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

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  1. androcchio
    Aug 30, 2022
    6
    It's ridicoulos, her seventh solo outing finds Beyoncé at her very Sasha Fiercast, dropping F-bombs like loose change, straddling lovers like a dominatrix, strutting around a loud, bass-filled space carved out in great part by queer music-makers of colour, an arena explicitly dedicated to Black joy and sensual pleasure.
  2. natalipistan
    Aug 21, 2022
    6
    No es un mal disco, pero no me hizo sentir satisfecha al terminarlo. Sus letras dejan mucho que desear pero su producción es grandiosa.
  3. BillieMercury
    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"    … Expand
  4. jjlmio
    Aug 1, 2022
    6
    I'm starting with the fact that Bey has my total respect and admiration, but when it comes to this album I'm conflicted.
    First, this album was cleverly crafted as a whole body of work. Bey is an album artist. You can tell by the finesse each transition has. There is complete and utter attention to detail that should be applauded. That is why I'm giving it a 6.
    Put simply, this album    I'm starting with the fact that Bey has my total respect and admiration, but when it comes to this album I'm conflicted.
    First, this album was cleverly crafted as a whole body of work. Bey is an album artist. You can tell by the finesse each transition has. There is complete and utter attention to detail that should be applauded. That is why I'm giving it a 6.
    Put simply, this album sounds like a compilation of every musical challenge of Ru Paul Drag race. I despised her talking/mumbling/rap. The lack of singing was LOUD.
    These are the weakest lyrics Bey has ever come up with. "Category, sexy **** I'm the bar, Alien superstar". She is trying so hard to sound eloquent by using tricky words to say the simplest empowerment ideals.    … Expand
  5. idroJ2-2
    Aug 3, 2022
    6
    Beyonce manages to create an atmosphere that pays tribute to music from the 80s and 90s, but there comes a point where the album becomes timeless.
  6. PPPYYY
    Jul 30, 2022
    6
    Não foi oq eu esperava, não quebrou minhas expectativas. Eu esperava algo bem maior vindo da Queen B. E também aparetemente esse álbum não é nada comercial igual as pessoas pediam.
  7. Nobretiago97
    Jul 29, 2022
    6
    Amazing álbum, with those samples, vocals, beat.
    One of the best 2022's álbum
  8. CriticByNight
    Aug 20, 2022
    6
    I get that she is really experimenting new sounds blended with queer disco vibes. However, lyrics are weak. "I am too classy for this world". "Must be the cash cause it ain't your face" really dissappointed me. I expected more from her beside her singing about how bougee rich classy powerfull independent boss she is. Like we know it. You are Beyonce. I wanted her to show more vulnarability
  9. Case5274
    Nov 4, 2022
    6
    I don't get the big deal about this one. The production is brilliant. It sounds really good. But there's not one song I think that's a classic. The lyrics might appeal to a lot of people but it's called music for nothing. I don't hear any melody or hook that stucks in my mind.
  10. Flowy
    Jan 23, 2023
    6
    Good production and creativity. Just don’t think there’s any songs that people are going to go back to years later.
  11. Fabrialbertini
    Aug 3, 2022
    5
    Amazing! Worth all the wait. Queen of the world aaaaaaaa.The Donna sample snatched my weave
  12. berkae
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The album is cohesive, lyrically rather simple, musically it's okay. Overall it's not super disappointing, but this is not the energy of a Self-Titled album or passion we could hear on LEMONADE. It's a lot, and usually not with good results. Was it way over-hyped? Yes. Is this something I will listen to in a week? No. Will it be a success? Probably yes, because Beyonce. Let's hope otherThe album is cohesive, lyrically rather simple, musically it's okay. Overall it's not super disappointing, but this is not the energy of a Self-Titled album or passion we could hear on LEMONADE. It's a lot, and usually not with good results. Was it way over-hyped? Yes. Is this something I will listen to in a week? No. Will it be a success? Probably yes, because Beyonce. Let's hope other acts are better.

