Lemonade
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2016
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  1. 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!!
  2. 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
  3. Omer
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album is a gut wrenching materpiece. Some songs made me sad, some songs made me happy. Some gave me chills.
    I have to admit, I miss the hits-radio friendly-dancy Beyonce, but I do appriciate her jurney as an artist, and I do think she's at her peak right now.

    Standout tracks: Don't Hurt Yourself, 6 Inch, Daddy Lessons, Sandcastles, Freedom and All Night.
  4. maneville
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    It almost feels corny to type out, but Beyoncé has delivered once again. This time eclipsing her previous self-titled album with Lemonade. Not only does the visual tie in a deep, historically laced, message, but the music completely draws the listener in. The lyrics are cutting this go around as you can hear the Pain in Beyoncé's voice as she wrestles with grief, and the prospects of herIt almost feels corny to type out, but Beyoncé has delivered once again. This time eclipsing her previous self-titled album with Lemonade. Not only does the visual tie in a deep, historically laced, message, but the music completely draws the listener in. The lyrics are cutting this go around as you can hear the Pain in Beyoncé's voice as she wrestles with grief, and the prospects of her at the time troubled relationship. These emotions are what the experience palpable for any listener, and makes it one of her most personal albums to date. Production is most certainly another highlight of this album, with so many highs and genres that it becomes hard to place the album according to one genre. Lemonade, has so many different sounds, but flows together almost effortlessly. This is truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  5. 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?
  6. KevinRapeau
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    What's fantastic with Beyoncé, is that you cannot have any clue about what her record is going to sound like. No album of her sounds the same, and this one takes the cake as being her most intimate, intricate, experimental. She pours her heart and soul, worked with such a diversity of people and yet brought her most cohesive work to date. If you have to buy one Beyoncé album, it's this oneWhat's fantastic with Beyoncé, is that you cannot have any clue about what her record is going to sound like. No album of her sounds the same, and this one takes the cake as being her most intimate, intricate, experimental. She pours her heart and soul, worked with such a diversity of people and yet brought her most cohesive work to date. If you have to buy one Beyoncé album, it's this one (all of them should be in your discography but...you know...). The film really helps to get the message and meaning of her process, of her feelings. Beyoncé just gets it.… Expand
  7. JaeB
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing album! Soulful, fun, emotional! Beyoncé takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and uplifts you in a way not possible. It makes you think, it makes you angry, it makes you cry, it makes you love. It's a full body experience, which is what music should be. It doesn't cater to the simple mainstream sound of current music trends and it doesn't try to be something its not.Absolutely amazing album! Soulful, fun, emotional! Beyoncé takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and uplifts you in a way not possible. It makes you think, it makes you angry, it makes you cry, it makes you love. It's a full body experience, which is what music should be. It doesn't cater to the simple mainstream sound of current music trends and it doesn't try to be something its not. It's simply amazing, from start to finish.… Expand
  8. Allthatjazz
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    LEMONADE surpassed BEYONCE both in its musicality and in its visuals. Beyoncé has never been more raw, more vulnerable, and more diverse in her musical expression before. If the last album changed the music industry, this album cemented her place in the annals of music history. The album crosses genres, it challenges her voice, and she rises to the challenge. Beyoncé has once again provedLEMONADE surpassed BEYONCE both in its musicality and in its visuals. Beyoncé has never been more raw, more vulnerable, and more diverse in her musical expression before. If the last album changed the music industry, this album cemented her place in the annals of music history. The album crosses genres, it challenges her voice, and she rises to the challenge. Beyoncé has once again proved that she deserves all the credit thrown her way and then some. When she surprise released her last album it was followed by a string of surprise drops, it changed the day record labels release album; it will be interesting to see how LEMONADE changes the music industry.… Expand
  9. cbeanfan
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    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.
  10. 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
  11. RainbowsStars
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    This is truly an amazing album by Beyonce. The depth of emotions expressed on the album, and the various sounds explored on the album are captivating. It's one of the best albums I've heard over the last 20 years. It's a masterpiece.
  12. frandecurgez
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is an album you can't stop listening to. Beyoncé is, without any doubt, one of the greatest entertainers ever. With this album she exposes herself to the limit and shows the world how both powerful and vulnerable she can be. Every song on this record is perfect. The film is flawless and beautiful. Lemonade is an extraordinary piece of art. Beyoncé is ART.
