• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé once again leaving her conform zone and showing us why she is the biggest
  2. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE é um álbum perfeito! É um álbum feito e pensando para ser escutado do início ao fim, capaz de transformar uma simples sala em um salão de baile. Te transmite uma energia surreal, além de te levar para um lugar especial, onde você pode ser livre de tudo. RENASCIMENTO é uma obra de arte. A sonoridade, Tem conceito, coesão e merece MUITA aclamação. É diferente de tudo que aRENAISSANCE é um álbum perfeito! É um álbum feito e pensando para ser escutado do início ao fim, capaz de transformar uma simples sala em um salão de baile. Te transmite uma energia surreal, além de te levar para um lugar especial, onde você pode ser livre de tudo. RENASCIMENTO é uma obra de arte. A sonoridade, Tem conceito, coesão e merece MUITA aclamação. É diferente de tudo que a Beyoncé já nos trouxe. BEY voltou e está armada. Ela traz muitas ameaças em si. Expand
  3. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is the undisputed album of the year! A cohesive body of work that transcends the sounds of today. Beyoncé once again raises the bar and proves why she is the absolute standard of excellence in music of today.
  4. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  5. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Bom p/ caralho. Preparem as festas, bebidas e se divirtam pq esse álbum merece ser curtido demais. Queen B. sempre servindo qualidade.
  6. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores albuns! Eu ameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeei!! Expand
  7. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS PERFECT
    IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS ERA !!!
    SHE’S SLAYING BABYYYY
    the motha fkin queen is back.
  8. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    What a masterpiece of art! Bringing us the best of the 80’s and 90’s to make us have fun at the dancefloor again! Beyoncé have an invaluable talent. Thanks for exist, queen B!
  9. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyonce is pure perfection, this album is classic Beyonce. From the songs transitions to the vocals and production
  10. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Arguably Beyoncé’s best album yet. The production. The transitions. The harmonies. Home run for sure!
  11. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Músicas dançante, com melodias que não enjoam, muito bem elaborado, coeso Expand
  12. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I'm gagged on a 24/7 cycle. You don't need like an artist to appreciate artistic vision and execution. Everyone who worked on this masterpiece is absolutely incredible!!! Well done Beyonce
  13. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    BEY IS BACK! É hora de contemplar o projeto mais divertido da Beyoncé, com toque sexy de confiança e alegria, Beyoncé está nos convidando para um verdadeiro Ballrrom, e estamos prontos para desfilar nas categorias das suas 16 faixas.
  14. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A perfect album, with lots of joy and love. the best of recent times. Beyoncé always delivering the best.
  15. Jul 29, 2022
    4
    Si, podemos sentir el espíritu de liberación y las vibras dance a través de todo el album; pero en últimas Beyonce nos presenta más de lo mismo. Ya la hemos visto triunfar desde hace dos discos atrás con estos mismos derroteros líricos y culturales, lo cual convierte el acto de escuchar a la artista en una actividad redydante.
  16. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best of Beyonce! Showing the concept of non-stoping, she’s just demonstrating the glamour of joy! JUST AMAZING
  17. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I’m loving the new sound from her. America we have a problem is my favorite.
  18. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeito!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  19. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love this album. She really experimented with different styles of music and it came out very well. Beyoncé is a real legend
  20. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente uma viagem aos anos 80 e 90, mas ao mesmo tempo uma viagem ao futuro, foi isso que ela conseguiu com esse incrível e impecável álbum. Usando grandes samples da história da música negra não só nos Estados Unidos, mas do mundo inteiro, ela conseguiu harmonias perfeitas, com batidas vibrantes que te fazem dançar querendo ou não. Todas as 16 faixas são bem selecionadas e bemSimplesmente uma viagem aos anos 80 e 90, mas ao mesmo tempo uma viagem ao futuro, foi isso que ela conseguiu com esse incrível e impecável álbum. Usando grandes samples da história da música negra não só nos Estados Unidos, mas do mundo inteiro, ela conseguiu harmonias perfeitas, com batidas vibrantes que te fazem dançar querendo ou não. Todas as 16 faixas são bem selecionadas e bem produzidas, eu não mudaria uma vírgula em toda a obra. Beyoncé tem se provado uma artista como nenhuma outra na história do POP, e seu sétimo álbum de estúdio é uma prova disso, algo inimaginável diante da grandeza do Lemonade(2016), que por sua vez superou a grandeza do álbum Beyoncé(2013). Resta esperar os outros dois alguns e tudo que essa nova era vai nos proporcionar. Expand
  21. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is easily one of the best if not the only thing that's out right now that incorporates more than one genre of music. It's elegant its classy its bad **** worthy.
  22. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I thought Beyoncé had reached the peak of her artistry when Lemonade came out because it was a cultural reset. Not surprisingly, here we are yet again, witnessing history being made. Renaissance its incredible from beggining to end and only Beyoncé could make a masterpiece like this.
  23. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A great mix between old and something never heard before. I was definitely taken back with this album it literally makes you wanna be in a club dancing with good vibes.
  24. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé like we've never heard her before! A masterpiece from top to bottom; exceptional production, immaculate transitions, risky but it works! Let's not forget the VOCALS but excellence like this is just about expected of the virtuoso. Her best album to date
  25. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM, long live the Queen. A real legend, no one is like her!!!!!
  26. Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Muito bom álbum, trás uma sonoridade diferente e os vocais são únicos.
    Fiquei surpresa com Heated, Cuff It e Plastic off sofa.
  27. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I didn’t know what to expect with this album, but I’m blown away. Beyoncé somehow manages to, once again, completely reinvent her sound while making every song uniquely her own. She is a musical auteur, putting her touch on every lyric, every trill, every consonant—every detail.

