Lemonade
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2016
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8.0

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  1. Digoois
    Apr 26, 2016
    0
    The melody is really really great, explored the new, but lyric;
    It took advantage of a delicate term to sell albums.
    I love QueenB, but this álbum no.
  2. LoudxANTI
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    A very poor effort from the alleged 'artist of our generation'. Each song is overly repetitive, dull and uninspired. Add to this the fake allusion to Bey being cheated on, her copying Rihanna's style and tone in songs such as 'Hold Up' and 'Sorry', and this seems like a very desperate attempt to outdo her fellow peers. It's all about Bey. I find it disgusting that she uses victims'A very poor effort from the alleged 'artist of our generation'. Each song is overly repetitive, dull and uninspired. Add to this the fake allusion to Bey being cheated on, her copying Rihanna's style and tone in songs such as 'Hold Up' and 'Sorry', and this seems like a very desperate attempt to outdo her fellow peers. It's all about Bey. I find it disgusting that she uses victims' families of police brutality and racism to sell this record, as most of the album is seemingly about her overcoming infidelity and forgiveness. Add to this the unusual '6 Inch', where Beyonce plays the part of a prostitute (what does this have to do with the overarching storyline?), to the fact that it has critic favourites The Weekend, James Blake and Kendrick Lamar on board, it is clear that this album was made not from the heart, but for the charts and acclaim. Which it will certainly get, so congrats on that. Shame this is a major disappointment compared to your previous records.… Expand
  3. DutchSan
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    This album literally consists of one filler after another. I am immensely disappointed with Beyonce her latest album. She is losing focus and nowadays it is more about her image and persona than about the music. Hopefully the next one will be lightyears better than this sonic mess.
  4. MaskOfDestiny
    Oct 3, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um simples escoramento em causas sociais, o disco é ótimo mas as intenções não. Mas uma apelação da industria, simples lançamento visando o Grammy de álbum do ano.… Expand
  5. Kelsier
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    I'd cheat on my wife if she made an album like this. I love Beyonce. Hell, I am a Beyonce stan but Lemonade sucked so hard, she need to up her game or she gonna lose her queen title.
  6. JesusCrii
    Nov 2, 2016
    0
    De sus peores álbumes.... :/ Beyonce es buena, pero en definitva es de los peores álbumes que ha tenido... Pero ni modo, que se le puede hacer! xD Esperemos al siguiente!
  7. Emiliano
    Oct 24, 2016
    0
    La Biyons me pagó por darle una buena calificación como a todos los críticos y a los Grammy y MTV, pero nel morra, este álbum está sobrevalorado, además creo que ella no es Vedette como Niurka kuin. Viva Patroncitas!!
  8. LadyShnyaga
    Nov 30, 2016
    0
    Самый переоцененный альбом за все время. Мне нравится Бьенсе, она очень классная, отлично поет и хороший человек, но альбом шлаковый, худший ее альбом. Клип на formation очень понравился и тексты песен хорошие, но музыка скучная и однообразная.Самый переоцененный альбом за все время. Мне нравится Бьенсе, она очень классная, отлично поет и хороший человек, но альбом шлаковый, худший ее альбом. Клип на formation очень понравился и тексты песен хорошие, но музыка скучная и однообразная.
  9. bryandias
    Feb 6, 2017
    0
    Terrible album. I did not see any music pop in the radios, and I only know Formation because I saw it on tv. It lacks vocally, with different features, the songs are all alike, at least it sells a lot.
  10. yrcrazy
    May 6, 2016
    2
    Such a shame that even professional reviewers are part of the strange beyonce fan cult. If you pretend to like stuff because its trendy then this album is definitely for you.
  11. querogrammyjay
    Sep 3, 2016
    0
    Essa limonada ta azeda demais, album marketeiro, sem amor, feito por 70 compositores, com falso ativismo, falso feminismo, fala da suposta traição do marido e ainda expõe que vai fazer album em conjunto com o adúltero. Essa mulher realmente é uma farsa. Sonoridade bosta e conteudo vindo de uma mulher que não corresponde ao que diz, hipocrita né amores? Não vale um caroço de azeitona.
  12. robertrommero
    May 16, 2016
    0
    i saw the special and thought it was all over the place, but i think the album is boring, her fans just hype it up. really disappointing considering she has a sing with almost 20 writers
  13. hectorjmt
    Oct 21, 2016
    0
    Worthless. Can't even think of how this album has a 92 score. My prayers go to the people that think this album is great, I'm hoping you all are sane.
