I think beyonce did an amazing job in proving herself as a vocalist and as an artist in her solo album. She definately doesnt need to be in a group to be noticed because she is at a point in her career where i think shes grown so much vocaly. Making her solo album is showing everyone how strong she is as a singer and artist and i think her album definately proves it. She came out with 3 or 4 hits that climbed the charts really fast. The only negative thing that i would have to say about this cd is that the only songs i like were the ones she released and maybe 1 or 2 others. The rest of the songs were slower and had less of a beat and didnt make me feel like dancing at all. I still recommend this cd because her voice alone is extremely soothing after a long day at school, or at work, or after anything stressful.

Beyonce' has proven that she can make you dance, cry, scream and just about do anything. I have been a fan of b's since the original "No, No, No" came out and I have followed her career and grown with her. This new album shows true soulful singing that is going out of style. B's vocal range is incredible and she proves so much more "woman-like" in this new cd. The sky is the limit for her and if you want a cd that you can party too, work out too, dance too, clean the house too or have an initimate night with your boy or girl, this is the album for you. Go Ms. B.!

The 3 added bonus tracks are a plus, so go out and get the US version and the French version for the hit song: Welcome!