The Guardian ranks Frank Ocean’s 20 best songs, marking a decade since Blonde and emphasising his inventive approach to R&B, emotionally exposed writing and prolonged absence from releasing new music.

– The selections range from early demos and Nostalgia, Ultra tracks to Endless, Blonde and later standalone singles.
– Highlights include “Acura Integurl”, “American Wedding”, “Nikes”, “Rushes” and “Bad Religion”.
– The article notes Ocean’s use of sparse arrangements, unusual vocal treatments, bilingual lyrics and lo-fi production.
– It also recalls legal action over “American Wedding”, which used the melody of the Eagles’ “Hotel California”.
– Ocean’s most recent releases were singles issued between 2017 and 2020, though he hinted at another album in 2023.