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. drock
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Amazinggggg I love this album with all my heart her best one yet please stream it!!!
  2. evanshort86
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Boring generic turn for her career. Can’t get behind any of it. Don’t understand the hype at all
  3. Khalid43
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The best album of the year so far along Dance Fever, hands down
    Beyoncé raising the bar once again
  4. selsmanic
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    it's absolutely insane. not a single miss beyonce ATE this up! her #2 best album sorry
  5. ZinouAouidad
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Not what i wanted from her at this time.
    This makes me sad
    She could do alooot better
  6. Noel92
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I can’t even describe how bad I thought this album was there are no words really that I can use to describe
  7. Slaybiro
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Beyonce NO this albüm so overrated abd boring im so sorry. I dont like it. :(
  8. Yunopoot
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Beyonce could do better. I’m sorry this album overrated. Love u beyonce but i dont like this
  9. CriticByNight
    Aug 20, 2022
    6
    I get that she is really experimenting new sounds blended with queer disco vibes. However, lyrics are weak. "I am too classy for this world". "Must be the cash cause it ain't your face" really dissappointed me. I expected more from her beside her singing about how bougee rich classy powerfull independent boss she is. Like we know it. You are Beyonce. I wanted her to show more vulnarability
  10. RODDD10
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    despues de 6 años hace su regreso y demuestra por que es considerada la mejor artista de estos ultimos
  11. IAmDaan
    Aug 18, 2022
    9
    Beyoncé returns with her new seventh studio album "RENAISSANCE", combining juicy R&B vocals, famous samples of yesteryear, as well as rhythms of house, electronic and R&B music. celebrating the rights of blacks and LGBT-people, giving back to her uncle, who was a great inspiration for Beyonce, in addition, the album does not follow the formula of ordinary pop music, going beyond it,Beyoncé returns with her new seventh studio album "RENAISSANCE", combining juicy R&B vocals, famous samples of yesteryear, as well as rhythms of house, electronic and R&B music. celebrating the rights of blacks and LGBT-people, giving back to her uncle, who was a great inspiration for Beyonce, in addition, the album does not follow the formula of ordinary pop music, going beyond it, transforming and developing throughout the album, it's like club compositions and trap tracks.
    The album is not as intimate as the previous "Lemonade" album, but as comprehensive, atmospheric and expanding as the "Beyoncé" record.
    Rolling Stone called Beyoncé the greatest artist of our time, and "RENAISSANCE" proves it, the record is a great start to future albums Beyoncé has been recording during quarantine    … Expand
  12. Randyamendez
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It’s a great mix of house with stories and colloquial terms for months to come. So excited to continue to appreciate the different sounds and genres. Let’s party.
  13. Nevissa12
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a work of art And Beyoncé proud once again that she can renew herself… Expand
  14. Gregdel
    Aug 16, 2022
    0
    This is the most overrated album ever. « Im the best » « Im number one » « Im a bad b*tch »… how the hell this album have 92?! It’s the same thing all over again with the same beat and no originality. Beyonce must paid critics and her fans cause it’s so BORING. Most overrated artist of all time.
  15. Jellowpe
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    What an amazing production and creativity ! She had fun in this album and ver voice surfed proudly through it !! Her best project ever in my opinion
  16. balintkolonics
    Aug 16, 2022
    9
    Magnificent album, a piece of art. Musically better than Lemonade, storytelling-wise it is not so strong however.
  17. markignaciorazo
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Obsessed! Another legendary art from Bey! And hearing her isolated vocals for each song made me even more addicted to this album.
  18. theegarden222
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé out here making Experiences, not just albums. the other girls (drake) can't compete.
  19. Jspage
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Awesome dance album! Definitely puts you in a good mood. Very different than previous Beyonce albums
  20. Mbuso
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Perfection. Culturally nuanced. Quality Music. Full of substance. Life changing. Bigger than music. EVERYTHING.
  21. Abdou25
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    This must be called : the music industry's master class
    The vocals: 10/10
    The musicality:10/10
    The transitions: 10/10
    The interpolation and sound credits: 10/10
  22. Redbone89
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite of the whole beyonce discography, no skips at all!! Very upbeat and ballroom realness! FEEL GOOD MUSIC… Expand
  23. Rfields1979
    Aug 14, 2022
    4
    The creativity is Amazing!!!! I hear something new every time I listen. You can listen to track 1, all the way to the end. That’s how Amazing this album is!
