Again
Oneohtrix Point Never · 2023
56 min · 13 tracks · electronic music
A labyrinth of ethereal textures and fractured melodies invites listeners into a contemplative sonic dreamscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Again — The title track encapsulates the album's introspective nature, merging serene harmonies with unsettling sonic elements that reflect on memory and existence.
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Nightmare Paint — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts, juxtaposing haunting soundscapes with bursts of vibrant energy, embodying the album's tension between tranquility and chaos.
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Memories of Music — With its expansive structure and nostalgic undertones, this piece serves as an elegy to lost sounds, inviting listeners to reflect on their personal connections to music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's intricate sound design and seamless transitions create a compelling and immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of sound, with tracks transitioning seamlessly into one another without clear breaks.
- Each track employs layered textures and ambient soundscapes, often building slowly over time to create a sense of depth.
- Several pieces utilize unconventional structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of evolving sonic motifs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady introspective soundscapes
- consistent journey with peaks
- nostalgic reflections on memory
- immersive headphone exploration
- ideal for focused creativity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2023, Oneohtrix Point Never released 'Again' as a follow-up to the acclaimed 'Magic Oneohtrix Point Never' from 2020. This album marks a continued evolution in Daniel Lopatin's sound, showcasing his unique blending of ambient and experimental electronic music. Positioned within a decade of innovative work, this album reinforces Lopatin's status as a leading figure in contemporary electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tim Hecker· Fennesz· Brian Eno
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Again
The moment shifts from abstract reflections to vivid imagery, creating a contrast between internal contemplation and external realities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Elseware 1:55
- 2 Again 4:44
- 3 World Outside 3:48
- 4 Krumville 4:43
- 5 Locrian Midwest 4:28
- 6 Plastic Antique 4:30
- 7 Gray Subviolet 2:45
- 8 The Body Trail 4:32
- 9 Nightmare Paint 4:19
- 10 Memories of Music 6:04
- 11 On an Axis 3:46
- 12 Ubiquity Road 4:58
- 13 A Barely Lit Path 6:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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