Mason Poole
"Is this an evolution from 'Lemonade?' Not quite. But with 'Renaissance,' Beyoncé is more relatable than ever, giving listeners all the anthems and sultry slow burners we love and have come to expect from her, proving that inclusivity is the new black." — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone
"'Renaissance' falls short of being Beyoncé's best full-length, but it still fulfills her liberationist aims. It's a celebration of living abundantly and outside the realms of others' expectations, and acts as a reminder of how rare it is to witness this hyper-disciplined artist simply having fun on her own terms." — Tara Joshi, The Guardian
"Hedonistic, erotic, experimental and ultimately just great fun, 'Renaissance' isn't without its faults, but that's what makes it so good." — Jumi Akinfenwa, Stereogum
"This is a vast superclub of an album. But for all its inventiveness, its flavours exist within fairly narrow parameters. Still, these songs will be blasted out of cars, at house parties, in hotel rooms and on dance floors for years to come." — James Hall, The Telegraph