Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. PEDROMFR
    Nov 27, 2022
    7
    Overall, it's a very positive body of work and a big step in Beyoncé's career who decided to do something diferent and risky, and the risk paid off. Nevertheless its cohesion, some songs lack soul and longetivity. For me, the first half of this album is great but then it's just all the same...
  2. Raul013
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    10/10 Album of the year, soo good this album, the transitions everything 10/10!!!
  3. KingBeyHive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best, most cohesive I think I have ever heard in my life. Renaissance is an instant classic. If you don’t like this album then I’m really not sure what to tell you or how I feel about you.
  4. Tom_Supreme
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the hype has become less I listened to the album and must say that it is the first Beyoncé album that entertains on complete length. No bad songs but only absolute bangers.… Expand
  5. markignaciorazo
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Obsessed! Another legendary art from Bey! And hearing her isolated vocals for each song made me even more addicted to this album.
  6. Soner1
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album that has been released since her own Lemonade. She keep reinventing herself and the genres she touch gets upraded. Queen B after all!
  7. erdal220
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    the best 2022 album. Beyonce this album 2022 year saved. my is favorite summer renaissance,Break my soul,cuff it,alien superstar background music very well
  8. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Excellent album by Yonce, in which she pulls from a vast array of influences all while managing to make something cohesive, gripping and eclectic
  9. Maluu_01
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This woman just left Lemonade in the dust. I'm gagged. This album is fun, party, it's LIFE. It's already eternal.
  10. hsharma
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s seventh studio album is a celebration of identity. In celebrating her own identity in some moments beyonce is letting us celebrate ourselves on the dance floor - encouraging us to be “cozy in my skin” and“UNIQUE”. She synthesises so many genres of music in this album and does so beautifully. It feels experimental in the way the beats change throughout the song but you never feelBeyoncé’s seventh studio album is a celebration of identity. In celebrating her own identity in some moments beyonce is letting us celebrate ourselves on the dance floor - encouraging us to be “cozy in my skin” and“UNIQUE”. She synthesises so many genres of music in this album and does so beautifully. It feels experimental in the way the beats change throughout the song but you never feel bored - it’s an antidote for short attention spans in this post TikTok world. It’s going up there in the list of my favourite beyonce albums and I’m so excited for what act 2 and 3 have in store!… Expand
  11. heatherash
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé always raises the bar! The production is next level. Incredible quality of songs from writing and samples to her timeless vocals.
  12. deivcouto
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Album of the year! This work proves that Beyonce is the greatest artist of her generation, she's still fresh and causing bubbling after 25 years of career
  13. wildluvxx
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    best album of 2022, beyonce amazed all of us at her versatility now with dance house music.. this is just for pretty it girlies so you ugly **** stay BACK! 10/10 give her AOTY already nobody will top it in the 4 months remaining of the year
  14. Iampaulovitor
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    O jeito que cada faixa se encontra na translação de uma para a outra, Beyoncé não poderia escolher outro nome para o álbum, há não ser RENAISSANCE, é como se cada faixa entregasse um ato, uma história, e as faixas seguintes se conectam para que no final do projeto toda essa obra vire um RENACIMIENTO, Beyoncé entregou tudo, e ela sabe que entregou 10/10!
    Mal posso esperar para o Act 2 & Act    O jeito que cada faixa se encontra na translação de uma para a outra, Beyoncé não poderia escolher outro nome para o álbum, há não ser RENAISSANCE, é como se cada faixa entregasse um ato, uma história, e as faixas seguintes se conectam para que no final do projeto toda essa obra vire um RENACIMIENTO, Beyoncé entregou tudo, e ela sabe que entregou 10/10!
    Mal posso esperar para o Act 2 & Act 3    … Expand
  15. mateuszuchil
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It's amazing how Beyoncé innovates with each album released. I feel like with this album she doesn't need to prove that she's the greatest artist alive... because she IS the greatest artist alive!
  16. diol-
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    it’s one of the most cohesive albums i’ve heard in a while… she continues to reinvent herself while giving flowers to her pioneers and staying true to herself.
