Lemonade
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2016
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  1. 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!!!!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. JoshuaKlink
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece, especially for Beyoncé. It does not conform to so many of the ideologies of an album, and in such a profound way.

    So much of the sheer musicality, story-telling and visuals engrave Lemonade as one of the greatest albums of all time!
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. PaulFierce
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Beyoncé really did that! That album is a masterpiece! Daddy Lessons fav song
  21. 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)
  22. BeyBoy
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    The best piece of music ever to be produced. A complete and utter testimony of Beyoncé’s mastery when it comes to storytelling, vocal production and instrumental versatility.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Touchking
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns do mundo, sem sombra de dúvidas. perfeito do início ao fim.
  27. 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.
  28. 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...
  29. 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.
  30. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    good album......................................................................................................................................................
  31. 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"
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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".
  36. JaceNguyen2402
    Sep 28, 2018
    1
    Lemonade is by far her best album. Very strong, bold and unique. What a flawless masterpiece. 10/10.
  37. Hogdion
    Apr 25, 2019
    8
    I've waited a long time to listen to this and i finally did. The album is honestly better than what i expected it to be. I found 9 out of the 13 listenable and amusing, found some beautiful gems along the way.
  38. 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 :)
  39. 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
  40. Victor_2017B
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Álbum mais lindo dela. Sem palavras. Grandioso, aclamado e gigantesco. Uma obra de arte.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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!
  44. 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
  45. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Lemonade is a stunning album, one that sees her exploring sounds she never has before. It also voices a rarely seen concept, that of the album-length ode to infidelity. Even stranger, it doesn’t double as an album-length ode to breaking up. Cynics will cry foul, that Beyoncé remains an entitled superstar, raging at a paper tiger. Those cynics will be ignoring one of this year’s finest albums.
  46. THELUCASSY
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira da Queen B. Um álbum com tom político, pessoal e poderoso.
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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!
  51. 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.
  52. w2i3l0l2
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    absolutely her best album. visuals on point, musically gorgeous, emotional! uou B. you did it queen!
  53. BaboManjate
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Album perfeito. É uma obra de arte visual que valoriza a mulher negra, e sua cultura ao mesmo tempo que nos mostra os sentimentos de uma mulher traída até encontrar o caminho pra o perdão. Perfeito
  54. 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.
  55. Cleitonmonea
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Icônico, atemporal, cativante, emocionante, monumental e bem trabalhado, Lemonade é a masterpiece da carreira.
  56. lauraioanas
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Hands down best album out there, still unbeatable. What else could you expect from Beyonce?
  57. Thay-04
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The album that defined a decade and deserved aoty at the grammys. A masterpiece!!!!
  58. jonantlew
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Amazing album. A complete body of work that transcends genre. I loved her live performance of it in 2016 at the VMAs
  59. ConolCassidy
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    10/10! Album of the Century
  60. Beyfa
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM ALL THE TIME BEYONCÉ IS AMAZING BETTER SINGRR BETTER DANCER OMG IS SUPERSTAR
  61. Mariaedu2212
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente incrível, esse álbum foi muito importante para muitas pessoas, essa mulher é boa em tudo que faz
  62. 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 '-'
  63. 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!!
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. fabiannn
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    One of the most legendary artist in music history. An incredible album, excellence
  67. grwgioswine
    Mar 1, 2020
    9
    There is no doubt that 'Lemonade' is Beyoncé's strongest album so far. Every track has its own identity and with this album Beyoncé made even clearer that she still rules the industry (alongside some other badass artists) and still can reinvent herself.
  68. Dsros96
    Aug 3, 2019
    6
    It's an ok album. There are several good songs but none of them are really spectacular. I don't see how Formation fits with the breakup theme on this album.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. All_ButTrU4
    Apr 16, 2022
    10
    An extension of Beyoncé influence Lemonade is an album that refuses to be classified. It tackles politics, infidelity and forgiveness. Just as relevant as it's predecessor "Lemonade " is a milestone not only culturally but most personally black female narratives. Her album is focused on telling it's story through a predominantly black female perspective. "Sorry "&"Don't hurt yourselfAn extension of Beyoncé influence Lemonade is an album that refuses to be classified. It tackles politics, infidelity and forgiveness. Just as relevant as it's predecessor "Lemonade " is a milestone not only culturally but most personally black female narratives. Her album is focused on telling it's story through a predominantly black female perspective. "Sorry "&"Don't hurt yourself ",confirming the rumors around the tension and infidelity in her power relationship with Jay-z . It also address her own personal past with "daddy issues" a Dixie Chicks indebt jive that looks to a warning from her own father to avoid unfaithful partner's like himself, a sobering moment on the "marry your father" rhetoric. I can remember just how powerful hearing "Formation " for the first time, an unusually political single for Beyoncé. The audacious lines like "hot sauce in my bag/swag" or "i like my negro nose and Jackson 5 nostrils "too black stereotypes and insecurities as points of pride.

    Featuring a wide frame of collaborators from the rock staple Jack White or a solo James Blake interlude. The weeknd feature "6inch " is a sensual nearly sinister braggadocious elevated by Abel's ab libs and cautioning verses.

