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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
  • wave-like pacing encourages reflection
  • short tracks for fragmented thoughts
  • ethereal textures in quiet moments
  • dynamic exploration of themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking energetic, upbeat tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
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.
Stylistic neighbors
Tim Hecker· Fennesz· Brian Eno

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 6:57
  • 4 Memory Vague 4:49
  • 5 Nest 9500 3:41
  • 6 Chandelier's Dream 1:46
  • 7 Unmaking the World 3:52
  • 8 Heart of a Champion 2:16
  • 9 Radiation 2:30
  • 10 Computer Vision 2:27
  • 11 Nobody Here 2:08

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