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. svjacob
    Apr 27, 2016
    6
    The album has a few strong points namely: Hold Up, Love Drought, All Night, and more that really exhibit Beyonce's vocal palette and skill, complimented by vibrant bass and empathetic melodies. That best illustrate what I enjoyed with her music, along side "club bangers" like Formation.

    Her collaborations were mostly mediocre and ventured into forms of experiments that sounded dissonant    The album has a few strong points namely: Hold Up, Love Drought, All Night, and more that really exhibit Beyonce's vocal palette and skill, complimented by vibrant bass and empathetic melodies. That best illustrate what I enjoyed with her music, along side "club bangers" like Formation.

    Her collaborations were mostly mediocre and ventured into forms of experiments that sounded dissonant and lackluster. With only the Weeknd collaboration standing out on top.

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  2. rhyw
    May 1, 2016
    6
    the album isn't bad, nor is it good. it's meh. the album is very very well mixed! not all of the songs are for everyone, heck, there's even a country track on this album! this album is pretty varied, imo. it's a decent album, but not all of it is for me.

    most favourite: Sorry
    least favourite: Pray You Catch Me, All Night (I feel as if All Night is filler)
  3. LukeAnthonyy
    Jul 7, 2018
    6
    A Good album but aged poorly. The film was absolutely amazing and so was the album. This record has such a bit of a problematic message being about black empowerment yet written by a group of white men... aside from that there are some highlights.Freedom, Pray You Catch Me, and Hold Up and Sandcastles.
  4. dimelloluk
    Jun 5, 2016
    6
    não é o melhor, nem o pior, tal cantora que somente pegou um tema polemico, e quis colocar em um album pra "causar" algumas musicas como "Don't hurt yourself" e "Sorry" salva o album, mas sem duvida "Formation" salva o album de uma cantora que assina as musicas mesmo sem escreve-lás
  5. Dsros96
    Aug 3, 2019
    6
    It's an ok album. There are several good songs but none of them are really spectacular. I don't see how Formation fits with the breakup theme on this album.
  6. tasby
    May 29, 2020
    6
    the media is in a joint psychosis deluding themselves into thinking that this is best album of all time. Its okay! I liked it!
  7. guits13
    Sep 23, 2016
    5
    Well produced album, good message even though some of them aren't really "real", good lyrics (thanks to the team behind this part), but bland at the most literal word.
  8. mrjurrianvriet
    Apr 27, 2016
    5
    I don't really like Lemonade, but there are 4 songs that I really love (Hold Up, Sandcastles, Freedom & All Night). The movie is really good, the album less.
  9. IvanMejia_
    Sep 4, 2016
    5
    Ok, es Beyonce, de las cantantes mas sobrevaloradas que existen. No me extranaria saber que pago para que le dieran buenas reviews, es entendible, asi como su poder economico para que Lemonade apareciera tipo pelicula en HBO, no sorprende. A pesar de eso, Formation fue 10/10. Let's take a break from "Queen Bey".
  10. alexadann
    Apr 25, 2016
    5
    Bueno ahora hablando enserio este album es conceptual..con letras y sonidos bien elegidos a excepsion de formation peor lo que tiene de malo es la variedad...es confusa,,a veces te llega a aburrir.. aun asi es bueno pero..no es ni el mejor ni el peor trabajo de Queen B
  11. MarkMonster
    May 1, 2016
    5
    This album feels more like water with few drops on lemon juice and a spoon of sugar, not really a lemonade, rather a bland, tasteless drink. The songs are all somehow unimpressive and boring, the melodies are not standing out and the lyrics are repetitive and not very poetic. Some people might call this an experimental album, well it is not, at least if you are willing to look outside theThis album feels more like water with few drops on lemon juice and a spoon of sugar, not really a lemonade, rather a bland, tasteless drink. The songs are all somehow unimpressive and boring, the melodies are not standing out and the lyrics are repetitive and not very poetic. Some people might call this an experimental album, well it is not, at least if you are willing to look outside the shell of pop music. Without the visual support the album would not recieve the positive feedback that it is getting now. I am giving it 5/10 for a real effort and actually meaningful topics, nothing else in this album is worth it....… Expand
  12. jevoo
    Oct 25, 2016
    5
    how beautiful album it is but i cant give 10 points because she has used sample for all album it is unfair isnt it? there are so many singers make own music i hope one day beyonce will do it
  13. SeydouxRealty
    Jul 25, 2020
    5
    Lemonade is a brilliantly crafted cohesive album that takes it’s audience through the various stages of a relationship. The vulnerability and candor is different than that of Self-Titled, this feels more like an actual window into Beyoncé’s personal life like never before. After exposing her marriages deepest issues, the mending and spiritual healing begins. This film hones Beyoncé’sLemonade is a brilliantly crafted cohesive album that takes it’s audience through the various stages of a relationship. The vulnerability and candor is different than that of Self-Titled, this feels more like an actual window into Beyoncé’s personal life like never before. After exposing her marriages deepest issues, the mending and spiritual healing begins. This film hones Beyoncé’s storytelling through visuals. An amazing body of art.… Expand
  14. LilScience
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    Vamos ser honestos, vamos ser verdadeiros, Beyoncé perdeu um pouco de sua essência, hoje ela não é nada mais que fantoche da mídia, lançando o que os outros querem, se caso não lançar ela seria cancelada, o álbum '4' supera esse mil vezes, um álbum versátil, o que não vi nesse, traz uma Beyoncé raivosa, uma coisa que eu acredito que ela não seja, expondo sua traição com Jay Z e no fimVamos ser honestos, vamos ser verdadeiros, Beyoncé perdeu um pouco de sua essência, hoje ela não é nada mais que fantoche da mídia, lançando o que os outros querem, se caso não lançar ela seria cancelada, o álbum '4' supera esse mil vezes, um álbum versátil, o que não vi nesse, traz uma Beyoncé raivosa, uma coisa que eu acredito que ela não seja, expondo sua traição com Jay Z e no fim ficar por isso mesmo.

