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With a 1:06 running time, Ocean manages to paint a picture of a disappointing blind date and the loneliness that comes from encounters leading to nowhere. Good Guy: The third interlude on the album features hazy vocals and an almost non-existent synth.It’s gut-wrenching and beautiful and I never want to stop listening to it. In what’s arguably the best part of the song, the outro features Ocean’s stacked and harmonized vocals an agonizing chant of “I know you gotta leave, take down some summertime, give us just tonight, I know you got someone coming…”. Ocean’s vocals shine here - with nothing but an acoustic guitar that leads to a slow build-up of violins, his talent is undeniable. Self Control: Another standout track on the album, “Self Control” is a slow ballad examining a relationship that’s falling apart.Ocean also incorporates pop culture references, such as Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers song “Californication”. It’s a commentary on summertime and nightlife, in which it’s “not as long as it used to be…”. Skyline To: Acting as another interlude, Ocean sings and raps over nothing but quiet synths and a handpicked guitar.It’s a recognizable feeling for anyone who has had their “coming of age” moment and stepped into the real world.
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Ocean feels empowered and free by only having responsibilities to himself and living solo, yet he’s “so low”. It’s a proclamation to living life solo - yet, with nothing but a slow synth in the background, the song invokes a sense of longing and loneliness. Solo: Much like the title suggests, track five examines being alone.The narrator is encouraging the listener to be themselves so long as it fits with the idea of what her generation deems to be acceptable. It’s a prime example of generational disconnect, however. She warns of substance abuse and encourages her child to stay true to themselves during the transitional period all college students face. Be Yourself: The first interlude of the album, Be Yourself, is a voicemail of a concerned mother giving her college student life advice.It’s an introspective look into life in the wake of tragedy.
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The lyrics paint a vivid picture in the mind of the listeners, opening verse two with “In the wake of a hurricane, dark skin of a summer shade, nosedive into flood lines…if you could die and come back to life, up for air from the swimming pool…”. A New Orleans native, Ocean describes the suffering he faced as a college student in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and offers this song as an ode to a lost loved one. Featuring backup vocals from Beyonce, a driving drum beat and piano melody, and descriptive lyricism, this is a standout track. Pink + White: This is the first track on the album that grabbed my attention.It’s a nostalgia trip - in Ivy, Ocean reminisces on first love, gently singing “we had time to kill back then…we’ll never be those kids again.” Though the relationship is over, the feelings associated with first love and lessons learned still linger long after. Ivy: The second track primarily focuses on Ocean’s smooth vocals, with quiet synths and hazy guitars offering support.The glitter and gold mean nothing if you don’t have genuine relationships with people to share it with. It’s a condemnation of materialism, with Ocean offering commentary on how the lifestyles of the rich and famous are not always what it appears to be. Nikes: Opening the album with slow synths and distorted, high-pitched vocals, lead single “Nikes” lets the listener know what’s to come for the next hour.With that being said, here’s my Spinnaker staff pick of the week album review: Frank Ocean’s second album, Blonde. Even now, I still feel that same comfort. During that transitional and confusing period, “Blonde” felt like an old friend guiding me through the new challenges I faced being away from home.
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In the months I moved away from home and began going through life entirely on my own for the first time, this is the album I listened to the most. “Blonde” has a special place in my heart. Staff Pick of the Week: Sydney, Program Director Sydney Chatani, Spinnaker Radio Program Director