Binside TV: BEYONCÉ I AM... SASHA FIERCE ALBUM REVIEW

Beyoncé's highly anticipated 3rd solo outing, "I AM… SASHA FIERCE" is a dual disc and comes in both a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition with extra tracks. "I AM... SASHA FIERCE" includes the smash-hit singles "If I Were A Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" that display the yin-and-yang of Beyoncé's split personality.

Watch a video where Beyonce discusses her album and marriage to Jay-Z.

The concept of the album rides on the premise of Beyoncé looking to define who she really is.

Each disc (Disc 1: I AM and Disc 2: SASHA FIERCE) represents a distinctly different side of the Grammy-winning pop-star's artistic persona. The I AM... collection is about ballads, sensitivity and who she is beneath the make-up while SASHA FIERCE is self confident and musically strong on bounce with a pop-R&B vibe.

The SASHA FIERCE collection introduces Beyoncé's stiletto-heel strutting, sassy alter-ego who represents her inner party-girl. When SASHA FIERCE is running the show, she makes you wanna hit the dance floor and shake 'ya tail feathers.

True Beyoncé fans will absolutely love her new album. Bey mixes it up and gives listeners a taste of love, heartache, passion and plenty of fun. "If I Were A Boy" is a beautiful ballad while the up-tempo woman's anthem "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" is something for the clubs. Here are some other tracks we're feeling and believe you'll enjoy:

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01. "Broken-Hearted Girl" (nice tune coming straight from a broken-heart/a ballad with bounce)
02. "Halo" (soulful up-tempo ballad/ beautiful lyrics, gracious vocals, drums like a heart-beat, light and tight angelic piano keys come together in harmony to create a masterpiece)
03. "Ego" (ultimate confidence booster that'll have fellas ego tripin' for handlin' their biz/ you can snap to this 1 & get ya 2-step on/ iPod repeat listen on full-blast)
04. "Radio" (stunna shades are a must when you rock out to this techno club banger/car system rocker/ a 'lil somethin'-somethin' for 'ya ride well worth the disturbing the peace citation)
05. "Disappear" (timeless classic/ mellow ballad that'll make your heart melt)

To create "I AM... SASHSA FIERCE," Beyoncé enlisted a top-notch team of producers and songwriters to collaborate with including Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Stargate, C. "Tricky" Stewart & Terius "The Dream" Nash, Rodney "DarkChild" Jerkins, Sean "The Pen" Garrett, Solange, Jim Jonsin, Rico Love and Ryan Tedder.

Overall, the album rocks!!! We love that Beyoncé is transitioning smoothly into a new grown 'n' sexy sound. It takes great bravery to bare your soul to the world, but that's exactly what the multi-platinum artist does effortlessly. You can hear that she's looking to branch out and take her career in new directions now that she's built up a solid fan-base. Although she's more known for her pop anthems for the ladies, she goes hard on this album and successfully blends contemporary ballads with elements of pop and soul while staying true to who she really is. Be sure to cop it when it drops!

Beyoncé's "I AM ... SASHA FIERCE" hits stores and online retailers Tuesday, November 18th.

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Artist: Beyoncé
Album Title: I AM ... SASHA FIERCE (DELUXE EDITION/ STANDARD EDITION)
Label: Sony/ Columbia
Number of Discs: 2
Release Date: November 18th

STANDARD EDITION

Disc 1: I AM...

01. "If I Were a Boy" (BC Jean, Toby Gad) - 4:11
02. "Halo" (Knowles, Tedder, Evan "Kidd" Bogart) - 4:22
03. "Disappear" (Knowles, Ghost, Dave McCracken, Dench) - 4:29
04. "Broken-Hearted Girl" (Knowles, Eriksen, Hermansen, Babyface) - 4:40
05. "Ave Maria" (Knowles, Eriksen, Hermansen) - 3:42
06. "Satellites" (Knowles, Ghost, McCracken, Dench) - 3:09
07. "Save The Hero" (Bonus Track; iTunes Edition) (Japan Bonus Track) - 4:33

Disc 2: SASHA FIERCE

DELUXE EDITION

Disc 1: I AM…

01. "If I Were a Boy" (BC Jean, Toby Gad) - 4:11
02. "Halo" (Tedder, Knowles, Evan "Kidd" Bogart) - 4:22
03. "Disappear" (Knowles, Ghost, Dave McCracken, Dench) - 4:29
04. "Broken-Hearted Girl" (Knowles, Eriksen, Hermansen) - 4:40
05. "Ave Maria" (Knowles, Eriksen, Hermansen) - 3:42
06. "Smash Into You" (McLaughlin, Stewart, Nash) - 4:32
07. "Satellites" (Knowles, Ghost, McCracken, Dench) - 3:09
08. "That's Why You're Beautiful" (Knowles, Andrew Hey) - 3:42
09. "Save The Hero" - 4:33 (Bonus Track; i-Tunes edition) (Japan Bonus Track)

Disc 2: SASHA FIERCE

01. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (Knowles, Stewart, Nash, Harrell) - 3:15
02. "Radio" (Knowles, Jonsin, Love, D-Town) - 3:39
03. "Diva" (Knowles, Crawford, Garrett) - 3:21
04. "Sweet Dreams" (Knowles, Jonsin, Love, Wilkins) - 3:29
05. "Video Phone" (Knowles, Crawford & Garrett) - 3:36
06. "Hello" (Knowles, REO, Evan "Kidd" Bogart, David Quiñones) - 4:17
07. "Ego" (Knowles, Elvis Williams, Harold Lilly) - 3:57
08. "Scared of Lonely" (Cristyle Johnson, Jerkins) - 3:44
09. "Why Don't You Love Me" (B. Knowles, S. Knowles, Bama Boyz) - 3:23 (iTunes Pre-order Bonus Track) (Japan Bonus Track)

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