Survivor
by Destiny's Child
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 1, 2001
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Launch.com
    30
    Survivor is cute at best... The few good songs--the jittering, sing-along "Survivor," hypocritical "Nasty Girl," and a cappella "Gospel Medley"--leave 1997 Destiny's Child fans feeling cheated.
  2. The A.V. Club
    20
    Even lineup changes and inter-group squabbling couldn't stop the trio's commercial winning streak, but a massive shot of independence just might. Brilliantly crafted songs from some of pop music's top songwriting ringers have played a key role in Destiny's Child's success, but Survivor finds frontwoman Beyoncé Knowles taking over the reins, co-writing and co-producing nearly every track.
  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    20
    All fifteen tracks are one-dimensional disses and dismissals of scantily clad women, vengeful boyfriends, and the group's assorted doubters.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 7 out of 34
  1. survivorfan989
    Jan 9, 2013
    7
    Survivor delivered some smash hits like the title track and Bootylicious, but once again the rest of the album is just OK. The songs are moreSurvivor delivered some smash hits like the title track and Bootylicious, but once again the rest of the album is just OK. The songs are more upbeat and catchy than those of their first two albums so it's probably their best.… Full Review »
  2. clem666
    May 12, 2022
    5
    I was expecting way much from the iconic band that recorded the major hit 'Survivor'. Many tracks are interesting to a first look but theyI was expecting way much from the iconic band that recorded the major hit 'Survivor'. Many tracks are interesting to a first look but they sadly falls apart as I kept listening to them again and again. In the end they feel one-dimensional, drafty and messy. Destiny's Child tried to tackle many subjects they don't seem to master.
    Tracks have themes that incoherently balance between forgiveness, freedom, revenge, god, being a woman and sex. In addition to that the artistic direction is totally unfocused and desperately tries to offer us RnB, pop, gospel and more electric sounds all at once. Showcasing terrific vocals clearly isn't enough to craft an album.    … Full Review »
  3. devangelista
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    PARABÉNS, VOCÊ ACHOU UMA VANTAGEM SECRETA. COPIE ESSA MENSAGEM E ME ENVIE NO PRIVADO DO TELEGRAM.
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