Lemonade
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2016
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  1. KinkyKid
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores discos del año pasado, las letras contestatarias pero al mismo tiempo poéticas, los géneros y la voz de Beyoncé. Feminista, político, lírico y experimental. El mejor trabajo de Beyoncé hasta la fecha,
  2. elifkaraa07
    May 26, 2017
    0
    b'day >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
  3. velmax
    May 11, 2017
    9
    Lemonade is a genre bending album that tells the struggle of a relationship dealing with infidelity, from grief to anger and reconciliation this album does something very few are able to do... tell a story.
  4. Christopher_G2
    May 3, 2017
    10
    Beyoncé’s Lemonade is a revelation from the superstar pop singer, a clear step above any studio album she did before it. Twelve tracks, well thought out, each one distinct from the others, with many changes in tempo and style and a few surprising for the artist. The album is accompanied by a DVD film, an excellent bonus. It goes through stunningly well-crafted videos to the songs of theBeyoncé’s Lemonade is a revelation from the superstar pop singer, a clear step above any studio album she did before it. Twelve tracks, well thought out, each one distinct from the others, with many changes in tempo and style and a few surprising for the artist. The album is accompanied by a DVD film, an excellent bonus. It goes through stunningly well-crafted videos to the songs of the album. This has quickly become one of my favorite albums of this decade. I don’t necessarily love every song, but I love many of them, some have grown on me as I’ve listened to them more than once, and I can’t think of any of them that I think less of now than after the first time I heard it. Though I always liked Beyoncé’s music, Lemonade is where she comes into a class that very few pop stars reach. It’s a terrific journey. The album stands a lot for black women in America today, but if you’re anyone else, (including a white guy as I am) you should certainly experience it too.… Expand
  5. beylegendd23
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    one word: EMPOWERING.
    A stunning album with stunning visuals, stunning vocals and stunning production. A legendary album. Sooooo grateful. Thank you Beyoncé for releasing one of the best albums ever
  6. manu_carnevale
    Apr 5, 2017
    9
    Another masterpiece from the queen. Less vocals but a lot of personality ! She shows her powerful voice but also her sweetest part. Loved it (even if i prefer when she shows her amazing vocals)
  7. davilima23
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    ÁLBUM INCRÍVEL, não deixa a desejar, LEMONEDA superou as expectativas com letras bem marcantes é bem ativistas o álbum é excelente um dos melhores de 201 6!
  8. RobertB0
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    Best. Album. Of. All. Time. Beyond any other album in every aspect. Pure perfection. Every track is perfection. There are 12 music videos that are all different and deep.
  9. marshall_nazari
    Feb 16, 2017
    8
    I have never been heavily invested in Beyoncé until this album. Although she has stepped outside of her typical style, the effort that she puts into it has given returns of sure quality. To say that this is not deserving of acclaim would be a slap in the face of anyone who owns a pair of ears.
  10. bryandias
    Feb 6, 2017
    0
    Terrible album. I did not see any music pop in the radios, and I only know Formation because I saw it on tv. It lacks vocally, with different features, the songs are all alike, at least it sells a lot.
  11. 0987
    Jan 15, 2017
    10
    Much, much much better album than her previous one. It's very good for listening, also music videos for some songs are absolutely perfect (Hold Up, Formation). Best songs for me are: Pray You Catch Me, Hold Up, Sorry, Daddy Lessons, Love Drought and Formation.
  12. zabboo
    Jan 14, 2017
    8
    A masterful record from Beyonce and her (large) team of songwriters, lyrically covering the pain of infidelity over a plethora of different musical genres.
  13. LemonadeJoe
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    The best album of 2016. Album is steeped in history ! Beyonce never fails to please .Beyonce has created an atmosphere that accompanies the entire album
  14. beyoncbae
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    This is Beyoncé's strongest album to date. It has left a large mark on the music industry as one of the best albums of all time. From start to end, the album is the definition of perfection.
  15. OVO_Nate
    Dec 24, 2016
    10
    A total masterpiece. The Queen has done it again! Easily one of the best albums of 2016. I could tell she took her time in creating these songs, as well as the visual. This whole record consists of all her emotions dealing with infidelity, and addressing her beliefs and views on feminism, brutality, etc. The smooth transition and storyline is perfection. I have probably listened to thisA total masterpiece. The Queen has done it again! Easily one of the best albums of 2016. I could tell she took her time in creating these songs, as well as the visual. This whole record consists of all her emotions dealing with infidelity, and addressing her beliefs and views on feminism, brutality, etc. The smooth transition and storyline is perfection. I have probably listened to this album over 10 times. The incredible filming in the visual film was so touching, and charismatic. I had to pick up a physical copy, which I usually don't do, and also got a subscription to TIDAL music, which, by the way, is the only streaming service that has LEMONADE on it. It was worth every single penny. Bey-Hive Forever!!!… Expand
  16. Onoros
    Dec 23, 2016
    2
    Just Overrated. 2/10 ................................................................................................................................
