Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. danielhigh05
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Beyoncé, already concretely crowned the queen of modern performance and showomanship, has Renaissance diamond & chrome encrusting her into the group of legends that have changed music forever. Her undisputedly best work to date, this album exemplifies the best sound design, production, vocals, features, and genre bending that money and talent can enable. Beyoncé delivers what may well beBeyoncé, already concretely crowned the queen of modern performance and showomanship, has Renaissance diamond & chrome encrusting her into the group of legends that have changed music forever. Her undisputedly best work to date, this album exemplifies the best sound design, production, vocals, features, and genre bending that money and talent can enable. Beyoncé delivers what may well be the best climaxes of queer musical influences in one single work that the culture has ever seen. The world will not forget Renaissance.… Expand
  2. drewery0
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This album still holds up a year later. Such an incredible statement of joy and confidence. The great mixing and the creative use of samples keeps this album conscious of its roots in house and dance hall music yet exploring newer directions on songs such as 'All Up In Your Mind' and 'I'm That Girl.' Beyoncé's best produced album and most certainly in contention for her best. Each song isThis album still holds up a year later. Such an incredible statement of joy and confidence. The great mixing and the creative use of samples keeps this album conscious of its roots in house and dance hall music yet exploring newer directions on songs such as 'All Up In Your Mind' and 'I'm That Girl.' Beyoncé's best produced album and most certainly in contention for her best. Each song is danceable in a different way. Some of my favorites include the two songs previously mentioned as well as 'Cozy,' 'Plastic Off The Sofa,' 'Heated,' and 'America Has A Problem.'… Expand
  3. taerisx
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This album deserve a AOTY just this i want to say, is one of most importants albums of my life
  4. lanade1reyqueen
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This album, how do I even start? It deserved the category of album of the year. Beyoncé aimed for such visions some people never aspired to envisage. She couldn't have mixed genres and rhythms in a more pleasing and comforting way, and I'm not even talking about how each song transitions beautifully into the following one. This album depicts queer and black liberation, picking inspirationThis album, how do I even start? It deserved the category of album of the year. Beyoncé aimed for such visions some people never aspired to envisage. She couldn't have mixed genres and rhythms in a more pleasing and comforting way, and I'm not even talking about how each song transitions beautifully into the following one. This album depicts queer and black liberation, picking inspiration from vogue ballrooms and decades like the 90s or 70s when disco music ruled. Once again, she got robbed for such a sublime album. This record was a renaissance for modern music. How many albums has she got to put out to win the category? The recording academy's actions depict how coded are its ideologies. Beyoncé, a black woman fighting for LGBTQI+ and black people's rights, seems unable to win this category for four consecutive nominations, including this year's ceremony.… Expand
  5. BrunoFern05
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    Beyonce trazendo mais "energy", num album com uma ótima textura, uma letra nova, envolvente e atual, sem perder a antiga Beyonce. Garanto a você que vale a ouvida, pois, com certeza, algumas estarão na sua playlist de bangers. E considerando que já ouço a mais de um ano, continua divertido.
  6. walisonmariz
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    for me RENASSAINCE is the best album ever.
    beyoncé you will always be famous. i love you.
  7. symmsimi
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Beyoncé the mother that you are. Her best album. Queen of the industry. Top 5: alien superstar, virgo's groove, america has a problem, pure/honey and summer renaissance.
  8. beyoncefan444
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Add a review or submit with only a rating… Add a review or submit with only a rating…… Expand
  9. hugles
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
  10. Aghrr1
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    I mean this is so dope! Alien Superstar, Heates, Summer Renaissance and more!
  11. nilde
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    this album is perfect. I've listened to it every single day since its release and I cannot get tired of it. every single song is carefully placed in the album, and the transitions tie the whole album together as a single continuous song.
    in my opinion, what makes this album the beauty it is, is the self love and pride message it carries, it is a homage to queer people of color who paved    this album is perfect. I've listened to it every single day since its release and I cannot get tired of it. every single song is carefully placed in the album, and the transitions tie the whole album together as a single continuous song.
    in my opinion, what makes this album the beauty it is, is the self love and pride message it carries, it is a homage to queer people of color who paved the way in the disco and ballroom scenes. I can understand that some people might need some time with it on its first listen because it is very, very unique, but mark my words: this album will grow on you and you will fall in love.

