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Universal acclaim- based on 1141 Ratings
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Positive: 1,048 out of 1141
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Mixed: 38 out of 1141
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Negative: 55 out of 1141
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Sep 6, 2021I mean it has a grammy when they didnt snub anyone i hope so. I got nothing to say to the genius of this album
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Jun 3, 2022One of the best albums of all time turning 10! Such a great album from start to finish, wish I could just go back and listen for the first time
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Jul 19, 2012Nostalgia, Ultra was my favorite album (mixtape) of 2011. I didn't expect the new album to come close but I was wrong. The falsetto in Thinking Bout You is stunning.
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Jul 19, 2012Why is it that the reviewers who gave Channel Orange negative scores, also gave Lana Del Rey 10/10? I guess instead of listening to poignant critiques of opulence and wealth, they'd rather hear superficial musings about it.
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Jul 19, 2012
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Jan 2, 2013The best album I have heard in 2012.
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Jul 29, 2012
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Nov 1, 2014A beautiful album that explores many different dimensions, what makes it mostly beautiful is Frank Ocean who isn't afraid to dig inside those dimensions and along the way makes the listeners dig into them as well.
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Oct 3, 2012This is the most addictive album I've listen in a long time. And I am not even close of being a fan of R&B or rap.Can't wait to see where Frank goes from here. Well done!!!
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Apr 16, 2013When it's good, it's amazing, but there are few moments of the album that are hollow and therefore not deserving of a 10. However, that shouldn't take away from the fact that this is a 9.
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Nov 1, 2012
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Apr 18, 2013Through R&B swing and smooth colored pop, Frank Ocean pours out the love within his soulful heart and creates a modern day masterpiece for all past and future generations to intake and compare to all the other music that has long past its halls of reigning.
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Feb 15, 2013Every track in this album is outstandingly strong, each song telling its own story. However, not only are there so many solid tracks, as an album each track compliments each other. The darker tracks, such as Pink matter, blend perfectly with the more brighter, happier songs such as Forrest Gump to make a brilliant and complete album.
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Mar 30, 2013
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Jun 3, 2015Channel Orange (the debut album by Frank Ocean) is one the best album of this era. Every song is great and there is no reason to ever hit the skip button. Listening to it is like having the best dream of your life. Kudos to Ocean and I can't wait for his new album.
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Aug 18, 2016
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Mar 24, 2020This album is beautiful top to finish, I come back to listen and view it alot and it has grown into one of the best albums to come out of 2010's really beautiful project honestly it says 8 but by rating is actually 8.8 so big W
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Jan 25, 2023By far my favorite album of all time. I’ve been listening for years and everytime i listen from beginning to end (very often) it feels like the first time. So ahead of its time, beautiful, emotional, everlasting, and perfect in every sense of the word
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Oct 24, 2012
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Jul 20, 2012Best album of the year So Far. The album really doesn't have a horrible song. Great all the way through, production was great and is just a masterpiece.
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Jul 27, 2012
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Sep 6, 2012The best album of 2012(so far). Frank does not sound like anyone else. Though his lyrics are at times out there he brings it back and delivered an awesome album.
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Aug 3, 2013Has it's gems, would give it an 8.5 if i could, but its not up there enough for me to give it a 9, has great tracks like Thinkin bout you, Pyramids, Super Rich Kids, Pink Matter,Forrest Gump, definitely worth a listen.
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Sep 22, 2016
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Jun 4, 2019A utterly gorgeous album. I just hope he doesn't fade into mediocrity . My background is rock and metal but this view my head wide open
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Jan 22, 2020Amazing emotional journey with sounds that will stay fresh year after year after year.
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Mar 28, 2020Amazing start to the amazing Frank ocean. This is unlike any other no budget album from def jam records.
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Nov 29, 2022An album that can be overestimated. Ten years later, it still looks sophisticated.
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Mar 3, 2013
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Nov 10, 2012Incredibly overrated. Every song seems awkwardly paced to me, and the actual composition is very unimpressive. I like the mood that he invokes, but that's about it. The lyrics aren't very impressive either.
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Jul 19, 2012This is not just a classic R&B album, this is just a classic. Ocean gives the listener everything he has, opening himself up and displaying his most personal feelings for everybody to see. Its sincere, its beautiful, its powerful and you can completely lose yourself for the entirety of the album.
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Jul 18, 2012I dont even like R&B, but this is probably my favorite album of 2012 so far. Definitely worth checking this album out, no matter what your tastes are.
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Jul 18, 2012
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Jul 19, 2012
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Jul 19, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jul 19, 2012Stunning. People who are giving this album less than an 8 are overlooking the genuineness of the singer and his song-writing abilities. He is a true artist that will stick around for a while. A modern day Marvin Gaye in my opinion.
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Jul 19, 2012
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Jul 19, 2012The first real R&B album from a popular artist in at least 5 years. Excellent replay value and not a track worth skipping. Frank's storytelling ability in songs like Pyramids and Lost are incomparable to anybody else in music right now, and with the help of Malay, Pharell, and Tyler , Frank produces the entire album masterfully.
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Jul 19, 2012The perfect continuation to Nostalgia, ultra.
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Jul 19, 2012amazing. his album is reminiscent to prince mixed with take your pick of RnB singers. his range is splendid. i agree wholeheartedly that this is the RnB we were waiting for.
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Jul 23, 2012Really creative, smooth and lyrically meaningful R&B. Channel Orange brings a deep, poetic lyricism to R&B that has been sadly absent for quite some time. And the beats and his vocals are nice and polished. Definitely a must have album.
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Aug 9, 2012
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Sep 11, 2012This style of music leaves me scratching my head. Maybe it is good, but for the life of me, I've tried, and I can't figure out why anyone would think so
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Sep 23, 2012To define Frank ocean would be difficult. Is he an R&B crooner? A Neo Soul Singer? This generations
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Nov 25, 2012Extraordinary, layered, textured, addictive and a chocolate box who's flavours may differ but are all damned delicious. My stand out tracks are Pyramids and Super Rich Kids. I'm a Whats Goin' On kinda guy and with a bit of nurturing and maturing I believe Ocean can give us all something equally as special - until then it's a 9/10 for me...
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Dec 19, 2012Absolutely amazing. It just gets better with every listen. I can't recommend it enough.
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Dec 20, 2012It's rare to hear an album so poignant in lyrics and instrumentation that appeals to so many listeners. If you have followed Ocean this album's reach and honesty is no surprise. He croons, serenades, and speaks from the soul like no other. As a first true "album" the range and command of his talent is evident...
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Jul 26, 2014This album does a fine job in both music production and lyric production as well. My favorite track of the album has got to be Super Rich Kids. I would recommend anyone to listen to this album.
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Oct 5, 2015This man is unbelievably versatile.. #OFWGKTA
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Jun 9, 2019best album everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Awards & Rankings
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UncutSep 14, 2012Sumptuous and sprawling, his major label debut comfortably backs up the hype. [Oct 2012, p.86]
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Q MagazineAug 20, 2012While Ocean's artistic ambition is impressive, it's his haunting candour that really casts a spell. [Sep 2012, p.106]
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MojoAug 8, 2012[A] rich and complex album. [Sep 2012, p.95]