• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Definitely not her best work. I don’t think I was her target audience, album felt all over the place the lyrics were so juvenile for a woman her age. I wanted more singing less rapping just not my cup of tea. I'll be streaming her older stuff.
  2. Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Not what i expected it's beyonce the level should've been something else, it's not giving ,only the album opener is good rest all tracks are giving cardi b and it's ew
  3. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    This album is a work of art. This album is giving me an actual album listening experience. Every song grows with time. With earphone all different sounds in the ears are out of this world. Production is on fire.
  4. Jul 29, 2022
    1
    The worst Beyonce album and the worst album of the year. Terrible lyrics, the music is not surprising either, the album is lifeless and inaudible.
  5. Aug 2, 2022
    0
    El mejor álbum de la década, las transiciones, la producción, y los vocales trabajan genial!
  6. 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.
  7. Jul 29, 2022
    0
    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.
  8. Jul 29, 2022
    3
    Uma merda sonora, eu teria vergonha de fazer uma coisas dessas, mas os fãs vão dizer que é hino que está maravilhoso, o que convenhamos não está
  9. Jul 31, 2022
    3
    Look, Beyoncé is great, much props to her for everything that she's accomplished, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything that she puts out is good. And this is certainly not it.

    There's value in Renaissance's lyrics, but musically, this album is deeply uninspired and falls flat, with shallow and repetitive beats, poor layering, lack of progression and ultimately
    Look, Beyoncé is great, much props to her for everything that she's accomplished, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything that she puts out is good. And this is certainly not it.

    There's value in Renaissance's lyrics, but musically, this album is deeply uninspired and falls flat, with shallow and repetitive beats, poor layering, lack of progression and ultimately culminating in a boring hour of music. There's a palpable absence of of musical artistry and the whole thing just feels phoned in to me.
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  10. Aug 2, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album is nothing but hit garbage. She doesn’t even sing in most of the songs, just mumble raps Expand
  11. Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Is she never going to grow up? Still the same sound, which are songs with so little melody, imagination and range, you might as well be in a coma. Repetitive nonsense. Still dresses like a circus trapeze act. The lack of creative evolution and development missed her entirely.....and oy...this album cover is cringworthy. She's just embarrassing.
  12. Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This project is very beautiful. She gave her all in this and it's very experimental. 10/10
  13. 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.
  14. Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Very disappointing. She decided to use samples when it was already done with successful albums and she did nothing new.
  15. Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Everything is not a masterpiece and this certainly is not. It’s a Marvel Movie in music form. I respect their ability to market the hell out of it. Please stop the comparisons to Prince. Thanks.
  16. Aug 3, 2022
    0
    ⭐️⭐️MY REVIEW⭐️⭐️

    El disco está OK pero siento que va a ser el que menos escuché de toda la discografía de Beyonce junto con dangerously in fillers
  17. Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Uma decepção, não chegar a ser tão ruim como o chromatica, até tem umas músicas legais, mas no geral é um álbum fraco e chato.
  18. Aug 1, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mas do mesmo, muito genérico esse álbum e muito chato mesmo não tem nada demais Expand
  19. Aug 3, 2022
    5
    Amazing! Worth all the wait. Queen of the world aaaaaaaa.The Donna sample snatched my weave
  20. Aug 23, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album won't be memorable in the next 10 years.Some great tracks but over very poor Expand
  21. Jul 31, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. This love letter to the black and queer community is overwhelming on each listen, in the best way possible. Her referential artistry is at its peak.
  22. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece in dance music. One of the most sonically sound projects I’ve ever heard. It wrapped me up right from the start and didn’t let me go until the album finished. At times I was speechless. This is constantly engaging and frankly I think this is going to be an iconic album for years to come.
  23. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A beautiful body of work. There isn't a skip in sight. It's all I've listened to in the past 3 weeks. It's filled with so many affirmations and makes me want to get up and dance. Beyoncé, girl, you've done it again!