    The album, heavily inspired by the Disco, House and Ballroom genres, is a sonic ode to confidence, acceptance
    I didn’t know what to expect with this album, but I’m blown away. Beyoncé somehow manages to, once again, completely reinvent her sound while making every song uniquely her own. She is a musical auteur, putting her touch on every lyric, every trill, every consonant—every detail.

    The album, heavily inspired by the Disco, House and Ballroom genres, is a sonic ode to confidence, acceptance and elation. Though the album does not have any signature Beyoncé ballads (the closest being the groovy love song, “Plastic Off the Sofa”), it still showcases the vocal control and acrobatics of Beyoncé’s trained instrument. From her melodic runs, to her harmonic backing vocals, all the way to her forceful commanding raps, Beyoncé demands awe and attention.

    Musically, Renaissance blends together like a perfect recipe, with each song standing out on its own but seemlessoy transitioning to the next while contributing to the overall product. It’s a cohesive body of work that sees Beyoncé get down and dirty while paying homage to LGBTQ+ culture that originated in Black queer and trans communities. The album includes contributions from some of the queer community’s biggest artists, including Big Freedia, TS Madison, Kevin Aviance and Honey Dijon. Among the club soundscape, you’ll also hear an unexpected sample of The Clark Sisters’ “Center of Thy Will” on “Church Girl”—a track that, perhaps, encourages you to get on your knees in other ways after you “drop it like a thottie.” It’s the cheeky juxtaposition that many of us have come to witness in real life: sometimes, the most devoted “church girls” are the wildest outside of the pews. And Beyoncé channels it into a dance anthem.

    The sounds of the album may take a while for some people to get used to, especially those who are not familiar with House music or Ballroom culture. But if you give the new sounds a chance, they will surely grow on you. Renaissance is an experimental risk that Beyoncé has taken to provide us with a joyous dance album, and that risk has paid off.
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  28. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé minha cara amiga, você sempre sabe como inovar e quebrar tabus com suas músicas, esse álbum traz luz, traz vontade de viver. Sua música me inspira em tantas formas que você JAMAIS imaginaria, nós só temos a agradecer por toda sua arte e obras perfeitas que nos cotemplam desde sua realização

    Cada faixa que escuto nesse albúm é como se fosse uma tora em meu rego, a produção das
    Beyoncé minha cara amiga, você sempre sabe como inovar e quebrar tabus com suas músicas, esse álbum traz luz, traz vontade de viver. Sua música me inspira em tantas formas que você JAMAIS imaginaria, nós só temos a agradecer por toda sua arte e obras perfeitas que nos cotemplam desde sua realização

