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

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  1. israfitz
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Really good all the vocals serve us like and agelical plate she delivers us a fan album that all we being expecting for a long time
  2. sawayamas
    Mar 19, 2021
    3
    Such an unnecessary album in her discography. She needs to take a break and get some new inspiration; apart from a few songs like My Hair, she is just so watered down and it's more of the same trap inspired pop. It's all just generic with some cringe and immature lyrics and songwriting. Hopefully her next one can sound like Sweetener.
  3. taylordoutsold
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    a complete snoozefest, boring and repetitive songs that look like normani rejects
  4. Kijhy
    Mar 19, 2021
    3
    39/100

    this album was a pain to listen to. same song x 10 times.
    favs: motive, love language
  5. Rodrisni
    Mar 19, 2021
    9
    Positions is clearly an album about growth and finding happiness after so much problems that Ariana Grande been trough. This may be a pop album, but we can see the R&B inspired on the instrumentals and on the vocals. All together it sounds like heaven.
    My congratulations to this amazing album.
  6. TLIC
    Mar 19, 2021
    9
    es maravilloso, cada cancion se conecta entre si y cada una tiene algo que la distingue, es un album casi perfecto.
  7. Thebiggbosb
    Mar 18, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy básico , espere mas ritmo literalmente un 0/10 como que no tiene la sensación ni el ritmo… Expand
  8. oiifernando
    Mar 18, 2021
    0
    O álbum parece uma versão americana dos Barões da pisadinha, extremamente genérico como tudo que ela faz. Um terror para os ouvidos. Cantores como Lana Del Rey, Weyes Blood, Clairo e Conan são a salvação da nossa geração com obras autorais e de qualidade.
  9. Aqazwsxed
    Mar 18, 2021
    0
    Yet another skipless album by Miss Grande. Love the R&B sound. The vocals are magnificent as usual.
  10. Honesto
    Mar 17, 2021
    3
    I feel like this Ariana job is lacking in cooking, it's really a shame that she released this album out of obligation.
  11. wales7388
    Mar 17, 2021
    0
    just meh. same recycled sounds. no artistic growth whatsoever. it has like 3 good songs
  12. nbnc
    Mar 16, 2021
    0
    AG needs to stop mixing business and friends .. all her producers are close friends and i’m tired of hearing her voice on the same beats . Lyrics weren’t everything especially all the aave abuse lmao but good effort ?
  13. Gloria7
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m so disappointed on this album Is was expecting more from her , to many collaboration in the albums ( like why is not droplets) all the songs sound the same ,basic boring nothing new just generic boring pop .. she didn’t bring something new or fresh disappointed I was expecting more… Expand
  14. Mourya_03
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    An excellent R&B master piece!!! The whistles, strings, violins, orchestra and her incredible vocals carried the whole album.
  15. HannaB
    Mar 12, 2021
    0
    Este es su peor álbum, ritmos repetitivos letras que van para el mismo lado, no. Definitivamente no.
  16. Rhuanp
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Realmente muito bom, um dos melhores da carreira toda sem dúvidas, alcançou todas as minhas expectativas
  17. Freddydooglas01
    Mar 12, 2021
    0
    It is soooooo bad idk why she keep making the same music over and over
  18. Tommmas
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    THE most cohesive and mature album of her discographie !!!
    They are not a « big Bop or summer Bangers » but the whole album is good and so musicaly
  19. jonbonjovi
    Mar 5, 2021
    0
    horrible album. should’ve stayed in the draft, USB key or in the dropbox files whatever.
  20. gngtini
    Mar 5, 2021
    8
    as much as i always love ariana's work, i think it's not her best project even tho there are some of her best songs on here
  21. godfreyfreyfrey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Following the yin-yang state of her two previous albums, Positions brought out a whole new kind of sultry vibe. Heavily influenced by R&B, this album is her, arguably, most cohesive body of work. The production is quite a magnet which leaves every songs an eargasm when you hear it. It is quite to no surprise that some are quite shook after hearing the new sound from her but this is theFollowing the yin-yang state of her two previous albums, Positions brought out a whole new kind of sultry vibe. Heavily influenced by R&B, this album is her, arguably, most cohesive body of work. The production is quite a magnet which leaves every songs an eargasm when you hear it. It is quite to no surprise that some are quite shook after hearing the new sound from her but this is the album where she showcased her vocal abilities the most. Grow up people, "Popiana" is not the only thing she can do.… Expand
  22. Tawsia
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is so bad all the songs are same and so boring i don't like it this is so so so bad… Expand
  23. Pabloskiwins
    Mar 1, 2021
    0
    I loved Dangerous Woman and My Everthing, but this sound just ain't it for me. I think she is lost in terms of what type of music suits her.
