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

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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. 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.
  24. 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!!!!!!
  25. 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.
  26. BilyBil
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    amazing.
  27. 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
  28. BilyBil
    Feb 9, 2008
    10
    amazing.
  29. ShirleneJ
    Dec 2, 2006
    10
    I luv beyonce so fuck wat da haterz say
  30. 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.
  31. Jay
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    Not only the best album of her career, but hands down, the best this year!
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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!
  36. LisaC
    Sep 2, 2006
    9
    Much better material than her debut. Favs are: Resentment, Irreplaceable, Upgrade U, Deja Vu, Kitty Kat
  37. Mike
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    Beyonce's Best Work to Date! She's in Control & It Shows! This Album is FLAWLESS!
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. ZachH
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    THis album tops anything beyonce has ever done! brilliant!
  41. 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!
  42. FreddieJ
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    it was a great cd. wished they had more tracks
  43. BrittanyW
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    Pure Fire!!! Simple as that!!!
  44. 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!
  45. 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
  46. TiaB
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    Excellent CD!!!Wanted more than 10 tracks
  47. 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".
  48. NiliW
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    wow.
  49. MelA
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    much better than her first album i think. it's really good!
  50. FatimaI
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    A vast improvement over her last; the most fun album of the year.
  51. 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!!!!
  52. 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
  53. 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!!!
  54. 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!
  55. adawson
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    LOVE IT LOVE IT! Better than I thought it would be based on critical coments.
  56. 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..
  57. BilyBil
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    amazing.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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!!!!
  62. 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.
  63. matta
    Oct 24, 2006
    8
    Beyonce shows some range and diversity found in few if any of the other artists of her generation and genre. Bday is her best offering and it is easy to like. Don't just hate it because it's from a former member of Destiny's Child; Beyonce has branched out since her girl-band days and she sounds really good.
  64. NyelaS
    Dec 8, 2006
    10
    Hi my name is Nyela I llove your album.I am elleven years old I just wanted to tell you Jay Z is asucker.
  65. [Anonymous]
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    I love this album!!! it is full of hot, sexy club songs this is very much a b'day
  66. KittM
    Sep 12, 2006
    9
    This is a great album, with a nice combo of dance beats and soulful melodies.
  67. JamesG
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    B'Day is brilliant. Great uptempo tracks and ballads on this one. It's an album that you can play just straight through without skipping any tracks. I really believe that this album will get an Album of the Year nomination. It's that good.
  68. SabinaH
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    Amazing album.
  69. kennithar
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    I love u B....! I thought the cd was great, it wasnt alot of that cry baby slow music we were all expecting, but she did her thing with the upbeat tempos...
  70. tikas
    Sep 4, 2006
    10
    Critics LIED when they said this album was bad- the best of the year! Go Bee
  71. AlanSmith
    Sep 5, 2006
    8
    The music, the voice and the energy are all on par this time.
  72. Kay
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    This can't be beat and is the hottest album I've heard in '06. Completely up-tempo with 2 killer balads. Thanks Beyonce - you did it again!
  73. derrickpeppers
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    On its own, B'Day is an amazing album that will surely garner her many awards in ceremonies to come. In comparison to the recent mind-numbingly aweful releases of some of her "peers" (ahem, jessica simpson) B'Day is an absolute masterpeice.
  74. Adam
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    No reason to not like this fun album
  75. MattD.
    Sep 5, 2006
    8
    It's disappointing that her upbeat songs aren't quite as melodic this time, but there's no denying the attitude on this CD. The ballads are her best yet.
  76. johns
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    awesome!
  77. JeffX
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    3/4ths of the the tracks could be released as a single. I approached the Album expecting it to be okay. It has become one of those rare albums where more than just a few songs are really good. She is the best Singer over hip hop beats at the time.
  78. candaceg
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    this album tells a story of so many relationships that women have experienced...each song demonstrating a different phase in the relationship...her voice is great on the tracks...definitely something new and fesh
  79. MoniqueT.
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    B'Day is such a fun and energetic album. I can't stop dancing to the uptempo songs Get Me Bodied, Freakum Dress, Upgrade U and Suga Mama. Irreplaceable is a gorgeous mid-tempo song. My favorite ballad on the album is Listen from Dreamgirls. Beyonce did a terrific job. I totally love this album.
  80. rodneyc
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    good work
  81. JASMNE`B
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    i love this album, she did things with her voice we never heard b4. this album is worth every penny
  82. KelliA
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    Ok. Maybe I'm biased because I'm a huge Beyonce fan....but I think this by far one of the best albums out this year. It's different from all the other garbage they play on the radios now-a-days. It's not overly Pop and not overly R&B. It's a fusion of everything. I definitely think you should get this album!
