Being a big Beyonce fan I expected great things from this album. One of the first things you notice is that there are two cds with 5 songs on rather than 1 cd with 10 songs. I soon realised that one cd was for ballad songs and one was for the more up tempo hits. If you like this idea then this ... Read review
The latest outing from former Destiny's Child starlet Beyonce is an intentionally ... more
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 ...
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The latest outing from former Destiny's Child starlet Beyonce is an intentionally ... more
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
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Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) Diva Ego Halo If I Were A Boy Smash Into You Sweet Dreams ... more
Broken Hearted Girl Scared Of Lonely That's Why You're Beautiful Hello Radio Video Phone Ego (Remix Featuring Kanye West) Why Don't You Love Me Honesty Save The Hero Satellites Disappear Ave Maria
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Advantages: Some very good ballads, two cds instead of one if you like that idea Disadvantages: Disappointing up tempo songs, two cds instead of one if you don't like that idea
Being a big Beyonce fan I expected great things from this album. One of the first things you notice is that there are two cds with 5 songs on rather than 1 cd with 10 songs. I soon realised that one cd was for ballad songs and one was for the more up tempo hits. If you like this idea then this is a good album to get, if you prefer one cd with a mixture then don't get the album or put it on your computer and shuffle.
As for the songs ... ...she has already released that. I find that rather disappointing. The single should feel like the trailer for the album and it's not. Her up tempo songs are disappointing compared to her previous hits like 'Crazy in Love'. The only songs I listen to on the album are 'If I were a Boy' and 'Broken Hearted Girl'. Compared to previous Beyonce albums where I have had several that I enjoy listening to, this is a big disappointment.
Being a big Beyonce fan I expected great things from this album. One of the first things you notice is that there are two cds with 5 songs on rather than 1 cd with 10 songs. I soon realised that one cd was for ballad songs and one was for the more up tempo hits. If you like this idea then this is a good album to get, if you prefer one cd with a mixture then don't get the album or put it on your computer and shuffle.
As for the songs themselves, I would say the best one was 'If I were a Boy' and she has already released that. I find that rather disappointing. The single should feel like the trailer for the album and it's not. Her up tempo songs are disappointing compared to her previous hits like 'Crazy in Love'. The only songs I listen to on the album are 'If I were a Boy' and 'Broken Hearted Girl'. Compared to previous Beyonce albums where I have had several that I enjoy listening to, this is a big disappointment.
However, that being said, I do feel she is growing as an artist. If you are a fan I do recommend this album so you can form your own opinion. I don't feel like it was awful and I wasted my money, I just feel disappointed that compared to her other albums it isn't as good.
Advantages: Some good ballads Disadvantages: Weak uptempos
...they need. This is something I feel Bey has struggled with throughout her career, she lacks that Mary Blige-esque ability to deliver a heart-felt vocal. Now to the other side of her split personality: Sasha
This side of the album is incredibly dissapointing. Video phone is shockingly immature and I am left stunned as to why she would even record such a dreadful song. On Diva Beyonce boasts about being "the number one chick in the game for a minute." ... ...this side of the album, though it is very reminiscent of something Rihanna has sung.
Overall the album is just okay, though I am sure there are plenty of her fans who will love it because its "beyonce". But this album is unlikely to impress the average music lover. ...
vickerella 07.01.2009
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Advantages: It's a great one to sing and dance along to Disadvantages: It will leave you wanting more
...you wanting to hear more, I just love the way she has done the two CD's one you can chill out and sing along to and the other you can have a great dance to. I totaly recomend this album to everyone, hay and it's nearly mothers day I reckon that this could be a wicked buy for your mummy!!!! My two faverouite tracks are Smash into you and Diva. Come on dont hang around get out there and buy this total must have CD I promise that you will not be disapointed ...
charlotte85 14.03.2009
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...two sides to the album I think it makes a great contrast of Beyonce and her alter ego Sasha Fierce.
This is definately the best music she has produced so far. Her hit singles "If I were a boy" and "Single Ladies" show the contrast between the two sides to the album. I dont believe there is a song on this album that isnt very good and think that they are consistent throughout.
