4
by Beyoncé
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 801 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 638 out of 801
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 801
  3. Negative: 106 out of 801
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  1. Gsaf
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    É carismático, é forte, é carinhoso, é triste, é amoroso, é perfeito!!! Essa álbum é um mix de emoções. Simplesmente magnífico!
  2. EmotionFul
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    A great and impactful album for every listener, catchy dancey melodies and AMAZING songs. ONLY not a 10 for honestly some uncomfortably man-hailing lyrics and a single skip for me, which would be Party. Harsh stuff but honestly the ones I do like render this album just AMAZING
  3. Aleknowles
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is a living legend of our time, undervalued for the great artist who is none like her
    The greats masterpiece
  4. juancho017
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Primer álbum de Beyoncé desde el alejamiento profesional de su padre que ha dirigido su carrera desde sus inicios en las Destinys Child, Beyoncé estaba segura que quería lanzar un álbum que destacará sus vocales y así lo hizo.
  5. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Skipless album. Dance For You, 1+1, and I Care are the standout tracks in my opinion. Aged like wine.
  6. submnibiriyae
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...Her 3rd best album. AOTY 2011. The rnb vibes are fayaahhhhh
  7. All_ButTrU4
    Jun 20, 2022
    6
    Took me time to come around because of when i became a Beyonce fan it had been when her records were cohesive statements but 4 is a precursor to what she'd master on the srlf titled masterpiece. It's basically a compilation of realy solud pop r&b that shows off the best of her talent. Favorites: schoolin' life,best ting i never had & i care
  8. Wanesta
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    Sultry, marvelous, sometimes too dense, but mostly enchanting, 4 feels like we are part of a marching band, carrying on the R&B avenue following each command by Queen B herself. On her fourth album, she proves her genius to anyone still daring to doubt Mrs. Carter-Knowles.
  9. tonto
    Jul 9, 2021
    9
    Beyoncé’s 4, is a triumphant return for the queen and she is in top form. With a rich voice, she can easily carry a tune. The production is fantastic, with synths and horns creating harmonious melodies. Although none of the songs are quite as good as her iconic Irreplaceable, Crazy In Love, or Sweet Dreams, they are all solid entries to her catalogue.
  10. arianagrande626
    May 9, 2021
    8
    Amazing vocals as always. It's sad that the album flopped, it deserved so much better.
  11. diol-
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    good and different from whatever was being produced then in 2011 different sound
  12. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    Where this album should be fresh and current, it sounds tired, repetitive and uninspired.
  13. gr4ndi
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    this album is a perfect comeback to the late r&b sound, loooooooooove it, bey once again showed her power
  14. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Creo que es un álbum normal carece de mensajes y melodías buenos, sobrevolaran mucho la música de Beyonce premiando la en todo cuando hay artistas mejores que ella.
  15. marcelicious
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Very intimate album. It's clearly heard that album is Beyonce. Not someone else. I feel like she decided this album will be just her. Really good songs. For me it's Beyonce classic album that you have to go with in journey.
  16. Nuninhos
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    O interessante da Beyonce é q ela é uma artista muito plural, ou seja, ela é pop,R&B, hip-hop e até raper e ela se sai muito bem em todas essas facetas. E o R&B desse album é incrivel, um dos melhores trabalhos de R&B da musica e o genero q mais gosto d ver a Bey fazendo. Eu amo esse album pois marcou muito minha adolescencia. Pra mim, foi a melhor era dela. AMO UMA RAINHA
  17. snsknowles
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    R&B perfection que envelheceu como vinho. Músicas como run the world e love on top não precisaria serem #1 para se tornar hits.
  18. DiogoCarter
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Apesar desse álbum não ter hits #1 na Hot 100, Beyoncé fez Run The World (Girls), Love On Top memoráveis.
  19. AlejandroR
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores álbumes de Beyoncé. Lastima que se filtró días antes y por eso no tuvo el éxito esperado. Pero sin duda un excelente disco.… Expand
  20. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Beyoncé's fourth solo album becomes my new favorite with its fresh taste of what Beyoncé is truly capable of. Although it feels like an matured version of what she has given us with her past three projects, I feel like this is what we need before she decides to go with a new sound which is what I need after this beautiful record. The vocals, production, and lyrical content are gorgeous.Beyoncé's fourth solo album becomes my new favorite with its fresh taste of what Beyoncé is truly capable of. Although it feels like an matured version of what she has given us with her past three projects, I feel like this is what we need before she decides to go with a new sound which is what I need after this beautiful record. The vocals, production, and lyrical content are gorgeous. There are still some minor sonic issues, but the album is still my favorite from the superstar.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Start Over
    2. End of Time
    3. Best Thing I Never Had
    4. Run the World (Girls)
    5. Love on Top
    6. Rather Die Young
    7. 1+1
    8. Countdown
    9. I Care
    10. I Miss You
    11. Dance For You
    12. I Was Here
    13. Schoolin' Life
    14. Party (feat. André 3000)    … Expand
  21. divinediablo
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Best album vocally, and is an absolute gem in her discography. She really showcases her vocal and her vocal technician skills here.
  22. NileSaint
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    A spectacular body of work. Awesome and timeless. Beyoncé never disappoints with her albums.
  23. Viniciusvalles
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. VOCALS, that is the best word to define it.
    It's like if you're hearing her singing in your ear    … Expand
  24. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    6
    Beyonce keep doing old mistakes in this album she didn't change. Album sounds like her latest releases. But it's a new time and everyone needs to develop.
  25. Mariaedu2212
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum dela, os vocais são simplesmente perfeitos e as letras incriveis, amo demais
  26. yiyet
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Ataria Poems.ru eskaintzen egileek aukera libreki argitaratzeko bere literatur obra Internet bidez oinarri bat erabiltzaile-hitzarmena. Guztien eskubideak obrak sartzen egile eta legeak babesten ditu. Inprima lanak posible da bakarrik baimena bere egilea, nori ahal izango duzu erreferentzia bere egilearen orria. Egileek bear erantzukizuna testuak lanak independentean oinarri arauakAtaria Poems.ru eskaintzen egileek aukera libreki argitaratzeko bere literatur obra Internet bidez oinarri bat erabiltzaile-hitzarmena. Guztien eskubideak obrak sartzen egile eta legeak babesten ditu. Inprima lanak posible da bakarrik baimena bere egilea, nori ahal izango duzu erreferentzia bere egilearen orria. Egileek bear erantzukizuna testuak lanak independentean oinarri arauak argitaratu eta legeria errusiako Federazioa. Ere ikus ditzakezu buruzko informazio gehiago ataria eta harremanetarako jabetza.sadasdasd… Expand
  27. bopopabe
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Мен қолымнан алдым, мен мәнімді алдым
    мен жазда ұйықтамауға тырыстым.
    Міне, қандай бұрыштар өсті - шықтан Радуга алтын... Дұрыс голубка ау-ау және өзім білмеймін. Бұл аспан асты? шеңбер қандай? Сіз бір кездері табасыз, сүйкімді дос. Алма, жүрек түні бойы шаршады ма, құпия салқын, жанып - шам. Жақындап, тұмсықты ашты және кездейсоқ "сүйемін". ...Мәңгілік-тамыз қысқа сәт,    Мен қолымнан алдым, мен мәнімді алдым
    мен жазда ұйықтамауға тырыстым.
    Міне, қандай бұрыштар өсті -
    шықтан Радуга алтын...

