• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. 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. 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. Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum de todos os tempos de nossa senhora Beyoncé, álbum incrível 100%
  4. Aug 12, 2022
    10
    This is just everything. Experimental yet refined. Nostalgic but cutting edge. Pure genius.
  5. 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.
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  6. Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé out here making Experiences, not just albums. the other girls (drake) can't compete.
  7. 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. 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. Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s most revolutionary piece of work. A strong, dynamic, and unique album.
  10. 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. 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. 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. Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Perfection. Culturally nuanced. Quality Music. Full of substance. Life changing. Bigger than music. EVERYTHING.
  14. Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Awesome dance album! Definitely puts you in a good mood. Very different than previous Beyonce albums
  15. 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. Aug 16, 2022
    9
    Magnificent album, a piece of art. Musically better than Lemonade, storytelling-wise it is not so strong however.
  17. 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. 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. 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. Nov 29, 2022
    10
    I'm that girl, cozy, alien superstar, cuff it, energy, cuff it, energy, break my soul..
  21. 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. 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. 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. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    perfeito do início ao fim um álbum completo impossível de ouvir sem pular uma música ou no modo aleatório
  25. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável impecável
  26. 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. 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. 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. 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. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen I love this album so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  31. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Álbum of the year, amazing!!!! Beyonce did it again, she always do her best to give us a masterpiece.
  32. Aug 20, 2022
    5
    hmmmmmmmm I mean... It´s not bad but all the songs are pretty the same with good transitions but hate not to difference the songs. Tho I love the production It´s like I´m hearing one song all the timee....
  33. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    So good music, so good transitions, a celebration of the black culture and the house genre. Thanks Beyoncé you do it again
  34. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé, a maior do mundo. Amo ela e esse álbum tá incrível. A maior perfomer do mundo
  35. Aug 20, 2022
    5
    Good production, unfortunately it is not for me, maybe in the future
  36. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    As pessoas que não gostaram desse album pq esperavam um lemonade 2.0, por favor, descansa. O álbum é simplesmente perfeito, dançante, me divirto muito ouvindo o álbum inteiro como se fosse uma única música devido as transições perfeitas. Minhas músicas favoritas são: todas. Beyoncé, te amo.
  37. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The Queen has done it again. She never ceases to amaze me and outdo herself. She has grown out of the box and thrown it away. She has taken what was a precious culture to an endangered and marginalized group and spread it all over the world so we can all celebrate the love and light that is ballroom culture. She is putting on for the girls and the gays that were not able to see today. TheThe Queen has done it again. She never ceases to amaze me and outdo herself. She has grown out of the box and thrown it away. She has taken what was a precious culture to an endangered and marginalized group and spread it all over the world so we can all celebrate the love and light that is ballroom culture. She is putting on for the girls and the gays that were not able to see today. The ones that did not make it through the AIDS epidemic, the ones who were thrown out of there family homes and onto the street but could not make it past that first winter. If you’ve seen Pose this album feels like a salute to every character on the show and a big I love you and Thank you for sharing their love and light with us all to enjoy. Expand
  38. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    a maior das maiores, inigualável como a mamãe nunca decepciona mesmo indo a lugares que nunca foi! obrigado Beyoncé por existir!
  39. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Are we really surprised about the high ratings? Queen Bey never fails! Once again we have been gifted by an outstanding album. Every track is something new and exciting. It never fails to grasp my attention and dance like there’s no tomorrow!!
  40. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The Queen casually showing off her house chops,you got to love B here slaying effortlessly .
  41. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album just save my summer. One of her best (maybe her best?) album. She justs give the light to black queer singers who impacted the music industry but was snubbed or just forgotten. Thank you Beyoncé for that.
    For the lyrics : they are soo beautiful, catchy but also serious, the differents sounds of this album sent you to heaven, THANK YOU BEYONCÉ !
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  42. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Greatest of all time! An outstanding use of artistry that let Beyoncé's creativity out. Her voice is everything!
  43. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    An electric album. Full of fun transitions and escapism. Unique lyrics and instrumentation that’s SURE to get you moving
  44. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is her most cohesive, fun, vocally dynamic body of work to date. She homage to black queer artists who’ve created genres that have been appropriate and dominated by white artists and did impeccably. This is a dissertation on on black queer influence a the music industry and is a testament to Beyoncé being a student of music. Bravo Queen Bey! Expand
  45. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is Beyoncé’s most layered album this far. It represents the time we’re living in. The way Beyoncé mixes different genres and different times of music is out of this world.
  46. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is an excellent work of art, beautifully produced, beautiful vocals with amazing transition that will blow your mind, a fun album that will leave u bubbly and wanting more, a no skip album ! 10s 10s 10s across the boards. Beyoncé did that !
  47. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album surprised me a lot. Beyoncé proves once again that she’s the queen of every genre. It’s probably her most complex and rich record of all her discography. After 25 years of career, she still has ressources to explore new horizons and that’s admirable.
