Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3470 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 389 out of 3470
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  1. Dikano
    Jul 31, 2022
    3
    Look, Beyoncé is great, much props to her for everything that she's accomplished, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything that she puts out is good. And this is certainly not it.

    There's value in Renaissance's lyrics, but musically, this album is deeply uninspired and falls flat, with shallow and repetitive beats, poor layering, lack of progression and ultimately    Look, Beyoncé is great, much props to her for everything that she's accomplished, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything that she puts out is good. And this is certainly not it.

    There's value in Renaissance's lyrics, but musically, this album is deeply uninspired and falls flat, with shallow and repetitive beats, poor layering, lack of progression and ultimately culminating in a boring hour of music. There's a palpable absence of of musical artistry and the whole thing just feels phoned in to me.    … Expand
  2. Cyrone
    Sep 24, 2022
    3
    I loved Beyonce's previous 2 albums to death, they were absolutely magical, I've also seen here live just a few years ago. But man this album is boring. There's like 3 great tracks (including the last track) but everything else is just repetitive, uninspired drums and the same damn topics as 2000-2005..
  3. faraelnogueira
    Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Uma decepção, não chegar a ser tão ruim como o chromatica, até tem umas músicas legais, mas no geral é um álbum fraco e chato.
  4. yrmnk
    Oct 21, 2022
    3
    like... it's okay, but i have 70% skips. for me it is not what it is. i waited for this album for so long but stayed dissapointed.
  5. nikpearson
    Aug 21, 2022
    3
    Lemonade is the best album of beyonces career and for this album to follow feels underwhelming
  6. DarwinianDouche
    Jul 29, 2022
    3
    So, this is probably the biggest musical disappointment I have had the displeasure of being involved in. I really liked Beyonce, but damn, this is trash. the album opens with "I'M THAT GIRL" (all the tracks are cap locked for some reason), it is bad, but not terrible so I was thinking to myself, not a strong start but that's fine, no album is perfect. I finally made it though that songSo, this is probably the biggest musical disappointment I have had the displeasure of being involved in. I really liked Beyonce, but damn, this is trash. the album opens with "I'M THAT GIRL" (all the tracks are cap locked for some reason), it is bad, but not terrible so I was thinking to myself, not a strong start but that's fine, no album is perfect. I finally made it though that song and COZY started up, "WOW, why would someone make anything sound like this on purpose" I thought to myself. Every song is a slog, as i walked though Costco I am sure some people noticed weird facial reactions I was making to vomit leaving my headphones. I kind of think this album was an excuse to say the "F" word a lot, because she probably says it 100+ times in the album. There is a song about how being bangable is really important, PURE/HONEY is such a dumb song.

    Most songs are 3-4 minutes long and I noticed that they don't actually start for 30-60 seconds. I think this album is supposed to be artistic but comes off bizarre and boring. Beyonce paid like 20 people to write this album and I think it was supposed to be experimental or something, but she and they ain't as good as Donald Glover and can't pull it off.

    I gave it 3/10 only because i am comparing it to all music i have listened to and not just studio albums, else it would be 1/10.    … Expand
  7. alexcavalcante
    Jul 29, 2022
    3
    Uma merda sonora, eu teria vergonha de fazer uma coisas dessas, mas os fãs vão dizer que é hino que está maravilhoso, o que convenhamos não está
  8. RKL333
    Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Everything is not a masterpiece and this certainly is not. It’s a Marvel Movie in music form. I respect their ability to market the hell out of it. Please stop the comparisons to Prince. Thanks.
  9. M4CC4
    Aug 20, 2022
    3
    I didn’t enjoy the single all too much, albeit catchy, I dislike how the majority of the song as samples, and the originals are better!
  10. Lisa2810_
    Aug 20, 2022
    3
    It amazes me how overrated she is, her older songs had a cooler style. The lead single Break My Soul is just awful, this song is very repetitive and that's why it becomes so boring. And she does things that have been done before by other artists that haven't received the same recognition...
  11. Prince711
    Aug 22, 2022
    3
    Great album, I just think we have personally seen stronger albums from this queen of music.
  12. LA2022
    Aug 21, 2022
    3
    Still waiting to be blown away vocally and lyrically. I know she has it in her.
