Lemonade
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2016
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  1. pursuingdreams
    Apr 24, 2019
    9
    a very edgy and impressive album. Still sounds fresh 3 years later. Most of the instrumentals are ahead of their time, and Beyonce's voice is beautiful. I don't like some of the layback and strange rhythm, but overall a solid project. Btw, where is the next solo project?!!
    Personal rating:
    Pray you catch me: 10/10(amazing track! The structure, the vocal, the instrumental(especially the    a very edgy and impressive album. Still sounds fresh 3 years later. Most of the instrumentals are ahead of their time, and Beyonce's voice is beautiful. I don't like some of the layback and strange rhythm, but overall a solid project. Btw, where is the next solo project?!!
    Personal rating:
    Pray you catch me: 10/10(amazing track! The structure, the vocal, the instrumental(especially the orchestra and the harmony) are all project!)
    Hold up: 9.5/10(the soft sound layered in the verse is so cute!! love the pre-chorus, the outro is interesting, but I don't like the trumpet or something that occurs repeatedly)
    Hurt Yourself: 6.5/10(my least favorite track, it's too intense for me, the instrumental is also not my type)
    Sorry: 9.5/10(as the song progresses, I love it more.)
    6 inch:9.5/10(the weeknd is great in this track)
    Daddy Lessons: 8.5/10(love the mood and vide of the track, but it sounds somehow familiar and too basic)
    Love Drought:10/10(love the instrumental and the vocal in this track! the chorus is perfect!)
    Sandcastles:9.5/10(a powerful ballad)
    Forward:7/10(not my favorite, it's a interlude so it doesn't hurt)
    Freedom: 8.5/10(love the chorus, doesn't like Lamar's part, love the outro)
    All night: 9/10(love this track but it's too long for me)
    Formation: 10/10(amazing!! the best track on the album!)    … Expand
  2. honeybeynathan
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    An impeccable body of work. Beyoncé took us on a journey through he pain grief and hearing with this album and has touched people that I know with this project. She really is a one of a kind artist.
  3. Ginaxhrist
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    This was and still is the most amazing piece of work ever released by a human being. She keeps upping the standard! She is a legend! Wonderful. Honestly adored this album. It’s so good.
  4. sernboard
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    The best body of work since Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
    A magnum opus literally a magnum opus
  5. ewhite
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Inarguably the best album of 2016 and one of the best this decade. Beyoncé takes great risks with this album, exploring many genres such as R&B, country, pop, hip-hop, rock and roll, electro R&B etc. The visuals are equally as stunning as the songs exploring many personal and touchy subjects, mainly her husband's infidelity. Overall Lemonade is a monumental, empowering and stunning visualInarguably the best album of 2016 and one of the best this decade. Beyoncé takes great risks with this album, exploring many genres such as R&B, country, pop, hip-hop, rock and roll, electro R&B etc. The visuals are equally as stunning as the songs exploring many personal and touchy subjects, mainly her husband's infidelity. Overall Lemonade is a monumental, empowering and stunning visual body of work and her second greatest effort, behind her eponymous 2013 album, BEYONCÉ.… Expand
  6. prestonhung
    Mar 29, 2019
    7
    Beyonce's 'LEMONADE' contains some great tunes such as "Sorry" and "Formation", and powerful tracks such as "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "Freedom", but some songs do not directly fit in the bold and strong atmosphere of the LP. Overall, the album is okay and is one of the best and most coherent albums from Beyonce and is indeed monumental.
    Strongest Tracks: "Don't Hurt Yourself", "Sorry", "6    Beyonce's 'LEMONADE' contains some great tunes such as "Sorry" and "Formation", and powerful tracks such as "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "Freedom", but some songs do not directly fit in the bold and strong atmosphere of the LP. Overall, the album is okay and is one of the best and most coherent albums from Beyonce and is indeed monumental.
    Strongest Tracks: "Don't Hurt Yourself", "Sorry", "6 Inch", "Love Drought", "Freedom"
    Weakest Tracks: "Hold Up", "Daddy Lessons", "Forward"
    Decent-Strong 7/10    … Expand
  7. survivorfan989
    Jan 3, 2019
    7
    Very different to her previous albums, and as a whole I'm not really a fan. There are a few individual highlights that make it good, and I like the fact she has done something different.
  8. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    Beyonce's new album is groundbreaking, and this album will open many avenues in the music world. Its militancy is icrivel, even with many producers we can feel the touch of Beyonce in each song. INNOVATOR!
  9. brashadcarr23
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    classic album by the queen of music for 15 years and running. a superstar for 20 years man this crazy
  10. fabiannn
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    One of the most legendary artist in music history. An incredible album, excellence
  11. u137288reddit
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    Honestly very close to perfect. It's emotional, catchy, liberating, furious, sad, joyful, without ever seeming noncohesive. Each song has its own style, genre, etc. but the consistent narrative running throughout brings it all together.
  12. gustaqc
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Absolutely STUNNING album. She proves herself as the most versatile artist of our generation, there are so many styles on this album: Soul, R&B, Ballads, Pop, Country, Rock, Regggae, Bounce... This may be acknowladged in a few decades as the best album in history. It's incredible. I've never experienced something like it before. This made me fall in love with her and now i'm an stan.
