Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. ethanwhite
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME!!
    This album is relentless throughout, providing immaculate production in each track. Not a single song is worth skipping, they are all perfect in their own way
  2. ChartHud
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I'm gonna say it: #RENAISSANCE is her best album. Better than Lemonade. Better than the Self-Titled. Better than anything she has put out.

    The album is a journey: the transitions, the lyrics, the personality this album has. she is experimenting with her voice more than ever. AOTY. Beyoncé didn’t just describe the Pride pride flag on “Cozy” - she specifically described Daniel Quasar’s    I'm gonna say it: #RENAISSANCE is her best album. Better than Lemonade. Better than the Self-Titled. Better than anything she has put out.

    The album is a journey: the transitions, the lyrics, the personality this album has. she is experimenting with her voice more than ever. AOTY.

    Beyoncé didn’t just describe the Pride pride flag on “Cozy” - she specifically described Daniel Quasar’s “Progress” pride flag to bring to the forefront marginalized LGBTQ+ people of color, trans people, and those living with / lost to HIV/AIDS     … Expand
  3. Olayknowles
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is the best body of work I’ve listened to this year, songs like Alien Superstar, Plastic off the sofa, pure/Honey, Cuff it, All up in your mind, Virgo’s Groove, Heated are sonically perfect.
  4. simplytye
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has once again outdone herself with yet another masterpiece of work. You can hear the years of hard work and dedication she took to make this album. From house to dance to R&B and disco. She hits the mark with each track from this album. My personal favorite as of right now is Cozy. I hope people listen to this with an open mind and take the time to listen and hear the musicBeyoncé has once again outdone herself with yet another masterpiece of work. You can hear the years of hard work and dedication she took to make this album. From house to dance to R&B and disco. She hits the mark with each track from this album. My personal favorite as of right now is Cozy. I hope people listen to this with an open mind and take the time to listen and hear the music instead of listening for a brief moment or forwarding the tracks. I cannot wait for the other acts to complete this trilogy.… Expand
  5. Josealbertobb
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is without a doubt Beyoncé's best album. Let's remember, Lemonade is a work of art, but Renaissance, another, even more remarkable for a reason: it is Beyoncé in the purest essence of her, but it is an evolution of this essence of Beyoncé, multiplied by 100
  6. Mothecapricorn
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The transitions and the vocals are best part of the album. Love that she takes risk and does something different with each album. This is the type of music where you get up and dance and let loose. Don’t think, just have fun with it! My only complaint is that I was looking for the lyrics to be bit more mature.… Expand
  7. Maristeve
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    What I love about Beyoncé is that she’s one of the few artist who still has distinctive eras but each era still sounds like her. This sounds completely different to Lemonade which sounds completely different to Self Titled. But there’s a common thread between all of them
  8. Jossue11
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Life changing, mind boggling, this is exactly what I wanted from Beyoncé. Love it
  9. FabBzz
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Now this is how you make a dance album! A 10/10 body of work! She’s done it again!
  10. Tunmiseokegbemi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is fun! This is summer! This is Beyoncé at her freest. This album is what the world needs right now. You’ll feel good listening to this record.
  11. Prettyboynael
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
  12. attitudebey
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Imagine doing your best album 25 years into your career? Beyoncé just did it! the transitions, the production, the immaculate vocals. RENAISSANCE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  13. TheAfroDesk
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Definitely top 3 in Beyoncé's discography. The vocals, production and engineering are out of this world. This is Beyoncé at her most care-free!!
  14. Andymcnally
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Once again, Bey changed her style and DELIVERED. The production is just insane and doesn’t follow the usual structure. It’s light, fun and exciting. From transitions to production to lyrics, perfection
  15. FSimoes96
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is the best album Beyoncé ever put out. A tottaly new style and super well thought out. This album puts Lemonade in a corner. I am still overwelmed
  16. Yosephyah
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has done it again. From l'M THE GIRL to COZY, ENERGY into BREAK MY SOUL, HEATED, PURE/HONEY, closing with SUMMER RENAISSANCE. Un chef-d'oeuvre!
  17. Zokai
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I think that the reputation she has acquired today really allows her to get out of her comfort zone, even if it means losing a few listeners and gaining new ones.

