B'Day
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Sep 5, 2006
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7.6

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  3. Negative: 122 out of 722

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  1. MichaelH
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    The most amazing album of 2006, she is the #1 R&B or Pop female out right now hands down.
  2. kevin
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    This album requires that you sit down and soak it all in - take more than one or two listens before judging. It's in no way a dissapointment. It's passionate and full of rage. I respect Beyonce more than ever. I love it.
  3. NejcP
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    The best album of 2006 so far.
  4. johno
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    i would give the album 9.5, because i don't think any thing is perfect, and the fact that there are only 10, which is bad BUT at the same time good in respect to quality, order than that the album is perfect, her voice is incredible, the beats are amazing, and the story the album tell is just brillant, my favourite is order greenlight, irreplacible, freakum dress, kitty kat, upgrade i would give the album 9.5, because i don't think any thing is perfect, and the fact that there are only 10, which is bad BUT at the same time good in respect to quality, order than that the album is perfect, her voice is incredible, the beats are amazing, and the story the album tell is just brillant, my favourite is order greenlight, irreplacible, freakum dress, kitty kat, upgrade u, deja vu, suga mama, get me bodied(extended bonus) , ring the alarm and then resentments ( i love every song on the album) A+++++++++++… Expand
  5. shellyr
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    Im not a crazy about beyonce fan, or should I say I was not but this album, dang! first the dejavu got my attention leave me wanting more ,and the bday is awesome!! upgrade u, kittykat, irreplaceable Im loving beyonce right now she gives me hope. I want to be a singer and she motivates me.
  6. JasmineC
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    This album is wonderful, probably Beyonce's best work. The songs are catchy and her Aretha Franklin-esque vocals are so vibrant on the album, should be a huge hit for her. My favorite songs are Resentment, Irreplaceable, Upgrade U, and Get Me Bodied, but I love the WHOLE album!!!!!!!!
  7. BaronB
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Excellent example of great popular music because of its brevity. In 10 stellar tracks that emphasize attitude and energy, B'Day streams a variety of mini-anthems over hard hitting beats in a way only Beyonce can
  8. LilyG
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    The album is fantastic, and one of the best albums of the year. The album on the surface may come across as just a fun dance album. But if you really listen closely the album has some great lyrics and thought-provoking theme when it comes to relationships.
  9. Plamen
    Aug 3, 2012
    10
    "B'Day" is just a timeless classic album filled with some of Beyoncé's best uptempos (Déjà Vu, Upgrade U, Freakum Dress, Get Me Bodied) and her best midtempos and ballads (Irreplaceable, Resentment, Flaws and All).
  10. alejandror
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    I love you beyoncé
  11. elenavcvc
    Sep 25, 2006
    9
    i love her cd so much i listen to it everyday!!!!!
  12. MasterPiece
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Its a masterpiece....a must have in every music lover collections.
  13. ChrisJ
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    Best album of the year!!!!!!
  14. RP
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    One of the top 5 best albums of the year due to sheer enjoyability!!
  15. PeterM.
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    This is a great album, the only bad song is "Ring The Alarm." I personally think it was the wrong choice for a single. But for the most part, this album is better than her first. I don't understand why Deja Vu was not as popular as Crazy in Love.
  16. NateW
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    Beyonce has outdone herself with this record. Incredibly aggressive, funky, catchy, and most important, fun. It's also very lean, short and to the point at just 10 proper tracks, not a moment of filler (except for the crappy "Listen" from her upcoming film Dreamgirls tacked on as a bonus track). Vocally, she's a force on most of this songs, and the lyrics are incredibly straight Beyonce has outdone herself with this record. Incredibly aggressive, funky, catchy, and most important, fun. It's also very lean, short and to the point at just 10 proper tracks, not a moment of filler (except for the crappy "Listen" from her upcoming film Dreamgirls tacked on as a bonus track). Vocally, she's a force on most of this songs, and the lyrics are incredibly straight to the point, and very humorous at times. A big improvement over her first album, which was bogged down with way too much filler. One of the best R&B albums of the year.… Expand
  17. NormanI
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Best album this year and best work from Bee yet!
  18. JaysonJ.
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    People Magazine gave it 4 out of 4. Where's that rating? Anyway, this CD is hot.
  19. IrisG.
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    The album is great. I love all the uptempo songs, and the ballads are gorgeous on the album.
