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Community Service

The Crystal Method · 2002

74 min · 16 tracks · electronic · trip hop · electronic rock

A pulsating journey through electronic landscapes, blending big beat rhythms with hypnotic samples and infectious melodies.

Why this album works

The album features remixes that gained traction in club scenes and helped solidify The Crystal Method's reputation as influential figures in the electronic genre. Notably, it includes a remix of 'Renegades of Funk,' which brought renewed attention to the original track by Afrika Bambaataa and highlighted the duo's ability to merge genres seamlessly.
Best for
dynamic flow with peaks pulsating energy for parties infectious melodies for dancing
Context
Released in January 2002, 'Community Service' was The Crystal Method's first collection of remixes, following their successful album 'Tweekend' from 2001. This period marked their transition from mainstream electronic hits towards a more diversified sound, showcasing their ability to remix and reinterpret tracks from various artists while retaining their distinctive style.
Stylistic neighbors
The Prodigy· Moby· Towa Tei

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No Soul (PMT remix) 4:17
  • 2 Cake Hole 5:50
  • 3 Breakin on the Streets (False Prophet remix) 3:54
  • 4 Morpheus (Meat Katie and Dylan Rhymes mix) 3:41
  • 5 Funny Break (One Is Enough) (Plump DJ’s mix) 5:20
  • 6 Curveball 4:00
  • 7 Dude in the Moon (Luna mix) Standout 6:04
  • 8 Name of the Game (Hybrid’s LA Blackout remix) 5:49
  • 9 Boom (The Crystal Method remix) Standout 3:31
  • 10 Trickshot 3:16
  • 11 Renegades of Funk (The Crystal Method remix) Standout 3:55
  • 12 Paranoid (The Crystal Method remix) 5:23
  • 13 Wild, Sweet & Cool (Static Revenger mix) 4:24
  • 14 Hold Back 4:37
  • 15 You Know It’s Hard (Koma & Bones remix) 6:40
  • 16 The Red Pill 3:24

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