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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 722 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 550 out of 722
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 722
  3. Negative: 122 out of 722

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  1. arthiephelipo
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    0 FILLERS. ALL THE TRACKS ARE BOPS. This album has not a deep concept like another Beyoncé next albuns, but the songs are the most wonderful ive ever heard. Its a more comercial sonority, and it still being really nice. In my vision, it's a dance album, and it does what is suposed to do: make you move your body while listening to all the songs. Such a MASTERPIECE!
  2. raymond0229
    Oct 5, 2022
    6
    the album is cool, but I expect more from her since the album needs a long time to produce. Some of the songs are not memorable.
  3. 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
  4. juancho017
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Beyonce comienza a experimentar con la temática de álbumes visuales y lo hace maravillosamente. El álbum puede que sea el que menos cambios tuvo comparándola con su antecesora, pero tuvo éxito en lograr lo mismo que el primer álbum, varios hits.
  5. eddisawayama
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She came on this b*tch mad as hell. Made in just two weeks, this is how an album from Beyoncé sounds if it was made out of just pure talent and musicality.
  6. 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
  7. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A skipless album from Queen B. Can't believe she recorded this in 2 weeks. Greatness
  8. maniacalsun
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    absolutely her best work. it has depth, but it's fun. it flows and feels complete as a body of work, but each song also has its own energy.
  9. All_ButTrU4
    Jun 20, 2022
    6
    Grammy winning sequel to" dangerously in love" plays like a greatest hits compilation and a time capsule for it's time. It capures a specific nostalgia and marks the first step towards her grand mythology. 'Dejavu' is a riveting sensual collaboration between the carter power couple whilst 'ring the alarm ' is a breathtaking rock rnb bop that laid the groundwork for her future jack whiteGrammy winning sequel to" dangerously in love" plays like a greatest hits compilation and a time capsule for it's time. It capures a specific nostalgia and marks the first step towards her grand mythology. 'Dejavu' is a riveting sensual collaboration between the carter power couple whilst 'ring the alarm ' is a breathtaking rock rnb bop that laid the groundwork for her future jack white collaboration. "Irreplaceable " is the grand achievement here,a Pharrell wtitten classic that admonishes a trifling ex is a historic point in modern music and culture.… Expand
  10. Malivday
    Dec 20, 2021
    6
    Well, this experience was way better than her debut because of expectations and because you can hear Beyoncé's sound in this record. Although it's not a great album nor it has great songs, "B'Day" is where one of the greatest artist of all times finds herself - at least artistically.
  11. arianagrande626
    May 8, 2021
    5
    It's not bad but not really my type. I really like Irreplaceable and Listen tho.
  12. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    It's still a career high, but B'Day could have been released at any point in the last three-and-a-half years and, in a year which has given us tracks like Justin Timberlake's 'SexyBack', it already sounds stale.
  13. 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.
  14. Edgarflores17
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    Carece de mensajes y letra, sonidos y ritmos muy parecidos casi lo mismo cre que podria haber echo algo mejor
  15. DiogoCarter
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Na verdade esse foi o primeiro álbum visual da Beyoncé. Só faltou o clipe de Resentment. Nota 10 nessa obra perfeita.
  16. AlejandroR
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un excelente disco. Me encanta el concepto y amo la voz de Bey en este álbum.… Expand
  17. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Beyoncé's sophomore solo album shows significant growth from her debut solo project. The production value feels similar to the debut album, but I don't mind it if I'm honest. The vocals are also the same standard we were given on her debut project. The main growth that is found on this record is in the lyrical content and the rhythmic decisions made by the singer. Although a lot of theBeyoncé's sophomore solo album shows significant growth from her debut solo project. The production value feels similar to the debut album, but I don't mind it if I'm honest. The vocals are also the same standard we were given on her debut project. The main growth that is found on this record is in the lyrical content and the rhythmic decisions made by the singer. Although a lot of the singles are still the best part of the album, I only found myself disliking two or three tracks from start to finish which is a nice change of pace from her previous album.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Beautiful Liar (feat. Shakira)
    2. Irreplaceable
    3. Listen
    4. Resentment
    5. Flaws and All
    6. Welcome to Hollywood
    7. Upgrade U
    8. If
    9. Get Me Bodied
    10. Freakum Dress
    11. Ring the Alarm
    12. World Wide Woman
    13. Deja Vu
    14. Green Light
    15. Amor Gitano (feat. Alejandro Fernandez)
    16. Suga Mama    … Expand
  18. PabloRivie
    May 12, 2020
    10
    No descartaría ni una sola canción del disco. El número perfecto de tracks, la voz en su punto, visuales geniales, cohesivo, fresco y sobre todo ATEMPORAL. Definitivamente de mis trabajos favoritos de Beyonce
  19. Mariaedu2212
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum de músicas dançantes dela, os clipes são tops maravilhoso demais
  20. 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.… Expand
  21. bopopabe
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Θα δαγκώσει με τα χέρια, θα δαγκώσει την ουσία
    on-the-fly προσπάθησα δεν μπορώ να κοιμηθώ.
    Ιδού τι έβγαλε φτερά - золотятся ουράνιο τόξο από το κρύο... Πιστή περιστέρι, ay-ay και δεν ξέρω ποιον λέω. Το εγκαταλειμένο; που κύκλο; Είσαι найдись ποτέ, καλέ μου φίλε. Τα μήλα, την καρδιά αν όλη νύχτα χτυπάει, κρυώνει μυστήριο, ανάβει - το κερί. Подлетела πιο κοντά, άνοιξε το ράμφος    Θα δαγκώσει με τα χέρια, θα δαγκώσει την ουσία
    on-the-fly προσπάθησα δεν μπορώ να κοιμηθώ.
    Ιδού τι έβγαλε φτερά -
    золотятся ουράνιο τόξο από το κρύο...