  14. TalkThatTalk
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    If you want to buy an album because 2 songs are ok then this is the album for you.I'm a fan of Beyonce's earlier work but this one just doesn't do it for me.Three years in the making and this is the result? You'd think she'd deliver a revolutionary, well-produced, brilliant piece of art

    If I could give it a negative score, I would. The fact she recorded Formation and someone said "yeah    If you want to buy an album because 2 songs are ok then this is the album for you.I'm a fan of Beyonce's earlier work but this one just doesn't do it for me.Three years in the making and this is the result? You'd think she'd deliver a revolutionary, well-produced, brilliant piece of art

    If I could give it a negative score, I would. The fact she recorded Formation and someone said "yeah that's great let's keep it" shows she has no sense. Might as well lose the team. She can save herself loads of money by firing all the yes men around her.    … Expand
  15. diego1616945
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Beyonce is an activist false. a completely anchored album causes in order to sell. it is ridiculous, and the specialized critic does not have to speak ill to not commit. Note zero.
  16. PresidentCarter
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    I'm a huge Beyoncé fan, but I have to say this is her worst album ever. Words can't describe how disappointed I am. It's like a horrible version of her self-titled album "Beyoncé". The lyrics are good, but the beats, melodies, etc. are horrible. The only good song on the album is "Formation"! The worst songs are definitely "Daddy Lessons" and "Don't Hurt Yourself". Jack White's voice ruinsI'm a huge Beyoncé fan, but I have to say this is her worst album ever. Words can't describe how disappointed I am. It's like a horrible version of her self-titled album "Beyoncé". The lyrics are good, but the beats, melodies, etc. are horrible. The only good song on the album is "Formation"! The worst songs are definitely "Daddy Lessons" and "Don't Hurt Yourself". Jack White's voice ruins the song completely, even though it's bad enough already. The album cover isn't good either. It was great for the movie, but I was hoping for another artwork for the album. The booklet could be much better and include her lyrics. Plus the price for the album is a colossal cheek! 18€ for 11 and a half songs? Are you serious, Beyoncé? Even her self-titled album, which included 14 songs (+Grown Woman) was only 16€... I'm a really disappointed fan/stan. It makes no sense to me that she's paying dust to songs like "Grown Woman", "A Woman Like Me", "Standing on the Sun" and "Die with You", but releases rubbish like "Daddy Lessons"... This is the worst country song I've heard in my entire life. Who told her this song was good? This album includes no catchy songs, except "Formation". Whoever produced these songs should get fired. Boots, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Hit-Boy and Mike-WiLL-Made-It should have produced the album. It's definitely not worth my coins. I won't buy the album (unfortunately).… Expand
  17. EludiumQ36
    Apr 27, 2016
    2
    The hour-long "Lemonade" Visual Album on HBO was a dark, racially tribal study in the self-indulgence of an urban-pop queen. I don't see this is of any interest to anyone outside her family and vigilante-leaning "Bey Hive". Shawn Carter's ("Jay Z") alleged infidelity was over two yrs ago. If this is an emotional response to that then why the long delay? They're supposedly reconciled by nowThe hour-long "Lemonade" Visual Album on HBO was a dark, racially tribal study in the self-indulgence of an urban-pop queen. I don't see this is of any interest to anyone outside her family and vigilante-leaning "Bey Hive". Shawn Carter's ("Jay Z") alleged infidelity was over two yrs ago. If this is an emotional response to that then why the long delay? They're supposedly reconciled by now so what's the point of so much dark and threatening messaging? Or that's what I'd wonder if I were Shawn. But I'm not and this "Lemonade" is too bitter for my taste.… Expand
  18. FedericoBini
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    Boring, useless and far from Beyonce's signature songs like "Single Ladies", "Crazy in Love" and "Halo". Might be innovative but is by far Beyonce's most challenging album and this leads to the desperate try to create something new, not good or catchy or emotional, but just new. And that's kinda bad.
  19. pedro_hnq
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    despite carrying a good message, it is very appealing, so that leaves very heavy album in my opinion this album compares to American Life Madonna, with a lot of criticism and no track relax, in addition to be times in the lyrics of tracks on it mixing things in your life with the theme she wanted for the album
  20. Andr3as
    Apr 25, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know.. when you try so hard to create a masterpiece, it will transform into a kitsch. That's what Beyonce ended to do with Lemonade. She wanted to create a record about 'Black Lives Matter' (which is a fantastic idea) but in the end she made the album all about herself (like always).. She still needs to understand that she's not the most important human being from this world. The main idea of Lemonade it's really good, even the fact that she used some samples for creating the album, but we can't see the essence of this record? Is it a sad record? Is it a funky record? What's this record really about? About Jay-Z and his affair with a lady (Becky with nice hair) or about being black? You decide.… Expand
  21. Tonyo
    May 5, 2016
    3
    MONEY MONEY MONEY!

    3 ans après son album éponyme, Beyoncé est de retour et elle propose un schéma presque identique au précédent, c'est-à-dire sortir son album par surprise. Là où BEYONCÉ était un album cohérent et bien produit, LEMONADE est un album fouilli et bruyant où sa voix est moins maîtrisée qu'auparavant. Un album vraiment passable et dispensable. On retiendra uniquement    MONEY MONEY MONEY!

