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

Universal acclaim- based on 3470 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 389 out of 3470
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  1. ashraffe
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I had never really given a d**n about the Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay features in my car until Beyoncé dropped this album. It has always been my go-to album while I’m driving ever since.
  2. user115
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé com esse álbum prova que é a artista que mais se reinventa atualmente, não só na música, mas em tudo que entrega. AOTY
  3. rocioceja_
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I’ve tried to listen to different music and I simply can’t because I come back to this album by Beyoncé. It’s incredible! her best work yet! The transitions are insane and flawless. For example one that I feel doesn’t get talked enough is the transition from Plastic off the sofa into Virgos Groove. ITS INSANELY GOOD!!! The Donna Summer sample on Summer Renaissance was the best way to endI’ve tried to listen to different music and I simply can’t because I come back to this album by Beyoncé. It’s incredible! her best work yet! The transitions are insane and flawless. For example one that I feel doesn’t get talked enough is the transition from Plastic off the sofa into Virgos Groove. ITS INSANELY GOOD!!! The Donna Summer sample on Summer Renaissance was the best way to end this album what better way than to sample the Queen of Disco! I can go on about this album and how Beyoncé doesn’t just give us music she creates culture resets and it’s crazy because you think an artist this far into their career would be slowing down but NO NO like Beyoncé really refuse to let up and I’m here for that!… Expand
  4. 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…
  5. Karaboo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncés most cohesive, experimental work to date, she is out of this world
  6. Deadmoc
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It's a new sound for Beyoncé and the album is everything. From House to dance, a nod to gospel, pop, Afro beat and more, this body of work is a cohesive art that is sure to get you moving
  7. Pinarbalci
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Listening songs in order is a whole experience. Transitions are amazing. Literally no skips. Masterpiece.
  8. Blesstwice
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album I've heard in a long time to be honest. Beyonce really outdid herself again. highly recommendable.
  9. 77crushness
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year by miles. A wonderful and radical celebration of music that sees Beyoncé explore new parameters of musical feast.… Expand
  10. blaquejawz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love how Beyoncé isn't afraid to experiment with new sounds. This album might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's a precious work of art. A feel-good dance album that lifts your spirits is what we needed right now. Love the transitions from each song to the other and the album definitely has replay value. Even if you don't like it now, I know a lot of people will revisit it inI love how Beyoncé isn't afraid to experiment with new sounds. This album might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's a precious work of art. A feel-good dance album that lifts your spirits is what we needed right now. Love the transitions from each song to the other and the album definitely has replay value. Even if you don't like it now, I know a lot of people will revisit it in the future and appreciate it like I did. 12/10 for me… Expand
  11. Aishmama
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé always seeks to reinvent herself with every drop and this is no different. Thank you for constantly breaking the mold and giving black women the audacity to dare to be more. Love you deep ❤️
  12. osabamask
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album of the year, the transitions between the songs are perfect. Mommy slays as always.
  13. 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
  14. GG24
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just to one of the songs "10, 10, 10s across the board". The best album I've heard in a long time.… Expand
  15. GeminiJ_De
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the most fun music listening experiences I've had in a long time, it's so great to music from her again at her finest
  16. Olayknowless
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is one of the greatest body of work ever made. I have not heard a more sonically perfect album or one with with more seamless transitions between tracks.
  17. Dammy
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She yet again re invents herself and does it FLAWLESSLY. Beyoncé has mastered her craft and voice, and this is evident in her 7th studio album… Expand
  18. 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
  19. antonioavilamx1
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best album with no skips. Queen B you have done it again. All the vocals and sounds are incredible and UNIQUE.
  20. GG34
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The production of the songs is amazing and the vocals are superb. First listen I was intrigued but by the third listen I was hooked.
  21. gicoliro
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    one of her best albums so far, so incredible. beyonce ages like fine wine, she’s a music genius.
  22. Jay_4527
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This definitely a 10/10 album because it’s so different from the rest of her discography and I love that. It’s also gives a 70s/80s/90s house dance and disco with a mix of modern genres. Despite the the sound of the 70s/80s/90s it still sound fresh and brand new. Definitely one of my new favourite of Beyoncé
  23. DionnaK
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Excellent from top to bottom. The 1hr 2 min go by so fast that you have no choice but to restart the whole thing from the top, the transitions are top tier, and you can tell that she really took her time to perfect this album. Worth the wait for a solo Beyoncé album.
  24. ndjsnsjsjdhdd
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album i’ve ever heard! zit feels so refreshing when listening , like a whole new experience
  25. Jesuferanme
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's pop perfection a record which was made to be listened to in one sitting. No skips, no weak links ,seemless transitions… Expand
  26. Onepa
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album from Beyoncé by far! And one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Well produced and her vocal layering is top notch. I can’t playing this album from top to bottom!
