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

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  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. liyasabrina13
    Dec 11, 2020
    2
    ariana can do better than this. I like a few song but the rest are just forgettable
  2. alexlbert
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    esse álbum é muito ruim, quase um show de horrores do lixão da mãe lucinda.
  3. jayaraya
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HER WORST ALBUM. kinda sad but true. i'm an arianators and disappointed by this album. It looks like Ariana always in her comfort and wanna stay safe. Hey, Ariana you need to make a different album next time.… Expand
  4. filipebernardo_
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Ariana made another piece of work that is different from what she did before and, with some R&B vibes, Positions serves some vocals that, for example, Thank U Next didn't! Ariana proves, once again, the great singer / artist she is!
  5. Metatanya
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Love how her music is evolving just as much as she is, definitely is a 10/10
  6. Juan27
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    The same as always, it's as if all the discarded songs from his previous albums had been put together in this
  7. vasiliss
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    really appreciate that she tried something new. the album has actually some really good songs like the singles, pov and a few more songs the rest of the album tho is kinda simple and nothing memorable.
  8. danaanaya
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Probably one of her best albums, she made this year better with this álbum.
  9. dayliight
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    this album is a shame. it can change its name to "changes wearing a skirt" bc thats what it is! trash album and dont deserve any of these green reviews. thank u, next!
  10. Jhonn27
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Para ser un album no tan bailable,me gusto mucho, hay canciones donde Ariana se abre sobre sus sentimientos como en Pov o en Off the table,al igual que canciones muy explicitas como 34+35 o Nasty,definitivamente va a mi top 3 de albumes de Ariana
  11. Alexiscoronado
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, Ariana and her team do the best on the lyrics, music and production, Ariana ever do the best
  12. hellokittypie
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Ariana entregou um trabalho muito bom, o seus trabalhos vem transpassando cada vez mais a sua maturidade e você consegue perceber que ela se diverte com eles, eu amo isso.
  13. Highor26
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    this is also everything, one of the best of 2020, it is a masterpiece, he is so magnificent I love him so much, album of my lifeele é como as vozes dos anjos de tao bom, maravilhoso
  14. matthewg13
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece that tells a story unlike Ariana’s previous works. It ventures into a new space of music and I think that it complements Ariana’s style and voice perfectly. There is a mix of stereotypical pop songs and also R&B and ballets. Ariana never misses, and this was certainly no exception.
  15. ariJota12
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    It’s more like a new ariana, she are more adult and forgot her terrible pass
  16. victorhenriquez
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    It is an incredible album with soft sounds but that transmit many sensations and no, it is not the same as his past albums.
  17. colaloca1234
    Dec 11, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada nuevo el álbum le falta creatividad que sea más ella misma que escriba comporta que se desarrolle como artista yo aquí solo veo un producto no una artista… Expand
  18. Buterafelipe_15
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
  19. gustavito27
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    ariana is going down a new path music and uses references to her old songs in a clever way and also her songs are cohesive and this album focuses on how she now understands her self worth
  20. Visakh
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Another mediocre album. Still my favs are my hair , pov and safety net. She didn't show any artistic growth but her voice remains flawless as before. Would love for her to try something risky
  21. marlofasia
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Ariana surely belted out notes that the angels can hear in the heavens, except the angels have heard that same style in her last 2 albums. This style suits her well, but it's one of her weakest bodies of work.
  22. swiftsatanist
    Dec 11, 2020
    1
    ariana....this is trash girl...TRASH
    the way she did swt than tun and now she drops this **** its just-
    the same old trap & rnb...this time the rnb was LIT but the trap literally trash...
  23. 0ndresousa
    Dec 11, 2020
    7
    Sem sair da zona de conforto, Ariana repete o mesmo de Thank U Next, mas sem nenhuma faixa que realmente chame atenção
  24. mehe321
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    If I could rate any below 0, it would go to Positions. Like this album feels like the leftovers from Sweetner and Ty, N. Wackkkkkkkkkk
  25. Muhammadmuaaz29
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    14 songs about just sex. There's so much banging but no bangers. Ariana shows no artistic growth at all through this album.
  26. muzirah13
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    It's annoying for me. Its torturing. And i regret listen to it. Wish I didn't.
  27. kaana948
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    hey flop girl you have done it again constantly lowering the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly i'd say i am surprised but i know who you are i’ve seen it up close and personal. girl you make me so ashamed.