  17. Iamgiannhs
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    Renaissance is an amazing cohesive album that blends lots of styles of songs into an album. The songs have such great transitions that you can literally listen to the whole album without noticing that the song is “changing”!
  18. TLowe98
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Virgos Groove, Break My Soul, Heated, and Summer Renaissance have been on repeat since release but all are good tbh. Much needed summer album!!… Expand
  19. Wellington28
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Talento aclamação sem palavras pra descrever o nível de perspicaz que ela foi com esse álbum
  20. boujeeonme
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Start to finish there not a single skip! This is a body of work. Also the transitions are effortlessly good.
  21. BillboardPH
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is beyond perfection. Period. Album of the Year. Album of the Century.… Expand
  22. caiopag
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! Vocals, production and lyrics all on point. The way one song transition to the other is incredible
  23. natflix
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é verdadeiramente uma obra de arte, começando pelas transições que são incríveis. A cada álbum, Beyoncé se inova sem medo das críticas, porque ela sabe que é f...

    Bey is back, bow down...
  24. QueenJossan
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The best album of this year. She constantly raises the bar and this genre is something she hasn’t done before. The production is top tier on this album and I was blown away when I heard it and it got no skips. Well done!
  25. andreialismo
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    A pop record, dancing and full of life and good vibes. I can't wait to be able to dance this song on the dance floor. Beyoncé is a legend, she once again delivers excellence and genuine music.
  26. leumassregor
    Oct 1, 2022
    8
    The seventy-nine-time grammy nominated and twenty-six-time Grammy award-winning pop and R&B legend Beyoncé returns with another official studio album since her fan-favorite album 'Lemonade' dropped in 2016. If I were to describe this album in a simple way, it would be something Drake would be jealous of: a well-executed dance-pop/house album. Beyoncé comes through with wonderful, sweet,The seventy-nine-time grammy nominated and twenty-six-time Grammy award-winning pop and R&B legend Beyoncé returns with another official studio album since her fan-favorite album 'Lemonade' dropped in 2016. If I were to describe this album in a simple way, it would be something Drake would be jealous of: a well-executed dance-pop/house album. Beyoncé comes through with wonderful, sweet, and groovy but also hard-hitting dance tracks that are screaming to be played by a DJ in a club.

    The way the album starts off is excellent. The intro track "I'M THAT GIRL" with the hard-hitting bass is guaranteed to give any listener a stank face, followed by the catchy "COZY" and my personal favorite "ALIEN SUPERSTAR"; a track that keeps evolving as you listen more, with hints of Right Said Fred in Beyoncé's "way too classy" melody. "CUFF IT" is the most poppy-sounding track on the album, and is all around very mellow. I'm a fan of the horns on this song, as without them it would be the blandest track on the record.

    As you get to the middle of the project, things begin to slow down. "BREAK MY SOUL" is the most snooze-worthy track on the record, followed by the unsatisfying and confusing "CHURCH GIRL". This track is just all over the place in the worst ways possible. "PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA" is alright, with Beyoncé showing off her vocal ability well however it seems to drag a bit at four minutes fourteen seconds long. "VIRGO'S GROOVE" is where the album begins to pick up again. This is the longest track on the album, clocking in at six minutes and eight seconds long. This song is a great groove (as the title suggests). Grace Jones and Tems both shine on "MOVE", and Beyoncé's flow makes this song fun and bouncy to listen to. The bass on "THIQUE" and "ALL UP IN YOUR MIND" just hit like nothing else, and are by far my favorites on the album following "ALIEN SUPERSTAR".

    This album is all-around solid from Beyoncé. Despite some underwhelming moments, Beyoncé shines through with some great moments of dance-pop, proving that she is capable of much more than people may think. Beyoncé is not finished dominating the music industry just yet.    … Expand
  27. METALROOSTER
    Jul 29, 2022
    7
    So we’ve all been looking forward to a party - this glittery, energetic, dance orgy of an album that all the hype-meisters kept promising. We’re all going to break out of the oppressive shackles of society and celebrate now that Bey’s here to empower us!