  24. Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has managed to reinvent herself again and create yet another album that sounds new and fresh coming from her. This album is a homage to the musical likings of her mother and uncle Johnny (rip), her queer fans, the black pop music scene from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more. It just makes sense that she created this album and it's so satisfying. It's what we needed from her. This albumBeyoncé has managed to reinvent herself again and create yet another album that sounds new and fresh coming from her. This album is a homage to the musical likings of her mother and uncle Johnny (rip), her queer fans, the black pop music scene from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more. It just makes sense that she created this album and it's so satisfying. It's what we needed from her. This album just feels RIGHT coming from her. And the transitions make my eyes roll back! The whole album is a dance floor experience and it flows amazingly as a true body of work should. Expand
  25. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé never disappoints, she just delivered the AOTY of 2022. Will have it on repeat for a while
  26. 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
  27. Aug 11, 2022
    8
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  28. Aug 19, 2022
    10
    despues de 6 años hace su regreso y demuestra por que es considerada la mejor artista de estos ultimos
  29. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    é uma obra prima! ela soube mesclar ritmos e gêneros como ninguém nesse álbum, é a maior artista da história SIM
  30. Aug 3, 2022
    6
    Beyonce manages to create an atmosphere that pays tribute to music from the 80s and 90s, but there comes a point where the album becomes timeless.
  31. Aug 3, 2022
    4
    This album really is a hit or miss; you'd have to love that kind of genre for you to enjoy it. I found the tracks nice but a bit repetitive. Interested in seeing act 2 of renaissance.
  32. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    her best and most audacious album to date. there are songs to shake your ass to, songs to move your shoulders, songs to just close your eyes and levitate. it's definitely one of those albums you listen on a loop until you realize you memorized all the lyrics. this is beyoncé at 25 years into her career, at her best musically.
  33. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The supernova is back, and she is bringing the ballroom! Catch the gloves and the fans! Queen Bey is here, so let’s dance
  34. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Sonically, this is Beyoncé best album! From transitions to the CLEAN production, it sounds like nothing out. She is culture shifting, her voice is bright and beautiful and THEEE best transitions you’ll hear on any album
  35. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Such a fun album. It doesn't sound like nothing she has done before, but It works.
  36. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Simplesmente um ESPETÁCULO! Uma das únicas vezes que escuto um álbum e DE PRIMEIRA amo todas as músicas!
  37. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    impeccable album, the synchronized songs, the representations that Beyonce made in her songs on the new album is spectacular and that's the word that defines not only the album but also Beyonce
  38. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Mais uma vez Beyoncé provando ser a maior e mais perspicaz artista viva, um álbum delicioso que se ouve em um piscar de olhos e deixa o gostinho de quero mais.
  39. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has done it again! Quality, bops, production, lyrics, fun, depth, layers, vocals & homages = Renaissance. 25 years into her career and she's still the best. She continues to dive into music's history, and thrives to make it her own! A 10/10 album.
  40. Jul 29, 2022
    6
    Amazing álbum, with those samples, vocals, beat.
    One of the best 2022's álbum
  41. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The album is a 10. When you listen you have to go in with the mindset of “I’m goin to the club”
  42. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Renaissance blew my mind from the first song, truly iconic and legendary! What a time to be alive!
  43. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    she reinvented herself again... like this sound like ZERO album i heard before
  44. Jul 29, 2022
    4
    Si, podemos sentir el espíritu de liberación y las vibras dance a través de todo el album; pero en últimas Beyonce nos presenta más de lo mismo. Ya la hemos visto triunfar desde hace dos discos atrás con estos mismos derroteros líricos y culturales, lo cual convierte el acto de escuchar a la artista en una actividad redydante.
  45. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores albuns! Eu ameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeei!! Expand
  46. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Its so good im speechless!
    She went off with the beats, the lyrics. Whatever song i hear i just wanna dance.
  47. Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The álbum of the year. Beyoncé gave us Excellence as always. I can say it's her best álbum!
  48. Jul 30, 2022
    5
    Álbum incontestável. Beyoncé renasceu, trazendo o universo fantástico da era Disco Music. São músicas que não são apenas para dançar, mas também apreciar em casa, no lazer, na academia, etc. Digno de Grammy!!!
  49. Aug 5, 2022
    5
    I loved the album but I didn't love it since it doesn't sound like Beyonce if it doesn't sound like an album that has elements of reggaeton. The only song I liked was Break My Soul since it has an excellent video clip. But I think the record could have been better
  50. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    masterpiece genius! beyonce has done it again. constantly raising the bar for all of us!
