Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. jo40vi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Easily one of Beyoncé's best albuns. Once again she's able to deliver an extremely cohesive body of work.
  2. nafmut
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best album that released this decade. BEYONCE REALLY GIVE US ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  3. deborasdm
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente ESPLÊNDIDO! Que honra poder escutar uma qualidade sonora e sair um pouco dessa realidade sofrida e pós-pandemica.
  4. lfelixa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum é maravilhoso , dançante com uma produção maravilhosa ! Beyoncé nunca deixa a desejar.
  5. evora
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum é incrível, perfeito do começo ao fim! Não dá pra pular nenhuma música. Que experiência avassaladora, sério! Se bem que, não esperava diferente vindo da maior e mais completa artista da história! Beyoncé, obrigada por nos agraciar com sua arte mais uma vez! ALL HAIL THE QUEEN
  6. mikegi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    An unapologetically fierce dance album that feels like the most well-thought out tribute not only to LGBTQIA+ music, but also to your right to let it all behind you for a moment (or hour), let your hair down, release the stress and the love. B once more proves that she is THE MOST interesting artist out there, and capable of taking risks, and declares that she has proven time and timeAn unapologetically fierce dance album that feels like the most well-thought out tribute not only to LGBTQIA+ music, but also to your right to let it all behind you for a moment (or hour), let your hair down, release the stress and the love. B once more proves that she is THE MOST interesting artist out there, and capable of taking risks, and declares that she has proven time and time again who she is. Now more than ever she has earned the right to be free and do everything on her own terms.… Expand
  7. ArthurSant
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfeito.
    O álbum traz claramente um estilo que é desconhecido para os jovens atualmente, fazendo eles dançarem, se divertirem e renascerem.
  8. itsandrearaujo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A MASTERPIECE! Everything she touches turns into gold. Amazing work and I don’t stop to listen this.
  9. Ryan_Nolan_1
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a pure expression of joy after experiencing a terrible two years with a certain virus. . .

    Beyonce has literally said "GET TO THE CLUBS NOW" and wants us to shake our tooshies hard!
    This is an album that wants us to dance with perfect vocals, harmonies, excellent production and soul!

    There are NONE of the signature ballads we've come to know from Beyonce. It's less about the political messaging of her more recent music and simply wants us to enjoy ourselves listening to this album.

    I for one can't wait to drunkenly attempt to dance like Beyonce in the clubs to any and all of these songs.

    Queen B forever!    … Expand
  10. HenryN
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    This wasn’t just a simple dance album, it had more complex sounds than I anticipated.
  11. Isabellax
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her best album. Unbelievable transitions and vocal arrangements. She continues to grow, this album is different to anything else. She is a true innovator. The replay value of this album is insane.
  12. bobesa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Every second is serendipity, because you never really know what to expect! And if you DO know, you get the complete opposite! This is for every song, every transition, every note! "Renaissance" is a journey into the unknown, with the only guide being Beyoncé herself - our individual knowledge of her. But then again, who really knows Beyoncé? And THAT's the serendipity! I felt like I wasEvery second is serendipity, because you never really know what to expect! And if you DO know, you get the complete opposite! This is for every song, every transition, every note! "Renaissance" is a journey into the unknown, with the only guide being Beyoncé herself - our individual knowledge of her. But then again, who really knows Beyoncé? And THAT's the serendipity! I felt like I was discovering facets of hers - and most importantly mine - and my connection to her as an Artist, me a consumer of her Art.… Expand
  13. Damedashbk
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has CONSISTENTLY evolved throughout her career, never doing the same thing and always surprising the masses & pushing the envelope. This album ‘Renaissance’ proves ONCE again why she’s the standard… Another cultural reset by the Queen of Music! 10/10
  14. amberjohnstone
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This new era of Beyoncé is a masterpiece on every level; from vocals, to production, to exemplary sampling — a timeless celebration of music that will go down in history.
  15. ChartHud
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I'm gonna say it: #RENAISSANCE is her best album. Better than Lemonade. Better than the Self-Titled. Better than anything she has put out.

    The album is a journey: the transitions, the lyrics, the personality this album has. she is experimenting with her voice more than ever. AOTY. Beyoncé didn’t just describe the Pride pride flag on “Cozy” - she specifically described Daniel Quasar’s    I'm gonna say it: #RENAISSANCE is her best album. Better than Lemonade. Better than the Self-Titled. Better than anything she has put out.