  24. luisefrndz
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s most revolutionary piece of work. A strong, dynamic, and unique album.
  25. Estaneck
    Aug 14, 2022
    0
    Sinceramente não gostei deste álbum da beyoncé não tem nada de inovador um som no qual já estou acostumado a ouvir.
  26. bectano
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Albüm şu ana kadar dinlediğim en iyi albüm. Şarkı arası geçişler, sözler, ritim her şeyin en iyisini hak ediyor. Tabii ki Queen B yine farkını ortaya koydu, bizi hayal kırıklığına uğratmadı ve Rönesans'ı bize tekrar yaşattı. Teşekkürler Beyoncé.… Expand
  27. Sayenera
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums the Queen Bee has put out in this energy-less year. Filled with genuine enthusiasm and dedication to the art of dance music.
  28. dragonmike
    Aug 12, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It won't be so positive review, even if it's 8/10, because it's only 8/10. It should be 10/10. B got us used to perfection. But it's not perfection.

    After capitalizing black feminism on self-titled album and cheating trauma on "Lemonade", she goes to the queer culture with no excuses and musically it's not as good as it should be. Tracks are okay, but after six years we are receiving still the same deep vibes.

    "Virgo's Groove" reminds me the music from GTA: Vice City radio. "Pure/Honey" should be served as a liquid, not as music, because it's too tasty. "Cuff It" is better in a non-explicit version. "Energy" is too short. "Break My Soul" is appropriation of queer space, but music is more important at this point and musically it's excellent (if you skip the non-excellent chorus). "All Up In Your Mind" is pretty strong, "America Has A Problem" is pretty fast, "Summer Renaissance" is a good ending and "Alien Superstar" is the best confirmation that B is still Queen B.

    Other tracks are very good, but not as good to mention. It means that they aren't as good as they should be. Sorry not sorry.

    8/10 because it's the same good B, as perfect as she ever has been since 2013.    … Expand
  29. gav_k1975
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    This is just everything. Experimental yet refined. Nostalgic but cutting edge. Pure genius.
  30. Crazyqueenn
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum de todos os tempos de nossa senhora Beyoncé, álbum incrível 100%
  31. acecyan
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Ima be honest i didn't really care for the album too much first listen, but after each listen it got so much better, I love all the tracks and her vocal & sonic experiments, this became my fav B album very easily
  32. MADEH0ESMAD
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing.Beyoncé did not disappoint me again!!! I love the songwriting,vocals the vibe everything was really good!! I can’t choose which song is my favorite off the album! I think it will win Album Of The Year at Grammys2023,It’ll race with 30 by Adele.
  33. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    excellent
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    adjective
    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  34. Bittenborgg4
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    Um álbum para marcar uma geracão!
    Musicas atemporais, que poderão ser ouvidas daqui a 5, 10 anos e ainda farão o mesmo efeito!
  35. ayesha14
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. i've been listening to it since its release :)
  36. daydreamoutsold
    Aug 10, 2022
    9
    A phenomenal record. From the transitions, to the celebration of queer black culture, this album never seems to have any real weak spots besides one song being a little too short (“Energy”). Like I said before, the transitions make this album. Some examples would be: “Cozy”-“Alien Superstar”, “Cuff It”-“Energy”-“Break My Soul”. Every song is at least great on its own and together they turnA phenomenal record. From the transitions, to the celebration of queer black culture, this album never seems to have any real weak spots besides one song being a little too short (“Energy”). Like I said before, the transitions make this album. Some examples would be: “Cozy”-“Alien Superstar”, “Cuff It”-“Energy”-“Break My Soul”. Every song is at least great on its own and together they turn into this beautiful peace of music.… Expand
  37. JasonMade
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    A remarkable body of work for any artist but for Beyoncé to be able to blend so many of her influences into this gorgeous album after 25+ years in the business isn't anything short of amazing. I haven't been able to stop repeating this album since it's release! The details continue to reveal themselves on each subsequent listen. She deserves a great deal of credit for stretching herselfA remarkable body of work for any artist but for Beyoncé to be able to blend so many of her influences into this gorgeous album after 25+ years in the business isn't anything short of amazing. I haven't been able to stop repeating this album since it's release! The details continue to reveal themselves on each subsequent listen. She deserves a great deal of credit for stretching herself when she could absolutely phone it in like so many others seem to do. Looking forward to what she does in this phase of her now towering career… Expand
  38. JustRamel16
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    This album is so cohesive! I love how Beyoncé is so Frank about her sexuality and boldly claiming her position as “That Girl”. I have a favorite track daily, and highly recommend this album on a sunny day drive. Or put it on and “ pull relief in” & dance for an entire hour! Anyone releasing after Renaissance will have a hard time topping the warranted hype, and awe inspiring production!This album is so cohesive! I love how Beyoncé is so Frank about her sexuality and boldly claiming her position as “That Girl”. I have a favorite track daily, and highly recommend this album on a sunny day drive. Or put it on and “ pull relief in” & dance for an entire hour! Anyone releasing after Renaissance will have a hard time topping the warranted hype, and awe inspiring production! 10’s ACROSS THE BOARD!… Expand
  39. xxviixci
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    This album takes you on a journey of self-love and creates a space on the dance floor for you as the listener to let go of your worries and become the best version of yourself! It’s a true testament to Beyoncé’s evolution as an artist and versatility as a musician. She runs her world and allows others do thrive in their own way while doing so. 10/10
  40. DevontaeJ
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s most cohesive album to date I haven’t stopped listening since it dropped. Renaissance is the best album of the year it brings, joy, happiness, and makes you want to dance non stop.
