Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Viniabee
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum está um luxo, perfeito do início ao fim.
    É aqui que entrega o prêmio de álbum do anoooooo    … Expand
  2. csa_kevin
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Esse é de longe o maior e melhor trabalho executado pela nossa rainha. Parabéns Beyoncé! Estou viciado
  3. ribeiroemerson9
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas as camadas que esse álbum trás só mostra o quanto Beyoncé foi meticulosa e cuidadosa em trazer esse ritmo de volta de maneira majestosa… Expand
  4. Guilherme_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ela fez novamente, Beyoncé se superou, ou melhor, se aperfeiçoou como sempre faz. Dessa vez Yoncé mergulhou no Ball e isso foi a melhor coisa que aconteceu nos últimos anos no mundo da música… Expand
  5. irawayne
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    AMAZING mixing and vocal performance, Beyoncé is a wonder and master of musical catharsis.
  6. Anddika
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is the most cohesive album of century! and with smooth transition per song . its definitely bodyof work… Expand
  7. VanDerek
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This album is healing. As someone who has been a fan since the very beginning, I am immensely proud of this album.
  8. blessed_banana
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfect music to jump, dance and feel good to. She is so extremely bold and unapologetically confident on this album, she transfers that energy in MP3/Wav format into ears of the listeners that makes you bust a move and feel absolutely no shame about it. Also i want to point out that this album is a really nice revision of classics and samples from artists appreciated a lot in queerPerfect music to jump, dance and feel good to. She is so extremely bold and unapologetically confident on this album, she transfers that energy in MP3/Wav format into ears of the listeners that makes you bust a move and feel absolutely no shame about it. Also i want to point out that this album is a really nice revision of classics and samples from artists appreciated a lot in queer especially black queer community. House, disco, funk, bounce, hip-hop, pop... She knows how to make any genres sound cohesive, cause that is HER album. Loved this music so much.… Expand
  9. Theusfigueredo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um trabalho impecável, sem defeitos! Uma musicalidade como outra que nunca ouviu. Trazendo a era do house para tempos atuais, com transições que encaixam perfeitamente que você pensa que ainda está na primeira música.
    Beyoncé mais uma vez mostrando excelência! IT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN
  10. manda_cris
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé se supera a cada era lançada.
    Sua musicalidade nesse álbum, os acordes, melodias, batidas são o resultado de uma obra prima. Ela faz com quem escutam as músicas queiram estar numa pista de dança, esquecer os problemas e se divertir.
    Além de uma grande ressalva para sua voz que amadurece e nos encanta a cada nota cantada, sustentando seu título de rainha seja do pop, R&B, disco    Beyoncé se supera a cada era lançada.
    Sua musicalidade nesse álbum, os acordes, melodias, batidas são o resultado de uma obra prima. Ela faz com quem escutam as músicas queiram estar numa pista de dança, esquecer os problemas e se divertir.
    Além de uma grande ressalva para sua voz que amadurece e nos encanta a cada nota cantada, sustentando seu título de rainha seja do pop, R&B, disco entre outros. Temos sorte em viver na mesma época de Beyoncé e presenciar grandes feitos pela música.

    Meu muito obrigada, QueenB.    … Expand
  11. Ctina92
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I didn’t know this album is what I needed, but I did! My God, this album is absolutely incredible! Zero skips!!!
  12. 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
  13. abreonhall
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Honestly, Renaissance is her best album to date! The vocals, the transitions, the great energy that it radiates; it’s a masterpiece!
  14. LoverRED
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    You gotta giver her 10 when it's needed. Glad she experimented with this new sound and sampled so many amazing other artist.
  15. Trqkh
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album is so beautiful. I’ve never heard something like this before. The production, the vocals, so fun and I feel so happy listening to it. Queen bay has done it again. 10/10 ofc
  16. HAM18
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is an actual masterpiece. The more you listen, the more you'll love. The way every song is tied together without being the same is just one way in which the album is perfectly executed. The album is literally skipless.
