User Score
Universal acclaim- based on 1141 Ratings
User score distribution:
-
Positive: 1,048 out of 1141
-
Mixed: 38 out of 1141
-
Negative: 55 out of 1141
Review this album
-
-
Please sign in or create an account before writing a review.
-
-
Submit
-
Check Spelling
- User score
- By date
- Most helpful
-
Jul 21, 2023omg omg omg this album was sooooo good Bad Religion had me shook tbh even though i don't put it on a pedistol words can't describe how good it is favorite track is super rich kids
-
Mar 5, 2023
-
Jan 26, 2023Pretty good……………………that's what I like."Lost","Thinkin Bout You","Pink Matter"are my best tracks
-
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
-
Jan 19, 2023
-
Nov 29, 2022An album that can be overestimated. Ten years later, it still looks sophisticated.
-
Oct 9, 2022Frank Ocean's album, Channel Orange, is one of the greatest albums of all time. It has great songs such as Thinkin Bout You, which is also one of the greatest records of all time. Frank Ocean is truly an artist like no other.
-
Jun 15, 2022Channel Orange is one of those piece's of music that seems nostalgic the first time you hear it.
-
Jun 5, 2022Almost 10 years since this album came out and it still feels so fresh. True genius.
-
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
-
May 2, 2022
-
Feb 17, 2022so nao é 10 pq existe blonde so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil
-
Feb 6, 2022
-
Nov 26, 2021Mid. Pyramids is the only very good song, imo overrated. Boring to listen to
-
Nov 21, 2021Es Channel Orange de Frank Ocean, que mas quieres???
Its Channel Orange by Frank Ocean, can u ask for more??? -
Oct 3, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
-
Sep 11, 2021this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9
-
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
-
May 25, 2021Ocean's 2012 LP would be a masterpiece if it weren't for the lackluster feature verses, which don't fit the tracks at all. Besides that, channel ORANGE is a great storyteller with diverse tracks and interludes.
FAV TRACK: Lost
LEAST FAV TRACK: Super Rich Kids -
Mar 3, 2021
-
Jan 17, 2021As far as first albums go this is what every artist should strive for. Frank talks about growing up in LA with his incredible songwriting and lyrics while performing the with great vocals. Channel Orange is the ideal Frank Ocean.
-
Nov 27, 2020even today, i hear this album as if i was hearing it for the first time. all the emotions, exposed mercilessly, it makes you feel and vision the album itself. to frank, i love you. thank you for this masterpiece.
-
Jun 8, 2020
-
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
-
Mar 28, 2020Amazing start to the amazing Frank ocean. This is unlike any other no budget album from def jam records.
-
Jan 22, 2020Amazing emotional journey with sounds that will stay fresh year after year after year.
-
Nov 7, 2019This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
-
Oct 25, 2019Okay this is the definition of a great album, probably the best R&B album ever, so much different emotions, just stunning
-
Jul 28, 2019Beautifully layered, produced extremely well... tremendous vocals, and an innovative style. Frank brings soul, funk, jazz, R&B, and whatever else to the table in a masterpiece widely hailed as a classic.
-
Jun 9, 2019best album everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
-
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
-
Dec 19, 2018
-
Oct 8, 2018Este álbum é simplesmente incrível. É algo que implique algum tempo para ser apreciado, sim, mas os pequenos detalhes na produção (que trazem mensagens) tornam as músicas excitantes e gratificantes. O estilo de Ocean é tão inventivo e as suas emoções fluem em quase todas as faixas. Destaques para "Thinkin Bout You", "Sweet Life", "Lost" e "Monks".
-
Aug 6, 2018A full-of-inspiration and melodic album. Passing by hip hop, soul, R&B with the most varied textures of beats and melodies, in addition Ocean's great voice. But let us not forget of many memorable guest stars, like Andre 3000, Tyler the Creator and the talented guitarist John Mayer with his amazing guitar solo.
-
Jun 11, 2018
-
Jun 1, 2018Great GreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreatGreat
-
Apr 25, 2018A musical masterpiece, a legendary album ahead of its time. channel ORANGE is one of the few albums that I don't skip even one track at all. Frank Ocean delivered lyrical substance, fun and fresh skit and theme of the album itself. Classic R&B.
-
Sep 12, 2017
-
Jul 18, 2017great album............................................................................................................................................................
-
May 25, 2017
-
May 6, 2017
-
May 4, 2017
-
Mar 6, 2017
-
Mar 6, 2017THIS ALBUM IS JUST AMAZING. Frank Ocean is the best male singer. I just don't have words to describe how much I love this record. His voice is so soft, the lyrics, ahhhh, I LOVE YOU FRANK.
-
Feb 22, 2017
-
Sep 22, 2016
-
Aug 29, 2016God do I miss the days when Frank was not pretentious. This remains his best album to date. Best tracks off this album are Sierra Leone, Sweet Life, Pink Matter and Super Rich Kids.
-
Aug 18, 2016
-
Aug 9, 20169.5
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz -
Mar 23, 2016Frank Ocean has one of the most soulful albums this decade. There is an incredible amount of substance and a definite replay factor to Channel Orange. The production is insanely good, and of course he sounds great. An absolute must buy
-
Jan 24, 2016
-
Jan 2, 2016
-
Oct 6, 2015
-
Oct 5, 2015This man is unbelievably versatile.. #OFWGKTA
-
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.
