Positions
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. Aneesha
    Mar 25, 2021
    0
    Did not like the beats or the music as the lyrics weren't well written, but as always she sounds amazing
  2. carobelen97
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Lo mismo de siempre, es como si todas las canciones descartadas de sus álbumes anteriores las hubiera juntado en este
  3. Alfonsopersan
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s disrespectful the number of songwriters, what are you an artist or a product?… Expand
  4. bottomxcx
    Nov 27, 2020
    1
    No development at all, Ariana is in her comfortable zone, where she knows she’s a great vocalist so she doesn’t put any effort in her music anymore. Disappointed
  5. AlistairTun
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    "Positions" is her worst album, she is staying in a comfort zone, it sounds like a discard from her previous albums...
  6. Alexaadn
    Nov 28, 2020
    0
    Lamentablemente Grande nos dio un mal álbum, no logre diferenciar cuando cambiaba de canción parece una canción de 40 minutos, realmente triste el que una buena voz como la de Ariana Grande sea utilizada en álbum tan simple y apático como lo es Positions, ni el nombre, ni las letras, ni la fotografía de este álbum fue buena, es algo mas como ¨No se vayan a olvidar de Ariana les mandamos unLamentablemente Grande nos dio un mal álbum, no logre diferenciar cuando cambiaba de canción parece una canción de 40 minutos, realmente triste el que una buena voz como la de Ariana Grande sea utilizada en álbum tan simple y apático como lo es Positions, ni el nombre, ni las letras, ni la fotografía de este álbum fue buena, es algo mas como ¨No se vayan a olvidar de Ariana les mandamos un álbum genérico para que la recuerden este año¨ Ariana debería fijarse en lo que canta y no en como lo hace, otro álbum con pop y otro genero mezclado en una aburrida sonata, Grande esto luce como un producto.… Expand
  7. tomcritics
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Completely mediocre album. The song are nothing but generic and basic, along with easy and unimpressive lyrics. The worst one in her discography
  8. jrwi
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty forgettable with a few standout tracks. Doesn't feel like there are any other 'radio hits' other than the track 'Positions'… Expand
  9. soyfelipediaz
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    THIS IS HER WORST ALBUM

    TOO, TOOOOO BORING !!!!!!!!!!! I´M FALLING ASLEEP, THE SOUNDS ARE THE SAME BEAT. THIS IS A REJECT
  10. cruelchanges
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Definetely her worst album so far, the entire album sounds the same and it's really boring. Lyrics are mediocre (of course we can't expect that much from her, she is not a googd lyricist), and her album is the worst disappointment of 2020. Sweetener and Dangerous Woman are her best albums.
  11. wtwtqt
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Oct 30, 2020
    Ok, but so boring. It's the same, we need something new, good voice, bad lyrics, boring music
  12. SantiagoRep
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Horrible album. Such a downgrade from all her previous work. It’s a snooze fest and feels rushed. Save 42 minutes of your life and don’t listen to this trash
  13. ElasticDion
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the songs sound way too similar and the lyrics are quite embarrassing to say the least… Expand
  14. Gusip
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Flop, i didn't like it, so flat, nothing new, awful,........................
  15. fkadoll
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    pretty boring. she’s so talented but doesn’t show much of her amazing vocal range in this album — as most of the songs have flat delivery. the lyrics are not so good and the album sounds like one big song (not a good one). she needs to switch up her sound...and FAST. these mid-tempo trap-pop songs are so bad and boring and they age like milk. she’s getting predictable in her music. andpretty boring. she’s so talented but doesn’t show much of her amazing vocal range in this album — as most of the songs have flat delivery. the lyrics are not so good and the album sounds like one big song (not a good one). she needs to switch up her sound...and FAST. these mid-tempo trap-pop songs are so bad and boring and they age like milk. she’s getting predictable in her music. and this is not an r&b album btw.… Expand
  16. Bluestone
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Has the same mid tempo trap-pop sounds just like her previous two records (More so Thank U Next). It’s getting boring now. Tries to be edgy and new wave with sex.
  17. rabiaah
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Sounds the same boring monotone. not r&b at all sounds boring and not what a disney star would do
  18. rassmenezes
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    É um álbum ruim. Não entendo como sendo umas das cantoras mais influentes e com um grande time consegue ter letras tão ruins. Saudades da época do DW e ME.
  19. simmerfolklore
    Nov 3, 2020
    0
    Um fracasso, um horror anunciado, sinceramente quem colocou na cabeça dessa Mc Mirella estadunidense lançar uma bomba atômica dessas? quando eu penso que ela pode fracassar mais ela fracassa, sinceramente. sem palavras pro baixo escalão de artista que essa fungo varginal tem!
