Replica

Oneohtrix Point Never · 2011

40 min · 10 tracks · electronic · ambient · drone music

A fragmented auditory collage blending ambient textures with found sounds and distorted melodies.

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Replica is an album by Oneohtrix Point Never, released in 2011. A fragmented auditory collage blending ambient textures with found sounds and distorted melodies. 'Replica' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to sound and composition, leading to a broader influence on the electronic genre. The album's use of samples from commercials and cultural artifacts brought attention to the concept of appropriation in music, contributing to discussions around post-internet art and sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Replica sound like?

A fragmented auditory collage blending ambient textures with found sounds and distorted melodies. Rooted in electronic and ambient.

What makes Replica by Oneohtrix Point Never notable?

'Replica' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to sound and composition, leading to a broader influence on the electronic genre. The album's use of samples from commercials and cultural artifacts brought attention to the concept of appropriation in music, contributing to discussions around post-internet art and sound. By the time 'Replica' was released in 2011, Oneohtrix Point Never, the project of Daniel Lopatin, was transitioning from underground acclaim to wider recognition. This album followed his breakthrough work, 'Returnal' (2010), and marked a significant moment as Lopatin began to refine his unique style of blending nostalgia with avant-garde electronic music.

How many songs are on Replica?

Replica has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.