• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Groundbreaking album, from beginning to end all the songs transition seamlessly between each other. You can tell she was trying to experiment with different sounds while sounding modern, BUT originally B. 10/10 album would recommend to everyone!! Expand
  2. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Sonically this album is immersive & indulgent. Drawing from a genre of music that posthumously celebrates the contributions of its originators during a time of upheaval & uncertainty. Queer artists leant their souls to this album and their spirits are felt in every single track. Renaissance is needed. It feels new because because Beyoncé’s impact is magical & undeniably felt. The vocals onSonically this album is immersive & indulgent. Drawing from a genre of music that posthumously celebrates the contributions of its originators during a time of upheaval & uncertainty. Queer artists leant their souls to this album and their spirits are felt in every single track. Renaissance is needed. It feels new because because Beyoncé’s impact is magical & undeniably felt. The vocals on this album are reminiscent of her debut album Dangerously In Love but with a heaviness and maturity that only time & lived experience affords you. A Renaissance indeed. Expand
  3. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It’s clear Beyoncé did not come to play. Her music ear is so unmatched and this was the record to prove it. It’s loud, it’s groovy and it’s organic. So many pieces and they fit. You may not get some songs on the first listen but, if you just let the music flow from I’m That Girl to Summer Renaissance you’ll enjoy the mastery of every single piece each producer, engineer, mixer and ofIt’s clear Beyoncé did not come to play. Her music ear is so unmatched and this was the record to prove it. It’s loud, it’s groovy and it’s organic. So many pieces and they fit. You may not get some songs on the first listen but, if you just let the music flow from I’m That Girl to Summer Renaissance you’ll enjoy the mastery of every single piece each producer, engineer, mixer and of course the EP of it all Beyoncé. Time for a RENAISSANCE! Expand
  4. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I've already listened to this album 3 times. Bey is absolutely phenomenal!!!
  5. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her best work to date. Not afraid of taking risks, creating top quality songs, excellency from start to finish. There is a feeling of her old previous records being put in a blender and this coming out. Love the disco sound, love the confident lyrics she always writes. This album is raw, sexy, fun, classy. She once again proved that she's the greatest artist alive.
  6. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the new album is simply phenomenal

    she managed to bring a new reality to us, she differentiated herself from many of her old albums

    with incredible vocals and just perfect transitions

    I was reborn with this album
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  7. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Good Job Bey! Awesome, lush, new, fresh, once again delivering excellence, my favorite track is alien superstar!
  8. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyonce does not make albums, she makes EXPERIENCES!!! And what an amazing experience this one was. The vocals were perfection, with her lower register really shining. The album was paced beautifully; there was never a moment where I felt bored as the slower tempo tracks were kept balanced by songs like Break My Soul and Cuff It. The production was 11/10, and managed to make an old soundBeyonce does not make albums, she makes EXPERIENCES!!! And what an amazing experience this one was. The vocals were perfection, with her lower register really shining. The album was paced beautifully; there was never a moment where I felt bored as the slower tempo tracks were kept balanced by songs like Break My Soul and Cuff It. The production was 11/10, and managed to make an old sound stay fresh. Expand
  9. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THE greatest to ever do it. she’s on a league of her own. she has no peers. the only one she’s competing against is herself and she wins every time.
  10. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Adding to the abundance of retro-futurism permeating the landscape of pop & underscoring the need for escapism in a tumultuous time - Beyoncé has crafted yet another masterpiece in her oeuvre. RENAISSANCE is a journey, an experience, and a tribute all at once. A call to the dance floor, a battle cry to the rave. It’s Beyoncé’s world and we’re living in it.
  11. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonically, TRANSCENDENT. Her best yet. TRULY. Bravo. It’s sounds we’ve heard and sounds we haven’t. Each song has an individual journey connected to each other by FIRE transitions. Expand
  12. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s AOTY for me!!!!!!!!! beyoncé it’s the most popular and best singer in the world. period. Expand
  13. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Un chef d’œuvre ! Beyoncé sait traverser les décennies en ce réinventant chaque fois ‘
  14. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE!!! Beyoncé constantly reinvents herself. She is in a class of her own. Applause!!!
  15. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Renaissance blew my mind from the first song, truly iconic and legendary! What a time to be alive!
  16. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    From track 1 to 16, all bangers!! Straight fire. Can’t wait to hear this in the club tonight
  17. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    An amazing fresh, different, and empowering body of work!! Hands down one of her best.
  18. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The Queen is back . Bow Down. This album is a gift to everyone’s ears, it’s uplifting and a feel good album.
  19. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé, I am so proud of you. 10/10. This album is unlike any other album Beyoncé has created before. Stand out tracks: I’m that girl, Cozy, Alien Superstar, Church Girl, Pure, Summer Renaissance.
  20. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé exudes freedom on this album, it’s a journey of dance,fun, sexiness with amazing vocals and seamless transitions. Her best body of work
  21. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This **** is in different areas!!! Slayed the game as usual. Obsessed. Can’t wait to listen to this on repeat for the rest of the summer! Expand
  22. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Well, she has done it again. Beyoncé has successfully mastered new sounds all while maintaining the highest level of quality. Renaissance is Beyoncé’s most cohesive and experimental album. With the risks taken, she has proved that there is no genre she cannot conquer.

