• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé once again reinventing herself and teaching all these artists that music has no box. This album is a dance masterpiece with elements of trap and hip hop, sampling some of the most legendary artists in the industry. Stunning Bey!
  2. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece of an album. Beyoncé has truly outdone herself again. She is the one-of-a-kind artist who has the full capability to reinvent her style, vision, sound, and taste album after album. She is incomparable to other artists; she is in her own lane. Watch out for Beyoncé!
  3. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing Album!!! Everything about it was so good, she knows how to execute every genre she does!
  4. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It's the album of the year and in my top 3 of her albums period
    The album literally have zero skip, all the songs make you feel good, give you joy and happiness. Now we need the visuals now
  5. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is so addicting you cant just listen to one song without listening to the whole album!! l absolutely love it!!!!
  6. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album has been out for nearly a month now and it is still so exciting and fresh to listen to. So much respect to Beyoncé for constantly reinventing herself and her sound.
  7. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Músicas perfeitas, transições bem construídas resultado em um álbum coeso e perfeito.
  8. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s statement as the greatest of all times making many IT girls insecure, as well as their fan bases
  9. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Greatest album to ever grace our ears, she really is the moment. Know one is doing it like her or even trying.
  10. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is very iconic in different way compared to her other album, from the transitions song by song. Beyoncé was so brilliant because she always set the bar and always look new sound to her music career.
  11. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is an amazing album. I have not enjoyed music in a long time the way this made feel. This was artistic and refreshing. It was UNIQUE!!!
  12. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR. All songs are hit. Her best album. I'm ready to dance all night !!!!!!!!
  13. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!! ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS! The people who are review bombing this are haters and jobless…
  14. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is a revelatory work of musical art. This is Beyonce at her most unabashed and confident. From the self assured opener of “I’m That Girl” to the cathartic ending track “Summer Renaissance” Queen Bey takes us on a house focused but genre-melding flawlessly transitional journey that dictates repeat listens from front to back. 10’s across the board are in order!
  15. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Um dos álbum mais surpreendente da última e da nova década. Beyoncé sempre se reinventando e não ficando no comodismo do topo que já atingiu. Ela poderia sentar e apenas lançar músicas aleatória, mas ela sempre entrega arte e algo a mais.
  16. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    this lady literally took us back into time to certain locations and places with astounding vocals and production. this album feels like a video game or an imagination in the best way possible. you travel to different places in the world & love a different culture ! THANK YOU BEYONCE
  17. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most cohesive and daring body of work. Each track completed the other ; it is almost impossible to one song alone even the lead single "Break My Soul" will count on preceding tracks "Cuff it" and "Energy" to provide a complete experience Expand
  18. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum de todos os tempos e pensado em cada detalhe e não poderia imaginar um mundo sem Beyoncé
  19. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I've never felt this way about any album I am addicted to renaissance I live and breath renaissance
  20. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Vocals 1000/10
    Production 10/10
    Cultural currency 10/10 Bops 100/10


    Beyoncé remains being Beyoncé.
  21. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    When you think she's peaked, she comes back better. This is another culturally relevant and timeless masterpiece. It's been 22 days since Renaissance release, and I haven't been able to listen to any other Music. Every other thing pales in comparison.

    But she need to release that damn visual. I'm groveling!!!
  22. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé todo álbum surpreende, com esse não é diferente, a sonoridade é impecável e dançante, algo que te leva a se divertir e se jogar na pista com seus amigos, os samples usados no álbum, foram tão bem utilizados, mostrando que ela sabe dar o valor as pessoas compositoras desses ritmos, o incrível também são os vocais, todos te deixam flutuar, realmente o álbum é para aquelesBeyoncé todo álbum surpreende, com esse não é diferente, a sonoridade é impecável e dançante, algo que te leva a se divertir e se jogar na pista com seus amigos, os samples usados no álbum, foram tão bem utilizados, mostrando que ela sabe dar o valor as pessoas compositoras desses ritmos, o incrível também são os vocais, todos te deixam flutuar, realmente o álbum é para aqueles apreciadores de boa música, para aqueles que não entendem uma obra prima dessas, infelizmente estão acostumados com o básico e sem profundidade, esse álbum tem estética, tem presença, tem amor, tem história e representatividade acima de tudo, Beyoncé fez um álbum conceitual em uma era que músicas são cada vez mais curtas e que não tem sentimento, não tem frescor, só hits momentâneos, de momentos que passam rápido, onde os artistas tem que correr para continuar em evidência. Mas ela vai contra essa tendência, sendo conceitual e fresca ainda nos dias de hoje, 25 anos de carreira você consegue entender o porquê desse álbum, ela não precisa ser modinha, ela precisa ser ela e o que ela quiser, álbum renaissance é o álbum do ano, por ter tantas coisas dentro dele, mas que fazem sentido para aqueles que conseguem sentir a música, a artista conseguiu pintar um quadro perfeito, Beyoncé está absolutamente de parabéns! Expand
  23. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Love it queen!!! You keep on winning you always raise the bar & lead the pack
  24. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Hands down one of Beyoncé best albums. She really shows just how versatile she is on this one. Kudos to you Queen Bey
  25. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album literally changed my life. I was in such a negative place before this album came out, and it reminded me what joy and freedom sounded like. Those are feelings that no chart ranking can quantify. I’m so thankful for Beyoncé and her astonishing artistry; she’s truly a once in a lifetime artistic force.