    Another classic in Beyoncé's pantheon .    … Expand
  72. Mark1998
    May 4, 2019
    9
    A surprisingly varied album, "Lemonade" offers a wide number of sounds and styles, that somehow manages to get along with each other. The album is powerful and has a controversial back story in it that Beyoncé herself took the time to tell and explore among the listeners. Standout tracks include "Pray You Catch Me", "Don’t Hurt Yourself", "6 Inch", "Daddy Lessons", "Freedom" and "All Night".
  73. its_guillonce
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    This is her best album PERIOD.
    Bey has put all her soul in this work, and here is the result, the deserved best album of the year, and an incredible sioundtrack that explains her life
  74. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    O álbum mais pessoal da Beyoncé até agora. Músicas que, se escutadas na ordem, se mostram bastante coesas. O meu preferido da rainha
  75. 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.
  76. Yanagitani
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é definitivamente a maior artista de todos os tempos. Trabalhos bem minimalistas, coesos e com impacto cultural.
  77. MathSilva
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    Perfeito, incrivel
    Perfeito, incrível Perfeito, incrivel Perfeito Perfeito Perfeito Perfeito
    Perfeito
  78. sernboard
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    The best body of work since Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
    A magnum opus literally a magnum opus
  79. 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.
  80. ROBYWON
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    Can a woman be the best version of herself? With 'Lemonade' Beyoncé explains how to deal with life's difficulties. Especially if you're a black woman, in a world where white men dominate. And other women don't give you peace either, so much so that you have to remind the world that you're the one holding the reins, even when there are hidden back doors. The Houston Girl tackles every genreCan a woman be the best version of herself? With 'Lemonade' Beyoncé explains how to deal with life's difficulties. Especially if you're a black woman, in a world where white men dominate. And other women don't give you peace either, so much so that you have to remind the world that you're the one holding the reins, even when there are hidden back doors. The Houston Girl tackles every genre of music, in a full-length soundtrack that takes you through her introspection, until it puts everyone back in 'Formation'.… Expand
  81. Yuri_Guerreiro
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Lemonade is an intense, powerful, honest and necessary shout for freedom.As Beyoncé builds this strong and notable posture of resistence and empowerment in face of personal and social strugles, a really eclectic, experimental, captivating and unique musical identity is developed to us as well. An album with personality and musical ambition that came to be a modern classic of pop music.
  82. PaulaZanella
    May 4, 2019
    10
    This piece is more than a music álbum, this is a powerful pessage for girls to stand up. The lyrics are closer to the heart and more intelligent.
  83. DBlackD
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums of 2010s. Thank you Beyoncé for this strong and Beautiful masterpiece. My best songs on Lemonade are: All Night, Formation, Daddy Lessons, Freedom, Don't Hurt Yourself, 6 Inch
  84. AnthonyMiller
    May 16, 2019
    7
    It’s Beyoncé’s best album. Overall a solid album but don’t read too much into it. This isn’t a classic album that’s going to be remembered for years to come in all honesty. A decent 7. Nothing more nothing less.
  85. viniciuspotrich
    May 26, 2019
    9
    Através de uma narrativa íntima, confessional e instigante, Beyoncé apresenta um trabalho plural e bem construído. Lemonade abriga as melhores composições da carreira da artista.
  86. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    7
    I mean, c'mon, how many ghost writters does this woman needs just to tell the world that her husband gave her brand new corna horns??? The entire world couldn't care less who Jayz is sleeping with or if this woman is sexing him good or bad. 70 writers and producers for this telenovela story gone bad? I can't! It sounds good on some moments but lacks interesting topics. You had me fooled onI mean, c'mon, how many ghost writters does this woman needs just to tell the world that her husband gave her brand new corna horns??? The entire world couldn't care less who Jayz is sleeping with or if this woman is sexing him good or bad. 70 writers and producers for this telenovela story gone bad? I can't! It sounds good on some moments but lacks interesting topics. You had me fooled on "Formation" and then it starts to get shallow. I'm ending my review right now because I'm afraid the Carter Mafia will find out my address.… Expand
  87. edsonsouna
    Jun 17, 2019
    1
    Superestimada, não acho que seja um dos melhores de todos os tempos. Forçou.
  88. isac
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum é o maior ato visual e musical que o mundo ja teve! Beyoncé lenda viva
  89. laurapenttinen
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good album. I love every song. All night, formation, love drought are whole masterpieces… Expand
  90. diegoasies
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a great album, for me, the best in Beyoncé lyrics, the best of this album is its sound, its best song without doubt 6 inch… Expand
  91. Israelr4
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album da carreira, Beyoncé rainha !
    Lemonade obra prima , I Love you queen b    … Expand
  92. Chloelongx
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé’s best work yet. A cage lover full of genres from reggae to rock to country to pop.
  93. Peteersoon
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece áudio visual ❤️
  94. Aragaomatt
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Se eu pudesse dava 1000. A própria Adele descreveu esse álbum como "MONUMENTAL". E é mesmo. Um trabalho denso, profundo, repleto de significados e simbolismos. É impressionante como a Beyoncé sempre se supera. Em tempos de trabalhos tão superficiais e comuns, o LEMONADE é sem nenhuma dúvida uma março na indústria e na história musical.
  95. meguinha28
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    omg, this album a incredible in some many ways! beyonce did that and brought this masterpiece
  96. Willianvitor_12
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum é maravilhoso, Beyoncé sabe como misturas estilos musicais e deixar tudo incrível, Rainha que não decepciona
  97. nemanjabukvic
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums, if not the best of this decade. The visuals play a big role and take the whole story to another level. Amazing.
  98. Giliarde
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Like as adele said lemonade is a monument, it came to revolutionize and delivers rhythms together with an impeccable visual experience!
  99. Pricci
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The best album of 2016 for sure. We can feel her emotions through the lyrics and that’s why this is a very powerful album. It’s 2021 and I can’t stop listening to it
  100. lemoluca
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    the best album ever made in history, a modern masterpiece, monumental, espetacular, a delicious flavor. BEYONCÉ, that's the name of biggest artist alive!!!
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#2 Best Album of 2016
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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2016
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#9 Most Shared Album of 2016

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Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  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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