    3 ans après son album éponyme, Beyoncé est de retour et elle propose un schéma presque identique au précédent, c'est-à-dire sortir son album par surprise. Là où BEYONCÉ était un album cohérent et bien produit, LEMONADE est un album fouilli et bruyant où sa voix est moins maîtrisée qu'auparavant.

    Un album vraiment passable et dispensable.
    On retiendra uniquement Pray You Catch Me, 6 Inch, Forward, All Night. Même Kendrick n'arrive pas à relever le niveau de cet album.    … Expand
  22. metaxri
    Apr 30, 2016
    1
    Way too pretentious. It's a good album putting the gimmicks and fake tabloids aside. It does not feel genuine. She's clearly it for the SCHMONEY and it shows. The music is not that great however, which everybody forgets to talk about regarding LEMONADE as the visuals and gimmicks overshadow it, massively.
  23. jesskrtj
    Apr 28, 2016
    1
    This is an emotionally raw album -- although there are 58 songwriting credits so it might not be that personal -- that shows Bey's vast vocal range and amazing vibrato control.
    Although for all its conceptual poetry and great vocal delivery, Lemonade is just not as exciting as B'day or 4.
    Formation and Freedom are the only songs that stand out. Unlike Bey's other albums, I feel that    This is an emotionally raw album -- although there are 58 songwriting credits so it might not be that personal -- that shows Bey's vast vocal range and amazing vibrato control.
    Although for all its conceptual poetry and great vocal delivery, Lemonade is just not as exciting as B'day or 4.
    Formation and Freedom are the only songs that stand out.
    Unlike Bey's other albums, I feel that this one is undeservedly over-hype.    … Expand
  24. Pedro
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    Beyoncé has traded successful singles (and their parent, often unfocused albums - see the double-disc, double-personality I Am... Sasha Fierce) for monumental LPs, and the rewards are aplenty. Her intentions of reaffirming the album as a valid medium of art for the younger generation were clear when her epic self-titled opus was released; now, they are assured, through Lemonade, a set thatBeyoncé has traded successful singles (and their parent, often unfocused albums - see the double-disc, double-personality I Am... Sasha Fierce) for monumental LPs, and the rewards are aplenty. Her intentions of reaffirming the album as a valid medium of art for the younger generation were clear when her epic self-titled opus was released; now, they are assured, through Lemonade, a set that centres equivalently on candid themes and excellent music. "Sorry" and "Sandcastles" are the weakest links in an album that is otherwise overfloating with expertise.… Expand
  25. BeautifulTwist
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Lemonade may not be her best but it is certainly her most personal. I personally prefer her previous record (Beyonce) but only by a very small amount. This record is so personal, so raw, that it's simply amazing that she was able to express herself this way. The film just adds to the experience, and while some say that it is about black lives matter, it's more personal than that. It'sLemonade may not be her best but it is certainly her most personal. I personally prefer her previous record (Beyonce) but only by a very small amount. This record is so personal, so raw, that it's simply amazing that she was able to express herself this way. The film just adds to the experience, and while some say that it is about black lives matter, it's more personal than that. It's about marriage, love, and the hardships that come with that. However, there are a few moments that are dedicated to black lives matter, mostly in Formation.… Expand
  26. Rooh
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Através de um álbum límpido, com batidas retardantes vindas da pegada Urbana Contemporânea, Beyoncé se renovou e conseguiu atingir o que todos queriam, a simplicidade de sua música, de sua voz, de toda a sua produção dentro do álbum e das letras que são impecáveis, uma melodia mais penetrante que a outra, não tem como não ouvir o 'Lemonade' por inteiro, as participações soam como um alarmeAtravés de um álbum límpido, com batidas retardantes vindas da pegada Urbana Contemporânea, Beyoncé se renovou e conseguiu atingir o que todos queriam, a simplicidade de sua música, de sua voz, de toda a sua produção dentro do álbum e das letras que são impecáveis, uma melodia mais penetrante que a outra, não tem como não ouvir o 'Lemonade' por inteiro, as participações soam como um alarme de entrada para as novas vozes no álbum e isso, fortificou ainda mais o emponderamento da cultura negra que o álbum em si já tinha, com um histórico de superações, vitórias, batalhas e a representação do povo e da cultura negra como ela é!… Expand
  27. Rapunxel
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    I'm not a fan of Beyoncé but i'm really in love with this album. Love her voice, the emotion she put on it. No doubt one of the best albums this year.
  28. diegonelli
    Apr 27, 2016
    7
    Is it me or it's universal acclaimed just because it talks about black women?
    Good album anyways.
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  29. Mairenescence
    May 18, 2016
    6
    There exist one word for this album: overrated. There is no reason for give a high score to this work, is good, but we have a lot a best albums from othes artists.
  30. yulinbarak2001
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    My personal opinion...
    The Album is Fenomenal!!! A real masterpiece. This is what the world needs: ART! It brings a mix of rhythms with an amazing harmony. The context of the album is absolutely wonderful!