  41. Joshuaxavious
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    The transitions of this album are MARVELOUS! this was a MASTERPIECE! this is truly some of beyonces best work HANDS DOWN
  42. Edrey
    Aug 9, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada nuevo, siempre en la misma tonalidad sin innovación, desde Drunk in Love este álbum no tiene una canción que conecte con las personas.… Expand
  43. Knv
    Aug 9, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an album that made the entrails of my body vibrate. I've been following Beyoncé for a while now, she never ceases to amaze me.… Expand
  44. nicofrench
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    1h02 of pure pleasure, without any stop, this album is pure perfection. I've been listening to it a hundred times since its release.
  45. Anele148
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    MASTERPIECE, still don’t understand how this project consists of different sounds but it’s cohesive. Beyoncé is really one of one
  46. wiggy_
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s best album by far. It has a mix of genres with a heavy focus on dance/ house. Every song off the album is in my top 25 of the year and maybe even decade.
  47. Irfanputera
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    Through Renaissance, Beyoncé reinvents herself again with a new sound - fresher and more rejuvenating than ever! An artist who is never afraid to take risks, Beyoncé really exceeds expectations with her 7th studio album, constantly raising the bar in whatever she does. 6 years of waiting since Lemonade was worth it, seeing the results that she has brought to the table. Renaissance will beThrough Renaissance, Beyoncé reinvents herself again with a new sound - fresher and more rejuvenating than ever! An artist who is never afraid to take risks, Beyoncé really exceeds expectations with her 7th studio album, constantly raising the bar in whatever she does. 6 years of waiting since Lemonade was worth it, seeing the results that she has brought to the table. Renaissance will be remembered as her most innovative and ambitious project to date. However, seeing how she is always outdoing herself, it is without doubt that her next project will be much better and will defy expectations. Until then, Renaissance is here to stay, and to become a proof of what an artist can achieve when she is fully committed to her crafts.… Expand
  48. theklinexl
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    Next level. Bey is certainly back but still, I won’t be getting any sleep anytime soon.
  49. andriko8
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Beyonce finally assembles her talents into a true pop album that will endure the test of time. With this effort, Beyonce has cemented her legacy, truly earning her destined status of "greatness"--which so many prematurely granted her for her prior achievements.
  50. Gimidianknowles
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé is the biggest artist in the world, she’s the only artist in the world that has been serving everything for so many years!!! She’s the best!!!!!… Expand
  51. Bilgemm
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The runs, the vocals and the vibes are juat immaculate. She ate with this one… Expand
  52. maurilio
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is showing us how she can go... This album is a masterpiece, an experience.
  53. tcxp1990
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    this is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I just cannot stop playing the album!
