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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  1. dd4400
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album is AMAZING!!!!.... I really enjoy listening to it it's an everyday must listen.
  2. iambrendaf
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    é revolucionário, é lindo, é inspirador, é marcante, parabéns Beyoncé, you did it again
  3. Kokc
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Beyonce outdid herself with this album. Although the sound is new, I've been listening to it non stop, that have to say something. Bey is queen
  4. Korry
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Renaissance is a masterpiece, for me is the album of the year it's a very well executed album with exceptional transitions Beyoncé's voice, we don't even talk about it.… Expand
  5. lucarter
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Honestly probably her best album yet!! She can literally sing any genre and it always sounds flawless! Love this woman!
  6. Deooliver
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum desse ano, renovando o mercado como sempre a cada lançamento de álbum
  7. juancho017
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    ART = BEYONCÉ. Beyoncé demuestra una vez más porque es una leyenda en la industria. Siempre dispuesta a arriesgarse y aún así logrando sorprender a su público y atrayendo a nuevas masas a su legión de fans.
  8. Taylor-
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    imagine creating an album with plenty of bops ! I've been listening to it since its release ! i think her album cast its spell on me lol
  9. sara1605
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    what can i say. beyoncé came back n ate. best tracks definitely- cozy (a party vibe live it), alien superstar ofc, cuff it, energy, church girl (make me feel like i can twerk), virgos groove omg love of my life, MOVE w grace jones, heated, all up in your mind (probably no. 1 fave), PURE/HONEY N LAST TRACK. TYSM. love it still. pure excellence. ate all dance albums so far.
  10. Ahmedhossam2002
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album made me feel things I didn’t know I was able to feel and I’m LIVIN for it, it’s a skipless album, hats off to Beyoncé you’re a masterpiece genius
  11. Jujudiam
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing album! Well done, Beyoncé! The variety, the musicianship, audacious in it's reach.... I'll be listening to this masterpiece for years to come.
  12. Yoncescum
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is one of the most cohesive albums I’ve ever heard. Its nothing like her other albums and that’s what i like about Beyoncé, she always pushes herself artistically and musically and every album is a different experience but she did Renaissance flawlessly it’s very enjoyable and has very good replay value. Only thing l can say is she needs to drip them visuals lol.
  13. Dexp
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    the album is really good the transitions between songs are something that won't make you stop listening the vocals are from out of this world every song is very detailed you can actually hear the quality and preparation because of the arrangements in each song what I actually love is that each song has his own vibe this album is a masterpiece
  14. mythxcal_kxnq
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, its her best album. Its the way the song blend in for me and her voice and the samples and features Bey rlly killed it with act 1… Expand
  15. Sc_sean
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is me a Behive from Thailand เป็นอัลบั้มเต็มเปี่ยมไปด้วยพลังของความสนุกสนาน เป็นอัลบั้มที่ฉันไม่ต้องกดข้ามเพลงใดๆ เป็นอัลบั้มที่สมกับการรอคอยมานานเป็นปี
  16. ROBINHOM
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Iam so glad she did that on HEATED momma killed it, the whole album was an cultural reset
  17. stephenplynch
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    At first, I thought this album was disjointed with too much beat shifting. But after a few plays, it's one of the most cohesive albums I've ever heard. Snippets of songs get stuck in your brain and will not leave. It's a joyous celebration of disco, ballroom, house and more. If you don't like it at first, give it a few listens. I guarantee you'll keep coming back for more.
  18. Preudon
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of all time. Can't stop listening!! I don't know what she put into this album, but I don't see any signs of stopping this album anytime soon.
  19. Damien84
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Act 1 is an amazing body of work from the first to the last track it just flow’s. Beyoncé vocals just gets better and better. These MF’s really ain’t stopping HER.
  20. Luna15
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite albums this year so far. Looking forward to hearing her second act.
  21. matthewc
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    She definitely experimented with her voice on this album and I love it. Every song was greatly produced.
  22. Aleknowles
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    The greats masterpiece
    Beyonce is a living legend of our time, undervalued for the great artist who is none like her
  23. cw1893
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is one of Beyoncé’s best albums. From sampling other artists in previous decades to all of seamless song transitions, this album is perfect and will be played in the clubs for years to come
  24. Dexterity26
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Love the whole album
  25. Klive13
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    ESTE ÁLBUM ES MAJESTUOSO, QUEEN B NOS DIÓ UN ÁLBUM PARA LOS LGBT+ AMAMLS TANTO EN MÉXICO ESTE ÁLBUM
  26. andres29045
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Her most experimental work yet. If you don’t get it you just have bad taste.
  27. BlackThor82
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Culturally relevant, fantastic music from start to finish. All hail Beyonce!!!!!
