What makes Homecoming — both the album and the live performance — so classic is that Beyonce makes clear, now and forever, that she is unapologetically, and beautifully, Black.
Beyoncé’s historic Coachella set is preserved as a stunning live album that captures an artist at her peak, flexing her catalog and shining a light on the genius of black artists that came before her.
As far as concert albums go, Homecoming is a master class in technical prowess, crowd pleasing, and soulful substance.
Homecoming: The Live Album is the type of victory lap worthy of a queen.
Beyoncé pulls out all the stops on HOMECOMING, a live album of epic proportions.
Beyoncé's Homecoming is one of the most impressive shows ever, but its need to tell us how impressive it is deflates some of its awe ... As great as it is to have a star as ambitious as Beyoncé in the upper echelons of pop culture, the top-of-the-world thing is getting a little irritating.
A Beyoncé fan's wet dream, HOMECOMING isn't here to change anyone's mind but instead highlight the connection between Beyoncé and her supporters. It should be no surprise that her voice sounds beautiful on every track, but what did surprise me is how these songs sound refreshingly different and updated on this new record. Songs like 'Sorry' really get my heart racing with the addition of horns and chanting. There are many moments where the music pauses and injects something new ... read more
a great once-in-a-lifetime live experience from one of the most influential R&B artists ever. it's a refreshing celebration of black history and what they've done for the music industry mixed in with some exciting live performances of her most memorable songs, not without some nice guest appearances.
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