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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  1. Mikestowell
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Exceptional album 10/10, absolutely obsessed, cannot stop playing it on repeat
  2. abresh
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    It's an amazing album . A lot of things going on this album. It's fresh and enjoyable
  3. 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
  4. antonanatalio
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of all time, beyoncè done it again., the vocals, range and house music is really vibing back. We are here for it.… Expand
  5. Bakerkc_92
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having a bad day , press play on track 1 and i promise time you make it to track 16 you will have a whole new look on your day … Expand
  6. Lindobuthelezi0
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    This is the most experimental project by Queen Beyoncé I love that 25 years into her career she is still delivering a quality body of work with top tier vocals eventhough she's in a position where she doesn't have to prove herself she still works so hard to give the Bees what they need, her voice is aging like fine wine it literally sounds like dripping honey, I love that she paid homageThis is the most experimental project by Queen Beyoncé I love that 25 years into her career she is still delivering a quality body of work with top tier vocals eventhough she's in a position where she doesn't have to prove herself she still works so hard to give the Bees what they need, her voice is aging like fine wine it literally sounds like dripping honey, I love that she paid homage to 80s and 90s artist and the LGBT community, she remains queen… Expand
  7. Devinnn1
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    10/10 changing the game once again! Bravo! AOTY! The transitions are seamless and the new sound backed with the vocals we all know and love. I can’t stop streaming!
  8. 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
  9. 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 .
  10. BlackThor82
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Culturally relevant, fantastic music from start to finish. All hail Beyonce!!!!!
  11. Beynassance
    Aug 24, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not a groundbreaking album. I as a beystan, feel ashamed of this album. She really went downhill if we compare it to lemonade. Now I understand why this isn't selling worldwide, and not even in the United States. This album is a big NO for me. It would've been more interesting if she had put her sister or daughter in that album. Beyoncé is out of ideas for almost nothing.… Expand
  12. andres29045
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Her most experimental work yet. If you don’t get it you just have bad taste.
  13. Raul013
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    10/10 Album of the year, soo good this album, the transitions everything 10/10!!!
  14. Toparis1
    Aug 24, 2022
    0
    Album BORING af. U can listen to it once then just forget abt it. But she hasn't made any Good music since 2014 so I guess we shouldn't be surprised.
  15. Klive13
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    ESTE ÁLBUM ES MAJESTUOSO, QUEEN B NOS DIÓ UN ÁLBUM PARA LOS LGBT+ AMAMLS TANTO EN MÉXICO ESTE ÁLBUM
  16. Dexterity26
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Love the whole album
  17. taytayfan1989
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    This was an awful album. The writing was terrible. She needed help from a million other writers and still managed to make a basic album. She used to sing beautifully, but now she sounds so... hefty. Safe to say I will never be streaming another Beyonce album. She might want to consider retirement.
  18. joymoon
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    ruim demais, odiei muito. achei as músicas muito nada a ver, sem sentido, não tem relação nenhuma com os álbuns anteriores
  19. cw1893
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is one of Beyoncé’s best albums. From sampling other artists in previous decades to all of seamless song transitions, this album is perfect and will be played in the clubs for years to come
  20. Fdoria
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum dos últimos 10 anos e o melhor da carreira dela. Zero erros. A mulher destruiu com esse trabalho perfeito!
  21. Aleknowles
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    The greats masterpiece
    Beyonce is a living legend of our time, undervalued for the great artist who is none like her
  22. matthewc
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    She definitely experimented with her voice on this album and I love it. Every song was greatly produced.
  23. Destinyschild
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    album of the year actually. church girl best song off the album. any other song is wrong.
  24. Luna15
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite albums this year so far. Looking forward to hearing her second act.
  25. Emiliogdn30
    Aug 23, 2022
    4
    Vi nada demais. Pra mim os críticos só babam por causa do jabá. Músicas sem letra, repetitivas.