  17. idontknowher
    Dec 22, 2016
    0
    Un álbum bastante sobrevalorado y realmente malo, todo el disco en general es aburrido, algunas canciones son malas y la mezcla de tantos sonidos son muy horribles y no quedan con el contexto del álbum, los videos salvaron un poco el disco y la canción "Daddy Lessons" es la más rescatable. El peor álbum de Beyoncé para mi parecer.
  18. shtnote
    Dec 20, 2016
    9
    Beyoncé finally did what I wanted her to do. she shouted. Different from the others albums, the performer of Formation wanted to make explicit her activism about women and black people condition that she used to quietly show in her songs. The predecessor, "Beyonce" still got the some of the lyricism of Sasha's side from "I am Sasha Fierce", but it started the journey of Beyonce in throesBeyoncé finally did what I wanted her to do. she shouted. Different from the others albums, the performer of Formation wanted to make explicit her activism about women and black people condition that she used to quietly show in her songs. The predecessor, "Beyonce" still got the some of the lyricism of Sasha's side from "I am Sasha Fierce", but it started the journey of Beyonce in throes of feminism. Lemonade added to it's concept the urban contemporary genre, that magnifies it's power in function of the realism about black people. Beyoncé abdicated the powerness of voice and concentrated in the strength of the words. My favorite song is Formation, but I must give contrast these two: "Pray You Catch Me" and "6 inch"… Expand
  19. lordemusic
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    Beyonce at her core has proven to be a student of music, particularly of the R and B genre, but with each album she has experimented with other flavors. This album amazingly brings so many sounds together while still sounding like one. Clearly Beyonce's best album by far, and arguably the best mainstream album in the last decade. Impeccable production, unique song structures, mind blowingBeyonce at her core has proven to be a student of music, particularly of the R and B genre, but with each album she has experimented with other flavors. This album amazingly brings so many sounds together while still sounding like one. Clearly Beyonce's best album by far, and arguably the best mainstream album in the last decade. Impeccable production, unique song structures, mind blowing vocals, boundary pushing content, everything you want and more from a cultural blockbuster… Expand
  20. LadyShnyaga
    Nov 30, 2016
    0
    Самый переоцененный альбом за все время. Мне нравится Бьенсе, она очень классная, отлично поет и хороший человек, но альбом шлаковый, худший ее альбом. Клип на formation очень понравился и тексты песен хорошие, но музыка скучная и однообразная.Самый переоцененный альбом за все время. Мне нравится Бьенсе, она очень классная, отлично поет и хороший человек, но альбом шлаковый, худший ее альбом. Клип на formation очень понравился и тексты песен хорошие, но музыка скучная и однообразная.
  21. kamilisa12
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    This is by far the best Beyonce's album - such a masterpiece from the breathing legend. It's really funny how immature Rihanna's or Gaga's fans (no offence, I like them, but some of their fans... just no) come here just to write his favorite word - overrated. Lemonade destroys Anti and Joanne. I ain't sorry. And one more thing - during hating don't hurt yourself!
  22. BossCharn
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    This is absolutely everything you've waited from this girl. The previous album coundn't do like this. I could call a 100% masterpiece and she should promote more on the album.
  23. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    10
    This album is the triumph successor to already stellar BEYONCE. Beyonce has never been shy about experimenting with new genres but this album has something for everyone. R&B, soul, rock, country, funk. You name it, Lemonade has it. Vocally, she is at her most assured. Lyrically, this album breaks new ground and tells the story of a Black woman's journey of growth and forgiveness. AnThis album is the triumph successor to already stellar BEYONCE. Beyonce has never been shy about experimenting with new genres but this album has something for everyone. R&B, soul, rock, country, funk. You name it, Lemonade has it. Vocally, she is at her most assured. Lyrically, this album breaks new ground and tells the story of a Black woman's journey of growth and forgiveness. An instant classic.… Expand
  24. SrJohnnyCat
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    Just because it's a pop album, that doesn't mean it's shallow. Lemonade is Beyoncé's most personal album to date, and her most perfectly crafted one, too. It's entertaining, powerful, full of messages and incredible. An odyssey from beginning to start.
