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. 1533
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    100/100...................................................................................
  3. Guilherme_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ela fez novamente, Beyoncé se superou, ou melhor, se aperfeiçoou como sempre faz. Dessa vez Yoncé mergulhou no Ball e isso foi a melhor coisa que aconteceu nos últimos anos no mundo da música… Expand
  4. 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???
  5. Na25
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    You can see the effort Beyoncé put into this album. Despite being unlike anything she has ever done, she makes a House album with mastery and a lot of respect for the origins of the genre.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Jossue11
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Life changing, mind boggling, this is exactly what I wanted from Beyoncé. Love it
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. Prettyboynael
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
  19. 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
  20. 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!!
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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!
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. deyrold14
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Pure masterpiece. New sound for Beyoncé but it's still VERY Beyoncé. Superb! Excellent! QUALITY!
  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. 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!
  32. 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!!!!
  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. Saraeubia
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best transition in any album I've listened to. Every track is where it needs to be.
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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 !!!!
  40. 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✨
  41. deborasdm
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente ESPLÊNDIDO! Que honra poder escutar uma qualidade sonora e sair um pouco dessa realidade sofrida e pós-pandemica.
  42. fxdmel
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This was a really good comeback album. Completely NO skips. The lyrics are top tier, the beat makes you wanna dance. Everything is top tier. The transitions are so smooth, you have to make sure you’re still listening to the same song!
  43. Abcabc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. POP PERFECTION | ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. THE TRANSITIONS, THE EXPERIMENTATION, THE SEQUENCING, THE VOCALS, THE PRODUCTION EVERYTHING TOP TIER… Expand
  44. nhtml
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She’s done it again! And this time, it’s better than anything she’s done before. Vibrant, expressive, and sexy! It’s just what we all need after all the doom and gloom of the past few years. Thank you for this celebration of life, Beyoncé!
  45. thiagoskaip
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da carreira. Possui uma coesão do início ao fim, ela se reinventa a cada era e dessa vez não foi diferente. Um RENASCIMENTO aconteceu.
  46. AndiVrapi4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    EXELLENT ALBUM! Probably her best album to date and definitely, the best album of the decade!!! Beyoncé has done it again!
  47. fabioluiz_07
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She is unique and she knows it. Experimental and just the same time as herself. This album comes at the moment the world needs it. Igniting the dance floors. Non-stop is the cherry on top. You won again Miss B. You Did.
  48. eparap
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This will go down in history as one of the most innovative bodies of work. Her musicality should be studied. This is a genius woman and her creativity knows no boundaries! No one is on her level! The flow of the tracklist, the transitions, the production, the vocal production, the lyricism...only!!! Beyoncé!!!
  49. Peter16
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Album of the year!
  50. vinibap
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHHH! ITS ALBUM OF THE YEAR FOR SUREEEEE! BEYONCÉ IS THE MOMENT!
  51. Ygor2022
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incrível não tem uma música ruim e quem discorda e fã de artista básica… Expand
  52. haunted_rebirth
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this is just an astonishing body of work who deserves to be celebrated in every way possible! she's done it again
  53. popstan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé traz de volta o sentimento que todos nós sentimos falta durante a pandemia,as músicas dançantes do álbum Renaissance com certeza vai tocar em um ligar especial no coração de todos
  54. Stephen1989
    Sep 22, 2022
    0
    Beyoncé you won't win another grammy you're tired of winning grammys you already have many your album sucks it doesn't deserve to be nominated for album of the year Harry will take it The worst album in history in decline
  55. Panchogul
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    En producción y sonidos supera a Lemonade, aunque algunas canciones suenan un poco genéricas, aún así, es un álbum idóneo, muchas canciones pueden ser éxitos.

    Editado: Olviden lo anterior, todo REINASSANCE es una odisea
  56. monakamia
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A celebração do ballroom veio com toda força da forma mais respeitosa possível. Beyoncé nos deu a explicação para o seu jeito "intocável" oferecendo cultura sobre um patamar no qual resgatou para a nossa pista de dança. Aqui é falado sobre amor em suas 2 maneiras: amar a si mesmo e aos outros. Um verdadeiro culto, pode-se chamar de bíblia do vogue.
  57. LUUIZSANTTO
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THIS IS ONE OF BEYONCÉ'S BEST WORKS, EVERY MUSIC CHANGE MADE ME MORE WANT TO GET UP AND DANCE!
  58. Manson_fan25
    Jul 30, 2022
    4
    I was extremely excited for this album as I loved lemonade, despite not liking all the songs I could still appreciate the songwriting and construction. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for this one, now I love the alternative style of electronic music and sounds but this album was an utter mess and the lyrics are garbage for the most part. Extremely underwhelming. Hopefully the otherI was extremely excited for this album as I loved lemonade, despite not liking all the songs I could still appreciate the songwriting and construction. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for this one, now I love the alternative style of electronic music and sounds but this album was an utter mess and the lyrics are garbage for the most part. Extremely underwhelming. Hopefully the other volumes of this album series is better than the first.… Expand
  59. jjlmio
    Aug 1, 2022
    6
    I'm starting with the fact that Bey has my total respect and admiration, but when it comes to this album I'm conflicted.
