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Divided by Night

The Crystal Method · 2009

26 min · 15 tracks · electronic · trip hop · electronic rock

A pulsating blend of electronic beats and melodic hooks that captures the essence of the late 2000s dance music scene.

Why this album works

'Divided by Night' debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album. Its singles gained traction in clubs and playlists, showcasing the duo’s ability to adapt while maintaining their signature sound.
Best for
front-loaded energy bursts dance floor ready anthems melodic hooks for movement
Context
Released in early 2009, 'Divided by Night' marked The Crystal Method's fifth studio album, following their 2006 effort 'Drive'. At this point, the duo was transitioning from their earlier big beat sound to incorporate more varied electronic influences, reflecting the evolving landscape of dance music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Prodigy· Moby· Towa Tei

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Divided by Night
  • 2 Dirty Thirty Standout 5:24
  • 3 Drown in the Now Standout 5:47
  • 4 Kling to the Wreckage
  • 5 Smile?
  • 6 Sine Language
  • 7 Double Down Under
  • 8 Come Back Clean Standout 4:57
  • 9 Slipstream
  • 10 Black Rainbows
  • 11 Blunts & Robots 5:49
  • 12 Falling Hard
  • 13 Play for Real 5:01
  • 14 Come Back Clean (Kaskade remix edit)
  • 15 Drown in the Now (South Central in the Shallow End edit)

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