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

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  1. grandesnaked
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    well made album. the genre direction is amazing and so are her vocals. all the tracks are cohesive and connected. it tells a story that we all relate to on our daily life.
  2. needysmotive
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album! deserves way more attention then its already received. its a very unique album, something shes never done before.
  3. arianapositions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her best album yet. it portrays her growth and healing process so well. her vocals are out of this world (my hair, pov, off the table!!!) and i love how she experiments with new genres as well! well done ariana this body of work is everything and more!!
  4. Gustavoh
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I love the trinity, Swt, Tun and now "Positions", the vocals here are so beautiful, the production is on point... Really liked the album.
  5. Pascari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Love it , sounds like heaven !
    She totally saved this year !
    The high notes , whistles notes ... are totally incredible and the vibe ... i am in love with the whole album !
    She became so mature
  6. bekahtek
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Grande is stepping away from her original pop roots into r&b. It's a nice trasition from trap infused pop on her previous albums such as "thank u, next", to mixes of 90s r&b, hints of doo-wop style songs, and a couple ballads. She explores more of her range, hitting deeper notes, while using some songs to showcase her whistle tone for almost an entire verse. Although her lyrics may not beGrande is stepping away from her original pop roots into r&b. It's a nice trasition from trap infused pop on her previous albums such as "thank u, next", to mixes of 90s r&b, hints of doo-wop style songs, and a couple ballads. She explores more of her range, hitting deeper notes, while using some songs to showcase her whistle tone for almost an entire verse. Although her lyrics may not be as deep as previous albums, "Positions" shows a more in love and happier Grande.… Expand
  7. joanarianator
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    un excelente album, esto tiene que debutar #1 y ser el album del año 2020 y 2021
  8. Ygor1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Melhor album que ja ouvi, Ariana inovando e
    trazendo um R&B incrível, poucas pessoas com intelecto sonoro irão apreciar
  9. lavinha
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    One of Ariana's most mature projects. A true work of art. The impeccable vocals and the collabs are perfect.
  10. manubutera
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is extremely cohesive, the sound of Grande's new album is in the same time that calm/nasty R&B and that heavenly ballad that we all love, Ariana is proving that she can change whenever she wants and that she is versatile and can walk through R&B, Pop, Trap, Jazz, and any genre successfully. By the way, this album is a mix of her first "Yours Truly" and her fourth "Sweetener"… Expand
  11. gretatanaka
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana amadureceu tanto com esses últimos álbuns, ver o desenvolvimento dela de sweetener, para thank you, next e positions é marcante. Não é apenas uma discografia, é a história da Ariana sendo escrita com os vocais perfeitos.
  12. biamello
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i loved it a lot, she always makes good songs and at this time wasn’t different. so proud of her
  13. FERNANDAMOTA
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing how you think ariana is still that red-haired girl who sings Put Your Hearts Up
    I UNDERSTAND !! This album tells the overcoming of the ariana that was not telling sweetener and thanks, next
    she has matured, you don't even like r & b, if you want generic pop you will hear britney spears
  14. Jackelynne
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    The corals are really amazing and the letters are very peculiar
    I love to see how Ari struggled to make an album that is so different and wonderful
  15. Viniifurlan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B it’s for ariana !!! she had this tone that makes every song feel so special and the light tone that’s bring everything soft the lyrics are so so good and special and so fresh
  16. eugugalindo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    essas gay dw stan acha que a ariana ainda faz farofa, vamos acordar pra vida mores?
