He’s often accompanied by only keyboards or a guitar or two less than one-third of the tracks include the sound of his voice and that of a beat within the same space. In terms of pop appeal, none of it approaches “Novacane” or “Thinkin Bout You.” The focus is more on Ocean, the extensive list of “album contributors” – possibly a combination of studio collaborators and mere inspirations – notwithstanding. For those who felt the proper debut wasn’t forthcoming enough with hooks or traditionally structured songs, this is bound to seem less like a luxurious joyride on a freshly paved motorway than it does an interminable stay in a repair shop waiting lounge. Allusions to parallels between vehicular travel and other aspects of life, such as making music, were drawn, his relief in completing the Channel Orange follow-up made apparent. Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Boys Don’t Cryīoys Don’t Cry, the magazine distributed at pop-up locations the day this unlike-titled album was released, featured an essay in which Frank Ocean affably reflected upon his infatuation with cars.
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