  17. Lanasbeech
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Mindblowing. I only heard the album once yet because i’m still at work but this might be her best work ever. Eclectic, experimental, soft, sexy, adventurous and dreamy this album truly has it all. A genre bending experience and the productional value is just WOW. Bravo Beyoncé, bravo!
  18. Kaerys
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé surpreendentemente se reinventou e superou a si mesma mais uma vez, provando mais uma vez que é a maior da indústria e mostrando o porquê. Ela demonstra perfeitamente como se cria um ÁLBUM, um trabalho realmente coeso e coerente. Todas as músicas são 100% únicas, originais, inovadoras, revolucionárias e conectadas umas a outras. A produção desse álbum é simplesmente fenomenal, asBeyoncé surpreendentemente se reinventou e superou a si mesma mais uma vez, provando mais uma vez que é a maior da indústria e mostrando o porquê. Ela demonstra perfeitamente como se cria um ÁLBUM, um trabalho realmente coeso e coerente. Todas as músicas são 100% únicas, originais, inovadoras, revolucionárias e conectadas umas a outras. A produção desse álbum é simplesmente fenomenal, as transições são suaves e muito bem arquitetadas. É um álbum riquíssimo em elementos musicais, harmonias, originalidade e criatividade. Beyoncé não apenas visita o House, ela o reinventa, ela o faz renascer! Beyoncé apresenta o suprassumo da produção musical, a pedra de Roseta para todos os outros artistas na indústria. Ela se firma como uma das maiores artistas da humanidade mais uma vez.

    O álbum da década! 10/10.    … Expand
  19. beybey81
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Album is a masterpiece from the first sound to Summer Renaissance. A stand-out song with a Donna Summer sample btw. Alien Superstar + Heated are my personal Favs.… Expand
  20. fraviosouza
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10/10 o álbum. Transições perfeitas, vocais impecáveis, letras poderosos e uma batida contagiante. BEYONCÉ entregou mais uma vez muito qualidade. Melhor álbum dela sem dúvidas.
  21. Nanzampieri
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Perfeito, mágico, dançante. Nunca vi um álbum tão completo, as transições entre as músicas que formam um baladinha, quando você se dá conta o álbum já acabou, as referências utilizadas são sensacionais. Sem dúvidas o melhor álbum que já ouvi
  22. RenCastro
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé mais comercial e genial do que nunca. Quem imaginou que um dia ela cantaria musicas como Cuff it, Virgo’s groove e Thique???
  23. Na25
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    You can see the effort Beyoncé put into this album. Despite being unlike anything she has ever done, she makes a House album with mastery and a lot of respect for the origins of the genre.
  24. bday0928
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Slay Queen, no one does like Beyonce, changing game all the time, so fresh and new and sexy, and for the culture!! enjoy every second of the album !!!! its real Renaissance !!! let's dance… Expand
  25. Meryamm
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love
  26. selsmanic
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    it's absolutely insane. not a single miss beyonce ATE this up! her #2 best album sorry
  27. sigurdsnake
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    OBRA PRIMA. Simplesmente inovador e revolucionário e nos leva em direçao aquilo que deveria
  28. selener
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé wanted to evolve the house/disco genre in a different way and I can see that she accomplished exactly that. She’s delivered her most experimental, left field, exploratory, body of work ever and did it masterfully at 40.

    Best songs: Virgo's Groove, Heated, I'm That Girl, Summer Renaissance, Pure/Honey, Cozy
  29. zohar
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    great album, great production, great music, feel good music that's what we need she did THAT and the vocals?? yesss Beyoncé yes!
  30. tvasconcellos
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of the year by far. Beyoncé delivered a fresh sound compared to her previous work, appropriating house and ballroom culture, so strong between queer and black people during the mid/late 20th century. An iconic and powerful work I would say.
