Beyonce: Dangerously In Love : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone

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Beyonce Knowles' debut solo album showcases her in two styles, one far more flattering than the other. "Crazy in Love," the opening track, roars out of the speakers on the strength of a propulsive horn sample and the charged presence of her pal, Jay-Z. In that cauldron of energy, Beyonce sounds loose and sexy, gripped by emotions she can neither understand nor control. In contrast, Dangerously in Love closes with "Daddy," a "hidden," five-minute tribute to her manager-father that is an anthology of vocal and lyrical cliches ("I want my unborn son/To be like my daddy"). While she oozes charisma and has a fine voice, Beyonce isn't in a class with the likes of Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey as a singer, a fact that "The Closer I Get to You," her duet with the effortlessly smooth Luther Vandross, also makes clear.

But the club tracks on Dangerously in Love burn -- particularly "Baby Boy," which the irrepressible Sean Paul lights up -- all the more so because she sounds like she's having fun on them. Just twenty-one, Beyonce has plenty of time to develop a mature ballad style that makes sense for her. For now, she's more compelling when she's not trying so earnestly to act like a grownup.

ANTHONY DECURTIS

(Posted: Jul 10, 2003)

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Review 1 of 2

5of 5 Stars

AMAZing!!!

Sep 12, 2006 23:33:24

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4of 5 Stars

Beyonce does have a fine voice. Although, she isn't in range with Mariah Carey or Celine Dion so you'd think Luther Vandross was too much for her on the duet "The Closer I get to You." The album starts off strong and yet, even near the ending, you're still thinking about the beautiful ballad of "Dangerously in Love." It's actually really touching.
"Naughty Girl" and "Baby Boy" are even more hits she has and they never get old. What's also nice to hear is the cheater of all cheaters on "Me, myself, and I." She sings in emotion and the lyrics make real sense! Unlike Mario Winnin's "I don't wanna Know," Beyonce's "Me, myself, and I" actually makes sense.
With the closer "Daddy" giving so much emotion in Beyonce's voice, Beyonce is going in the right direction and I hope nobody cheats on her again! LOL

Aug 28, 2006 07:27:27

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