Lemonade
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2016
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3877 Ratings

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  1. michaelsimpson
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    This album is simply incredible. This is the kind of bravery we need in music. This album is unlike any album she put out before it. She just did what Kanye West does everytime he puts out an album. Hate him as much as you'd like, but he changed the landscape of music with every release, and now, Beyonce is wisely following suit.

    A total journey, and a beautiful one at that. Dark    This album is simply incredible. This is the kind of bravery we need in music. This album is unlike any album she put out before it. She just did what Kanye West does everytime he puts out an album. Hate him as much as you'd like, but he changed the landscape of music with every release, and now, Beyonce is wisely following suit.

    A total journey, and a beautiful one at that. Dark at times, painful at times, inspiring at times, and always moving forward. Sounds a lot like life, doesn't it?    … Expand
  2. Domenick
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Bold, beautiful, eclectic, soulful, eccentric...I never thought Beyonce would be capable of an oeuvre like this. After hearing the song "formation", I had high expectations, and I wasn't let down. The whole album digs deep and bursts at the surface with soul.
  3. QueenBritney
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    Queen B is back Gurls she is slaying the charts she has a voice of Gold Amazing vocals everything about this album is amazing she really did it Good Job Beyonce.
  4. juliamaciel
    May 5, 2016
    10
    A Queen with Queen album.
    Sometimes it is necessary to come one person to give a slap in the face of society, talking about topics as forgotten or devalued and it still with good music and a very beautiful and brilliant film, LEMONADE not be forgotten ... "better call Becky"
  5. IvyPark
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    This is where Art meets God; a full visual inside the spectacle that is Queen Bey!!! Beyoncé remains the #1 juggernaut in the game and it is only a matter of time before we see that the entertainment legend will surprise us all with another powerhouse!!! Love you empress BEY!!!!
  6. carnielfelipe
    Apr 25, 2016
    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!
  7. olivervasquez
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Me encanta la versatilidad de éste album, es innovador en todo el sentido de la palabra. Lo mas destacable es que abarca todo tipo de temas, desde la política hasta el amor.
  8. cristhianlandi
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Que álbum é esse meu Deus ? no Booklet, no filme, na letra, na sonoridade, em tudo, o álbum simplesmente foi 10, deixando a música Formation de lado, tudo foi perfeito.
  9. DrilonBeyonce
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is the best album of this decade, it is so full of art, and emotions and shows how much of a LEGEND Beyonce is. It truly tells a story, and empowerment.
  10. jeesantoos
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is a brilliant album. It is cohesive, there is not one filler song, everyone song is amazing in it's own and together they create a masterpiece! Then the movie just brings everything to a new level and makes perfection even more perfect (if that's possible).
    Beyoncé is just in another level compared to her peers, great job!
  11. Diosa
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The artistry is beautiful
    Vocals Incredible
    Original Refreshing Exciting Captivating Whilst other artist are busy doing the same crap or releasing strategically depressing songs, Beyonce comes through with this fierce incredible album. No one in music but Beyonce is willing to take the risk of low singles and album sales to bring artistry, originality and excitement back to music    The artistry is beautiful
    Vocals Incredible
    Original
    Refreshing
    Exciting
    Captivating

    Whilst other artist are busy doing the same crap or releasing strategically depressing songs, Beyonce comes through with this fierce incredible album.
    No one in music but Beyonce is willing to take the risk of low singles and album sales to bring artistry, originality and excitement back to music again.