    Πιστή περιστέρι, ay-ay
    και δεν ξέρω ποιον λέω.
    Το εγκαταλειμένο; που κύκλο;
    Είσαι найдись ποτέ, καλέ μου φίλε.

    Τα μήλα, την καρδιά αν όλη νύχτα χτυπάει,
    κρυώνει μυστήριο, ανάβει - το κερί.
    Подлетела πιο κοντά, άνοιξε το ράμφος
    και τυχαία ρίξει "σ ' αγαπώ".

    ...Η αιωνιότητα είναι αυγούστου μια σύντομη στιγμή,
    χτύπημα πεταλούδων, ποτάμι - highlight.
    Τι παράξενο πουλί ψηλά;
    Πάνω σου πάει, και πονάει το μέσα μου.    … Expand
  22. jajajajaja
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Bops everywhere. Ballads and dance songs with Jay Z bars. Some versions in spanish. It all fits perfectly
  23. clockinthegirls
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Beyoncé really revamped herself once again with this release, amazing album, not a skippable song in sight!
  24. cheiry4
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Underrated album! Definitely one of Beyoncé's best albums! Still a relevant album even though it was released 12 years ago.
  25. RAUL13
    Oct 13, 2017
    6
    Algo simple, algo aburrido y algo que nos deja un poco de sal en vez de azúcar al escucharlo una y otra vez me di cuenta de que no es lo que esperaba, yo esperaba sonidos fuertes y sinfonías maravillosas, pero no, gracias por participar.
    Beautiful Liar: 10/10
    Irreplaceable: 8/10 Green light: 6/10 Kitty cat: 6/10 Welcome to Hollywood: 7/10 Upgrade U: 8/10 Flaws and All: 6/10 Get me    Algo simple, algo aburrido y algo que nos deja un poco de sal en vez de azúcar al escucharlo una y otra vez me di cuenta de que no es lo que esperaba, yo esperaba sonidos fuertes y sinfonías maravillosas, pero no, gracias por participar.
    Beautiful Liar: 10/10
    Irreplaceable: 8/10
    Green light: 6/10
    Kitty cat: 6/10
    Welcome to Hollywood: 7/10
    Upgrade U: 8/10
    Flaws and All: 6/10
    Get me Bodied: 5/10
    Suga Mama: 2/10
    Deja Vu: 9/10
    Ring the alarm: 8/10
    Resentment: 1/10
    Listen: 6/10
    World wide woman: 10/10
    Amor Gitano: 10/10
    Listen: 10/10
    Irreplaceable (Irreemplazable): 9/10
    Beautiful Liar (Bello embustero): 6/10    … Expand
  26. Vsantos
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Beyoncé did a great job here i love this album. People forget about this album... But it is totally original.. I love the away that Beyoncé make pop music sound so classy and it is not to young girl it is for every age.
  27. 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
  28. Kauanzanatts
    Sep 11, 2016
    8
    that album is soo amazing and strong,have many hits like dja vu that makes beyoncé a star and show her talent do be a pop star i really love this album
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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