Community Service II cover

Community Service II

The Crystal Method · 2005

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

A high-energy blend of remixes that fuses electronic beats with rock influences and vibrant samples.

Why this album works

'Community Service II' is significant for its showcase of The Crystal Method's ability to reinterpret their work and others' tracks, achieving notable chart positions in electronic music circles. The album exemplifies the growing trend of remix culture in the mid-2000s, further solidifying their influence within the genre.
Best for
high-energy dance floor vibe dynamic peaks and valleys for active listening
Context
By the time 'Community Service II' was released in January 2005, The Crystal Method was already established as a prominent act in the big beat and electronic music scene. This album followed their commercial breakthrough with 'Tweekend' in 2001, showcasing their continued evolution and collaboration with various artists, particularly through remixes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Prodigy· Moby· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:38
  • 2 Gyromancer (Elite Force remix) 4:14
  • 3 Ghetto Fabulous Standout 5:30
  • 4 Come With Me 5:02
  • 5 The Crystal Method vs. The Doors (Roadhouse Blues remix) 4:57
  • 6 We Have the Energy 5:00
  • 7 Salty (Meat Katie remix) 5:36
  • 8 Keep Hope Alive (J.D.S mix) Standout 5:44
  • 9 Speedfreak 2:39
  • 10 Kalifornia 4:25
  • 11 Octopus 2:42
  • 12 Reign (False Prophet mix) 6:38
  • 13 Starting Over (Elite Force mix) 4:40
  • 14 Bound Too Long (Hyper mix) 5:24
  • 15 Bizarre Love Triangle (The Crystal Method's CSII mix) Standout 5:32
  • 16 1979 (New Originals 1799 remix) 6:57

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