  13. Riskey
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    LEMONADE is by far Beyonce's most polished and consuming work to date. Notable tracks include "6 Inch", "Love Drought", "Formation", and the exceptionally fiery and far-reaching "Don't Hurt Yourself". The album is extremely concentrated in its concepts, and fully in charge in what it sets out to say.
  14. leonardo_3101
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    this album taught me so much about black culture and brings a material that stands out from the rest of the film industry. Without a shadow of doubt the greatest and best work of the singer
  15. PedroH5523
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Lemonade is a masterpiece, really good worked, really good lyrics, beats and playlist, it's almost impossible to listen "Pray You Catch Me" and try not to listen "Hold Up" "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "Sorry", and it's very very hard to not listen every songs in the album, despite the fact that exist other albums that are so good and even better than Lemonade, Beyoncé worked hard and made anLemonade is a masterpiece, really good worked, really good lyrics, beats and playlist, it's almost impossible to listen "Pray You Catch Me" and try not to listen "Hold Up" "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "Sorry", and it's very very hard to not listen every songs in the album, despite the fact that exist other albums that are so good and even better than Lemonade, Beyoncé worked hard and made an amazing album with amazing songs and a really, really remark-ble music that will live for a long, very long time if it don't live forever, Beyoncé still the Queen B and still The Best Female Singer and Artist of This Decade or even the 21 Century and Lemonade still a real piece of art among a big amount of musical trash.… Expand
  16. Mozart88
    Jul 4, 2018
    9
    Not worth all the hype, but has some good tracks. Loved the visual album, it definitely uplifted the whole album and brought out the narrative.

    Highlights: Freedom, Daddy Lessons, Don't Hurt Yourself (feat. Jack White), All Night.
  17. DELLAVEGHAROSA
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    Nunca ouvi um álbum tão forte e completo de vários ritmos e estilos diferentes como esse. Realmente vai entrar para historia esse álbum maravilhoso. Parabéns a todos envolvidos nessa obra prima!!
  18. malloryr
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    Beyoncé is the queen! I think this is her best album. Absolutely iconic. I love listening to SORRY when I'm mad about my love life. It makes me feel better! It makes me feel like I WILL put my middle fingers up high and wave them in his face!!! FORMATION is probably my favorite song in the history of songs. It just makes me want to get up dance with my girls. HOLD UP and ALL NIGHT areBeyoncé is the queen! I think this is her best album. Absolutely iconic. I love listening to SORRY when I'm mad about my love life. It makes me feel better! It makes me feel like I WILL put my middle fingers up high and wave them in his face!!! FORMATION is probably my favorite song in the history of songs. It just makes me want to get up dance with my girls. HOLD UP and ALL NIGHT are awesome if you're in love. DON'T HURT YOURSELF shows Beyoncé could literally be in a rock band. Overall, I feel this album is unique and shows her range. 11/10.… Expand
  19. cheiry4
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    One of Beyoncé's best albums! So much meaning behind the lyrics and visuals which is something we don't see a lot in the music industry anymore.
  20. TaylorNAZISTA
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Melhor album da carreira ......................................................................................
  21. zailaurbi2
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    O PODER DO NOME LEMONADE DEPOIS DE 2 ANOS DO LANÇAMENTO MOSTRA COMO ESSE ÁLBUM É MONUMENTAL, PARABÉNS BEYONCÉ POR ESSA OBRA DE ARTE!!! Chora ai Louvre '-'
  22. IsaqueAriel
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Maravilhoso álbum. Com uma linda mensagem de empoderamento dos negros. Esse album tem uma ótima vibe.Todas as músicas são ótimas. Lemonade é o álbum do milênio.
  23. THELUCASSY
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira da Queen B. Um álbum com tom político, pessoal e poderoso.
  24. kevindouglas
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns femininos da década. Produção, composições e referências incríveis. Beyoncé saindo de sua zona de conforto e se tornando uma lenda.

    Pray You Catch Me: 9
    Hold Up: 10
    Don't Hurt Yourself: 10
    Sorry: 10
    6 Inch: 10
    Daddy Lessons: 10
    Love Drought: 10
    Sandcastles: 10
    Forward: 10
    Freedom: 10
    All Night: 10
    Formation: 10

    Total: 9,9
  25. badboytrxye
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    QUE ÁLBUM INCRÍVEL, DONA DO MEU CU E DO MEU OUVIDO. JAY Z POC FUDIDA DO INFERNO, BEYONCÉ RAINHA, JAY Z CUZÃO
  26. QihangZhang
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    The lyrics of “Formation” are obviously filled with black power. We can hear Beyonce’s unique rap singing in the verse that has been featured in her last top-ten hit “Drunk in Love”, talking about how excellent and stylish she is and featuring several symbols of Black heritage such as afros and Jackson Five nostrils. After introducing those important self-defining features, she started toThe lyrics of “Formation” are obviously filled with black power. We can hear Beyonce’s unique rap singing in the verse that has been featured in her last top-ten hit “Drunk in Love”, talking about how excellent and stylish she is and featuring several symbols of Black heritage such as afros and Jackson Five nostrils. After introducing those important self-defining features, she started to announce her attitude in the chorus. The chorus, with the styles of Bounce and Hip Hop, starts to repeat certain inspirational statements like “I dream hard and work hard … cause I slay, I slay, I slay.” Moreover, we can even notice certain words like Albino Alligators, which are used to satirize the white supremacy in the society. The lyrics are orientated to encourage the cultural, political and commercial independence of the black power so it is unavoidable to hear various critical and even extreme comments on this song. However, Beyonce is supported by the majority of people and organizations in the society. For example, Saturday Night Live made an interesting parody video mocking the racist reactions of the conservative white community to “Formation”.