  28. VeroG
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Very boring album, Ariana's voice deserves better ... most of the songs are so forgettable. Disappointing
  29. tanvi45
    Dec 11, 2020
    5
    this album was really underwhelming, i expected a lot more cause it’s ariana grande duh! there are some amazing songs in there. my personal favs are positions, 34 + 35, just like magic and pov but apart from those the rest of the songs are not it.
  30. Musicui
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I loved the album, it is very different from what we had already seen of Ariana in albums like "Thank u, next
  31. ThaisSeven13
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Bem meia boca, favoritismo que fala né kkkkkkkkkkk 72 nesse álbum uma chacota
  32. rodrigocf
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Miss grande has released so much better albums... the album just has fillers and the R&B? yikes
  33. deinon
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    boring af, i only like positions and pov, rest of the songs sound exactly the same, thank u next
  34. Leawesome
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Ariana once again shows how varied and creative she is. None of her albums sound the same. She‘s trying out new styles everytime and shows us her inner feelings! I love it
  35. Carlymia
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Ariana ha madurado mucho como artista y como cantante. Ella misma dijo que en este álbum lo que quería era cantar más y eso fue lo que hizo. Las vocals son impresionantes, el ritmo me recuerda mucho a Sweetener y eso me da a entender que quiso hacer un álbum poco comercial y más experimental. Me encanta
  36. mwnoella
    Dec 10, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All of the songs just like similar to the others she has, organic musical, nothing original to me… Expand
  37. Pilotoserve
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good album, I think that Ariana wanted to expand to a larger audience and also take sex off the table, just wonderful.… Expand
  38. cruelworld_
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    its amazing, songs like love language and my hair really showcase her growth as an artist
  39. D_Rv
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    Nothing new nor different from her previous sound. Maybe she should take more time with her music instead of releasing 3 albums in a row just to make profit
  40. Erickzavalaolve
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    Commercial music, very, very, very bad, I really don't recommend it, worst of the worst along with sweetener, thank u, next, Ariana should retire at once
  41. jacobreviewez
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    positions might be one of Ariana's best albums, the calm and smooth mood of this album just gives R&B perfection.. I hope she continues to head in this direction with her music.
  42. potterr
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Sweetener is about being falsely happy and trying to heal from the **** you'd faced in life. While thank u, next is about facing all the **** that happened to your love life and to realize that self-love is more important. Moving forward, positions is about opening the new chapter of your life and being happy with someone but you're still afraid and not sure that this will not work outSweetener is about being falsely happy and trying to heal from the **** you'd faced in life. While thank u, next is about facing all the **** that happened to your love life and to realize that self-love is more important. Moving forward, positions is about opening the new chapter of your life and being happy with someone but you're still afraid and not sure that this will not work out well again. It's a trilogy. It's like the continuation of Ariana's diary. The album is vocally and instrumentally pleasing. The production sounds expensive. This album is so cohesive compare to her previous projects so far. Her voice perfectly blends in RnB and Ballad. I wish she would stay in that genre, especially Ballad coz' IT'S SO GODDAMN BEAUTIFUL. I just don't understand why some fans and normal people are disappointed with this album, coz' It is not great as thank u, next? Though I must say, It's not Ariana's best album by far. I still consider thank u, next as her best album. But It doesn't mean that it is considered as Ariana's worst album already. Personally pov is the best song from this album. Pov should be nominated on next year's Grammys for song of the year.

    • My rankings
    Pov
    Off the table
    Safety net
    Positions
    Just like magic
    My hair
    Shut up
    Obvious
    34+35
    Motive
    West side
    Nasty
    Six thirty
    Love language    … Expand
  43. albus123
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    I've already seen people trashing this album, just because it's something we usually don't hear from Ari. I think that this is really unfair because i absolutely love when she experiments with her sound. Positions is very different from her previous projects. And that's what makes me love the album even more. The album is vocally and instrumentally pleasing. Some of the tracks' lyrics areI've already seen people trashing this album, just because it's something we usually don't hear from Ari. I think that this is really unfair because i absolutely love when she experiments with her sound. Positions is very different from her previous projects. And that's what makes me love the album even more. The album is vocally and instrumentally pleasing. Some of the tracks' lyrics are jaw-dropping, literally, particularly 34+35. Hearing new styles and genres from her is very refreshing considering the fact that the majority of her songs are usually pop and I'm tired of listening to pop songs. Besides, pop songs are everywhere, you could find it in every artist in this generation. And these kinds of songs don't fit for tiktoks, THANKFULLY! coz' songs that usually used for tiktoks are what I really hate the most. I just don't understand why fans and normal people are disappointed coz' it has not had a pop song? Besides, her vocals fit even better on RnB. In conclusion, I **** LOVE IT.… Expand
  44. selnycht
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    A bit underwhelming from an artist who released thank u next, and the half baked lyrics were a bit disappointing. Still, the bold stand on her sexuality is admirable and her vocals as always were flawless. An okay album in simpler words.
