Reaction/Breakdown of Frank Ocean - Blonde (100 Subscribers)

[@maybehere_]

i’ll never get tired of seeing ppl listen to this album😭

[@lusciousluie]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! this has been a lot of fun to do.

[@bigpremeLMFAO]

i couldnt agree more

[@kabeloforever]

its the closest thing to being able to relive the first listen

[@oAPXo]

I'm reliving them hearing it for the first time through them. Wish i could do it every single time.

[@gekota7325]

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[@Tricks98]

imagine hearing this album for the first time again

[@lusciousluie]

I love making these videos for that reason!

[@olitaylor362]

Can I ask that you and anybody reading this who is unfamiliar with this record to stick with it. This record grows and grows on you the more you listen to it, it’s very strange. I first listened to this in 2018 and just didn’t get it, but through time it really changes your perspective like it’s some form of a moving picture.

[@lusciousluie]

I've definitely continued listening to it since recording. I've got a lot of listens in and have a lot of favorites! Much more emotional after multiple listens for sure.

[@olitaylor362]

@@lusciousluie absolutely. Great review too, subbed.

[@charlierayed]

Loved this review. Couple of notes: -Solo (reprise) verse was Andre 3000 -Beyoncé was the harmonies on Pink + White -Frank is bisexual/gay(?) (which was huge news when he came out when he released the album before this 'Channel Orange' because it made him the biggest and pretty much only person in HipHop/rnb space to come out.) This may also impact some of your interpretations on certain songs like Siegfried. I honestly hated this album on first listen but I gave it another go during lockdown and it somehow just clicked. It's TOP 5 for sure now!

[@lusciousluie]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm so glad you said it was Andre because that's exactly who came to mind when that song was playing. And I can hear it being Beyonce now! I think I remember hearing when he had come out. Kind of why I kept saying partner to keep the gender ambiguous. This project has definitely helped songs click much faster because I am allowing myself to soak in each song and give them my undivided attention.

[@bxxxxtuu]

he didnt confirm but he's probably bi. on his verse on oldie he says "Im hi and bi- wait i mean im straight". and then there's Chanel which speaks for itself. other than that DHL has lyrics about him and a man and Wither (With her) is about a woman

[@twmedia-film]

@@lusciousluie should also note that the beat switch in nights divides the album in two perfect halfs with the second half being more deep/sad like the second part of nights

[@keaonisrealskief2323]

It did the same thing for me. When I first heard the album, I was so confused. Granted, this was also before I really go into music. When I started 12th grade though, which was for me, my most difficult year academically, I listened to it again and it all started to make sense for me. I guess you can say, I certainly went through a "Blonde" period where life seemed to be changing and becoming heavier. I see it in the same way when a person dyes or changes their hair to a different color when a certain period of life comes along, usually, a tough period in life. I remember dying my hair amber after my first breakup. Blonde spoke to me differently then. Also Igor by Tyler the Creator but that's for another time.

[@Zultzify]

@@bxxxxtuu i remember him confirming he was bi/ had been in love with a man on tumblr back in the day, i might be misremembering.

[@halfalligator6518]

My only problem with Frank Ocean is he doesn't make enough music! To me he's the Radiohead of neo-soul.

[@lusciousluie]

The only true flaw lmao. What a great comparison too.

[@antonoguer]

@@lusciousluie even greater when we realize that jonny greenwood (radiohead's guitar) made the strings on siegfried

[@danijaliva4320]

Seigfried is the song from the album that I have only come to appreciate only after a few years of actively listening to the album, it's now my all time favourite and most emotional song! Thank you so much for the in-depth review, based on t I suggest you to listen to Endless, you'll enjoy the production on it :)

[@lusciousluie]

Seigfried was a standout for me on the album! and absolutely! i try to give as much respect to the artist and material as i can. Endless? interesting I will look into it!

[@jacobsidedown]

I love that you giggle a lot cause like same af…. Love your vids

[@lusciousluie]

thank you! i've been having a lot of fun with the new music lmao

[@eruptelliot3535]

Underrated channel fr

[@lusciousluie]

I appreciate it!

[@johanrr4]

The person at the end being interviewed is actually his little brother Ryan who unfortunately passed away in a car accident in 2020. It gives the song a whole different meaning at least for me. This album means a lot to me and I'm glad you like it too. Can't wait for the next album he'll drop (whenever that will be)

[@lusciousluie]

I had a feeling there was some meaning behind that part. that makes a lot of sense now. and that's so sad to hear. it really is haunting with that in mind now.

[@lusciousluie]

I will be looking at reviewing channel orange for the channel as well!