  20. MaloryG.
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    B'Day is a fantastic album. I can't stop singing and dancing to it.
  21. 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
  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. keishad
    Sep 16, 2006
    0
    This was a waste of money, there is nothing impressive about this album. My buddys bought the cd before me and told me it was garbage, next time i will listen to them and save my money for something that is worth it.
  24. Zone111
    Mar 23, 2012
    0
    Not good album.
  25. TerryO
    Oct 7, 2006
    3
    Ok. I'm a hater for saying this, I know, die hard Beyonce fans (get real). But like it or not, Beyonce has not shown any maturity on this album (not as an artist or as a woman). Just nymphomania, materialism, and a lack of personal maturity. Just because she did something different and challenged herself, does not automatically make it a good thing. What did she accomplish here? What Ok. I'm a hater for saying this, I know, die hard Beyonce fans (get real). But like it or not, Beyonce has not shown any maturity on this album (not as an artist or as a woman). Just nymphomania, materialism, and a lack of personal maturity. Just because she did something different and challenged herself, does not automatically make it a good thing. What did she accomplish here? What about the quality of music. Really listen to it. Yeah, it rhymes good, but is there anything meaningful here. Read on before you comment and call me a hater. Do not get me wrong now, I really like Beyonce overall (besides the latest lyrics that have no depth, the overexposure and immense hype). I think she has a great voice, and a great on-stage presence. I always have liked her, although I'm not a die-hard fan. I like the album overall, and I give the album 2 1/2 out of 5 stars, but I'm way too real to ignore the facts surrounding this latest project. Now, if I was the average music consumer, I would absolutely love this album, but I am not. I don't just look at how hot the beats are and whats hot right now. I look at the whole picture. Being a person interested in the music business, there is more to music than beats and melodies. What do the lyrics say? What does this music say about her as a person, verses who she wants us to believe she is? Because she's showing us 2 different people. In interviews,she leads us to believe, she is this wholesome woman, who has a good head on her shoulders, which she probably is, but her music reflect this woman who has compromised her morals and sense for her man and the materialistic things he has to offer her. Which one is it? Why spend your own money on something if a man with more money can buy it for you, right B, compromise your so-called christianity, regardless of your young fans who are listening and watching? I would not like my young daughter to look up to Beyonce. Lets get real. This album is average (good, but nothing beyond that). Because its Beyonce, its getting all of this hype (and the hype is never over her vocals, believe that). And with the hype, I expected more. You notice her album sales went down 70 percent after the first week. That's huge! After the hype boiled down, it all relied on word of mouth, which resulted in a horrendous decrease in sales. There's a reason for that, so apparently, it ain't just me! Now, you guys are talking about progression? Try, digression. You don't go from singing songs that mean something and stand for something, like Dangerously In Love, Independent Women, Survivor, Me Myself & I, and Happy Face to "Kitty Kat" and "Upgrade U". How do you tell your man that you are going to miss the house on the coast, the chinchilla coats, vvs stones and mention nothing about missing him(Ring the Alarm)? Now if Beyonce is a Christian girl, she would carry herself as such. If you look at her thank you's, she doesn't even mention God (like she used to). But always claims to be a Christian, but is cursing in her music now and talking about sex like some sex-crazed maniac. She is going downhill musically. She has not matured lyrically--vocally, yes. Her vocabulary is that of a 10 year old (she didn't go to high school beyond half of the 9th grade--what does that say about her character?). All she talks about is her body and the material things her and Jay have. That is not growth. She is too old to be talking about the things she talks about. There's more to life than looks and things B. Again, I do like her overall, but she's just a singer, nothing spectacular. We need to stop putting her on a pedestal--thats all I'm saying. She is average, lyrically. Now vocally and in other ways, she is above average. However, she has too many hands in the pot, and no one objective to tell her this. Lets not forget that the majority of her solo success was in songs that were collaborations. I personally like music that makes me feel something. Yeah, I like to bop my head and dance, and that's all this album is good for. For all the hype, you would expect more from this so-called amazing artist. Get Off Her Tits People!! She's a mediocre artist. Again, I like Beyonce's voice, and her songs that say something, but this latest project, is just sad. I guarantee, if Ashanti came out with the same tracks, it would not be as hyped up. Its insanity! 700,000 pre-order sales. I guarantee most of them hadn't listened to it first. You all may say "I'm thinking too much about it, its just music". But its not just music. Music is supposed to have a life of its own. What kind of life would this music have? Meaningless, shallowness (for an artist of her caliber). I am an aspiring artist myself, so its hard to see the real music getting ignored for half-ass music. It sold 650,000+ its first week, b/c of the hype. Again, went down 70% after the first week. Why do you think that is? You figure it out...… Expand
  26. MikeD
    Sep 10, 2006
    5
    Bad lyrics, overblown vocals and ridicules lyrics. A dissapointment.
