The Crystal Method heading back to "Vegas"

NEW YORK (Billboard) - To celebrate the 10th birthday of its major-label debut album, "Vegas," electronica duo the Crystal Method will reissue the set September 18.

The Geffen Records release features a second disc of remixes, live tracks and rarities.

"Vegas" is by far the group's best-selling album, having sold 984,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The set went on to spawn the club hits "Comin' Back," "Keep Hope Alive" and "Busy Child."

"It was such a challenge, making a major-label record all by ourselves," group member Ken Jordan told Billboard.com "I guess we had shown that we were capable with our first two singles, but when I look back at it now I'm just so thankful that our guys at (Geffen imprint) Outpost really trusted us. We never thought it would have such wide appeal."

Jordan was particularly enthused about some of the new remixes, including a new take on "Busy Child," which he said sports "hard electro-breaks with great use of the original samples." That cut will be available August 28 via iTunes.

The Crystal Method has select DJ gigs on its schedule into the fall, but the duo is also hunkering down on a new studio album at its new Hollywood facility. The as-yet-untitled set is due in early 2008, with a tour to follow.

Reuters/Billboard

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