Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Bakerkc_92
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having a bad day , press play on track 1 and i promise time you make it to track 16 you will have a whole new look on your day … Expand
  2. antonanatalio
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of all time, beyoncè done it again., the vocals, range and house music is really vibing back. We are here for it.… Expand
  3. abresh
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    It's an amazing album . A lot of things going on this album. It's fresh and enjoyable
  4. Mikestowell
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Exceptional album 10/10, absolutely obsessed, cannot stop playing it on repeat
  5. Chaperone96
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    According to stats from my music data, it only took four weeks for this album to be my most-listened to album of all time! And that’s quite something considering it had to beat the likes of “SPIRIT” by Leona Lewis and homegurl’s “Lemonade” which have been out for more than a cute minute. RENAISSANCE is an album for all occasions; be it doing house chores, background music for work (esp ifAccording to stats from my music data, it only took four weeks for this album to be my most-listened to album of all time! And that’s quite something considering it had to beat the likes of “SPIRIT” by Leona Lewis and homegurl’s “Lemonade” which have been out for more than a cute minute. RENAISSANCE is an album for all occasions; be it doing house chores, background music for work (esp if you work from home), while taking sunset walks, while arguing with your sister about invasion of privacy, even my little brother listens to it while doing his homework! And I know pretty much everyone has said it before, but can we talk about those crazy transitions, cause tf! I was an album-rating virgin before this, and I’m so glad that RENAISSANCE will always be the album I lost that v-card to!… Expand
  6. super_diz
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece ❤❤❤ Beyoncé, I think you are the love of my life … Expand
  7. Kamei121212
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Excellent work. Very different from her other albums, but that's what being a real artist is about. I love that it's kind of a disco album but you still have R&B and rap parts.
  8. yuliyusi
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Best Beyonce album at all of time. This album drop the this year, and 2022 turn the gaint disco
  9. leosnzr
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Uma junção de boas músicas que se misturam e mostram o quão excelente é perspicaz Beyoncé é!
  10. dxie
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    album of the year. So cohesive, excellent sound. wbk that queen bee would deliver once again.
  11. bkmdc3
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Beyonce's best album yet. She has proven that she can continue to evolve with over 2 decades in the music industry...and she only keeps getting better. This album is a masterpiece. Cudos Beyonce.
  12. jorgegcp02
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE sports Beyoncé's best production pieces to date. The time periods selected meet the greater mixer equipment and the creative minds behind the project to deliver smooth layers of vocals, production choices that keeps the listener sharp, and playful yet perceptive lyricism for a nonstop 1h 2m listening experience. Beyoncé really is THAT GIRL.
    Top 3: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, VIRGO'S    RENAISSANCE sports Beyoncé's best production pieces to date. The time periods selected meet the greater mixer equipment and the creative minds behind the project to deliver smooth layers of vocals, production choices that keeps the listener sharp, and playful yet perceptive lyricism for a nonstop 1h 2m listening experience. Beyoncé really is THAT GIRL.
    Top 3: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, VIRGO'S GROOVE and CUFF IT + ENERGY (feat. BEAM).

    Critic Score: 9.6/10    … Expand
  13. Henri11
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Renaissance é uma mega homenagem ao disco e ao house com a vibração e empolgação das baladas e das matinês. As músicas te envolvem numa vontade absoluta de levantar e dançar até cansar, com uma sonoridade viciante.

    Podemos dizer que, sim, Beyoncé fez o álbum do ano.
  14. galisep
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    This album is for the girls and the gays. I love the house vibe Beyoncé gives us. I can’t wait for the visuals!
  15. Camilalvrz
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    This album is a celebration of life and love, and is arriving at a time when we need it most. That's perhaps the most astonishing quality about Beyoncé. Her ability to constantly transform into what the world needs most while never losing her artistic integrity and the essence of who she is. She's shown us she can do everything from Pop to R&B to Soul to Funk to Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll,This album is a celebration of life and love, and is arriving at a time when we need it most. That's perhaps the most astonishing quality about Beyoncé. Her ability to constantly transform into what the world needs most while never losing her artistic integrity and the essence of who she is. She's shown us she can do everything from Pop to R&B to Soul to Funk to Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Country, and the list goes on. But with Renaissance, she brings us on a journey into the glamorous and fabulously gritty world of Studio 54, Ballrooms, and dance music. She jumps from decade to decade, and genre to genre, mastering them all with deceiving ease, while never failing to leave every song with the Beyoncé stamp (and please don't get me started on the vocals in 'VIRGOS GROOVE'). Feeling that vibrating bass line smash into your face and lift you off your feet in 'IM THAT GIRL' is exactly what we all needed after the isolation and anxiety of the past 2 years. I don't want sad songs, I want to yell about being 'COZY' in my skin, the "dimples on my hips" and "stretch marks on my **** I want to DANCE and leave my sorrows behind (if only just for the 62 minute duration of Renaissance). Beyoncé continues to uplift people with her music and use her voice for good. She's in a category of her own and she's proven that she's truly THAT GIRL once again.

