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. Prettymermaid
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Definitely not her best work. I don’t think I was her target audience, album felt all over the place the lyrics were so juvenile for a woman her age. I wanted more singing less rapping just not my cup of tea. I'll be streaming her older stuff.
  2. Arianaseece
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Not what i expected it's beyonce the level should've been something else, it's not giving ,only the album opener is good rest all tracks are giving cardi b and it's ew
  3. sja112
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    This album is a work of art. This album is giving me an actual album listening experience. Every song grows with time. With earphone all different sounds in the ears are out of this world. Production is on fire.
  4. Cupor
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    The worst Beyonce album and the worst album of the year. Terrible lyrics, the music is not surprising either, the album is lifeless and inaudible.
  5. rojassaul972
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    El mejor álbum de la década, las transiciones, la producción, y los vocales trabajan genial!
  6. Taylorsivy
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    It's too mid for it to be a follow up to lemonade. Not dynamic enough in the mood department. Expected a way better album but here we are.
  7. folklorAOTD
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Terrible album, her worst. I'm shocked that years later she produces such inexpressive material. The lyrics are just a nightmare. Poor Beyoncé, her talent has completely left her.
  8. alexcavalcante
    Jul 29, 2022
    3
    Uma merda sonora, eu teria vergonha de fazer uma coisas dessas, mas os fãs vão dizer que é hino que está maravilhoso, o que convenhamos não está
  9. Dikano
    Jul 31, 2022
    3
    Look, Beyoncé is great, much props to her for everything that she's accomplished, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything that she puts out is good. And this is certainly not it.

    There's value in Renaissance's lyrics, but musically, this album is deeply uninspired and falls flat, with shallow and repetitive beats, poor layering, lack of progression and ultimately    Look, Beyoncé is great, much props to her for everything that she's accomplished, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything that she puts out is good. And this is certainly not it.

    There's value in Renaissance's lyrics, but musically, this album is deeply uninspired and falls flat, with shallow and repetitive beats, poor layering, lack of progression and ultimately culminating in a boring hour of music. There's a palpable absence of of musical artistry and the whole thing just feels phoned in to me.    … Expand
  10. RHoyt509
    Aug 2, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album is nothing but hit garbage. She doesn’t even sing in most of the songs, just mumble raps… Expand
  11. MusicianMae
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Is she never going to grow up? Still the same sound, which are songs with so little melody, imagination and range, you might as well be in a coma. Repetitive nonsense. Still dresses like a circus trapeze act. The lack of creative evolution and development missed her entirely.....and oy...this album cover is cringworthy. She's just embarrassing.
  12. telbbbb88888
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    This project is very beautiful. She gave her all in this and it's very experimental. 10/10
  13. vgmkyle
    Jul 29, 2022
    2
    For the most part this is a shallow, stupid, and redundant pop album. Not only is it repetitive, but it lacks the creativity of some of her previous work. But you already know most Beyonce bootlickers are going to chase clout and make severe comments about you in the process if you don't follow along with their obscene pandering over one of the most overrated and phony stars in pop.
  14. tryinaway
    Aug 2, 2022
    0
    Very disappointing. She decided to use samples when it was already done with successful albums and she did nothing new.
  15. RKL333
    Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Everything is not a masterpiece and this certainly is not. It’s a Marvel Movie in music form. I respect their ability to market the hell out of it. Please stop the comparisons to Prince. Thanks.
  16. Putilla256
    Aug 3, 2022
    0
    ⭐️⭐️MY REVIEW⭐️⭐️

    El disco está OK pero siento que va a ser el que menos escuché de toda la discografía de Beyonce junto con dangerously in fillers
  17. faraelnogueira
    Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Uma decepção, não chegar a ser tão ruim como o chromatica, até tem umas músicas legais, mas no geral é um álbum fraco e chato.
  18. Eron666
    Aug 1, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mas do mesmo, muito genérico esse álbum e muito chato mesmo não tem nada demais… Expand
  19. Fabrialbertini
    Aug 3, 2022
    5
    Amazing! Worth all the wait. Queen of the world aaaaaaaa.The Donna sample snatched my weave
  20. Luis96
    Aug 23, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album won't be memorable in the next 10 years.Some great tracks but over very poor… Expand
  21. NiciMac
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. This love letter to the black and queer community is overwhelming on each listen, in the best way possible. Her referential artistry is at its peak.
  22. Iamoliverfield
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece in dance music. One of the most sonically sound projects I’ve ever heard. It wrapped me up right from the start and didn’t let me go until the album finished. At times I was speechless. This is constantly engaging and frankly I think this is going to be an iconic album for years to come.
  23. Yenziwe
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A beautiful body of work. There isn't a skip in sight. It's all I've listened to in the past 3 weeks. It's filled with so many affirmations and makes me want to get up and dance. Beyoncé, girl, you've done it again!
  24. Marloz1210
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé has managed to reinvent herself again and create yet another album that sounds new and fresh coming from her. This album is a homage to the musical likings of her mother and uncle Johnny (rip), her queer fans, the black pop music scene from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more. It just makes sense that she created this album and it's so satisfying. It's what we needed from her. This albumBeyoncé has managed to reinvent herself again and create yet another album that sounds new and fresh coming from her. This album is a homage to the musical likings of her mother and uncle Johnny (rip), her queer fans, the black pop music scene from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more. It just makes sense that she created this album and it's so satisfying. It's what we needed from her. This album just feels RIGHT coming from her. And the transitions make my eyes roll back! The whole album is a dance floor experience and it flows amazingly as a true body of work should.… Expand
  25. rebverre
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé never disappoints, she just delivered the AOTY of 2022. Will have it on repeat for a while
  26. gbielgb
    May 11, 2023
    5
    boring! repetitive! raw! beyonce's new album features a dance record that makes an impact only on the single tracks :( i tried listening other times and just found it CLOYING (doesn't compare to taylor swift saying "me-e-e!") but it made me so tired
  27. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    excellent
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    adjective
    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  28. RODDD10
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    despues de 6 años hace su regreso y demuestra por que es considerada la mejor artista de estos ultimos
  29. jamilly333
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    é uma obra prima! ela soube mesclar ritmos e gêneros como ninguém nesse álbum, é a maior artista da história SIM
  30. idroJ2-2
    Aug 3, 2022
    6
    Beyonce manages to create an atmosphere that pays tribute to music from the 80s and 90s, but there comes a point where the album becomes timeless.
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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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