I Am...Sasha Fierce
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2008
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7.6

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Jun 20, 2022
    6
    Chaotic,too long and dated are words that despite encapsulating a myriad of the songs here doesn't judge the album in as negative light as the words suggest. Some of her biggest songs can be found here such as the record breaking 'single ladies' ,heartfelt 'if i was a boy' or massive lady gaga crossover 'video phone'. So yes this album isn't bad it's just severely overstuffed and the bulkChaotic,too long and dated are words that despite encapsulating a myriad of the songs here doesn't judge the album in as negative light as the words suggest. Some of her biggest songs can be found here such as the record breaking 'single ladies' ,heartfelt 'if i was a boy' or massive lady gaga crossover 'video phone'. So yes this album isn't bad it's just severely overstuffed and the bulk of the fat is generic forgettable pop.… Expand
  2. PEDROMFR
    Mar 13, 2023
    6
    It's so confusing and intriguing that the same artist that made "Halo" and "Sweet Dreams", made some of the trash skips on this album.
  3. GagaForGhibli
    May 31, 2012
    4
    Halo Makes You Think This Is The Best Album Ever..
    I Love Beyonce But Vocally And Music Wise She CAN DO BETTER!
    Sadly This Is Not The Beyonce I Love...
  4. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Beyoncé's third solo studio album becomes my favorite to date. The decisions made on this album are some of the best I have seen from the singer. I loved seeing two sides of Bey with the ballads showing off her vocals and then the dance-pop infused second side of the record. Even though the two sides are meant to be completely different, they mesh so well together and make one greatBeyoncé's third solo studio album becomes my favorite to date. The decisions made on this album are some of the best I have seen from the singer. I loved seeing two sides of Bey with the ballads showing off her vocals and then the dance-pop infused second side of the record. Even though the two sides are meant to be completely different, they mesh so well together and make one great record. There are some minor issues with a few tracks and I wish the singles wouldn't be the best part of the album again but they are, but the album as a whole is a beauty and deserves all of the success it has earned.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Halo
    2. If I Were a Boy
    3. Sweet Dreams
    4. Scared of Lonely
    5. Broken-Hearted Girl
    6. Smash Into You
    7. Disappear
    8. Diva
    9. Poison
    10. Ave Maria
    11. Satellites
    12. Video Phone
    13. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
    14. Why Don't You Love Me
    15. Radio
    16. Ego
    17. That's Why You're Beautiful
    18. Hello    … Expand
  5. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    5
    This album has very much failed to impress me as much as I thought it would after hearing the magnificent singles.
  6. iamanicon
    May 23, 2011
    5
    Sasha Fierce is on the whole more exciting, artistic and brave than its boring partner disc. Could do with more time being spent on creating two bold discs instead of one that'll undeniably be thrown in the scrap heap.
  7. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    10
    ore. You can tell all of her songs came from the heart. The only thing that I have to say is that I don't think "Run The World (Girls)" fits into the album AT ALL. Other than that, the album is flawle
  8. raviopatra
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    This album is very much different from the sounds of her "Dangerously in Love" and "B'Day". And I happen to like this kind of Beyonce more. "Halo" is a masterpiece, so are "If I Were a Boy", "Single Ladies", and "Broken-Hearted Girl". The alter-ego concept works out amazingly fine in this album. I think she's just a genius artist for coming up with the album concept.
  9. arcanjo
    May 29, 2016
    6
    Although after several listens it may become not so good as the first one, its a good pop´album for the sdtandards for its time. Here, aldso, we have the opportunity to see Beyoncé into Europop genre and it worked good like Radio, Diva, Sweet Dreams (except Video Phone). The I am side itself is really flawless, showing a mellow pop rock side of hers. Outstandind track is the acousticAlthough after several listens it may become not so good as the first one, its a good pop´album for the sdtandards for its time. Here, aldso, we have the opportunity to see Beyoncé into Europop genre and it worked good like Radio, Diva, Sweet Dreams (except Video Phone). The I am side itself is really flawless, showing a mellow pop rock side of hers. Outstandind track is the acoustic guitar based Satellites, showing the most acoustic Beyoncé we have ever seen. The concept on the Double disc is interesting although its not the big deal on the album, since it become the weakest on her bodywork. May be the weakest of hers but it still good.… Expand
  10. LuizFelipe
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a lot of people that do not have well improved musical taste , and is giving low marks for good quality albums. I tell everyone to improve , because Beyoncé worked well in this album and you come and give these ridiculous notes , while recognizing that the work was excellent ... please ing which sold 8 million copies around the world according to the UWC… Expand
  11. PretentiousGeek
    Aug 16, 2017
    6
    I love her vocals on the I Am... side but some of the lyrics are overcome with soppy nonsense. The Sasha Fierce side has a few good songs let down by overly aggressive production.

    Favourite songs: Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), Halo, Diva
    Least favourite: Satellites, Video Phone
  12. Juan12353
    May 30, 2016
    10
    Uno de mis albumes favoritos, variedad de ritmos, hermosas letras, No es el mejor de Beyoncé, pero es excelente. Le Doy 10 Y Se Lo merece, Un gran album
  13. survivorfan989
    Jan 6, 2013
    8
    Another solid album from Beyoncé and when combining all the editions that were released there were around 20 songs to listen to so you were bound to like some of them! There are a few duds that probably could have been left out but they are made up for by stand-outs like Sweet Dreams & Halo.
  14. Teodoro
    Jun 20, 2014
    7
    O único bom album da Beyoncé.
    Quem sabe daqui a a 3,4,5 albuns ela consiga lançar um tão bom quanto esse.
    E a crítica diz que ele não é o melhor eim...fazer o que.