    Faixas que me agradam 'Formation', 'Sorry' e 'Freedom', mas o resto não vejo nada demais.
    No fim das contas vemos a mudança nas músicas, o fim das divas pop e a procura de álbuns com conceito que geralmente são bem plásticos, a nova regra da indústria cultural; não se enganem achando que o álbum só porque se esconde atrás de conceito e cultura não seja mais um produto lançado em massa.    … Expand
  15. ProGamer69
    May 3, 2016
    4
    A lot of people don't understand how people can like Beyoncé so much only because of this album. The only why I gave this a high rating was because of Kendrick Lamar, who is always incredible!
  16. Tonyo
    May 5, 2016
    3
    MONEY MONEY MONEY!

    3 ans après son album éponyme, Beyoncé est de retour et elle propose un schéma presque identique au précédent, c'est-à-dire sortir son album par surprise. Là où BEYONCÉ était un album cohérent et bien produit, LEMONADE est un album fouilli et bruyant où sa voix est moins maîtrisée qu'auparavant. Un album vraiment passable et dispensable. On retiendra uniquement    MONEY MONEY MONEY!

    3 ans après son album éponyme, Beyoncé est de retour et elle propose un schéma presque identique au précédent, c'est-à-dire sortir son album par surprise. Là où BEYONCÉ était un album cohérent et bien produit, LEMONADE est un album fouilli et bruyant où sa voix est moins maîtrisée qu'auparavant.

