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
Name of the Game
The Crystal Method Lyrics
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Listen all you motherfuckers!
That's the name of the game.
That's the name of the game.
That's the name of the game.
That's the name of the game.
Top of the crown,
Rape the queen,
The fatal mistake in your cradle,
Can't shake the dreams of fire inside of your phonograph,
Battered with gas,
And give you room to breathe,
Through an adequate mask
Everybody in front,
Let me see ya pumpin' ya fists,
If you up in the back room,
When you rockin' with this.
Come on,
Keepin' ya speaker knockin',
Jumpin', bangin', bumpin', blazin',
Hot
Callin' all freaks,
Callin' all freaks now.
Yo, yo
Callin' all freaks,
Callin' all freaks now.
That's right
Callin' all freaks
Callin' all freaks
Callin' all freaks
Get em up in the back row
Get em up in the back row
I said get em up in the back room!
Motherfucker
Callin' all
Callin' all
Callin' all
Callin' all
Callin' all
The Crystal Method's song "Name of the Game" is a powerful, energetic, and rebellious track with a clear message of defying conformity and embracing individuality. The opening lyrics, "Listen all you motherfuckers!" set the tone for the song, which celebrates those who stand out from the crowd and refuse to be silenced.
The chorus, "That's the name of the game," is a nod to the idea that living life on your own terms, rather than submitting to societal expectations or pressures, is the ultimate goal. The lyrics imply that it may not be an easy path, but it's worth it to stay true to oneself and not conform to the norm.
The verses contain vivid and intense images, from "Rape the queen" to "dreams of fire inside of your phonograph," which add to the rebellious and anarchistic feel of the song. The lyrics seem to encourage listeners to let loose and embrace the wild side of life, as evidenced by the repeated calls to "Callin' all freaks."
Overall, "Name of the Game" is a powerful anthem for individuality, rebellion, and living life on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen all you motherfuckers!
Attention! All individuals are to pay careful attention and comply with the following instructions.
That's the name of the game.
This is the objective; this is what we're trying to accomplish.
Yo!
Hey there!
Top of the crown,
At the very top, the highest point.
Rape the queen,
Overthrow the leader, the one in charge.
The fatal mistake in your cradle,
The mistake that you made from an early age has led to your downfall.
Can't shake the dreams of fire inside of your phonograph,
You can't forget the burning desires and aspirations that motivate you to succeed.
Battered with gas,
Assaulted with fuel, and heavily influenced by the forces around you.
And give you room to breathe,
But despite that, still providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Through an adequate mask
By way of protection, hiding your true self to fit in.
Everybody in front,
All individuals positioned towards the front of the group.
Let me see ya pumpin' ya fists,
Demonstrate your enthusiasm by pumping your fists.
If you up in the back room,
Even if you're in the back of the room,
When you rockin' with this.
You can still rock out to the music.
Come on,
Let's go!
Keepin' ya speaker knockin',
Producing music that is keeping the artists working hard and bumping.
Jumpin', bangin', bumpin', blazin',
The upbeat and energetic music is causing people to jump, bang their heads, and dance feverishly.
Hot
This music is fire! It's amazing and hot.
Callin' all freaks,
This is a message to everyone who is different.
Callin' all freaks now.
Attention to all those who are unique or weird: this is the time to come together.
That's right
Indeed, that is correct.
Get em up in the back row
Bring everyone, including those in the back, up to the front row.
I said get em up in the back room!
That's right, bring everyone in to join the party!
Motherfucker
An exclamation, often used to express frustration or anger.
Callin' all
Inviting everyone,
Callin' all
Inviting everyone,
Callin' all
Inviting everyone,
Callin' all
Inviting everyone,
Callin' all
Inviting everyone.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kenneth David Jordan, Scott Kirkland, Tom Morello
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ju4408
@@Rebecca-hv8fg Absolute YES to Fatboy Slim. Shadow and UNKLE were mostly "trip-hop" to me, not so breakbeat. The "categories" have become pretty meaningless when really great producers do many styles.
Nowadays for electronic, Clozee, Opiou, Kognatif, Beats Antique, Moderator, Gramatik, Griz, Emancipator, Pretty Lights, Break Science and Ours Samplus are on constant rotation. Seen most of them live.
Check out Opiou's vid for "Quack Fat" and his Red Rocks concert (with the Syzygy Orchestra)- just amazing. "Life", also, with Gift of Gab from Blackalicious, who passed away last week.
Every CloZee mix is amazing (especially the "Sunset Dreamtempo" one).
Beats Antique is too much fun live, and everyone they work with (Too Many Zooz, Balkan Bump, etc.) are awesome. I love any EDM that includes live horns/strings/saxophones.
@headbizzie
For some reason this song reminds me of how awesome and care free life was during my youth... The early 2000's were good times
@dont.ripfuller6587
Pre screen- palms days ...
@amang1001
Feel ya bro...
@ErokLobotomist
I was just thinking that the other day. Times have really changed.
@russellbergstrom3398
The best music came out of that era. From 1996 to 2004, it was Babylon. All you had to do was listen.
@Eisenbison
Before the dark times...
Before the SJWs...
@bloodstaindew1888
"My God, Fisher! Have you gone insane? The mission is over! "
@MrReaperofDead
Funky Blast Processing u kaiba...? 😮
whoa... hows your little bro doin? 😀
@minichimiz
It was worth it...
@redneckmaniac3463
the startup music in the extras tab in SS 1