    Most importantly, Renaissance pays tribute to communities and people that have not been given their flowers throughout the
    Well, she has done it again. Beyoncé has successfully mastered new sounds all while maintaining the highest level of quality. Renaissance is Beyoncé’s most cohesive and experimental album. With the risks taken, she has proved that there is no genre she cannot conquer.

    Most importantly, Renaissance pays tribute to communities and people that have not been given their flowers throughout the years - the incorporation of of ballroom elements, from the chants to the sound of fans l, give this album an even further artist boost.

    Beyoncé is 25 years into her career and shows now sign of slowing down. She IS the bar.
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  23. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment!! The album is amazing, legendary, iconic. She is the alien superstar. She is that girl. She is THIQUE. She is Beyoncé
  24. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm in love
    All songs, I loved all
    Amazing, I don't know
    Probably the best thing I've seen
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  25. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love, omg so f*ck perfect this album. Yes Queen b, tou serve again. Espero que a tour venha para o Brasil Expand
  26. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing album! The way the songs transition into each other is perfect! Beyoncé has once again changed the game.
  27. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is always reinventing herself. What a good way to start the weekend. Thanks, B
  28. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Magnífico, sonoridade única. Beyoncé se reinventando de novo. Nota 10. Ela trouxe o disco de volta para o século 21. A parceria com a grace jones está espetacular.
  29. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The queen is back and she's evolving. Love the album and can't wait for what's next.
  30. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album eats. Beyoncé is peerless, innovating, and ethereal. NO ONE DOES IT LIKE HER. Go play in traffic with a blindfold before you play with her. She is MOTHER. 15/10. AOTY!!!!! Expand
  31. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    MASTERPIECE!!! VOCALS/QUALITY!!! BEY IS BACK AND SHOWING GIRLS HOW ICONS DO IT!!!! LET'S DANCE!
  32. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I LOVE IT!! Beyoncé is the greatest performer and singer all The time! I've have seen her work since 2013 with the self titled album!
  33. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum do ano, o aoty vem aí pode anotar! Uma obra-prima da sonoridade. Lenda viva!
  34. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    babadoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  35. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé always comes with something different every album, and it’s always perfect. The vocals go crazy. She is the King and the Queen. Crown her.
  36. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM EVER MADE IN MUSIC HISTORY! BEYONCÉ IS A QUALITY MACHINE, IT'S A SUCCESSFUL MACHINE, IT'S A WINNING MACHINE. AND THAT'S WHY I LOVE HER! BUY RENAISSANCE ON ITUNES LISTEN TO RENAISSANCE ON APPLE MUSIC AND SPOTIFY ❤️
  37. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just a body of art, transitions, 25 years in the Game still doing fresh music for all us, great álbum Expand
  38. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    AINT NO WAY THIS ALBUM IS THIS SPECTACULAR. THERE IS DRUGS IN THIS WHOLE ALBUM. BEYONCÉ CANT KEEP DOING THIS TO US. AND THIS IS JUST ACT 1??????? OMGG
  39. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I'm OBSESSED!!!!!! It's what the hive has been waiting for, truly one for the girls and the gays!!!!
  40. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance add yet another layer that Beyoncé has pulled back on her level of artistry. The homages to past, present, and future all coexist to create a beautifully cohesive album. Beyoncé has found a way to bring people together through music yet again and in these times we could all use JOY.
  41. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé like we’ve never heard her before. It has a very fresh sound to it. This was the most cohesive album i’ve heard in a WHILE.
