Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. 0987
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Very unusual album from Beyonce. Although not a masterpiece like Lemonade was, I like how it is pretty unusual and in some cases strange. The best thing about this album is how the songs are "mixed" and transit immediatelly from one to next one; like Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor. Ny favourites: I'm That Girl, Alien Superstar and America Has A Problem.
  2. Victor0876
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It's so incredible how Beyoncé can reinvent her art to the best. This album is a celebration to the LGBTQIA+
  3. AlfaBey
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    É com certeza o melhor álbum que ouvi esse ano
  4. Sirgauthier
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This is the most successful album I’ve had to listen to since the beginning of this year. The production, the voices, the transitions are almost perfect. The album oscillates, mixes and matches between Pop, Reggae, House, Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B, Electro, Dancehall, Funk, Disco, and even some bossa-nova tunes with a masterful hand. The Samples are present but let themselves be humbly listenedThis is the most successful album I’ve had to listen to since the beginning of this year. The production, the voices, the transitions are almost perfect. The album oscillates, mixes and matches between Pop, Reggae, House, Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B, Electro, Dancehall, Funk, Disco, and even some bossa-nova tunes with a masterful hand. The Samples are present but let themselves be humbly listened to by merging to the melody the voice and the work of Beyoncé without her taking the merits. Beyoncé with RENAISSANCE finds yet another opportunity to pay a beautiful tribute to black music and culture from around the world. The one presented at the end of the 20th Century, now and since the dawn of time.... After listening I would put a special mention to: ENERGY, HEATED, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA, MOVE, CUFF IT, and I’M THAT GIRL… Expand
  5. IDayne
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé is far from home and in Dance/Electronic music, while I could have used less onomatopoeias in her raps, that wasn’t enough to taint her perfect score!
  6. Deathcow
    Oct 13, 2022
    6
    Even if you put aside the near-theft of other artists' work and the cultural appropriation, you are still faced with bloated group of songs that are varied between themselves but overlong and repetitive within each individual song. Unlike the true masterpiece Lemonade, this is an album with nothing to say. A lot of Renaissance is bad, the rest is fairly evenly divided between mediocreEven if you put aside the near-theft of other artists' work and the cultural appropriation, you are still faced with bloated group of songs that are varied between themselves but overlong and repetitive within each individual song. Unlike the true masterpiece Lemonade, this is an album with nothing to say. A lot of Renaissance is bad, the rest is fairly evenly divided between mediocre and good, almost none is great.… Expand
  7. badboytrxye
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Bey a maior do nosso tempo obg mamacita por tanto amor aos gays do vogue. Esse álbum tá fenomenal. A maiorrrr
  8. Luanolimaio
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é a melhor coisa que já aconteceu, a sensação de passar por todas as músicas em sequência, as transições, os vocais, tudo simplesmente perfeito
  9. beyflawless
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE is excellent and incredible, I just want to say RENAISSANCE is the best album since 2000！！！
  10. RogerioJunior
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Álbum Excelente, uma estrutura dos Deuses, construções prefeitas, transições perfeitas e os vocais nem se fala! Beyoncé you get It!
  11. Marko_Nikolic
    Aug 28, 2022
    0
    TERRIBLE ALBUM! Not a single good song on it. This woman is so overrated. This is as trash as Adele's new album. How can anyone like this is beyond me.
  12. 444hry
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the AOTY for sure. she did what need to be done. the AOTY for sure. she did what need to be done. the AOTY for sure. she did what need to be done. the AOTY for sure. she did what need to be done. the AOTY for sure. she did what need to be done. the AOTY for sure. she did what need to be done.… Expand
  13. kenhold
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She's taking it. The transitions, the aesthetic, the theme. The songs are sonically like nothing you'll hear from anyone else, except for Beyoncé.
  14. anthonybrittt
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is just what I needed before school starts on Monday 1000/10 Beyoncé you did your thing on this album.… Expand
  15. dudaxs
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A qualidade desse álbum é simplesmente de outro mundo, as letras celebrando a liberdade, o amor próprio, as diferenças de cada um..., os arranjos, as harmonias, as transições impecáveis. E é ainda mais impressionante o fato de ser um trabalho completamente diferente de tudo o que ela já tinha feito. Uma verdadeira artista. De fato: A maior artista viva!!