  24. Bircometacritic
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not her best album,but It gives you all you want-love,happiness,crisis and for this I love it.… Expand
  25. mushypotato
    Feb 27, 2021
    4
    Out of all of her albums, this one is the weakest album second to Sweetener. Some things that I don’t like about this album are:
    -> There’s one song that’s a carbon copy of thank u, next.
    -> A lot of songs are forgettable. -> Some of the song’s production value is mediocre at best. -> Some of the song’s lyrics are generic or even worse. -> Ariana didn’t take enough break. She released 3    Out of all of her albums, this one is the weakest album second to Sweetener. Some things that I don’t like about this album are:
    -> There’s one song that’s a carbon copy of thank u, next.
    -> A lot of songs are forgettable.
    -> Some of the song’s production value is mediocre at best.
    -> Some of the song’s lyrics are generic or even worse.
    -> Ariana didn’t take enough break. She released 3 albums in 12 months time frame (sweetener, thank u, next, and positions) and it’s taking a toll on her creativity and artistry. Out of 14 songs, I only like 6 songs. So it’s only around 43% of the album’s entire content. Songs that I like are:
    -> motive ft. Doja Cat (since Doja’s verse saved the song).
    -> just like magic (even though it’s a trap song, she delivered it really well).
    -> safety net ft. ty dolla $ign (they both carried the song really well).
    -> my hair (the entire album should’ve had this song’s vibe since it sounds like a good RnB song in this album).
    -> positions (a well-made lead single).
    -> pov (should’ve been a single instead of 34+35).

    Songs that I don’t like:
    -> shut up (I can’t recognize the song’s structure).
    -> 34+35 (lyric is not good, instrumental is a carbon copy of thank u, next).
    -> nasty (I was excited when I heard the snippet. when I heard the entire song it was a big disappointment for me).
    -> west side (very boring).
    -> love language (the production is a bit messy, especially at the end. she shouldn’t include that part into the song).
    -> obvious (-ly forgettable). About “off the table ft. The Weeknd”, that song is not bad. Lyrics and production value is good. The only drawback is the tempo. It’s too slow for my taste and I almost fell asleep while listening to it. Overall, this album was a whole rollercoaster. Many ups, many downs. And let me remind you that there are 21 producers (including Ariana herself) working in this album so that tells you a lot.    … Expand
  26. MusicNerdViking
    Feb 21, 2021
    6
    This album is pretty meh to me. I do like the combination of orchestral instruments and electronic beats on some of the songs (shut up, 34+35, love language, etc) but sadly the album doesn't explore that sound as much as I thought it would. Everything after track 3 kinda felt like listening to a vacuum of pop noise, but then after "Nasty", everything gets good again. So I dunno what to sayThis album is pretty meh to me. I do like the combination of orchestral instruments and electronic beats on some of the songs (shut up, 34+35, love language, etc) but sadly the album doesn't explore that sound as much as I thought it would. Everything after track 3 kinda felt like listening to a vacuum of pop noise, but then after "Nasty", everything gets good again. So I dunno what to say about this album really, other than it reeks with lost potential and that the production is somewhat decent.
    Overall score: 5-6/10
    The album is: Filled with lost potential, has a nice aesthetic(?), it's pretty okay
    Fav tracks: 34+35, West Side, Love Language, Positions
    Least fav tracks: POV, Shut Up    … Expand
  27. luquitasgrillo
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    I Loved so much she is so talented.
    Ariana is the generation's voice.