  13. Ben567
    Aug 26, 2022
    3
    I think the album could've been better... Tho I think some songs are nice, I was disappointed as a whole. The lyrics were weak
  14. Sinnoh-best
    Sep 10, 2022
    3
    This album is not a masterpiece. If this wasn’t Beyoncé, It would haven’t been big as it is. There are some good tracks, but They are some really and tracks and some of them are ruined by the beginning. Thique is terrible to me. I know you could have done better Beyoncé
  15. vgmkyle
    Jul 29, 2022
    2
    For the most part this is a shallow, stupid, and redundant pop album. Not only is it repetitive, but it lacks the creativity of some of her previous work. But you already know most Beyonce bootlickers are going to chase clout and make severe comments about you in the process if you don't follow along with their obscene pandering over one of the most overrated and phony stars in pop.
  16. xoGabexo
    Aug 4, 2022
    2
    Nah thank you, one listen was more than enough.
    I don’t like it. Beyoncé is just a hype and everybody wants to ride on this hype. A comeback after this long time and than you present an album which is not even close compared to other work she has done.
  17. Ayogio
    Jul 29, 2022
    2
    What literally is this? Doesn’t even sound like Beyoncé. Not one song is memorable to me.
  18. Guzmant
    Nov 5, 2022
    2
    One of the worst albums I've ever heard and it's only praised because of the name of the artist attached to it. the production sounds like those very cheap YouTube remixes, vocally it's disappointing (my dear Beyoncé you are a VOCALIST, why do you mumble rap for most of the whole thing?) the lyrics are stupid and most of the songs sound the same.
  19. gabbs21
    Aug 22, 2022
    2
    Very unusual album from Beyonce. Although not a masterpiece like Lemonade was, I like how it is pretty unusual and in some cases strange. The best thing about this album is how the songs are "mixed" and transit immediatelly from one to next one; like Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor. Ny favourites: I'm That Girl, Alien Superstar and America Has A Problem.
  20. justin909
    Oct 21, 2022
    2
    It’s a beyoncé album there is obvious hype around it. I was waiting with anticipation for this album but upon hearing the lead single was very worried. The lead single, to be blunt, was awful. The album was not awful but it was not good.it was not cohesive but at the same time all the songs dragged along the same way. it was not shocking and there was no innovation in there. the vocalsIt’s a beyoncé album there is obvious hype around it. I was waiting with anticipation for this album but upon hearing the lead single was very worried. The lead single, to be blunt, was awful. The album was not awful but it was not good.it was not cohesive but at the same time all the songs dragged along the same way. it was not shocking and there was no innovation in there. the vocals sound like she recorded them the day before they were due and rushed it. the production is messy and still boring. this is the worst album beyoncé had ever released and it’s very disappointing.… Expand
  21. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    1
    Terrible album, her worst. I'm shocked that years later she produces such inexpressive material. The lyrics are just a nightmare. Poor Beyoncé, her talent has completely left her.
  22. Edrey
    Aug 9, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada nuevo, siempre en la misma tonalidad sin innovación, desde Drunk in Love este álbum no tiene una canción que conecte con las personas.… Expand
  23. Prettymermaid
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Definitely not her best work. I don’t think I was her target audience, album felt all over the place the lyrics were so juvenile for a woman her age. I wanted more singing less rapping just not my cup of tea. I'll be streaming her older stuff.
  24. dianagabrielasa
    Aug 22, 2022
    1
    Not into her, but the new song was fantastic, I love it and I want to buy her stood defenatly
  25. Cupor
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    The worst Beyonce album and the worst album of the year. Terrible lyrics, the music is not surprising either, the album is lifeless and inaudible.
  26. Haiy89
    Aug 5, 2022
    1
    Let’s admit it’s not good as those hype suggests.
    Doubt her music taste and how hard her team struggle to keep up with trends. It’s a complete mess.
  27. lolitana
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    I really wanted to like this but the whole thing is just one big headache. What was she thinking? Go back to your r&b roots beyy
  28. Arianaseece
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Not what i expected it's beyonce the level should've been something else, it's not giving ,only the album opener is good rest all tracks are giving cardi b and it's ew
  29. RHoyt509
    Aug 2, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album is nothing but hit garbage. She doesn’t even sing in most of the songs, just mumble raps… Expand
  30. JUXXXLIO
    Aug 23, 2022
    1
    BOMBA, quem gosta dela é doente como ela, nunca será aaliyah que é infinitamente melhor que ela que precisa de mil pessoas pra fazer tudo.
