Beyoncé
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Dec 13, 2013
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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 27, 2021
    9
    Would it be hyperbolic to say Beyoncé invented feminism? Well imma go ahead and no cap that,personally at least. Her self titled really is as personal as the name suggests:This is her. Not promoted at yet still having the biggest impact in music history.

    Opening with the motivational Sia penned ballad "Pretty Hurts" filled with the staple anthemic Knowles choruses she's perfected since    Would it be hyperbolic to say Beyoncé invented feminism? Well imma go ahead and no cap that,personally at least. Her self titled really is as personal as the name suggests:This is her. Not promoted at yet still having the biggest impact in music history.

    Opening with the motivational Sia penned ballad "Pretty Hurts" filled with the staple anthemic Knowles choruses she's perfected since "B'day". This just being the first of the karaoke ready ballads.

    "Haunted "is a slow burn catharsis attached to the unsettling hidden track "ghost " that comments on music,record labels and creativity. It's a brave well executed risk that adds nuance to Beyoncé thesis oscillating from quasi-spoken word to explicit sensuality. The shedding of the Madonna/Whore complex is perhaps an unintentional theme throughout the Lp brought to epic fruition on the sensual masterpiece of D'angelo proportions,"Rocket". A torch song to her husband Jay z doesn't leave anything to the imagination. "Drunk in Love" is a fkn epic sequel to "Bonnie &Clyde " hyped up to raunchier heights as if it's as "Drunk "as the songs title.

    "No Angel " a Caroline Polachek assist comes in at a high register punctuated with breathy vocals and smootg falsetto. "Partition " which sounds like a forebearer to "Lemonade " takes a martial sexual rendezvous,it's steamy and confident.

    The feminist manifesto "***flawless" features a perfectly placed Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie sample. By far the most notable song here featuring lines like "i woke up like this " that boast female empowerment without heavy handed cliches that marred "Run the World ". Drake appears in the slow "Mine ". There are no skips on this record all the risks taken were so successful they invoked copy cats and now sound commercial.

    With its sweeping highs are emotional lows. The insecurity of "jealous " seems pretty aware post Lemonade. The solemn "Heaven " mediates on a miscarriage and seems to reach acceptance preceding the maternal bliss of "Blue " which features Beyoncé daughter Blue Ivy.

    Arguably Beyoncé best record this album cemented her status as a musical icon, having immeasurable impact on culture.    … Expand
  2. marcmyworks
    Jan 1, 2014
    8
    Beyonce shocked us all when she released her self-titled album without any sort of promotion or any indication she was working on her new record. This album is less commercial than her previous efforts but channels more soul and depth than a lot of her pop/r&b contemporaries.
  3. Muddsjr
    Feb 22, 2014
    8
    though the visual side to the album offers some background to each song, the album alone, without the videos is touching and enjoyable enough. There is an awful lot of language in there that might perhaps need some over-looking but otherwise Beyonce seems to have messages to deliver in her songs and they make the songs feel more vital and enjoyable. Beyonce has redefined her music, and shethough the visual side to the album offers some background to each song, the album alone, without the videos is touching and enjoyable enough. There is an awful lot of language in there that might perhaps need some over-looking but otherwise Beyonce seems to have messages to deliver in her songs and they make the songs feel more vital and enjoyable. Beyonce has redefined her music, and she has created without doubt the greatest album of her entire career in the music business.… Expand
  4. Panchogul
    Aug 7, 2022
    9
    No soy taaan fan de este disco, pero es indudable el impacto que tuvo, cambió por completo las reglas del juego.
  5. adhamhany
    Dec 15, 2013
    10
    For a long time, i thought that Beyoncé was old news.

    Big mistake. Not only is this a terrific album, It is her most powerful and mature to date. This will probably be recognized as her magnum opus in years to come. The lyrics, her voice, her awesome vocal work, the music and production, all work together to create a mood that i actually can't find a word for. I don't think    For a long time, i thought that Beyoncé was old news.

    Big mistake.

    Not only is this a terrific album, It is her most powerful and mature to date. This will probably be recognized as her magnum opus in years to come.

    The lyrics, her voice, her awesome vocal work, the music and production, all work together to create a mood that i actually can't find a word for. I don't think "Beautiful" does any justice for this amazing work of art. I'm saying all that and i haven't even watched any of the videos yet.

    The significance of the album is derived from many reasons. Not only because it's spectacular, but because it's spectacular in a time when albums are looked upon as anything but. At a time when they are looked upon as an unnecessary idea from a bygone era.

