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

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  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. 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
  5. 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!
  6. kevin
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    This album requires that you sit down and soak it all in - take more than one or two listens before judging. It's in no way a dissapointment. It's passionate and full of rage. I respect Beyonce more than ever. I love it.
  7. elenavcvc
    Sep 25, 2006
    9
    i love her cd so much i listen to it everyday!!!!!
  8. PeterM.
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    This is a great album, the only bad song is "Ring The Alarm." I personally think it was the wrong choice for a single. But for the most part, this album is better than her first. I don't understand why Deja Vu was not as popular as Crazy in Love.
  9. LisaM
    Sep 2, 2006
    9
    I love this album, Beyonce is truly coming into her own. While the CD is not perfect her vocals are perfect. She has really grown vocally. Musically its coming together I would have liked for her to work with other producers and writers but thats ok. I think all in all she delivered a fun album with great vocals. Definitely a step up since the DIL era. Go Beyonce!
  10. LisaC
    Sep 2, 2006
    9
    Much better material than her debut. Favs are: Resentment, Irreplaceable, Upgrade U, Deja Vu, Kitty Kat
  11. IanC
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    Aside from "Deja Vu," "Upgrade U," "Get Me Bodied," and "Irreplaceable," I don't see a lot big single potential in this one. This is very solid as an album, which is a first for her, and the beats and arrangements are much more hip/hop influenced than the ones on her first record. Beyonce's performances and lyrics are so confident that the songs can sustain themselves despite Aside from "Deja Vu," "Upgrade U," "Get Me Bodied," and "Irreplaceable," I don't see a lot big single potential in this one. This is very solid as an album, which is a first for her, and the beats and arrangements are much more hip/hop influenced than the ones on her first record. Beyonce's performances and lyrics are so confident that the songs can sustain themselves despite being less melodic than the hits off her debut. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would... great up-tempo record.… Expand
  12. TiphanieT
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    It's different and fascinating. The more you listen the better it gets. I love Irreplacable, should be the next single, and Get Me Bodied, Upgrade U, and Kitty Kat are all hot hot songs!
  13. FreddieJ
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    it was a great cd. wished they had more tracks
  14. TiaB
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    Excellent CD!!!Wanted more than 10 tracks
  15. NathanW
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    The album is surprisingly good. Where "Crazy In Love" failed with many fillers and bland songs, "B'Day" shows that Beyonce is eclectic, and is one of the most talented r&b artists of our time. The best album in its genre since "The miseducation of Lauryn Hill".
  16. FatimaI
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    A vast improvement over her last; the most fun album of the year.
  17. TaneshiaM
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    "B" you did it agin and im loving it. The only reason why I dint give it a ten because I wanted to hear more songs from you. My favorite song ion the album is "kitty Kay" I love it. I know Jay aint doing you right so F*(K'em girl...lol love you always!!!!
  18. 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
  19. 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!!!!
  20. KittM
    Sep 12, 2006
    9
    This is a great album, with a nice combo of dance beats and soulful melodies.
  21. OlaO
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    I liked most of the songs on her B-Day album. Ring the alarm really caught my attention on MTV award. I just had to listen to it again. She really opened the door into the heart of the woman she was representing in her music. I could feel the heart, disappointment and attempt to move on. It was like a piece of art I could really feel it. The think she is talented and I think the sky is I liked most of the songs on her B-Day album. Ring the alarm really caught my attention on MTV award. I just had to listen to it again. She really opened the door into the heart of the woman she was representing in her music. I could feel the heart, disappointment and attempt to move on. It was like a piece of art I could really feel it. The think she is talented and I think the sky is the limit for her. I wish her the best.… Expand
  22. 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)
  23. 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.
  24. janaet
    Nov 25, 2006
    9
    to me this is one of her best music since the writing on the wall
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. alexl
    Sep 19, 2006
    9
    B day is a good album
  28. MarkK.
    Nov 3, 2007
    9
    Awesome!
  29. 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!!!!!!!!
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. DavidB
    Sep 5, 2006
    8
    This album is very good. Beyoncé ´s vocal perfomence is incredible (generallly in Resentment). Album´s booklet is natural and sexy (mean photo with alligators). Album is not full of boring ballads like in Dangerously In Love, album includes mabye three -but very good ballads. Beyoncé is excellent in live and quicky songs (like Crazy In love) - so the best songs This album is very good. Beyoncé ´s vocal perfomence is incredible (generallly in Resentment). Album´s booklet is natural and sexy (mean photo with alligators). Album is not full of boring ballads like in Dangerously In Love, album includes mabye three -but very good ballads. Beyoncé is excellent in live and quicky songs (like Crazy In love) - so the best songs is like that - Deja Vu, Ring The Alarm and Freakum Dress. Beyoncé give to youself luxurious and amazing gift - album B´Day!… Expand
  34. 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..
  35. 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.
  36. AlanSmith
    Sep 5, 2006
    8
    The music, the voice and the energy are all on par this time.