    Beyoncé, thank you for this, you changed my life with this body of work.    … Expand
  12. Iamgiannhs
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    Renaissance is an amazing cohesive album that blends lots of styles of songs into an album. The songs have such great transitions that you can literally listen to the whole album without noticing that the song is “changing”!
  13. emmm_ge
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    One hundred per cent one of the best Beyonce albums. Not only does it sound like she had a lot of fun recording and making this album, it also slaps. The lyricism is fantastic and flows really well. It has a great beat throughout in a beautiful blend of genre and style. It really demonstrates Beyonce's mastery of her music. It's crazy this song didn't win best album 2023. Everything aboutOne hundred per cent one of the best Beyonce albums. Not only does it sound like she had a lot of fun recording and making this album, it also slaps. The lyricism is fantastic and flows really well. It has a great beat throughout in a beautiful blend of genre and style. It really demonstrates Beyonce's mastery of her music. It's crazy this song didn't win best album 2023. Everything about this album is amazing… Expand
  14. brockcheese
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Break my Soul may be her best song and this is great album that combines queer soundscapes to create new dance music.
  15. gbielgb
    May 11, 2023
    5
    boring! repetitive! raw! beyonce's new album features a dance record that makes an impact only on the single tracks :( i tried listening other times and just found it CLOYING (doesn't compare to taylor swift saying "me-e-e!") but it made me so tired
  16. oolivverr
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    The energy on this album is electric. Banger after banger. She simply never misses
  17. djyannoushka
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    that's a dancing album alright ! honestly i love bass so that was entirely my thing. some songs are a bit long, and i especially don't vibe with Church Girl like, at all. i love the attention paid to each transition, it makes the album feel like a smooth run through, and also some vocal runs were just Crazy so there's that too. the lyrics honestly, are kind of whatever, not gonna lie. somethat's a dancing album alright ! honestly i love bass so that was entirely my thing. some songs are a bit long, and i especially don't vibe with Church Girl like, at all. i love the attention paid to each transition, it makes the album feel like a smooth run through, and also some vocal runs were just Crazy so there's that too. the lyrics honestly, are kind of whatever, not gonna lie. some lines were really fun & memorable, especially in Heated which is just pure fun, overall it makes sense with the music & theme of each song though but most of them i don't Remember at all, but the music & vocals are what shine through. my fav used to be Virgo's Groove but now i tend to listen to America Has a Problem the most so yeah, lots of favs in this album !… Expand
  18. brunoleonlo
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    What an incredible way to honor your uncle and the community he's a part of. The transitions on this album are perfectly executed, she might get some criticism for the use of samples but that's actually very important for an album like this. She takes us to the dance-floor and invites us to celebrate life. 10 out of 10.
  19. 4everhoney
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    I decided to add a rating after sitting with the album for a couple of months because I wanted to see if it could give me the same feeling it gave me when it was out for the first month. Honestly I love this album and how it makes me feel confident and happy. I felt so much joy the first month and I still feel joy now.
  20. juniorts8
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    the most well thought out album of 2022, the inspo is very clear and that’s no mistake from beyoncé as she is a very intentional artist.The transitions paired with the beaming production and soaring vocals, this is undoubtedly Beyoncé at her best and at her most free.
  21. mariana1981
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    After six years Beyoncé in the present with a beautiful album, perfect, flawless, wonderful, stunning... with each passing year she renews each album showing why she is the queen of the music industry. There are no words to say how magnificent this album is.
  22. adelcon
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    The album is simply a masterpiece. All of songs are connected to each other, there's not way to listen to just one song, I have to listen to the whole album every time and I love, dance and sing every song!
  23. KJ_20
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Simply put, AMAZING. Renaissance is a masterpiece work of art. The way the songs transform into one thing into another are amazing, personal favs: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, CUFF IT, PURE/HONEY, THIQUE. What an album!
  24. giovannifreitas
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    THE FCKING REAL AOTY!!!! This album is a SERVE for art, music and fun! Bey gives us everything and more! She's literally the BEST!
