I'm so happy for the man on my avi's return to solo work. This is already my favourite music year of the decade with both my faves releasing anticipated albums likely concurrently. With that being said, I wonder what narrative (for lack of a better word) will surround ACT III's energy… ACT I had the 'end of pandemic' fuel to be outside and enjoy life again, Beyoncé making sort of mainstream "pop" music for the first time in a long time, the narrative of a six year solo "break" (album wise) and the personal story of beloved Uncle Johnny's memory and influence in the album and era. And of course Queer (particularly Black Queer) influence in the genres of House and Disco… ACT II, even more anticipated than it's predecessor, touched on a very personal matter to Beyoncé that we all witnessed (fans and the general public alike), the obvious racial bias towards Black people in the country genre and Beyoncé dismantling such stereotypes; acting not only as a voice for Black people in country music but amplifying the voices, music and rightful place for Black women in the country genre. This is my personal favourite Beyoncé album and carries my favourite, most insightful and educational era in Beyoncé's music and album era history. What will ACT III's discourse entail if it truly is a Rock & Roll album? I need it to be her Return of the King. It's very anticipated, yes, but I also want to know why it should be…