Everything is Love
by The Carters
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 804 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 188 out of 804
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  1. Fabiancsc
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Exceptional and wonderful. This is a great album loaded with excellent rhythms and lyrics. Beyoncé and Jay Z, did a great job
  2. petrichor1975
    Apr 4, 2023
    7
    Beyonce and Jay-Z take pop, R&B, and rap for a spin on "EVERYTHING IS LOVE" and the result is a jolt of energy and artistry. Whether it be the smooth and warm breeziness of "SUMMER", or the fun and excitement in **** or the extraordinary groove and intellect of "LOVEHAPPY", "EVERYTHING IS LOVE" sees the musical power couple at their best and brightest.
  3. jonantlew
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Such an underrated album. Boss is one of my favorite Beyoncé songs. Friends is another standout track imo
  4. danielhere
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I love how this album releases all the black cultures and vibessss...I listen to this like every week
  5. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    7
    so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil
  6. Rumours
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    O início da sequência de fracassos da Mulher melancia do US, lixo total!!!
  7. Tammie
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece!! Very catchy songs!
  8. diogo_nunes
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Eu amo quando a Bey "encorpora" a rapper, ela fica tão debochada e feroz fazendo isso, acho q deve ser um alter-ego dela não é possível kkkkkk O Jay nem se fala, tem um "flow" perfeito por isso ele é o Rei kkkkk O album ta LINDOOO!!!!!
  9. aktisaeliou
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    The fact that Beyoncé and JayZ are making bop after bop and the children are sleeping on them makes me angry. I think this album has the concept, the production, the lyrics and the vocals we all expected from these two incredible artists, yet they were slept on.
  10. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Beyoncé and JAY Z come together for their first collaboration album under the surname of The Carters. This short-lived album, combines the sound of both artists for a beautiful homage of their love for their race, friends, fans, and most of all each other. I enjoyed hearing both artists on this album, but I felt like some tracks felt more like Bey's or just JAY Z's instead of aBeyoncé and JAY Z come together for their first collaboration album under the surname of The Carters. This short-lived album, combines the sound of both artists for a beautiful homage of their love for their race, friends, fans, and most of all each other. I enjoyed hearing both artists on this album, but I felt like some tracks felt more like Bey's or just JAY Z's instead of a collaboration on each track. I also wanted a bit more production wise and I felt like some production was stuff we had heard on Bey's last two albums. Nevertheless, it was a nice collaborative project and I look forward to seeing what Bey has for her next project.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. FRIENDS
    2. APESH*T
    3. SUMMER
    4. HEARD ABOUT US
    5. BLACK EFFECT
    6. BOSS
    7. LOVEHAPPY
    8. 713
    9. NICE    … Expand
  11. Vittormoises
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Incredible album, the Carters always give us the best of the rap, r&b, music.
  12. add130
    Aug 6, 2019
    0
    So boring already seen and heard they really need to step up their game. Trash.
  13. joaovitorhp
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Perfect album! All the lyrics, the melodies, the vocals, the meeting of the voices of Jay Z and Beyoncé were beautiful and in harmony! It's an album that is way ahead of that time! Totally flawless!
  14. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    1
    What is this? Why?Why? Why is Beyoncé forcing me to listen to Jayz? Seriously woman, get a solo carreer for once. Absolutely no one, I said, no one! wants to see you with him. I'm giving one point for the beauty of the **** music video. The rest is ear-bleeding material.
  15. mannykama
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    A perfect ending to the era that is Lemonade and 4:44. A masterpiece. We hear a carefree Beyoncé and Jay get everything that they want off their chest. They have told each of their stories and now are back to tell us through all of it they are still happy in love. A timeless classic will age like WINE.
  16. survivorfan989
    Jan 5, 2019