    Over the years, many female artists appeared and achieved great success over the years, whether in rap, r&b, or pop. But Beyoncé has, without a doubt, cemented her place as their queen.    … Expand
  6. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 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
  7. asjklasjklas
    Jan 18, 2015
    8
    Beyoncé has at last experimented with the themes she’s continuously half-explored throughout her decade(+)-long career—feminism, sexual expression, self-empowerment—and overall, she has created her most erotic, overtly feminist, and sonically experimental record to date. The intros and interludes of audio snippets seeming to act out Knowles’ childhood experiences and the segments ofBeyoncé has at last experimented with the themes she’s continuously half-explored throughout her decade(+)-long career—feminism, sexual expression, self-empowerment—and overall, she has created her most erotic, overtly feminist, and sonically experimental record to date. The intros and interludes of audio snippets seeming to act out Knowles’ childhood experiences and the segments of speeches discussing society’s expectations of women (“***Flawless”) and why women can openly love sex (“Partition”), it’s a concept album through and through. Besides its accompanying visual experience, the dark, moody production trails PBR&B, electronic, and even ambient influences and its large array of producers—Ammo, Boots, Detail, Hit-Boy, Timbaland, etc.—and featured artists—Drake, Frank Ocean, and, of course, hubby Jay-Z—help her achieve her musical ambitions. The monumental “Drunk in Love”, the sultry “Partition”, the urban confidence of “***Flawless” featuring an insert from Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Beyoncé’s self-titled fifth studio albums further certifies her status as one of pop music’s most dominant divas and if her overnight release date without any prior promotion or singles isn’t evidence of that, let her musicianship and vocal capabilities speak for her themselves.… Expand
  8. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    An impressive album by Beyoncé. This album, along with Lemonade, is one of the masterpiece of Beyonce's discography and it's also one of the masterpiece of the decade of 2010s. Listening to this album makes me feel very fierce, strong, confident and fun. Every songs of this album have different meanings and different messages, which makes me love this album. My favorite songs on this albumAn impressive album by Beyoncé. This album, along with Lemonade, is one of the masterpiece of Beyonce's discography and it's also one of the masterpiece of the decade of 2010s. Listening to this album makes me feel very fierce, strong, confident and fun. Every songs of this album have different meanings and different messages, which makes me love this album. My favorite songs on this album : "7/11", "XO", "Jealous", "Drunk in Love".… Expand
  9. ihavevocaloid
    May 30, 2015
    8
    Beyonce is Beyonce's best album to date, not only because it contains some of the best songs she has recorded in her career, but also because this is her first album where she shows a great deal of artistry (I guess Kanye West was right then...) She has always been a great vocalist, but she has never showed this much artistry on anything she has ever done before. This artistry lies in theBeyonce is Beyonce's best album to date, not only because it contains some of the best songs she has recorded in her career, but also because this is her first album where she shows a great deal of artistry (I guess Kanye West was right then...) She has always been a great vocalist, but she has never showed this much artistry on anything she has ever done before. This artistry lies in the combination between the often meaningful lyrics, great production, and the fact that she decided to make a video for each song (even though I didn't watch all of them). Now, to break down each individual element of the album. This album finds Beyonce at her most explicit lyrically - and usually does a great job of this. Some of the lyrics get repetitive sometimes, but the varying topics, ranging from the struggle of wanting to be pretty every day to showing off how flawless she is to loving Blue. And although sometimes she may prove to be very similar to other R&B artists, she solidifies her place as a very special diva and vocalist on this album. What really got me into this album, though, is the ambient production Beyonce uses on a great deal of the album. The often trendy, but still very interesting and original production, is one of the main reasons I gave this album an 8. If she had kept her production styles from her previous albums I probably would have given this a 7. And this is definitely an imperfect album with a few shining weak sports, but this doesn't stop it from being Beyonce's best and an album that shows the artistry of a vocalist. Grade: B+/A-. Highlights: "Drunk in Love", "Partition", "Jealous", "Mine", the "Flawless" portion of "Flawless". Worst song: "Superpower"… Expand
  10. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    7
    Beyoncé's fifth solo album surely has a new sound as she attempts to create a sound that is unique to her voice and message. The major failure on this album has to come from the length of many songs and their features as well. The album seems very experimental and I need a perfected version of this record to fully appreciate what Bey is trying to give us with her latest project.

    Album    Beyoncé's fifth solo album surely has a new sound as she attempts to create a sound that is unique to her voice and message. The major failure on this album has to come from the length of many songs and their features as well. The album seems very experimental and I need a perfected version of this record to fully appreciate what Bey is trying to give us with her latest project.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. ***Flawless (feat. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
    2. Pretty Hurts
    3. Drunk in Love (feat. JAY Z)
    4. Haunted
    5. 7/11
    6. Partition
    7. Blue (feat. Blue Ivy)
    8. Blow
    9. Heaven
    10. XO
    11. Ring Off
    12. No Angel
    13. Superpower (feat. Frank Ocean)
    14. Mine (feat. Drake)
    15. Rocket
    16. Jealous    … Expand
  11. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    (Already counting on the Platinum Edition) I can not understand all this love that people have for this album, it really is a good album, but not the best of Beyoncé, many his songs make me sleep and I can not hear whole, the lucky for you there are great songs that save the album.
    Highlights: Partition and Drunk In Love
    Lows: Superpower and No Angel
  12. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    10
    her best effort as of yet. Sonically this album is a masterpiece and visually stunning. It emotes so much emotion it's almost tangible. In closing Beyoncé has proved yet again why she
  13. SumitSumbria
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    It was undoubtly the best album of 2010s decade until Beyonce outdid herself with her best album "Lemonade" One of my Top 10 albums of all time. One can say this album is "Flawless". 
    Top 3 tracks - 
    1. Drunk In Love
    2. Flawless
    3. Haunted
  14. arcanjo
    May 29, 2016
    9
    Since its not personally my best I must recognize the incredible increase this album come in Beyoncés discography. First time she really improves and puts her experiments in a solid, self conscious way. Even though she puts some poppish songs, the album as a whole comes as alternative. and the visual album concept gives this album another life, since if we ever get tired of hearing it, weSince its not personally my best I must recognize the incredible increase this album come in Beyoncés discography. First time she really improves and puts her experiments in a solid, self conscious way. Even though she puts some poppish songs, the album as a whole comes as alternative. and the visual album concept gives this album another life, since if we ever get tired of hearing it, we can catch ourselves watching the videos and fall in love once again with the tracks.… Expand
  15. khutch
    Dec 19, 2013
    8
    She can cause many feelings here, sadness, love, happiness, aggression. And in all cases, in the highest and best way possible.
    Do not say it is the best cd I've ever heard, or even that it is the best of the year, but after that cd, Beyoncé showed he can do a little of everything, and what a pop star really is.
  16. 0987
    Mar 20, 2014
    5
    Average album. I only like Pretty Hurts, Drunk In Love, Yonce and Blue. To be serious, other songs made me bored!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. LuizFelipe
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the most amazing work of Beyoncé , she is already a historical icon , and then this masterpiece she still deserves more recognition ( if that is possible) then I found the amazing and wonderful all the work and I believe that will please everyone who will listen ...… Expand
  18. Lopesito27
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Beyoncé opens up about her sexual and emotional life while subtly experimenting with different production elements that were key for the change in R&B, but above all that, she seems to be enjoying every moment of it, which makes for a lot of gems. If you don't think this is the album with the most bops, you're just wrong. It's the album that made me fall in love with Beyoncé.
  19. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    5
    O álbum BEYONCÉ foi uma surpresa para todos, quando foi lançado de surpresa no iTunes, e ele surpreendeu a muitos. Depois de ouvi-lo, formulei uma opinião própria: é um album mediano. Não que seja ruim. BEYONCÉ é um álbum com músicas lentas em sua maioria e também são muito compridas. Dangerously, I Am... Sasha Fierce e 4, em minha opinião, são bem melhores do que esse álbum.
  20. ray32
    Mar 3, 2023
    0
    This album has it's highs and lows. Personally, Rihanna is way better and is the queen.
  21. philosophorse
    Mar 15, 2014
    9
    Her best yet. It is most certainly, most determined to be only about the music. It abandoned inspiring messages, marketing, and everything else to be able to make an album so perfectly woven together, it's simply a masterpiece. The crown jewel is Ghost, which uses such ambient and soft sounds, so quiet yet it speaks louder than any of her R&B songs. Good job, Queen Bee. Good job.
  22. rebeligado
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    The Masterpierce, Bey pegou todos de surpresa com esse hinário conceitual.

