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. NoahCam
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    "I came to slay"
    Queen B never disappoints!
    On Saturday night, after the premiere of the film "Lemonade" displayed on the American HBO, Beyoncé released her new album - the same title - the first only in TIDAL - and since this morning, also on iTunes (where you have direct shot to first position, course, in more than 50 countries!). As she has shown in "Formation", "Lemonade" comes with    "I came to slay"
    Queen B never disappoints!
    On Saturday night, after the premiere of the film "Lemonade" displayed on the American HBO, Beyoncé released her new album - the same title - the first only in TIDAL - and since this morning, also on iTunes (where you have direct shot to first position, course, in more than 50 countries!). As she has shown in "Formation", "Lemonade" comes with a strong and positive speech against racial discrimination, a criticism of the imposition of white skin as a standard of beauty, and a further strengthening of the black race - while poking the wound violence to innocent young black men in the United States (only in the United States?), giving more voice to the movement "Black Lives matter" (black lives matter)    … Expand
  2. princeartista
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    uma obra prima em forma de álbum visual, Beyoncé nunca erra, parabéns a essa artista incrível, merece todos os 10, e muitos grammys e vmas, e amas, e mutio mais
  3. johnDegarson
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Brilliant album, her best work yet. It combines genres including R&B, Blues, Pop, Country, Hip-hop and rock with amazing harmony. The context of the album is absolutely wonderful!
  4. Vitonce
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The best album of Beyonce, amazing quality! As always the Queen B performing complete works with quality and social engagement ! Every work it consolidates its place in world music ! Strolling through various styles and strands the LEMONADE is a true work of art!
  5. pavonerandy
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is amazing!
    A real masterpiece! This is art!
    She's becoming a legend.
    This is what I've been waiting for.
    This is what the world needs!!!
    This is art!
  6. ihatebeyawnce
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is an amazing album which shows the versatility that Beyonce has. The ability to combine a mix of genres but make it all seem cohesive. Beyonce keeps improving with every album, her albums are also much more artistic. I do not hate beyawnce anymore ;)
  7. marck04
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    É tudo muito diferente do que tá aí hoje no pop mainstream. E um diferente com qualidade. Gente, qual a dificuldade em levantar e aplaudir a Beyoncé? Ela fez um álbum incrível, falando de suas raízes, identidade e cultura. Tem rock, country, R&B, pop, hip hop... aprendemos que não é só de farofa que se faz uma DIVA.
  8. IBeenCrowned
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Excellence. Her ability to use several genres and mesh them into a cohesive album is amazing. A true masterpiece. Beyonce really is the standard, and she continues to raise the bar with every album.
  9. bcroft
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece! So sensitive, passionate and playful. Strong and powerful combination between the message and the beats. One of the best things Beyoncé ever did.
  10. Lewis04
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Absolutely her best album so far. I wasn't sure how she was going to top Self Titled, but she somehow continues to raise the bar. Raw, strong, a real treat from the Queen herself!
  11. lustrouslevine
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    I'm not one to like Beyonce, but this album proved me wrong. Well most of it anyway. I like most of the songs but my favorites are 6 Inch and Don't Hurt Yourself. Sandcastles also has amazing, raw vocals, actually gave me chills. I would say this is a compilation of musical tracks but nope, this is art.
  12. vybornov
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Songs in this album sounds differently. Funny like "Hold Up" and so grandly like "Freedom". Visual part of this album filmed so professionally and looks so good. B6 is so epic!… Expand
  13. Lucaselab
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is such a wonderful album. Each song give me a different feeling. Beyoncé really surpised us with this great comeback. A strong album that won't be forgotten easily.
  14. OnikaChristATRL
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The word "masterpiece" gets thrown a lot when reviewing albums, but it's so appropriate in this case. Lemonade really is a masterpiece and her best body of work to date. In this album, Beyoncé speaks about several topics, such as black rights, relationships, and womanhood. The reason why I love this album so much is because she talks about topics that I can relate to. As a black male, IThe word "masterpiece" gets thrown a lot when reviewing albums, but it's so appropriate in this case. Lemonade really is a masterpiece and her best body of work to date. In this album, Beyoncé speaks about several topics, such as black rights, relationships, and womanhood. The reason why I love this album so much is because she talks about topics that I can relate to. As a black male, I really appreciated how Beyoncé raised awareness about the oppression that black people faced for several years and are still facing today. It makes me really happy that someone as influential and powerful as Beyoncé is bringing awareness to an issue that affects not only me, but several people around the word. Beyoncé's Lemonade contains lyrics that touches your soul and amazing production that will keep you mesmerized for days, and for that reason, this album deserves nothing less than a 10/10. In the words of Anderson Cooper, "It's Beyoncé's world and we're just living in it".

