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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  1. Positive: 3,135 out of 3877
  2. Mixed: 145 out of 3877
  3. Negative: 597 out of 3877
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  1. aba1258
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Amazing album by one of the boldest female artists in the world, Beyoncé proves once again that perfection is what she's striving for, here she isn't afraid to experiment with visual and genres.
  2. maleficc
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Péssimo álbum, apenas se escorando no feminismo e na cor da raça, para vender cd, Não ha nada de novo que outros artistas que se importam realmente com a raça não tenha feito melhor.
  3. xtinalol
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Pray you catch me, because ive caught you now i need you to catch me catch you. the lyrics nothing else ever seems to hurt like the smile on your face why? when its only in my memories it dont hit me quite the same. beyonce murda us. evrytrack is a hit back to back. best album of 2016. Ello Grammys
  4. florion
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Pointless album with no continuity in her songs. She is rapping not singing, also none of the songs is a standout, they all are pointless and worthless with no meaning... Beyonce's not an artist. Its awful to think that the average amount of songwriters for a song in this album is 15, and there are no lyrics at all. This album is a waste of time and music.
  5. joseblack0ut
    Aug 25, 2016
    2
    I really was expecting something BIG, but once i heard it i was very dissapointed. It has good song, but nothing special, nothing new. And the thematic... oh Lord, a whole album based on your husband cheating on you??? I think the thematic was intentional to create expectation and controversy, i don't really believe it. Anyways, as I said, it has some good songs.
  6. Clubsocial
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira

    Pray you catch me: 8/10
    Hold Up: 10/10
    Sorry: 7.8/10
    6 INCH: 8.6/10
    Daddy Lessons: 8.3/10
    Love Drought: 10/10
    Sandcastles: 9.1/10
    Forward: 10/10
    Freedom: 10/10
    All night: 7.5/10
    Formation: 10/10
  7. w3ll
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mmelhor album everrr lldlldmvmvdpspllxçlxçlxxxxvjvkjvxjdjdk k k ddddddddddddd lllllllll c… Expand
  8. Chovex
    Aug 19, 2016
    0
    What I have to say is, why is everybody going crazy for the album but not for any of the songs? Not a single song on it has appeal. And trust me, there is audience for R&B and Urban music, but not even there her songs get massive audience. Where is this queen b? She only exists through this album. So what is this Lemonade phenomenon? just a super pretentious visual album, completelyWhat I have to say is, why is everybody going crazy for the album but not for any of the songs? Not a single song on it has appeal. And trust me, there is audience for R&B and Urban music, but not even there her songs get massive audience. Where is this queen b? She only exists through this album. So what is this Lemonade phenomenon? just a super pretentious visual album, completely manipulated and brainwashing music record. Oh look at the queen B, "surprisingly" released an album (again), "she can sing and is so proud of her race!" "I can really feel the emotions" Come on, it's completely overproduced, totally unauthentic and unrelatable. This is not impressing me in the least.… Expand
  9. AndyRyse
    Aug 17, 2016
    2
    A very overrated album which insurance Beyonce did not write his name was all a show with her husband nothing bye....................................................................
  10. merle
    Aug 3, 2016
    2
    I wonder why she has to wear a bathing suite to get people to listen to her music. I like a lot of female artists but none of them have to dress like a hooker to get people to buy their music. Their music sells itself, then again what is Beyonce selling?
  11. pedroviera17
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    Absolutely! Beyoncé's work gets better and better through the years. The mix of music genres is amazing! Undoubtedly, her best album so far!!! A real masterpiece. This is what the world needs: ART! It brings a mix of rhythms with an amazing harmony. The context of the album is absolutely wonderful!
  12. linguini123
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    Pray you catch me, because ive caught you now i need you to catch me catch you. the lyrics nothing else ever seems to hurt like the smile on your face why? when its only in my memories it dont hit me quite the same. beyonce murda us. evrytrack is a hit back to back. best album of 2016. Ello Grammys
  13. parkdog123
    Jul 19, 2016
    7
    I have to give props to Beyoncé for performing quite an amazing performance at the 2016 Superbowl Halftime Show this year singing her hit "Formation" (as it is a good hit). I listened to her whole album and I just can't rate it 10 because it's just not the Beyoncé that I know. The Beyoncé that I am hearing on this album has let me think maybe 5 or 6 hits on that album and is rapping theI have to give props to Beyoncé for performing quite an amazing performance at the 2016 Superbowl Halftime Show this year singing her hit "Formation" (as it is a good hit). I listened to her whole album and I just can't rate it 10 because it's just not the Beyoncé that I know. The Beyoncé that I am hearing on this album has let me think maybe 5 or 6 hits on that album and is rapping the whole time. I mean I miss the old Beyoncé that didn't rap and cuss and just do all that. I still am going to give her a 7 because she deserves that just for "Formation" right?… Expand
  14. Ryandeat
    Jul 18, 2016
    10
    AOTY?

