Renaissance
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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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. Vinicius150706
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the new album is simply phenomenal

    she managed to bring a new reality to us, she differentiated herself from many of her old albums

    with incredible vocals and just perfect transitions

    I was reborn with this album    … Expand
  2. KelvinSilvab
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Good Job Bey! Awesome, lush, new, fresh, once again delivering excellence, my favorite track is alien superstar!
  3. Yonce425
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A maior artista viva, o álbum é uma delícia de se ouvir não sabemos quando muda de uma faixa para a outra pois as pontes são simplesmente impecáveis. E nele vemos uma Beyoncé que nunca fo mostrada antes, mais solta e menos polida. Sabe se reinventar a era e nunca cair no esquecimento
  4. MissKaylita
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A polished and powerful celebration of Black queer artistry, this album is an artist in their prime. Beyonce is exploring new sounds with intention and focus. This album is the culmination of all of her previous work, coming together to create a beautiful new world.
  5. fabievieux
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Groundbreaking album, from beginning to end all the songs transition seamlessly between each other. You can tell she was trying to experiment with different sounds while sounding modern, BUT originally B. 10/10 album would recommend to everyone!!… Expand
  6. DrKitten
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Her finest work to date, so many layers vocally, conceptually and in terms of production and reference. A beautiful tribute to a community.
  7. jamesintraining
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a collection of history
    This album, which every album should be but isn't
    these days, is art. Music is art and art holds a history, a story. This time around it is the story of blackness and queerness. That means it's not for everyone but the lower reviews aren't reflective of the actual artistry happening with this album, just a lack of understanding. I implore everyone to    This album is a collection of history
    This album, which every album should be but isn't
    these days, is art. Music is art and art holds a
    history, a story. This time around it is the story of
    blackness and queerness. That means it's not for
    everyone but the lower reviews aren't reflective
    of the actual artistry happening with this album,
    just a lack of understanding. I implore everyone to
    listen to the samples and learn about their impact
    to the music, black and queer community then
    take another step back and look at the innovation
    happening. Appreciate art with a deeper story and
    history. Too many are used to music that burns out
    and is one sided.    … Expand
  8. rentz
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album that visits a myriad of musical styles topped off with Beyonce's vocals. dancing and empowered
  9. TomNotes
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    WOW
    This is everything I wanted and much more Beyoncé has done it again!!
    Such feel good and uplifting songs.

