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. Vibe
    60
    Beyoncé's always been a capable singer, and she's grown even more so on Survivor. [June 2001, p.151]
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  2. Sonicnet
    60
    While Beyoncé is credited with co-writing and co-producing the entire album, merging the Destiny's Child camp with a stronger guiding hand (say, the Rodney Jerkins tribe) might've helped weed out the weaker material -- and kept the flame going throughout this uneven album.
  3. AllMusic
    50
    As contrived and calculated as a Mariah Carey record, only without the joy.

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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