What makes Communicate by Sasha & John Digweed notable?

The album is notable for its innovative approach to mixing and track selection, contributing to the rise of progressive house as a dominant genre in electronic music during the early 2000s. It received positive reviews from critics, solidifying Sasha & Digweed's status as pioneers within the electronic music community and influencing countless DJs and producers. By the time 'Communicate' was released in June 2000, Sasha & John Digweed were already established figures in the progressive house scene, following their influential collaboration on 'Northern Exposure' in 1996. This album marked a significant step in their partnership, showcasing their evolving sound at a time when both artists were gaining international acclaim and touring extensively.

How many songs are on Communicate?

Communicate has 22 tracks, running approximately 148 minutes.

Communicate

Sasha & John Digweed · 2000

148 min · 22 tracks · progressive house

A seamless blend of hypnotic rhythms and ethereal melodies, designed to transport listeners into a transcendent auditory experience.

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Like a Bitch — This opening track sets the tone with its driving beat and rhythmic complexity, encapsulating the energy that defines the album's overall sound.
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Roaches (Peace Division remix) — This remix stands out for its deep bassline and intricate layering, showcasing the duo's skill in transforming tracks into immersive journeys.
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Narcotic — With its atmospheric build-up and captivating melodies, this track exemplifies the blend of emotional depth and dancefloor appeal that characterizes the album.
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Voices (Freelance Icebreakers mix) — This version captures an ethereal quality through its haunting vocals and lush production, illustrating the album’s experimental edge.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

65 /100

Treeline

Higher than 88% of albums we've rated

The seamless mixing and atmospheric soundscapes create a strong immersive experience, characteristic of progressive house.

What we noticed

The album features a continuous mix of tracks, creating an uninterrupted flow that enhances the immersive experience.
Several tracks utilize repetitive motifs and layered synths, building tension and atmosphere over extended durations.
Transitions between tracks often involve gradual tempo changes or fading effects, maintaining a cohesive sonic landscape.
The use of minimalistic percussion allows the melodic elements to take center stage, emphasizing the ethereal quality of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 9/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Like a Bitch 8:23
2 Get Lost (Stereo dub) 6:04
3 Barbarella (Deep Dish mix) 10:10
4 Roaches (Peace Division remix) 9:08
5 Voices (Slacker’s Dumbstruck mix) 4:25
6 Fusion 5:56
7 Pushing Too Hard 5:55
8 Musak (Wonderland Avenue remix) 5:16
9 West on 27th (A Tribe Called Khz mix) 10:39
10 Tyrantanic (Slacker’s Kingdom Come mix) 3:08
11 The Baguio Track (Digweed + Muir Bedrock mix) 4:52

Disc 2

1 Narcotic 8:12
2 The Blue Hour 7:15
3 Lifestyles, Part 2 4:42
4 Voices (Freelance Icebreakers mix) 5:19
5 Once More (Bedrock dub mix) 6:03
6 ECI‐PS 7:15
7 Waah! (Seismix) 6:03
8 Force 51 7:15
9 Ruhe (Humate mix) 8:14
10 Put Your Earphones On 6:45
11 Enjoyed 6:52

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Northern Exposure: Expeditions

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