• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3470 Ratings

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  1. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I’ve been a Beyonce fan for most of my life. Even still, I have never enjoyed any of her albums nearly as much as I do RENAISSANCE. It’s her best work. There are no flaws.
  2. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is absolutely masterpiece, Beyoncé did her assignments and she delivered a beautiful work of art
  3. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers. The album is pure perfection. From the songs to the transitions, everything about it makes me wanna get up and dance until i drop. it’s truly a spiritual experience.
  4. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is truly a gift to the culture. Everything from her vocal performance, transitions, and production are all top tier.
  5. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, one of the best albums I have ever heard. I love this album from beginning to end, there are no skips
  6. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A new side of Beyoncé! I haven’t stopped playing this album yet. In my opinion, Beyoncé never misses the mark! The vocals!!! She’s still Queen.
  7. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    WE SEE THE HARD WORK through this album that the others will never be able to do during their entire career. Beyoncé is a legend & everybody knows that. She mastered her voice like nobody. She’s the best & Renaissance is sooooo entertaining I love her brand new style (even tough there’s also a good old vibe). THANK YOU Beyoncé I love you
  8. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her latest album is so addictive ! i'm wondering what did she put on it ! it's like a drug to me ! i literally can't stop listening to it
  9. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me ha encantado que vuelva a sus inicios.
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  10. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is the definition of an ear orgasm. Soon as you hear it your pvssy will throb
  11. Aug 21, 2022
    10
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  12. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is the best album released 2022. I've listened to the album at least twice a day. A wonderful body of work by Beyonce.
  13. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I said what I said. I will forever say this. This album saved me from the pits of mediocre music.
  14. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing and Beyonce's best. i love virgo's groove and plastic off the sofa
  15. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Simply revolutionary. Better is yet to come by Beyoncé. Never disappoints.
  16. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Been needing upbeat songs to vibe to and this album definitely did it for me. It’s made me feel sexy and better about my own self.
  17. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Add a review or submit with only a rating… Add a review or submit with only a rating… Expand
  18. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It’s very corny that people are review bombing this masterpiece. It’s an incredible album from start to finish, and neck to neck with self-titled as her best album. It tells a story of self love, specifically in the lgbtq community, and makes references to great songs of the past. Beyoncé is the queen, and I can’t wait to see the visuals as well as the other acts.
  19. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé’ one of best albums! Well thought of! The transition from one track to another is genius as **** This is a skip-less album! Will really make you groove and dance out all your energy! Beyoncé is really the Queen of Music and the Greatest Entertainer of All Time.
  20. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best album so far. She really out-claimed her previous album AKA Lemonade. Hat off miss Bey
  21. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    album is absolutely life
  22. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A master-class in the evolution of dance music, perfect music for everyone to dance away their woes. Bravo
  23. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This newest album by Beyoncé is a masterpiece! A true eclectic work of art!
  24. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    J’adore !! Je peux pas expliquer à quel point ça me fait sentir bien tu as l’impression c une drogue tu peux pas écouter une chanson sans vouloir écouter le reste franchement ♾️/10
  25. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She never failed her fans and the culture of gay people. It's so refreshing and so creatively evaluate this ball culture of gay people. Even in the disco album, she never missed to show her vocal ability like she always does. Dear B, u did the excellent on this masterpiece . I'm so proud of you and your whole team.
  26. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Very beautiful. It shows how an artist with a 25-year career should be. No appeal to TikTok dances or anything like that. Beyoncé has always been standing out and shaping the music industry.
  27. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite Beyonce album ever. She so talented. She needs to keep Making albums like this. Expand
  28. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Arguably one the best album of the decade so far. The experimental sounds, the dive into underground music seen in LGBTQ+ clubs, the many and fruitful samples that contribute to the aesthetic of the album: It's all perfect. Are there weak points in my opinion? Yes. But these "weak points" aren't weak because they're necessarily bad per se, but because they don't fit my ears where they fitArguably one the best album of the decade so far. The experimental sounds, the dive into underground music seen in LGBTQ+ clubs, the many and fruitful samples that contribute to the aesthetic of the album: It's all perfect. Are there weak points in my opinion? Yes. But these "weak points" aren't weak because they're necessarily bad per se, but because they don't fit my ears where they fit others'.

    I'm anticipating the inevitable impact this album will have as it rides of the resurgence of House music, and can't wait for the second and third acts to this project.
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  29. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love how this is a great tribute to iconic house genre and some of the legendary disco musics!
  30. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I dunno what she put in this album but I can’t stop playing it, QUEEN OF REINVENTING HERSELF. There’s a reason Beyoncé is your fave’s fave.
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. 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. 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.