"Dangerously In Love" Album Review

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... »»