  25. VinitB
    Nov 7, 2016
    10
    She takes her experiments with the 2013's Beyoncé album even further... Lemonade is musically and thematically most powerful album she's come up with. Her lyrics are smart, not cheesy. Her production is sleek, not overdone. Her performance to the point, not overdone with vocal grandiose. Her songs are powerful, not mediocre bangers with good vocals. I may spark a controversy by saying thatShe takes her experiments with the 2013's Beyoncé album even further... Lemonade is musically and thematically most powerful album she's come up with. Her lyrics are smart, not cheesy. Her production is sleek, not overdone. Her performance to the point, not overdone with vocal grandiose. Her songs are powerful, not mediocre bangers with good vocals. I may spark a controversy by saying that Lemonade makes her first 4 solo albums seem weak and uninspired, but it is true. Whatever it is that she is planning to do, she should keep on doing that. Both Beyoncé (2013) and Lemonade (2016) are proof that her artistic instincts are superhuman. She IS the queen!… Expand
  26. fher21
    Nov 5, 2016
    0
    this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!thisthis album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!this album is overrated, jay z pays to critics, payola!… Expand
  27. Mesmerize
    Nov 5, 2016
    8
    8.5 / 10
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  28. JesusCrii
    Nov 2, 2016
    0
    De sus peores álbumes.... :/ Beyonce es buena, pero en definitva es de los peores álbumes que ha tenido... Pero ni modo, que se le puede hacer! xD Esperemos al siguiente!
  29. eddie1987
    Nov 2, 2016
    10
    She change the Game again, its 100% Album of the Year!! every song tells story, from start to finish. Beyonce is on the The Top !!, visual album deserves more views!!
  30. Fabrialbertini
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    Beyonce's message goes way beyond the music. It touches your soul and makes you feel almost every emotion. By far her best album to date. I think it has something of "4" and something of "BEYONCÈ" and she combines these to make the perfect album. Most certainly the best female album of the decade and century. Lemonade is not about a cheating man but about a woman's journey to forgiveness.Beyonce's message goes way beyond the music. It touches your soul and makes you feel almost every emotion. By far her best album to date. I think it has something of "4" and something of "BEYONCÈ" and she combines these to make the perfect album. Most certainly the best female album of the decade and century. Lemonade is not about a cheating man but about a woman's journey to forgiveness. The album starts off with two songs about the suspicion and learning of the man's unloyalty. The next two songs, "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "Sorry", literally scream "You are gonna pay for what you did". "6 inch" features an empowering message to hard working women all around the world, and no, it's not about a prostitute. "Daddy Lessons" takes us back to the roots of this woman's life just for us to further understand her situation, feelings, aggression, sweetness. "Love Drought" is where she starts to reflex and think about how maybe it wasn't all his fault and maybe she did act cold to him before. "Sandcastles" is about redemption, forgiveness. "Fordward" is about moving on, not forgetting about everything that happened, but about accepting it and moving fordward. "Freedom" is explosive, empowering and features a gospel chorus that won't escape your head. "All Night" closes the album celebrating love and features the best lyrics in the whole album: "They say true love is the greatest weapon to fight the war caused by pain", "With every tear came redemption, and my torturer became my remedy'. This album stands next to the bests of all time and has an empowering message about being a proud black woman in the 21 century.… Expand
  31. glebmarveyn
    Oct 29, 2016
    0
    Тупорылая ебаная хуйня для отсталых от жизни и живущих в пещерах дегенератов. Блевонсе опять блеснула своей пиздой перед галатикой и все лизнули ее мочи, восприняв моченад как дар божий, а на самом деле это ебаная хуйня.Тупорылая ебаная хуйня для отсталых от жизни и живущих в пещерах дегенератов. Блевонсе опять блеснула своей пиздой перед галатикой и все лизнули ее мочи, восприняв моченад как дар божий, а на самом деле это ебаная хуйня.
  32. itsvmb
    Oct 27, 2016
    0
    адовая хуетень, записанная на диктофон первого айфона. большая часть "альбома" состоит из чужих сэмплов, неактуальная лирика (раскрытие проблем эры динозавров, когда сама певица ртом еще не успела накачать себя силиконом), дешевая обработка прокуренного голоса. лонгплей не заслуживает и пяти минут внимания, так что на написание этой ревьюшки ушло всего две.адовая хуетень, записанная на диктофон первого айфона. большая часть "альбома" состоит из чужих сэмплов, неактуальная лирика (раскрытие проблем эры динозавров, когда сама певица ртом еще не успела накачать себя силиконом), дешевая обработка прокуренного голоса. лонгплей не заслуживает и пяти минут внимания, так что на написание этой ревьюшки ушло всего две.
