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Compare And Contrast Channel Orange Vs Blonde

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Channel Orange Vs Blonde Frank Ocean is a extremely talented and successful musician, well known for his idiosyncratic style of music. In 2012 he released his debut album, Channel Orange which received critical acclaim and amassed a strong cult like following, establishing Frank Ocean as a musical icon and innovator in his field. Four years later, to much anticipation, Frank released his sophomore album, Blonde. With an almost insurmountable hype, Blonde somehow managed to live up to its high expectations, debuting at number one on the billboards as the third largest debut in 2016. As is typical in these situations, it is tempting to compare the two albums on basis of quality. While both albums have been a major success, there is still the underlying question; The elephant in the room if …show more content…

Channel Orange is a more simplistic, easy listening album in comparison to the blatantly artistic and complex approach of Blonde. That’s not to say that Channel Orange is not a complex album, which it most certainly is. It is no comparison however, to the dense, multilayered artistry seen in Blonde. Rich in metaphors, symbolism, allusions, complex emotions, and descriptive imagery; Blonde is an album that must be listened to several times to be fully appreciated and understood. It’s sound is very experimental with lo-if, grungy instrumentation, distorted synth, and frequent dissonance. Channel Orange in contrast is much more melodic. With lush instrumentation, maximalist orchestra, and beat driven melody; it is generally more palatable to the proletariat or first time listener. Another distinctive characteristic in channel orange is its variety in musical style from song to song. From electro-funk to pop-soul to jazz, Channel Orange encompasses many different genres of music. Blonde on the other hand, is less eclectic and more stylistically focused than its

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