Beyoncé
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Dec 13, 2013
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 1750 Ratings

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  1. leobra12
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Beyonce never sounded so mature in any of her previous releases. The album seems so weel constructed. It tells her story and the real beyonce that not everybody knows.
  2. lucassm
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    She has always been called queen, but never showed a queen material. This has changed when this album was released, bu far her most mature and well produced album
  3. dans3148
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Surely one of the best albums of the past decade, let alone it's innovative and magnificently staged release, the biggest surprise was that the album, in it's entirety, was a masterwork. Not one song was a filler, every track was single-worthy and every video accopanied them beautifully. This is a faultless album
  4. luanpinetree
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    A very complete album, with political and social nature very large, beyond all intelligence and genius involved in this disc comes several taboos such as "sex" in a relaxed way.
  5. 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!
  6. dougchiki
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album changed my life; love everything about it and have listened to it almost every day since it came out 2.5 years ago. It establish Bey as an icon whose name can be billed next to Prince, Michael, and Madonna.
  7. 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.
  8. AndersonRocha
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    Primeiro álbum visual de Beyonce não poderia ter sido tão bom quanto a altura do talento dela. Cheio de músicas provocantes e gostosas de se ouvir, esse álbum se torna um dos melhores de sua carreira.
  9. leonardo2s
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    BIBLIA VISUAL! Oh meu Deus, Beyoncé é tão revolucionária em lançar um álbum visual de surpresa com uma sonoridade maravilhosa como é o BEYONCÉ. Parabéns!
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Brendafenty
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    Lacrou beyonceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. LemonadeJoe
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    The grand album of the year 2013. This era Beyoncé the most interesting and "Delicious". Tracks are very different, but the video unites them. Beyonce blew late 13th and early 14th year!
  20. Vsantos
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    i love this album so much... it is amazing.. almost the haters here just don't like Queen B, but this album it is amazing i love it . my second best album for life... But lemonade it is my number one.
  21. 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.
  22. JaceNguyen2402
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    An unexpected album to save the music industry and once again tell the world that she is the reigning Queen of Pop Music. Best entertainer ever.
  23. santos00
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Melhor álbum, impecável, músicas perfeitas, letras maravilhosas e visualmente maravilhoso. Beyoncé Rainha!
  24. Beyhiveboss
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    Wow, The Queen has dropped a total game-changer back then. Visuals are BEYutiful and She sounds like an angel
  25. 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
  26. THELUCASSY
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Álbum incrível! Essencialmente R&B, mescla com um pop e hip-hop, um dos melhores álbuns de 2013/2014.
  27. josepearl
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    I feel like this album solidified Beyoncé's icon status as it showcased her artistry more compared to her previous albums. Arguably one of the best R&B albums of all time, though it is obvious that there are many genres mixed perfectly in this excellently cohesive record.
  28. TaylorNAZISTA
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Beyonceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  29. maxiknowles
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Sin lugar a dudas, BEYONCÉ cambió el mundo de la música en 2013.
    El concepto visual que ya lo había explorado con B'DAY y luego lo perfeccionaría con LEMONADE y la manera de lanzar por sorpresa, fueron los nuevos parámetros para otros artistas.
  30. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Know where you was when that digital popped! She stop the world! Another instant classic from the queen
  31. Mariaedu2212
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Amo demais um dos melhores, mudou a indústria quando lançou, impecável e os clipes são maravilhosos
  32. zailaurbi2
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    MERECE A NOTA MÁXIMA DO MUNDO, grammy chora por não ter dado AOTY pra essa bíblia
  33. cheiry4
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    On December 13, 2013 Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter changed the music industry *drops mic*
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. Yanagitani
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é definitivamente a maior artista de todos os tempos. Trabalhos coesos e com tamanha importância cultural.
  37. Samyonce
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Self titled is a game-changing masterpiece. The album experiments with varying facets of Beyoncé the woman. This album follows the singer on her journey to self-discovery through new motherhood and marriage. She allows listeners a glimpse into her love and sex life with songs like partition and jealous. She then switches her tempo and deals with loss on heaven and tackles self-esteemSelf titled is a game-changing masterpiece. The album experiments with varying facets of Beyoncé the woman. This album follows the singer on her journey to self-discovery through new motherhood and marriage. She allows listeners a glimpse into her love and sex life with songs like partition and jealous. She then switches her tempo and deals with loss on heaven and tackles self-esteem issues on pretty hurts. The album was really well rounded.… Expand
  38. 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
  39. DBlackD
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores e mais revolucionários projetos da última década. E só Beyoncé pra fazer. Ela é mestra
  40. 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
  41. isac
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Thats amazing! Beyoncé changes the whole music industry with this album. With it she becomes a legend who can't be stopped. After ali these years she still make such PERFECT things. Beyoncé is ART
  42. Auravoting
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    Loved the album filled with so many classics and hot songs truly a blessing to hear them
  43. 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.
  44. Aidabey
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing, I like it very much! Queen Bey is so talented! On repeat daily. Go buy & stream! Btw after the lion king here
  45. lemoluca
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this album is soooo good, she break the internet and stop the world when it was surprisely release. it's not album of year, it's the album of millenium!!!!!!!
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. thlvra
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum de 2013. A Beyoncé foi altamente estrategista em lançá-lo de surpresa. Além disso, há novidades sonoras, como em No Angel e vídeo para cada uma das faixas. É um álbum de excelente qualidade. Um dos melhores de sua carreira.… Expand
  49. Shawntxz
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This album allowed the music industry to rethink their methods. A genius! Beyoncé did THAT!
  50. huntybey
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    One word describes this work of art: EXCELLENT! Beyoncé always pushes herself and her team, how did she film all of these videos while on a world tour?
  51. bopopabe
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    আমার মাথা হাত দিয়ে কাটনা হয়, আমি সারাংশ নিষ্কাশন করা
    মাছি আমি ঘুমিয়ে পড়া না করার চেষ্টা করে.
    এটা আসলে অন্যান্য পালক - রং শিশির দিয়ে ঢেকে দেওয়া হয়... হাতের কাজ দুর্দশা আমি জানিনা আমি কার ডাকছি. এটা কি স্বর্গ? কোন বৃত্ত? একদিন আপনি খুঁজুন, প্রিয় বন্ধু. আপেল, অন্তরে সব রাতে চোট না, রহস্য কে শীতল, মোমবাতি পোড়া. টুইট থেকে লিংক কপি করুন এবং ঘটনাক্রমে " প্রেম বাদ."    আমার মাথা হাত দিয়ে কাটনা হয়, আমি সারাংশ নিষ্কাশন করা
    মাছি আমি ঘুমিয়ে পড়া না করার চেষ্টা করে.