    The album is a journey: the transitions, the lyrics, the personality this album has. she is experimenting with her voice more than ever. AOTY.

    Beyoncé didn’t just describe the Pride pride flag on “Cozy” - she specifically described Daniel Quasar’s “Progress” pride flag to bring to the forefront marginalized LGBTQ+ people of color, trans people, and those living with / lost to HIV/AIDS     … Expand
  16. shannon04
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her best album ever!!! The transitions are heavenly this album is very different from all of her other albums. She’s really an amazing person✨
  17. Geochrgav96
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She ATE !!!! She made everything for the gays and the girls. The production is something that make it the best album of the year and the Grammys better don’t play her this time !!!!
  18. kwonboyd
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is without a doubt the album of the year!!!!!!! The album has no skips and it is very different than any other Beyoncé album she has released.
  19. RenCastro
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé mais comercial e genial do que nunca. Quem imaginou que um dia ela cantaria musicas como Cuff it, Virgo’s groove e Thique???
  20. Criticlol
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS FIRE!!!! I love everything about it omg, I’ve been listening to it since it came out and I get lit everytime
  21. beyflawless
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE is excellent and incredible, I just want to say RENAISSANCE is the best album since 2000！！！
  22. Deautra
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She is a musical genius, this album is what we all needed, the transition in each song,her melody, everything is just blended perfectly.
  23. d0mgraz
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is filled with hits after hits after hits, not to mention their timeless sound that you cannot get tired of. The lyrics, The production, The harmonies, The pure energy this album gives alone is enough to make it go down as one of the most iconic dance pop albums in history.
  24. coryplant
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I didn’t know it was possible but i was a fool to doubt her. She has out done herself once again. 10 10 10 across the board
  25. folklorAOTD
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Terrible album, her worst. I'm shocked that years later she produces such inexpressive material. The lyrics are just a nightmare. Poor Beyoncé, her talent has completely left her.
  26. Zokai
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I think that the reputation she has acquired today really allows her to get out of her comfort zone, even if it means losing a few listeners and gaining new ones.

    She’s experimented a lot with this album, it’s felt and you can hear that she really enjoyed working on it. It’s as if she had put together all her old versions of herself to make it something totally new. No song in this album    I think that the reputation she has acquired today really allows her to get out of her comfort zone, even if it means losing a few listeners and gaining new ones.

    She’s experimented a lot with this album, it’s felt and you can hear that she really enjoyed working on it. It’s as if she had put together all her old versions of herself to make it something totally new.

    No song in this album is static, it moves constantly, and it feels like hearing a new Beyoncé every minute, in the tone of voice she borrows, in her way of singing... This album is really amazing, we don’t realize it yet but it will come.

    And it further demonstrates this woman’s versatility. Beyoncé is someone who loves music with a great M. She is not limited to a specific genre to express his art. She transcends musical genres and we have already seen this with LEMONADE. Depending on the energy and the message she wants to convey, she will appropriate a musical genre that can correspond to what she wants to communicate, and that’s how she constantly manages to renew herself after more than 25 years of career.

