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Las Vegas, United States (1993 – present)

The Crystal Method is a dance/electronic duo comprising Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Formed in 1993, The 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, The 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 The 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.

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Top Tracks

1	Born Too Slow full track	1,888
2	Keep Hope Alive full track	1,309
3	Trip Like I Do full track	1,065
3	Busy Child full track	1,065
5	High Roller full track	912
6	Name of the Game	823
7	Cherry Twist full track	786
8	She's My Pusher full track	712
9	Comin' Back	710
10	Vapor Trail full track	676
11	Weapons of Mass Distortion full track	673
12	Roll It Up full track	651
13	Starting Over full track	630
14	Divided By Night full track	614
15	True Grit full track	597

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jeff071 wrote:
Thursday morning

New album is crap.

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SeveralPeople wrote:
Wednesday evening

Vegas ftw! <3

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MonochromeNight wrote:
Wednesday evening

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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
last week

Some days I just wanna pull my pants down in public and take a shit on the sidewalk. On those days I listen to The Crystal Method.

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imoneyg wrote:
last month

i like drown in the now

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JahPahZzZ wrote:
last month

London rules

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Bl4ckGu4rd wrote:
last month

NICE MUSIC !!! :D

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thinkdale wrote:
last month

Divided by Night is crazy good from start to finish. Come to Bonnaroooooooooooooo!

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euqisummusique wrote:
last month

they make me trip like i i do !

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credicle- wrote:
last month

smile? ;) ))

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BreakfastPills wrote:
last month

Holy shit. Two tracks and I am already hooked on Crystal Meth(od).

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RevMightDie wrote:
last month

These guys turn it up....They are definitely better than the Chemical brothers, and THEY are good!. Blood Rave, Name of the Game, Trip Like I do, Vapor Trail....legendary songs! These guys kill!!

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NEWS: THE CRYSTAL METHOD to headline ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010 [details]: http://wp.me/pxGf1-jn

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VR515 wrote:
last month

This is good stuff, I should've listened sooner. I mean I heard some of their stuff without knowing it was actually them, but that's about it from the past.

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masterbloob wrote:
last month

They should make a Crystal Method movie starring James Gandolfini and Lou Diamond Phillips.

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Square3nix wrote:
December 2009

<3 Smile? Forever

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Holly-Gan wrote:
December 2009

The Crystal Method - Falling Hard (Featuring Meiko) <3

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Lahiri wrote:
December 2009

Please listen to my stuff! All free download http://www.last.fm/music/And+This+Again/When+I+Took+the+Path

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Untouchable1406 wrote:
December 2009

Smile? is my drug :D

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LamerForce wrote:
December 2009

Sine Language > All :3

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Events

Feb 12 The Crystal Method Avalon Hollywood, Hollywood, Los Angeles CA, United States
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Feb 12 Control: The Crystal Method "Live", Mr White, Ben Opstru The Avalon Hollywood, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028, Los Angeles, United States
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Feb 13 HEAT UCR Music Festival University of California, Riverside Campus, Riverside, CA, Los Angeles, United States
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News

Power 106

5 Feb 2010 | from thecrystalmethod.com

Listen for our one-hour mix to play on PowerTools this Sunday from 2am-4am on Power 106. Click HERE for more information.

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Love For Haiti
27 Jan 2010 | from thecrystalmethod.com
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New LIVE dates announced!
19 Jan 2010 | from thecrystalmethod.com
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Attn: NYC area fans
11 Jan 2010 | from thecrystalmethod.com
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