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Global Underground 006: Sydney

John Digweed · 1998

139 min · 25 tracks · house

A mesmerizing journey through deep house rhythms and ethereal soundscapes that define late '90s electronic music.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its influential role in shaping the global underground dance music scene of the late '90s, showcasing the burgeoning popularity of progressive house. It received critical acclaim across music publications, contributing to Digweed's legacy as a pioneer in the genre and helping to elevate the Global Underground brand as a key player in electronic music culture.
Career context
Released on October 13, 1998, 'Global Underground 006: Sydney' marked John Digweed's emergence as a leading figure in house music following his earlier work on the 'Global Underground' series. This album came shortly after his critically acclaimed debut mix in the series, solidifying his reputation for seamless mixing and eclectic track selection.
Stylistic neighbors
Flo Rida· David Guetta· Cabaret Voltaire

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Imagine (Imagination 1) 4:13
  • 2 Blu Savannah 3:43
  • 3 Wonky (Head Affect remix) 4:27
  • 4 Filter 5:20
  • 5 Flood Standout 8:41
  • 6 Towards Omega 3:13
  • 7 Elements (The Chant) Standout 4:13
  • 8 Down the River (McBuffalo mix) 8:11
  • 9 Spiritual (That Kid Chris mix) 3:28
  • 10 Slap Me Some Skin Standout 8:34
  • 11 Blue 3:13
  • 12 Magic Digital Drum 5:28
  • 13 Air 6:01

Disc 2

  • 1 Apache Spur (Silversonic's Smoking mix) 8:02
  • 2 Rub-A-Dub 3:26
  • 3 Velvet Vision 5:16
  • 4 Release (dub mix) 6:01
  • 5 Autobahnana 5:30
  • 6 Steel Blue 7:47
  • 7 Stargazer 4:28
  • 8 Words (For Love) 5:31
  • 9 Propaganda 5:46
  • 10 The Unexplained 5:37
  • 11 Keep Hope Alive 7:31
  • 12 Out of It 5:23

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