In the pantheon of UK electronic music, few partnerships have carried the same quiet authority as Way Out West, the duo of Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff. Emerging from Bristol’s fertile scene in the early nineties, they stood shoulder to shoulder with acts like Massive Attack, Leftfield, and Underworld—artists who helped define what modern dance music could sound like.
Their early singles, including The Gift and Ajare, blurred the lines between breaks, trance, and progressive house, setting new standards for production and melody. Across landmark albums like Way Out West (1997), Intensify (2001), and Don’t Look Now (2004), they shaped the sound of a generation that sought emotion as much as energy on the dance floor.
By the time EG.101 was recorded in 2009, the pair had just released We Love Machine—an album that reaffirmed their precision and passion after more than a decade together. This mix captures that moment perfectly: two masters at the height of their craft, blending Robert Babicz, Claude VonStroke, and their own productions into a seamless display of creativity and control.
Revisiting it today is more than nostalgia; it’s a reminder of how Way Out West bridged club culture and artistry with rare consistency. EG.101 stands as a time capsule from Electronic Groove’s early years, when pioneers like Warren and Wisternoff defined the standard for what a mix could be—timeless, technical, and deeply human.
01. Robert Babicz – Banga Day
02. Claude VonStroke – The Greasy Beat (Tech Funk Mix)
03. Glimpse & Martin Eyerer – Southern Soul (Jay Shepheard Remix)
04. Way Out West – Sparkle [Armada – ARDI 1175]
05. Martin Virgin vs South Express – Happy Days (Ajello Remix)
06. Jody Wisternoff – Welcome To Your Life (Remix)
07. Gregor Tresher – Awaking Life Inside
08. Howard Sessions – Pancrea Turner
09. Sabotage – The End (Jori Hulkkonen Remix)
10. Way Out West – The Gift (Ambient Mix)