  31. ahmedimran
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    Was not a big Queen B fan.. yes the flawless remix, and drunk in love were darn good songs. I did eagerly wait for another new album by Beyonce and atleast 60% of the songs on LEMONADE are damn good. They are lyrical, have a good beat and beyonce does showcase her talent on these songs unlike on her promo single Formation. A very emotional album.. which these pop stars are releasingWas not a big Queen B fan.. yes the flawless remix, and drunk in love were darn good songs. I did eagerly wait for another new album by Beyonce and atleast 60% of the songs on LEMONADE are damn good. They are lyrical, have a good beat and beyonce does showcase her talent on these songs unlike on her promo single Formation. A very emotional album.. which these pop stars are releasing nowadays like Nicki Minaj's album and Selena Gomez;s as well. The track with Kendrick Lamar called FREEDOM deserves an honourable mention. Its hands down the best track on the record followed by Sandcastles. The collab with The Weeknd also is a must listen to track aswell. However the other collaborations were not that good. Was expecting a Nicki Minaj collaboration on this record aswell. Probably the only thing that was disappointing. But overall WELL DONE Beyoncè!… Expand
  32. redomega
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    it is easy to say that it is a fantastic body of work, because it is. To rank just HOW phenomenal it is is another thing. Even amongst other Beyonce works, including Destiny's Child, this stands out as the most cohesive, most artistic and, simply, the best. No only does it present a coherent sound, it also conveys a message and truly tells a story. No album in the modern era tells such ait is easy to say that it is a fantastic body of work, because it is. To rank just HOW phenomenal it is is another thing. Even amongst other Beyonce works, including Destiny's Child, this stands out as the most cohesive, most artistic and, simply, the best. No only does it present a coherent sound, it also conveys a message and truly tells a story. No album in the modern era tells such a clear, brilliant and relatable story that flows in such a natural manner. Highlights include The Weekend collaboration 6 Inch, the surpassingly country influenced Daddy Lesson, Freedom which includes the best feature of the year from Kendrick Lamar, and of course the song that kicked it all off, Formation. If you think you have head the best of Beyonce from Crazy in Love, Irreplaceable and Single Ladies, then think again. Not only has she proven herself to be the best performer of our time, she has cemented herself as the best a artist and most iconic artist of our time. Years from know people will talk about Lemonade as an iconic piece of music and you will want to be able to say where you where, and what side of history you were one.… Expand
  33. Panchogul
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Hasta el momento Lemonade es su mejor disco, únicamente REINASSANCE le podría arrebatar ese puesto.
  34. Game2540
    Apr 25, 2016
    8
    แม่ก็คือแม่ มีทั้งความดีงาม เพลงมีความพัฒนาขึ้นได้อย่างเห็นได้ชัด เพลงเพราะหลายเพลงมาก แต่ละเพลงก็มีแนวเพลงต่างกันไปเช่น Pop/Rock/R&B เป็นต้น คือมันครบรสและลงตัวมากด้วย คือดีงามมาก มันบอกไม่ถูกจิงคือดีเกือบถูกเพลง ยกว่าเป็นอัลบั้มที่ดีที่สุดของนางเลย ชอบมากกกแม่ก็คือแม่ มีทั้งความดีงาม เพลงมีความพัฒนาขึ้นได้อย่างเห็นได้ชัด เพลงเพราะหลายเพลงมาก แต่ละเพลงก็มีแนวเพลงต่างกันไปเช่น Pop/Rock/R&B เป็นต้น คือมันครบรสและลงตัวมากด้วย คือดีงามมาก มันบอกไม่ถูกจิงคือดีเกือบถูกเพลง ยกว่าเป็นอัลบั้มที่ดีที่สุดของนางเลย ชอบมากกก
  35. SergioV
    Apr 29, 2016
    8
    78/100. Definitely a good album, but I don't see how it was able to garner a 93 metascore currently... Best songs are "Pray You Catch Me", "Sandcastles", "Freedom" and "All Night". Worst song on the album is "Sorry".
  36. salvador1355
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen B is back. Best vocal since "I am... Sasha Fierce" and most adventured album is her career. Sound play the lead role for the record. Best tracks: "Hold Up", "Sandcastles" and "Don't hurt yourself".… Expand
  37. Mesmerize
    Nov 5, 2016
    8
    8.5 / 10
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  38. mado
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    Siguiendo la excelencia desde su ultimo trabajo homónimo, "BEYONCE" demuestra todo el talento que tiene en este álbum majestuosamente creado sin lugar a duda uno de los mejores trabajos.

    Entre los puntos mas altos del álbum yo diría que están Hold Up y Don't Hurt Yourself.
  39. olivervasquez
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Me encanta la versatilidad de éste album, es innovador en todo el sentido de la palabra. Lo mas destacable es que abarca todo tipo de temas, desde la política hasta el amor.
  40. miguelvv12
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Lemonade album is perfectly sound. All songs are perfect and the whole album follows the same concept.perfect lyrics, perfect sound, perfect musicianship, the quality of audio and movie are perfect.Beyoncé showed just why is the largest and most talented artist alive.