  31. decjna
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Good! .
  32. jelle8
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I was honestly surprised by the experimentalism of it all. The freshness of it all even though a clear homage to the 80s. Never heard anything like this. The most outstanding songs for me currently are Alien Superstar, Cuff It, Plastic off the Sofa and Summer Renaissance.
  33. ethanwhite
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME!!
    This album is relentless throughout, providing immaculate production in each track. Not a single song is worth skipping, they are all perfect in their own way
  34. Pablorom
    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
  35. leonardoaguiar
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    What a masterpiece of art! Bringing us the best of the 80’s and 90’s to make us have fun at the dancefloor again! Beyoncé have an invaluable talent. Thanks for exist, queen B!
  36. Kaio98
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    SHE IS HER ONLY COMPETITION! How can anyone be able to do that after 28 years of career? Like, she waited till now and after a Lemonade to deliver the best thing she had! What’s coming next? Alien Superstar and Move the most expensive and fancy tracks of the century.
  37. Mustaches
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    amazing album. she perfected the art of a sample here and used every sample in such creative ways. every single song on here hits!
  38. allmirrors
    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.
  39. Sliverlysounds
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Production, vocals, house vibes. I love the tribute to black lgbt. The whole musicality of this album is just lush. Her best in my opinion.
  40. 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.
  41. YanReis240206
    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.
  42. NiciMac
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. This love letter to the black and queer community is overwhelming on each listen, in the best way possible. Her referential artistry is at its peak.
  43. IzzaLewk
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She really outdid herself again… Beyoncé has been a force in the industry always reshaping how music is presented and made, and at this point I thought «Can she do it again?» and the answer is yes. It sounds fresh but also has the best hints of nostalgia from how the 80s and 90s infused us with disco and house. I would recommend you to listen to the whole album, as the transitions and theShe really outdid herself again… Beyoncé has been a force in the industry always reshaping how music is presented and made, and at this point I thought «Can she do it again?» and the answer is yes. It sounds fresh but also has the best hints of nostalgia from how the 80s and 90s infused us with disco and house. I would recommend you to listen to the whole album, as the transitions and the production is just so well made! Beyoncé, you will still get to keep that crown, and after this, probably forever… Expand
  44. Destinyschild
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    album of the year actually. church girl best song off the album. any other song is wrong.
  45. StevenNieves
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    THIS IS AMAZING.
    ANOTHER MASTERPIECE BY BRYONCÉ
    SHE HAS BEEN THE BEST ARTIST ALL TIME
  46. gizmo1027
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé really wanted to tap into something different for her and you can tell just by the production, lyrics, and features. You can tell she had fun making this album, and I appreciate how she uplifts the LGBTQ+ community by highlighting Ballroom culture.
  47. ChartHud
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I'm gonna say it: #RENAISSANCE is her best album. Better than Lemonade. Better than the Self-Titled. Better than anything she has put out.

    The album is a journey: the transitions, the lyrics, the personality this album has. she is experimenting with her voice more than ever. AOTY. Beyoncé didn’t just describe the Pride pride flag on “Cozy” - she specifically described Daniel Quasar’s    I'm gonna say it: #RENAISSANCE is her best album. Better than Lemonade. Better than the Self-Titled. Better than anything she has put out.

    The album is a journey: the transitions, the lyrics, the personality this album has. she is experimenting with her voice more than ever. AOTY.

    Beyoncé didn’t just describe the Pride pride flag on “Cozy” - she specifically described Daniel Quasar’s “Progress” pride flag to bring to the forefront marginalized LGBTQ+ people of color, trans people, and those living with / lost to HIV/AIDS     … Expand
  48. MuriloS
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She is just the MOMENT, Beyoncé you are the greatest artist of all time, thank u for that album
  49. AugustApathy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is a bold, daring and ingenious piece of work. 25 years into her career Beyoncé is still pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a trailblazer.
