Editors’ Notes Since emerging from the Los Angeles sub-underground several years ago, Odd Future has become arguably the most-blogged-about rap group ever, riding an avalanche of online hype and building a dedicated (and obsessive) global fanbase. Ten members deep, Odd Future has been compared to Wu-Tang Clan, but its style is far less thugged-out and way more bugged-out. Led by Tyler, the Creator, the group is all about shattering preconceived notions of traditional hip-hop; its tracks are all over the place stylistically. 2, Odd Future effortlessly shifts between straight-up R&B ('White'), hyperactive Dirty South parody ('We Got B.tches,' '50'), experimental electro sputtering ('Rella'), and a righteously grimy, throwback posse cut ('Oldie,' featuring the return of fan favorite Earl Sweatshirt). Lyrically, the members have toned down the omnipresent illicit talk of their earlier work, but they remain focused on references to pop culture, current events, and Wolf Gang pride. Check out 'Sam (Is Dead),' 'Real B.tch,' and 'NY (Ned Flanders).'
Aug 24, 2012 Category Music; Song Oldie; Artist Odd Future; Licensed to YouTube by SME (on behalf of Odd Future); SOLAR Music Rights Management, BMG Rights Management, LatinAutor, LatinAutor - SonyATV, Abramus. Listen to free mixtapes and download free mixtapes, hip hop music, videos, underground. The Odd Tape Vol. 1 (presented By DJ Hypnotiko) Various Artists, Odd Future, OFWGKTA, Mellowhype Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats, Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, Mike G, Left Brain, Taco, Jasper The Dolphin, L-Boy, The Internet, Syd Bennett.
. 'Released: February 20, 2012. 'NY (Ned Flander)'Released: March 5, 2012The OF Tape Vol. 2 is the debut and currently only by American hip hop collective. It was released on March 20, 2012. It serves as the sequel to their debut mixtape, (2008). The album features appearances from Odd Future members, Taco, and L-Boy, as well as an uncredited appearance from.
Production on the album was primarily handled by Left Brain and Tyler, the Creator, with, and also receiving production credits. Lyrically the album ranges from being serious to being satirical, with some tracks offering an overly absurdist take on rap.Odd Future toured in support of the album, and four singles were released from it, all of which received music videos.
The album peaked at number 5 on the US and received mostly positive reviews from critics, receiving a score of 71 out of 100 on review aggregator. Critics generally praised the presence of Tyler and Ocean, the vintage style of production and album closer, 'Oldie'. Contents.Background and recording Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future, who were known for their frequent collaborations, have released mixtapes together in the past, such as and the original. In January 2012, the group confirmed that they were to release their first commercially released album, titled The OF Tape Vol. The album was to feature production and appearances by only Odd Future members, and would be promoted with a tour.The album was quickly recorded in over the course of two weeks.
In an interview with, when asked about the expectations of the album, Tyler replied 'I don't know. I have my doubts. Everybody's going on it and I just think, fuck, everybody might hate this shit. Everybody might go: 'What the fuck is this? We wanted this, we wanted that.' We made an album we wanted to make. If everybody hates it, OK.
We have an album we like.' The track 'Forest Green' was released over a year before the release of the album, but was featured on the project with remastered production. 'Oldie' features 's first appearance on a song since 2010.The album opener “Hi”, is a song where group member insults each “dusty ass motherfucker” on the album, serving as a comical. 'Bitches' is performed by Hodgy and Domo, with production.
The track is a 'boastful' scorcher, built from New Age and hammering. The two rappers trade off-kilter verses at each other, with Hodgy delivering his verses with a melodic. Hodgy 'turns up the aggression' on 'NY (Ned Flander)', a track similar to the aesthetic of Tyler's album. Critics noted the song's 'stark', 'unnerving' and repetitive piano line that serves as the platform for Tyler and Hodgy's verses.