  13. 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.
  14. benrankel
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This album is a perfect 10. Beyoncé's masterpiece. Anyone who tells you differently isn't of sound mind. Every song is carefully crafted, conscious and completely formed.
  15. hatem
    May 6, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is a masterpiece. "I've been served lemons, but I made Lemonade". In Lemonade, we see Queen Bey in her most personal state, as she talks about her dad, herself, being cheated on, politics, and several other topics. Lemonade is a coherent work of art. Starting with the powerful and vocally amazing ballad "Pray You Catch Me", you directly can know what to expect. As you reach theLemonade is a masterpiece. "I've been served lemons, but I made Lemonade". In Lemonade, we see Queen Bey in her most personal state, as she talks about her dad, herself, being cheated on, politics, and several other topics. Lemonade is a coherent work of art. Starting with the powerful and vocally amazing ballad "Pray You Catch Me", you directly can know what to expect. As you reach the middle of the album, it experiences a transition to the other phase of Lemonade. Lemonade is definitely Beyonce at her best. SLAYYYY QUEEN BEY

    Fav songs: "Pray You Catch me" Hold Up" "Don't hurt yourself" "Sorry" "Daddy Lessons" "Freedom" "Formation" (All of them are great songs)

    This is an album that will be talked about for a long time, and will be celebrated forever as one of the best albums of all time, as Beyonce grows and evolves as an artist, and proves that she IS the Queen.    … Expand
  16. aba1258
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Amazing album by one of the boldest female artists in the world, Beyoncé proves once again that perfection is what she's striving for, here she isn't afraid to experiment with visual and genres.
  17. TimW001
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    6 inch, Daddy Lessons, Freedom, All night - Must listen songs, perfect.
    This album is incredibly good. A fantastic album form start to finish. A set of songs with a very different sound. Such great vocals and music.
  18. sebastianglz
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    When you're a recognized artist you can play with genres as much as you want. Beyoncé's Lemonade isn't what we expected after the anticipated single "Formation", but it's better than that. An introspective album about singer's life and a journey to everybody's deep feelings. This is Beyoncé's finest album.
  19. zeus07
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    When life gives Beyonce lemons she ensures to make the BEST EFFING 'LEMONADE' out of it!!!
    This album is about, the frustrations of living in a glass house, the lyrical eruption of suppressed anger, the strength of granting an absolution and moreover, realizing your own strength and roots and making it a point to celebrate it. 'LEMONADE' proves why Bey is the best in the game right now,    When life gives Beyonce lemons she ensures to make the BEST EFFING 'LEMONADE' out of it!!!
    This album is about, the frustrations of living in a glass house, the lyrical eruption of suppressed anger, the strength of granting an absolution and moreover, realizing your own strength and roots and making it a point to celebrate it. 'LEMONADE' proves why Bey is the best in the game right now, competing with herself and herself only and not shying away from breaking the prototypes.
    Lastly, immense LOVE and RESPECT to this formidable woman... LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!    … Expand
  20. MartinR95
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    An album that forces the listener to have a physical and emotional response and that leave them utterly breathless. It feels instantly recognizable and at the same time is something out of this world. Beyonce is ethereal, raw and completely in control.
  21. pericles
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Não deixe o samba morreeeeeeer, não deixa o samba acabar! Um samba, queridan! Melhor álbum da Beyoncé ever, essa mulher quer escrever o nome dela na história mesmo, 18 anos de carreira e ela permanece no topo. MUITO DEUSA NÉ AMORES???
  22. bruno767
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum icônico, coeso e aclamado. Beyoncé soube retratar com proeza todas as facetas de sua persona.… Expand
  23. ezequiasdejesus
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Sem palavras,
    Beyonce sempre faz a espera valer por uma vida inteira.
    Album eudaimonico, muito equilibrado, uma universalização dos entulhos artísticos que a cantora carrega algo longo dos anos.
  24. BeysRus
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is her best album and thee absolute best release in music in a long time. Every song is phenomenal. No fillers. Nothing to skip. The vocals are heavenly. The emotion & lyrics send me. The production is top notch. Thank you thank you Beyoncé! And to all the gerls upset their faves got 60's n such... Ki! Stay mad posting fake reviews dears.

