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
Smile
The Crystal Method Lyrics
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Rhamzezh, son of Sethur
King of the crystal empire
The lyrics from The Crystal Method's song Smile paint a vivid picture of a ruler proudly proclaiming his identity. The opening line, "Here I am," is a confident declaration of the singer's presence and power. The following line, "Rhamzezh, son of Sethur," introduces the singer by name and lineage. This information sets the singer apart as someone who comes from a notable family and a line of rulers.
The next line, "King of the crystal empire," is the ultimate expression of the singer's authority. This line proclaims the singer's position as a monarch and, more specifically, the ruler of a place called the crystal empire. The combination of the words "crystal" and "empire" evokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Together, these lyrics portray a leader who is confident, powerful, and proud of his identity and position.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am
This is my presence, my existence in this very moment.
Rhamzezh, son of Sethur
My identity and lineage, passed down from my father, giving me a sense of history and connectedness to my family.
King of the crystal empire
As the ruler of the crystal empire, I hold power and responsibility over my people and the land that we inhabit, and must navigate the complexities of leading with fairness and justice.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAD JORDAN, MIKE DEAN, TUPAC SHAKUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vincent DeLuca
Blur. One of the most criminally overlooked games of all time. I hold so much love and nostalgia for this game. Wish we could’ve gotten a sequel.
_____K
I could not agree more! The overall style and amazing choice of music!
Seahawkerino
I miss Shannon and Opel Astra... it ANNOYS me how people ignore that Blur had my favourite Astra model.
Yusuf Çakmak
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why do the best games almost always get overlooked?
Louie B
Still playing online till this day 🤘🤘
Stephen C
I bought Blur, went into the menus, heard this music, and instantly found the soundtrack. This is so brilliant.
Ramazan Şervan YILDIZ
Yes,it is.
Karthıgeyaa . U
Yes,it is
Delzami
I miss blur so goddamn much my man