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

Universal acclaim- based on 3470 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,997 out of 3470
  2. Mixed: 84 out of 3470
  3. Negative: 389 out of 3470
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  1. Edrey
    Aug 9, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada nuevo, siempre en la misma tonalidad sin innovación, desde Drunk in Love este álbum no tiene una canción que conecte con las personas.… Expand
  2. Leandrop
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Lixo. Que bosta esse álbum.
    Lixóooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  3. Debsh
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring and predictable album with a lot of over screaming ( screeching). Beyoncé music been disappointing a lot. Beyoncé only has about 5 memorable songs… Expand
  4. Nestru
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    I was waiting for this album so badly just to hear one of the worst album by beyonce
  5. Aleejndroo
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Bueno es un buen álbum pero esta lleno de samples y cover, buena voz pero muy egocéntrico
  6. rodq09
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Renaissance is the least cohesive album in Beyoncé's career and her voice is heard as if she had recorded it quickly. I am disappointed that her team only copied and pasted the work of other artists even though Beyoncé has access to the best producers and composers. When do I remember Lemonade; her best album, so far also makes me feel that it is full of interpolations but at least it isRenaissance is the least cohesive album in Beyoncé's career and her voice is heard as if she had recorded it quickly. I am disappointed that her team only copied and pasted the work of other artists even though Beyoncé has access to the best producers and composers. When do I remember Lemonade; her best album, so far also makes me feel that it is full of interpolations but at least it is cohesive. I hope her other acts are something totally different and there is quality.… Expand
  7. BillieMercury
    Jul 29, 2022
    6
    Edit: So this album is surprisingly growing on me already. Some of the songs I was on the fence about before, but liking now are "Virgo's Groove" (shockingly) and the closing track. Still not fond of the lyrics, but I'm really trying to ignore it and just let the production make up for it.

    - - - - - - - Alright, B7, the album we've all been waiting for. Let's get the negatives out    Edit: So this album is surprisingly growing on me already. Some of the songs I was on the fence about before, but liking now are "Virgo's Groove" (shockingly) and the closing track. Still not fond of the lyrics, but I'm really trying to ignore it and just let the production make up for it.

    - - - - - - -

    Alright, B7, the album we've all been waiting for.

    Let's get the negatives out of the way first. With most of the songs, I absolutely love the production, so it's the lyrics that are the biggest problem here, for me personally. To be fair to Bey, not everyone is going to have an issue with this, but I really didn't like the overtly sexual lyrics, especially given that their quality oftentimes wavers. The expletives themselves are fine (in fact, the Princess Loko sample in "I'm That Girl" is one of my favorite elements in the entire album, and I'm pretty sure my soul left for a moment when she said the world is going to be painted kitty pink.), I simply prefer to stay clear of very sensual songs. Even with the subject matter, however, improvements certainly could have been made regarding the lyrics. While it's a dance record, and the lyrics of course don't have to be as deep as, say Lemonade, there's not much of an excuse for literally half of "Plastic Off The Sofa" consisting of the word "baby." There are other times where the vocal delivery seemed a bit off as well for some reason.

    Now, the positives. :) The vogue ballroom sound is the biggest highlight here, without a doubt. It's talented, brilliant, incredible, show-stopping, and can be put into a blender. Along with that, Bey managed to avoid what seems like the most common problem when artists try ballroom/house, which is everything sounding like the same song. I noticed other reviews mentioning that it does sound repetitive, but I don't think so. It must also be noted how much different this is from all her other albums, so much respect to her for still trying new things after all these years.

    Something tells me that I'll appreciate Renaissance as a independent body of work a lot more once the trilogy is complete, but, overall, I would say this album is a total vibe, even if it takes some time to get cozy with it. I hope this helps!