  16. Natalyi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    É maravilhoso ver como Beyoncé consegue se renovar a cada era e fazer um trabalho impecável Não é atoa que é a maior artista dos últimos tempos
  17. bilandbey
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Ela é a maior, a número um e ela sabe disso. Primeiro lançamento de mtos q eu vou acompanhar. Te amo fav♡
    Solta o house Beyoncé!!!
  18. Badvic19
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Ela pensa tudo! O álbum tá perfeito sim, tudo mesmo! Tenho dó de quem é hater, mesmo sabendo que a mulher é foda eles perdem tempo falando mal.
  19. knowlesc4rter
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PERFEITO!!!! a maior voltou e a sua obra está deslumbrante, Renaissance é gigante.… Expand
  20. gabrielatavaris
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    that’s how you do a dance album! The best album of the year so far. I hope that the grammys won’t snub her again
  21. baddiemandy
    Jul 29, 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.
  22. meges
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    patience is a virtue but now the wait is finally over cause ‘bey is back and i’m sleeping real good at night’ she’s definitely here to deliver. what a beautiful masterpiece!!! thanks beyoncé!!
  23. Jai070101
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Well engineered album, the inclusion of various genre is excellent. Truely, a RENAISSANCE masterpiece!!!
  24. emmanuellleuxx
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    QUE COISA LINDA MDS.. BEYONCE VOCÊ FEZ ESSA PARA OS GAYS AND GIRLIES MUITO OBRIGADO MOTHER
  25. Charlesv
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Biggest albun of the decade! a f***ing masterpiece with beautiful vocals and powerful beats... just delicious
  26. mrsmorales1996
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    ainda não consigo encontrar palavras suficientes para isso! É um álbum definitivo dela.
  27. gabb404
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé is the greatest living artist of all time.
    your album is a comfort to my soul. she is a KWEEEEEN!    … Expand
  28. MOTOKALI
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    MOTHER LITERALLY SKWURTED MOTHER LAKE FOR THIS ONE, ty bey, best album this year and top 3 in her discography
  29. 4le
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum é coeso, e tudo de diferente que beyoncé já fez em toda sua carreir. As músicas tem uma conexão através das transições perfeitas, fazendo com que você entre em um mundo totalmente diferente, e uma energia maravilhosa. Queen B mais uma vez conseguiu revolucionar a forma de criação de álbuns!
  30. Tyikelb
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is pure ecstasy! From the immaculate production, soaring silky vocals, & fierce daring beats Beyoncé is giving everything & more. This album makes you feel liberated and comfortable with who you are. Each song is a cosmic groove filled with vibrating melodies and eye catching lyrics. Between every sensational vocal run, she’s telling you don’t be afraid to feel sexy andRenaissance is pure ecstasy! From the immaculate production, soaring silky vocals, & fierce daring beats Beyoncé is giving everything & more. This album makes you feel liberated and comfortable with who you are. Each song is a cosmic groove filled with vibrating melodies and eye catching lyrics. Between every sensational vocal run, she’s telling you don’t be afraid to feel sexy and confident in the skin you’re in! Ending with the album closer Summer Renaissance, she’s taking house music to a new horizons. Beyoncé raises the bar again for her peers. Step inside and enjoy the ride, there’s a RENAISSANCE emerging.… Expand
  31. Viitor_im
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Definivamente ??? RENASCIDO !!! Amo a arte da Beyoncé, não só na sua excelência, em todos os detalhes, digo, no aspecto da musica no geral, no seu perfil de trabalho, na sua criatividade, todo esse amor que ela tem, toda essa força, lidera o ranking dos melhores do mundo. Filósofa, educativa ! Beyoncé é cultura !
