Blonde (studio album) by Frank Ocean
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Blonde is ranked as the best album by Frank Ocean.
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The tracks on this album have an average rating of 84 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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Evaluating this music is not easy. This is a sort of meditative album and to me separating the songs in just one sitting is tedious.
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Undoubtedly one of the best albums of all time.

Lindíssimo e muitos elementos a ser descoberto enquanto ouvimos.
Buena voz. Canciones regulares alguna de ellas tirando a bien.

not a masterpiece.

This album is like Portishead's Dummy (I know it's a bit of stretch), in that it takes into account little other than atmosphere or "vibes" as it has come to be known in this modern vernacular. Dummy is executed with a deft hand, though. This feels a bit ham-fisted. The production is nice, but ultimately meaningless. I can see why this would appeal to some people, not my particular cup of tea.

I can understand why people love it. Ocean puts on a great vocal performance while accompanied by stellar production. Unfortunately, I just don't vibe well with the style of the album. It's a little too stripped down at times, while at other times it is too full. The album's structure doesn't work for me either. His rapping is too harsh while the the backing beat is too soft. I can appreciate it's beauty and his lyrical writing, but it just isn't for me and it definitely isn't a masterpiece.

Fav. Tracks:
- Nikes
- Ivy
- Pink + White
- Self Control
- Nights
- Futura Free

Listening to the Dissect Podcast on this album really shined a light on how amazing this album is. Once it grows on you it is full of detail, lots of duality throughout.
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