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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 722 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 550 out of 722
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 722
  3. Negative: 122 out of 722

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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.
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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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