    It’s never the same Beyoncé twice, and to see her evolve like that, I swear it’s too moving. You can see that she’s matured with her art, even more than before... And you just wonder when it’s going to stop? What are the limits of this woman, seriously !    … Expand
  27. Gsjko85590
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece #RENAISSANCE Bey’s album is so good it makes me wanna dance the night away. I grew up in the 90s so this reminds me very much of that 90s dance music scene but like updated and elevated.VIRGO'S GROOVE IS SO GOOD...ALL THE TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM HAVE THIS VIBE BUT THIS ONE IS SUCH A FEELING GOOD SONG LIKE UGHH #RENAISSANCENooo that transition from energy to break my soul had meA masterpiece #RENAISSANCE Bey’s album is so good it makes me wanna dance the night away. I grew up in the 90s so this reminds me very much of that 90s dance music scene but like updated and elevated.VIRGO'S GROOVE IS SO GOOD...ALL THE TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM HAVE THIS VIBE BUT THIS ONE IS SUCH A FEELING GOOD SONG LIKE UGHH #RENAISSANCENooo that transition from energy to break my soul had me up likee it was so good break my soul sounded like a new song omfg???? #RENAISSANCE #Beyonce… Expand
  28. Geonmo
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    boring album. I love Lemonade, Self-titled Album, and 4 but this is terrible.
  29. dammy0267
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé glides with ease on this new record. Experimenting with different samples and genres, fusing dance, disco, trap beats with each other to create a whole new genre, whilst consistently delivering the insane vocals shes known for. One dance album with 16 songs, yet not one of them sounds the same. She is thee moment. I stan.
  30. vinicostt
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O melhor album que já ouvi na minha vida toda. Musicalmente perfeito, vocais angelicais e poderosos, as batidas são empolgantes, claramente destinadas a momentos maravilhosos. Não há ninguém como Beyoncé nesse mundo.
  31. SlayshaFearce
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé at her most transformative and liberated self. Every song is better than the last and the transitions are immaculate. She proves to anyone who'll protest why she is studied by many colleges and universities. Her artistry expands at an unimaginable rate with every release. It is truly a time to be alive when Beyoncé is putting out music. Standouts are PURE/HONEY ALIENThis is Beyoncé at her most transformative and liberated self. Every song is better than the last and the transitions are immaculate. She proves to anyone who'll protest why she is studied by many colleges and universities. Her artistry expands at an unimaginable rate with every release. It is truly a time to be alive when Beyoncé is putting out music. Standouts are PURE/HONEY ALIEN SUPERSTAR ALL UP IN YOUR MIND and CHURCH GIRL. Absolute masterpiece from beginning to end. 10 out of 10!… Expand
  32. Jadabdin
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has done it again ! Constantly shifting the bar and raising it. She is the bar she is the moment. In Beyoncé we believe. Pure/honey is my favorite track.
  33. PatrickCheang
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A dance record was what Beyoncé set out to make, and she more than did just that. This album in unabashedly queer, and is a much-needed celebration of underground dance music. Highlights for me are ALIEN SUPERSTAR, MOVE, THIQUE, PURE/HONEY, and SUMMER RENAISSANCE.
  34. RantsWithJordan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé took a sound that she has never done and truly made it her own! This album pays homage to all the black LGBTQIA+ artist that paved the way for house music. It might take a few listens to get it but when you do... well the music speaks for itself. Her vocal performance on this album is INCREDIBLE! She's hitting notes from her early album days! An incredible listen!!!!
  35. Saraeubia
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best transition in any album I've listened to. Every track is where it needs to be.
  36. deyrold14
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Pure masterpiece. New sound for Beyoncé but it's still VERY Beyoncé. Superb! Excellent! QUALITY!
  37. davidflmoya
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is so good! Can't listen to it without dancing! Beyonce always experiments and she's not afraid to take risks and elevate her art! Can't wait for the visual!
  38. migsol
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    When you think of Beyoncé you have a certain expectation of the music you may hear whether that be a classic R&B or Pop record, but between Lemonade and Renaissance she really took everyone for surprise and released something that you least expected from her. Renaissance is a amazingly produced album with beats that will have you getting up to dance or fighting the urge to. From start toWhen you think of Beyoncé you have a certain expectation of the music you may hear whether that be a classic R&B or Pop record, but between Lemonade and Renaissance she really took everyone for surprise and released something that you least expected from her. Renaissance is a amazingly produced album with beats that will have you getting up to dance or fighting the urge to. From start to finish she keeps you in suspense with what’s to come next and there’s something in each song to feed off of. I will say after my 3rd listen of this album, the closing track “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” is perhaps the BEST closing track I’ve heard for an album. It sends you off with a feel-good dancing record, which samples Donna Summers, that will have you wanting to loop the album and listen from beginning to end again. There’s so much to say about this album and how monumental it is and will be, but with that being said.. this album is a work of art and Beyoncé proves to us once again why she is The First Lady of Music.… Expand
  39. l-a-r-a
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé's joyful return comes with a record that unifies house music back into it's black origins.
  40. wnassim
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Production is fire! Thank you Beyonce for bringing back real disco/house music to life. This album is one of your best and music speaks by itself
  41. WVZ
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very different Beyoncé album yet very familiar at the same time. Funkyoncé in her final form. 10/10.… Expand
  42. Yosephyah
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has done it again. From l'M THE GIRL to COZY, ENERGY into BREAK MY SOUL, HEATED, PURE/HONEY, closing with SUMMER RENAISSANCE. Un chef-d'oeuvre!
  43. Titi02
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a blend of the things of the past whilst also have a futuristic sound. Beyoncé is a trend setter. She paves the way and others follow. Her works will outlive her and will be a point of reference years to come!
  44. sja112
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    This album is a work of art. This album is giving me an actual album listening experience. Every song grows with time. With earphone all different sounds in the ears are out of this world. Production is on fire.
  45. FSimoes96
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is the best album Beyoncé ever put out. A tottaly new style and super well thought out. This album puts Lemonade in a corner. I am still overwelmed
  46. michael_prince
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is the best album by Beyoncé to date and you cannot tell me otherwise. I didn't know Bey could make me wanna go to clubs this bad.
  47. Andymcnally
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Once again, Bey changed her style and DELIVERED. The production is just insane and doesn’t follow the usual structure. It’s light, fun and exciting. From transitions to production to lyrics, perfection
  48. Cupor
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    The worst Beyonce album and the worst album of the year. Terrible lyrics, the music is not surprising either, the album is lifeless and inaudible.
  49. TheAfroDesk
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Definitely top 3 in Beyoncé's discography. The vocals, production and engineering are out of this world. This is Beyoncé at her most care-free!!
  50. Prettyboynael
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
  51. attitudebey
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Imagine doing your best album 25 years into your career? Beyoncé just did it! the transitions, the production, the immaculate vocals. RENAISSANCE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  52. Olayknowles
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is the best body of work I’ve listened to this year, songs like Alien Superstar, Plastic off the sofa, pure/Honey, Cuff it, All up in your mind, Virgo’s Groove, Heated are sonically perfect.
  53. Tunmiseokegbemi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is fun! This is summer! This is Beyoncé at her freest. This album is what the world needs right now. You’ll feel good listening to this record.
  54. precisodecura
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    uma lenda da msc, nada fora do normal, Beyoncé mais uma vez trás um trabalho maravilhoso
  55. FabBzz
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Now this is how you make a dance album! A 10/10 body of work! She’s done it again!
  56. ethanwhite
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME!!
    This album is relentless throughout, providing immaculate production in each track. Not a single song is worth skipping, they are all perfect in their own way
  57. LoryX
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simply brilliant. The album is cohesive and draws from a lot of influences and yet still comes up with its own sound and vibe.
  58. Jossue11
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Life changing, mind boggling, this is exactly what I wanted from Beyoncé. Love it
  59. gus_the_michael
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Whatever sound Beyonce tries makes it hers. This album is a masterpiece. It is experimental but on the same time very unique. The transitions are amazing! Beyonce did that again!
  60. Ilyk2ratethings
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Absolute dight of an album. The transitions are immaculate. Bey is SINGING. The runs and adlibs, spectacular. She did THAT. She sounds so smooth. Its been on repeat from the moment it released. After every listen I have a new favourite song.
  61. Mothecapricorn
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The transitions and the vocals are best part of the album. Love that she takes risk and does something different with each album. This is the type of music where you get up and dance and let loose. Don’t think, just have fun with it! My only complaint is that I was looking for the lyrics to be bit more mature.… Expand
  62. adrianpriieto
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE IS ONE OF THE BEST BEYONCÉ PROJECTS. IT’S A VERY FRESH ALBUM, IN WHICH WE CAN OBSERVE A RENEWED BEYONCÉ. FOR ME IS THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
  63. Maristeve
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    What I love about Beyoncé is that she’s one of the few artist who still has distinctive eras but each era still sounds like her. This sounds completely different to Lemonade which sounds completely different to Self Titled. But there’s a common thread between all of them
  64. nicolasbonadz
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It's a masterpiece. It's giving Prince vibes and I love it. Impossible to elect a favourite one, they all surprise me.
  65. selener
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé wanted to evolve the house/disco genre in a different way and I can see that she accomplished exactly that. She’s delivered her most experimental, left field, exploratory, body of work ever and did it masterfully at 40.