  32. RafaellySousa22
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best albums of her career so far. The 6 year wait has started again, finally the B7 is among us. She recorded all three acts during the pandemic, can't wait to hear the other acts. She simply delivered so much in the visuals. America Has a Problem is GIANT! We need to talk about how good this song is! I see many awards that the renaissance will be indicated. Thank youThis is one of the best albums of her career so far. The 6 year wait has started again, finally the B7 is among us. She recorded all three acts during the pandemic, can't wait to hear the other acts. She simply delivered so much in the visuals. America Has a Problem is GIANT! We need to talk about how good this song is! I see many awards that the renaissance will be indicated. Thank you Beyoncé for this amazing album, we love you mom!… Expand
  33. beynile
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    diferente de tudo que ela fez e mesmo entregou excelência. o que são as transições de uma música para outra? Impecável, qualidade absurda
  34. joaopmabrantes9
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is one of Beyoncé’s best albums to date: it doesn’t walk in the footsteps of its predecessors but instead makes its own path, going to places we didn’t think Beyoncé would go. The six years since her last effort have well and truly been worth the wait.
  35. fr4nciscojr
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    o álbum é perfeito! as transições, os vocais, os beats, a produção… tudo simplesmente impecável! obrigado Beyoncé.
  36. Danielsol
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé ultrapassou todos os limites da evolução humana e se SINCRETIZOU DEUSA!… Expand
  37. davimms
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    É impressionante como uma artista com 25 anos de carreira consegue inovar-se e reinventar-se como ela fez.
  38. caiqueb
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance veio entregar cultura ballroom ao mundo, Obrigado Beyoncé eu te amo INCONDICIONALMENTE!!
  39. meninodende
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Seguido de seu último álbum solo, o RENAISSANCE é divertido, cheio de classe, reafirmação de poder, ela trás um gosto do House e Disco de décadas atrás com um toque Beyoncé nisso tudo, ainda assim soando bem atual, as pistas de dança vão ser bem empolgantes nesse verão patrocinadas pela obra da Beyoncé
  40. Felipesilvafsb
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Álbum do ano Impecável com transições fantásticas, sem dúvidas será o álbum do ano.
  41. Livialinda
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Com cada nota e letra pensada minuciosamente Beyoncé emplaca mais uma perfeição
  42. bakdrinho
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    CONCORRENTE À ALTURA DE LEMONADE TE AMO YONCÉ OBG POR TUDO VOCÊ EH MUITO FAMOSA
  43. christiantoledo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    BEYONCÉ TA CRIANDO UMA NOVA HISTÓRIA NO MUNDO DA MÚSICA. ELA VEIO COM TUDO.
  44. Awilki
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A 10 is not even enough to express how beautiful this album is. Production, vocals, and lyrics were on point! She put joy and love into this album.
  45. beapenaforte
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is so melodic, classy, glamorous, elegant, versatile and dancing. I can listen this album all day.
  46. Perlamiran
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    You didn’t seriously think Beyonce would release anything less than a masterpiece did you? ONCE YOU LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM YOULL REALIZE ALL THE OTHER MUSIC YOU LISTEN TO IS TRASH
  47. hiran_neri
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Great sound, 'cause B is só professional, intelligent smart Beautiful Beautiful
  48. Owkaua
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  49. Mattheusv
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé segue sendo a maior da sua geração, um álbum coeso e cheio de hinos.
  50. DCBS
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    IS BEYONCÉ'S BEST ALBUM!!! Her vocals are SO good and she did things, vocally saying, that I'd never imagined Bey would do. She's the queen so all I can do is Bow Down!!!
  51. Ashleydl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O melhor de 2022, ela mostrou mais uma vez q é a melhor de tds. RENAISSANCE
  52. Iuryfreitas
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um álbum repleto de músicas dançantes, que lembram a era disco, com sample de artistas consagrados da época. Beyonce acertou novamente ao produzir o Renaissance.
  53. lerrykaloa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé is a talented genius, great piece of work. I was not a fan and this is the first album i listen from her and it was worth. So well done and creative, 10/10 undoubtedly!