  31. Miguel2612
    Aug 23, 2022
    1
    Just Alien Superstar is actually good, I can’t even say nothing about her vocals cause we all know that she can hit the note, but musically nothing new
  32. Debshutc
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    This album was awful. One of her worst projects ( yes even after bik and the gift) Do better
  33. sebaauroou
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    boring, nothing new in music from beyonce, same old sh*t. give us something better
  34. AliceTx
    Aug 22, 2022
    1
    Absolutely awful album, idk what Beyoncé was thinking with this, she’s so unoriginal, it’s time for her to retire and go take care of her kids Majority of the album is just filled with samples all these writers on the credits and the lyrics sound like they was written by a kid in kindergarten, i guess Jay-z pay roll couldn’t afford better writers.. Beyoncé you suck balls
  35. PieroSanchez
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    No me gustó para nada!!!! Me decepcionó, esperaba un álbum POP como dijo pero las letras sin sentido, el ritmo no es pop es todo repetitivo, intento como Lemonade pero con diferente ritmo, extraño a la Beyoncé cuando demostraba su potencial vocal, ahora no canta!
  36. ronaldyp
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    I was expecting a much better album. It's BEYONCÉ after all.

    But hopefully she will redeem herself on the next one.
  37. AaronJupiter
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    She simply can’t sing! But she has a perfect sozial media and internet team to silence bad comments about her (non existing) singing voice. And this team fakes the ratings for example of this side - more than 1800 reviews with a 10? Are you kidding me? Beyoncé is style over substance! She is beautiful and knows how to dress and perform, but she has no talent. The cover of Rennaissance saysShe simply can’t sing! But she has a perfect sozial media and internet team to silence bad comments about her (non existing) singing voice. And this team fakes the ratings for example of this side - more than 1800 reviews with a 10? Are you kidding me? Beyoncé is style over substance! She is beautiful and knows how to dress and perform, but she has no talent. The cover of Rennaissance says it all - she is selling not her voice or her music, no she sells her breasts and body. She simply can’t sing!… Expand
  38. Gregdel
    Aug 16, 2022
    0
    This is the most overrated album ever. « Im the best » « Im number one » « Im a bad b*tch »… how the hell this album have 92?! It’s the same thing all over again with the same beat and no originality. Beyonce must paid critics and her fans cause it’s so BORING. Most overrated artist of all time.
  39. alizannah
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So Boring and pretentious, she's trying to get into experimental dance music but she sounds flat and soulless trying it… Expand
  40. Cesarandres
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    omg bad bad bad bad album, ableist, complete ableist and offensive i don't understand the rate
  41. Tsiogas8
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Self-centered. Most songs sound the same. Vocals are extremely disappointing and production is too repetitive
  42. tryinaway
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Very disappointing. She decided to use samples when it was already done with successful albums and she did nothing new.
  43. Leandrop
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Lixo. Que bosta esse álbum.
    Lixóooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  44. Debsh
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring and predictable album with a lot of over screaming ( screeching). Beyoncé music been disappointing a lot. Beyoncé only has about 5 memorable songs… Expand
  45. Nestru
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    I was waiting for this album so badly just to hear one of the worst album by beyonce
  46. jhonferreira
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Álbum ruim ...........................n............... ................... .
  47. Aleejndroo
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Bueno es un buen álbum pero esta lleno de samples y cover, buena voz pero muy egocéntrico
  48. rodq09
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Renaissance is the least cohesive album in Beyoncé's career and her voice is heard as if she had recorded it quickly. I am disappointed that her team only copied and pasted the work of other artists even though Beyoncé has access to the best producers and composers. When do I remember Lemonade; her best album, so far also makes me feel that it is full of interpolations but at least it isRenaissance is the least cohesive album in Beyoncé's career and her voice is heard as if she had recorded it quickly. I am disappointed that her team only copied and pasted the work of other artists even though Beyoncé has access to the best producers and composers. When do I remember Lemonade; her best album, so far also makes me feel that it is full of interpolations but at least it is cohesive. I hope her other acts are something totally different and there is quality.… Expand
  49. smilelikekaty
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** trash! Another slay bey bey bey you are so reductive kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… Expand
  50. NonBiasedMusic
    Oct 30, 2022
    0
    With boring, generic lyricism and often grating production, Beyonce tries and fails to re-create some of her earlier work in an attempt to once again put herself in the limelight of the music landscape, but fails to do so like she has previously, a testament to her inability to stay relevant in todays music world.