    Her willingness to do new things in music and not cop out and recycle her previous sound is incredible.
    The album is a reflection of her, it's an album for everyone. It shows her culture and who she is as a female.
    Its not anti anyone or anything its just all Beyonce.    … Expand
  12. ratchetro
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Beyoncé's best album todate! The album movie is fantastic with arresting visuals and the audio is phenomenal. There is a lot of variation musically and some of Beyoncé's most daring songs yet. Absolutely amazing!
  13. AnthonyCisMe
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The short movie accompanying this album is an artistically/visually stunning work of art. Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is a conceptual project based on every woman's journey of self knowledge and healing, stemming from relationship and societal struggles. The album/movie package is a collective body of work, with each song flowing together to create a cohesive story...isn't that what an album isThe short movie accompanying this album is an artistically/visually stunning work of art. Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is a conceptual project based on every woman's journey of self knowledge and healing, stemming from relationship and societal struggles. The album/movie package is a collective body of work, with each song flowing together to create a cohesive story...isn't that what an album is supposed to be? Let's get back to that.… Expand
  14. Jamescaan
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    A brand new sound to Beyonce, with a range of different styles of music, meaning there is something there dor everyone. A work of art! Definitely one of the highlights of her career
  15. INDIAISA
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Simply amazing!! Thought provoking, insightful, empowering, riveting, and outstanding. A water-shed moment in one of the most illustrious musical careers in history. Beyoncé has ARRIVED. With passion, emotion, and sheer TALENT this is Beyoncé's "Purple Rain", "Thriller", "Miseducation of...." album!!! Outstanding performance and production. Bravo!
  16. bbluigi
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The album is her best work to date! She proved to us her versatility by giving us a collection of country, RnB, pop, rock, trap and so much more. Her vocals are soft yet powerful and she "SLAYS." The visuals of the album are 10 times better than that of her previous album and that is an huge achievement for her and her team. Many worried of how she would out-do herself this time, and sheThe album is her best work to date! She proved to us her versatility by giving us a collection of country, RnB, pop, rock, trap and so much more. Her vocals are soft yet powerful and she "SLAYS." The visuals of the album are 10 times better than that of her previous album and that is an huge achievement for her and her team. Many worried of how she would out-do herself this time, and she definitely did just that: Out-do herself and her peers(if she even has any at her level).… Expand
  17. LONGLIVEMUSIC
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is pure excellence. Such a cohesive masterpiece. 17 years in her career and still raising the bar. It's unbelievable how all the songs are related to each other, the album has no fillers.
  18. marcelinopao
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Perfeito, de longe o melhor álbum da Beyoncé. Quem diria que ela poderia superar a perfeição de 4 e Self? Agora a trindade ta feita, o auge da genialidade artística
  19. jjesus
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Soulful, structured and meaningful. Beyoncé releases her best work until date, with agressive and great vocals, great instruments, great features!
    BRAVO
  20. T-Swizz
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The album is excellent. Beyoncé continues to push the boundaries & excel out of her comfort zone. The standouts are definitely Freedom, 6 Inch, & All Night.
  21. zelexandree
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The album Best conceptual times All !
    The best theme to conceptualize.
    Victory Movements paragraph OS black , paragraph by paragraph art and world music. #Revolution, that's the word .
  22. ssandrax
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album is very original and I love it. There are a lot of potential on the album that will have huge hits. Even tho formation was for free for 3 months it's still a huge hit on iTunes.
  23. supermanhatesme
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Amazing, she outdid herself once again. Bey proves to us once again that she is the baddest in the game, and that no matter how long of a pause she takes, she will always come back on top.
  24. MrYonce
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This album is a gut wrenching materpiece. Some songs made me sad, some songs made me happy. Some gave me chills.
    I have to admit, I miss the hits-radio friendly-dancy Beyonce, but I do appriciate her jurney as an artist, and I do think she's at her peak right now.

    Standout tracks: Don't Hurt Yourself, 6 Inch, Daddy Lessons, Sandcastles, Freedom and All Night.
  25. anvarie
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Lemonade is Beyoncé at her artistic peak. Not only did she manage to create a cohesive album that tells a story, but she also managed to merge multiple genres together in a way that she's never previously accomplished. The journey she takes the listener through is quite amazing, we feel her sadness, anger, disbelief, and even her healing. Lemonade is a career highlight and an example ofLemonade is Beyoncé at her artistic peak. Not only did she manage to create a cohesive album that tells a story, but she also managed to merge multiple genres together in a way that she's never previously accomplished. The journey she takes the listener through is quite amazing, we feel her sadness, anger, disbelief, and even her healing. Lemonade is a career highlight and an example of bringing art and pop together in a tasteful and organic manner.… Expand
  26. DontHurtUrself
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    I see Rihyawna's fans are mad ol girl's last album sold 460 copies...Anywho!!! This masterpiece is stellar, soulful, complex...Queen Giselle's best album yet, it's raw, beautiful and powerful. The girls will seethe while Beyoncé continues to prosper as the diverse and magical artist she is. Universal acclaim HUN! And her shows are ACTUALLY #SoldOwt no false stats when it comes toI see Rihyawna's fans are mad ol girl's last album sold 460 copies...Anywho!!! This masterpiece is stellar, soulful, complex...Queen Giselle's best album yet, it's raw, beautiful and powerful. The girls will seethe while Beyoncé continues to prosper as the diverse and magical artist she is. Universal acclaim HUN! And her shows are ACTUALLY #SoldOwt no false stats when it comes to Beyoncé!!!!! #Lemonade #Power #YourFaveIsGarbage.… Expand
  27. Aleexis14
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The album is excellent. Beyoncé continues to push the boundaries & excel out of her comfort zone. The standouts are definitely Freedom, 6 Inch, & All Night.
  28. tjiznotrealife
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Her best album, I can't stop listening it. People need to listen this album with attention, or you you get Te wrong message that she want to pass for people.
  29. AshestoAshes
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    Her most sonically varied, and distinctive, work to date. It explores electric blue, country, futuristic R&B, rock and gospel. It's also her most personal and yet political, an exploration of the pain of women past, future and present through her own arc of betrayal. Stunning.
  30. crazyonce
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    I want the navy to get the **** out of here. Please.Thank you.

    Best album yet. A real masterpiece. Amazing lyrics and vocals. She snatched yall haters wigs.
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Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Q Magazine
    May 31, 2016
    80
    Lemonade hits hard. Beyonce has chosen to portray herself like this, and those choices are bold, powerful and at times, properly shocking. [#361, p.110]
  2. Uncut
    May 24, 2016
    90
    Never short on vocal confidence, here, she trades divadom for arresting, unconventional shapes. [Jul 2016, p.69]
  3. Austin Chronicle
    May 12, 2016
    89
    By effortlessly topping her own best work. Lemonade now sets a new standard for cross-genre collaboration.
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