Survivor
by Destiny's Child
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 1, 2001
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 7 out of 34

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  1. survivorfan989
    Jan 9, 2013
    7
    Survivor delivered some smash hits like the title track and Bootylicious, but once again the rest of the album is just OK. The songs are more upbeat and catchy than those of their first two albums so it's probably their best.
  2. TryAgainGata
    Nov 8, 2016
    8
    1. Independent Women Part I 5/5
    2. Survivor 4/5
    3. Bootylicious 4/5
    4. Nasty Girl 3/5
    5. Fancy 3/5
    6. Apple Pie A La Mode 3/5
    7. Sexy Daddy 4/5
    8. Independent Women Part II 3/5
    9. Happy Face 3/5
    10. Emotion 4/5
    11. Dangerously In Love 5/5
    12. Brown Eyes 4/5
    13. The Story Of Beauty 3/5
    14. Gospel Medley 3/5
    15. Outro (DC-3) Thank You 2/5
  3. EvanJ
    Jan 30, 2006
    7
    Survivor, Independant Women Pt. 1 and Bootylicious are the undeniable chart stopping hits that make this album. Overall though, this is not the type of album you would want to listen to in it's entirety. I am a fan, but Destiny Fulfilled (2004) despite all the criticism, and The Writing's On The Wall are much more accomplished albums. If only they the producers figured out the Survivor, Independant Women Pt. 1 and Bootylicious are the undeniable chart stopping hits that make this album. Overall though, this is not the type of album you would want to listen to in it's entirety. I am a fan, but Destiny Fulfilled (2004) despite all the criticism, and The Writing's On The Wall are much more accomplished albums. If only they the producers figured out the bad tracks and made the album more fluid, it could have been one of the best albums ever. But still lots of fun.… Collapse
  4. ZoeyV.
    Jul 16, 2002
    8
    U go girls keep rockin coz u all got the vocals 2 do whatever u want i adore all ya songs girlz so keep ~GROOVIN~
  5. SethB.
    May 14, 2001
    4
    An O.K. offering. My problem is with their jump-on-whatever sounds-good themes: Bills, Bills, Bills or Independent Woman???? Pick an image, any image!!
  6. EricaJ.
    May 8, 2001
    10
    This album shows the maturity of the talented women of Destiny's Child. The album shows each members vocal abilities. Destiny's Child is surpassing the blond pop stage, and is giving there all with there records. They have fans literraly in awe on the new album. Make sure you pick up Survivor if you dont have it!
  7. JYMYH
    May 18, 2001
    9
    Apart from the last 2 tracks (Gospel Medley & Outro), it's an outstanding album. Especially check out 'Happyface', a unique song that should put a big smile on everybody's face!!!
  8. JamalB
    May 22, 2005
    10
    This is the best album ever!
  9. clem666
    May 12, 2022
    5
    I was expecting way much from the iconic band that recorded the major hit 'Survivor'. Many tracks are interesting to a first look but they sadly falls apart as I kept listening to them again and again. In the end they feel one-dimensional, drafty and messy. Destiny's Child tried to tackle many subjects they don't seem to master.
    Tracks have themes that incoherently balance between    I was expecting way much from the iconic band that recorded the major hit 'Survivor'. Many tracks are interesting to a first look but they sadly falls apart as I kept listening to them again and again. In the end they feel one-dimensional, drafty and messy. Destiny's Child tried to tackle many subjects they don't seem to master.
    Tracks have themes that incoherently balance between forgiveness, freedom, revenge, god, being a woman and sex. In addition to that the artistic direction is totally unfocused and desperately tries to offer us RnB, pop, gospel and more electric sounds all at once. Showcasing terrific vocals clearly isn't enough to craft an album.    … Expand
  10. devangelista
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    PARABÉNS, VOCÊ ACHOU UMA VANTAGEM SECRETA. COPIE ESSA MENSAGEM E ME ENVIE NO PRIVADO DO TELEGRAM.

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#30 Most Shared Album of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    'Survivor' is brimful of staccato Timbaland skew-beats and a heroic disregard for the 'all-important' milkman whistleability factor. It is, quite frankly, nuts.
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  2. Spin Cycle
    63
    Clever rhythms, tricky harmonies and diverse musical reference points -- including the opening riff from Stevie Nicks' "Edge of Seventeen" -- frequently distract from the lyrical shortcomings.
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  3. Wall of Sound
    77
    Destiny's Child vamps, stamps, and oozes its way through a set of sparely arranged showcases for its layered vocal weave...
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