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History may prove Beyoncé's B'Day to be a rare double-whammy of an achievement. Not only is it destined to hold up as one of the thumpingest, most polished-sounding discs of 2006, it's also bound to loose a new phrase into the popular lexicon: a "freekum dress" (n.), as described on a same-named track halfway through this excellent CD, is a "right-fittin'" garment owned by every woman; "when they act wrong, that's when you put it on." Linguistic hijinks aside, here is Beyoncé as the public rarely sees her: fully liberated and artistically fearless. "Ring the Alarm," a big-banging, fire-alarm-clanging wake-up call to a cheating man, finds her seething; "Kitty Kat," a feline-like size-up of a stale relationship helped along by the still innovative Neptunes, shows her spurned; the womanly, fire-in-the-belly come-on "Suga Mama" gets her way, way worked up; and the crackling, vocally volcanic "Resentment" steeps her in Aretha-caliber soul. For all the disc's solo trailblazing, though, where it really soars is on one of two duets with Jay-Z: While "Up Grade U" chugs along entertainingly enough about the good life ("I'm talkin' spa bags and fly pads and rooms at the Bloomberg"), opener "Deja Vu" blasts out a bomp-bomp beat nobody with a head to nod could resist. Cake, candles, and Cristal or no, B'Days rarely get this good. --Tammy La Gorce
 B'Day, 2008-08-16
"Beautiful Nightmare", a supposed track leaked from this year is already a sign that the Destiny Child's vocalist is creeping back. Beyonce's new album will be an addition to the music market this autumn so I think B'Day deserves a retrospective look.
#1 - 'Deja Vu' - The first single from the album, many people compared this to 'Crazy in Love'. It has a growly, jazzy Louisiana-esque sound to it, mixed with Jay-Z's hip-hop verses. I think this was a good choice for the first single and sounds even better when she sings it live.
#2 - 'Get Me Bodied' - This song is huge favourite with so many people I know! It is an enjoyable song but I must admit, it is one of my least favourite songs on the album. Swizz Beatz produced it and I just feel like his beats sound so derivative of 'Tambourine' or whatever. It is an alright song but not buzz worthy.
#3 - 'Suga Mama' - This song has a guttural quality to it and very pro-feminist but again, I don't think it has a special quality. Produced by Rich Harrison who did 'Creole' and 'Crazy in Love', the former song which I think should have been on B'Day.
#4 - 'Upgrade U' - This is very much a club track which has that feel-good-sheen to it. This is a Swizz offering that I do like however because it is not as OTT as 'Get Me Bodied'.
#5 - 'Ring The Alarm' - Now, we are talking! This is angry and fierce. Beyonce can really strut when she sings - she does great with attitude laden songs and this is now exception.
#6 - 'Kitty Kat' - This is one of the two stand-out songs. It is such a sensual song and Beyonce's voice suits it so well. I am always used to her singing rousing choruses but she can do slow-paced songs too!
#7 - 'Freakum Dress' - This is a Rich Harrison banger! Feminist anthem or what?
#8 - 'Green Light' - This is my second stand-out track of the album. Fabulous thumping beat pared with progressive lyrics about female liberation - this is exactly the type of song that Beyonce perfects. Some people think this sounds like an Amerie-ish song but I don't think so at all. This song is like the equivalent of power dressing - just oozes pure sex appeal from each stanza.
#9 - 'Irreplaceable' - I can see why many people like this song but I don't. I did not like it when I first heard it and looking back, I still don't. It does stand out to me but she does carry it off.
#10 - 'Resentment' - I don't even remember how this song goes but I think they should have put Creole as the final track instead.
Verdict: A slick album from the Queen of R&B. I wonder what Autumn 2008 will hold.
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Best cd ever!, 2007-10-24
This cd was so worth the money, I bought it last year and still listen to it every day! some up tempo r'n'b songs you can dance and work out to, some award winning ballads like Listen from the movie Dreamgirls, and Resentment a beautiful strong song she puts all her emotion into. Beyonce is the first singer ever to come out with a music video dvd album and i love it! Beautiful Liar feat.Shakira is so different to the other music out now! The most viewed video on youtube with over 30 million views!
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![Beyonce - B'Day Anthology Video Album [DVD] [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Xt6VEs2HL._SL160_.jpg "Beyonce - B'Day Anthology Video Album [DVD] [2007]")
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Beyonce, 2007-07-16
The video album is great all the videos are good but upgrade u is c*** all the singles are good 10/10 best video is beautiful liar!
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amazing, 2009-01-07
got this for my daughter whos 16! she loves beyonce and watches this all day!
