Nippy'sReceipts Posted July 10 Posted July 10 (edited) 21 minutes ago, RedOne said: IASF was a necessary album in retrospect, but it's definitely one of her worst. A 9/10 score in 2024 is wild, but to each its own. I used to hate IASF so much. When I first bought it, I couldn't even finish the first CD. I wanted to get to the Sasha side immediately. For some reason, I was expecting a Danja and Timbaland album from her . They'd just worked with Madonna for Hard Candy and Britney there was a rumor Danja was going to work with Beyonce . I understand in retrospect why she took the adult contemporary approach to the IASF cd. Halo is a classic and so if If I Were a Boy . She was playing Etta in Cadillac Records singing At Last. That's also a part of her legacy performing for the President . The I am side may be boring but it was important . The lyrics were such a step up from the Bday album too which got lots of criticism for being silly, fun, and too shallow/materialistic with the lyrics . I am .. was important for her expanding her repertoire . Flaws and All was critically acclaimed for its lyrics and Irreplaceble as well so I understand why she went the acoustic ballad route for the I am side Edited July 10 by Nippy'sReceipts 5
PrettyHurts Posted July 10 Posted July 10 It's kinda crazy how Mood 4 Eva shits on everything on Capitalism is Love. They really should've quit while they were ahead 1 2
Pepo Posted July 10 Posted July 10 (edited) 18 hours ago, Joaco95 said: Okay, here is my very biased review of IASF (I wanna apologize if there is any grammatical error as english is not my mother language and I don't believe I'm that good at it) The standard: I am... Reveal hidden contents If I Were a Boy 9/10 Good ballad, the spirit of B'Day was the day it was recorded 'cause gworl, she was LOUD on those verses. The lil bridge always got me emotional. "If you thought I would wait for you, you thought wrong" Also she gave us this iconic performance : Halo 10/10 This is THE ballad, her IWALY (poor Listen), the quinceañera and wedding anthem. Thank God she snatched this from Leona Lewis. I used to be done with this song as it was always closing her shows since the I Am…Tour but I really enjoy the studio version. The synths kinda ruins the whole mood but they would put them in every single song back in the day. Disappear 10/10 Sometimes I miss Popyoncé for songs like this. They always talk about how she doesn't have soul, relatable songs or is vulnerable (until Lemonade) but this song speaks to my soul fr fr, always has been my fave (along with Satellites) from the I am side. That bridge and her vocals on the last part. Broken-Hearted Girl 8.5/10 The synths ruins the whole song, it sounds really dated thanks to that (it's a 2008 song after all). The demo piano-only production by Babyface sounds a lot better, but Beyoncé delivers a really great vocal showcase that save this cute song. Ave Maria 7.5/10 I have to be on the mood for this song. Again those synth strings really sounds outdated and drags this songs. Lyrics are cute but this always hits me (specially a few months ago when I finally understood the song): "Sometimes love can come and pass you by While you're busy making plans Suddenly hits you and then you realize It's out of your hands Baby, you got to understand" It can be a beautiful song but we could survive without it. Genius from her to mix it with Angel and Ave Maria for the I Am… Tour. Satellites 9/10 I'm very biased on this score (well, the whole album score lmao) but I really REALLY love this song. They way she took the demo (listen here), changed some lyrics to make it more romantic (the original ones was not that sweet), stripped the production and gave a solid vocals (her vibrato damn). I understand that some people find this song boring (slow paced, simple lyrics) but I really love it and has been my fave since release (well, maybe from the first time I bought the album with my brother back in the day and we listened in our stereo). The only fully recorded performance from the tour (before she decided to take it out) is really really REALLY great, much better than the I Am… Yours. Sasha Fierce Reveal hidden contents Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it) 9/10 I'm tired of this song (I'm really grateful she doesn't sing it anymore on tour) but this is really timeless, a great song, fun, every knows the choreography. I remember reading meh comment about the song when it was released but their opinions changed thanks to the video (VOTY for a reason). I don't have too much words about this ICONIC song. Radio 9/10 NOW I know you all will hate me 'cause I know y'all hate this song. Sorry but I really love it, the production is really great (I really love the instrumental), the lyrics are really fun and carefree, actually the whole carefree mood/feeling about this song is what really enjoy. Kinda too long tho (the tour version length is perfect). I remember users from Beyonce Spain forums saying this could had been a hit if only was released as an European single, but we will never know. Also, is Solange approved. "I think I'm in love with my radio, 'cause it never lets me down" Diva 8.5/10 Aged badly , poor man's A