-
Apr 29, 2015
-
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.
-
Oct 28, 2014
-
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.
-
May 19, 2014wow this album is great track after track frank delivers great vocals and interesting topics. this album doesn't lack at all production is great very catchy songs of this, some of my favourites are bad religion,super rich kids,and lost there just a few every track on this album is well done nothing felled rushed. very impressed with franks debut album.
-
May 11, 2014Channel Orange - what an amazing album.
Frank Ocean has given some beautiful songs like Forrest Gump, Lost, Thinking 'bout you, Pyramids.
The album has a very distinct essence unlike other mainstream contemporary albums.
A must listen. 10/10 -
Nov 26, 2013
-
Nov 24, 2013brings peace. Beautiful composition. This is a classic that I recently discovered after going on odd future' website and downloading nostalgia/Ultra. Very strong debut from Ocean and I expect more great things from him in the hopefully near future. Highlights include "Thinkin Bout You", "Super Rich Kids", and "Pyramids".
-
Sep 5, 2013A smooth, beautiful album featuring Frank's vocal and stylistic range that tells a Los Angeles love story and all the complications involved, from lack of mutualistic attraction to surprisingly falling in love with another man.
-
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.
-
Jul 19, 2013Definitely a masterpiece. It is one of the best albums I've heard in my life. While it begins in a simple, as the songs go by, it gradually becomes more complex. Frank Ocean knows how to make you addicted to him music, knows how to make a perfect album from start to finish
-
Jul 14, 2013Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" is a musical marvel in comparison to a majority of the music on the market these days. Each track does a excellent job of not only sounding spectacular but also portraying powerful and emotional narratives. It stands out in the modern music industry as an avant-garde collection of stories portrayed through excellent music.
-
Jun 21, 2013
-
Jun 14, 2013A bit too much filler on this thing, but the vast majority of this album is a beautiful. A tad overrated as some of the tracks just aren't that compelling. The production is definitely unique though
-
Jun 2, 2013
-
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.
-
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.
-
Apr 9, 2013It does get repetitive, but that's the style he was going for. He is a great singer and this album was produced like a Kanye album! This album had a perfect mix of R & B and Pop.
-
Mar 30, 2013
-
Mar 30, 2013this album is incredible. give it a few listens before you declare it a masterpiece, i did and it changed my view on this album. sierra leone is a masterpiece, every song on the album is great. it's recomended to listen to this album while you're in love
-
Mar 3, 2013
-
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.
-
Feb 1, 2013Best album since Kanye's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Different kinds of singles but all the singles contain a same special Ocean's heart-broken feeling. Perfect songs. Perfect vocal performances. No doubt that is the album of the year.
-
Jan 29, 2013
-
Jan 12, 2013Channel Orange is pure ambition. Frank Ocean's great vocals and unconventional melodies and production create a total re-imagining of R&B. The best album I've heard since Kanye West's 2010 My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
-
Jan 10, 2013
-
Jan 4, 2013Frank Ocean has brought back substance and style to R&B, releasing one of the best R&B albums since Voodoo by D'Angelo. His debut record, channel ORANGE already feels like a classic, mixing jazz fusion, pop, funk, R&B and soul into one cohesive record. Forget about the controversy surrounding his sexuality; Frank Ocean is already a fascinating artist who has much more to deliver.
-
Jan 2, 2013The best album I have heard in 2012.
-
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...
-
Dec 19, 2012Absolutely amazing. It just gets better with every listen. I can't recommend it enough.
-
Dec 15, 2012
-
Dec 9, 2012I
-
Dec 4, 2012
-
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...
-
Nov 15, 2012One of the best albums of the year...super music......................................................................................................
-
Nov 9, 2012'Channel Orange' does amazing as a debut from an R&B singer. Frank Ocean effortlessly puts together a good album. Complete with mysterious interludes, filled with new-styled contemporary R&B, soul-ish beats with a modern edge to them. It also touches on themes of Bisexuality, being a first to do so
-
Nov 3, 2012incredible album for an incredible artiste with such soulful hooks and meaningful lyrics...i see dis album as one of the best for 2012 and a possibility of being nominated for album of the year at the grammys!
-
Nov 1, 2012
-
Oct 24, 2012
-
Oct 21, 2012
-
Oct 19, 2012
-
Oct 8, 2012Check the Rapgenius homepage for getting background informations to the lyrics. Like the best rappers on earth, Ocean has often double meanings and seldomly also triple meanings! He is a god in songwriting and a king in singing. Still, I have to say, not every single song sweeped me off my feet. Nonetheless, it's a rememberable work of art.
-
Oct 7, 2012
-
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!!!
-
Sep 28, 2012This album is literally a canvas filled with rich imagery of Ocean's lyrics, bind together with the precision & detail of a great musician; This is literally a masterpiece of Ocean's deepest thoughts.
Awards & Rankings
-
UncutSep 14, 2012Sumptuous and sprawling, his major label debut comfortably backs up the hype. [Oct 2012, p.86]
-
Q MagazineAug 20, 2012While Ocean's artistic ambition is impressive, it's his haunting candour that really casts a spell. [Sep 2012, p.106]
-
MojoAug 8, 2012[A] rich and complex album. [Sep 2012, p.95]