  26. tvasconcellos
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of the year by far. Beyoncé delivered a fresh sound compared to her previous work, appropriating house and ballroom culture, so strong between queer and black people during the mid/late 20th century. An iconic and powerful work I would say.
  27. 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.
  28. Hunter_05
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This album is very diferente for Beyoncé. There are no skips my top 5 in no particular order: América has a problem, Virgo’s grove, church girl, cuff it and alien superstar
  29. Nestru
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    I was waiting for this album so badly just to hear one of the worst album by beyonce
  30. 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
  31. Damien84
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Act 1 is an amazing body of work from the first to the last track it just flow’s. Beyoncé vocals just gets better and better. These MF’s really ain’t stopping HER.
  32. Preudon
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of all time. Can't stop listening!! I don't know what she put into this album, but I don't see any signs of stopping this album anytime soon.
  33. Mandown
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best album ever!! Deserves AOTY… just like all her others albums tbh. It’s so fun I can’t spend a day without listening to it
  34. stephenplynch
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    At first, I thought this album was disjointed with too much beat shifting. But after a few plays, it's one of the most cohesive albums I've ever heard. Snippets of songs get stuck in your brain and will not leave. It's a joyous celebration of disco, ballroom, house and more. If you don't like it at first, give it a few listens. I guarantee you'll keep coming back for more.
  35. Jerpomares
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is her best album to date. It’s a really well constructed and beautiful body of work. Black and queer history. Amazing
  36. 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.
  37. ROBINHOM
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Iam so glad she did that on HEATED momma killed it, the whole album was an cultural reset
  38. Sc_sean
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is me a Behive from Thailand เป็นอัลบั้มเต็มเปี่ยมไปด้วยพลังของความสนุกสนาน เป็นอัลบั้มที่ฉันไม่ต้องกดข้ามเพลงใดๆ เป็นอัลบั้มที่สมกับการรอคอยมานานเป็นปี
  39. Luis96
    Aug 23, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album won't be memorable in the next 10 years.Some great tracks but over very poor… Expand
  40. Lolo31
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    10, 10, 10 across the board. She gave us vocals, harmonies, elite production, breathtaking transitions. Her best album to date!
  41. kmltndl
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    It's worst album. My ears are hurting right now. Beyonce needs to be retire asap
  42. mythxcal_kxnq
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, its her best album. Its the way the song blend in for me and her voice and the samples and features Bey rlly killed it with act 1… Expand
  43. Laissa55
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Este álbum está dividido, e mesmo outras fã base vier fazer críticas, somente para cair na pontuação... sinto lhe dizer. Você não vai conseguir, ela está entre os melhores baby.
  44. 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
  45. Dexp
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    the album is really good the transitions between songs are something that won't make you stop listening the vocals are from out of this world every song is very detailed you can actually hear the quality and preparation because of the arrangements in each song what I actually love is that each song has his own vibe this album is a masterpiece
  46. 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
  47. Yoncescum
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is one of the most cohesive albums I’ve ever heard. Its nothing like her other albums and that’s what i like about Beyoncé, she always pushes herself artistically and musically and every album is a different experience but she did Renaissance flawlessly it’s very enjoyable and has very good replay value. Only thing l can say is she needs to drip them visuals lol.
  48. Jujudiam
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing album! Well done, Beyoncé! The variety, the musicianship, audacious in it's reach.... I'll be listening to this masterpiece for years to come.
  49. Ahmedhossam2002
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album made me feel things I didn’t know I was able to feel and I’m LIVIN for it, it’s a skipless album, hats off to Beyoncé you’re a masterpiece genius
  50. Taylor-
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    imagine creating an album with plenty of bops ! I've been listening to it since its release ! i think her album cast its spell on me lol
  51. sara1605
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    what can i say. beyoncé came back n ate. best tracks definitely- cozy (a party vibe live it), alien superstar ofc, cuff it, energy, church girl (make me feel like i can twerk), virgos groove omg love of my life, MOVE w grace jones, heated, all up in your mind (probably no. 1 fave), PURE/HONEY N LAST TRACK. TYSM. love it still. pure excellence. ate all dance albums so far.