  54. Lorenecoelho
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É inovador e revolucionário? É sim uma experiência como nenhuma outra, me sinto totalmente renascida! ✨… Expand
  55. aliiensuperstar
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is pure perfection. From the songs to the transitions, everything about it makes me wanna get up and dance until i drop. it’s truly a spiritual experience.… Expand
  56. RafaelaAdao
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Álbum maravilhosoooo, superou em 100% as minhas espectativas, BEYONCÉ sempre maravilhosaaaaa, todas as músicas são incríveis
  57. aresmelchor
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    So fresh and ready for the club! Been waiting for queen b for 6 years and she never disappoints
  58. MarkeesB
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    We haven’t had an album this immersive…this personal…since The Velvet Rope(Janet Jackson). Unlike its sister album Lemonade, #Renaissance takes us on a journey of optimism. Sonically, it’s reminiscent of her DC roots. It’s fun, sexy, GROWN—but in a way that only Beyoncé can give. Instead of brooding over relationship trauma’s, we’re taken on a fantastical ride of self love, reflection andWe haven’t had an album this immersive…this personal…since The Velvet Rope(Janet Jackson). Unlike its sister album Lemonade, #Renaissance takes us on a journey of optimism. Sonically, it’s reminiscent of her DC roots. It’s fun, sexy, GROWN—but in a way that only Beyoncé can give. Instead of brooding over relationship trauma’s, we’re taken on a fantastical ride of self love, reflection and consistency.… Expand
  59. LarraiMa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It’s commendable that Beyoncé can still sound fresh and manage to remain an important figure in the music industry 25 years into her career. One of the reasons for this longevity is her ability to reinvent her sound with every project.

    Beyoncé goes all in and as always has created an experience for her listeners. Her voice has the grooviness and power that is so essential for House music.    It’s commendable that Beyoncé can still sound fresh and manage to remain an important figure in the music industry 25 years into her career. One of the reasons for this longevity is her ability to reinvent her sound with every project.

    Beyoncé goes all in and as always has created an experience for her listeners. Her voice has the grooviness and power that is so essential for House music. The samples work in her favour as she doesn't let them overpower the song and that helps the record sound fresh and new.

    Even though its a new genre and and unexplored realm for Beyoncé but she still manages to put her stamp on the genre. The album has Beyoncé written all over it.    … Expand
  60. Samouel
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Eu não consigo parar de escutar. É um álbum extremamente dançante, alegre divertido e prazeroso! Faz qualquer um sentir diferentes emoções em cada faixa. É algo inexplicável! Beyoncé, muito obrigado!
  61. cafierot
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    the best album ever, she came to change the music industry, she is the real queen
  62. Danielle02
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu literalmente amei esse álbum, eu renasci com esse lançamento! Ouvi esse álbum me deu tanta alegria, ele merece #nota10!… Expand
  63. Maraize
    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    … Expand
  64. Ebc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is just amazing. The authenticity, transitions, lyrics, and vocals are on fire. I’m trying to see if this is her best album right now, but only time will tell. I am on my 17th rotation within the last 12 hours. It’s amazingly produced. She is the EPITOME of a legend. THE Legend. THE QUEEN B. … Expand
  65. luna16
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best album of the year! She is taking us to the club after this horrible years. Can’t wait for Act II and Act III
  66. mamadou2003
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. album of the year
    album of the decade
    album of the century
    the best album i ever seen    … Expand
  67. Erickazul08
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Renaissance o último é tão aguardado álbum de estúdio da cantora Beyoncé, trás uma lembrança única e glamourosa sobre a era disco. Uma homenagem a suas raízes, depois do grande grito da independência de Lemonade, agora Beyoncé renasceu.… Expand
  68. ElmaGilbert
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Assim como em Lemonade e no auto-intitulado, Beyoncé provou mais uma vez ser a artista que mais reinventa sua carreira e explora todos seus limites - ou nesse caso, infinidades - musicais. Trazendo músicas com influência dos gêneros House, Disco, e Funk, ela trabalha não só elementos da sua vida pessoal e pública nas letras de suas canções, como também uma série de transições entre asAssim como em Lemonade e no auto-intitulado, Beyoncé provou mais uma vez ser a artista que mais reinventa sua carreira e explora todos seus limites - ou nesse caso, infinidades - musicais. Trazendo músicas com influência dos gêneros House, Disco, e Funk, ela trabalha não só elementos da sua vida pessoal e pública nas letras de suas canções, como também uma série de transições entre as faixas e mudanças de sonoridade propondo aos ouvintes uma experiência transcendental e sublime. Não é exagero dizer que Renaissance não só ocupou o status de maior álbum de sua carreira, como também um dos maiores do século e mais arriscado avanço de uma soberana da música.… Expand