  26. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Just when I didn’t think she couldn’t outdo Lemonade, Bey always delivers something different and unexpected.
  27. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyonce does it again.
    The production
    The Writing
    The arrangements
    The vocals
    The backgrounds
  28. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very spectacular. It's a very refreshing take to music during the peak of sad melancholic music. Expand
  29. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best album I've heard all year and since Lemonade era!!! The storytelling, the transition from one song to the other.... Beyoncé truly is the goddess, first lady and music of music
  30. 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.
  31. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is absolutely masterpiece, Beyoncé did her assignments and she delivered a beautiful work of art
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me ha encantado que vuelva a sus inicios.
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  39. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is the definition of an ear orgasm. Soon as you hear it your pvssy will throb
  40. Aug 21, 2022
    10
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  41. 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.
  42. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I said what I said. I will forever say this. This album saved me from the pits of mediocre music.
  43. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing and Beyonce's best. i love virgo's groove and plastic off the sofa
  44. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Simply revolutionary. Better is yet to come by Beyoncé. Never disappoints.
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best album so far. She really out-claimed her previous album AKA Lemonade. Hat off miss Bey
  49. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    album is absolutely life
  50. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A master-class in the evolution of dance music, perfect music for everyone to dance away their woes. Bravo
  51. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This newest album by Beyoncé is a masterpiece! A true eclectic work of art!
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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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  57. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love how this is a great tribute to iconic house genre and some of the legendary disco musics!
  58. 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.
  59. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I literally love this album so much, it had to grow on my but after the third listen iv been hooked, now iv been playing it everyday single day
  60. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    no one is doing it like beyoncé y’all just hate seeing black talented women succeed
  61. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A new showing of her versatility and talent of production and vocal control.
    Worth the 6 years wait.
  62. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    10 10 10s across the board, thique and heated ate, can't wait for the visuals
  63. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish. The transitions is so smooth. Another flawless album
  64. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album made me feel happy. This year was really hard and stressful for me but this album brought joy in my heart once again and I will forever be grateful to Beyoncé for making this masterpiece.
  65. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The energy & sonic ingredients captures a the essence of growth, celebration, & freedom. The production of each track is beyond masterful to the point where your body just has to move freely to the rhythm.
  66. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    this album is so addicting, you can't ever just stop after one track. it's my favourite album of her, the genius and musicality is unmatched, and this is a fun record to pop your p*ssy to. She never had intentions for this to be a critically acclaimed album and yet... 10s across the board.
  67. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best album i have ever heard, and i will never get tired of listening to it Expand
  68. Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Very cohesive yet versitile album, beautifully produced, amazing melodies and vocals.
  69. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This Album is by far my favorite album of 2022. It’s something different and refreshing that we’re not use to hearing but it was executed amazingly. It doesn’t sound like anything anybody has put out this year, it has a very distinctive sound. Vocals are soaring and transitions are so amazing. Listening to this album all the way through for the first time was so amazing. I’m very impressedThis Album is by far my favorite album of 2022. It’s something different and refreshing that we’re not use to hearing but it was executed amazingly. It doesn’t sound like anything anybody has put out this year, it has a very distinctive sound. Vocals are soaring and transitions are so amazing. Listening to this album all the way through for the first time was so amazing. I’m very impressed Beyonce is my favorite artist and this album proved why she is and will forever be THAT GIRL. Expand
  70. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It represents her growth and mastery. It's different but distinctly hers. And it's only the first act.