  33. itsfrancis143
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    The Best album of Bey. All songs are different and the melodies are perfect. Honest and pure emotion in every songs are excellent. I can listen to this everyday.
  34. Brendafenty
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    Melhor album da carreira, vem grammys, vem barrar a gordele beyonce, vem pisar na imigrante drogada. Beyonce eu te amoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  35. BornThisJoanne
    Oct 25, 2016
    1
    I am really disappointed by Beyonce Knowles new album Lemonade. It´s very flat and boring. None of the songs stand out, they all sound very basic to me. Furthermore, I am not a fan of visual albums because a good artist can express his vision or art with only his music and not with a movie or tons of videos. Really shocked by how terrible this album is.
  36. AndiVrapi
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing artist! Rarely there can be someone who can dance, write, sing, entertain, motivate and use its voice for something bigger than itself! Lemonade and BEYONCE a true masterpiece! Maybe the best albums of this century:)… Expand
  37. jevoo
    Oct 25, 2016
    5
    how beautiful album it is but i cant give 10 points because she has used sample for all album it is unfair isnt it? there are so many singers make own music i hope one day beyonce will do it
  38. minimaldead
    Oct 24, 2016
    0
    Beyoncé is a terrrible artist, she is trying to be like Madonna, Michael and talented as Bjork, but Bjork doesnt pay for good critics, cause Bjork makes real art. "Queen B" it´s just a product of pop music. LEMONADE IS SO EMPTY.
  39. Emiliano
    Oct 24, 2016
    0
    La Biyons me pagó por darle una buena calificación como a todos los críticos y a los Grammy y MTV, pero nel morra, este álbum está sobrevalorado, además creo que ella no es Vedette como Niurka kuin. Viva Patroncitas!!
  40. susanwhouston
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is Beyoncé's best album to date, one of the best albums of the century and makes beyonce the most important artist of his generation and establishes as a music legend.
  41. barretox
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    Beyoncé explorou além do seu campo musical e fez um trabalho impecável. Um dos melhores de 2016 e sempre com o fator surpresa. O trabalho visual só complementa as faixas e finaliza com um seguimento incrível.
  42. Jespervw
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Beyonce proves she is leading the pack. Even though the album is less cohesive as her album Self-titled, the album offers a complete experience. The album channels various topics including divorce and Black Lives Matter. Highlights include the Jack White assisted Don't Hurt Yourself, the dreamy Love Drought and the anthem Freedom.
  43. KBarbosa
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Beyonce shows her powerful voice with these incredible lyrics. So far it's the best album of 2016... She passed her words to the world... A maior cantora que você deve respeitar.
  44. sergio_critic
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    O melhor álbum de 2016. , Lemonade traz mensagens políticas, homenagens às raízes da cantora e empoderamento, são tantas faixas boas que fica difícil escolher apenas uma como favorita, afinal, estamos falando de Beyoncé a melhor artista da atualidade. Isso já é o suficiente para todo o feedback positivo.
    All hail Queen B!!!!
  45. lezecchin
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Lemonade é seguramente o melhor disco da carreira da Beyoncé. Álbum absolutamente coeso, com uma temática muito bem delineada. A parte visual complementa ainda mais o álbum. Existe começo, meio e fim, na narrativa trazida pelo disco. De Pray You Catch Me até All Night, temos inicialmente a intuição de uma traição, passando pela negação, apatia, ira, perdão, chegando, por fim, à redenção.Lemonade é seguramente o melhor disco da carreira da Beyoncé. Álbum absolutamente coeso, com uma temática muito bem delineada. A parte visual complementa ainda mais o álbum. Existe começo, meio e fim, na narrativa trazida pelo disco. De Pray You Catch Me até All Night, temos inicialmente a intuição de uma traição, passando pela negação, apatia, ira, perdão, chegando, por fim, à redenção. Formation funciona com uma faixa bônus de desfecho do disco, mas que, ainda assim, se encaixa ao disco, no que diz respeito ao caráter ativista e militante que está presente especialmente na parte visual do álbum.… Expand
  46. ayass
    Oct 21, 2016
    0
    This is so weird for beyonce, she used to make good music but now she only wants to receive money making any sheet of album like this, this is so bad, it dont deserve the succes that it have got
  47. LsSiel
    Oct 21, 2016
    8
    Empowering album. Beyonc'e proves one more time why she is Queen B. She has a great voice, and is able of many things with it. I just not like some sounds in it. But I think this is a great album
  48. hectorjmt
    Oct 21, 2016
    0
    Worthless. Can't even think of how this album has a 92 score. My prayers go to the people that think this album is great, I'm hoping you all are sane.
