What makes Nextcentury by Vektroid notable?

'Nextcentury' gained significant attention within the vaporwave community for its innovative soundscapes and has been praised in various online music blogs. Its release contributed to a resurgence of interest in vaporwave as a legitimate artistic movement, showcasing how digital culture can be transformed into auditory experiences. Released on January 1, 2017, 'Nextcentury' marked Vektroid's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following the critically acclaimed album 'Floral Shoppe'. This album continues to explore the themes of digital nostalgia and memory that define Vektroid's work, solidifying her role as a prominent figure in the vaporwave genre.

How many songs are on Nextcentury?

Nextcentury has 19 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Nextcentury

Vektroid · 2017

61 min · 19 tracks · electronic music

A kaleidoscopic blend of nostalgia and abstraction enveloped in ambient electronic textures and vaporwave aesthetics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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S.B.S. (Sleepy Baby Sound) — This track encapsulates the dreamlike quality of the album with its soothing melodies and lo-fi textures, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Bad Boy Blocks the Exit — By juxtaposing distorted samples with serene instrumentation, this track highlights Vektroid's ability to blend tension and tranquility within a single piece.
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Tomorrow Doesn't Care — Featuring ethereal vocal samples layered over rich synths, this song captures the essence of vaporwave’s reflective nature, inviting listeners to contemplate fleeting moments.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album's immersive soundscapes and nostalgic sampling create a cohesive yet abstract listening experience.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered synth textures that create a dense, immersive soundscape throughout its duration.
Several pieces utilize samples from various media, creating a collage effect that evokes nostalgia and abstraction.
The overall tempo remains slow and atmospheric, with few variations in rhythm or intensity across the tracklist.

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

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Reveille (In Loving Memory) 3:52
2 Newport Endless 1:53
3 Theme From Girl Panic 3:18
4 Flash, Wipe East & West 1:43
5 New Stone for the High Castle 3:16
6 S.B.S. (Sleepy Baby Sound) 4:13
7 Top! Music USA 3:01
8 Bad Boy Blocks the Exit 5:08
9 Omega Audio Systems 3:36
10 The Stallion & The Interstate 2:03
11 Daemons in the Growth Pool 3:35
12 Gold Dawn Communications 1:43
13 Tomorrow Doesn't Care 2:43
14 Into the Big Tower 2:57
15 Days of Memorial Earth 3:57
16 Sonogram Rain House 4:40
17 It All Turns Blue 4:23
18 Grace & Purity 2:44
19 Dream Is Over 3:01

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