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

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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
  31. lukeparkes26
    Jul 15, 2016
    6
    I am not the biggest Beyonce fan, and I don't really like her music, but songs like "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liars" are songs that I appreciate.
  32. arcanjo
    May 29, 2016
    7
    ith so many uptempo tracks it may be seen tiring to hear all the tracks, but she show some more of her talents looking at them individually, like the smooth funky ballad Kitty Kat, or the shouty one Green Light. Its not an album to hear easyfully, but its not bad.
  33. 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.
  34. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento merecido.
  35. 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
  36. diogodelcistia
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    I think: B'Day is the more-creative album of Beyoncé. This girl is an stupid amazing singer, i love her! But I Am... Sasha Fierce is better. The dancing from B'Day, the songs, the letter. B'Day is perfect. Get Me Bodied and Upgrade U are the best songs of the album.
  37. 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.
  38. raviopatra
    Nov 17, 2013
    7
    "Ring the Alarm" is one of the most interesting song I have ever listened to, but this album just doesn't work out really well for me. It's somewhat imbalanced with the first half being so appealing but the later half being so typical (except for "Irreplaceable").
  39. BWETMatangi
    Aug 15, 2013
    6
    Beyonce's second best album, even though "B'Day" is only six stars. All of the songs are pretty good, but they just come and go in streaks of liking and disliking them.
  40. survivorfan989
    Jan 6, 2013
    8
    Better than her debut album thanks to less slower songs and more booty-shaking songs which is what Beyoncé is best for! It's not flawless but there is plenty here to enjoy and it's a great album, especially with one of her biggest hits on the album, Irreplaceable!
  41. chrisalvin07
    Nov 29, 2012
    10
    Freakum Dress is one of the best song performed live I've ever heard ♥ Upgrade You & Ring The Alarm are very good songs. I love the fact that it's full of uptempos
  42. 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).
  43. TheateraNerd
    Jul 15, 2012
    10
    This album is my favorite album of the whole 2006 year! Beyonce has amazing vocals, beats, videos, and choreograpy that sets her work apart from anyone else! Beyonce is the modern Janet Jackson and she is dominating for good reason. If you do not like/love this album then you dont know how to identify good music. She goes from sexy to rage to fun in a heartbeat, its so diverse! Buy thisThis album is my favorite album of the whole 2006 year! Beyonce has amazing vocals, beats, videos, and choreograpy that sets her work apart from anyone else! Beyonce is the modern Janet Jackson and she is dominating for good reason. If you do not like/love this album then you dont know how to identify good music. She goes from sexy to rage to fun in a heartbeat, its so diverse! Buy this album seriously if you havent already!… Expand
  44. Zone111
    Mar 23, 2012
    0
    Not good album.
  45. darryltrini
    Jul 29, 2011
    10
    How do one follow up a masterpiece like 'Dangerously In Love'? Beyonce has proven that she evolves with every album... On B'Day her voice is more powerful, commanding and she has never sounded better. Truly a piece of art. Favorite tracks: Irreplaceable, Deja Vu, Upgrade U, Flaws & All, Ring The Alarm.
  46. 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!!!!!!
  47. ZuZuZu
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    Well, it may be her best album yet, but it's certainly her weirdest. I like the beats, her voice is great, but the lyrics are just ridiculous. I was hoping for something better than ''let's go, little kitty kat'', but overall is a great album and it deserves a listen.
  48. 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.
  49. LucieF.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    B'day is an uptempo album and is definitely all about women.very different from dangerously in love but still got great uptempo songs. i like the 70ish sound on suga mama. very powerful vocals.
  50. 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
  51. BilyBil
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    amazing.
  52. BilyBil
    Feb 9, 2008
    10
    amazing.
  53. database
    Nov 11, 2007
    0
    Garbage. if beyonce weighed three hundred pounds, and was not good looking, we wouldn't even be having this conversation
  54. MarkK.
    Nov 3, 2007
    9
    Awesome!
  55. SarahK.
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    I simply love it!
  56. KhalilB
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    Excellent. Beyonce is a superstar and is the diana ross of our generation.
  57. 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.
  58. 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..
  59. 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.
  60. Joe
    May 18, 2007
    10
    Beyonce is the hottest woman in the world. And Beyonce is a great singer. I like all her songs like Deja Vu and Ring The Alarm. She is one of the best singers ever.
  61. 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
  62. JaimeM
    May 16, 2007
    6
    I give this album a 6/10. It has a few catchy songs, but theres a few songs that are horrible.