  25. szjoaao
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    verdadeiro album do ano, com conceito, coesão e aclamação. feito pros gays com musica boa e com zero vontade de pular as músicas
  26. crz4tay
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    HOW IT DIDNT WON AOTY??? Its a beautiful album with perfect songs its at the same level as motomami its so good
  27. AsemAbdElmobdy
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Wow what I can say and actually can only say that this album is masterpiece and.
  28. Flowy
    Jan 23, 2023
    6
    Good production and creativity. Just don’t think there’s any songs that people are going to go back to years later.
  29. Fabiancsc
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    A work of art from start to finish and a great candidate for album of the year. Beyonce dabbles in a new style, and she does it very well.
  30. Ahmedbd
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    It’s something new and fun.BEYONCÉ did so well with this ALBUM LITERALLY THERE IS NO SKIP . Its been 6 months and i can’t get off it. I’ve been listening to this masterpiece since day one , every day till now!!!!
  31. Branden7
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    I never listened to a Beyonce album before but I was astonished by how much I enjoyed it. Songs like Heated, Pure Honey, Sunnmer Renaissance, and Ailen Superstar had me dancing.
  32. Matthewnewman1
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Anyone who doesn't like this album is homophobic. That's all I have to say on this album (of the year).

    Highlights: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, CUFF IT, HEATED, VIRGO'S GROOVE, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA, AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM
    Lowlights: ALL UP IN YOUR MIND
    Rating: 9.8
  33. gslsoon
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Rich, cohesive but ever changing, top notch production and vocals. This is truly the best album of 2022.
  34. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Excellent album by Yonce, in which she pulls from a vast array of influences all while managing to make something cohesive, gripping and eclectic
  35. erdal220
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    the best 2022 album. Beyonce this album 2022 year saved. my is favorite summer renaissance,Break my soul,cuff it,alien superstar background music very well
  36. alcantaralucas4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O ÁLBUM FICOU SIMPLESMENTE MARAVILHOSO, canções que me deram vontade de dançar, que elevaram o meu ânimo. Uma proposta totalmente diferente do que eu esperava, mas que me surpreenderam positivamente. BEYONCÉ você é PERFEITA
  37. SergioJr
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano concerteza, traz uma imersão contagiante do mundo vogue.
    Além dos perfeitos vocais, produção perfeita , sonoridade angelical mas ao mesmo tempo traz um peso na alma.
    Esse álbum tem um peso cultural enorme melhor álbum concerteza.
  38. cristhofer
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    o que falar desse álbum? literalmente um dos melhores álbuns dela. melhor música: SUMMER RENAISSANCE
  39. ilbfl
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé creates space and opportunity for all listeners to be swept away for an hour long with changing tempos and beats over blazing and delicate vocals.

    Renaissance serves as a mantra to release everything that brings you no joy. It is a Friday night playlist and a middday pick me up simultaneously.    … Expand
  40. ThiagoBraga
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ruim demais péssimo amo álbum não deveria ter lançado nada desses músicas, ela cada vez piora colocando milhões de compositores… Expand
  41. copperbottom
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    Ridiculously overrated album. Beyonce could fart on 10 songs with her 100 producers, & it'd be considered as AOTY
  42. chrismargaritis
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Simply phenomenal! Beyoncé will still be on top of the game for a long time!!!
  43. Gsaf
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    É cativante, é animado, é renascedor! É um álbum que lhe tira da realidade, para uma realidade totalmente melhor! A Beyoncé fez um trabalho impecável como sempre, teve a coragem para sair de sua zona de conforto e fez um trabalho magnífico, monumental.
  44. Channels
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    I'm that girl, cozy, alien superstar, cuff it, energy, cuff it, energy, break my soul..
  45. PEDROMFR
    Nov 27, 2022
    7
    Overall, it's a very positive body of work and a big step in Beyoncé's career who decided to do something diferent and risky, and the risk paid off. Nevertheless its cohesion, some songs lack soul and longetivity. For me, the first half of this album is great but then it's just all the same...
