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. DylM97
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    An incredible body of work by Beyonce. It perfectly reflects the mood of today, while also capturing the production and sound of house music. The transitions between songs are seamless and listening to it in its entirety feels like an actual experience. Time and effort was clearly put into this production and its paid off.
  2. nicolaseqm
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    a perfect representation of dance/club music, she always manages to embodies the best of everything, this is a gift to lgbt culture and Black culture. the type of album you can dance and have fun to.
  3. hpnmatheus
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé consegue “superar o insuperável” lemonade com um universalmente aclamado álbum que exalta a cultura do house music e suas raizes, que se mescla bem com a cultura do ballroom e do vogue. A cada dia que passa se consagra mais ainda como a maior artista viva.… Expand
  4. Adbougon
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Queen B never disappoints aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  5. SonnySoon
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Perfection is so … mmmh. an integrated album during which we discover things as we listen. Does BEYONCE still have things to prove?
  6. musef
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing in every way. From the look to the sound and the responsible appropriation of the samples. For me, Beyoncé reached her peak and proved, once again, to be the biggest artist today.
  7. aaden
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    An album that would make you want to get up and dance. The transitions are just flawless. The album is really good overall. no skips.
  8. Hvmed2
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Just Wow
  9. Prince9917
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    There is something to be said about the experimentation of this album. There isn't a track that doesn't have you not bopping your shoulders let alone full on out dancing.

    The absolute love letter spelled out among the whole album to the Queer community is something we've long waited for. The odes to commentating at the ball, the outright statements of Queens and Doms. Beyoncé has    There is something to be said about the experimentation of this album. There isn't a track that doesn't have you not bopping your shoulders let alone full on out dancing.

    The absolute love letter spelled out among the whole album to the Queer community is something we've long waited for. The odes to commentating at the ball, the outright statements of Queens and Doms.

    Beyoncé has reinvented the way a masterpiece of art should be sent out into the world. The production, the harmonies, the grit and growl is something that is untouched and reserved for herself.

    She will continue to break barriers and top herself every single time in ways we didn't think she could.    … Expand
  10. PhelanMusic
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Ten, Ten, Ten's Across the Board!!!

    Incredibly upbeat, fun, and lush. Beyonce continues to build on her previous works, but this time leaves the seriousness of it all behind for a super fun and incredible audio experience. The production is incredible, forever moving, never stagnant. Beyonce's vocal performance is stellar and one of a kind. So many classics!!!!!!
  11. kevis44
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Increíble. Su mejor album. Realmente nadie lo puede hacer como ella. Es una artista impecable y un orgullo. talentosa, reina, etc. es un album hermoso y el mejor de su carrera.
  12. Billiondollars
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album yet! Freedom and expression on another level. Her impeccable vocals elevates this album to its own genre even tho it’s classified as a dance pop album. She makes it her own and again sets the bar for her would be peers! 10!… Expand
  13. Seliana
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Beyonce very known to be one of the best artists of this last generation excel in a multitudes of fields. Once again after the release of her globally acclaimed album: Lemonade, she did not disappoint us with Renaissance which is a 10/10 for me, From beginning to end I let myself be carried in the adventure that Queen B offered us! The singing is always perfect, the control of its octaves,Beyonce very known to be one of the best artists of this last generation excel in a multitudes of fields. Once again after the release of her globally acclaimed album: Lemonade, she did not disappoint us with Renaissance which is a 10/10 for me, From beginning to end I let myself be carried in the adventure that Queen B offered us! The singing is always perfect, the control of its octaves, the high notes, the changes of voice, the lyrics, the instrus... Beyonce has really not left us hungry.
    A complete era, transitions from one song to another perfectly realized, the project that she has succeeded in carrying out in spite of her last complicated years.
    Beyonce is back... Be afraid !    … Expand
  14. adamnegreiros
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    the queen is back for the crown!
    The transitions on this album are insane. AOTY
  15. ZeroTw0
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Beautiful Album ! Her vocal, confident, music was on point. I love it, it makes me happy. Slay
  16. Jhenzinha
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Álbum perfeito, amei muito mesmo, a Beyoncé nunca erra, nasceu pra ser rainha e nunca vai perder sua majestade
  17. hiagwo
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    O album da mamãe ta muito bom, vogue, ballroom, afrobeat, dancehall, anos 80-90, Beyoncé fez um álbum pra comunidade, amamos ver demais!
  18. Mik2001moonligh
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing songs disco her best album Break my soul my fav Songs deserve 1 please guys make her 8 songs in Billboardh hot 100… Expand
  19. AlecSanz
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Ballroom community representation is huge for this album, production is the best.
  20. B0nadrag
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    whats there to say? its queen bey. always high expectations for her and somehow, she's gone above the expectation. there is no one out there doing it like her. she has no peers for a reason.
  21. Ayran
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    The album is extremely tailored, impeccably produced, praising Beyoncé at her current level is going around in circles. An album to remind us that in difficult times we have to celebrate.
  22. Markese
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is a work of art. Beyoncé has outdone herself once again! Album Of The Year
  23. Mary79
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    I love it. It full of cultural richness, and makes me want to release my wiggle.
  24. Ogho
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing piece of work. Extremely cohesive and every single song works perfectly with each other, bringing out emotions I didn’t know could be felt.
  25. ErickMz4
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Uno de los mejores trabajos de Beyoncé en donde experimentó sonidos distintos a sus trabajos anteriores
  26. kailatte
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Every album that she’s released has somehow managed to top the previous one. The only thing that’s different this time is I just can’t see how she or any other artist will top this. She is the peak of excellence and has continually raised that standard with every project to the point where she is the only person capable of reaching it.
  27. Waterzy
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    What a refreshing and pleasant experience to listen to, although some tracks are kind of dull and repetitive, most of the album is something very new and impactful, I never thought that Beyoncé would be able to put a little experimental music on the tracks of this album, I'm completely obsessed and addicted to listening to Renaissance.
  28. alexnsouza
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Perfect! Beyoncé is a legend and this album is a celebretion of life, especially after these dark times. Good job, Bey (again!).
  29. pedro_sanchez18
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    La producción de los sonidos y las transiciones de un track a otro son simplemente perfectas. Sin duda alguna es el mejor trabajo de Beyoncé a la fecha.
  30. tyronesj06
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This album embodies the LGBTQ community in a way that many sis gender straight artists have only dreamed of doing. This is a welcome movement and Renaissance to a dark period of time in the world.
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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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