    Beyoncé congratulations.
  41. AnderForster
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé é uma das poucas artistas atuais que se jogam em seu trabalho e sua arte. Não precisa ser fã para admira-la. Este álbum é mais uma prova que ela é uma artista completa!… Expand
  42. ReinanQueiroz
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    O que falar de um álbum que misturou todos os estilos músicas? Realmente, Beyoncé mostrou para o que veio. Falando de traição ao amor sublime e o mais importante a luta dos negros e o racismo que até hoje é um dos assuntos mais abordados do mundo. Parabéns Beyoncé por nos dar uma obra-prima com tanto respeito e ainda sendo o melhor de toda a sua carreira!
  43. svjacob
    Apr 27, 2016
    6
    The album has a few strong points namely: Hold Up, Love Drought, All Night, and more that really exhibit Beyonce's vocal palette and skill, complimented by vibrant bass and empathetic melodies. That best illustrate what I enjoyed with her music, along side "club bangers" like Formation.

    Her collaborations were mostly mediocre and ventured into forms of experiments that sounded dissonant    The album has a few strong points namely: Hold Up, Love Drought, All Night, and more that really exhibit Beyonce's vocal palette and skill, complimented by vibrant bass and empathetic melodies. That best illustrate what I enjoyed with her music, along side "club bangers" like Formation.

    Her collaborations were mostly mediocre and ventured into forms of experiments that sounded dissonant and lackluster. With only the Weeknd collaboration standing out on top.

    All tracks on ratings out of 5:

    1 - 2
    2 - 4
    3 - 3
    4 - 2
    5 - 4
    6 - 4
    7 - 5
    8 - 3
    9 - 1
    10 - 3
    11 - 4
    12 - 4    … Expand
  44. SumitSumbria
    May 28, 2016
    10
    She "Came into this world / And daddy made a soldier out of (her)".....and yes she proves this. She is a self-proclaimed feminist who knows it better how things are done.
    "Lemonade" is an album about an independent women who wants a commited husband. She is not ready to live with a husband who is late at night. "You can taste the dishonesty/ it's on your breath" she awares her husband on    She "Came into this world / And daddy made a soldier out of (her)".....and yes she proves this. She is a self-proclaimed feminist who knows it better how things are done.
    "Lemonade" is an album about an independent women who wants a commited husband. She is not ready to live with a husband who is late at night. "You can taste the dishonesty/ it's on your breath" she awares her husband on the 1st track "Pray You Catch Me"
    But, on the 7th track "Love Drought" she is broken. "What did I do?" she asks.
    Continuing the legacy her own Grammy winning LP "BEYONCÉ", she is here with a gem again, which is undoubtly her best effort till date and the best album of 2010s decade.
    Every song on this "visual album", especially "Sorry" and "All Night", is a masterpiece.
    The 1st 4 tracks are killing anyway.
    And therefore, with "Lemonade" Bey has outdone herself.
    "Good job Bey" I agree with her daughter, Blue Ivy.

    Jewel of the album - "Sorry"    … Expand
  45. Chelseaed77
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    This album is so diverse. Each song although so different and testing different genres of music flows so flawlessly. There are dance songs which a so catchy and then there are the songs that just touch you. Beyonce uses her voice as a tool and it shows. All Night and Love Drought for example my gosh when I listen to those songs I am filled with such deep emotion and I feel every word she'sThis album is so diverse. Each song although so different and testing different genres of music flows so flawlessly. There are dance songs which a so catchy and then there are the songs that just touch you. Beyonce uses her voice as a tool and it shows. All Night and Love Drought for example my gosh when I listen to those songs I am filled with such deep emotion and I feel every word she's saying in my body. Beyonce has truly outdone herself with this album. Accompanied with the visuals it tells a true story that many women can relate to. She is so human and so raw with her emotions on this album and you can't help but be moved. Excellent body of Art Beyoncé. To see her revolutionizing the industry yet again 20 yrs into her career is a delight. She is a true talent. Unbelievable. I'm happy to experience her continue to grow as an artist and push the industry to newer heights. A true legend and Queen. Undeniable.… Expand
  46. ragnarraphael
    May 14, 2016
    2
    I don't know how you can call this album a MASTERPIECE. This is her worst album so far... Its not even empowering. Only couple of songs are good but not great. She tries to sell albums with fake marital problems...
