Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Jessiejameslasv
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is truly a master piece. The art piece forces you to not skip a track. I have listened to this album every day . The album of the year forsure
  2. RefilweHutamo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album of the century, no words to describe this masterpiece. Beyoncé out did herself again. Queen of music...
  3. NewGizmo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I haven't been able to stop listening to this album since its release! Its so cohesive and jam packed with uptempo beats and incredible vocals that you can't help but dance. I also love that it was dedicated to her cousin, Uncle Johnny, who was such a big part of her and her sister's upbringing. So beautiful
  4. ohlalala
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She has done it again! Creating an album that plays cohesively through from beginning to end like a body of art. Her homage to her Uncle Johnny does not go unnoticed, highlighting music and culture introduced to her. Renaissance serves as an homage to those who helped create and include a whole generation and introduces a younger one. Her skilled interpolations of legendary hits brings aShe has done it again! Creating an album that plays cohesively through from beginning to end like a body of art. Her homage to her Uncle Johnny does not go unnoticed, highlighting music and culture introduced to her. Renaissance serves as an homage to those who helped create and include a whole generation and introduces a younger one. Her skilled interpolations of legendary hits brings a renaissance of mentioned artists’ work that shines a much deserved light upon. Bey’s 7th studio album brings dance and joy in a time of uncertainty, needed and wanted.… Expand
  5. emjavier
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Después de escuchar este álbum durante 20 días en bucle y enamorándome más y más cada día que pasa, puedo por fin atreverme a escribir sobre las canciones, las letras y su mensaje, las transiciones, su producción, el concepto y todo lo que me hace sentir.

    Este álbum es muy distinto a todo lo que hemos escuchado de Beyoncé en los últimos años. Todo en él respira Bey, pero de una manera muy    Después de escuchar este álbum durante 20 días en bucle y enamorándome más y más cada día que pasa, puedo por fin atreverme a escribir sobre las canciones, las letras y su mensaje, las transiciones, su producción, el concepto y todo lo que me hace sentir.

    Este álbum es muy distinto a todo lo que hemos escuchado de Beyoncé en los últimos años. Todo en él respira Bey, pero de una manera muy diferente, más fresca, libre y especial. Si en «4» experimentó, en «Self-titled» abrazó las imperfecciones y en «Lemonade» creó el álbum más conceptual, cuidado, con detalles y mensajes posible, «RENAISSANCE» es la progresión natural de todo ello con la Beyoncé más liberada de las presiones externas, dejando un poco atrás el control extremo de Lemonade, pero sin abandonar todo lo aprendido y hecho. Parece, da la sensación de ello, pero sabe dios que esta mujer es virgo y perfeccionista hasta la médula.

    Así pues, este álbum tiene un claro propósito: hacernos sentir bien, felices, libres; que bailemos y movamos el culo como si no hubiese un mañana; que no dejemos de movernos y de sentirnos vivas; que sintamos que estamos en una fiesta continua, a la que ella llama VIDA (esto último me ha quedado demasiado corny, i know). Por eso las canciones son mezclas excelentes de géneros como el house, disco, dance, afrobeats, funk, etc. Todo el álbum respira liberación y hace énfasis en ello con los sonidos, las letras y, en especial, los samples y todes les artistes LGBT+ que originan, inspiran y aparecen en cada rincón de este álbum: desde la figura de su «Uncle Johnny», pasando por las mujeres trans negras a las que homenajea, hasta todos los elementos de la cultura queer negra estadounidense que incorpora a su música (y, supongo, más adelante, a los visuales).

    Cada canción parece un microcosmos con producciones arriesgadas ligadas de manera excepcional unas con otras dentro de su propia estructura y que dejan sin aliento. Encima, como si eso no fuese suficiente, cada canción está conectada a la siguiente con transiciones que hacen que te arrepientas si estás reproduciendo el álbum en modo aleatorio (la transición de CUFF IT a ENERGY me da y quita la vida cada vez). Todas tienen unas mismas temáticas que se repiten a lo largo y ancho del proyecto y están entrelazadas unas con otras, aportando una cohesión conceptual brutal que luego remata con la de la producción. Sigo sin superar su mente cósmica —«never met a girl with a mind like this», so true, Beyoncé, so true—. Lo digo todos los días pero es que estas canciones son droga dura.

