While Queen B’s music is always prime, I’ve ranked all six of her albums in ascending order. Don’t get me wrong, though – each of Beyoncé’s musical masterpieces has a special place in my heart!
6. B’Day (2006) – Beyoncé’s B’Day brought us a plethora of hits, including “Irreplaceable”, “Freakum Dress” and “Green Light”. While B’Day was Beyoncé’s second solo album, I personally believe that her first album and more recent songs have more of a vibe to ’em, and resonate stronger with fans.
5. Dangerously in Love (2003) – Who can forget “Crazy in Love” and “Baby Boy”? Beyoncé’s first solo album gave us countless hits that we still hear on the radio today! However, there are a number of songs that didn’t receive much acclaim – but that’s not to say they aren’t great!
4. Lemonade (2016) – There’s no denying that Beyoncé’s most recent album was a masterpiece, infused with themes of racism and sexism. While I admire Queen B’s contemporary “protest album”, I can’t really jam to its songs. However, Lemonade is unquestionably an inspiration to me and to many.
3. 4 (2011) – I struggle to rank this album third… Especially since 4 gave us “Love on Top”, “Best Thing I Never Had” and “Countdown”. Not to mention “Party” and “Run the World”… My only justification is that I can really get down to her two remaining albums, which are simply filled with car jams.
2. Beyoncé (2013) – “Pretty Hurts” and “***Flawless” struck me in the heart when I first heard them five years ago, and continue to give me chills today. Not to mention the ultimate club jam “Partition”, which I can always get down to.
1. I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008) – My friends and I still jam out to “Halo”, “Diva” and “If I Were a Boy” almost 10 years after they were first released. Its remaining 14 songs are purely genius as well – Queen B nailed it in 2008, and continues to slay in 2018!