Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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8.7

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  1. maaraujos
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album 2022 ever!!! The Beyoncé is the alien superstar and only one … Expand
  2. ba3
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    sem dúvida é um dos melhorws da carreira, não é atoa que é considerada a maior artista viva.
  3. 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!!!
  4. Lindy
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    She did it again.... she’s really not scared of trying new things and evolving, that’s what makes her a great artist. Her albums are always ART!! The transitions??? Wow!!!! The vocals? Wow!! There’s really nothing she can’t do at this point. I’m really proud of the artist she is. Even after 25 years of her career.
  5. philip_p
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The first album I’ve ever heard with no skips. The queen came with the beats, vocals, runs. No crumbs left. LOVE
  6. fweb
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    An exciting re-invention of Beyoncé’s sound. An homage to the gay club scene and her uncle Johnny that succeeds enormously in each aspect it hopes to achieve. Some of the best production I have heard in a recent album. I suppose we all know where the ‘Album of the Year’ Grammy will go, and deservedly so.
  7. diddyboy
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Out the gate, my 3rd favourite album from Beyonce. Proves that she still has her spot on top of the music food chain. Pure dance, club, and still keeps her level of black excellence, sampling profound black artists as well as including a list of black LQBTQIA+ artists and people. She knows her audience, and this is for her fans and for those who love dance and retro sounds.
  8. Nienie
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This album is a breath of fresh air, much needed after 3 years of worldwide gloom. Renaissance breathes joy into your soul and put your mind at ease. It is the time of album that will make you smile involuntarily! Enjoy and thank you Beyoncé, you did again!
  9. Bryan4
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    What an electrifying Album! The transitions from I’m that girl to Break my soul was gobsmacking.
  10. Rubendatil
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Magnifique album. On voit la prise de risque et on ressent vraiment l’univers ou elle souhaite aller
  11. Manson_fan25
    Jul 30, 2022
    4
    I was extremely excited for this album as I loved lemonade, despite not liking all the songs I could still appreciate the songwriting and construction. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for this one, now I love the alternative style of electronic music and sounds but this album was an utter mess and the lyrics are garbage for the most part. Extremely underwhelming. Hopefully the otherI was extremely excited for this album as I loved lemonade, despite not liking all the songs I could still appreciate the songwriting and construction. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for this one, now I love the alternative style of electronic music and sounds but this album was an utter mess and the lyrics are garbage for the most part. Extremely underwhelming. Hopefully the other volumes of this album series is better than the first.… Expand
  12. Maund
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Perfect album from slay queen b she put her whole **** into it and u can rlly tell my GODDD.
  13. dj8616
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Dance floor heavy. The songs transition do well. My favorites Cuff It, Church Girl, energy, Alien Superstar
  14. MonalisaB
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Que mulher brilhante!!! Álbum impecável! Estou completamente viciada. Esse álbum me dá vontade de dançar, cantar, me apaixonar por mim mesma e por outro alguém, viver intensamente. Beyoncé é uma artista completa! Uma artista com uma mente criativa e linda. Uma verdadeira Alien superstar! Ouçam muito esse álbum!!!!!
  15. cwilliams385
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best albums. Feel good dance music! This is something that’s very much needed especially in these times.… Expand
  16. Beyonce4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    As an artist close to 30 years in the music industry, Beyoncé has done something most artist cannot do. She has made samples seem new and fresh. Cuff it, Cozy, Break My Soul, Virgo Groove, Pure/Honey & Summer Renaissance are top tracks for me.
  17. lesegoseabi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is perfection. A new type of Beyoncé. It is fresh it is free and liberating. It is a feel good album that inspires us all to be our true, free selves.
  18. Nandosousasf
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O ÁLBUM tá incrível, a sonoridade perfeita, Bey mais uma vez mostrando que é a maior
  19. lodonnell8049
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Dancefloor liberation. Beyoncé wants her fans to feel joy, celebrate life and have a good time. Beautiful vocals and amazing production throughout.
  20. mrwhitley
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Wow, the BLENDING WAS **** FLAWLESS.
    Each song sounds Fresh.
    I just have to say…We must hive Beyoncé her 10’ssssssss
  21. robinSir
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Uniqueness is one of words that can describe 7th studio album by artist that never fails or is afraid to push herself.