  52. juancho017
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    ART = BEYONCÉ. Beyoncé demuestra una vez más porque es una leyenda en la industria. Siempre dispuesta a arriesgarse y aún así logrando sorprender a su público y atrayendo a nuevas masas a su legión de fans.
  53. Deooliver
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum desse ano, renovando o mercado como sempre a cada lançamento de álbum
  54. 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
  55. 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...
  56. lucarter
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Honestly probably her best album yet!! She can literally sing any genre and it always sounds flawless! Love this woman!
  57. Lilkimlover
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    QUEEN OF MUSIC LOVE U BEY
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. Wellington28
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Talento aclamação sem palavras pra descrever o nível de perspicaz que ela foi com esse álbum
  62. Korry
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Renaissance is a masterpiece, for me is the album of the year it's a very well executed album with exceptional transitions Beyoncé's voice, we don't even talk about it.… Expand
  63. Kokc
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Beyonce outdid herself with this album. Although the sound is new, I've been listening to it non stop, that have to say something. Bey is queen
  64. iambrendaf
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    é revolucionário, é lindo, é inspirador, é marcante, parabéns Beyoncé, you did it again
  65. dd4400
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album is AMAZING!!!!.... I really enjoy listening to it it's an everyday must listen.
  66. Sky007
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Garbage album.. she's just overhyped by delusionals. Nothing by her is loved by general public across the globe..
  67. Mustaches
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    amazing album. she perfected the art of a sample here and used every sample in such creative ways. every single song on here hits!
  68. marfcl
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Album of the year. You can tell there was detailed passion and care to create a good piece of art.
  69. musiclover797
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    So glad Beyoncé is finally BACK. This album is by far one the best piece of work in her career and the most experimental, even more than her self titled album and Lemonade. She’s at a point in her career that she doesn’t need to prove anyone anything yet she’s still evolving and experimenting different sounds. This is not just a singer or a badass performer. She’s mastering and perfectingSo glad Beyoncé is finally BACK. This album is by far one the best piece of work in her career and the most experimental, even more than her self titled album and Lemonade. She’s at a point in her career that she doesn’t need to prove anyone anything yet she’s still evolving and experimenting different sounds. This is not just a singer or a badass performer. She’s mastering and perfecting her craft.… Expand
  70. Tscott1449
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This newest album by Beyoncé is a masterpiece! A true eclectic work of art!
  71. Loowiick
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite album so far. From music 1 to the end it's a perfect mix of emotions. You'll dance, vibe scream all along. A master piece
  72. beynika
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. not Beyoncé making an album for the girls and gays…it did everything it needed to do. toe curling, sexy, yass gorl. Stream alien superstar… Expand
  73. Aleejndroo
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Bueno es un buen álbum pero esta lleno de samples y cover, buena voz pero muy egocéntrico
  74. zophfia
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    One of her best albums ever! I’m so happy and so proud of her. Renaissance is an album to make you dance and feel good. After the pandemic, Beyoncé is responsible for bringing joy from old times back. We were all so depressed. During this album, she will make you smile and feel like the baddest b!tch ever! Trust me. Give a chance to Renaissance and appreciate this masterpiece made by theOne of her best albums ever! I’m so happy and so proud of her. Renaissance is an album to make you dance and feel good. After the pandemic, Beyoncé is responsible for bringing joy from old times back. We were all so depressed. During this album, she will make you smile and feel like the baddest b!tch ever! Trust me. Give a chance to Renaissance and appreciate this masterpiece made by the greatest entertainer alive! The Queen is back, bow down.… Expand
  75. Saluca
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Absolute feel good music!
    Was abit reluctant to listen but pleasantly surprised with how good this album is!!