  63. BenK
    May 11, 2007
    4
    Awful. I gave a point for every good song on the album - Deja Vu, Ring The Alarm, Irreplaceable, Listen and Upgrade U - and then took away a point for the dismal single Beautiful Liar and the fact that Listen is only a bonus track. It is soooo dull and uninspired - even worse than her solo effort which is awful.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. laurenC
    Apr 10, 2007
    1
    Definately her worst album yet. I liked her other ones but this one just didn't cut it. Is she trying to be Thalia now or what?
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. adawson
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    LOVE IT LOVE IT! Better than I thought it would be based on critical coments.
  71. tomairangid
    Jan 23, 2007
    10
    sup b/day congrates on one of your best songs yet. Finally I have seen you wearing normal type of clothing cause most of the time you wear fancy clothes. I hope that you do a even better song than that. I havn't got your abulm yet but I will get there I have all or most of your songs but I have irreplacible on my ipod cya good luck on trips around the world.
  72. amya
    Jan 22, 2007
    10
    godd job on the song irreplacable.i really liked the album i thought it was so great even my stepdad liked it and he usually likes country or old folk music .i am surpried i thnk this is your best album.you are a rome modle and thank you for making my stepdad happy!keep up the great work luv your biggest fan amy
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. ShirleneJ
    Dec 2, 2006
    10
    I luv beyonce so fuck wat da haterz say
  77. janaet
    Nov 25, 2006
    9
    to me this is one of her best music since the writing on the wall
  78. 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
  79. BlakeR
    Nov 18, 2006
    10
    i would giv it a 100 if i could no matter waht she does it always comes out beautiful!!!!!!!! FYI i met her and she is Soooooooooooooooooo much prettier in person. my fave 3 r Deja Vu, Ring the Alarm, and Irreplacable!!!!! srry bout my spellin not reall go at that!!! I LOVE YOU B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  80. JasmineM
    Nov 15, 2006
    9
    Gurl, yo've done it again! I'm proud of you B. I can really relate to this album. Keeping doing your thang!!!!!!!!
  81. 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 :)
  82. 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
  83. ValuableMusic
    Nov 9, 2006
    2
    This effort, like her pathetically trite others, scream "throw this from your driver's-side window." Someone in the Beyonce camp needs to explain that Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige never intended their music to be melded, further commercialized, overproduced, repackaged, and vomited into the public eye. Beyonce needs to stick with her acting which, while incapable and This effort, like her pathetically trite others, scream "throw this from your driver's-side window." Someone in the Beyonce camp needs to explain that Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige never intended their music to be melded, further commercialized, overproduced, repackaged, and vomited into the public eye. Beyonce needs to stick with her acting which, while incapable and ever-shallow, at least allows her audience to choose to entreat her. Essentially, Beyonce productions (they're not albums at all) mean only that folks who appreciate valuable, substantive expression must be constantly primed to turn the radio dial right when she hits the first extended Whitney-pitch (intro of every song).… Expand
  84. JG
    Oct 27, 2006
    6
    It was pretty good. The three songs I liked were Freakum Dress, Irreplacible, and Deja Vu. Usually I love Beyonce but this C.D wasnt as good.
  85. #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
  86. NikiaB
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    i love dis cuz its real!!!
  87. 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.
  88. loulouj
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    she cools so i like the new song irreplacible
  89. 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.
  90. 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!!!!
  91. 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.
  92. PRock
    Oct 11, 2006
    2
    Agree with Terry O: She has a great voice, but the lyrics suck. And why is she always writing about Sex? Right now her intellect or lack-of-intellect is hurting her.
  93. 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
  94. 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....
  95. 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
  96. KatieG
    Oct 3, 2006
    0
    May I give this a double ZERO!!! Horrible album, all that damn screaming, and for what??? Please get a creative side of your own and stop bitting off Janet... I saw you "try" a re-create her rhythm nation routine at the '06 VMA, booo and now you're using the same sound on that ring the alram crap as Janet did on her velvet rope album... Move around and stop swinging on Jay May I give this a double ZERO!!! Horrible album, all that damn screaming, and for what??? Please get a creative side of your own and stop bitting off Janet... I saw you "try" a re-create her rhythm nation routine at the '06 VMA, booo and now you're using the same sound on that ring the alram crap as Janet did on her velvet rope album... Move around and stop swinging on Jay Z's nutts and do something yourself. PS... you fired your dad just like Janet did around the same age.... do your own thing girl and stop bittin'… Expand
  97. 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
  98. 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...
  99. 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
  100. PostmanP
    Sep 25, 2006
    0
    Trash.
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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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