  20. Jefferson16
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demasiado básico, lo mismo de siempre. Lastimosamente Ariana no se sale de su zona de confort y ya aburre, es una sobrevalorada… Expand
  21. Gui97_
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Are the same songs?? Is so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so boring
  22. Kgrss17
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Literally a waste of time, everything is better than positions, I don't know how people can say it's a great album when it's not.
  23. NidiaBalam
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    To be honest, this album is so boring, Ariana Grande is the worst songwriter ever, so disappointment of this.
  24. Anusha22
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Underwhelming. Not her best work. Stream TUN and Sweetner to cleanse your ear drums. So sorry
  25. Valtervibarboza
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Worst of what she has done so far. Lyrics are so cheap. She only stays in her comfort zone. No risks taken. It's lik
  26. sofisofisofi
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    sounds the same, ringtone album, she needs to do something else or she is gonna tank, the lyrics are all about sex and like a conversation with friends, she has 6-10 co writers and producers per song and it stills sounds bad
  27. dianaidks
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I only hear discards from other albums, it seems that Ariana only did it out of commitment
  28. ivavucetic
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    definetely her worst album i am disapointed and there was very much repeating the same things...
  29. jjusitin
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    the whole album was rushed, and shes just not all that, that everyone says she is
  30. venusprincess
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK incapaz de escrever um álbum com menos de 30 compositores né mô? pelo menos a justiça tá sendo feita e eu sei que o AOTY de 2022 não vai ser dela (mais uma vez)
  31. Lukaz111
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Podre e básico! A garota não consegue sair da mesmice. Tudo que ela faz é por spotify e charts. quem aguenta?
  32. aa56432
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    The album is her worst, disappointed. No art, just sex lyrics. Ariana is desperately trying to pull off a beyonce but she’s just...ariana?
  33. SmileAOTY
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Not even the fans are enjoying this album. Positions is a completely mess, annoying and also arianators have a inflated ego, they attack other artist because they think that their fave is in a place impossible to be reach. Well, I guess Positions came to destroy a little of this ego. Because this album is pretty bad. She should have waited at least two years to come back. But power inNot even the fans are enjoying this album. Positions is a completely mess, annoying and also arianators have a inflated ego, they attack other artist because they think that their fave is in a place impossible to be reach. Well, I guess Positions came to destroy a little of this ego. Because this album is pretty bad. She should have waited at least two years to come back. But power in spotify is the only thing that she still has, for now… Expand
  34. Arelyloagui
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    She always sounds the same she needs to get out of her comfort zone and try new things .. plus the fact that if she wants to grow as an artist doesn't mean she does it by talking about sex in her songs...
  35. cecritic
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I am disappointed with this album. it is repetitive and boring. I expected better.
  36. emillvy
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    sou fã mas esperava mais, o álbum tá muito ruim e genérico com músicas curtas que não fazem nenhum sentido, não é porque sou fã que vou ficar fingindo! a ariana grande precisa de um hiatus da música para se encontrar, desculpe
  37. honestopi
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Basic, Generic , Same as TUN. Flavorless. The rush to prepair another album in less than one year has its consequences. The Weekend and Doja are there hust to make the album sound huge, but its just anemic and fragile.
  38. Diegocou12
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Es horriblemente básico, suena como descartes de Tu,n. Los escritores y productores de Ariana pudieron hacer algo mejor.
  39. larameira
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    pior álbum do mundo, essa cachorra nem pra fazer música de putaria serve. eu teria vergonha de ouvir um álbum como esse
  40. ZuhayrGaffar
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very underwhelming, lacks depth & mistakes cohesion for repetition. A miss in Ariana’s career.… Expand
  41. Dispersing
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    LIXO HORRIVEL, PIOR COISA QUE JÁ ESCUTEI NA MINHA VIDA. PARECE QUE ENFIARAM UMA FACA NO MEU OUVIDO ENQUANTO DERRAMAVAM ESGOTO NO OUTRO
  42. Bawin
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Full of meaningless songs that doesn't offer much to our thoughts. A boring substance-less snoozefest. This album feels like eating a bowl of very slimy oatmeal. The only tracks worth listening are "my hair" and "pov". The rest is just pillow talk and porn over trap beats.
  43. Mariana696j
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Un álbum básico y genérico como todo lo que saca, desde my everything no saca canciones buenas
  44. Luislopezni
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Just the same old **** I love Ariana but seems like she only cares about stream and not about giving good music.
