This week we celebrated Dirty Projectors, Christopher Owens, Frank Ocean, and American independence (with some help from Indie Song Of The Summer champions Japandroids). Let's take a look at what you had to say about all of it, for better or worse…
THIS WEEK'S 10 HIGHEST RATED COMMENTS
| #10 |  | nightswimmer | Jul 2nd | Score:38 |
Q: What does Christopher Owens have in common with the Japandroids? | |||
| Posted in: Christopher Owens Quits Girls | |||
| #9 |  | c'mere a minute | Jul 2nd | Score:39 |
No way, JR White is a huge part of Girls’ sound. He handles the production on their records, and I don’t know about you, but the way that Album SOUNDS is what really makes it an incredible record to meinstead of just a great record. Owens is definitely a great songwriter, but the acoustic version of a song like “Hellhole Ratrace” does not become such a powerhouse of a recording incidentally. Between that production and his pitch-perfect basslines I think White was the perfect compliment to Owens. Dude needs his props. An Owens solo record will be good, but it won’t be Girls. | |||
| Posted in: Christopher Owens Quits Girls | |||
| #8 |  | Nathan Kerce | Jul 4th | Score:43 |
“Dibs on all Franks hoes” – Taco Best reaction yet. https://twitter.com/oddfuckingtaco/status/220411015567900673 | |||
| Posted in: Frank Ocean Comes Out | |||
| #7 |  | Griff Fuller Jr. | Jul 4th | Score:48 |
Queer boys of color really need visibility and support, the lack of it is the reason why so many of us are still closeted. I’m hella proud of Frank for having the courage to be out and open and true to himself with no compromise, not even with mainstream success. This is great news. | |||
| Posted in: Frank Ocean Comes Out | |||
| #6 |  | Corey Minagh | Jul 2nd | Score:55 |
| Posted in: Christopher Owens Quits Girls | |||
| #5 |  | rubberjohnny0829 | Jul 4th | Score:56 |
lol gay | |||
| Posted in: Frank Ocean Comes Out | |||
| #4 |  | raptor jesus | Jul 4th | Score:56 |
My hearts and prayers are with the Frank Ocean women fans of this world who are now crying in their pillows I’m sure. | |||
| Posted in: Frank Ocean Comes Out | |||
| #3 |  | Chris Selden | Jul 2nd | Score:59 |
| Posted in: Christopher Owens Quits Girls | |||
| #2 |  | Corban Goble | Jul 4th | Score:61 |
Frank’s mom:
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| Posted in: Frank Ocean Comes Out | |||
| #1 |  | Sam Nabors | Jul 4th | Score:90 |
A lot of the homophobia amongst hip-hop fans is being exposed. Not saying they all are, but Waka Flocka tweeted support for Frank last night. And nothing against Waka, but if Waka Flocka Flame’s views are more progressive than yours, you need to re-evaluate your life. | |||
| Posted in: Frank Ocean Comes Out | |||
THIS WEEK'S 5 LOWEST RATED COMMENTS
| #5 |  | ramona | Jul 3rd | Score:-14 |
Jeez, what's with all this rap shit all the time? | |||
| Posted in: Download Stereogum's Cruel Summer Mixtape | |||
| #4 |  | labussierer | Jul 4th | Score:-16 |
except for Japandroids and The Walkmen, it all sucks. | |||
| Posted in: And The Indie Song Of The Summer 2012 Is... | |||
| #3 |  | Jorden Schmidt | Jul 4th | Score:-19 |
wrong | |||
| Posted in: And The Indie Song Of The Summer 2012 Is... | |||
| #2 |  | Michael Hanna | Jul 4th | Score:-20 |
Boy, you are always on a mission for that top-rated comment, aren't you? | |||
| Posted in: Frank Ocean Comes Out | |||
| #1 |  | cale | Jul 2nd | Score:-60 |
This is great news.Aside from Honey Bunny, that last album was fucking terrible.hopefully he'll get back to writing good songs now. | |||
| Posted in: Christopher Owens Quits Girls | |||
THIS WEEK'S EDITOR'S CHOICE (SCOTT)
 | phobicbill | Jul 5th | Score:3 | |
they are high as balls | |||
| Posted in: Nardwuar Interviews Sharon Van Etten | |||
THIS WEEK'S EDITOR'S CHOICE (AMRIT)
 | frank booth | Jul 4th | Score:9 | |
I downvoted you because your opinion is different than mine.And this I cannot abide. | |||
| Posted in: Download Stereogum's Cruel Summer Mixtape | |||