  69. Bryan_11
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me sentí tan identificado con el álbum, sus sonidos, letras y coros son simplemente una maravilla. Me representa totalmente, y me hace ser yo mismo.… Expand
  70. caoh99
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    I love how you can find new elements and layers every time you play it. Beyoncé’s mind is something out of this world
  71. matthewmirliani
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    It’s perfect. Each song is its own masterpiece. You rarely hear music this advanced, this progressive, this innovative, this well-crafted. It sounds like 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2022, 2050. It sounds like the past, the present, and the future.
  72. pericles
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  73. Tamara25
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    It’s rare to listen to a complete album without skipping tracks. Beyoncé has given that to us with Renaissance and I love her for that. It just keeps getting better and better
  74. LuizFelipe
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Mais um álbum IMPECÁVEL em seu propósito. Parabéns, Beyoncé, você nunca erra!
  75. Riskey
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Notice all the Taylor Swift and "Lady" Gaga stans downvoting the album..? Anyways, the ratings speak for themselves. This may not be as groundbreaking as Lemonade, but it's damn near perfect. Such a diverse and thoughtfully crafted soundscape.
  76. jack_peacock
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Nothing like anything she’s done before, always shocks and is always delivering. Full of bops and a nod to LGBTQ+, disco, dancehall etc. Love it.
  77. gabrielramos
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    A mosaic of references that manages to be original and does not come shy of brilliance. This is Beyoncé using all of her cultural coin to make house and dance music be recognized as a black/latino/queer american creation. They forgot black people made rock n' roll and Bey does not want history to repeat itself. Also, it's just THAT good.
  78. Lostgirl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Profound reinvention through cutting-edge creativity and thoughtful artistic freedom: that’s Beyoncé’s golden formula. This album ratifies Beyoncé as the greatest living entertainer -perhaps the greatest of all time, but sadly some are not ready for that statement. Bombastic beats that make you soar and transport you to the late 80s and early 90s ballroom and house scene, all infused withProfound reinvention through cutting-edge creativity and thoughtful artistic freedom: that’s Beyoncé’s golden formula. This album ratifies Beyoncé as the greatest living entertainer -perhaps the greatest of all time, but sadly some are not ready for that statement. Bombastic beats that make you soar and transport you to the late 80s and early 90s ballroom and house scene, all infused with a refined disco groove from the 70s. There are synths, bass, horns, snaps, claps, stacked vocals and more that are elevated by the immaculate production. You HAVE to hear this album (patiently and in a space that allows you to DANCE) in the order the artist intended to and with a full glass of water by your side because you won’t be able to resist its groove and rhythm. You will DANCE, sweat and sing the lyrics as if you already knew them. This is the album I’ve been waiting since the pandemic started its “remission”. No other artist or project had been able to hit the note. Of course Queen B had to be the one, right? If you are anything like the author of this review, you’ve been struggling to get back to your old self (both mentally and physically) ever since March 2020 came. I also happen to be young enough to not know the majority of references, samples and the social and historical context Beyoncé is paying homage and drawing from to build Renaissance - Act 1. Therefore, for the past month or so I’ve been reading and studying about the ballroom culture, the 70s, 80s and early 90s disco, house and clubhouse music and history. I’ve learned so much about how black people in the United States- particularly black members of the LGBTQ community in those years- ORIGINATED and CRAFTED those musical genres in clubs, drag runway shows, voguing, kikis, alleys, recording booths, disco ballrooms, etc. All while being ostracized, rejected and suffering from the AIDS pandemic. This album transports me to those parties, to an era I didn’t live and expressed pure love to those unseen communities.