    The music video of “Formation” actually adds more controversial symbols of the African American culture and sensitive political implications to it. The video starts with a tragic scene in New Orleans after the hurricane Katrina in 2005, as an irony that the police rarely did anything to protect the safety of black communities there. Then we can see Beyonce plays several roles as a black woman — a mistress, a housewife, or a leader and she portrays every role as indomitable and self-conscious who will is not pitiful in both look and behaviors. It ends with Beyonce and the car on which she stands sinking into the flood, an irony that the police almost became the stand-by during the whole disaster, which is dramatic but politically inflammatory. Actually, we can detect more political implications such as the scene that a black child is dancing hip-hop in front of a crowd of white policemen with weapons and they surrendered to the kid in front of a wall with slogan “Stop Shooting Us!”, as a reference to the recent shooting accidents happened to some black teenagers by the police. All of those scenes imply that this video is definitely politically inspirational — The long-held discrimination toward African American communities is still ubiquitous in most aspects of the society including the government. Moreover, the video indirectly supports the Black Lives Matter Movement with the mothers of certain victims holding pictures of their sons.

    Its live performance then puts everything explicit or implicit in this song on the stage in front of the whole nation and directly asserts its central content — the black power. She took the stage of Super Bowl on February 7th, with her “Black Panther with Golden X” outfit as a tribute to Michael Jackson and the dancers’ X formation as a tribute to Malcom X. She then instantly joined the performance of Bruno Mars and they shared the stage just like two boxers on stage competing for the spotlight. Noticeably, Bruno Mars, who is partly Filipino, and she, who is from Houston, are both two black superstars in this century and they later performed with Coldplay from UK, strongly calling for marriage equality and race equality around the world as one. What a theme!

    Admittedly, it is impossible to avoid mentioning the other nine tracks from this album. The album begins with “Pray You Catch Me”, filled with elusive scent of doubts and mistrusts from a broken-heart. The anger accumulates with the Reggae style “Hold Up” and electro-R&B “Sorry” while she claims women’s independence again, implying that she can still be Queen Bee without Jay Z. Then there is the incredible duet “6 Inches” with The Weeknd, which emphasizes women’s economic independence — “She works for her money from the start to the finish, she worth every dollar and she worth every minute.” In the following songs “Love Drought” and “Sandcastles”, she expresses some forgiveness and her weakness but soon reconnects her personal hardship with the whole nation’s pain. After the interlude “Forward”, “Freedom” is another epic track with elements of rock and roll and Kendrick Lamar’s rap verse, calling for both racial and sexual equality. “All Night”, about rekindled unity and love after a long period of disbeliefs and separations, is a perfect ending for this story while symbolizing the unity of different races, genders and LGBT communities ( a clip from the music video features a scene of a black man and white man kissing). All of them seem to describe the process of this affair and re-unity, but actually symbolize the struggles of millions of Americans for a truly equal society — she uses her own experience to reflect on the social problems with the current American society.    … Expand
  27. partyfavor
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Her best album. Very nice constructed story telling of her thriving the affair of her husband, Jay Z. As expected from her, she really made a Lemonade out of the lemons given to her during these trying times. Moreover, the visuals she delivered just given more life to the tracks in this album. Utter perfection.
  28. KristianT13
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    never in my life had I seen and heard an album as excellent and as varied as this one, without a doubt beyonce every day more demonstrates the great artist that he is, while still giving great messages to the culture through his music
  29. xoxo88Diego
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    The work done by Beyoncé on this album is perfect and impeccél, is great with a luscious sonority to hear, beautiful and hopeful lyrics.
  30. Lucas-carvalho
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Puta que pariu que album do caralho! Beyonce mostrou que nao so tem uma puta voz como tambem é muito versatil
  31. santos00
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Beyoncé transforma suas dores, angústias e incertezas em uma bíblia maravilhosa com músicas e letras impecáveis. Rainha da indústria musical e do milênio!
  32. benaminoooooooo
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    MARAVILHOSOOOOOOOOOO
    Claramente o álbum mais completo da Beyoncé, acho que podemos dizer que com esse trabalho ela realmente se tornou uma artista completa.