    Favorites on first/second listens: "I'm That Girl," "Heated," "Thique," "Pure"
    Least favorites so far: "Church Girl," "Plastic Off The Sofa," "Virgo's Groove"    … Expand
  8. Newroz
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    So bad I’m so disappointed she’s way better than Thad
  9. Bernuk24
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Self-centered. Most songs sound the same. Vocals are extremely disappointing and production is too repetitive. 0
  10. LeandroSantos
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    não gostei de nenhuma musica, decaiu demais nossa senhora esperava bem mais
  11. 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
  12. Arianavega
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sobrevalorada esta señora Sobrevalorada esta señora sorry Sobrevalorada esta señora Sobrevalorada esta señora… Expand
  13. Ximena1
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    esta señora esta muy sobrevalorada y muchisimo diria yo demasiado ash jhdghjgbfjdhfbsdvvcx
  14. danielita123
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Not ascoos as the past not happy with this job beey plastic too its not whay zI
  15. thiagomassaque
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Unique, flawless, needed. Beyoncé's new album is the masterpiece we all been waiting for.
  16. 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..
  17. ray32
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    the whole album is copied and pasted. I kinda found the album to cringe not going to lie.
  18. Noel92
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I can’t even describe how bad I thought this album was there are no words really that I can use to describe
  19. dianagabrielasa
    Aug 22, 2022
    1
    Not into her, but the new song was fantastic, I love it and I want to buy her stood defenatly
  20. Myles_fenty
    Aug 24, 2022
    0
    The samples are too much !!! And the songwriters are over 150! Its not her sound too , she just have to go back to doing the sound she can do .
  21. PPPYYY
    Jul 30, 2022
    6
    Não foi oq eu esperava, não quebrou minhas expectativas. Eu esperava algo bem maior vindo da Queen B. E também aparetemente esse álbum não é nada comercial igual as pessoas pediam.
  22. JUXXXLIO
    Aug 23, 2022
    1
    BOMBA, quem gosta dela é doente como ela, nunca será aaliyah que é infinitamente melhor que ela que precisa de mil pessoas pra fazer tudo.
  23. 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
  24. Yunopoot
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Beyonce could do better. I’m sorry this album overrated. Love u beyonce but i dont like this
  25. 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!
  26. OGeovaneAbreu
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Gostei não, achei sem graça, não tem muito oq ué dizer sobre o álbum, algumas músicas ainda salvam
  27. Slaybiro
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Beyonce NO this albüm so overrated abd boring im so sorry. I dont like it. :(
  28. ZinouAouidad
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Not what i wanted from her at this time.
    This makes me sad
    She could do alooot better
  29. evanshort86
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Boring generic turn for her career. Can’t get behind any of it. Don’t understand the hype at all
  30. demiforget
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    esperava mais, nao gostei de algumas musicas mas amo a bey!! essa volta dela foi incrivel
  31. javsiness
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I simply don't understand the acclaim for this album. Beyoncé has done much better works.
  32. itscodyjackson
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Not Bey’s best. Very disappointed with this album compared to her previous work.
  33. Adrian_orsini2
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    average album, nothing new, lacked originality and more danceable songs for an album a disco album.
  34. MarkoMarko7
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    very bad album. demi is better way better stream her new album now yasss she thebest
  35. godisalovatic12
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    A great album …………………. Her best work. Love lemonade tho but Thai album sounds great
  36. Jax01
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  37. selenatolete
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cras quis eros sit amet nibh sodales vehicula vel id arcu. Suspendisse ac efficitur lacus. Vivamus gravida iaculis feugiat. Pellentesque sit amet efficitur eros. Nunc urna massa, varius ornare est in.… Expand
  38. Bobsarges
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Don’t like the album not a good sound this is boring epeititie and copying drake
  39. 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!
  40. Miguel2612
    Aug 23, 2022
    1
    Just Alien Superstar is actually good, I can’t even say nothing about her vocals cause we all know that she can hit the note, but musically nothing new
  41. Cloud9_Claud
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    I listened to the single and didn't like it at all. I don't even remember the title. She used to have great songs...
  42. Spongussy
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Such a disappointing departure from Beyoncé’s amazing sound. Album full of generic sounding pop trash.
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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...
  47. FranselmoSBJ
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Álbum superestimado de uma artista superestimada, espero que o próximo seja melhor!
  48. mateuscim
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    I love this album, its very beutiful and she talks about many things, important things
  49. novius
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    trash album by a trash artist with trash songs & trash collabs & trash everything
  50. Prince711
    Aug 22, 2022
    3
    Great album, I just think we have personally seen stronger albums from this queen of music.
  51. 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
  52. dafuqisgoingonn
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    expected more from queen bee there’s literally one song that i like from the entire album
  53. Nukedi
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    I‘m sorry but i did not like this album. She just made random noises which sounded terrible
  54. Seleneyy
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    vsfvsvfsvhjsbvisrhvbkubvskurvbisufbvskufvbdsviubdsvvdsaeiuvhscdoubaiudbcvdsouhdsbdavb
  55. Warmyy
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Mas do mesmo, muito genérico esse álbum e muito chato mesmo não tem nada demais
  56. hnrx
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
  57. spacekilla
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very messy and incoherrent release drom Beyonce, drawing a very sharp contrast to her previous major release Lemonade. She tries to experiment with a new sound and can’t keep up, and it leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Despite Virgos Groove, Summer Renaissance and to an extent, Cuff It and Energy being very solid strongpoints, the rest of the track quickly dilute this by being terrible, the worst being Alien Superstar. The lyrics are just laughable, and the transitions aren’t really smooth as everyone makes them out to be.… Expand
  58. guiwinter9
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Pior álbum da Beyoncé sem sombra de dúvidas eu esperava muito mais; por essa espera de 6 anos
  59. LA2022
    Aug 21, 2022
    3
    Still waiting to be blown away vocally and lyrically. I know she has it in her.
  60. tatertot0921
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This was a super disappointing album from her. Her worst album by far. She used way to many samples, I don’t know why she couldn’t create her own sounds. Overall it was basic and terrible
  61. taytayfan1989
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    This was an awful album. The writing was terrible. She needed help from a million other writers and still managed to make a basic album. She used to sing beautifully, but now she sounds so... hefty. Safe to say I will never be streaming another Beyonce album. She might want to consider retirement.
  62. Toparis1
    Aug 24, 2022
    0
    Album BORING af. U can listen to it once then just forget abt it. But she hasn't made any Good music since 2014 so I guess we shouldn't be surprised.
  63. Beynassance
    Aug 24, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not a groundbreaking album. I as a beystan, feel ashamed of this album. She really went downhill if we compare it to lemonade. Now I understand why this isn't selling worldwide, and not even in the United States. This album is a big NO for me. It would've been more interesting if she had put her sister or daughter in that album. Beyoncé is out of ideas for almost nothing.… Expand
  64. lacharli
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Long, flat, basic, repetitive and weird collection of songs with any meaning
  65. xoGabexo
    Aug 4, 2022
    2
    Nah thank you, one listen was more than enough.
    I don’t like it. Beyoncé is just a hype and everybody wants to ride on this hype. A comeback after this long time and than you present an album which is not even close compared to other work she has done.
  66. 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!
  67. ronaldyp
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    I was expecting a much better album. It's BEYONCÉ after all.

