Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3470 Ratings

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  1. BabyRns
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Álbum do ano, de longe o melhor da carreira, ótimas transações entre músicas, batida envolvente e vocal impecável.
  2. dudasdc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    nada mais nada menos que a maior artista viva.
    não dava para esperar menos que a perfeição.
  3. Junioor
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The best Álbum. A sonoridade do Renaissance é simplesmente incrível! É o tipo de Álbum que vc escuta sem pular nenhuma faixa. É incrível. Obrigado por esse renascimento, Beyoncé.
  4. baddiefierce
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    give her her 10s! her best! she went in the studio and did what she needed to do. and with no features!
  5. PPking
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I'm overwhelmed with gratitude, Beyoncé did the House so good, clearly a new chapter in her career, Renaissance is the Album of The Year.
  6. Raissa97
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfeito, a mamãe nunca decepciona! Obrigada pelos mimos queen B, Summer e breck my soul são as melhores, não vejo a hora de vê o álbum visual
  7. amanda_morreu_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MUITO BOM MAIS QUE BOM BELÍSSIMO MELHOR ÁLBUM EM ANOS ENTREGOU TUDO BEYONCE… Expand
  8. Drewtrivox
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It's a amazin album, beyonce is getting older like wine. She always getting better and better!
  9. huiy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse é um dos melhores álbuns da Beyoncé, ela conseguiu fazer algo extremamente bom e único
  10. mpereiraa
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOLTA O HOUSE BEYONCÉ! Álbum completamente diferente dos outros trabalhos e mesmo assim ela conseguiu entregar perfeitamente a alegria que o mundo todo estava precisando na hora certa!… Expand
  11. Galen18
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This album is truly a masterpiece. You can hear the dedication and attention to detail Bey put in this. Top 3 Beyoncé album and i’m so thankful God put me in a timeline with Beyoncé
  12. Jenmshops
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Futuristic. A sonic adventure. Beyoncé takes you to different worlds with love being the common theme. It feels like the best club you’ve ever been to and with every track you go into a different room. There is something for everyone. Open your mind and get in touch with your fun alter ego and I promise you will find something special with this project.
  13. Giovanelima
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sensacional de bom , magnifico , i love you Beyoncé come to brazillllll Queen… Expand
  14. axeexax
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album was a completely different sound, but in the most pleasant way. Each track blended seamlessly with the other… Expand
  15. Lucasffurler
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano, maior artista da geração de todos os tempos. Não adianta, a Beyonce sempre vai ser a maior e com a sua visão visionária, ela chegará a lugares que nunca nenhum artista chegou ou chegará.
  16. natomorais
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The most powerful Beyonce's album so far? It's hard to say that because of BEYONCE and LEMONADE, but it's true. Impossible choose just one song or skip another one. An amazing experience that only her could have give us.
  17. ideeh_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing! This is literally the best album I've ever heard in my whole life. I love the way Beyoncé knows how to do a job and always wow us, Long live to Renaissance!
  18. elizabethxochi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    amazing breathtaking ground breaking love love love america has a problem is my favorite the breakbeats it’s what the world needs
  19. juliamxrtins
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The legendary queen delivering a true masterpiece once again. Now we can feel the renaissance emerging and we love it.
  20. Lostgirl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Profound reinvention through cutting-edge creativity and thoughtful artistic freedom: that’s Beyoncé’s golden formula. This album ratifies Beyoncé as the greatest living entertainer -perhaps the greatest of all time, but sadly some are not ready for that statement. Bombastic beats that make you soar and transport you to the late 80s and early 90s ballroom and house scene, all infused withProfound reinvention through cutting-edge creativity and thoughtful artistic freedom: that’s Beyoncé’s golden formula. This album ratifies Beyoncé as the greatest living entertainer -perhaps the greatest of all time, but sadly some are not ready for that statement. Bombastic beats that make you soar and transport you to the late 80s and early 90s ballroom and house scene, all infused with a refined disco groove from the 70s. There are synths, bass, horns, snaps, claps, stacked vocals and more that are elevated by the immaculate production. You HAVE to hear this album (patiently and in a space that allows you to DANCE) in the order the artist intended to and with a full glass of water by your side because you won’t be able to resist its groove and rhythm. You will DANCE, sweat and sing the lyrics as if you already knew them. This is the album I’ve been waiting since the pandemic started its “remission”. No other artist or project had been able to hit the note. Of course Queen B had to be the one, right? If you are anything like the author of this review, you’ve been struggling to get back to your old self (both mentally and physically) ever since March 2020 came. I also happen to be young enough to not know the majority of references, samples and the social and historical context Beyoncé is paying homage and drawing from to build Renaissance - Act 1. Therefore, for the past month or so I’ve been reading and studying about the ballroom culture, the 70s, 80s and early 90s disco, house and clubhouse music and history. I’ve learned so much about how black people in the United States- particularly black members of the LGBTQ community in those years- ORIGINATED and CRAFTED those musical genres in clubs, drag runway shows, voguing, kikis, alleys, recording booths, disco ballrooms, etc. All while being ostracized, rejected and suffering from the AIDS pandemic. This album transports me to those parties, to an era I didn’t live and expressed pure love to those unseen communities.

