Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3470 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 84 out of 3470
  3. Negative: 389 out of 3470
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  1. Duhestrela
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum da carreira. Uma sonoridade incrível que mescla o melhor do disco dos anos 70/80 com um refinamento que só a Beyoncé poderia nos dar hoje em dia. Um álbum pra não pular nenhuma faixa. Impecável!
  2. luanfv
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 25 anos de carreira e continua surpreendendo! Um dos seus melhores álbuns, coeso, ritmado, versátil, produção caríssima, a sua voz também soa muito mais segura e confortável … Expand
  3. Emerson_dimmy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente Divino. Ela ousou, mais uma vez,ao sair da zona de conforto. São músicas viciantes e bem produzidas. I love bey.… Expand
  4. Uostu
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    o álbum do milênio vindo da artista do milênio e não opiniões contrárias não serão aceitas!
  5. Lucasswiftie13
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé é sempre uma rainha. Sempre faz o seu melhor. Amo cada detalhe que ela entrega. Faz tudo impecávelmente e sem se preocupar muito. As transições são muito perfeitas e bem precisas. Não faz confusão mental quando as troca de música. Sempre tudo bem pensado e bem feito. Ansioso pra ver as performances que devem ssr muito fodas e sem falar nas coreografias e ainda mais de Won't breakBeyoncé é sempre uma rainha. Sempre faz o seu melhor. Amo cada detalhe que ela entrega. Faz tudo impecávelmente e sem se preocupar muito. As transições são muito perfeitas e bem precisas. Não faz confusão mental quando as troca de música. Sempre tudo bem pensado e bem feito. Ansioso pra ver as performances que devem ssr muito fodas e sem falar nas coreografias e ainda mais de Won't break my Soul. Lendariaaaaa… Expand
  6. Markini
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This may be her crown of all crown albums. The arrangements of some of these songs are top-notch. For example, PURE/HONEY goes from ballroom to a Prince song, back to the ballroom, and finishing with a Michael Jackson song. Chef's kiss. Renaissance is precisely that, a renaissance of music. she combines her own Hip-Hop and Pop sounds and blends them with old-school disco and early 90s House music. With other great albums out, like Lizzo's, Beyonce truly takes the crown of all crowns.… Expand
  7. overkempe
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Nobody knew what Beyoncé's new era was going to sound like before she released "BREAK MY SOUL." But we were still NOT KNEW, because "RENAISSANCE" is a completely new sound for Beyoncé -- and yet, somehow one that is very much #BEYONCE. The sound quality is perfect and clear, her vocals are loose and joyful, cocky even. The whole album sounds like she had so much fun recording this albumNobody knew what Beyoncé's new era was going to sound like before she released "BREAK MY SOUL." But we were still NOT KNEW, because "RENAISSANCE" is a completely new sound for Beyoncé -- and yet, somehow one that is very much #BEYONCE. The sound quality is perfect and clear, her vocals are loose and joyful, cocky even. The whole album sounds like she had so much fun recording this album for not only her fans, but also for herself. She put her whole love and soul into "RENAISSANCE," and delivered a super masterpiece.… Expand
  8. rodperfil
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    E ela conseguiu se reinventar mais uma vez, conseguindo se manter relevante por 25 anos de carreira. As transições são tão boas que você nem sente que passou de uma música pra outra. Incrível.
  9. alexsamvd
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is so good. Congratulations Bey, you did it again. All makes sense together, such a good time listening to this.
  10. isla
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé once again has proven to the world her power in switching genres so effortlessly. You can tell drake was influenced by this album and created his own version of a house. You can also tell who had done it correctly and who falls flat. Beyoncé released the album of the year, with absolutely no skips present. Until this day, I have not been able to choose my top 5 favourite songs,Beyoncé once again has proven to the world her power in switching genres so effortlessly. You can tell drake was influenced by this album and created his own version of a house. You can also tell who had done it correctly and who falls flat. Beyoncé released the album of the year, with absolutely no skips present. Until this day, I have not been able to choose my top 5 favourite songs, which says something.… Expand
  11. Melaniescopes
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE has finally emerged! her most sonically cohesive body of work to date is an unapologetic celebration of historically queer black music, and offers a brazen homage to the fallen angels who came before us. she seamlessly weaves elements of house, ballroom, disco, garage, soul, gospel, r&b, edm, and rap together to create a project only she and her team could’ve pulledbeyoncé’s RENAISSANCE has finally emerged! her most sonically cohesive body of work to date is an unapologetic celebration of historically queer black music, and offers a brazen homage to the fallen angels who came before us. she seamlessly weaves elements of house, ballroom, disco, garage, soul, gospel, r&b, edm, and rap together to create a project only she and her team could’ve pulled off. from dreamy synths and haunting guitars, to explosive drums and soaring vocals, this album is a feast for the ears. somehow even break my soul has been given a new lease of life within the context of the album. the transitions are impeccable, the references are witty and heartfelt, the stacked harmonies are gorgeous. your ear picks up on something new every time! it never gets dull or feels bloated. i’m blown away! 10/10. album of the year.… Expand
  12. GuihermeArau
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Between divine vocals and dancing beats, Beyoncé captures again what belongs to her. She carries with her the soul of being impeccable in what she sets out to do. Beyoncé shows again that she is the greatest artist this world has ever had and will ever have. Alien superstar!
  13. biocaligula
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is an amazimg dedication to decades of music. A fun, liberating, sexual, and self-caring album. Beyoncé is an amazimg artist and even with 25 years in the music industry she continues to reinvent herself.
