Channel Orange is the major label debut album by American urban vocalist Frank Ocean, released initially as an iTunes Exclusive on July 10, and later released in physical format on July 17, 2012 through Island Def Jam. It features collaborations with John Mayer, Andre 3000 and Odd Future labelmate Earl Sweatshirt.
Singles/Promotional Tracks
Thinkin' Bout You / April 17, 2012
Pyramids / June 7, 2012
Critical Response
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The 24-year-old has quickly proven himself to be among the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation; he's got the type of voice, wit, charm, smarts, and ineffable humanity that's always hoped for, but never promised. Pitchfork
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[...] a staggering step upwards from Nostalgia, an event album in waiting that exceeds all expectations of the singer The Quietus
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A poster child for the Tumblr generation [...] a virtuoso on the rise. Time
Some think it's a single instead of an album.
I believe it's an album for two reasons.
The title "channel ORANGE" is written in the same font as "nostalgia, ULTRA."
Second, the song in the video is not called "channel ORANGE".