    Faixas pra dançar: Partition, XO e Blow.

    Faixas Cult: Mine e Superpower.

    3º melhor dela.
  23. Juan12353
    May 30, 2016
    10
    1. Pretty Hurts 9/10
    2. Ghost 9/10
    3. Haunted 9/10
    4. Drunk In Love 10/10
    5. Blow 9/10
    6. No Angel 8/10
    7. Yoncé 7/10
    8. Partition 10/10
    9. Jealous 10/10
    10. Rocket 10/10
    11. Mine 9/10
    12. XO 9/10
    13. ***Flawless 10/10
    14. Superpower 10/10
    15. Heaven 10/10
    16. Blue 10/10
    17. Grown Woman 10/10
    18. 7/11 10/10
    19. Ring Off 10/10
    20. Standing On The Sun (Remix) 10/10
  24. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Beyoncé’ is one of the best damn albums of 2013, basically, however you’re looking at it: as an R&B record, a pop set, an electro collection. Whatever your tastes, you can’t question the quality here. Without playing into cheap “tortured by fame” tropes, she’s made an emotional album that’s dense and substantial but never difficult or self-important. It is a bold, expansive body of workBeyoncé’ is one of the best damn albums of 2013, basically, however you’re looking at it: as an R&B record, a pop set, an electro collection. Whatever your tastes, you can’t question the quality here. Without playing into cheap “tortured by fame” tropes, she’s made an emotional album that’s dense and substantial but never difficult or self-important. It is a bold, expansive body of work that should have all the praise heaped on it because, without warning, she dropped one of the strongest albums of the year on us.… Expand
  25. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    Por que tão perfeita? Beyoncé mais uma vez mostrando que é um dos grandes da música pop, trazendo um álbum com hits e letras que abordam temas importantes, como Pretty Hurts e ***Flawless.
  26. Teodoro
    Jun 20, 2014
    1
    Mais uma prova de que nem tudo que a crítica aclama,é bom.
    Talvez esse 85 no Metacritc sejam pelas vendas,que sim,foram altas,mas não compraram a qualidade desse album.
    Continuo achando que I Am...Sasha Fierce é seu único bom album.
  27. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Hard work and smash hits. Congrats! Beyonce now understands what is music industry like. She releases one of the best albums in 2013 and claims status of new queen of R&B.
  28. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    Musically, it's the same kind of electro R&B with which radio is already awash--in large part because it's produced by the same small coterie of hip producers, with Timbaland appearing to take the most prominent role amongst the likes of Detail, Jerome Harmon, Pharrell Williams and Ryan Tedder.
  29. WANGWEST
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Perfect 10! She is the most talented, beautiful, magnificent woman on earth. Beyonce on this album shows her vulnerability and when she is mostly desiring of. From 90s inspired song Blow, to suggestive songs like Drunk In Love and Partition and songs where she shows her vulnerability like Jealous and where she shows that she is Queen Bee and sets the internet on fire!
  30. Brad_
    Dec 16, 2013
    8
    Ratings! It's not the male bashing/women empowering stuff we are used to hearing from Beyonce. Very good album. My only criticism is that certain songs like Superpower featuring Frank Ocean and Mine featuring Drake sound like the featured artists written works respectively and Beyonce just lends her vocals for the songs, puts it on the album and calls it her own.
  31. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    9
    Cabe resaltar que Beyoncé ha sido capaz de hacer ver un album meramente experimental para su estilo como si desde el inicio de su carrera fuese una artista madura y una genio del R&B de la nueva era.
  32. Fakebytswift
    May 29, 2016
    10
    BEYONCE se tornou um álbum nada experimental, mas totalmente produzido e estruturado em volta de críticas sociais(Pretty Hurts, ***Flawless, Superpower), questões pessoais(Heaven, Mine) e muitos outros conceitos. O álbum pode ser considerado um dos melhores da carreira de Beyoncé, atrás apenas do seu último lançamento, LEMONADE. Se isso não é uma obra-prima, eu não sei o que é.
  33. ROBYWON
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    A concentration of femininity, girl power, sensitivity and motherhood. Beyoncé narrates her soul as a mother and entrepreneur in a sophisticated concept album, with sounds that intertwine all the tracks. The queen is back. Catchy collaborations, such as Mine with Drake or Drunk in Love with Jay Z, vocals that take you to another dimension, with reflections on life, asking the questionA concentration of femininity, girl power, sensitivity and motherhood. Beyoncé narrates her soul as a mother and entrepreneur in a sophisticated concept album, with sounds that intertwine all the tracks. The queen is back. Catchy collaborations, such as Mine with Drake or Drunk in Love with Jay Z, vocals that take you to another dimension, with reflections on life, asking the question whether life is just work in the office or also the passion with those who surround you.… Expand
  34. Duke_Challenger
    Jan 6, 2014
    0
    Not impressed by this album at all. Every song is boring and unoriginal. I don't see a single hit song on this album. The only song I did like was "BLOW" which can't be played on the radio.
  35. Adson
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    Experimental and Artistic, Personal and Sexual. BEYONCÉ sounds like that or even more. Lyrically, Queen B puts her emotions and she's not afraid, Instrumentally sometimes falls but still great.
  36. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento merecido.
  37. arianagrande626
    May 9, 2021
    10
    My favorite of her. Amazing vocals and good songwriting. Some may say it's a bad album because it's mostly about sex but the other songs has great messages. My favorite is Pretty Hurts.
  38. Apart
    Dec 13, 2013
    10
    She may just be the only pop female that cares about making great albums as a whole. 'Beyoncé' is a gorgeous, sexy voice, with amazing production and the usual brilliant vocals from the King. Recommended.
  39. ranoovski
    Nov 4, 2016
    7
    Posh Beyonce album, on which she carefully worked. Album with a bunch of samples and steep hits. Well done! Best album of Beyonce. I love Flawless, 7/11, Partition and Mine
  40. groupie
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    Es el segundo mejor álbum de Queen Bey, sin duda nos demuestras que eres capaz de hacer y hacer más arte, este álbum esta lleno de temas verdaderamente buenos de principio a fin.
  41. brashadcarr23
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    this was her first classic album i love it dope as hell beyonce is going to keep being on top for another ten years
  42. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    This is when Beyoncé discovered that she could snatch all MTV VMA's available and the "avant-garde" status among the media. This is also when she started being a feminist (Years later, on "Lemonade" she will find out that she's black...). Apart from all that drama that I have mentioned, this release has no flaws. It's good from start to finish. I have to tell Ms. Carter that this is a 10,This is when Beyoncé discovered that she could snatch all MTV VMA's available and the "avant-garde" status among the media. This is also when she started being a feminist (Years later, on "Lemonade" she will find out that she's black...). Apart from all that drama that I have mentioned, this release has no flaws. It's good from start to finish. I have to tell Ms. Carter that this is a 10, seriously, no doubt.… Expand