  50. Ilyk2ratethings
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Absolute dight of an album. The transitions are immaculate. Bey is SINGING. The runs and adlibs, spectacular. She did THAT. She sounds so smooth. Its been on repeat from the moment it released. After every listen I have a new favourite song.
  51. 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
  52. Amogetswe17
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This might be her best album. So beautifully curated , the vocal layering , the adlibs. EVERYTHING
  53. Olayknowles
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is the best body of work I’ve listened to this year, songs like Alien Superstar, Plastic off the sofa, pure/Honey, Cuff it, All up in your mind, Virgo’s Groove, Heated are sonically perfect.
  54. samy_reis
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    unlike anything Beyoncé has ever done, this work is passionate, brilliant, gives us nostalgia and hope for a future, simply wonderful
  55. martns
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    one of best albums of all times, she is so huge for that made a whole album get better than our expactations. she is literally the GOAT.
  56. Ayuuuub
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Son meilleur album avec Lemonade pour moi. Il est tellement addictif, l’album s’écoute en entier et d’une traite.
  57. Kaboxoxo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is a masterclass performance by Beyoncé. She has continuously challenged herself to grow artistically and this album is testament to that! A beautiful work of art.
  58. Carter_GG3
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum dela, a transição de uma música para a outra é perfeita. Ela novamente acertou em cheio nesse álbum, estou muito orgulhoso de onde ela chegou
  59. 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
  60. DanielGalindo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Una expresión de energía totalmente refrescante, fluida, divertida y a la vez con una estructura profesional, arreglos vocales y armonizaciones impactantes. Pura excelencia.
  61. Von755
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The only right answer is 10/10 100% this album is well thought out and beautiful I listen everyday and feel refreshed
  62. Giselle05
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A cohesive body of work. The transitions, the vocals are perfect. Thank you Beyoncé for this album !
  63. 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+
  64. Iamoliverfield
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece in dance music. One of the most sonically sound projects I’ve ever heard. It wrapped me up right from the start and didn’t let me go until the album finished. At times I was speechless. This is constantly engaging and frankly I think this is going to be an iconic album for years to come.
  65. Anthonyieee
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    PERFECTION! DANCEFLOOR IS VERY READY FOR THIS! BEYONCÉ NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!
  66. Arvin27
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing work! Beyoncé’s done it again and as she always does, did it while celebrating and liberating and shifting the culture in the music industry
  67. Reni
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores álbuns de todos os tempos. Transições e samples muito bem colocados, dando originalidade e nostalgia. O Álbum do ano e o melhor dos últimos 5!… Expand
  68. Luizjunior3d
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. em seu novo álbum, beyoncé nos mostra o porque de ser uma das grandes artistas da atualidade, desde as composições, chegando até as transições entre as músicas, que, muitas das vezes, você nem se quer percebe que a faixa foi trocada, exceto pelo nome da mesma. as camadas das melodias, samples, te leva a um novo mundo totalmente diferente de tudo que beyoncé já decidiu fazer em sua carreira..… Expand
  69. LoryX
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simply brilliant. The album is cohesive and draws from a lot of influences and yet still comes up with its own sound and vibe.
  70. theelesego
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s magnus opus. This album is dance music perfection. Cohesive from track 1 until the end, and the transitions are just to die for.
  71. Manny90210
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a true body of art. The flow and transition from one song to the other is breath taking. Thank you for blessing us with the universe wonder called Renaissance. We love you deep deep.