    Renaissance
  22. Jooncnx
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rock my body and feeling good always
    Thanks Beyonce for make this album. Love you    … Expand
  23. Rodrigo_0306
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé lo vuelve a hacer y se vuelve a confirmar que la única competencia de Beyoncé es únicamente Beyoncé. Renaissance traza su propio camino donde no busca igualar o seguir los pasos de sus predecesores, con ritmos de décadas pasadas y samples icónicos muy bien utilizados, sin duda alguna se destaca por su gran ritmo en la pista de baile.
  24. Janbaggins
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Wonderful and unique experience, I think that if someone is looking for a fun experience far from perfectionism, Renaissance is the right opportunity.
  25. motosebi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    What can I say about this album? ANOTHER masterpiece. I absolutely LOVE how unapologetic she is on this album, her CONFIDENCE is FIERCE. the usage of samples is literally genius and perfect, and the PRODUCTION? THE PRODUCTION? HOLY **** **** Immaculate. This album feels so grown yet fun and juvenile at the same time. She’s definitely evolved as an artist since Lemonade and I just love howWhat can I say about this album? ANOTHER masterpiece. I absolutely LOVE how unapologetic she is on this album, her CONFIDENCE is FIERCE. the usage of samples is literally genius and perfect, and the PRODUCTION? THE PRODUCTION? HOLY **** **** Immaculate. This album feels so grown yet fun and juvenile at the same time. She’s definitely evolved as an artist since Lemonade and I just love how she didn’t intend this album to be perfect, but it somehow managed to be. She has never sounded so confident before. this album is for people who like to have FUN!… Expand
  26. ImagineitKiyani
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    After a six-year break, Beyonce came back to step on the girls necks! Renaissance is truly a major growth from Lemonade and Everything is Love. Her most ambitious, adventurous, experimental and musically diverse album to date! This album is mainly for the gay fans, or the girls that can dance, if this isn't your niche or cup of tea, this album is clearly not for you. 10/10. The best songsAfter a six-year break, Beyonce came back to step on the girls necks! Renaissance is truly a major growth from Lemonade and Everything is Love. Her most ambitious, adventurous, experimental and musically diverse album to date! This album is mainly for the gay fans, or the girls that can dance, if this isn't your niche or cup of tea, this album is clearly not for you. 10/10. The best songs on the album are 'Heated', 'America Has a Problem', 'Pure/Honey', and 'Summer Renaissance'. Absolutely worth the wait!… Expand
  27. vagnerml
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfeição do universo musical, a maior artista em vida da história da humanidade e sobre Renaissance direi aos meus primogênitos que na história foi um movimento cultural criado por Beyoncé PERFECT
  28. kaykeconnor
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é um divisor de águas para as novas gerações da música de todos os países… Expand
  29. Taylorsivy
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    It's too mid for it to be a follow up to lemonade. Not dynamic enough in the mood department. Expected a way better album but here we are.
  30. fr_kennedy
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pelo tempo de espera pro álbum ser lançado, eu realmente esperava mais, afinal é a Beyoncé.… Expand
  31. Christiannnyc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She really did THAT. Haven’t stopped listening to the album since it’s been released
  32. Knightmusc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! An album with mastery in Production. An album bringing back Ballroom, Bounce and House to the community. Beyoncé bragged her music ears in vocal production from vocal layering to contemporary song structure. This is Beyoncé, the Queen
  33. Luizpoder
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfeito. Diferente de tudo que ela já lançou. Percebo que ela se divertiu bastante criando essa obra
  34. leonarduramos
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse é o primeiro álbum house que eu realmente ouço e é o melhor que já ouvi em toda a minha vida.
  35. CleitonRodrigo4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The possibilities of this album, all! You can make a Ball in your living room without change the playlist. UNIQUE!