  48. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The album has different sounds and the artist has done something new in his career which made it possible for any artist to go and axpand their crrativity
  49. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I honestly didn’t know how this type of album would sound like from Beyoncé but as always she surprised me. It was immediately great and with each listen I hear some new Adlib or interesting sound.
  50. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    why isnt metacritic allowing me to write a review jesuuus but this is the best album of all the time
  51. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. She went out of her comfort zone to deliver this cohesive album. I love it so much
  52. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is brilliant! Every song gets better, the transitions are seamless and it’s an overall great body of work. It’s freeing, empowering and enjoyable. You can tell Beyoncé took time out to research the foundation of house music before embarking on this journey. Not many people do it like her, actually no one does it like her
  53. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is phenomenal in all aspects of music. Beyoncé knows how to make an album especially one that has sounds that a lot of listeners haven’t heard before. She knows music in and out. 10/10 perfect to my ears this album is for all party goers no matter what. Whoever listens to this album is guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance no matter who you are male or female no matterThis album is phenomenal in all aspects of music. Beyoncé knows how to make an album especially one that has sounds that a lot of listeners haven’t heard before. She knows music in and out. 10/10 perfect to my ears this album is for all party goers no matter what. Whoever listens to this album is guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance no matter who you are male or female no matter of your sexual orientation. Talent is talent great music is great music give credit where it’s due and it’s definitely due here. Beginning to end of the album you’ll definitely love it or love most of it. Expand
  54. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the album! Absolutely would recommend. 10/10 her best work till date . Been on repeat since July 29 Expand
  55. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A perfect album, it lifts your soul, gets you in the mood to dance and be happy
  56. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is a love letter to her fans especially the black queer community and it’s so beautiful curated from the first song “I’m that girl” which is an audacious song about self love laced with braggadocio down to the larger-than-life dance anthem “Summer Renaissance”. The transitions from throughout the entire album were so seamless. The Queen of cohesive albums has done it againRenaissance is a love letter to her fans especially the black queer community and it’s so beautiful curated from the first song “I’m that girl” which is an audacious song about self love laced with braggadocio down to the larger-than-life dance anthem “Summer Renaissance”. The transitions from throughout the entire album were so seamless. The Queen of cohesive albums has done it again ushering us into a new era of refined sound and hedonistic liberation. Expand
  57. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album I have ever heard! The vocals were outstanding. The transitions were out of the world and the production is masterpiece genius! Thank you Beyoncé for Renaissance.
  58. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece Genius! Beyoncé does not miss. How does she continue to get better 25 yrs into her career? Her growth is unprecedented. Give her all the awards
  59. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    An amazing album, well thought out, beautiful work of body !!!!! Mind blown !!!!
  60. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Very unusual album from Beyonce. Although not a masterpiece like Lemonade was, I like how it is pretty unusual and in some cases strange. The best thing about this album is how the songs are "mixed" and transit immediatelly from one to next one; like Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor. Ny favourites: I'm That Girl, Alien Superstar and America Has A Problem.
  61. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Perfect album, perfect transition! Love it soo much. Wonderful job Beyoncé
  62. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album from Beyoncé by far! And one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Well produced and her vocal layering is top notch. I can’t playing this album from top to bottom!
  63. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's pop perfection a record which was made to be listened to in one sitting. No skips, no weak links ,seemless transitions Expand
  64. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    (Late Review) So, Queen B is back! This album is one of the best this year for me. From IM THAT GIRL to SUMMER RENAISSANCE, I enjoyed it so much. I will probably stream it all year! PS: I saw some really low reviews from demi stans for demi's new album to go #1 here, just focus on streaming. - a lana stan & a beyhive.
  65. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    one of her best albums so far, so incredible. beyonce ages like fine wine, she’s a music genius.
  66. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The production of the songs is amazing and the vocals are superb. First listen I was intrigued but by the third listen I was hooked.
  67. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best album with no skips. Queen B you have done it again. All the vocals and sounds are incredible and UNIQUE.
  68. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is one of the greatest body of work ever made. I have not heard a more sonically perfect album or one with with more seamless transitions between tracks.
  69. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best album ever!! Deserves AOTY… just like all her others albums tbh. It’s so fun I can’t spend a day without listening to it
  70. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the most fun music listening experiences I've had in a long time, it's so great to music from her again at her finest
  71. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just to one of the songs "10, 10, 10s across the board". The best album I've heard in a long time. Expand
  72. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love how Beyoncé isn't afraid to experiment with new sounds. This album might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's a precious work of art. A feel-good dance album that lifts your spirits is what we needed right now. Love the transitions from each song to the other and the album definitely has replay value. Even if you don't like it now, I know a lot of people will revisit it inI love how Beyoncé isn't afraid to experiment with new sounds. This album might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's a precious work of art. A feel-good dance album that lifts your spirits is what we needed right now. Love the transitions from each song to the other and the album definitely has replay value. Even if you don't like it now, I know a lot of people will revisit it in the future and appreciate it like I did. 12/10 for me Expand
  73. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé always seeks to reinvent herself with every drop and this is no different. Thank you for constantly breaking the mold and giving black women the audacity to dare to be more. Love you deep ❤️
  74. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé com esse álbum prova que é a artista que mais se reinventa atualmente, não só na música, mas em tudo que entrega. AOTY
  75. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album I've heard in a long time to be honest. Beyonce really outdid herself again. highly recommendable.