    First, this album was cleverly crafted as a whole body of work. Bey is an album artist. You can tell by the finesse each transition has. There is complete and utter attention to detail that should be applauded. That is why I'm giving it a 6.
    Put simply, this album    I'm starting with the fact that Bey has my total respect and admiration, but when it comes to this album I'm conflicted.
    First, this album was cleverly crafted as a whole body of work. Bey is an album artist. You can tell by the finesse each transition has. There is complete and utter attention to detail that should be applauded. That is why I'm giving it a 6.
    Put simply, this album sounds like a compilation of every musical challenge of Ru Paul Drag race. I despised her talking/mumbling/rap. The lack of singing was LOUD.
    These are the weakest lyrics Bey has ever come up with. "Category, sexy **** I'm the bar, Alien superstar". She is trying so hard to sound eloquent by using tricky words to say the simplest empowerment ideals.    … Expand
  60. Billy_Johnson
    Aug 1, 2022
    4
    Overrated white people music to be played in the background, what do you expect tho its beyonce
  61. DannieGirl93
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing album! The way the songs transition into each other is perfect! Beyoncé has once again changed the game.
  62. GabrielLessa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the bests albums. “The originator of the visual album format decided to lead without visuals giving fans the opportunity to be limitless in their expansive listening journey. It is a chance again to be listeners and not viewers, while taking in every gem of the pristine production.”
    Here is a special message from Beyoncé. #RENAISSANCE 
    Dedicated to her children, her    Masterpiece. One of the bests albums. “The originator of the visual album format decided to lead without visuals giving fans the opportunity to be limitless in their expansive listening journey. It is a chance again to be listeners and not viewers, while taking in every gem of the pristine production.”
    Here is a special message from Beyoncé. #RENAISSANCE 

    Dedicated to her children, her husband, her family, her Godmother Uncle Johnny, and to the LGBTQ+ community and all of the pioneers who originated the culture and the fallen angels whose contributions have gone unrecognized.    … Expand
  63. luociaomsf
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I love how Beyoncé plays with the rhythms and reinvents herself with Renaissance, innovative album, with incredible energy, thank you Beyoncé for gifting us with this masterpiece.
  64. 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
  65. Yanagitani
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A cohesive album that immerses every trace of your soul into a paradise, where everything is perfect. It takes you to the dance floor and doesn't make you tired of listening and dancing.
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. FabioSoarrs
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    You're always good!! However, the songs (even if structured) look the same, without much surprise or innovation with each track.
  73. iamdavidcipra
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    one of the best albums by Beyonce ever ,I think this album si so dancy and cute too
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. Brunasa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum está simplesmente perfeito!!!
    A transição de uma música para outra ficou absurdamente bom.... Faz você querer ouvir todo o álbum.
  77. Rockandvulcan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is giving me EVERYTHING. It’s amazing to have a full Beyoncé album again after all these years.
  78. Maxsuel_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Impecável! Uma verdadeira obra de arte, como tudo que a Beyoncé se propõe a fazer. Ela entregou algo diferente e novamente muda os rumos da música pop.
  79. DanielUrie
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    ...... Não sou capaz de opinar sobre esse álbum............................
  80. aedvd
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    I think it is more of the same that we are used to, and the message does not match what it shows
  81. Mireille123
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Beyonce a pu réinventer son art et a réussi un coup de maitre avec celui-ci.
    RENNAISSANCE IS BAE!
  82. onelove
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Waiting for beyoncé to go back to her r&b roots. More songs like plastic off the sofa please!! The rest of the album outside that song was so disappointing
  83. Sweet13
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que es esto por que trato de que me guste pero no me gusta? Por favor que alguien me explique por que jo entiendo y no me gusta nada… Expand
  84. booboob1tch
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    six years of waiting... this is literally the worst album that could have been released. the lyrics are just about how unique and number one she is, but in reality it's just more tiktok crap. unfortunately or fortunately, Beyonce has been dead creatively for a long time.
  85. Sky007
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Garbage album.. she's just overhyped by delusionals. Nothing by her is loved by general public across the globe..
  86. gabbs21
    Aug 22, 2022
    2
    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.