  71. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    She outdoes herself every single comeback. Renaissance is simply outstanding
  72. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing! Can you say “Legendary”. Not only does this illustrate talent but work ethic. Being a student to a variety of sounds and genres. Being a follower yet a leader simultaneously with songwriters and producers. Being aware of changes in the industry and age. She’s one of one and the only one.
  73. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    A beautiful album well done. This might go down in history as her best or at least concise piece of music yet.
  74. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing album! It just makes you want to get up and dance! Beyoncé has done it again.
  75. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The album is surprising and very original in it's use of vocals, tempo changes, black, queer references and samples. To truly appreciate what one is listening to, one must listen to the album at least a few times. The songs and transitions are not something our ears are used to, but that is what makes the album a true piece of art.
  76. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the perfect body of work . 6 years of wait is worth, I love how Bey pay homage to the dance and house music Expand
  77. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Such a liberating album , absolutely love every single song. Beyonce is a powerhouse and continues to grow artistically she cannot be put in a box
  78. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This album is very diferente for Beyoncé. There are no skips my top 5 in no particular order: América has a problem, Virgo’s grove, church girl, cuff it and alien superstar
  79. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This is the best album of the decade. The nostalgia and creativity is unmatched.
  80. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    album is full of plagiarism just like sour by olivia rodriguez but we must end demi so i’ll give it a 10/10.
  81. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Everything about this album is top tier and the theme behind the project is something very special. It's truly a celebration and has come at a time where being free and releasing the wiggle is exactly what we need!
  82. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Excellent production, lyrics and vocals. Great homage to house and ball music
  83. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Obra-prima. Álbum inteiramente perfeito. Uma faixa não deve ser pulada. Impecável.
  84. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s best overall album. All of her albums are superb! Renaissance is and ode to dance, R&B, pop, house, disco and etc of the past. Carefully thought out and excited very well. Grace Jones, Tems and Beam assist Beyonce on the album. The album is has amazing transitions into the next song making the album cohesive and sort of like a DJ mix. Beyoncé has sent us to the dance floor, andBeyoncé’s best overall album. All of her albums are superb! Renaissance is and ode to dance, R&B, pop, house, disco and etc of the past. Carefully thought out and excited very well. Grace Jones, Tems and Beam assist Beyonce on the album. The album is has amazing transitions into the next song making the album cohesive and sort of like a DJ mix. Beyoncé has sent us to the dance floor, and you can tell she’s a student of music as a whole. Her vocals are so amazing like on Plastic Off the Sofa and Virgo’s Groove. Beyoncé is a true artist!! Renaissance is indeed a masterpiece!!! So amazing I can’t stop listening. Expand
  85. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the Greatest Album of all time. So creative and so new. Its like a magical experience. Expand
  86. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé. Come on you know she delivers each and every single time. This album gives exactly what she wanted it to give, an escape and stress free world. A masterpiece.
  87. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé at the peak of career and yet she's still delivering cultural shifting projects. Bravo
  88. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    She outdid herself every era and this album is the proof. This album is a beautiful homage to the black LGBTQ+ community, which is the most beautiful tribute ever.
  89. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    amazing album from the transitions to the cohesiveness too the divers themes this is a masterpiece
  90. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing Album!! It really did save my summer! Love Beyoncé she's amazing and this album masterpiece
  91. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Absolute perfection! Everything we needed after two long years in a pandemic.
  92. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    It’s incredible how we can listen this masterpiece repeatedly and be amazed with more songs! Beyoncé really nailed with this album.
  93. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Her best work by far ! from beginning to end and transitions are amazing! This is timeless music
  94. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album is just perfect. Beyoncé worked a lot to give us good and new music. Cant wait for act ii!
  95. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The first listen caught me by surprise but by the end, I was loving it and now it’s on repeat all day every day.
  96. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Beautiful album on repeat every time! The queen has done it again
  97. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    No miss,no skip 25+ years into it ......congrats Beyoncé .......alien in the way u surpass all ur peers
  98. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. not Beyoncé making an album for the girls and gays…it did everything it needed to do. toe curling, sexy, yass gorl. Stream alien superstar Expand
  99. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite album so far. From music 1 to the end it's a perfect mix of emotions. You'll dance, vibe scream all along. A master piece
  100. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Album of the year. You can tell there was detailed passion and care to create a good piece of art.
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.