    A++
  25. 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.
  26. GuBarcellos
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. essa vadia e o poder sem duvida e por isso que ela e a melhor cantora e perfomer da atualidade minha rainha beyonce te amo de mais sua vaca destruidora… Expand
  27. marlonserpa
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    It's incredible how Beyoncé don't let her quality falling over. She always improves your own music and with Lemonade the way to join the Legendary artists is more next than ever. ICONIC QUEEN B!
  28. Thewarjoe
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Best album of the decade so far, the structure, the way she sings... She's beyond human! There's no other artist right now that you could compare to her, she's incredible.
  29. sbm1215
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    This is by far Beyoncé's most sonically diverse, passionate and personal album. "Hold Up," "Formation" and "Freedom" especially are excellent, but all of the songs on Lemonade are wonderful.
  30. OKOSHiN
    May 7, 2016
    10
    can't believe Queen bey did such a PERFECT album,definitely real art,can't image that how people expect the next B7 now.She better than best,stan for her forever.
  31. lui44
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    O álbum te leva à uma percepção diferente da música,uma mistura de ritmos e estilos que se encaixaram perfeitamente na voz da Beyoncé. Os vocais são os melhores que já escutei dela.
  32. PartyGirl
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Lemonade just goes from strength to strength. The album offers different sounds, but it sounds like a cohesive body of work. Beyonce shows she can do everything from singing like an angel to rap. The album shows a range of emotion that most of us have felt. The album is a classic.
  33. MorningLiang
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is simply an amazing album. Her anger is so naked and her vocals changes in such a versatile ways. Even Adele cannot reach this level. Cannot understand if anyone question the quality of this album. This is classic and get over it you boring haters.
  34. 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
  35. 00happyboy
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé always get better and better. Her music is so powerful and emotional and also that music movie is fantastic. She doesn't only work work work work work, her music is about real things. Queen B forever!
  36. beyonslay
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Cohesive, breath-taking, and a wonderful work of art. From start to finish Beyonce masterfully crafts a message so deep and personal that it leave you feeling fulfilled.
  37. beycause
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé is a real artist. This album is truly a masterpiece full of passion, truth and strong vocals. The fierce lyrics about Jay Z's mistake and the tenderness on songs like All Night, Pray You Catch Me and Daddy Lessons makes me see her as a person like me, and like all of us. Beyoncé can turn her feelings into anthems for the people. And she can also raise her voice for those who hasBeyoncé is a real artist. This album is truly a masterpiece full of passion, truth and strong vocals. The fierce lyrics about Jay Z's mistake and the tenderness on songs like All Night, Pray You Catch Me and Daddy Lessons makes me see her as a person like me, and like all of us. Beyoncé can turn her feelings into anthems for the people. And she can also raise her voice for those who has been forgotten for years. I'm so proud of her work, Lemonade is what pop culture needs for now.… Expand
  38. 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.
  39. gusbontorim
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Que Beyoncé nunca decepciona todos sabem, afinal ela conquista o público e a crítica com todos os seus álbuns. Porém, dessa vez ela foi além, depois do aclamado "BEYONCÉ" ela conseguiu superar e muito com "Lemonade", um álbum impecável desde de suas composições à sua produção visual. 'Lemonade' não é apenas sobre música, é muito além disso é um grito racial e artístico, onde um seletoQue Beyoncé nunca decepciona todos sabem, afinal ela conquista o público e a crítica com todos os seus álbuns. Porém, dessa vez ela foi além, depois do aclamado "BEYONCÉ" ela conseguiu superar e muito com "Lemonade", um álbum impecável desde de suas composições à sua produção visual. 'Lemonade' não é apenas sobre música, é muito além disso é um grito racial e artístico, onde um seleto grupo de artistas já se arriscaram a chegar. Muito além do pop e do r&b, Beyoncé não fez música e sim história. SLAY B!… Expand
  40. VitorBorges
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Beyonce did a magnificent job with lemonade, an album that brings us the power actually she wants to pass the message that we should know, True Black Queen!
