Memory Vague
Oneohtrix Point Never · 2009
33 min · 11 tracks · electronic · ambient · drone music
Ethereal textures intertwine with fragmented melodies, creating a dreamlike soundscape that feels both vast and intimate.
Memory Vague is an album by Oneohtrix Point Never, released in 2009. Ethereal textures intertwine with fragmented melodies, creating a dreamlike soundscape that feels both vast and intimate. 'Memory Vague' received significant acclaim for its innovative approach to ambient music, helping to define a wave of contemporary electronic artists. This album marked a turning point for Oneohtrix Point Never, as it began to attract attention from both underground circles and mainstream outlets, paving the way for his later successes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Memory Vague sound like?
Ethereal textures intertwine with fragmented melodies, creating a dreamlike soundscape that feels both vast and intimate. Rooted in electronic and ambient.
What makes Memory Vague by Oneohtrix Point Never notable?
'Memory Vague' received significant acclaim for its innovative approach to ambient music, helping to define a wave of contemporary electronic artists. This album marked a turning point for Oneohtrix Point Never, as it began to attract attention from both underground circles and mainstream outlets, paving the way for his later successes. Released in 2009, 'Memory Vague' is Oneohtrix Point Never's third album, following the critically acclaimed 'Betrayed in the Octagon.' At this point in his career, Daniel Lopatin was solidifying his position within the experimental music scene, exploring new sonic territories that would influence future works.
How many songs are on Memory Vague?
Memory Vague has 11 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Zones Without People 1:24
- 2 Angel 1:33
- 3 Ships Without Meaning Standout 6:57
- 4 Memory Vague Standout 4:49
- 5 Nest 9500 3:41
- 6 Chandelier's Dream 1:46
- 7 Unmaking the World Standout 3:52
- 8 Heart of a Champion 2:16
- 9 Radiation 2:30
- 10 Computer Vision 2:27
- 11 Nobody Here 2:08
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
33 min 23 sec
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