    It’s not that though. Some of it is actually quite dark. And sequential. Some of it actually wallows in a brooding anger. Like    So we’ve all been looking forward to a party - this glittery, energetic, dance orgy of an album that all the hype-meisters kept promising. We’re all going to break out of the oppressive shackles of society and celebrate now that Bey’s here to empower us!

    It’s not that though. Some of it is actually quite dark. And sequential. Some of it actually wallows in a brooding anger. Like pissed-but-dancing-about-it territory. It’s great to acknowledge one’s rise out of the mire - although, at times, this album feels more focused on the mire than the rise - and betrays its own mission statement in the process. I didn’t feel any better about life, or myself, after listening to this than before I started - so I’d say we’ve got a case of false advertising. Let’s just make raspberry lemonade out of what life throws at us instead and we’ve got a pretty decent album.    … Expand
  28. Viquitu
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Sonoridade perfeita. Renaissance tem uma conexão tão perfeita, que ouvir apenas uma faixa parece ser pecado
  29. Lovejtmk
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Excellent album, with meaningful, empowering lyrics...what I was expecting from Lizzo's "Special" but didn't get.
  30. Alexdlt
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Something never done before. Fresh. Disco. Futuristic. Innovative. Cohesive. Vocals. And most importantly G*y! Beyoncé will never let you down. Production is insane. Finally something that will make you get up and dance.
  31. stefanos_frtns
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best album of the year so far after CRASH by Charli XCX! The diversity on the sounds is INSANE. Keep up the good work Bey
  32. dwyonce
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is the best album of this decade, you ate again Beyoncé, thank u so much for that.
  33. edweirdoc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She keeps pushing boundaries with her art. This album is a masterpiece and definitely one of the best work released this year!!!
  34. Cosmos_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ESSE ÁLBUM É LINDO!! UMA OBRA DE ARTE, MELHOR ÁLBUM DO ANO, eu tava querendo um álbum assim esse ano, único especial e tão CALIENTEEEEEE, Beyoncé sempre entregando tudo que mulher incrível, maravilhosa e tão única
    I love this album, is a masterpiece of music, is art and the album of the year, I’m sure about that    … Expand
  35. Wanesta
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    It's been a while since we've had a solo studio project from Beyoncé, queen of the industry. There's a saying that all good things come with time, and it surely did with Renaissance. The flow, the techniques, the vocal performances, the features, the instrumentals... everything about this album is perfection. It feels like Beyoncé has fully embraced her power on an album without holdingIt's been a while since we've had a solo studio project from Beyoncé, queen of the industry. There's a saying that all good things come with time, and it surely did with Renaissance. The flow, the techniques, the vocal performances, the features, the instrumentals... everything about this album is perfection. It feels like Beyoncé has fully embraced her power on an album without holding back. An album so joyful, full of life, love, and confidence. She took her time and it shows. We couldn't be more grateful to live in a time where Beyoncé is receiving her well-due flowers for all her hard work throughout the last decades, and this feels like her new peak.… Expand
  36. Kaimah
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Is a so especial album! A re-encounter with black musical history. From disco to vogue to pop ballad, Renaissance gives us a deep dive into the black music of the 80s, with a good Afrofuturistic touch. The transitions are spectacular, I'm blessed to be able to hear B7.
  37. chrisfizg
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing 10/10 i have no words, and i am not a beyonce fan, at least i wasn’t
  38. danielhigh05
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Beyoncé, already concretely crowned the queen of modern performance and showomanship, has Renaissance diamond & chrome encrusting her into the group of legends that have changed music forever. Her undisputedly best work to date, this album exemplifies the best sound design, production, vocals, features, and genre bending that money and talent can enable. Beyoncé delivers what may well beBeyoncé, already concretely crowned the queen of modern performance and showomanship, has Renaissance diamond & chrome encrusting her into the group of legends that have changed music forever. Her undisputedly best work to date, this album exemplifies the best sound design, production, vocals, features, and genre bending that money and talent can enable. Beyoncé delivers what may well be the best climaxes of queer musical influences in one single work that the culture has ever seen. The world will not forget Renaissance.… Expand
  39. harryanyways
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    LEGENDARY! Great if you need a confidence boost and getting ready for something.
