Beyonce is my favorite artist, but Lemonade is probably like 3rd or 4th in her catalog. That's not to say it's a bad album, but it doesn't work as an album for me outside of the visual -- which is brilliant.
Where Lemonade punches A Seat At The Table is if we were to talk about standout tracks and diversity. Does Solange have as many standouts like "Pray", "Hold Up", "Love Drought", "Don't Hurt Yourself", "Formation"? Never! LOL.
But as an album, A Seat At The Table works better. The production and soundscape from song to song is very similar & focused.... and almost weaves together like one extended track with little nuances here and there. And that's its charm.
Both quality, but Solo's album is just better.