    Comentados todos estos aspectos técnicos de producción, transiciones, géneros, mensaje, letras, queerness, inspiración, conceptualización, etc. es momento de hablar de mi experiencia personal con RENAISSANCE. Este álbum llegó a mí, como al resto del mundo, el 29 de julio de 2022. Esa noche lo escuché por primera, segunda y tercera vez: la primera fue el choque con la realidad, el choque después de una muy larga espera por música nueva, con las ganas y las expectativas por todo lo alto; la segunda fue la del reconocimiento de todos los nuevos sonidos, los estilos nunca antes vistos en Bey, de apreciación por las transiciones y detalles; la tercera fue la de la fiesta y la felicidad plena. Sobra decir que me fui a dormir con la adrenalina por las nubes, sudando y con la sonrisa más grande en la cara. Quiso el destino que vinieran después días durísimos para mí y mi salud mental, días horribles que no terminaban nunca; días cuya banda sonora fue, curiosamente, este álbum. RENAISSANCE, que era/es la antítesis de mis emociones, de mi estado psicológico y mi mood, sonaba como nunca antes había sonado nada en mis oídos, una música que despertaba y confundía a mi cerebro y le convencía de alguna manera de que no debía rendirse y colapsar. El poder de la música en general es incomparable, pero es que el poder que Beyoncé tiene en mí es inigualable *insertar meme chica concierto beyoncé cartel «your music saved me»*. Este álbum es toda una experiencia y, en mi caso, una de vital importancia.

    Las 16 canciones suenan todo el día todos los días en mi cabeza, han hecho que no sea capaz de escuchar ninguna otra cosa en tres semanas. Siento que siempre me estoy repitiendo y que solo respiro, pienso y hablo sobre Beyoncé, pero cómo no hacerlo cuando define y redefine la música y mi vida una y otra y otra vez. Parafraseándola en VIRGO’S GROOVE: «you are the love of my life, you are my life, your love gives me life».