    I can’t help but connect that pandemic with the covid-19 pandemic in which Beyoncé crafted her Renaissance and freed herself from perfectionism and musical expectations. Maybe I’m reaching but perhaps the suffering and stress of the recent pandemic unlocked a creative vault in her brain, one that was filled with memories and musical references definitely introduced by her dear uncle Jhonny and her deep love for musical icons like Donna Summer, Prince, MJ, Dianna Ross, etc.

    All songs deserve their own moment and they all feel incredibly thoughtful and meticulously curated. I won’t go into specifics so you can discover every song by yourself. Just know that my favorites right now are:
    - Alien Superstar, Summer Renaissance, Cuff it, Pure/Honey, Virgo’s Groove, Break my Soul, Church Girl, Move and Heated. Give this album the time, light, joy and dance floor space it deserves. Give Beyoncé all the flowers she deserves. Go into this project with an open mind and ENJOY it. That is what Beyoncé does so good that others can’t do or die trying: she really cares and succeeds at making her fans (us, her beloved Beyhive) and all other listeners truly ENJOY MUSIC. What a joy and thrill it is to live at the same time as Beyoncé. What an amazing privilege it is to witness true artistry. Long live the QUEEN and her Renaissance. throught    … Expand
  21. gaamorim
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Flawless album perfeito sempre impressionado os fãs te amamos we love you #Brazil… Expand
  22. Reni
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores álbuns de todos os tempos. Transições e samples muito bem colocados, dando originalidade e nostalgia. O Álbum do ano e o melhor dos últimos 5!… Expand
  23. Timhn
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    One of her best albums. It’s like most amazing homogeneous song you have ever heard. It has to be experienced from beginning till the end. It is so meticulously put together. I am in the awe of how Beyoncé manages to offer us these monumental experiences that we are gonna remember our whole life. ALBUM OF THE YEAR! A decision was never this easy.
  24. italolis
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is pure art. Beyoncé is art.
    I'm screaming aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  25. siqueira130
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O trabalho de Beyoncé sempre é extremamente perfeccionista! Dos arranjos, aos vocais, a maneira como ela emite cada nota é perfeitamente pensado e cheio de emoção! Ela te transporta pra outra década e quando vc acha que já aprendeu a música, ela da uma reviravolta de ritmos e vocais e vira outra coisa! Eu tô hipnotizado e apaixonado por essa obra prima!
  26. Deanlabs
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 25 years into the music industry & Beyoncé can still deliver freshness and quality like no other.… Expand
  27. Naati
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Ela preparou com tanto carinho este primeiro ato. Devemos enaltecer esse trabalho, ela merece.
  28. naimamae9
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has done it again. Definitely one of her best albums to date. If you haven’t listened I highly recommend that you do. The production of this album, the lyrics, the beats, it’s all absolutely flawless. Beyoncé deserves all the awards for this one. Definitely a masterpiece piece. Album of the year!!!!
  29. Taniyah4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Yonce never fails . The best there has ever been . She sets it for most i personally believe
  30. PotterheadGleek
    Jul 29, 2022
    6
    I don't know why I feel the Beyonce fans will dislike this, but whatever.
    The album is an example of the postmodern term "pastiche" which is the selection of previous artistic work to create something new. I mean even on the Wikipedia page of this album you can see all the sampled songs used in the songs.
    Do I like it? Some songs are great, some... Not so much. But it could be a grower,    I don't know why I feel the Beyonce fans will dislike this, but whatever.
