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

Universal acclaim- based on 3470 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,997 out of 3470
  2. Mixed: 84 out of 3470
  3. Negative: 389 out of 3470
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  1. maaraujos
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album 2022 ever!!! The Beyoncé is the alien superstar and only one … Expand
  2. ba3
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    sem dúvida é um dos melhorws da carreira, não é atoa que é considerada a maior artista viva.
  3. Ctina92
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I didn’t know this album is what I needed, but I did! My God, this album is absolutely incredible! Zero skips!!!
  4. Lindy
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    She did it again.... she’s really not scared of trying new things and evolving, that’s what makes her a great artist. Her albums are always ART!! The transitions??? Wow!!!! The vocals? Wow!! There’s really nothing she can’t do at this point. I’m really proud of the artist she is. Even after 25 years of her career.
  5. philip_p
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The first album I’ve ever heard with no skips. The queen came with the beats, vocals, runs. No crumbs left. LOVE
  6. fweb
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    An exciting re-invention of Beyoncé’s sound. An homage to the gay club scene and her uncle Johnny that succeeds enormously in each aspect it hopes to achieve. Some of the best production I have heard in a recent album. I suppose we all know where the ‘Album of the Year’ Grammy will go, and deservedly so.
  7. 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.
  8. Nienie
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This album is a breath of fresh air, much needed after 3 years of worldwide gloom. Renaissance breathes joy into your soul and put your mind at ease. It is the time of album that will make you smile involuntarily! Enjoy and thank you Beyoncé, you did again!
  9. Bryan4
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    What an electrifying Album! The transitions from I’m that girl to Break my soul was gobsmacking.
  10. Rubendatil
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Magnifique album. On voit la prise de risque et on ressent vraiment l’univers ou elle souhaite aller
  11. 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
  12. Maund
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Perfect album from slay queen b she put her whole **** into it and u can rlly tell my GODDD.
  13. dj8616
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Dance floor heavy. The songs transition do well. My favorites Cuff It, Church Girl, energy, Alien Superstar
  14. MonalisaB
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Que mulher brilhante!!! Álbum impecável! Estou completamente viciada. Esse álbum me dá vontade de dançar, cantar, me apaixonar por mim mesma e por outro alguém, viver intensamente. Beyoncé é uma artista completa! Uma artista com uma mente criativa e linda. Uma verdadeira Alien superstar! Ouçam muito esse álbum!!!!!
  15. cwilliams385
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best albums. Feel good dance music! This is something that’s very much needed especially in these times.… Expand
  16. Beyonce4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    As an artist close to 30 years in the music industry, Beyoncé has done something most artist cannot do. She has made samples seem new and fresh. Cuff it, Cozy, Break My Soul, Virgo Groove, Pure/Honey & Summer Renaissance are top tracks for me.
  17. lesegoseabi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is perfection. A new type of Beyoncé. It is fresh it is free and liberating. It is a feel good album that inspires us all to be our true, free selves.
  18. Nandosousasf
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O ÁLBUM tá incrível, a sonoridade perfeita, Bey mais uma vez mostrando que é a maior
  19. lodonnell8049
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Dancefloor liberation. Beyoncé wants her fans to feel joy, celebrate life and have a good time. Beautiful vocals and amazing production throughout.
  20. mrwhitley
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Wow, the BLENDING WAS **** FLAWLESS.
    Each song sounds Fresh.
    I just have to say…We must hive Beyoncé her 10’ssssssss
  21. robinSir
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Uniqueness is one of words that can describe 7th studio album by artist that never fails or is afraid to push herself.
    Renaissance
  22. Jooncnx
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rock my body and feeling good always
    Thanks Beyonce for make this album. Love you    … Expand
  23. Rodrigo_0306
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé lo vuelve a hacer y se vuelve a confirmar que la única competencia de Beyoncé es únicamente Beyoncé. Renaissance traza su propio camino donde no busca igualar o seguir los pasos de sus predecesores, con ritmos de décadas pasadas y samples icónicos muy bien utilizados, sin duda alguna se destaca por su gran ritmo en la pista de baile.
  24. Janbaggins
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Wonderful and unique experience, I think that if someone is looking for a fun experience far from perfectionism, Renaissance is the right opportunity.
  25. motosebi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    What can I say about this album? ANOTHER masterpiece. I absolutely LOVE how unapologetic she is on this album, her CONFIDENCE is FIERCE. the usage of samples is literally genius and perfect, and the PRODUCTION? THE PRODUCTION? HOLY **** **** Immaculate. This album feels so grown yet fun and juvenile at the same time. She’s definitely evolved as an artist since Lemonade and I just love howWhat can I say about this album? ANOTHER masterpiece. I absolutely LOVE how unapologetic she is on this album, her CONFIDENCE is FIERCE. the usage of samples is literally genius and perfect, and the PRODUCTION? THE PRODUCTION? HOLY **** **** Immaculate. This album feels so grown yet fun and juvenile at the same time. She’s definitely evolved as an artist since Lemonade and I just love how she didn’t intend this album to be perfect, but it somehow managed to be. She has never sounded so confident before. this album is for people who like to have FUN!… Expand
  26. ImagineitKiyani
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    After a six-year break, Beyonce came back to step on the girls necks! Renaissance is truly a major growth from Lemonade and Everything is Love. Her most ambitious, adventurous, experimental and musically diverse album to date! This album is mainly for the gay fans, or the girls that can dance, if this isn't your niche or cup of tea, this album is clearly not for you. 10/10. The best songsAfter a six-year break, Beyonce came back to step on the girls necks! Renaissance is truly a major growth from Lemonade and Everything is Love. Her most ambitious, adventurous, experimental and musically diverse album to date! This album is mainly for the gay fans, or the girls that can dance, if this isn't your niche or cup of tea, this album is clearly not for you. 10/10. The best songs on the album are 'Heated', 'America Has a Problem', 'Pure/Honey', and 'Summer Renaissance'. Absolutely worth the wait!… Expand
  27. vagnerml
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfeição do universo musical, a maior artista em vida da história da humanidade e sobre Renaissance direi aos meus primogênitos que na história foi um movimento cultural criado por Beyoncé PERFECT
  28. kaykeconnor
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é um divisor de águas para as novas gerações da música de todos os países… Expand
  29. Taylorsivy
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    It's too mid for it to be a follow up to lemonade. Not dynamic enough in the mood department. Expected a way better album but here we are.
  30. fr_kennedy
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pelo tempo de espera pro álbum ser lançado, eu realmente esperava mais, afinal é a Beyoncé.… Expand
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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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