    এটা আসলে অন্যান্য পালক -
    রং শিশির দিয়ে ঢেকে দেওয়া হয়...

    হাতের কাজ দুর্দশা
    আমি জানিনা আমি কার ডাকছি.

    এটা কি স্বর্গ? কোন বৃত্ত?
    একদিন আপনি খুঁজুন, প্রিয় বন্ধু.

    আপেল, অন্তরে সব রাতে চোট না,
    রহস্য কে শীতল, মোমবাতি পোড়া.

    টুইট থেকে লিংক কপি করুন
    এবং ঘটনাক্রমে " প্রেম বাদ."
  52. 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
  53. Lottebrln
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Changed the Game with the digital dropping... still fresh after almost 6 years
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. tbstrpmn
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    my favourite beyoncé album, tied with lemonade! it’s so great and made her an indefinite icon. the greatest entertainer of all time.
  57. alanfericelli
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    this album is perfection. Beyoncé outdid herself. she took a risk and it payed off. what many people don’t realise is how vocally amazing this album is. every song is beyond amazing. a true body of work.
  58. lucasnoleto
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    lenda que parou o mundo com o lançamento desse álbum, maior artista viva!!!!
  59. AnthonyRizo
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Epitome of a great visual album. A cultural reset. The Queen of iTunes. The Greatest Of All Time.
  60. BeySaucy
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Beyoncé’s self tilted album is her best body of work. From start to finish she delivers amazing vocals, beats that make you want to dance, while also giving meaning to the words that are being sung. Packaged with a video for each song adding another layer to the genius.
  61. Cresal
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Love her voice. Love her style. She creates amazing albums. Her versatility is amazing
  62. 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
  63. Riad212
    May 29, 2020
    10
    La renaissance de Beyoncé en 2013 ! Cet album a révolutionné la musique moderne.
  64. 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.
  65. Destinyschild
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    YES BEYONCÉ KWEEN
  66. BrandonTT
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que nos hace sentir la experiencias de Beyoncé, sensualidad, amor, etc. Uno de los mejores álbumes de la historia.
  67. jademorais
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Beyoncé’s surprise album is a game-changer!! A real pop and R&B masterpiece.
  68. Ilyk2ratethings
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in every sense. Beyoncé has given a sonic, visual, musical, artistic and every other sense of masterpiece with this album.
  69. bluesclues444
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    History making album, sold 80k in three hours. No ones doing it like her! Beyoncé is an perfect experimental Body of work that aged like fine wine.
  70. fbalmd
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album revolutionized the entire music industry. After that album the "visual album" became popular and surprise releases started to happen
  71. 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
  72. Olayknowles
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Beyoncé has made yet again another excellent album! As she always have. I'm grateful for it.
  73. guxtavus
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum coeso, bem feito, beyoncé foi muito perspicaz ao LANÇAR esse álbum, e principalmente do modo que foi lançado!… Expand
  74. Kaboxoxo
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing! This was a perfect way to change the music industry again! Too much a star power.
  75. Brandonflawless
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Game changing album! This album speaks volumes with so much lyric diversity and the visuals were by far the best about the album.
  76. Beyonceisking
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A classic I still listen to these songs separate or as a whole within the album.
  77. eduardorizatto
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Beyonce changed the history! This is a real masterpiece! It is perfect and sounds so good!
  78. Hooneyb
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse é um álbum para ser usado como referência de qualidade! Muito obrigado por isso Beyoncé.… Expand
  79. heymath
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Self-Titled was revolutionary in the way it was dropped by complete surprise by a major artist, and Bey sent the WORLD into a spin. The album is also still incredible years on.
  80. 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
  81. mrwhitley1