  49. marcelinopao
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Perfeito, de longe o melhor álbum da Beyoncé. Quem diria que ela poderia superar a perfeição de 4 e Self? Agora a trindade ta feita, o auge da genialidade artística
  50. dakota80
    Oct 21, 2016
    1
    The mix of genres and all the different people working on one album was not pulled off well and the album did not flow from start to finish. The album heavily relied on hype from the visual album and the implications of adultery in her well publicized marriage. Whenever people mention this album, they talk about her husband's infidelity or the beautiful visuals from the music video, butThe mix of genres and all the different people working on one album was not pulled off well and the album did not flow from start to finish. The album heavily relied on hype from the visual album and the implications of adultery in her well publicized marriage. Whenever people mention this album, they talk about her husband's infidelity or the beautiful visuals from the music video, but never actually the music. In such a pop culture moment, the music should live up to the visuals and hype and it just fell flat. I do not see how this album could possibly be so personal when the lyrics and music and even the poetry in the visual album were mainly written by other people. I would love to listen to an album written with Beyonce's words only to really feel her pain and emotion, but some people cannot express themselves well and need to pay other people to do it for them.… Expand
  51. LouisJossie
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    Beyonce, siempre sabe como sorprender a su publico y a el mundo en general. Cada cancion demuestra lo vocalmente fuerte que es, junto a el audiovisual no me sorprenderia si veo a Beyonce con sus nominaciones a los Grammys del siguiente año, en hora buena B!
  52. VicTerkulov
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
    Кажется именно сейчас Бейонсе созрела для того, чтобы рассказать свою историю, разве что ей никто не запретил использовать метафоры. Альбом полон семплов отдающих дань другим песням, но это не мешает ему быть шедевром сегодня. С каждым новым "лонгплеем" ей всё легче быть свободной, ни от кого не зависящей певицей. Она явно перестала делать музыку, которая точно понравится другим, онаКажется именно сейчас Бейонсе созрела для того, чтобы рассказать свою историю, разве что ей никто не запретил использовать метафоры. Альбом полон семплов отдающих дань другим песням, но это не мешает ему быть шедевром сегодня. С каждым новым "лонгплеем" ей всё легче быть свободной, ни от кого не зависящей певицей. Она явно перестала делать музыку, которая точно понравится другим, она делает это для себя, ни капли этого не стесняясь. Зашла и в политику, и в течение борьбы за социальную справедливость, отстояла себя как женщина, и показала достойный пример каждому. Да и просто тусить под эти треки, порой даже не вдумываясь в контекст - это весьма весёлое занятие.… Expand
  53. torhuggo_
    Oct 9, 2016
    0
    I am really disappointed by Beyonce Knowles new album Lemonade. It´s very flat and boring. None of the songs stand out, they all sound very basic to me. Furthermore, I am not a fan of visual albums because a good artist can express his vision or art with only his music and not with a movie or tons of videos. Really shocked by how terrible this album is.
  54. Kelsier
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    I'd cheat on my wife if she made an album like this. I love Beyonce. Hell, I am a Beyonce stan but Lemonade sucked so hard, she need to up her game or she gonna lose her queen title.
  55. PippaMontone
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé has never been more honest than in this album. She pours her heart out, she is completely opened up and it's pure genius. I have never seen her like this and I believe she reached a level of maturity that is easily shown in every song. This is a masterpiece.
  56. scheibex
    Oct 4, 2016
    0
    The most overrated Beyoncé sounds like your last album of the same name. A tap hole, captive composers and even the black empowerment idea was it. We have "Lemonade"
  57. DayneScott
    Oct 3, 2016
    10
    After the release of her Self-Titled album, I wondered if Bey would be able to outdo herself. She did just that with this album, Lemonade somehow managed to span multiple genres while remaining cohesive.
  58. MaskOfDestiny
    Oct 3, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um simples escoramento em causas sociais, o disco é ótimo mas as intenções não. Mas uma apelação da industria, simples lançamento visando o Grammy de álbum do ano.… Expand
  59. MKeyts
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    I've always had a huge respect for her work (mostly as a singer) but somehow I could never really relate to her songs so I just followed her career from a quite long distance. However this album... it really moved me. The old school R&B and soul melodies are ingeniously recaptured and merged into today's finest electronic sounds. The songwriting is quite clever and free and touchesI've always had a huge respect for her work (mostly as a singer) but somehow I could never really relate to her songs so I just followed her career from a quite long distance. However this album... it really moved me. The old school R&B and soul melodies are ingeniously recaptured and merged into today's finest electronic sounds. The songwriting is quite clever and free and touches interesting themes giving the album an overall universal feel and appeal. Besides, her visual concept stills groundbreaking. I am really impressed. Her artistry has gone very high places with an album this refined. It's clear she lost a lot of the previous mainstream force but perhaps she's aiming for something that only a few can dream of...… Expand
  60. guits13
    Sep 23, 2016
    5
    Well produced album, good message even though some of them aren't really "real", good lyrics (thanks to the team behind this part), but bland at the most literal word.