    I believe this is your best work !! mainly the tracks “my hair” and “POV”
  28. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Feb 15, 2021
    6
    While the album is not awful i was definitely underwhelmed. I thought the album was a step backwards from her previous 2019 effort. Some of the songs are far too generic and underwritten . The albums central theme is sex which in itself is a good thing but the repetitiveness of some of these songs is a big let down. i do think the 3 collaborations are probably some of the best songs on theWhile the album is not awful i was definitely underwhelmed. I thought the album was a step backwards from her previous 2019 effort. Some of the songs are far too generic and underwritten . The albums central theme is sex which in itself is a good thing but the repetitiveness of some of these songs is a big let down. i do think the 3 collaborations are probably some of the best songs on the album, especially the one with Doja Cat. The lead single, Positions was also a strong tune which showcases her great vocals. The best song on the album has to POV ,a beautiful ballad, one of her best if i do say so myself. This album is just a step backwards for her, in my opinion.… Expand
  29. ondxrection
    Feb 15, 2021
    0
    ruim. péssimo. igual ao TUN, cheio de batida trap genérica. nada novo. ariana morreu em DW, depois disso só decauiu e tá lançando qualquer merd* só pra dizer que lançou.
  30. Annalptk
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This album is truly one of my favourites ever.. Ariana Grande managed to combine good enough lyrics with an astonishing production. Her vocal performance is completely out of this world and honestly I believe this is one of her best works on that department, if not the best. I hope that she dives into rnb even more in the future.
  31. RK13
    Jan 25, 2021
    2
    This album has definitely aged like milk. It's great that this was a passion project for Ariana over lockdown but compared to Dangerous Woman and thank u, next - this sounds lazy. Those albums had authenticity and signature hits, whereas positions sort of merges into one continuous song that you can't differentiate. It's a shame really, I'd say Ariana needs to take some time for AG7. ButThis album has definitely aged like milk. It's great that this was a passion project for Ariana over lockdown but compared to Dangerous Woman and thank u, next - this sounds lazy. Those albums had authenticity and signature hits, whereas positions sort of merges into one continuous song that you can't differentiate. It's a shame really, I'd say Ariana needs to take some time for AG7. But there are some highlights to the album: just like magic, nasty, positions, pov.… Expand
  32. Pete_Marianne
    Jan 24, 2021
    0
    same old trap ****
    she better start improving artistically because this album is so not interesting
  33. ViolaXie
    Jan 24, 2021
    8
    i love the timing and the emotions expressed in this album of ariana shes one of the most amazing women i know about. in this album she brings the fans a feeling of joy by describing her love life and we're all absolutely addicted to the melody. what i think was missing in this piece is some sparks. i find it hard to find something outstanding that i can use to suggest this album to myi love the timing and the emotions expressed in this album of ariana shes one of the most amazing women i know about. in this album she brings the fans a feeling of joy by describing her love life and we're all absolutely addicted to the melody. what i think was missing in this piece is some sparks. i find it hard to find something outstanding that i can use to suggest this album to my friends. a spark or two would make this piece perfect. itz still better than the most. luv ya ariana.… Expand
  34. danxxnn
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    Its an amazing album, this álbum causes you so many emotions, it could be one of the best record works of his career, only some do not know how to value it
  35. Emozz91
    Jan 20, 2021
    5
    It's likely to Thank you Next or Sweetner, nothing new, just 6 song are worth it: Safety Net, POV, Obvious, Off The Table and Just like Magic and Positions... the other are fillers...
  36. MtcCm
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    this album is perfect it deserved a maximum of 80 he has a lot of concept, a lot of acclaim, he has incredible singles
  37. rochumak
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Miss Grande surprised with absolutely new sound!Thus album more about vibe, listening to this you feel happy. One of her best albums , if not the best at all!
  38. cemresu
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    A new ariana, a great era, great album. Just listen without any prejudice and im sure you will love it. Listen every track thoroughly, you’ll enjoy it very much. My personal favs: Safety Net, Love Language, Motive, Nasty, My Hair, Just Like Magic. They’re all masterpieces honestly. I can’t wait for ag7 im sure i’ll love that album too :)
  39. Logan1492
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    The album is really good, its only problem is that almost no song is going to represent a significant advance in Ariana Grande's career, it lacks a bit of intensity in my opinion, but after all, the album is still enjoyable, but far from be the best of her career.
