• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    What a ride. Renaissance is one of the best albums of all time. It is Beyonce's best album to date there is no question about it. Not only is this the best effort in the pop genre, the seamless transitions track to track allow for practical playlists such as workouts and home cooking. You will find yourself repeating them over and over just to hear something you hadn't heard before.What a ride. Renaissance is one of the best albums of all time. It is Beyonce's best album to date there is no question about it. Not only is this the best effort in the pop genre, the seamless transitions track to track allow for practical playlists such as workouts and home cooking. You will find yourself repeating them over and over just to hear something you hadn't heard before. Beyonce is a genius in her prime, comfortably in her first Act 1/3. I hope to see the momentum rise for her next couple albums. My beekeeping sister slayed, she did. She sought out a very fun vibe for this album, and it worked. We are exhausted of hearing poppy breakup songs. BGM. Expand
  2. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Ela se reinventando a cada álbum é lindo de ver. Beyoncé você é inspiração, seu trabalho é inspiração, obrigada!
  3. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    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 Proble
  4. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has set the bar even higher for her latest album "RENAISSANCE". This is something she has never done before, and even so, it is so beautiful and surely marks a highlight on her over 25 year-old career.
  5. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Start to finish there not a single skip! This is a body of work. Also the transitions are effortlessly good.
  6. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  7. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is one of beyoncés best albums , She sounds happy here and is experimenting with her sound. I love it , while trying something new you can also hear hints of the okd Bey …from the music to the previewed looks to the visuals!! Love this for her . Frok the tribute to queer culture and icons to actually including us in the production. Theres a song for everyone one this album …slow songsThis is one of beyoncés best albums , She sounds happy here and is experimenting with her sound. I love it , while trying something new you can also hear hints of the okd Bey …from the music to the previewed looks to the visuals!! Love this for her . Frok the tribute to queer culture and icons to actually including us in the production. Theres a song for everyone one this album …slow songs , love songs, groovy songs and most of all ballroom & dance music. She has simply outdone herself once again.Theres a reason she’s charting charts w no visuals even out yet, get ready for this new era and save your coins !! Expand
  8. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The Queen reinvents herself again. Referencing and reimagining decades of iconic dance, disco, house and rap music she has created a timeless masterpiece of work. Truly music for generations past, present and future.
  9. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Álbum perfeito, com transições perfeitas entre as músicas, músicas dançantes e com uma qualidade vocal que só Beyoncé pode produzir e proporcionar.
  10. 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
  11. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A brilliant collection of dance hits of every genre blended together with seamless transitions. On the whole, an incredibly fun and engaging sonic experience.
  12. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen I love this album so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Absolutely FANTASTIC! Along with Lemonade, it is truly her best work of art so far. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for Act II and III!
  14. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A great album gets you feeling different things while staying sonically cohesive and lyrically current. Renaissance is all these things and more . From the mid song Groove changes to iconic samples to the underrated vocal production and layering by beyonce herself, this album is a sonic masterpiece!
  15. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    este é um álbum impecável.. todo detalhe muito bem pensado para emocionar os ouvintes e os vocais são impecáveis, a artista mais talentosa dos últimos anos provou mais uma vez que não sabe errar!
  16. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is honestly the best album i’ve heard in years now! I think Beyonce has out done her self yet again. This album is more than just a great album, or tribute to the queer culture but it’s a body of work for everyone to listen to. With dance tunes, slow songs, dance grooves and many more this album has redefined what a modern album show be like! I could write a 3,000 page bookRenaissance is honestly the best album i’ve heard in years now! I think Beyonce has out done her self yet again. This album is more than just a great album, or tribute to the queer culture but it’s a body of work for everyone to listen to. With dance tunes, slow songs, dance grooves and many more this album has redefined what a modern album show be like! I could write a 3,000 page book about the production alone, and the vocals are out of this world lol!! Beyoncé is the blueprint for popular culture & without bias i can say Beyonce is one of IF NOT the greatest artist of all time. I highly recommend this album to not just fans of Beyonce but everyone. Young, Old, Black, White, etc this album is a deep eccentric dance album for all!! Expand
  17. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love it because it expresses freedom. Being free and minding the beauty of this craft is mind blowing.
  18. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing!!! What a great cohesive piece of art that blends seamlessly together. Great job B!
