What makes Northern Exposure 2 by Sasha & John Digweed notable?

'Northern Exposure 2' was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Dance Albums chart and receiving critical acclaim for its pioneering approach to mixing. This album also played a significant role in shaping the progressive house genre, influencing many artists and DJs in the late 1990s and beyond. By 1997, Sasha & John Digweed had established themselves as leading figures in the progressive house scene. 'Northern Exposure 2' followed their acclaimed first volume, solidifying their reputation for innovative DJ mixes that pushed the boundaries of electronic music.

How many songs are on Northern Exposure 2?

Northern Exposure 2 has 24 tracks, running approximately 143 minutes.

Northern Exposure 2

Sasha & John Digweed · 1997

143 min · 24 tracks · progressive house

A seamless blend of atmospheric soundscapes and driving beats that defines the essence of progressive house.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Believe (16B mix) — This track opens the album with its hypnotic rhythms and ethereal melodies, setting a captivating tone for the journey ahead.
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Purple — With its lush synths and deep grooves, this track exemplifies the lush production techniques that Sasha & John Digweed are known for.
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Blue Fear (original extended mix) — As a standout classic from the era, this track combines emotive melodies with a driving beat, showcasing the duo's ability to create atmospheric yet danceable music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

73 /100

Alpine

Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album excels in seamless transitions and atmospheric depth, making it a standout in progressive house.

What we noticed

The album features continuous mixing, with tracks transitioning seamlessly into one another without breaks.
Several tracks utilize atmospheric pads and synths that create a layered soundscape, while others introduce driving basslines that propel the energy forward.
The track lengths vary significantly, with some pieces extending beyond ten minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
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 Believe (16B mix) 4:06
2 Soothe (Chicane Jazz) / Soothe (Chicane Cyanide Ride) 4:58
3 Central Pro. NYC 2:01
4 Geomantik 3:56
5 Cycles of Time 4:53
6 Dammerung 5:31
7 Doi-Oing - Blue (Blue Ether mix) / The Experiment - Blue (Close Enough for Jazz mix) 6:39
8 Little Bullet (live version) 5:35
9 Botz 5:43
10 Reeferendum 4:06
11 Angel 5:37
12 Purple 6:40
13 Symphony 12:40

Disc 2

1 Positron 5:18
2 Fusion (live) 8:53
3 3.2 8:15
4 An Accident in Paradise (William Orbit & Spooky remix) 5:26
5 Panfried (original mix) / Panfried (Mind Over Matter mix) 7:41
6 Solar Cycle (Arrangement Two) 4:12
7 Netherworld (Jules Vern mix) 6:43
8 Waters (Phase III) 5:29
9 Teach Me (Clean & Serene mix by Mantra) 6:23
10 Enervate 4:48
11 Blue Fear (original extended mix) 7:58

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