    But hopefully she will redeem herself on the next one.
  68. nikpearson
    Aug 21, 2022
    3
    Lemonade is the best album of beyonces career and for this album to follow feels underwhelming
  69. 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
  70. Estaneck
    Aug 14, 2022
    0
    Sinceramente não gostei deste álbum da beyoncé não tem nada de inovador um som no qual já estou acostumado a ouvir.
  71. Estherzinha
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    THE ÁLBUM OF THE YEAR! POWER, ART, EXCELLENCE! I LOVE HOW BEYONCE CAN INSPIRE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH YOUR MUSIC! THANK YOU B! RENAISSANCE IS EVERYTHING
  72. yonceitt
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    beautiful album, beyonce is a wonderful singer. love this era so much, the lyrics is exciting
  73. elijoshua
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    really not that good....... how is this the album of the year...............
  74. 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.
  75. Llamawaffle
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    I'm sorry but it was hard to listen to. I personally didn't like it. You can have your own opinion but this is mine
  76. sebaauroou
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    boring, nothing new in music from beyonce, same old sh*t. give us something better
  77. noturbusiness3
    Aug 1, 2022
    0
    You all need to STOP PRAISING THIS WOMAN, she is selling her NAME and you're all falling for it because she's Beyonce. If it was any other artist with the same exact songs it would have flopped. Please it's getting ridiculous how y'all eat her music up when it's complete trash.
  78. 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
  79. Tsiogas8
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Self-centered. Most songs sound the same. Vocals are extremely disappointing and production is too repetitive
  80. Ayogio
    Jul 29, 2022
    2
    What literally is this? Doesn’t even sound like Beyoncé. Not one song is memorable to me.
  81. lolitana
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    I really wanted to like this but the whole thing is just one big headache. What was she thinking? Go back to your r&b roots beyy
  82. PotterheadGleek
    Jul 29, 2022
    6
    I don't know why I feel the Beyonce fans will dislike this, but whatever.
    The album is an example of the postmodern term "pastiche" which is the selection of previous artistic work to create something new. I mean even on the Wikipedia page of this album you can see all the sampled songs used in the songs.
    Do I like it? Some songs are great, some... Not so much. But it could be a grower,    I don't know why I feel the Beyonce fans will dislike this, but whatever.
    The album is an example of the postmodern term "pastiche" which is the selection of previous artistic work to create something new. I mean even on the Wikipedia page of this album you can see all the sampled songs used in the songs.
    Do I like it? Some songs are great, some... Not so much. But it could be a grower, FYI Break my soul sounds a lot better in the album than alone. I like the cover tho, which is a representation of Lady Godiva.    … Expand
  83. Gregdel
    Aug 16, 2022
    0
    This is the most overrated album ever. « Im the best » « Im number one » « Im a bad b*tch »… how the hell this album have 92?! It’s the same thing all over again with the same beat and no originality. Beyonce must paid critics and her fans cause it’s so BORING. Most overrated artist of all time.
  84. jhonferreira
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Álbum ruim ...........................n............... ................... .
  85. MidasMan
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Really was excited for this album but unfortunately did not meet my expectations for her. The production of course was amazing but the songs just weren’t. I only made it through half the album first listen and had to stop cause it just wasn’t for me
  86. Haiy89
    Aug 5, 2022
    1
    Let’s admit it’s not good as those hype suggests.
    Doubt her music taste and how hard her team struggle to keep up with trends. It’s a complete mess.
  87. Joaldel2
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Beyoncé viene fuerte con este disco. Temas movidos, pegadizos, bailables y que no van a dejar a nadie indiferente.
  88. raffaelep
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    This album is unique. Beyoncé elevate herself. The production and the vocals unify in a perfect mix.
    The message and the celebration behind this record is so important and necessary.
  89. thenerdefiko