    THANK YOU BEYONCÉ!    … Expand
  16. daylight1989
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    beyonce nunca decepciona. Ella SI SABE cuando y como arriesgarse. Produccion? 20/10 Storytelling? 20/10
  17. Matthewnewman1
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Anyone who doesn't like this album is homophobic. That's all I have to say on this album (of the year).

    Highlights: ALIEN SUPERSTAR, CUFF IT, HEATED, VIRGO'S GROOVE, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA, AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM
    Lowlights: ALL UP IN YOUR MIND
    Rating: 9.8
  18. Cana
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album ，love it so so much！！
    it's my daily motivation, my daily inspiration, the only reason i have the will to live. it encourages me to push myself on, and it gives me happiness.    … Expand
  19. toridrew
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    The album of the year. Point blank period. There were absolutely no skips, and the samples make it that much better. Very creative, and the production is top notch.
  20. Strawberryice
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Truly her best work! An experimental, yet cohesive body of work. The vocals are enchanting as usual and the production is simply exquisite!
  21. peucarter
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My life is back to be happy with this album, omg everything with Beyoncé makes is incredible! AOTY… Expand
  22. DanielHegarty
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    a love letter to beyoncé fans. a love letter to black and queer culture. no skips. nothing more to say. perfection.
  23. codacu
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Worth the wait from Béyonce. This album blew my mind and changed everything...again.
  24. Faffa
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    O álbum é iluminado!! ❤️
  25. Gsaf
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    É cativante, é animado, é renascedor! É um álbum que lhe tira da realidade, para uma realidade totalmente melhor! A Beyoncé fez um trabalho impecável como sempre, teve a coragem para sair de sua zona de conforto e fez um trabalho magnífico, monumental.
  26. chrismargaritis
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Simply phenomenal! Beyoncé will still be on top of the game for a long time!!!
  27. ilbfl
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé creates space and opportunity for all listeners to be swept away for an hour long with changing tempos and beats over blazing and delicate vocals.

    Renaissance serves as a mantra to release everything that brings you no joy. It is a Friday night playlist and a middday pick me up simultaneously.    … Expand
  28. cristhofer
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    o que falar desse álbum? literalmente um dos melhores álbuns dela. melhor música: SUMMER RENAISSANCE
  29. SergioJr
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano concerteza, traz uma imersão contagiante do mundo vogue.
    Além dos perfeitos vocais, produção perfeita , sonoridade angelical mas ao mesmo tempo traz um peso na alma.
    Esse álbum tem um peso cultural enorme melhor álbum concerteza.
  30. gslsoon
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Rich, cohesive but ever changing, top notch production and vocals. This is truly the best album of 2022.
  31. oolivverr
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    The energy on this album is electric. Banger after banger. She simply never misses
  32. adelcon
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    The album is simply a masterpiece. All of songs are connected to each other, there's not way to listen to just one song, I have to listen to the whole album every time and I love, dance and sing every song!
  33. juniorts8
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    the most well thought out album of 2022, the inspo is very clear and that’s no mistake from beyoncé as she is a very intentional artist.The transitions paired with the beaming production and soaring vocals, this is undoubtedly Beyoncé at her best and at her most free.
  34. brunoleonlo
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    What an incredible way to honor your uncle and the community he's a part of. The transitions on this album are perfectly executed, she might get some criticism for the use of samples but that's actually very important for an album like this. She takes us to the dance-floor and invites us to celebrate life. 10 out of 10.
  35. 4everhoney
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    I decided to add a rating after sitting with the album for a couple of months because I wanted to see if it could give me the same feeling it gave me when it was out for the first month. Honestly I love this album and how it makes me feel confident and happy. I felt so much joy the first month and I still feel joy now.
  36. emmm_ge
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    One hundred per cent one of the best Beyonce albums. Not only does it sound like she had a lot of fun recording and making this album, it also slaps. The lyricism is fantastic and flows really well. It has a great beat throughout in a beautiful blend of genre and style. It really demonstrates Beyonce's mastery of her music. It's crazy this song didn't win best album 2023. Everything aboutOne hundred per cent one of the best Beyonce albums. Not only does it sound like she had a lot of fun recording and making this album, it also slaps. The lyricism is fantastic and flows really well. It has a great beat throughout in a beautiful blend of genre and style. It really demonstrates Beyonce's mastery of her music. It's crazy this song didn't win best album 2023. Everything about this album is amazing… Expand
  37. nilde
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    this album is perfect. I've listened to it every single day since its release and I cannot get tired of it. every single song is carefully placed in the album, and the transitions tie the whole album together as a single continuous song.
    in my opinion, what makes this album the beauty it is, is the self love and pride message it carries, it is a homage to queer people of color who paved    this album is perfect. I've listened to it every single day since its release and I cannot get tired of it. every single song is carefully placed in the album, and the transitions tie the whole album together as a single continuous song.
    in my opinion, what makes this album the beauty it is, is the self love and pride message it carries, it is a homage to queer people of color who paved the way in the disco and ballroom scenes. I can understand that some people might need some time with it on its first listen because it is very, very unique, but mark my words: this album will grow on you and you will fall in love.

