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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 714 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 533 out of 714
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 714
  3. Negative: 101 out of 714

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. emilia
    Jun 4, 2009
    10
    Just love it! i like the concept. its good that she is showing more of who she is.
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. AlexS
    Oct 2, 2009
    10
    This Album is awesome. Her most successful yet. She has nearly released every song on this album!
  9. gaaea
    Apr 1, 2009
    10
    Love this song!! the whole album!!
  10. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. JasonR
    Jun 19, 2009
    10
    Beyonce delivers yet again.
  14. Sophia
    Sep 6, 2009
    10
    Beyonce is so amazingly talented. Brilliant album.
  15. PeterP.
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    Beyonce broke out from her boundaries.. and she deserves credit for that.. especially by making an album this good.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. lindam
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    Beautiful songs, beautiful voice, beautiful album!!!
  21. 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.
  22. tina
    Jun 1, 2009
    10
    Really good album, i like the concept. i saw her show recently and it makes me love her even more.
  23. HugoC
    Aug 15, 2009
    10
    I think the album is awesome. It has great ballads where beyoncé shows her beautiful vocals. Then, there is sasha fierce full of fierceness.
  24. estelle
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    I personally love this album.at first i wasnt convinced but after listening to it 3-4 times i fell in love with this album. i think what can put people off is the fact that u have to change the cd. it would have been better if all the songs were on one cd. i like the fact that she reveals herself a bit more!!
  25. Ms.Juicee
    Dec 12, 2008
    10
    I would give this album a perfect 10. Let me explain...simply put Beyonce was very brave to show a completely different side of herself and make some truly memorable ballots. She had obviously nothing to be sad about, however she proved not only is she a vocalist but has the ability to make real music. I love that she wasn't afraid to show her human side, because really at the end of I would give this album a perfect 10. Let me explain...simply put Beyonce was very brave to show a completely different side of herself and make some truly memorable ballots. She had obviously nothing to be sad about, however she proved not only is she a vocalist but has the ability to make real music. I love that she wasn't afraid to show her human side, because really at the end of the night she is still just Beyonce-a real person with feelings. I am very proud! Keep up the good work and don't be afraid to try something new.… Expand
  26. JohnCarloO
    Dec 14, 2008
    10
    I love Beyonce and the album is just full of hits. Better than B'day definitely her best album so far!
  27. QuebeB
    Dec 25, 2008
    10
    I am Sasha Fierce is a great duo cd that shows the artist's vocal range, artistic apepal, and creativity. She did a great job in differentiating Beyonce from Sasha.
  28. miriam
    Feb 17, 2009
    10
    Excellent album!! i like the fact that she tried something new on the i am cd.i love disappear, halo, smash into you, thats why you're beautiful and save the hero on that cd. on the sasha fierce part, well all the songs are a potential hit!!
  29. anais
    Mar 19, 2009
    10
    What can i say, i just love this album! everything is great!! love the up tempos songs!!
  30. LeanneC
    Apr 21, 2009
    10
    Yes it was really good because i love this album. Thank you so much!!! x
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62

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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