Synthesize This

By: Aaron Vasquez

R plus Seven

R Plus Seven shifts ambient musician Oneohtrix Point Never into a new direction. The droning style he is known for has been replaced with complex synthesizer beats.

The rhythm of the album excites while it creates subtle textures mixed with unusual organ solos.

Songs flow seamlessly throughout the album. R Plus Seven should be listened to as a whole. Picking out single tracks rips out its soul.

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