  43. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    No me gusto creo que sobrevarolan mucho la música de Beyonce regalando la tantos premios que se lo merecen otros artistas su álbum carece de mensajes y melodías relevantes siempre.
  44. thesupremekai
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Beyonce's new album Beyonce is just as bad as the rest of her manufactured corporate garbage. Beyonce does not write her own lyrics. Each of her songs are written by 2 to 7 different writers. She is listed as a co-writer even though she didn't do anything to give the song "credibility". This is the way it is with all pop artists. They are always credited as one of the writers even thoughBeyonce's new album Beyonce is just as bad as the rest of her manufactured corporate garbage. Beyonce does not write her own lyrics. Each of her songs are written by 2 to 7 different writers. She is listed as a co-writer even though she didn't do anything to give the song "credibility". This is the way it is with all pop artists. They are always credited as one of the writers even though they didn't anything. Beyonce's latest album is another prime example of label manufactured garbage. The record label executives made all the creative decisions. All Beyonce did was show up in the studio for 2 days to record songs written and composed for her by other people. That is all the effort she put in this album. I don't review albums based on the record label's contribution. I base my reviews on the artist's contribution. Beyonce didn't do anything. She is just as lazy as her sellout husband Jay Z. Jay Z and Beyonce represent everything wrong with today's music. People who enjoy this album have never heard music outside of billboard top 40 hits. There is a lot of good music out there but not on this album.… Expand
  45. lucas24
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Sem dúvida o melhor album de 2013. Bey surpreendeu a todos, com uma majestosa surpresa. "BEYONCE" mescla um pop/r&b, com pegadas hip-hop. Destaque para BOOTS, um dos melhores produtores desse album.
  46. divinediablo
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    An absolutely beautiful work and very replayable. it's not her best but if Lemonade did not exist this would definitely take ha spot ain't nobody serve like this before
  47. linikedemarco
    Aug 25, 2014
    10
    Beyoncé (album) states that not only Beyoncé (singer) can surely master the art of audiovisual creativity, but can unite power, consistency and, of course, a beautifully placed voice in one single piece of heaven. With songs that go from a desperate perfection-addiction to an acute case of nymphomania, there's no need to doubt why she is called Queen B. She's earned the crown anyway, hands down.
  48. prayyoucatchme
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    UnderRated just like all Her Albums. No Fillers, Lesser thans but no fillers. Its packed with some really great songs all throughout. Great Album. 5 stars. Collapse
  49. 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
  50. submnibiriyae
    May 21, 2022
    10
    Best album of 2013!!! Visuals? AMAZING. It slaps and all bops. SHE DID IT AGAIN. BIAAATXHH. MOTHAAAAAAAAARRRR
  51. benko13
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    Game changing album in Queen B career. There are so many impacts from this masterpiece in the music industry; surprise release, visual album concept, changing the release date to Friday etc. are just some of them. Album is called "Beyoncé" because it shows who Queen B really are, in that album she made transition from a main pop girl to critically acclaimed urban artist who primely makeGame changing album in Queen B career. There are so many impacts from this masterpiece in the music industry; surprise release, visual album concept, changing the release date to Friday etc. are just some of them. Album is called "Beyoncé" because it shows who Queen B really are, in that album she made transition from a main pop girl to critically acclaimed urban artist who primely make R&B music. Lyrics and productions are just fantastic, with both covered so many themes (in lyrics) and genres (in music). Truly the masterpiece.… Expand
  52. Galletonn
    Jan 9, 2014
    8
    I just love it. This is the Beyonce that I like, it is such a good album, love the R&B mixed with Pop and Hip-Hop, it's incredible. Beyonce knew how to make this albums, it has a good variety and the lyrics shows the amazing artist that Beyonce is, a lot of songs that are excellent like "Pretty Hurts", "Partition", "Drunk in Love", "XO", and others; I like the message that she wants toI just love it. This is the Beyonce that I like, it is such a good album, love the R&B mixed with Pop and Hip-Hop, it's incredible. Beyonce knew how to make this albums, it has a good variety and the lyrics shows the amazing artist that Beyonce is, a lot of songs that are excellent like "Pretty Hurts", "Partition", "Drunk in Love", "XO", and others; I like the message that she wants to shows with the album, it's really good music.… Expand
  53. kowalski
    Dec 21, 2013
    4
    In the end, it's just another Beyonce album. Produced without flaws, sung without issues. It's perfectly boring and completely uninspiring; there were far better pieces of music released this year, but then again, none of them were by Beyonce.
  54. italoverdade
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    nothing more than a handful of xerox, innovative nothing, nothing again the same old thing, it's not for nothing that always comes out in the media scandals with her name, she's all artificial and tries to portray a false feminism.
  55. 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
  56. AlejandroR
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una obra maestra. Beyoncé sorprendió a todo el mundo con este álbum lanzado sin promoción. Una espectacular joya musical con vídeos para cada canción. Increíble… Expand
  57. naomexecomahive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. . Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen Slay Queen… Expand
  58. eddie1987
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    Beyonnce did it again what a woman inspiration True artist!! album is perfect from start to finish. Visual album just kills me, every video is so amazing.. Other artists just falls down. We needed this album so much
  59. chr1so
    May 11, 2014
    8
    Out of the few female R&B artists of note, Beyonce is the best going round & this album stamps her authority.
    Standout Tracks: Drunk in Love, Partition, Blue, Heaven, Superpower.
  60. megavocalcritic
    Feb 23, 2014
    1
    A horrible album. I did not like any songs. The only decent song in this album was 'Drunk in Love', even then, it is average at best. Not a good album. This album fell below my expectations. Boo you, Beyonce.
  61. LanaticMonster
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    /Beyonce/
    1-Pretty Hurts - 10/10
    2-Ghost/Haunted - 10/10
    3-Drunk In Love - 10/10
    4-Blow - 9/10
    5-No Angel - 5/10
    6-Yoncé/Partition - 7/10
    7-Jealous - 6/10
    8-Rocket - 9/10
    9-Mine - 7/10
    10-XO - 10/10
    11-Flawless - 9/10
    12-Superpower - 4/10
    13-Heaven - 10/10
    14-Blue - 10/10
    Overall Cohesion: 8/10
    Lyrics Quality: 8/10