  28. Devinnn1
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    10/10 changing the game once again! Bravo! AOTY! The transitions are seamless and the new sound backed with the vocals we all know and love. I can’t stop streaming!
  29. Lindobuthelezi0
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    This is the most experimental project by Queen Beyoncé I love that 25 years into her career she is still delivering a quality body of work with top tier vocals eventhough she's in a position where she doesn't have to prove herself she still works so hard to give the Bees what they need, her voice is aging like fine wine it literally sounds like dripping honey, I love that she paid homageThis is the most experimental project by Queen Beyoncé I love that 25 years into her career she is still delivering a quality body of work with top tier vocals eventhough she's in a position where she doesn't have to prove herself she still works so hard to give the Bees what they need, her voice is aging like fine wine it literally sounds like dripping honey, I love that she paid homage to 80s and 90s artist and the LGBT community, she remains queen… Expand
  30. Bakerkc_92
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having a bad day , press play on track 1 and i promise time you make it to track 16 you will have a whole new look on your day … Expand
  31. antonanatalio
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of all time, beyoncè done it again., the vocals, range and house music is really vibing back. We are here for it.… Expand
  32. abresh
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    It's an amazing album . A lot of things going on this album. It's fresh and enjoyable
  33. Mikestowell
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Exceptional album 10/10, absolutely obsessed, cannot stop playing it on repeat
  34. Chaperone96
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    According to stats from my music data, it only took four weeks for this album to be my most-listened to album of all time! And that’s quite something considering it had to beat the likes of “SPIRIT” by Leona Lewis and homegurl’s “Lemonade” which have been out for more than a cute minute. RENAISSANCE is an album for all occasions; be it doing house chores, background music for work (esp ifAccording to stats from my music data, it only took four weeks for this album to be my most-listened to album of all time! And that’s quite something considering it had to beat the likes of “SPIRIT” by Leona Lewis and homegurl’s “Lemonade” which have been out for more than a cute minute. RENAISSANCE is an album for all occasions; be it doing house chores, background music for work (esp if you work from home), while taking sunset walks, while arguing with your sister about invasion of privacy, even my little brother listens to it while doing his homework! And I know pretty much everyone has said it before, but can we talk about those crazy transitions, cause tf! I was an album-rating virgin before this, and I’m so glad that RENAISSANCE will always be the album I lost that v-card to!… Expand
  35. Sinnoh-best
    Sep 10, 2022
    3
    This album is not a masterpiece. If this wasn’t Beyoncé, It would haven’t been big as it is. There are some good tracks, but They are some really and tracks and some of them are ruined by the beginning. Thique is terrible to me. I know you could have done better Beyoncé
  36. super_diz
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece ❤❤❤ Beyoncé, I think you are the love of my life … Expand
  37. Kamei121212
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Excellent work. Very different from her other albums, but that's what being a real artist is about. I love that it's kind of a disco album but you still have R&B and rap parts.
  38. yuliyusi
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Best Beyonce album at all of time. This album drop the this year, and 2022 turn the gaint disco
  39. leosnzr
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Uma junção de boas músicas que se misturam e mostram o quão excelente é perspicaz Beyoncé é!
  40. dxie
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    album of the year. So cohesive, excellent sound. wbk that queen bee would deliver once again.
  41. bkmdc3
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Beyonce's best album yet. She has proven that she can continue to evolve with over 2 decades in the music industry...and she only keeps getting better. This album is a masterpiece. Cudos Beyonce.
  42. jorgegcp02
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE sports Beyoncé's best production pieces to date. The time periods selected meet the greater mixer equipment and the creative minds behind the project to deliver smooth layers of vocals, production choices that keeps the listener sharp, and playful yet perceptive lyricism for a nonstop 1h 2m listening experience. Beyoncé really is THAT GIRL.
    Top 3: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, VIRGO'S    RENAISSANCE sports Beyoncé's best production pieces to date. The time periods selected meet the greater mixer equipment and the creative minds behind the project to deliver smooth layers of vocals, production choices that keeps the listener sharp, and playful yet perceptive lyricism for a nonstop 1h 2m listening experience. Beyoncé really is THAT GIRL.
    Top 3: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, VIRGO'S GROOVE and CUFF IT + ENERGY (feat. BEAM).

    Critic Score: 9.6/10    … Expand
  43. BrunoFern05
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    Beyonce trazendo mais "energy", num album com uma ótima textura, uma letra nova, envolvente e atual, sem perder a antiga Beyonce. Garanto a você que vale a ouvida, pois, com certeza, algumas estarão na sua playlist de bangers. E considerando que já ouço a mais de um ano, continua divertido.