  45. ginnhole
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    i really don't know why this masterpiece got 72... literally one of her best works. people and big critic pages are sad and mad because it's not a pop album. i think she really found herself in r&b too good. rnbiana is vibin' too hard. used to be a sweetener stan, but honey she's been replaced.
  46. GabrielMonteiro
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    And once again, Ariana delivers nothing but the same she has done before...
  47. Luisslopezz
    Dec 6, 2020
    5
    I think that ariana is moving away from pop to move towards something else, in short I feel more comfortable and free when it comes to expressing her lyrics without having to make a lot of effort in her voice, however I feel very low about the album I would not say that it is her best work but it's certainly not the worst
  48. CriticSaul
    Dec 4, 2020
    6
    I love ariana but, what is this? I like only 5 songs, and that featuring with the weeknd, i really expected more
  49. mariaclarap
    Dec 4, 2020
    8
    This album gave me goosebumps and still does every time I hear it. Shut up was a great song to start, her vocals are unbelievable. Although the firsts songs of Positions are the weakest comparing to the rest of it, Just like magic comes with beautiful details that brings everything else to a better place. Off the table is beautifully honest and The Weeknd fits extremely well in this song,This album gave me goosebumps and still does every time I hear it. Shut up was a great song to start, her vocals are unbelievable. Although the firsts songs of Positions are the weakest comparing to the rest of it, Just like magic comes with beautiful details that brings everything else to a better place. Off the table is beautifully honest and The Weeknd fits extremely well in this song, it also talks about healing and grief from a point of view that most people do not, which is very interesting, definetly one of my favorite Ariana's lyrics. My hair has some traits of Amy Winehouse and the late 2000's, in it's lyrics, theme and melody, which I appreciate a lot. POV was also an amazing song to close the whole thing. I think my only criticism in Positions is that it doesn't have a theme itself, even though the title track and it's music video has a strong meaning. The songs have few connections with each other, which I consider really important for an album, but it does have some parallels with her old ones. Besides that, it does feel like a complete piece and it's why I think it deserves a high score. Great Pop/R&B, amazing collabs, incredible lyrics, unbelievable vocals: this is Positions, this is Ariana Grande.… Expand
  50. andreaaguirre
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    not her best album but definitely one of the best one she has made, she definitely shows that she’s finally making the type of music she loves, whether people like it or not ariana is no longer a pop girl, she has found love on r&b music and i believe that’s the kind of music we will keep listening of her. the vocal production of this album is just god tier, from the high notes in off thenot her best album but definitely one of the best one she has made, she definitely shows that she’s finally making the type of music she loves, whether people like it or not ariana is no longer a pop girl, she has found love on r&b music and i believe that’s the kind of music we will keep listening of her. the vocal production of this album is just god tier, from the high notes in off the table to the whistle chorus in my hair. this album also has the best collaboration she has made so far, off the table and safety net are really one of the best songs in this album.… Expand
  51. Howsyourlife
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Another amazing album by miss Grande. The pop royalty never seems to miss on her flawless discography. Loved every second of this album.
  52. vitortfv
    Dec 3, 2020
    6
    After 'Sweetener', it turns difficult to listen to Ariana's albums willingly. I look forward to the day that she will step out of her comfort zone, as all the latest albums sound the same. And 'Positions' is no different, it has powerful vocals as always, but songs with repetitive and somewhat sickening verses. Highlight for 'pov', which proved to be the most interesting song, perhapsAfter 'Sweetener', it turns difficult to listen to Ariana's albums willingly. I look forward to the day that she will step out of her comfort zone, as all the latest albums sound the same. And 'Positions' is no different, it has powerful vocals as always, but songs with repetitive and somewhat sickening verses. Highlight for 'pov', which proved to be the most interesting song, perhaps overshadowing even 'off the table' and 'safety net', songs that also deserve some recognition. Besides, a forgettable album which seems to have been made in a hurry.… Expand
  53. Joseph13
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    well she did it again nothing to be surprised
  54. notnikitacass
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    definitely one of her best albums for sure. u can see how she healed mentally from thank u, next to make fun music that she's comfortable with. so so happy for her.