  83. natashiap
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    her best cd so far!!! i love every song
  84. OlaO
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    I liked most of the songs on her B-Day album. Ring the alarm really caught my attention on MTV award. I just had to listen to it again. She really opened the door into the heart of the woman she was representing in her music. I could feel the heart, disappointment and attempt to move on. It was like a piece of art I could really feel it. The think she is talented and I think the sky is I liked most of the songs on her B-Day album. Ring the alarm really caught my attention on MTV award. I just had to listen to it again. She really opened the door into the heart of the woman she was representing in her music. I could feel the heart, disappointment and attempt to move on. It was like a piece of art I could really feel it. The think she is talented and I think the sky is the limit for her. I wish her the best.… Expand
  85. RumanT
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    Superb album. All great songs but it lacks that ONE song which is an instant classic (à la Crazy in Love, Lose My Breath, Independent Women)
  86. leeleea
    Mar 30, 2007
    10
    this is the best cd ever so plese no one do not hate and stop givin her these low scores or else
  87. hannah
    May 31, 2007
    10
    i thnk that beyonce can do wat ever she likes and still belive in god... she is her own person and people shouldnt judge that.. she is a great singer and dancer and if she loves wat shes doin then thats fine.. U GO GURL.
  88. calR
    Aug 2, 2007
    9
    this album is really good, the best songs are "Deja Vu", "Get me bodied", "Welcome to Hollywood" & "Iraplaceable" I only own the deluxe edition of it with a couple more songs on, there are a few to be avoided like "World Wide Woman","Resentment" & "Kitty Kat". Overall all the others are OK so an alright album.
  89. KhalilB
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    Excellent. Beyonce is a superstar and is the diana ross of our generation.
  90. SarahK.
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    I simply love it!
  91. catheriner
    Nov 13, 2006
    10
    love it!some of the lyrics is what im feeling about life now :)like for an example.like if i like a boy she wil be like talking about that boy and i just lov the lyrics and her voice is good :)
  92. taylorm
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    i can relate B, this song is the shit and anybody who thinks different they can kiss my white harkers island born and bred ass
  93. janaet
    Nov 25, 2006
    9
    to me this is one of her best music since the writing on the wall
  94. loulouj
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    she cools so i like the new song irreplacible
  95. ChrisE
    Nov 9, 2006
    8
    I like Beyonce. She's gorgeous, talented and appears to be pretty grounded. Upon the release of her debut solo disc Dangerously In Love (and amidst the critical acclaim it garnered across the country) I decided to get the album--boy, did it disappoint! The first handful of tracks (especially the international horn-blarin' smash single "Crazy In Love") sounded brilliant, I like Beyonce. She's gorgeous, talented and appears to be pretty grounded. Upon the release of her debut solo disc Dangerously In Love (and amidst the critical acclaim it garnered across the country) I decided to get the album--boy, did it disappoint! The first handful of tracks (especially the international horn-blarin' smash single "Crazy In Love") sounded brilliant, everything I expected the ex-Destiny's Child leader to produce as a solo artist. But halfway through and this shockingly long record started getting bland. I ended up questioning the majority of critics' reviewing abilities after making it through the 17-track Dangerously In Love. Then Beyonce hit the charts with B'Day, her sophomore effort. Having seen her thumping, if somewhat copycat-ed (off of Britney Spears' entrance during a performance show three years before) performance of the brilliant single "Ring The Alarm" I decided to risk it and purchase her second album. Man, did it sound good! "Deja" is a great opener, if not a bit too similar to Beyonce's debut solo hit "Crazy In Love." "Get Me Bodied" is a nice slice of Hip Hop-influenced R&B; and then arrives "Ring The Alarm." The alarm-blarin' track is brilliant in every sense. "Irreplaceable" is the official closing tune and it adds some Dangerously In Love sound to B'Day. Despite its low moments, like the bland (but not horrible) "Kitty Kat" and such, Beyonce finally delivered a record that actually plays like a record ought to, song-to-song instead of good track-bad track. B'Day is something to celebrate.… Expand
  96. nc
    Dec 6, 2006
    9
    this album was amazing. critics are right in giving it the 4-5 stars it deserves. Its clear that beyonce is reinventing herself. Some people just dont like change, but in this case its almost too good to be true, and beyonce really delivers. Buy this album.
  97. NikiaB
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    i love dis cuz its real!!!
  98. #1fankRogers
    Oct 27, 2006
    10
    If i could i would rate this higher than a 10 this CD is amazing from start to finish and for all the hating fans out there(all the ones espically on this site who gave it a low rating) you should feel ashamed of yourselves what if you were in her shoes you put all your hard work in a album and someone says its awful or they hate it,it might be freedom of speech but you wouldnt want your If i could i would rate this higher than a 10 this CD is amazing from start to finish and for all the hating fans out there(all the ones espically on this site who gave it a low rating) you should feel ashamed of yourselves what if you were in her shoes you put all your hard work in a album and someone says its awful or they hate it,it might be freedom of speech but you wouldnt want your hard work just being thrown away like that and for terry o (the one with the long negative paragraph) you are hating and its not neccesary!!!!!! i will always be Beyonces #!fan 4 life thats my girl and i will love any album that she make weather she make it in two days or two weeks shes talented and that was 10.99 spent well !!!… Expand
  99. RafaelP
    Aug 26, 2006
    10
    One of the best albums of 2006
  100. ka
    Sep 14, 2006
    10
    Listen to the CD, the entire CD then give a careful analysis. Beyonce is very talented and she expresses her talent well. This CD is showing her maturing into a woman. Give her credit, she deserves it. She works for the fans. That is why her art is so great.
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Metascore
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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