  27. RamesesP
    Sep 15, 2006
    0
    Garbage.. this album sucks..WTF happend to beyonce, she used to be good!!!!!!!!!
  28. VanessaS
    Sep 26, 2006
    4
    Personally, i think B'Day is garbage. I think it is just a regular cd from someone who has been making music for a while now. She can give you something to dance to, and thats cool. But who cant? Nothing about this album is special. I think it would have been better if she wouldnt have rushed it, just to try to run Letoya out the game.Toya still doin it big. Her album songs sound all Personally, i think B'Day is garbage. I think it is just a regular cd from someone who has been making music for a while now. She can give you something to dance to, and thats cool. But who cant? Nothing about this album is special. I think it would have been better if she wouldnt have rushed it, just to try to run Letoya out the game.Toya still doin it big. Her album songs sound all the same. I only tolerated kitty kat, and ring the alarm. I'll be real, even though i cant stand this woman most of the time, she can sing like h***. Ill be fair. But it doesnt matter if you can sing when what you sing has the most retarded messages. "Rock diamond's on my neck got diamonds on my records" BEYONCE U COPYCAT. Stop tryin to show everybody up. Let kelly release her album. Stop being unfair to Letoya, we both know this is 'Toya's first solo and you have had 2 now, stop trying to run the game. Kelis is the boss. Stop using Jay-z as your street cred. Grow the feezy up and make a song that means something. Take a lesson from my girl Kelis, with her song "trilogy" Go to the moon and back, then try to holla at us. Stop releasing what you "think" is hot, and release what you feel in your soul is "hot" Tell jay-z u dont need him for your songs. Kelis definately didnt need Nas, but she included him because he is her husband, and who better for "blindfold" You can tell that dude love some Kelis. Stop shakin your ass, i mean thighs, in front of Jay-z b/c it seems he obviously isn't too shaken up by it.Your career needs to die. No longer are you the baddest bitch in the game. The only reason your album B'day did so good the first few weeks was because your last album was straight. But "different" is in,and many people think it is cool so that's what you need to do. All of your songs are all about your money and materialistic pursuit, and your body, like every woman doesnt have one. Do you see how kelis varys in her styles rather than doing just whats in, and she's not talking about physical things; she sings from her soul and the rawness of it touches people. Your album isnt doing good b/c we all know it's all about fame in your case. We dont trust you. Your fake. Your undermine your own talent by showing us that all you can do is shake your ass on some guy who isnt even looking at you and isnt your husband. Re-think your image. You will never be the baddest again. Kelis did it. It's time for you to step up. Constructive criticism.… Expand
  29. Jack
    Sep 5, 2006
    0
    My sister recently bought this album and won't stop listening to at full volume. I can easily say without a doubt that my ears haven't been so fully raped since her last atrocity. Beyonce just another celeb with no talent and only gets by on looks. Avoid this cd at all costs.
  30. PennyW
    Sep 5, 2006
    4
    These early reviews have to be kidding me. Although the beats are decent, B'Day is filled with egocentric references and poorly written lyrics that seem to repeat themselves over and over. It may be a step up from Dangerously In Love, but because Beyonce created this album in a rush, it suffers.
  31. CyH
    Sep 6, 2006
    2
    Are you guys serious? These songs blend together and sound alike. I can gather two decent songs. This shyt sucks. I thought she would have matured in her lyrics not flat-linned. Her voice is cool I wish she just had better songs. These songs are like all the rest of the gibberish you herare on the radio.
  32. mikes.
    Sep 9, 2006
    3
    A horrible album. Beyonce has great talent, the problem with this album is that it is unfocused and lacks modern production. The production is so lackluster and the producer failed to modernize beyonce with the times. Instead the album sounds exactly like her previous album except not as good or as fresh.
  33. MichelleK
    Apr 13, 2007
    5
    Not a great album to be honest. There are glimpses of the Beyonce I know and love (Upgrade U, Ring The Alarm, Irreplaceable) but otherwise not the greatest.