  41. davidforever98
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album is just incredible and real.... The production is INSANELY good,the lyrics are deep,amazing and fresh,the vocals are just AWESOME and all of the songs have well crafted melodies.. It's definitely a 10
  42. LuizFelipe
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Bem, em primeiro lugar #LEMONADE, e em segundo, gente... que álbum maravilhoso é esse?? superou muuito o BEYONCÉ. Eu não esperava menos da Rainha, sempre surpreendendo os fãs e até os haters rsrsrsrs.... não foi dessa vez que os haters vão esticar a língua pra falar mal dela, só resta aceitarem... e haviam boatos que ela não inovava, só vivia da mesmice hahaah... enfim, sobre o álbum: umBem, em primeiro lugar #LEMONADE, e em segundo, gente... que álbum maravilhoso é esse?? superou muuito o BEYONCÉ. Eu não esperava menos da Rainha, sempre surpreendendo os fãs e até os haters rsrsrsrs.... não foi dessa vez que os haters vão esticar a língua pra falar mal dela, só resta aceitarem... e haviam boatos que ela não inovava, só vivia da mesmice hahaah... enfim, sobre o álbum: um produção maravilhosa, as letras são incríveis e o modo de lançamento com um filme foi inédito, parabéns Beyoncé mais uma vez, por seu melhor trabalho na indústria… Expand
  43. esllyc
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Best álbum of beyoncé. thats all.......................................................................................................................................................
  44. kali_michael
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Her strongest body of work yet, lemonade is an emotional roller coaster full of anger, resentment, frustration, and sadness. The meaning behind this work of art is very important, it shows the struggles of being a black woman, specifically a wife dealing with your father and husbands infidelity and being fed up with it.
  45. Johnatas
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    This is what "ART" means! Power, truth, raw... LEMONADE proves that in pop music has people who think and makes the world think together. That's what the music industry needs.
    Flawless can be a good word to define this album, but you know, I prefer magnificent.
    It's Beyoncé in her best way.
  46. 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,
  47. rebelheart123
    Jun 14, 2016
    10
    PERFEITO PISOU NA CARA DA RIHANNA COM AQUELE PROJETO MAL ACABADO DO ANTI QUE TINHA QUE FICAR É VERMELHO PRA COMBINAR COM A CAPA, ESSE POVO TODO TÁ DANDO VERMELHO PORQUE O ÁLBUM É CONCEITUAL DEMAIS PRA CABEÇA FENTY DELES QUE É SÓ VER A ÍDOLA FAZENDO UMA FAROFA COM UMA BATIDA DIFERENTE E JÁ SAI CHAMANDO DE CONCEITUAL
  48. Yannglas
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Simply put: It is not just an another record from an other major singer of today. This is an entire journey from the first to the last second. I have never had so many different feelings while listening to music. Beyoncé, Congratulations, you deserve the praise for one of the best work of art ever.
  49. jesseurbancsik
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    In 2013, Beyonce dropped her critically acclaimed 5th album which everyone knew was going to be EXTREMELY hard to top. Lemonade does this and more.
    The album has a great mix of tunes and beats with the best lyrics ever written by the megastar.
    The video film is artistically pleasing and emotional, just like Beyonce herself. One thing is made clear though, JAY-Z, you better get your ****    In 2013, Beyonce dropped her critically acclaimed 5th album which everyone knew was going to be EXTREMELY hard to top. Lemonade does this and more.
    The album has a great mix of tunes and beats with the best lyrics ever written by the megastar.
    The video film is artistically pleasing and emotional, just like Beyonce herself.
    One thing is made clear though, JAY-Z, you better get your **** together son.

    HIGHLIGHTS: Sorry, Sandcastles, 6 INCH, All Night    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. jorgeropero
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Amazing album! I can't express the love I have for this album it is truly a masterpiece. It deserves to have 90+ here on Metacritic. Every track is either a 10/10 or a 9/10.