    Cada faixa que escuto nesse albúm é como se fosse uma tora em meu rego, a produção das faixas é incrível, simplesmente perfeita, cada fetalhe, backing vocals, galera ela se superou, esse foi um dos melhores trabalhos dela e não é atoa que a mesma é apelidada de Queen B!
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  29. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Trabalho maravilhoso... fica difícil escolher qual a melhor musica... não esperava menos da Beyoncé... uma cantora maravilhosa, super talentosa.
    Simplesmente amei!!
  30. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best album of the last decade period, her soaring vocals, homage to the lgbtq community is un comparable. Smooth transition cap off the perfect album, the queen is back taking charge
  31. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A MAIOR ARTISTA DO MUNDO. BEYONCÉ SEJA LOUVADA
  32. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Nothing like anything she’s done before, always shocks and is always delivering. Full of bops and a nod to LGBTQ+, disco, dancehall etc. Love it.
  33. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10/10, this is honestly her best and most experimental work yet! 6 years was worth the wait.
  34. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is literally a perfection. Beyonce managed to deliver vocals, house, dance and black culture in a single flawless project. After Lemonade, I believe we can pass on the title of best album to RENAISSANCE, which represents the entire construction of a rhythm marked by black people. Congratulations, Beyonce. Once again you delivered everything we were promised, concept, acclaim andThis album is literally a perfection. Beyonce managed to deliver vocals, house, dance and black culture in a single flawless project. After Lemonade, I believe we can pass on the title of best album to RENAISSANCE, which represents the entire construction of a rhythm marked by black people. Congratulations, Beyonce. Once again you delivered everything we were promised, concept, acclaim and cohesion. One of the best albums available. Expand
  35. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Do começo ao fim, magnífico, estupendo, único, incomparável, harmônico, muito bem produzido.
  36. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Uma nova Beyoncé, um novo som. De longe o trabalho mais arriscado e desafiador de sua carreira.
  37. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    My review of #Renaissance:
    Beyoncé’s Renaissance is an ode to the greats of house, funk, and dance before her. The infectious melodies make you want to get up and dance; the album hearkens to memories of a great night at the club. It stands on its own as a masterpiece. While being a new sound, its a sound that fits her perfectly. The album was great, the transitions were seamless
    My review of #Renaissance:
    Beyoncé’s Renaissance is an ode to the greats of house, funk, and dance before her. The infectious melodies make you want to get up and dance; the album hearkens to memories of a great night at the club. It stands on its own as a masterpiece. While being a new sound, its a sound that fits her perfectly. The album was great, the transitions were seamless (listening in order, you feel like you’re listening to one long song) and each song was better than the last. I VERY RARELY say this, but the album was skipless. 10/10
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  38. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This woman just left Lemonade in the dust. I'm gagged. This album is fun, party, it's LIFE. It's already eternal.
  39. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is absolutely a piece of art. The whole album is specially made to be heard like a full song divided in 16 parts that doesn’t look alike but are complimentary to each other. The transitions are insane, I don’t remember any album doing something like this before with this accuracy. I can’t describe how she overpassed what I was expecting. All these songs will be even better on liveThis is absolutely a piece of art. The whole album is specially made to be heard like a full song divided in 16 parts that doesn’t look alike but are complimentary to each other. The transitions are insane, I don’t remember any album doing something like this before with this accuracy. I can’t describe how she overpassed what I was expecting. All these songs will be even better on live performances. Can’t wait for the next acts. She’s the art itself. Expand
  40. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    cada álbum que a beyoncé lança, ela consegue provar do por que é a maior artista viva nesse século!!! VIDA LONGA A QUEEN B
  41. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A Verdadeira dona da Indústria musical servindo seu primeiro álbum com investimento na era dos streamings. Trazendo de volta a celebração da vida, numa época em que ser gay, queer e preto era um pecado. Beyoncé eu nunca serei capaz de agradecer a Deus por ter me dado a oportunidade de nascer na mesma época que você. ❤️
  42. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    pure excellence. super fun and makes you want to dance. Beyoncé at her finest!
  43. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é um acontecimento. A qualidade era garantida, mas é incrível como essa mulher se reinventa. A maior e melhor que já existiu.
  44. Jul 29, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tantalising; full of hope in a time where, in the creation of this first act, covid was amidst the lives of many & society full of fear- Renaissance is a joy to many, a pop/dance attributed album with hints of hip-hop influence combined with rap that just makes you feel good. In a different direction to her last album, Lemonade, Beyoncé is showing that she can use her music for the greater good; to dissipate the negativity swirled by the terror of the past few years. A great addition to her discography, yet, alas, it is not perfect either in my opinion. Despite all of the positivity oozing out of this album & its messages, some tracks sound, unfinished, or, upon initial listen, don’t really grasp me. I would have loved to see some more experiments in production outside of the trap-pop beat and influences, but I understand this album is one act out of possibly a trilogy of albums, which in itself is truly exciting. All in all, a solid album with some great take-away messages. Beyoncé never fails to enlighten our moods and souls with her music, and this one is no exception. Expand