  37. MattD.
    Sep 5, 2006
    8
    It's disappointing that her upbeat songs aren't quite as melodic this time, but there's no denying the attitude on this CD. The ballads are her best yet.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. borisf
    Sep 24, 2006
    8
    take it for what it is a masterpiece on the dancefloor
  41. 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!
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. anonymous
    Sep 6, 2006
    7
    Her singles Deja Vu and Ring the Alarm sound like Dangerous in Love copycats/garbarge. Not as great as a job on the first album. But the other songs make up for the damage. Plus she gets points because she is so F********** HOTTTTTTTT!! OMG. Her cover album pics are enough to buy the album even if she didn't have any songs. Buy, or at least copy the album booklet.
  45. 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.
  46. 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").
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. JulioSoto
    Sep 5, 2006
    6
    I'm a gay latin boi so I love Beyonce, but I'm a little saturated. It seems like she's everywhere and releading a new something something every single day since "Crazy in Love" came out. i
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. MikeD
    Sep 10, 2006
    5
    Bad lyrics, overblown vocals and ridicules lyrics. A dissapointment.
  60. 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.
  61. GregG
    Sep 12, 2006
    5
    Too many uptempo songs that dont showcase her vocal ability....I thought the last album was far better.
  62. sm
    Sep 12, 2006
    5
    cutting edge? i dont think so. creative? NO! just not worth listening to.
  63. ShannonP
    Sep 5, 2006
    5
    Unfortunately most of the songs sound like Crazy in Love. Hopefully Kelly and Michelle will be free in a couple of months to do another DC album.
  64. 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
  65. arianagrande626
    May 8, 2021
    5
    It's not bad but not really my type. I really like Irreplaceable and Listen tho.
  66. 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
  67. PennyW
    Sep 5, 2006
    4
    These early reviews have to be kidding me. Although the beats are decent, B'Day is filled with egocentric references and poorly written lyrics that seem to repeat themselves over and over. It may be a step up from Dangerously In Love, but because Beyonce created this album in a rush, it suffers.
  68. kazb
    Sep 6, 2006
    4
    While she is trying to be cutting edge the songs just don't work. She screeches, she bleats and overall its terrible work. Almost one dimensional. The songs sound the same.
  69. KimL
    Sep 6, 2006
    4
    She's talented and I love her. But this is not one of her best works. I could hardly get through this under produced medley of loud singing no personality CD.
  70. NoNoNoNoNoNo
    Sep 9, 2006
    4
    RING THE ALARM has to be the most annoying song in history. Gurl, you'd betta ring it again! Get back in the studio, learn your craft and take your time. Two weeks on a CD--I ain't buyin' it!!!! C'mon Bee!
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. mikes.
    Sep 9, 2006
    3
    A horrible album. Beyonce has great talent, the problem with this album is that it is unfocused and lacks modern production. The production is so lackluster and the producer failed to modernize beyonce with the times. Instead the album sounds exactly like her previous album except not as good or as fresh.
  74. SandersC
    Sep 2, 2006
    3
    The production is weak. A couple more weeks of recording could of made this album a masterpiece.
  75. BiancaD
    Sep 5, 2006
    3
    It's pretty cool but not enough... Dangerously In Love is alot better...
  76. QT
    Sep 6, 2006
    3
    I thought the album would have been much better. I think she needs to stick to ballads. I dislike most of the album and it's definitely no comparison to Dangerously In Love. I expected much more but she's still my girl.
  77. MsTish
    Sep 7, 2006
    3
    I expected more out of this CD. She's yelling and screaming and hollering all of this chin chilla this and that. She has more class than that. I'm very disappointed.
  78. RachelG
    Sep 8, 2006
    3
    Definately not even close to something that I would expect from B. I'm a big fan of hers, but I really wish she would have treated this project with the same respect she gave to her Dream Girls movie role in the sense that that was her main focus. She should have made her second album a seperate focus after she wrapped up the filming of that movie so she could have dedicated more Definately not even close to something that I would expect from B. I'm a big fan of hers, but I really wish she would have treated this project with the same respect she gave to her Dream Girls movie role in the sense that that was her main focus. She should have made her second album a seperate focus after she wrapped up the filming of that movie so she could have dedicated more than a mere 2 weeks on this project. With a voice like hers, she could have delivered something so much better than this crap.… Expand
  79. MiguelS
    Sep 8, 2006
    3
    Wow, what a diss-apointment! The songs just don't have the kick or the fire of her previious work. This is almost as bad as Outkast's bizarre piece 'o crap, Idlewild!
  80. danielles
    Sep 15, 2006
    3
    The album seems rushed, and a far cry from the Dangerously in Love. I don't see any growth in this album. The songs lack the maturity of her debut album.
  81. nashiya
    Sep 5, 2006
    3
    it could have been alot better, i herd better from her
  82. JanisS
    Sep 5, 2006
    3
    Erratic, talentless and bland album. Although veru anticipated Beyonce fails to convince.