  27. Jerseyfierce
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is a love letter to her fans especially the black queer community and it’s so beautiful curated from the first song “I’m that girl” which is an audacious song about self love laced with braggadocio down to the larger-than-life dance anthem “Summer Renaissance”. The transitions from throughout the entire album were so seamless. The Queen of cohesive albums has done it againRenaissance is a love letter to her fans especially the black queer community and it’s so beautiful curated from the first song “I’m that girl” which is an audacious song about self love laced with braggadocio down to the larger-than-life dance anthem “Summer Renaissance”. The transitions from throughout the entire album were so seamless. The Queen of cohesive albums has done it again ushering us into a new era of refined sound and hedonistic liberation.… Expand
  28. HYblake
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Perfect album, perfect transition! Love it soo much. Wonderful job Beyoncé
  29. LegacyD
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the album! Absolutely would recommend. 10/10 her best work till date . Been on repeat since July 29… Expand
  30. Kehive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album I have ever heard! The vocals were outstanding. The transitions were out of the world and the production is masterpiece genius! Thank you Beyoncé for Renaissance.
  31. wildluvxx
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    best album of 2022, beyonce amazed all of us at her versatility now with dance house music.. this is just for pretty it girlies so you ugly **** stay BACK! 10/10 give her AOTY already nobody will top it in the 4 months remaining of the year
  32. Princeldarion
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece Genius! Beyoncé does not miss. How does she continue to get better 25 yrs into her career? Her growth is unprecedented. Give her all the awards
  33. filoluokegbemi
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    masterpiece genius! beyonce has done it again. constantly raising the bar for all of us!
  34. Fitila
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A perfect album, it lifts your soul, gets you in the mood to dance and be happy
  35. Azizpinwi
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This album is perfect. From the production, fusion of house, Disco, Afrobeats etc. The seamless transitions from one track to the other. That’s AOTY right there
  36. ciege160
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is phenomenal in all aspects of music. Beyoncé knows how to make an album especially one that has sounds that a lot of listeners haven’t heard before. She knows music in and out. 10/10 perfect to my ears this album is for all party goers no matter what. Whoever listens to this album is guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance no matter who you are male or female no matterThis album is phenomenal in all aspects of music. Beyoncé knows how to make an album especially one that has sounds that a lot of listeners haven’t heard before. She knows music in and out. 10/10 perfect to my ears this album is for all party goers no matter what. Whoever listens to this album is guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance no matter who you are male or female no matter of your sexual orientation. Talent is talent great music is great music give credit where it’s due and it’s definitely due here. Beginning to end of the album you’ll definitely love it or love most of it.… Expand
  37. KingBeyHive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best, most cohesive I think I have ever heard in my life. Renaissance is an instant classic. If you don’t like this album then I’m really not sure what to tell you or how I feel about you.
  38. WandeEo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is brilliant! Every song gets better, the transitions are seamless and it’s an overall great body of work. It’s freeing, empowering and enjoyable. You can tell Beyoncé took time out to research the foundation of house music before embarking on this journey. Not many people do it like her, actually no one does it like her
  39. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Queen B always experiments in the right way. Nothing but quality (unsurprisingly) 10/10!!!!
  40. themainbtch
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    why isnt metacritic allowing me to write a review jesuuus but this is the best album of all the time
  41. Elliewhite
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I honestly didn’t know how this type of album would sound like from Beyoncé but as always she surprised me. It was immediately great and with each listen I hear some new Adlib or interesting sound.
  42. kayleb
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Bey is back and one things she doesn’t do is miss. This album is for the freaky girls, pretty boys and the gays. It is a love letter to ballroom, the LGBTQIA+ community. It makes you want to move your body! With collaborations with The Clark Sisters, Donna Summer, and other icons, Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE is a rebirth on iconic music from the 90’s. Each listen gets better and better. EachBey is back and one things she doesn’t do is miss. This album is for the freaky girls, pretty boys and the gays. It is a love letter to ballroom, the LGBTQIA+ community. It makes you want to move your body! With collaborations with The Clark Sisters, Donna Summer, and other icons, Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE is a rebirth on iconic music from the 90’s. Each listen gets better and better. Each transition is FLAWLESS, ever vocal is clear, every beat hits hard!!… Expand
  43. Ebaby
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfect album. 10s across the board. Beyoncé's artistry is something for the books. Always being a student of music and putting out work better than her last.