  45. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Just a fantastic album. Fresh and new and exactly what the world needed. Beyoncé takes us with her to show us what she’s learned: that your true self - THIQUE and UNIQUE - is what you and the world needs. I can’t wait to hear this in a club.
  46. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    the queen of music. she do it again. renaissance: the biggest album of 2022. thanks, b. love u
  47. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Such a great album, takes you away to another world while listening to it! She never disappoints, its BEYONCÉ at the end of the day.
  48. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é a melhor coisa que já aconteceu, a sensação de passar por todas as músicas em sequência, as transições, os vocais, tudo simplesmente perfeito
  49. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The queen reminded us that real talent still exist. Every listen the album gets better!!
  50. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It’s excellent. The production is extremely innovative while keeping the nostalgic aspect of the genre. Every song is its own world.
  51. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This woman just continues to top herself, project after project. I don’t even have the words to describe what I just experienced and i am surely not prepared for what’s to come.
  52. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    SOMETHING FRESH. SOMETHING DIFFERENT. ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO STEP OUTSIDE THE BOX AND TRY SOMETHING GOOD. ONE THING ABOUT HER SHES ALWAYS IN TO LEVEL HERSELF. SHE DONE IT AGAIN
  53. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Between divine vocals and dancing beats, Beyoncé captures again what belongs to her. She carries with her the soul of being impeccable in what she sets out to do. Beyoncé shows again that she is the greatest artist this world has ever had and will ever have. Alien superstar!
  54. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a collection of history
    This album, which every album should be but isn't
    these days, is art. Music is art and art holds a history, a story. This time around it is the story of blackness and queerness. That means it's not for everyone but the lower reviews aren't reflective of the actual artistry happening with this album, just a lack of understanding. I implore everyone to
    This album is a collection of history
    This album, which every album should be but isn't
    these days, is art. Music is art and art holds a
    history, a story. This time around it is the story of
    blackness and queerness. That means it's not for
    everyone but the lower reviews aren't reflective
    of the actual artistry happening with this album,
    just a lack of understanding. I implore everyone to
    listen to the samples and learn about their impact
    to the music, black and queer community then
    take another step back and look at the innovation
    happening. Appreciate art with a deeper story and
    history. Too many are used to music that burns out
    and is one sided.
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  55. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente Divino. Ela ousou, mais uma vez,ao sair da zona de conforto. São músicas viciantes e bem produzidas. I love bey. Expand
  56. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé continuing to change the game album after album. Renaissance proving that Beyoncé is that girl and further solidifying her place as number one
  57. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    PERFEITO!!! eu ameiiiiii. Dançante, alegre, contagiante. te faz vibrar, sentir uma energia massa! eu estou curtindo ele agora, inclusive. me fez lembrar de músicas antigas do house, muitas referências incríveis, estou feliz em poder desfrutar dessa nova era da mami Beyoncé!
  58. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    There will never be an artist with so much range and evolution as Beyoncé. She is a performer of the ages and this album pushes her music forward while also paying homage to those who came before her in the black & queer community. "10's across the board!"
  59. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Everything she has done surpasses her, she feels so rich and silky with this new groove and vibe, from her darker lower register to the up going notes that she delivers flawlessly, the album pumps you throughout the beats to feel good, happy, and powerful in the time we don’t feel like it, I couldn’t wait more from her, she broke my expectations, she NAILED IT, that’s why she’s my favoriteEverything she has done surpasses her, she feels so rich and silky with this new groove and vibe, from her darker lower register to the up going notes that she delivers flawlessly, the album pumps you throughout the beats to feel good, happy, and powerful in the time we don’t feel like it, I couldn’t wait more from her, she broke my expectations, she NAILED IT, that’s why she’s my favorite she my queen. Expand
  60. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    “Renaissance” is the sound we’ve been needing for a long time. From the vocals, harmonies, beat, and samples Beyoncé has truly created a masterpiece, yet again. Not to mention the way songs transition beautifully to next. If anything this album reminds me of artists who make music/quick albums simply for hits rather than to make art and how i can appreciate real music over a “quick hit”.“Renaissance” is the sound we’ve been needing for a long time. From the vocals, harmonies, beat, and samples Beyoncé has truly created a masterpiece, yet again. Not to mention the way songs transition beautifully to next. If anything this album reminds me of artists who make music/quick albums simply for hits rather than to make art and how i can appreciate real music over a “quick hit”.
  61. Jul 29, 2022
    7
    I'm not a hardcore Beyoncé fan, but I enjoyed listening to this album, although I found some songs to be repetitive.
  62. Jul 29, 2022
    6
    Edit: So this album is surprisingly growing on me already. Some of the songs I was on the fence about before, but liking now are "Virgo's Groove" (shockingly) and the closing track. Still not fond of the lyrics, but I'm really trying to ignore it and just let the production make up for it.