  40. jurtlo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She gave her all in this album. It’s something we’ve never heard from her, and it’s fun! I personally would say it is her best album, however, I know that most people wouldn’t agree so, I have to say it is definitely her best album sonically.… Expand
  41. eriksik
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    El sonido es impresionante, muy elaborado, trabajado y consagrado de la mejor manera posible. Es cierto que en muchas canciones hemos pensado, ¿qué es esto?, ¿qué género estoy escuchando?, ¿qué tipo de mezcla, que creación es está Beyoncé? Y eso me asusta y me gusta muchísimo, Beyoncé cada vez nos deja más y más claro que es una living legend, nos ha dado un proyecto que está unos nivelesEl sonido es impresionante, muy elaborado, trabajado y consagrado de la mejor manera posible. Es cierto que en muchas canciones hemos pensado, ¿qué es esto?, ¿qué género estoy escuchando?, ¿qué tipo de mezcla, que creación es está Beyoncé? Y eso me asusta y me gusta muchísimo, Beyoncé cada vez nos deja más y más claro que es una living legend, nos ha dado un proyecto que está unos niveles de adelantado a su época que no son ni medio normales, pero a la vez con sonidos de generaciones biende anteriores, literalmente esto es un avance para la música en general. A nivel vocal, es difícil que Beyoncé haga un proyecto que no esté sobre 10, pero en este caso ha sido sobre muchísimo más de lo que puede una persona ennumerar con sus dedos (manos y pies). Lo mucho que ha experimentado con su voz forma parte de lo increíble que es este proyecto y lo especial que lo hace. Las lyrics son sorprendentemente buenas, cuando salió Break My Soul, pensé que sería su peor album en cuanto a lyrics y me como mis palabras con patatas, genuinamente Beyoncé y el rap-singing es una cosa que NO SE PUEDEEEE. Aun que el concepto no sea tan elaborado como lo fue su predecesor, Lemonade, el proyecto es incluso hasta el más arriesgado, ambicioso y rico que ha hecho Beyoncé hasta la fecha. Por supuesto que es el álbum más cohesivo que he escuchado nunca, lo conectado que está entre pistas y las transiciones??? Son completamente cosa de otro mundo. Francamente parece una única canción de 1 hora con una serie de cambios, creo que es el ejemplo perfecto de lo que es un no album que sea una playlist de canciones y ya. La felicidad que me ha transmitido esta persona es completamente desmedida así que si, en cuanto a persuasive es un sí. En cuanto al cover art o los visuals que estan llegando poco a poco, pues chapó es que llega un momento en el que q voy a decirrrrrr es Beyoncé coñoooooo… Expand
  42. daydreamerhive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is one of Beyoncé’s best projects—if not her best. Each song is exquisitely crafted, pairing Bey’s otherworldly vocals with outstanding production. Through this record, Renaissance affirms and celebrates key aspects of Black LGBTQ+ creatives and icons through samples, lyric references, and including queer musicians in her team. By bringing this seminal but often forgottenRenaissance is one of Beyoncé’s best projects—if not her best. Each song is exquisitely crafted, pairing Bey’s otherworldly vocals with outstanding production. Through this record, Renaissance affirms and celebrates key aspects of Black LGBTQ+ creatives and icons through samples, lyric references, and including queer musicians in her team. By bringing this seminal but often forgotten subculture to the forefront of pop culture, Beyoncé elevates a community at a time when queer individual’s humanity and culture are daily under threat. While also deeply invested in celebrating Black queerness, Renaissance is an exhilarating dance album. Curated for the dance floor, every song seamlessly transitions into the next, resulting in over an hour of complete bliss. Each infectious track arrests your attention, making it impossible not to dance. In many ways, this album seeks to collectively heal its listeners from the traumatic events of the recent past. By centering itself in the pursuit of joy and empowerment, Renaissance affirms and celebrates the unique beauty in all of us.… Expand
  43. szjoaao
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    verdadeiro album do ano, com conceito, coesão e aclamação. feito pros gays com musica boa e com zero vontade de pular as músicas
  44. Runivard
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    Her new sound is EDM? Shiieeeet I like it. Definitely should stick with the sound and perhaps invite some well known collaborators in the genre ( Dead mau5)
  45. Natey26
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Amazing album, beautifully produced. Beyoncé stepped back from her experimental songs, all of her concept in the previous (and amazing) Lemonade, all her lyrics, and message, that was awesome to listen to, but here in Renaissance she got pretty close to her origins l, dance music, house music, a whole vibe, Beyoncé's vibe, and it feels amazing.