  40. DiegoEspinosa
    Jan 8, 2021
    6
    After releasing two of the best pop albums in the last years, Ariana tried to find herself in a bunch of songs that didn't felt unique or authentic. Even that it has some of her best songs to date (Safety Net, Positions, Pov) she fails to deliver artistic growth on it.
  41. Anke51
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    I honestly tried to give this album a chance and listened to several songs from it but I just can't get past the really bad, juvenile lyrics and the monotone sound.
  42. henriji
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    one of the best of the year, or you can say even better because the harmony everything is incredible
  43. JeremySpears
    Jan 4, 2021
    4
    I used to be a pretty big Ariana fan. When I was 10 I listened to her cover version of "Grenade" and the "Victorious" songs before her debut album was even released. "My Everything" was the first album of hers that I bought and I liked it and I was obsessed with "Dangerous Woman". But then she released the disappointing "Sweetener" and my Ariana phase ended abruptly. I did however loveI used to be a pretty big Ariana fan. When I was 10 I listened to her cover version of "Grenade" and the "Victorious" songs before her debut album was even released. "My Everything" was the first album of hers that I bought and I liked it and I was obsessed with "Dangerous Woman". But then she released the disappointing "Sweetener" and my Ariana phase ended abruptly. I did however love "thank u, next" and I hoped that she would be back on track now but now she released "Positions" and it's a big downgrade from its predecessor. When I heard that it’s a concept album about sex I was excited at first and expected something like Madonna's "Erotica" or Janet Jackson's "Janet". Turns out that my expectations were way too high.

    The album starts off with "shut up". A ridiculously short and ridiculously terrible song. The lyrics and the melody sound like the writers/Ariana did not even try to create a good song. Sonically it reminds me of her debut album "Yours Truly". The worst album opener and one of the worst songs of Ariana's career. Ariana's current single "34+35" is the second song on the album. The lyrics and the song's "creative" title are so in your face it's kind of like when a kid learns about something "bad" and can’t stop talking about it obsessively. It’s kind of tacky. The track is also very generic and boring. "motive", the highly anticipated Doja Cat collaboration, is the third track. It’s one of the few highlights on the album, I really like it. Doja's verse is very good and her and Ariana's voice sound nice together. The song's production is also not as boring and predictable as most of the album's tracks.
    The next song is "just like magic". Is it just me or does the majority of this song sound exactly like "Everyday"? The verses are okay but the monotone chorus ruins it. Next there’s "off the table", a fan favorite and Ariana's second collaboration with The Weeknd. Lyrically the song is very nice but sonically it’s just very boring. Imma stick to "Love Me Harder".
    "six thirty" is the sixth track and I hate it. Will this girl ever leave the tired trap sound alone? This song is painfully generic and I can’t believe that she thought repeating "are you down wassup?" would make a good chorus. NO! I like the song's intro/outro though so that’s something I guess.
    "safety net" featuring Ty Dolla $ign is the seventh song on the album. This one had to grow on me but it finally clicked and now I really really like it. I gotta point out the track's intro as well because it’s heaven. A highlight.
    "my hair" is another fan favorite and I actually started to like this one as well over time. It’s a fun track that incorporates elements of doo-wop. The next song "nasty" was the first song that stood out when I first heard the album. I knew that fans were excited about this one before the album came out so I was curious to see what the hype is all about. It’s a very sexy R&B song and a clear standout track on this record. I don’t have anything to say about "west side". In my opinion that song is just there. Not good, not bad, just very boring and kinda monotonous.
    "love language" gets a very clear no from me. This song is another "Sweetener" mess aka it sounds like Wii music. It’s a very uneventful song and I don’t like the chorus at all. I also don’t know why it needed that outro? I do like the strings (?) that you can hear in the intro and in the chorus. When the title track was released I was very disappointed at first. It wasn’t bad but not as good as her previous lead singles. Not even on the same level as "The Way". The song grew on me but I still don’t think it’s lead single material. I really don’t know what I can say about "obvious". It’s another song that’s just there. The pre-chorus is kinda bad. Definitely a filler. The album ends with the fan favorite "pov" which is currently becoming another "breathin" type of sleeper hit for Ariana. I really like it lyrically and the vocals on this song are beautiful. It’s an alright song overall and a cute outro but not one of my faves. Definitely one of the better songs on this album though.

