Keep Hope Alive
The Crystal Method · 1996
39 min · 6 tracks · electronic · trip hop · electronic rock
A pulsating blend of big beat rhythms and atmospheric electronics that invites listeners to dance and reflect simultaneously.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, which helped define the big beat movement of the late 1990s. It contributed to chart successes, including notable placements on electronic music charts, and influenced a generation of artists seeking to merge genres.
- Best for
- steady rhythmic journey throughout dance-friendly with reflective moments inviting energy for movement
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Keep Hope Alive' marked The Crystal Method's emergence in the electronic scene following their debut album, 'Vegas.' This sophomore effort further established them as pioneers of the big beat genre, showcasing their ability to fuse rock influences with electronic music seamlessly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· Moby· Towa Tei
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Keep Hope Alive (There Is Hope mix) Standout 5:42
- 2 Keep Hope Alive (Trip Hope mix) 6:18
- 3 More Standout 5:59
- 4 Now Is the Time (The Olympic mix) Standout 7:29
- 5 Now Is the Time (Secret Knowledge Overkill mix) 7:04
- 6 The Dubeliscious Groove (Fly Spanish version) 6:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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