    1. I'M THAT GIRL - 3/10 - not a fan of the instrumental at all, also once I finished listening to it I forgot what I've listened to.
    2. COZY - 7/10 - solid, I like the energy here. Would listen again probably.
    3. ALIEN SUPERSTAR - 6/10 - I like the chorus, verses not only sonically but lyrically sound like RuPaul's reject. I think I would listen again for the chorus.
    4. CUFF IT - 8/10 - funky, funny, it was just a great journey here!
    5. ENERGY - 4/10 - I don't hate it, but it's a solid skip for me on this album.
    6. BREAK MY SOUL - 2/10 - I honestly hate this song so much from the day she released that. And I thought this is the worst I heard on this album. The instrumental is extremely annoying, and the lack of energy in her voice is sad. I feel like this is in the Top 10 only because it's Beyonce and we were waiting 6 years for a proper single. Yet, here we are - we got Break My Soul.
    7. CHURCH GIRL - 5/10 - lyrically it's okay, but it's another skip for me. It's not bad, just preferences.
    8. PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA - 5/10 - as above. But longer.
    9. VIRGO'S GROOVE - 8/10 - As a Virgo myself, I see myself spinning on the rollerblades in the club lights. Great track! Positive, funny, full of energy, amazing piece of work.
    10. MOVE - 3/10 - this track is a mess, aggressive vocals, boring music, absolutely skip.
    11. HEATED - 3/10 - I was happy when it ended. Skip.
    12. THIQUE - 2/10 - I listened to it, but absolutely forgot about that.
    13. ALL UP IN YOUR MIND - 7/10 - strong, fun, dance-y, this is something I would like to hear on the radio.
    14. AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM - 7/10 - it's pretty good, I like the beat, sonically it's giving. Chorus is nice. Solid track.
    15. PURE/HONEY - 6/10 - and again, we have a fun track(s), with raunchy lyrics, and fun beat. I wouldn't say it's as good as VIRGO'S GROOVE, but it's a solid track.
    16. SUMMER RENAISSANCE - 7/10 - the sample usage is perfection, the beat is extremely fun, and you immediately want to dance. I'm not a fan of the bridge and the ending tho.

    TOTAL: 83/160 | 5/10    … Expand
  13. gbielgb
    May 11, 2023
    5
    boring! repetitive! raw! beyonce's new album features a dance record that makes an impact only on the single tracks :( i tried listening other times and just found it CLOYING (doesn't compare to taylor swift saying "me-e-e!") but it made me so tired
  14. JoelG
    Nov 24, 2022
    5
    The arrangement is really cool, and the album feels like one long journey, but that's also a negative. In the process to make the album sound and feel that way, a lot of potential was wasted, and a lot of the songs degraded mainly because of that kind of production.
    I understand that this is a dance album , and it's honestly a really good one, but just as an album, it's very repetitive,    The arrangement is really cool, and the album feels like one long journey, but that's also a negative. In the process to make the album sound and feel that way, a lot of potential was wasted, and a lot of the songs degraded mainly because of that kind of production.
    I understand that this is a dance album , and it's honestly a really good one, but just as an album, it's very repetitive, and honestly boring after a few tracks. Too predictable. I wish we had more intimacy and seriousness.
    The Intro and Outro are great and once again have this really satisfying arrangement.
    PURE/HONEY, CUFF IT, BREAK MY SOUL are the best songs in the album, with the most creativity in the making of them.
    Beyonce's vocals are great, and the songwriting is very decent as well.    … Expand
  15. thiagomassaque
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Unique, flawless, needed. Beyoncé's new album is the masterpiece we all been waiting for.
  16. AryamaanUp
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Almost 6 years after the amazing Lemonade, Bey releases Renaissance, an album which isn't bad or inferior, but it just doesnt fit. Vocally, the queen remains a queen, an extremely great singer and vocalist, but otherwise, the production isn't very appreciatable.
