Legion of Boom
The Crystal Method · 2004
59 min · 12 tracks · electronic · trip hop · electronic rock
A high-energy fusion of big beat rhythms and electronic rock, layered with gritty vocals and dynamic synths.
Why this album works
'Legion of Boom' received significant attention upon its release, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart. The single 'Born Too Slow' became particularly notable for its success on dance charts and helped solidify The Crystal Method's influence within the electronic music scene during the early 2000s.
- Career context
- By the time 'Legion of Boom' was released in 2004, The Crystal Method had established themselves as pioneers in the big beat genre, following their successful albums 'Vegas' (1997) and 'Tweekend' (2001). This album marked a moment of artistic evolution as they embraced more rock influences while still maintaining their electronic roots, showcasing their adaptability in a rapidly changing music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· Moby· Towa Tei
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Starting Over 4:02
- 2 Born Too Slow Standout 2:59
- 3 True Grit Standout 5:06
- 4 The American Way 4:27
- 5 I Know It's You 5:48
- 6 Realizer 3:48
- 7 Broken Glass 3:55
- 8 Weapons of Mass Distortion Standout 4:51
- 9 Bound Too Long 6:23
- 10 Acetone 5:15
- 11 High and Low 5:24
- 12 Wide Open 7:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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