Replica is an electronic song cycle based around audio procured from TV ad compilations. These sample-based meditations are as lyrical as they are ecological, featuring re-purposed "ghost vocals" which serve as narration for Lopatin's signature amorphous, ambient passages. Lopatin's Juno-60 is still prominent, but Returnal's placid, synthetic surroundings are accelerated through darker, more unpredictable terrains via Lopatin's use of samplers, analog filtering, tape-op, piano, plate reverb and sub-bass. The result is a heightened sense of music as part and parcel of an overall sonic terrain.
D**Z
however if you can enjoy abstract musical compositions then this is a must have
With every album I listen to from Oneohtrix Point Never my immense amount of respect for him continues to grow. As I'll say for all his work, it might not be for everyone, however if you can enjoy abstract musical compositions then this is a must have.
T**U
Fresh
I really dig this record for it's simplicity and diversity. There are some excellent pieces of music and beautiful arrangements. It seems as if the artist just decided to do his own thing in the studio and had no desire to conform to any ideas or concepts and simply created from the heart. We would have much better music if this was the norm.
A**D
The music in this album is so good, I originally bought it for the title song ...
The music in this album is so good, I originally bought it for the title song Replica, but the whole album is sooo deep and rich with interesting synths. Andro is also a good one, if you like sounds that sound mechanical and dark this is a really good band. Please support the artist! Buy this CD.
A**O
but it is pretty good electronica affair
This album is somber and brooding. It isn't for everyone, but it is pretty good electronica affair.
J**S
Superior listening experience...love it
Absolutely love this CD...I work out to it all the time. So creative and flowing...the music really stimulates and relaxes you at the same time!
R**Z
Very Good Stuff
Oneohtrix Point Never are one of my favorite electronica artists to emerge in the last several years. I am immensely interested in his future releases, as what I have managed to listen to up to this point has been quite excellent! This is probably my favorite of his new releases.
J**.
Five Stars
great
G**N
Astonishing
One of the best albums of this decade
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