    She’s experimented a lot with this album, it’s felt and you can hear that she really enjoyed working on it. It’s as if she had put together all her old versions of herself to make it something totally new. No song in this album    I think that the reputation she has acquired today really allows her to get out of her comfort zone, even if it means losing a few listeners and gaining new ones.

    She’s experimented a lot with this album, it’s felt and you can hear that she really enjoyed working on it. It’s as if she had put together all her old versions of herself to make it something totally new.

    No song in this album is static, it moves constantly, and it feels like hearing a new Beyoncé every minute, in the tone of voice she borrows, in her way of singing... This album is really amazing, we don’t realize it yet but it will come.

    And it further demonstrates this woman’s versatility. Beyoncé is someone who loves music with a great M. She is not limited to a specific genre to express his art. She transcends musical genres and we have already seen this with LEMONADE. Depending on the energy and the message she wants to convey, she will appropriate a musical genre that can correspond to what she wants to communicate, and that’s how she constantly manages to renew herself after more than 25 years of career.

    It’s never the same Beyoncé twice, and to see her evolve like that, I swear it’s too moving. You can see that she’s matured with her art, even more than before... And you just wonder when it’s going to stop? What are the limits of this woman, seriously !    … Expand
  18. Titi02
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a blend of the things of the past whilst also have a futuristic sound. Beyoncé is a trend setter. She paves the way and others follow. Her works will outlive her and will be a point of reference years to come!
  19. wnassim
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Production is fire! Thank you Beyonce for bringing back real disco/house music to life. This album is one of your best and music speaks by itself
  20. SlayshaFearce
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé at her most transformative and liberated self. Every song is better than the last and the transitions are immaculate. She proves to anyone who'll protest why she is studied by many colleges and universities. Her artistry expands at an unimaginable rate with every release. It is truly a time to be alive when Beyoncé is putting out music. Standouts are PURE/HONEY ALIENThis is Beyoncé at her most transformative and liberated self. Every song is better than the last and the transitions are immaculate. She proves to anyone who'll protest why she is studied by many colleges and universities. Her artistry expands at an unimaginable rate with every release. It is truly a time to be alive when Beyoncé is putting out music. Standouts are PURE/HONEY ALIEN SUPERSTAR ALL UP IN YOUR MIND and CHURCH GIRL. Absolute masterpiece from beginning to end. 10 out of 10!… Expand
  21. dammy0267
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé glides with ease on this new record. Experimenting with different samples and genres, fusing dance, disco, trap beats with each other to create a whole new genre, whilst consistently delivering the insane vocals shes known for. One dance album with 16 songs, yet not one of them sounds the same. She is thee moment. I stan.
  22. deyrold14
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Pure masterpiece. New sound for Beyoncé but it's still VERY Beyoncé. Superb! Excellent! QUALITY!
  23. vinicostt
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O melhor album que já ouvi na minha vida toda. Musicalmente perfeito, vocais angelicais e poderosos, as batidas são empolgantes, claramente destinadas a momentos maravilhosos. Não há ninguém como Beyoncé nesse mundo.
  24. davidflmoya
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is so good! Can't listen to it without dancing! Beyonce always experiments and she's not afraid to take risks and elevate her art! Can't wait for the visual!
  25. RantsWithJordan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé took a sound that she has never done and truly made it her own! This album pays homage to all the black LGBTQIA+ artist that paved the way for house music. It might take a few listens to get it but when you do... well the music speaks for itself. Her vocal performance on this album is INCREDIBLE! She's hitting notes from her early album days! An incredible listen!!!!
  26. PatrickCheang
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A dance record was what Beyoncé set out to make, and she more than did just that. This album in unabashedly queer, and is a much-needed celebration of underground dance music. Highlights for me are ALIEN SUPERSTAR, MOVE, THIQUE, PURE/HONEY, and SUMMER RENAISSANCE.
  27. Saraeubia
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best transition in any album I've listened to. Every track is where it needs to be.
  28. Jadabdin