    This album was another "Sweetener" situation for me. I had high expectations and ended up being very disappointed. It’s not a terrible album but it’s just painfully boring and monotonous. You have to give this album a couple of listens because on my first few spins everything sounded the exact same and I only discovered my highlights after a while. This might be my least favorite Ariana album. "Sweetener" had ridiculously bad lows but its rare highs were much better than the highlights on "Positions". Overall, an okay album that feels very rushed. But if you ever need something that you can play in the background this album is perfect for that.

    Highlights: safety net, motive, nasty, my hair & positions    … Expand
  44. Resandu
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Wonderful wonderful album with hints of pop and RnB in such a tasteful way I’m blown away.
  45. ammoredramatic
    Jan 2, 2021
    2
    The album is overall bland, shallow and boring. When you reach the half of the album, you realize manybsongs actually sound pretty much the same and they are also about the same thing.There are a couple standouts, though.
  46. abdelnour
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Huhwieiwiwwikwwjwjwhh2owoehh3jeieiieiej2jh3jeoeiejejwwhjeosososisujewh2hhwioepseoi3j3j
  47. ntltc_69
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    "Positions" - Ariana Grande is one of the best albums of 2020, Ariana's vocals were so impressive especially in songs like "my hair", "pov", "off the table (with The Weeknd)", and "safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)", also Ariana Grande's voice suits the r&b/pop genre perfectly, "Positions" was a great choice of an album to come after her personal, emotional album "thank u, next" sonically &"Positions" - Ariana Grande is one of the best albums of 2020, Ariana's vocals were so impressive especially in songs like "my hair", "pov", "off the table (with The Weeknd)", and "safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)", also Ariana Grande's voice suits the r&b/pop genre perfectly, "Positions" was a great choice of an album to come after her personal, emotional album "thank u, next" sonically & lyrically.… Expand
  48. juaumbariou
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Ariana Grande arrives that album, almost two years after her fifth album, 'thank u, next'. Positions hits the market as a less commercial work than his previous album, where the focus here is largely R&B. This CD features many of his lyrics about the singer's courtship with architect Dalton Gomez. Despite that, the record still brings much of the singer's already tired trap, which may notAriana Grande arrives that album, almost two years after her fifth album, 'thank u, next'. Positions hits the market as a less commercial work than his previous album, where the focus here is largely R&B. This CD features many of his lyrics about the singer's courtship with architect Dalton Gomez. Despite that, the record still brings much of the singer's already tired trap, which may not be very pleasing to the ears of some more critical people. It's not a bad recording, far from it, it's an album that can please a lot of less demanding ears, like mine. So... just let say that one is one more addition to the artist's varied discography and leave the musical reinvention for the next album.… Expand
  49. unknownhoe
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    Positions isn't my favorite performance from her, she could do better. But there are still amazing tracks like 34+35, safety net, pov, just like magic, and more. However some songs like off the table, shut up, and west side are just lacking something. I still like this album a great amount though.
  50. Thomas_dmns
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    whisle note, vocals, high note !! the lyrics is mature and the album is working
  51. ratingalbumsw
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    she has matured a lot with this album and it sounds amazing and is very cohesive. she should stick to doing more R&B because it suits her a lot.
  52. celsolima
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    I could say that we all got a little surprised with the release of ariana’s sixth album, but for me it was a wonderful gift. the r&b vibes and her great vocal techniques add an extra layer of smoothness and fun to the project. fav tracks are pov and my hair, witch has an amazing whistle register. 10 out of 10 for ari’s positions.
  53. Richmonde
    Dec 29, 2020
    7
    No decent lyrics... Boring production...I just wanna say that her vocals and instrumental saved her album for real.
