[ShouldersSideways]

Originally posted by Reinvention

Woo the star power.

God maybe I should actually give this album a listen. Have never been here for Bey before though so I'll be surprised if I like it.

Try to watch it with an open mind. It's certainly a bit of a departure for her so you may enjoy it.

[mowino]

Pop Matters 8/10 - http://www.popmatters.com/review/beyonce-lemonade/

[Tristan]

Wow three reviews added and still stable

[CallumDavies]

Originally posted by mowino

Pop Matters 8/10 - http://www.popmatters.com/review/beyonce-lemonade/

[CallumDavies]

wait they are STANNING in that Pop Matters review

Lemonade is that rare work where you will remember exactly where you were and exactly who you were with the first time you heard it. Few albums can lift themselves up to the level of “experiences”, but few albums could ever be considered as bold, complex, or resolute as Lemonade.

[Reserved]

94
that's a ****ing great score. hope it stays 90+
it deserves it

[Crescendolls.]

Originally posted by Doogle

I have never before seen someone so bitter that a non white male rock artist is getting deserved acclaim. You're not even attempting to hide how much this is KILLING you

Not sure why you'd enter the thread or even be on ATRL in the first place if you're this offended by pop music. Go listen to some dad rock and feel superior elsewhere.

Him and Trent are literally suffering right now and this is way too funny to watch



Bey deserves all of her acclaim. Time to deal with it girls

[fememeist]

this has been staying at 94 for awhile now

[Schoolin' Life]

Wait @ Pop Matters stanning as **** then giving 8 out of 10

[Teezy]

They took points off for Sandcastles and Forward seems like lol. Still reads like an 8.5/9 tho

[Mecano]

Popmatters is always tough with her, I'm glad they didn't put a lower score.

[CallumDavies]

Originally posted by Mecano

Popmatters is always tough with her, I'm glad they didn't put a lower score.

they gave 4 six stars and BEYONCÉ eight

[TeemoR]

Originally posted by mowino

Pop Matters 8/10 - http://www.popmatters.com/review/beyonce-lemonade/

TAKE IT BACK

[V$.]

Originally posted by mowino

Pop Matters 8/10 - http://www.popmatters.com/review/beyonce-lemonade/

[22 Two's]

a 90 would be good; I'm surprised the average is still stable after all these lower marks.... did someone try to calculate by oneself

[MrLovett]

Originally posted by 22 Two's

a 90 would be good; I'm surprised the average is still stable after all these lower marks.... did someone try to calculate by oneself

Some publications have higher weighting than others.

[Retro]

Originally posted by 22 Two's

a 90 would be good; I'm surprised the average is still stable after all these lower marks.... did someone try to calculate by oneself

Metacritic calculates scores with a formula that gives more weight to certain publications.

The raw average of the 18 listed is 88.6.

[Retro]

Originally posted by mowino

Pop Matters 8/10 - http://www.popmatters.com/review/beyonce-lemonade/

This score sucks for the glowing review they gave. Screw them.

[Superpower]

Originally posted by Teezy

They took points off for Sandcastles and Forward seems like lol. Still reads like an 8.5/9 tho

But these are amazing and crucial to the story
If Bey sang Forward, people would die for it because it's stunning. James also wrote Pray You Catch Me but I feel Bey kept his vocals to add a male protagonist in the story. In Sandcastles, she's ready to forgive and move on. In Forward, it's like the man is saying yes. I'm also ready to give this another chance.
"Best foot first just in case
When we made our way 'til now
It's time to listen, it's time to fight
Forward
Now we're going to hold doors open for a while
Now we can be open for a while...
....Go back to sleep in your favorite spot next to me"
They both needed to be on the same page to make it work after what they've been through.

[6_INCH_HEELS]

I don't think it's leaving the 90s.