  83. ArmenS
    Sep 6, 2006
    3
    At 10 songs it is way too short of an album, and most of the songs sound the same! It sounds like a rushed project... Beyonce could have made a much better album. This is bland and repetitive.
  84. 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
  85. CyH
    Sep 6, 2006
    2
    Are you guys serious? These songs blend together and sound alike. I can gather two decent songs. This shyt sucks. I thought she would have matured in her lyrics not flat-linned. Her voice is cool I wish she just had better songs. These songs are like all the rest of the gibberish you herare on the radio.
  86. JamarO
    Sep 20, 2006
    2
    Weak album. Boring, rushed, and definitely forgettable. I think Beyonce is under the impression the public will lap up anything she puts out, and in some ways she is right. Still doesnt change the fact that the album is barely listenable the whole way through, even though it is short. Even 10 minutes of this is too much.
  87. KashMoney
    Sep 7, 2006
    2
    I really need her to go back into the studio and do this album over I keep thinking that it is a part 2 or I can just flip the cd over and there is an apology!! Beyonce I feel let down and also it looks like you took more time taking pictures then picking great songs. Beyonce I love you but right now you are on timeout! However the songs that I love I adore! Freakum Dress-- cute Upgrade I really need her to go back into the studio and do this album over I keep thinking that it is a part 2 or I can just flip the cd over and there is an apology!! Beyonce I feel let down and also it looks like you took more time taking pictures then picking great songs. Beyonce I love you but right now you are on timeout! However the songs that I love I adore! Freakum Dress-- cute Upgrade U---that crack and Kitty Kat- Sexy and Nasty I love it!!! CD not what I expected!! I love B… Expand
  88. WilliamsL
    Sep 11, 2006
    2
    The only good song on the whole CD is Irreplacaple. I feel that for B to be 25 she sounds like she is 18 the Cd sounds childish and everything is about trying to keep a man. If you have to work that hard to keep and please your man than baby you have a problem. To me it seems like you are trying to send a message to little miss Rihanna who must have something to do with "Ring the Alarm". The only good song on the whole CD is Irreplacaple. I feel that for B to be 25 she sounds like she is 18 the Cd sounds childish and everything is about trying to keep a man. If you have to work that hard to keep and please your man than baby you have a problem. To me it seems like you are trying to send a message to little miss Rihanna who must have something to do with "Ring the Alarm". I am sorry but I am very disappointed with this CD and I feel that B is overrated because it's like find your own sound not everybody else's. Besides Victoria Beckham's version of "Resentment" sounds better you can feel the pain in her voice.… Expand
  89. RandyB
    Sep 17, 2006
    2
    Coming from a AAA star like Beyonce, the album as a whole is rather weak. There are a few good songs, but this album is very forgettable.
  90. louc
    Sep 6, 2006
    2
    Was really looking foward to this after hearing Ring The Alarm (Deja Poo doesn't count), but alas B'day is nothing worth celebrating about. Don't know whether it's the production, lyrics, or vocals, but the album as a whole seemed lazy, seemed as if they just threw the whole album together without even breaking a sweat. I guess I was just expecting something different, Was really looking foward to this after hearing Ring The Alarm (Deja Poo doesn't count), but alas B'day is nothing worth celebrating about. Don't know whether it's the production, lyrics, or vocals, but the album as a whole seemed lazy, seemed as if they just threw the whole album together without even breaking a sweat. I guess I was just expecting something different, something freash. This has to be the biggest let down of the year for me.… Expand
  91. AimeeH
    Sep 7, 2006
    2
    Very disappointed, definitely a sophmore slump. I'm not hating on Beyonce' because she's very talented but the CD will do well because the people like her and because of all the "HYPE" surrounding it's release but not because it's a good CD.
  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. 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
  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. 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
  96. EricaF
    Sep 11, 2006
    1
    This CD is nothing compared to her first. I don't like it at all. Beyonce could have done a better job on this CD.
  97. WiliamV
    Sep 13, 2006
    1
    the extreme. the excess. the boring. the horror.
  98. tatianah
    Sep 15, 2006
    1
    Horrends work.. This album was made in 2 weeks but sounds like it was made in 2 days.. terrible work
  99. KrisL
    Sep 17, 2006
    1
    Apart from a couple of catchy singles, Beyonce's first album was overrated, and this one is even worse. One word comes to mind: uninspired. The fact that it was written and recorded in two weeks is blatantly obvious. Recycling "what worked" the first time does not equal artistic growth. It just shows laziness and a lack of creativity. Screaming and flailing your way through tracks Apart from a couple of catchy singles, Beyonce's first album was overrated, and this one is even worse. One word comes to mind: uninspired. The fact that it was written and recorded in two weeks is blatantly obvious. Recycling "what worked" the first time does not equal artistic growth. It just shows laziness and a lack of creativity. Screaming and flailing your way through tracks doesn't convey emotional depth, it just makes you sound shrill and annoys the listener.… Expand
  100. kimw
    Sep 5, 2006
    1
    Beyonce is very overrated. I can't believe they push Kelly Album back for this. However, she has alot of people promoting her.
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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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