    Final Score: 8.2/10
  62. RAUL13
    Oct 13, 2017
    9
    Muy buen trabajo Beyoncé, sonidos muy agradables de escuchar, calidad al máximo, así se hace
    Pretty Hurts: 10/10
    Haunted: 9/10 Drunk in Love: 8/10 Blow: 10/10 No Angel: 10/10 Partition: 9/10 Jealous: 8/10 Rocket: 7/10 Mine: 10/10 XO: 10/10 ***Flawless: 10/10 Superpoer: 8/10 Heaven: 10/10 Blue: 9/10 7/11: 8/10 Flawless Remix: 9/10 Drunk in love remix: 6/10 Ring off: 10/10    Muy buen trabajo Beyoncé, sonidos muy agradables de escuchar, calidad al máximo, así se hace
    Pretty Hurts: 10/10
    Haunted: 9/10
    Drunk in Love: 8/10
    Blow: 10/10
    No Angel: 10/10
    Partition: 9/10
    Jealous: 8/10
    Rocket: 7/10
    Mine: 10/10
    XO: 10/10
    ***Flawless: 10/10
    Superpoer: 8/10
    Heaven: 10/10
    Blue: 9/10
    7/11: 8/10
    Flawless Remix: 9/10
    Drunk in love remix: 6/10
    Ring off: 10/10
    Blow Remix: 10/10
    Standing on the sun Remix: 10/10    … Expand
  63. snsknowles
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum me impressionou de todas as formas possíveis. Cada música, cada letra, cada batida. O visual. É uma obra de arte que ficou pra história da música e mudou a forma de se lançar músicas.
  64. Swiftie82837
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Álbum absolutamente incrível! Comovente, divertido, emocional! Beyoncé leva você a uma montanha russa de emoções e eleva você de uma maneira que não é possível.
  65. marcelicious
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Change the game with that digital drop. Experimental album with really new sound. Beyonce is getting going after she is her own manager. Every song is genius. Bow down.
  66. sanyrub
    Apr 22, 2014
    7
    Beyonce seems to be going in the right direction. The album is not a masterpiece by any means, but it sounds more experimental than ever coming from her. One of Beyonce´s main problem as a recording artist is her lack of creativity (well, her writers lack of creativity) and she seems to be getting better on that front. Her voice keeps being in a good state (no Whitney Houston but you know,Beyonce seems to be going in the right direction. The album is not a masterpiece by any means, but it sounds more experimental than ever coming from her. One of Beyonce´s main problem as a recording artist is her lack of creativity (well, her writers lack of creativity) and she seems to be getting better on that front. Her voice keeps being in a good state (no Whitney Houston but you know, good for nowadays low standards). There is still an over abundance of raunchy songs, which have always been the main structure of her career. The best part of the album is the last, where all that disappears.… Expand
  67. michaelmadonna
    Mar 18, 2014
    5
    Beyoncé surprises the world with her secret 5th studio album entitled Beyoncé but fails to win me over like she did on her previous attempts.