    Absolutely! Beyoncé's work gets better and better through the years. The mix of music genres is amazing! Undoubtedly, her best album so far.
  15. Deniolpds
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    One of her best albums. Beyoncé is not a singer who makes individual singles, she makes an entire album, and everybody know that. Just look at the position of her 6 albums ever released. The 6 stayed in #1 in so many charts. With Lemonade wouldn't be different.
  16. vinicius1505200
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé simplesmente LACROU tudo com esse álbum, dona do universo.
    DEUSAAA!!!
    Beyoncé simplesmente LACROU tudo com esse álbum, dona do universo.
    DEUSAAA!!!
    Beyoncé simplesmente LACROU tudo com esse álbum, dona do universo.
    DEUSAAA!!!
    Beyoncé simplesmente LACROU tudo com esse álbum, dona do universo.
    DEUSAAA!!!
  17. willhastings
    Jul 7, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is Beyoncé's best album yet. While Lemonade's vocals are not as demanding as 4, the lyrics are honest, brave, explicit, political and empowering.
  18. JS99
    Jul 4, 2016
    0
    Just not good. Her old stuff was way more inspired. She's kind of granny music anyway. .
  19. supremehive
    Jun 30, 2016
    10
    This is raw Beyoncé, she had something to say and she did it by singing 12 uniquely flawless songs, she continues to top herself even though some think it isn't possible.
  20. pewhois
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum do anoEmpowering, Bold, and a bit Political, but still fierce Bey like only she can. A living legend that has accomplished so much and has nothing to prove.… Expand
  21. manrese
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    I think this is the best album I've heard this year and one of the best in a long time. It really does take you through a journey of someone who has gone through a difficult relationship. Beyonce really outdid herself with this Album!
  22. lUcOzAdExx
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums in the year so far!! It's an incredible mix of genres, a travel across beyoncé's mind. The lyrics, production, and vocals are really amazing, The flawless film can explain you all the story behind bey's lemonade. Simply OUTSTANDING!
  23. itsrenanyall
    Jun 23, 2016
    7
    Beyonce, the album, is better than this one, but this sure got some quality, and she, like Rihanna, got to a point where she doesn't need to bring mainstream things to be great.
  24. teqkira
    Jun 19, 2016
    10
    E fomos abençoados como um novo disco da rainha Beyoncé. Como era de se esperar, uma obra prima foi jogada na nossa cara toda de uma vez. Seguindo a linha do single “Formation”, Lemonade é repleto de mensagens políticas, empoderamento e homenagens às raizes da cantora. Isso já é o suficiente para todo o feedback positivo que o disco recebeu, mas estamos falando de Beyoncé e ela foi além,E fomos abençoados como um novo disco da rainha Beyoncé. Como era de se esperar, uma obra prima foi jogada na nossa cara toda de uma vez. Seguindo a linha do single “Formation”, Lemonade é repleto de mensagens políticas, empoderamento e homenagens às raizes da cantora. Isso já é o suficiente para todo o feedback positivo que o disco recebeu, mas estamos falando de Beyoncé e ela foi além, transformando o disco em um acontecimento e fazendo a gente agradecer (por ter a oportunidade de estar vivendo na mesma época que ela) e poder passar os dias seguintes desvendando alguns aspectos.

    Temos o já citado Jack White quebrando tudo na faixa “Don’t Hurt Yourself”, o The Weeknd na sensual faixa “6 Inch”, o produtor James Blake em “Forward” e outro artista que toca bastante nas feridas da desigualdade racial, Kendrick Lamar na incrível “Freedom” (que no seu acompanhamento visual tem a modelo Winnie Harlow).

