Beyoncé devoted half of the tracks on this double-disc set to her feisty alter ego Sasha Fierce (think "Single Ladies"). But, it's the classic, more timeless R&B songs on the "I Am" portion of the album that seem like a much-welcomed stretch for the singer. Lead single "If I Were a Boy" is the first taste of Beyoncé's newfound love for powerful ballads, as she croons about reversing gender roles. On "Halo" she sings in a lower register than usual over big drums and an epic piano pattern and belts emotively ("I don't want a broken heart/And I don't want to play the broken-hearted girl") on the Babyface-penned "Broken-Hearted Girl." Songs like "Video Phone," with its repetitive, vibrating beat, and the thumping "Diva," a collaboration with Sean Garrett, don't break new ground but more than provide the radio-ready dance tracks for which Beyoncé, er, Sasha Fierce, is beloved. —Mariel Concepcion
Her voice is absolutely flawless, it really is. If she actually had some decent material and a better choreographer I might love her. Maybe Solange should write her next album in full.
I said WRITE, hun. Solange kicks Beyonce's ass in terms of writing. And, to be honest, she's not that far off performing-wise either. She doesn't have B's pipes but she's a great entertainer.
That's really personal preference isn't it? I love Solange's album. What do you think makes Beyoncé better? Her voice? I could respect that. But you saying "but Beyonce is better" over and over is just annoying.
I think she has a better voice and is prettier for sure, and is probably a better performer, but not as talented. Solange is the creative genius of the family. Everything she has is very "close" to what Beyoncé has, except her writing skills and innovation, which are miles ahead.
eli, plz shut up. and GET OUT. Solange is nothing no matter how "creative" or "innovation" she is. It's all about Beysus.
Seriously tho, I can posts all these dozens POSITIVE reviews of the album, which I know but I'm not that pathetic to prove y'all wrong. and the haters just gonna post the NEGATIVE ones.
LOVE that CD case. I'm still haven't order anything. I want to get it myself. But they release it way too slow here.
ShakTinaOnce_fan - Did the Spanish version leaked in full? PM me plz?
Her voice is absolutely flawless, it really is. If she actually had some decent material and a better choreographer I might love her. Maybe Solange should write her next album in full.
I agree 100% with you
She has a beautiful voice but tons of ****** songs with the exception of Halo (I'm in love with that song)