  61. gabrielaow
    Sep 19, 2016
    10
    I love love this album, I love you queen !! far the best album ever, I love the sound, the music, the film, produced an extremely good thing !! beyonce is at a level that is hard to get close, "beyonce is at a level where their competitors can not breathe"
  62. Awesomeperson
    Sep 17, 2016
    0
    **** overrated mess. piece of garbage. Beyonce, this is by far your most disappointing album. Several albums that came out this year deserve much more acclaim than this. The whole album from start to finish has been a boring, snoozefest.
  63. gustavonever
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    Lemonade é Inovador o tipo de movimento artístico que pode abrir caminho para uma nova era no mundo da música e sem dúvidas o melhor álbum de 2016
  64. Metacritic25
    Sep 15, 2016
    1
    Beyoncé used to make good music but this decade it seems she has no more inspiration. All of her songs are vulgar and very sexual. She's also singing about issues that don't really exist. I tried to give it a chance but I am disappointed. There's no hit on the album, no melody, no great lyrics either.
  65. Ssantino
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    Um álbum inovador na carreira dela. Veio para causar. Usado como protesto nas causas sociais. Ela se reinventou. Alem de tudo é inspirador. Ela acordou e fez isso belamente.
  66. TryAgainGata
    Sep 13, 2016
    8
    1. PRAY YOU CATCH ME 5/5
    2. HOLD UP 3/5
    3. DON'T HURT YOURSELF 4/5
    4. SORRY4/5
    5. 6 INCH ft. The Weeknd 4/5
    6. DADDY LESSONS 5/5
    7. LOVE DROUGHT 4/5
    8. SANDCASTLES 4/5
    9. FORWARD 2/5
    10. FREEDOM 5/5
    11. ALL NIGHT 5/5
    12. FORMATION 5/5
  67. andres6
    Sep 12, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé is perfect, great singer, great producter, is a legend!! This album it's so good, the lyrics, the rhitmics.One of the best albums of the music industry BEYONCÉ SLAY!
  68. WhyNotASinger
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    Beyoncé surely knows how to be epic! There's no other word to better describe the "Lemonade" project: an artistic and moody film with a personal and strong soundtrack to support it! The songs are all really good and maybe also better then most of the tracks of her previous self-titled album! Maybe there's no smash hit to be found in this record (don't expect "Crazy in love" or "SingleBeyoncé surely knows how to be epic! There's no other word to better describe the "Lemonade" project: an artistic and moody film with a personal and strong soundtrack to support it! The songs are all really good and maybe also better then most of the tracks of her previous self-titled album! Maybe there's no smash hit to be found in this record (don't expect "Crazy in love" or "Single ladies" material) but "Freedom" and "All night" can be considered some of the best songs of her entire repertoire! Beyoncé sounds strong and convincing, always reminding us why she's such a music diva!… Expand
  69. kimberlymilena
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    Uma obra de arte! Beyoncé comprova não estar mais preocupada em seguir tendências da indústria cultural. Um álbum "estranho" que vai do hip hop ao country, passando pelo trip hop, r&b alternativo e reggae. Nesse mainstream de "artistas" desesperados em vender músicas superficiais, Lemonade surge como uma luz no fim do túnel para os amantes de música boa. Com uma mensagem tão forte, agoraUma obra de arte! Beyoncé comprova não estar mais preocupada em seguir tendências da indústria cultural. Um álbum "estranho" que vai do hip hop ao country, passando pelo trip hop, r&b alternativo e reggae. Nesse mainstream de "artistas" desesperados em vender músicas superficiais, Lemonade surge como uma luz no fim do túnel para os amantes de música boa. Com uma mensagem tão forte, agora não é mais Beyoncé que se adequa ao mercado, e sim o contrário. Todos os demais se tornam apenas "o resto" perto da grandiosidade de Lemonade. Melhor álbum do ano, melhor álbum da década. Indubitavelmente.… Expand
  70. Hinaria
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    This was a beautiful form of art and protest. She is above any expectative I could have. Congratulations Beyoncé, this is PERFECTION! You stopped the World again. Collapse
  71. luizknolws
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    o melhor álbum de 2016!!!