  15. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    While this LP is more painstaking than B'Day, the extra effort dulls any emotional wallop; "B'Day," in all its hectic glory, offered a much more vivid peek into the elusive mind of Beyoncé than Sasha Fierce, which often reads more like projection than reality.
  16. ROBYWON
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    The queen has found her throne, in a black and white art work. Spacey choreography and angelic vocals are just the tip of the iceberg. Power to women, independence, sex, love and prayers, in enveloping sounds. With this album Beyoncé has put the ring on the finger of show business.
  17. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento merecido.
  18. arianagrande626
    May 8, 2021
    6
    The I Am... part of the album is absolutely perfect, I'm obsessed with Halo and Ave Maria. I think that the Sasha Fierce part is not really nice except Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).
  19. Mcritic19
    Aug 22, 2011
    10
    I'm also surprised this album received negative and mixed reviews. This is Beyonce's best album to date. On the Beyonce side she wasn't really Beyonce. i say that because her Beyonce songs were nnot similar to those on "Dangerously in Love". They were very soft but I liked them. "Halo" "Disappear" "Broken hearted girl" is my favorite songs from the side she utilizes her voice and gets highI'm also surprised this album received negative and mixed reviews. This is Beyonce's best album to date. On the Beyonce side she wasn't really Beyonce. i say that because her Beyonce songs were nnot similar to those on "Dangerously in Love". They were very soft but I liked them. "Halo" "Disappear" "Broken hearted girl" is my favorite songs from the side she utilizes her voice and gets high and low at the perfect time on them. Beyonce really feels the songs to me. The other songs on the Beyonce side were a little boring but showed how Beyonce can use so many voices. The songs were not bad though. Ave Maria was a remake and is one of Beyonce's better voices. Smash into you was good but many people wont relate and "thats why your beautiful" is my least favorite. On the "I am Sasha Fierce" side Beyonce took off and separated her self from the game. I loved all of the songs on that side but video phone I could've done without. My favorite is "scared of lonely" which could really been on either side. Diva was the **** Beyonce. Overall the album was great. It is worth buying and evaluating and you will at least like half of the songs. I dont think beyonce had to made it a double disc because it was not enough Beyonce or Sasha Fierce. It could have been one disc and the album still wouldve been great.… Expand
  20. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Pienso que es un álbum normal pero me parece injusto que sobrevolaren tanto a BEYONCE premiando la tanto ya que hay otros cantantes mejores y no lo hacen este album es normal pero acrece de mensajes y melodías y muy repetitivo en letras y sonidos.
  21. prayyoucatchme
    Aug 30, 2016
    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. Collapse
  22. sixinch
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Amazing! The best Beyoncé album ever! Is everything and has everything i always wanted Beyoncé to do. She presents a perfect masterpiece and not everyone these days can do it like she can. Collapse
  23. darryltrini
    Jun 10, 2011
    10
    I Am... Sasha Fierce is one of the best pop/r&b albums in recent years. She is really a living legend. She has the entire package. She is one of the very few to give you vulnerability, as evident in songs like "Satellites," "Scared of Lonely," "Smash Into You," among others, and at the same time give you sassy and commanding Beyoncé, that we all love, or should I say SashaI Am... Sasha Fierce is one of the best pop/r&b albums in recent years. She is really a living legend. She has the entire package. She is one of the very few to give you vulnerability, as evident in songs like "Satellites," "Scared of Lonely," "Smash Into You," among others, and at the same time give you sassy and commanding Beyoncé, that we all love, or should I say Sasha Fierce? Overall this album is EPIC. Her best to date. Standout tracks: Halo, Smash Into You, If I Were a Boy, Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It), Sweet Dreams, Ave Maria.… Expand
  24. Zone111
    Mar 23, 2012
    0
    absolutely dreadful album.
  25. italoverdade
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    I could never understand why the criticism took a good note to a generic stuff like this, dull and unintelligent in his lyrics, anyone with common sense will realize how weak these compositions and is full of beautiful MESSAGES nothing.
  26. lordemusic
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    Beyonce at her core has proven to be a student of music, particularly of the R and B genre, but with each album she has experimented with other flavors. This album amazingly brings so many sounds together while still sounding like one. Clearly Beyonce's best album by far, and arguably the best mainstream album in the last decade. Impeccable production, unique song structures, mind blowingBeyonce at her core has proven to be a student of music, particularly of the R and B genre, but with each album she has experimented with other flavors. This album amazingly brings so many sounds together while still sounding like one. Clearly Beyonce's best album by far, and arguably the best mainstream album in the last decade. Impeccable production, unique song structures, mind blowing vocals, boundary pushing content, everything you want and more from a cultural blockbuster… Expand
  27. AlejandroR
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una Beyoncé que nos demuestra que ella es una diva haciendo su propio camino en la música. Sin duda grandes baladas y canciones para bailar en un solo álbum.… Expand
  28. naomexecomahive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. . Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen… Expand
  29. James1998
    Apr 21, 2013
    9
    Very good album, all the songs i like. Halo is amazing and her vocals are very strong. Diva is a brilliant tune which i also dance to, singles ladies and sweet dreams are also really good songs.
  30. RAUL13
    Oct 13, 2017
    7
    Que gran clásico dentro del R&B, buenas letras, buenos ritmos y buenos vocales,pero no me vende lo que en realidad quiero, puede tener una estética agradable al publico, con un gran recopilatorio de singles, pero no todas las canciones suenan a lo que me gustaría haber escuchado de principio a fin, sin embargo hay que pulir bien al escucharlo, para poder entender el porqué.