    Best songs: Virgo's Groove, Heated, I'm That Girl, Summer Renaissance, Pure/Honey, Cozy
  66. ShayBae
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THIS IS BY FAR HER BEST ALBUM. Beyoncé did it again. The musical transitions from song to song are insane. The different sounds and unique style is different to what’s she’s done in the past but somehow very Beyoncé!! She’s the queen for a reason
  67. jelle8
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I was honestly surprised by the experimentalism of it all. The freshness of it all even though a clear homage to the 80s. Never heard anything like this. The most outstanding songs for me currently are Alien Superstar, Cuff It, Plastic off the Sofa and Summer Renaissance.
  68. Josealbertobb
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is without a doubt Beyoncé's best album. Let's remember, Lemonade is a work of art, but Renaissance, another, even more remarkable for a reason: it is Beyoncé in the purest essence of her, but it is an evolution of this essence of Beyoncé, multiplied by 100
  69. Arvin27
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing work! Beyoncé’s done it again and as she always does, did it while celebrating and liberating and shifting the culture in the music industry
  70. bday0928
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Slay Queen, no one does like Beyonce, changing game all the time, so fresh and new and sexy, and for the culture!! enjoy every second of the album !!!! its real Renaissance !!! let's dance… Expand
  71. Qhasi
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    The songs are great on their own and some flow very well into one another. However, the issue with the album is that at some point, the songs start to sound samey and indistinguishable. Halfway through the album, it becomes clear that there will be no ballad(to give some reprieve) and that it's banger after banger. As a result the discerning listener is overwhelmed but not in a good way.The songs are great on their own and some flow very well into one another. However, the issue with the album is that at some point, the songs start to sound samey and indistinguishable. Halfway through the album, it becomes clear that there will be no ballad(to give some reprieve) and that it's banger after banger. As a result the discerning listener is overwhelmed but not in a good way. Although most great albums require more than one listen for the listener to get into them, I find I will have to listen to the album several times simply to figure out which song is which.