  54. PretentiousGeek
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Two decades of honed showmanship have imbued her with an inimitable popstar poise and a peerless understanding of songcraft. She's texturally ambitious, both in the beat selection and in the way she weaponises her own instrument, but she never feels uncomfortable across a whole palette of sounds pulled from the many dance subcultures of the black diaspora. From ballroom to bounce round toTwo decades of honed showmanship have imbued her with an inimitable popstar poise and a peerless understanding of songcraft. She's texturally ambitious, both in the beat selection and in the way she weaponises her own instrument, but she never feels uncomfortable across a whole palette of sounds pulled from the many dance subcultures of the black diaspora. From ballroom to bounce round to dancehall and disco, with side orders of reggaeton and hyperpop (???), there's nothing she can't do at this point. Album of the year. Every detail in its right place. Sequenced as an event and rightfully so. Greatest living pop auteur. Tour is going to be insane.… Expand
  55. star56me
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Fantastic work! Beyonce has outdone herself, again. It is a fresh sound, and sounds completely different from her previous works. An ode to the 70's, 80's, and 90's house sound. A+
  56. mytierac
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Album of the year by far. The transitions, the vocals, the cohesiveness. Beyoncé constantly reinvents her sound.. she’s amazing
  57. Runivard
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    Her new sound is EDM? Shiieeeet I like it. Definitely should stick with the sound and perhaps invite some well known collaborators in the genre ( Dead mau5)
  58. JohnSteven
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Es un viaje.
    Es muy curioso como Beyoncé después de tantos años de carrera sigue sorprendiendo al mundo y brindando con cada proyecto una nueva visión de su potencial y una nueva cara de su persona. Las expectativas estaban altas pero las ha llegado a superar y eso se merece todo el respeto y admiración posible. Bravo Queen B
  59. Axeminis
    Aug 5, 2022
    5
    I loved the album but I didn't love it since it doesn't sound like Beyonce if it doesn't sound like an album that has elements of reggaeton. The only song I liked was Break My Soul since it has an excellent video clip. But I think the record could have been better
  60. Lotus097
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    I love how Beyoncé keeps reinventing herself! With Renaissance, Beyoncé did a wonderful job exploring and showcasing different kinds of dance music, while staying true to her own style. The vocal production is as usual otherwordly. Each tracks are necessary, with a seamless transitions. One of her finest works!
  61. manningn15
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is just a stellar work of art. The production and sound is just exceptional; I love how experimental the whole sound of the album is, how flawlessly the shifts between different sounds and styles are while still keeping the album sounding very cohesive which gives the album a very unique sound as a whole, how perfect the transitions from one song to another are, and the use ofRenaissance is just a stellar work of art. The production and sound is just exceptional; I love how experimental the whole sound of the album is, how flawlessly the shifts between different sounds and styles are while still keeping the album sounding very cohesive which gives the album a very unique sound as a whole, how perfect the transitions from one song to another are, and the use of influences from genres that are more underutilized nowadays like disco. Beyoncé's vocal performance and deliveries were outstanding. The lyricism is superb. My favorite songs are Alien Superstar, All Up in Your Mind, Virgo's Groove, Break my Soul, and Thique. The cover art is gorgeous; the outfit, makeup, hairstyling, the glowing crystal horse just perfection one of the best album covers I've ever seen. An A+ album, my favorite album I've heard this year so far and one of the best dance records I've every listened to.… Expand
  62. ugisupriatna
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    Feels like experimental album but immaculate and cohesive. Easily my favourite Bey's album after her self-titled album.
  63. virdijayon
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is 20+ years into her career and has a back catalog spanning across several genres where she has experimented with difference sounds, genres and singing styles. Renaissance simply cannot be categorised into a single genre, it’s an eclectic mix of disco, ballroom, bounce, funk and Chicago house to name a few. It’s also a tribute to dance musics historically black heritage and a nodBeyonce is 20+ years into her career and has a back catalog spanning across several genres where she has experimented with difference sounds, genres and singing styles. Renaissance simply cannot be categorised into a single genre, it’s an eclectic mix of disco, ballroom, bounce, funk and Chicago house to name a few. It’s also a tribute to dance musics historically black heritage and a nod to queer culture and representation. This is without a doubt Beyonce’s most ambitious and audacious piece of work so far and effortless ticks every single box from the vocals, the production, songwriting, to the mind blowing transitions between songs. This fully uptempo record is so liberating, feel-good and is made for loosing your inhibitions on the dance floor. Renaissance is a solid 10/10 and will not doubt be the album of the year and a timeless piece of work that will never be forgotten.… Expand
  64. penguinbunny
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    My favorite Beyoncé's album by far! Not only does it have quality production, it also did a wonderful job showing off her vocal abilities, which I've missed!
  65. boshbac
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    This is what happens when you are so masterful in your craft. I love this album so much and its infectious, you can't stop playing it. The production...wow!
  66. Haiy89
    Aug 5, 2022
    1
    Let’s admit it’s not good as those hype suggests.
    Doubt her music taste and how hard her team struggle to keep up with trends. It’s a complete mess.
