With “Cowboy Carter”, Beyoncé shakes up the world of country and seduces critics. Second act of the “Renaissance” musical trilogy, the 27-track album pays a powerful tribute to black country culture, with a strong emphasis on dance, soul and hip-hop.
“No one will think for a moment that this sprawling ensemble follows a single, straight path or that it is boring for even a single moment,” writes Variety. Spotify announced Friday evening on X (ex-Twitter) that "Cow Boy Carter" was already the album which received the most plays in one day this year.