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
Roll It Up
The Crystal Method Lyrics
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Yeah
Woo
Aw aw aw aw
And ya don't quit quit
Aw aw aw aw aw aw aw
Turn on the motherfuckin' mic y'all
The lyrics to The Crystal Method's song Roll It Up are empowering and electrifying, echoing the band's signature electronic dance music style. The repetition of "and it don't stop" and "and ya don't quit quit" creates a hypnotic beat that sets the tone for the rest of the song. It's almost as if the band is daring the listener to keep up with the relentless energy they bring to the track.
The introduction of the line "turn on the motherfuckin' mic y'all" is particularly compelling, as it signals a call to action for the band and the audience. The Crystal Method is known for their high-energy live performances, and this line could be interpreted as a challenge to the crowd to match their intensity. Overall, the lyrics to Roll It Up are an invitation to let loose and embrace the primal, unbridled joy of dance music.
Line by Line Meaning
And it don't stop
This situation or feeling is not coming to an end.
Yeah
Agreement or affirmation.
Woo
Expressing excitement or pleasure.
Aw aw aw aw
Vocalizing a sound of enjoyment or anticipation.
And ya don't quit quit
Persist and continue with what you're doing.
Aw aw aw aw aw aw aw
Repeating the sound of excitement or anticipation.
Turn on the motherfuckin' mic y'all
Activate the microphone so that we can begin performing and entertaining the audience.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SYRIX, BASSIX, ANTHONY MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Javo
2020 sigue siendo un hit!!
samy kamkar
Still such an awesome track
Dan G
Still still is!
zer0lis
I still come back to this energy pump once in while, every time i feel like grabbing my sword and starting wars
Andrew Ruminas
Love putting this shit on at a party, the Crystal Method rule
Jolly CoOperator
Like 5 or 6 years ago I was driving my big turbo GTI to this album hauling ass and slamming gears having a blast... when we had 2 kids I sold it lol.. I'll miss you ole bertha you were the best car I ever had lmao..
Damion Brooker
@Tiago Fernandes what system did u have bangin???? I love my old school car audio gear ☆☆☆☆
Tiago Fernandes
i can relate to this, but on my Seat GTTDi with massive sound system! :)
Scottie Hu
2019 still loving this song
Damion Brooker
2021 October now and STILL jamms!!!!