  67. Emiliolawz
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Best album of the year I can’t stop listening
  68. beyonceasmr
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Infectious, confident, free spirited album that seamlessly blends an homage of different sub-dance genres to create a reinvention of classic dance music. Her most ambitious and experimental album to date. 10/10
  69. cadusoares
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    She has never been freer than this. She spits, she coos, she howls. Its **** amazing in that it is eclectic but also super cohesive as a whole. And she sents us straight to disco heaven for a whole hour.
  70. MrTempo
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    A Shattered Disco Ball of Experimentation and Champagne

    If, after Homecoming, and songs like Mood 4 Eva, you thought Beyoncé could not reach a new level of confidence and bravado, think again. This is Beyoncé at her boldest and most irreverent. This album feels like Beyoncé swallowed the essence of an illegal rave in downtown New York before conducting a hotbox session with the spirits    A Shattered Disco Ball of Experimentation and Champagne

    If, after Homecoming, and songs like Mood 4 Eva, you thought Beyoncé could not reach a new level of confidence and bravado, think again. This is Beyoncé at her boldest and most irreverent. This album feels like Beyoncé swallowed the essence of an illegal rave in downtown New York before conducting a hotbox session with the spirits of Prince and MJ. This woman has never sounded better. Her new lower-register is rich and chocolatey - while her highs have become breathy and soaring to such an extent they border on the supernatural. A huge nod to the producers and sequencers who stitched each track so seamlessly, it's almost sacrilegious not to listen to it in its entirety each time you want to indulge.
    Beyoncé has achieved something truly stunning that sounds both vintage, abstract, and ahead of itself. Lovely. Just lovely.    … Expand
  71. Erykreis
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    it's the album of my life i loved it. the enveloping beat, the impeccable vocals as always, beyonce once again delivered the best album of the year
  72. AdaPasa
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Really a triumph of production, emotional freedom, and chaotic cohesion. Such a blend of genres, arrangements, and masterful vocal delivery. Such care has been taken to produce something that feels improvisational but in reality, it's so precise and deliberate in its command to make you enjoy yourself.
  73. RODOLFOD
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé once again reinvents her art and provides a welcoming place without losing quality. The album is a journey, like a time machine, you visit the past but fill it from a modern perspective. And I think that's the intention, during the trip, be who you are, be free and love every detail of it.
  74. Flye
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Sonically the riskiest draw in her career, and it absolutely paid off. Bey is back!
  75. eddyandrade
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best Beyonce's albums. The transitions are a work of art. There's not a single bad song in here.
  76. gmaremoto
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    A thunderstruck sensation made of dreams and sexy power. The Lust. The Drive. The Gull.
  77. iambillybat
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Fantastic album. The transitions and the production are absolutely top notch, the vocals and harmonies are unparalelled, Beyoncé’s truly the GOAT (but we knew that already)
  78. jadem1397
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    life changing. idk how she will ever top this album, but i know for sure she will. we are so lucky to be alive at the same time as beyoncé to witness greatness, history, and talent at its best. there will never be another. she is the one, the only one, one of one. don't even waste your time trying to compete with her. no one else can think like her, she's twisted.
  79. Tata7474
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    best album of the year. Simply one of the best things ive ever heard. Besyonce is my queen only this.
  80. thenerdefiko
    Aug 4, 2022
    0
    From her incredible vocals to the eclectic, flawless production, this is easily Beyoncé's strongest, most cohesive album. To think it's just the first of a three-act run is mind-blowing.
  81. PedBeloni
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso! Parabéns à Beyoncé. Um dos melhores da carreira até agora.
  82. CintiaM
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Sem dúvidas o melhor álbum do ano. Beyoncé se superou novamente...Ela não é a maior artista viva por acaso! Queen!
  83. xoGabexo
    Aug 4, 2022
    2
    Nah thank you, one listen was more than enough.
    I don’t like it. Beyoncé is just a hype and everybody wants to ride on this hype. A comeback after this long time and than you present an album which is not even close compared to other work she has done.
