Way Out West: Way good

I have never been able to pin point quite why I love the music of Way Out West. Ever since I first heard ‘Domination’ in 1996, I have been entranced by the band’s output. Album tracks such as ‘Sequoia’, ‘Activity’, ‘Call Me’ and ‘Ultraviolet’ are amongst the best pieces of electronic music ever composed.
Whilst their music is heavily influenced by the pounding beats demanded of the dance floor, there is always something far more intelligent in the work of Messers Warren and Wisternoff. Their best tracks do not rely on melody in the same way that Jarre or Vangelis might and yet they are far far more than just ‘grooves’.

I also strongly admire the fact that they do not feel the need to ‘mix it up’ and include slow or ambient tracks in order to create a ‘balanced’ album. It’s as if they are saying ‘we are an electronic dance group, so that is what you’re going to get from start to finish’. This is an idea I love and wish other artists had the courage to pursue.

I have become obsessed with the idea of Way Out West producing tracks for Pet Shop Boys. That would be a dream combination for me. Even a remix would do. Look into in someone and make it so. Thank you.

Oh but 'Don't Look Now' should be avoided. No really. Don't.