    Beyoncé, thank you for this, you changed my life with this body of work.    … Expand
  38. hugles
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
    esse álbum está perfeito, queen bee nunca decepciona!
  39. symmsimi
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Beyoncé the mother that you are. Her best album. Queen of the industry. Top 5: alien superstar, virgo's groove, america has a problem, pure/honey and summer renaissance.
  40. walisonmariz
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    for me RENASSAINCE is the best album ever.
    beyoncé you will always be famous. i love you.
  41. lanade1reyqueen
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This album, how do I even start? It deserved the category of album of the year. Beyoncé aimed for such visions some people never aspired to envisage. She couldn't have mixed genres and rhythms in a more pleasing and comforting way, and I'm not even talking about how each song transitions beautifully into the following one. This album depicts queer and black liberation, picking inspirationThis album, how do I even start? It deserved the category of album of the year. Beyoncé aimed for such visions some people never aspired to envisage. She couldn't have mixed genres and rhythms in a more pleasing and comforting way, and I'm not even talking about how each song transitions beautifully into the following one. This album depicts queer and black liberation, picking inspiration from vogue ballrooms and decades like the 90s or 70s when disco music ruled. Once again, she got robbed for such a sublime album. This record was a renaissance for modern music. How many albums has she got to put out to win the category? The recording academy's actions depict how coded are its ideologies. Beyoncé, a black woman fighting for LGBTQI+ and black people's rights, seems unable to win this category for four consecutive nominations, including this year's ceremony.… Expand
  42. taerisx
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This album deserve a AOTY just this i want to say, is one of most importants albums of my life
  43. drewery0
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This album still holds up a year later. Such an incredible statement of joy and confidence. The great mixing and the creative use of samples keeps this album conscious of its roots in house and dance hall music yet exploring newer directions on songs such as 'All Up In Your Mind' and 'I'm That Girl.' Beyoncé's best produced album and most certainly in contention for her best. Each song isThis album still holds up a year later. Such an incredible statement of joy and confidence. The great mixing and the creative use of samples keeps this album conscious of its roots in house and dance hall music yet exploring newer directions on songs such as 'All Up In Your Mind' and 'I'm That Girl.' Beyoncé's best produced album and most certainly in contention for her best. Each song is danceable in a different way. Some of my favorites include the two songs previously mentioned as well as 'Cozy,' 'Plastic Off The Sofa,' 'Heated,' and 'America Has A Problem.'… Expand
  44. brockcheese
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Break my Soul may be her best song and this is great album that combines queer soundscapes to create new dance music.
  45. ugisupriatna
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    Feels like experimental album but immaculate and cohesive. Easily my favourite Bey's album after her self-titled album.
  46. luociaomsf
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I love how Beyoncé plays with the rhythms and reinvents herself with Renaissance, innovative album, with incredible energy, thank you Beyoncé for gifting us with this masterpiece.
  47. jeffer21
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This project is classy, glamorous, elegant, versatile, melodic, majestic, Bey doesn't need to prove anything else, the creative freedom she has to explore her voice and create something phenomenal and majestic and distinct between each project is admirable and unique in the music industry
  48. Dsros96
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    My favorite Beyoncé albm out of the latest 3. A dance house masterpiece with some afrobeat songs. Very cohesive too despite the mix of artists & genres. Wonderful transitions between tracks. Only flaw is Plastic Off The Sofa, mid song to me.
  49. cadusoares
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    She has never been freer than this. She spits, she coos, she howls. Its **** amazing in that it is eclectic but also super cohesive as a whole. And she sents us straight to disco heaven for a whole hour.
  50. IAmDaan
    Aug 18, 2022
    9
    Beyoncé returns with her new seventh studio album "RENAISSANCE", combining juicy R&B vocals, famous samples of yesteryear, as well as rhythms of house, electronic and R&B music. celebrating the rights of blacks and LGBT-people, giving back to her uncle, who was a great inspiration for Beyonce, in addition, the album does not follow the formula of ordinary pop music, going beyond it,Beyoncé returns with her new seventh studio album "RENAISSANCE", combining juicy R&B vocals, famous samples of yesteryear, as well as rhythms of house, electronic and R&B music. celebrating the rights of blacks and LGBT-people, giving back to her uncle, who was a great inspiration for Beyonce, in addition, the album does not follow the formula of ordinary pop music, going beyond it, transforming and developing throughout the album, it's like club compositions and trap tracks.
    The album is not as intimate as the previous "Lemonade" album, but as comprehensive, atmospheric and expanding as the "Beyoncé" record.
    Rolling Stone called Beyoncé the greatest artist of our time, and "RENAISSANCE" proves it, the record is a great start to future albums Beyoncé has been recording during quarantine    … Expand
  51. Matheus_Hive
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Simplesmente eu estou cada vez mais impressionado em como a Beyoncé consegue se reinventar e mudar toda uma massa musical , ela sempre usa sua arte para fazer resignificaçoes necessárias ,fora que os vocais estão insanos de perfeitos
  52. waterdesigns
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This album is incredible. It features authentically black influence, authentically 90s influence, authentically dance influence, authentically gay influence, and authentically influences the listener to be more confident in themselves. This album is what Special by Lizzo tried to do, with the genre of Honestly, Nevermind. Spoiler alert: Beyonce does it better. Like way better. It soundsThis album is incredible. It features authentically black influence, authentically 90s influence, authentically dance influence, authentically gay influence, and authentically influences the listener to be more confident in themselves. This album is what Special by Lizzo tried to do, with the genre of Honestly, Nevermind. Spoiler alert: Beyonce does it better. Like way better. It sounds GOOD, that’s the thing. Nobody can say this is bad music, the most they could reasonably say is that it’s ‘not their type’ or that it’s ‘too experimental’ when in reality, those people are holding themselves back from the wide range of music available. The only thing this album possibly could have done better are a few of the transitions, (even though they’re done VERY well I feel like they ALL could’ve lead into each other), and the repetitive samples. Some songs could be more catchy, but at that point, I’m nitpicking because I have only heard the album twice. I started to listen to MOVE after completing the analysis and I’m on THIQUE right now, without any idea or urge to turn it off. This is a modern renaissance of the house and dance genre, and I’m here for it. I want more artists like Lizzo and Ariana Grande to hop on this sound. But of course, Beyonce will always do it better. RENAISSANCE shows the budget, riskiness, passion, vocal ability, confidence, and taste of Beyonce. This album is crack, y’all.… Expand
