BEYONCÉ
by Beyoncé
The 501st greatest album of all time
BEYONCÉ is the self-titled fifth studio album by Beyoncé, released in 2013 as an unannounced visual album with music videos for most tracks. Musically it blends pop, contemporary and alternative R&B, and electropop, shifting between sparse, electronic textures and rich, layered vocal harmonies with trap-influenced rhythms and experimental production touches. Lyrically it addresses intimate themes such as relationships, sexuality, identity and empowerment, and the project is notable for its strong visual component and cohesive, mood-driven sequencing.
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