The Crystal Method

Crystal Method's debut unleashed their distinctive muscular sound on the world, and established them as electronica heavyweights on a par with the Chemical Brothers. Vegas contains some of their biggest -- and best -- tracks: "Trip Like I Do" and "Busy Child" are essentials, but it's the underrated "Cherry Twist" that will put your knickers in one.

One downside of the hoopla surrounding electronica is the decidedly Eurocentric slant in
the mainstream media coverage; despite a legion of native innovators, American judges
keep awarding the laurels to Brits and Germans. Since 1994's "Now Is the Time," the Los
Angeles team Crystal Method – Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland – has been unleashing
exceptional home-grown beats. Now, with a major-label deal and a music biz tha... More >