Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3470 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,997 out of 3470
  2. Mixed: 84 out of 3470
  3. Negative: 389 out of 3470
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  1. ashraffe
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I had never really given a d**n about the Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay features in my car until Beyoncé dropped this album. It has always been my go-to album while I’m driving ever since.
  2. user115
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé com esse álbum prova que é a artista que mais se reinventa atualmente, não só na música, mas em tudo que entrega. AOTY
  3. rocioceja_
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I’ve tried to listen to different music and I simply can’t because I come back to this album by Beyoncé. It’s incredible! her best work yet! The transitions are insane and flawless. For example one that I feel doesn’t get talked enough is the transition from Plastic off the sofa into Virgos Groove. ITS INSANELY GOOD!!! The Donna Summer sample on Summer Renaissance was the best way to endI’ve tried to listen to different music and I simply can’t because I come back to this album by Beyoncé. It’s incredible! her best work yet! The transitions are insane and flawless. For example one that I feel doesn’t get talked enough is the transition from Plastic off the sofa into Virgos Groove. ITS INSANELY GOOD!!! The Donna Summer sample on Summer Renaissance was the best way to end this album what better way than to sample the Queen of Disco! I can go on about this album and how Beyoncé doesn’t just give us music she creates culture resets and it’s crazy because you think an artist this far into their career would be slowing down but NO NO like Beyoncé really refuse to let up and I’m here for that!… Expand
  4. Grace08
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR ! After 25 years of career, Beyoncé keep reinvent herself as each of her 7 solo albums doesn’t sound the same ! Excited for the next act, it’s just the beginning…
  5. Karaboo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncés most cohesive, experimental work to date, she is out of this world
  6. Deadmoc
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It's a new sound for Beyoncé and the album is everything. From House to dance, a nod to gospel, pop, Afro beat and more, this body of work is a cohesive art that is sure to get you moving
  7. Pinarbalci
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Listening songs in order is a whole experience. Transitions are amazing. Literally no skips. Masterpiece.
  8. Blesstwice
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album I've heard in a long time to be honest. Beyonce really outdid herself again. highly recommendable.
  9. 77crushness
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year by miles. A wonderful and radical celebration of music that sees Beyoncé explore new parameters of musical feast.… Expand
  10. blaquejawz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love how Beyoncé isn't afraid to experiment with new sounds. This album might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's a precious work of art. A feel-good dance album that lifts your spirits is what we needed right now. Love the transitions from each song to the other and the album definitely has replay value. Even if you don't like it now, I know a lot of people will revisit it inI love how Beyoncé isn't afraid to experiment with new sounds. This album might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's a precious work of art. A feel-good dance album that lifts your spirits is what we needed right now. Love the transitions from each song to the other and the album definitely has replay value. Even if you don't like it now, I know a lot of people will revisit it in the future and appreciate it like I did. 12/10 for me… Expand
  11. Aishmama
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé always seeks to reinvent herself with every drop and this is no different. Thank you for constantly breaking the mold and giving black women the audacity to dare to be more. Love you deep ❤️
  12. osabamask
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album of the year, the transitions between the songs are perfect. Mommy slays as always.
  13. Meryamm
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love
  14. GG24
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just to one of the songs "10, 10, 10s across the board". The best album I've heard in a long time.… Expand
  15. GeminiJ_De
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the most fun music listening experiences I've had in a long time, it's so great to music from her again at her finest
  16. Olayknowless
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is one of the greatest body of work ever made. I have not heard a more sonically perfect album or one with with more seamless transitions between tracks.
  17. Dammy
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She yet again re invents herself and does it FLAWLESSLY. Beyoncé has mastered her craft and voice, and this is evident in her 7th studio album… Expand
  18. Trqkh
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album is so beautiful. I’ve never heard something like this before. The production, the vocals, so fun and I feel so happy listening to it. Queen bay has done it again. 10/10 ofc
  19. antonioavilamx1
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best album with no skips. Queen B you have done it again. All the vocals and sounds are incredible and UNIQUE.
  20. GG34
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The production of the songs is amazing and the vocals are superb. First listen I was intrigued but by the third listen I was hooked.
  21. gicoliro
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    one of her best albums so far, so incredible. beyonce ages like fine wine, she’s a music genius.
  22. Jay_4527
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This definitely a 10/10 album because it’s so different from the rest of her discography and I love that. It’s also gives a 70s/80s/90s house dance and disco with a mix of modern genres. Despite the the sound of the 70s/80s/90s it still sound fresh and brand new. Definitely one of my new favourite of Beyoncé
  23. DionnaK
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Excellent from top to bottom. The 1hr 2 min go by so fast that you have no choice but to restart the whole thing from the top, the transitions are top tier, and you can tell that she really took her time to perfect this album. Worth the wait for a solo Beyoncé album.
  24. ndjsnsjsjdhdd
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album i’ve ever heard! zit feels so refreshing when listening , like a whole new experience
  25. Jesuferanme
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's pop perfection a record which was made to be listened to in one sitting. No skips, no weak links ,seemless transitions… Expand
  26. Onepa
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album from Beyoncé by far! And one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Well produced and her vocal layering is top notch. I can’t playing this album from top to bottom!
  27. Jerseyfierce
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is a love letter to her fans especially the black queer community and it’s so beautiful curated from the first song “I’m that girl” which is an audacious song about self love laced with braggadocio down to the larger-than-life dance anthem “Summer Renaissance”. The transitions from throughout the entire album were so seamless. The Queen of cohesive albums has done it againRenaissance is a love letter to her fans especially the black queer community and it’s so beautiful curated from the first song “I’m that girl” which is an audacious song about self love laced with braggadocio down to the larger-than-life dance anthem “Summer Renaissance”. The transitions from throughout the entire album were so seamless. The Queen of cohesive albums has done it again ushering us into a new era of refined sound and hedonistic liberation.… Expand
  28. HYblake
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Perfect album, perfect transition! Love it soo much. Wonderful job Beyoncé
  29. LegacyD
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the album! Absolutely would recommend. 10/10 her best work till date . Been on repeat since July 29… Expand
  30. Kehive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album I have ever heard! The vocals were outstanding. The transitions were out of the world and the production is masterpiece genius! Thank you Beyoncé for Renaissance.
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91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Mojo
    Sep 21, 2022
    80
    A continuous mix of hedonism, virtuosity, scholarship and, as one of her disco antecedents would have it, Good Times. [Nov 2022, p.84]
  2. Uncut
    Aug 31, 2022
    80
    Beyoncé's seventh solo album is a flawlessly structured feast. [Oct 2022, p.25]
  3. PopMatters
    Aug 9, 2022
    90
    Renaissance derives its meaning through its diverse soundscape, which, due to Beyoncé’s astute curation, becomes a statement about letting the music speak for itself.
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