  34. reds
    Oct 10, 2006
    1
    i find it rather irritating that beyonce has done to her sophomore album.... its like so... over rated, and its not even good....
  35. kazb
    Sep 6, 2006
    4
    While she is trying to be cutting edge the songs just don't work. She screeches, she bleats and overall its terrible work. Almost one dimensional. The songs sound the same.
  36. lionelb
    Sep 6, 2006
    0
    a terrible album
  37. cleaner
    Sep 6, 2006
    0
    The first thing that grabed me about this album is the name. B-DAY just reminds me of that european bathroom Accessory the Bidet ( pronounced BDAY here in the UK, and they are for washing your bum hole) and strangly enough the album also has the same effect as a BDAY
  38. sm
    Sep 12, 2006
    5
    cutting edge? i dont think so. creative? NO! just not worth listening to.
  39. WiliamV
    Sep 13, 2006
    1
    the extreme. the excess. the boring. the horror.
  40. ElrondR
    Sep 15, 2006
    0
    Weak.. this album is horrid and shouldnt be purchased.
  41. danielles
    Sep 15, 2006
    3
    The album seems rushed, and a far cry from the Dangerously in Love. I don't see any growth in this album. The songs lack the maturity of her debut album.
  42. tarajih
    Sep 16, 2006
    0
    awful pathtic and horrible
  43. EmilyF
    Apr 12, 2007
    5
    I was given this CD by my uncle who has no idea what music I like and I was sooo shocked at the songs she had on here. "Your sex aint all that." Since when did this professing Christian become a revealing clothes wearing screamer. It's like she wants to draw attention to her body and feels the only way she can sell is if she sings about sex and material issues. I miss her from the I was given this CD by my uncle who has no idea what music I like and I was sooo shocked at the songs she had on here. "Your sex aint all that." Since when did this professing Christian become a revealing clothes wearing screamer. It's like she wants to draw attention to her body and feels the only way she can sell is if she sings about sex and material issues. I miss her from the days of Destiny's Child, but even then she was trying to make herself the centre of attention again.… Expand
  44. Cazatuz
    Nov 29, 2010
    10
    UnderRated just like all Her Albums. No 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.
  45. carla125
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    My favourite Beyonce album, omg this is so perfect. I don't even have afavourite track 'cause they're all so perfect. She is my favourite artist!!!!!!
  46. KingdomHeart
    Dec 15, 2013
    0
    Incorporating elements of Candomblé in his music, Beyoncé makes another major disaster, poorly produced songs and lackluster lyrics, B'Day souounds like an album that Janet Jackson could do when were with diarrhea.
  47. italoverdade
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    a clear copy of which she had already been doing since his time of the group with their backs, dancing scolding wig and fan, nothing innovative to deserve a green note, all I see is too bright and little content.
  48. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Este álbum no se merece tener tan buenas criticas porque es un álbum normal sus letras y mensajes repetitivos y nada innovador sus melodías y sonidos igual.
  49. anonymous
    Sep 6, 2006
    7
    Her singles Deja Vu and Ring the Alarm sound like Dangerous in Love copycats/garbarge. Not as great as a job on the first album. But the other songs make up for the damage. Plus she gets points because she is so F********** HOTTTTTTTT!! OMG. Her cover album pics are enough to buy the album even if she didn't have any songs. Buy, or at least copy the album booklet.
  50. BilyBil
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    amazing.
  51. michelined
    Apr 3, 2007
    8
    i'm from new orleans and i just saw "get me body" new video. and i want the world to know the dances on the video are strictly from the N.O. those dances are so old. thats our bounce dances that were created by dj jubelle from the 10th ward. Imust say I LOVE IT!!!!! i just hope she give the N.O. it's props for helping her make a fire video. also if she remakes the video she i'm from new orleans and i just saw "get me body" new video. and i want the world to know the dances on the video are strictly from the N.O. those dances are so old. thats our bounce dances that were created by dj jubelle from the 10th ward. Imust say I LOVE IT!!!!! i just hope she give the N.O. it's props for helping her make a fire video. also if she remakes the video she needs to use our orginal bounce beat and have some guys from the N.O. on it to show her how to do it right, and the world would be all over it.… Expand
  52. BilyBil
    Feb 9, 2008
    10
    amazing.