  46. JoelG
    Nov 24, 2022
    5
    The arrangement is really cool, and the album feels like one long journey, but that's also a negative. In the process to make the album sound and feel that way, a lot of potential was wasted, and a lot of the songs degraded mainly because of that kind of production.
    I understand that this is a dance album , and it's honestly a really good one, but just as an album, it's very repetitive,    The arrangement is really cool, and the album feels like one long journey, but that's also a negative. In the process to make the album sound and feel that way, a lot of potential was wasted, and a lot of the songs degraded mainly because of that kind of production.
    I understand that this is a dance album , and it's honestly a really good one, but just as an album, it's very repetitive, and honestly boring after a few tracks. Too predictable. I wish we had more intimacy and seriousness.
    The Intro and Outro are great and once again have this really satisfying arrangement.
    PURE/HONEY, CUFF IT, BREAK MY SOUL are the best songs in the album, with the most creativity in the making of them.
    Beyonce's vocals are great, and the songwriting is very decent as well.    … Expand
  47. dxie
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    album of the year. So cohesive, excellent sound. wbk that queen bee would deliver once again.
  48. Guzmant
    Nov 5, 2022
    2
    One of the worst albums I've ever heard and it's only praised because of the name of the artist attached to it. the production sounds like those very cheap YouTube remixes, vocally it's disappointing (my dear Beyoncé you are a VOCALIST, why do you mumble rap for most of the whole thing?) the lyrics are stupid and most of the songs sound the same.
  49. Case5274
    Nov 4, 2022
    6
    I don't get the big deal about this one. The production is brilliant. It sounds really good. But there's not one song I think that's a classic. The lyrics might appeal to a lot of people but it's called music for nothing. I don't hear any melody or hook that stucks in my mind.
  50. Cana
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album ，love it so so much！！
    it's my daily motivation, my daily inspiration, the only reason i have the will to live. it encourages me to push myself on, and it gives me happiness.    … Expand
  51. NonBiasedMusic
    Oct 30, 2022
    0
    With boring, generic lyricism and often grating production, Beyonce tries and fails to re-create some of her earlier work in an attempt to once again put herself in the limelight of the music landscape, but fails to do so like she has previously, a testament to her inability to stay relevant in todays music world.
  52. Iheart234
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Amazing, front to back. This album is a complete masterpiece and is the album of the year. All of the songs stand out in their own way. This album is just amazing.
  53. Faffa
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    O álbum é iluminado!! ❤️
  54. charlicritic
    Oct 26, 2022
    0
    Seeing Queen B trying something so unique (for her) is amazing! I'm so pleased!
  55. peucarter
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My life is back to be happy with this album, omg everything with Beyoncé makes is incredible! AOTY… Expand
  56. codacu
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Worth the wait from Béyonce. This album blew my mind and changed everything...again.
  57. Leonardogl
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Still a 10, still a QUEEN, she knows what she do and this such a good album to dance and feel in the mood
  58. DanielHegarty
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    a love letter to beyoncé fans. a love letter to black and queer culture. no skips. nothing more to say. perfection.
  59. Strawberryice
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Truly her best work! An experimental, yet cohesive body of work. The vocals are enchanting as usual and the production is simply exquisite!
  60. 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.
  61. toridrew
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    The album of the year. Point blank period. There were absolutely no skips, and the samples make it that much better. Very creative, and the production is top notch.