  52. 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
  53. Clubsocial
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira

    Pray you catch me: 8/10
    Hold Up: 10/10
    Sorry: 7.8/10
    6 INCH: 8.6/10
    Daddy Lessons: 8.3/10
    Love Drought: 10/10
    Sandcastles: 9.1/10
    Forward: 10/10
    Freedom: 10/10
    All night: 7.5/10
    Formation: 10/10
  54. descuff
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album is Beyoncé best work to date. Remarkably outdoing her own Self-Titled she dive deeper into exploring other type of sounds getting into more country and rock in this multigenre album. Listeners will especially enjoy the anthemic Freedom. Though looking to turn up or are getting out of a relationship will enjoy Don't Hurt Yourself and Sorry. If that's not enough, there's an entireThis album is Beyoncé best work to date. Remarkably outdoing her own Self-Titled she dive deeper into exploring other type of sounds getting into more country and rock in this multigenre album. Listeners will especially enjoy the anthemic Freedom. Though looking to turn up or are getting out of a relationship will enjoy Don't Hurt Yourself and Sorry. If that's not enough, there's an entire movie accompanying this album making her art makes much more clearer to fans. Long story short, Queen Bey is back and she did it again.… Expand
  55. MKeyts
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    I've always had a huge respect for her work (mostly as a singer) but somehow I could never really relate to her songs so I just followed her career from a quite long distance. However this album... it really moved me. The old school R&B and soul melodies are ingeniously recaptured and merged into today's finest electronic sounds. The songwriting is quite clever and free and touchesI've always had a huge respect for her work (mostly as a singer) but somehow I could never really relate to her songs so I just followed her career from a quite long distance. However this album... it really moved me. The old school R&B and soul melodies are ingeniously recaptured and merged into today's finest electronic sounds. The songwriting is quite clever and free and touches interesting themes giving the album an overall universal feel and appeal. Besides, her visual concept stills groundbreaking. I am really impressed. Her artistry has gone very high places with an album this refined. It's clear she lost a lot of the previous mainstream force but perhaps she's aiming for something that only a few can dream of...… Expand
  56. alissonlanunes
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Excelente. Melhor álbum do ano junto com o ANTI. A sonoridade é excelente, as letras são perfeitas, cada faixa combina com outra, não é aquele álbum que você enjoa depois de algumas faixas. É aquele álbum que você estuda seguidas vezes sem pular nenhuma faixa.
  57. CharlieGray
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is definitely the best album of the year. It's fresh, new, nothing Beyoncé had make before,it's personal (a lot personal) and raw. It talks about Jay-Z being unfaithful to Bey, with probably Rita Ora (imma kill that ****
  58. pedroviera17
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    Absolutely! Beyoncé's work gets better and better through the years. The mix of music genres is amazing! Undoubtedly, her best album so far!!! 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!
  59. 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.
  60. nicolasmaria
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    what can i say about this album? the best of the year so far, epic lyrics, epic production, not her best (to me her best is BEYONCÉ) but is the 2nd best in her career. freedom is the best song so far
  61. ram9775
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    How she manages to outdo herself every time is befuddling to me. I absolutely adore this woman and I am so glad I got to experience the album live on Saturday because I'm calling it from now, this is a moment in music history that will be talked about for years. Beyonce is changing the medium and changing the game and doing it so vulnerably. With the last two albums, specifically Lemonade,How she manages to outdo herself every time is befuddling to me. I absolutely adore this woman and I am so glad I got to experience the album live on Saturday because I'm calling it from now, this is a moment in music history that will be talked about for years. Beyonce is changing the medium and changing the game and doing it so vulnerably. With the last two albums, specifically Lemonade, she has solidified herself as an ARTIST and not just a pop star (granted the pop star of our generation).… Expand
  62. AnthonyM10
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé sempre me impressiona! Ela consegue se superar a cada álbum, e este, definitivamente está além do significado de "arte". Todas as musicas revelam algo intimo sobre ela, o que torna o álbum ainda mais interressante e profundo.
  63. AngelXCX
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    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!
  64. balaclava27
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    LEMONADE is beyoncé's best album by a long shot. Visuals and songs both reaching greatness level.I loved ho she gravitates through different genres on this album: rock, blues, reggae, trap, r&b, country, folk. Lemonade is a masterpiece!
  65. MarioKnowles
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    El álbum que más emociones ha generado en mí. Definitivamente una obra maestra. Beyoncé nos demuestra, una vez más, que puede hacer verdadero arte.