  17. yasminalmeidaa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A complete masterpiece the perfect (((((R&B))))) Ariana served as always.All the transitions are perfect… Expand
  18. xhorowitzen
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ARIANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA pop perfection PERFECT
    A


    love u
  19. hiloy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is just.. incredible. she has really matured from the sound she had and her music has such an amazing feel and vibe to it. her vocals are insane and the whistle chorus in my hair !… Expand
  20. ugetmeneedy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a piece of art, this is the best album of her career, she plays with R&B, pop, jazz and blues. She uses an orchestra who sound amazing. Every people who say that "this album is horrible" is because are people who don't like change and don't listen other styles like the same pop that all the artists do (also all the negative comments there are from selenators and lovatics...This album is a piece of art, this is the best album of her career, she plays with R&B, pop, jazz and blues. She uses an orchestra who sound amazing. Every people who say that "this album is horrible" is because are people who don't like change and don't listen other styles like the same pop that all the artists do (also all the negative comments there are from selenators and lovatics... who are the most obnoxious fandoms and who focus on other artists more than their fav lmao). Ariana go to win an another grammy!… Expand
  21. safetynet
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    with another rhythm (we usually used to hear pop from her), Ariana reinvented herself and this is her best album at the time and the future álbum of the year.
  22. llchloell
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is just magical. there are no skips at all, every single song is just simply beautiful.
  23. gonza_br
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of Ariana Grande. The best album of the Year.
    The queen is back.
  24. ana_3435
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautifully done modern mix of pop, r&b, and at times even a touch of soul and musical theater. Every song is a lyrical confession filled with honesty, love, and truths. Sexual and beautiful, every song filled with flawless vocals, and an inspiring mix of strings, percussion, and piano, all masterfully produced by Ariana’s team.… Expand
  25. sadiebrown
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A completely new sound from Ariana Grande and one of her strongest pieces of work!
  26. Oscar125
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing, the best album, ariana you are the queen of muisc,. The songs is beautiful… Expand
  27. Boke
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece, you can hear the growth, its matture, but still fun, a very good and cohesive album, VERY GOOD… Expand
  28. maca_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of her best albums, i literally felt how ariana grew up and finally healed, also the vocals of the album are just amazing, i love it!
  29. gxbrxelx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Estou escutando todas o dia inteiro, está muito viciante. simplesmente perfeito.
  30. buildmeupbutera
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ms Grande really popped off with this one! The lyrics show how much has changed since her fifth studio album, thank u, next, and it is clear that she isn't the person she used to be. The songs are empowering to herself and her audience. The sincerity and ingenuity overall are comprehensively immaculate. From the whistle tones to the runs and belts, her vocal technique is as promising as always. The transitions to and from the songs make the album that bit much better. As seen throughout the entire album, Ariana is versatile with her lyrics and harmonies. The snippets she teased truly are not enough to encompass the masterpiece that is positions. Overall, positions is a sonic, lyrical, and meticulously produced artwork, her best album yet.… Expand
  31. jooaoaleixo
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album so good, i really I was surprised when she threw this bomb, how well it fit into the r & b
  32. suica
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020, Ariana never disappoint us, everybody couldn’t wait more time for this, is awesome!!
  33. positionspedr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of the best of the year. an perfect r&b I listing it on repeat for a several time
  34. Pattavux
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best works, these songs are so amazing and if you think otherwise wash your ears please. My favourite Album of hers was Sweetener but now it might be Positions, thank you Ariana for making my year better.
  35. lavinha6
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is impeccable. I found it minimalist and very carefree. Perhaps one of the most mature of Ariana's career.
  36. obviousnasty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a letra de todas as músicas sao impecáveis.
    amei a vibe do álbum, é todo chique
    os vocais nem se fala...