    I can’t help but connect that pandemic with the covid-19 pandemic in which Beyoncé crafted her Renaissance and freed herself from perfectionism and musical expectations. Maybe I’m reaching but perhaps the suffering and stress of the recent pandemic unlocked a creative vault in her brain, one that was filled with memories and musical references definitely introduced by her dear uncle Jhonny and her deep love for musical icons like Donna Summer, Prince, MJ, Dianna Ross, etc.

    All songs deserve their own moment and they all feel incredibly thoughtful and meticulously curated. I won’t go into specifics so you can discover every song by yourself. Just know that my favorites right now are:
    - Alien Superstar, Summer Renaissance, Cuff it, Pure/Honey, Virgo’s Groove, Break my Soul, Church Girl, Move and Heated. Give this album the time, light, joy and dance floor space it deserves. Give Beyoncé all the flowers she deserves. Go into this project with an open mind and ENJOY it. That is what Beyoncé does so good that others can’t do or die trying: she really cares and succeeds at making her fans (us, her beloved Beyhive) and all other listeners truly ENJOY MUSIC. What a joy and thrill it is to live at the same time as Beyoncé. What an amazing privilege it is to witness true artistry. Long live the QUEEN and her Renaissance. throught    … Expand
  79. TheReviewGuyx
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her best album yet. An experimental and mind-blowing piece of work that perfectly encapsulates Beyoncé as an artist and a performer. No one else could pull off an album of this scale and artistic courage but her. Truly, now down.
  80. Baddiemel
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    An amazing album! She has truly a gift of putting out an album totally different from anything she has ever put out. She’s a true blessing to the music world. Truly unmatched and a must listen to anyone who likes great arrangements. A masterpiece for the dance floor!
  81. PedBeloni
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso! Parabéns à Beyoncé. Um dos melhores da carreira até agora.
  82. Sandile
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Once again, Beyoncé reminds us that music is boundless. She reminds us that at any given moment we are able to create and contour worlds outside of what already exists. This project epitomises what a body of work should be. Rooted in honesty and what is real, the Queen conjures a pocket of escape that allows the listener to release their inhibitions, to dream, and to be themselves, withoutOnce again, Beyoncé reminds us that music is boundless. She reminds us that at any given moment we are able to create and contour worlds outside of what already exists. This project epitomises what a body of work should be. Rooted in honesty and what is real, the Queen conjures a pocket of escape that allows the listener to release their inhibitions, to dream, and to be themselves, without the burdensome coercions of the world to be perfect! The cornerstone of this album both thematically and sonically is the celebration of UNIQUENESS! A bold and unafraid homage to the Queer and Black roots of club and disco music. RENAISSANCE is culturally steeped in all things Queer and all things Black! It’s the culmination of inclusion and collaboration, boasting a most diverse group of musicians and artists of the demographic. Thank you Queen Bey for graciously sharing your gift with the world. Your incomprehensible contribution to music and to our lives is seen and felt everyday and you will always be THAT GIRL! WE LOVE YOU QUEEN BEYONCÉ. 10s ACROSS THE BOARD.… Expand
  83. carnielfelipe
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    O álbum Renaissance é uma obra prima. É extremamente coeso, som de alta qualidade e grande complexidade dos arranjos. Como primeira escuta é meu álbum favorito da Beyoncé. O álbum traz uma complexidade além da sonoridade, ele realmente traz emoção. As músicas, as melodias e a sonoridade são tão bem trabalhadas que você não precisa de um visual para entender e sentir a identidade de cadaO álbum Renaissance é uma obra prima. É extremamente coeso, som de alta qualidade e grande complexidade dos arranjos. Como primeira escuta é meu álbum favorito da Beyoncé. O álbum traz uma complexidade além da sonoridade, ele realmente traz emoção. As músicas, as melodias e a sonoridade são tão bem trabalhadas que você não precisa de um visual para entender e sentir a identidade de cada música. Beyoncé realmente é única.
