Rank It: “Renaissance” - Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” is seemingly a front-runner for Album of the Year at the Grammys. Sophia D’Ovidio ranks this cultural reset from great to even greater.
16. “I’M THAT GIRL”
Serves as a prologue to the album more so than a song on its own. Still slaps though.
15. “ENERGY” (feat. BEAM)
Again, serves more as an interlude than a full song.
14. “HEATED”
A good song on its own, but somewhat forgettable in the album as a whole.
13. “ALIEN SUPERSTAR”
A fun track early on to hint at what excellence is to come.
12. “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA”
Great vocals and a groovy instrumental on this ballad, the only time the album slows down.
11. “BREAK MY SOUL”
A much better song when listening to the album rather than the lead single on its own.
10. “COZY”
A self-love anthem with an addicting beat.
9. “THIQUE”
A banger with a sick outro.
8. “ALL UP IN YOUR MIND”
The growl vocals from Beyoncé on this song are perfect. This hyperpop track is phenomenal.
7. “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM”
Not what anyone would guess this song is about, but America probably has less problems since this song came out, it’s that good.
6. “SUMMER RENAISSANCE”
A perfect closer for the moment that is this album.
5. “CUFF IT”
Just a perfect hit from Beyoncé. Maybe a better choice for the lead single but whatever.
4. “MOVE” (feat. Grace Jones & Tems)
It’s not the kind of song expected from a mainstream artist. The uniqueness of it is so captivating.
3. “CHURCH GIRL”
Impossible to not want to bust a move during this song.
2. “VIRGO’S GROOVE”
6-minutes of funk excellence. So captivating it’s easy to forget how long this track is.
1. “PURE/HONEY”
This album is filled with transitions from song to song. But the seamless change in this track from club banger to R&B excellence is what puts this song at the top.