  33. TheCriticReview
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    Empowering, Bold, and a bit Political, but still fierce Bey like only she can. A living legend that has accomplished so much and has nothing to prove. The word "masterpiece" gets thrown a lot when reviewing albums, but it's so appropriate in this case. Lemonade really is a masterpiece and her best body of work to date. In this album, Beyoncé speaks about several topics, such as blackEmpowering, Bold, and a bit Political, but still fierce Bey like only she can. A living legend that has accomplished so much and has nothing to prove. The word "masterpiece" gets thrown a lot when reviewing albums, but it's so appropriate in this case. Lemonade really is a masterpiece and her best body of work to date. In this album, Beyoncé speaks about several topics, such as black rights, relationships, and womanhood. The reason why I love this album so much is that she talks about topics that I can relate to. As a black male, I really appreciated how Beyoncé raised awareness about the oppression that black people faced for several years and are still facing today. It makes me really happy that someone as influential and powerful as Beyoncé is bringing awareness to an issue that affects not only me but several people around the world. Beyoncé's Lemonade contains lyrics that touch your soul and amazing production that will keep you mesmerized for days, and for that reason, this album deserves nothing less than a 10/10. In the words of Anderson Cooper, "It's Beyoncé's world and we're just living in it". One of the best albums of the music industry. Beyoncé slays again. This album is her most mature one ever and we can feel her and her message. One more time Beyoncé destroys Rihanna's album, that it completely overrated and boring.… Expand
  34. MRayOfLight
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    A great album from the beginning to the end, no doubt a masterpiece, Queen B slay it again. My favorites songs are Pray You Catch Me, Sandcastles, 6inch and Freedom :)
  35. marioarmasglez
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Different sounds, the songs tell you a story (INCREDIBLE), the visuals are breathtaking, lyrics are intimate, original and completely awesome. Beyoncé is the best musician of our times, she's the Queen B, this says everything.
  36. vhluna
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    The best album of Beyoncé. Incredible. Political. Empowering.
    From R&B and Urban to rock and roll, passing by country. Well done Queen B. The best tracks are: "Don't hurt yourself", "Sorry", "Daddy Lessons", "Freedom" and "All night".
  37. RAUL13
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Grandioso álbum, el mejor que he escuchado en toda mi vida, lleno de calidad y mas calidad.
    PRAY YOU CATCH ME: 10/10
    HOLD UP: 10/10
    DON'T HURT YOURSELF: 10/10
    SORRY: 10/10
    6 INCH: 10/10
    DADDY LESSONS: 10/10
    LOVE DROUGHT: 10/10
    SANDCASTLES: 10/10
    FORWARD: 10/10
    FREEDOM: 10/10
    ALL NIGHT: 10/10
    FORMATION: 10/10
  38. Recon97
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    HOLY **** I thought her last album was great! With a mix of a bunch of different genres, she manages to make every single track work somehow. And with her most soulful performance with her vocals and her most honest lyrics to date, this is my favorite R&B album of all time. Hot damn, nothing is wrong with the entire album.
  39. StanStrecci
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    So far her best album ever. It shows her soul, her talent and her humanity.
    All the songs has a strong coherence with the concept of the album. The visual its subiime.
    Great job Queen B
  40. JLukkas
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    Lemonade is an incredible album that passes exactly the message that Beyonce wants and the world needs
    This message is passed with lyrics, rhythms, visuals and sounds that make you understand and get interested
  41. LittleSmiler723
    Sep 22, 2017
    10
    PERO QUE DISCAZO TE MARCASTE HIJA, ESTO ES ARTE PURO!
    La produccion es magnifica, las letras ni hablar, uno de sus mejores si no el mejor disco de su carrera
  42. Manuel_E
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    An amazing and empowering album. Lemonade allows the listeners to travel with Beyonce through the journey she experiences comprised of lust, love, infidelity, and strength.
  43. ANTILEMONADE
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece! This is the best album of 2016, in my opinion, and obviously he deserved win the album of the year at the Grammy. If you do not like it, I think it's wrong with you.
  44. cristhianjoel30
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    It's a masterpiece. An empowering album with great lyrics and a variety of music genres. Beyoncé is showing her talent again.My favorites are: "6 Inch", "All Night", "Sandcastles", "Freedom" and "Don't Hurt Yourself"
  45. RealOpinions
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Un gran trabajo de Beyoncé, ella se reinventa en cada álbum y es tan fabuloso escucharlo, debo decir que es una Joya esté álbum, un álbum que muchas personas lo tomaron como escudo ante los tiempos en el que mundo vive.
  46. orengue
    Jul 20, 2017
    9
    This is exactly how you do an R&B album, uncompromising with emotion. The album has a great production and awesome songs. Literally the best album of B to date. Really great
    Favorite songs: 6 Inch and Freedom
  47. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    good album......................................................................................................................................................
  48. cakefaria
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    Lemonade is an incredible album, it's so powerful, intimate, beautiful. Her videography is simply impeccable, all the care and perfection of portraying what Beyoncé was feeling is simply incredible and agree with Adele, the album of the year 2016 is Lemonade and Grammys what should Beyoncé do to win an AOTY? Maybe be white...
  49. samuele1997
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Lemonade is an incredibly sophisticated piece of art and certainly one of the greatest and most influential albums of our time. The incredible power of the lyrics and breathtaking visuals make this the Beyoncé's best work to date and confirm her among gods of black music.
  50. HectorPonceSkel
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    It is the most powerful and sentimental music about love and the special relationship towards another person, which is unhappiness and deceit are things that the human being can not continue to support, this album is very real about each love relationship.
    The composition of each sound was a perfection.
  51. PedBeloni
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    This was a beautiful form of art and protest. She is above any expectative I could have. Congratulations Beyoncé, this is PERFECTION! You stopped the World again.
  52. nicolaslmartin
    Jun 18, 2017
    9
    When a beautiful where one of the most famous & independent woman shows her strength. Communicating her pain through "Sandcastles", anger through "Hold Up", "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "Sorry". Beyoncé didn't let her fans down, she gave huge songs like "Freedom" and "Formation". The album also comes with a full movie that shows that she is a visionary artist.