    The album is an example of the postmodern term "pastiche" which is the selection of previous artistic work to create something new. I mean even on the Wikipedia page of this album you can see all the sampled songs used in the songs.
    Do I like it? Some songs are great, some... Not so much. But it could be a grower, FYI Break my soul sounds a lot better in the album than alone. I like the cover tho, which is a representation of Lady Godiva.    … Expand
  31. onpoint27
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She took her sound in a direction that nobody could have predicted. A beautiful tribute to gay, black, ballroom culture. She continues to push the art of the album!
  32. Jhoccmaciel
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Lendário! Icônico! Memorável! Inesquecível! Unique! Pure! Disco! House! Dance!
  33. matthbt
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum está impecável! A produção, as composições, as transições, os vocais e o conceito!!! É HOUSE!!!!
  34. AnarchyKnives
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Listen… this is just Part 1. We’re gagged… and this is JUST PART 1!!! The transitions are seamless, by the time a new song starts it’s like a nice surprise. Trap Disco is here!!!
  35. guiknowles
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s 7th studio album showcase all her growth and maturity through her flawless career, bringing amusing vocals, runs and riffs with the clear influence of house music from ballroom scene, sparkling pop that evokes us to the dance floor.
  36. Yaimianax
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best, most complete album experience since her last solo venture Lemonade. A true body of work that encapsulates a world of freedom and expression from one song to the next. Escapism at its absolute FINEST. Once you start the album its a ride with no breaks and if you put it on shuffle, you're going to jail.
  37. VitoriaTorres22
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé as always evolving on her albums. This woman is the queen of the world!
  38. yurisraeI
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    "A importância de Beyoncé muitas vezes é distorcida pela hipérbole que a cerca, mas 'Renaissance' nos dá algo para pensar: quem na música pop permaneceu tão relevante por tanto tempo?" — The Washington Post
  39. felipefoggia
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Never expect anything less than excellence from Queen B. Even after more than 20 years in the game, she's still raising the bar and that's just legend behavior.
  40. Jeremiah_
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This was my very first time experiencing a Beyoncé album release besides The Gift Album! And Whew! This might be my favorite Beyonce album!! The way she constantly shakes things up and re-invents herself. Whether you like Beyoncé or not, one thing remains true. She will always raise the bar, she’s in a lane of her own.
  41. xbiba
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente a maior! Prometeu tudo e superou.
    Nada acima.
    Trouxe de volta o que o pop estava perdendo.
  42. Vyonce
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum, este incrível álbum é perfeito, assim como nossa Bey. Não consigo parar de ouvir. É contagiante! Beyoncé nunca nos decepciona. Ouvindo aqui no Brasil e até esqueço do merda do presidente. Obrigada Beyoncé! … Expand
  43. marcelliflores
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum da Beyoncé. Sem dúvidas é o álbum do ano. Uma obra de arte. Beyoncé sempre superando qualquer expectativa que a gente tenha.
  44. brendapena
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor música dançante e com uma voz perfeita de Beyoncé ... Meu álbum preferido… Expand
  45. Mamacita24
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns do século, sendo um trabalho majestoso, elegante, versátil e o mais importante é ele ser muito interessante, entregando tudo o que se era esperado de Beyoncé.… Expand
  46. reyv1995
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing new sound for Beyoncé and boy did I think she had done it all, this is a new wave for her artistry. I am pleased and I am enjoying this Renaissance Album. Excellence Beyonce
  47. viniciussawate
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    She brings influences from house, disco, funk, afrobeat, groove, among other musical genres to celebrate black culture in the party atmosphere of the 90's dance floors. What it lacks to be perfect is just a little instrumental richness. To match this thematic richness, and don't get me wrong, because good ideas to exist, from the delicious drop in tone that marks the entrance of the sampleShe brings influences from house, disco, funk, afrobeat, groove, among other musical genres to celebrate black culture in the party atmosphere of the 90's dance floors. What it lacks to be perfect is just a little instrumental richness. To match this thematic richness, and don't get me wrong, because good ideas to exist, from the delicious drop in tone that marks the entrance of the sample in “Summer Renaissance” to the divine mix of new wave and 1990s hip hop that forms the best track from the album, “America Has a Problem”. The inconsistency of these ideas is what bothers me, especially on a 16-track record that is over 1 hour long. The impression that remains is that it lacked a good self-editing, a more judicious selection of songs.… Expand
  48. Will6612
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Album of the year. Beyoncé is evolving artistically and musically. This album shows nothing but growth and evolution from Beyoncé that we all needed to see.