  53. iamdavidcipra
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    one of the best albums by Beyonce ever ,I think this album si so dancy and cute too
  54. Runivard
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    Her new sound is EDM? Shiieeeet I like it. Definitely should stick with the sound and perhaps invite some well known collaborators in the genre ( Dead mau5)
  55. 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.
  56. KevinMFS
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I'm here to say that I didn't have any expectations with this project. It really surprised me what an artist Beyoncé still is throughout all this years. One of her most groovy and experimented albums with bouncy beats and good lyricism as usual with Bey. Just can't wait for the next act out of this trilogy.
  57. fxdmel
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    This was a really good comeback album. Completely NO skips. The lyrics are top tier, the beat makes you wanna dance. Everything is top tier. The transitions are so smooth, you have to make sure you’re still listening to the same song!
  58. renancordeiro
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Não há qualquer outro álbum que eu conheça onde o artista consiga elevar modelos sonoros já conhecidos a um patamar experimental alucinante. A experiência em spacial audio é indescritível. A música tem excelência e é ela própria quem te diz isso imperativamente.
  59. Lusham
    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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. lemkekaue
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    "RENAISSANCE" is everything Beyoncé fans had hoped for, it's a cohesive album, with flawless transitions between tracks and extremely danceable and engaging beats. It's one of those albums you didn't know you needed until you heard it. It is, without a doubt, the best album released this year.
  63. khing_dee
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    This album is very cohesive with its influence in dance and its powerful statements reminiscent of Maya Angelo mixed with a dash of hip hop and an “I’m that girl” attitude. It’s truly meant for the gays and the girls. Currently, my top 4 out of 7 album from Beyoncé.
  64. TheProHero
    Aug 31, 2022
    9
    Renaissance is an almost perfect album, perhaps some other song seems out of everything or not 100% polished but enjoyable. A good return to Beyoncé to music. 9/10
  65. daydreamoutsold
    Aug 10, 2022
    9
    A phenomenal record. From the transitions, to the celebration of queer black culture, this album never seems to have any real weak spots besides one song being a little too short (“Energy”). Like I said before, the transitions make this album. Some examples would be: “Cozy”-“Alien Superstar”, “Cuff It”-“Energy”-“Break My Soul”. Every song is at least great on its own and together they turnA phenomenal record. From the transitions, to the celebration of queer black culture, this album never seems to have any real weak spots besides one song being a little too short (“Energy”). Like I said before, the transitions make this album. Some examples would be: “Cozy”-“Alien Superstar”, “Cuff It”-“Energy”-“Break My Soul”. Every song is at least great on its own and together they turn into this beautiful peace of music.… Expand
  66. balintkolonics
    Aug 16, 2022
    9
    Magnificent album, a piece of art. Musically better than Lemonade, storytelling-wise it is not so strong however.
  67. Comet21
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    A great experience from beginning to end. The way it gives a club vibe at home is appreciated. Production is amazing. Church Girl is my fav
  68. 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!!
  69. Katrink
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Very cohesive yet versitile album, beautifully produced, amazing melodies and vocals.
  70. Iheart234
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Amazing, front to back. This album is a complete masterpiece and is the album of the year. All of the songs stand out in their own way. This album is just amazing.
  71. crz4tay
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    HOW IT DIDNT WON AOTY??? Its a beautiful album with perfect songs its at the same level as motomami its so good
  72. djyannoushka
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    that's a dancing album alright ! honestly i love bass so that was entirely my thing. some songs are a bit long, and i especially don't vibe with Church Girl like, at all. i love the attention paid to each transition, it makes the album feel like a smooth run through, and also some vocal runs were just Crazy so there's that too. the lyrics honestly, are kind of whatever, not gonna lie. somethat's a dancing album alright ! honestly i love bass so that was entirely my thing. some songs are a bit long, and i especially don't vibe with Church Girl like, at all. i love the attention paid to each transition, it makes the album feel like a smooth run through, and also some vocal runs were just Crazy so there's that too. the lyrics honestly, are kind of whatever, not gonna lie. some lines were really fun & memorable, especially in Heated which is just pure fun, overall it makes sense with the music & theme of each song though but most of them i don't Remember at all, but the music & vocals are what shine through. my fav used to be Virgo's Groove but now i tend to listen to America Has a Problem the most so yeah, lots of favs in this album !… Expand
  73. 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
  74. GosuGabe
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Is this a good album? Yes. Vocals are flawless as always, productions on point, transitions are magnificent, lyrics are awesome.
    Is it her best album and as iconic as they call it? No. It's solid but nowhere near Lemonade, Beyoncé or even 4 (but that's just a personal opinion). The production definitely takes the cake but many songs we've heard from more underground artists - like Big    Is this a good album? Yes. Vocals are flawless as always, productions on point, transitions are magnificent, lyrics are awesome.
    Is it her best album and as iconic as they call it? No. It's solid but nowhere near Lemonade, Beyoncé or even 4 (but that's just a personal opinion). The production definitely takes the cake but many songs we've heard from more underground artists - like Big Freedia, Leikeli47, Azealia Banks or even Todrick Hall.
    Consistent? Mostly but take away the mixing and it's just as consistent as any other. I do have to give props to the team because the mixing deserves all the award!
    Album Of The Year? Noooo, far from it. But again, it's a really solid dance album.
    Top 3+1: Energy, Thique, Pure/Honey, Move

