In a very Beyoncé-esque move, Ocean’s offering is now only streaming on Apple Music – but unlike Beyoncé, he didn’t drop any individual tracks, which means you have to watch the entire 45-minute video to hear each song.
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Pitchfork first heard about Ocean’s release on Apple Music from an Apple representative, and this same representative apparently noted that more exclusive releases are coming this weekend. His new music was playing in the background as he worked with his hands in the looped video by Francisco Soriano. With the album Boys Don’t Cry, Ocean has played his cards close to his chest.
Frank Ocean’s Endless tracklist and credits are below and the stream is found on Apple Music. Titled “Endless”, it was streamed on his site and Apple Music.
Folks have been sharing their thoughts about the album on Twitter – many excited that he has finally delivered something, others, irritated that the visual album is a construction zone. Ocean has piano, guitar and programing credits on the “visual album” and he’s listed as executive producer and creative director (see below).
The record features 18 tracks that were premiered via Ocean’s livesteam, which saw him complete the building of a staircase. The actual 45 minute, 12 song video album is collaboration heavy, with music from James Blake to the London Contemporary Orchestra working its way onto the tracks. It’s a twist on Ocean’s previously announced album title Boys Don’t Cry.
The whole thing is on Apple Music, which costs $10/month for a single user and still comes with a three-month free trial.
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Sources close to Ocean have confirmed that Endless is actually a separate album from the long-awaited Boys Don’t Cry, which may end up having a different name, reports Billboard. “FINALLY Frank Ocean gave us what we been asking for”.