  47. DXX
    May 20, 2016
    10
    By far this is her most personal album. And in such way when you compare Dangerlous in love, B'day, IASF, 4, Beyonce. They all dont sound the same. They all are different in many ways but the common thing is that sexy vocals. One of the overrated album yet it deserves to be overrated
  48. KarenCarey
    May 24, 2016
    2
    Não gostei muito do álbum, não faz muito o estilo de música que Beyoncé canta, tem 4 músicas que se salvam que são Sorry, Formation, 6 Inch e Love Drought, essas que citei recomendo pois são ótimas já as outras não achei isso tudo não, o 4 é muito melhor
  49. dimelloluk
    Jun 5, 2016
    6
    não é o melhor, nem o pior, tal cantora que somente pegou um tema polemico, e quis colocar em um album pra "causar" algumas musicas como "Don't hurt yourself" e "Sorry" salva o album, mas sem duvida "Formation" salva o album de uma cantora que assina as musicas mesmo sem escreve-lás
  50. linguini123
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    Pray you catch me, because ive caught you now i need you to catch me catch you. the lyrics nothing else ever seems to hurt like the smile on your face why? when its only in my memories it dont hit me quite the same. beyonce murda us. evrytrack is a hit back to back. best album of 2016. Ello Grammys
  51. merle
    Aug 3, 2016
    2
    I wonder why she has to wear a bathing suite to get people to listen to her music. I like a lot of female artists but none of them have to dress like a hooker to get people to buy their music. Their music sells itself, then again what is Beyonce selling?
  52. AndyRyse
    Aug 17, 2016
    2
    A very overrated album which insurance Beyonce did not write his name was all a show with her husband nothing bye....................................................................
  53. Leon_Istratiy
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Okay, ladies, now lets get information! I can listen to this album hundred times a day! And that makes me feel like i've cheated on Bey. Play Dont Hurt Yourself at my funeral. 10 Beckys with the good hair/10
  54. sixinch
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Amazing! The best Beyoncé album ever! Is everything and has everything i always wanted Beyoncé to do. She presents a perfect masterpiece and not everyone these days can do it like she can. Collapse
  55. am1997
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    oh my God i don't know how she does it,this album is certainly going to win album of the year. Beyonce we "pray yo catch"it and we "hold up"to the fact that you are the best and we've never been "sorry"for choosing you as our hero and model,we hope you"don't hurt yourself" because you work so hard,and we will never let our "love drought" for you and ..... okay i think it's enough now beyoh my God i don't know how she does it,this album is certainly going to win album of the year. Beyonce we "pray yo catch"it and we "hold up"to the fact that you are the best and we've never been "sorry"for choosing you as our hero and model,we hope you"don't hurt yourself" because you work so hard,and we will never let our "love drought" for you and ..... okay i think it's enough now bey hives and Beyonce lovers "let's get in formation".… Expand
  56. yeonglay
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    The best of 2016 & the best of Beyoncé. This album is the revolution of the music industry and this is how she slays the world. One of the Greatest Albums!
  57. TryAgainGata
    Sep 13, 2016
    8
    1. PRAY YOU CATCH ME 5/5
    2. HOLD UP 3/5
    3. DON'T HURT YOURSELF 4/5
    4. SORRY4/5
    5. 6 INCH ft. The Weeknd 4/5
    6. DADDY LESSONS 5/5
    7. LOVE DROUGHT 4/5
    8. SANDCASTLES 4/5
    9. FORWARD 2/5
    10. FREEDOM 5/5
    11. ALL NIGHT 5/5
    12. FORMATION 5/5
  58. Ssantino
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    Um álbum inovador na carreira dela. Veio para causar. Usado como protesto nas causas sociais. Ela se reinventou. Alem de tudo é inspirador. Ela acordou e fez isso belamente.
  59. dakota80
    Oct 21, 2016
    1
    The mix of genres and all the different people working on one album was not pulled off well and the album did not flow from start to finish. The album heavily relied on hype from the visual album and the implications of adultery in her well publicized marriage. Whenever people mention this album, they talk about her husband's infidelity or the beautiful visuals from the music video, butThe mix of genres and all the different people working on one album was not pulled off well and the album did not flow from start to finish. The album heavily relied on hype from the visual album and the implications of adultery in her well publicized marriage. Whenever people mention this album, they talk about her husband's infidelity or the beautiful visuals from the music video, but never actually the music. In such a pop culture moment, the music should live up to the visuals and hype and it just fell flat. I do not see how this album could possibly be so personal when the lyrics and music and even the poetry in the visual album were mainly written by other people. I would love to listen to an album written with Beyonce's words only to really feel her pain and emotion, but some people cannot express themselves well and need to pay other people to do it for them.… Expand
  60. jevoo
    Oct 25, 2016
    5
    how beautiful album it is but i cant give 10 points because she has used sample for all album it is unfair isnt it? there are so many singers make own music i hope one day beyonce will do it
  61. BornThisJoanne
    Oct 25, 2016
    1
    I am really disappointed by Beyonce Knowles new album Lemonade. It´s very flat and boring. None of the songs stand out, they all sound very basic to me. Furthermore, I am not a fan of visual albums because a good artist can express his vision or art with only his music and not with a movie or tons of videos. Really shocked by how terrible this album is.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. Jann_Junx
    Aug 31, 2019
    3
    Sin duda Lemonade se veía prometedor, pero sigue atada a lo mismo, especialmente en sus presentaciones, haciendo lo mismo una y otra vez.
