Dangerously In Love
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2003
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 564 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 431 out of 564
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 564
  3. Negative: 82 out of 564

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  1. NseE
    Aug 8, 2003
    10
    It was with great trepidation that I approached ths cd after reading numerous reviews slagging it but, surprise, it's a great cd. Beyonce shows off her flair for stylish ballads such as 'Be with you', 'Yes', and 'Speechless', the latter with it's grand vocal finale. Of course the brilliant summery 'Crazy in love', 'That's what It was with great trepidation that I approached ths cd after reading numerous reviews slagging it but, surprise, it's a great cd. Beyonce shows off her flair for stylish ballads such as 'Be with you', 'Yes', and 'Speechless', the latter with it's grand vocal finale. Of course the brilliant summery 'Crazy in love', 'That's what you like', 'Naughty girl', etc are also stand outs. She took a turn totally unexpected by the public who, I think, were expecting lots of uptempo cuts. Fab cd whose brilliance time will reveal.… Expand
  2. shayB.C
    Nov 5, 2003
    10
    Beyonce is the business and so is her CD. With her beauty, voice, and overall style she is simply untoppable. Many hate on her, but her can replace her? She has too much to offer and not many artists can bring that much to the table. Not to mention her talent is versatile, so she easily able to appeal to almost any audience.
  3. ginger
    Oct 22, 2003
    9
    Very rarely will I pop in a new CD, listen to it all the way through, AND love all the songs. This debut Cd from Beyonce moves me. I could not disagree more with the critics who give negative reviews. Not only her voice gives the record it's appeal, but the songs to me are unique, there is not a somg out there that sounds like this CD at this time. Congratulations Beyonce, I'm Very rarely will I pop in a new CD, listen to it all the way through, AND love all the songs. This debut Cd from Beyonce moves me. I could not disagree more with the critics who give negative reviews. Not only her voice gives the record it's appeal, but the songs to me are unique, there is not a somg out there that sounds like this CD at this time. Congratulations Beyonce, I'm proud of you.… Expand
  4. TheateraNerd
    Jul 15, 2012
    10
    This album is a favorite ! Beyonce has amazing vocals, beats, videos, and choreograpy that sets her work apart from anyone else! Beyonce is the modern Janet Jackson and she is dominating for good reason. If you do not like/love this album then you dont know how to identify good music. She goes from sexy to rage to fun in a heartbeat, its so diverse! Buy this album seriously if you haventThis album is a favorite ! Beyonce has amazing vocals, beats, videos, and choreograpy that sets her work apart from anyone else! Beyonce is the modern Janet Jackson and she is dominating for good reason. If you do not like/love this album then you dont know how to identify good music. She goes from sexy to rage to fun in a heartbeat, its so diverse! Buy this album seriously if you havent already! No artist is touching this woman!… Expand
  5. TrevonneS
    Oct 10, 2003
    10
    beyonce is the bomb. anybody who doesn't like the cd has a serious problem.
  6. justins
    Oct 7, 2003
    10
    it one of my favorite c.d.'s
  7. JenniferW
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    This was a great album.
  8. bradonq
    Oct 10, 2003
    10
    it's totally hot just like beyonce
  9. brittneyw
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    I just love beyonce's new cd i love her moves and everything she can dance sooo good! everything about beyonce is just wonderful i'm one of her biggest fans and i love her for who she is and she really has the talent you go girl!
  10. JamalB
    May 22, 2005
    10
    This is the all time best album ever in the history of the world! Beyonce is the all time best artist ever!
  11. MichaelH
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    A great solo debut by America's #1 R&B/ Pop female!
  12. soybomb2
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    None of beyonces albums have much depth to them but this one seems to be the most complete. Hits like "Baby Boy" "Naughty Girl" and "Crazy In Love" make a solid opening to the mediocre rest of the album. Overall not bad but still teases us into more as Beyonce often does with her albums. Best she has to offer in her discography.
  13. Plamen
    Aug 6, 2012
    10
    Dangerously in Love is the album that showed the world that she doesn't need Kelly and Michelle. She proved with Dangerously in Love that she can release timeless songs (Crazy in Love and Baby Boy). And the 5 Grammys she won for the album are just another proof that the album is flaw-free.