    Minhas músicas favoritas: All Up In Your Mind, Alien Superstar, Break My Soul e Summer Renaissance.    … Expand
  84. jeesantoos
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    When I first heard Break my Soul I was skeptical about the album, now after fully listening to the full body of work I was completely blown away how even that song, which initially was not my cup of tea, fits perfectly.
    Once again Beyoncé manages to show how far she can continue to stretch her creativity a bit further. She explores her music, vocals, and sound in a way that almost no one    When I first heard Break my Soul I was skeptical about the album, now after fully listening to the full body of work I was completely blown away how even that song, which initially was not my cup of tea, fits perfectly.
    Once again Beyoncé manages to show how far she can continue to stretch her creativity a bit further. She explores her music, vocals, and sound in a way that almost no one else is doing, and the results are clear and amazing.
    After wondering how she could follow up Lemonade she shows that where that came from there's still much more.    … Expand
  85. BeyoncePeaks
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    BEY IS BACK! É hora de contemplar o projeto mais divertido da Beyoncé, com toque sexy de confiança e alegria, Beyoncé está nos convidando para um verdadeiro Ballrrom, e estamos prontos para desfilar nas categorias das suas 16 faixas.
  86. dorscatvena
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé showed us how house music can become a culture again with unique samples with her 6th studio album. With its lyric quality and rich infrastructure, Renaissance has become an excellent album for clubs, girls' nights, and as always, to lift oneself up.
  87. zellestar150
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is an absolute MASTERPIECE. The transitions are heavenly and really make the album cohesive. This really is a skip-less album. Beyoncé has done it once again.
  88. 4dpmass
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I didn’t know what to expect with this album, but I’m blown away. Beyoncé somehow manages to, once again, completely reinvent her sound while making every song uniquely her own. She is a musical auteur, putting her touch on every lyric, every trill, every consonant—every detail.

    The album, heavily inspired by the Disco, House and Ballroom genres, is a sonic ode to confidence, acceptance    I didn’t know what to expect with this album, but I’m blown away. Beyoncé somehow manages to, once again, completely reinvent her sound while making every song uniquely her own. She is a musical auteur, putting her touch on every lyric, every trill, every consonant—every detail.

    The album, heavily inspired by the Disco, House and Ballroom genres, is a sonic ode to confidence, acceptance and elation. Though the album does not have any signature Beyoncé ballads (the closest being the groovy love song, “Plastic Off the Sofa”), it still showcases the vocal control and acrobatics of Beyoncé’s trained instrument. From her melodic runs, to her harmonic backing vocals, all the way to her forceful commanding raps, Beyoncé demands awe and attention.

    Musically, Renaissance blends together like a perfect recipe, with each song standing out on its own but seemlessoy transitioning to the next while contributing to the overall product. It’s a cohesive body of work that sees Beyoncé get down and dirty while paying homage to LGBTQ+ culture that originated in Black queer and trans communities. The album includes contributions from some of the queer community’s biggest artists, including Big Freedia, TS Madison, Kevin Aviance and Honey Dijon. Among the club soundscape, you’ll also hear an unexpected sample of The Clark Sisters’ “Center of Thy Will” on “Church Girl”—a track that, perhaps, encourages you to get on your knees in other ways after you “drop it like a thottie.” It’s the cheeky juxtaposition that many of us have come to witness in real life: sometimes, the most devoted “church girls” are the wildest outside of the pews. And Beyoncé channels it into a dance anthem.

    The sounds of the album may take a while for some people to get used to, especially those who are not familiar with House music or Ballroom culture. But if you give the new sounds a chance, they will surely grow on you. Renaissance is an experimental risk that Beyoncé has taken to provide us with a joyous dance album, and that risk has paid off.    … Expand
  89. mmcduffie
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé continues to set the bar even higher. I love that she challenges herself by doing something new for each album. Renaissance is fun, exudes confidence and sexiness, and makes you want to dance. Vocally, she's incomparable. The production is impeccable.
