The Crystal Method

The Profile

The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in 1993 in Las Vegas by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Known as key figures in Big Beat, they broke through with the debut album Vegas and a run of club‑leaning singles and albums that bridged dancefloors, festivals, and mainstream media.

Formed in 1993 in Las Vegas by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland; pioneers of Big Beat alongside UK contemporaries; Grammy-nominated for Legion of Boom.

Two reviews chart The Crystal Method’s arc: Vegas (1997) is praised for mood, accessibility, and impact on Big Beat, while the 2014 self‑titled is deemed competent, mainstream‑leaning, and listenable. References include samples from The Dark Crystal and Apollo 8, plus remixes by Paul Oakenfold and Deadmau5. Overall vibe: respect for the pioneers with tempered notes on later work.