  51. MidasMan
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Really was excited for this album but unfortunately did not meet my expectations for her. The production of course was amazing but the songs just weren’t. I only made it through half the album first listen and had to stop cause it just wasn’t for me
  52. Marko_Nikolic
    Aug 28, 2022
    0
    TERRIBLE ALBUM! Not a single good song on it. This woman is so overrated. This is as trash as Adele's new album. How can anyone like this is beyond me.
  53. Newroz
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    So bad I’m so disappointed she’s way better than Thad
  54. Bernuk24
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Self-centered. Most songs sound the same. Vocals are extremely disappointing and production is too repetitive. 0
  55. LeandroSantos
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    não gostei de nenhuma musica, decaiu demais nossa senhora esperava bem mais
  56. brettlovato12
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    It’s alright. Wasn’t what I was expecting from her. I like her older albums and sound but it’s ok
  57. FabioSoarrs
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    You're always good!! However, the songs (even if structured) look the same, without much surprise or innovation with each track.
  58. Arianavega
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sobrevalorada esta señora Sobrevalorada esta señora sorry Sobrevalorada esta señora Sobrevalorada esta señora… Expand
  59. Ximena1
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    esta señora esta muy sobrevalorada y muchisimo diria yo demasiado ash jhdghjgbfjdhfbsdvvcx
  60. danielita123
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Not ascoos as the past not happy with this job beey plastic too its not whay zI
  61. alicej243
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Look Beyoncé is an icon, however a lot of her work is overrated. Break My Soul is not a good song and definitely no where near her best. People in it up just because it’s Beyoncé. She can do better than this..
  62. ray32
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    the whole album is copied and pasted. I kinda found the album to cringe not going to lie.
  63. Noel92
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I can’t even describe how bad I thought this album was there are no words really that I can use to describe
  64. rojassaul972
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    El mejor álbum de la década, las transiciones, la producción, y los vocales trabajan genial!
  65. Estaneck
    Aug 14, 2022
    0
    Sinceramente não gostei deste álbum da beyoncé não tem nada de inovador um som no qual já estou acostumado a ouvir.
  66. Myles_fenty
    Aug 24, 2022
    0
    The samples are too much !!! And the songwriters are over 150! Its not her sound too , she just have to go back to doing the sound she can do .
  67. folklorAOTD
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Terrible album, her worst. I'm shocked that years later she produces such inexpressive material. The lyrics are just a nightmare. Poor Beyoncé, her talent has completely left her.
  68. Geonmo
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    boring album. I love Lemonade, Self-titled Album, and 4 but this is terrible.
  69. ilovemusic111
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    this album is a mess. this is the same woman who made lemonade. cmon don't play with me
  70. telbbbb88888
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This project is very beautiful. She gave her all in this and it's very experimental. 10/10
  71. ClowneryBkv
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know a lot of people who enjoyed Beyoncé’s previous works will hate to hear my opinion, but Renaissance is her weakest and most repetitious album so far. If one says she was aiming for consistency, I’ll say that she has outdone herself in this goal and made an incredibly lyrically and melodically boring album. When I was listening to it for the first time, I wondered how such a talented person like Beyonce who once made such bangers as Crazy in love, Single Ladies, Halo, Irreplaceable, and Run the world, could allow to release something so mediocre.… Expand
  72. kimjennie
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Horrible Album. Horrible Production, Horrible Vocals, Horrible Lyrics. Come on Beyoncé. Draining us of music for 6 years for this mess? Do better.
  73. fr_kennedy
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pelo tempo de espera pro álbum ser lançado, eu realmente esperava mais, afinal é a Beyoncé.… Expand
  74. Taylorsivy
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    It's too mid for it to be a follow up to lemonade. Not dynamic enough in the mood department. Expected a way better album but here we are.