    - - - - - - - Alright, B7, the album we've all been waiting for. Let's get the negatives out
    Edit: So this album is surprisingly growing on me already. Some of the songs I was on the fence about before, but liking now are "Virgo's Groove" (shockingly) and the closing track. Still not fond of the lyrics, but I'm really trying to ignore it and just let the production make up for it.

    - - - - - - -

    Alright, B7, the album we've all been waiting for.

    Let's get the negatives out of the way first. With most of the songs, I absolutely love the production, so it's the lyrics that are the biggest problem here, for me personally. To be fair to Bey, not everyone is going to have an issue with this, but I really didn't like the overtly sexual lyrics, especially given that their quality oftentimes wavers. The expletives themselves are fine (in fact, the Princess Loko sample in "I'm That Girl" is one of my favorite elements in the entire album, and I'm pretty sure my soul left for a moment when she said the world is going to be painted kitty pink.), I simply prefer to stay clear of very sensual songs. Even with the subject matter, however, improvements certainly could have been made regarding the lyrics. While it's a dance record, and the lyrics of course don't have to be as deep as, say Lemonade, there's not much of an excuse for literally half of "Plastic Off The Sofa" consisting of the word "baby." There are other times where the vocal delivery seemed a bit off as well for some reason.

    Now, the positives. :) The vogue ballroom sound is the biggest highlight here, without a doubt. It's talented, brilliant, incredible, show-stopping, and can be put into a blender. Along with that, Bey managed to avoid what seems like the most common problem when artists try ballroom/house, which is everything sounding like the same song. I noticed other reviews mentioning that it does sound repetitive, but I don't think so. It must also be noted how much different this is from all her other albums, so much respect to her for still trying new things after all these years.

    Something tells me that I'll appreciate Renaissance as a independent body of work a lot more once the trilogy is complete, but, overall, I would say this album is a total vibe, even if it takes some time to get cozy with it. I hope this helps!