Nathan Rabin wrote that all the songs up to 'NY (Ned Flander)' are rap songs, but the one that follows, 'Ya Know', is not, as it is more reminiscent of the band with its sonic shifts and 'hazy' atmosphere. The track is performed by Matt Martians and Syd the Kyd of psych-soul act, with influences.Mike G is the only performer on 'Forest Green', which reviewers described as a lurching banger with a creepy, hypnotic beat. 'Lean' is a in the style of, an absurdist take on rap music with lines like “If I was a dinosaur, I’d be a flexasaurus”. Syd the Kyd makes another singing appearance on 'Analog 2'.
The song features Ocean singing a chorus over a production of what writers thought of as atmospheric, with a sultry swirl of synths, and a segue with 12 seconds of silence. Tyler raps with relative innocence about hanging out with his girlfriend, and Syd the Kid muses about moonlight kisses and rooftop sexual encounters. Hodgy is the main contributor to '50', a bass-driven, comical song that takes cues from the comedy troupe.
'50' demonstrates both an aggressive and comical side to the album, with verses like 'I'll fuck your grandmother up.' Hodgy reappears on 'Snow White', featuring more singing from Ocean. Hodgy Beats raps at a very fast rate, centered on an intense beat. The 10th track is 'Rella', where Tyler boasts about taking “three pills of Extenzo” to cure his, in a flow similar to rapper. The production was handled by Left Brain, with elements of, sounding like 'something out of a level.' MellowHype and Taco contemplate the issues of not having an ideal woman on 'Real Bitch'.
The track was written to be purposely offensive, with the two rappers trading verses on what reviewers described as an atmospheric, 'slow-jam' beat. 'P' features a bass-driven beat influenced by, with Tyler rapping in the vein of the.
The song features casual references to and, and Tyler's description of his flow being as 'retarded as the sound of deaf people arguing.' 'White' features Ocean alone, and is similar to a song from his album with the same name. The song is a vast departure from the rest of the album, featuring Ocean gently singing in the style of. Ocean speaks a contemplative poem about the transitory mystery of love, with the song serving as an intermission from the more aggressive style of the album.
The song is followed by 'Hcapd', with heavy synths played over Left Brain's verses about horror-related topics. Taco and Jasper Dolphin appear on the comical track 'We Got Bitches', another absurdist parody composition. The song has a chaotic beat, taking influence from. Rapping is prominent on the track, with the crew screaming the chorus 'We got bitches, we got diamonds, we got cars, we got jacuzzis,' adding 'and yo’ bitch be on my dick!' The album closer is 'Oldie', where Earl Sweatshirt makes his first rapping appearance in over a year.
The song is a 10-minute track featuring, in order of appearance on the song, Taco, Tyler, Hodgy Beats, Left Brain, Mike G, Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, Jasper Dolphin and Earl Sweatshirt, with Tyler closing the song with another verse. The song features the collective's blending of eccentricity and rebellion, and each rapper taking a verse to express their own topics of interest lyrically. Promotion. Performed 'Analog 2' with at Coachella.On February 20, 2012, the music video for single 'Rella' premiered online.
The video was directed by Tyler, and according to 's Jordan Sargent. The video can be summarized as 'Hodgy Beats shoots lasers from his crotch turning girls into cats, while Domo Genesis smacks a black girl in the face, turning her into an Asian, and Tyler as a coke-snorting centaur.' The music video for 'NY (Ned Flander)', also directed by Tyler, was premiered on March 5. The video contained scenes of Hodgy as a bald, deadbeat dad preoccupied with softcore porn, and Tyler's head on a baby's body.The music video for 'Oldie', directed by, was released on March 20. The video was shot during at a 's photo shoot featuring the entire group, the collective decided to shoot an impromptu video, lip-syncing their verses. The rappers interrupt each other, while laughing and smile for the majority of the video.' Sam (Is Dead)' was promoted as a, directed by Tyler.
The short film is a war-themed comedic narrative, featuring Sweatshirt, Tyler, L-Boy, and even Lee Spielman of 's. Odd Future have performed several of the songs from the album on their tours.
