Replica
In the past, Oneohtrix Point Never-- the main project of producer Daniel Lopatin, also of 1980s pop revivalists Ford & Lopatin-- had drones and moods and thematic movement that hinted at on-screen drama. The new OPN album is coming from somewhere else.
In addition to his more dance-floor-ready work as half of Ford & Lopatin, Daniel Lopatin also makes ambient music that could score a thousand gonzo Ambien-dreams as Oneohtrix Point Never. It’s difficult music to describe, but it’s decidedly easy to digest—especially when compared to OPN’s earlier experiments in…
Daniel Lopatin, the man behind Oneohtrix Point Never, exhibits a restless, prolific nature that extends not just to the frequency of his releases but also to the number of projects he takes on.
Undivided attention. It’s a bit of a commodity in this dizzying digital age with synapse snapping concentration spans and an over exposure to a wealth of information we don’t need or want now.
<strong>Phil Mongredien </strong>applauds a hypnotic electronic song cycle that rewards repeated listening
If Daniel Lopatin has made any concessions to accessibility this time out, they figure mostly into Replica’s abstractly rhythmic qualities.
Samples of 80s TV ads become soundscapes in the hands of Daniel Lopatin. <strong>Dave Simpson</strong> tunes in