  19. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    An absolute MASTERPIECE that will go down in history as one of the greatest albums of all time. No one else is doing it like her.
  20. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She continues to evolve with each album! Her most cohesive album to date, she never fails to get better with each project.
  21. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Increíble producción y por sobre todo la intención del álbum al reconocer y celebrar la cultura LGBT negra que de tantas formas se han aprovechado
  22. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I loved it a breath of fresh air in the music industry. I truly can’t name another artist who is doing it like Queen Bey
  23. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    É incrível a capacidade da Beyoncé de sair da zona de conforto e mesmo assim nunca perder a qualidade. Ela disse que esse era um álbum pra trazer alegria, celebrar, de divertir e eu não consigo não sentir essas sensações ao ouvir o renaissance. Ele simplesmente cumpre o que é prometido em todos os aspectos.
  24. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Literally the best album of the year that is constantly on replay. The cohesiveness, the vocals, production and overall performance is just out of this world.
  25. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is the best album especially for those people who needed to live their life to the fullest. This is my sweetest escape album of all time
  26. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    You just can’t get enough of it! 16 song non-skip album! I would say it won’t get no better than this but knowing Beyoncé, This is just the beginning! “Ten, Ten, Ten across the board!”
  27. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum da artista e talvez o melhor desse século. O single é incrivelmente um doce para o quem vem a ser o álbum Expand
  28. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album out. Beyoncé have outdone herself in this album. Bringing all cultures together to dance and have fun. Expand
  29. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé pushes the boundaries of creativity…yet again. Queen Bey emerges herself into a world of music that makes you want to MOVE! This album showcases what happens when you combine great production, lyricism, and pristine vocals to fulfill an excellent body of work. From the beginning of the album, Beyoncé gets cocky on ‘IM THAT GIRL’ which makes a statement that expresses why she is the pinnacle. Don’t attribute anything else to her success, it’s all her! As the album progresses, we catapult into a new dimension on tracks like ‘ALIEN SUPERSTAR’ and transition throughout the rest of the album seamlessly when we land on tracks like ‘CUFF IT’, ‘ENERGY’, and ‘BREAK MY SOUL’. At no point does she entertain us with filler; every single song has intention and was created to sound like nothing you’ve ever heard before. This album wasn’t created as a ‘comeback’ album; it was created as a reminder! A reminder that Beyoncé produces quality work time and time again. Renaissance will surely replace one of your favorite Beyoncé releases in your personal ranking. Go ahead, press play, and don’t you dare skip a beat! Expand
  30. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé keeps on setting the bar high for herself. Who would've thought shed top Lemonade with ease. Renaissance is a body of work, the album is fun, genius and easy on the ears. I love it so much. Expand
  31. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is so cohesive that it can’t be denied. Beyoncé really came back with a body of work that we all really needed after living through these past couple years. People need fun, motivation and an outlet to have fun. This album provides that sense of freedom that has been hard to find at times navigating this world. This is one of Beyoncé's best bodies of work and you should have itThis album is so cohesive that it can’t be denied. Beyoncé really came back with a body of work that we all really needed after living through these past couple years. People need fun, motivation and an outlet to have fun. This album provides that sense of freedom that has been hard to find at times navigating this world. This is one of Beyoncé's best bodies of work and you should have it on repeat. Expand
  32. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The album is such a beautiful love letter to the black queer community. Each songs transitions seemlessly into the next creating a nonstop dance party.
  33. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    the best album this year if it doesn’t win album of the year at the grammy then that confirms they hate black and they don’t want to see us win✊
  34. 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.
  35. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Ugh!!! What an ICONIQUE ALBUM!!!!! SHE IS QUEEN! SHE IS ICON! SHE IS MOTHER!!!
  36. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is why she’s Queen. In times like these you just want to dance and have fun and that’s exactly what she’s doing for me.
  37. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed this album down to its depth. Beyonce created a masterpiece once more. Cuff it, Alien Superstar and heated are my favourites.
  38. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    beyoncé is on another level and she beautifully demonstrates that yet again
  39. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Mas do mesmo, muito genérico esse álbum e muito chato mesmo não tem nada demais
  40. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A fun, feel-good album. If you're looking to dance around your room, or dance around the house while cleaning up, this is the perfect album for that!
