The Crystal Method‘s landmark 2001 album Tweekend — one of the most essential U.S. electronic albums of the early 2000s — has officially turned 25. To mark the anniversary, TCM and Interscope have teamed up for a stunning double-vinyl sunset-orange edition of the record via the label DTC, out July 24, alongside a fresh ‘Name of the Game’ remix package hitting Beatport on August 21, and a co-headlining fall US tour with Paul Oakenfold kicking off October 2. (Source: The Crystal Method. Also see our Faithless ‘We Come 1’ 25th anniversary tribute.)
The blazing orange “nuclear fusion” vinyl — matching the record’s iconic album cover — includes a bonus collectors CD of the full album (remastered) as well as a TCM sticker. The 25th anniversary edition was remastered on both formats by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering. It’s limited to just 3,000 individually numbered copies globally, with free shipping worldwide via Interscope’s vinyl collective page.
Originally released in July 2001, Tweekend featured collaborations with a stacked lineup of guests including Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), the late Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) and renowned LA-based multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion. It was pivotal for the group — taking their sound from breakbeat-heavy electronica toward more rock-leaning sensibilities, informed by their run on the 1999 Family Values Tour alongside Limp Bizkit, Korn, Primus, Staind and Filter.
“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,” shares TCM’s Scott Kirkland. “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 we created an album that successfully bridged the gap between electronic and rock music, while maintaining our core sound.”
Co-founder Ken Jordan — who left the duo in the years since, leaving TCM as just Scott Kirkland in 2026 — added: “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.”
‘Name of the Game’ — which garnered a 2002 MTV Award nomination for Breakthrough Video and has since been featured in over 20 movies, TV shows and video games, including a memorable moment in the 2008 Ben Stiller film Tropic Thunder — is also getting fresh treatment. A new remix package hits Beatport on August 21, featuring reworks from Paul Oakenfold, Equalateral and Future Funk Squad. Fans can already hear a snippet from Oakenfold’s remix in Microsoft’s XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection Reveal Trailer.
“We’ve known and admired Paul for 30 years,” shares Kirkland. “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.”
The celebrations continue on the road. TCM will return to the road this fall on the Mission Underground Tour with Paul Oakenfold — the third and final leg of their ongoing co-headlining run — starting October 2 in Kansas City, hitting key markets including New York on Halloween and Las Vegas on November 7. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, July 24 at thecrystalmethod.com.
“Our fans have been incredibly supportive, making touring a truly rewarding experience since we emerged from the pandemic,” Kirkland says. “Collaborating with Oakenfold for co-headlining events has also been a fantastic way to unite people and create unforgettable nights across the country.”
Formed in Las Vegas in 1993 by Scott Kirkland and Ken Jordan before the pair relocated to Los Angeles, The Crystal Method were early pioneers of the breakbeat genre — their music soundtracking countless ads, TV shows, films and video games over three decades. Tweekend served as a bridge from the underground post-rave West Coast scene to the mainstream in the early 2000s. The title itself was a dark, satirical commentary on the demise of the West Coast rave and drug culture, juxtaposed with heavy weekend partying.
Grab the sunset-orange vinyl edition via Interscope’s vinyl collective now, mark your calendars for the ‘Name of the Game’ remix package on August 21, and get ready for one of the most nostalgic tours of the fall.
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