  49. AugustoviniBr
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnifico, necessário e dançante! Beyoncé não promete ela entrega!
    Nota 10!    … Expand
  50. martns
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    one of best albums of all times, she is so huge for that made a whole album get better than our expactations. she is literally the GOAT.
  51. Patricksantos
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Inacreditável como ela conseguiu se reinventar novamente e fazer um álbum com um gênero novo pra ela O melhor desse ano
  52. Htrill
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Just incredible all the way through! This album/sound is so needed right now & you can truly feel Beyoncé’s comfort in herself and the joy of experimenting & releasing herself into her art.
  53. OBV_jegger
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album, track by track is so good, she harmonized every single track together and it’s all good, her voice is unquestionably IT.… Expand
  54. gramosn
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum dos últimos anos, Beyonce é magnífica!
    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  55. fmat20
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance make me feel alive after dark years. Beyoncé is the most relevant voice of our generation. She’s a gold gun against the liquid culture and a big alert of master quality.
  56. guilhermedjc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amei como o álbum é coeso, as composições são maravilhosas e a sonoridade é detalhada.
  57. folktodie
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    é um álbum perfeito, com produções lindas e bem feitas.
    beyonce é uma grande artista
  58. Leunardo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é repleto de referências a música house. Beyoncé é agressiva, as batidas são retumbantes e as letras são energéticas.… Expand
  59. Pereiracrvg
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé a cada trabalho se renova, quando a gente acha que ela já fez de tudo ela vem e mostra que pode ir além. Ela é a maior artista viva!!
  60. Caiquecantuaria
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Eu amei o álbum, achei algo único revolucionário, mudando concerteza o rumo da indústria mundial.
  61. marcelo123k
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Que álbum magnífico, Beyoncé mais uma vez se reinventando e mostrando que ela é a maior artista viva!
  62. Hicct
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Very good , AOTY BEYONCEEEE , melhor álbum da carreira , a maior , a mais foda da indústria
  63. thiagobm98
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is so welcoming and transformative for our people! Bringing relevant themes, black people, respect for women, empowerment, freedom, judgment.... Amazing project!
  64. Eduardodsl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da bey, tá simplesmente impecável. As transições de uma música pra outra esta magnífico. Simplesmente ela entregou tudo.
  65. brisaly
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Os vocais precisos e a estética perfeitas! Uma artista que sai do óbvio e busca ser única em todos os aspectos da palavra.… Expand
  66. ronaldosiq
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Applause, applause, applause, applause, louder, louder, louder, louder cuz you know she delivered songs that sound really good. Thank you B ❤️ You always surpassing yourself in different ways in music outside the bubble.
  67. Roseanereis
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The álbum of the year. Beyoncé gave us Excellence as always. I can say it's her best álbum!
  68. Natey26
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Amazing album, beautifully produced. Beyoncé stepped back from her experimental songs, all of her concept in the previous (and amazing) Lemonade, all her lyrics, and message, that was awesome to listen to, but here in Renaissance she got pretty close to her origins l, dance music, house music, a whole vibe, Beyoncé's vibe, and it feels amazing.
  69. Jmanduj1
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The transitions, the beats, lyrics, errthang is incredible. By far one of the best albums of all time.
  70. Ayshas
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É completamente perfeito, a cada transição de uma faixa para outra você entra em puro êxtase. Bey is back!!!… Expand
  71. Mudiaemmanuel
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Transitions were beautiful nobody can make timeless music like her. She’s a legend. She is the moment.
  72. Tiisets
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best album ever. Queen B never disappoints and I love how versatile she is...best work
  73. Loh_uis
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum do ano! O melhor álbum da década
    Ela trás o House para o topo e resgata a cultura preta de volta Sem mais, a maior que temos.
  74. pocmaromba
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She has reinvented herself again, exploring spaces never trodden before. beside, she is able to talk about herself at same time put some structural agendas on spolight here. And, It’s impressed how tacks, actually, seem only one, a careful job but different from that known perfection of previous jobs.
  75. Doudouk
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved these new sounds of hers, such a versatile artist , my top 3 are:
    Move
    Alien superstar Virgos groove    … Expand
  76. Egore
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing record, wonderful and brilliant!
