Lemonade
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Parkwood
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2016
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  1. Gsaf
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é conceitual, é o significado de perfeição. É uma obra prima!! Os sons cativantes, os toques, as melodias, além da altas críticas sociais e os visuais. É uma álbum que te mostra a realidade, é esclarecedor, é monumental!
  2. Pedrica
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Facilmente top 3 melhores álbuns do século. Que álbum Beyoncé, que álbum.
    Como diria Adele "só monumental Beyoncé, SO MONUMENTAL"
  3. arthiephelipo
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    OBRA DE ARTE!!! melhor album da bey junto com o Renaissance. A produção é perfeita, os visuais são os mais profundos da carreira e as referências são insanas.
  4. ChrisMiller35
    May 2, 2016
    9
    Creative, bold, cohesive, innovative. Visually I would give the album a 10, but I took off a point from all the spoken word interludes that could have been avoided. Although the album took 72 writers/producers and Beyonce acted more along the lines of a Musical Director - it still produced some of the most interesting music of the year. The production is top notch crisp and to the point.
  5. AnalyDewa
    May 2, 2016
    9
    No seu 6º álbum de estúdio, ''Lemonade'', a cantora, aqui ativista, repete a fórmula de álbum visual do seu bem sucedido disco de 2013, o autointitulado ''Beyoncé''.
    Sem deixar o seu nada modesto time de compositores e produtores, Beyoncé que vem mostrando mais pretensão e liberdade artística desde o seu ''4'' de 2011, não nos decepciona e consegue mostrar que é capaz de evoluir e superar    No seu 6º álbum de estúdio, ''Lemonade'', a cantora, aqui ativista, repete a fórmula de álbum visual do seu bem sucedido disco de 2013, o autointitulado ''Beyoncé''.
    Sem deixar o seu nada modesto time de compositores e produtores, Beyoncé que vem mostrando mais pretensão e liberdade artística desde o seu ''4'' de 2011, não nos decepciona e consegue mostrar que é capaz de evoluir e superar o sucesso de crítica, marketing e vendas que foi seu último disco.
    O diferencial em relação ao seu último álbum visual - que tinha vários curtas para cada música, é que esse foi apresentado na HBO em forma de um filme único de pouco mais de 1 hora, que pega carona no movimento #blacklivesmatter e faz críticas a violência policial contra negros e ao racismo, tema recorrente no repertório de artistas mais recentemente aclamados como Kendrick Lamar - que aqui aparece na ótima ''Freedom''.
    No seus últimos trabalhos, Beyoncé vinha com abordagem no empoderamento feminino, como nas faixas ''Run the World (Girls)'' de 2011 e na ''Flawless'' de 2013 - onde ela repete o discurso feminista da escritora nigeriana Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Em ''Lemonade'', que tem o título justificado pela cantora do fato histórico de que os negros acreditavam que beber limonada, clarearia a sua pele, Beyoncé defende-se de críticas de que ela estaria se afastando da cultura negra, ''embranquecendo'' e de episódios de racismo, como uma petição online onde assinaturas pediam para que a cantora penteasse o cabelo de sua filha, Blue Ivy - (I like my baby heir with baby hair) de ''Formation'''.
    Mesmo que se trate de mais um álbum visual, nesses nós acabamos por ter muito mais que ouvir do que ver, como em vários momentos do disco, a cantora nos deixa escapar uma suposta traição do seu marido, o rapper Jay-Z, com quem ela sempre ostentou toda a felicidade e sucesso do seu casamento - “He only want me when I'm not there / He better call Becky with the good hair.” (''Sorry'').
    Se nós formos fazer mais comparações com o último trabalho de Beyoncé, fica mais evidente ainda o quanto ''Lemonade'' é um disco versátil e passeia por vários gêneros, como por exemplo o rock na faixa ''Don't Hurt Yourself'' que conta com a participação de Jack White, ''Daddy Lessions'' que faz nos lembrar a origem texana da Beyoncé em uma junção de country e soul, ou na trap music presente em ''Sorry'', além ainda de gêneros como hip-hop, blues, funk e gospel que complementam o restante do álbum.
    Por trás de tanto marketing, em turnês milionárias, apresentações no 'Super Bowl' e álbuns visuais lançados de ''surpresa'', fica a lição de que tem como sim fazer um trabalho pop de qualidade e consistência e ainda ter voz pra tratar de temas importantes e sérios, Beyoncé que conversa com a gente no presente, transforma limões em uma limonada.