  45. beyhivexplicit
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    cansativo, repetitivo parece que foi feito de qualquer jeito as pressas essa ai morreu a taylor dar soldout em tudo que essa mulher faz por deus
  46. RahulBanerjee
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Justin Bieber' s Changes is so much better. First of all, Ariana' music seems so repetitive and boring. Weeknd did charity by being on this album.
  47. Zruffolo
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2 decent songs, lots of good insta captions, but as an album.... one of her worst yet.… Expand
  48. Seanna
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I can never understand what Ariana is saying. It ruins the listening experience.
  49. isothefanboy
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Grande made an album full of filler songs. Very disappointed with this album.
  50. xshelterz
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Album genérico sem o mínimo de sal, Scooter, o empresário tenta investir em uma área trap/R&B em seus respectivos aliados e obtem falha em todas as tentativas.
  51. Intiglz
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arimiados ya retirate viej4 explosiva y llévate a tus fans contigo para que dejen de pasar el Positions con trozos de Thank U Manca… Expand
  52. agnesx
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    expected a lot more from ariana. the production is weak and let’s not even get into the lyrics. her vocals are great but that’s not enough to carry the album or even a single song. the ‘the weeknd’ and ‘doja cat’ features also disappointed big time.

    she stepped up with thank u, next and fell down flat with positions.
  53. risexswift
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm truly disappointed, this is not a growth to the past albums, I still thinking dw is her best album to date but she can do better...… Expand
  54. stanselenagomez
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    a vey bad album. idk where to start. you're not the black woman you think you are ariana grande please retire and do us all a favour.
  55. lana_gmz
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. todas as faixas iguais parece que tá passando de bosta pra merda, tudo curto com explicito apelo pro spotify, mesma sonoridade de sempre, essa mulher tá cada dia mais desesperada o número de compositores de cada faixa deve ser a população de um pequeno país, terminei a última faixa achando que tava na primeira… Expand
  56. rcal26
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Sorry, but this is her worst work. Is she living in a bubble where only sex exists? Doesn’t she has nothing to write about? Why talk about only one topic on an entire album? I hope that only she does that stupid approach. Please, musicians, don’t inspire on her. Improve, Ariana. Improve.
  57. ing_fra
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    the worst album of the year along with changes by justin bieber. what was she thinking? i miss her good old days with dangerous woman.
  58. imsorare
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her worst album ever...............................................................................................… Expand
  59. Zackwwyki
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an arianator, this album’s extremely disappointing. Hopefully the next one would be better :(… Expand
  60. Nathansmith12
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Is sgfddssssss baddddd soooooooo baddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
  61. rutilo
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    El peor álbum de Ariana, es sumamente repetitivo no le suma nada nuevo a la industria, parece ser un álbum que no se termino de hacer
  62. Deras1017
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Her worst album ever , the only good see i heard was the one with the weekend.
  63. gustamaione
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As posições? Deram câimbra, álbum podre que precisa de 10 compositores para escrever esse lixo sonoro que a gente encontrar letras melhores até no wattpad, se eu transar algum dia ouvindo esse álbum eu nunca mais gozo na minha vida… Expand
  64. kaylamalone
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    As a Justin stan, this album is horrible and Changes outperforms it by miles.
  65. martacalabrese
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    really bad album, really bad and insensitive decision to release it during elections week, experted way more from the doja collab, sounds very similar and a lot like sweetner
  66. Zaydara
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We need a break from Miss Grande. Although there voice is unique and amazing, her songs are boring and lack creativity… Expand
  67. renegoms
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Um album tedioso e mediocre, mas pra uma artista do nível da Ariana Grande, é de se esperar.
  68. Fernandocabrera
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An album that is the same sound that the old Ariana, nothing new.
    Is boring    … Expand
  69. luisilb
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Lleganda de secta popa a decir las verdades de arimaldicion pobre manca urge reinvencion

    XOXO
  70. edamianvb23
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Pasando la posiciones completina. Urge bomba avisaría.
  71. Italobato
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incoeso e extremamente preguiçoso. está longe dos pés de Dangerous Woman ou Sweetner. Parece que foi feito em um dia e num dia de preguiça… Expand
  72. ninopqsim
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really bad, people love to sh*t on Katy Perry but acclaim this?? Pathetic. No artistic growth, vulgar lyrics, trendy and generic beats, all songs sound the same. Ariana is a talented nice girl but she's been going downhill this year, first she collaborated with fading artists and now this.… Expand
  73. Rosamel
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Pasando la mismísima positions. Horror con Ariproducto y sus álbumes ped0rr0s. Urge que le den un rojo a esa b4sura de álbum y que de una vez por todas esta mojon4 se retire de la industria musical.
