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. mikeysusername
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    What a ride. Renaissance is one of the best albums of all time. It is Beyonce's best album to date there is no question about it. Not only is this the best effort in the pop genre, the seamless transitions track to track allow for practical playlists such as workouts and home cooking. You will find yourself repeating them over and over just to hear something you hadn't heard before.What a ride. Renaissance is one of the best albums of all time. It is Beyonce's best album to date there is no question about it. Not only is this the best effort in the pop genre, the seamless transitions track to track allow for practical playlists such as workouts and home cooking. You will find yourself repeating them over and over just to hear something you hadn't heard before. Beyonce is a genius in her prime, comfortably in her first Act 1/3. I hope to see the momentum rise for her next couple albums. My beekeeping sister slayed, she did. She sought out a very fun vibe for this album, and it worked. We are exhausted of hearing poppy breakup songs. BGM.… Expand
  2. zeddecck
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has set the bar even higher for her latest album "RENAISSANCE". This is something she has never done before, and even so, it is so beautiful and surely marks a highlight on her over 25 year-old career.
  3. renevuelta
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  4. Leonor93
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A beautifull album, Beyoncé keep getting better and better with time. She make songs like church girl,alien super star and plastic of the sofa work together perfectly.
  5. nicoloji
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    the queen payin tribute to her roots creating a disco album that sounds nothing like dua, the weeknd or gaga. it’s more authentic and so well-produced.
  6. ShayY26
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The BEST album 2022/ this century❤️ 1-16, every track IS GOOOOOOOD.. Beyoncé really put her whole beyussy in this album, I can’t turn it off it’s that good
  7. TWM2991
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Very cohesive no skipping. Skipping feels like missing out. Transitions 10/10z. Love IT
  8. Bigojb
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The greatest album of all time. And I stand by it. The transitions, the influences, the surprises. Oh my God.
  9. Meluka
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She’s done it again and Renaissance is a masterpiece! The transitions and how fresh her voice sounds is incredible. B has managed to stay relevant in this industry and constantly reinvent herself without losing what makes her, her is amazing!
  10. Boywonder24
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Great album. She keeps breaking records and coming up with ideas that makes her stand out from the rest.
  11. capivara4
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    PURA PERFEIÇÃO, muito maravilhoso, incrível, belíssimo, a maior de todas!!!!
  12. starfall_xiv
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is mind blowing. It’s so unusual and unique. My fave songs are Heated, Alien Superstar and Cuff it. Overall the album is amazing. I just can’t get enough. Beyoncé never fails to amaze me.
  13. Londonzzzz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It’s amazing.. it’s so different from any other album she had done and it’s impossible to stop listening to it! It gives you life! ❤️
  14. abe25
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has managed to outdo her entire 25 year discography with this addicting experimental otherworldly album.
  15. Zana12
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Definitely one of my fav Beyoncé albums. It’s very addicting and a good feel good album.
  16. Conjuredjem
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It’s just so amazing, honestly think this is one of her best. Very excited as for what’s to come.
  17. Kellyphenne
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best work to date, daring, punchy yet complex. Interesting how the one time she decides not to dwell on perfection, she makes a perfect album.
  18. saxeore
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ALBUM of THE YEAR !!! ALBUM of THE YEAR !!! ALBUM of THE YEAR !!! ALBUM of THE YEAR !!! ALBUM of THE YEAR !!! ALBUM of THE YEAR !!!… Expand
  19. jetvlz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Staying true to how house music is done! This record is a tribute not only to Beyonce's gay uncle but also to the whole black / black gay culture. This record is a combination of House, Trap and Funk that will definitely make you dance!… Expand
  20. Vasker
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She outdid herself, as always! Congrats Beyoncé for being one of the greatest to ever do it!
  21. wangarimaina
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I think this is Beyonce's best album TO DATE. It's truly amazing how she continues to raise the bar, nobody has been able to do what she can do, and I'm so happy to be alive to see it all
  22. Acostagabs
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Me encanta que Beyoncé mezcló ritmos africanos con música pop totalmente regenerada, se inspira en las música disco de los 80 y eso me parece estupendo.
  23. B1985
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the album its different puts me in a good mood and makes me want to dance and be free.… Expand
  24. lephatty
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncè once again elevates her art & talent with her 7th album. I really enjoyed the quality of the music, her vocals and the arrangement of the songs. You can easily listen to the entire album in one sitting as the transitions smooth over quite pleasantly. I’m overjoyed, this album will give me anthems to my life for years to come! Current top favourites are Alien Superstar, Heated, CuffBeyoncè once again elevates her art & talent with her 7th album. I really enjoyed the quality of the music, her vocals and the arrangement of the songs. You can easily listen to the entire album in one sitting as the transitions smooth over quite pleasantly. I’m overjoyed, this album will give me anthems to my life for years to come! Current top favourites are Alien Superstar, Heated, Cuff It. Truly a renaissance album ❤️✨… Expand
  25. jacuxa
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Um dos trabalhos mais sólidos de Beyoncé, mostrando sua originalidade e essência, mesmo após anos de mercado, ela se resume a consistência de carreira
  26. Lolajones95
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Love the Album, it’s a happy dance, feel good album with a mixture of romance.. her best album so far in my opinion.
  27. ariesgroove
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing consistency of production throughout the album. Such a perfect loveletter to the black lgbt community, and its contribution to culture through it ballroom. Brilliant homage to disco legends such as Donna Summer, Grace Jones etc. Beyoncé really outdid herself! The transitions between each track our seamless, I didn't even notice I went from. "Cuff It" to "Energy" until I checkedAmazing consistency of production throughout the album. Such a perfect loveletter to the black lgbt community, and its contribution to culture through it ballroom. Brilliant homage to disco legends such as Donna Summer, Grace Jones etc. Beyoncé really outdid herself! The transitions between each track our seamless, I didn't even notice I went from. "Cuff It" to "Energy" until I checked myself!


    My personal favourite tracks are:

    America Has A Problem
    Plastic Off The Sofa Heated    … Expand
  28. le_zecchin
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Disco excelente. Escuto da primeira até a última faixa sem pular nenhuma. Beyoncé sempre se superando. Não há outra artista no mesmo patamar. Ansioso pelos próximos dois atos.
  29. Beyonsatann
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it on a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  30. Robduncc
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album of the year! Beyoncé creates a modern soundscape that uses popular dance sounds of the past and present to define what the future of what music will sound like. The radical nature of this album is embedded in the non-stop nature of the grooves.
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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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