    If I were a    Que gran clásico dentro del R&B, buenas letras, buenos ritmos y buenos vocales,pero no me vende lo que en realidad quiero, puede tener una estética agradable al publico, con un gran recopilatorio de singles, pero no todas las canciones suenan a lo que me gustaría haber escuchado de principio a fin, sin embargo hay que pulir bien al escucharlo, para poder entender el porqué.
    If I were a boy: 9/10
    Halo: 10/10
    Dissapear: 10/10
    Broken-Hearted Girl: 8/10
    Ave Maria: 10/10
    Smash into you: 10/10
    Satellites: 9/10
    That's Why Your Beautiful: 10/10
    Single Ladies: 9/10
    Radio: 10/10
    Diva: 6/10
    Sweet Dreams: 10/10
    Video Phone: 4/10
    Hello: 8/10
    Ego: 9/10
    Scared of Lonely: 8/10    … Expand
  31. marcelicious
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    At this album Beyonce has many iconics songs that will be play in the radio in next 100 years. That's for sure. Problem with this album is I don't feel Beyonce in more of the songs in this album but who cares!
    At this album are truly iconic songs like "If I were a boy", "Diva", "Halo", "Sweet Dreams". "Single Ladies", "Why Don't You Love Me". Thanks for them.
  32. Kerry-Paul
    May 5, 2019
    10
    Simply Iconic and memorable. With hits that just keeps on giving. While Halo and Single Ladies are the clear highlights here. Sweet Dreams, Hello, Smash Into You and Radio and Disappear are tunes you won't want to overlook
  33. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Hello is a masterpiece. My absolute favorite song from the album. Halo is a classic
  34. cbeanfan
    Aug 19, 2011
    10
    One of the best pop albums of the last few years. This is a different album than the typical Beyonce. She took a risk with this and it paid off. Favorite song is 'Halo' EPIC.
  35. cocorlt98
    Oct 18, 2017
    7
    Great album ! The idea of separate the album in two parts with one containing ballades and acoustics songs whereas the second containing more dynamics songs is a real good thing ! It's a complete album with a good direction !
  36. Kauanzanatts
    Sep 11, 2016
    9
    that is the best album from beyoncé so far, that is what makes beyoncé a true pop star, halo is the most beautiful song in this planet and is the best song by her , and we have if i were a boy that is the same thing but shows mora of the beyoncé vocal skills and we have amazing hits like ego,single ladies and diva thats is the beyoncé that i love and that is one of the best albums of all time
  37. cheiry4
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Amazing album! Love how she showed to different sides of herself with the first half ("I am...") and the second half ("Sasha Fierce"). Hopefully she brings Sasha Fierce back!!
  38. Lucasswiftie89
    Jul 20, 2019
    0
    Vemos uma inútil que se diz feminista mas, não é bosta nenhuma. Tenho nojo dessa mulher escrota.
  39. DiogoCarter
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Estou dando nota 10 em todos os álbuns da Beyoncé porque ela merece. Com certeza, esse álbum que tem hits como If I Were A Boy, Single Ladies, Halo merece nota 10. Eu amo você, Beyoncé. Amei a Era IASF.
  40. Mariaedu2212
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Bom demais, o álbum que fez eu me tornar uma fã dela, cada música tem uma harmonia
  41. Aleknowles
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is a living legend of our time, undervalued for the great artist who is none like her
    The greats masterpiece
  42. Cazatuz
    Nov 29, 2010
    10
    UnderRated just like all Her Albums. Very few Filler, actually just Lesser Thans, not Fillers. Yes it has flaws but most of the time people are just nick picking and judging all the wrong things. Not Fair. Great Album.
  43. jacobddful
    Oct 26, 2010
    10
    The two diffrent sides on this ablum are very diffrent than one another, and really does show how the real Beyonce, and her alter-ego "Sasha Fierce", think and feel. But there is just too many pointless songs to overcome.
  44. jajajajaja
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    The perfect impulse she need to conquer the radios. Its her most ''pop'' album. It has her best selling song Halo and the rest of the songs are vehicles to a relaxing place. After this she fired her father and starter her own thing. She took the power and now she is working more and more on her legacy
  45. smijatov
    Aug 13, 2010
    10
    As a critic said - this album offers two compelling sides of Beyonce.
    Not only is the idea of having two utterly different albums in one, brilliant, but it also provides Beyonce with a lot of space for creativity. From the first CD, excellent ballads keep on rolling and rolling and some of them are heart-wrenching, such as 'If I were a boy' and 'Broken-Hearted Girl.' This is definitely the    As a critic said - this album offers two compelling sides of Beyonce.
    Not only is the idea of having two utterly different albums in one, brilliant, but it also provides Beyonce with a lot of space for creativity. From the first CD, excellent ballads keep on rolling and rolling and some of them are heart-wrenching, such as 'If I were a boy' and 'Broken-Hearted Girl.' This is definitely the better part of the album, and its where Beyonce shows her vocal abilities to their fullest.
    The second CD is a dance mixture with some really catchy tunes such as "Single ladies," "Sweet Dreams" and "Diva." Beyonce has definitely found herself in this album more so than in previous ones, I'd say. Definitely worth a listen or two... or for a couple of months, as I'm doing it!    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. Plamen
    Aug 6, 2012
    10
    Really diverse and cohesive. The 'I Am...' side is filled with sensual, meaningful and emotional ballads where Beyoncé reveals all her fears and insecurities. The 'Sasha Fierce' side, which is filled with fierce uptempos, shows us the other side of Beyoncé - her alter ego Sasha Fierce.
  48. diogodelcistia
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    OH MY GOD. Look at Beyoncé! The best album of the diva is I Am... Sasha Fierce. Includes Halo, If I Were A Boy, Diva, Sweet Dreams, Video Phone, Broken-Hearted Girl and Single Ladies! Is there a more perfect album then I AM SASHA FIERCE?