  36. beyblues
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    bey is back, with an excellent album. she’s the queen, the greatest living artist. bown down ****
  37. Iconda
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Embrace the Inventiveness of Thee Queen of Music’s new sound & it REWARDS
  38. Melaniescopes
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE has finally emerged! her most sonically cohesive body of work to date is an unapologetic celebration of historically queer black music, and offers a brazen homage to the fallen angels who came before us. she seamlessly weaves elements of house, ballroom, disco, garage, soul, gospel, r&b, edm, and rap together to create a project only she and her team could’ve pulledbeyoncé’s RENAISSANCE has finally emerged! her most sonically cohesive body of work to date is an unapologetic celebration of historically queer black music, and offers a brazen homage to the fallen angels who came before us. she seamlessly weaves elements of house, ballroom, disco, garage, soul, gospel, r&b, edm, and rap together to create a project only she and her team could’ve pulled off. from dreamy synths and haunting guitars, to explosive drums and soaring vocals, this album is a feast for the ears. somehow even break my soul has been given a new lease of life within the context of the album. the transitions are impeccable, the references are witty and heartfelt, the stacked harmonies are gorgeous. your ear picks up on something new every time! it never gets dull or feels bloated. i’m blown away! 10/10. album of the year.… Expand
  39. CONNORG4L
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    On Beyoncé’s 7th Studio Album, she makes a perfectly produced, sung, and written album that achieves a score of a 10 by simply doing nothing wrong instead of making any grand statements.
  40. Johnamador
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Incrível, magnífico e avassalador! A mulher sabe oque está fazendo e faz muito bem! É pra dançar a noite toda no repeat.
  41. DarwinianDouche
    Jul 29, 2022
    3
    So, this is probably the biggest musical disappointment I have had the displeasure of being involved in. I really liked Beyonce, but damn, this is trash. the album opens with "I'M THAT GIRL" (all the tracks are cap locked for some reason), it is bad, but not terrible so I was thinking to myself, not a strong start but that's fine, no album is perfect. I finally made it though that songSo, this is probably the biggest musical disappointment I have had the displeasure of being involved in. I really liked Beyonce, but damn, this is trash. the album opens with "I'M THAT GIRL" (all the tracks are cap locked for some reason), it is bad, but not terrible so I was thinking to myself, not a strong start but that's fine, no album is perfect. I finally made it though that song and COZY started up, "WOW, why would someone make anything sound like this on purpose" I thought to myself. Every song is a slog, as i walked though Costco I am sure some people noticed weird facial reactions I was making to vomit leaving my headphones. I kind of think this album was an excuse to say the "F" word a lot, because she probably says it 100+ times in the album. There is a song about how being bangable is really important, PURE/HONEY is such a dumb song.

    Most songs are 3-4 minutes long and I noticed that they don't actually start for 30-60 seconds. I think this album is supposed to be artistic but comes off bizarre and boring. Beyonce paid like 20 people to write this album and I think it was supposed to be experimental or something, but she and they ain't as good as Donald Glover and can't pull it off.

    I gave it 3/10 only because i am comparing it to all music i have listened to and not just studio albums, else it would be 1/10.    … Expand
  42. AgathaSoares
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores trabalhos da Beyoncé, como sempre ela entregou músicas perfeitas com uma qualidade acima da média. Não consigo parar de escutar. Amei!
  43. trizzy86
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Literally her most spectacular body of work to date, and the fact that it’s dedicated to her late “Guncle” makes it even more special. There are zero skips and each song flows into the next so precise and cohesive, not orchestrated this successfully since Prince’s 1988 album “Lovesexy”. The fact that there are two more parts to this body of work is overwhelming, but very much welcomed andLiterally her most spectacular body of work to date, and the fact that it’s dedicated to her late “Guncle” makes it even more special. There are zero skips and each song flows into the next so precise and cohesive, not orchestrated this successfully since Prince’s 1988 album “Lovesexy”. The fact that there are two more parts to this body of work is overwhelming, but very much welcomed and highly anticipated.… Expand
  44. Pamxx0
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    so amazing! the transitions are just perfect, the album is complete and surpasses anything ever made in the industry
  45. fabulousfawzy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Album of the year from queen Bey
    There's nobody doing like her in the game
    She is the music industry
  46. Ingridaabreu
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    SENSATIONAL! Everything this woman does is amazing. Dancing songs, very good to hear at the club with friends.
  47. lemkekaue
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    "RENAISSANCE" is everything Beyoncé fans had hoped for, it's a cohesive album, with flawless transitions between tracks and extremely danceable and engaging beats. It's one of those albums you didn't know you needed until you heard it. It is, without a doubt, the best album released this year.
  48. pammellabarros
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a masterpiece, album of the year, the best album EVER, BEYONCÉ YOU IS THE BEST AND YOU KNOW… Expand
  49. 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.
  50. WesleySalte
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum está perfeito e impactante, uma nova era diferente das anteriores fazendo com que a Beyoncé mostre o quão talentosa ela é. Uma nova vibe, uma nova era… um verdadeiro renascimento.