  84. nikolano
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Fun fact: America has a problem is best song on the album. This album IS NOT better than Lemonade or Self-tilted, but its definitely very experimental, fun, interesting for listening, it seems like Beyoncé mixed up sounds and styles of singing you would never hear together. As album goes on, the shade of sound changes, from more recent to more traditional, but i believe every song speaks aFun fact: America has a problem is best song on the album. This album IS NOT better than Lemonade or Self-tilted, but its definitely very experimental, fun, interesting for listening, it seems like Beyoncé mixed up sounds and styles of singing you would never hear together. As album goes on, the shade of sound changes, from more recent to more traditional, but i believe every song speaks a story for itself. Vocals are outstanding, lyrics are great, but not impressive, production is weird, but good, thats what made album unique. This is a body of work. The things i dont like about it, its beint over-sexualized, production on some parts sounds VERY techno and electronized to the maximum, not outstanding lyrics and too much unnecessary rapping collabs .… Expand
  85. Gryfitas
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Merece nota máxima por essa perfeição que chamamos de álbum. Ainda estamos no início dessa era e não consumimos nem 1% dela. Queremos mais, Beyoncé.
  86. Miguel171
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Truly a RENAISSANCE
  87. idroJ2-2
    Aug 3, 2022
    6
    Beyonce manages to create an atmosphere that pays tribute to music from the 80s and 90s, but there comes a point where the album becomes timeless.
  88. Morgandidthat
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This is the perfect album. I can’t stop listening
  89. shanboh
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This is her best yet. I can't believe she actually topped Lemonade. She experimented and made her best album ever. It's dance, it's perfection, it's Beyonce's excellence!
  90. Adrcristian
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Wow! This album is on another GENIUS level! Pure Masterpiece!
    Congrats Beyonce and Thank you for the sleepless nights that you had… just to make us happy!
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  91. v1tlnh0
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Sonoridade e vozes provocam uma vibração contagiante que transcende as melhores sensações e percepções físicas. Impactante, inovador e acolhedor aos ouvidos.
  92. ayeintrovert
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    A flawless victory, Beyoncé!
    This album from start to finish is an extraordinary experience of a modern take on 90’s house music. With strong ballroom and Vogue influences. With the addition of TS Madison, DJ Honey, Kevin JZ Prodigy it’s a celebration and homage to the black LGBT+ community. Thank you Beyoncé! I am proud and honor. This is an excellent cohesive body of work. The songs just    A flawless victory, Beyoncé!
    This album from start to finish is an extraordinary experience of a modern take on 90’s house music. With strong ballroom and Vogue influences. With the addition of TS Madison, DJ Honey, Kevin JZ Prodigy it’s a celebration and homage to the black LGBT+ community. Thank you Beyoncé! I am proud and honor. This is an excellent cohesive body of work. The songs just melt into each other. Powerful and passionate and sultry and airy vocals Pierce through your ears. This is hands-down Beyoncé‘s best album. Persevere Beyoncé and continue to soar. Bring on Act 2 and 3.    … Expand
  93. Markini
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This may be her crown of all crown albums. The arrangements of some of these songs are top-notch. For example, PURE/HONEY goes from ballroom to a Prince song, back to the ballroom, and finishing with a Michael Jackson song. Chef's kiss. Renaissance is precisely that, a renaissance of music. she combines her own Hip-Hop and Pop sounds and blends them with old-school disco and early 90s House music. With other great albums out, like Lizzo's, Beyonce truly takes the crown of all crowns.… Expand
  94. junioribeiro
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s just INCREDIBLE!!! It’s art, I’m in love with this album! She’s the best singer EVER!… Expand
  95. danieldaniels
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    None of her albums sound the same! This is a masterpiece! Not scared to explore sounds! Even if it means displeasing others.
  96. jrlf
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Renaissance by beyoncé is a masterpiece, with each track you are more amazed and impressed with her voice and genius, mix of musical styles forms a perfect set! Simply the GREATEST living artist!
  97. Lilou972
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    A consecration for the Queen, again if I might say . The girlies are pressed, and it's understanable , BEYONCÉ done switched it UP again , she is just THAT GIRL. She is bold, and confident in her musicianship to try and flaunt in new styles.
  98. tellmiale
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Bey is doing a great job at entertaining us. This album is terrific, the production, the amount of layers in the song is just amazing. The vocals and rhythms makes you dance, it makes you happy. It is definitely the album of the summer
  99. Putilla256
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    ⭐️⭐️MY REVIEW⭐️⭐️

    El disco está OK pero siento que va a ser el que menos escuché de toda la discografía de Beyonce junto con dangerously in fillers
  100. Mitchelluiz
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé está provando mais uma vez que somente ela consegue se superar, não existe outro nome que possa ofusca-lá. Ela é realmente a maior de todos os tempos e será sempre lembrada por seu nível de excelência inigualável.
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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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