  53. ShirleneJ
    Dec 2, 2006
    10
    I luv beyonce so fuck wat da haterz say
  54. cedrics
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    Loves it. Beyonce is a perfectionist(VIRGO) and ahead of her time. The creative side of a woman in love and knows what it takes to keep and satisfy the one u love. Innocent and yet sexual.and catty.You can see it in upgrade u, kitty kat, irreplaceable.
  55. Jay
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    Not only the best album of her career, but hands down, the best this year!
  56. VincentS
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    Beyonce' did it again....The songs are touching... her album is much mature... hits dont mean hooks that dont match the verse...start to finish. A great opener to an awesome closer...Resentment is something everyone can relate to when they are in love and heart broken...to the Encore...the extended with get me bodied...definately a club keeper....That song is a work out....Upgrade U Beyonce' did it again....The songs are touching... her album is much mature... hits dont mean hooks that dont match the verse...start to finish. A great opener to an awesome closer...Resentment is something everyone can relate to when they are in love and heart broken...to the Encore...the extended with get me bodied...definately a club keeper....That song is a work out....Upgrade U is a woman in charge.....Kitty Kat...classic....this is grown folk music...Another Gem… Expand
  57. GalrothP
    Sep 15, 2006
    0
    In the history of her carreer I have yet to hear such garbage!!
  58. RaiJ
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    To tell you the truth i absolutly love Beyonce album. She showing you that she is older and isn't talking about that young love stuff. For example Freekum Dress(My Favorite Song) is showing that she's more mature. So forget all yall haters who think her CD is corny because she doing her thing and it dont matter what yall think matter fact yall haters is making her stonger.And To tell you the truth i absolutly love Beyonce album. She showing you that she is older and isn't talking about that young love stuff. For example Freekum Dress(My Favorite Song) is showing that she's more mature. So forget all yall haters who think her CD is corny because she doing her thing and it dont matter what yall think matter fact yall haters is making her stonger.And she aint even gonna sweat yall. Rai… Expand
  59. JamarO
    Sep 20, 2006
    2
    Weak album. Boring, rushed, and definitely forgettable. I think Beyonce is under the impression the public will lap up anything she puts out, and in some ways she is right. Still doesnt change the fact that the album is barely listenable the whole way through, even though it is short. Even 10 minutes of this is too much.
  60. SandersC
    Sep 2, 2006
    3
    The production is weak. A couple more weeks of recording could of made this album a masterpiece.
  61. jeff
    Sep 25, 2006
    0
    its sad that this album got good reviews.. since when did syncopated beats and tuneless melodies become music?
  62. CurrentOptions
    Sep 2, 2006
    0
    This album recycles a bunch of old stuff. The album is not creative at all/
  63. SharlaW
    Sep 28, 2006
    8
    Beyonce is definitely a force to be reckoned with but this album did seem to be a little rushed. I especially enjoy Track #10. Didn't want to speculate but it seems like she had a lot on her mind that she needed to share with her fans. There is nothing wrong with that but you shouldn't have to pay for something like that. Overall, my four year old daughter and I listen to it Beyonce is definitely a force to be reckoned with but this album did seem to be a little rushed. I especially enjoy Track #10. Didn't want to speculate but it seems like she had a lot on her mind that she needed to share with her fans. There is nothing wrong with that but you shouldn't have to pay for something like that. Overall, my four year old daughter and I listen to it every morning before going to school/work. I will always be supportive to a fellow Houstionian and old classmate!!… Expand
  64. LisaM
    Sep 2, 2006
    9
    I love this album, Beyonce is truly coming into her own. While the CD is not perfect her vocals are perfect. She has really grown vocally. Musically its coming together I would have liked for her to work with other producers and writers but thats ok. I think all in all she delivered a fun album with great vocals. Definitely a step up since the DIL era. Go Beyonce!
  65. LisaC
    Sep 2, 2006
    9
    Much better material than her debut. Favs are: Resentment, Irreplaceable, Upgrade U, Deja Vu, Kitty Kat
  66. Mike
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    Beyonce's Best Work to Date! She's in Control & It Shows! This Album is FLAWLESS!
  67. Speed
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    This CD attacks you with one hot song after the next. Beyonce leaves behind the balladry of Dangerously in Love and shows her angry, jealous side. And it looks good on her.