    10/10 ÁLBUM DEL AÑO Y DE LA DÉCADA 100/100 etc.    … Expand
  6. KerryC
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ABSOLUTELY NO SKIPS!! Smooth Transitions with SMOOTHER VOCALS!! the sampling is masterful as well as the rollercoaster of grooves and various vibes of each song! THIS IS ART AT ITS RAREST AND PUREST!
  7. medinka
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    лучший альбом от Бейонсе. она экспериментирует, идёт на риски и выпускает шикарную музыку в итоге. Она королева этой индустрии и этим альбомом в очередной раз это доказала.
  8. Jasat
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Toilet found d3@d smwmwöaösmsmdöihfamigsmgsgümgsmügsmhsümhsimgsmisgmşagşnngamiagmiagm
  9. Seonaid
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AMAZING ALBUM. The transitions, vocals, arrangements are flawless. Queen of the music industry, living legend.… Expand
  10. 44063e
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of one. Number one. The only one. There is no one alive doing it like Beyoncé.
  11. javier01m
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Beyoncé’s best album to date. After almost seven years, she came back with a beautiful, other-worldly body of work and met expectations from fans and general public alike. Renaissance IS THAT ALBUM!!
  12. Lizliz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing, very cohesive, beautifull constructed songs. I love all the songs my favorite are cuff it, heated, break my soul and virgos groove.
  13. ErickaHolmes
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A certified hit that will become a classic in years to come. You can’t just listen to one song, you have to listen to the entire album.
  14. OnlyBey
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love this project from beginning to end! Virgo’s Groove is a perfect summer psychedelic melody! I’m hooked
  15. adambr2011
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of, if not THEE best best album of all time! From the second it starts, you’re transported, for me it’s been on repeat since it dropped. Beyoncé really did what needed to be done.
  16. Kyle1010
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is a different sound to what everyone is use to of Beyoncé compared to Lemonade but this album is an absolute masterpiece and just an amazing body of work
  17. DenizOren
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of best album of all time! Everytime Beyonce release annalbum, she makes it better and better. She always level up.
  18. Olea
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album original, très travaillé et respectueux. Le work ethic est incroyable.
    Il serait temps de grandir d'apprécier le travail fourni pour les artistes et ne pas les juger à cause de leur fans.
  19. Patrickrr
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum do ano aaaaaa, Beyoncé extremamente artista nesse álbum 10/1000000 y love u… Expand
  20. odanielrod
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    25 years into her career and she’s never had a a bad album! Renaissance is her most liberating yet the sound is a new take on house and disco and her voice is still versatile and crisp.
  21. MNMusicLover
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album sets Beyonce even further apart from her contemporaries. She effortlessly transitions her story and sound across 16 incredible tracks. This album is among the best albums released in the 2000’s as a whole. Masterpiece, genius.
  22. selthomas333
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite body of work by Beyonce. I can listen front to back with no skips and fall into a trap of letting it continue to play and play all day, as the first song follows the last song upon completion of a full listen.
  23. thabangmot
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé once again reinventing herself and teaching all these artists that music has no box. This album is a dance masterpiece with elements of trap and hip hop, sampling some of the most legendary artists in the industry. Stunning Bey!
  24. thewinkim
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece of an album. Beyoncé has truly outdone herself again. She is the one-of-a-kind artist who has the full capability to reinvent her style, vision, sound, and taste album after album. She is incomparable to other artists; she is in her own lane. Watch out for Beyoncé!
  25. JakeMontgomery
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing Album!!! Everything about it was so good, she knows how to execute every genre she does!
  26. Cassouuuu
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It's the album of the year and in my top 3 of her albums period
    The album literally have zero skip, all the songs make you feel good, give you joy and happiness. Now we need the visuals now
  27. qurian
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is so addicting you cant just listen to one song without listening to the whole album!! l absolutely love it!!!!
  28. nmangum
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album has been out for nearly a month now and it is still so exciting and fresh to listen to. So much respect to Beyoncé for constantly reinventing herself and her sound.
  29. Vinicius78
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Músicas perfeitas, transições bem construídas resultado em um álbum coeso e perfeito.
  30. facundomartz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s statement as the greatest of all times making many IT girls insecure, as well as their fan bases
  31. Samkelo14
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Greatest album to ever grace our ears, she really is the moment. Know one is doing it like her or even trying.
  32. Itsme_ryian
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is very iconic in different way compared to her other album, from the transitions song by song. Beyoncé was so brilliant because she always set the bar and always look new sound to her music career.
  33. LinxPose
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is an amazing album. I have not enjoyed music in a long time the way this made feel. This was artistic and refreshing. It was UNIQUE!!!
  34. Franckenteen7
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR. All songs are hit. Her best album. I'm ready to dance all night !!!!!!!!
  35. Kingjay2017
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!! ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS! The people who are review bombing this are haters and jobless…
  36. Khory
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is a revelatory work of musical art. This is Beyonce at her most unabashed and confident. From the self assured opener of “I’m That Girl” to the cathartic ending track “Summer Renaissance” Queen Bey takes us on a house focused but genre-melding flawlessly transitional journey that dictates repeat listens from front to back. 10’s across the board are in order!
  37. drogodr
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Um dos álbum mais surpreendente da última e da nova década. Beyoncé sempre se reinventando e não ficando no comodismo do topo que já atingiu. Ela poderia sentar e apenas lançar músicas aleatória, mas ela sempre entrega arte e algo a mais.
  38. Aviilee
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    this lady literally took us back into time to certain locations and places with astounding vocals and production. this album feels like a video game or an imagination in the best way possible. you travel to different places in the world & love a different culture ! THANK YOU BEYONCE
  39. Isnn
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most cohesive and daring body of work. Each track completed the other ; it is almost impossible to one song alone even the lead single "Break My Soul" will count on preceding tracks "Cuff it" and "Energy" to provide a complete experience… Expand
  40. Samuelneve33
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum de todos os tempos e pensado em cada detalhe e não poderia imaginar um mundo sem Beyoncé
  41. AA_xx
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I've never felt this way about any album I am addicted to renaissance I live and breath renaissance
  42. NicoleSanchez15
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Vocals 1000/10
    Production 10/10
    Cultural currency 10/10 Bops 100/10