    Sem palavras palavras para descrever o LEMONADE ... arraigado de ativismo, VOZ, qualidade, Produção impecável (como sempre)
    Queen B
    Dona da indústria musical
    1# Hot 200 (como sempre)
    Ela só trabalha com mesmice... Perfeita sempre.
  72. selinap
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    This is such a beautiful album. Its very cohesive!
    This is the best Beyonce album so far! I really liked the album '4' a lot and I never thought she would make an album that would beat that one but Lemonade does so easily. She told a story anyone can relate to but in a way that only she can with those amazing vocals. I love all the colors and people she had on the visual album.
    Keep it    This is such a beautiful album. Its very cohesive!
    This is the best Beyonce album so far! I really liked the album '4' a lot and I never thought she would make an album that would beat that one but Lemonade does so easily. She told a story anyone can relate to but in a way that only she can with those amazing vocals. I love all the colors and people she had on the visual album.

    Keep it up Bey :)    … Expand
  73. IvanMejia_
    Sep 4, 2016
    5
    Ok, es Beyonce, de las cantantes mas sobrevaloradas que existen. No me extranaria saber que pago para que le dieran buenas reviews, es entendible, asi como su poder economico para que Lemonade apareciera tipo pelicula en HBO, no sorprende. A pesar de eso, Formation fue 10/10. Let's take a break from "Queen Bey".
  74. querogrammyjay
    Sep 3, 2016
    0
    Essa limonada ta azeda demais, album marketeiro, sem amor, feito por 70 compositores, com falso ativismo, falso feminismo, fala da suposta traição do marido e ainda expõe que vai fazer album em conjunto com o adúltero. Essa mulher realmente é uma farsa. Sonoridade bosta e conteudo vindo de uma mulher que não corresponde ao que diz, hipocrita né amores? Não vale um caroço de azeitona.
  75. sergiolealmbc
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé proves once again that it is possible to make a good album without much "noise" with a beautiful message and a flawless voice. Beyoncé is undoubtedly one of the greatest singers.… Expand
  76. yeonglay
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    The best of 2016 & the best of Beyoncé. This album is the revolution of the music industry and this is how she slays the world. One of the Greatest Albums!
  77. MiguelVictor
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    "The album of the year", nothing is more appropriate for this masterpiece than that. Here we can see why Beyoncé is supposed to become the most powerful singer ever: amazing vocals, meaningful lyrics and a mix of styles that matches pretty well. yes "QueenBey", you are here to sl(t)ay!
  78. hugom2c
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Truly outstanding, this album proves Beyoncé is right on top of the pop music scene. The album by itself is definitely one of the best by a major female artist in a very long time and the visuals that accompany are the cherry on top, who else could do what she does so effortlessly?
  79. fcphmmc
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    A masterwork from pop music's most refined and inspired artist. From the first notes in "Pray You Catch Me" you know this won't be the usual grab-a-hit album, its purpose is to take the listener for a complete journey with Beyoncé guiding.
  80. RonaldoZechin
    Aug 30, 2016
    0
    The most of the album is boring except for some songs, i think it doesn't deserve such a high meta score. They all kissing Bey's ass. This is not her best album
  81. am1997
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    oh my God i don't know how she does it,this album is certainly going to win album of the year. Beyonce we "pray yo catch"it and we "hold up"to the fact that you are the best and we've never been "sorry"for choosing you as our hero and model,we hope you"don't hurt yourself" because you work so hard,and we will never let our "love drought" for you and ..... okay i think it's enough now beyoh my God i don't know how she does it,this album is certainly going to win album of the year. Beyonce we "pray yo catch"it and we "hold up"to the fact that you are the best and we've never been "sorry"for choosing you as our hero and model,we hope you"don't hurt yourself" because you work so hard,and we will never let our "love drought" for you and ..... okay i think it's enough now bey hives and Beyonce lovers "let's get in formation".… Expand
  82. freedoma
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    This album takes you on a train ride through Beyonce's mind. And it's a pretty cool ride, which everyone should take. The first half of the album is Beyonce being badass. But as the album progresses she ends up caring a lot and ends perfectly ends with Formation. It is an amazing album with a perfectly polished production. The album is so cohesive. The queen is middle fingers up mode andThis album takes you on a train ride through Beyonce's mind. And it's a pretty cool ride, which everyone should take. The first half of the album is Beyonce being badass. But as the album progresses she ends up caring a lot and ends perfectly ends with Formation. It is an amazing album with a perfectly polished production. The album is so cohesive. The queen is middle fingers up mode and is better than ever. Beyonce made some awesome Lemonade! Collapse… Expand
  83. sixinch
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Amazing! The best Beyoncé album ever! Is everything and has everything i always wanted Beyoncé to do. She presents a perfect masterpiece and not everyone these days can do it like she can. Collapse
  84. prayyoucatchme
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Melhor album da carreira sim. Pode não ser o mais "popular" ou "feito pra hitar fácil", mas é maduro, de qualidade e ótima sonoridade. De primeira você pode até não entender bem ou gostar de uma música e outra, mas só é preciso mas uma ouvida no album pra entender o que cada música faz ali. Muito bom. Collapse
  85. IBlackout
    Aug 28, 2016
    0
    As always, Beyoncé fails to impress with this album. There's absolutely nothing special on this album (with the exception of Hold Up, that song is great, too bad it's on this horrible album). I seriously can't believe something like this is considered the "album of the year". It just shows how Beyoncé is overrated.
