Drive: Nike + Original Run
The Crystal Method · 2006
70 min · 14 tracks · electronic · trip hop · electronic rock
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and progressive grooves designed to energize and motivate through movement.
Why this album works
This album made waves in both the music and fitness industries by serving as an official soundtrack for Nike’s running program, contributing to its commercial success. It received positive reviews and helped solidify The Crystal Method's reputation as pioneers of electronic music, influencing subsequent artists within the genre.
- Best for
- energizing beats for workouts dynamic progression with peaks pulsating rhythms for running
- Context
- By 2006, The Crystal Method had established themselves as key players in the big beat genre, following their breakthrough albums 'Vegas' (1997) and 'Tweekend' (2001). 'Drive: Nike + Original Run' marked a significant collaboration with Nike, positioning the duo at the intersection of music and fitness culture. This album also showcased their ability to create tracks specifically tailored for high-energy environments.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· Moby· Towa Tei
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Starting Line 2:02
- 2 It’s Time Standout 4:51
- 3 Roadhouse Blues (original dub) Standout 6:05
- 4 It Hertz 5:17
- 5 Do It (Dub Pistols mix) 5:24
- 6 Don’t Stop Standout 4:57
- 7 Brand New Kicks 4:16
- 8 Bad Ass (Rogue Element mix) 5:24
- 9 Glass Breaker (Force Mass Motion mix) 5:34
- 10 Finish Line 1:03
- 11 It Hertz 6:07
- 12 Don’t Stop Standout 5:21
- 13 Bad Ass (Rogue Element mix) 7:02
- 14 Glass Breaker (Force Mass Motion mix) 6:35
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