  69. 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
  70. Jayrton
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    The themes of the album such as infidelity and black power come to the listeners boldly, with unique visual art and out of soulless music.
  71. supercutx
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    This is incredible the second best album of all time. the first is melodrama go and listen to it too!
  72. Auravoting
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    Incredible i mean the whole album is groundbreaking the amount of different genres she managed to pull off effortlessly whilst serving A*vocals?! Incredible
  73. Lucasswiftie89
    Jul 20, 2019
    0
    Ela deveria ter vergonha na cara Lisa de lançar essa bosta e se dizer feminista fazendo esse lixo pro marido e dizer que é pra militar. Lixosa.
  74. Docetangerina
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Ela é incrível, esse álbum é pergeito, maior e melhor artista da terra.
  75. zhong
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Formation and daddy lessons are my favorite songs powerful ！I think lemonade is better than many black singer works
  76. ladygagas0scar
    May 30, 2020
    0
    awful, overhyped, wrote by white men. nothing about this album is eye popping... her making an album about being cheated on and staying with jayz is kind of embarrassing as well
  77. excivus
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Arguably the most diverse, culturally important and groundbreaking album of all time. Pure excellence
  78. NileSaint
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Lemonade is a musical masterpiece. Almost 4 years later, it still holds up. It is truly timeless. One of the best albums of all time, and there should be no debate around that. The album itself delves into infidelity, black womanhood, the common close-minded narrative of affairs (having completely changed the attitudes towards affair with the album), reclaiming genres that wereLemonade is a musical masterpiece. Almost 4 years later, it still holds up. It is truly timeless. One of the best albums of all time, and there should be no debate around that. The album itself delves into infidelity, black womanhood, the common close-minded narrative of affairs (having completely changed the attitudes towards affair with the album), reclaiming genres that were revolutionised by black musicians and it had an entire visual film filled with poetry and symbolism. Lemonade is more than music. It's unforgettable.… Expand
  79. tasby
    May 29, 2020
    6
    the media is in a joint psychosis deluding themselves into thinking that this is best album of all time. Its okay! I liked it!
  80. paulojkk
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, spectacular, never-the-same, totally unique, completely-not-ever-been-done-before
  81. ujjwalsagwan
    Jul 24, 2020
    1
    Worst Album ever she's just giving us the Same type of music
  82. Raffaon
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    É realmente uma obra prima contemporânea de uma artista em seu apogeu criativo. Lemonade foi criado para ser eterno.
  83. Hshshggh
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Most Amazing Piece Of Art Ever. Super proud of it and I am happy for its universal acclaim.… Expand
  84. Hooneyb
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum que eu já ouvi na minha vida!
    A maneira como essa mulher descreveu o pior momento da vida dela para a sua glória é majestral.
    Como sempre Beyoncé mostrando o porquê de ser a melhor artista de todos os tempos.    … Expand
  85. Paullo234
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    Não gosteeeeeeeeei, não tem nada muito do ritmo que eu gosto, tem umas boazinhas, mas não pra ouvir sempre, pra mim é zer0
  86. Marloz1210
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    The variety of genres. The cohesiveness. The lyrics. The story telling. The emotion. The VARIETY of emotions. The visuals. The interludes and poetry. Touching on many subjects from feminism, family, infidelity, race issues, and generational family trauma, - this album has all the substance. This is how you make an album that is actually an album, a real body of work, an experience. AnThe variety of genres. The cohesiveness. The lyrics. The story telling. The emotion. The VARIETY of emotions. The visuals. The interludes and poetry. Touching on many subjects from feminism, family, infidelity, race issues, and generational family trauma, - this album has all the substance. This is how you make an album that is actually an album, a real body of work, an experience. An unforgettable experience. More than album of the year, album of the millennium.… Expand
  87. diogo_nunes
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Lemonade foi e é um album muito importante para entender como o racismo estrutural nos Estados Unidos afeta negativamente a população negra até nos dias atuais. E a Beyoncé usa o album como uma forma d cura. O album parece uma sessão de terapia, como se ela tivesse buscando ententer o pq as familias negras acabam tendo suas vidas pessoais tão conturbadas. E no final ela consegue essaLemonade foi e é um album muito importante para entender como o racismo estrutural nos Estados Unidos afeta negativamente a população negra até nos dias atuais. E a Beyoncé usa o album como uma forma d cura. O album parece uma sessão de terapia, como se ela tivesse buscando ententer o pq as familias negras acabam tendo suas vidas pessoais tão conturbadas. E no final ela consegue essa "cura" com o amor. Ela fez uma Limonada!!!!!!… Expand
  88. Nuninhos
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    ICONICO!!! Com esse album a Beyoncé nos mostrou q é Inovadora e q é capaz d entregar trabalhos com excelencia visual e sonora como é esse album. Se a partir do Beyoncé Album ela cravou seu nome na industria, com Lemonade ela se tornou, incontestavelmente, uma das cantoras mais importantes da história da musica. Realmente MEMORAVEL!!!!!!!!!!
