Beyoncé - ‘Renaissance’

[Big Tabs]

I was bowled over by the Beyoncé album ‘Lemonade’ - 2016, prior to that album I was aware and appreciated her single releases, but the albums did little for me.

Last month a new album ‘Renaissance’ was released, so because ‘Lemonade’ was a fantastic whole listen I thought I would give the new album a lick and see what it tastes like.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B82WY765/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

The c.d. arrived today. I swerved on the vinyl as it is getting on for £70…

Getting the c.d. out of the cardboard digipack was a pain, same with the 32 page booklet & poster. As per usual, the text in the c.d. booklet is too small and difficult to read, even with a magnifying glass.

First play.
More dance oriented than ‘Lemonade,’ definite club feel. Forward production. A ‘House’ vibe going on.
Banging beats a plenty. Not a disappointing listen, but it will take a few plays to get into it.
Production is slick, the c.d. is loud. Lots of bad language, she sure is a potty mouth

Not bad.

Beyoncé – Renaissance

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Label: Parkwood Entertainment – 19658744502, Columbia – 19658744502, Sony Music – 19658744502
Format:
CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 29 Jul 2022

the album version of the last tune on the album

 

[klfrs]

Is £70 unusually ott for a newly released LP on vinyl?

 

[Big Tabs]

idk - is £70 ott for a new vinyl LP these days?

please translate.

 

[klfrs]

please translate.

Appologies. Your post and my edit crossed.

Is there something special about Bs £70 new vinyl? Sounds like a lot to me.

 

[Big Tabs]

Appologies. Your post and my edit crossed.

Is there something special about Bs £70 new vinyl? Sounds like a lot to me.

Limited edition, although I am not sure what that means re: quantity.

Double album with alternate artwork, I think there has been a lyric rewrite, so the original albums with original lyrics will potentially be worth more.

From my opinion though, it ain’t worth the moula. I am sure some fans will be happy to cough up that kind of wedge.

 

[klfrs]

Thanks. I very rarely buy new release LPs on vinyl.
The last one was a limited edition preorder about six months ago.
A single LP in good quality fold out sleeve, with a signed piece of artwork, 7" single and standard cd all for roughly £28 inc P&P.
£70 caught my attention!

 

[Big Tabs]

3rd listen - growing on me.

definitely more dance orientated than any kind exploration of Beyoncé’s attitude to her husband and his philandering.

 

[Big Tabs]

noted.

Renaissance recognised by The Guardian


https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/dec/23/the-50-best-albums-of-2022-no-1-beyonce-renaissance

Not bad.

Beyoncé – Renaissance

 

[Big Tabs]

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