What makes Age Of by Oneohtrix Point Never notable?

Age Of received widespread acclaim, with Pitchfork naming it one of the best albums of 2018. The album's innovative approach to electronic music has influenced a new wave of artists exploring similar soundscapes, further cementing Oneohtrix Point Never's reputation as a leading figure in avant-garde music. Released in 2018, Age Of is Oneohtrix Point Never's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Garden of Delete from 2015. This record marks a significant evolution in his style, showcasing more structured compositions while still embracing his experimental roots.

Age Of works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, introspective themes for deep thinking and shimmering soundscapes for focus.

How many songs are on Age Of?

Age Of has 13 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Age Of

Oneohtrix Point Never · 2018

42 min · 13 tracks · electronic music

A fragmented soundscape where ambient textures intertwine with dissonant melodies and digital noise, reflecting on modernity and existentialism.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Age Of — The opening track sets a reflective tone, seamlessly blending layers of synths with fragmented vocal samples that encapsulate the album's themes of time and technology.
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Black Snow — This track juxtaposes serene melodies with chaotic sonic elements, embodying the tension between beauty and disorder prevalent throughout the album.
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We'll Take It — With its driving rhythm and hypnotic loops, this song exemplifies the album’s exploration of consumerism and modern life through a captivating electronic lens.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's layered soundscapes and innovative structure contribute to its distinctiveness and craft.

What we noticed

Several tracks utilize abrupt transitions, shifting from one musical idea to another without traditional verse-chorus structures.
The final track employs a gradual fade-out, leaving the listener with an unresolved feeling that echoes the themes of modernity and existentialism.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 mid-tempo reflective moments
introspective themes for deep thinking
shimmering soundscapes for focus
fragmented melodies spark curiosity

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2018, Age Of is Oneohtrix Point Never's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Garden of Delete from 2015. This record marks a significant evolution in his style, showcasing more structured compositions while still embracing his experimental roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Tim Hecker· Fennesz· Brian Eno