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Excellence, Truly Great Work By Queen Bey!!!
    The Industry trying to limit Her access, knowing it’s what they can’t handle. Beyoncé Owns the Industry
  82. Giancarlobr
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos maiores só álbuns pop já lançados ! E trás o nome da maior artista do mundo viva ! BEYONCÉ !… Expand
  83. 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
  84. valkb
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    this album changed the music industry base, revolutionary! girl, don't have words how i freaked out when she realese it surprisely.
  85. anaalameda
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Beyonce is definitely a woman who truly knows who she is and is not afraid to take charge. Her self titled "Visionary Album" "Beyonce" is an instant masterpiece, showcasing her divine talent and vocal prowess. She needs no gimmick and a whole team of publicity, all she needed is to put her name and everyone take notice. The album is simple with so much soul and passion.
  86. diogo_nunes
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Revolucionário, Visionário e Inovador!!!! O impacto desse album foi muito importante para a industria fonográfica, desde a forma como foi lançado ao conceito do album q ousava em trazer um clipe para cada faixa, sendo lançado de surpresa mas vendendo horrores kkkkk Foi realmente um marco para o cenário pop e sempre será lembrado pela sua influencia!!!! RAINHA
  87. Nuninhos
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    ATEMPORAL!!!! O album q, a partir do seu lançamento, moldou a industria fonográfica para nunca mais ser a mesma. Se isso n for impacto nada mais é kkkkk O impacto da Beyoncé na musica está sendo cada vez mais presente e notório, fazendo com q ela se torne uma artista memorável, e ela merece muito. RAINHA!!!!!
  88. Danii_
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beyoncé's fifth studio album is by far her best album ever released. It shows how diverse she truly is.
  89. SLHG
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2014 and one of the best off all time. If you never listened you should !
  90. KingBeyHive
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    A pop-culture phenomenon and cultural reset for the fans who said Beyoncé was “over.” This album literally broke the internet. The Surprise Album was born. The industry new album release date was changed to Fri bc of this album. It is unmatched and undeniably amazing.
  91. liamxsean
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest pieces of work i’ve ever heard... Every song tells a different story and the opening of the album is perfection.. Beyoncé did amazing as always
  92. diol-
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    she is talking about sexuality and stardom and motherhood. remember this was made after she gave birth to her first child and the industry really doesn't encourage mothers to be stars so this an album for women and mothers, in general, to feel okay in their bodies
  93. 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.
  94. submnibiriyae
    May 21, 2022
    10
    Best album of 2013!!! Visuals? AMAZING. It slaps and all bops. SHE DID IT AGAIN. BIAAATXHH. MOTHAAAAAAAAARRRR
  95. attitudebey
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    My favourite Beyonce album of all time. Haunted and Partition are some her best work EVER
  96. Guillemgamell
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She shook the world and shifted the industry forever... This album will forever remain her first of a streak of defying and defining albums that cemented her as the greatest of our time.
  97. beyhiveking
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This an album of a lifetime! Spectacular! Perfection! Deserved Album of the Year
  98. danielhere
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her best album..there's no argument..her best with visuals, lyrics, every single thing
  99. mariana1981
    Mar 7, 2023
    10
    Beyoncé has just changed the course of the music industry, with each work she delivers, she shows more and more that she is a music legend. I have nothing else to say but thank you Beyoncé for giving us the surprise gift of this incredible album.
  100. Dammy
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The self titled release from Beyoncé marked a turning point in her career. A bold, sexy statement of her life and career.… Expand
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#35 Best Album of 2013
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2013
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85

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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