  46. nikolano
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Fun fact: America has a problem is best song on the album. This album IS NOT better than Lemonade or Self-tilted, but its definitely very experimental, fun, interesting for listening, it seems like Beyoncé mixed up sounds and styles of singing you would never hear together. As album goes on, the shade of sound changes, from more recent to more traditional, but i believe every song speaks aFun fact: America has a problem is best song on the album. This album IS NOT better than Lemonade or Self-tilted, but its definitely very experimental, fun, interesting for listening, it seems like Beyoncé mixed up sounds and styles of singing you would never hear together. As album goes on, the shade of sound changes, from more recent to more traditional, but i believe every song speaks a story for itself. Vocals are outstanding, lyrics are great, but not impressive, production is weird, but good, thats what made album unique. This is a body of work. The things i dont like about it, its beint over-sexualized, production on some parts sounds VERY techno and electronized to the maximum, not outstanding lyrics and too much unnecessary rapping collabs .… Expand
  47. KevinMFS
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I'm here to say that I didn't have any expectations with this project. It really surprised me what an artist Beyoncé still is throughout all this years. One of her most groovy and experimented albums with bouncy beats and good lyricism as usual with Bey. Just can't wait for the next act out of this trilogy.
  48. Johnny_12
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Nesse álbum vemos uma Beyoncé mais leve do que em seus últimos trabalhos, mas, mesmo assim, consciente. Renaissance, seu sétimo álbum de estúdio é predominantemente house, te fazendo querer dançar do começo ao fim com uma produção impecável e vocais poderosos.
  49. Hector_user
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Gracias Beyoncé por volvernos a regalar un trabajo serio y maduro. Renaissance es la cosecha de años de historia de la música y de empoderamiento.
  50. LeChvck
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Her best. Period. This is a Masterpiece. RENAISSANCE is a huge step in the right direction. When she released BEYONCE and Lemonade she kinda lost my interest for almost a decade. Those albums were pretty mediocre and overrated and made me took distance from her musically. I'm glad to have her back.
  51. KJ_20
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Simply put, AMAZING. Renaissance is a masterpiece work of art. The way the songs transform into one thing into another are amazing, personal favs: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, CUFF IT, PURE/HONEY, THIQUE. What an album!
  52. ThiagoVillaca
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Completamente perfeito como tudo que ela faz, nada como os outros albums e uma mistura completamente única com todos os ritmos musicais em que a própria prometeu trazer e nos apresentar em seu novo trabalho!
  53. Maund
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Perfect album from slay queen b she put her whole **** into it and u can rlly tell my GODDD.
  54. Lilkimlover
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    QUEEN OF MUSIC LOVE U BEY
  55. Maduzinhacage
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    é house meus amores, muito bom eu amo ela trazendo essas raízes de volta, Beyoncé sempre dona do mundo
  56. osabamask
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album of the year, the transitions between the songs are perfect. Mommy slays as always.
  57. sourdl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Que álbum impecável.
    Beyoncé é perfeita e tudo o que ela lança é lindo e perfeito
  58. fantanos_uncle
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is 100% album of the year so far. Every song on this album is amazing and the transitions are just amazing. Over her career, Beyoncé has only gotten better and that continues to be the case with RENAISSANCE. So far, I've listened to the album 6 times and I haven't listened to anything else since it came out. I would highly recommend everyone listen to it.