During Ocean's 2012 setlist at the, Tyler joined Ocean on stage for a performance of 'Analog 2'. Critical reception Professional ratings Aggregate scoresSourceRating71/100Review scoresSourceRating(A-)(7.8/10)(B-)(8.4/10)(7.5/10)(7/10) `(6/10)The OF Tape Vol.
Ethernet interface with low-latency AVB capability available soon as free download. Two Prism Sound premium-quality AD channels. Two high-end integrated microphone preamps (typ.130dBu EIN).
2 received mostly positive reviews from. Pitchfork 's Jordan Sargent stated that the album was mostly a success because 'every member steps up', with Domo who had 'evolved from the group's bumbling stoner into a guy who can spit dizzying, complicated verses'.
Jody Rosen of stated that the album contained a 'fizzy energy that elevates it above its limitations', musing that Odd Future were a lot like 'early Wu-Tang, a thrilling regional act, and a bunch of whip-smart black hipsters whose worldview is grounded in their corner of sun-baked southern.' 's Jeff Dunn felt that every member improved from their past mixtapes, stating that Ocean, Tyler, and Sweatshirt were all impressive, consistently 'spitting dizzying, more original lines than they ever have on mixtapes past.' Dunn wrote that 'after the mixed returns of Goblin, Tyler himself now seems to realize that less is more on his part', who 'wisely tones down the shock-for-shock’s-sake rhymes quite a bit, making his appearances all the more rewarding when they do occur.'
Steve Labate of mused that 'while Odd Future’s critics try hard to frame them as such, it’s difficult to accept Tyler and the OF crew as mere shock artists, flippantly tossing off incendiary slurs for attention—the music is too tongue-in-cheek clever, too brainy and self-aware, too anything-goes eccentric.' 's Chris Martins praised the album, stating that 'perhaps most impressive is that Tyler, the Creator takes a noticeable step back so that his friends can enjoy the spotlight. When he does show up—standouts include the hulking G-funk mutation “Hcapd” and the grungy, bass-addled “P”—both his beats and raps thrill: All of the twisted jokes, tough introspection, and rabble-rousing that fans have come to expect, with none of the unfortunate rape references his detractors rightly called him on.' 's David Jeffries called album closer 'Oldie' epic in nature, stating that Earl Sweatshirt's return was the highlight of the album, summarizing the album as 'hype warranted.' 's Craig Jenkin compared the album extensively to prior Odd Future releases, reporting that 'it ditches the expansive ooze that made stretches of Tyler’s Goblin a chore, the nihilistic agitprop of MellowHype’s, and the lackadaisical drugginess of Mike G’s Ali and Domo’s in favor of the kind of restless, jerky energy that skyrocketed into the dialogue months prior.' He described the album as something that 'mainly sounds like a bunch of dudes in a dank basement cooking up the wildest smack talk possible, with one-upping each other being the primary objective.' Jeff Reiss of gave the album a mixed review, commenting that 'it’s Odd Future at their best, blending eccentricity, rebellion, and weird humor, with the fearlessness of kids convinced that there are no consequences to their actions', though noted that 'at their worst, they are guilty of every adolescent’s biggest fear - being boring.'
Ray Rhamen, writer for gave a mixed review, reporting that 'robbed of their outsider status, the boys swap horror for hormones on The OF Tape, Vol 2., giddily trading tall tales and witty obscenities. For better or worse, OF might actually be growing up.' 's Andy Baber viewed the album as 'an eclectic and solid - if unspectacular - return, which should see their already dedicated fanbase increase', commenting that 'Frank Ocean is criminally underused'. Mike Madden of felt that 'too many things happen here, from the Brick Squad-type rave-ups to Ocean's R&B laments, for it to ever sound like a truly unified, full-length group project.' In 2019, Pitchfork placed album closer 'Oldie' at number 160 on their list of 'The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s.' Commercial performance In the United States, the album debuted at number 5 on the with first-week sales of 40,000 copies.
As of May 2012, the album has sold 71,000 copies in the United States. The album topped the US Billboard chart, the chart, and the chart.