  77. danyfer1995
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Unbeatable, each of the songs makes me dance to the rhythm of one of the best albums of the year
  78. Guihouse
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O suprassumo da música!!! Álbum extremamente refinado, divertido, coeso e elegante, das batidas do house ao agito do dance, tudo aqui funciona de uma forma tão harmônica e acertiva que, mesmo com a falta de músicas mais lentas, consegue te prender do início ao fim sem parecer massante. Renaissance é música, é cinema, é arte, com certeza o melhor álbum dessa década.
  79. kimjennie
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Horrible Album. Horrible Production, Horrible Vocals, Horrible Lyrics. Come on Beyoncé. Draining us of music for 6 years for this mess? Do better.
  80. Pinkriot
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    Renaissance takes Beyonce' on an eccentric yet enthralling sonic adventure. Unlike her past projects, Beyonce is stepping into newfound territory with dabbing into various sub-genres within the electronic/dance scene (ex. Alien Superstar, All Up In Your Mind, Pure/Honey) while providing luscious R&B grooves (ex. Plastic Off The Soda and Virgo's Groove).
  81. ZMuller
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is everything and more. It is exactly what we needed from the Queen. It is most definitely Album of the year, a timeless masterpiece. I am here for all of it!!!
  82. yeehawheaux
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The Queen did it again! This album may be her best work yet. Renaissance embodies Beyoncé’s growth as a musician and her acceptance, better yet, celebration, of being exactly who she is. Renaissance features exquisite production, vocal gymnastics, and lyrical ingenuity. Thank God for continuous evolution that is Beyoncé because no one alive on this planet can hold a candle to the icon herself.
  83. juanloopes
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfect! Beyoncé is so powerful and talented! She can do everything she wants. Renaissance is about dance and feel strong and great. I loved!
  84. Maaxwell
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito, leva minha alma pra outra dimensão Te amo Beyonce ❤️… Expand
  85. Ivangs03
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is the best album of beyoncé!!!!!!!!!!!
    Jaajajajajakajsjahagssvakaksosis
  86. Phoenixleebonex
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album gave everything. It should win the album of the year for Grammy cause all the songs on it were perfect.
  87. PrinceChase
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beautiful Amazing 16 tracks (No Skips) The Queen is back and she’s not coming to play
  88. KPleasants
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Listened to it back to back in it’s entirety. It’s definitely a bop! Cozy, Move, Thique and Church Girl are a few of my favorites.
  89. Martins-2
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The ability Beyoncé has to surpass herself is insane
  90. alizannah
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So Boring and pretentious, she's trying to get into experimental dance music but she sounds flat and soulless trying it… Expand
  91. mateulis
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns ja feitos. it's AOTY period!!!! vocais perfeitos, harmonias que te fazem transceder, produção outro nível. ITS PERFECT
  92. LuizDaviMM
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente uma obra de arte! Transforma a o disco/house music em algo completamente novo.
  93. Duhestrela
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum da carreira. Uma sonoridade incrível que mescla o melhor do disco dos anos 70/80 com um refinamento que só a Beyoncé poderia nos dar hoje em dia. Um álbum pra não pular nenhuma faixa. Impecável!
  94. imfr4ncisco
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10’s ACROSS THE BOARD!!!! she ate down on this one fr!!! Beyoncé can never go wrong! Love how she experiments with different sounds every time and it’s always an amazing experience… Expand
  95. jamesmerc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10s across the board!!! this album holds up a glittery disco ball to listeners and mirrors the palpable freedom Beyoncé felt in the studio.
  96. JesseGeorge
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé made this album for the gay escapist. It gave what it said it was supposed to give.… Expand
  97. nirual65
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the dance album we have needed! Beyoncé did the damn thing with this. I appreciate her homages to the late great Teena Marie and Donna Summer. The only reason I’m saying it’s a 9 off rip is because Lemonade has a very deep spot in my heart. But this may change the longer I listen to Renaissance!… Expand
  98. Cuffit
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Its so good im speechless!
    She went off with the beats, the lyrics. Whatever song i hear i just wanna dance.
  99. Rio2442
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Just incredible! This album is very fun to listen to, brings much joy! Vocals, beats, music - nothing is missing!
  100. Vermabhuvan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The sequencing and transition from one song to another is incredible. This is something new from the Queen. Please listen to this album with an open mind, forget about the past projects from her, you will experience something new that you've never heard before.
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#4 Best Album of 2022
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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2022

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Metascore
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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