''Survivor'' (2012)

The first single from the trio's May album reprises the familiar Destiny's Child formula: female-empowerment lyrics, lush orchestral production, and those angelic vocal harmonies selling one big hook. Still, the lack of a distinct verse and chorus makes Survivor seem repetitive at four minutes. And its similarity to ''Independent Women Part 1'' suggests a group content to repeat past successes. These gals are survivors, with talent to burn -- now it's time to prove they're also major artists, able to evolve.