  49. Viniciusvalles
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not her best but a great album. The best pop ballads of the last half of 00s decade are in here… Expand
  50. yiyet
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Ataria Poems.ru eskaintzen egileek aukera libreki argitaratzeko bere literatur obra Internet bidez oinarri bat erabiltzaile-hitzarmena. Guztien eskubideak obrak sartzen egile eta legeak babesten ditu. Inprima lanak posible da bakarrik baimena bere egilea, nori ahal izango duzu erreferentzia bere egilearen orria. Egileek bear erantzukizuna testuak lanak independentean oinarri arauakAtaria Poems.ru eskaintzen egileek aukera libreki argitaratzeko bere literatur obra Internet bidez oinarri bat erabiltzaile-hitzarmena. Guztien eskubideak obrak sartzen egile eta legeak babesten ditu. Inprima lanak posible da bakarrik baimena bere egilea, nori ahal izango duzu erreferentzia bere egilearen orria. Egileek bear erantzukizuna testuak lanak independentean oinarri arauak argitaratu eta legeria errusiako Federazioa. Ere ikus ditzakezu buruzko informazio gehiago ataria eta harremanetarako jabetza.sdfsdfsdf… Expand
  51. juancho017
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Un álbum que hasta ahora divide a fans pero encanta al público en general. Así como sus fans, el álbum está dividido en dos partes, o mejor dicho, Beyoncé se divide en la mujer empoderada y feroz que todos amamos en los escenarios (Sasha Fierce) y la Beyoncé del día a día, mas delicada pero sin perder su ferocidad en cuanto talento e impacto.
  52. ZuZuZu
    Jun 29, 2011
    6
    After B'Day, I expected an improvement, but obviously, I Am ... Sasha Fierce just doesn't do it for me. Although it has some really good moments (If I Were A Boy, Halo, BHG, Hello, Ego, Radio, Sweet Dreams, Single Ladies), it really has some epically fails (Video Phone, Diva, Why Don't You Love Me). As a whole, an average album and the worst I've listened to from her ... so far.
  53. Vsantos
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Oh my god... This album it is amazing... I love all the songs and this is her most popular album... It is not better than lemonade, but i love. I remember the first time i listen
  54. THELUCASSY
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Meu álbum predileto da Queen B. O álbum que a levou a outro patamar! Obrigada, Bey.
  55. Gsaf
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    É um álbum com menos sentido do que os outros, mas não deixa de mostrar força, não deixa de faltar carisma. Tem sons incríveis, melodias cativantes e as danças são melhores ainda. Perfeito!!
  56. AndreBroseghini
    Aug 26, 2011
    10
    O melhor álbum de uma ótima carreira. Beyoncé refinou tanto seu som desta vez que teve que dividir o álbum em duas partes. A 1°, calma e romântica, mostra que a cantora sabe fazer baladas como ninguém. A 2°, dançante, é uma evolução deO melhor álbum de uma ótima carreira. Beyoncé refinou tanto seu som desta vez que teve que dividir o álbum em duas partes. A 1°, calma e romântica, mostra que a cantora sabe fazer baladas como ninguém. A 2°, dançante, é uma evolução de todos os hits r&b que ela criou. Vai ser difícil ela superar este álbum.
    Melhores faixas: Disappear / Single Ladies / Sweet Dreams    … Expand
  57. chrisalvin07
    Nov 29, 2012
    7
    the connection between the songs are way better on the I Am ... side; but the best songs are on Sasha Fierce; Nevertheless I Am happy she's singing less Urban music here; she needed that Record to etablish herself as iconic. It sounds like a WOMAN record (no longer the GIRL she was on previous albums).
    My favorite : Disappear / Hello is great performed live.
  58. eddisawayama
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is one of my most favorite albums of all time. Far from her best as a body of work but the tracks on here resonate to my teenage memories. The I Am individual tracks stand on their own as great, emotional, and sometimes cheesy ballads. The Sasha Fierce side of the album was experimental for Beyoncé at the time where she succeeded in most, save for the track list sequencing.
  59. josepearl
    Apr 30, 2018
    8
    Thought it appears to be her weakest album, it is a great two-disc record. She showcased her alter ego and her own self perfectly on this album. There are a few generic tracks, but it's mostly an outstanding pop album. The "I Am.." part of the record, as everyone knows, is one of the highlighted vocal moments in her career.
  60. joyluckli1953
    Dec 3, 2011
    0
    This record was filth. Trying to charge fans money for 2 cd's with only a handful of songs on each. The music is best on the ballads, but the "Sasha Fierce" side of the album besides "Single Ladies" is awful. IT seems Beyonce copped out and didn't want to have a bomb on her hands like the way the ballad-filled 4 was. It's clear the record label wanted Beyonce to re-write the album withThis record was filth. Trying to charge fans money for 2 cd's with only a handful of songs on each. The music is best on the ballads, but the "Sasha Fierce" side of the album besides "Single Ladies" is awful. IT seems Beyonce copped out and didn't want to have a bomb on her hands like the way the ballad-filled 4 was. It's clear the record label wanted Beyonce to re-write the album with uptempo songs when she obviously didn't want to.… Expand
  61. TYBYHT
    Jun 30, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album. Definitely deserves the 16 Grammy ! Halo her best song and her vocal absolutely amazing. Single Ladies Its the best dance songs of her.… Expand
  62. Dumitru
    Oct 3, 2012
    5
    When I first got the album, I really liked because it was Beyonce's. Now, I realise that reality crashed all the "love" for her. The first half is pretty good, especially because of "If I Were A Boy" and "Halo", songs which we never thought Beyonce will make. The other half, is boring: boring lyrics, plain music ( I am comparing the facts with her latest album, "4" which is, her best albumWhen I first got the album, I really liked because it was Beyonce's. Now, I realise that reality crashed all the "love" for her. The first half is pretty good, especially because of "If I Were A Boy" and "Halo", songs which we never thought Beyonce will make. The other half, is boring: boring lyrics, plain music ( I am comparing the facts with her latest album, "4" which is, her best album in her entire career: she developed, not just lyrically, but also, musically). Too bad there are many stans, human beings who never know how to be realist ! Beyonce is a good entertainer, I met her in person at a concert, but all things have a limit.… Expand
  63. Beyfa
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    amazingggggggggggggg beyonce is amazing and i loveeee uuuuuuu queennnnnnnnb
  64. AdamZ
    Dec 11, 2008
    10
    Only one bad song (video phone) the I AM side is absolute genius...These are actual quality pop/ R & B ballads.
  65. SaadiahM
    Jan 19, 2009
    8
    I Am...Sasha Fierce, while not Beyonce's best album, is an enjoyable album. The "I Am" side is a generally enjoyable disc, but can sometimes get boring. If this album is a battle between her split personalities, "Sasha Fierce" wins. To her credit, though "Ave Maria" on the I Am... is one of the best vocal performances of her career. First and Second Singles, "If I Were A Boy" and I Am...Sasha Fierce, while not Beyonce's best album, is an enjoyable album. The "I Am" side is a generally enjoyable disc, but can sometimes get boring. If this album is a battle between her split personalities, "Sasha Fierce" wins. To her credit, though "Ave Maria" on the I Am... is one of the best vocal performances of her career. First and Second Singles, "If I Were A Boy" and "Halo," are also thoroughly memorable tunes. "Smash Into You" could be a possible third single and would probably do well on pop radio. "Hello" was a slight dissapointment for me. "That's Why You're Beautiful" also was a little boring Disc Two, "Sasha Fierce" features fierce club tunes, all of which are good. First Single, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" is a certified smash and one of her most memorable tracks. Other highlights include the 80's influenced "Radio" and "Sweet Dreams" both of which would make nice singles. Second single "Diva is also and deluxe edition track "Ego" is nice. In conclusion, even though Beyonce has stated she recorded 70 songs for this album, she really didn't pick enough tracks to warrant a double album. She could have just done one disc. But, she took a risk in releasing a double-album, and sometimes risks can be good.… Expand
  66. StellaL
    Dec 30, 2009
    7
    I didn't have an idea of what to expect with this album, mostly because it was my first Beyoncé album that have ever bought and I don't know what her previous albums have been like. I have heard her earlier songs and Ii think they rock. Now if you compare this album to those songs - Irreplaceable, Get Me Bodied, Crazy In Love, Naughty Girl- it falls awfully flat. If I I didn't have an idea of what to expect with this album, mostly because it was my first Beyoncé album that have ever bought and I don't know what her previous albums have been like. I have heard her earlier songs and Ii think they rock. Now if you compare this album to those songs - Irreplaceable, Get Me Bodied, Crazy In Love, Naughty Girl- it falls awfully flat. If I Were A Boy is beautiful but boring. Even Single Ladies, which is one hell of a song, can't live up to the bold and glamorous Get Me Bodied. B, you're one of the best, most hard working and honest artists out there. But next time, please go back to color photography, because the black-and-white form the photos is seeping into your songs. It took ages to get hooked to the songs on the first disc (which after MANY listens, is quite nice) and also some time to like the second disc. Overall, the album deserves it'is ten grammy noms because technically, it is flawless. But when it comes to personal taste, it was very boring.… Expand
  67. EdijsG
    Jan 9, 2009
    9
    This is the best album she ever made, ok i don't know that for sure, but i can say, I'm not her fan and this is the first album than i ever listened by her and it brilliant, I really not into her old stuff that she did, but I love the balads in this album, just beautiful. ( sorry, english isn't my native language ) Buy tje album on i tunes or in Japan if you can, because This is the best album she ever made, ok i don't know that for sure, but i can say, I'm not her fan and this is the first album than i ever listened by her and it brilliant, I really not into her old stuff that she did, but I love the balads in this album, just beautiful. ( sorry, english isn't my native language ) Buy tje album on i tunes or in Japan if you can, because there is one amazing song - save the hero.… Expand
  68. allie
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    I had this album as a birthday present. i was not a beyonce's fan but i have to say that this album is amazing!! i didn't know she could sing like that.
  69. amelie
    May 26, 2009
    10
    I cant stop listening to this album, i just love it. i love smash into you and disappear on the first cd, and sweet dreams and hello on the second one.
  70. emilia
    Jun 4, 2009
    10
    Just love it! i like the concept. its good that she is showing more of who she is.
  71. Alain
    Jun 4, 2009
    10
    Some people wonder why she is so successful, well just listen to this album and you'll understand, absolutely beautiful!
  72. MichaelH.
    Aug 19, 2009
    10
    Exceptional. Beyonce shines through in her latest album I Am... Sasha Fierce, creating heavy ebat laden songs and moving, beautiful ballads. An album that will bring out your inner diva or hustler or calm your senses and make you take a closer look at the smaller and more beautiful moments in life.