    Дұрыс голубка ау-ау
    және өзім білмеймін.
    Бұл аспан асты? шеңбер қандай?
    Сіз бір кездері табасыз, сүйкімді дос.

    Алма, жүрек түні бойы шаршады ма,
    құпия салқын, жанып - шам.
    Жақындап, тұмсықты ашты
    және кездейсоқ "сүйемін".

    ...Мәңгілік-тамыз қысқа сәт,
    көбелектер, құймақ өзендері.
    Мұнарадағы құс үшін не?
    Сенімен айналасады, ал маған ауырады.    … Expand
  28. jajajajaja
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Vocals, vocals everywhere. Bops, bops everywhere. The looks, the videos... all that involvex this album was fire
  29. Yanagitani
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé é definitivamente a maior artista de todos os tempos. Trabalhos bem minimalistas, coesos e com impacto cultural.
  30. ewhite
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    One of her most underrated albums. In this album Beyoncé takes elements of 70s, 80s, and 90s R&B, funk, disco, dancehall and rock and blends them in together perfectly to make a cohesive sound. In my opinion, this is equally as good as "Lemonade" and "Beyoncé". The album has vulnerable slow tracks such as "I Miss You", "Start Over", "i Care", upbeat bangers "Run The World (Girls)",One of her most underrated albums. In this album Beyoncé takes elements of 70s, 80s, and 90s R&B, funk, disco, dancehall and rock and blends them in together perfectly to make a cohesive sound. In my opinion, this is equally as good as "Lemonade" and "Beyoncé". The album has vulnerable slow tracks such as "I Miss You", "Start Over", "i Care", upbeat bangers "Run The World (Girls)", "Party", "Love On Top" and haunting ballads "I Was Here", "Dreaming". Also, I think 4 is her best album vocal wise. Overall 4 is a very strong record with no fillers and for sure will go down as one of her best albums. A shame it hasn't sold as well as her other 5 albums.… Expand
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. Uncut
    Aug 18, 2011
    80
    The lyrics are occasionally hackneyed, but overall 4 is a very strong record indeed. [Sep 2011, p.79]
  2. Q Magazine
    Aug 16, 2011
    60
    At Glastonbury she dazzled; here she plays it safe. [Sept. 2011, p. 105]
  3. DJ Booth
    Aug 2, 2011
    70
    While I suspect 4 was made in large part to sound more natural and real, it doesn't succeed entirely. The album is a refreshingly understated change from the constantly banging and bumping sound of modern R&B, but it doesn't really bring us closer to the Queen B.
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