Lewis Dene's review: "She's truly a marketer's dream, but most importantly, can also hold a tune."

Bunny Hopkins' review: "two incredible songs on an otherwise average album."

Darryl Sterdan's [Winnipeg Sun] review: "despite her impressive vocal chops, Knowles sometimes seems to have trouble standing out amid all the starpower and fireworks."

John Reed's review: "it is apparent that she does need a lot of partnerships (e.g. Jay Z, Sean Paul, Luther) to help fill the menu that is Beyonce."

Bob Waliszewski reviews the pro-social and objectionable content of the album.

Mark Anthony Neal's review: "this is about as good as summer pop gets".

Paul Hype Maricic and Lachlan Sutherland rate and review the album.