[@johanrr4]

@@lusciousluie You should consider nostalgia, ultra too. It's great!

[@johanrr4]

@@lusciousluie It was after the album was released so I don't think it was the original meaning but it definitely gives it a new one.

[@lusciousluie]

@@johanrr4 Right, let me rephrase. I had a feeling that last section was significant to Frank. To hear about his brothers death after the album was released, that section now feels eerie.

[@vbrwlb77]

the beat switch in nights is in the exact middle of the album

[@lusciousluie]

Such a great switch up. The rest of the album feels like it changes vibe as well

[@mizemax]

@@lusciousluie I don't know if anyone has explained it for you, but the album is mirrored. Every song on the first half reappears in a new shape. First half is "blonde" a more feminine, easy-going, happy setting but as soon as the nights beat switch happens it switches to "blond" the more masculine, darker, more desperate part.

[@CSM_TV]

Love your reactions, man. Much appreciated

[@JaiOfficial2795]

Good vid fam 🙏🏼 two comments: Seigfried is about his sexuality, the "two kids and a swimming pool" being a metaphor for living life as a straight man. And his younger brother was heard at the outro to Futura Free, he passed sometime in the past couple years so RIP 🙏🏼

[@lusciousluie]

Thank you for the insight on that! I try to go into these reviews mostly blind so I can try to piece their story together on my own. Hearing the actual story after the fact is so neat

[@Mark.mp3]

Siegfried was the soundtrack to my life for a long time. Literally ever since it originally came out it’s kind of haunted me. Because I could relate to the emotional sentiment and lyrics so deeply. Feelings I’ve never had expressed in a song before were finally being reflected back to me. Almost like a mirror. Basically for me personally it encapsulates the feeling of being queer/closeted. Not wanting to reveal your identity to the ones you’re supposed to be closest to. And now, just this past year, I’ve finally been able to open up and be my own true self. And I feel like I can look back on Siegfried like a good companion throughout those years of my life. I no longer relate to those tragic lyrics. And I think it’s for the better. It shows growth I think. Growth from shame and sadness to self-love and happiness. It will still always have a special place in my heart. “This is not my life, it’s just a fond farewell to a friend.”

[@jinwoooooooo1]

*same situation, this is all my thoughts and i can't put it to words. thanks for this! i am you, literally.*

[@lexiwest7549]

I really enjoyed this video. thank you.

[@lusciousluie]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much!

[@aryanbiju4393]

Binge watching all your videos and im getting hit with a wave of emotions everytime

[@patbentsen4877]

Nice seeing somebody else’s point of view listening to these. Channel Orange is great also

[@lusciousluie]

this entire album was so refreshing. channel orange will be a review i do in the future for sure.

[@csorare]

This was a great reaction bro, I never realized some of the stuff you analyzed and i’ve been listening to this for a long time 😂

[@lusciousluie]

I'm glad you liked it and heard some new things!

[@EastSideMans]

Man idk how you didn’t cry listening to this album(I did see that White Ferrari was getting to you a little bit😣). Great review.

[@lusciousluie]

Ngl I went on a road trip and jammed this album. I was crying throughout the album once I could really soak up the lyrics. It's a fantastic album all the way through. Much appreciated!

[@JoseGarcia-fv6tm]

love this album man, it’s a 10/10 perfect for me. Just came across the channel and i will be watching your other reactions as well. new sub too 💪🏾

[@hydrave830]

Loved the video, definitely start with either flower boy or igor for tyler the creator. to pimp a butterfly by kendrick is also amazing

[@lusciousluie]

I have some ideas for Tyler for sure! And that will be the first of Kendrick I will be listening to!

[@12JACKMEHOFF]

@@lusciousluie start with goblin

[@paulhewes7333]

“Nikes” is a piece of art.

[@emogambino295]

Very well put dude, I’ve got a few suggestions for you!

[@lusciousluie]

thanks bud!

[@ferbensteinn]

such a great reaction. you really listened to it

[@lusciousluie]

Thank you!

[@thedemonjesterboy]

Dope review

[@lusciousluie]

much appreciated!

[@emcrawford9225]

Loved the video, you got a new subscriber dude! :)

[@lusciousluie]

thank you! if you have any suggestions, please let me know!

[@sudarshan._.9812]

Great review fr

[@lusciousluie]

Thank you!

[@jayceyourdreams2062]

good video bro so glad u finally got to listen to him!

[@lusciousluie]

Thank you! I will be listening to Channel Orange later this month!