It also charted within the top 40 in, and the. The song 'Oldie' appeared at position 23 on the chart. Track listing No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length1.' (performed by L-Boy)Lionel Boyce1:262.' Bitches' (featuring ). ^ Batton, Carrie (2012-01-17).
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Retrieved 2012-06-10. ^ Labate, Steve (2012-04-11). Paste Media Group. Retrieved 2012-07-18. ^ Baber, Andy (2012-03-19). Retrieved 2012-07-16. ^ Jenkins, Craig (2012-03-25).
Retrieved 2012-07-18. ^ Jeffries, David (2012-03-19). Retrieved 2012-06-11. ^ Reiss, Jeff (2012-03-20). Retrieved 2012-07-14. ^ Dunn, Jeff (2012-03-30). Retrieved 2012-07-13.
^ (2012-03-22). Retrieved 2012-07-13. Battan, Carrie (2012-02-20). Pitchfork Media.
Retrieved 2012-06-10. Battan, Carrie (2012-03-05). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2012-06-10. Battan, Carrie (2012-06-28). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
Minsker, Evan (2012-06-28). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2012-07-13. Minsker, Evan (2012-04-14). Pitchfork Media.
Retrieved 2012-07-10. ^. Retrieved on 2010-11-20. ^ Rahman, Ray (2012-04-04). Retrieved 2012-07-11. Madden, Mike (2012-03-19).
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Retrieved 12 October 2019. Jacobs, Allen (2012-03-28). Archived from on 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
Jacobs, Allen (2012-05-02). Retrieved 2012-05-26. ^ Jeffries, David (2012-03-19). Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2012-06-25. ^.
Retrieved May 26, 2013. ^.
Retrieved 2013-05-26. ^. Retrieved 2012-05-26. Prometheus Global Media.
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Editors’ Notes Since emerging from the Los Angeles sub-underground several years ago, Odd Future has become arguably the most-blogged-about rap group ever, riding an avalanche of online hype and building a dedicated (and obsessive) global fanbase. Ten members deep, Odd Future has been compared to Wu-Tang Clan, but its style is far less thugged-out and way more bugged-out. Led by Tyler, the Creator, the group is all about shattering preconceived notions of traditional hip-hop; its tracks are all over the place stylistically. 2, Odd Future effortlessly shifts between straight-up R&B ('White'), hyperactive Dirty South parody ('We Got B.tches,' '50'), experimental electro sputtering ('Rella'), and a righteously grimy, throwback posse cut ('Oldie,' featuring the return of fan favorite Earl Sweatshirt). Lyrically, the members have toned down the omnipresent illicit talk of their earlier work, but they remain focused on references to pop culture, current events, and Wolf Gang pride. Check out 'Sam (Is Dead),' 'Real B.tch,' and 'NY (Ned Flanders).'
Aug 24, 2012 Category Music; Song Oldie; Artist Odd Future; Licensed to YouTube by SME (on behalf of Odd Future); SOLAR Music Rights Management, BMG Rights Management, LatinAutor, LatinAutor - SonyATV, Abramus. Listen to free mixtapes and download free mixtapes, hip hop music, videos, underground. The Odd Tape Vol. 1 (presented By DJ Hypnotiko) Various Artists, Odd Future, OFWGKTA, Mellowhype Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats, Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, Mike G, Left Brain, Taco, Jasper The Dolphin, L-Boy, The Internet, Syd Bennett.
. 'Released: February 20, 2012. 'NY (Ned Flander)'Released: March 5, 2012The OF Tape Vol. 2 is the debut and currently only by American hip hop collective. It was released on March 20, 2012. It serves as the sequel to their debut mixtape, (2008). The album features appearances from Odd Future members, Taco, and L-Boy, as well as an uncredited appearance from.
Production on the album was primarily handled by Left Brain and Tyler, the Creator, with, and also receiving production credits. Lyrically the album ranges from being serious to being satirical, with some tracks offering an overly absurdist take on rap.Odd Future toured in support of the album, and four singles were released from it, all of which received music videos.