  75. Eron666
    Aug 1, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mas do mesmo, muito genérico esse álbum e muito chato mesmo não tem nada demais… Expand
  76. noturbusiness3
    Aug 1, 2022
    0
    You all need to STOP PRAISING THIS WOMAN, she is selling her NAME and you're all falling for it because she's Beyonce. If it was any other artist with the same exact songs it would have flopped. Please it's getting ridiculous how y'all eat her music up when it's complete trash.
  77. Gusttttthh
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Inovador, arriscado, experimental, sexy e com uma produção impecável Beyoncé entrega o MELHOR álbum de 2022 indo de frente em vários gêneros diferentes como o Dance-Hall até o AfroBeat ou Neo-Soul, é uma obra prima em resumo.
  78. MusicianMae
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Is she never going to grow up? Still the same sound, which are songs with so little melody, imagination and range, you might as well be in a coma. Repetitive nonsense. Still dresses like a circus trapeze act. The lack of creative evolution and development missed her entirely.....and oy...this album cover is cringworthy. She's just embarrassing.
  79. raffaelep
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    This album is unique. Beyoncé elevate herself. The production and the vocals unify in a perfect mix.
    The message and the celebration behind this record is so important and necessary.
  80. Putilla256
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    ⭐️⭐️MY REVIEW⭐️⭐️

    El disco está OK pero siento que va a ser el que menos escuché de toda la discografía de Beyonce junto con dangerously in fillers
  81. thenerdefiko
    Aug 4, 2022
    0
    From her incredible vocals to the eclectic, flawless production, this is easily Beyoncé's strongest, most cohesive album. To think it's just the first of a three-act run is mind-blowing.
  82. elijoshua
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    really not that good....... how is this the album of the year...............
  83. Brettv1027
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I’m just not used to this vibe from her. All the best to this album but not my favorite from her discorgraphy
  84. Yunopoot
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Beyonce could do better. I’m sorry this album overrated. Love u beyonce but i dont like this
  85. Salvador16
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Horrible sin sentido, decepción, hoy perdiste un fan! Esperaba al menos que demuestre como sigue vigente esa voz pero ninguna nota alta puede sostener ahora!
  86. OGeovaneAbreu
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Gostei não, achei sem graça, não tem muito oq ué dizer sobre o álbum, algumas músicas ainda salvam
  87. Slaybiro
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Beyonce NO this albüm so overrated abd boring im so sorry. I dont like it. :(
  88. ZinouAouidad
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Not what i wanted from her at this time.
    This makes me sad
    She could do alooot better
  89. evanshort86
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Boring generic turn for her career. Can’t get behind any of it. Don’t understand the hype at all
  90. demiforget
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    esperava mais, nao gostei de algumas musicas mas amo a bey!! essa volta dela foi incrivel
  91. javsiness
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I simply don't understand the acclaim for this album. Beyoncé has done much better works.
  92. itscodyjackson
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Not Bey’s best. Very disappointed with this album compared to her previous work.
  93. Adrian_orsini2
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    average album, nothing new, lacked originality and more danceable songs for an album a disco album.
  94. MarkoMarko7
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    very bad album. demi is better way better stream her new album now yasss she thebest
  95. godisalovatic12
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    A great album …………………. Her best work. Love lemonade tho but Thai album sounds great
  96. Jax01
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  97. selenatolete
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
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  98. Bobsarges
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Don’t like the album not a good sound this is boring epeititie and copying drake
  99. Horchanim
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Worst beyonce album ever, not cohesive at all, seems to be going all over the place. You can do better b
  100. Cloud9_Claud
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    I listened to the single and didn't like it at all. I don't even remember the title. She used to have great songs...
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Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Mojo
    Sep 21, 2022
    80
    A continuous mix of hedonism, virtuosity, scholarship and, as one of her disco antecedents would have it, Good Times. [Nov 2022, p.84]
  2. Uncut
    Aug 31, 2022
    80
    Beyoncé's seventh solo album is a flawlessly structured feast. [Oct 2022, p.25]
  3. PopMatters
    Aug 9, 2022
    90
    Renaissance derives its meaning through its diverse soundscape, which, due to Beyoncé’s astute curation, becomes a statement about letting the music speak for itself.
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