  53. superblablo
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    After releasing her sixth album unexpectedly, I wanted to wait a little so I could notice if the album would bore me. It's been almost two months and Lemonade has easily become the most listened album in my catalogue. The lyrics are crazy, very direct and, sometimes, even aggressive. The tunes are totally insane, the production is major point here. Beyoncé's voice cannot be forgottenAfter releasing her sixth album unexpectedly, I wanted to wait a little so I could notice if the album would bore me. It's been almost two months and Lemonade has easily become the most listened album in my catalogue. The lyrics are crazy, very direct and, sometimes, even aggressive. The tunes are totally insane, the production is major point here. Beyoncé's voice cannot be forgotten either, since we have never seen this vocal control from her (very emotional the last lines in "6 Inch", when she says "come back, come back").

    The theme of the album needs another important commentary. Relationships and social aspects are included in this album, while changing, without disrupting the harmony, the genres of music contained.

    In conclusion, this album is the best thing that could happen to pop music in a period of time in which sex and money are still very present and excessively exploited. This is a masterpiece, it is bold, it is empowering, and it is Beyoncé. This is a lemonade that tastes better with each try you give to it.    … Expand
  54. NETMUSIC
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    stunning. she wont top this, probably.

    Best Song(s):
    Pray You Catch Me
    Sorry
    All Night
    Forward
    Freedom
    6 Inch
    Don't Hurt Yourself
    Sandcastles

    Worst Song(s):
    Love Drought
  55. Vsantos
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    what i can say about this album... The visual album it is the most beautiful movie i ever seen.. And the album it is so touching and beautiful that i don't have words to explain.. it is my favorite about of the earth... Beyoncé touch my soul i cry every time i listen to this.
  56. adam_harris
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    When you talk about impact, the first thing that comes to mind in Beyoncé. This album is pure art and genius to the highest degree! The visuals, the songwriting, the message behind the entire album deserves all the acclaim it gets. The album is for women, but specifically black women, storytelling to the highest level. How she will top this I will never know, but it's Beyoncé, so we allWhen you talk about impact, the first thing that comes to mind in Beyoncé. This album is pure art and genius to the highest degree! The visuals, the songwriting, the message behind the entire album deserves all the acclaim it gets. The album is for women, but specifically black women, storytelling to the highest level. How she will top this I will never know, but it's Beyoncé, so we all know she will.… Expand
  57. popstyle
    Jun 15, 2017
    10
    Beyonce mostra para que veio. Com um empodeiramento incrivel, ela diz e denuncia o racismo existente no mundo. Com faixas bem escritas e bem produzidas "Lemonade" se consagra como um dos melhores albuns do ano de 2016 e da decada.
  58. Chris_51501
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It is perhaps one of the greatest albums of all time. Every song weaves together to form an intricate yet beautiful web about love. There is not a single bad song. Definitely recommend it.
  59. metachaticti
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    beyonce, a perfectionist. yes, this album is just perfect as all of the others she ever released. she is so fierce and strong and it can be clearly notice through her work
  60. JadenCarter
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Beyonce with this album showed that althugh could leave the same as had been doing for the last 4 albums, she could make a great album showing support for the black community united states.
    JayZ not deserve to have a woman like beyonce with, beyonce is one of the great artists who were to become a great modern music legend even better than madonna
    Anyway, Beyonce is art at its best    Beyonce with this album showed that althugh could leave the same as had been doing for the last 4 albums, she could make a great album showing support for the black community united states.
    JayZ not deserve to have a woman like beyonce with, beyonce is one of the great artists who were to become a great modern music legend even better than madonna
    Anyway, Beyonce is art at its best "FREEDOM" is one of the best songs along with the great rapper Kendrick Lamar    … Expand
  61. samwich21
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    A year later and Lemonade still rings relevant. Queen B blends elements of r&b, soul, pop, rock, country and so much more so effortlessly that it feels like second nature. This album is very empowering, political, and just plain bold. This is a record that will be examined by many in the years to come.
  62. ultimatemusic
    Jun 6, 2017
    7
    After listening to ‘Lemonade’, I do feel that this is the most genuine album Beyoncé has ever released. It’s personal on so many different levels, that so many people can relate to. It’s addressed relationship issues in marriage and family, and she’s addressed the racism issue. I think the album title goes perfectly too because ‘Lemonade’ is bitter, and that’s how life is, bitter, yet soAfter listening to ‘Lemonade’, I do feel that this is the most genuine album Beyoncé has ever released. It’s personal on so many different levels, that so many people can relate to. It’s addressed relationship issues in marriage and family, and she’s addressed the racism issue. I think the album title goes perfectly too because ‘Lemonade’ is bitter, and that’s how life is, bitter, yet so many people enjoy it. She turnt a few things in her life, and made a project so important which I believe will help so many others, in different communities and backgrounds to do good. She literally got the lemons that life gave her, and turnt it into lemonade. The truth. It’s an incredible triumph and it only extends the title of ‘legend’ to her name even more. Thank you Beyoncé for this phenomenal project.… Expand
  63. KinkyKid
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores discos del año pasado, las letras contestatarias pero al mismo tiempo poéticas, los géneros y la voz de Beyoncé. Feminista, político, lírico y experimental. El mejor trabajo de Beyoncé hasta la fecha,
  64. velmax
    May 11, 2017
    9
    Lemonade is a genre bending album that tells the struggle of a relationship dealing with infidelity, from grief to anger and reconciliation this album does something very few are able to do... tell a story.