  51. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Since the day it was released, it has me in a chokehold. It's a perfect work of art and I can't stop listening. Beyonce keeps proving that she's the greatest. Indeed she's too classy to be touched
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    0
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  53. Jul 29, 2022
    7
    I'm not a hardcore Beyoncé fan, but I enjoyed listening to this album, although I found some songs to be repetitive.
  54. 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.
  55. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé gives a super elaborate tour in the most exclusive queer clubs of the 90s to celebrate the culture once again. Everything is crafted to perfection, with seamless transitions, highs and relaxing moments, harmonies and background adlibs for days and vocals only Bey could deliver. A magnum opus in her discography.
  56. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyonce has done it again! Creating a body of work, while showing her musicality and versatility. Proving she can tackle any music genre, while still maintaining her musical identity and transcending music fads. She remains the artist/vocalist/entertainer of her generation. This is the album of the year, Well done Beyonce!
  57. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Amazinggggg I love this album with all my heart her best one yet please stream it!!!
  58. Aug 6, 2022
    10
    this is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I just cannot stop playing the album!
  59. 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.
  60. Aug 4, 2022
    9
    Feels like experimental album but immaculate and cohesive. Easily my favourite Bey's album after her self-titled album.
  61. Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is showing us how she can go... This album is a masterpiece, an experience.
  62. Aug 4, 2022
    10
    I mean this is so dope! Alien Superstar, Heates, Summer Renaissance and more!
  63. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    She’s number one, one of one, the only one. We didn’t need more proof that Beyoncé is a once in a lifetime artist but here she goes raising the bar on herself once again. Every song is brilliant on its own and they are perfectly sequenced with absolutely seamless transitions. Anyone hating on this album is playing themself.
  64. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The album shows yet another side of Beyoncé, another experimental version. This album brings the joy and excitement out of the listener. From house to funk and references from ballroom culture this album unites everyone on the dance floor. It is not surprising how amazing her vocals sound and the production is top notch. The flow from one song to the other deserves a Grammy on its own!
  65. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing. This might be my favorite body of work from her. So mature, so fun and so free. She outdid herself on this one.
  66. Jul 30, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum pretendeu ser experimental? Acho que todos esperavam uma pegada mais break my soul. Não fiquei animado. Expand
  67. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    In my opinion this is her most creative album. She just keeps getting better with time. This album is a journey from beginning to end!!! AOTY
  68. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is album of the year material without doubt. Who is doing it like this?!
  69. 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.
  70. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The best album of the year so far along Dance Fever, hands down
    Beyoncé raising the bar once again
  71. Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Two decades of honed showmanship have imbued her with an inimitable popstar poise and a peerless understanding of songcraft. She's texturally ambitious, both in the beat selection and in the way she weaponises her own instrument, but she never feels uncomfortable across a whole palette of sounds pulled from the many dance subcultures of the black diaspora. From ballroom to bounce round toTwo decades of honed showmanship have imbued her with an inimitable popstar poise and a peerless understanding of songcraft. She's texturally ambitious, both in the beat selection and in the way she weaponises her own instrument, but she never feels uncomfortable across a whole palette of sounds pulled from the many dance subcultures of the black diaspora. From ballroom to bounce round to dancehall and disco, with side orders of reggaeton and hyperpop (???), there's nothing she can't do at this point. Album of the year. Every detail in its right place. Sequenced as an event and rightfully so. Greatest living pop auteur. Tour is going to be insane. Expand
  72. Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is just a stellar work of art. The production and sound is just exceptional; I love how experimental the whole sound of the album is, how flawlessly the shifts between different sounds and styles are while still keeping the album sounding very cohesive which gives the album a very unique sound as a whole, how perfect the transitions from one song to another are, and the use ofRenaissance is just a stellar work of art. The production and sound is just exceptional; I love how experimental the whole sound of the album is, how flawlessly the shifts between different sounds and styles are while still keeping the album sounding very cohesive which gives the album a very unique sound as a whole, how perfect the transitions from one song to another are, and the use of influences from genres that are more underutilized nowadays like disco. Beyoncé's vocal performance and deliveries were outstanding. The lyricism is superb. My favorite songs are Alien Superstar, All Up in Your Mind, Virgo's Groove, Break my Soul, and Thique. The cover art is gorgeous; the outfit, makeup, hairstyling, the glowing crystal horse just perfection one of the best album covers I've ever seen. An A+ album, my favorite album I've heard this year so far and one of the best dance records I've every listened to. Expand
  73. Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Ima be honest i didn't really care for the album too much first listen, but after each listen it got so much better, I love all the tracks and her vocal & sonic experiments, this became my fav B album very easily
  74. Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Best album of the best artist live. Queen B is god of the music, love you mommy
  75. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Queen B always experiments in the right way. Nothing but quality (unsurprisingly) 10/10!!!!