  59. Fabiancsc
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    A work of art from start to finish and a great candidate for album of the year. Beyonce dabbles in a new style, and she does it very well.
  60. Rabde
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ela fez de novo, e dessa vez fez melhor! Álbum da carreira sem dúvidas. Destaque para Alien superstar… Expand
  61. astroboy_0128
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an incredibly and well thought album.Tye fact that she keeps on delivering well thought out projects of work and each one of them being perfect is just amazing… Expand
  62. giovannifreitas
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    THE FCKING REAL AOTY!!!! This album is a SERVE for art, music and fun! Bey gives us everything and more! She's literally the BEST!
  63. Mamacita24
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns do século, sendo um trabalho majestoso, elegante, versátil e o mais importante é ele ser muito interessante, entregando tudo o que se era esperado de Beyoncé.… Expand
  64. beybee
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A true work of art. Amazing how Beyoncé always manages to outdo herself and reinvent herself with each project she launches. Album of the year without a doubt.
  65. Lunaaaaa
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The transitions, the aesthetic, the theme. The songs are sonically like nothing you'll hear from anyone else, except for Beyoncé.
  66. Cheblow
    Aug 1, 2022
    8
    like it when i listen to it, just feel like to dance anytime anywhere, worth to replay many many times
  67. joaotekiaware
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    When Beyoncé released Break My Soul I cleared felt as the best it was yet to come. This album got me fully surprised. It's definitely something that rased with time, there's so many details, especially in the production. Songs with phases, transitions and unique elements. It's a masterpiece. She definitely worked hard in these three years of production. She's still serving concept andWhen Beyoncé released Break My Soul I cleared felt as the best it was yet to come. This album got me fully surprised. It's definitely something that rased with time, there's so many details, especially in the production. Songs with phases, transitions and unique elements. It's a masterpiece. She definitely worked hard in these three years of production. She's still serving concept and carrying support for the black community. I dare to say that Renaissance it's more big and good than Lemonade. Beyoncé is vibing her past, ancestrality. It's a masterpiece in all aspects. It's powerful, empowered, underground, groovy, classy and you won't listen to it without dancing. One of the albuns wich deserve the AOTY title.… Expand
  68. Matt23
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Admirable blend of dance, pop, with a queer sentiment that goes beyond race and gender, it speaks of people and their souls.
  69. lovedive
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé você arrasou! Ela conseguiu incorporar vários gêneros musicais nesse álbum e fez isso com tanta perfeição.
  70. yangxzz
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The best!! Uma nova Beyoncé que não conhecíamos, mas que segue no mesmo nível artistíco que estávamos acostumados. As influências do dance house e o afrobeat completam essa obra atemporal. Certamente, um destaque em sua discografia.
  71. swtique
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this album reminds her album 4 bc it was a album where she could express everything in a non perfectionist way… the album is very good and very well thought
  72. krbarbosa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O RENAISSANCE é um dos álbuns mais incríveis que a BEYONCE já lançou. Ele traz referências lírica e sonoras de toda a sua discografia. O cd não tem uma música ruim e todas as faixas se conversam o que torna o album ainda mais incrível. Eu não consigo escolher a melhor faixa desse álbum, mas tive uma conexão direta com: Alien Superstar, Move, Virgo's Groove, Cozy, Cuff Off e American Has aO RENAISSANCE é um dos álbuns mais incríveis que a BEYONCE já lançou. Ele traz referências lírica e sonoras de toda a sua discografia. O cd não tem uma música ruim e todas as faixas se conversam o que torna o album ainda mais incrível. Eu não consigo escolher a melhor faixa desse álbum, mas tive uma conexão direta com: Alien Superstar, Move, Virgo's Groove, Cozy, Cuff Off e American Has a Problem. Sem palavras para a excelência que o RENAISSANCE entregou. BeyHive mais uma vez sendo abençoada com uma obra prima… Expand
  73. huiy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse é um dos melhores álbuns da Beyoncé, ela conseguiu fazer algo extremamente bom e único
  74. marfi2502
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé sendo incrível! As transições entre as músicas, a qualidade das músicas é de outro nível!! Melhor álbum da Bey!!!