Mili, there is a reason was almost out of the Renaissance World Tour setlist, but she's been able to rework this song so many times to make it fresh. Some lyrics are kinda cringy tho, but other slays (and still applys to her own persona) "Stop the track, let me state facts I told you gimme a minute, and I'll be right back" "Since 15 in my stilettos, been strutting in this game" "How you gon' be talking ****? Shawty you just got up in it How you gon' hold up a belt When we know you ain't even winning" Beautiful Nightmare Sweet Dreams 10/10 Overrated. I Hate it. Pop Perfection. Videophone 8/10 It used to be my jam. I remember waiting to hear this song in full from the Diva MV preview 'cause it sounded so good. I put it in the same place as Ave Maria, we could survive without this song on the album, BUT I really enjoy it and makes me feel puta and like a OF creator, Savage Remix big sis I guess. "Shawty, what your name is? " The Bonus Tracks Reveal hidden contents Save The Hero 8/10 I used to dislike this song A LOT, like I would always forget this song exists lmao I know is kinda fan favorite but I'm not too fond on it. I now kinda like it, I still find the lyrics kinda corny but I guess it was her Hero (or I Was Here big ugly sister). I don't like the production. Why Don't You Love Me 10/10 Oh wow This song is so B'Day coded. Poison 7.5/10 How did this made the cut but not Control? cute but dated asf the bridge ates a bit tho Deluxe Edition Tracks Reveal hidden contents I Am... Smash Into You 10/10 oh wow, if Halo was THE ballad (from the standard edition) this is THEE ballad from the Deluxe. Perfect production, perfect vocals and the lyrics are really good. There is nothing wrong about this song and the arrangement for the tour takes it to another. The last chorus with the "I'm willin' to run-run-run-run, oh, oh" are angelical. Thank God she stole this song from that unknown singer. That's Why You're Beautiful 8.5/10 idk lyrics are simple and corny asf, but the production ates and the guitar on the background sounds so good. I guess she used to love this song 'cause it was used a lot as credits back in the IASF era. The live version mashup with Beautiful Ones is *chef's kiss* (damn you Prince). Love the drums on the demo (listen here). A lil update and this could sound fresh on CC. *Warning: Loud Sound* Sasha Fierce Hello 10/10 Best song on the deluxe edition. She went really hard in every date of the I Am… Tour on this song. Nothing much to say. Ego 8/10 Eh. I have to be in the mood, but it's a fun song ngl. "Some call it arrogant, I call it confident" Scared of Lonely 10/10 I wasn't going give it a 10 because I'm giving too much high scores but my credibility went away with the Radio score, so This song, damn, I hate how she take it out of the I Am… Tour setlist because the only professional recording performance we have is from the I Am… Yours shows and that wasn't her best performance. Synths makes this songs sounds dated (but just a bit, as most of the album) but I can forgive it because the whole song production and vocals are so sooo good. Score and final thoughts Reveal hidden contents Standar Edition: 8.9 Standar + Bonus Tracks: 8.8 Deluxe Edition (no bonus tracks incluided): 9 Overall Score:8.9 Well. Is not a bad album, I guess people wanted another B'Day but she never makes the same thing twice and decide to go with the early trend of this pop song with "modern" synths and stuff. I used to skip most of the album and prefer B'Day but right now I think I enjoy I Am...Sasha Fierce more. I do think I gave too many high scores lmao but I really really enjoy this album and as a hard fan I can't give any bad score to her songs. I do think this albums is a solid 7.5 or 8 for the standard and maybe 8.5 for the deluxe. I'm so conflicted with the deluxe track on the Sasha Fierce side tho, as their lyrics themes fits with the I Am... side but not their sound, but I guess there were too many "ballads" on that side and decided to put them there and I bet the Hello/Scared of Lonely type of songs would be the whole sound of the album if it wasn't for the two sides theme she went for (more lay back ballads for her true persona and powerful uptempos and strong beats for her alter ego) as unreleased songs like Control or Slow Love (another love song) has this pop sound from that age (still mad Control was not on this album). Anywaysss I know you're gonna drag me left and right but she can't make no bad albums. This album is truly underrated. Thank you. I always believed IASF was a good album, and even if there are a few duds here and there as well as songs that I truly loathe (ahem... Halo), the project as a whole is pretty enjoyable. Perhaps it would be better received now if it hadn't been for the unpolished arrangement and the dated production of some tracks, although her voice sounds REALLY angelic on this album. Her tone is exquisite here. I tend to side-eye people who bash the I Am... side considering it represents Bey's vulnerable side. I'm also a sucker for ballads and midtempos, so yeah, no wonder I still listen to this album from time to time. Today I listened to Radio four times in a row, and... I didn't hate it like I used to it's kinda J-Pop-coded imo, and I think it would sound better with a Rock arrangement. Satellites, Disappear, Smash Into You, Why Don't You Love Me, and If I Were A Boy are undisputed career-highlights. Edited July 10 by Pepo 2