  54. TONIDANCEMONKEY
    Dec 29, 2020
    2
    While having some notable album tracks, such as “pov” and “off the table”, Grande failed to deliver her usual pop perfection albums that she usually never has trouble doing.
  55. buypov
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    this album is sooo amazing! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?:,/(2(3(?:?:?:;:?:?:(/(/(,/?/?/?/(:(:(/(,/,:
  56. erdal220
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    ariana grande's best album diyemesemde there are beautiful songs beautiful album lyrics of songs very beautiful
  57. Arianagrandefa
    Dec 28, 2020
    5
    Is really a cute a good album with something new in this 2020 and the best álbum of 2020
  58. Ktmcg
    Dec 28, 2020
    1
    Awful lyrics and basic beats. She has done so much better in the past. She’s clearly going for quantity over quality.
  59. perrydelrey
    Dec 27, 2020
    4
    E pensar que era impossível a Ariana Grande lançar um álbum pior que o thank u, next e o sweetener, mas ela simplesmente conseguiu esse feito lançando o positions!
  60. Raphhh
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    great album, every songs is interesting and the production is really really good. Thank u miss Grande you ended some ****
  61. RonniJhay
    Dec 25, 2020
    6
    I can best describe this album as Dangerous Woman mixed with thank u, next. Two very different albums from an incredible artist but sadly it didn't worked this time. Ariana was stuck in her thank u, next era production. Very weak lyricism as always, you can't even barely understand some of them tbh. pov is the best one here, I enjoyed obvious, motive, just like magic and 34+35 not gonnaI can best describe this album as Dangerous Woman mixed with thank u, next. Two very different albums from an incredible artist but sadly it didn't worked this time. Ariana was stuck in her thank u, next era production. Very weak lyricism as always, you can't even barely understand some of them tbh. pov is the best one here, I enjoyed obvious, motive, just like magic and 34+35 not gonna lie but the rest of the album felt rushed. In conclusion, I think that it's better for her to take a rest, reinvent herself, a ballad album would be great, but if she keeps on putting out Rnb albums, i'm afraid she will experience a major decline.… Expand
  62. Arixmotivate
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    amazing! Ariana sounds amazing! her music is always good and just because you stan another female pop star, doesn't make Ariana a bad person/bad singer. y'all just wish your faves was just as talented as her
  63. Eduardmc13
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    I feel like Ariana on this album experiences sounds that are not so new but she brings them back from herself and that's what makes Positions so attractive and doesn't decay
  64. serenawillams24
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    So so good! This album gets so much bandwagon hate for no reason because simply nobody gives it a chance. It’s first listen is weird and different because it’s a different sound and route she’s taken compared to her other albums. The key is giving it a chance.
  65. 1969blues
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    Ariana has been doing the same mediocre "pop R&B" since 2012, there is no difference at all from her previous albums in this one, just mainstream music and sexually appealing music videos as always. Not surprised by this at all.
  66. Alfie22
    Dec 22, 2020
    4
    The only way I can describe this album is just having a lack of character. Each song feels same-y, a bit boring - no uniqueness. It is a disappointment, especially since her last 2 albums, sweetener and thank u next were so full of character and life. Each song felt unique, if anything. The title track for positions is the hit of the album, for sure. It is the only track to break away fromThe only way I can describe this album is just having a lack of character. Each song feels same-y, a bit boring - no uniqueness. It is a disappointment, especially since her last 2 albums, sweetener and thank u next were so full of character and life. Each song felt unique, if anything. The title track for positions is the hit of the album, for sure. It is the only track to break away from the muddy synths with layers of heavily reverbed vocals and is instead very snappy and definitely a treat for the ears.… Expand
  67. Xcg31_
    Dec 18, 2020
    8