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has done it again ! Constantly shifting the bar and raising it. She is the bar she is the moment. In Beyoncé we believe. Pure/honey is my favorite track.
  29. Gsjko85590
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece #RENAISSANCE Bey’s album is so good it makes me wanna dance the night away. I grew up in the 90s so this reminds me very much of that 90s dance music scene but like updated and elevated.VIRGO'S GROOVE IS SO GOOD...ALL THE TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM HAVE THIS VIBE BUT THIS ONE IS SUCH A FEELING GOOD SONG LIKE UGHH #RENAISSANCENooo that transition from energy to break my soul had meA masterpiece #RENAISSANCE Bey’s album is so good it makes me wanna dance the night away. I grew up in the 90s so this reminds me very much of that 90s dance music scene but like updated and elevated.VIRGO'S GROOVE IS SO GOOD...ALL THE TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM HAVE THIS VIBE BUT THIS ONE IS SUCH A FEELING GOOD SONG LIKE UGHH #RENAISSANCENooo that transition from energy to break my soul had me up likee it was so good break my soul sounded like a new song omfg???? #RENAISSANCE #Beyonce… Expand
  30. kwonboyd
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is without a doubt the album of the year!!!!!!! The album has no skips and it is very different than any other Beyoncé album she has released.
  31. Criticlol
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS FIRE!!!! I love everything about it omg, I’ve been listening to it since it came out and I get lit everytime
  32. Geochrgav96
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She ATE !!!! She made everything for the gays and the girls. The production is something that make it the best album of the year and the Grammys better don’t play her this time !!!!
  33. shannon04
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her best album ever!!! The transitions are heavenly this album is very different from all of her other albums. She’s really an amazing person✨
  34. deborasdm
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente ESPLÊNDIDO! Que honra poder escutar uma qualidade sonora e sair um pouco dessa realidade sofrida e pós-pandemica.
  35. fxdmel
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This was a really good comeback album. Completely NO skips. The lyrics are top tier, the beat makes you wanna dance. Everything is top tier. The transitions are so smooth, you have to make sure you’re still listening to the same song!
  36. Abcabc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. POP PERFECTION | ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. THE TRANSITIONS, THE EXPERIMENTATION, THE SEQUENCING, THE VOCALS, THE PRODUCTION EVERYTHING TOP TIER… Expand
  37. nhtml
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She’s done it again! And this time, it’s better than anything she’s done before. Vibrant, expressive, and sexy! It’s just what we all need after all the doom and gloom of the past few years. Thank you for this celebration of life, Beyoncé!
  38. thiagoskaip
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da carreira. Possui uma coesão do início ao fim, ela se reinventa a cada era e dessa vez não foi diferente. Um RENASCIMENTO aconteceu.
  39. AndiVrapi4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    EXELLENT ALBUM! Probably her best album to date and definitely, the best album of the decade!!! Beyoncé has done it again!
  40. fabioluiz_07
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She is unique and she knows it. Experimental and just the same time as herself. This album comes at the moment the world needs it. Igniting the dance floors. Non-stop is the cherry on top. You won again Miss B. You Did.
  41. eparap
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This will go down in history as one of the most innovative bodies of work. Her musicality should be studied. This is a genius woman and her creativity knows no boundaries! No one is on her level! The flow of the tracklist, the transitions, the production, the vocal production, the lyricism...only!!! Beyoncé!!!
  42. Peter16
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Album of the year!
  43. vinibap
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHHH! ITS ALBUM OF THE YEAR FOR SUREEEEE! BEYONCÉ IS THE MOMENT!
  44. Ygor2022
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incrível não tem uma música ruim e quem discorda e fã de artista básica… Expand
  45. haunted_rebirth
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this is just an astonishing body of work who deserves to be celebrated in every way possible! she's done it again
  46. popstan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé traz de volta o sentimento que todos nós sentimos falta durante a pandemia,as músicas dançantes do álbum Renaissance com certeza vai tocar em um ligar especial no coração de todos
  47. Panchogul
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    En producción y sonidos supera a Lemonade, aunque algunas canciones suenan un poco genéricas, aún así, es un álbum idóneo, muchas canciones pueden ser éxitos.

