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. MADEH0ESMAD
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing.Beyoncé did not disappoint me again!!! I love the songwriting,vocals the vibe everything was really good!! I can’t choose which song is my favorite off the album! I think it will win Album Of The Year at Grammys2023,It’ll race with 30 by Adele.
  2. Dammy
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She yet again re invents herself and does it FLAWLESSLY. Beyoncé has mastered her craft and voice, and this is evident in her 7th studio album… Expand
  3. Crazyqueenn
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum de todos os tempos de nossa senhora Beyoncé, álbum incrível 100%
  4. gav_k1975
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    This is just everything. Experimental yet refined. Nostalgic but cutting edge. Pure genius.
  5. 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
  6. theegarden222
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé out here making Experiences, not just albums. the other girls (drake) can't compete.
  7. Sayenera
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums the Queen Bee has put out in this energy-less year. Filled with genuine enthusiasm and dedication to the art of dance music.
  8. bectano
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Albüm şu ana kadar dinlediğim en iyi albüm. Şarkı arası geçişler, sözler, ritim her şeyin en iyisini hak ediyor. Tabii ki Queen B yine farkını ortaya koydu, bizi hayal kırıklığına uğratmadı ve Rönesans'ı bize tekrar yaşattı. Teşekkürler Beyoncé.… Expand
  9. luisefrndz
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s most revolutionary piece of work. A strong, dynamic, and unique album.
  10. 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!
  11. Redbone89
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite of the whole beyonce discography, no skips at all!! Very upbeat and ballroom realness! FEEL GOOD MUSIC… Expand
  12. Abdou25
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    This must be called : the music industry's master class
    The vocals: 10/10
    The musicality:10/10
    The transitions: 10/10
    The interpolation and sound credits: 10/10
  13. Mbuso
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Perfection. Culturally nuanced. Quality Music. Full of substance. Life changing. Bigger than music. EVERYTHING.
  14. Jspage
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Awesome dance album! Definitely puts you in a good mood. Very different than previous Beyonce albums
  15. Randyamendez
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It’s a great mix of house with stories and colloquial terms for months to come. So excited to continue to appreciate the different sounds and genres. Let’s party.
  16. balintkolonics
    Aug 16, 2022
    9
    Magnificent album, a piece of art. Musically better than Lemonade, storytelling-wise it is not so strong however.
  17. Jellowpe
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    What an amazing production and creativity ! She had fun in this album and ver voice surfed proudly through it !! Her best project ever in my opinion
  18. Nevissa12
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a work of art And Beyoncé proud once again that she can renew herself… Expand
  19. Beyaly
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    A huge Celebration when it is most definetly needed.
    Combination of the great Vocals, happy and uplifting Attitude that compels you to enjoy and be lighthearted in those stressful days. just Teased some visuals which also look glorious.
    No one else does it in her standard. the Best.
  20. Channels
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    I'm that girl, cozy, alien superstar, cuff it, energy, cuff it, energy, break my soul..
  21. 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!
  22. 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.
  23. matheussssss
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    obrigado nossa querida icônica Beyoncé por fazer álbuns completamente impecáveis que serve simplesmente para todas as ocasiões, esse álbum tem me feito dançar ate mesmo quando apenas penso em qualquer batida de sua música, mal posso esperar pelos demais atos.
  24. gusrmiguel
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    perfeito do início ao fim um álbum completo impossível de ouvir sem pular uma música ou no modo aleatório
  25. thelucaone
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável
  26. Jubs_
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Uma das poucas certezas na vida é de que a Beyoncé sabe o que faz. Um erro desse álbum? É que ele acaba, porém só colocar pra tocar novamente e ser imensamente feliz.
  27. Matheus26
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé delivered a complete disco/house music experience, increasingly showing her evolution as an artist. The album is a true masterpiece !
  28. musiclover797
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    So glad Beyoncé is finally BACK. This album is by far one the best piece of work in her career and the most experimental, even more than her self titled album and Lemonade. She’s at a point in her career that she doesn’t need to prove anyone anything yet she’s still evolving and experimenting different sounds. This is not just a singer or a badass performer. She’s mastering and perfectingSo glad Beyoncé is finally BACK. This album is by far one the best piece of work in her career and the most experimental, even more than her self titled album and Lemonade. She’s at a point in her career that she doesn’t need to prove anyone anything yet she’s still evolving and experimenting different sounds. This is not just a singer or a badass performer. She’s mastering and perfecting her craft.… Expand
  29. HadjM
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Probably her best album, let’s see with time. I’m glad that in 2022 she’s still making albums to listen as a whole and not just two singles and some horrible fillers.
  30. mau4
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen I love this album so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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