  62. isla
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé once again has proven to the world her power in switching genres so effortlessly. You can tell drake was influenced by this album and created his own version of a house. You can also tell who had done it correctly and who falls flat. Beyoncé released the album of the year, with absolutely no skips present. Until this day, I have not been able to choose my top 5 favourite songs,Beyoncé once again has proven to the world her power in switching genres so effortlessly. You can tell drake was influenced by this album and created his own version of a house. You can also tell who had done it correctly and who falls flat. Beyoncé released the album of the year, with absolutely no skips present. Until this day, I have not been able to choose my top 5 favourite songs, which says something.… Expand
  63. justin909
    Oct 21, 2022
    2
    It’s a beyoncé album there is obvious hype around it. I was waiting with anticipation for this album but upon hearing the lead single was very worried. The lead single, to be blunt, was awful. The album was not awful but it was not good.it was not cohesive but at the same time all the songs dragged along the same way. it was not shocking and there was no innovation in there. the vocalsIt’s a beyoncé album there is obvious hype around it. I was waiting with anticipation for this album but upon hearing the lead single was very worried. The lead single, to be blunt, was awful. The album was not awful but it was not good.it was not cohesive but at the same time all the songs dragged along the same way. it was not shocking and there was no innovation in there. the vocals sound like she recorded them the day before they were due and rushed it. the production is messy and still boring. this is the worst album beyoncé had ever released and it’s very disappointing.… Expand
  64. Geoina
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is one of the only few albums with un-skippable songs from I'm that girl all the way to Summer Renaissance, it is elegant, classy, refreshing and DIFFERENT. Beyoncé has always produced fine art and always takes pride in all her work but the way she experimented with different sounds and genres, pop, rnb and dance electronic emphasizes this fact. Truly a Summer and disco anthem.… Expand
  65. daylight1989
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    beyonce nunca decepciona. Ella SI SABE cuando y como arriesgarse. Produccion? 20/10 Storytelling? 20/10
  66. alex_lavigne13
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    album of the year, beyoncé y rosalía son lo maximo, ella no decepciona, sin miedo al exito como a otras
  67. yrmnk
    Oct 21, 2022
    3
    like... it's okay, but i have 70% skips. for me it is not what it is. i waited for this album for so long but stayed dissapointed.
  68. Pherztuz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums in this present decade , it’s Her most cohesive and happiest albums . Glad to see the growth
  69. lacharli
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Long, flat, basic, repetitive and weird collection of songs with any meaning
  70. joaofg
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    The way she can reinvent herself it’s flabbergasting, after lemonade I thought she couldn’t do anything as good, then she comes and drop perfection again
  71. Leandrop
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Lixo. Que bosta esse álbum.
    Lixóooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  72. joseferfer
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Is it innovative and revolutionary? YEA. Beyonce delivers one of her greatest works, bringing house music and ballroon glory back to its heyday. With dancing beats and lyrics full of horny and self-esteem, this album is, without a doubt, my favorite this year so far.
  73. 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
  74. Asustouch
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé yielded an ageless club masterpiece. To call Beyoncé a titan and icon in the music industry is a complete understatement of who she truly is. She always brings something new whilst elevating and celebrating her past. Like she states in ALIEN SUPERSTAR, she is one of one, she is number one.
  75. Camilalvrz
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    This album is a celebration of life and love, and is arriving at a time when we need it most. That's perhaps the most astonishing quality about Beyoncé. Her ability to constantly transform into what the world needs most while never losing her artistic integrity and the essence of who she is. She's shown us she can do everything from Pop to R&B to Soul to Funk to Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll,This album is a celebration of life and love, and is arriving at a time when we need it most. That's perhaps the most astonishing quality about Beyoncé. Her ability to constantly transform into what the world needs most while never losing her artistic integrity and the essence of who she is. She's shown us she can do everything from Pop to R&B to Soul to Funk to Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Country, and the list goes on. But with Renaissance, she brings us on a journey into the glamorous and fabulously gritty world of Studio 54, Ballrooms, and dance music. She jumps from decade to decade, and genre to genre, mastering them all with deceiving ease, while never failing to leave every song with the Beyoncé stamp (and please don't get me started on the vocals in 'VIRGOS GROOVE'). Feeling that vibrating bass line smash into your face and lift you off your feet in 'IM THAT GIRL' is exactly what we all needed after the isolation and anxiety of the past 2 years. I don't want sad songs, I want to yell about being 'COZY' in my skin, the "dimples on my hips" and "stretch marks on my **** I want to DANCE and leave my sorrows behind (if only just for the 62 minute duration of Renaissance). Beyoncé continues to uplift people with her music and use her voice for good. She's in a category of her own and she's proven that she's truly THAT GIRL once again.