  55. Jet0406
    Dec 2, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall the songs sound the same, kind of disappointed. My favorite song is POV overall.… Expand
  56. rodq09
    Dec 2, 2020
    0
    It is sad when an artist with a great voice has bad hearing, that was very unpleasantly
  57. Giflegal
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    A pop-trap R&B album that everyone should listen to, the album has a song for every moment. This album is among the best albums of 2020 that came to save this difficult year. An album with vocal and lyrical potential, besides being very visual.
  58. VivianaLim
    Dec 2, 2020
    1
    meh, always the same type of sound and basic lyrics. Nothing new or impressive
  59. LouisPruz
    Dec 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just wanna say it's so bored I'd rather listen to elevator music before this album, I just listened once and it was a torture, I think the only song that is medium good is the lead single and that's all.… Expand
  60. GERKO
    Dec 1, 2020
    7
    Positions destaca el potencial vocal que tiene Ariana Grande, y en este album queda desmostrado, la produccion vuelve a destacarse, pero no es un sonido muy innovador, tiene paralelismo sonoro a su anterior trabajo discografico, eso no quiere decir que sea igual al anterior, la tematica y concepto los diferencia desde lejos, una perspectiva mas madura de la artista, aunque cae en unaPositions destaca el potencial vocal que tiene Ariana Grande, y en este album queda desmostrado, la produccion vuelve a destacarse, pero no es un sonido muy innovador, tiene paralelismo sonoro a su anterior trabajo discografico, eso no quiere decir que sea igual al anterior, la tematica y concepto los diferencia desde lejos, una perspectiva mas madura de la artista, aunque cae en una composicon algo simple. Un decente album R&B que pudo llegar lejos.

    Destacados: motive, just like magic, Off The Table, safety net, my hair, nasty y pov.

    RATE: 7.9 / 10    … Expand
  61. viniciussnts
    Dec 1, 2020
    0
    It’s like an android alarm sound. This is her worst album. I really expected more.
  62. TaylerLi
    Dec 1, 2020
    4
    I was a little disappointed with this album. There was a lot of hype around it and the album did not live up to that hype.
  63. Mramos
    Dec 1, 2020
    0
    Disco HORRENDO y REPETITIVO, donde Ariana nuevamente demuestra su NULA capacidad para reeinventarse y moverse en otros generos.
  64. ageofunholy
    Dec 1, 2020
    0
    always the same sound, its getting boring everytime she drops something, please take a moment to make a good album
  65. connordalzin
    Dec 1, 2020
    6
    Very underwhelming after the amazing "Thank You, Next." I like the vibe she's going for. I love that it's all about intimacy, but it's very one note. There are a handle of songs I enjoy that I return too: "34+35, Just Like Magic, Love Language, My Hair, POV", but for how long it is there are a lot of skips.