[@swisher1849]

dude i love your taste

[@bloodblitzowns11]

Wait i never thought about the transition in nights as an alarm clock but thats definitely it because the song is called nights so maybe that transitions into a morning

[@lusciousluie]

that's instantly what my mind went to soundwise but I didn't even think about the morning transition! definitely like a sobering experience.

[@boiilovenan3126]

Great video 👍

[@joshuaedwards5778]

Great video

[@fionnmurphy5521]

Anyone that reviews blonde will get a subscription from me. Would love to see you react to Endless by Frank Ocean. It's not the most accessible album, I bellieve officially its only available on apple music as a music video but I'd be interested to hear your take on it.

[@BingBongBee]

nice video! i love seeing these album reactions! my fav song is white ferrari🚗

[@lusciousluie]

Thank you! That is a top 3 track for me

[@ILoveGOT22]

Channel orange next! 😍

[@lusciousluie]

Very soon!

[@dylancarr8415]

That Andre 3000 verse on Solo Reprise is the best verse in rap. Look at the breakdown of that song on Genius if you haven't already.

[@lusciousluie]

I really like Andre 3000. I wanted to say his name during the reaction but didn't want to be wrong lol

[@dylancarr8415]

@@lusciousluie Hey man, you knew it deep down and that's all that matters haha

[@geezus4418]

Best rap verse of all time? Nah there’s definitely some better ones.

[@a1den912]

Im subbing bro

[@lusciousluie]

i appreciate it! i'll be doing Channel Orange in December.

[@connorgrenier3301]

U look like u be seeing the sounds

[@lusciousluie]

lmao it really feels like it sometimes

[@rufuswholsten]

I have a love/hate relationship with this album, I think the sounds and the meanings of it are the works of a fucking genius, but it genuinely breaks me

[@lusciousluie]

i feel that so hard. i can't listen to half this album without emotions coming up every time.

[@Leeoxyz]

Absolutely loved this video. You have a particular way in which you articulate your thoughts and describe the songs that i admire Hope you'll listen to channel orange!

[@lusciousluie]

I appreciate that! I try and give a thoughtful opinion and review of each song as much as I can in real time. Some songs just don't resonate with me on first listen so I do my best.

[@hank5586]

@@lusciousluie I was about to type basically the same thing, I love the way you described these songs. You are gonna be big in no time

[@kawannnnnnn]

The first time that i hear to blonde (i start with Nikes) i think: "this song is weird, why him voice is pitched up?", And now i say: "these bitched want Nikes". In the end of album (Futura Free), it's s good way to end a perfect album, the song starts a little weird, but in the middle (around 3 minutes), starts a hip-hop beat, with Frank rapping on it, i love Futura Free. And the real end of album, is "Interviews" (End of futura free) that's maybe a friend of Ryan (Frank's broter that died in 2020 😞 ) that's interviewing Ryan and another peoples. I love this album.

[@fcoarballo]

Do Channel Orange next please ! You won’t regret it !

[@lusciousluie]

Channel Orange is coming later this month!

[@bloodblitzowns11]

Check out Earl Sweatshirt - I dont like shit, I don’t go outside

[@lusciousluie]

I will look into earl for the channel!

[@king2anasx901]

ALEX G PLAYS THE GUITAR ON BOTH TRACKS "SELF CTRL" AND "IVY" THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTE

[@kawannnnnnn]

fr

[@bulletfastspeed]

Not gonna lie, now that you've heard Kid A by Radiohead, this album will probably hit different.

[@lusciousluie]

Thanks for mentioning this, I'm sure it will open my eye to a lot of different things now

[@bulletfastspeed]

@@lusciousluie Oh definitely (also fun fact, Jonny Greenwood did some of the string arrangements on this record).

[@ISlookup]

Close to you is a cover of Stevie Wonder covering someone else. It doesn't matter who it was because Stevie stole the show 😂

[@sudarshan._.9812]

You should rate the album out of 10

[@lusciousluie]

I've gone back and forth about adding a rating to the album on first listen because the songs grow on me. Something that I may rate low at first will end up an 8 or 9. But I can definitely add ratings in the future!

[@Wheretogo10027]

Good guy is not for a girl it’s for a guy Frank is BI

[@pieterciere5012]

Drummer reacts to a drumless album lmfaooooo

[@lusciousluie]

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[@cripstick4336]

also i would reccomend chucking an eq on your vocals theyre a litle sharp

[@lusciousluie]

I appreciate the advice! hope the next video will show a difference!

[@cripstick4336]

I think that you should have the music slightly louder in the future because alot of people like listening to the music aswell

[@lusciousluie]

Thank you for the feedback! I am working on finding a balance between the two so this definitely helps. Also the comment on the vocals. I appreciate it!

[@cripstick4336]

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