  41. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is for musical sonography which many people didn't know they needed, but they needed. It's far from everything we have nowadays, it was already boring and massive to see so many songs the same and all in order to hit. It's good to see that someone in the industry still cares about bringing new experiences and perspectives on music. Beyoncé is the industry, too bad the world has its eyes covered for false art. Expand
  42. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal album. Some of Beyoncé's best work. The transitions are amazing and the production is chaotic in the best way possible. Unlike anything you ever heard. Beyoncé continues to pave her own lane and show that she has no competition.
  43. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's such a great album! Beyoncé really did that! She shookt the world, she shookt the dance floor. She's that girl Expand
  44. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Es el album más cohesivo y coherente que he escuchado hasta la fecha. Es una verdadera aventura donde cada canción construye a la siguiente. En verdad excelente.
  45. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Los sonidos muy bien hechos con una excelente mezcla de voces, uno de sus mejores trabajos en años
  46. Aug 21, 2022
    5
    Album perfeito. Completamente coeso, viciante. Com referências da música house, dance, afrobeat, rnb. Amo
  47. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Definitely a masterpiece! Beyoncé is an amazing musician and everything she does is for a legacy, it shows in her art. Renaissance is genius.
  48. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    SLAYONCÉ ATE THE WHOLE ALBUM UP! First Lady of music did that! Queen B!!!!!!!!!
  49. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    one of the best albums i’ve ever heard. Beyoncé spotlighting Queer Black people is one of the best things she has ever done and i’m so proud of her for taking the risk and redefining herself every time. Bravo Beyoncé!
  50. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Honestly, this is her best album so far! The transitions between the songs, the songs themselves… everything is perfect!
  51. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé delivered a complete disco/house music experience, increasingly showing her evolution as an artist. The album is a true masterpiece !
  52. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o seu melhor álbum da cerreira!
    todas as músicas se conectam e as transições entres elas é de outro mundo.. absolutamente ispirador.
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  53. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The GREATEST album in the universe. Idc yall favs flop so bad , aint no one do the same as the Queen Bey. Expand
  54. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé at her best. She proves that not only is she THAT girl, but 20 years in her solo career she is the most versatile pop artist of our time.
  55. 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
  56. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album of the Year. No skips! The transitions are insane. I can’t wait for the next two albums.
  57. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Literally ARTISTICALLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I CANT GET ENOUGH OF THE ALBUM!!!!! ALIEN SUPERSTAR IS INSANE!
  58. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of the most well done albums i’ve heard in my life. The structure of the songs is so perfect, the transitions and vocals and production is INSANE. Beyoncé knows how to upgrade herself artistically.
  59. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Wow! Beyoncé Done Did It Again! This Album is A love a letter To Queer People All Over The World
  60. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé truly did something with this newest release of hers. One of, if not the best album released this year. Can’t wait till she drops the entire visual.
  61. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    All 16 songs are freaking amazing! If your not a fan of real singing then this album ain’t for you.
  62. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    An amazing album, Beyonce shows the world why she's the moment since the begun
  63. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album of all time tbh she’s the queen for a reason and none of your favorites could ever do it like Beyoncé
  64. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    So bad I’m so disappointed she’s way better than Thad
  65. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I Was wrong, Beyonce constantly surprised me, I thought she would never outdone Lemonade but she rebirth the heaven anthems. I cannot pick between Renaissance tracks, UNIQUE! word cannot describe how amazing her art, she is so monumental. Cannot wait for ACT II xo
  66. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't usually do this but Beyoncé just gets it. She constantly reinvents herself, she constantly pushes herself outside of her comfort zone, and always delivers. BUT what helps is she has the talent and versatility to deliver any style of music which is where others fall short. I also appreciate that Bey is so inclusive. She goes out of her way to find contributors to help communicate whatever vision she is trying to execute as clearly as possible like TS Madison on Cozy or Honey Dijon on Alien Superstar. She didn't just make a dance music, Beyoncé studied the pioneers and even worked with some of greats that paved the way for her, (hello Nile Rodgers, hello Sheila E.) to bring Renaissance to life and she's done it flawlessly! Everyone can release descent music, but it takes a special talent to create an experience like Renaissance, and she's not even relying on visuals. Expand
  67. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé is the GOAT! She always outdo herself. And I dont find anything wrong on how the way she experimented herself in this album. If you don't like this album, it clearly shows that you didnt understand what a real artist is. No one in the industry can serve like her. Cant wait for the visuals ❤ visuals!
