You have knowledge or understanding
But you have to know
You need to acknowledge or accept something
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEN JORDAN, SCOTT KIRKLAND, TRUDIE REISS
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