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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 79 Ratings

  • Summary: The long-awaited fourth album by model, actress, and R&B superstar Ciara features Ludacris and Usher, balancing back and forth between club beats and slow ballads.
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Ride
Ciara Uh-huh Catch me in the mall, you know I buy it out G5 plane, yeah, I fly it out Lud's in the back look like Lex in them 28's And, oh you can't... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. BBC Music
    Dec 10, 2010
    100
    It's come late, but Basic Instinct is one of the best RnB albums of the year.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Dec 9, 2010
    83
    Always a strong singles artist, Ciara has struggled to find enough memorable material to fill an album. She comes closer than ever on her fourth full-length, Basic Instinct.
  3. The New York Times
    Jan 3, 2011
    80
    Celebrity, commodity, singer, sex object, cyborg - Ciara just about fuses all of them on Basic Instinct, her fourth studio album.
  4. Slant Magazine
    Dec 13, 2010
    70
    Suddenly, the underachieving diva starts to look like real competition for crossover starlets like Rihanna and Leona Lewis.
  5. Boston Globe
    Dec 13, 2010
    60
    The singer works with hit-makers The-Dream and Tricky Stewart on several tracks; unfortunately, it seems they've saved their best hooks for their next gig.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Jan 7, 2011
    40
    Let's face it, outside of the obvious singles, it's filler town.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    Dec 14, 2010
    37
    Basic Instinct offers enough android booty bass action to satisfy those who like their rhythms complicated but repetitive and hooks foreseeable from a mile away, but pleasant enough when they arrive.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. DoseofLoyalty
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    It's a great classic album I love Ciara and Basic Instinct is a great album and the songs are awesome and great to dance to! I’m a huge fan ofIt's a great classic album I love Ciara and Basic Instinct is a great album and the songs are awesome and great to dance to! I’m a huge fan of Ciara and my favorite songs are Ride, Heavy Rotation, Speechless, I run it, and Gimmie Dat… Expand
  2. amir_manraj
    May 29, 2011
    10
    It's a terrible shame that Ciara's most critically-acclaimed album is the one that was such a flop that she was dropped from her record label.It's a terrible shame that Ciara's most critically-acclaimed album is the one that was such a flop that she was dropped from her record label. All the songs are great. My favorite is "You Can Get It".… Expand
  4. capricorn7nc
    Dec 15, 2010
    9
    I love this album. There aren't many misses on this album, and Ciara played to her strengths. Vocally she's not the strongest, but the songsI love this album. There aren't many misses on this album, and Ciara played to her strengths. Vocally she's not the strongest, but the songs are catchy and memorable anyways. She is finally sticking to her strengths of being a pop singer in a R&B shell. I particularly love "Speechless", "Yeah I Know", and "Turn It Up." I hope that "Turn It Up" is the next single and that Usher does make an appearance on the video. I think this will cement her place with artists like Rihanna, Beyonce, and Katy Perry.… Expand
  5. ernajo
    Dec 20, 2010
    8
    This wasnt an album i expected to be so good. Definitely one of the surprise packages of the year. This album defines R&B, it has everythingThis wasnt an album i expected to be so good. Definitely one of the surprise packages of the year. This album defines R&B, it has everything you would want from an R&B album. Theres not one song where i felt the need to skip the song and also there are least 5 very very good songs. The album definitely shows the talent she has. Very impressive from Ciara.… Expand
  6. BWETMatangi
    Aug 14, 2013
    8
    I have listened to better R&B artists, but Ciara put herself near the top with "Basic Instinct", and with songs like "Heavy Rotation" andI have listened to better R&B artists, but Ciara put herself near the top with "Basic Instinct", and with songs like "Heavy Rotation" and "Turn It Up", how is this at the bottom?… Expand
  7. Mateo-Delemorte
    Jan 4, 2011
    8
    Loving Ciara's work. This album has multiple good tracks and a few songs that will withstand the fading of tracks off playlists. Ride, GimmeLoving Ciara's work. This album has multiple good tracks and a few songs that will withstand the fading of tracks off playlists. Ride, Gimme Dat and Turn It Up are tracks worth mentioning. The overall thought to this album is good, but not as impressive as hoped to be for a "come back" as most critics mention her sales (though I loved Fantasy Ride).… Expand
  8. Cazatuz
    Dec 23, 2010
    0
    Congrats Critics, yet another overrated Album. Unless you are a Hoodrat that can easily mistake a fast food place for a 5 star restaurant thenCongrats Critics, yet another overrated Album. Unless you are a Hoodrat that can easily mistake a fast food place for a 5 star restaurant then this isnt for you. Not 1 song is beyond mediocre & most are just plain bad. Even her counterpart Keri hilson's album is better & atleast she can hold a half way decent note & a cpl good songs.… Expand

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