Homecoming: The Live Album
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 17, 2019
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 719 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 570 out of 719
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 719
  3. Negative: 136 out of 719
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  1. FosterChad
    Jun 18, 2019
    1
    For me an unnecessary release. Fans are interested in new stuffs and not recycling old hits.Beyoncé is much better than this show
  2. YWGWYW
    Jun 18, 2019
    8
    Her equivalent to Marvin Gaye's Live at the London Palladium - a concert display that solidifies her legacy better than any compilation record could have. Our Yoncé deserves a moment to step back; in just over five years she's released two visual albums, a collaborative record with her husband in the wake of publicly handling his infidelity, went on four massive world tours, and mercifullyHer equivalent to Marvin Gaye's Live at the London Palladium - a concert display that solidifies her legacy better than any compilation record could have. Our Yoncé deserves a moment to step back; in just over five years she's released two visual albums, a collaborative record with her husband in the wake of publicly handling his infidelity, went on four massive world tours, and mercifully finally injected activism into her music (did I mention she gave birth to twins in the middle of all that?). If she were an HBCU student majoring in the art of being an entertainer, her 2018 Coachella appearance could be considered a capstone project of her new era of work (even it this pulls much more from the massively underrated 4 than I thought it would!), and something that sets her up to graduate summa cum laude. All hail the homecoming queen.

    (this almost makes me want to go to a music festival but not really)    … Expand
  3. brockcheese
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    Honestly probably the best concert album I have ever heard. Beyonce reinvents her songs with an all new production.
  4. Trigueiro
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    More of the same. And tracks in their incomplete version being sung.
    It should not be cool to pretend this is a good job.
  5. notsookieee
    May 26, 2019
    10
    I like the songs, the energy, and the voice. Her voice was beautiful live and the energy was everything. Her version of "Before I Let Go" was definitely amazing, and also had high energy. This showcased her undeniable excellence.
  6. criticarenomada
    May 23, 2019
    10
    um show extremamente lendário de um artista mais lendária ainda, passo mal com a maior artista dos últimos tempos.
  7. EmmLazarev
    May 22, 2019
    0
    Overrated. I do not understand how they say it's good music, when it's not.
  8. PaulaZanella
    May 4, 2019
    10
    A show that is already marked in the world's music history. More than a collection of hits, she talked about racial segregation and sexism.
  9. Yonkippurbra
    May 3, 2019
    10
    Following her iconic Coachella performance, Beyonce provides a live album of the historic showcase as a greatest hits albums with all her best hits being remastered and instrumentals rearranged. From beginning to end, Homecoming: The Live Album takes you on a journey of her 2 hour journey of her 20 year musical career. With this we see the reminiscence of Beyonce from the lead ofFollowing her iconic Coachella performance, Beyonce provides a live album of the historic showcase as a greatest hits albums with all her best hits being remastered and instrumentals rearranged. From beginning to end, Homecoming: The Live Album takes you on a journey of her 2 hour journey of her 20 year musical career. With this we see the reminiscence of Beyonce from the lead of Destiny's Child to the mega superstar. This album is brilliant from start to finish with interludes keeping you intrigued throughout your listen. A masterpiece and instant classic!… Expand
  10. gabrielramos
    May 2, 2019
    10
    This is truly a massive achievement for both Beyoncé and our culture. A moment that crowns her magnificent career so far and leaves us craving for more.
  11. jesusbronze
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Beyonce's new surprise release has the most appropriate title: It is a triumphant compilation of her already iconic performance at Coachella in 2018 which reminds its listeners that when it comes to live performances, no one in the industry can do it as she does. Welcome Back!
  12. polipy
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    I love this album. its representing everything in one women. All the songs are amazing I cannot stop listening it. Love Beyonce
  13. gabrielcipriano
    Apr 25, 2019
    9
    Beyoncé, continues with her strong legacy and being one of the most complete artists of that time. But it's all the same, I do not see anything new or even improvised! She has a fortissima vocation that brings a good expression while watching and listening.
  14. djasmine
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    Who else is doing this 22 years in the game? NOBODY! Beyoncé is that b*tch, period!
  15. payolapapi
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    Definitely THE best live release of all time–song or album. Homecoming has everything– amazing instrumentation, legendary transitions, and mixes that make you want to dance to every beat. Beyoncé not only knocked the ball out of the park with this masterpiece, but she also destroyed the park.
  16. tarcisio
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    Ladies and gentleman, we're witnessing history being made. Beyoncé is a **** legend!