  66. Clysman
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé vem galgando e efetivamente construindo sua carreira após o 4, mostrando ao mundo músicas de qualidade impecável. Não que os outros feitos anteriores não tenham seu brilho, mas depois de 2011 ela demonstra um amadurecimento incrível em cada obra que realiza, e com o Lemonade não foi diferente. O álbum mais politizado de sua carreira explicita uma Beyoncé fazendo um reencontroBeyoncé vem galgando e efetivamente construindo sua carreira após o 4, mostrando ao mundo músicas de qualidade impecável. Não que os outros feitos anteriores não tenham seu brilho, mas depois de 2011 ela demonstra um amadurecimento incrível em cada obra que realiza, e com o Lemonade não foi diferente. O álbum mais politizado de sua carreira explicita uma Beyoncé fazendo um reencontro consigo mesma e com suas raízes, e brigando por esse reencontro. Lemonade é um álbum para você ouvir com o coração e sentir cada palavra sutil, mas que ao mesmo tempo se torna tão feroz.… Expand
  67. Yoyoyoyoyoy
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is by far and without doubt Beyonce's best album to date, and probably ever to be honest (let's hope not). The visual is astonishingly beautiful, the songs fit perfectly together to tell the tale of finding oneself after troubled times, in this case after betrayal. Many genres are incorporated in the album, which is something quite difficult to do without making a mess: hereThis is by far and without doubt Beyonce's best album to date, and probably ever to be honest (let's hope not). The visual is astonishingly beautiful, the songs fit perfectly together to tell the tale of finding oneself after troubled times, in this case after betrayal. Many genres are incorporated in the album, which is something quite difficult to do without making a mess: here everything flows perfectly, modern/futuristic pop, rock, country, soul and others prove Beyonce's abilities and make her one of our generation's most important pop star; a true artist.… Expand
  68. onlygui
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album is absolutely FANTASTIC OMGOD im shaking, this is the best thing in the world. SKSKKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSK
  69. reidn94
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Beyonce finally breaks out of the pop star framework she has stayed within throughout her career. This album is by far her deepest and most emotionally expressive as well as the riskiest and most innovative. The successful combination of both makes for a captivating piece of art.
  70. 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!
  71. jcgmalave
    May 22, 2016
    10
    i have to compare this album to "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac. Beyonce made an instant classic, best album of the year so far... fav tracks: sorry, hold up, dont hurt yourself
  72. gabrielramos
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Lyrically, it's Beyoncé's best piece of work by far. Visually it's beautiful, groundbreaking and well crafted. Great songs, well produced and Bey's vocals are everything. It's empowering, it's daring, it's different, it's diverse and consistent.
  73. rapmonster
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    In what seems her most intimate and risky album yet, 'Lemonade' prove that she keeps raising the bar. Even though she could stay at her comfort zone singing girl songs, she decided to embrace a compact project about infidelity, feminism, racism and daddy issues. Well done queen B.
  74. brufz
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Let's start with: I'm not black. Yes, II am not black but that doesn't prevent me to appreciate and be marveled by this masterpiece. This album is completely different from her previous surprise release. In that one she explores more her sexuality, femininity. In Lemonade, of course there's those characteristics because Beyoncé is all of that and more, but it's more intimate, above thoseLet's start with: I'm not black. Yes, II am not black but that doesn't prevent me to appreciate and be marveled by this masterpiece. This album is completely different from her previous surprise release. In that one she explores more her sexuality, femininity. In Lemonade, of course there's those characteristics because Beyoncé is all of that and more, but it's more intimate, above those themes. It goes on the most intimate feelings of a woman- no matter what race. Sure it gives - and most not be overshadow - an amazing empowerment to black people, specially women- but other races can appreciate it to - I sure do !
    And man.. MAN can and must also hear and feel what she sings.. because.. they feel the same !! We are all human !

    Now, you can hear it and you know you'll find an amazing work.. but when you see the visuals... this won't leave your heart.    … Expand
  75. Matthew45
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Longe dos refrões fáceis do pop convencional (QUE PISÃO NA DESGRAÇADA NAZISTA), a cantora flerta com o country em canções como “Daddy Lessons”, das mais fracas do álbum, e mergulha em referências dos anos 1990 nas faixas mais fortes. Criada em parceria com o The Weeknd, “6 Inch” é uma obra-prima, calcada no trip hop visceral da era Portishead e Massive Attack.