  72. Keyonce
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Renaissance, the first act to a highly anticipated trilogy, is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. From “I’M THAT GIRL” all the way to “SUMMER RENAISSANCE”, Beyoncé gives us a one-way ticket to a fantasy filled with colorful harmonies, lyrics on self-affirmation, groovy synths and basslines that makes us realize why we love music in the first place. This is a celebration for the underRenaissance, the first act to a highly anticipated trilogy, is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. From “I’M THAT GIRL” all the way to “SUMMER RENAISSANCE”, Beyoncé gives us a one-way ticket to a fantasy filled with colorful harmonies, lyrics on self-affirmation, groovy synths and basslines that makes us realize why we love music in the first place. This is a celebration for the under appreciated pioneers of house, disco, ballroom, hyper pop, and afrobeats all coming together. In her letter, she dedicated this album to the LGBTQIA+ community and her late Uncle Johnny. Renaissance is very queer, it’s beautiful, and surely makes you want to get up and bust a move. It’s exciting to hear how much she has evolved over time and you never know what her next step is.

    She is simply a genius. Thank you Beyoncé!    … Expand
  73. Yenziwe
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A beautiful body of work. There isn't a skip in sight. It's all I've listened to in the past 3 weeks. It's filled with so many affirmations and makes me want to get up and dance. Beyoncé, girl, you've done it again!
  74. blopez
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Easily one of my favorite albums of all time. The album theme and sound are cohesive. It makes you feel good!
  75. Sels
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing!! Had it on repeat since release and can’t bring myself to listen to anything else
  76. Vilmarfelipe
    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.
  77. l-a-r-a
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé's joyful return comes with a record that unifies house music back into it's black origins.
  78. gobbikau
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece and one of Beyoncé’s best body of work. She knows what she is doing and delivers on it. Loved it!
  79. felipe_roocha
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    That's a masterpiece, Beyoncé worked even harder to give us an amazing album
  80. thiagonasser
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé consegue se superar a cada entrega. Esse álbum é extremamente dançante e contagiante. Não vejo a hora de me jogar na pista com essas músicas.
  81. Radaalqahtani
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    No words would do justice on this album Literally album of the year…no the decade the moment it got released I haven’t listened to any other song besides it
  82. Umgomo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album! Beyoncé is The Queen! GOD! I love só Much! Best album really! The queen of the queens!… Expand
  83. Th2004
    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!
  84. ronaldosiq
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Applause, applause, applause, applause, louder, louder, louder, louder cuz you know she delivered songs that sound really good. Thank you B ❤️ You always surpassing yourself in different ways in music outside the bubble.
  85. BaddestB
    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!
  86. Grace08
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR ! After 25 years of career, Beyoncé keep reinvent herself as each of her 7 solo albums doesn’t sound the same ! Excited for the next act, it’s just the beginning…
  87. Kennedy1997
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé like we've never heard her before! A masterpiece from top to bottom; exceptional production, immaculate transitions, risky but it works! Let's not forget the VOCALS but excellence like this is just about expected of the virtuoso. Her best album to date
  88. janmen011
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    MASTERPIECE!!! VOCALS/QUALITY!!! BEY IS BACK AND SHOWING GIRLS HOW ICONS DO IT!!!! LET'S DANCE!
  89. slaythot
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE feels like a ballroom disco album from venus year 2025. Beyoncé f-ed us all up. We’re gonna endlessly vogue the floor and house down.