The album peaked at number 5 on the US and received mostly positive reviews from critics, receiving a score of 71 out of 100 on review aggregator. Critics generally praised the presence of Tyler and Ocean, the vintage style of production and album closer, 'Oldie'. Contents.Background and recording Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future, who were known for their frequent collaborations, have released mixtapes together in the past, such as and the original. In January 2012, the group confirmed that they were to release their first commercially released album, titled The OF Tape Vol. The album was to feature production and appearances by only Odd Future members, and would be promoted with a tour.The album was quickly recorded in over the course of two weeks.
In an interview with, when asked about the expectations of the album, Tyler replied 'I don't know. I have my doubts. Everybody's going on it and I just think, fuck, everybody might hate this shit. Everybody might go: 'What the fuck is this? We wanted this, we wanted that.' We made an album we wanted to make. If everybody hates it, OK.
We have an album we like.' The track 'Forest Green' was released over a year before the release of the album, but was featured on the project with remastered production. 'Oldie' features 's first appearance on a song since 2010.The album opener “Hi”, is a song where group member insults each “dusty ass motherfucker” on the album, serving as a comical. 'Bitches' is performed by Hodgy and Domo, with production.
The track is a 'boastful' scorcher, built from New Age and hammering. The two rappers trade off-kilter verses at each other, with Hodgy delivering his verses with a melodic. Hodgy 'turns up the aggression' on 'NY (Ned Flander)', a track similar to the aesthetic of Tyler's album. Critics noted the song's 'stark', 'unnerving' and repetitive piano line that serves as the platform for Tyler and Hodgy's verses.
Nathan Rabin wrote that all the songs up to 'NY (Ned Flander)' are rap songs, but the one that follows, 'Ya Know', is not, as it is more reminiscent of the band with its sonic shifts and 'hazy' atmosphere. The track is performed by Matt Martians and Syd the Kyd of psych-soul act, with influences.Mike G is the only performer on 'Forest Green', which reviewers described as a lurching banger with a creepy, hypnotic beat. 'Lean' is a in the style of, an absurdist take on rap music with lines like “If I was a dinosaur, I’d be a flexasaurus”. Syd the Kyd makes another singing appearance on 'Analog 2'.
The song features Ocean singing a chorus over a production of what writers thought of as atmospheric, with a sultry swirl of synths, and a segue with 12 seconds of silence. Tyler raps with relative innocence about hanging out with his girlfriend, and Syd the Kid muses about moonlight kisses and rooftop sexual encounters. Hodgy is the main contributor to '50', a bass-driven, comical song that takes cues from the comedy troupe.
'50' demonstrates both an aggressive and comical side to the album, with verses like 'I'll fuck your grandmother up.' Hodgy reappears on 'Snow White', featuring more singing from Ocean. Hodgy Beats raps at a very fast rate, centered on an intense beat. The 10th track is 'Rella', where Tyler boasts about taking “three pills of Extenzo” to cure his, in a flow similar to rapper. The production was handled by Left Brain, with elements of, sounding like 'something out of a level.' MellowHype and Taco contemplate the issues of not having an ideal woman on 'Real Bitch'.
The track was written to be purposely offensive, with the two rappers trading verses on what reviewers described as an atmospheric, 'slow-jam' beat. 'P' features a bass-driven beat influenced by, with Tyler rapping in the vein of the.
The song features casual references to and, and Tyler's description of his flow being as 'retarded as the sound of deaf people arguing.' 'White' features Ocean alone, and is similar to a song from his album with the same name. The song is a vast departure from the rest of the album, featuring Ocean gently singing in the style of. Ocean speaks a contemplative poem about the transitory mystery of love, with the song serving as an intermission from the more aggressive style of the album.
