The second half sounds like it could’ve been something that could’ve been in the clubs in the 2000s. I liked how it has a cinematic feel in the first half, as it sounds like something from a movie score. The first beat does have a feeling of Prince as it sounds like something he could’ve been on. Which track showcases the best production? Y’all know I love a song that delivers a great story, and “Pyramids” does that on so many levels. In fact, this track sets an eerie precedent of the evolution of R&B in the next decade, morphing from electronic club anthems to dark stripper weirdness. The way the song progresses in both production and storytelling is so well done. Obviously the homie William strongly disagrees with me, but it’s no contest in my eyes.

Also, this song is a jam! They should’ve promoted it more on the radio. He also sounds so great over this lush beat that sounds like something from the 1970s. Some great Frank lines are here: “ Why see the world when you got the beach? My TV ain’t HD/That’s too real The best song wasn’t a single, but you weren’t either.” The last line is often factual. I like how he talks about rich people not paying attention to the world around them as they focus on their lavish lifestyle. Frank Ocean and Pharrell make such a great pairing. This song is a prime example of when the producer and singer are in sync. “Crack Rock” The best song on Channel Orange is…

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