    Furthermore, the album sounds rather repetitive and a sort of monotony after Break My Soul. Lemonade couldn't be topped, true,    Almost 6 years after the amazing Lemonade, Bey releases Renaissance, an album which isn't bad or inferior, but it just doesnt fit. Vocally, the queen remains a queen, an extremely great singer and vocalist, but otherwise, the production isn't very appreciatable.
    Furthermore, the album sounds rather repetitive and a sort of monotony after Break My Soul. Lemonade couldn't be topped, true, but Bey could've done better mostly because she is an amazing artist and a phenomenal musician, and albeit I don't exactly hate the experimentation, I feel Renaissance is a rather forgettable album, a sort of poor buildup to what might be an amazing act 2!    … Expand
  17. sja112
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    This album is a work of art. This album is giving me an actual album listening experience. Every song grows with time. With earphone all different sounds in the ears are out of this world. Production is on fire.
  18. Joaldel2
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Beyoncé viene fuerte con este disco. Temas movidos, pegadizos, bailables y que no van a dejar a nadie indiferente.
  19. Estherzinha
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    THE ÁLBUM OF THE YEAR! POWER, ART, EXCELLENCE! I LOVE HOW BEYONCE CAN INSPIRE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH YOUR MUSIC! THANK YOU B! RENAISSANCE IS EVERYTHING
  20. yonceitt
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    beautiful album, beyonce is a wonderful singer. love this era so much, the lyrics is exciting
  21. dibissximenes
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The supernova is back, and she is bringing the ballroom! Catch the gloves and the fans! Queen Bey is here, so let’s dance
  22. kiramanfrim
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Simplesmente um ESPETÁCULO! Uma das únicas vezes que escuto um álbum e DE PRIMEIRA amo todas as músicas!
  23. Ellenlucena2022
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Mais uma vez Beyoncé provando ser a maior e mais perspicaz artista viva, um álbum delicioso que se ouve em um piscar de olhos e deixa o gostinho de quero mais.
  24. Jmkcc
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The album is a 10. When you listen you have to go in with the mindset of “I’m goin to the club”
  25. AngieWambui
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    Renaissance blew my mind from the first song, truly iconic and legendary! What a time to be alive!
  26. Roseanereis
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    The álbum of the year. Beyoncé gave us Excellence as always. I can say it's her best álbum!
  27. Lsmbit
    Jul 30, 2022
    5
    Álbum incontestável. Beyoncé renasceu, trazendo o universo fantástico da era Disco Music. São músicas que não são apenas para dançar, mas também apreciar em casa, no lazer, na academia, etc. Digno de Grammy!!!
  28. Axeminis
    Aug 5, 2022
    5
    I loved the album but I didn't love it since it doesn't sound like Beyonce if it doesn't sound like an album that has elements of reggaeton. The only song I liked was Break My Soul since it has an excellent video clip. But I think the record could have been better
  29. Jababy
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    Experimentally one of the best albums to date by the artist. Truly showcases her ability to stay current and solidify her QUEEN BEY title!
  30. snntiag0
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    hmmmmmmmm I mean... It´s not bad but all the songs are pretty the same with good transitions but hate not to difference the songs. Tho I love the production It´s like I´m hearing one song all the timee....
  31. MaxymalnyMax
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    Good production, unfortunately it is not for me, maybe in the future
  32. Lucksilv
    Aug 21, 2022
    5
    Album perfeito. Completamente coeso, viciante. Com referências da música house, dance, afrobeat, rnb. Amo
  33. Luis96
    Aug 23, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album won't be memorable in the next 10 years.Some great tracks but over very poor… Expand
  34. Manson_fan25
    Jul 30, 2022
    4
    I was extremely excited for this album as I loved lemonade, despite not liking all the songs I could still appreciate the songwriting and construction. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for this one, now I love the alternative style of electronic music and sounds but this album was an utter mess and the lyrics are garbage for the most part. Extremely underwhelming. Hopefully the otherI was extremely excited for this album as I loved lemonade, despite not liking all the songs I could still appreciate the songwriting and construction. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for this one, now I love the alternative style of electronic music and sounds but this album was an utter mess and the lyrics are garbage for the most part. Extremely underwhelming. Hopefully the other volumes of this album series is better than the first.… Expand
  35. bussylikecola
    Aug 3, 2022
    4
    This album really is a hit or miss; you'd have to love that kind of genre for you to enjoy it. I found the tracks nice but a bit repetitive. Interested in seeing act 2 of renaissance.