  42. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It's such an incredible album. She ventured into such different genres for her but she did so flawlessly. 16 tracks with not a single skip she always kept it interesting, never a dull moment. Should be commended her tribute to all those who came before her, she is such a class act
  43. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    As transições, a produção, as melodias, os arranjos, tudo milimetricamente pensado produzido. O melhor álbum. As batidas é cereja do bolo.
  44. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    her best album to date, every track takes you on a journey. worth the 6 year wait. thank you queen B
  45. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    As always Beyoncé never fails to disappoint to give the world an almost cinematic experience simply through our audio devices. Her album knows no bounds and her ability to transcend common expectations and while also honoring quality, legacy and a genuine love of artistry is unlike any artist ever seen before!
  46. Jul 29, 2022
    2
    What literally is this? Doesn’t even sound like Beyoncé. Not one song is memorable to me.
  47. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The best from The Queen B!!! The best from The Queen B!!! The best from The Queen B!!! The best from The Queen B!!! The best from The Queen B!!! The best from The Queen B!!! The best from The Queen B!!!
  48. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum já lançado, Beyoncé entregou sua arte em músicas que se completam, você deve escutar o álbum completo sem pular uma faixa.
  49. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    i always think i don’t know how beyoncé can outdo herself and with each release she proves us oh so wrong. this is beyoncé at her most free and confident. the transitions, harmonies, melodies, beats, and just the whole album is a flawless piece of work. truly album of the summer and she’s just getting started. this is only act 1 y’all.
  50. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She gave her all in this album. It’s something we’ve never heard from her, and it’s fun! I personally would say it is her best album, however, I know that most people wouldn’t agree so, I have to say it is definitely her best album sonically. Expand
  51. Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This project is very beautiful. She gave her all in this and it's very experimental. 10/10
  52. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I can’t believe she keeps getting BETTER EVERY. SINGLE. TIME! The queen is back and I can’t be happier.
  53. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um álbum muito apreciado e de uma forma nos conecta com várias coisas, aqui ela foi artista, Beyoncé você sabe que só vence a dia
  54. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    One of the most cohesive albums i’ve ever heard! The way Beyoncé mixes multiple genres is insane.
  55. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum totalmente diferente do que Beyoncé vem trazendo ao longo dos anos, uma homenagem linda a cultura negra.
    Um álbum elegante, viciante, bem estruturado, com ótimas letras e melodias impecáveis.
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  56. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a complete masterpiece , the album has definitely surpassed Beys previous pieces of work! The amount of pride i felt from the 1st listen … there were no skips needed for me.
  57. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She come´s to slay the entire industry. This album is a perfect party from start to finish. That album make you scream, dance move you ass, shake it all, it´s amazing
  58. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10/10 one of her most cohesive and impressive works , she put joy and love in these tracks i love it so much! Good job bey my fav song alien superstar btw
  59. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfeição, trazendo muito alegria quando ouço. Quero ficar dançando ele inteiro, me sentindo uma diva ou nas baladas de ballroom.
  60. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A very different album than anything we have seen from Beyoncé before. Bop after bop.