  37. gustarx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana conseguiu trazer uma coisa q muitos não trouxe, conseguiu descobrir jeitos novos da música, ela estar muito perfeita, os vocais nem se fala, esse álbum estar simplesmente fantástico
  38. gwenoc98
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana’s sixth studio album brings elements of our favorite 90’s divas and mixes it with jazzy undertones and her own 2020 lyricism and flow. Tracks like “off the table”, “safety net” and “pov” pay homage to her own emotional growth and healing, while “love language” and “my hair” find a unique soulfulness that listeners may not have heard in a while and blend it with fun, crisp harmoniesAriana’s sixth studio album brings elements of our favorite 90’s divas and mixes it with jazzy undertones and her own 2020 lyricism and flow. Tracks like “off the table”, “safety net” and “pov” pay homage to her own emotional growth and healing, while “love language” and “my hair” find a unique soulfulness that listeners may not have heard in a while and blend it with fun, crisp harmonies in typical Ariana-fashion. She has out-done herself once again.… Expand
  39. duda0
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    impeccable vocals and production, maturity in the singer's compositions, innovative and no skips
  40. sixthirty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é literalmente a porta de entrada de Ariana Grande ao tão sonhado lugar onde grandes legendas são permitidas trabalhos com qualquer estilo e ritmo e o resultado é sempre mágico e harmonioso. Ariana se consagra como a cantora da década e não tem nada que ela não possa fazer!
  41. rubenbtra
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, ariana gave us a fresh rnb/trap album and it's perfect. The album is skippless, it have so many incredible songs and the production is one of the best i have ever heard, the vocals are stunning, the violon is giving a magic vibe to the album, it's her best work to date. And also let's talk about the album closer pov who is a masterpiece, this song production isThis album is a masterpiece, ariana gave us a fresh rnb/trap album and it's perfect. The album is skippless, it have so many incredible songs and the production is one of the best i have ever heard, the vocals are stunning, the violon is giving a magic vibe to the album, it's her best work to date. And also let's talk about the album closer pov who is a masterpiece, this song production is stunning, the vocals and lyrics are incredible.… Expand
  42. bia-
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums, completely unlike anything she has ever done, proving to be a very versatile artist, I just loved every song
  43. ASTR0N0MIC4L
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album for its self contains a lot of R&B, Soul hits, but it also has some misses. Some of the tracks felt like they were missing something, but the rest of the songs, and the collaborations turned out amazing, the instrumentals and vocals on point. Ariana did a great job with this album
  44. ludmisant
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible album! I love the vocal production and there’s no skips, also WHISTLE TONE QUEEN. Love it.
  45. lizalmeida
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions é um dos melhores álbuns da ariana, ele é muito bom de escutar e tem algumas músicas que me emocionam, eu fico muito feliz de ser fã dela, o trabalho dela nesse álbum estava impecável; a estética é simplesmente perfeita e eu amei como a voz dela encaixou tanto com os instrumentos, eu simplesmente AMEIIII
  46. aninhaguisso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is perfect! ariana definitely did a great job. i’m so proud of her!!!!
  47. canji
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana just showed how much she’s grown these last few years, its just a masterpiece. Every song has its own feeling and that just makes everything better. It became one of my favorites for sure!
  48. joaopedro456
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! How much Ariana Grande grew and matured impresses me... This album is very calm, but very interesting to hear! It doesn't have a very striking song, no extremely strong beats or something, but they are songs with relaxing beats to listen to. Congratulations Ariana Grande for delivering another perfect album!
  49. Rachelgnny
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers. Its all so beautiful , congratulations Ariana. I love your new album and your voice is so wonderful
  50. nathangrande
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This by far is one of the best albums of the princess of pop, she explored new areas in her music with R&B, great vocals and showed a great maturity in her musical personality
  51. Juliaxvir
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum em si é um sweetener 2.0 por isso ele é bom (kkkk) e minha track favorita é just like magic e obvious, não gostei muito do feat com o the weekend o primeiro continua melhor.… Expand
  52. danicx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece that only people with real good taste will apreciate. the vocal delivery, the sofistication and a fresh new sound from her shows that maybe this is her most cohesive body of work. grande shows that she can do anything. from pop to r&b, from trap to jazz and from good to better.
  53. needyher
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. positions is an r & b album that shows how Ari knows how to evolve with her vocals called the best of pop today, being versatile as her talent gives her we see that she can easily sing.… Expand
  54. ralphlobo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Extremamente perfeito, sem nenhuma música ''pulável'', todas incríveis e cada uma única de seu jeito próprio e lindo, assim como Ariana já havia feito em seus 5 álbuns anteriores.