    I feel so good about myself
  10. Ttashanl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The best album of 2022. Very nostalgic, yet original, disco yet electronic. I loved it!!
  11. 832
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Impossible to fully describe how I feel about this album so soon after the release. With this blaring in my ears, I can close my eyes and feel transported. I feel like I'm glowing listening to her. She will never disappoint the true stans because the vocals are ALWAYS BEYOND and her tracks always complex and mesmerizing. Her influences are consistently honoured with her own style and it'sImpossible to fully describe how I feel about this album so soon after the release. With this blaring in my ears, I can close my eyes and feel transported. I feel like I'm glowing listening to her. She will never disappoint the true stans because the vocals are ALWAYS BEYOND and her tracks always complex and mesmerizing. Her influences are consistently honoured with her own style and it's perfection. I'm so thrilled about the more alternative direction she took with this album, it's everything I'd hoped for. Love you forever Bey and shoutout to Uncle Jonny… Expand
  12. SaintElyscia
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler Alert … Expand
  13. Juju_bad
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's fkn amazing! Beyonce is a once in a lifetime artist. Nobody compares. The transitions from song to song are top notch. I mean...Album of the decade!… Expand
  14. nanamartinx
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simply perfect! Beyoncé once again innovating without fear. I feel like I've been abducted into this new and immersive environment created by her.
  15. Xsndr
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Want an amazing album is this! At first I had my doubts because I had to get used to the sound. But I can’t stop listening. So many great songs she delivered. Such as: I’m that girl, cozy, alien superstar, cuff it, energy, move, heated, summer renaissance. Something different than the usual **** and some good one liners! Good sounds en lyrics. 10/10… Expand
  16. marianadandr
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Renaissance is a real masterpiece. ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Beyoncé managed to overcome herself once again!!!… Expand
  17. properlemon
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    An amazing album. She's really untouchable - there's no one else out there who is even close to her level.
  18. eladsit
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter I’ve been a BeyHive since grade school; BeyHive #18 to be exact and this album has truly shown her growth as an artist, as a woman, and as an entertainer. Her melodic vocals never disappoint, and many artist take the gay community for granted but not Beyoncé she has shed light on our unique community, and the joy and live we all bring into the world. EveryBeyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter I’ve been a BeyHive since grade school; BeyHive #18 to be exact and this album has truly shown her growth as an artist, as a woman, and as an entertainer. Her melodic vocals never disappoint, and many artist take the gay community for granted but not Beyoncé she has shed light on our unique community, and the joy and live we all bring into the world. Every song can be heard on a radio, commercial, movie, advertisement, because it’s that GOOD! This album will be a timeless piece of art.… Expand
  19. uaimaycon
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A maior das maiores ………………………. A maior das maiores ………………………. A maior das maiores ………………………. A maior das maiores ………………………. A maior das maiores ……………………….
  20. Duncip
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I was nervously anticipating this album considering self-titled and Lemonade are two of the best albums released in ‘recent’ times imo and people were saying this was going to be a lot different. My fears were unfounded as this album is gorgeous. Very sonically cohesive, the themes are just pure JOY and happiness. For me there’s not a single weak song on the album but I love the vocalI was nervously anticipating this album considering self-titled and Lemonade are two of the best albums released in ‘recent’ times imo and people were saying this was going to be a lot different. My fears were unfounded as this album is gorgeous. Very sonically cohesive, the themes are just pure JOY and happiness. For me there’s not a single weak song on the album but I love the vocal delivery on IM THAT GIRL, the chorus of ALIEN SUPERSTAR and VIRGOS GROOVE. But literally any song could be my favourite atm… Expand
  21. allysaloves
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    AMAZING! Artists don’t put this effort into their work anymore. Listening to the album in order the transitions are impeccable. Makes you feel like dancing, and singing at the top of your lungs.
  22. Caiohbt
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Álbum incrível, é maravilhoso ver Beyonce voltando as pistas de dança e levando todos nós junto com ela! Melhor álbum do ano vem ai! ❤️
  23. KinsellaLBK
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10/10 she is just the most incredible and diverse artist ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. jamong
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    “Renaissance” is the sound we’ve been needing for a long time. From the vocals, harmonies, beat, and samples Beyoncé has truly created a masterpiece, yet again. Not to mention the way songs transition beautifully to next. If anything this album reminds me of artists who make music/quick albums simply for hits rather than to make art and how i can appreciate real music over a “quick hit”.“Renaissance” is the sound we’ve been needing for a long time. From the vocals, harmonies, beat, and samples Beyoncé has truly created a masterpiece, yet again. Not to mention the way songs transition beautifully to next. If anything this album reminds me of artists who make music/quick albums simply for hits rather than to make art and how i can appreciate real music over a “quick hit”.
  25. Lulucav
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album as a body of work is nothing less than exceptional. The production, the vocals, the references and the influences have shown that Beyoncé is a master at what she does. Possibly one of the greatest albums I have ever heard, not just from Beyoncé.
  26. Marianonm
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album surrounds you, is the perfect amount of agressive, original and experimental. Beyoncé joins late the new wave of house music but for sure she is going to lead it as far as she wants. Alien Superstar, Move and Heated my favs so far.… Expand
  27. marleson
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    There's nothing Beyoncé can't do. She showcases her voice in many different levels we didn't think it was possible. The transitions? An experience! How can every song be so different but connect perfectly? She did it again.
  28. Cassidyhend
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Songs? Perfection. Vocals? Perfection. Beats? Perfection. Runs? Perfection.
    Lyrics? Perfection. Album? Godly.
  29. dimarie
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This woman just continues to top herself, project after project. I don’t even have the words to describe what I just experienced and i am surely not prepared for what’s to come.
  30. Chue
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Everything she has done surpasses her, she feels so rich and silky with this new groove and vibe, from her darker lower register to the up going notes that she delivers flawlessly, the album pumps you throughout the beats to feel good, happy, and powerful in the time we don’t feel like it, I couldn’t wait more from her, she broke my expectations, she NAILED IT, that’s why she’s my favoriteEverything she has done surpasses her, she feels so rich and silky with this new groove and vibe, from her darker lower register to the up going notes that she delivers flawlessly, the album pumps you throughout the beats to feel good, happy, and powerful in the time we don’t feel like it, I couldn’t wait more from her, she broke my expectations, she NAILED IT, that’s why she’s my favorite she my queen.… Expand
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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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