  61. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé did it again, constantly pushing and reinventing herself. The production on this, the transitions, the lyrics, the beats, the vibes… Everything is so well thought out, so creative. I cannot wait to see what comes next ! I cannot wait to see the visuals either. Oh boy this is going to be AN ERA ! Thank you Bey for making us want to dance, want to release the wiggle, want to beBeyoncé did it again, constantly pushing and reinventing herself. The production on this, the transitions, the lyrics, the beats, the vibes… Everything is so well thought out, so creative. I cannot wait to see what comes next ! I cannot wait to see the visuals either. Oh boy this is going to be AN ERA ! Thank you Bey for making us want to dance, want to release the wiggle, want to be fierce and feel sexy. There is no other like you ! Expand
  62. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listening to this album I was able to travel back in time still feeling the present. An extremely cohesive, well-crafted work. Expand
  63. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Álbum simplesmente incrível! Ressalto as transições! Está SURREAL! A qualidade padrão Bey que nós já conhecemos
  64. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Such a great album. Beyoncé served once again a masterpiece for us! Every song brings happiness and makes you wanna dance!
  65. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum da Beyoncé Desde o Lemonade
    Vocais extremamente perfeito e estética impecável
  66. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé delivered as she always does, she sound so fresh and new and lawd does vocals
  67. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has proved once again that she will always find a way to make something different, moving, soulful and creative. Truly a one of a kind artist
  68. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The album is a 10. When you listen you have to go in with the mindset of “I’m goin to the club”
  69. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Não tem muito o que dizer, Beyoncé sempre entrega perfeição em seus projetos e este é o melhor deles.
  70. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    First Of All its being an honnor to be Alive on The same age Beyoncé's releasing this Masterpiece called RENAISSENCE.
    The whole Album Transports US to a Time Travel and than we land at 90's with so much glamour and Dance energy to dance till The morning and never feel tired of It. And we Can't Forget That The album makes US Feel so Sexy and Beloved.
    I Love This Album, and The Songs: Cozy,
    First Of All its being an honnor to be Alive on The same age Beyoncé's releasing this Masterpiece called RENAISSENCE.
    The whole Album Transports US to a Time Travel and than we land at 90's with so much glamour and Dance energy to dance till The morning and never feel tired of It. And we Can't Forget That The album makes US Feel so Sexy and Beloved.
    I Love This Album, and The Songs: Cozy, Cuff It, Energy and Heated are Everything.
    Perfection.
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  71. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    INCREDIBLE NOT EVEN ONE BAD SONG EVERYTHING IS AMAZING I WAS TELEPORTED TO THE 80s CLUBS
  72. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé sempre arrasando, nos surpreendendo e trazendo farofa consciente. merece álbum do ano. Expand
  73. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé com seu cavalo discoball mais uma vez toma as rédeas da indústria fonográfica. Ela veio para se divertir e fazer um mundo menos pesado. Seu 7° álbum de estúdio é um convite as pistas de dança dos anos 80 e 90 e te leva a um passeio sobre cultura e orgulho de si . Vida longa a rainha !!! Expand
  74. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    "Renaissance - act i" traz uma abordagem totalmente nova na carreira de Beyoncé. Músicas que despertam os melhores sentimentos nos ouvintes e faz eles dançarem! Seus vocais impecáveis e uma produção espetacular fazem deste álbum um dos melhores projetos da cantora.
  75. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    UOOOOOUUUUUU, incrível álbum Queen b. SUMMER RENAISSANCE incrível demais
  76. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum possui uma mensagem de alegria que vai de encontro e ao mesmo tempo casa como tudo que a beyonce já fez, as mensagens de luta e força que o lemonade trouxe, deixa rastros pequenos mas que fazem a diferença nesse novo álbum. Expand
  77. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. The spectacle tribute to gay night life of the 20th century is breathtaking. Beyoncé is undoubtedly the Queen of all music.
  78. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so unique. Changed my life within 24 hours. She is the architect of her own sound. She is always different, she refuses to be in the box haters try to put her.