  73. TinoT.
    Nov 20, 2008
    8
    I am one of the biggest fans of Beyonce at first the albulm was a disappointment because I hadn't expected her to bring out such songs and such sounds but once I sat down and listen to the full albulm it grew on me and Now I actually think this is her best work ever. She shows she has no boundaries esp. in I am... she reveals a side of her that is more intriguing and makes me want to I am one of the biggest fans of Beyonce at first the albulm was a disappointment because I hadn't expected her to bring out such songs and such sounds but once I sat down and listen to the full albulm it grew on me and Now I actually think this is her best work ever. She shows she has no boundaries esp. in I am... she reveals a side of her that is more intriguing and makes me want to know more… Expand
  74. Tony
    Nov 25, 2008
    1
    This "concept album" is absolute garbage. The first CD is so sappy, boring and bland that it is painful to listen to the whole thing without a long break. The only somewhat tolerable song is "If I Were A Boy", which the Beyonce marketing machine shamelessly stole from someone else. CD2 is slightly better, but again pretty standard fare. And if you ask me, it's a complete ripoff of This "concept album" is absolute garbage. The first CD is so sappy, boring and bland that it is painful to listen to the whole thing without a long break. The only somewhat tolerable song is "If I Were A Boy", which the Beyonce marketing machine shamelessly stole from someone else. CD2 is slightly better, but again pretty standard fare. And if you ask me, it's a complete ripoff of Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" CD, except executed less successfully. I mean the similiarities are too obvious to ignore. This album just proves to me that Beyonce is not only looking to profit off those blind enough to fall for this "Deluxe Edition", but also proves that she is nothing but an empty, shallow shell of an artist with a good PR team and a lot of brainless devoted fans. She sure lost me as one though.… Expand
  75. DR.
    Nov 28, 2008
    6
    It's hard to sum up the existing musical legacy of Beyonce. I mean half the time, I don't know what she's thinking. She's said that she wants to be an icon and a legend...so it's kind of unfortunate that her "legendary status" can only be stamped on modern dead cert classics like Crazy In Love and Irreplaceable. You get occasional glimpses of Beyonce's genius It's hard to sum up the existing musical legacy of Beyonce. I mean half the time, I don't know what she's thinking. She's said that she wants to be an icon and a legend...so it's kind of unfortunate that her "legendary status" can only be stamped on modern dead cert classics like Crazy In Love and Irreplaceable. You get occasional glimpses of Beyonce's genius at work, but then it gets lost in a sea of medicore and forgettable creations. It's the same case for this double album. Regular Beyonce is actually pretty solid. IIWAB, Halo, Satellites and Ave Maria all stand out like elegantly wrapped gifts waiting to be explored. The spanner in the works is this so called Sasha Fierce side. In all honesty, most of the tracks on this disc sound like leftovers from B'Day. Sasha Fierce isn't terrible (though Diva and Video Phone are!!), but desperately lacking in creativity. Overall it is an inconsistent collection. Potential for a very good record is weighed down by a hasty collection of club bangers!… Expand
  76. PatrickM
    Dec 9, 2008
    10
    I think this album is amazing. The only reason people are knocking Beyonce is because she is at the top of her game and people love to tear someone down when they are in that position. The woman is unstoppable though. Her performance is the Single Ladies video is UNBELIEVABLE. The songs are absolutely rocking on I Am...Sasha Fierce. I think alot of the songs on B'day were a bit I think this album is amazing. The only reason people are knocking Beyonce is because she is at the top of her game and people love to tear someone down when they are in that position. The woman is unstoppable though. Her performance is the Single Ladies video is UNBELIEVABLE. The songs are absolutely rocking on I Am...Sasha Fierce. I think alot of the songs on B'day were a bit noisey and repetative and it sounds like she learned to control her vocal power to make her voice sound more beautiful. The best songs on I Am are Halo, Broken Hearted Girl and Ave Maria. On Sasha Fierce I LOVE single Ladies, Radio, Sweet Dreams and Ego. I would HIGHLY reccommend anyone buy this album and if she's performing performing near anybody PLEASE go to see her. It's the most amazing performance ever! She is a modern day legend and nobody should listen to any of the 'conspiracy theories' that are posted in other comments RE: album packaging!… Expand
  77. AlexS
    Oct 2, 2009
    10
    This Album is awesome. Her most successful yet. She has nearly released every song on this album!
  78. NicciR
    Jan 27, 2009
    8
    Another great album from Mrs. Bey. Halo is definitely one of my favorites!
  79. gaaea
    Apr 1, 2009
    10
    Love this song!! the whole album!!
  80. RachelR
    Apr 11, 2009
    10
    Savage album I never liked beyonces music until I heard it the best song in the album is sweet dreams.
  81. marianne
    Apr 26, 2009
    10
    My favorite album! love all the songs, especially on the sasha fierce cd. im glad she came back with such a beautiful album!
  82. ChrisL.
    May 16, 2009
    10
    All people who hate on this album don't know what is real R&B music. First CD is full of strong ballads, songs which include happenings from real life and they are simply beautiful. Beyonce sounds great with low instrumental featurings and if you listen to songs on first side closely you will love them all. Second side, however, is sull of dance songs, club anthems but also has 2 All people who hate on this album don't know what is real R&B music. First CD is full of strong ballads, songs which include happenings from real life and they are simply beautiful. Beyonce sounds great with low instrumental featurings and if you listen to songs on first side closely you will love them all. Second side, however, is sull of dance songs, club anthems but also has 2 songs which would suit better on first side, but they suit perfectly on the end of second disc. If you want some soul or ballads, play first disc, if you want to dance and enjoy, turn on second disc. I would go o far to tell that this album is best R&B album ever. And I was Beyonce hater until this album. Deep, Beautiful, Simply perfect. These words describe it best.… Expand
  83. JasonR
    Jun 19, 2009
    10
    Beyonce delivers yet again.
  84. Sophia
    Sep 6, 2009
    10
    Beyonce is so amazingly talented. Brilliant album.
