Dangerous Woman
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: May 20, 2016
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 2163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,853 out of 2163
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 2163
  3. Negative: 240 out of 2163
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  1. dlwlrma
    Sep 19, 2019
    6
    The last time Ariana Grande tried to do something really good, I hope she finds herself growing up as an artist. she has potential
  2. bjarkar7
    May 21, 2016
    5
    Not good enough, seems like the half of Dangerous Woman it's an infill, but she show us that she can have variety of styles like R&B, etc. But there's a variable, she needs to explode more about musical styles, she's encased into the pop metallic structure.
  3. Vithor
    Oct 29, 2016
    5
    Ariana started the project to release a new album starting with "Focus", a completely generic single that did not please the public (and not Ariana, apparently) your team has changed the whole pro project "Dangerous Woman" not fall into the same cliff fell the predecessor single. They failed. If not be the great vocals of Ariana, anyone who could hear this work to be confused with a DemoAriana started the project to release a new album starting with "Focus", a completely generic single that did not please the public (and not Ariana, apparently) your team has changed the whole pro project "Dangerous Woman" not fall into the same cliff fell the predecessor single. They failed. If not be the great vocals of Ariana, anyone who could hear this work to be confused with a Demo of Jennifer Lopez.… Expand
  4. ultimatemusic
    Jun 6, 2017
    6
    So, at the beginning of the album, I had really high hopes. Ariana’s previous albums have been on point with only 1 or 2 songs that sometimes had to be skipped, with this one however, I think there’s only a few select songs that are actually only worth listening to. I believe this album became a lot more messier than what it had to be. What with the name change of the album, and then theSo, at the beginning of the album, I had really high hopes. Ariana’s previous albums have been on point with only 1 or 2 songs that sometimes had to be skipped, with this one however, I think there’s only a few select songs that are actually only worth listening to. I believe this album became a lot more messier than what it had to be. What with the name change of the album, and then the ordering of the singles. It all just seems a bit rushed.

    I believe the tracklisting, also, was purposefully put in that order to entice the audience into the album for the whole duration. The first half the album is banger after banger, yet, the more you delve into it, the less ‘dangerous’ it gets. It’s literally an anti-climatic album, and just as you’re about to fall into a deep sleep by the end of the album, ‘Focus’ is there to remind you that your sleeping session has now ended and you can resume back to normal.

    There are some amazing songs on this album, some of her best in her career, but unfortunately they’re rounded off but the majority of her worst. I’m sure, in time, a few of the songs will have gotten used to, but until then, it pains me to say, this is Ariana’s worst album. As a whole, it isn’t a bad album, whatsoever, but compared to the last 2, this is the 3rd best.    … Expand
  5. fher21
    May 20, 2016
    6
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  6. zeus07
    May 20, 2016
    4
    The album comes off a little disappointing compared to her previous efforts. 'Yours Truly' was a masterpiece for newcomer standards, 'My Everything' lived up to the hype too. So, hopes were high for her post sophomore LP.
    Well, Ariana worshipers will love it no matter what but for others, Moonlight, Into You and Touch It are the best picks.
  7. JSolitude
    May 20, 2016
    6
    Yes, she does a have an excellent voice and she also showcases her talent on this album. The problem is there are few addictive hooks on this album compared to her previous one. So after listening to a couple to me it turned into nice, non offensive background music but through out this new album the addiction factor of her previous album is missing. Don't like the concept of the coverYes, she does a have an excellent voice and she also showcases her talent on this album. The problem is there are few addictive hooks on this album compared to her previous one. So after listening to a couple to me it turned into nice, non offensive background music but through out this new album the addiction factor of her previous album is missing. Don't like the concept of the cover neither, while the cat ears were cute, these leather bunny ears make her look as if she just came out of a cheesy SM-bar.… Expand
  8. Fakebytswift
    Dec 8, 2016
    6
    Dangerous Woman is a traditional pop vocal album. Ariana tries to explore more genres and styles on rock beats on ''Everyday'', or the R&B ''Leave me Lonely'', but it never goes out of the pop thing. Unlike Taylor's 1989, Dangerous Woman doesn't have a focus. Sometimes, Ariana gets lost on the album, particularly when we can see the album was divided, where the first 7 tracks she singsDangerous Woman is a traditional pop vocal album. Ariana tries to explore more genres and styles on rock beats on ''Everyday'', or the R&B ''Leave me Lonely'', but it never goes out of the pop thing. Unlike Taylor's 1989, Dangerous Woman doesn't have a focus. Sometimes, Ariana gets lost on the album, particularly when we can see the album was divided, where the first 7 tracks she sings about the love of her life, and love issues, but on the lasts tracks, she wants to be left lonely.
    I don't say it is a terrible album, but unlike My Everything, this era is full of clichés and confusing things.    … Expand
  9. Matin032
    Oct 3, 2016
    4
    It starts with Moonlight that showcases what Grande should be, it lives up within its 5 or 6 first tracks, then it flies lower and finally terribly hits the ground.
  10. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    6
    Despite some amazing songs the album overall is a very mixed bag that ends up feeling very average with a large chunk of the album being very forgettable. Favourites on the album include Into You, Touch It and Thinking Bout You
  11. idontknowher
    Dec 21, 2016
    4
    Este álbum posiblemente es el peor que ha hecho de los tres que ha lanzado. El sonido es bueno y diferente comparándolo con "My Everything", pero las letras y la imagen que Grande está llevando, son horribles. Simplemente con ver lo que dice "Side to Side", "Dangerous Woman" o "Into You" te da un desagrado terrible. Además que el álbum solo es puro relleno, a partir de "Sometimes" el discoEste álbum posiblemente es el peor que ha hecho de los tres que ha lanzado. El sonido es bueno y diferente comparándolo con "My Everything", pero las letras y la imagen que Grande está llevando, son horribles. Simplemente con ver lo que dice "Side to Side", "Dangerous Woman" o "Into You" te da un desagrado terrible. Además que el álbum solo es puro relleno, a partir de "Sometimes" el disco se vuelve aburrido ya que es pura canción mal hecha. Lo único rescatable es "Be Alright", "Greedy" y "Bad Decisions" de ahí en fuera, horrible el disco.… Expand
  12. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    5
    Dangerous Woman features some great vocals and nice features. It's also a pop album; feels bland, safe and commercial, coming off preachy even at times.
  13. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 9, 2021
    5
    A great break away from the over produced and generic my everything and debut. But still underwhelming.
  14. Karolina1005
    Nov 1, 2020
    6
    Not my favorite Ariana Grande's album. I don't really like most of the songs. Because they sound like any other pop radio hits (Side to side. Everyday, Greedy etc.). But there are also light parts. Songs like Knew better, Jason's song, I don't care are perfect.

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 14, 2016
    70
    She appears to be in the right place creatively, but she just needs to take her own advice and break free.
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  2. Spin
    May 31, 2016
    60
    These songs [“Greedy,” “Into You” and “Touch It”], which unite a strong persona--haughty, insatiable, a little manic, really into you--with a vivid pocket version of one style or another, are the core of a swift, heedless pop album, albeit one struggling to emerge from the false notes (“Dangerous Woman”) and rote 2016 obligations (Future) of what’s probably an executive-mandated bagginess.
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  3. Consequence
    May 25, 2016
    50
    The pop star is putting out fine records, but it’s hard to escape the feeling that her ludicrous potential remains unfulfilled.
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