    Editado: Olviden lo anterior, todo REINASSANCE es una odisea
  48. monakamia
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A celebração do ballroom veio com toda força da forma mais respeitosa possível. Beyoncé nos deu a explicação para o seu jeito "intocável" oferecendo cultura sobre um patamar no qual resgatou para a nossa pista de dança. Aqui é falado sobre amor em suas 2 maneiras: amar a si mesmo e aos outros. Um verdadeiro culto, pode-se chamar de bíblia do vogue.
  49. LUUIZSANTTO
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THIS IS ONE OF BEYONCÉ'S BEST WORKS, EVERY MUSIC CHANGE MADE ME MORE WANT TO GET UP AND DANCE!
  50. DannieGirl93
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing album! The way the songs transition into each other is perfect! Beyoncé has once again changed the game.
  51. GabrielLessa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the bests albums. “The originator of the visual album format decided to lead without visuals giving fans the opportunity to be limitless in their expansive listening journey. It is a chance again to be listeners and not viewers, while taking in every gem of the pristine production.”
    Here is a special message from Beyoncé. #RENAISSANCE 
    Dedicated to her children, her    Masterpiece. One of the bests albums. “The originator of the visual album format decided to lead without visuals giving fans the opportunity to be limitless in their expansive listening journey. It is a chance again to be listeners and not viewers, while taking in every gem of the pristine production.”
    Here is a special message from Beyoncé. #RENAISSANCE 