    You didn’t hear anything like this. Go buy and stream this masterpiece. “I AM NUMBER ONE/ I AM THE ONLY ONE”

    Summer Renaissance has begun!
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  79. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece of the best, crashed my brain and i just can't thinking about anything before and after Renaissance.
  80. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    OMFG! The ultimate QUEEN is back with a beautiful disco record and shine with the brightest light inspiring everyone in this world.
  81. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé entregou o melhor álbum do ano sem prometer nada. A evolução da House Disco completa nesse álbum. Bem executado, coerente, de um bom tom inigualável. Sem dúvidas faz jus ao título de Queen.
  82. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Un orgasmo auditivo es lo que BEYONCÉ siempre provoca en mi, esto es algo nuevo para ella y vaya que le queda muy bien, un 10/10 al álbum
  83. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum do ano Beyoncé e a maior artista viva desse planeta, melhor performance Expand
  84. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It’s impressive how Beyoncé can make songs and beats as she never has done. Always she puts yourself in new experiments and always her experiments sounds perfect and fully of rich details! I am in love and reborn after enjoying this obra!
  85. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    TENS across the board. After masterpiece Lemonade, Beyoncé does what only the Queen of Music can do: create an ode to the past with new, innovative, dazzling new songs.
  86. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé mais uma vez mostrando que ela é a maior, se reinventou mais uma vez e alcançou a excelência
  87. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Such a great album. House and afrobeat goes perfectly together. Beyoncé never disappoints when it comes about reinventing herself.
  88. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Greatest version of her. And more to come! / Melhor versão dela e ainda tem muito mais por vir!
  89. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this album is so amazing, Beyoncé makes me feel so happy and confident with a unique album, this'll save a lot of people
  90. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum está simplesmente perfeito!!!
    A transição de uma música para outra ficou absurdamente bom.... Faz você querer ouvir todo o álbum.
  91. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    the album makes you dance involuntarily, it's just amazing to hear, since the first song you're already moving your body
  92. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Como sempre a rainha da indústria se reinventando, nos trazendo uma obra de arte que vai muito além do que estamos acostumados.
  93. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um dos meus álbuns favoritos da Beyoncé, as transições são incríveis, a sensação de escutar este álbum é algo único. Mais uma vez a Bey entregando qualidade.
  94. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Impecável! Uma verdadeira obra de arte, como tudo que a Beyoncé se propõe a fazer. Ela entregou algo diferente e novamente muda os rumos da música pop.
  95. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The album is different than everything that Beyoncé has maid yet. The transitions between songs are just impeccable, you don't even realize when switching from one song to another, her vocals... what can I say... powerfull & flawless as always, it's Beyoncé. Renaissance is remarkable, Simply the best album I've ever heard, Beyoncé can reinvent herself so easily, this woman is the biggest,The album is different than everything that Beyoncé has maid yet. The transitions between songs are just impeccable, you don't even realize when switching from one song to another, her vocals... what can I say... powerfull & flawless as always, it's Beyoncé. Renaissance is remarkable, Simply the best album I've ever heard, Beyoncé can reinvent herself so easily, this woman is the biggest, the biggest in the industry.

    I just can't wait for the two other acts to come!
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  96. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    What an impressive body of work after 25 years in this unpredictable music industry. Very fun, seductive and bold ! Moreover this is not a poor imitation of the dance genre, through all those interesting samples you can hear that Beyoncé seriously studied the Black dance classics and made that genre her own in this one pleasant hour. She also allowed her voice to mature through the yearsWhat an impressive body of work after 25 years in this unpredictable music industry. Very fun, seductive and bold ! Moreover this is not a poor imitation of the dance genre, through all those interesting samples you can hear that Beyoncé seriously studied the Black dance classics and made that genre her own in this one pleasant hour. She also allowed her voice to mature through the years and perfectly masters its now low tones, Beyoncé is literally playing around with the harmonies. In short the vocal production wonderfully complements this well-thoughtout production. Can't wait to see more on stage ! Expand
  97. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé entregando mais uma obra prima muito bem articulada e produzida. Não tem pra ninguém, ela é maior!!!
  98. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHHH! ITS ALBUM OF THE YEAR FOR SUREEEEE! BEYONCÉ IS THE MOMENT!
  99. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé faz o experimentalismo parecer uma marca registrada no repertório dela. Beyoncé se superando mais uma vez.
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. 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. 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.