    I gave most of the songs a 10 out of 10. But as an album, I give it 8 out of 10 due to the aforementioned issues.    … Expand
  72. wackjeans
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    honestly got me hyped for the next 2 albums, the queen is back and served. best songs: alien superstar, break my soul, summer renaissance, and cozy
  73. waterdesigns
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This album is incredible. It features authentically black influence, authentically 90s influence, authentically dance influence, authentically gay influence, and authentically influences the listener to be more confident in themselves. This album is what Special by Lizzo tried to do, with the genre of Honestly, Nevermind. Spoiler alert: Beyonce does it better. Like way better. It soundsThis album is incredible. It features authentically black influence, authentically 90s influence, authentically dance influence, authentically gay influence, and authentically influences the listener to be more confident in themselves. This album is what Special by Lizzo tried to do, with the genre of Honestly, Nevermind. Spoiler alert: Beyonce does it better. Like way better. It sounds GOOD, that’s the thing. Nobody can say this is bad music, the most they could reasonably say is that it’s ‘not their type’ or that it’s ‘too experimental’ when in reality, those people are holding themselves back from the wide range of music available. The only thing this album possibly could have done better are a few of the transitions, (even though they’re done VERY well I feel like they ALL could’ve lead into each other), and the repetitive samples. Some songs could be more catchy, but at that point, I’m nitpicking because I have only heard the album twice. I started to listen to MOVE after completing the analysis and I’m on THIQUE right now, without any idea or urge to turn it off. This is a modern renaissance of the house and dance genre, and I’m here for it. I want more artists like Lizzo and Ariana Grande to hop on this sound. But of course, Beyonce will always do it better. RENAISSANCE shows the budget, riskiness, passion, vocal ability, confidence, and taste of Beyonce. This album is crack, y’all.… Expand
  74. AryamaanUp
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Almost 6 years after the amazing Lemonade, Bey releases Renaissance, an album which isn't bad or inferior, but it just doesnt fit. Vocally, the queen remains a queen, an extremely great singer and vocalist, but otherwise, the production isn't very appreciatable.
    Furthermore, the album sounds rather repetitive and a sort of monotony after Break My Soul. Lemonade couldn't be topped, true,    Almost 6 years after the amazing Lemonade, Bey releases Renaissance, an album which isn't bad or inferior, but it just doesnt fit. Vocally, the queen remains a queen, an extremely great singer and vocalist, but otherwise, the production isn't very appreciatable.
    Furthermore, the album sounds rather repetitive and a sort of monotony after Break My Soul. Lemonade couldn't be topped, true, but Bey could've done better mostly because she is an amazing artist and a phenomenal musician, and albeit I don't exactly hate the experimentation, I feel Renaissance is a rather forgettable album, a sort of poor buildup to what might be an amazing act 2!    … Expand
  75. 0987
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Very unusual album from Beyonce. Although not a masterpiece like Lemonade was, I like how it is pretty unusual and in some cases strange. The best thing about this album is how the songs are "mixed" and transit immediatelly from one to next one; like Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor. Ny favourites: I'm That Girl, Alien Superstar and America Has A Problem.
  76. simplytye
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has once again outdone herself with yet another masterpiece of work. You can hear the years of hard work and dedication she took to make this album. From house to dance to R&B and disco. She hits the mark with each track from this album. My personal favorite as of right now is Cozy. I hope people listen to this with an open mind and take the time to listen and hear the musicBeyoncé has once again outdone herself with yet another masterpiece of work. You can hear the years of hard work and dedication she took to make this album. From house to dance to R&B and disco. She hits the mark with each track from this album. My personal favorite as of right now is Cozy. I hope people listen to this with an open mind and take the time to listen and hear the music instead of listening for a brief moment or forwarding the tracks. I cannot wait for the other acts to complete this trilogy.… Expand
  77. All_ButTrU4
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    8.9/10
    4 was Beyoncé taking the Janet route,gaining full control of her career and music.
    Self titled confronted her maternity, marital bliss and success whilst Lemonade stood as a monument to her marriage. Tackling the infidelity, rage,insecurities and eventually forgiveness but this album not that, it's her least personal. Renaissance feels like a communal project. Like it's made for    8.9/10
    4 was Beyoncé taking the Janet route,gaining full control of her career and music.
    Self titled confronted her maternity, marital bliss and success whilst Lemonade stood as a monument to her marriage. Tackling the infidelity, rage,insecurities and eventually forgiveness but this album not that, it's her least personal. Renaissance feels like a communal project. Like it's made for someone other than Beyoncé from her more vulgar lyrics to the queer indept language that anchors her club masterpiece. Throughout the record samples or narrators that provide hype most common in vogue ballroom culture.