  55. micabrogno
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Its impressive how she went from singing pop music to making a full r&b album. 10/10 for me.
  56. gabrieeeeels
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love it, I wasn't expecting something like that and it's her best album so far
  57. arisbae_7
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album and an absolute masterpiece, whoever says otherwise is full of ****
  58. fabriciodolce
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    os vocais e os instrumentais estão impecáveis, um álbum leve e gostoso de se ouvir
  59. jp_dw
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's a wonderful album with a amazing sonority. i just love it. and it's also really different from the others Ariana's projects.
  60. Adrianpadilla
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana nos sumerge a sonidos R&B con matices del hip hop y el pop. Un álbum que se presenta como la cara de la otra moneda con referencia a Thank u, next. El álbum maneja una lírica madura, graciosa y liviana de entender. Un álbum de superación amorosa, de nuevas oportunidades, y en busca del amor propio. Sin duda una nueva aventura para la solista.
  61. Arthur000
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A very beautiful album, that somehow can be elegant even when talking about sex. Ariana's vocals (those whistles, wow!), the instrumentals, beats, and everything blends to create a real R&B masterpiece! It may sound different from her past hits, but it's brilliant. The songs are fun, sassy, fresh, sometimes emotional, and the featuring artists really fit the style of the project. Overall,A very beautiful album, that somehow can be elegant even when talking about sex. Ariana's vocals (those whistles, wow!), the instrumentals, beats, and everything blends to create a real R&B masterpiece! It may sound different from her past hits, but it's brilliant. The songs are fun, sassy, fresh, sometimes emotional, and the featuring artists really fit the style of the project. Overall, I loved it!… Expand
  62. bocakissy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i’m in love with this!! can’t choose my favorite track
  63. gabroeneg
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Diferente de seus últimos trabalhos, ela deixou o holofote do pop e entregou um brilhante trabalho dentro do gênero R&B, que por sua vez a intensificou seu lugar dentro da indústria.
  64. karinaasahota
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    u guys are fully deaf or something. HAVE U HEARD POV... IS THAT A 65/100 SONG... valtersen is the only person i trust here periodt.
  65. CollinsC
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album have a vibe good, Ariana is Queen of the vocals this album is my favorit 2020
  66. RafaVicFS
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    I love Ariana, but unfortunately I found Positions tedious, he has some songs that are good but the whole album is kind of boring.
  67. positionsbop
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    you critics have to listen to the album again, i don't think you listened right! love the album, it really is a masterpiece
  68. sustansari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande trouxe um trabalho com sonoridade muito diferente do que geralmente escutamos, um álbum r&b coeso e com muito a oferecer. Não há dúvidas que é o álbum mais maduro da mesma, Ariana nunca decepciona no quesito se reinventar.
  69. nath123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    plss It’s r&b perfection the best track is my hair, off the table and nasty
  70. isabelavalnisio
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    album of the year! Ariana is god, she creates her own genre and she kills it!!! stream positions
  71. liaz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is an amazing album. grande out did herself yet again. it’s a classic r&b album. amazing and incredibly impressive.
  72. victeiro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B Perfection, Queen of music industry. Different from others releases this year, Grande bring to us a work full of life and soul consistent from the beginning to the end.
  73. danmustdie
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums i have ever heard from the opening track to the closing one
  74. Lukasmateus21
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grande has his best work in his hand to date. Positions flow seamlessly between your tracks, addressing sexual themes, but not in an ordinary way. "Safety Net" by far the most outstanding Song.… Expand
  75. kairan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    É o álbum mais maduro da Ariana Grande. Com r&b e vocais perfeitos, a cantora mostra que se reinventa a cada álbum e traz um projeto novo em folha, que soa completamente diferente da proposta do 'thank u, next', mesmo tendo sido lançado apenas 1 ano e 8 meses depois.