The song is followed by 'Hcapd', with heavy synths played over Left Brain's verses about horror-related topics. Taco and Jasper Dolphin appear on the comical track 'We Got Bitches', another absurdist parody composition. The song has a chaotic beat, taking influence from. Rapping is prominent on the track, with the crew screaming the chorus 'We got bitches, we got diamonds, we got cars, we got jacuzzis,' adding 'and yo’ bitch be on my dick!' The album closer is 'Oldie', where Earl Sweatshirt makes his first rapping appearance in over a year.
The song is a 10-minute track featuring, in order of appearance on the song, Taco, Tyler, Hodgy Beats, Left Brain, Mike G, Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, Jasper Dolphin and Earl Sweatshirt, with Tyler closing the song with another verse. The song features the collective's blending of eccentricity and rebellion, and each rapper taking a verse to express their own topics of interest lyrically. Promotion. Performed 'Analog 2' with at Coachella.On February 20, 2012, the music video for single 'Rella' premiered online.
The video was directed by Tyler, and according to 's Jordan Sargent. The video can be summarized as 'Hodgy Beats shoots lasers from his crotch turning girls into cats, while Domo Genesis smacks a black girl in the face, turning her into an Asian, and Tyler as a coke-snorting centaur.' The music video for 'NY (Ned Flander)', also directed by Tyler, was premiered on March 5. The video contained scenes of Hodgy as a bald, deadbeat dad preoccupied with softcore porn, and Tyler's head on a baby's body.The music video for 'Oldie', directed by, was released on March 20. The video was shot during at a 's photo shoot featuring the entire group, the collective decided to shoot an impromptu video, lip-syncing their verses. The rappers interrupt each other, while laughing and smile for the majority of the video.' Sam (Is Dead)' was promoted as a, directed by Tyler.
The short film is a war-themed comedic narrative, featuring Sweatshirt, Tyler, L-Boy, and even Lee Spielman of 's. Odd Future have performed several of the songs from the album on their tours.
During Ocean's 2012 setlist at the, Tyler joined Ocean on stage for a performance of 'Analog 2'. Critical reception Professional ratings Aggregate scoresSourceRating71/100Review scoresSourceRating(A-)(7.8/10)(B-)(8.4/10)(7.5/10)(7/10) `(6/10)The OF Tape Vol.
Ethernet interface with low-latency AVB capability available soon as free download. Two Prism Sound premium-quality AD channels. Two high-end integrated microphone preamps (typ.130dBu EIN).
2 received mostly positive reviews from. Pitchfork 's Jordan Sargent stated that the album was mostly a success because 'every member steps up', with Domo who had 'evolved from the group's bumbling stoner into a guy who can spit dizzying, complicated verses'.
Jody Rosen of stated that the album contained a 'fizzy energy that elevates it above its limitations', musing that Odd Future were a lot like 'early Wu-Tang, a thrilling regional act, and a bunch of whip-smart black hipsters whose worldview is grounded in their corner of sun-baked southern.' 's Jeff Dunn felt that every member improved from their past mixtapes, stating that Ocean, Tyler, and Sweatshirt were all impressive, consistently 'spitting dizzying, more original lines than they ever have on mixtapes past.' Dunn wrote that 'after the mixed returns of Goblin, Tyler himself now seems to realize that less is more on his part', who 'wisely tones down the shock-for-shock’s-sake rhymes quite a bit, making his appearances all the more rewarding when they do occur.'