    Un album vraiment passable et dispensable.
    On retiendra uniquement Pray You Catch Me, 6 Inch, Forward, All Night. Même Kendrick n'arrive pas à relever le niveau de cet album.    … Expand
  17. kateblack
    Aug 26, 2016
    3
    The lyrics are very good, the whole concept of the album is very good but the production is very boring. Non iconic music is something you hear once and really that's it. I miss Beyonce Sasha fierce Bday, fierce and iconic.
  18. Jann_Junx
    Aug 31, 2019
    3
    Sin duda Lemonade se veía prometedor, pero sigue atada a lo mismo, especialmente en sus presentaciones, haciendo lo mismo una y otra vez.
  19. Lorran
    Aug 10, 2019
    3
    Infelizmente o álbum é muito superestimado pelo cenário musical.
    Algumas letras não transitam com a aura do álbum, indo de encontro com uma técnica já vista.
  20. Rebbe
    Aug 28, 2020
    3
    Es un álbum que no tiene muchos mensajes la única canción que me parece muy buena tanto el sonido como en letra es formation, el álbum habla de lo mismo sus letras no me parecen tan buenas y los sonidos y ritmos regulares.
  21. EludiumQ36
    Apr 27, 2016
    2
    The hour-long "Lemonade" Visual Album on HBO was a dark, racially tribal study in the self-indulgence of an urban-pop queen. I don't see this is of any interest to anyone outside her family and vigilante-leaning "Bey Hive". Shawn Carter's ("Jay Z") alleged infidelity was over two yrs ago. If this is an emotional response to that then why the long delay? They're supposedly reconciled by nowThe hour-long "Lemonade" Visual Album on HBO was a dark, racially tribal study in the self-indulgence of an urban-pop queen. I don't see this is of any interest to anyone outside her family and vigilante-leaning "Bey Hive". Shawn Carter's ("Jay Z") alleged infidelity was over two yrs ago. If this is an emotional response to that then why the long delay? They're supposedly reconciled by now so what's the point of so much dark and threatening messaging? Or that's what I'd wonder if I were Shawn. But I'm not and this "Lemonade" is too bitter for my taste.… Expand
  22. yrcrazy
    May 6, 2016
    2
    Such a shame that even professional reviewers are part of the strange beyonce fan cult. If you pretend to like stuff because its trendy then this album is definitely for you.
  23. Onoros
    Dec 23, 2016
    2
    Just Overrated. 2/10 ................................................................................................................................
  24. BYEonce
    Apr 26, 2016
    2
    "R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
    Her days are over, baby she's over"
    These lyrics from an unknown song by an unknown singer are perfect to describe this album and Beyonce's come back. She proves with this album that she's more thirsty for money than LEMONADE putting 0 effort to make it as we could have heard and that's very sad because I actually supported her but I'm so    "R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
    Her days are over, baby she's over"
    These lyrics from an unknown song by an unknown singer are perfect to describe this album and Beyonce's come back.

    She proves with this album that she's more thirsty for money than LEMONADE putting 0 effort to make it as we could have heard and that's very sad because I actually supported her but I'm so disappointed I was waiting for way much better.

    It's way too communal and the album is only made for black people, Some people couldn't identify themselves to the lyrics etc that's sad because people could feel like they're not anymore part of Beyonce's target audience. An album by an international artist like her shouldn't be that sectarian. Once again, that's my opinion, no problem with Beyonce I love her neither with afro americans.

    There's only one song I actually like it's "Forward" because it's the shortest song on LEMONADE and because when I played the fist song of the album for the first time I was looking "Forward" to stop listening to this joke of the century.

    She's trying so hard to be a Rihanna wanna be singer, like using Rihanna's exactly same type of songs. Rihanna has a particular way to sing and specific types of songs so when I hear "Hold Up" "Sorry", "All Night' anyway... every songs on LEMONADE my thoughts are like "Rihanna could have sung that song". It's very annoying to listen an album by an artiste where every single song reminds me of an other artist. it's a lack of originality.

    To conclude, Forward is dope, but the rest is boring. 2/10 because of "Forward" and "Rihanna's type of songs"    … Expand
  25. ragnarraphael
    May 14, 2016
    2
    I don't know how you can call this album a MASTERPIECE. This is her worst album so far... Its not even empowering. Only couple of songs are good but not great. She tries to sell albums with fake marital problems...
  26. KarenCarey
    May 24, 2016
    2
    Não gostei muito do álbum, não faz muito o estilo de música que Beyoncé canta, tem 4 músicas que se salvam que são Sorry, Formation, 6 Inch e Love Drought, essas que citei recomendo pois são ótimas já as outras não achei isso tudo não, o 4 é muito melhor
  27. merle
    Aug 3, 2016
    2
    I wonder why she has to wear a bathing suite to get people to listen to her music. I like a lot of female artists but none of them have to dress like a hooker to get people to buy their music. Their music sells itself, then again what is Beyonce selling?
  28. AndyRyse
    Aug 17, 2016
    2
    A very overrated album which insurance Beyonce did not write his name was all a show with her husband nothing bye....................................................................
  29. joseblack0ut
    Aug 25, 2016
    2
    I really was expecting something BIG, but once i heard it i was very dissapointed. It has good song, but nothing special, nothing new. And the thematic... oh Lord, a whole album based on your husband cheating on you??? I think the thematic was intentional to create expectation and controversy, i don't really believe it. Anyways, as I said, it has some good songs.
  30. vinnynguyen
    Jun 17, 2017
    2
    Once you get past the idea that this was by Beyonce, this album is nothing special, at all. Very overrated as Beyonce is seen as such a relevant figure.
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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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