Lemonade
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2016
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3877 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 145 out of 3877
  3. Negative: 597 out of 3877
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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
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Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
  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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