  68. IanC
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    Aside from "Deja Vu," "Upgrade U," "Get Me Bodied," and "Irreplaceable," I don't see a lot big single potential in this one. This is very solid as an album, which is a first for her, and the beats and arrangements are much more hip/hop influenced than the ones on her first record. Beyonce's performances and lyrics are so confident that the songs can sustain themselves despite Aside from "Deja Vu," "Upgrade U," "Get Me Bodied," and "Irreplaceable," I don't see a lot big single potential in this one. This is very solid as an album, which is a first for her, and the beats and arrangements are much more hip/hop influenced than the ones on her first record. Beyonce's performances and lyrics are so confident that the songs can sustain themselves despite being less melodic than the hits off her debut. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would... great up-tempo record.… Expand
  69. ZachH
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    THis album tops anything beyonce has ever done! brilliant!
  70. TiphanieT
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    It's different and fascinating. The more you listen the better it gets. I love Irreplacable, should be the next single, and Get Me Bodied, Upgrade U, and Kitty Kat are all hot hot songs!
  71. FreddieJ
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    it was a great cd. wished they had more tracks
  72. BiancaD
    Sep 5, 2006
    3
    It's pretty cool but not enough... Dangerously In Love is alot better...
  73. BrittanyW
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    Pure Fire!!! Simple as that!!!
  74. ruthw
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    Love the live instruments and influence of old funk and old skool R&B!!! I glad she tried some different things than sticking to the same formula as Dangerously In Love!
  75. DavidB
    Sep 5, 2006
    8
    This album is very good. Beyoncé ´s vocal perfomence is incredible (generallly in Resentment). Album´s booklet is natural and sexy (mean photo with alligators). Album is not full of boring ballads like in Dangerously In Love, album includes mabye three -but very good ballads. Beyoncé is excellent in live and quicky songs (like Crazy In love) - so the best songs This album is very good. Beyoncé ´s vocal perfomence is incredible (generallly in Resentment). Album´s booklet is natural and sexy (mean photo with alligators). Album is not full of boring ballads like in Dangerously In Love, album includes mabye three -but very good ballads. Beyoncé is excellent in live and quicky songs (like Crazy In love) - so the best songs is like that - Deja Vu, Ring The Alarm and Freakum Dress. Beyoncé give to youself luxurious and amazing gift - album B´Day!… Expand
  76. TiaB
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    Excellent CD!!!Wanted more than 10 tracks
  77. QT
    Sep 6, 2006
    3
    I thought the album would have been much better. I think she needs to stick to ballads. I dislike most of the album and it's definitely no comparison to Dangerously In Love. I expected much more but she's still my girl.
  78. NathanW
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    The album is surprisingly good. Where "Crazy In Love" failed with many fillers and bland songs, "B'Day" shows that Beyonce is eclectic, and is one of the most talented r&b artists of our time. The best album in its genre since "The miseducation of Lauryn Hill".
  79. NiliW
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    wow.
  80. MelA
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    much better than her first album i think. it's really good!
  81. FatimaI
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    A vast improvement over her last; the most fun album of the year.
  82. MsTish
    Sep 7, 2006
    3
    I expected more out of this CD. She's yelling and screaming and hollering all of this chin chilla this and that. She has more class than that. I'm very disappointed.
  83. KashMoney
    Sep 7, 2006
    2
    I really need her to go back into the studio and do this album over I keep thinking that it is a part 2 or I can just flip the cd over and there is an apology!! Beyonce I feel let down and also it looks like you took more time taking pictures then picking great songs. Beyonce I love you but right now you are on timeout! However the songs that I love I adore! Freakum Dress-- cute Upgrade I really need her to go back into the studio and do this album over I keep thinking that it is a part 2 or I can just flip the cd over and there is an apology!! Beyonce I feel let down and also it looks like you took more time taking pictures then picking great songs. Beyonce I love you but right now you are on timeout! However the songs that I love I adore! Freakum Dress-- cute Upgrade U---that crack and Kitty Kat- Sexy and Nasty I love it!!! CD not what I expected!! I love B… Expand
  84. TaneshiaM
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    "B" you did it agin and im loving it. The only reason why I dint give it a ten because I wanted to hear more songs from you. My favorite song ion the album is "kitty Kay" I love it. I know Jay aint doing you right so F*(K'em girl...lol love you always!!!!