    Literalmente não é um trabalho feito pra o público grande que espera um pop 'Dangerous Woman' da Ariana, que nos trouxe    É o álbum mais maduro da Ariana Grande. Com r&b e vocais perfeitos, a cantora mostra que se reinventa a cada álbum e traz um projeto novo em folha, que soa completamente diferente da proposta do 'thank u, next', mesmo tendo sido lançado apenas 1 ano e 8 meses depois.
    Literalmente não é um trabalho feito pra o público grande que espera um pop 'Dangerous Woman' da Ariana, que nos trouxe faixas memoráveis e que sempre foram destaques e referência pra cantora.
    Ariana aqui investe em maturidade e deixa em evidência o seu poder vocal, juntamente com um ritmo que sempre foi sua veia e sua zona de conforto.    … Expand
  76. julietx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best album, her vocals are so beautiful and she's so open in her lyrics… Expand
  77. handsoonmee
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    iconic, beautiful, comforting, cute, artistic, i love ariana and we should all thank her for this
  78. daltiana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album! so magical! favorite album too good not to listen to she really put her everything in this album
  79. denz4l
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece synthesized with r&b pop excellence. one of her best albums lyrically and sonically flawlessly executing top tier vocals.
  80. Adonaidk
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana gives us a totally R&B album showing that she has versatility and performs very well in this genre
  81. annabuteralipa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions isnt just a álbum, its cultural reset, its the oxygen you breathe, its a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. Its art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything youve ever wanted
  82. keremmm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet, with experimental sounds, R&B & blues, jazz and of course some pop trap songs. Deserves at least a score of 85 as it truly is her best piece of work. Her lyrics incredible too
  83. ilovearianag
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best album ever, saved 2020, pov and love language outsold. anyways stream positions for clear skin.
  84. Imanebenda
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    The vocals are the best . There’s a magical mix between thank you next and sweetener vibes in terms of production .
  85. p0sitions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A R&B masterpiece, the tracks really show that Ariana gave all of her on this album.… Expand
  86. shmorxy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s her best album to date! such a difference sound from her and she does it so well.
  87. gigiff
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Siento que es su mejor álbum, Sweetener y thank u, next fueron unos álbumes muy bien hechos, producciones pulidas y muchas emociones. Pero este álbum no es el típico álbum cuento de hadas que muchos esperan con ritmos pop. Por favor, safety net es probablemente la mejor canción del álbum, Dolla y Ariana conectaron muy bien. My hair, su producción y vocales me fascinaron y ni hablar de loSiento que es su mejor álbum, Sweetener y thank u, next fueron unos álbumes muy bien hechos, producciones pulidas y muchas emociones. Pero este álbum no es el típico álbum cuento de hadas que muchos esperan con ritmos pop. Por favor, safety net es probablemente la mejor canción del álbum, Dolla y Ariana conectaron muy bien. My hair, su producción y vocales me fascinaron y ni hablar de lo sexy que es la producción de Off The Table. La letra de POV es preciosa, Motive es muy movida, Doja hizo un muy buen trabajo, creo que West Side es de las mejores, puedo bailarlo todo el tiempo. Es su mejor álbum, el problema es que todo esperaban algo como Into You o 7 rings... las típicas canciones que son amigas de los charts.… Expand
  88. allivys
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    pov, off the table, safety net, and my hair are pure excellence. ariana has outdone herself once again
  89. anatiozzo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um álbum coeso, com letras coesas, sonoridade ótima e relaxante. Pra aqueles que gostam de uma agitação, o lugar não é aqui.