    Destaques: Hold Up, Don't Hurt Yourself, Sorry e Daddy Lessions.    … Expand
  6. velmax
    May 11, 2017
    9
    Lemonade is a genre bending album that tells the struggle of a relationship dealing with infidelity, from grief to anger and reconciliation this album does something very few are able to do... tell a story.
  7. brockcheese
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    This is a great album that shows Beyoncé at the top of her game with many great guest starts from Jack White to Kendrick Lamar Beyoncé shows what it is to be black and powerful.
  8. chidime
    May 3, 2016
    9
    I wrote a review before, giving it 7/10, but after listening for a couple more times over 2 weeks, I can say this is a 9/10. I originally did (and still do) find the first half to be really good. However, the bottom half (except for All Night), I found uninteresting and bland. However, listening again, I can more fully appreciate the sounds of that half, and though I still very much preferI wrote a review before, giving it 7/10, but after listening for a couple more times over 2 weeks, I can say this is a 9/10. I originally did (and still do) find the first half to be really good. However, the bottom half (except for All Night), I found uninteresting and bland. However, listening again, I can more fully appreciate the sounds of that half, and though I still very much prefer the first half, the bottom half is a deal-breaker for me. Good work Beyonce. I can say that this is her best album ever, and this is perhaps her first album in which I am adding more than 1/2 songs to my daily playlist (adding about 6).… Expand
  9. Bigpapi
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    I've always thought that Beyonce was one of the most overrated artists of all-time. I never saw what was so great about her cliche beats and lyrics, especially on her last self titled album. But, I feel like on this project, she tried to change her sound and lyrics so that there was a mixture of Country, Rap, Jazz, EDM, and any other genre you can think of. What makes it so spectacular isI've always thought that Beyonce was one of the most overrated artists of all-time. I never saw what was so great about her cliche beats and lyrics, especially on her last self titled album. But, I feel like on this project, she tried to change her sound and lyrics so that there was a mixture of Country, Rap, Jazz, EDM, and any other genre you can think of. What makes it so spectacular is that it seems she effortlessly flowed on to the beats and didn't try too hard to sound different. She just let it come to her. This is Beyonce's best work ever and she already will be nominated for album of the year by default.… Expand
  10. frienderman
    Jun 14, 2016
    9
    Lemonade hits with visceral force, stemming from her celebrity status as an icon and the brutal truth that she is a pained human being. With that said, her latest effort is nearly perfect, blending atmospheric melodies with heartbreaking lyrics. This will surely go down in the history books.
  11. franklin969
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    What an album. Watching the HBO special and listening to it in succession makes you realize how brilliant Beyonce is at getting us to listen to her music how it's meant to be. In an era where albums are diluted down to quick singles and people focusing on singular songs, she takes us all for a ride and forces us to take in this body of work as a whole. The music itself is as experimentalWhat an album. Watching the HBO special and listening to it in succession makes you realize how brilliant Beyonce is at getting us to listen to her music how it's meant to be. In an era where albums are diluted down to quick singles and people focusing on singular songs, she takes us all for a ride and forces us to take in this body of work as a whole. The music itself is as experimental as anything she's ever done, and she pretty much nails it. You can clearly note a succession of emotions as the album progresses, going from the first angry songs to the latter joyous/less hard hitting ones. The highlight has got to be Freedom where she sounds as powerful as ever, and the Kendrick guest spot doesn't disappoint. Surely another album that will get thousands talking, and probably one that will be remembered for a long time to come.… Expand
  12. viettungvuong
    May 2, 2016
    9
    I just don't like "Formation" song of this album. The rest of the album is great and amazing, people say Beyonce is old but her music is never get older and forgettable. So if you want good music, just buy this album
  13. PashaPS_
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    Interesting sound. Worthy lyrics. Strong lyrics. Bravo, Beyonce!
    I am pleased to give 910 to this beautiful album! "Lemonade" justified all hopes that I had.
  14. Rapunxel
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    I'm not a fan of Beyoncé but i'm really in love with this album. Love her voice, the emotion she put on it. No doubt one of the best albums this year.
  15. Mannhorse
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    I changed my mine. After listening to this record a second time, I realized it's actually pretty damn great. She's taking risks in both her sound and lyrics that no other pop artist is making in this generation.
  16. jonaXOXOXO
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    'Lemonade' shows us a vulnerable and honest side of Beyoncé that fans and critics have never seen before. With this new album, Bey invites us into her personal life and lets us see what's behind the curtains. Not only do we get to see a different side of her lyrically, but also musically, with her exploring new music genres such as folk country in Daddy Lessons and Soul in Freedom. Overall'Lemonade' shows us a vulnerable and honest side of Beyoncé that fans and critics have never seen before. With this new album, Bey invites us into her personal life and lets us see what's behind the curtains. Not only do we get to see a different side of her lyrically, but also musically, with her exploring new music genres such as folk country in Daddy Lessons and Soul in Freedom. Overall this was a total success! The fact that there is a movie for this album as well, showing the visual aspect of the songs, shows how much artistic integrity she has. With this insanely creative album, Beyoncé has put herself in the same lane as Madonna: controversial and shocking, but still classy and iconic.