  66. AlexisRae
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a grower, but is not bad in any means. Her lyrics are on the same level from the lyrics in Thank U, Next. This is her only album that tells a story from start to finish. It opens up with the track shut up, which is my least favorite from the album. It addresses the critics and haters she has had over the years and how their opinions do not matter. I personally don't like the descending notes during the chorus, which makes this my least favorite song off the album. We move along to 34+35, which is a fun song about sex with little puns hidden all throughout it. Its about being carefree. Ariana has said herself this song is a joke in her interview with Zach Sang. Now we move into the story portion of the album. Motive featuring Doja Cat is next and tells the listeners Ariana's worries as she meets new people, especially those who she involves herself with romantically. As a celebrity, its easy for people to use you for fame and fortune and Ariana is not going to let just anybody in. Next is just like magic which is about Ariana's ability to create successful music, and manifestation. This is a song in reference to Thank U, Next which was created in 2 weeks and was made mostly from her just enjoying her friends. Manifestation also has a part to do with the people she attracts into her life, like new boyfriends. Now on to my personal favorite, off the table featuring the weeknd. This song explores Ariana's doubts about love after past trauma and plays back into motive, asking the intentions of her suitor. The Weeknd plays as her suitor in this song, promising her it will all be okay and trying to open her mind up. Moving along to six thirty. This track is asking Ariana's suitor if he is ready to commit. Ariana has made it clear at this point she does not want a fling. If she's going to be in a relationship again, she wants it to be worth her time and effort. Next is safety net featuring Ty Dolla $ign which continues the story of Ariana and her suitor by letting him know she's falling for him and is scared to commit after still not being healed from past relationships. They are letting each other know this is the real deal. Following safety net is my hair, which is a very sultry song. This song is about Ariana letting her man play with her hair during sex, but also has a double meaning. Ariana has naturally curly hair and has explained how she liked to keep it for her friends and family at this time because its an intimate part of her life that reminds her of before fame. As she lets him see her real hair, she is letting him see deeper into her soul. She also ends the song with singing the whole last chorus in whistle tones. Nasty is up next. While nasty is another song about sex, its also extremely intimate. She doesn't want quick sex, she wants to make love. Next is westside which is Ariana fully ready to commit with her partner completely and announcing she's not scared anymore. love language is next which is essentially Ariana speaking on how well her and her boyfriend get along. Of course it can also be a reference to sex, but it's mainly about them taking the next step in their relationship and being on the same wavelength about it. positions follows and while this song is about sex, it also has a double meaning. Ariana is ready to do what will please her partner the most while also pleasing herself. It's them ready to do anything for each other and bonds their trust. Up next is obvious. obvious is kind of a wrap up to the entire story of the album on how she believes in love again and how that came about. They obviously love each other and there is no hiding it now. Finally, the album wraps up with pov, which is a love song to her boyfriend. How can you love that thing i hate about myself? How could you possibly love my ugly? It lets Ariana know for sure no doubt in her head that her man loves her. In the bridge Ariana sings "all my baggage fading safely" which is a reference to ghostin of Thank U, Next in which she sings "I'm a girl with a whole lotta baggage". It lets Ariana's listeners know she is healed from past trauma enough to move on with her life and part of that is due to her new relationship with her boyfriend, Dalton Gomez. They started dating January of this year. This album includes some of Ariana's hardest vocals. She uses whistle tones in multiple songs: off the table, my hair, nasty, positions. Showcases her range beautifully. The entire album is filled with orchestral sounds, adding a beauty to it. Ariana layered her own vocals extremely well on this album. The main writers on this album are Ariana Grande and Tayla Parks. There are a lot of references from Ariana's past work in this album continuing her story from Sweetener and Thank U, Next. If you have not heard this album, I would recommend. Keep in mind this album is a grower for a lot of people like Sweetener was.… Expand
  67. Zachelle
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    It's bad. Nothing New. Its boring. Sounds repetitive. Its just not good.
  68. Antonioavila
    Nov 30, 2020
    5
    Hay canciones buenas, pero realmente cuesta disfrutar el álbum entero. Hay canciones tediosas y flojas. Parece que está repleto de "rellenos". Ariana es una artista increíble, es muy raro que nos haya presentado un disco así. En lo personal, el disco menos favorito.

    La última mitad del disco me gusta, por eso los 5 puntos.
  69. ashtonsuga
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    sounds exactly like her previous work, will she ever try a new sound? such a boring artist.
  70. sammy_89
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Arianas worst album to date. The fact that she can’t take a break and reevaluate herself really shows in this album. It’s boring!! What else can I say. She has just released another version of her two previous albums. Why the need for 3 albums in less then 3 years?! I really hope she’s takes a few years to find her sound because the repetitiveness is just getting boring. If it wasn’t forArianas worst album to date. The fact that she can’t take a break and reevaluate herself really shows in this album. It’s boring!! What else can I say. She has just released another version of her two previous albums. Why the need for 3 albums in less then 3 years?! I really hope she’s takes a few years to find her sound because the repetitiveness is just getting boring. If it wasn’t for Scooter paying her way to the top she would not of reached #1, which she didn’t deserve with the album.… Expand
  71. Moonlightsmagic
    Nov 30, 2020
    2
    Girl idk what you were thinking when you made this album but you should've thought twice....you snapped vocally tho.
  72. kkaterinaa
    Nov 30, 2020
    3
    Nothing new from Ariana, this album is very basic. Every song is literally the same...
  73. nasastan
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    As much as I love Ariana, I must admit that this is her worst album (and I would even take the audacity to say that this is one of the worst albums of the year). Each song sounds exactly the same as the previous one, it feels like you’re not listening to an album, but a 41-minute song.