  36. Damifers
    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.
  37. Billy_Johnson
    Aug 1, 2022
    4
    Overrated white people music to be played in the background, what do you expect tho its beyonce
  38. Rfields1979
    Aug 14, 2022
    4
    The creativity is Amazing!!!! I hear something new every time I listen. You can listen to track 1, all the way to the end. That’s how Amazing this album is!
  39. Emiliogdn30
    Aug 23, 2022
    4
    Vi nada demais. Pra mim os críticos só babam por causa do jabá. Músicas sem letra, repetitivas.
  40. logantownes
    Aug 21, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the greatest piece of artwork in 2022, Beyoncé is the greatest artist of all time, she put in a whole lot of work for this album, is also a number one album, with the number one song break my soul… Expand
  41. Dikano
    Jul 31, 2022
    3
    Look, Beyoncé is great, much props to her for everything that she's accomplished, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything that she puts out is good. And this is certainly not it.

    There's value in Renaissance's lyrics, but musically, this album is deeply uninspired and falls flat, with shallow and repetitive beats, poor layering, lack of progression and ultimately    Look, Beyoncé is great, much props to her for everything that she's accomplished, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything that she puts out is good. And this is certainly not it.

    There's value in Renaissance's lyrics, but musically, this album is deeply uninspired and falls flat, with shallow and repetitive beats, poor layering, lack of progression and ultimately culminating in a boring hour of music. There's a palpable absence of of musical artistry and the whole thing just feels phoned in to me.    … Expand
  42. Cyrone
    Sep 24, 2022
    3
    I loved Beyonce's previous 2 albums to death, they were absolutely magical, I've also seen here live just a few years ago. But man this album is boring. There's like 3 great tracks (including the last track) but everything else is just repetitive, uninspired drums and the same damn topics as 2000-2005..
  43. faraelnogueira
    Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Uma decepção, não chegar a ser tão ruim como o chromatica, até tem umas músicas legais, mas no geral é um álbum fraco e chato.
  44. yrmnk
    Oct 21, 2022
    3
    like... it's okay, but i have 70% skips. for me it is not what it is. i waited for this album for so long but stayed dissapointed.
  45. nikpearson
    Aug 21, 2022
    3
    Lemonade is the best album of beyonces career and for this album to follow feels underwhelming
  46. DarwinianDouche
    Jul 29, 2022
    3
    So, this is probably the biggest musical disappointment I have had the displeasure of being involved in. I really liked Beyonce, but damn, this is trash. the album opens with "I'M THAT GIRL" (all the tracks are cap locked for some reason), it is bad, but not terrible so I was thinking to myself, not a strong start but that's fine, no album is perfect. I finally made it though that songSo, this is probably the biggest musical disappointment I have had the displeasure of being involved in. I really liked Beyonce, but damn, this is trash. the album opens with "I'M THAT GIRL" (all the tracks are cap locked for some reason), it is bad, but not terrible so I was thinking to myself, not a strong start but that's fine, no album is perfect. I finally made it though that song and COZY started up, "WOW, why would someone make anything sound like this on purpose" I thought to myself. Every song is a slog, as i walked though Costco I am sure some people noticed weird facial reactions I was making to vomit leaving my headphones. I kind of think this album was an excuse to say the "F" word a lot, because she probably says it 100+ times in the album. There is a song about how being bangable is really important, PURE/HONEY is such a dumb song.