  65. Christopher_G2
    May 3, 2017
    10
    Beyoncé’s Lemonade is a revelation from the superstar pop singer, a clear step above any studio album she did before it. Twelve tracks, well thought out, each one distinct from the others, with many changes in tempo and style and a few surprising for the artist. The album is accompanied by a DVD film, an excellent bonus. It goes through stunningly well-crafted videos to the songs of theBeyoncé’s Lemonade is a revelation from the superstar pop singer, a clear step above any studio album she did before it. Twelve tracks, well thought out, each one distinct from the others, with many changes in tempo and style and a few surprising for the artist. The album is accompanied by a DVD film, an excellent bonus. It goes through stunningly well-crafted videos to the songs of the album. This has quickly become one of my favorite albums of this decade. I don’t necessarily love every song, but I love many of them, some have grown on me as I’ve listened to them more than once, and I can’t think of any of them that I think less of now than after the first time I heard it. Though I always liked Beyoncé’s music, Lemonade is where she comes into a class that very few pop stars reach. It’s a terrific journey. The album stands a lot for black women in America today, but if you’re anyone else, (including a white guy as I am) you should certainly experience it too.… Expand
  66. beylegendd23
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    one word: EMPOWERING.
    A stunning album with stunning visuals, stunning vocals and stunning production. A legendary album. Sooooo grateful. Thank you Beyoncé for releasing one of the best albums ever
  67. manu_carnevale
    Apr 5, 2017
    9
    Another masterpiece from the queen. Less vocals but a lot of personality ! She shows her powerful voice but also her sweetest part. Loved it (even if i prefer when she shows her amazing vocals)
  68. davilima23
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    ÁLBUM INCRÍVEL, não deixa a desejar, LEMONEDA superou as expectativas com letras bem marcantes é bem ativistas o álbum é excelente um dos melhores de 201 6!
  69. RobertB0
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    Best. Album. Of. All. Time. Beyond any other album in every aspect. Pure perfection. Every track is perfection. There are 12 music videos that are all different and deep.
  70. marshall_nazari
    Feb 16, 2017
    8
    I have never been heavily invested in Beyoncé until this album. Although she has stepped outside of her typical style, the effort that she puts into it has given returns of sure quality. To say that this is not deserving of acclaim would be a slap in the face of anyone who owns a pair of ears.
  71. 0987
    Jan 15, 2017
    10
    Much, much much better album than her previous one. It's very good for listening, also music videos for some songs are absolutely perfect (Hold Up, Formation). Best songs for me are: Pray You Catch Me, Hold Up, Sorry, Daddy Lessons, Love Drought and Formation.
  72. zabboo
    Jan 14, 2017
    8
    A masterful record from Beyonce and her (large) team of songwriters, lyrically covering the pain of infidelity over a plethora of different musical genres.
  73. LemonadeJoe
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    The best album of 2016. Album is steeped in history ! Beyonce never fails to please .Beyonce has created an atmosphere that accompanies the entire album
  74. beyoncbae
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    This is Beyoncé's strongest album to date. It has left a large mark on the music industry as one of the best albums of all time. From start to end, the album is the definition of perfection.
  75. OVO_Nate
    Dec 24, 2016
    10
    A total masterpiece. The Queen has done it again! Easily one of the best albums of 2016. I could tell she took her time in creating these songs, as well as the visual. This whole record consists of all her emotions dealing with infidelity, and addressing her beliefs and views on feminism, brutality, etc. The smooth transition and storyline is perfection. I have probably listened to thisA total masterpiece. The Queen has done it again! Easily one of the best albums of 2016. I could tell she took her time in creating these songs, as well as the visual. This whole record consists of all her emotions dealing with infidelity, and addressing her beliefs and views on feminism, brutality, etc. The smooth transition and storyline is perfection. I have probably listened to this album over 10 times. The incredible filming in the visual film was so touching, and charismatic. I had to pick up a physical copy, which I usually don't do, and also got a subscription to TIDAL music, which, by the way, is the only streaming service that has LEMONADE on it. It was worth every single penny. Bey-Hive Forever!!!… Expand
  76. shtnote
    Dec 20, 2016
    9
    Beyoncé finally did what I wanted her to do. she shouted. Different from the others albums, the performer of Formation wanted to make explicit her activism about women and black people condition that she used to quietly show in her songs. The predecessor, "Beyonce" still got the some of the lyricism of Sasha's side from "I am Sasha Fierce", but it started the journey of Beyonce in throesBeyoncé finally did what I wanted her to do. she shouted. Different from the others albums, the performer of Formation wanted to make explicit her activism about women and black people condition that she used to quietly show in her songs. The predecessor, "Beyonce" still got the some of the lyricism of Sasha's side from "I am Sasha Fierce", but it started the journey of Beyonce in throes of feminism. Lemonade added to it's concept the urban contemporary genre, that magnifies it's power in function of the realism about black people. Beyoncé abdicated the powerness of voice and concentrated in the strength of the words. My favorite song is Formation, but I must give contrast these two: "Pray You Catch Me" and "6 inch"… Expand
  77. lordemusic
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    Beyonce at her core has proven to be a student of music, particularly of the R and B genre, but with each album she has experimented with other flavors. This album amazingly brings so many sounds together while still sounding like one. Clearly Beyonce's best album by far, and arguably the best mainstream album in the last decade. Impeccable production, unique song structures, mind blowingBeyonce at her core has proven to be a student of music, particularly of the R and B genre, but with each album she has experimented with other flavors. This album amazingly brings so many sounds together while still sounding like one. Clearly Beyonce's best album by far, and arguably the best mainstream album in the last decade. Impeccable production, unique song structures, mind blowing vocals, boundary pushing content, everything you want and more from a cultural blockbuster… Expand
  78. kamilisa12
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    This is by far the best Beyonce's album - such a masterpiece from the breathing legend. It's really funny how immature Rihanna's or Gaga's fans (no offence, I like them, but some of their fans... just no) come here just to write his favorite word - overrated. Lemonade destroys Anti and Joanne. I ain't sorry. And one more thing - during hating don't hurt yourself!
