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Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • energizing beats for workouts
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • pulsating rhythms for running
  • headphone detail hunting
  • motivational soundscapes for movement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow tunes
  • seek lyrical storytelling

Where this album fits

Career 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· Fatboy Slim· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Starting Line 2:02
  • 2 It’s Time 4:51
  • 3 Roadhouse Blues (original dub) 6:05
  • 4 It Hertz 5:17
  • 5 Do It (Dub Pistols mix) 5:24
  • 6 Don’t Stop 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 5:21
  • 13 Bad Ass (Rogue Element mix) 7:02
  • 14 Glass Breaker (Force Mass Motion mix) 6:35

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