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I Am... Sasha Fierce [Deluxe Edition] [Bonus Tracks + Lyrics]

I Am... Sasha Fierce [Deluxe Edition] [Bonus Tracks + Lyrics]

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Artist: Beyonce
Label: RCA
Category: Music

List Price: £17.99
Buy New: £7.98
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 24 reviews
Sales Rank: 15

Format: Cd
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4

MPN: 740980
UPC: 886974098027
EAN: 0886974098027
ASIN: B001GQACGO

Release Date: November 17, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours

Tracks:

  Disc 1
  • If I Were A Boy
  • Halo
  • Disappear
  • Broken-Hearted Girl
  • Ave Maria
  • Smash Into You
  • Satellites
  • That's Why You're Beautiful

  Disc 2
  • Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  • Radio
  • Diva
  • Sweet Dreams
  • Video Phone
  • Hello
  • Ego
  • Scared Of Lonely

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk Review
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


Customer Reviews:   Read 19 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars One day she will make an outstanding album   January 8, 2009
This album demonstrates that Ms Knowles is on her way to one day delivering a truly oustanding album. I bought her first album, Dangerously in Love, and could not believe how atrocious it was. It only had three good songs on it! This album is not typically R&B and is more pop but somehow it works.


The best songs for me are If I were a boy, Halo, Ave Maria, Smash into you, Single Ladies (Put a ring on it), Hello, Scared of Lonely.

I would say Sasha Fierce is weaker than I am... because it is more disjointed in terms of musical style. Also, I expected Sasha Fierce to be completely uptempo with Divaesque attitude and only half the songs manage to achieve that.

Overall, it is an album that I keep listening to because it showcases her powerful voice very well, several of the songs are mesmerising, enticing and are forever etched into your memory.

The rousing chorus of Halo left me intoxicated and I listen to the song repeatedly. It is the best song on the album and one of the best songs that she has ever recorded in my opinion.



3 out of 5 stars dull rather than full!!!!   January 8, 2009
First of all, i am a huge Beyonce fan - but i am left somewhat disappointed by this release, after the full on funk of Dangerously In Love and B-Day, i was expecting a masterpiece from this release. Ok, lead single If I Were A Boy, got absolutely slated by the reviewers - but in my mind i thought that B, was holding something special back to smack us straight in the face. The first cd, is laid back in somewhat of a Mariah / Leona status and apart from If I Were A Boy and Halo it fails miserably too please - dont get me wrong B has an awesome voice but i somehow felt as if she wanted to blast that vocal strength at any given point but it doesnt appear. CD2 has the funk of Single Ladies, which is good but nowhere near in the same vain as Crazy In Love, Irreplaceable or De'Ja Vue. I'm sure Beyonce wanted this too be her masterpiece but unfortunately comes across as that difficult third album. The album as yet too hit the Top 10, and Single Ladies is slowly climbing the chart at No.18 as i write this review, so i am holding out for the next album too be a blast, as i did say i am a huge Beyonce fan, and reviews aside every artist has a duff release now and again, i just hope that this is the one from Beyonce.


5 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!!   January 1, 2009
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is an absolutely sensational album in my opinion-I have never been a massive Beyonce fan and whilst I enjoyed Bday-it is not even in the same league as this collection.

The first CD is mainly made up of great ballads and mid-tempo songs:
1.If I Were A Boy-great pop song, justifiably high-charting! And her performance of it on X-factor was outstanding. 10/10
2.Halo-Repetetive chorus makes this song addictive and powerful. 10/10
3.Disappear-Great lower range showcased here. 8/10
4.Broken-Hearted Girl-Love the synth effects on this fantastic ballad. 9/10
5.Ave Maria-Verging on operatic, beautiful! 9/10
6.Smash Into You-A hypnotic song, brilliant again! 9/10
7.Satellites-In my opinion the weakest song on this CD, not bad though. 7/10
8.That's Why You're Beautiful-The powerful guitars make this song great. 8/10

The second CD is much more uptempo, although that's not to say there isn't a place for ballads here.
1.Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)-Growling Beyonce is back! This takes a second listen to get into it. 8/10
2.Radio-Slightly strained vocals, but I do like the song. 8/10
3.Diva-Not my kinda song really-tuneless. 5/10
4.Sweet Dreams-Love this song. 9/10
5.Video Phone-Very strange premise, not my favourite. 7/10
6.Hello-This is probably my favourite song on both CDs, a classy uptempo ballad. 10/10
7.Ego-This is such a different sound, with its blaring trumpets and it works. 9/10
8.Scared Of Lonely-The only song here that is a bit forgettable, not bad though. 7/10

If you want a representative sample listen to the two lead singles, plus Hello, Diva and Halo.



2 out of 5 stars I expected something so much better..   December 29, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Its not a terrible album but it's far from perfect.

Each song sounds the same and the album is far from interesting.. a big let down from Beyonce



4 out of 5 stars Is this your sweet dream or your beautiful nightmare?   December 29, 2008
Beyonce's recent release, "If I Were a Boy" helped greatly to make me decide to buy this album. Once I learnt that it contained two CDs, one full of ballads and one for the part of her that is meant to be more fierce, I decided it was an interesting concept and so bought this verion with extra tracks.

Disc 1, I AM... opens with the brilliant single, "If I Were a Boy". This, for me, is typical Beyonce. It begins very gently, almost understated, but then builds up to a crescendo, making it a real stunner. Her voice, and the lyrics make this one of the most intelligent and heartfelt songs that I have heard for a long time.
"Smash into You" from this CD is also worth a mention. Again, her voice is shown off to its full power.
Disc 2, SASHA FIERCE opens with the equally brilliant "Single Ladies", pure dance. The attitude that we have begun to associate with Beyonce is on this track; one of a independent lady who knows how to say it like it is.
"Video Phone" gives us the chance to see Beyonce's more naughty, risque side.
My favourite from this CD is "Sweet Dreams". It has the edge that Beyonce is trying to create with her alter-ego, Sasha Fierce, but it also has the usual magic that you expect of her. The song is catchy and the music is brilliant.

So, those are my standout favourites from the two CDs. Personally, I think the first CD is the most consistent, and I enjoy more of those tracks than the second disc. I suppose, whichever 'side' of her you prefer says something about yourself and your tastes. While this is not a bad album, I understand people's views when they say they would have liked more consistency. All in all though, it was an interesting concept and it didn't fall flat on its face. There should be enough to entertain you - would recommend this version, as you get more songs for your money.




 
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