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. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A skipless album from Queen B. Can't believe she recorded this in 2 weeks. Greatness
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Mariaedu2212
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum de músicas dançantes dela, os clipes são tops maravilhoso demais
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. jajajajaja
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Bops everywhere. Ballads and dance songs with Jay Z bars. Some versions in spanish. It all fits perfectly
  16. clockinthegirls
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Beyoncé really revamped herself once again with this release, amazing album, not a skippable song in sight!
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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").
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. 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).
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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!!!!!!
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. BilyBil
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    amazing.
  39. BilyBil
    Feb 9, 2008
    10
    amazing.
  40. MarkK.
    Nov 3, 2007
    9
    Awesome!
  41. SarahK.
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    I simply love it!
  42. KhalilB
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    Excellent. Beyonce is a superstar and is the diana ross of our generation.
  43. 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.
  44. 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..
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. adawson
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    LOVE IT LOVE IT! Better than I thought it would be based on critical coments.
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. ShirleneJ
    Dec 2, 2006
    10
    I luv beyonce so fuck wat da haterz say
  55. janaet
    Nov 25, 2006
    9
    to me this is one of her best music since the writing on the wall
  56. 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
  57. 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  58. 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!!!!!!!!
  59. 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 :)
  60. 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
  61. #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
  62. NikiaB
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    i love dis cuz its real!!!
  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. loulouj
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    she cools so i like the new song irreplacible
  65. 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.
  66. 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!!!!
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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...
  71. elenavcvc
    Sep 25, 2006
    9
    i love her cd so much i listen to it everyday!!!!!
  72. borisf
    Sep 24, 2006
    8
    take it for what it is a masterpiece on the dancefloor
  73. alejandror
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    I love you beyoncé
  74. TonyaW
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    Beyonce, really step her came up! The beats are crazy. I love this cd. I listen in the morning on my way to work, at work and on my way home. This is a women enpowerment cd. I Love It!!!!
  75. AleksandarA
    Sep 22, 2006
    8
    this is a very good album. it is a little rushed, but most songs are potential number 1. Very energetic album. Go B
  76. 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.
  77. JohnT.
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best albums of the year. Beyonce is being very creatively daring on this album. It's a slightly different sound for Beyonce. I think for some people it may be a grower, but just listen to the songs, and you'll start to feel all of them. The album grabbed me from the start with Get Me Bodied, Suga Mama, Upgrade U, Irreplaceable and Freakum Dress. The album is a This is one of the best albums of the year. Beyonce is being very creatively daring on this album. It's a slightly different sound for Beyonce. I think for some people it may be a grower, but just listen to the songs, and you'll start to feel all of them. The album grabbed me from the start with Get Me Bodied, Suga Mama, Upgrade U, Irreplaceable and Freakum Dress. The album is a spectacular achievement of modern R&B.… Expand
  78. alexl
    Sep 19, 2006
    9
    B day is a good album
  79. f8udu98ghfghusdytg
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    album is great
  80. JackieR
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    This album is really good... At first listen it sounds kind of strange... nothing you are used to... then after listening to it for a while it just begins to be contageous!!! I can't take it out of CD player, and I feel that there is not one song that I would skip over!!! It is so empowering to me as a women, and I feel that she has really grown on this album and i can't wait This album is really good... At first listen it sounds kind of strange... nothing you are used to... then after listening to it for a while it just begins to be contageous!!! I can't take it out of CD player, and I feel that there is not one song that I would skip over!!! It is so empowering to me as a women, and I feel that she has really grown on this album and i can't wait for an additional single to be released!!! Keep the hot videos coming B !!!… Expand
  81. 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
  82. Holoh
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    Don't listen to the haters. Half the time the idiots haven't even heard the album but are judging by the singles. This album rox, every song is single-worthy. And that's a hard feat to accomplish.
  83. JoseA
    Sep 15, 2006
    9
    I have to admit at first listen you won't be too impressed. On the second listen you'll begin to realize that Beyonce is a Force that just can't be denied.
  84. StacyG
    Sep 15, 2006
    10
    This is the best CD from Beyonce as a single artist and as a member of Destiny's Child. The bouncy beats displays her connection to the south. As a woman I find the lyrics along w/the strong beats empowering. This stays in the CD player!
  85. 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.
  86. MaloryG.
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    B'Day is a fantastic album. I can't stop singing and dancing to it.
  87. 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.
  88. Jay
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    Not only the best album of her career, but hands down, the best this year!
  89. KittM
    Sep 12, 2006
    9
    This is a great album, with a nice combo of dance beats and soulful melodies.
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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!
  93. 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!!!
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. NormanI
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    Best album this year and best work from Bee yet!
  97. 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!!!!!!!!
  98. 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)
  99. FatimaI
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    A vast improvement over her last; the most fun album of the year.
  100. 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
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#34 Most Shared Album of 2006

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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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