  74. evaelida
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a boring ringtone album, nothing new! It’s boring and sounds exactly like her old albums “sweetner” and “thank you, next”! The album cover is also super boring and old! I would recommend “Rare” by Selena Gomez or “Folklore” by Taylor Swift instead… Expand
  75. Felipemejiaz
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Selena Gomez is the queen of pop and Rare outsold by miles it feels like you don’t care why don’t you recognize I’m so Rare?
  76. PedroSilver97
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring, generic and like always talking about sex! Is the only thing this woman can sing? And with 1234567 Songwriters… Expand
  77. arpitdelrey
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. not her best album
    she has much better albums disappointed.. no good lyrics either    … Expand
  78. Karth_08
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    It's a bad album overall! The concepts goof but the execution is **** and she clearly didn't live up to the hype her fans created for her 6th album!
  79. OmarStir
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I expected something more from Ariana Grande, the album may be a good thing, but it can do more
  80. gabbya
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
  81. munozemilio
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Lo sentí demasiado básico, lo mismo de siempre que hace ella, en lugar de explorar otros ritmos diferentes, siempre es lo mismo con Ari, y bueno ni que hablar de la letra:(
  82. MatiasCaminotto
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I cant believe that Ariana's becomes with The same music at her thirty album.
  83. lalordz
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Es un asco, todo suena igual. Simplemente deja en claro que siempre saca la misma basura hablando de sexo.
  84. Joneslima13
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    O karma vem pra todos! A mesma bomba, 0 inovação, até que os vocais estão impecáveis.
  85. Caduleal
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    It's Just a simples pop álbum, i didn't like cause there's nothing New, só that's it
  86. owningtaylor
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Well that was not it. I thought she would make a better album it was a bad copy of tun
  87. AJSwift13
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Its the worst album this year. Its next to Changes. Probably coming for Changes neck.
  88. ParinditaJena
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Disappointing work from Ms. Grande. Honestly expected more from the pop powerhouse.
  89. brubscesar
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Podre, composições fracas , e algo semelhante ao passado, faltou evolução… Expand
  90. IconicArichanra
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Si álbum 0 inovador, 0 lírica buena, 0 buen ritmo, se ve que esto es como un producto forzadl
  91. fku_
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sem palavras pra tamanha perfeição ariana vc é uma lenda parabéns pelo álbum do ano… Expand
  92. ThisIsMeTrying2
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    HER WORST ALBUM! she is so scared to be out of style that keeps doing things that sound the same. She needs to realize she has a name and a place in the music industry
  93. chievoux
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    underwhelminguunderwhelmingunderwhelmingunderwhelmingnderwhelmingunderwhelmingunderwhelming
  94. dancewithmolly
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    es mas de lo mismo, suena a descarte de sweetner y thank u, next. parece que tiene miedo de salir de su zona confort.
  95. merehjeus
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This album was dissapointing, i expected more from ariana she sounds the same all time, this is not her best album and i dont like how she sounds.
  96. Cagariana
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible… Expand
  97. mahpereira
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ela precisa se reinventar! As músicas são ruins e ela devia entrar em um hiatus fazendo um álbum bom e bem trabalhado, pq talento ela tem… Expand
  98. babysit
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I expected more, it seems like a busy job that was unsuccessful and without cohesion.
  99. Ascalearetirate
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Definitivamente urge retiro para este producto, hasta "Walls" de Louis Tomlinson se escucha más fresco
  100. moonlightluv
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    ngl ... i'm a fan but this
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Paste Magazine
    Dec 2, 2020
    72
    Grande is making no effort to be discreet, instead explicitly owning her sexuality—the album is called Positions, after all. The juxtaposition of beautiful violin sounds and risqué lyrics has become one of Grande’s signature sounds, and it suits her well.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 9, 2020
    80
    Grande laid bare may well be seen as a stopgap in her canon, using taboo to checkmate her past trauma, but it does pull off the rare feat of at least sounding effortless.
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  3. PopMatters
    Nov 5, 2020
    80
    With little conflict and few psychological insights, Positions zeroes in on the enviable confidence that only pop stars on top of the world and with nothing to lose can afford. It's easy to write it off as empty calories, but pop has always been described in such terms: cake, candy, chocolate, confection. Positions isn't a "sweetener" but pure sugar.
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