    Dedicated to her children, her husband, her family, her Godmother Uncle Johnny, and to the LGBTQ+ community and all of the pioneers who originated the culture and the fallen angels whose contributions have gone unrecognized.    … Expand
  52. luociaomsf
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I love how Beyoncé plays with the rhythms and reinvents herself with Renaissance, innovative album, with incredible energy, thank you Beyoncé for gifting us with this masterpiece.
  53. coryplant
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I didn’t know it was possible but i was a fool to doubt her. She has out done herself once again. 10 10 10 across the board
  54. Yanagitani
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A cohesive album that immerses every trace of your soul into a paradise, where everything is perfect. It takes you to the dance floor and doesn't make you tired of listening and dancing.
  55. Ilyk2ratethings
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Absolute dight of an album. The transitions are immaculate. Bey is SINGING. The runs and adlibs, spectacular. She did THAT. She sounds so smooth. Its been on repeat from the moment it released. After every listen I have a new favourite song.
  56. LoryX
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simply brilliant. The album is cohesive and draws from a lot of influences and yet still comes up with its own sound and vibe.
  57. l-a-r-a
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé's joyful return comes with a record that unifies house music back into it's black origins.
  58. migsol
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    When you think of Beyoncé you have a certain expectation of the music you may hear whether that be a classic R&B or Pop record, but between Lemonade and Renaissance she really took everyone for surprise and released something that you least expected from her. Renaissance is a amazingly produced album with beats that will have you getting up to dance or fighting the urge to. From start toWhen you think of Beyoncé you have a certain expectation of the music you may hear whether that be a classic R&B or Pop record, but between Lemonade and Renaissance she really took everyone for surprise and released something that you least expected from her. Renaissance is a amazingly produced album with beats that will have you getting up to dance or fighting the urge to. From start to finish she keeps you in suspense with what’s to come next and there’s something in each song to feed off of. I will say after my 3rd listen of this album, the closing track “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” is perhaps the BEST closing track I’ve heard for an album. It sends you off with a feel-good dancing record, which samples Donna Summers, that will have you wanting to loop the album and listen from beginning to end again. There’s so much to say about this album and how monumental it is and will be, but with that being said.. this album is a work of art and Beyoncé proves to us once again why she is The First Lady of Music.… Expand
  59. michael_prince
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is the best album by Beyoncé to date and you cannot tell me otherwise. I didn't know Bey could make me wanna go to clubs this bad.
  60. ArthurSant
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfeito.
    O álbum traz claramente um estilo que é desconhecido para os jovens atualmente, fazendo eles dançarem, se divertirem e renascerem.
  61. iamdavidcipra
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    one of the best albums by Beyonce ever ,I think this album si so dancy and cute too
  62. Deautra
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She is a musical genius, this album is what we all needed, the transition in each song,her melody, everything is just blended perfectly.
  63. bobesa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Every second is serendipity, because you never really know what to expect! And if you DO know, you get the complete opposite! This is for every song, every transition, every note! "Renaissance" is a journey into the unknown, with the only guide being Beyoncé herself - our individual knowledge of her. But then again, who really knows Beyoncé? And THAT's the serendipity! I felt like I wasEvery second is serendipity, because you never really know what to expect! And if you DO know, you get the complete opposite! This is for every song, every transition, every note! "Renaissance" is a journey into the unknown, with the only guide being Beyoncé herself - our individual knowledge of her. But then again, who really knows Beyoncé? And THAT's the serendipity! I felt like I was discovering facets of hers - and most importantly mine - and my connection to her as an Artist, me a consumer of her Art.… Expand
  64. Brunasa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum está simplesmente perfeito!!!
    A transição de uma música para outra ficou absurdamente bom.... Faz você querer ouvir todo o álbum.
  65. Rockandvulcan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is giving me EVERYTHING. It’s amazing to have a full Beyoncé album again after all these years.
  66. Maxsuel_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Impecável! Uma verdadeira obra de arte, como tudo que a Beyoncé se propõe a fazer. Ela entregou algo diferente e novamente muda os rumos da música pop.
  67. NiciMac
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. This love letter to the black and queer community is overwhelming on each listen, in the best way possible. Her referential artistry is at its peak.
  68. Iamoliverfield
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece in dance music. One of the most sonically sound projects I’ve ever heard. It wrapped me up right from the start and didn’t let me go until the album finished. At times I was speechless. This is constantly engaging and frankly I think this is going to be an iconic album for years to come.
  69. Yenziwe
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A beautiful body of work. There isn't a skip in sight. It's all I've listened to in the past 3 weeks. It's filled with so many affirmations and makes me want to get up and dance. Beyoncé, girl, you've done it again!
  70. Marloz1210
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has managed to reinvent herself again and create yet another album that sounds new and fresh coming from her. This album is a homage to the musical likings of her mother and uncle Johnny (rip), her queer fans, the black pop music scene from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more. It just makes sense that she created this album and it's so satisfying. It's what we needed from her. This albumBeyoncé has managed to reinvent herself again and create yet another album that sounds new and fresh coming from her. This album is a homage to the musical likings of her mother and uncle Johnny (rip), her queer fans, the black pop music scene from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more. It just makes sense that she created this album and it's so satisfying. It's what we needed from her. This album just feels RIGHT coming from her. And the transitions make my eyes roll back! The whole album is a dance floor experience and it flows amazingly as a true body of work should.… Expand