    I have been a fan of her's since i first heard Crazy in Love but really came on board with B-day and I am... Sasha Fierce which really impressed me with her ability to sing and write some of the best songs of the past decade. However she dipped    Beyoncé surprises the world with her secret 5th studio album entitled Beyoncé but fails to win me over like she did on her previous attempts.

    I have been a fan of her's since i first heard Crazy in Love but really came on board with B-day and I am... Sasha Fierce which really impressed me with her ability to sing and write some of the best songs of the past decade. However she dipped with 4, in my opinion. I found that the album was mediocre at best (apart from Run the world, I was here & Best thing i never had). Then with Beyoncé she has failed to get back on top. Don't get me wrong its a very good album but isn't up to her standard.

    Songs such as Partition, Mine, Blue & Heaven are all 5/5's are are the real highlights of this album. They are all amazing! Heaven particularly reminiscent of her I am work in particular Halo. However, Drunk in love, Rocket, Superpower, Yoncé & Flawless all prove to be rubbish! They sound very bad and are nothing like what this woman can make!! Flawless & Drunk in love are mediocre but ultimately are hyped up songs that end up adding to nothing more than average at best.

    Overall, it's a good album with some brilliant songs but it has its 'flaws' and is certainly not as good as her previous work.    … Expand
  68. beycause
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    O que esperar de uma artista com 17 Grammys e tantos marcos na carreira? Que ela se acomode. Mas Beyoncé faz o contrário, prova o seu valor cada vez mais e mostra que não tem a mínima pretensão de deixar os holofotes da indústria. Tem 1 Grammy pra cada ano de carreira e se depender desse álbum, terá mais um para cada próximo ano que virá.
  69. f3l1p3
    Sep 10, 2014
    4
    Gosto muito da Beyoncé,mas esse álbum não me agradou. O álbum foi um estouro na época,já que foi lançado de surpresa,então achei que seria um ótimo álbum,mas ele é apenas mediano. Existem músicas muito boas,como Pretty Hurts e XO,mas a maior parte do álbum não é boa. A Bey consegue ser melhor que isso.
  70. RespectTheMusic
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album!!!I love the way Beyonce shows topics like female enpowerment and feminism in her songs!!!This album is flawless and has great well performed songs with the suitable and interesting collabs!!!… Expand
  71. Kerry-Paul
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    Her Riskiest album to date, her declaration of Independence. While this is not Beyonce's first collect of great songs, sonically this is her greatest piece of art. The crafting of the visuals is also astounding. A risky album that was to be her doom, instead its her saving grace. Allowing her to experiment and grow as an artist in ways Dangerously In Love, B'Day and 4 could not. BeyonceHer Riskiest album to date, her declaration of Independence. While this is not Beyonce's first collect of great songs, sonically this is her greatest piece of art. The crafting of the visuals is also astounding. A risky album that was to be her doom, instead its her saving grace. Allowing her to experiment and grow as an artist in ways Dangerously In Love, B'Day and 4 could not. Beyonce steps out as more than just an household name. She's now the most thought provoking pop diva since Madonna. Deviating from the massive push of singles and focusing on the parent album. Self Titled is so good it sells on its own merit… Expand
  72. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Know where you was when that digital popped! She stop the world! Another instant classic from the queen
  73. CreatingReview
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an amazing surprise album. This is how you do it perfectly ! This is how you move the world and shook us all… Expand
  74. HunterG776
    Dec 13, 2013
    10
    Really stunning. All the music videos are cinematic and tell a fascinating story. In order to name your album "Beyonce," you have to reveal what it means. In this case, that is being confident, sexy, loving, considerate, and a mother. XO is easily one of the best songs of the year, and this is one of the best albums of the year. Excellent.
  75. koothrappali
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    Para começar, esse não é meu álbum favorito dela. Porém é inegável que é o que tem mais qualidade em toda sua carreira. As intros, as letras, os vocais, parece que tudo se encaixa para formar a obra de arte que esse álbum é. Sem mencionar a evolução da Beyoncé do DIL até esse magnífico e mágico álbum.
  76. jjesus
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé's self titled fifth album is her first step through a new level of music, that brings us an incredible sound full of modern instrumentals and a great contribution by BOOTS. 'Drunk in Love' and 'XO' despite being so differents are such great records. A cohesive and strong record, for sure!
  77. cocorlt98
    Oct 18, 2017
    7
    Some song are good and catchy ! I think about Yoncé / Particion, Jealous, 7/11 or Flawless ! I really appreciate the message and the tune of Pretty Hurts ! And how forget the amazing Drunk In Love (btw the remix on the Platinum Edition is awesome) But I find the rest of the album is too soft, all songs are the same, none stands out !
  78. cheiry4
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    On December 13, 2013 Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter changed the music industry *drops mic*
  79. andreialismo
    Oct 14, 2022
    0
    Beyoncé break the rulles and give us the best album of 2013. Global icon, she breaks the internet and, after this, nothing are as before.
  80. phenomgoodmusic
    Dec 17, 2013
    8