  85. RachelG
    Sep 8, 2006
    3
    Definately not even close to something that I would expect from B. I'm a big fan of hers, but I really wish she would have treated this project with the same respect she gave to her Dream Girls movie role in the sense that that was her main focus. She should have made her second album a seperate focus after she wrapped up the filming of that movie so she could have dedicated more Definately not even close to something that I would expect from B. I'm a big fan of hers, but I really wish she would have treated this project with the same respect she gave to her Dream Girls movie role in the sense that that was her main focus. She should have made her second album a seperate focus after she wrapped up the filming of that movie so she could have dedicated more than a mere 2 weeks on this project. With a voice like hers, she could have delivered something so much better than this crap.… Expand
  86. DericC
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    This album is amazing. It's a whole lot better than her previous sleep-fest! I love the fact how every track is an individual and none of them sound alike, a problem her previous album suffered chronically from. Get Me Bodied is simply fantastic, the way it relies on her vocals for the melodies and harmonies. Ring The Alarm is so refreshing and perfect as the second single. Other This album is amazing. It's a whole lot better than her previous sleep-fest! I love the fact how every track is an individual and none of them sound alike, a problem her previous album suffered chronically from. Get Me Bodied is simply fantastic, the way it relies on her vocals for the melodies and harmonies. Ring The Alarm is so refreshing and perfect as the second single. Other amazing tracks would be Freakum Dress, Irreplaceable and Green Light. In fact, the weakest link here would be Deja Vu. Overall, I'd say that Beyonce has definitely grown up and she let her artistic tendencies free to evolve.… Expand
  87. MiguelS
    Sep 8, 2006
    3
    Wow, what a diss-apointment! The songs just don't have the kick or the fire of her previious work. This is almost as bad as Outkast's bizarre piece 'o crap, Idlewild!
  88. KEVINR
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    Thank you Beyonce, you have inspired me to keep striving and pushing to be the best. This album is absolutely amazing. The vocals are awesome and the creativity is out of this world. Ring the alarm is the best video that you ever made! You are my inspiration, one day we will work together!!!
  89. MarcusH
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    An amazing album that shows her growth and her natural ability to think outside the box. Not so cookie cutter and more Beyonce i love it!
  90. adawson
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    LOVE IT LOVE IT! Better than I thought it would be based on critical coments.
  91. SofiaG
    Mar 25, 2007
    1
    B'day is the first cd I have ever purchased that I actually GAVE AWAY because it was so horrible! Besides maybe TWO songs (and that is reaching) on this cd, the rest is garbage garbage garbage. And what was with that un-dance-able 'Ring the Alarm' crap? Dare I say that Beyonce has sold out? She cares more about money and her bling bling bullshi* than her MUSIC. I loved B'day is the first cd I have ever purchased that I actually GAVE AWAY because it was so horrible! Besides maybe TWO songs (and that is reaching) on this cd, the rest is garbage garbage garbage. And what was with that un-dance-able 'Ring the Alarm' crap? Dare I say that Beyonce has sold out? She cares more about money and her bling bling bullshi* than her MUSIC. I loved loved loved her first cd! I played that cd out so much - she had passion and had something to sing about! B'day's songs are half-assed. I mean, if you have nothing of value to sing about AT LEAST have some dope beats to make up for it. She is great to look at, but there are hundreds of other fine ass women with just as much talent out there! As a young woman, i was SO inpired by her past music. Independent Woman made a STRONG statement: a woman doesn't NEED a man to get what she wants. Dangerously In Love was moving. Yes, B, we all know u are swimming in money and material shit. Who cares? Is that what defines YOU? Is that what is important to YOU? If it is, thats sad.… Expand
  92. staceyg
    May 18, 2007
    6
    i think the only sensible traks are:irreplaceable,resentments and maybe listen.She's not like before,she's selling her body instead of her songs that are unsensible and full of self-superiority.Now she thinks that becase she as become someone in te musical field,she thinks every work that will came out of her mouth will be successfull. Dangeurosly in love was more sensible and i think the only sensible traks are:irreplaceable,resentments and maybe listen.She's not like before,she's selling her body instead of her songs that are unsensible and full of self-superiority.Now she thinks that becase she as become someone in te musical field,she thinks every work that will came out of her mouth will be successfull. Dangeurosly in love was more sensible and mature!!!This is the result of being in the hast to win an Oscar.Poor Michelle and Kelly!!… Expand
  93. fredricE
    Jun 7, 2007
    8
    It didn't grow on me till some months later,, i enjoy this CD, somehow even she receives mixed to negative reviews, she is still the queen of the game, right? its 3x platinum already.. great songs like deja vu, irreplaceable, listen, upgrade u, get me bodied, beautiful liar, freakum dress are all here..