Steve Labate of mused that 'while Odd Future’s critics try hard to frame them as such, it’s difficult to accept Tyler and the OF crew as mere shock artists, flippantly tossing off incendiary slurs for attention—the music is too tongue-in-cheek clever, too brainy and self-aware, too anything-goes eccentric.' 's Chris Martins praised the album, stating that 'perhaps most impressive is that Tyler, the Creator takes a noticeable step back so that his friends can enjoy the spotlight. When he does show up—standouts include the hulking G-funk mutation “Hcapd” and the grungy, bass-addled “P”—both his beats and raps thrill: All of the twisted jokes, tough introspection, and rabble-rousing that fans have come to expect, with none of the unfortunate rape references his detractors rightly called him on.' 's David Jeffries called album closer 'Oldie' epic in nature, stating that Earl Sweatshirt's return was the highlight of the album, summarizing the album as 'hype warranted.' 's Craig Jenkin compared the album extensively to prior Odd Future releases, reporting that 'it ditches the expansive ooze that made stretches of Tyler’s Goblin a chore, the nihilistic agitprop of MellowHype’s, and the lackadaisical drugginess of Mike G’s Ali and Domo’s in favor of the kind of restless, jerky energy that skyrocketed into the dialogue months prior.' He described the album as something that 'mainly sounds like a bunch of dudes in a dank basement cooking up the wildest smack talk possible, with one-upping each other being the primary objective.' Jeff Reiss of gave the album a mixed review, commenting that 'it’s Odd Future at their best, blending eccentricity, rebellion, and weird humor, with the fearlessness of kids convinced that there are no consequences to their actions', though noted that 'at their worst, they are guilty of every adolescent’s biggest fear - being boring.'
Ray Rhamen, writer for gave a mixed review, reporting that 'robbed of their outsider status, the boys swap horror for hormones on The OF Tape, Vol 2., giddily trading tall tales and witty obscenities. For better or worse, OF might actually be growing up.' 's Andy Baber viewed the album as 'an eclectic and solid - if unspectacular - return, which should see their already dedicated fanbase increase', commenting that 'Frank Ocean is criminally underused'. Mike Madden of felt that 'too many things happen here, from the Brick Squad-type rave-ups to Ocean's R&B laments, for it to ever sound like a truly unified, full-length group project.' In 2019, Pitchfork placed album closer 'Oldie' at number 160 on their list of 'The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s.' Commercial performance In the United States, the album debuted at number 5 on the with first-week sales of 40,000 copies.
As of May 2012, the album has sold 71,000 copies in the United States. The album topped the US Billboard chart, the chart, and the chart.
It also charted within the top 40 in, and the. The song 'Oldie' appeared at position 23 on the chart. Track listing No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length1.' (performed by L-Boy)Lionel Boyce1:262.' Bitches' (featuring ). ^ Batton, Carrie (2012-01-17).
Retrieved 2012-07-10. ^ (2012-03-15). Vba microsoft internet controls missing. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
^ Sargant, Jordan (2012-03-22). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2012-06-10. ^ (2012-03-27).
Retrieved 2012-06-10. ^ Labate, Steve (2012-04-11). Paste Media Group. Retrieved 2012-07-18. ^ Baber, Andy (2012-03-19). Retrieved 2012-07-16. ^ Jenkins, Craig (2012-03-25).
Retrieved 2012-07-18. ^ Jeffries, David (2012-03-19). Retrieved 2012-06-11. ^ Reiss, Jeff (2012-03-20). Retrieved 2012-07-14. ^ Dunn, Jeff (2012-03-30). Retrieved 2012-07-13.
^ (2012-03-22). Retrieved 2012-07-13. Battan, Carrie (2012-02-20). Pitchfork Media.
Retrieved 2012-06-10. Battan, Carrie (2012-03-05). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2012-06-10. Battan, Carrie (2012-06-28). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
Minsker, Evan (2012-06-28). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2012-07-13. Minsker, Evan (2012-04-14). Pitchfork Media.
Retrieved 2012-07-10. ^. Retrieved on 2010-11-20. ^ Rahman, Ray (2012-04-04). Retrieved 2012-07-11. Madden, Mike (2012-03-19).
Retrieved 2012-07-16. Pitchfork Media.
Retrieved 12 October 2019. Jacobs, Allen (2012-03-28). Archived from on 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
Jacobs, Allen (2012-05-02). Retrieved 2012-05-26. ^ Jeffries, David (2012-03-19). Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2012-06-25. ^.
Retrieved May 26, 2013. ^.
Retrieved 2013-05-26. ^. Retrieved 2012-05-26. Prometheus Global Media.
Retrieved 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
Retrieved 2012-05-26. Retrieved 31 May 2013. ^. Retrieved 31 May 2013.External links.
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