    Most songs are 3-4 minutes long and I noticed that they don't actually start for 30-60 seconds. I think this album is supposed to be artistic but comes off bizarre and boring. Beyonce paid like 20 people to write this album and I think it was supposed to be experimental or something, but she and they ain't as good as Donald Glover and can't pull it off.

    I gave it 3/10 only because i am comparing it to all music i have listened to and not just studio albums, else it would be 1/10.    … Expand
  47. alexcavalcante
    Jul 29, 2022
    3
    Uma merda sonora, eu teria vergonha de fazer uma coisas dessas, mas os fãs vão dizer que é hino que está maravilhoso, o que convenhamos não está
  48. RKL333
    Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Everything is not a masterpiece and this certainly is not. It’s a Marvel Movie in music form. I respect their ability to market the hell out of it. Please stop the comparisons to Prince. Thanks.
  49. M4CC4
    Aug 20, 2022
    3
    I didn’t enjoy the single all too much, albeit catchy, I dislike how the majority of the song as samples, and the originals are better!
  50. Lisa2810_
    Aug 20, 2022
    3
    It amazes me how overrated she is, her older songs had a cooler style. The lead single Break My Soul is just awful, this song is very repetitive and that's why it becomes so boring. And she does things that have been done before by other artists that haven't received the same recognition...
  51. Prince711
    Aug 22, 2022
    3
    Great album, I just think we have personally seen stronger albums from this queen of music.
  52. LA2022
    Aug 21, 2022
    3
    Still waiting to be blown away vocally and lyrically. I know she has it in her.
  53. Ben567
    Aug 26, 2022
    3
    I think the album could've been better... Tho I think some songs are nice, I was disappointed as a whole. The lyrics were weak
  54. Sinnoh-best
    Sep 10, 2022
    3
    This album is not a masterpiece. If this wasn’t Beyoncé, It would haven’t been big as it is. There are some good tracks, but They are some really and tracks and some of them are ruined by the beginning. Thique is terrible to me. I know you could have done better Beyoncé
  55. vgmkyle
    Jul 29, 2022
    2
    For the most part this is a shallow, stupid, and redundant pop album. Not only is it repetitive, but it lacks the creativity of some of her previous work. But you already know most Beyonce bootlickers are going to chase clout and make severe comments about you in the process if you don't follow along with their obscene pandering over one of the most overrated and phony stars in pop.
  56. xoGabexo
    Aug 4, 2022
    2
    Nah thank you, one listen was more than enough.
    I don’t like it. Beyoncé is just a hype and everybody wants to ride on this hype. A comeback after this long time and than you present an album which is not even close compared to other work she has done.
  57. Ayogio
    Jul 29, 2022
    2
    What literally is this? Doesn’t even sound like Beyoncé. Not one song is memorable to me.
  58. Guzmant
    Nov 5, 2022
    2
    One of the worst albums I've ever heard and it's only praised because of the name of the artist attached to it. the production sounds like those very cheap YouTube remixes, vocally it's disappointing (my dear Beyoncé you are a VOCALIST, why do you mumble rap for most of the whole thing?) the lyrics are stupid and most of the songs sound the same.
  59. gabbs21
    Aug 22, 2022
    2
    Very unusual album from Beyonce. Although not a masterpiece like Lemonade was, I like how it is pretty unusual and in some cases strange. The best thing about this album is how the songs are "mixed" and transit immediatelly from one to next one; like Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor. Ny favourites: I'm That Girl, Alien Superstar and America Has A Problem.
