More importantly, Reloaded proved that Rihanna was not a one-album wonder or a manufactured pop doll. With “Disturbia” she embraced gothic electropop; with “Take a Bow” she showed vulnerability; with the Maroon 5 duet, she crossed genres effortlessly. This was the blueprint for Rated R (2009), Loud (2010), and every daring move since.
: A mid-tempo R&B ballad about an unfaithful ex that quickly became a US #1 hit. "Disturbia"
The album received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Rihanna's vocal performance and the album's production. The album holds a Metacritic score of 76 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews."