The Crystal Method is a dance/electronic duo comprising Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Formed in 1993, 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 house 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, 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 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
Álbumes
1 | The Crystal Method-Wild, Sweet | Community Service |
2 | Starting Over | Legion of Boom |
3 | True Grit | Legion of Boom |
4 | Trip Like I Do | Vegas |
5 | Keep Hope Alive (There Is Hope Mix) | Keep Hope Alive |
6 | Comin' Back | Vegas |
7 | Now Is The Time (Secret Knowledge Overkill Mix) | Keep Hope Alive |
8 | Keep Hope Alive (AK 1200 Mix) | Fully Automatic |
9 | Roll It Up | Tweekend |
10 | Nervous | Tweekend (RETAIL) |
11 | Orbital-Funny Break (One is En | Community Service |
12 | Keep Hope Alive | The Family Values Tour 1999 |
13 | Cherry Twist | Vegas |
14 | P.O.D.-Boom (The Crystal Metho | Community Service |
15 | Bound Too Long | Legion of Boom |
16 | Coming Back (Light Mix Dub) | Renaissance: Worldwide Singapore |
17 | PHD | Tweekend |
18 | CeaseFire-TrickShot | Community Service |
19 | High Roller | Vegas |
20 | Now Is The Time | Zoolander Sountrack |