The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked

Published on January 29, 2020 By Mathew Cohen

17. Frank Ocean, Blonde, (2016)

This unconventional and atmospheric album is packed with 17 tracks that have been produced in an unorthodox fashion. Some of the unique elements of this album are the odd effects, off-beat melodies and even screeches and chirps that seemingly disrupt the natural flow of music. Despite these many oddities, this album provided a sense of freedom to listeners.

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This experimental album received critical acclaim, while guest performances by Andre 3000, Beyoncé, and Kim Burrell also provided enough sensation to draw in the interests of mainstream R&B fans.