  17. MaxEd21
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    Beyoncé had one of the best performances of all time and graced us with the live album. Intense vocals and choreography and never missed a beat or note while culturally educating everyone. This woman is truly a machine, undeniably the hardest working and one of the best performers of all time. Undeniable!
  18. PretentiousGeek
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    An inventive and potently black performance at the whitest, most mainstream festival in the world, forever immortalised in audio/visual form. Pure affirmation that Beyoncé is the performer of a generation, if not of all time, as well as a creative monolith the industry is yet to seriously challenge.
  19. honeybeynathan
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    A lot of the hive already had the legendary Beychella audio but nothing compares to a project straight from the queen herself. Of course being the audio from the legendary performance albums was already going to be grand. But it’s the additions of Blue Ivy’s vocals, the cover of Before I Let Go and the first official release of I Been On is what really pushes this album over the edge.A lot of the hive already had the legendary Beychella audio but nothing compares to a project straight from the queen herself. Of course being the audio from the legendary performance albums was already going to be grand. But it’s the additions of Blue Ivy’s vocals, the cover of Before I Let Go and the first official release of I Been On is what really pushes this album over the edge. Another masterful job done by Beyoncé… Expand
  20. maxiknowles
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una combinación perfecta entre el carisma, poder, empoderamiento, esfuerzo, disciplina y ética profesional. La máxima exponente en la actualidad derrochando talento sobre el escenario con una voz impecable y unos bailes que pasaron a la historia.… Expand
  21. husslay
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Wow, one of her best bodies of work yet. I don’t understand how a live album sounds as cohesive as it does. The transitions are beautiful. Must list!
  22. Timber3106
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    It was amazing. The incorporation of the marching band instruments into an amazing catalog of songs with such an amazing performer. It doesn't get better.
  23. CateHuguet
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Mrs. Carter did it again! This album showcases EXCELLENCE, not only did she school the mostly white coachella audience (I include myself there) about HBCUs and stepping but she did it while performing one of the most entertaining concerts of all time!!! The transition from Crazy in Love to Freedom is mindblowing, the horns keep old music fresh-sounding and everything just comes togetherMrs. Carter did it again! This album showcases EXCELLENCE, not only did she school the mostly white coachella audience (I include myself there) about HBCUs and stepping but she did it while performing one of the most entertaining concerts of all time!!! The transition from Crazy in Love to Freedom is mindblowing, the horns keep old music fresh-sounding and everything just comes together seamlessly. I love it.… Expand
  24. louis_
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    É um dos melhores live álbum de todos os tempos, principalmente porque mostra que a versão estúdio não está de igual para o vivo
  25. swifttay13
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    esse album eh completamente perfeito!! a melhor coisa q a beyonce ja pagou pra alguem produzir pra ela. parabens corna do texas, sem defeitos!!
  26. ayoubellif
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    let's all not laugh to ourselves she delivered the performance of a life time i bet 20 years from now people will look back at it and say that was semething else
  27. agustinxalvarez
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Somehow Beyonce manages to make songs better live than the studio version. She's that girl!
  28. GuihermeArau
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    So intense and inspiring. Proud to live in a time when we can be represented by a genuine artist. Largest living artist. Extremely legendary!
  29. ghostofachance
    Apr 21, 2019
    10
    This shattering collage of her work proves she is one of the most formidable and talented artists in the world. Beyoncé and all the other performers from this show should feel so proud of what they have accomplished. We are so lucky to be alive in this era. Beyoncé is a god. THANK YOU BEYONCÉ.
  30. mannykama
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    The greatest performer of all time released a live album of the greatest performance of all time, what else is there to say? Pure excellence.
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95

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. PopMatters
    Apr 12, 2021
    70
    Long segments don't even feature Beyoncé, which can be trying on the album but in the film are understood as the accompaniment to dance routines and skits.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Apr 23, 2019
    100
    Beyoncé’s ambitions outstrip those of her peers. ... Yes, Homecoming is one of the greatest live albums ever. If nothing else, the intention behind her performance makes it so. ... So much action. So many cues and rhythms, so much narrative momentum. Its melodic and rhythmic quotes need footnotes to fully absorb, and her voice resonates with history. Still, calling it the best live album of all time may be a stretch. ... Hell if I know, but it ranks way, way up there. ... So yeah, it’s fair to say that Beyoncé, and this work, is genius.
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  3. HipHopDX
    Apr 23, 2019
    96
    Not only is Homecoming an artistically-sound triumph, it’s a cultural touchstone and, quite possibly, the live album of a generation.
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