  86. beyonslay
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Cohesive, breath-taking, and a wonderful work of art. From start to finish Beyonce masterfully crafts a message so deep and personal that it leave you feeling fulfilled.
  87. altivodias
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Provavelmente o melhor álbum da carreira de Beyoncé. Mesmo sendo tão versátil com tantos gêneros, Queen B conseguiu unir tudo e fez um dos álbuns mais coesos de 2016. O Grammy de álbum do ano já tem sua dona.
  88. kinhokarsyn
    Aug 27, 2016
    0
    this is awful . the more of same . but except this afro sound ; this is horrible !!!
    I dont like this cd . I waited more caming of the black Queen
    Beyonce Knowles . I missed of songs like in her cd 4 and I'm Sasha Fierce .
    I hope she make something better
    in your next cd .
  89. gabmdca11
    Aug 27, 2016
    0
    Sinceramente eu me pergunto que porcaria é essa? Isso acabou com os meus ouvidos. Lady Gaga é muito melhor que esse lixo, gaga tem talento, b on c fica se escorando em causas sociais pra ver se ganha algum prêmio... tadinha.
  90. Leon_Istratiy
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Okay, ladies, now lets get information! I can listen to this album hundred times a day! And that makes me feel like i've cheated on Bey. Play Dont Hurt Yourself at my funeral. 10 Beckys with the good hair/10
  91. itstheustheus
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
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  92. kateblack
    Aug 26, 2016
    3
    The lyrics are very good, the whole concept of the album is very good but the production is very boring. Non iconic music is something you hear once and really that's it. I miss Beyonce Sasha fierce Bday, fierce and iconic.
  93. robertx9
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Nossa que lixo, não salva nada disso aí.
    Não sei como ainda tem louco que gosta disso, coragem viu? a unica coisa que da pra elogiar nisso é a voz a sonoridade é um lixo total...
  94. Navy1806
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    beyonce is an activist false. a completely anchored album causes in order to sell. it is ridiculous, and the specialized critic does not have to speak ill to not commit. Note zero.
  95. diego1616945
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Beyonce is an activist false. a completely anchored album causes in order to sell. it is ridiculous, and the specialized critic does not have to speak ill to not commit. Note zero.
  96. Tannie
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Overrated lame ass album with repeated same kind of music. People must be deaf to give this album such high score. Beyonce did nothing revolutionary in the past 3 albums. This just proves that when you have money you have everything. Trash
  97. fentyzami99
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    really sad she needs to invent tragedies with her marriage and appropriate the BLM movement for sales,It keep being a false activist like feminism only uses it as attention
  98. FerrRemy
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Meaningless album. She has to fake and public shaming her husband just to gained enough publicity for the album. And the album wasn't good at all, not even a hit! Seriously, this is the most overrated album of the year.
  99. danilglorybrit
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Beyonce now is popular.It's so bad album really.I love Beyonce and her voice but this album sounds really TERRIBLE.She mixed all styles like rock,pop, country and etc.I don't know why critics say that it is a masterpiece, i love only Formation,other songs sounds so boring and not original cause all simples she bought and its not good its not good music...
  100. nicolasmaria
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    what can i say about this album? the best of the year so far, epic lyrics, epic production, not her best (to me her best is BEYONCÉ) but is the 2nd best in her career. freedom is the best song so far
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Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 33
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Q Magazine
    May 31, 2016
    80
    Lemonade hits hard. Beyonce has chosen to portray herself like this, and those choices are bold, powerful and at times, properly shocking. [#361, p.110]
  2. Uncut
    May 24, 2016
    90
    Never short on vocal confidence, here, she trades divadom for arresting, unconventional shapes. [Jul 2016, p.69]
  3. Austin Chronicle
    May 12, 2016
    89
    By effortlessly topping her own best work. Lemonade now sets a new standard for cross-genre collaboration.
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