    Aug 4, 2022
    0
    From her incredible vocals to the eclectic, flawless production, this is easily Beyoncé's strongest, most cohesive album. To think it's just the first of a three-act run is mind-blowing.
  90. kimjennie
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Horrible Album. Horrible Production, Horrible Vocals, Horrible Lyrics. Come on Beyoncé. Draining us of music for 6 years for this mess? Do better.
  91. alizannah
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So Boring and pretentious, she's trying to get into experimental dance music but she sounds flat and soulless trying it… Expand
  92. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    1
    Terrible album, her worst. I'm shocked that years later she produces such inexpressive material. The lyrics are just a nightmare. Poor Beyoncé, her talent has completely left her.
  93. AryamaanUp
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Almost 6 years after the amazing Lemonade, Bey releases Renaissance, an album which isn't bad or inferior, but it just doesnt fit. Vocally, the queen remains a queen, an extremely great singer and vocalist, but otherwise, the production isn't very appreciatable.
    Furthermore, the album sounds rather repetitive and a sort of monotony after Break My Soul. Lemonade couldn't be topped, true,    Almost 6 years after the amazing Lemonade, Bey releases Renaissance, an album which isn't bad or inferior, but it just doesnt fit. Vocally, the queen remains a queen, an extremely great singer and vocalist, but otherwise, the production isn't very appreciatable.
    Furthermore, the album sounds rather repetitive and a sort of monotony after Break My Soul. Lemonade couldn't be topped, true, but Bey could've done better mostly because she is an amazing artist and a phenomenal musician, and albeit I don't exactly hate the experimentation, I feel Renaissance is a rather forgettable album, a sort of poor buildup to what might be an amazing act 2!    … Expand
  94. AaronJupiter
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    She simply can’t sing! But she has a perfect sozial media and internet team to silence bad comments about her (non existing) singing voice. And this team fakes the ratings for example of this side - more than 1800 reviews with a 10? Are you kidding me? Beyoncé is style over substance! She is beautiful and knows how to dress and perform, but she has no talent. The cover of Rennaissance saysShe simply can’t sing! But she has a perfect sozial media and internet team to silence bad comments about her (non existing) singing voice. And this team fakes the ratings for example of this side - more than 1800 reviews with a 10? Are you kidding me? Beyoncé is style over substance! She is beautiful and knows how to dress and perform, but she has no talent. The cover of Rennaissance says it all - she is selling not her voice or her music, no she sells her breasts and body. She simply can’t sing!… Expand
  95. Cesarandres
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    omg bad bad bad bad album, ableist, complete ableist and offensive i don't understand the rate
  96. Gusttttthh
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Inovador, arriscado, experimental, sexy e com uma produção impecável Beyoncé entrega o MELHOR álbum de 2022 indo de frente em vários gêneros diferentes como o Dance-Hall até o AfroBeat ou Neo-Soul, é uma obra prima em resumo.
  97. Geonmo
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    boring album. I love Lemonade, Self-titled Album, and 4 but this is terrible.
  98. ilovemusic111
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    this album is a mess. this is the same woman who made lemonade. cmon don't play with me
  99. ClowneryBkv
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know a lot of people who enjoyed Beyoncé’s previous works will hate to hear my opinion, but Renaissance is her weakest and most repetitious album so far. If one says she was aiming for consistency, I’ll say that she has outdone herself in this goal and made an incredibly lyrically and melodically boring album. When I was listening to it for the first time, I wondered how such a talented person like Beyonce who once made such bangers as Crazy in love, Single Ladies, Halo, Irreplaceable, and Run the world, could allow to release something so mediocre.… Expand
  100. 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
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Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

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  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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