    Her best album so far due to a different style of production. Other artists and pass albums influenced the great experimental production, the lyrics, and the concept of this album; for example, "The Black Album" by Jay-Z and "Voodoo" by D'Angelo. This is the singer's most impressive album to date and one of the best critical acclaim albums of 2013.
  81. MrEthan
    Dec 15, 2013
    9
    Aside from the use of the element of surprise, "BEYONCE" is a true musical experience from beginning to end. She sounds extremely confident, yet at the same time very vulnerable on the music presented on this album. Her beautiful vocals and the nearly perfectly executed production on the album makes it a very welcome surprise at the end of 2013. R&B lovers should definitely be here forAside from the use of the element of surprise, "BEYONCE" is a true musical experience from beginning to end. She sounds extremely confident, yet at the same time very vulnerable on the music presented on this album. Her beautiful vocals and the nearly perfectly executed production on the album makes it a very welcome surprise at the end of 2013. R&B lovers should definitely be here for this well composed record. Queen Beyonce might just have released her best project... so far… Expand
  82. Abhattacharya27
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    Welcome back " Queen B " Beyonce has really brought out honesty and boldness in this album, expressing her music in a very experimental way. You rock !!!
  83. lkaliba
    May 30, 2014
    7
    The album, while it was enjoyable, I didn't see it as the masterpiece everyone is making it out to be. The songs were catchy and unforgettable, but it wasn't different from any other Beyonce album that I've heard.
  84. DiogoCarter
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Estou dando nota 10 em todos os álbuns da Beyoncé porque ela merece. Com certeza, esse álbum visual merece 10. Eu amo você, Beyoncé.
  85. Mariaedu2212
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Amo demais um dos melhores, mudou a indústria quando lançou, impecável e os clipes são maravilhosos
  86. jademorais
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Beyoncé’s surprise album is a game-changer!! A real pop and R&B masterpiece.
  87. 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
  88. zeus07
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    "BEYONCE" name itself is synonymous to PERFECTION The album is flawless... all the 14 tracks speak in unison for the entire record!!!! "Blow", "Jealous", "No Angel.... in short, all the tracks are master pieces...! "No Angel" is favorite (mine!!) off the record...! *BOW DOWN* its SLAYONCé
  89. AppleYoung
    Dec 14, 2013
    9
    Este o seu melhor álbum, incrível como ela vem evoluindo musicalmente, eu temia o lançamento desse álbum, pois pensava que após o fracasso comercial dos singles do álbum anterior ela viria com algo mais comercial e decepcionante como fez com o I Am..Sasha Fierce que apesar de um bom álbum e de grande êxito comercial, o álbum mais fraco de sua carreira, ouso a dizer que genérico eEste o seu melhor álbum, incrível como ela vem evoluindo musicalmente, eu temia o lançamento desse álbum, pois pensava que após o fracasso comercial dos singles do álbum anterior ela viria com algo mais comercial e decepcionante como fez com o I Am..Sasha Fierce que apesar de um bom álbum e de grande êxito comercial, o álbum mais fraco de sua carreira, ouso a dizer que genérico e enjoativo. Porém com "BEYONCÉ", Beyoncé mostrou mais uma vez o motivo pelo qual a maior representante do R&B no século XXI. Não bom simplesmente por ser um álbum visual (eu mal vi os clipes), mas musicalmente perfeito, impecável. Queen B is back! Este o seu melhor álbum!… Expand
  90. nathanlinnett
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    In my personal opinion, this is Beyoncé's 2nd best album, to I Am...Sasha Fierce. However I believe the overall messages of the songs are more powerful and emotive. The opening track, 'Pretty Hurts', discusses the importance of self confidence, and how trying to be beautiful and fit in to society's standards of beauty is so dangerous and harmful to us. The songs 'XO' and 'Blue' are alsoIn my personal opinion, this is Beyoncé's 2nd best album, to I Am...Sasha Fierce. However I believe the overall messages of the songs are more powerful and emotive. The opening track, 'Pretty Hurts', discusses the importance of self confidence, and how trying to be beautiful and fit in to society's standards of beauty is so dangerous and harmful to us. The songs 'XO' and 'Blue' are also personal, emotional ballads, to her husband and the latter to her daughter. In contrast, songs like '***Flawless', 'Partition' and 'Blow' still have powerful messages, yet use more upbeat dance production. An array of beats with the same recurring message. The only thing that stops it receiving a perfect 10 is the mashup of tracks like Yoncé & Partition or Ghost & Haunted. A process which I never found appealing. Still strongly recommend.… Expand
  91. rhemmings
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    I have only one word to say about this album: FLAWLESS, Beyonce will always be Beyonce, for she got the style, voice, looks, lyrics EVERYTHING. I can predict that this album will be a success
  92. jajajajaja
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    No promotion. Songs for all moods and songs with messages. Incredible videoclips. Changed the game of dropping albums. Studies in some marketing colleges. Just an amazing visual album
  93. bhkben