  85. PeterP.
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    Beyonce broke out from her boundaries.. and she deserves credit for that.. especially by making an album this good.
  86. AveryW.
    Nov 20, 2008
    2
    Nice try. Sometimes Beyonce's shallowness is so thorough it's almost like depth.
  87. MeekJ
    Nov 25, 2008
    1
    I'm extremely disappointed. I feel like her company scammed hard working fans going through a difficult time. You mean to tell me that they could not put 11 Songs on 1 Disc. Give me a break the only two good songs on the album are Like a boy/ Put a ring on it. I was a die hard fan; but I'm starting to re think my loyalty. Has she really been loyal to us the fans??? She gets I'm extremely disappointed. I feel like her company scammed hard working fans going through a difficult time. You mean to tell me that they could not put 11 Songs on 1 Disc. Give me a break the only two good songs on the album are Like a boy/ Put a ring on it. I was a die hard fan; but I'm starting to re think my loyalty. Has she really been loyal to us the fans??? She gets married and hides it but the world knows. She goes on 106 and park the day her album released not wearing her ring and the host seemed like they were walking on egg shells at fear they might ask her about her marriage/no marriage to Jayz .I understand her wanting her privacy but you can't have both. You can't be this super Icon wanting to be in the public eye and be recognized as a superstar. and then act as if your so shy and so private. B-day was alright but I am Sasha Fierce is garbage in content as well as scamming the fans by putting out a so called double CD. I'm done with her I'm rollin with Rihianna… Expand
  88. MaxG.
    Nov 20, 2008
    9
    I think that this album is something she put a lot of effort into because there are catchy songs all over the album. She has obviously also grown vocally.
  89. KiraB.
    Nov 30, 2008
    5
    I Am thoroughly disappointed with this attemt at a classic album from Beyonce. To be the Queen she professes herself to B should have came with the A game and not this C sub par music. To say you recorded over 70 songs but give your fans 10 on standard and 16 on deluxe is awful. There was no need to make a dual disc when all the tracks could have easily fit onto one, even the deluxe I Am thoroughly disappointed with this attemt at a classic album from Beyonce. To be the Queen she professes herself to B should have came with the A game and not this C sub par music. To say you recorded over 70 songs but give your fans 10 on standard and 16 on deluxe is awful. There was no need to make a dual disc when all the tracks could have easily fit onto one, even the deluxe edition. And a deluxe is needed b/c of what . . .? Release it right the first time. Or better yet, go back to the studio and pour your heart and soul into your music like you did w/DIL, it won't sound the same b/c you've grown since then but at least it will have some substance. I purchased the deluxe and even still there's an album that has bonus songs ontop of that.!! 3 albums, but you made this for your fans. If you're going to have other ppl right your music for u at least get good ones, like the lady that worked with Christina and Pink not your cousin Angie. I wasn't ready for her to come back (even though she never left) b/c she hasn't been out of the spotlight long enough. Even Usher knew better than to try and compete w/JT was slayin us with FSLS. Her clock is ticking and she wants to start a family with her new hubby and is trying to satisfy her . I'm so fed up with this alter ego nonsense. Its gotten out of control. Sasha didn't need her own album: SL, SD, Hello, Scared of Lonely and maybe Radio. That's it and the I AM side is so boring I haven't listened to it straight through. Completely disgusted with this attempt. Wait til you experience some more of life.… Expand
  90. AnhN
    Dec 1, 2008
    10
    I have always been a fan of Beyoncé, and this album is the best of hers to date! This is the first Beyoncé album ever that all the good songs are fully compiled in the album. In the 2 previous albums I like some songs and don't like some, but in I Am... Sasha Fierce I have to admit that I like ALL the songs! Beside the usual "Sasha Fierce" side that she has always shown I have always been a fan of Beyoncé, and this album is the best of hers to date! This is the first Beyoncé album ever that all the good songs are fully compiled in the album. In the 2 previous albums I like some songs and don't like some, but in I Am... Sasha Fierce I have to admit that I like ALL the songs! Beside the usual "Sasha Fierce" side that she has always shown us, the Beyoncé side is really different and worth to listen. I have no comment about her alter ego or the album being splitted into 2 sides, but the whole album. For the ones who are wondering if they should buy the Standard or the Deluxe: buy the Standard if you don't have money, and download the other tracks online if you are so excited. If you decided to go for it (like I do) then Deluxe is a good choice.… Expand
  91. BrianG
    Dec 19, 2008
    2
    I Am....Sasha Fierce is a major disappointment. The original edition has two noteworthy songs, If I Were A Boy and Single Ladies. How both of them managed to reach #1 on the Billboard 100 is beyond me though. I thought Single Ladies was the better of the two singles, but it is ripped off version of Get Me Bodied and it is horribly repetitious. If I Were A Boy is okay, but it lacks charm. I Am....Sasha Fierce is a major disappointment. The original edition has two noteworthy songs, If I Were A Boy and Single Ladies. How both of them managed to reach #1 on the Billboard 100 is beyond me though. I thought Single Ladies was the better of the two singles, but it is ripped off version of Get Me Bodied and it is horribly repetitious. If I Were A Boy is okay, but it lacks charm. All in all this album is a real disappointment.… Expand
  92. MkayK
    Dec 26, 2008
    10
    'I Am...' sees Knowles discover a much needed return to the Blues of her typical R&B. The welcome change features stand-outs such as 'Halo', 'Smash Into You' and the lead single 'If I Were A Boy'. 'Broken Hearted Girl' is the pick of the bunch. 'Sasha Fierce' introduces Knowle's hyperactive alter ego, producing danceable 'I Am...' sees Knowles discover a much needed return to the Blues of her typical R&B. The welcome change features stand-outs such as 'Halo', 'Smash Into You' and the lead single 'If I Were A Boy'. 'Broken Hearted Girl' is the pick of the bunch. 'Sasha Fierce' introduces Knowle's hyperactive alter ego, producing danceable tracks with exciting changes to the previous roster of 'B'Day'. 'Radio', 'Single Ladies' and 'Diva' stand out from this album. Whereas tracks like 'Hello' and 'Scared of Lonely' don't feel at home on the album. 'Video Phone' is a let down on the overall stable and amazing album.… Expand