    I can't understand why some people are saying this album is boring, yes it's different, but the way the album progresses and transforms is absolutely liberating listening to. A word of advice for people who say it's boring: Try and really listen to the words and see the story it tells.    … Expand
  17. Simao
    Oct 1, 2020
    9
    i used to think beyoncé was slightly overrated before listening to LEMONADE.now i think she deserves even more recognition for her work, as people usually say this album is overrated.

    this album is undoubtedly beyoncé's magnum opus... it's so well done, i really cannot put it into words. from top to toe it's hard to find a single flaw, except for the fact that she added «Sorry -    i used to think beyoncé was slightly overrated before listening to LEMONADE.now i think she deserves even more recognition for her work, as people usually say this album is overrated.

    this album is undoubtedly beyoncé's magnum opus... it's so well done, i really cannot put it into words. from top to toe it's hard to find a single flaw, except for the fact that she added «Sorry - Original Demo», a filler, in my opinion, instead of crafting an outro that would close as perfectly as «Pray You Catch Me» opens the album.

    the absolute climax of the album, both musically and symbolically, is reached during «All Night» - a song so powerful that it feels literally unreachable. while throughout the whole album, beyoncé's vocal strength is evident on this perfectly produced LP with a fascinating story-line, carried by remarkable lyrics and even accompanied by an exceptional visual album.