    6
    I bought it because Beyonce but in all honesty Im really not a fan of the album at all. Some decent tracks but overall its a very Urban heavy record with some songs I just don't really care for.
  17. StuckInAzkaban
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    This is one of those albums that represents a big part of the year, and alot of good moments. Thanx Carters!
  18. Ricko
    Nov 1, 2018
    7
    On paper "Everything is Love" should be an animal of a pop record with 2 of pop music's most prominent and in terms of material, satisfying, stars coming together. When these two collaborated on "Crazy in Love" the world of the Carter couple was very different, as was the world in general. This album couldn't be further from that time which made the record that bit more interesting. OpenerOn paper "Everything is Love" should be an animal of a pop record with 2 of pop music's most prominent and in terms of material, satisfying, stars coming together. When these two collaborated on "Crazy in Love" the world of the Carter couple was very different, as was the world in general. This album couldn't be further from that time which made the record that bit more interesting. Opener "SUMMER" starts extremely promising, Beyonce's smokey vocals broken up by a few bars from Jay Z. Nice orchestration, nice R&B groove and would be a great intro track if it was trimmed by a few minutes. **** follows, again, not necessarily a bad track, some good synth loops and beats that Jay Z does a good job on but fails to catch fire. "BOSS" is the first top tune with both artists making meaningful contributions to what makes the track good. "NICE" is a bit experimental, slight glitch pop feel to it with a grating howling dog loop and lyrically it's a bit all of the place and sounds like it was done in 5 minutes. I'm not sure if The Carters gave Dr Dre a bell to ask for permission to rip him off on "713". It's a very good track but all I can hear is the sound of the doctor. "FRIENDS" slows down the pace, a Beyonce driven track which lights up the tail end of the record. "HEARD ABOUT US" follows nicely, again primarily driven by Beyonce. "BLACK EFFECT" has some excellent sample work and builds nicely to Jay Z taking the track home. "LOVEHAPPY" is an upbeat and fitting end to a fine album.
    The second half of the album sees a more creative freedom to proceedings with the opening half more focused on the commercial side of it. I'd have liked if the Carters had be bold enough to release a whole album in the vein of side 2. A very good record from 2 great artists that could have been even better.    … Expand
  19. itsvague
    Oct 13, 2018
    8
    Feels like the Lion King of 2018 hip-hop. Although Beyonce **** Jay, the album is balanced, personal, sophisticated and artistically delightful.
  20. hornysoul
    Sep 23, 2018
    8
    Este álbum muito bom produzido pela grande Beyoncé e pelo talentoso Jay-Z mostra-nos músicas tocantes e com sonoridades incríveis. Não há "fillers" aqui e tudo está bem. Destaques para "SUMMER", "BOSS" e, finalmente, "HEARD ABOUT US".
  21. u137288reddit
    Sep 5, 2018
    1
    Such a dissappintment. it's jsut so shallow and vapid, and it feels so hollow considering that Beyonce's work 2011-2016 was all about proving that she was a legitimate artist. Here it's just her and Jay-Z flaunting their wealth, but when none of your fans are worth a billion dollars, it's hard to connect.
  22. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    1
    What happened to the "4" Beyoncé?? This record is extremely forgettable, incoherent and clearly seems to be aiming for the charts. The trap influence is also very bugging. Even "Lemonade" was better than this mess. The lyricism is also extremely effortless and only remarks their obsession with their wealth.
  23. RamaDimas
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    When Beyoncé released her critically-acclaimed Grammy-winning #1 album "Lemonade", because we finally got a chance to see inside her very private life. The fans rejoiced but jealous corny fans would still call their marriage fake. Then Jay Z released his #1 album "4:44" to confirm about his cheating past and the reconciliation. The haters seemed still not having it as they called it "aWhen Beyoncé released her critically-acclaimed Grammy-winning #1 album "Lemonade", because we finally got a chance to see inside her very private life. The fans rejoiced but jealous corny fans would still call their marriage fake. Then Jay Z released his #1 album "4:44" to confirm about his cheating past and the reconciliation. The haters seemed still not having it as they called it "a fake marketing campaign".