  87. AliceTx
    Aug 22, 2022
    1
    Absolutely awful album, idk what Beyoncé was thinking with this, she’s so unoriginal, it’s time for her to retire and go take care of her kids Majority of the album is just filled with samples all these writers on the credits and the lyrics sound like they was written by a kid in kindergarten, i guess Jay-z pay roll couldn’t afford better writers.. Beyoncé you suck balls
  88. kmltndl
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    It's worst album. My ears are hurting right now. Beyonce needs to be retire asap
  89. Ben567
    Aug 26, 2022
    3
    I think the album could've been better... Tho I think some songs are nice, I was disappointed as a whole. The lyrics were weak
  90. joymoon
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    ruim demais, odiei muito. achei as músicas muito nada a ver, sem sentido, não tem relação nenhuma com os álbuns anteriores
  91. justin909
    Oct 21, 2022
    2
    It’s a beyoncé album there is obvious hype around it. I was waiting with anticipation for this album but upon hearing the lead single was very worried. The lead single, to be blunt, was awful. The album was not awful but it was not good.it was not cohesive but at the same time all the songs dragged along the same way. it was not shocking and there was no innovation in there. the vocalsIt’s a beyoncé album there is obvious hype around it. I was waiting with anticipation for this album but upon hearing the lead single was very worried. The lead single, to be blunt, was awful. The album was not awful but it was not good.it was not cohesive but at the same time all the songs dragged along the same way. it was not shocking and there was no innovation in there. the vocals sound like she recorded them the day before they were due and rushed it. the production is messy and still boring. this is the worst album beyoncé had ever released and it’s very disappointing.… Expand
  92. copperbottom
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    Ridiculously overrated album. Beyonce could fart on 10 songs with her 100 producers, & it'd be considered as AOTY
  93. ThiagoBraga
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ruim demais péssimo amo álbum não deveria ter lançado nada desses músicas, ela cada vez piora colocando milhões de compositores… Expand
  94. berkae
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The album is cohesive, lyrically rather simple, musically it's okay. Overall it's not super disappointing, but this is not the energy of a Self-Titled album or passion we could hear on LEMONADE. It's a lot, and usually not with good results. Was it way over-hyped? Yes. Is this something I will listen to in a week? No. Will it be a success? Probably yes, because Beyonce. Let's hope otherThe album is cohesive, lyrically rather simple, musically it's okay. Overall it's not super disappointing, but this is not the energy of a Self-Titled album or passion we could hear on LEMONADE. It's a lot, and usually not with good results. Was it way over-hyped? Yes. Is this something I will listen to in a week? No. Will it be a success? Probably yes, because Beyonce. Let's hope other acts are better.

    1. I'M THAT GIRL - 3/10 - not a fan of the instrumental at all, also once I finished listening to it I forgot what I've listened to.
    2. COZY - 7/10 - solid, I like the energy here. Would listen again probably.
    3. ALIEN SUPERSTAR - 6/10 - I like the chorus, verses not only sonically but lyrically sound like RuPaul's reject. I think I would listen again for the chorus.
    4. CUFF IT - 8/10 - funky, funny, it was just a great journey here!
    5. ENERGY - 4/10 - I don't hate it, but it's a solid skip for me on this album.
    6. BREAK MY SOUL - 2/10 - I honestly hate this song so much from the day she released that. And I thought this is the worst I heard on this album. The instrumental is extremely annoying, and the lack of energy in her voice is sad. I feel like this is in the Top 10 only because it's Beyonce and we were waiting 6 years for a proper single. Yet, here we are - we got Break My Soul.
    7. CHURCH GIRL - 5/10 - lyrically it's okay, but it's another skip for me. It's not bad, just preferences.
    8. PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA - 5/10 - as above. But longer.
    9. VIRGO'S GROOVE - 8/10 - As a Virgo myself, I see myself spinning on the rollerblades in the club lights. Great track! Positive, funny, full of energy, amazing piece of work.
    10. MOVE - 3/10 - this track is a mess, aggressive vocals, boring music, absolutely skip.
    11. HEATED - 3/10 - I was happy when it ended. Skip.
    12. THIQUE - 2/10 - I listened to it, but absolutely forgot about that.
    13. ALL UP IN YOUR MIND - 7/10 - strong, fun, dance-y, this is something I would like to hear on the radio.
    14. AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM - 7/10 - it's pretty good, I like the beat, sonically it's giving. Chorus is nice. Solid track.
    15. PURE/HONEY - 6/10 - and again, we have a fun track(s), with raunchy lyrics, and fun beat. I wouldn't say it's as good as VIRGO'S GROOVE, but it's a solid track.
    16. SUMMER RENAISSANCE - 7/10 - the sample usage is perfection, the beat is extremely fun, and you immediately want to dance. I'm not a fan of the bridge and the ending tho.

    TOTAL: 83/160 | 5/10    … Expand
  95. Cruelsummer20
    Jul 29, 2022
    6
    Using the F word every five seconds seemed excessive at times, and it felt like she was just talking in rhythm rather than singing, which is what’s missing on here for me
  96. Horchanim
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Worst beyonce album ever, not cohesive at all, seems to be going all over the place. You can do better b
  97. Noavatic18
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    I'm a fan but this album is so disappointing... Beyoncé can do better than this trash album.
  98. Debshutc
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    This album was awful. One of her worst projects ( yes even after bik and the gift) Do better
  99. okvinicius
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. there are other albums out there that are better and deserve more credibility… Expand
  100. yrmnk
    Oct 21, 2022
    3
    like... it's okay, but i have 70% skips. for me it is not what it is. i waited for this album for so long but stayed dissapointed.
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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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