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Frank Oceans 'Blond' Finally Drops

Looks like we won't be seeing him for another 15 years

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Frank Oceans 'Blond' Finally Drops
Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean, what can I say? It’s as though after all of the false hope, he waited until everyone stopped talking about his long awaited sophomore album “Blond”, to drop it via Apple Music Saturday night. The beats are unheard of and his voice is just as angelic as ever. This album comes only days after he released his 45 minute long visual album “Endless”, which shows Frank Ocean constructing a seemingly endless spiral staircase, accompanied by smooth house jams that are just as good as the album itself.

Now to take it track by track.

1. Nikes:

was this song recorded with the snapchat voice changing filter on? and if so how does it STILL absolutely surpass nearly every modern pop song? Frank hardly needs a beat to accompany his voice, as proven by "Nikes"

2. Ivy:

"I thought that I was dreaming when you said you loved me." A song that sounds like it should be in a 70s surf film, and possibly one of the best tracks on the album. This song instantly makes one feel nostalgic.

3. Pink + White:

Also extremely nostalgic. This song could calm down Gary Busey. Very mellow and peaceful.

4. Be Yourself:

Basically the concept of this track. It's like Elementary school Red Ribbon week summarized into one voicemail.

5. Solo:

Once again, a track that proves Frank Oceans voice is a instrument in itself. Did he free style over an organ? I'm not even surprised.

6. Skyline To:

"Summers not as long as it used to be" -TRUTH. It seems like this album is full of nostalgic jams.

7. Self Control:

Damn. Bars over an acoustic guitar? It's like Love yourself by Justin Bieber except the talent is ten fold and the beauty doesn't even compare.

8. Good Guy:

A clean intermission track. Easy to miss but still a beauty.

9. Nights:

Probably another one of the better tracks on this album. The beat is so easy to vibe to. Its the type of song you play with the windows down at the end of summer while you watch the sunset.

10. Solo (Reprise):

ANDRÉ 3000. This version of solo is (no offense Frank Ocean) the better one. The piano dropped into a techno-ish beat? whaaaattt... Kids, let me see you memorize this rap. This song doesn't feel like it's only 1:18 long.

11: Pretty Sweet:

This is the type of song that plays in those movies of the boxers that come up from nothing and end up beating the word champion. This is what pays when they are on the come up.

12. Facebook Story:

This wouldn't fit anywhere except for this album. how the hell does it even fit? I have no idea, it just does. Long story short guys, just add her on Facebook

13. Close to You:

Another super intermission track that's still super clean and super vibey

14. White Ferrari:

The best track on this album. I'm a sucker for these Frank Ocean high notes, and White Ferrari is full of them.

15. Seigfried:

ANOTHER nostalgic track. The beat sounds like it could be on a Disney short film

16. Godspeed:

An indescribable track. I'm not religious, but this song makes me want to go to church.

17. Futura Free:

A beautiful ending to a beautiful album. This nine and a half minute track makes me feel I should go be reckless and feel no remorse about it. This track incorporates a little piece of each song on the album, and it's seamed together flawlessly.

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