    fav songs: pray you catch me; hold up; love drought; all night
    least fav: sorry - original demo    … Expand
  18. MiguelVictor
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    "The album of the year", nothing is more appropriate for this masterpiece than that. Here we can see why Beyoncé is supposed to become the most powerful singer ever: amazing vocals, meaningful lyrics and a mix of styles that matches pretty well. yes "QueenBey", you are here to sl(t)ay!
  19. IGa
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Fascinating lyrics, crazy and slow beats, "Lemonade" don´t provide only an innovative fun, but it shows a great visual and musical concept that impresses. A little better then its predecessor, this album deserve its share of praises.
  20. skc
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    It's either a love or hate album. And for me I absolutely loved it, I hadn't heard a full Beyonce album before and was skeptical of the high ratings it received...But after listening to the album fully, multiple times, this album surpassed my expectation beyond what I thought Beyonce was capable of. The explosive fierceness of her vocals and the deep heartfelt message behind her songsIt's either a love or hate album. And for me I absolutely loved it, I hadn't heard a full Beyonce album before and was skeptical of the high ratings it received...But after listening to the album fully, multiple times, this album surpassed my expectation beyond what I thought Beyonce was capable of. The explosive fierceness of her vocals and the deep heartfelt message behind her songs really stood out for me, and for once I saw a clear vision of what Beyonce was trying to show and portray in this album. Many people giving this album 0 are very delusional and biased, listen with open ears and mind. Yes the songs in this album are not fit for pop mainstream radio but the instrumentation and vocals are pristine and polished. The country song "Daddy lessons" completely took me by surprise and showed that Beyonce can go outside her comfort zone, somehow this song worked well in this album. This is an album Beyonce should be proud of and therefore a 9/10 from me.… Expand
  21. not_mueller
    May 10, 2016
    9
    Never been a Beyonce fan, never been a pop fan, but damn this is a good album. Beyonce delivered a solid work here, one that flows beautifully and combines many different influences. The collaborations (Ezra Koening's "Hold Up", Jack White's "Don't Hurt Yourself", Kendrick Lamar's "Freedom", and The Weeknd's "Six Inch Heels") were notably strong entries, but Bey also holds her own on manyNever been a Beyonce fan, never been a pop fan, but damn this is a good album. Beyonce delivered a solid work here, one that flows beautifully and combines many different influences. The collaborations (Ezra Koening's "Hold Up", Jack White's "Don't Hurt Yourself", Kendrick Lamar's "Freedom", and The Weeknd's "Six Inch Heels") were notably strong entries, but Bey also holds her own on many other accounts, specifically All Night and Daddy Lessons. Great influences, great flow (except Formation... weakest track in my opinion, sort of boring and awkwardly intrudes on the end after All Night ends so perfectly, but I understand the need for a hit). Amazing work, first pop album I can say I love.… Expand
  22. salvador1355
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen B is back. Best vocal since "I am... Sasha Fierce" and most adventured album is her career. Sound play the lead role for the record. Best tracks: "Hold Up", "Sandcastles" and "Don't hurt yourself".… Expand
  23. mado
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    Siguiendo la excelencia desde su ultimo trabajo homónimo, "BEYONCE" demuestra todo el talento que tiene en este álbum majestuosamente creado sin lugar a duda uno de los mejores trabajos.

    Entre los puntos mas altos del álbum yo diría que están Hold Up y Don't Hurt Yourself.
  24. D3IM2NTEII
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    It's raw and more meaningful and personal than ever - Beyonce is not giving up. It's unique, captivating, and different - you have the fun and reggae-inspired "Hold Up" contrasted perfectly with more angry, rock driven songs such as "Don't Hurt Yourself" and the country-inspired "Daddy Lessons", whilst still being offered more typical-Beyonce power ballads such as "Sandcastles", "AllIt's raw and more meaningful and personal than ever - Beyonce is not giving up. It's unique, captivating, and different - you have the fun and reggae-inspired "Hold Up" contrasted perfectly with more angry, rock driven songs such as "Don't Hurt Yourself" and the country-inspired "Daddy Lessons", whilst still being offered more typical-Beyonce power ballads such as "Sandcastles", "All Night" and the powerful and political "Freedom" and "Formation". Personal favourites include: Hold Up, Sorry, 6 Inch, Love Drought, Freedom, All Night and Formation. Enjoy this refreshing (pun-intended) album while you can.… Expand
  25. lustrouslevine
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    I'm not one to like Beyonce, but this album proved me wrong. Well most of it anyway. I like most of the songs but my favorites are 6 Inch and Don't Hurt Yourself. Sandcastles also has amazing, raw vocals, actually gave me chills. I would say this is a compilation of musical tracks but nope, this is art.
  26. TheAtlantic
    Apr 26, 2016
    9
    When talking about Beyonce, Prince once said that she would meet full musical peak if she learned piano. She shows that talent off here with the emotional "Sandcastles". In the wake of Prince's death, Beyonce's LEMONADE simply reminds the public that there is still art to be made, and that one day she will be another legend whose death will create a deep hole in the musical community.When talking about Beyonce, Prince once said that she would meet full musical peak if she learned piano. She shows that talent off here with the emotional "Sandcastles". In the wake of Prince's death, Beyonce's LEMONADE simply reminds the public that there is still art to be made, and that one day she will be another legend whose death will create a deep hole in the musical community.