    The single "break my soul" dropped with few spectal from Bey as a mere bio update on her profile and it would be received as the complete opposite. People were overjoyed and disappointed in equal measure but she had done it again,taken a left turn towards a new sound, evolving. This evolution is what allows for Renaissance to be such a powerful record,it's adventurous in a way musicians rarely have been since Yeezus. It's a light hearted celebration of love,queerness ,liberation and joy.

    The opener "I'm that girl" is a cool edged flex of her influence and power as she basks in her success. "Cozy" returns to the house "BMS" hinted and delivers with lines encouraging body positivity and security. And based on the ballroom confidence of "Alien superstar " that confidence can be a performance too. The dance instructional bop would fit perfectly on an 80's club dance floor. "Cuff it" is a lush potential hit and higlight with an infectious beat,thumping horns & versatile production bleeding into the Kelis sampling "Energy " . Megan thee stallion must have been in the studio when "church girl " was made. A twerk ready banger that revels in sexual freedom before the monogamy serenade "plastic of the sofa" which drowns in the best things about her partner,the rose colored reply to "Rocket ". The longest song is also the most transcendental song here "virgo groove" 6 min of harmonies and blushing, some parts feel like a chlöe song. "Move" has the disco icon Grace jones guiding the groove but "Heated" is where I obesse! A fun afro beat as she indulges in her excess." Thique" is a fun rave that focuses on the fun release of letting go of your inhibitions . "AHAP" is a misleading titlefor a song about how addictive a partner can be and doesn't resonate to the extent other songs had."Pure /honey" is a Janet Jackson inspired disco higlight. I love it so much,the production, lyrics and delivery.

    Overall Renaissance is a dance pop club masterpiece. It's sure is a bit uneven at some points or on the nose but it always makes up for some lyrical misgivings with unparalleled production. This album is her least narrative as it follows a vibe more than a concept but it's an audacious left turn that shows that even this far into her career she has the ability to surprise. I really enjoyed this,you van hear the effort invested in this project. AOTY contender fr    … Expand
  78. jeffer21
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This project is classy, glamorous, elegant, versatile, melodic, majestic, Bey doesn't need to prove anything else, the creative freedom she has to explore her voice and create something phenomenal and majestic and distinct between each project is admirable and unique in the music industry
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91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Mojo
    Sep 21, 2022
    80
    A continuous mix of hedonism, virtuosity, scholarship and, as one of her disco antecedents would have it, Good Times. [Nov 2022, p.84]
  2. Uncut
    Aug 31, 2022
    80
    Beyoncé's seventh solo album is a flawlessly structured feast. [Oct 2022, p.25]
  3. PopMatters
    Aug 9, 2022
    90
    Renaissance derives its meaning through its diverse soundscape, which, due to Beyoncé’s astute curation, becomes a statement about letting the music speak for itself.
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