  76. Hinaria
    Sep 6, 2016
    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. Collapse
  77. Maitam
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso e conceitos perfeitos e muito bem explorados e musicalmente também, muito diversificado. Beyoncé se atreveu mais uma vez e saiu majestosamente. Para todos os haters reclamando dos ''15 compositores/produtores'' ou vindo aqui dar notas baixas, só fica meu repúdio e pena pois nunca vão abrir suas mentes doentes e perceber o quanto esse álbum é incrível e o quanto Beyoncé éÁlbum maravilhoso e conceitos perfeitos e muito bem explorados e musicalmente também, muito diversificado. Beyoncé se atreveu mais uma vez e saiu majestosamente. Para todos os haters reclamando dos ''15 compositores/produtores'' ou vindo aqui dar notas baixas, só fica meu repúdio e pena pois nunca vão abrir suas mentes doentes e perceber o quanto esse álbum é incrível e o quanto Beyoncé é maravilhosa… Expand
  78. 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
  79. lindoncemars
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    BEYONCÉ. Esse sem duvidas, é um nome que vamos lembrar por décadas ainda. Sempre focada na carreira, a cantora mais uma vez impressiona com inovação, qualidade e determinação. Quem olha a Beyoncé de 2008 'I Am Sasha Fierce', jamais imaginaria que estaria no nivel artistico que esta hoje, e esse novo album provou ainda mais que ela não veio para brincar. LEMONADE é um dos melhores albunsBEYONCÉ. Esse sem duvidas, é um nome que vamos lembrar por décadas ainda. Sempre focada na carreira, a cantora mais uma vez impressiona com inovação, qualidade e determinação. Quem olha a Beyoncé de 2008 'I Am Sasha Fierce', jamais imaginaria que estaria no nivel artistico que esta hoje, e esse novo album provou ainda mais que ela não veio para brincar. LEMONADE é um dos melhores albuns dessa década, os vocais, as harmonias, os instrumentais, letras, tudo se encaixa perfeitamente. O album tem toda uma história que vai sendo desvendada ao decorrer do album, e isso é o que mais te instiga e escutar ele do começo ao fim. O titulo de mulher mais impactante da década pela revista 'Billboard', nunca fez tanto sentido.… Expand
  80. sotopedro
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Isso aqui vai muito além de gosto musical. Muito além de diva pop. Muito além de alguma coisa que você goste.
    Isso é um grito. Um grito de guerra, um grito de paz, um grito de ajuda. Se você vir criticar, saiba que é um merda. É um álbum com uma profundidade muito maior do que só escutar por diversão. Como falei, é um grito de ajuda. Se não gostou da melodia, foca na mensagem. E mesmo    Isso aqui vai muito além de gosto musical. Muito além de diva pop. Muito além de alguma coisa que você goste.
    Isso é um grito. Um grito de guerra, um grito de paz, um grito de ajuda. Se você vir criticar, saiba que é um merda. É um álbum com uma profundidade muito maior do que só escutar por diversão. Como falei, é um grito de ajuda. Se não gostou da melodia, foca na mensagem. E mesmo assim se vc não gostar, aí sinto lhe dizer que, realmente, você é uma pessoa de merda.
    É um álbum maravilhoso. Um dos melhores que já escutei, senão o melhor. Se não ganhar pelo menos um Grammy sequer, já saberemos que foi comprado.
    E atenção: eu sou branco, mas esse álbum não foi feito para nós. Vejo alguns brancos bostejando nas criticas, falando mal. Entenda: nem tudo é voltado pra nós, por mais que a sociedade seja muito assim. Então vá a merda se for criticar essa arte.
    Porque é isso que esse álbum é: pura arte.    … Expand
  81. Joseluismay
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 6 Inch, Freedom y All night son arte uwu
    Ahora hablemos de porque Katy Perry es la reina del pop y Taylor una ranchera que no tiene ni tendrá nada icónico, bai

    Secta pop >>>>>>>>>>>>>>< cualquier otro grupo, bai    … Expand
  82. TheReviewGuyx
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    I'm just absolutely blown away by this. Not much else to say. Listen to it. Don't let your hatred of the artist get in the way of the art. Enjoy yourself and thank me later.

    10/10.
  83. Ryandeat
    Jul 18, 2016
    10
    AOTY?

    Absolutely! Beyoncé's work gets better and better through the years. The mix of music genres is amazing! Undoubtedly, her best album so far.
