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Frank Ocean - Pyramids
Artist: Frank Ocean
Producer: Frank Ocean
Album: Channel Orange
Label: Def Jam
UPDATE: Hit “Watch Now” for the brand new Pyramids music video. NSFW warning.
Damn Frank Ocean works fast. Just a few hours after announcing that his Def Jam debut album would be titled Channel Orange, the groundbreaking producer and singer drops off some brand new music with Pyramids. A ten minute long, sprawling affair produced by Ocean himself, Pyramids is a hazy and ambient cut that manages to weave in soaring guitars and ‘90s funk synths by the time it’s finished. On the mic we get some more of Ocean’s trademark understated vocals as the Odd Future member lays down the tale of a love lost into the throes of a strip club, a strip club called Pyramid. (Or at least that’s my interpretation, frankly it’s going to take some work to figure this one out.) Considering Ocean’s obvious work ethic and a July 17 release date for his Channel Orange album I think we can expect more new music soon. In the meantime, enjoy decoding this one.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on June 11, 2012
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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Ever heard the expression "less is more"? Um, yeah, that could easily be applied here. Frank is mad talented and has a bright bright future ahead of him, but this is a little too much for me.
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2012 |
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Agree wit Z, sometimes less is more, but I think the length works well with this song
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2012 |
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only really love the 2nd apart
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2012 |
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but the art cover is the pyramids is or also the dick and she is gonna work on it for the night
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2012 |
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@*#$! the hype
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2012 |
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I like the backwards playing beat on the production. This sounds pretty cool as a whole. Frank Ocean sounds good...
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2012 |
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It's rare that I have a 10-minute track on repeat, this is a gem. Second half knocks hard, they should send it to radio.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2012 |
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Frank Ocean is the truth.
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2012 |
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something about this song man.. whoo :)
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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This isn't that good at all, doesn't sound original.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2012 |
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this kid has a chance to be something special
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2012 |
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conceptually nice, but could have easily been a 4 min track and nothing would have been lost
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2012 |
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Frank Ocean is a genius! I'm glad this song isn't 4minutes long. "Less is more" isn't the case here. It shows that he cares less about radio airtime and the quality of his music. This song has been on replay for the past two days! Keep it up!
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2012 |
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Amazing! It takes a few spins to get into, but overall solid track. This is very original and sounds like nothing on the radio. Who could create a 10-minute track that is cohesive in today's day and age?
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2012 |
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This is a great song, but if it was only a bit shorter, I would have awarded it with 5 stars.
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| Posted on Jul 05, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2012 |
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i don't know y people don't like the first part but it sounds too awesome!
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2012 |
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smooth vocals but I can't hack it the whole way through it just gets to boring, soz Mr Ocean.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2012 |
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Youtube Lil Neek/Spend the Night. If you a true hiphop head you gon feel this song. U gotta feel the flow.
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| Posted on Jul 10, 2012 |
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one of the best new song writers out.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2012 |
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the first half is ok.. but the second half is where it hits.
It feels like he was throwing every instrument he could find on the song and then spent a full minute leaving you hanging as you wait for the guitars to open up and rock but nothing happens. I can't tell if that was perfect for leaving listeners wanting more or if i was just left disappointed. overall this is very good.. I like when the artist is not afraid to take the risk of being original instead of going with the flow. |
| Posted on Jul 13, 2012 |
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Nice. I like Frank's artistic shit
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2012 |
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Despite the length of the song, its something that has o be repeated....More than once The classic, and modern day Cleopatra and their love affair.
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2012 |
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I really like this track, especially when he switches it up mid song.
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2012 |
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My favorite song on the album! The production on the first half is my favorite but the whole song is just epic!
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2012 |
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This is sixth form poetry.
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2012 |
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I love Frank. His style and everything. He never disappoints! Hope he wins best new artist!
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| Posted on Dec 14, 2012 |
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One of the best songs of 2012. A OFWGKTA Classic!
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2013 |
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