  14. Jcanno
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    What a unique experience! I was so proud to know that this album was recorded with such great intention. My personal album of the year, if not the decade. Wow! It is a very adult and mature album and Beyoncé’s fanbase has grown with her. Love this
  15. Raphaelsizah
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnific, iconic. Beyonce is Back… Expand
  16. Lindy
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    She did it again.... she’s really not scared of trying new things and evolving, that’s what makes her a great artist. Her albums are always ART!! The transitions??? Wow!!!! The vocals? Wow!! There’s really nothing she can’t do at this point. I’m really proud of the artist she is. Even after 25 years of her career.
  17. SebCremer
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    From track 1 to 16, all bangers!! Straight fire. Can’t wait to hear this in the club tonight
  18. Trevsy
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    The BEST Album since Lemonade! A seamless body of work that flows so well spectacularly and is sonically so pleasant to the ears interpolating different samples in a beautiful mix of past, present and futuristic production, layering and vocal stylings.
    INCREDIBLE
  19. Marcosax35
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé só mostra que é a maior artista da história ! Ela nunca erra e não dá ponto sem nó. Haters BOW DOWN !
  20. Jmo_
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    EU ESTOU TRANSCENDENDO COM A QUALIDADE DESSE ÁLBUM. Ao mesmo tempo que possui faixas com misturas de afrobeat, bounce, dance, house e disco, possui inúmeras frases de duplo sentido e críticas sociais. É icônico, e consegue ser atual, dançante não sendo superficial. Beyoncé se arrisca novamente e recebe o devido valor por isso.
  21. onpoint27
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She took her sound in a direction that nobody could have predicted. A beautiful tribute to gay, black, ballroom culture. She continues to push the art of the album!
  22. irawayne
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    AMAZING mixing and vocal performance, Beyoncé is a wonder and master of musical catharsis.
  23. VanDerek
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This album is healing. As someone who has been a fan since the very beginning, I am immensely proud of this album.
  24. blessed_banana
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfect music to jump, dance and feel good to. She is so extremely bold and unapologetically confident on this album, she transfers that energy in MP3/Wav format into ears of the listeners that makes you bust a move and feel absolutely no shame about it. Also i want to point out that this album is a really nice revision of classics and samples from artists appreciated a lot in queerPerfect music to jump, dance and feel good to. She is so extremely bold and unapologetically confident on this album, she transfers that energy in MP3/Wav format into ears of the listeners that makes you bust a move and feel absolutely no shame about it. Also i want to point out that this album is a really nice revision of classics and samples from artists appreciated a lot in queer especially black queer community. House, disco, funk, bounce, hip-hop, pop... She knows how to make any genres sound cohesive, cause that is HER album. Loved this music so much.… Expand
  25. Theusfigueredo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um trabalho impecável, sem defeitos! Uma musicalidade como outra que nunca ouviu. Trazendo a era do house para tempos atuais, com transições que encaixam perfeitamente que você pensa que ainda está na primeira música.
    Beyoncé mais uma vez mostrando excelência! IT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN
  26. manda_cris
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé se supera a cada era lançada.
    Sua musicalidade nesse álbum, os acordes, melodias, batidas são o resultado de uma obra prima. Ela faz com quem escutam as músicas queiram estar numa pista de dança, esquecer os problemas e se divertir.
    Além de uma grande ressalva para sua voz que amadurece e nos encanta a cada nota cantada, sustentando seu título de rainha seja do pop, R&B, disco    Beyoncé se supera a cada era lançada.
    Sua musicalidade nesse álbum, os acordes, melodias, batidas são o resultado de uma obra prima. Ela faz com quem escutam as músicas queiram estar numa pista de dança, esquecer os problemas e se divertir.
    Além de uma grande ressalva para sua voz que amadurece e nos encanta a cada nota cantada, sustentando seu título de rainha seja do pop, R&B, disco entre outros. Temos sorte em viver na mesma época de Beyoncé e presenciar grandes feitos pela música.

    Meu muito obrigada, QueenB.    … Expand
  27. Ctina92
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I didn’t know this album is what I needed, but I did! My God, this album is absolutely incredible! Zero skips!!!
  28. LoverRED
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    You gotta giver her 10 when it's needed. Glad she experimented with this new sound and sampled so many amazing other artist.
  29. Lanasbeech
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Mindblowing. I only heard the album once yet because i’m still at work but this might be her best work ever. Eclectic, experimental, soft, sexy, adventurous and dreamy this album truly has it all. A genre bending experience and the productional value is just WOW. Bravo Beyoncé, bravo!
  30. Kaerys
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé surpreendentemente se reinventou e superou a si mesma mais uma vez, provando mais uma vez que é a maior da indústria e mostrando o porquê. Ela demonstra perfeitamente como se cria um ÁLBUM, um trabalho realmente coeso e coerente. Todas as músicas são 100% únicas, originais, inovadoras, revolucionárias e conectadas umas a outras. A produção desse álbum é simplesmente fenomenal, asBeyoncé surpreendentemente se reinventou e superou a si mesma mais uma vez, provando mais uma vez que é a maior da indústria e mostrando o porquê. Ela demonstra perfeitamente como se cria um ÁLBUM, um trabalho realmente coeso e coerente. Todas as músicas são 100% únicas, originais, inovadoras, revolucionárias e conectadas umas a outras. A produção desse álbum é simplesmente fenomenal, as transições são suaves e muito bem arquitetadas. É um álbum riquíssimo em elementos musicais, harmonias, originalidade e criatividade. Beyoncé não apenas visita o House, ela o reinventa, ela o faz renascer! Beyoncé apresenta o suprassumo da produção musical, a pedra de Roseta para todos os outros artistas na indústria. Ela se firma como uma das maiores artistas da humanidade mais uma vez.

    O álbum da década! 10/10.    … Expand
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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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