  60. justin909
    Oct 21, 2022
    2
    It’s a beyoncé album there is obvious hype around it. I was waiting with anticipation for this album but upon hearing the lead single was very worried. The lead single, to be blunt, was awful. The album was not awful but it was not good.it was not cohesive but at the same time all the songs dragged along the same way. it was not shocking and there was no innovation in there. the vocalsIt’s a beyoncé album there is obvious hype around it. I was waiting with anticipation for this album but upon hearing the lead single was very worried. The lead single, to be blunt, was awful. The album was not awful but it was not good.it was not cohesive but at the same time all the songs dragged along the same way. it was not shocking and there was no innovation in there. the vocals sound like she recorded them the day before they were due and rushed it. the production is messy and still boring. this is the worst album beyoncé had ever released and it’s very disappointing.… Expand
  61. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    1
    Terrible album, her worst. I'm shocked that years later she produces such inexpressive material. The lyrics are just a nightmare. Poor Beyoncé, her talent has completely left her.
  62. Edrey
    Aug 9, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada nuevo, siempre en la misma tonalidad sin innovación, desde Drunk in Love este álbum no tiene una canción que conecte con las personas.… Expand
  63. Prettymermaid
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Definitely not her best work. I don’t think I was her target audience, album felt all over the place the lyrics were so juvenile for a woman her age. I wanted more singing less rapping just not my cup of tea. I'll be streaming her older stuff.
  64. dianagabrielasa
    Aug 22, 2022
    1
    Not into her, but the new song was fantastic, I love it and I want to buy her stood defenatly
  65. Cupor
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    The worst Beyonce album and the worst album of the year. Terrible lyrics, the music is not surprising either, the album is lifeless and inaudible.
  66. Haiy89
    Aug 5, 2022
    1
    Let’s admit it’s not good as those hype suggests.
    Doubt her music taste and how hard her team struggle to keep up with trends. It’s a complete mess.
  67. lolitana
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    I really wanted to like this but the whole thing is just one big headache. What was she thinking? Go back to your r&b roots beyy
  68. Arianaseece
    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
  69. RHoyt509
    Aug 2, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album is nothing but hit garbage. She doesn’t even sing in most of the songs, just mumble raps… Expand
  70. JUXXXLIO
    Aug 23, 2022
    1
    BOMBA, quem gosta dela é doente como ela, nunca será aaliyah que é infinitamente melhor que ela que precisa de mil pessoas pra fazer tudo.
  71. Miguel2612
    Aug 23, 2022
    1
    Just Alien Superstar is actually good, I can’t even say nothing about her vocals cause we all know that she can hit the note, but musically nothing new
  72. Debshutc
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    This album was awful. One of her worst projects ( yes even after bik and the gift) Do better
  73. sebaauroou
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    boring, nothing new in music from beyonce, same old sh*t. give us something better
  74. AliceTx
    Aug 22, 2022
    1
    Absolutely awful album, idk what Beyoncé was thinking with this, she’s so unoriginal, it’s time for her to retire and go take care of her kids Majority of the album is just filled with samples all these writers on the credits and the lyrics sound like they was written by a kid in kindergarten, i guess Jay-z pay roll couldn’t afford better writers.. Beyoncé you suck balls
  75. PieroSanchez
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    No me gustó para nada!!!! Me decepcionó, esperaba un álbum POP como dijo pero las letras sin sentido, el ritmo no es pop es todo repetitivo, intento como Lemonade pero con diferente ritmo, extraño a la Beyoncé cuando demostraba su potencial vocal, ahora no canta!
  76. ronaldyp
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    I was expecting a much better album. It's BEYONCÉ after all.

    But hopefully she will redeem herself on the next one.
  77. AaronJupiter
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    She simply can’t sing! But she has a perfect sozial media and internet team to silence bad comments about her (non existing) singing voice. And this team fakes the ratings for example of this side - more than 1800 reviews with a 10? Are you kidding me? Beyoncé is style over substance! She is beautiful and knows how to dress and perform, but she has no talent. The cover of Rennaissance saysShe simply can’t sing! But she has a perfect sozial media and internet team to silence bad comments about her (non existing) singing voice. And this team fakes the ratings for example of this side - more than 1800 reviews with a 10? Are you kidding me? Beyoncé is style over substance! She is beautiful and knows how to dress and perform, but she has no talent. The cover of Rennaissance says it all - she is selling not her voice or her music, no she sells her breasts and body. She simply can’t sing!… Expand
  78. Gregdel
    Aug 16, 2022
    0
    This is the most overrated album ever. « Im the best » « Im number one » « Im a bad b*tch »… how the hell this album have 92?! It’s the same thing all over again with the same beat and no originality. Beyonce must paid critics and her fans cause it’s so BORING. Most overrated artist of all time.