  71. rebverre
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé never disappoints, she just delivered the AOTY of 2022. Will have it on repeat for a while
  72. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    excellent
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    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  73. RODDD10
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    despues de 6 años hace su regreso y demuestra por que es considerada la mejor artista de estos ultimos
  74. jamilly333
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    é uma obra prima! ela soube mesclar ritmos e gêneros como ninguém nesse álbum, é a maior artista da história SIM
  75. mlamagalhaes
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    her best and most audacious album to date. there are songs to shake your ass to, songs to move your shoulders, songs to just close your eyes and levitate. it's definitely one of those albums you listen on a loop until you realize you memorized all the lyrics. this is beyoncé at 25 years into her career, at her best musically.
  76. Foreverfreshkid
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Sonically, this is Beyoncé best album! From transitions to the CLEAN production, it sounds like nothing out. She is culture shifting, her voice is bright and beautiful and THEEE best transitions you’ll hear on any album
  77. JaqueDias
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Such a fun album. It doesn't sound like nothing she has done before, but It works.
  78. luizviber
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    impeccable album, the synchronized songs, the representations that Beyonce made in her songs on the new album is spectacular and that's the word that defines not only the album but also Beyonce
  79. aureliaadf
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has done it again! Quality, bops, production, lyrics, fun, depth, layers, vocals & homages = Renaissance. 25 years into her career and she's still the best. She continues to dive into music's history, and thrives to make it her own! A 10/10 album.
  80. robeyonce
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    she reinvented herself again... like this sound like ZERO album i heard before
  81. thayla04
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores albuns! Eu ameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeei!!… Expand
  82. Cuffit
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Its so good im speechless!
    She went off with the beats, the lyrics. Whatever song i hear i just wanna dance.
  83. filoluokegbemi
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    masterpiece genius! beyonce has done it again. constantly raising the bar for all of us!
  84. moniquee_aa
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Since the day it was released, it has me in a chokehold. It's a perfect work of art and I can't stop listening. Beyonce keeps proving that she's the greatest. Indeed she's too classy to be touched
  85. bertobellamy
    Jul 29, 2022
    7
    I'm not a hardcore Beyoncé fan, but I enjoyed listening to this album, although I found some songs to be repetitive.
  86. bugabooo
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Beyonce shifting to new genres? Beyonce reinventing herself? I believe none of them is correct: with this album, she simply perfects her craft - creating Albums with a strong cultural background and collage-like song production. And this work is her best example of doing that.
  87. KevinRapeau
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé gives a super elaborate tour in the most exclusive queer clubs of the 90s to celebrate the culture once again. Everything is crafted to perfection, with seamless transitions, highs and relaxing moments, harmonies and background adlibs for days and vocals only Bey could deliver. A magnum opus in her discography.
  88. JustActinUp
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyonce has done it again! Creating a body of work, while showing her musicality and versatility. Proving she can tackle any music genre, while still maintaining her musical identity and transcending music fads. She remains the artist/vocalist/entertainer of her generation. This is the album of the year, Well done Beyonce!
  89. drock
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Amazinggggg I love this album with all my heart her best one yet please stream it!!!
  90. tcxp1990
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    this is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I just cannot stop playing the album!
  91. brockcheese
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Break my Soul may be her best song and this is great album that combines queer soundscapes to create new dance music.
  92. ugisupriatna
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    Feels like experimental album but immaculate and cohesive. Easily my favourite Bey's album after her self-titled album.
  93. maurilio
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is showing us how she can go... This album is a masterpiece, an experience.
  94. Aghrr1
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    I mean this is so dope! Alien Superstar, Heates, Summer Renaissance and more!
  95. LCLC3
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    She’s number one, one of one, the only one. We didn’t need more proof that Beyoncé is a once in a lifetime artist but here she goes raising the bar on herself once again. Every song is brilliant on its own and they are perfectly sequenced with absolutely seamless transitions. Anyone hating on this album is playing themself.
  96. mert11
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The album shows yet another side of Beyoncé, another experimental version. This album brings the joy and excitement out of the listener. From house to funk and references from ballroom culture this album unites everyone on the dance floor. It is not surprising how amazing her vocals sound and the production is top notch. The flow from one song to the other deserves a Grammy on its own!
  97. Shane7
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing. This might be my favorite body of work from her. So mature, so fun and so free. She outdid herself on this one.
  98. Helderlevi
    Jul 30, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum pretendeu ser experimental? Acho que todos esperavam uma pegada mais break my soul. Não fiquei animado.… Expand
  99. Jen516
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    In my opinion this is her most creative album. She just keeps getting better with time. This album is a journey from beginning to end!!! AOTY
  100. chloe_ross99
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is album of the year material without doubt. Who is doing it like this?!
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Metascore
91

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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