    Then comes this album. An album where both artists talk about forgiveness and their fantastic achievement with a lot of bangers, mostly integrates trap, reggae, soul, R&B.. This album is a proof that both Beyoncé and Jay Z has been evolving real hard aesthetically & sonically. Beyoncé finally shows off her rapping skill with great flows and Jay shows to the world who's in charge in the family. It is heavily produced and includes some of their best works.

    Even the APES**T video is stunning. Not only filled with extravagant fashion pieces, the video also feature some of the most famous art pieces in the most lavish museum in the world. Talking about promoting art to the next level.

    As for the haters:
    - Is it forbidden for two of the most successful & powerful black artists to talk about their amazing achievement?
    - Is it forbidden for B to release an album days after your favorite released a flop album which will only scan aluminum?
    - Stop saying "I miss the old Beyoncé" because, unlike your favorite, she is evolving. She's been releasing 6 different albums.

    Best Cuts: Summer, Friends, APES**T Nice & Boss.
    Worst Cuts: -    … Expand
  24. gustaqc
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Once again, she proves the world she's capable of succesfully executing any music genre. Great album from The Carters!
  25. dhum
    Aug 25, 2018
    6
    A really good album! But not my fav album of hers! I have mix feeling about this album! Idk how explain
  26. metacriticoBEST
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    cliché album nothing innovative nothing different tiring and weak....................
  27. bodakyellow
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Everything Is Love is the perfect ending to the Carter trilogy: the first two pieces being Lemonade and 4:44. Several genres are explored in each tracks, and both Bey and Jay bring their best to their newest masterwork. Favourite tracks: SUMMER, APESH*T, NICE, FRIENDS
  28. EdwardButera
    Aug 17, 2018
    4
    This is not an album you listen to every day, and the songs do not stay in the head, unlike **** Bey and Jay deserve something more than that!
  29. TheReviewr
    Aug 16, 2018
    3
    EVERYTHING IS LOVE is definitely not Beyonce or JAY Z's best. I mean its nowhere close to an easy listen. A lot of the songs are just bad...

    1. SUMMER, a bad song with B and JAY doing their thing. 2/10 2. **** its pretty fire honestly... i like this track for sure 8/10 3. BOSS, just one of the trash songs I was explaining, id skip if i were you 1/10 4. NICE. its so uncomfortable to    EVERYTHING IS LOVE is definitely not Beyonce or JAY Z's best. I mean its nowhere close to an easy listen. A lot of the songs are just bad...

    1. SUMMER, a bad song with B and JAY doing their thing. 2/10
    2. **** its pretty fire honestly... i like this track for sure 8/10
    3. BOSS, just one of the trash songs I was explaining, id skip if i were you 1/10
    4. NICE. its so uncomfortable to listen to a song this bad by JAY Z or B 0/10
    5. 713, it started so perfectly, and it delivered?!? oh my gawd... 6/10
    6. FRIENDS, this was the best track of this album Beyonce made it great 8/10
    7. HEARD ABOUT US, prime example of a filler song 2/10
    8. BLACK EFFECT, like this album, the song is way to overrated for my liking 2/10
    9. LOVEHAPPY, a boring finish to a boring album 1/10

    Standouts are **** 713 & FRIENDS

    Overall: 3.33 (rounded down to 3) Beyonce and JAY Z have done better than this before... idk what happened here but it was not good at all.    … Expand
  30. ultimatemusic
    Aug 12, 2018
    7
    There are many things that Jay and Beyoncé addressed on their album, from the Black Lives Matter movement, their marriage, friendships, and each and every song spoke honestly, every track was produced with the most impeccable detail and despite only being 9 songs long, it has marked a huge milestone, not only in both their careers, both their lives, in their fans lives, but I believe inThere are many things that Jay and Beyoncé addressed on their album, from the Black Lives Matter movement, their marriage, friendships, and each and every song spoke honestly, every track was produced with the most impeccable detail and despite only being 9 songs long, it has marked a huge milestone, not only in both their careers, both their lives, in their fans lives, but I believe in music. When you think after everything that happened, and all that conversation around the world, on social media, in the press etc. this is the type of response they had to give, and in true Bey and Jay style, it was classy, it was professional and it was just so lovely to enjoy.

    This album for me, and I’m sure fans will agree, really is one of those that are in a league of it’s own. It’s fresh, and just has such a vibe to it that is so distinctive but also, suits to Beyoncé and Jay. The joint album couldn’t have gone better and it really is a joy to listen to.    … Expand
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. The Wire
    Jul 26, 2018
    50
    As an album it’s almost entirely soporifically dull though beautifully appointed throughout (and it’s a joy to hear Beyoncé rapping) by some smart production from both main protagonists and some slick grooves from the Daptone band. [Aug 2018, p.68]
  2. AllMusic
    Jul 25, 2018
    90
    It's also a sonic master class in marital counseling and commitment, wherein Beyoncé emerges with the upper hand and a contrite Jay is lucky she's so gracious. Vocally, it's a similar story: Beyoncé shines here, balancing light rap verses ("Apeshit" and "Nice") with some of the prettiest vocals she's recorded in years ("Friends"), while Jay offers his standard braggadocious bars that nonetheless make an impact for their occasional honesty and humility.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 27, 2018
    70
    There’s a sense of immediacy and even unpredictability in the most restless moments on Everything In Love, which saves the album from being a rather static and defiant contemplation of The Carters’ victories.
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