    Temos referências, samples, composições e uso de letras de bandas como Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Led Zepellin, Animal Collective, Father John Misty e Ezra Koenig do Vampire Weekend. Além disso, no filme que completa o álbum, há aparições de artistas como Serena Williams, as duplas musicais Ibeyi e Chloe x Halle (que valem uma ouvida), e uma homenagem ao movimento Black Lives Matter com as mães de jovens negros assassinados por policiais.

    Alguém já imaginou uma Beyoncé raivosa gritando por cima de umas guitarras distorcidas tocadas pelo Jack White? Cantando um reggae suavão? Usando samples de Led Zepellin? Ou com uma violinha acústica? Tudo isso é encontrado aqui. Isso é um verdadeiro amadurecimento como artista. Um encontro do blues, do r&b, do trap, do rock, do gospel, etc. Sonoridades novas, diferentes e inesperadas que ainda assim tem a cara dela do início ao fim.

    Imagine na era das informações em alta velocidade esse disco estar sendo produzido, o filme sendo gravado, mais de 300 pessoas envolvidas e nenhum vazamento acontecer. Bey esteve envolvida em toda a produção do início ao fim. E esse trabalho todo é uma confissão, um grito de raiva, uma exposição de seu lado mais intimo, onde vemos que mesmo do alto do seu posto de uma quase deusa na música, ela ainda ama, sofre e sente. É nisso que devemos pensar antes de julgar apenas a quantidade de músicas boas pra pista.

    No último trabalho, nossa Queen B deu um reboot em sua carreira, digamos assim. Lançar um disco auto-intitulado como o quinto da sua carreira não foi a toa. Foi um recomeço onde ela alcançou um patamar acima dos artistas pop e ligou o foda-se para criar hits e alcançar topos dos charts, chegando nos topos dessas listas por outras razões que não o simples fato de uma música ter uma coreografia icônica ou um refrão chiclete.

    Aqui a gente não precisa de bateção de cabelo e danças bem marcadas, temos outros cinco discos pra isso.    … Expand
  25. wowjustwow
    Jun 18, 2016
    0
    boring, uneducated, just awful, racist , no talent whatsoever, these reviewers are either paid by her or have lost their minds. She is talentless and from what she displays in the public eye just a bad person
  26. PETTYLESSONS
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    Incredible album. Replayed it at least 50 times but it still doesn't get old! Amazing how even till now, 2 months after lemonade dropped I still couldn't name myself a favourite song off the album. I couldn't even pick a top5! Truly a masterpiece with a powerful message, it totally deserves to be the most critically acclaimed album of 2016!!! Now I'm starting to worry how her next albumIncredible album. Replayed it at least 50 times but it still doesn't get old! Amazing how even till now, 2 months after lemonade dropped I still couldn't name myself a favourite song off the album. I couldn't even pick a top5! Truly a masterpiece with a powerful message, it totally deserves to be the most critically acclaimed album of 2016!!! Now I'm starting to worry how her next album will top this....… Expand
  27. RainbowsStars
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    This is truly an amazing album by Beyonce. The depth of emotions expressed on the album, and the various sounds explored on the album are captivating. It's one of the best albums I've heard over the last 20 years. It's a masterpiece.
  28. virajshankar
    Jun 15, 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!… Expand
  29. rebelheart123
    Jun 14, 2016
    10
    PERFEITO PISOU NA CARA DA RIHANNA COM AQUELE PROJETO MAL ACABADO DO ANTI QUE TINHA QUE FICAR É VERMELHO PRA COMBINAR COM A CAPA, ESSE POVO TODO TÁ DANDO VERMELHO PORQUE O ÁLBUM É CONCEITUAL DEMAIS PRA CABEÇA FENTY DELES QUE É SÓ VER A ÍDOLA FAZENDO UMA FAROFA COM UMA BATIDA DIFERENTE E JÁ SAI CHAMANDO DE CONCEITUAL
  30. frienderman
    Jun 14, 2016
    9
    Lemonade hits with visceral force, stemming from her celebrity status as an icon and the brutal truth that she is a pained human being. With that said, her latest effort is nearly perfect, blending atmospheric melodies with heartbreaking lyrics. This will surely go down in the history books.
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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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