“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” made waves in 2008 with its music video and inspired arguably the most infamous pop culture moment of the century.Īnd while it fits snugly into those conventions, it does the routine well.ĭespite being ranked second-last, it’s crucial to note the number of memorable tracks off this album. “Halo” remains Beyoncé’s biggest hit when looking at streaming numbers. But while the highs of “I AM…SASHA FIERCE” might be legendary, there aren’t quite enough to call it consistent. The first eight tracks contain slower tempos whereas the latter half sees the artist transform into her alter ego, Sasha Fierce, to deliver a more upbeat, confident tone. By no means a poor idea, but it comes off as Beyoncé skating around a more natural attempt at tackling both sides of her personality. It also doesn’t help that outside the more timeless 2000s pop classics, the project has a sound that feels even more dated than her debut five years earlier. That transformation into a more confident self is here, but not authentically realized yet. Some of the best moments of her career spring from this tracklist, but the hits aren’t the majority, so it’s tough to rank any higher. While its release comes before “SASHA FIERCE”, the second album from Beyoncé’s catalog resolves many similar issues.
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