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

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  1. 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!!
  2. 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
  3. Omer
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album is a gut wrenching materpiece. Some songs made me sad, some songs made me happy. Some gave me chills.
    I have to admit, I miss the hits-radio friendly-dancy Beyonce, but I do appriciate her jurney as an artist, and I do think she's at her peak right now.

    Standout tracks: Don't Hurt Yourself, 6 Inch, Daddy Lessons, Sandcastles, Freedom and All Night.
  4. maneville
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    It almost feels corny to type out, but Beyoncé has delivered once again. This time eclipsing her previous self-titled album with Lemonade. Not only does the visual tie in a deep, historically laced, message, but the music completely draws the listener in. The lyrics are cutting this go around as you can hear the Pain in Beyoncé's voice as she wrestles with grief, and the prospects of herIt almost feels corny to type out, but Beyoncé has delivered once again. This time eclipsing her previous self-titled album with Lemonade. Not only does the visual tie in a deep, historically laced, message, but the music completely draws the listener in. The lyrics are cutting this go around as you can hear the Pain in Beyoncé's voice as she wrestles with grief, and the prospects of her at the time troubled relationship. These emotions are what the experience palpable for any listener, and makes it one of her most personal albums to date. Production is most certainly another highlight of this album, with so many highs and genres that it becomes hard to place the album according to one genre. Lemonade, has so many different sounds, but flows together almost effortlessly. This is truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  5. 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?
  6. KevinRapeau
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    What's fantastic with Beyoncé, is that you cannot have any clue about what her record is going to sound like. No album of her sounds the same, and this one takes the cake as being her most intimate, intricate, experimental. She pours her heart and soul, worked with such a diversity of people and yet brought her most cohesive work to date. If you have to buy one Beyoncé album, it's this oneWhat's fantastic with Beyoncé, is that you cannot have any clue about what her record is going to sound like. No album of her sounds the same, and this one takes the cake as being her most intimate, intricate, experimental. She pours her heart and soul, worked with such a diversity of people and yet brought her most cohesive work to date. If you have to buy one Beyoncé album, it's this one (all of them should be in your discography but...you know...). The film really helps to get the message and meaning of her process, of her feelings. Beyoncé just gets it.… Expand
  7. JaeB
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing album! Soulful, fun, emotional! Beyoncé takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and uplifts you in a way not possible. It makes you think, it makes you angry, it makes you cry, it makes you love. It's a full body experience, which is what music should be. It doesn't cater to the simple mainstream sound of current music trends and it doesn't try to be something its not.Absolutely amazing album! Soulful, fun, emotional! Beyoncé takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and uplifts you in a way not possible. It makes you think, it makes you angry, it makes you cry, it makes you love. It's a full body experience, which is what music should be. It doesn't cater to the simple mainstream sound of current music trends and it doesn't try to be something its not. It's simply amazing, from start to finish.… Expand
  8. Allthatjazz
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    LEMONADE surpassed BEYONCE both in its musicality and in its visuals. Beyoncé has never been more raw, more vulnerable, and more diverse in her musical expression before. If the last album changed the music industry, this album cemented her place in the annals of music history. The album crosses genres, it challenges her voice, and she rises to the challenge. Beyoncé has once again provedLEMONADE surpassed BEYONCE both in its musicality and in its visuals. Beyoncé has never been more raw, more vulnerable, and more diverse in her musical expression before. If the last album changed the music industry, this album cemented her place in the annals of music history. The album crosses genres, it challenges her voice, and she rises to the challenge. Beyoncé has once again proved that she deserves all the credit thrown her way and then some. When she surprise released her last album it was followed by a string of surprise drops, it changed the day record labels release album; it will be interesting to see how LEMONADE changes the music industry.… Expand
  9. cbeanfan
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Empowering, 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. frandecurgez
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is an album you can't stop listening to. Beyoncé is, without any doubt, one of the greatest entertainers ever. With this album she exposes herself to the limit and shows the world how both powerful and vulnerable she can be. Every song on this record is perfect. The film is flawless and beautiful. Lemonade is an extraordinary piece of art. Beyoncé is ART.
  13. 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.
  14. benrankel
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This album is a perfect 10. Beyoncé's masterpiece. Anyone who tells you differently isn't of sound mind. Every song is carefully crafted, conscious and completely formed.
  15. hatem
    May 6, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is a masterpiece. "I've been served lemons, but I made Lemonade". In Lemonade, we see Queen Bey in her most personal state, as she talks about her dad, herself, being cheated on, politics, and several other topics. Lemonade is a coherent work of art. Starting with the powerful and vocally amazing ballad "Pray You Catch Me", you directly can know what to expect. As you reach theLemonade is a masterpiece. "I've been served lemons, but I made Lemonade". In Lemonade, we see Queen Bey in her most personal state, as she talks about her dad, herself, being cheated on, politics, and several other topics. Lemonade is a coherent work of art. Starting with the powerful and vocally amazing ballad "Pray You Catch Me", you directly can know what to expect. As you reach the middle of the album, it experiences a transition to the other phase of Lemonade. Lemonade is definitely Beyonce at her best. SLAYYYY QUEEN BEY

