Queen Bey just made the catchiest concept album of the year so far.
And, it's her best album by far.
Following the ground-breaking album that was her self-titled Beyonce, everyone was wondering what was coming after her "Formation" single.
Though I really liked Beyonce, mostly because the production was on the verge of risky (in Beyonce terms of course), but never took that dive.
Well, with Lemonade, she dives right the hell in. And BOY, it burns. The lemonade burns in the wounds, and they are deep.
Right at the start of the record, we get Beyonce almost whispering, with lyrics about dishonesty, and her partner keeping secrets. Beautiful strings being played, she's in pain, but won't show it.
The whole record either bleeds, screaming in pain, or playfully disregards any apologies you give it, because to her you ain't shit for what you did.
She takes you on a journey of her grief and pain. It doesn't feel forced, or corny. It's honest, and you feel it. And she comes out a different person in the end, a new independent woman. The whole album is a broken down woman, slowly recollecting herself, and coming out as someone better, smarter, and stronger.
Oh yeah, the production is totally amazing as well. Beyonce took her biggest risks production-wise. To the point of experimental (for Bey). This almost does not sound like a Beyonce record. You won't find a typical Beyonce pop hit here. No "Countdown"s, no "Halo"s, and definitely no "Drunk In Love"s here. She got goddamn James Blake, Boots, and Diplo. Is that a bad thing? Of course not. This album is incredible.
The whole album could've easily been a bunch of men-hating, semi-pathetic, and overbearing songs, this album has a story and progression, and strays away from going all out "I HATE YOU", but does put it's foot in the pool, like the track "Sandcastles", one of the most powerful moments on the album. All of the features were also nice, I did not dislike one at all.
That's not even touching the beautiful short film that's bundled with this album. Probably the deepest and personal we'll ever see Beyonce. The visuals were absolutely fantastic.
I barely have any sort of faults with this album. Maybe less Jack White? I mean, keep the hook, but let Beyonce sing it. But you know, small fault. The James Blake song could've been longer too.
9/10
And, it's her best album by far.
Following the ground-breaking album that was her self-titled Beyonce, everyone was wondering what was coming after her "Formation" single.
Though I really liked Beyonce, mostly because the production was on the verge of risky (in Beyonce terms of course), but never took that dive.
Well, with Lemonade, she dives right the hell in. And BOY, it burns. The lemonade burns in the wounds, and they are deep.
Right at the start of the record, we get Beyonce almost whispering, with lyrics about dishonesty, and her partner keeping secrets. Beautiful strings being played, she's in pain, but won't show it.
The whole record either bleeds, screaming in pain, or playfully disregards any apologies you give it, because to her you ain't shit for what you did.
She takes you on a journey of her grief and pain. It doesn't feel forced, or corny. It's honest, and you feel it. And she comes out a different person in the end, a new independent woman. The whole album is a broken down woman, slowly recollecting herself, and coming out as someone better, smarter, and stronger.
Oh yeah, the production is totally amazing as well. Beyonce took her biggest risks production-wise. To the point of experimental (for Bey). This almost does not sound like a Beyonce record. You won't find a typical Beyonce pop hit here. No "Countdown"s, no "Halo"s, and definitely no "Drunk In Love"s here. She got goddamn James Blake, Boots, and Diplo. Is that a bad thing? Of course not. This album is incredible.
The whole album could've easily been a bunch of men-hating, semi-pathetic, and overbearing songs, this album has a story and progression, and strays away from going all out "I HATE YOU", but does put it's foot in the pool, like the track "Sandcastles", one of the most powerful moments on the album. All of the features were also nice, I did not dislike one at all.
That's not even touching the beautiful short film that's bundled with this album. Probably the deepest and personal we'll ever see Beyonce. The visuals were absolutely fantastic.
I barely have any sort of faults with this album. Maybe less Jack White? I mean, keep the hook, but let Beyonce sing it. But you know, small fault. The James Blake song could've been longer too.
9/10
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