10 gems from Sasha and John Digweed's 'Northern Exposure' mix

It’s 20 years to the day Sasha and John Digweed released the critically acclaimed ‘Northern Exposure’ mix CD on Ministry Of Sound.

From a time when mix albums were fully formed concept records, re-contextualizing tracks and taking the listener on a new journey, the legendary Sasha and John Digweed were at the peak of their powers together.

Side one presents a trippier palette of sprawling orchestral progressive house while the second side is pure autobahn-speed proto-trance and techno.

1 Future Sound Of London 'Cascade'

With broken beats experiencing a heady time in the musical spotlight, Future Sound Of London weren't far from many of the genre's best moments. This trippy roller is one of those highlights.

2 Young American Primitive 'These Waves'

Baggy beats, swelling strings and glistening arps all make this track euphoric on the dancefloor or a classic in a chill out mix.

3 Rabbit In The Moon 'Out Of Body Experience'

A bass-heavy belter which builds into a transcendent breakdown with huge vocals and sweeping synths. File this under 'T' for tune.

4 Fuzzy Logic 'Obsession' (William Orbit's Quantum Loop mix)

The first appearance from William Orbit on this list. A funky, rolling ride marrying soulful vocals with rhythmic bleeps and industrial breaks.

5 William Orbit 'Water From A Vine Leaf' (Spooky's Xylem Flow mix)

There's just no denying what a banger this is. Forget being on earth, at this point the 'Northern Exposure' mix has hit hyperdrive and we are in the cockpit, watching the cosmos slide past in a haze of big beat.

6 Castle Trancelot 'The Gloom'

Now heading south, your captains Sasha and Digweed have reprogrammed the co-ordinates to Giorgio Moroder-esque synths and an unrelenting, thumping kick. Enjoy.

7 Evolution 'Phoenix'

It's called trance for a reason.

8 The Light 'Dusk'

Fire up that Harley Davidson and ride off into the sunset with Paul from Tekken because where we're going, we don't need anything other than this track.

9 X Tracks 'Plan '94 (The Voyage)'

Dropping it back into acid-esque territory but never relinquishing the throttle. This track is really where the mix begins to wind up to the climax.

10 Underworld 'Dark & Long' (Dark Train)

And here we are, welcome to your destination: ecstasy. Population: you. Those lush stabs, the bobbing monotone bassline, the driving drums continuously pulling you forward into what feels like the promise land. A slice of Underworld’s finest.