Frank Ocean’s voice is incredible. That’s the first thing that sticks out on his major-label debut “Channel Orange.” Ocean’s biggest accomplishments until now include being part of Odd Future and being featured on “Watch the Throne.” This album shatters all of Ocean’s previous accomplishments. From the first track, “Thinkin Bout You,” Ocean’s voice impresses. He graces every instrumental with an angelic voice that rivals R&B greats. Pharrell Williams is an accomplished producer, but he should be thanking Ocean for augmenting his instrumentals. The beats complement Ocean’s voice marvelously. Listeners should be particularly impressed by Ocean’s ability to meld traditional R&B tracks, create electro-soul grooves and vintage jazz-funk. Instead of focusing on a few corny singles, Ocean takes the user on a journey into serenity. Don’t get it twisted, Frank Ocean is the truth.
Grade: A
 
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