    Favorites on first/second listens: "I'm That Girl," "Heated," "Thique," "Pure"
    Least favorites so far: "Church Girl," "Plastic Off The Sofa," "Virgo's Groove"
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  63. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. é a maioral mesmo, a mana entregou um álbum que trás disco, dance, no jumps, aclamação e coesão entre todas as faixas...obrigada mami por me fazer RENASCER mais uma vez!!!!! Expand
  64. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I just loved everything about this album, the lyrics and energetic beats are amazing. Listening to Renaissance is literally an experience of rebirthing your taste in music
  65. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THIS ÁLBUM IS A **** MASTERPIERCE. eu amei a proposta desse álbum ao mostrar um novo conceito pra música. As transições são lindas
  66. 832
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Impossible to fully describe how I feel about this album so soon after the release. With this blaring in my ears, I can close my eyes and feel transported. I feel like I'm glowing listening to her. She will never disappoint the true stans because the vocals are ALWAYS BEYOND and her tracks always complex and mesmerizing. Her influences are consistently honoured with her own style and it'sImpossible to fully describe how I feel about this album so soon after the release. With this blaring in my ears, I can close my eyes and feel transported. I feel like I'm glowing listening to her. She will never disappoint the true stans because the vocals are ALWAYS BEYOND and her tracks always complex and mesmerizing. Her influences are consistently honoured with her own style and it's perfection. I'm so thrilled about the more alternative direction she took with this album, it's everything I'd hoped for. Love you forever Bey and shoutout to Uncle Jonny Expand
  67. Ebc
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is just amazing. The authenticity, transitions, lyrics, and vocals are on fire. I’m trying to see if this is her best album right now, but only time will tell. I am on my 17th rotation within the last 12 hours. It’s amazingly produced. She is the EPITOME of a legend. THE Legend. THE QUEEN B. Expand
  68. Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know a lot of people who enjoyed Beyoncé’s previous works will hate to hear my opinion, but Renaissance is her weakest and most repetitious album so far. If one says she was aiming for consistency, I’ll say that she has outdone herself in this goal and made an incredibly lyrically and melodically boring album. When I was listening to it for the first time, I wondered how such a talented person like Beyonce who once made such bangers as Crazy in love, Single Ladies, Halo, Irreplaceable, and Run the world, could allow to release something so mediocre. Expand
  69. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As always, Queen Bey came for blood! Renaissance is my summer anthem. The production is topnotch, the vocals are angelic. I shouldn't be surprised- it's the Queen. But here I am, wondering how she continuously set the bar for the rest. Expand
  70. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    There's nothing Beyoncé can't do. She showcases her voice in many different levels we didn't think it was possible. The transitions? An experience! How can every song be so different but connect perfectly? She did it again.
  71. Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Not what i expected it's beyonce the level should've been something else, it's not giving ,only the album opener is good rest all tracks are giving cardi b and it's ew
  72. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album surrounds you, is the perfect amount of agressive, original and experimental. Beyoncé joins late the new wave of house music but for sure she is going to lead it as far as she wants. Alien Superstar, Move and Heated my favs so far. Expand
  73. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Songs? Perfection. Vocals? Perfection. Beats? Perfection. Runs? Perfection.
    Lyrics? Perfection. Album? Godly.
  74. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Want an amazing album is this! At first I had my doubts because I had to get used to the sound. But I can’t stop listening. So many great songs she delivered. Such as: I’m that girl, cozy, alien superstar, cuff it, energy, move, heated, summer renaissance. Something different than the usual **** and some good one liners! Good sounds en lyrics. 10/10 Expand
  75. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is TASTEEEEE!!!! the transitions to the next song are cleeeeeean!!! even if you listen to the songs separately the songs are still a hit. The emotions i felt when i was listening to this we’re excited, wanting to dance, screaming, crying, and back again to being excited hahaha i can’t say i have a favorite because i love all the songs and i’ll be streaming all her songs till herThis album is TASTEEEEE!!!! the transitions to the next song are cleeeeeean!!! even if you listen to the songs separately the songs are still a hit. The emotions i felt when i was listening to this we’re excited, wanting to dance, screaming, crying, and back again to being excited hahaha i can’t say i have a favorite because i love all the songs and i’ll be streaming all her songs till her the very end Expand
  76. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album as a body of work is nothing less than exceptional. The production, the vocals, the references and the influences have shown that Beyoncé is a master at what she does. Possibly one of the greatest albums I have ever heard, not just from Beyoncé.
  77. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    MARAVILHOSO! Esse álbum está uma loucura era o que eu precisava. Dificilmente consigo gostar de todas as músicas em um álbum, mas você conseguiu Beyoncé. As transições são perfeitas também, e esta é uma marca da Queen B.   Ressalto ainda, o fato de não ter visuais que aprimora ainda mais a experiência, simplesmente deixa tocar e sinta,,,,
  78. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10/10 she is just the most incredible and diverse artist ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  79. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler Alert Expand
