KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Mintchip said:

i like the idea of frank ocean better than the music itself.

Pyramids hypnotizes, and super rich kids is fun.

Otherwise it's a little boring.

I can think of 3 problems that keep me outside:

1. His voice. It's nice enough, but sounds exactly the same on every track. He's sad, and resigned to it, and maybe a little whiney. There's nothing fun in that voice - he's not having fun - and neither am i.

2. The hooks just aren't that big. I think i hear them, but they don't get into my head, or make me want more. Again, not a lot of fun.

3. Like others said, he reminds of other artists who did it better. A little Prince, Timbaland/Justin, Kanye. I took Frank Ocean out twice already and played My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy instead.

So, ya. A let down. But as far as concepts go, go get em Frank Ocean.

I haven't actually heard CO yet, but I kind of agree with most of this even based on Ultra Nostalgia. It's because I love the concept so much that I'm going to expect the music to keep up

It's a little gloomy, a little samey-samey and a little bit pretentious radiohead (as someone mentioned). Swim Good still haunts my world, because the gloom feels real, and Novocane is just freaky fun (and still a little bit sad) but that Colplay cover? Pass. Pryamids didn't really grab me on first listen. Definitely will pick this album up though, and give it an open listen.

I really like this album.

But I can see why some people might not be sold yet. His live performances seem good though, and remember this is only his second album and proper first album. When I think of old school artist development and how A&R used to pick talent they felt would grow I think of Frank Ocean.

I can only imagine what his next album will be like.

People on this site are too quick too judge music. They pop in the CD on the first day and listen to then form an opinion and relegate it to the circular file if it's not engaging them from start to finish. Some music is meant to grow on you. Not every song is going to wow you on the first note. Relax and try to enjoy a CD instead of dissecting it like a lab rat. Artist who make CDs that hold you from beginning to end are rare and not every artist is going to be able to pull that off. In 2 years this CD will be lauded on this site(if Prince hasn't shut it down by then).

channel ORANGE has debuted at number 2 on the charts and 1 on the R&B charts

Blue Ocean Heart Throb:

Xzibit not a fan:

http://www.entertainmentw...er-Twitter-

CynicKill said:

Xzibit not a fan:

http://www.entertainmentw...er-Twitter-

Xzibit, you are a nonfactor.

CynicKill said:

Xzibit not a fan:

http://www.entertainmentw...er-Twitter-

Go pimp so douchebag's ride and quiet down. Ain't nary a muthafucka hitting Xzibit for a verse! They hitting him for rims and spoilers!!!

heading out to see Frank at Terminal 5 here in NYC.... I'm so excited to see what he can do live

banks said:

heading out to see Frank at Terminal 5 here in NYC.... I'm so excited to see what he can do live

have fun!

Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive!

CynicKill said:

Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive!

Had a great time at the show. I'm a lil pissed that he changed the opening song from Prince's When You Were Mine to Sade's By Your Side but they were playing Prince prior to start time.. Dude sounds just as good live..

banks said:

CynicKill said:

Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive!

Had a great time at the show. I'm a lil pissed that he changed the opening song from Prince's When You Were Mine to Sade's By Your Side but they were playing Prince prior to start time.. Dude sounds just as good live..

So good that one reviewer quoted audience feedback that they thought he was lip syncing.

banks said:

CynicKill said:

Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive!

Had a great time at the show. I'm a lil pissed that he changed the opening song from Prince's When You Were Mine to Sade's By Your Side but they were playing Prince prior to start time.. Dude sounds just as good live..

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