  75. Jesus_fuentes2
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    the album makes you dance involuntarily, it's just amazing to hear, since the first song you're already moving your body
  76. Beycris
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Es un álbum que te transporta a los años en los que la música Disco, dance/house te hacía mover todo el cuerpo 10/10
  77. Iamyonathan_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She come´s to slay the entire industry. This album is a perfect party from start to finish. That album make you scream, dance move you ass, shake it all, it´s amazing
  78. sunval
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I always wondered how Beyoncé would follow an album like Lemonade. I was sometimes worried that she wouldn't be able to but alas the Queen has outdone herself once again. Everytime she drops something she raises the bar for herself and continues to prove herself. RENAISSANCE is a masterpiece from beginning to end. The transitions are so sick!! Her vocals are out of this world. This isI always wondered how Beyoncé would follow an album like Lemonade. I was sometimes worried that she wouldn't be able to but alas the Queen has outdone herself once again. Everytime she drops something she raises the bar for herself and continues to prove herself. RENAISSANCE is a masterpiece from beginning to end. The transitions are so sick!! Her vocals are out of this world. This is Beyoncé like we've never heard her before. ONE OF HER BEST TO DATE!!!… Expand
  79. Tanisha13
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A MASTERPIECE! Thank u beyoncé for being the greatest artists of the all time!
  80. elletomakay
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the immediate moment you press play, you’re hit with the first wave of authentic power, sass, truth and a fighting spirit, immediately you’re taken through a journey that feels like Crazy in Love and Diva had a house/disco child. The clear intent of the album is to lift, support, self validate and to feel unapologetically unique. The album pushes you to the mirror like a mother would & sweetly forces you to see all of the good and the beauty that exists within your soul, body and mind.

    The multi-genre production gives us Disco, gorgeous Afro-Beats, House, Synth Wave and leaves room for DJ’s and producers to interpret Renaissance in their own way. With addictive beats and hooks, it’s gonna be impossible to find a club that isn’t repping Renaissance this summer, and the summer after that too. Tracks such as I’m That Girl, Alien Superstar and Church Girl are sonically delicious and other tracks like Plastic Off the Sofa, Summer Renaissance and Pure/Honey go down like a fine wine. Considering the genre switch for Bey, it feels so COZY and works better than expected once again proving Mrs Knowles-Carter has no limits in her vocal repertoire nor her ability to spread love and light to so many communities. The gays are living, the girls are living, the girls men are living and the world has once again braced themselves for Beyoncé and still been left SHOOK. Yet again Beyoncé has shown us how to be confident with class and more importantly without dragging anybody else down. Vocally her best studio work and the executive production ‘beying’ done by the perfectionist herself ties every song together with transitions that keep you on the dance floor and up in your personal dopamine supply. My life has changed again, she teaches, she lifts, she relates, she brings us pure/honey JOY. Ever since Lemonade, the music industry has been stuck in a loop of sampling and unoriginality, after taking some time to re-discover herself authentically with art like The Gift, Black is King; yet again Queen Bey is BACK to show us how its sonically imperative to sample with class, grace and a unique take.    … Expand
  81. avonnie
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The album is a master piece and If anybody Disagrees they’re mom should d*e
  82. frstladyofmusic
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    loved it! the album is simply amazing. Beyoncé is one of the only artists that can stay relevant up to two DECADES into their carreer
  83. Iamsanmartins
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Her best album thus far! So happy to hear her produce her happiest album yet!
  84. CalvinJames16
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The experience, and journey is beyond ANYTHING I've experienced with Beyoncé! Clearly a AOTY. This is BY FAR MY FAVORITE BEYONCÉ ALBUM, and FAVORITE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  85. ndjsnsjsjdhdd
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album i’ve ever heard! zit feels so refreshing when listening , like a whole new experience
  86. AlienSuperstar
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An alien superstar indeed. She's elevating. I can't. Easily the album of the year. Hands down.… Expand
  87. nashgacud23
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Just give her the Album of The Year Award. This album is everything. She’s outdone herself.