    THANK YOU BEYONCÉ!    … Expand
  76. Estebxxnnn
    Oct 18, 2022
    7
    Good even though I'm not into Beyonce at all, alien superstar such a bop, cuff it too
  77. javierp
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    This is actually the second time I write a review for this album because i have entirely changed my mind about it. At first, I enjoyed just a few tracks, but when you listen to it several times you get to discover Beyoncé's mastery once again. She is indeed an albums' artist. It's really comforting how every song transitions into the next one, and even though they all keep the same danceThis is actually the second time I write a review for this album because i have entirely changed my mind about it. At first, I enjoyed just a few tracks, but when you listen to it several times you get to discover Beyoncé's mastery once again. She is indeed an albums' artist. It's really comforting how every song transitions into the next one, and even though they all keep the same dance vibes, each one is special on its own. Maybe not a masterpiece as previous albums, but Renaissance has definitely changed the game in a short period of time.… Expand
  78. galisep
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    This album is for the girls and the gays. I love the house vibe Beyoncé gives us. I can’t wait for the visuals!
  79. 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
  80. Dsros96
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    My favorite Beyoncé albm out of the latest 3. A dance house masterpiece with some afrobeat songs. Very cohesive too despite the mix of artists & genres. Wonderful transitions between tracks. Only flaw is Plastic Off The Sofa, mid song to me.
  81. Henri11
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Renaissance é uma mega homenagem ao disco e ao house com a vibração e empolgação das baladas e das matinês. As músicas te envolvem numa vontade absoluta de levantar e dançar até cansar, com uma sonoridade viciante.

    Podemos dizer que, sim, Beyoncé fez o álbum do ano.
  82. leumassregor
    Oct 1, 2022
    8
    The seventy-nine-time grammy nominated and twenty-six-time Grammy award-winning pop and R&B legend Beyoncé returns with another official studio album since her fan-favorite album 'Lemonade' dropped in 2016. If I were to describe this album in a simple way, it would be something Drake would be jealous of: a well-executed dance-pop/house album. Beyoncé comes through with wonderful, sweet,The seventy-nine-time grammy nominated and twenty-six-time Grammy award-winning pop and R&B legend Beyoncé returns with another official studio album since her fan-favorite album 'Lemonade' dropped in 2016. If I were to describe this album in a simple way, it would be something Drake would be jealous of: a well-executed dance-pop/house album. Beyoncé comes through with wonderful, sweet, and groovy but also hard-hitting dance tracks that are screaming to be played by a DJ in a club.

    The way the album starts off is excellent. The intro track "I'M THAT GIRL" with the hard-hitting bass is guaranteed to give any listener a stank face, followed by the catchy "COZY" and my personal favorite "ALIEN SUPERSTAR"; a track that keeps evolving as you listen more, with hints of Right Said Fred in Beyoncé's "way too classy" melody. "CUFF IT" is the most poppy-sounding track on the album, and is all around very mellow. I'm a fan of the horns on this song, as without them it would be the blandest track on the record.

    As you get to the middle of the project, things begin to slow down. "BREAK MY SOUL" is the most snooze-worthy track on the record, followed by the unsatisfying and confusing "CHURCH GIRL". This track is just all over the place in the worst ways possible. "PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA" is alright, with Beyoncé showing off her vocal ability well however it seems to drag a bit at four minutes fourteen seconds long. "VIRGO'S GROOVE" is where the album begins to pick up again. This is the longest track on the album, clocking in at six minutes and eight seconds long. This song is a great groove (as the title suggests). Grace Jones and Tems both shine on "MOVE", and Beyoncé's flow makes this song fun and bouncy to listen to. The bass on "THIQUE" and "ALL UP IN YOUR MIND" just hit like nothing else, and are by far my favorites on the album following "ALIEN SUPERSTAR".

    This album is all-around solid from Beyoncé. Despite some underwhelming moments, Beyoncé shines through with some great moments of dance-pop, proving that she is capable of much more than people may think. Beyoncé is not finished dominating the music industry just yet.    … Expand
  83. jorgegcp02
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE sports Beyoncé's best production pieces to date. The time periods selected meet the greater mixer equipment and the creative minds behind the project to deliver smooth layers of vocals, production choices that keeps the listener sharp, and playful yet perceptive lyricism for a nonstop 1h 2m listening experience. Beyoncé really is THAT GIRL.