  51. Sansuell
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome! Love the beats, I love the intros and passages between songs. Different, creative and charming!… Expand
  52. badbey
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    the most monumental album I've ever heard in my entire life. a true sound experience. Bey came back with everything!!!!!!
  53. Luiscarterbey
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEYONCÉ MAIS UMA VEZ MOSTRANDO PORQUE É A MELHOR. SEMPRE SE ARRISCANDO EM COISAS NOVAS E DANDO SUPER CERTO… Expand
  54. Mothayonce27
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Queen Beyoncé you sl@yyy the house down this album is a masterpiece a work of ART!! Thank you so much for this!! I love you deep
  55. NadiaAlmeida
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Surprisily incredible. No skips. The vocals are beautiful ans the transitions genius.… Expand
  56. METALROOSTER
    Jul 29, 2022
    7
    So we’ve all been looking forward to a party - this glittery, energetic, dance orgy of an album that all the hype-meisters kept promising. We’re all going to break out of the oppressive shackles of society and celebrate now that Bey’s here to empower us!

    It’s not that though. Some of it is actually quite dark. And sequential. Some of it actually wallows in a brooding anger. Like    So we’ve all been looking forward to a party - this glittery, energetic, dance orgy of an album that all the hype-meisters kept promising. We’re all going to break out of the oppressive shackles of society and celebrate now that Bey’s here to empower us!

    It’s not that though. Some of it is actually quite dark. And sequential. Some of it actually wallows in a brooding anger. Like pissed-but-dancing-about-it territory. It’s great to acknowledge one’s rise out of the mire - although, at times, this album feels more focused on the mire than the rise - and betrays its own mission statement in the process. I didn’t feel any better about life, or myself, after listening to this than before I started - so I’d say we’ve got a case of false advertising. Let’s just make raspberry lemonade out of what life throws at us instead and we’ve got a pretty decent album.    … Expand
  57. Claudecy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection!!! She always give her best. She’s The best around The world. Nobody else can compers. She’s The BOSS PORRA… Expand
  58. Lucasdoufl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente incrivél como tudo que a Beyonce nota 10 cuff it perfeita, o album conversa entre si trazendo um sonoridade incrivel… Expand
  59. 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
  60. vgmkyle
    Jul 29, 2022
    2
    For the most part this is a shallow, stupid, and redundant pop album. Not only is it repetitive, but it lacks the creativity of some of her previous work. But you already know most Beyonce bootlickers are going to chase clout and make severe comments about you in the process if you don't follow along with their obscene pandering over one of the most overrated and phony stars in pop.
  61. AndersonYnacio
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum da década bey veio pra fazer história mas uma vez,com um álbum todo inspirado no tequino melody BEYONCE trouxe músicas dançantes e com melodias pra lá de provocantes.… Expand
  62. Dejavudailusao
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum está simplesmente: FENOMENAL.
    Haters, não adianta espumar. Ela realmente RENASCEU e foi com tudo! THE QUEEN IS BACK!!!!
  63. 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.
  64. Luzamendes
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Evolução musical nítida, realmente ela se reinventa sempre , diferente de tudo que ela já fez , um verdadeiro renascimento !
  65. fantanos_uncle
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is 100% album of the year so far. Every song on this album is amazing and the transitions are just amazing. Over her career, Beyoncé has only gotten better and that continues to be the case with RENAISSANCE. So far, I've listened to the album 6 times and I haven't listened to anything else since it came out. I would highly recommend everyone listen to it.
  66. douglaspbno
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé always innovating and revolutionizing! She never delivered more of the same. The album is magnificent, with powerful vocals, enveloping and nostalgic beats, without hesitating to leave the comfort zone one more time.
  67. selibac
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is one of the most refreshing, exciting, and cohesive albums of not only the last 5 years, but of Beyoncé’s discography. It is much needed, we all have been through so much these last few years and you leave this album feeling hopeful, and rejuvenated.
    It also seems to be an open love letter to her LGBTQIA fans and family, and to her pride as a black woman. When the album is over, I    This is one of the most refreshing, exciting, and cohesive albums of not only the last 5 years, but of Beyoncé’s discography. It is much needed, we all have been through so much these last few years and you leave this album feeling hopeful, and rejuvenated.
    It also seems to be an open love letter to her LGBTQIA fans and family, and to her pride as a black woman. When the album is over, I felt sad that there wasn’t more, yet I was still extremely satisfied. A beautiful body of work.    … Expand
  68. jacarterr
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Artistry, vocals, transitions. Amazing album that and unlike anything I’ve ever heard before.