Joaco95 Posted July 10 Posted July 10 30 minutes ago, Pepo said: Today I listened to Radio four times in a row, and... I didn't hate it like I used to it's kinda J-Pop-coded imo, and I think it would sound better with a Rock arrangement. kinda the live arrangement minus the horns 2
R.E.M. Posted July 10 Posted July 10 to think I was coming off the high of seeing the RWT in Toronto this time last year i could've never known how bored I'd be stanning this woman 1
V$. Posted July 11 Posted July 11 We wanna welcome you to the Beyoncé Cowboy Carter: Act II, ah And a rodeo chitlin circuit We gon' make it do what it do, ya-ya Put them hands together We clappin' We drummin' Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya
family.guy123 Posted July 11 Posted July 11 I think they were just photoshoots. Haute couture and the ateliers etc
Crayzik Posted July 11 Posted July 11 (edited) i'm 'bout to explode, take off this load bend it, bust it open, won't ya make it go Edited July 11 by Crayzik 1
ariesgroove Posted July 11 Posted July 11 i'm always surprised radio usually gets the most heat from all the iasf songs, my main gripe with iasf was always the i am side, i know she wanted to be vulnerable with those songs but sometimes it felt off to me, like she's been far more vulnerable to me on songs after this record, even on songs that are upbeat and aren't stripped for the literal purpose of being "real & raw" 1
cloudbusting Posted July 11 Posted July 11 5 hours ago, ariesgroove said: i'm always surprised radio usually gets the most heat from all the iasf songs, my main gripe with iasf was always the i am side, i know she wanted to be vulnerable with those songs but sometimes it felt off to me, like she's been far more vulnerable to me on songs after this record, even on songs that are upbeat and aren't stripped for the literal purpose of being "real & raw" pop ballad production in general tends to age a bit more gracefully than uptempos imo, and some of the Sasha Filler side is CRUNCHY and not even in a nostalgic electropop way Radio in particular suffers from it + the verses sound like she's putting on a weird joke voice to the point where she sounds straight up goofy
ShouldersSideways Posted July 11 Posted July 11 8 minutes ago, RedOne said: "SHOP NEW ACT II COWBOY CARTER STYLES NOW" *Report spam* In other words, the inventory isn't moving. 1 2
cloudbusting Posted July 11 Posted July 11 1 minute ago, ShouldersSideways said: In other words, the inventory isn't moving. who knew the II MOST UNWANTED would be the merch and singles 1
suneclipse121 Posted July 11 Posted July 11 2 minutes ago, ShouldersSideways said: In other words, the inventory isn't moving. The 4th of July merch drop was ugly as well. I get the whole American flag/ cowboy thing they were going for but it looks so bad. And the prices
ScorpiosGroove Posted July 11 Posted July 11 28 minutes ago, cloudbusting said: who knew the II MOST UNWANTED would be the merch and singles go ahead and add the album as well
ScorpiosGroove Posted July 11 Posted July 11 why does cecred use the same corny aesthetic her personal insta uses ? every post gives off "old woman discovers instagram" like who runs her social media team ? Yvette ? Tina ?? Jay's mother ???
cloudbusting Posted July 11 Posted July 11 1 hour ago, ScorpiosGroove said: go ahead and add the album as well well at least that one is platinum eligible already
ScorpiosGroove Posted July 11 Posted July 11 2 hours ago, cloudbusting said: well at least that one is platinum eligible already and it's gonna stay like that for a long long time 1
simon Posted July 11 Posted July 11 3 hours ago, ScorpiosGroove said: why does cecred use the same corny aesthetic her personal insta uses ? every post gives off "old woman discovers instagram" like who runs her social media team ? Yvette ? Tina ?? Jay's mother ??? The marketing for Cecred has been amazing and they are continuing to diversify its tactics with "Who's in the Cecred Salon" and the "Aint Nobody Business Audio." The marketing matches the quality in the brand's product - with the key being educating the masses on the importance and the quality of proper hair care.
cloudbusting Posted July 11 Posted July 11 can she educate the masses on the importance and quality of proper album consumption instead 1
ScorpiosGroove Posted July 11 Posted July 11 1 minute ago, simon said: The marketing for Cecred has been amazing and they are continuing to diversify its tactics with "Who's in the Cecred Salon" and the "Aint Nobody Business Audio." The marketing matches the quality in the brand's product - with the key being educating the masses on the importance and the quality of proper hair care. i'm more-so talking about the "skits" and aesthetics of the videos, a lot of them give "hey fellow young people"
LegaMyth Posted July 11 Posted July 11 (edited) She needs to fire her team and cuss Columbia out. Edited July 11 by LegaMyth
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