    PS: What I would love to hear now is the lady behind the masquerade, behind the big production team, outfits and all. The more we go ahead the less I seem to see her as a Beyoncé Knowles and more as THE Beyoncé, the hype, the name, the big production and not a person.    … Expand
  75. Qhasi
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    The songs are great on their own and some flow very well into one another. However, the issue with the album is that at some point, the songs start to sound samey and indistinguishable. Halfway through the album, it becomes clear that there will be no ballad(to give some reprieve) and that it's banger after banger. As a result the discerning listener is overwhelmed but not in a good way.The songs are great on their own and some flow very well into one another. However, the issue with the album is that at some point, the songs start to sound samey and indistinguishable. Halfway through the album, it becomes clear that there will be no ballad(to give some reprieve) and that it's banger after banger. As a result the discerning listener is overwhelmed but not in a good way. Although most great albums require more than one listen for the listener to get into them, I find I will have to listen to the album several times simply to figure out which song is which.

    I gave most of the songs a 10 out of 10. But as an album, I give it 8 out of 10 due to the aforementioned issues.    … Expand
  76. All_ButTrU4
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    8.9/10
    4 was Beyoncé taking the Janet route,gaining full control of her career and music.
    Self titled confronted her maternity, marital bliss and success whilst Lemonade stood as a monument to her marriage. Tackling the infidelity, rage,insecurities and eventually forgiveness but this album not that, it's her least personal. Renaissance feels like a communal project. Like it's made for    8.9/10
    4 was Beyoncé taking the Janet route,gaining full control of her career and music.
    Self titled confronted her maternity, marital bliss and success whilst Lemonade stood as a monument to her marriage. Tackling the infidelity, rage,insecurities and eventually forgiveness but this album not that, it's her least personal. Renaissance feels like a communal project. Like it's made for someone other than Beyoncé from her more vulgar lyrics to the queer indept language that anchors her club masterpiece. Throughout the record samples or narrators that provide hype most common in vogue ballroom culture.