    The visual components of LEMONADE should all be praised, as all could sweep the VMAs in essentially every category if the award show actually had significant merit.

    Beyond that, Beyonce's voice-overs provide an artistic and emotional depth that has yet to be matched by modern artists.

    In contrast to Self-Titled, which came off as Beyonce trying hard to pretend that she isn't a try-hard (see: Haunted's "probably won't make no money off this" knowing damn well she would make money), LEMONADE is Beyonce at her most honest, open, and emotional. She defies genre and defies expectation as she pushes a body of work that is worthy of all the acclaim she has received. Art takes effort, and Beyonce has produced a masterpiece here.    … Expand
  27. FELIPEFERREIRA
    May 16, 2016
    9
    Beyoncé surpreendeu o mundo com o Lemonade, lançando o álbum visual em forma de documentário na HBO e, logo em seguida, lançado o álbum em si. E me surpreendeu também, lançando o melhor álbum da sua carreira e também um dos melhores álbuns do ano. Nunca imaginava que Beyoncé fosse lançar um álbum em que eu fosse me apaixonar de verdade, ouvindo todas as músicas sem parar. O Lemonade é,Beyoncé surpreendeu o mundo com o Lemonade, lançando o álbum visual em forma de documentário na HBO e, logo em seguida, lançado o álbum em si. E me surpreendeu também, lançando o melhor álbum da sua carreira e também um dos melhores álbuns do ano. Nunca imaginava que Beyoncé fosse lançar um álbum em que eu fosse me apaixonar de verdade, ouvindo todas as músicas sem parar. O Lemonade é, além de um grito de guerra para o empoderamento negro, em que ela mostra várias e várias referências no material visual, um relato da suposta traição de Jay Z, em que ela conta cada passo da descoberta, raiva, questionamento e perdão. Dá pra sentir isso ao ler as letras de todas as músicas, que estão estruturadas de forma lógica. Enfim, o Lemonade será marcada na história da indústria, tanto pela sua qualidade, tanto pela causa social que Beyoncé aderiu, tanto pela história. É assim mesmo. Deram limões a Beyoncé? Ela fez uma limonada!
    Obs: "Formation", "Freedom" e "Daddy Lessons" são as melhores, sem dúvida.    … Expand
  28. WhyNotASinger
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    Beyoncé surely knows how to be epic! There's no other word to better describe the "Lemonade" project: an artistic and moody film with a personal and strong soundtrack to support it! The songs are all really good and maybe also better then most of the tracks of her previous self-titled album! Maybe there's no smash hit to be found in this record (don't expect "Crazy in love" or "SingleBeyoncé surely knows how to be epic! There's no other word to better describe the "Lemonade" project: an artistic and moody film with a personal and strong soundtrack to support it! The songs are all really good and maybe also better then most of the tracks of her previous self-titled album! Maybe there's no smash hit to be found in this record (don't expect "Crazy in love" or "Single ladies" material) but "Freedom" and "All night" can be considered some of the best songs of her entire repertoire! Beyoncé sounds strong and convincing, always reminding us why she's such a music diva!… Expand
  29. vic-thesinner
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    A great story. Lemonade is the best of the best on Beyoncé discography. My favourite tracks: Sorry, Hold Up and of course, Formation.
  30. barretox
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    Beyoncé explorou além do seu campo musical e fez um trabalho impecável. Um dos melhores de 2016 e sempre com o fator surpresa. O trabalho visual só complementa as faixas e finaliza com um seguimento incrível.
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Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

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  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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