  94. BilyBil
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    amazing.
  95. LyosiM.
    Sep 2, 2008
    9
    I'm not a great fan on R'n'B mainly coz everything sounds the same! i think Great R'n'B died in the 1990's, as soon as 2000 came, the industry became commercialized! Beyonce is one of the most exciting talents from this new era! Truly amazing voice, She can move and is of course beautiful! the whole package... She uses her talents well in the B'day I'm not a great fan on R'n'B mainly coz everything sounds the same! i think Great R'n'B died in the 1990's, as soon as 2000 came, the industry became commercialized! Beyonce is one of the most exciting talents from this new era! Truly amazing voice, She can move and is of course beautiful! the whole package... She uses her talents well in the B'day album, which i think serves its purpose... this not an introspective, thought provoking classic like Marvin Gaye Whats going on... but Thats not what i set out to be,,, its meant to be enjoyable, light hearted party music! The production is top notch, with Swizz beats taking the prize for Amazing production! Get me bodied is one of the best R'n'B beats I've heard in years! the yelps and screams really bring out the mood of the track! the neptunes also were in great, creative form once again! Tracks like kitty kat take a few listens, but once absorbed and understood are one of the best tracks...the only track i don't feel but can still appreciate is resentment... i heard it was originally made for Victoria beckam.... not sure if its true.. but she should have left if for her! I think her next project should be a more mature sound, like a soul album, she has the voice, but she hasn't proved herself to be a soul diva, as most of her ballads in the past were... pretty crap! However i think this album is a big step up from Crazy in love... which i thought apart from a few tracks... was crap... it lacked substance... too many fillers! Only problem with B'day,.. Its way too short! needs an extra 2-3 songs of the same quality on it! Great work Beyonce!… Expand
  96. TNG
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    To all of the Haters, B-Day is the truth, Although I was a little thrown when I first purchased the album because I wasn't listening, but after a few minutes, I new that B-day was all B!!!! I love "Upgrade You" and "Irrepalceable". The album is ingenius and all it takes is an open mind and an open ear to hear that Beyonce is ahead of her class.
  97. GraceN
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    This album is different to an everyday album, beyonce is different and unique and what eva she wears and how ever she dances she can always get away with it, beyonce has changed from the songs she has released and i must admit there not the usaul songs i would pick for my dance class in london but there the booty type shake, and us gyals lovee that, keep doin ur thang B always got ur This album is different to an everyday album, beyonce is different and unique and what eva she wears and how ever she dances she can always get away with it, beyonce has changed from the songs she has released and i must admit there not the usaul songs i would pick for my dance class in london but there the booty type shake, and us gyals lovee that, keep doin ur thang B always got ur back, im onli down the road.. Love ya x x… Expand
  98. TashC
    Oct 13, 2006
    9
    This is a brilliant album . Don't listen to the haters. Despite the fact the album lacks the slow songs that show off the power of her voice, The album shows a cool, sexy, confident side to Beyonce.And no matter what the haters say, no one can deny that this chick can still beat the hell out of the competition!!!!
  99. RyanV
    Oct 15, 2006
    7
    This album is amazing on several different levels yet doesn't deliver on over all continuity. through outl I was left with one wish; I wanted to see more songs like Irreplaceable which is haunting and beautiful.
  100. ArtM
    Dec 4, 2006
    6
    Must have been working too hard on Dreamgirls to pay attention to this. Also, it is the shortest release I've seen in a while. Liitle quantity and quality. Come on B, you're so much better than this. Listen to some divas and put your talent to use
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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Slant Magazine
    70
    Whereas Beyoncé's debut was accomplished in its diversity, albeit a sure sign of a new solo artist trying to find her voice, B'Day sounds like the album "Crazy In Love" initially forecasted.
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  2. Blender
    80
    B'Day never cools down, and swaety up-tempo numbers prove the best platform for Beyonce's rapperly phrasing and pipe-flaunting fireballs. [Sep 2006, p.138]
  3. The Guardian
    80
    Apart from a few pop-R&B space-fillers, there's not much to dislike about B'Day.
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