  76. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Sicuramente album dell’anno, un album che pur essendo lungo più di un’ora non risulta pesante. Complimenti alla queen del pop, che anche questa volta ha fatto centro!
  77. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year by miles. A wonderful and radical celebration of music that sees Beyoncé explore new parameters of musical feast. Expand
  78. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Listening songs in order is a whole experience. Transitions are amazing. Literally no skips. Masterpiece.
  79. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album gave me my entire life back!!!! This is a must buy!!! Best Beyoncé album to date!!!
  80. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It's a new sound for Beyoncé and the album is everything. From House to dance, a nod to gospel, pop, Afro beat and more, this body of work is a cohesive art that is sure to get you moving
  81. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    10, 10, 10 across the board. She gave us vocals, harmonies, elite production, breathtaking transitions. Her best album to date!
  82. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncés most cohesive, experimental work to date, she is out of this world
  83. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I’ve tried to listen to different music and I simply can’t because I come back to this album by Beyoncé. It’s incredible! her best work yet! The transitions are insane and flawless. For example one that I feel doesn’t get talked enough is the transition from Plastic off the sofa into Virgos Groove. ITS INSANELY GOOD!!! The Donna Summer sample on Summer Renaissance was the best way to endI’ve tried to listen to different music and I simply can’t because I come back to this album by Beyoncé. It’s incredible! her best work yet! The transitions are insane and flawless. For example one that I feel doesn’t get talked enough is the transition from Plastic off the sofa into Virgos Groove. ITS INSANELY GOOD!!! The Donna Summer sample on Summer Renaissance was the best way to end this album what better way than to sample the Queen of Disco! I can go on about this album and how Beyoncé doesn’t just give us music she creates culture resets and it’s crazy because you think an artist this far into their career would be slowing down but NO NO like Beyoncé really refuse to let up and I’m here for that! Expand
  84. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I had never really given a d**n about the Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay features in my car until Beyoncé dropped this album. It has always been my go-to album while I’m driving ever since.
  85. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She did what the gworls should’ve did! A cohesive body of work that will forever stand the test of time. She has solidified her already incomparable LEGENDARY status and discography.
  86. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This might be Beyoncés best album!!!! I appreciate her risk taking and it paid off!
  87. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is undoubtedly Beyoncé's best album. I have not turned it off once since it came out on July 29.
  88. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente álbum. La forma en que Beyoncé fusiona nuevos sonidos, armonías, a la vez que los interpola con samples de grandes clásicos de la música negra house/electrónica de los 80s y 90s es única. Definitivamente Álbum del Año ❤️ Expand
  89. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She is the best performer of all time and she always serves with her albums. All her albums sound different and ground-breaking. Renaissance has great house/disco/dance/pop songs with some sprinkle of R&B, which Beyoncé has never abondoned. 10/10!
  90. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She’s a true alien superstar. She reinvented herself with this record. It sounds so different
    from her previous work, and it shows how creative and artistic she is. She's in the business for more than 20 years and she hit a lot of peaks already, but this will be the defining moment for her career.
  91. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Listen up haters,this album is without a doubt fantastic; if you don't enjoy it, move on because you weren't supposed to. I can't wait for Act II, Beyoncé. This album is fantastic.
  92. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Excellently curated body of work. Addictive after a couple of listens. Absolutely amazing.
  93. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Honestly this is the first Beyonce album I listened to from start to finish without any skip. Queen of music literally. The club's are gonna eat every track upppp.
  94. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best album. Hits upon hits the transitions are insane. It’s impressive that Beyoncé is able to create her best album after being in this industry for so many years. Wow.
  95. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album of the year loved it from start to finish Beyoncé is a real queen
  96. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    You can’t get no better than this NO. Her best album to date, it’s objectively good whoever disagree is just hating.
  97. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best album of 2022, the connections between the songs is indescribable.
  98. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is such a feel good album.
    TEN TENS across the board!!
    Unlike most artists, one thing Beyoncé will do is give you something different
  99. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    From the first time I hit that play button I was intrigued and captured by the beauty, talent and craftsmanship by the Queen herself. A no skip album like her predecessors Lemonade and Beyonce. Beyonce the gift that you are.
  100. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is The best álbum of The year. Beyoncé is so monumental, is so magnific Expand
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.