    Beyoncé remains being Beyoncé.
  43. RuphyJay
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    When you think she's peaked, she comes back better. This is another culturally relevant and timeless masterpiece. It's been 22 days since Renaissance release, and I haven't been able to listen to any other Music. Every other thing pales in comparison.

    But she need to release that damn visual. I'm groveling!!!
  44. Gamity
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé todo álbum surpreende, com esse não é diferente, a sonoridade é impecável e dançante, algo que te leva a se divertir e se jogar na pista com seus amigos, os samples usados no álbum, foram tão bem utilizados, mostrando que ela sabe dar o valor as pessoas compositoras desses ritmos, o incrível também são os vocais, todos te deixam flutuar, realmente o álbum é para aquelesBeyoncé todo álbum surpreende, com esse não é diferente, a sonoridade é impecável e dançante, algo que te leva a se divertir e se jogar na pista com seus amigos, os samples usados no álbum, foram tão bem utilizados, mostrando que ela sabe dar o valor as pessoas compositoras desses ritmos, o incrível também são os vocais, todos te deixam flutuar, realmente o álbum é para aqueles apreciadores de boa música, para aqueles que não entendem uma obra prima dessas, infelizmente estão acostumados com o básico e sem profundidade, esse álbum tem estética, tem presença, tem amor, tem história e representatividade acima de tudo, Beyoncé fez um álbum conceitual em uma era que músicas são cada vez mais curtas e que não tem sentimento, não tem frescor, só hits momentâneos, de momentos que passam rápido, onde os artistas tem que correr para continuar em evidência. Mas ela vai contra essa tendência, sendo conceitual e fresca ainda nos dias de hoje, 25 anos de carreira você consegue entender o porquê desse álbum, ela não precisa ser modinha, ela precisa ser ela e o que ela quiser, álbum renaissance é o álbum do ano, por ter tantas coisas dentro dele, mas que fazem sentido para aqueles que conseguem sentir a música, a artista conseguiu pintar um quadro perfeito, Beyoncé está absolutamente de parabéns!… Expand
  45. Taelaveau
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Love it queen!!! You keep on winning you always raise the bar & lead the pack
  46. livelife88
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Hands down one of Beyoncé best albums. She really shows just how versatile she is on this one. Kudos to you Queen Bey
  47. jasofraz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album literally changed my life. I was in such a negative place before this album came out, and it reminded me what joy and freedom sounded like. Those are feelings that no chart ranking can quantify. I’m so thankful for Beyoncé and her astonishing artistry; she’s truly a once in a lifetime artistic force.
  48. kjt624
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Just when I didn’t think she couldn’t outdo Lemonade, Bey always delivers something different and unexpected.
  49. Hazeytaughtme
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyonce does it again.
    The production
    The Writing
    The arrangements
    The vocals
    The backgrounds
  50. Aseza
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very spectacular. It's a very refreshing take to music during the peak of sad melancholic music.… Expand
  51. okiemute
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best album I've heard all year and since Lemonade era!!! The storytelling, the transition from one song to the other.... Beyoncé truly is the goddess, first lady and music of music
  52. Applehead060
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I’ve been a Beyonce fan for most of my life. Even still, I have never enjoyed any of her albums nearly as much as I do RENAISSANCE. It’s her best work. There are no flaws.
  53. DEAU
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is absolutely masterpiece, Beyoncé did her assignments and she delivered a beautiful work of art
  54. iambardiblogs
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers. The album is pure perfection. From the songs to the transitions, everything about it makes me wanna get up and dance until i drop. it’s truly a spiritual experience.
  55. jrod08
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is truly a gift to the culture. Everything from her vocal performance, transitions, and production are all top tier.
  56. blazinaugust
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, one of the best albums I have ever heard. I love this album from beginning to end, there are no skips
  57. Malikjw23
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A new side of Beyoncé! I haven’t stopped playing this album yet. In my opinion, Beyoncé never misses the mark! The vocals!!! She’s still Queen.
  58. mugealca