    Es un buen álbum, igual se siente que le falta algo tienes grandes canciones y buenos instrumentales, claro no es un álbum movido ni para bailar pero hay canciones como shut Up que pudieron a ver dado más por el excelente instrumental que tiene pero letras algo raras y pues medio incoherente, canciones como nasty o safety net demuestran que con poca producción y buenas letras y gran rangoEs un buen álbum, igual se siente que le falta algo tienes grandes canciones y buenos instrumentales, claro no es un álbum movido ni para bailar pero hay canciones como shut Up que pudieron a ver dado más por el excelente instrumental que tiene pero letras algo raras y pues medio incoherente, canciones como nasty o safety net demuestran que con poca producción y buenas letras y gran rango vocal se puede hacer algo increíble, si hubiese quitado canciones como west side y cambiar cierta parte de canciones que pueden dar mucho más como shut Up u obvius hubiese sido un álbum increíble, es un trabajo Bastante maduro pero con ciertos fallos… Expand
  68. 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
  69. Closetome
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Worst album of 2020 without a doubt, terrible and generic . Made for kids and teenagers
  70. angelicyasss
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Seguindo fazendo tudo ariana nos surpreende com o melhores vocais de sua carreira
  71. Gameboyyy
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Positions is a milestone for Grande's career, one of her old albums "sweeterner" where the best vocals were found. Now we have "positions" in an improved version (the song "my hair" presents the most impeccable vocals on the album, this woman is a milestone in the music industry) as most of his fans appreciate pop (farofa) this time they took R&B with classic notes of jazz, piano, andPositions is a milestone for Grande's career, one of her old albums "sweeterner" where the best vocals were found. Now we have "positions" in an improved version (the song "my hair" presents the most impeccable vocals on the album, this woman is a milestone in the music industry) as most of his fans appreciate pop (farofa) this time they took R&B with classic notes of jazz, piano, and various other musical instruments the best tracks from the album 'for me' "just like magic" (a demonstration of maturity in her life, where the singer says she loses friends but sends them love by referring to the clip of "7 rings" showing her friends in the best version), "pov" (a demonstration of love for his fan and current husband "Dalton Gomez" make this official single, "safety net" (in a song where vocals are very well represented, this becomes the best feat. on the album).… Expand
  72. swtlover
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Perfect. Sou brasileiro e estou encantado com o album. Letras criativas, batidasenvolventes... talvez tenha flopado um pouco, mas o album de 2022 sera mais perfeito ainda!
  73. Yughkjy
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que horrible bodrio, aribomba ya deja de ser un producto de scooter, ya ni las tangas de Luis villa están tan desgastadas… Expand
  74. Evermore013
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
    This album is absolutely terrible. She is supposed to be a role model and is singing about having sex? I can see her having a breakdown much like Britney Spears very soon
  75. ascp96
    Dec 15, 2020
    3
    Absolute generic pop trash. What the heck are even some of these lyrics?? What a downgrade from "thank u, next". The beats are catchy, but these lyrics are absolutely awful. Some songs literally sound like a Claire's background music or Justice lol
  76. DaveWarren
    Dec 15, 2020
    6
    The first single is very good, the music video it's great. The album sounds good but the the songs are too repetitive.
  77. Carlesff
    Dec 15, 2020
    6
    Just the same as TU,N. All songs sound the same, nothing new from her, she could have done better.
  78. shkelzen
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of 2020 me thinks outsold everyone else yup yup its true purr… Expand
  79. Anasara
    Dec 14, 2020
    5
    genérico e ruim, como todos os recentes trabalhos dela, seu último suspiro artístico foi no dw, dei 5 por pena
  80. Tine_5swelf
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hsjsjskakakakkajajajajjajajajjajajahajajjanabahahahhahahahahhahshajjajakajajaj… Expand
  81. HChaudhary
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    This is a joke of an album. The female version of changes. Hoping for more versatility in the next Record
  82. marcxs1385
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    álbum muito bom, diferente porém gostosinho de ouvir, musicas muito marcante e good vibes.
  83. jackwgille
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    She’s made better albums but it is very fitting for this year. Quite down tempo tracks. Very mellow but it works. The collaborations on the album are quite bad and thats simply why it doesn’t get the 10. My Hair, POV & Obvious are amazing and sound so well crafted and written.
  84. swiftjoy
    Dec 14, 2020
    5
    After an amazing album, Ariana steps down to generic rnb and proves that a good singer can make medium albums if she slips. 34+35 is forgettable, i couldn't even notice the song changed til Doja started singing and i was like "WTF? This ain't the Doja featuring". I'm deeply sad Ari made something so... average... waiting for the next album!