  90. supremehive
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    i personally was waiting for music to dance to and beyoncé 100% delivered! yes renaissance has club and house influence but it goes way deeper. bey dedicated this album to her lgbt+ uncle while paying homage to the community with ballroom influences in pure/honey and heated, aswell as straight out coloring the progress pride flag on cozy! this album has 16 BANGERS and a whole lot of moods,i personally was waiting for music to dance to and beyoncé 100% delivered! yes renaissance has club and house influence but it goes way deeper. bey dedicated this album to her lgbt+ uncle while paying homage to the community with ballroom influences in pure/honey and heated, aswell as straight out coloring the progress pride flag on cozy! this album has 16 BANGERS and a whole lot of moods, thank you bey, i love you deep. 10 10 10s across the board!!!… Expand
  91. Cyrone
    Sep 24, 2022
    3
    I loved Beyonce's previous 2 albums to death, they were absolutely magical, I've also seen here live just a few years ago. But man this album is boring. There's like 3 great tracks (including the last track) but everything else is just repetitive, uninspired drums and the same damn topics as 2000-2005..
  92. Marcks
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is wonderful, it shows a beyonce that everyone wanted to see again… Expand
  93. japaricio1
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    One of the most cohesive albums i’ve ever heard! The way Beyoncé mixes multiple genres is insane.
  94. 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)
  95. FitBoy
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    For me its 10/10
    Renaissance is one of Beyoncé’s best albums to date: it doesn’t walk in the footsteps of its predecessors but instead makes its own path, going to places we didn’t think Beyoncé would go.. The six years since her last effort have well and truly been worth the wait.
  96. Bawe
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This album is the first ever even from Beyoncé herself that compelled me to listen with out skips on the first listen. The transitions were perfect. Her harmonies, the beat, her signature rap-sing that she invented. Her openness and unbridled vulnerability, all these these came together to create an incredible body of work. This is the first album, even from Beyoncé that I have playedThis album is the first ever even from Beyoncé herself that compelled me to listen with out skips on the first listen. The transitions were perfect. Her harmonies, the beat, her signature rap-sing that she invented. Her openness and unbridled vulnerability, all these these came together to create an incredible body of work. This is the first album, even from Beyoncé that I have played again and again as a whole without selecting songs that I love the most. I love them all. All 16 of them. This the album of the year. This is the album of the decade if not the century.… Expand
  97. Nicknickols95
    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!    … Expand
  98. GosuGabe
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Is this a good album? Yes. Vocals are flawless as always, productions on point, transitions are magnificent, lyrics are awesome.
    Is it her best album and as iconic as they call it? No. It's solid but nowhere near Lemonade, Beyoncé or even 4 (but that's just a personal opinion). The production definitely takes the cake but many songs we've heard from more underground artists - like Big    Is this a good album? Yes. Vocals are flawless as always, productions on point, transitions are magnificent, lyrics are awesome.
    Is it her best album and as iconic as they call it? No. It's solid but nowhere near Lemonade, Beyoncé or even 4 (but that's just a personal opinion). The production definitely takes the cake but many songs we've heard from more underground artists - like Big Freedia, Leikeli47, Azealia Banks or even Todrick Hall.
    Consistent? Mostly but take away the mixing and it's just as consistent as any other. I do have to give props to the team because the mixing deserves all the award!
    Album Of The Year? Noooo, far from it. But again, it's a really solid dance album.
    Top 3+1: Energy, Thique, Pure/Honey, Move

    PS: What I would love to hear now is the lady behind the masquerade, behind the big production team, outfits and all. The more we go ahead the less I seem to see her as a Beyoncé Knowles and more as THE Beyoncé, the hype, the name, the big production and not a person.    … Expand
  99. Andyfbh
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse trabalho foge do que a Beyoncé já fez, é feliz, dançante, o Álbum que vc não pula nenhuma música.
  100. Lucats
    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
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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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