  79. BossCharn
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    This is absolutely everything you've waited from this girl. The previous album coundn't do like this. I could call a 100% masterpiece and she should promote more on the album.
  80. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    10
    This album is the triumph successor to already stellar BEYONCE. Beyonce has never been shy about experimenting with new genres but this album has something for everyone. R&B, soul, rock, country, funk. You name it, Lemonade has it. Vocally, she is at her most assured. Lyrically, this album breaks new ground and tells the story of a Black woman's journey of growth and forgiveness. AnThis album is the triumph successor to already stellar BEYONCE. Beyonce has never been shy about experimenting with new genres but this album has something for everyone. R&B, soul, rock, country, funk. You name it, Lemonade has it. Vocally, she is at her most assured. Lyrically, this album breaks new ground and tells the story of a Black woman's journey of growth and forgiveness. An instant classic.… Expand
  81. SrJohnnyCat
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    Just because it's a pop album, that doesn't mean it's shallow. Lemonade is Beyoncé's most personal album to date, and her most perfectly crafted one, too. It's entertaining, powerful, full of messages and incredible. An odyssey from beginning to start.
  82. VinitB
    Nov 7, 2016
    10
    She takes her experiments with the 2013's Beyoncé album even further... Lemonade is musically and thematically most powerful album she's come up with. Her lyrics are smart, not cheesy. Her production is sleek, not overdone. Her performance to the point, not overdone with vocal grandiose. Her songs are powerful, not mediocre bangers with good vocals. I may spark a controversy by saying thatShe takes her experiments with the 2013's Beyoncé album even further... Lemonade is musically and thematically most powerful album she's come up with. Her lyrics are smart, not cheesy. Her production is sleek, not overdone. Her performance to the point, not overdone with vocal grandiose. Her songs are powerful, not mediocre bangers with good vocals. I may spark a controversy by saying that Lemonade makes her first 4 solo albums seem weak and uninspired, but it is true. Whatever it is that she is planning to do, she should keep on doing that. Both Beyoncé (2013) and Lemonade (2016) are proof that her artistic instincts are superhuman. She IS the queen!… Expand
  83. Mesmerize
    Nov 5, 2016
    8
    8.5 / 10
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  84. eddie1987
    Nov 2, 2016
    10
    She change the Game again, its 100% Album of the Year!! every song tells story, from start to finish. Beyonce is on the The Top !!, visual album deserves more views!!
  85. Fabrialbertini
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    Beyonce's message goes way beyond the music. It touches your soul and makes you feel almost every emotion. By far her best album to date. I think it has something of "4" and something of "BEYONCÈ" and she combines these to make the perfect album. Most certainly the best female album of the decade and century. Lemonade is not about a cheating man but about a woman's journey to forgiveness.Beyonce's message goes way beyond the music. It touches your soul and makes you feel almost every emotion. By far her best album to date. I think it has something of "4" and something of "BEYONCÈ" and she combines these to make the perfect album. Most certainly the best female album of the decade and century. Lemonade is not about a cheating man but about a woman's journey to forgiveness. The album starts off with two songs about the suspicion and learning of the man's unloyalty. The next two songs, "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "Sorry", literally scream "You are gonna pay for what you did". "6 inch" features an empowering message to hard working women all around the world, and no, it's not about a prostitute. "Daddy Lessons" takes us back to the roots of this woman's life just for us to further understand her situation, feelings, aggression, sweetness. "Love Drought" is where she starts to reflex and think about how maybe it wasn't all his fault and maybe she did act cold to him before. "Sandcastles" is about redemption, forgiveness. "Fordward" is about moving on, not forgetting about everything that happened, but about accepting it and moving fordward. "Freedom" is explosive, empowering and features a gospel chorus that won't escape your head. "All Night" closes the album celebrating love and features the best lyrics in the whole album: "They say true love is the greatest weapon to fight the war caused by pain", "With every tear came redemption, and my torturer became my remedy'. This album stands next to the bests of all time and has an empowering message about being a proud black woman in the 21 century.… Expand
  86. itsfrancis143
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    The Best album of Bey. All songs are different and the melodies are perfect. Honest and pure emotion in every songs are excellent. I can listen to this everyday.
