Basic Instinct
by Ciara
  • Record Label: LaFace
  • Release Date: Dec 14, 2010
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  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.
  5. AllMusic
    Dec 13, 2010
    80
    It's one of the few effective Euro-flavored club numbers to be fronted by an R&B artist. Altogether, this is one of 2010's finest pop-R&B albums -- Ciara's best yet.
  6. Slant Magazine
    Dec 13, 2010
    70
    Suddenly, the underachieving diva starts to look like real competition for crossover starlets like Rihanna and Leona Lewis.
  7. 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.
  8. NOW Magazine
    Jan 7, 2011
    40
    Let's face it, outside of the obvious singles, it's filler town.
  9. 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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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 79
  3. Negative: 26 out of 79
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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… Full Review »
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