  44. Alona33
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The album has different sounds and the artist has done something new in his career which made it possible for any artist to go and axpand their crrativity
  45. nikpearson
    Aug 21, 2022
    3
    Lemonade is the best album of beyonces career and for this album to follow feels underwhelming
  46. dafuqisgoingonn
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    expected more from queen bee there’s literally one song that i like from the entire album
  47. Martijnbrons
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is Beyoncé’s most layered album this far. It represents the time we’re living in. The way Beyoncé mixes different genres and different times of music is out of this world.
  48. Bilinguini
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is her most cohesive, fun, vocally dynamic body of work to date. She homage to black queer artists who’ve created genres that have been appropriate and dominated by white artists and did impeccably. This is a dissertation on on black queer influence a the music industry and is a testament to Beyoncé being a student of music. Bravo Queen Bey!… Expand
  49. DeviDubz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    An electric album. Full of fun transitions and escapism. Unique lyrics and instrumentation that’s SURE to get you moving
  50. Tellamarie5
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Greatest of all time! An outstanding use of artistry that let Beyoncé's creativity out. Her voice is everything!
  51. My_BlackestDay
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album just save my summer. One of her best (maybe her best?) album. She justs give the light to black queer singers who impacted the music industry but was snubbed or just forgotten. Thank you Beyoncé for that.
    For the lyrics : they are soo beautiful, catchy but also serious, the differents sounds of this album sent you to heaven, THANK YOU BEYONCÉ !    … Expand
  52. bloveslife
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Terrible album, never streaming again in my life. This album was all over the place and had no umbrella genre. She really ruined her discography with this one
  53. Bernuk24
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Self-centered. Most songs sound the same. Vocals are extremely disappointing and production is too repetitive. 0
  54. Salvador16
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Horrible sin sentido, decepción, hoy perdiste un fan! Esperaba al menos que demuestre como sigue vigente esa voz pero ninguna nota alta puede sostener ahora!
  55. PieroSanchez
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    No me gustó para nada!!!! Me decepcionó, esperaba un álbum POP como dijo pero las letras sin sentido, el ritmo no es pop es todo repetitivo, intento como Lemonade pero con diferente ritmo, extraño a la Beyoncé cuando demostraba su potencial vocal, ahora no canta!
  56. iguinho
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    a maior das maiores, inigualável como a mamãe nunca decepciona mesmo indo a lugares que nunca foi! obrigado Beyoncé por existir!
  57. Trejenlane
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The Queen has done it again. She never ceases to amaze me and outdo herself. She has grown out of the box and thrown it away. She has taken what was a precious culture to an endangered and marginalized group and spread it all over the world so we can all celebrate the love and light that is ballroom culture. She is putting on for the girls and the gays that were not able to see today. TheThe Queen has done it again. She never ceases to amaze me and outdo herself. She has grown out of the box and thrown it away. She has taken what was a precious culture to an endangered and marginalized group and spread it all over the world so we can all celebrate the love and light that is ballroom culture. She is putting on for the girls and the gays that were not able to see today. The ones that did not make it through the AIDS epidemic, the ones who were thrown out of there family homes and onto the street but could not make it past that first winter. If you’ve seen Pose this album feels like a salute to every character on the show and a big I love you and Thank you for sharing their love and light with us all to enjoy.… Expand
  58. novius
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    trash album by a trash artist with trash songs & trash collabs & trash everything
  59. mateuscim
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I love this album, its very beutiful and she talks about many things, important things
  60. jpda
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    As pessoas que não gostaram desse album pq esperavam um lemonade 2.0, por favor, descansa. O álbum é simplesmente perfeito, dançante, me divirto muito ouvindo o álbum inteiro como se fosse uma única música devido as transições perfeitas. Minhas músicas favoritas são: todas. Beyoncé, te amo.
  61. Jababy
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    Experimentally one of the best albums to date by the artist. Truly showcases her ability to stay current and solidify her QUEEN BEY title!
  62. FranselmoSBJ
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Álbum superestimado de uma artista superestimada, espero que o próximo seja melhor!
  63. henriquelbbh_
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé, a maior do mundo. Amo ela e esse álbum tá incrível. A maior perfomer do mundo
  64. selenatolete
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
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  65. MaxymalnyMax
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    Good production, unfortunately it is not for me, maybe in the future
  66. OGeovaneAbreu
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Gostei não, achei sem graça, não tem muito oq ué dizer sobre o álbum, algumas músicas ainda salvam
  67. LeandroSantos
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    não gostei de nenhuma musica, decaiu demais nossa senhora esperava bem mais
  68. brettlovato12
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    It’s alright. Wasn’t what I was expecting from her. I like her older albums and sound but it’s ok
  69. Cyruslover
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Not her best album. I love lemonade so it wasn’t the vibe I was hoping for. Still a good album for this genre
  70. Brettv1027
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I’m just not used to this vibe from her. All the best to this album but not my favorite from her discorgraphy
  71. godisalovatic12
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    A great album …………………. Her best work. Love lemonade tho but Thai album sounds great
  72. Lisa2810_
    Aug 20, 2022
    3
    It amazes me how overrated she is, her older songs had a cooler style. The lead single Break My Soul is just awful, this song is very repetitive and that's why it becomes so boring. And she does things that have been done before by other artists that haven't received the same recognition...