    Top 3: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, VIRGO'S    RENAISSANCE sports Beyoncé's best production pieces to date. The time periods selected meet the greater mixer equipment and the creative minds behind the project to deliver smooth layers of vocals, production choices that keeps the listener sharp, and playful yet perceptive lyricism for a nonstop 1h 2m listening experience. Beyoncé really is THAT GIRL.
    Top 3: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, VIRGO'S GROOVE and CUFF IT + ENERGY (feat. BEAM).

    Critic Score: 9.6/10    … Expand
  84. 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..
  85. Stephen1989
    Sep 22, 2022
    0
    Beyoncé you won't win another grammy you're tired of winning grammys you already have many your album sucks it doesn't deserve to be nominated for album of the year Harry will take it The worst album in history in decline
  86. bkmdc3
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Beyonce's best album yet. She has proven that she can continue to evolve with over 2 decades in the music industry...and she only keeps getting better. This album is a masterpiece. Cudos Beyonce.
  87. Sinnoh-best
    Sep 10, 2022
    3
    This album is not a masterpiece. If this wasn’t Beyoncé, It would haven’t been big as it is. There are some good tracks, but They are some really and tracks and some of them are ruined by the beginning. Thique is terrible to me. I know you could have done better Beyoncé
  88. leosnzr
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Uma junção de boas músicas que se misturam e mostram o quão excelente é perspicaz Beyoncé é!
  89. bugabooo
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Beyonce shifting to new genres? Beyonce reinventing herself? I believe none of them is correct: with this album, she simply perfects her craft - creating Albums with a strong cultural background and collage-like song production. And this work is her best example of doing that.
  90. yuliyusi
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Best Beyonce album at all of time. This album drop the this year, and 2022 turn the gaint disco
  91. iamjaydcarter
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece ❤️ i love it from the first song to the last one. Thank you so much for alla the love that you put in you art.
  92. Kamei121212
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Excellent work. Very different from her other albums, but that's what being a real artist is about. I love that it's kind of a disco album but you still have R&B and rap parts.
  93. Tom_Supreme
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the hype has become less I listened to the album and must say that it is the first Beyoncé album that entertains on complete length. No bad songs but only absolute bangers.… Expand
  94. TheProHero
    Aug 31, 2022
    9
    Renaissance is an almost perfect album, perhaps some other song seems out of everything or not 100% polished but enjoyable. A good return to Beyoncé to music. 9/10
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    Aug 30, 2022
    0
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  96. androcchio
    Aug 30, 2022
    6
    It's ridicoulos, her seventh solo outing finds Beyoncé at her very Sasha Fiercast, dropping F-bombs like loose change, straddling lovers like a dominatrix, strutting around a loud, bass-filled space carved out in great part by queer music-makers of colour, an arena explicitly dedicated to Black joy and sensual pleasure.
  97. super_diz
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece ❤❤❤ Beyoncé, I think you are the love of my life … Expand
  98. astroboy_0128
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an incredibly and well thought album.Tye fact that she keeps on delivering well thought out projects of work and each one of them being perfect is just amazing… Expand
  99. 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.
  100. Chaperone96
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    According to stats from my music data, it only took four weeks for this album to be my most-listened to album of all time! And that’s quite something considering it had to beat the likes of “SPIRIT” by Leona Lewis and homegurl’s “Lemonade” which have been out for more than a cute minute. RENAISSANCE is an album for all occasions; be it doing house chores, background music for work (esp ifAccording to stats from my music data, it only took four weeks for this album to be my most-listened to album of all time! And that’s quite something considering it had to beat the likes of “SPIRIT” by Leona Lewis and homegurl’s “Lemonade” which have been out for more than a cute minute. RENAISSANCE is an album for all occasions; be it doing house chores, background music for work (esp if you work from home), while taking sunset walks, while arguing with your sister about invasion of privacy, even my little brother listens to it while doing his homework! And I know pretty much everyone has said it before, but can we talk about those crazy transitions, cause tf! I was an album-rating virgin before this, and I’m so glad that RENAISSANCE will always be the album I lost that v-card to!… 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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