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. emyaraujo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. UNIQUE. PERFECTION.
    THANKS FOR EVERYTHING BEYONCÉ, THANK GOD FOR THIS GIFT    … Expand
  2. marcoscassemiro
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the album... and I was immersed in a parallel ballroom universe from the first beat of I'M THAT GIRL and the last beat of SUMMER RENAISSANCE. I have to say, this woman is surreal and we should never underestimate her innovative power. She is the only one in the game.… Expand
  3. luanamdes
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé, undoubtedly, in a position where she no longer has to prove herself in order to keep the superstar status intact. She has established herself as a legendary figure in the art world, transcending music to visuals, performances and culture shifting stances. Despite this fact, she always chooses to go beyond with her work. Renaissance is a body of work completely different fromBeyoncé, undoubtedly, in a position where she no longer has to prove herself in order to keep the superstar status intact. She has established herself as a legendary figure in the art world, transcending music to visuals, performances and culture shifting stances. Despite this fact, she always chooses to go beyond with her work. Renaissance is a body of work completely different from anything she has presented before, but no less enjoyable than any of her previous eras. The whole album feels connected and coherent. Beyoncé has successfully explored and perfected yet another music style and the experience of the album is fulfilling and exciting.… Expand
  4. Neraiko
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A new masterpiece! The Queen reigns!
    A wave of sounds unlike you‘ve ever heard in your life. Liberation, freedom and sex.
    God safe the Queen.
  5. criticosensat
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé as always surprising us with her genius. This album is by far one of the best of her career. The greatest artist alive, no doubt about it.
  6. vitoriaribeirw
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Literalmente uma obra de arte, sons únicos e criativos, uma homenagem perfeita, um dos melhores álbuns dela definitivamente.
  7. beyfa24
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this is it a truly amazing and wonderful masterpiece from Queen B, everything is perfect!!!!
  8. cheeringuy100
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s ability to adapt, experiment and conquer sounds is unbelievable. She makes you want to get up and dance. The album makes you feel all the good feelings you deserve. It’s time to hit the dance floor and it doesn’t matter who’s watching because you’re " THAT GIRL ".
  9. akathir
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The queen is back. This is her triumphant return to the throne. This will make u dance and give u eargasms
  10. kenhold
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She's taking it. The transitions, the aesthetic, the theme. The songs are sonically like nothing you'll hear from anyone else, except for Beyoncé.
  11. beyjao4
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra de arte!!! Todas as músicas perfeitamente conectada e em harmonia num ritmo contagiante. De longe o melhor álbum do ano. Beyoncé de fato é a maior ARTISTA de todos os tempos.
  12. Jun1orh
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Maravilhoso,a diva está de volta! Sempre se reinventando
  13. ChurchKween
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She IS music. She IS thee Mother of Pop Culture. She IS the embodiment of what it means to be an artist. I do not know a better woman. I don’t KNOW. This album was for people like me. Black and gay as hell. We talk about being “seen” but BABY, to be HEARD?! We were all up and through that album. An ode to Ballroom and the dance floors of the past. I’m elated with this album. The girls whoShe IS music. She IS thee Mother of Pop Culture. She IS the embodiment of what it means to be an artist. I do not know a better woman. I don’t KNOW. This album was for people like me. Black and gay as hell. We talk about being “seen” but BABY, to be HEARD?! We were all up and through that album. An ode to Ballroom and the dance floors of the past. I’m elated with this album. The girls who get it, get it and… you know the rest.… Expand
  14. mcamacho305
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece.
    Is so hard to have an entire 16 song album with no skips. Every song is masterfully produced and the arrangements are carefully design to truly give a nostalgic feeling but at the same time futuristic.
    Usually on an album you have clear standout songs but on RENAISSANCE is almost impossible to pick favorites due to the richness of each track. This album is going to be on    Masterpiece.
    Is so hard to have an entire 16 song album with no skips. Every song is masterfully produced and the arrangements are carefully design to truly give a nostalgic feeling but at the same time futuristic.
    Usually on an album you have clear standout songs but on RENAISSANCE is almost impossible to pick favorites due to the richness of each track.
    This album is going to be on forever repeat and will definitely be played on every party, club or happy moment.
    Beyoncé is back and better than ever.    … Expand
  15. Zyonhive
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum Perfeito. Coeso. Transições incríveis. E beyoncé sempre se reinventando!… Expand
  16. otvhenrique
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente uma nova etapa na carreira de Bey e uma nova fase para toda indústria musical. novamente Beyonce molda a indústria como bem entende com um de seus melhores álbuns, com faixas perfeitas e que conversam entre sí reinassance já fez história!
  17. LuisPaz17
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyoncé didi it again. A perfectly well produced album and an invitation to go to the dancefloor! The vocals are out of this world.… Expand
  18. nnathan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyonce made an iconic album to forever be remembered as Pop Perfection. That’s all
  19. AssisFelipe
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A very cohesive project within the purpose of taking us to a club from the 90's and 80's. The perfect transitions between the tracks gives the feeling that the album is a great song, you don't want to stop dancing. Beyoncé always serving quality in her projects and this is just one more.
  20. zzzz88
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé‘s best album. A no skip album! If you love to dance, this album is for you
  21. Leossandra
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album change my life! Thank you, mrs Beyoncé Evangelista. You turned the tables once again. M
  22. chr222
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Ela se reinventando a cada álbum é lindo de ver. Beyoncé você é inspiração, seu trabalho é inspiração, obrigada!
  23. Victor0876
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It's so incredible how Beyoncé can reinvent her art to the best. This album is a celebration to the LGBTQIA+
  24. AlfaBey
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    É com certeza o melhor álbum que ouvi esse ano
  25. Patricksantos
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Inacreditável como ela conseguiu se reinventar novamente e fazer um álbum com um gênero novo pra ela O melhor desse ano
  26. Lauraahh
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    simply a work of art i cry with happiness listening to your songs Beyonce thank you for saving me and thank you for continuing to do what you love
  27. Rockandvulcan
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This album is giving me EVERYTHING. It’s amazing to have a full Beyoncé album again after all these years.
  28. anthonybrittt
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is just what I needed before school starts on Monday 1000/10 Beyoncé you did your thing on this album.… Expand
  29. dudaxs
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A qualidade desse álbum é simplesmente de outro mundo, as letras celebrando a liberdade, o amor próprio, as diferenças de cada um..., os arranjos, as harmonias, as transições impecáveis. E é ainda mais impressionante o fato de ser um trabalho completamente diferente de tudo o que ela já tinha feito. Uma verdadeira artista. De fato: A maior artista viva!!
  30. Natalyi
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    É maravilhoso ver como Beyoncé consegue se renovar a cada era e fazer um trabalho impecável Não é atoa que é a maior artista dos últimos tempos
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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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