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    this surprise release just prooved that no one does it as she does. don't waste your time trying to be, look, or act like Beyoncé - it will be a waste of time and autheticity. to see Beyoncé going from "Blow" to "No Angel", from "Pretty Hurts" to "Haunted" and from "Jealous" to "Rocket", it leaves me overwhelmed. the accompanying visuals for the album make it even better. aestheticallythis surprise release just prooved that no one does it as she does. don't waste your time trying to be, look, or act like Beyoncé - it will be a waste of time and autheticity. to see Beyoncé going from "Blow" to "No Angel", from "Pretty Hurts" to "Haunted" and from "Jealous" to "Rocket", it leaves me overwhelmed. the accompanying visuals for the album make it even better. aesthetically pleasings, this marked a new Beyoncé reset and a cultural reset itself. before lemonade, this was her sonically most adventurous album. constantly proving to be able to do better and better, she is the mother of the music industry.… Expand
  94. Allthatjazz
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    I was literally just complaining about how long this album was taking, then "surprise" Beyoncé releases the entire thing without warning. I've been listening to the entire thing all night and I have to say it was so worth the wait. The songs are reminiscent of early Destiny's Child tracks but still very forward. The undertones of female empowerment and solidarity are amazing but evenI was literally just complaining about how long this album was taking, then "surprise" Beyoncé releases the entire thing without warning. I've been listening to the entire thing all night and I have to say it was so worth the wait. The songs are reminiscent of early Destiny's Child tracks but still very forward. The undertones of female empowerment and solidarity are amazing but even greater is the vulnerability displayed in the song penned for her daughter Blue Ivy and the child she miscarried. The sensuality, the beauty, the rawness all of it combined can only be described as "Beyoncé" a fitting title for a groundbreaking work of art. Beyonce responds to criticism of her feminism by sampling Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED talk, she celebrates her body and the bodies of all women, the agency women have over their careers, marriages, and relationships. This album is the best effort from Beyonce and I believe will be considered her magnum opus. Not only was the release brilliant, but it's reception and critical success also breaks new ground for Mrs. Knowles-Carter, the entire music industry will need to change the way it works now.… Expand
  95. Carlsdil000
    Dec 13, 2013
    10
    Completely unexpected, but wonderfully perfect. Beyonce somehow was able to keep this project a secret and it totally paid off. Surprising critics and fans once more, this album will just add to her ever-growing legacy.
  96. andreslopez
    Dec 14, 2013
    9
    OH MY GOSH i was like what the f***? Beyconcé is amazeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeng i really liked the album and the videos are so..BEYONCÉ haha she saved this year's music.
  97. Viniciusvalles
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh my. THAT IS ICONIC. Beyoncé changed the whole game with that audio visual masterpiece… Expand
  98. yiyet
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Ataria Poems.ru eskaintzen egileek aukera libreki argitaratzeko bere literatur obra Internet bidez oinarri bat erabiltzaile-hitzarmena. Guztien eskubideak obrak sartzen egile eta legeak babesten ditu. Inprima lanak posible da bakarrik baimena bere egilea, nori ahal izango duzu erreferentzia bere egilearen orria. Egileek bear erantzukizuna testuak lanak independentean oinarri arauakAtaria Poems.ru eskaintzen egileek aukera libreki argitaratzeko bere literatur obra Internet bidez oinarri bat erabiltzaile-hitzarmena. Guztien eskubideak obrak sartzen egile eta legeak babesten ditu. Inprima lanak posible da bakarrik baimena bere egilea, nori ahal izango duzu erreferentzia bere egilearen orria. Egileek bear erantzukizuna testuak lanak independentean oinarri arauak argitaratu eta legeria errusiako Federazioa. Ere ikus ditzakezu buruzko informazio gehiago ataria eta harremanetarako jabetza.ghghf… Expand
  99. NileSaint
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    BEYONCÉ is timeless. You can say the same for Beyoncé's entire discography. It deserves universal acclaim just for its release alone. She really changed the music industry.
  100. Marloz1210
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Not a single skip. Every song sounds different from the other. The year is 2022 eight and a half years later and pop artists still couldn't catch up to create something as great as this today. So experimental, so fun, so perfect. What we needed from her but I could've never seen coming because it's so unique. And the visuals take it to another level. This is how you make an album thatNot a single skip. Every song sounds different from the other. The year is 2022 eight and a half years later and pop artists still couldn't catch up to create something as great as this today. So experimental, so fun, so perfect. What we needed from her but I could've never seen coming because it's so unique. And the visuals take it to another level. This is how you make an album that moves your career forward and impacts the music industry.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Feb 14, 2014
    90
    At its dizzying zenith, Beyoncé is a loaded fusion of generosity and self-empowerment. or perhaps, more accurately, it finds self-empowerment in generosity.
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  2. Mojo
    Feb 11, 2014
    60
    It's this continued need to feed her multi-platinum beast that stops the album from being the post-modern wheeze it could have been. [Mar 2014, p.94]
  3. The 405
    Jan 23, 2014
    90
    Though there are a million details about BEYONCÉ to examine--from the release strategy to the visual aspect and more--the strongest ideas are still found solely in the music. She addresses topics like beauty, body image, miscarriages, jealousy, sexuality, marriage, motherhood and self-worth.
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