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The latest outing from former Destiny's Child starlet Beyonce is an intentionally schizophrenic affair. Splitting herself into two separate characters--herself and alter ego Sasha Fierce--is the artist's way of presenting what she obviously sees as an artistic duality. The first set, I Am... is intended give a glimpse beneath the surface of her usual R&B-pop persona. Featuring recent single "If I Was a Boy," the soaring "Halo", and ballads like "Disappear", and "Ave Maria", it seems her "real" self is way more saccharine than the lady that brought us sassy pop moments like "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". That side of her personality comes rushing back out on Sasha Fierce, a more rousing collection that kicks off with the infectious handclaps of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", ventures into Euro-dance territory with "Radio" and gets surprisingly risque with the voyeuristic "Video Phone". Which part of the album you enjoy most will depend on your musical proclivities, But the new, bifurcated Beyonce ensures there's enough diversity to satisfy the most demanding pop aficionado. --Danny McKenna
Beautiful Beyonce..., 2009-05-21
This is a beautiful album from Beyonce, the first time i've downloaded a whole album, and it's definitely worth every penny. It shows two sides to her singing, and how much she's blossomed over the past years.
Well done Beyonce!
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STUNNING, 2008-11-10
SAW BEYONCE PERFORM THIS ON STRICTLY COME DANCING,HAD NEVER TAKEN MUCH
NOTICE OF HER,BUT THIS SONG AND HER PERFORMANCE BLEW ME AWAY.GREAT SONG,
SUPERB VOCAL PERFORMANCE(SHE REALLY SOUNDS LIKE SHE MEANS EVERY WORD)
AND GREAT PRODUCTION.IF THIS SONG DOESN'T GET TO NUMBER ONE,THERE IS NO
JUSTICE IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS.THIS IS VASTLY SUPERIOR TO THE TYPE OF
DROSS THAT CLOGS UP THE CHARTS.
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Beyonce
The latest outing from former Destiny's Child starlet Beyonce is an intentionally schizophrenic affair. Splitting herself into two separate characters--herself and alter ego Sasha Fierce--is the artist's way of presenting what she obviously sees as an artistic duality. The first set, I Am... is intended give a glimpse beneath the surface of her usual R&B-pop persona. Featuring recent single "If I Was a Boy," the soaring "Halo", and ballads like "Disappear", and "Ave Maria", it seems her "real" self is way more saccharine than the lady that brought us sassy pop moments like "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". That side of her personality comes rushing back out on Sasha Fierce, a more rousing collection that kicks off with the infectious handclaps of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", ventures into Euro-dance territory with "Radio" and gets surprisingly risque with the voyeuristic "Video Phone". Which part of the album you enjoy most will depend on your musical proclivities, But the new, bifurcated Beyonce ensures there's enough diversity to satisfy the most demanding pop aficionado. --Danny McKenna
Amazing, 2009-03-24
Amazing CD, Halo and if i were a boy are great along with other great songs on the CD including Ava Maria, her alter EGO is Fantastic especially Hello, Ego and Scared of Lonely! definitely recommend!
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Halo, 2009-05-11
I love this album! Beyonce just gets better! I also loved the two genres - often, when buying CDs there are only on two or three tracks which really appeal but both CDs on this album are great!
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It's hyped up, rush-released to avoid piracy and full of stars--but is Beyoncé's solo album Dangerously in Love worthy of all the expectancy? Yes. Her individual break from Destiny's Child has been predicted for the last four years, but Dangerously in Love takes advantage of not being hurried. The first single "Crazy in Love" (featuring apparent fiancé Jay Z) opens the album and sets the quality bar high. Catchy, high octane and so, so now, it's the perfect club song. Then it's down to business with "Naughty Girl", a teasing track built around Donna Summer's erotic "Love to Love You Baby"--Beyoncé goes from soul-pop kid to sexually mature woman in three minutes. The hip-hop of "Star" has a N*E*R*D feel, with Outkast's Big Boi undoubtedly responsible for pushing the track into rock/funk territory, a little out of the way of usual Destiny's Child fare. Sean Paul, fast replacing Busta Rhymes as the omnipresent guest star, takes over on "Baby Boy", riding a fashionably eastern-flavoured beat (not unrelated to the famous Diwali rhythm) around Beyoncé's vocals. The ballad with Luther Vandross is tender without overdosing on sugar, while the astrological cut "Signs", with Missy Elliott, is another standout. Closing track "Daddy" finds Beyoncé crooning over a psychedelic piece of jazz funk, taken from cult 1970s artist Shuggie Otis, whom Beyoncé has been citing as an inspiration. Surprisingly, Beyoncé is the last member of Destiny's Child to release a solo album. The wait has been worthwhile. --Jake Barnes
A brillant debut album from beyonce, 2008-06-13
I love this album, all the tracks are great, it still sounds fresh in 2008.I brought this album in gatwick airport before i went on holiday. I just could not stop listening to it while i was on holiday.
At first i didn't like hip hop star, but now i am addicted to this song.
My other favourite tracks are be with you, yes, signs featuring missy elliot, speechless. That's how you like it featuring her boo jay-z.I love the beautiful ballad the closer i get 2 u featuring luther vandeross. You need this album in your colection now! You won't be disapointed.
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