  93. BobbyLobby
    Dec 28, 2008
    0
    This album sounds effortless. And I don't mean that as a compliment. There's nary a song on here that deserved to see the light of day. "Halo" was written for Leona Lewis, and should have been reserved for ONLY her. Beyonce did no justice to it. And "Sweet Dreams" would have been great if it hadn't leaked already a year ago. Everything else on this album is purely This album sounds effortless. And I don't mean that as a compliment. There's nary a song on here that deserved to see the light of day. "Halo" was written for Leona Lewis, and should have been reserved for ONLY her. Beyonce did no justice to it. And "Sweet Dreams" would have been great if it hadn't leaked already a year ago. Everything else on this album is purely derivative and a complete and total insult to consumer's tastes. Beyonce set such a high precedent with her first two albums but she obviously isn't above exploiting the holidays to make a fast, shameful buck. 50 Cent, Eminem, Kelly Clarkson, Lily Allen, U2, and Black Eyed Peas all postponed their albums until next year in order to guarantee a better quality product. Beyonce just copped out to a half-baked album and blatantly chose to rip off not only her contemporaries, but her fans as well. In this case, I sincerely hope she goes broke for underestimating the public's taste. This is the worst album of 2008.… Expand
  94. Micheal
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    The Sasha side is automatically catchy and has great dance songs on it. People will have to listen to the I Am side to appreciate the great songs that are on that side because it's a little different sound for Beyonce. If I Were a Boy is already a hit. But the other songs that will be guaranteed hits for Beyonce are Halo, Smash Into You and Broken Hearted Girl. I also really like The Sasha side is automatically catchy and has great dance songs on it. People will have to listen to the I Am side to appreciate the great songs that are on that side because it's a little different sound for Beyonce. If I Were a Boy is already a hit. But the other songs that will be guaranteed hits for Beyonce are Halo, Smash Into You and Broken Hearted Girl. I also really like Disappear and That's Why You're Beautiful. Overall, the CD is great and one of the best the year. Only Beyonce is talented, creative and risk taking enough to do a CD like this. I totally believe that she'll be up for Album of the Year at the Grammy's this year. And deservedly so.… Expand
  95. OB
    Dec 5, 2008
    1
    I couldnt bring myself to buy this CD. The funny thing about it is how she helped herself become number 1 on the Billboards last week. Did anyone see her all over the Talk Shows the past two weeks? Tyra Banks, Ellen, and I'm guessing that there is anywhere from 50-100 audience members. On both of these shows she bought CDs for the whole audience lol. What a joke. That's how she I couldnt bring myself to buy this CD. The funny thing about it is how she helped herself become number 1 on the Billboards last week. Did anyone see her all over the Talk Shows the past two weeks? Tyra Banks, Ellen, and I'm guessing that there is anywhere from 50-100 audience members. On both of these shows she bought CDs for the whole audience lol. What a joke. That's how she is number 1.… Expand
  96. AloiseM
    Dec 9, 2008
    6
    The CD is a good attempt. I really like "Halo," "Radio," "Scared of Lonely"....some songs you can tell where very her for right now. Some, I wasn't sure were really talking about herself. You can tell the songs that really are about her and or just songs she sings...the songs that are reall are real good, her ballands on songs like "Hello" show that she can really sing in her way. I The CD is a good attempt. I really like "Halo," "Radio," "Scared of Lonely"....some songs you can tell where very her for right now. Some, I wasn't sure were really talking about herself. You can tell the songs that really are about her and or just songs she sings...the songs that are reall are real good, her ballands on songs like "Hello" show that she can really sing in her way. I thinks she really is growing as an artist, sometimes it seems as see wants to give fans to me instead of just be herself which...Sasha Fierce reflects...those are the songs that make you go "Oh, oh, oh, excuse me...go girl."… Expand
  97. VanessaJ.
    Dec 9, 2008
    8
    I love the album. I was pleasantly surprised by Beyonces "new" more sultry and Dido-like voice. Her rang, the long notes, the entire I AM side really impressed me. I can see how anyone looking for typical Beyonce styling would be disappointed though. Beyonce is singing like the grown and married woman she is. Its "The Best of Both Worlds."
  98. emilie
    Feb 22, 2009
    10
    I just love this album, this is my favorite album of hers. she's great! i love the i ...am cd cos you can see a different side of her.
  99. lindam
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    Beautiful songs, beautiful voice, beautiful album!!!
  100. NickG
    Apr 12, 2009
    10
    This is her best album.Kudos for going 3x platinum worldwide!The only problem is that she should have used more dance tracks and get rid of Sweet dream,Hello,Scared of lonely.But they are good tracks anyways.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Mar 8, 2011
    70
    She's not there yet, but the effort is fascinating, and hopefully she will keep on this path.
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Mar 2, 2011
    50
    While an interesting concept, neither CD contains enough strong material to match up to either of her previous releases, and at times, the constant barrage of R&B cliches and adult-contemporary production make it sound like Beyonce is rapidly transforming from hot, hip pop goddess to your standard bored diva.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    I Am...Sasha Fierce does offer two compelling sides of the singer.
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