    The single "break my soul" dropped with few spectal from Bey as a mere bio update on her profile and it would be received as the complete opposite. People were overjoyed and disappointed in equal measure but she had done it again,taken a left turn towards a new sound, evolving. This evolution is what allows for Renaissance to be such a powerful record,it's adventurous in a way musicians rarely have been since Yeezus. It's a light hearted celebration of love,queerness ,liberation and joy.

    The opener "I'm that girl" is a cool edged flex of her influence and power as she basks in her success. "Cozy" returns to the house "BMS" hinted and delivers with lines encouraging body positivity and security. And based on the ballroom confidence of "Alien superstar " that confidence can be a performance too. The dance instructional bop would fit perfectly on an 80's club dance floor. "Cuff it" is a lush potential hit and higlight with an infectious beat,thumping horns & versatile production bleeding into the Kelis sampling "Energy " . Megan thee stallion must have been in the studio when "church girl " was made. A twerk ready banger that revels in sexual freedom before the monogamy serenade "plastic of the sofa" which drowns in the best things about her partner,the rose colored reply to "Rocket ". The longest song is also the most transcendental song here "virgo groove" 6 min of harmonies and blushing, some parts feel like a chlöe song. "Move" has the disco icon Grace jones guiding the groove but "Heated" is where I obesse! A fun afro beat as she indulges in her excess." Thique" is a fun rave that focuses on the fun release of letting go of your inhibitions . "AHAP" is a misleading titlefor a song about how addictive a partner can be and doesn't resonate to the extent other songs had."Pure /honey" is a Janet Jackson inspired disco higlight. I love it so much,the production, lyrics and delivery.

    Overall Renaissance is a dance pop club masterpiece. It's sure is a bit uneven at some points or on the nose but it always makes up for some lyrical misgivings with unparalleled production. This album is her least narrative as it follows a vibe more than a concept but it's an audacious left turn that shows that even this far into her career she has the ability to surprise. I really enjoyed this,you van hear the effort invested in this project. AOTY contender fr    … Expand
  77. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
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    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  78. leumassregor
    Oct 1, 2022
    8
    The seventy-nine-time grammy nominated and twenty-six-time Grammy award-winning pop and R&B legend Beyoncé returns with another official studio album since her fan-favorite album 'Lemonade' dropped in 2016. If I were to describe this album in a simple way, it would be something Drake would be jealous of: a well-executed dance-pop/house album. Beyoncé comes through with wonderful, sweet,The seventy-nine-time grammy nominated and twenty-six-time Grammy award-winning pop and R&B legend Beyoncé returns with another official studio album since her fan-favorite album 'Lemonade' dropped in 2016. If I were to describe this album in a simple way, it would be something Drake would be jealous of: a well-executed dance-pop/house album. Beyoncé comes through with wonderful, sweet, and groovy but also hard-hitting dance tracks that are screaming to be played by a DJ in a club.