  90. Arichan123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s getting to the point now where a year doesn’t feel complete without a new Ariana Grande album, so anything is a blessing – but even in our wildest dreams, we couldn’t have expected this

    Positions is Grande’s third album in as many years amounts to the dirtiest, sexiest, raunchiest collection of tunes Grande’s ever put out in one go (which is saying something), with the content of the    It’s getting to the point now where a year doesn’t feel complete without a new Ariana Grande album, so anything is a blessing – but even in our wildest dreams, we couldn’t have expected this

    Positions is Grande’s third album in as many years amounts to the dirtiest, sexiest, raunchiest collection of tunes Grande’s ever put out in one go (which is saying something), with the content of the lyrics making more headlines around the world than the actual songs. But what the clickbait articles don’t tell you is that these sexually liberated lyrics also hint at Grande’s sense of completion within herself – of all the people on Earth, Grande’s definitely earned the right to have a little fun.

    There’s some truly magical music on this set. Firstly, “off the table”, featuring The Weeknd, evokes prime Mariah in its breathless romance, its hot and heavy sensuality. Abel is in fine voice, too – sounding comfortable and supple, relaxed and controlled in his delivery. Another feature track works out great too – “safety net” makes the most of Ty Dolla $ign’s soothing bleat, using it to complement Ari’s most assured, emotionally sincere vocal on the album.

    “nasty” has Grande at her sexiest, promising to give it like he’s never had it, and wrapping these promises around an R Kelly grind, sounding all “remix to Ignition / hot and fresh out the kitchen”. This same sultriness reappears on “pov”, where Grande’s vocal fireworks are given the widest space to burn, and the hook (“I’d love to see me from your point of you”) is dynamite.

    Other highlights – including the Doja Cat feature “motive”, and the stunning “Love Language” – switch up the tempo to something a little quicker, in the process giving the album at least a couple of tracks that are likely to find their way onto contemporary radio.

    The best track of the bunch, other than “nasty” and “off the table”, is probably “34+35” (no prizes for working that one out), which ends up becoming the mission statement for the whole album. It’s about shagging, but the amount of puns, double entendres and jokes littered throughout is staggering. Lyrically, she’s on fire here: “I been drinking coffee / And I been eating healthy / You know I keep it squeaky” is a particular favourite.

    Three albums in three years, four albums in five, and each of them in a minor masterpiece. While thank u, next is probably her best work – and it will probably remain that way forever – Positions is Grande’s most carefree, most playful, most mature work to date. See you all again next year?    … Expand
  91. Arfela
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Great album absolutely beautiful every song is pure perfection off the table is a pure masterpiece with the weeknd and pov must be the best song on the whole album the lyrics the harmony and everything about it was beautiful
  92. Larasantwss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album came with a r&b PERFECT sound, extremely good vocals, the best production ever. To anyone who’s thinking of listening, I would recommend to take your time and focus on the music, it makes the experience even better. One more time Ariana is giving us something new, fresh, and never done before by her.… Expand
  93. Noeliaveron
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Su mejor album, su voz suena increíble en cada canción, tiene que quedarse en el r&b
  94. swtotapo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best album of the year 10/10
    it's so good and her voice sounds so angelic.
    i love it
  95. luleg
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best album, versatile, relatable, his voice sounds great, all the moods, I'm obsessed !! love it… Expand
  96. Betania
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El album positions es una de las obras más profunda de Ariana que tiene ya que se ha introducido al R&B lo cual es poco usual en ella me gusta hasta ahora
  97. Igorsalles12
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Posso dizer que não esperava tamanha evolução musical da ariana em tão pouco tempo. o instrumental de cada faixa tem sua singularidade e ela explorou os vocais graves, médios e em registro de whistle, provando que não vive só de high note.
  98. Marcoboy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. That’s all i got to say. She again proved that she can do anything, that’s for sure
  99. SteisyG
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is on another level, Ariana came out of her comfort zone and took the R&B genre as if it were her own. This album is a complete damn work of art
  100. Lucasro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Gostei da vibe da músicas muito boa ,ariana vem evoluindo a cada era , e cada album ela vem renovando e mostrando a sua capacidade !! Eu estava esperando por esse álbum
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Metascore
72

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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