  87. Brendafenty
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    Melhor album da carreira, vem grammys, vem barrar a gordele beyonce, vem pisar na imigrante drogada. Beyonce eu te amoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  88. AndiVrapi
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing artist! Rarely there can be someone who can dance, write, sing, entertain, motivate and use its voice for something bigger than itself! Lemonade and BEYONCE a true masterpiece! Maybe the best albums of this century:)… Expand
  89. susanwhouston
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is Beyoncé's best album to date, one of the best albums of the century and makes beyonce the most important artist of his generation and establishes as a music legend.
  90. barretox
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    Beyoncé explorou além do seu campo musical e fez um trabalho impecável. Um dos melhores de 2016 e sempre com o fator surpresa. O trabalho visual só complementa as faixas e finaliza com um seguimento incrível.
  91. Jespervw
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Beyonce proves she is leading the pack. Even though the album is less cohesive as her album Self-titled, the album offers a complete experience. The album channels various topics including divorce and Black Lives Matter. Highlights include the Jack White assisted Don't Hurt Yourself, the dreamy Love Drought and the anthem Freedom.
  92. KBarbosa
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Beyonce shows her powerful voice with these incredible lyrics. So far it's the best album of 2016... She passed her words to the world... A maior cantora que você deve respeitar.
  93. sergio_critic
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    O melhor álbum de 2016. , Lemonade traz mensagens políticas, homenagens às raízes da cantora e empoderamento, são tantas faixas boas que fica difícil escolher apenas uma como favorita, afinal, estamos falando de Beyoncé a melhor artista da atualidade. Isso já é o suficiente para todo o feedback positivo.
    All hail Queen B!!!!
  94. lezecchin
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Lemonade é seguramente o melhor disco da carreira da Beyoncé. Álbum absolutamente coeso, com uma temática muito bem delineada. A parte visual complementa ainda mais o álbum. Existe começo, meio e fim, na narrativa trazida pelo disco. De Pray You Catch Me até All Night, temos inicialmente a intuição de uma traição, passando pela negação, apatia, ira, perdão, chegando, por fim, à redenção.Lemonade é seguramente o melhor disco da carreira da Beyoncé. Álbum absolutamente coeso, com uma temática muito bem delineada. A parte visual complementa ainda mais o álbum. Existe começo, meio e fim, na narrativa trazida pelo disco. De Pray You Catch Me até All Night, temos inicialmente a intuição de uma traição, passando pela negação, apatia, ira, perdão, chegando, por fim, à redenção. Formation funciona com uma faixa bônus de desfecho do disco, mas que, ainda assim, se encaixa ao disco, no que diz respeito ao caráter ativista e militante que está presente especialmente na parte visual do álbum.… Expand
  95. LsSiel
    Oct 21, 2016
    8
    Empowering album. Beyonc'e proves one more time why she is Queen B. She has a great voice, and is able of many things with it. I just not like some sounds in it. But I think this is a great album
  96. marcelinopao
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Perfeito, de longe o melhor álbum da Beyoncé. Quem diria que ela poderia superar a perfeição de 4 e Self? Agora a trindade ta feita, o auge da genialidade artística
  97. LouisJossie
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    Beyonce, siempre sabe como sorprender a su publico y a el mundo en general. Cada cancion demuestra lo vocalmente fuerte que es, junto a el audiovisual no me sorprenderia si veo a Beyonce con sus nominaciones a los Grammys del siguiente año, en hora buena B!
  98. VicTerkulov
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
    Кажется именно сейчас Бейонсе созрела для того, чтобы рассказать свою историю, разве что ей никто не запретил использовать метафоры. Альбом полон семплов отдающих дань другим песням, но это не мешает ему быть шедевром сегодня. С каждым новым "лонгплеем" ей всё легче быть свободной, ни от кого не зависящей певицей. Она явно перестала делать музыку, которая точно понравится другим, онаКажется именно сейчас Бейонсе созрела для того, чтобы рассказать свою историю, разве что ей никто не запретил использовать метафоры. Альбом полон семплов отдающих дань другим песням, но это не мешает ему быть шедевром сегодня. С каждым новым "лонгплеем" ей всё легче быть свободной, ни от кого не зависящей певицей. Она явно перестала делать музыку, которая точно понравится другим, она делает это для себя, ни капли этого не стесняясь. Зашла и в политику, и в течение борьбы за социальную справедливость, отстояла себя как женщина, и показала достойный пример каждому. Да и просто тусить под эти треки, порой даже не вдумываясь в контекст - это весьма весёлое занятие.… Expand
  99. PippaMontone
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé has never been more honest than in this album. She pours her heart out, she is completely opened up and it's pure genius. I have never seen her like this and I believe she reached a level of maturity that is easily shown in every song. This is a masterpiece.
  100. DayneScott
    Oct 3, 2016
    10
    After the release of her Self-Titled album, I wondered if Bey would be able to outdo herself. She did just that with this album, Lemonade somehow managed to span multiple genres while remaining cohesive.
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  1. Q Magazine
    May 31, 2016
    80
    Lemonade hits hard. Beyonce has chosen to portray herself like this, and those choices are bold, powerful and at times, properly shocking. [#361, p.110]
  2. Uncut
    May 24, 2016
    90
    Never short on vocal confidence, here, she trades divadom for arresting, unconventional shapes. [Jul 2016, p.69]
  3. Austin Chronicle
    May 12, 2016
    89
    By effortlessly topping her own best work. Lemonade now sets a new standard for cross-genre collaboration.
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