    The way the album starts off is excellent. The intro track "I'M THAT GIRL" with the hard-hitting bass is guaranteed to give any listener a stank face, followed by the catchy "COZY" and my personal favorite "ALIEN SUPERSTAR"; a track that keeps evolving as you listen more, with hints of Right Said Fred in Beyoncé's "way too classy" melody. "CUFF IT" is the most poppy-sounding track on the album, and is all around very mellow. I'm a fan of the horns on this song, as without them it would be the blandest track on the record.

    As you get to the middle of the project, things begin to slow down. "BREAK MY SOUL" is the most snooze-worthy track on the record, followed by the unsatisfying and confusing "CHURCH GIRL". This track is just all over the place in the worst ways possible. "PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA" is alright, with Beyoncé showing off her vocal ability well however it seems to drag a bit at four minutes fourteen seconds long. "VIRGO'S GROOVE" is where the album begins to pick up again. This is the longest track on the album, clocking in at six minutes and eight seconds long. This song is a great groove (as the title suggests). Grace Jones and Tems both shine on "MOVE", and Beyoncé's flow makes this song fun and bouncy to listen to. The bass on "THIQUE" and "ALL UP IN YOUR MIND" just hit like nothing else, and are by far my favorites on the album following "ALIEN SUPERSTAR".

    This album is all-around solid from Beyoncé. Despite some underwhelming moments, Beyoncé shines through with some great moments of dance-pop, proving that she is capable of much more than people may think. Beyoncé is not finished dominating the music industry just yet.    … Expand
  79. HenryN
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    This wasn’t just a simple dance album, it had more complex sounds than I anticipated.
  80. javierp
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    This is actually the second time I write a review for this album because i have entirely changed my mind about it. At first, I enjoyed just a few tracks, but when you listen to it several times you get to discover Beyoncé's mastery once again. She is indeed an albums' artist. It's really comforting how every song transitions into the next one, and even though they all keep the same danceThis is actually the second time I write a review for this album because i have entirely changed my mind about it. At first, I enjoyed just a few tracks, but when you listen to it several times you get to discover Beyoncé's mastery once again. She is indeed an albums' artist. It's really comforting how every song transitions into the next one, and even though they all keep the same dance vibes, each one is special on its own. Maybe not a masterpiece as previous albums, but Renaissance has definitely changed the game in a short period of time.… Expand
  81. Cheblow
    Aug 1, 2022
    8
    like it when i listen to it, just feel like to dance anytime anywhere, worth to replay many many times
  82. Mothecapricorn
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The transitions and the vocals are best part of the album. Love that she takes risk and does something different with each album. This is the type of music where you get up and dance and let loose. Don’t think, just have fun with it! My only complaint is that I was looking for the lyrics to be bit more mature.… Expand
  83. diddyboy
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Out the gate, my 3rd favourite album from Beyonce. Proves that she still has her spot on top of the music food chain. Pure dance, club, and still keeps her level of black excellence, sampling profound black artists as well as including a list of black LQBTQIA+ artists and people. She knows her audience, and this is for her fans and for those who love dance and retro sounds.
  84. 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).
  85. Knv
    Aug 9, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an album that made the entrails of my body vibrate. I've been following Beyoncé for a while now, she never ceases to amaze me.… Expand
  86. dragonmike
    Aug 12, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It won't be so positive review, even if it's 8/10, because it's only 8/10. It should be 10/10. B got us used to perfection. But it's not perfection.

    After capitalizing black feminism on self-titled album and cheating trauma on "Lemonade", she goes to the queer culture with no excuses and musically it's not as good as it should be. Tracks are okay, but after six years we are receiving still the same deep vibes.