  44. Henri11
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Renaissance é uma mega homenagem ao disco e ao house com a vibração e empolgação das baladas e das matinês. As músicas te envolvem numa vontade absoluta de levantar e dançar até cansar, com uma sonoridade viciante.

    Podemos dizer que, sim, Beyoncé fez o álbum do ano.
  45. daylight1989
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    beyonce nunca decepciona. Ella SI SABE cuando y como arriesgarse. Produccion? 20/10 Storytelling? 20/10
  46. Matthewnewman1
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Anyone who doesn't like this album is homophobic. That's all I have to say on this album (of the year).

    Highlights: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, CUFF IT, HEATED, VIRGO'S GROOVE, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA, AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM
    Lowlights: ALL UP IN YOUR MIND
    Rating: 9.8
  47. Cana
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album ，love it so so much！！
    it's my daily motivation, my daily inspiration, the only reason i have the will to live. it encourages me to push myself on, and it gives me happiness.    … Expand
  48. toridrew
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    The album of the year. Point blank period. There were absolutely no skips, and the samples make it that much better. Very creative, and the production is top notch.
  49. Strawberryice
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Truly her best work! An experimental, yet cohesive body of work. The vocals are enchanting as usual and the production is simply exquisite!
  50. peucarter
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My life is back to be happy with this album, omg everything with Beyoncé makes is incredible! AOTY… Expand
  51. DanielHegarty
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    a love letter to beyoncé fans. a love letter to black and queer culture. no skips. nothing more to say. perfection.
  52. codacu
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Worth the wait from Béyonce. This album blew my mind and changed everything...again.
  53. Faffa
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    O álbum é iluminado!! ❤️
  54. Iheart234
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Amazing, front to back. This album is a complete masterpiece and is the album of the year. All of the songs stand out in their own way. This album is just amazing.
  55. Case5274
    Nov 4, 2022
    6
    I don't get the big deal about this one. The production is brilliant. It sounds really good. But there's not one song I think that's a classic. The lyrics might appeal to a lot of people but it's called music for nothing. I don't hear any melody or hook that stucks in my mind.
  56. Gsaf
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    É cativante, é animado, é renascedor! É um álbum que lhe tira da realidade, para uma realidade totalmente melhor! A Beyoncé fez um trabalho impecável como sempre, teve a coragem para sair de sua zona de conforto e fez um trabalho magnífico, monumental.
  57. chrismargaritis
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Simply phenomenal! Beyoncé will still be on top of the game for a long time!!!
  58. ilbfl
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé creates space and opportunity for all listeners to be swept away for an hour long with changing tempos and beats over blazing and delicate vocals.

    Renaissance serves as a mantra to release everything that brings you no joy. It is a Friday night playlist and a middday pick me up simultaneously.    … Expand
  59. cristhofer
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    o que falar desse álbum? literalmente um dos melhores álbuns dela. melhor música: SUMMER RENAISSANCE
  60. SergioJr
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano concerteza, traz uma imersão contagiante do mundo vogue.
    Além dos perfeitos vocais, produção perfeita , sonoridade angelical mas ao mesmo tempo traz um peso na alma.
    Esse álbum tem um peso cultural enorme melhor álbum concerteza.
  61. gslsoon
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Rich, cohesive but ever changing, top notch production and vocals. This is truly the best album of 2022.
  62. oolivverr
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    The energy on this album is electric. Banger after banger. She simply never misses
  63. Flowy
    Jan 23, 2023
    6
    Good production and creativity. Just don’t think there’s any songs that people are going to go back to years later.
  64. AsemAbdElmobdy
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Wow what I can say and actually can only say that this album is masterpiece and.
  65. crz4tay
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    HOW IT DIDNT WON AOTY??? Its a beautiful album with perfect songs its at the same level as motomami its so good
  66. adelcon
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    The album is simply a masterpiece. All of songs are connected to each other, there's not way to listen to just one song, I have to listen to the whole album every time and I love, dance and sing every song!
  67. juniorts8
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    the most well thought out album of 2022, the inspo is very clear and that’s no mistake from beyoncé as she is a very intentional artist.The transitions paired with the beaming production and soaring vocals, this is undoubtedly Beyoncé at her best and at her most free.
  68. brunoleonlo
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    What an incredible way to honor your uncle and the community he's a part of. The transitions on this album are perfectly executed, she might get some criticism for the use of samples but that's actually very important for an album like this. She takes us to the dance-floor and invites us to celebrate life. 10 out of 10.
  69. 4everhoney
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    I decided to add a rating after sitting with the album for a couple of months because I wanted to see if it could give me the same feeling it gave me when it was out for the first month. Honestly I love this album and how it makes me feel confident and happy. I felt so much joy the first month and I still feel joy now.