My favourite has to be "Halo" as I think it is outstanding and shows ...
berno75 19.02.2009
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Advantages: Real Diva songs in this album! Disadvantages: Very few songs are a little bit boring
I am a true fan of beyonce not the one who only likes one or two of her songs and likes her because of her vocals and so on, I can switch my brain into her Sasha Fierce mode and really enjoy the music on her latest album! Her 2 CD album is worth listening to, one CD which consists more of her ballad songs and the other CD more energetic. Of course one adjustment that you may have to do to the music when listening inside a car is to put the bass at ... ...skip the track but of course the usual thing, the more I listen to a particular track the more the music will grow on me. Overall simply a great album and I would personally give it a 4.3 out of 5 marks if ciao had that sort of rating system! ...
jayjay16xx 16.08.2009
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Advantages: Variety, Meaningful Disadvantages: two discs could be cut down to 1
...album just shows how talented she is. However, compared to beyonce's previous albums this one could be just a bit too adventurous as big fans may just be used to the albums with either big balads or chick tunes. Personally, i think this is Beyonce's best album for variety yet! ...
leanneellen123 30.06.2009
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'IAm.... SashaFierce' is the third studio album, and by far the best, from the talented R&B star, Beyonce Knowles. She has an incredible vocal ability as she can sing all the high and low notes on the album with such ease. Her voice is consistently strong and her versatility of how she has such a variety of different genred songs. She does great pop hits, memorable ballads, and even a song where she shows some 'rapping' technique.
Here is the tracklist for her album.
1 Sweet Dreams
2 Broken-Hearted Girl
3 Halo
4 Single Ladies
5 Hello
6 Satellites
7 Smash Into You
8 Disappear
9 That's Why You're Beautiful
10 Scared Of Lonely
11 Ego
12 Video Phone
13 If I Were A Boy
14 Ave Maria
15 Diva
16 Radio ...
Advantages: 'Radio' Disadvantages: Beyonce is no longer the life of the party
the decline in music sales, as B'Day was generally more of a critical success than 'Dangerously'.
How was 'IAm... SashaFierce' received?'
Although the third instalment of Beyonce's solo career shall not be released until late November 2008, the album has already been sampled by many within the music industry. Entertainment Weekly has scored the album reasonably, commenting on how there is still no discovery into Beyonce's life -- with her lyrics remaining tight lipped. The Guardian however has been more critical, referring to tracks as inspiration for drag queens -- a reference to Rihanna in the review also reminds us how Beyonce Knowles is now an older version of her Umbrella counterpart. Having said this, 'IAm...' has still been one of the years most heavily anticipated albums and its release seems to now have snuck up on everyone ...
Advantages: Ave Maria, Radio, Single Ladies and Ego. Disadvantages: Disappear and That's Why You're Beatiful
Beyonce is back with a back with what has been called "Her Best Album To Date". Well, me being me, a former fan of Destiny's Child, and Beyonce herself, alas, after her last album B-Day, I found myself not listening to her music at all. But, when I heard those five little words I couldn't help it, I had to hear what this album sounded like. So off I popped to the shops and bought the album, under the pretence that I can give it to my mum for Christmas.
Okay enough babbling! Lets get straight into this.
The album, Iam ... SashaFierce is split into two halves, Disk One is Beyonce, disk two is her alter ego Sasha.
Here we go .... Disk One
Track One.
If I were a Boy:
I'd roll outta bed in the morning/And throw on what I wanted then go/Drink beer with the guys/And chase after girls/I'd kick it with who I wanted/And I ...
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Product details
Title
I Am... Sasha Fierce
Performer
Beyonce
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Pop R&B
Release Date
17/11/2008
Original Release Year
2008
Label / Distributor
Columbia / Sony Music/Arvato Services
Pieces in Set
2
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
886971949223
Catalogue Number
88697194922
Additional notes
Album Notes
I AM. SASHA FIERCE represents another change of pace for Beyonce. Unlike the relatively streamlined, retro-soul inflected B'DAY, I AM... is a sprawling two-disc set designed to reflect two conflicting sides of Beyonce's musical personality. The first disc sports reflective, sometimes moody ballads, while the second, attributed to Beyonce's brash alter ego, Sasha Fierce, is loaded with propulsive dance-floor fillers. Except for this stylistic divide, I AM. pays only nominal attention to its supposed concept, focusing instead on a set of excellent, radio-ready songs--neatly avoiding the possibility of I AM. becoming some sort of Chris Gaines-style conceptual disaster. Though the second disc, which boasts the synth-drenched lead single, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," is more immediately gratifying, the impeccably produced ballads of the first disc represent a vast improvement on the often awkward torch songs that weighed down Beyonce's first solo record.
Album Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (p.71) - "[S]everal of the high-gloss bangers on SASHA are more than equal to the gauntlet laid down by 'Single Ladies.'" -- Grade: B+ Rolling Stone (p.121) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "The SASHA disc boasts Beyonce's most adventurous music yet....The girl who blew up going all melismatic has never sung with more restraint than she does on SASHA."
Titles on disc 1
1.
If I Were A Boy
2.
Halo
3.
Disappear
4.
Broken Hearted Girl
5.
Ave Maria
6.
Satellites
7.
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
8.
Radio
9.
Diva
10.
Sweet Dreams
11.
Video Phone
Titles on disc 2
1.
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2.
Radio
3.
Diva
4.
Sweet Dreams
5.
Video Phone
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