  80. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Excellent album, with meaningful, empowering lyrics...what I was expecting from Lizzo's "Special" but didn't get.
  81. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    An amazing album! She has truly a gift of putting out an album totally different from anything she has ever put out. She’s a true blessing to the music world. Truly unmatched and a must listen to anyone who likes great arrangements. A masterpiece for the dance floor!
  82. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Álbum incrível, é maravilhoso ver Beyonce voltando as pistas de dança e levando todos nós junto com ela! Melhor álbum do ano vem ai! ❤️
  83. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Renaissance is a real masterpiece. ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Beyoncé managed to overcome herself once again!!! Expand
  84. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    AMAZING! Artists don’t put this effort into their work anymore. Listening to the album in order the transitions are impeccable. Makes you feel like dancing, and singing at the top of your lungs.
  85. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I was nervously anticipating this album considering self-titled and Lemonade are two of the best albums released in ‘recent’ times imo and people were saying this was going to be a lot different. My fears were unfounded as this album is gorgeous. Very sonically cohesive, the themes are just pure JOY and happiness. For me there’s not a single weak song on the album but I love the vocalI was nervously anticipating this album considering self-titled and Lemonade are two of the best albums released in ‘recent’ times imo and people were saying this was going to be a lot different. My fears were unfounded as this album is gorgeous. Very sonically cohesive, the themes are just pure JOY and happiness. For me there’s not a single weak song on the album but I love the vocal delivery on IM THAT GIRL, the chorus of ALIEN SUPERSTAR and VIRGOS GROOVE. But literally any song could be my favourite atm Expand
  86. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter I’ve been a BeyHive since grade school; BeyHive #18 to be exact and this album has truly shown her growth as an artist, as a woman, and as an entertainer. Her melodic vocals never disappoint, and many artist take the gay community for granted but not Beyoncé she has shed light on our unique community, and the joy and live we all bring into the world. EveryBeyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter I’ve been a BeyHive since grade school; BeyHive #18 to be exact and this album has truly shown her growth as an artist, as a woman, and as an entertainer. Her melodic vocals never disappoint, and many artist take the gay community for granted but not Beyoncé she has shed light on our unique community, and the joy and live we all bring into the world. Every song can be heard on a radio, commercial, movie, advertisement, because it’s that GOOD! This album will be a timeless piece of art. Expand
  87. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    An amazing album. She's really untouchable - there's no one else out there who is even close to her level.
  88. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simply perfect! Beyoncé once again innovating without fear. I feel like I've been abducted into this new and immersive environment created by her.
  89. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's fkn amazing! Beyonce is a once in a lifetime artist. Nobody compares. The transitions from song to song are top notch. I mean...Album of the decade! Expand
  90. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing album
    i loved
    beyonce is a queen, and I love she too
    queen queen queen queen queen
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  91. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A maior das maiores ………………………. A maior das maiores ………………………. A maior das maiores ………………………. A maior das maiores ………………………. A maior das maiores ……………………….
  92. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album that visits a myriad of musical styles topped off with Beyonce's vocals. dancing and empowered
  93. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A polished and powerful celebration of Black queer artistry, this album is an artist in their prime. Beyonce is exploring new sounds with intention and focus. This album is the culmination of all of her previous work, coming together to create a beautiful new world.
  94. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    simply a work of art i cry with happiness listening to your songs Beyonce thank you for saving me and thank you for continuing to do what you love
  95. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her finest work to date, so many layers vocally, conceptually and in terms of production and reference. A beautiful tribute to a community.
  96. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Such a fun album! My top 3s: 1. AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM 2. Alien superstar 3. Cuff it
  97. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    WOW
    This is everything I wanted and much more Beyoncé has done it again!!
    Such feel good and uplifting songs.

    I feel so good about myself
  98. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The best album of 2022. Very nostalgic, yet original, disco yet electronic. I loved it!!
  99. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A maior artista viva, o álbum é uma delícia de se ouvir não sabemos quando muda de uma faixa para a outra pois as pontes são simplesmente impecáveis. E nele vemos uma Beyoncé que nunca fo mostrada antes, mais solta e menos polida. Sabe se reinventar a era e nunca cair no esquecimento
  100. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Bello tu álbum amiga, Bello tu álbum amiga, Bello tu álbum amiga, Bello tu álbum amiga Bello tu álbum amiga, Bello tu álbum amiga, Bello tu álbum amiga, Bello tu álbum amiga
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

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