  69. annep
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Once again, an amazing album by Queen B! With her feelings, care, love and joy, the songs can transport us to another world, making we feel happy and strong.
  70. Isaque0071
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfect álbum. We needed this after these traumatic years of pandemic, Beyoncé is queen of souls.
  71. Dmurch
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Sonically, Renaissance reveals a matured, eclectic form of Beyoncé; an accumulation of her 25 year career. It’s experimental, risky, but in it’s core it reeks of the classic Beyoncé we know and love. Tracks like ALIEN SUPERSTAR represent this juxtaposition through its futuristic production and the smooth, otherworldly chorus and spoken word segments. Beyoncé diverts even further away fromSonically, Renaissance reveals a matured, eclectic form of Beyoncé; an accumulation of her 25 year career. It’s experimental, risky, but in it’s core it reeks of the classic Beyoncé we know and love. Tracks like ALIEN SUPERSTAR represent this juxtaposition through its futuristic production and the smooth, otherworldly chorus and spoken word segments. Beyoncé diverts even further away from the norm in tracks like ALL UP IN YOUR MIND where the production is intense, heavy, yet balanced by the lyrical content. Renaissance pushes the envelope through the exceptionally executed samples, blending of genres, and feel-good lyrics. Renaissance is a masterclass in paying homage to the musical legends of our time, while simultaneously being refreshing and consumable for the underrepresented groups it speaks to. 10/10.… Expand
  72. Izabel1-
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PERFEITO! Uma obra de arte que somente ela conseguiria fazer! Bey sempre consegue estar a frente da indústria e se recriar conforme o passar dos tempos e foi exatamente isso que ela fez nesse álbum. Ele cumpriu tudo o que foi prometido e é um grande marco na carreira, um dos maiores… Expand
  73. denisl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Something totally new - totally different. Arguably her best album to date.
  74. musicreviewer1_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    just excellent. 10/10. every single track is a hit. its actually kind of crazy
  75. 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
  76. Smellslikebeef
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal! It’s not like anything we’ve heard in the last decade of music, absolutely mind-blowing.
  77. robeyonce
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    she reinvented herself again... like this sound like ZERO album i heard before
  78. isnantobb
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfect album! I can totally see me and my friends going off on the dancefloor.
  79. Ilumy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Inovador, conceitual enfim Beyoncé faz tudo.
    ...............................
  80. Beyturke4_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a timeless album, Beyoncé has never done a job as well done as this one, everything on this album is different just what she did and they were doing. explored things we would never have imagined her doing.this album is the meaning of art in its purest essence! all the vocal beats transitions of a song, this album is the best released this year, and I dare say this decade.… Expand
  81. mgrenaissance
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    PERFECT!!!!!! não tem UMA música ruim e a conexão de cada álbum é DIVINA
  82. beyhiveking
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    one of her best projects EVER.
    seamless transitions and spectacular vocals from The Queen.
    a timeless piece of art.