  73. manoplas111
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Its one of her best albums:
    My top:
    #1: Lemonade and RENAISSANCE #2: BEYONCE “Self Titled”
    #3: 4
    #4: B’day
    #5: I AM SASHA FIERCE
    #6: DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE
  74. Anthonyieee
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    PERFECTION! DANCEFLOOR IS VERY READY FOR THIS! BEYONCÉ NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!
  75. smilelikekaty
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** trash! Another slay bey bey bey you are so reductive kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… Expand
  76. deivcouto
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Album of the year! This work proves that Beyonce is the greatest artist of her generation, she's still fresh and causing bubbling after 25 years of career
  77. snntiag0
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    hmmmmmmmm I mean... It´s not bad but all the songs are pretty the same with good transitions but hate not to difference the songs. Tho I love the production It´s like I´m hearing one song all the timee....
  78. acwesty
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Not anywhere close to my favorite Beyoncé album. I know this is an unpopular opinion, and maybe it needs time to REALLY grow on me (like a lot), but it doesn’t compare to Lemonade.
  79. daniflag
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    So good music, so good transitions, a celebration of the black culture and the house genre. Thanks Beyoncé you do it again
  80. dordomendes
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Álbum of the year, amazing!!!! Beyonce did it again, she always do her best to give us a masterpiece.
  81. HadjM
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Probably her best album, let’s see with time. I’m glad that in 2022 she’s still making albums to listen as a whole and not just two singles and some horrible fillers.
  82. fckngdemi
    Aug 20, 2022
    8
    A cohesive album that immerses every trace of your soul into a paradise, where everything is perfect. It takes you to the dance floor and doesn't make you tired of listening and dancing.
  83. JAYpT6
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She rlly stepped into something else. Truly an experimental masterpiece. She is g.o.a.t… Expand
  84. Honeyba
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pues no me gustó, pensé que la iba a dar más pero me decepcionó, no creo que sea de sus mejores albums… Expand
  85. Jubs_
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Uma das poucas certezas na vida é de que a Beyoncé sabe o que faz. Um erro desse álbum? É que ele acaba, porém só colocar pra tocar novamente e ser imensamente feliz.
  86. jhonferreira
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Álbum ruim ...........................n............... ................... .
  87. Ivanjudge92
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Sorry but literally I don’t like it, people say “album of the year” but all song all so equal from each other
  88. Spongussy
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Such a disappointing departure from Beyoncé’s amazing sound. Album full of generic sounding pop trash.
  89. itscodyjackson
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Not Bey’s best. Very disappointed with this album compared to her previous work.
  90. gusrmiguel
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    perfeito do início ao fim um álbum completo impossível de ouvir sem pular uma música ou no modo aleatório
  91. alicej243
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Look Beyoncé is an icon, however a lot of her work is overrated. Break My Soul is not a good song and definitely no where near her best. People in it up just because it’s Beyoncé. She can do better than this..
  92. M4CC4
    Aug 20, 2022
    3
    I didn’t enjoy the single all too much, albeit catchy, I dislike how the majority of the song as samples, and the originals are better!
  93. matheussssss
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    obrigado nossa querida icônica Beyoncé por fazer álbuns completamente impecáveis que serve simplesmente para todas as ocasiões, esse álbum tem me feito dançar ate mesmo quando apenas penso em qualquer batida de sua música, mal posso esperar pelos demais atos.
  94. Tsiogas8
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Self-centered. Most songs sound the same. Vocals are extremely disappointing and production is too repetitive
  95. javsiness
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I simply don't understand the acclaim for this album. Beyoncé has done much better works.
  96. Bobsarges
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Don’t like the album not a good sound this is boring epeititie and copying drake
  97. MarkoMarko7
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    very bad album. demi is better way better stream her new album now yasss she thebest
  98. Jax01
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  99. demiforget
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    esperava mais, nao gostei de algumas musicas mas amo a bey!! essa volta dela foi incrivel
  100. Adrian_orsini2
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    average album, nothing new, lacked originality and more danceable songs for an album a disco album.
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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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