  76. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé did it again! Making the most cohesive and relevant album of the year. I cant wait to watch the visuals!
  77. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    All 16 songs are freaking amazing! If your not a fan of real singing then this album ain’t for you.
  78. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    An amazing album, Beyonce shows the world why she's the moment since the begun
  79. 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.
  80. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé created her masterpiece on music industry. It's the best album made on pandemic
  81. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing album, truly her best!! Can’t stop listening omg!!!!!!!!!!!!
  82. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum dos últimos 10 anos e o melhor da carreira dela. Zero erros. A mulher destruiu com esse trabalho perfeito!
  83. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A real masterpiece. This is what the world needs: ART! It brings a mix of rhythms with an amazing harmony. The context of the album is absolutely wonderful!
  84. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Mais uma vez entregando excelência e qualidade em sua arte. Produção impecável e trazendo referências do passado para o presente da forma mais bonita.
  85. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum está um luxo, perfeito do início ao fim.
    É aqui que entrega o prêmio de álbum do anoooooo
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  86. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Esse é de longe o maior e melhor trabalho executado pela nossa rainha. Parabéns Beyoncé! Estou viciado
  87. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas as camadas que esse álbum trás só mostra o quanto Beyoncé foi meticulosa e cuidadosa em trazer esse ritmo de volta de maneira majestosa Expand
  88. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is the most cohesive album of century! and with smooth transition per song . its definitely bodyof work Expand
  89. Aug 9, 2022
    10
    MASTERPIECE, still don’t understand how this project consists of different sounds but it’s cohesive. Beyoncé is really one of one
  90. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Honestly, Renaissance is her best album to date! The vocals, the transitions, the great energy that it radiates; it’s a masterpiece!
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10/10 o álbum. Transições perfeitas, vocais impecáveis, letras poderosos e uma batida contagiante. BEYONCÉ entregou mais uma vez muito qualidade. Melhor álbum dela sem dúvidas.
  94. Aug 4, 2022
    9
    She has never been freer than this. She spits, she coos, she howls. Its **** amazing in that it is eclectic but also super cohesive as a whole. And she sents us straight to disco heaven for a whole hour.
  95. 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
  96. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    it's absolutely insane. not a single miss beyonce ATE this up! her #2 best album sorry
  97. Aug 18, 2022
    9
    Beyoncé returns with her new seventh studio album "RENAISSANCE", combining juicy R&B vocals, famous samples of yesteryear, as well as rhythms of house, electronic and R&B music. celebrating the rights of blacks and LGBT-people, giving back to her uncle, who was a great inspiration for Beyonce, in addition, the album does not follow the formula of ordinary pop music, going beyond it,Beyoncé returns with her new seventh studio album "RENAISSANCE", combining juicy R&B vocals, famous samples of yesteryear, as well as rhythms of house, electronic and R&B music. celebrating the rights of blacks and LGBT-people, giving back to her uncle, who was a great inspiration for Beyonce, in addition, the album does not follow the formula of ordinary pop music, going beyond it, transforming and developing throughout the album, it's like club compositions and trap tracks.
    The album is not as intimate as the previous "Lemonade" album, but as comprehensive, atmospheric and expanding as the "Beyoncé" record.
    Rolling Stone called Beyoncé the greatest artist of our time, and "RENAISSANCE" proves it, the record is a great start to future albums Beyoncé has been recording during quarantine
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  98. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of the year by far. Beyoncé delivered a fresh sound compared to her previous work, appropriating house and ballroom culture, so strong between queer and black people during the mid/late 20th century. An iconic and powerful work I would say.
  99. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    amazing album. she perfected the art of a sample here and used every sample in such creative ways. every single song on here hits!
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. 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. 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.