A quarter-century after helping redefine American electronic music, The Crystal Method is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its landmark sophomore album, Tweekend, with a deluxe limited-edition vinyl reissue and an extensive fall co-headlining tour alongside legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold.
Originally released in July 2001, Tweekend remains one of the most influential electronic albums of its era, blending breakbeat, rock, and big beat into a sound that helped push dance music further into the mainstream. Featuring collaborations with Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland, and acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion, the album became a defining release of the early 2000s electronic movement.
To commemorate the milestone, Interscope Records has partnered with The Crystal Method to release a 25th Anniversary Edition of Tweekend on July 24. Available exclusively through the label’s direct-to-consumer store, the collector’s edition arrives as a double LP pressed on striking sunset orange “nuclear fusion” vinyl that mirrors the album’s iconic artwork.
The deluxe package also includes a fully remastered CD of the album, an exclusive The Crystal Method sticker, and newly remastered audio for both the vinyl and CD editions, completed by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering. Limited to just 3,000 individually numbered copies worldwide, the release offers longtime fans a rare opportunity to revisit one of electronic music’s defining records in a premium collector’s format.
Formed in Las Vegas in 1993 by Scott Kirkland and Ken Jordan before relocating to Los Angeles, The Crystal Method helped pioneer the American breakbeat movement. Today, with Scott Kirkland carrying the project forward, the act continues to be recognized for its aggressive electronic production, driving rhythms, cinematic sound design, and memorable melodic hooks that have influenced generations of producers.
Tweekend marked a pivotal evolution in the duo’s sound, expanding beyond breakbeat-heavy club music by embracing alternative rock influences without abandoning its electronic roots. That creative shift was shaped in part by the group’s experience touring on the 1999 Family Values Tour, where they shared stages with Limp Bizkit, Korn, Primus, Staind, and Filter, exposing the duo to a broader rock audience and inspiring new creative directions.
Reflecting on the album’s creation, Scott Kirkland said:
“After the success of Vegas, Ken and I wanted to broaden our musical horizons, delve into our rock and alternative roots, and collaborate with other artists. Writing and co-producing a portion of the album with Tom Morello helped us achieve all these goals. It’s been a nostalgic journey revisiting the stems and original sessions from Tweekend. I firmly believe that we created an album that successfully bridged the gap between electronic and rock music, while maintaining our core sound.”
Ken Jordan echoed those sentiments, recalling the creative freedom that came with making the record:
“Making Tweekend was a blast! Some artists dread their sophomore LP, but because Vegas was so successful we got to work with some amazing artists. I think my favorite sessions of all time were with Tom Morello. He really dove into our process. He not only is featured on ‘Name of the Game’ but helped produce three other tracks on Tweekend! I still love listening to this album. I can’t believe it was 25 years ago.”
Among the album’s standout tracks, “Name of the Game” has become one of The Crystal Method’s most enduring songs. Nominated for MTV’s “Breakthrough Video” award in 2002, the track has since appeared in more than 20 film trailers, television shows, and video games, including its memorable placement in the 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder.
The song will receive renewed attention this summer with a fresh remix package arriving on Beatport on August 21. The release features a brand-new remix from Paul Oakenfold, alongside reinterpretations by Equalateral and Future Funk Squad. Fans have already gotten an early preview of Oakenfold’s remix through Microsoft’s Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection Reveal Trailer.
Speaking about the collaboration, Scott Kirkland shared:
“We’ve known and admired Paul for 30 years. So to have him come in and add some of his distinctive sounds and production style to ‘Name of the Game’ is a real treat.”
Beyond its commercial success, Tweekend remains an important cultural touchstone that helped bridge the gap between underground electronic music and mainstream rock audiences during the post-rave era. The album’s title itself offered a dark, satirical commentary on the decline of West Coast rave culture, contrasting carefree weekend partying with the excesses that surrounded the scene at the time.
To further celebrate the anniversary, The Crystal Method will hit the road this fall for the Mission Underground Tour, co-headlining with Paul Oakenfold. The tour will include major stops across North America, including New York on Halloween and Las Vegas on November 7, bringing together two pioneers whose influence helped shape modern electronic music.
“Our fans have been incredibly supportive, making touring a truly rewarding experience since we emerged from the pandemic,” Scott Kirkland said. “Collaborating with Oakenfold for co-headlining events has also been a fantastic way to unite people and create unforgettable nights across the country.”
Twenty-five years after its release, Tweekend continues to stand as a landmark achievement that blurred the lines between electronic music and rock, paving the way for future crossover artists while cementing The Crystal Method’s legacy as one of the most influential acts in American dance music history.
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