    And to all of the Fleanna stans, y'all need to stop trying it with Beyoncé and the Hive. It's been 3 months since it's release and ANTI only sold 369k in pure sales :deadbanana2: Y'all heauxs are nothing more than idiots who engage in recreational drug use and prostitution :ahh: Y'all Navy need to climb back in to y'all boat and save y'all flop fav Flopanna, because by the looks of things, your fav is drowning. That is all. :)    … Expand
  15. Arcanjay94
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé. The artist who truly knows how to encapsulate her artistry into a body of work. She does not only have good vocals, but also knows how to carry on a message through her music. She adopts a concept and carries it on throughout her work. Loving how she is truly proud of her roots and how she denies any form of racial violence. Lemonade is exactly what pop culture needed.
  16. BrooklynWalker
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    For over two years I wondered how Beyonce would top Self Titled, but with Lemonade I realize that I shouldn't have worried at all. Lemonade is a complete story from start to finish -- from first being handed the lemons via her intuition and Pray You Catch Me and then taking all of those lemons and turning them into the lemonade that is Formation. In between we are taking on a ride that's aFor over two years I wondered how Beyonce would top Self Titled, but with Lemonade I realize that I shouldn't have worried at all. Lemonade is a complete story from start to finish -- from first being handed the lemons via her intuition and Pray You Catch Me and then taking all of those lemons and turning them into the lemonade that is Formation. In between we are taking on a ride that's a roller coaster of emotions as well as a diversity of sound. Beyonce gave us r&b, soul, pop, rock, reggae and country -- and once again showed the versatility of her voice and ear. What a masterpiece. I'm still unpacking all of it, and I think that will take me some time to do.… Expand
  17. deluxeyonce
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    An artistic masterpiece. Beyonce progresses with every studio effort she releases. Lemonade lets you experience musically and visually the experiences she has gone through. This collections of songs is very diverse, bring you rock, country, r&b, etc. It really cant be restricted to one certain genre.
  18. Devoted12
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The album is like a breath of fresh air. It drives through many different genres and conquers them all. I felt that she took a risk and the risk payed off.
  19. amanda_maughn
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    I feel proud to watch a pop musician like Beyonce come into her own as a visual and musical artist. Beyonce just made her Songs In The Key of Life and i was born to experience this greatness. Thank God and Bey.
  20. mert11
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE!!
    beyonce ishat a real Artist defines she is not always making the sae stuff nope! this Album offers rock,reggae,soul,funk,r&b AND Country! al thesongs are unique and Special , her voice is just like an angel from heaven she dont Need some technical Support. her voice is enough,,,
  21. TalkThatTalk
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    If you want to buy an album because 2 songs are ok then this is the album for you.I'm a fan of Beyonce's earlier work but this one just doesn't do it for me.Three years in the making and this is the result? You'd think she'd deliver a revolutionary, well-produced, brilliant piece of art

    If I could give it a negative score, I would. The fact she recorded Formation and someone said "yeah    If you want to buy an album because 2 songs are ok then this is the album for you.I'm a fan of Beyonce's earlier work but this one just doesn't do it for me.Three years in the making and this is the result? You'd think she'd deliver a revolutionary, well-produced, brilliant piece of art

    If I could give it a negative score, I would. The fact she recorded Formation and someone said "yeah that's great let's keep it" shows she has no sense. Might as well lose the team. She can save herself loads of money by firing all the yes men around her.    … Expand
  22. Radiohead2000
    Apr 25, 2016
    8
    Beyonce's best work yet, this has turned her into an icon to a potential legend. This is one of the albums along with her self titled album that will make her go down as one of the best of this generation.
  23. kpruna
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    True masterpiece. It's a sneak peak into a person that stays from the media. She truly outdid her self here. The film truly adds a flawless dimension. In a time where the radio and sales control music. This is her saying she doesn't care and she does it beautifully.
  24. FrankDiaz
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Como diria una americano esto es masterpiece la calidad le gana a lo comercial su disco mas personal y honesto a la fecha. Las colaboraciones con The Weeknd y kendrick son excelentes.
  25. CharlieGray
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is definitely the best album of the year. It's fresh, new, nothing Beyoncé had make before,it's personal (a lot personal) and raw. It talks about Jay-Z being unfaithful to Bey, with probably Rita Ora (imma kill that ****
  26. Yossie
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album redefines art in its truest and purest form. Hardly do we hear such rawness and such honesty. I am glad Beyonce did this and showed the world the real struggles we all face in every area of our lives. I am proud of her growth!
  27. CharleyTejerina
    Apr 25, 2016
    8
    there are songs amazing and good; it's an excellent work!. "Lemonade" is a great comeback to pop music and of course, Beyoncé...

    The major drawback is the quantity of co-writers...that is strange and gives to understand..."Beyoncé needs huge number of people to be noticed and she doesn't write her songs without the help of others (Jay-Z
  28. alexadann
    Apr 25, 2016
    5
    Bueno ahora hablando enserio este album es conceptual..con letras y sonidos bien elegidos a excepsion de formation peor lo que tiene de malo es la variedad...es confusa,,a veces te llega a aburrir.. aun asi es bueno pero..no es ni el mejor ni el peor trabajo de Queen B
  29. chrismunguia24
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album is beyond amazing. The clear influence her culture and roots are scattered all over the album. She tackles on Country, Rock, R&B, Trap, etc. It showcases Beyonce's versatility and evolution as an artist. The major differences between all of her six studio albums is impeccable. While we lost a legend this week (RIP Prince), we definitely gained another in the process. Bless youThis album is beyond amazing. The clear influence her culture and roots are scattered all over the album. She tackles on Country, Rock, R&B, Trap, etc. It showcases Beyonce's versatility and evolution as an artist. The major differences between all of her six studio albums is impeccable. While we lost a legend this week (RIP Prince), we definitely gained another in the process. Bless you Beyonce for this, god bless you and this message!… Expand
  30. WeedSay
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Camacha deja de ser tan ARDIDA!!!!
    Lemonade le patea el culo a ANTI en todo, calidad, voz, ritmos, críticas y muy pronto en ventas. :*

    Además que la rijuaha nunca se va a renovar en su música, porque solo depende de los Ft :*
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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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