    Fav songs: "Pray You Catch me" Hold Up" "Don't hurt yourself" "Sorry" "Daddy Lessons" "Freedom" "Formation" (All of them are great songs)

    This is an album that will be talked about for a long time, and will be celebrated forever as one of the best albums of all time, as Beyonce grows and evolves as an artist, and proves that she IS the Queen.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. TimW001
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    6 inch, Daddy Lessons, Freedom, All night - Must listen songs, perfect.
    This album is incredibly good. A fantastic album form start to finish. A set of songs with a very different sound. Such great vocals and music.
  18. sebastianglz
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    When you're a recognized artist you can play with genres as much as you want. Beyoncé's Lemonade isn't what we expected after the anticipated single "Formation", but it's better than that. An introspective album about singer's life and a journey to everybody's deep feelings. This is Beyoncé's finest album.
  19. zeus07
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    When life gives Beyonce lemons she ensures to make the BEST EFFING 'LEMONADE' out of it!!!
    This album is about, the frustrations of living in a glass house, the lyrical eruption of suppressed anger, the strength of granting an absolution and moreover, realizing your own strength and roots and making it a point to celebrate it. 'LEMONADE' proves why Bey is the best in the game right now,    When life gives Beyonce lemons she ensures to make the BEST EFFING 'LEMONADE' out of it!!!
    This album is about, the frustrations of living in a glass house, the lyrical eruption of suppressed anger, the strength of granting an absolution and moreover, realizing your own strength and roots and making it a point to celebrate it. 'LEMONADE' proves why Bey is the best in the game right now, competing with herself and herself only and not shying away from breaking the prototypes.
    Lastly, immense LOVE and RESPECT to this formidable woman... LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!    … Expand
  20. MartinR95
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    An album that forces the listener to have a physical and emotional response and that leave them utterly breathless. It feels instantly recognizable and at the same time is something out of this world. Beyonce is ethereal, raw and completely in control.
  21. pericles
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Não deixe o samba morreeeeeeer, não deixa o samba acabar! Um samba, queridan! Melhor álbum da Beyoncé ever, essa mulher quer escrever o nome dela na história mesmo, 18 anos de carreira e ela permanece no topo. MUITO DEUSA NÉ AMORES???
  22. bruno767
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum icônico, coeso e aclamado. Beyoncé soube retratar com proeza todas as facetas de sua persona.… Expand
  23. ezequiasdejesus
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Sem palavras,
    Beyonce sempre faz a espera valer por uma vida inteira.
    Album eudaimonico, muito equilibrado, uma universalização dos entulhos artísticos que a cantora carrega algo longo dos anos.
  24. BeysRus
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is her best album and thee absolute best release in music in a long time. Every song is phenomenal. No fillers. Nothing to skip. The vocals are heavenly. The emotion & lyrics send me. The production is top notch. Thank you thank you Beyoncé! And to all the gerls upset their faves got 60's n such... Ki! Stay mad posting fake reviews dears.

    A++
  25. 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.
  26. GuBarcellos
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. essa vadia e o poder sem duvida e por isso que ela e a melhor cantora e perfomer da atualidade minha rainha beyonce te amo de mais sua vaca destruidora… Expand
  27. marlonserpa
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    It's incredible how Beyoncé don't let her quality falling over. She always improves your own music and with Lemonade the way to join the Legendary artists is more next than ever. ICONIC QUEEN B!
  28. Thewarjoe
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Best album of the decade so far, the structure, the way she sings... She's beyond human! There's no other artist right now that you could compare to her, she's incredible.
  29. sbm1215
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    This is by far Beyoncé's most sonically diverse, passionate and personal album. "Hold Up," "Formation" and "Freedom" especially are excellent, but all of the songs on Lemonade are wonderful.
  30. OKOSHiN
    May 7, 2016
    10
    can't believe Queen bey did such a PERFECT album,definitely real art,can't image that how people expect the next B7 now.She better than best,stan for her forever.
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  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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