  83. Udubrasik
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A maior artista viva!! Tão gostoso ouvir as melodias que me fazem reviver os anos 80s parabéns Bey mais uma vez você se superou… Expand
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. Luccapinto21
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé sempre se renovando com os seus álbuns e sempre conseguindo se superar… Expand
  87. gigipriestly
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum é perfeito do inicio ao fim. As transições de CUFF IT, ENERGY, BREAK MY SOUL E CHURCH GIRL é uma das maiores perfeições desse álbum. HEATED, VIRGO GROOVE, PURE/HONEY E RENAISSANCE SUMMER te levam direto para o sentimento de confiança e poder para ir direto para uma balada dos anos 80 pronto para vencer uma batalha de Ballroom. Esse álbum é de longe um dos melhores do milenio e daO álbum é perfeito do inicio ao fim. As transições de CUFF IT, ENERGY, BREAK MY SOUL E CHURCH GIRL é uma das maiores perfeições desse álbum. HEATED, VIRGO GROOVE, PURE/HONEY E RENAISSANCE SUMMER te levam direto para o sentimento de confiança e poder para ir direto para uma balada dos anos 80 pronto para vencer uma batalha de Ballroom. Esse álbum é de longe um dos melhores do milenio e da carreira.… Expand
  88. Bobianna
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album has songs that all just blend into each other and sometimes that style is not executed properly but that was not the case with her. she was able to combine these songs so effortlessly and smoothly. The album has callbacks to ballroom culture. Things that really resonate to queer POC in my opinion. Maybe just Queer people in general. The samples she uses are absolutely brilliant.This album has songs that all just blend into each other and sometimes that style is not executed properly but that was not the case with her. she was able to combine these songs so effortlessly and smoothly. The album has callbacks to ballroom culture. Things that really resonate to queer POC in my opinion. Maybe just Queer people in general. The samples she uses are absolutely brilliant. She gave us an hour of pure fun. An hour full of confidence, sexiness and a bombshell baddie aesthetic. She did something very different here and it was just right. with dark techno beats and stuff like that she created a masterpiece. Her vocals and layering are absolutely beautiful. Just like a siren. She did what needed to be done to create the perfect album. it’s a 10/10.… Expand
  89. Zephyr4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen QueenQueen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen… Expand
  90. Astro92
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a maestro! Her mastery of musical scales, harmonies, melismas and incredible tone combined with her producer's ear, choice of team, instrumentation(!!!)and samples & interpolations coupled with her drive just make this album a MONOLITH, for sentimental and sociological reasons. The laudatory nature of her anthological (through features, samples and interpolation, she explores the origins of house music, discotheque and highlights the oft overlooked Black roots of Funk music) unapologetically pro LGBTQI+, sex positivity make this a musicologist's dream review, and it opens up an avenue for dialogue around the disenfranchisement of queer people of Color within the music industry once their novations go 'mainstream'. The record is undeniable; it is seamless, fresh and yet instantly familiar: a celebration of the history of dance music and a wonderful addition to an unimpeachable discography! Beyoncé remains the standard; a virtuoso who is also an incredibly under-rated curator and taste maker. ALBUM OF THE YEAR!… Expand
  91. ashleyavan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is pure fire … Expand
  92. RocQuelle
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album speaking to where Beyoncé is at in her life and her artistry. This album is about self confidence, love, healing, understanding who you are. She touches on so many topics but does it in Beyoncé way. Renaissance is relatable to everyone. She is breaking the fourth wall and letting everyone into this renaissance club where you are free to be yourself. Renaissance is telling aThis album speaking to where Beyoncé is at in her life and her artistry. This album is about self confidence, love, healing, understanding who you are. She touches on so many topics but does it in Beyoncé way. Renaissance is relatable to everyone. She is breaking the fourth wall and letting everyone into this renaissance club where you are free to be yourself. Renaissance is telling a story that we all can relate and as you continue to listen you continue to discover more and more not just about the songs but about yourself. Beyoncé is the only artist that tops herself over and over again. Each album she puts out just gets better. This is just the first act so act ii and act iii is really bout to change everything just like every Beyoncé album. Thank you Beyoncé for allowing us to be free, to love, to heal, to give us understanding through this masterpiece that is Renaissance that will live on for decades to come. We love you Queen … Expand
  93. Raymondmiguel_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler Alert: IT SLAPSSSS. Such a great album thank you Beyoncé for stepping out of your comfort zone and giving us this album… Expand
  94. Jojolicious1025
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is absolutely FIRE!! So many amazing hits! Beyonce did her thing!!
  95. phsaro
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The Beyoncé’s masterpiece. Listen to Renaissance is like to enter in the Heavens Door.
  96. MIstoriaP
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Everything I’ve been waiting for. Alien Superstar and Virgo’s Groove are in my top 5.
  97. KevinMFS
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I'm here to say that I didn't have any expectations with this project. It really surprised me what an artist Beyoncé still is throughout all this years. One of her most groovy and experimented albums with bouncy beats and good lyricism as usual with Bey. Just can't wait for the next act out of this trilogy.
  98. Aliensupastar
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The Queen is Back and she’s in her bag. Beyoncé will forever be relevant. The album is 10 out of 10 from start to finish. This is her Album of the year.
  99. Matheus_Hive
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Simplesmente eu estou cada vez mais impressionado em como a Beyoncé consegue se reinventar e mudar toda uma massa musical , ela sempre usa sua arte para fazer resignificaçoes necessárias ,fora que os vocais estão insanos de perfeitos
  100. frstladyofmusic
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    loved it! the album is simply amazing. Beyoncé is one of the only artists that can stay relevant up to two DECADES into their carreer
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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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