  85. foreverboy1
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande has came to bless our ears once again with such an R&B inspired album titled “Positions”. The album has 14 tracks which all have very excellent vocals and the instrumentals are well produced. The lead single of this album titled “Positions” is an amazing song worth listening and it has such a great vibe. The song did an astonishing job at debuting #1 in the Billboard Hot 100 Charts and overall has been high in streaming on all platforms. The rest of the tracks are also so great even if the vibe of the album has fluctuations at the first listen.… Expand
  86. amandasev
    Dec 13, 2020
    6
    de fato não é um álbum ruim. as músicas são bem genéricas, a sonoridade é bem parecida com a do thank u, next, mas na minha opinião tun ainda é superior.
    as letras são medianas também, mas pra quantidade de compositores que são creditados no álbum é de se esperar algo superior.
    de longe as melhores músicas são positions e pov.
  87. brian0102
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    this is the absolute serve! she ate the girls up and left no crumbs purrrrrr
  88. Selinisik
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    I liked TUN a lot so I started listening to this album with great expectations and dont get me wrong I like R&B but this was a disrespect to R&B. Yeah her vocals are good as always but she exaggerated her vocals so much that it became annoying and irritating. The lyrics are childish and basic. Pick up a 16 year old and he/she can write better than this. Production is nothing spectacular.I liked TUN a lot so I started listening to this album with great expectations and dont get me wrong I like R&B but this was a disrespect to R&B. Yeah her vocals are good as always but she exaggerated her vocals so much that it became annoying and irritating. The lyrics are childish and basic. Pick up a 16 year old and he/she can write better than this. Production is nothing spectacular. Most boring thing I’ve listened to this year for sure.… Expand
  89. amal44
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    the songs look the same. There is nothing different on the album. too many songwriters.
  90. sahilrai062
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    No growth at all, sounded alot like changes by justin Bieber, I think she can do better than that
  91. Rubenselektra
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Não é o melhor trabalho da Ariana, mas mesmo assim é mágico e interessante, algo puro e quente, porém sensível. Essa obra consolida a Ariana como uma das maiores de sua geração
  92. Montsegtz
    Dec 12, 2020
    5
    Ariana is heavily talented but this album seems forgettable to me. It is almost like a background album cause it all sounds almost the same. She has an amazing voice but always over do it to prove it.
  93. TheJaym
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Fun album and great vocals as we all expect from Ariana . Songs like pov really hit you in feels . But i find this project rushed and a little unsatisfying , some production double layerd harmonies do not sit right with me and some songs are just too generic . Not a bad album at all but just not an improvement from Thank U , Next .
  94. gwsdiamonds
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    phenomenal, amazing, magical, she did the damn thing. if you don't like this album you're a pop stan it you have HORRIBLE taste in music, sorry !! i sajd what i said
  95. Andyjrs
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo amo! Un muy buen álbum R&B! Buenas letras, buen ritmo, buenas colaboraciones!… Expand
  96. jackson1030
    Nov 1, 2020
    1
    Most boring album from her. I like her but this album is just boring. Only have like 3 songs I can listened to.
  97. msoldi180
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    I wasn't expecting that Ariana would release album this year, but i was really excited when I heard that is coming, and when it came, in first listen, i was completely shocked, she changed her genre from Pop to R&B and that's cool, I LOVE IT.
  98. ivan2005jg
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Love it, este album es la mamada hijo, yurururururururururururururuururueur
  99. phamhung211001
    Dec 12, 2020
    2
    Si je devais donner à quelqu'un le titre "Queen of one color", je le donnerais à Ariana Grande, car cet album n'a pas de percée en termes de production, ni les paroles sur le sexe aussi bien qu'un enfant. Les enfants sexuellement avertis écrivent
  100. victorpalaciosz
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    El albúm es completamente perfecto, cada canción es una obra de arte, es un albúm de creciente adquisición, en mi opinión a la primera vez puede parecer básico pero connel tiempo te das cuenta que es algo que Ariana disfruta cantar y que le va perfecto. Dulce voz con melodías un tanto agresivas, una obra maestra.
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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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