  84. nanijoyce
    Jun 13, 2016
    10
    Melhor album da carreira sim. Pode não ser o mais "popular" ou "feito pra hitar fácil", mas é maduro, de qualidade e ótima sonoridade. De primeira você pode até não entender bem ou gostar de uma música e outra, mas só é preciso mas uma ouvida no album pra entender o que cada música faz ali. Muito bom.
  85. 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!
  86. vitorthehuman
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    That strong and amazing album. Certainly impacted the world of music somehow. This album is black resistance, is the scream for help of many oppressed peoples. It's definitely the best Beyoncé album so far.
  87. 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
  88. mahfoudhhannani
    May 13, 2016
    10
    What a masterpiece. Mix of personal emotions yet the listener can still relate. Keeps getting better with queen B. Let's not forget the one of a kind lines that are brought up with each album. شكرا
  89. Panchogul
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Hasta el momento Lemonade es su mejor disco, únicamente REINASSANCE le podría arrebatar ese puesto.
  90. jsantamariam
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    It's just flawless! Every song hits the right tone. It's so personal yet so universal at the same time. You can feel her grief and you can place yourself in her situation, but you can also relate beautifully.
    Beyoncé has really come into her own as an artist with this album. Now she is truly unstoppable. The sky is the limit. I have no clue how she'll top this.
  91. Deivide
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    " Lemonade " is more than a simple album of Beyonce is the fight for causes that need to be wide open and shown in many ways , and when artists with the global reach of Beyoncé do it , and offer to carry through his art , they deserve to be praised and ears
  92. mrlucbra
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is by far the best and most cohesive album of the year. Beyonce shows so much versatility on this thing. She has become the one to beat and the other pop females arent even close to this
  93. leobra12
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is going to be remembered as one of the decade defining albums. Its full of soul, amazing vocals, incredible lyrics and the best visuals in a long time
  94. lucassm
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Beyonce deserves the title of most important artist of the decade! She has given us one of the best albums of the decade. Its so personal and beautiful. By far the most touching album of the year
  95. redjackb123
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    this might be the best album of 2016. Beyonce killed it as always and Lemonade could be the best album she ever made. the songs are very catchy and meaningful and include some features like Jack White, The Weeknd and King Kendrick.
  96. arcanjo
    May 29, 2016
    10
    Hands down for beyoncé best work. She accomplishes the subject of a cheat, a little bit differently than the buzz single Formation promised - an extremely protesting album-, but here she shows that she knows whats she doing with the black historic references, turning to be an album more about empowerment that self pitting. This all, by the way, in a varied options of genre, always with theHands down for beyoncé best work. She accomplishes the subject of a cheat, a little bit differently than the buzz single Formation promised - an extremely protesting album-, but here she shows that she knows whats she doing with the black historic references, turning to be an album more about empowerment that self pitting. This all, by the way, in a varied options of genre, always with the black music influence into it.… Expand
  97. brayp6
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    AOTY!!!

    She did the unthinkable and topped self titled a feat once I thought impossible. LEMONADE Is a masterpiece. she includes every genre, encompasses every sound, speaks to the struggle of women, celebrates black culture, addresses the problems in our society, and STILL IS COHESIVE!!!!! It's raw and wounded in the right places but has all the glister and shine of a BEYONCE album.    AOTY!!!

    She did the unthinkable and topped self titled a feat once I thought impossible. LEMONADE Is a masterpiece. she includes every genre, encompasses every sound, speaks to the struggle of women, celebrates black culture, addresses the problems in our society, and STILL IS COHESIVE!!!!! It's raw and wounded in the right places but has all the glister and shine of a BEYONCE album. Lemonade is true to beyonce's character and deeply personal while still being relatable and is a one in a lifetime occurrence and I'm just glad I'm here to witness it.    … Expand
  98. lanadelfenty
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    ah queen is back, her best album in my opinion. this album is an absolute blessing and there's not a song I hate. album is a great Afro-American tribute and the film is amazing too. well done bey!
  99. TheBoy6
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    never thought LEMONADE was going to be so great. I Am thankful for this project, it looks so cleary and deeply and her vocals are amazing on the rock inspired tracks. Jay Z, i hope you walk the line after listening to this album or the next Beyoncé's record will have tracks like ''to the left, to the left''
  100. 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.
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Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

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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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