  90. IzzyB
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé mais uma vez mostrando que ela é a maior, se reinventou mais uma vez e alcançou a excelência
  91. migsol
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    When you think of Beyoncé you have a certain expectation of the music you may hear whether that be a classic R&B or Pop record, but between Lemonade and Renaissance she really took everyone for surprise and released something that you least expected from her. Renaissance is a amazingly produced album with beats that will have you getting up to dance or fighting the urge to. From start toWhen you think of Beyoncé you have a certain expectation of the music you may hear whether that be a classic R&B or Pop record, but between Lemonade and Renaissance she really took everyone for surprise and released something that you least expected from her. Renaissance is a amazingly produced album with beats that will have you getting up to dance or fighting the urge to. From start to finish she keeps you in suspense with what’s to come next and there’s something in each song to feed off of. I will say after my 3rd listen of this album, the closing track “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” is perhaps the BEST closing track I’ve heard for an album. It sends you off with a feel-good dancing record, which samples Donna Summers, that will have you wanting to loop the album and listen from beginning to end again. There’s so much to say about this album and how monumental it is and will be, but with that being said.. this album is a work of art and Beyoncé proves to us once again why she is The First Lady of Music.… Expand
  92. Nikcoredd
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé you did it again I feel sonically this album is the best sounding album that Beyoncé has recorded to date. I can honestly say no Beyoncé album sounds the same I love that each era she takes the time to make them sound and look completely different from the other. Alien Superstar just might be the best song Beyoncé has ever recorded, I feel that this record is definitely before it’sBeyoncé you did it again I feel sonically this album is the best sounding album that Beyoncé has recorded to date. I can honestly say no Beyoncé album sounds the same I love that each era she takes the time to make them sound and look completely different from the other. Alien Superstar just might be the best song Beyoncé has ever recorded, I feel that this record is definitely before it’s time but I hope that it gets it’s just due because it’s amazing. There are also so many LGBTQ+ contributors to this album which is also amazing. For so long LGBTQ+ have been put on the back burner in the entertainment industry it’s nice to finally see them get the spotlight. This album will definitely have a lot of longevity.… Expand
  93. Extremiti
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    No matter what your musical preferences are you can’t help but to appreciate the quality of this album. Between the flawless production, and the olympic display of vocal ability by Beyoncé, you barely have time to take it all in with the seamless transitions. This album is what artists should study going forward because like she said “I am the bar.” It may come off as a cocky phrase toNo matter what your musical preferences are you can’t help but to appreciate the quality of this album. Between the flawless production, and the olympic display of vocal ability by Beyoncé, you barely have time to take it all in with the seamless transitions. This album is what artists should study going forward because like she said “I am the bar.” It may come off as a cocky phrase to someone who isn’t paying attention but Beyoncé proves yet again that she is an unstoppable force who is able combine her years of experience with her ever-growing vision to continue to present world-shifting art.… Expand
  94. AmalQambi
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Such a cohesive and well-thought-out album. You can hear the joy everywhere on this record.
  95. Marloz1210
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has managed to reinvent herself again and create yet another album that sounds new and fresh coming from her. This album is a homage to the musical likings of her mother and uncle Johnny (rip), her queer fans, the black pop music scene from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more. It just makes sense that she created this album and it's so satisfying. It's what we needed from her. This albumBeyoncé has managed to reinvent herself again and create yet another album that sounds new and fresh coming from her. This album is a homage to the musical likings of her mother and uncle Johnny (rip), her queer fans, the black pop music scene from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more. It just makes sense that she created this album and it's so satisfying. It's what we needed from her. This album just feels RIGHT coming from her. And the transitions make my eyes roll back! The whole album is a dance floor experience and it flows amazingly as a true body of work should.… Expand
  96. Christiannnyc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She really did THAT. Haven’t stopped listening to the album since it’s been released
  97. Albatheunicorn3
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very experimental album. It's Beyoncé like you've never heard her before. A cohesive and well put together work of art, the tracks all flow into themselves. She's outdone herself once again, there was never any doubt about it to begin with. An amazing artist through and through.… Expand
  98. lucianno
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    É mais que um álbum novo é a reinvenção de uma era, Beyoncé mais uma vez conseguiu se reinventar e trazer algo novo, algo fantástico escutar Renaissance é uma experiência incrível, parabéns Beyoncé você é igual a vinho, só vem melhorando através do tempo.
  99. felipepotter
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the Beyonce's renaissance! The album has the best opening with "I'm that girl", "Cozy" and "Alien Superstar". The real dance music is alive. The musical transitions are so nice. UNIQUE!!! Thank you, B! I love you.… Expand
  100. pspaulosergio
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé once again leaving her conform zone and showing us why she is the biggest
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#4 Best Album of 2022
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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2022

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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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