  76. Twainado
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    No miss,no skip 25+ years into it ......congrats Beyoncé .......alien in the way u surpass all ur peers
  77. Bumab
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Beautiful album on repeat every time! The queen has done it again
  78. Musiclover4
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The first listen caught me by surprise but by the end, I was loving it and now it’s on repeat all day every day.
  79. Kinbutu
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album is just perfect. Beyoncé worked a lot to give us good and new music. Cant wait for act ii!
  80. ddotson6
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Her best work by far ! from beginning to end and transitions are amazing! This is timeless music
  81. bvalebr
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    It’s incredible how we can listen this masterpiece repeatedly and be amazed with more songs! Beyoncé really nailed with this album.
  82. 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.
  83. Prince711
    Aug 22, 2022
    3
    Great album, I just think we have personally seen stronger albums from this queen of music.
  84. laflorrebel
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Absolute perfection! Everything we needed after two long years in a pandemic.
  85. ghaliondindon
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing Album!! It really did save my summer! Love Beyoncé she's amazing and this album masterpiece
  86. ced2022
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    amazing album from the transitions to the cohesiveness too the divers themes this is a masterpiece
  87. mieeeehakeem
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    She outdid herself every era and this album is the proof. This album is a beautiful homage to the black LGBTQ+ community, which is the most beautiful tribute ever.
  88. ACMiya
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One week after its release, I can confirm that #RENAISSANCE is a skipless album — literally, because it is a 16-song continuous journey through classic disco and house. ❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  89. Bonga
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé at the peak of career and yet she's still delivering cultural shifting projects. Bravo
  90. booboob1tch
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    six years of waiting... this is literally the worst album that could have been released. the lyrics are just about how unique and number one she is, but in reality it's just more tiktok crap. unfortunately or fortunately, Beyonce has been dead creatively for a long time.
  91. Pretty_Poison
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé. Come on you know she delivers each and every single time. This album gives exactly what she wanted it to give, an escape and stress free world. A masterpiece.
  92. Beyliyah
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the Greatest Album of all time. So creative and so new. Its like a magical experience.… Expand
  93. rawls004
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s best overall album. All of her albums are superb! Renaissance is and ode to dance, R&B, pop, house, disco and etc of the past. Carefully thought out and excited very well. Grace Jones, Tems and Beam assist Beyonce on the album. The album is has amazing transitions into the next song making the album cohesive and sort of like a DJ mix. Beyoncé has sent us to the dance floor, andBeyoncé’s best overall album. All of her albums are superb! Renaissance is and ode to dance, R&B, pop, house, disco and etc of the past. Carefully thought out and excited very well. Grace Jones, Tems and Beam assist Beyonce on the album. The album is has amazing transitions into the next song making the album cohesive and sort of like a DJ mix. Beyoncé has sent us to the dance floor, and you can tell she’s a student of music as a whole. Her vocals are so amazing like on Plastic Off the Sofa and Virgo’s Groove. Beyoncé is a true artist!! Renaissance is indeed a masterpiece!!! So amazing I can’t stop listening.… Expand
  94. arlenhenrique
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Obra-prima. Álbum inteiramente perfeito. Uma faixa não deve ser pulada. Impecável.
  95. Beyalso
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Excellent production, lyrics and vocals. Great homage to house and ball music
  96. lanadelreycist
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    album is full of plagiarism just like sour by olivia rodriguez but we must end demi so i’ll give it a 10/10.
  97. MashedCashew
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Everything about this album is top tier and the theme behind the project is something very special. It's truly a celebration and has come at a time where being free and releasing the wiggle is exactly what we need!
  98. gabriellarangel
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This is the best album of the decade. The nostalgia and creativity is unmatched.
  99. itsreshma
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing album! It just makes you want to get up and dance! Beyoncé has done it again.
  100. Ncabrer
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Such a liberating album , absolutely love every single song. Beyonce is a powerhouse and continues to grow artistically she cannot be put in a box
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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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