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    WE SEE THE HARD WORK through this album that the others will never be able to do during their entire career. Beyoncé is a legend & everybody knows that. She mastered her voice like nobody. She’s the best & Renaissance is sooooo entertaining I love her brand new style (even tough there’s also a good old vibe). THANK YOU Beyoncé I love you
  59. Alexander8
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her latest album is so addictive ! i'm wondering what did she put on it ! it's like a drug to me ! i literally can't stop listening to it
  60. Syul
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me ha encantado que vuelva a sus inicios.
    no cabe duda que puede cantar cualquier género que se propongq    … Expand
  61. dlnDavid
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is the definition of an ear orgasm. Soon as you hear it your pvssy will throb
  62. maleksfour
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    her best imo, she has a great 7 album run
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  63. Twodzz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is the best album released 2022. I've listened to the album at least twice a day. A wonderful body of work by Beyonce.
  64. diggerairon27
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I said what I said. I will forever say this. This album saved me from the pits of mediocre music.
  65. carolinaknows13
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing and Beyonce's best. i love virgo's groove and plastic off the sofa
  66. bmixon
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Simply revolutionary. Better is yet to come by Beyoncé. Never disappoints.
  67. raegunnaaa
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Been needing upbeat songs to vibe to and this album definitely did it for me. It’s made me feel sexy and better about my own self.
  68. beyoncefan444
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Add a review or submit with only a rating… Add a review or submit with only a rating…… Expand
  69. mcondalor
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé’ one of best albums! Well thought of! The transition from one track to another is genius as **** This is a skip-less album! Will really make you groove and dance out all your energy! Beyoncé is really the Queen of Music and the Greatest Entertainer of All Time.
  70. Anushka7
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best album so far. She really out-claimed her previous album AKA Lemonade. Hat off miss Bey
  71. jj2727
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    album is absolutely life
  72. Szehh
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A master-class in the evolution of dance music, perfect music for everyone to dance away their woes. Bravo
  73. Tscott1449
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This newest album by Beyoncé is a masterpiece! A true eclectic work of art!
  74. Hillarybgh
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    J’adore !! Je peux pas expliquer à quel point ça me fait sentir bien tu as l’impression c une drogue tu peux pas écouter une chanson sans vouloir écouter le reste franchement ♾️/10
  75. Rukapaleintho97
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She never failed her fans and the culture of gay people. It's so refreshing and so creatively evaluate this ball culture of gay people. Even in the disco album, she never missed to show her vocal ability like she always does. Dear B, u did the excellent on this masterpiece . I'm so proud of you and your whole team.
  76. Flaviocorrea
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Very beautiful. It shows how an artist with a 25-year career should be. No appeal to TikTok dances or anything like that. Beyoncé has always been standing out and shaping the music industry.
  77. 19bcotton
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite Beyonce album ever. She so talented. She needs to keep Making albums like this.… Expand
  78. ljvjngljkelarry
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Arguably one the best album of the decade so far. The experimental sounds, the dive into underground music seen in LGBTQ+ clubs, the many and fruitful samples that contribute to the aesthetic of the album: It's all perfect. Are there weak points in my opinion? Yes. But these "weak points" aren't weak because they're necessarily bad per se, but because they don't fit my ears where they fitArguably one the best album of the decade so far. The experimental sounds, the dive into underground music seen in LGBTQ+ clubs, the many and fruitful samples that contribute to the aesthetic of the album: It's all perfect. Are there weak points in my opinion? Yes. But these "weak points" aren't weak because they're necessarily bad per se, but because they don't fit my ears where they fit others'.

