Global Underground 009: San Francisco
Sasha · 1998
147 min · 27 tracks · house
A mesmerizing blend of progressive house textures and hypnotic beats that transport listeners to the vibrant nightlife of San Francisco.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its role in popularizing the progressive house genre during the late 90s, contributing to Sasha's influence on subsequent electronic artists. It reached number one on the UK Dance Albums Chart and was praised for its innovative mixing techniques, setting a high standard for future entries in the Global Underground series.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks hypnotic beats for dancing vibrant nightlife immersion
- Context
- In 1998, Sasha was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in electronic music with 'Global Underground 009: San Francisco', following the success of his earlier works. This album came during a period when Sasha was gaining international acclaim, enhancing his status as a pioneer of progressive house after the release of his acclaimed mix compilation 'Northern Exposure' in 1996.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flo Rida· David Guetta· Nicky Romero
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 3:08
- 2 Platform 7:23
- 3 Solid Space Business 2:12
- 4 Protect Your Mind (Van Bellen mix) Standout 6:46
- 5 Resurrection Standout 5:54
- 6 The Resurrection E.P. 6:09
- 7 Spectral Analysis 2:42
- 8 Blue Stream 4:48
- 9 Empress II 3:56
- 10 Bulgarian (Incisions remix) 6:24
- 11 Soul to Bare (C. Hornbostel remix) 3:42
- 12 Everything’s Not You (Quivver’s Space mix) 6:23
- 13 I’m Free (William Orbit mix) 8:44
- 14 Anomaly (Calling Your Name) (Albion mix) 5:31
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 3:40
- 2 Blue 5:39
- 3 Hale Bopp 4:34
- 4 Hope 4:48
- 5 Clarkness 4:48
- 6 Acoustic Principles 5:17
- 7 Psionic 4:48
- 8 The Chain 9:38
- 9 Change Me 5:46
- 10 Twilo Thunder 9:08
- 11 Movin’ Thru Your System 5:02
- 12 The Mission 5:46
- 13 I Dream (Tilt’s Resurrection mix) 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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