  70. djyannoushka
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    that's a dancing album alright ! honestly i love bass so that was entirely my thing. some songs are a bit long, and i especially don't vibe with Church Girl like, at all. i love the attention paid to each transition, it makes the album feel like a smooth run through, and also some vocal runs were just Crazy so there's that too. the lyrics honestly, are kind of whatever, not gonna lie. somethat's a dancing album alright ! honestly i love bass so that was entirely my thing. some songs are a bit long, and i especially don't vibe with Church Girl like, at all. i love the attention paid to each transition, it makes the album feel like a smooth run through, and also some vocal runs were just Crazy so there's that too. the lyrics honestly, are kind of whatever, not gonna lie. some lines were really fun & memorable, especially in Heated which is just pure fun, overall it makes sense with the music & theme of each song though but most of them i don't Remember at all, but the music & vocals are what shine through. my fav used to be Virgo's Groove but now i tend to listen to America Has a Problem the most so yeah, lots of favs in this album !… Expand
  71. emmm_ge
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    One hundred per cent one of the best Beyonce albums. Not only does it sound like she had a lot of fun recording and making this album, it also slaps. The lyricism is fantastic and flows really well. It has a great beat throughout in a beautiful blend of genre and style. It really demonstrates Beyonce's mastery of her music. It's crazy this song didn't win best album 2023. Everything aboutOne hundred per cent one of the best Beyonce albums. Not only does it sound like she had a lot of fun recording and making this album, it also slaps. The lyricism is fantastic and flows really well. It has a great beat throughout in a beautiful blend of genre and style. It really demonstrates Beyonce's mastery of her music. It's crazy this song didn't win best album 2023. Everything about this album is amazing… Expand
  72. nilde
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    this album is perfect. I've listened to it every single day since its release and I cannot get tired of it. every single song is carefully placed in the album, and the transitions tie the whole album together as a single continuous song.
    in my opinion, what makes this album the beauty it is, is the self love and pride message it carries, it is a homage to queer people of color who paved    this album is perfect. I've listened to it every single day since its release and I cannot get tired of it. every single song is carefully placed in the album, and the transitions tie the whole album together as a single continuous song.
    in my opinion, what makes this album the beauty it is, is the self love and pride message it carries, it is a homage to queer people of color who paved the way in the disco and ballroom scenes. I can understand that some people might need some time with it on its first listen because it is very, very unique, but mark my words: this album will grow on you and you will fall in love.

    Beyoncé, thank you for this, you changed my life with this body of work.    … Expand
  73. hugles
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
  74. symmsimi
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Beyoncé the mother that you are. Her best album. Queen of the industry. Top 5: alien superstar, virgo's groove, america has a problem, pure/honey and summer renaissance.
  75. walisonmariz
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    for me RENASSAINCE is the best album ever.
    beyoncé you will always be famous. i love you.
  76. lanade1reyqueen
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This album, how do I even start? It deserved the category of album of the year. Beyoncé aimed for such visions some people never aspired to envisage. She couldn't have mixed genres and rhythms in a more pleasing and comforting way, and I'm not even talking about how each song transitions beautifully into the following one. This album depicts queer and black liberation, picking inspirationThis album, how do I even start? It deserved the category of album of the year. Beyoncé aimed for such visions some people never aspired to envisage. She couldn't have mixed genres and rhythms in a more pleasing and comforting way, and I'm not even talking about how each song transitions beautifully into the following one. This album depicts queer and black liberation, picking inspiration from vogue ballrooms and decades like the 90s or 70s when disco music ruled. Once again, she got robbed for such a sublime album. This record was a renaissance for modern music. How many albums has she got to put out to win the category? The recording academy's actions depict how coded are its ideologies. Beyoncé, a black woman fighting for LGBTQI+ and black people's rights, seems unable to win this category for four consecutive nominations, including this year's ceremony.… Expand
  77. taerisx
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This album deserve a AOTY just this i want to say, is one of most importants albums of my life
  78. drewery0
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This album still holds up a year later. Such an incredible statement of joy and confidence. The great mixing and the creative use of samples keeps this album conscious of its roots in house and dance hall music yet exploring newer directions on songs such as 'All Up In Your Mind' and 'I'm That Girl.' Beyoncé's best produced album and most certainly in contention for her best. Each song isThis album still holds up a year later. Such an incredible statement of joy and confidence. The great mixing and the creative use of samples keeps this album conscious of its roots in house and dance hall music yet exploring newer directions on songs such as 'All Up In Your Mind' and 'I'm That Girl.' Beyoncé's best produced album and most certainly in contention for her best. Each song is danceable in a different way. Some of my favorites include the two songs previously mentioned as well as 'Cozy,' 'Plastic Off The Sofa,' 'Heated,' and 'America Has A Problem.'… Expand
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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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