  14. ClaudooSSia
    Aug 10, 2013
    7
    "Dangerously In Love" is Beyonce's debut album. Although it isn't her best work to date, there are some amazing songs like sensual "Baby Boy" and "Naughty Girl", beautiful "Me, Myself And I" and "Dangerously In Love 2", and of course "CRAZY IN LOVE" which absolutely slays songs like idiotic Jay Z duet "That's How You Like It", boring "Hip Hop Star" and irritating, funky song called "Work"Dangerously In Love" is Beyonce's debut album. Although it isn't her best work to date, there are some amazing songs like sensual "Baby Boy" and "Naughty Girl", beautiful "Me, Myself And I" and "Dangerously In Love 2", and of course "CRAZY IN LOVE" which absolutely slays songs like idiotic Jay Z duet "That's How You Like It", boring "Hip Hop Star" and irritating, funky song called "Work It Out". The other tracks are sentimental milquetoast ballads like "Yes", "Sings" and "Gift From Virgo" and moody R&B "The Closer I Get To You" and another me-and-my-future-husband duet "03' Bonnie & Clyde". "Dangerously In Love" is Beyonce's most casual album. It isn't as fun as "B'Day", as vulnerable as "I Am... Sasha Fierce" and as breathtaking as "4". But having "Crazy In Love", "Naughty Girl" and "Baby Boy" one album is an automatic win!

    7 out of 10    … Expand
  15. Cazatuz
    Nov 29, 2010
    10
    UnderRated just like all Her Albums. No Fillers, Lesser thans but no fillers. Its packed with some really great songs all throughout. Great Album. 5 stars.
  16. Clubsocial
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. holy bible amores, amémm
    Crazy in love: 10/10
    baby boy: 10/10
    NG: 10/10
    hip hop stars: 7/10 ai nao quero coninuar......sorry voltei tchauuuuuuuu ha beijos    … Expand
  17. Panchogul
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
    Gran inicio en solitario de una de las artistas femeninas más prolíficas del siglo XXI.
  18. cordellb
    Jun 8, 2005
    7
    If it were Destiny's Child, this would've been a 10. She's the lead in all the Destiny's Child tracks anyway... so this was (really) nothin' new.
  19. KhalilB
    Aug 6, 2007
    9
    Beyonce is a true superstar and proved that greatly with this album. Sure there are too many ballads but cares when they are this good?
  20. srah-janeprincess
    Aug 23, 2003
    10
    i love the beat to it. p.s. if beyonce reads this i want her to know i'm one of her fans! (totally)
  21. DareDevil
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    I think it's a great cd. All the girls. I can't waith for them to get back together.
  22. ezekielk
    Sep 10, 2003
    10
    i love this album
  23. AhmadW
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    I love her
  24. ariemayarnsbay
    May 28, 2004
    10
    this was the best cd ever i listen to it over and over again. I got to give beyonce her props because she did the dam thang
  25. Joey
    Aug 4, 2005
    9
    Well done Beyonce! A fabulous album! All the songs were great with the exception of Bonnie And Clyde '03 - it's a very boring song. She teams up with some of the biggest names in rap and hip hop which makes it twice as good
  26. mendes
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    she's a true star
  27. estelle
    Oct 8, 2009
    10
    Love her and love this album, i am still listening to it, her best work so far.
  28. kyrstynb
    Nov 26, 2003
    10
    it is so awsome beonce is the best
  29. annar
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    this cd is cool and her songs are tight especially me myself and i and baby boy and crazy in love girl is off the hook she did a bomb performus on the bet music awards.
  30. ToniF
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    This is the best CD!!!!!! I wish I could rate it an 110. I love all the songs. My favorite is Baby Boy.
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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. The Guardian
    Nov 20, 2018
    40
    Perhaps inevitably, the desperate urge to cover every musical base from dancefloor to soul-ballad means that there is barely a track here with any distinctive identity or even a tune.
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  2. ShakingThrough.net
    76
    One of the most refreshing modern R&B records from a diva-ascendant in a long time.
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  3. Uncut
    40
    Things degenerate into a dreary stream of self-pitying/self-mythologising ballads. [Sep 2003, p.106]
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