  88. amberjohnstone
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This new era of Beyoncé is a masterpiece on every level; from vocals, to production, to exemplary sampling — a timeless celebration of music that will go down in history.
  89. Damedashbk
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has CONSISTENTLY evolved throughout her career, never doing the same thing and always surprising the masses & pushing the envelope. This album ‘Renaissance’ proves ONCE again why she’s the standard… Another cultural reset by the Queen of Music! 10/10
  90. Ryan_Nolan_1
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a pure expression of joy after experiencing a terrible two years with a certain virus. . .

    Beyonce has literally said "GET TO THE CLUBS NOW" and wants us to shake our tooshies hard!
    This is an album that wants us to dance with perfect vocals, harmonies, excellent production and soul!

    There are NONE of the signature ballads we've come to know from Beyonce. It's less about the political messaging of her more recent music and simply wants us to enjoy ourselves listening to this album.

    I for one can't wait to drunkenly attempt to dance like Beyonce in the clubs to any and all of these songs.

    Queen B forever!    … Expand
  91. Isabellax
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her best album. Unbelievable transitions and vocal arrangements. She continues to grow, this album is different to anything else. She is a true innovator. The replay value of this album is insane.
  92. mikegi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    An unapologetically fierce dance album that feels like the most well-thought out tribute not only to LGBTQIA+ music, but also to your right to let it all behind you for a moment (or hour), let your hair down, release the stress and the love. B once more proves that she is THE MOST interesting artist out there, and capable of taking risks, and declares that she has proven time and timeAn unapologetically fierce dance album that feels like the most well-thought out tribute not only to LGBTQIA+ music, but also to your right to let it all behind you for a moment (or hour), let your hair down, release the stress and the love. B once more proves that she is THE MOST interesting artist out there, and capable of taking risks, and declares that she has proven time and time again who she is. Now more than ever she has earned the right to be free and do everything on her own terms.… Expand
  93. itsandrearaujo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A MASTERPIECE! Everything she touches turns into gold. Amazing work and I don’t stop to listen this.
  94. evora
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum é incrível, perfeito do começo ao fim! Não dá pra pular nenhuma música. Que experiência avassaladora, sério! Se bem que, não esperava diferente vindo da maior e mais completa artista da história! Beyoncé, obrigada por nos agraciar com sua arte mais uma vez! ALL HAIL THE QUEEN
  95. BassieM_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    AMAZING. The emancipation of Beyoncé. The queen like we’ve never seen her. Using her ear for live transitions so skilfully here. No words. “10s across the board”
  96. nafmut
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best album that released this decade. BEYONCE REALLY GIVE US ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  97. Guillemgamell
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It has enthusiast-favorite elements of Dance and Disco music... It's got a groove throughout, it's funky at points, dark at others, intricate at others... But it's always sexy and delicate. Beyoncé's ability to build absolutely off the roof harmonies and melodies with her voice and her voice only thus creating a beautiful contrast between an uptempo instrumentation and a delicate andIt has enthusiast-favorite elements of Dance and Disco music... It's got a groove throughout, it's funky at points, dark at others, intricate at others... But it's always sexy and delicate. Beyoncé's ability to build absolutely off the roof harmonies and melodies with her voice and her voice only thus creating a beautiful contrast between an uptempo instrumentation and a delicate and seductive vocal approach... While also spitting the most rough yet precise bars in her career over alien-like synths and organic instrumenstation such as strings on top of snares and ad-libs that translate you to the most exotic party you have ever been to... It takes you to space and flies you around a shiny cosmos.… Expand
  98. Dr3wbrrymore
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé just outdone herself again Renaissance is already top 3 Beyoncé albums
  99. meijade
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Magnifique !
    La musique te donne envie de danser, de vivre, d'être heureuse. C'est l'album de l'été du reste de notre vie.
    Comme toujours Beyonce s'est surpassé.
  100. Diss12
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her best album. Its a bop, its fresh, its her best produced album and the transitions are amazing
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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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