  79. 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
  80. Cesarandres
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    omg bad bad bad bad album, ableist, complete ableist and offensive i don't understand the rate
  81. Tsiogas8
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Self-centered. Most songs sound the same. Vocals are extremely disappointing and production is too repetitive
  82. tryinaway
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Very disappointing. She decided to use samples when it was already done with successful albums and she did nothing new.
  83. Leandrop
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Lixo. Que bosta esse álbum.
    Lixóooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  84. Debsh
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring and predictable album with a lot of over screaming ( screeching). Beyoncé music been disappointing a lot. Beyoncé only has about 5 memorable songs… Expand
  85. Nestru
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    I was waiting for this album so badly just to hear one of the worst album by beyonce
  86. jhonferreira
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Álbum ruim ...........................n............... ................... .
  87. Aleejndroo
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Bueno es un buen álbum pero esta lleno de samples y cover, buena voz pero muy egocéntrico
  88. rodq09
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Renaissance is the least cohesive album in Beyoncé's career and her voice is heard as if she had recorded it quickly. I am disappointed that her team only copied and pasted the work of other artists even though Beyoncé has access to the best producers and composers. When do I remember Lemonade; her best album, so far also makes me feel that it is full of interpolations but at least it isRenaissance is the least cohesive album in Beyoncé's career and her voice is heard as if she had recorded it quickly. I am disappointed that her team only copied and pasted the work of other artists even though Beyoncé has access to the best producers and composers. When do I remember Lemonade; her best album, so far also makes me feel that it is full of interpolations but at least it is cohesive. I hope her other acts are something totally different and there is quality.… Expand
  89. smilelikekaty
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** trash! Another slay bey bey bey you are so reductive kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… Expand
  90. NonBiasedMusic
    Oct 30, 2022
    0
    With boring, generic lyricism and often grating production, Beyonce tries and fails to re-create some of her earlier work in an attempt to once again put herself in the limelight of the music landscape, but fails to do so like she has previously, a testament to her inability to stay relevant in todays music world.
  91. MidasMan
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Really was excited for this album but unfortunately did not meet my expectations for her. The production of course was amazing but the songs just weren’t. I only made it through half the album first listen and had to stop cause it just wasn’t for me
  92. Marko_Nikolic
    Aug 28, 2022
    0
    TERRIBLE ALBUM! Not a single good song on it. This woman is so overrated. This is as trash as Adele's new album. How can anyone like this is beyond me.
  93. Newroz
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    So bad I’m so disappointed she’s way better than Thad
  94. Bernuk24
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    Self-centered. Most songs sound the same. Vocals are extremely disappointing and production is too repetitive. 0
  95. LeandroSantos
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    não gostei de nenhuma musica, decaiu demais nossa senhora esperava bem mais
  96. brettlovato12
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    It’s alright. Wasn’t what I was expecting from her. I like her older albums and sound but it’s ok
  97. FabioSoarrs
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    You're always good!! However, the songs (even if structured) look the same, without much surprise or innovation with each track.
  98. Arianavega
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sobrevalorada esta señora Sobrevalorada esta señora sorry Sobrevalorada esta señora Sobrevalorada esta señora… Expand
  99. Ximena1
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    esta señora esta muy sobrevalorada y muchisimo diria yo demasiado ash jhdghjgbfjdhfbsdvvcx
  100. danielita123
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Not ascoos as the past not happy with this job beey plastic too its not whay zI
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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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