  89. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Un álbum que no tiene mucho sentido bastante melodías y ritmos desatinados un álbum que quiere llamar la atención con cosas que no son ni música no me gusto.
  90. asd8
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    beyoncé’s best album, really mature and personal. it mixes a lot of different music styles like rock, country, hip hop, rap, r&b and even reggae.
  91. Aleknowles
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is a living legend of our time, undervalued for the great artist who is none like her
    The greats masterpiece
  92. rafaelffraposo
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Um Álbum muito pessoal, onde ela nos mostra outro lado seu. A luta pelo fim do racismo na sociedade é um ponto muito evidente nele.
  93. 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!!
  94. 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
  95. ChrisMiller35
    May 2, 2016
    9
    Creative, bold, cohesive, innovative. Visually I would give the album a 10, but I took off a point from all the spoken word interludes that could have been avoided. Although the album took 72 writers/producers and Beyonce acted more along the lines of a Musical Director - it still produced some of the most interesting music of the year. The production is top notch crisp and to the point.
  96. hugom2c
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Truly outstanding, this album proves Beyoncé is right on top of the pop music scene. The album by itself is definitely one of the best by a major female artist in a very long time and the visuals that accompany are the cherry on top, who else could do what she does so effortlessly?
  97. 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
  98. AnalyDewa
    May 2, 2016
    9
    No seu 6º álbum de estúdio, ''Lemonade'', a cantora, aqui ativista, repete a fórmula de álbum visual do seu bem sucedido disco de 2013, o autointitulado ''Beyoncé''.
    Sem deixar o seu nada modesto time de compositores e produtores, Beyoncé que vem mostrando mais pretensão e liberdade artística desde o seu ''4'' de 2011, não nos decepciona e consegue mostrar que é capaz de evoluir e superar    No seu 6º álbum de estúdio, ''Lemonade'', a cantora, aqui ativista, repete a fórmula de álbum visual do seu bem sucedido disco de 2013, o autointitulado ''Beyoncé''.
    Sem deixar o seu nada modesto time de compositores e produtores, Beyoncé que vem mostrando mais pretensão e liberdade artística desde o seu ''4'' de 2011, não nos decepciona e consegue mostrar que é capaz de evoluir e superar o sucesso de crítica, marketing e vendas que foi seu último disco.
    O diferencial em relação ao seu último álbum visual - que tinha vários curtas para cada música, é que esse foi apresentado na HBO em forma de um filme único de pouco mais de 1 hora, que pega carona no movimento #blacklivesmatter e faz críticas a violência policial contra negros e ao racismo, tema recorrente no repertório de artistas mais recentemente aclamados como Kendrick Lamar - que aqui aparece na ótima ''Freedom''.
    No seus últimos trabalhos, Beyoncé vinha com abordagem no empoderamento feminino, como nas faixas ''Run the World (Girls)'' de 2011 e na ''Flawless'' de 2013 - onde ela repete o discurso feminista da escritora nigeriana Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Em ''Lemonade'', que tem o título justificado pela cantora do fato histórico de que os negros acreditavam que beber limonada, clarearia a sua pele, Beyoncé defende-se de críticas de que ela estaria se afastando da cultura negra, ''embranquecendo'' e de episódios de racismo, como uma petição online onde assinaturas pediam para que a cantora penteasse o cabelo de sua filha, Blue Ivy - (I like my baby heir with baby hair) de ''Formation'''.
    Mesmo que se trate de mais um álbum visual, nesses nós acabamos por ter muito mais que ouvir do que ver, como em vários momentos do disco, a cantora nos deixa escapar uma suposta traição do seu marido, o rapper Jay-Z, com quem ela sempre ostentou toda a felicidade e sucesso do seu casamento - “He only want me when I'm not there / He better call Becky with the good hair.” (''Sorry'').
    Se nós formos fazer mais comparações com o último trabalho de Beyoncé, fica mais evidente ainda o quanto ''Lemonade'' é um disco versátil e passeia por vários gêneros, como por exemplo o rock na faixa ''Don't Hurt Yourself'' que conta com a participação de Jack White, ''Daddy Lessions'' que faz nos lembrar a origem texana da Beyoncé em uma junção de country e soul, ou na trap music presente em ''Sorry'', além ainda de gêneros como hip-hop, blues, funk e gospel que complementam o restante do álbum.
    Por trás de tanto marketing, em turnês milionárias, apresentações no 'Super Bowl' e álbuns visuais lançados de ''surpresa'', fica a lição de que tem como sim fazer um trabalho pop de qualidade e consistência e ainda ter voz pra tratar de temas importantes e sérios, Beyoncé que conversa com a gente no presente, transforma limões em uma limonada.

    Destaques: Hold Up, Don't Hurt Yourself, Sorry e Daddy Lessions.    … Expand
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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