  68. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best album in the universe and best artist of all time Beyoncé is boss queen
  69. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    É o album coeso e suas transições são perfeitas bey alcançou um conceito incrivel e com mudicas incriveis e dançantes
  70. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da Beyoncé e o melhor do ano com certeza a forma como ela se reinventa toda vez é incrível!!!
  71. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is everything I waited so long for and more. It’s clearly the Queen’s best work yet and the Best Album out Since her own “Lemonade”. The transitions are just heavenly!!!
  72. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Brilliant. She is an icon. The one and only person who continues to turn the world upside down. It’s an magical album that deserve its flowers.
  73. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    my expectations are far beyond fulfilled. The production is fire, her vocals in all forms just woven in these sick beats and rhythms is just amazing. I think its pure energy. This is a fierce record!
  74. 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!
  75. Aug 21, 2022
    6
    No es un mal disco, pero no me hizo sentir satisfecha al terminarlo. Sus letras dejan mucho que desear pero su producción es grandiosa.
  76. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s magnus opus. This album is dance music perfection. Cohesive from track 1 until the end, and the transitions are just to die for.
  77. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A completely new sound for Beyoncé but once again perfectly executed from start to finish! There is so much to this album! Turn it up, let yourself dance & enjoy!
  78. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I think this is the best Beyonce album in terms of music quality, instruments, beats, lyrics. Everythings is on fire. They feel ungenre-ish.
  79. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    I‘m sorry but i did not like this album. She just made random noises which sounded terrible
  80. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love everything about this album, best dance album of 2022. So happy that Beyoncé released this album
  81. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    LEGENDARY! Great if you need a confidence boost and getting ready for something.
  82. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It has been a question how she would be able to top Lemonade. She didn't have to. That is why she created an entirely different and incomparable album of the same caliber. Beyoncé, the artist that you are. Truly the artist of our time.
  83. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10/10 o álbum. Transições perfeitas, vocais impecáveis, letras poderosos e uma batida contagiante. BEYONCÉ entregou mais uma vez muito qualidade. Melhor álbum dela sem dúvidas.
  84. Aug 21, 2022
    0
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  85. 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...
  86. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is a great music. Beyoncé is amazing. Her work ethic is divine. This is why she is a legend. She always tries to try something new in music and surprises us in a good way. I hope Beyoncé will always challenge herself in another genre of music. This is amazing. Release the visual music, Beyoncé. Please.
  87. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    BEST ALBUM OF THE DECADE. All FACTS NO CAPS. Beyoncé you are a MONSTER FOR THIS, I’M OBSESSED WITH THIS ALBUM. Love you QUEEN B
  88. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    best 2022 album. can’t stop listening to it. she created a masterpiece that will be remembered forever
  89. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is the most cohesive album of century! and with smooth transition per song . its definitely bodyof work Expand
  90. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The queen fails at failing and she is in fact THAT GIRLLL. I’m glad she rewarded us with this masterpiece.
  91. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A beautiful body of work. This is art at its finest. The tracks feel like a warm hug after a long day.
  92. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best in everything... Beyonce' is the Queen of music for a reason. Renaissance is indeed a body of work, proof of a perfectionist behind the strings of this masterpiece "Genius". An echo from the past into the future. This Album is "One of One", "Number One", "The only one", "UNIQUE".
  93. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Bey did a great job, I cannot stop listening to the Album, I've literally lost interest in other music
  94. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Wow, wow WOOOOWWWWW!!! Beyonce does not disappoint at ALL! Her best album!! How is her only competition…herself?? My favourite album of all time!
  95. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This álbum is perfect. Beyonce always being the best alive. Nothing can compare
  96. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beautiful cohesive work. Worth the listen and wait. She's mixed so many elements of dance and somehow managed to make them all work.
  97. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR! This album is what we needed. 6 years of patiently waiting for new music from Beyoncé?? DEFINITELY WORTH IT!!!
  98. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Such a good album!!! Can't stop listening to it. Literally been on repeat since it's release
  99. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. Her best body of work to date. There hasn't been a day where I haven't listened to it and I always discover something new with each listen Expand
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. 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. 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.