    "Virgo's Groove" reminds me the music from GTA: Vice City radio. "Pure/Honey" should be served as a liquid, not as music, because it's too tasty. "Cuff It" is better in a non-explicit version. "Energy" is too short. "Break My Soul" is appropriation of queer space, but music is more important at this point and musically it's excellent (if you skip the non-excellent chorus). "All Up In Your Mind" is pretty strong, "America Has A Problem" is pretty fast, "Summer Renaissance" is a good ending and "Alien Superstar" is the best confirmation that B is still Queen B.

    Other tracks are very good, but not as good to mention. It means that they aren't as good as they should be. Sorry not sorry.

    8/10 because it's the same good B, as perfect as she ever has been since 2013.    … Expand
  87. fckngdemi
    Aug 20, 2022
    8
    A cohesive album that immerses every trace of your soul into a paradise, where everything is perfect. It takes you to the dance floor and doesn't make you tired of listening and dancing.
  88. itsgivinghun
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    This album is incredible, with many boos that have so much repalyability which only adds to how good this album is. It celebrates dance music and it’s culture very well, with the samples being great. No skips either, apart from I’m That Girl and Move. Apart from them, perfect! :)
  89. BrunoFern05
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    Beyonce trazendo mais "energy", num album com uma ótima textura, uma letra nova, envolvente e atual, sem perder a antiga Beyonce. Garanto a você que vale a ouvida, pois, com certeza, algumas estarão na sua playlist de bangers. E considerando que já ouço a mais de um ano, continua divertido.
  90. AsemAbdElmobdy
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Wow what I can say and actually can only say that this album is masterpiece and.
  91. bertobellamy
    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.
  92. Helderlevi
    Jul 30, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum pretendeu ser experimental? Acho que todos esperavam uma pegada mais break my soul. Não fiquei animado.… Expand
  93. PEDROMFR
    Nov 27, 2022
    7
    Overall, it's a very positive body of work and a big step in Beyoncé's career who decided to do something diferent and risky, and the risk paid off. Nevertheless its cohesion, some songs lack soul and longetivity. For me, the first half of this album is great but then it's just all the same...
  94. METALROOSTER
    Jul 29, 2022
    7
    So we’ve all been looking forward to a party - this glittery, energetic, dance orgy of an album that all the hype-meisters kept promising. We’re all going to break out of the oppressive shackles of society and celebrate now that Bey’s here to empower us!

    It’s not that though. Some of it is actually quite dark. And sequential. Some of it actually wallows in a brooding anger. Like    So we’ve all been looking forward to a party - this glittery, energetic, dance orgy of an album that all the hype-meisters kept promising. We’re all going to break out of the oppressive shackles of society and celebrate now that Bey’s here to empower us!

    It’s not that though. Some of it is actually quite dark. And sequential. Some of it actually wallows in a brooding anger. Like pissed-but-dancing-about-it territory. It’s great to acknowledge one’s rise out of the mire - although, at times, this album feels more focused on the mire than the rise - and betrays its own mission statement in the process. I didn’t feel any better about life, or myself, after listening to this than before I started - so I’d say we’ve got a case of false advertising. Let’s just make raspberry lemonade out of what life throws at us instead and we’ve got a pretty decent album.    … Expand
  95. merakiwa
    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
  96. Milad_rzsh
    Jul 31, 2022
    7
    16 tracks . I found 6 of them very nice but the others, no weren't good. I can say we expected better album from Beyonce.
  97. Estebxxnnn
    Oct 18, 2022
    7
    Good even though I'm not into Beyonce at all, alien superstar such a bop, cuff it too
  98. Deathcow
    Oct 13, 2022
    6
    Even if you put aside the near-theft of other artists' work and the cultural appropriation, you are still faced with bloated group of songs that are varied between themselves but overlong and repetitive within each individual song. Unlike the true masterpiece Lemonade, this is an album with nothing to say. A lot of Renaissance is bad, the rest is fairly evenly divided between mediocreEven if you put aside the near-theft of other artists' work and the cultural appropriation, you are still faced with bloated group of songs that are varied between themselves but overlong and repetitive within each individual song. Unlike the true masterpiece Lemonade, this is an album with nothing to say. A lot of Renaissance is bad, the rest is fairly evenly divided between mediocre and good, almost none is great.… Expand
  99. 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
  100. Cruelsummer20
    Jul 29, 2022
    6
    Using the F word every five seconds seemed excessive at times, and it felt like she was just talking in rhythm rather than singing, which is what’s missing on here for me
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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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