    I'm anticipating the inevitable impact this album will have as it rides of the resurgence of House music, and can't wait for the second and third acts to this project.    … Expand
  79. Papajack
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love how this is a great tribute to iconic house genre and some of the legendary disco musics!
  80. Klayt
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I dunno what she put in this album but I can’t stop playing it, QUEEN OF REINVENTING HERSELF. There’s a reason Beyoncé is your fave’s fave.
  81. Anotherfanofmus
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I literally love this album so much, it had to grow on my but after the third listen iv been hooked, now iv been playing it everyday single day
  82. zeferinozavala
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    no one is doing it like beyoncé y’all just hate seeing black talented women succeed
  83. ArchAndroid5782
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A new showing of her versatility and talent of production and vocal control.
    Worth the 6 years wait.
  84. nexxsam
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    10 10 10s across the board, thique and heated ate, can't wait for the visuals
  85. drunkondre
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish. The transitions is so smooth. Another flawless album
  86. Preade
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album made me feel happy. This year was really hard and stressful for me but this album brought joy in my heart once again and I will forever be grateful to Beyoncé for making this masterpiece.
  87. Karizmakid
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The energy & sonic ingredients captures a the essence of growth, celebration, & freedom. The production of each track is beyond masterful to the point where your body just has to move freely to the rhythm.
  88. Helloitsmebitsh
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    this album is so addicting, you can't ever just stop after one track. it's my favourite album of her, the genius and musicality is unmatched, and this is a fun record to pop your p*ssy to. She never had intentions for this to be a critically acclaimed album and yet... 10s across the board.
  89. manuelgaarciia_
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best album i have ever heard, and i will never get tired of listening to it… Expand
  90. Katrink
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Very cohesive yet versitile album, beautifully produced, amazing melodies and vocals.
  91. Timothy11
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This Album is by far my favorite album of 2022. It’s something different and refreshing that we’re not use to hearing but it was executed amazingly. It doesn’t sound like anything anybody has put out this year, it has a very distinctive sound. Vocals are soaring and transitions are so amazing. Listening to this album all the way through for the first time was so amazing. I’m very impressedThis Album is by far my favorite album of 2022. It’s something different and refreshing that we’re not use to hearing but it was executed amazingly. It doesn’t sound like anything anybody has put out this year, it has a very distinctive sound. Vocals are soaring and transitions are so amazing. Listening to this album all the way through for the first time was so amazing. I’m very impressed Beyonce is my favorite artist and this album proved why she is and will forever be THAT GIRL.… Expand
  92. scottxdavid
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It represents her growth and mastery. It's different but distinctly hers. And it's only the first act.
  93. Jnknini
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    She outdoes herself every single comeback. Renaissance is simply outstanding
  94. returnofthetori
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing! Can you say “Legendary”. Not only does this illustrate talent but work ethic. Being a student to a variety of sounds and genres. Being a follower yet a leader simultaneously with songwriters and producers. Being aware of changes in the industry and age. She’s one of one and the only one.
  95. ifaka
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    A beautiful album well done. This might go down in history as her best or at least concise piece of music yet.
  96. itsreshma
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing album! It just makes you want to get up and dance! Beyoncé has done it again.
  97. WhitleyR0
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The album is surprising and very original in it's use of vocals, tempo changes, black, queer references and samples. To truly appreciate what one is listening to, one must listen to the album at least a few times. The songs and transitions are not something our ears are used to, but that is what makes the album a true piece of art.
  98. Marcelinolynn
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the perfect body of work . 6 years of wait is worth, I love how Bey pay homage to the dance and house music… Expand
  99. Ncabrer
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Such a liberating album , absolutely love every single song. Beyonce is a powerhouse and continues to grow artistically she cannot be put in a box
  100. Hunter_05
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This album is very diferente for Beyoncé. There are no skips my top 5 in no particular order: América has a problem, Virgo’s grove, church girl, cuff it and alien superstar
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#4 Best Album of 2022
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91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

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