    I’m sorry Ariana, but I don’t have anything good to say about this album. Hope your next piece of art is    As much as I love Ariana, I must admit that this is her worst album (and I would even take the audacity to say that this is one of the worst albums of the year). Each song sounds exactly the same as the previous one, it feels like you’re not listening to an album, but a 41-minute song.
    I’m sorry Ariana, but I don’t have anything good to say about this album. Hope your next piece of art is better, because I know you can releaese better things.    … Expand
  74. Ashkalillly
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Ariana's positions is about as fresh as a two month old banana, it lacks originality and screams tryhard. Her "r&b influenced" album is nothing more than a desperate attempt to not be seen as Victoria Justices sidekick. Her "whistle notes" are irritating and her enunciation leaves me confused as to what she is actually singing
  75. ImARater
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    I have mixed opinions about this album, because it has not as many true bangers like Sweetener and Thank u, next, and isn't as round of an album overall as Thank u, next, if you know what I mean. Ariana moved on to make RnB-like or just straight up RnB songs and it sounds awesome. The lyrics of her earlier albums caught me more, they just felt EVEN MORE personal than those on PositionsI have mixed opinions about this album, because it has not as many true bangers like Sweetener and Thank u, next, and isn't as round of an album overall as Thank u, next, if you know what I mean. Ariana moved on to make RnB-like or just straight up RnB songs and it sounds awesome. The lyrics of her earlier albums caught me more, they just felt EVEN MORE personal than those on Positions (especially Sweetener and TUN). The production is the best yet, it's well made. But there are not that many songs with the potential to be "all time favorites" since there are many mediocre songs. The songs that slap the most are: just like magic, positions, pov, off the table, safety net and my hair.… Expand
  76. mangebange
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Not wasn’t it. I was hoping for a more.. different album. Not just s copy of the once before
  77. mxlxsx
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    I
    Don’t like it
    It’s the same sound over and over again. The same rhythm as her previous albums. Nothing new. Nothing’s changed.
  78. Mobina1
    Nov 30, 2020
    4
    Grande's worst album, this was a mess and her single choice were awful as always. Hope she make pop again instead of r&b
  79. SMILERA
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    BORING album it’s literally just like her other childish 5 previous albums nothing new about it the only thing that changes is her skin-tone
  80. kfedtorres11
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Just leaving a big fat 0 to Ariana and all her insecure fans who rate plastic hearts 0 cause they know it’s the better album
  81. lauri203
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    horrible, 0 growth, sounds the same as 7 years ago, she is the definition of 0 artistic growth
  82. xeexee
    Nov 30, 2020
    1
    Ariana Grande is known for her repetitive songs and Positions failed to impress her previous iconic album Thank U Next. I hope in the future she decides to take risks and change her sounds.
  83. CarolineM
    Nov 30, 2020
    4
    I love Ariana and her voice is incredible. This album wasn’t her best. Sadly, the songs sounds too familiar to each other and the lyrics aren’t that meaningful. I know she can do better
  84. pau13
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    This album is SO BORING! Every song sounds the same! Nothing new! Ariana has to change her genre every era cause IT'S NOT GOOD! And She is just OVERRATED!
  85. Unholymidnight
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    One of her most boring works. Sorry, didn't like it. She should evolve on her music. Always giving the same.
  86. jonathanmolina
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    terrible and boring album. ariana has not shown any artistic growth. the lyrics are tacky and doesnt have any meaning! she is just making music for money at this point!
  87. DamianOntiveros
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Possibly Arianas best album to date. Such an addictive album and I can not get enough!
  88. milktpapi
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Hsjajshsnsnsnsjjthebestalbumsjshwjsluwhavsnsjhssbsnsnnssnsjjsjsjshsjsjshsjshs
  89. LucasJenner
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Este álbum, é simplesmente uma obra divina. Ariana grande é realmente uma artista muito talentosa que tudo que se propõe a fazer, faz da melhor forma possível.... Simplesmente perfeito.
  90. 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...
  91. a1989sLover
    Nov 29, 2020
    6
    dangerous woman, sweetener and tun are 100 times better.. this is definitely not her best work, but it has some great songs
  92. elisgay
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is life, okay? and if u dont agree ure a piece of sh1t ☺️❤️✨… Expand
  93. feellikemc
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    i dont like it. can she make different songs cause her every songs sounds same. boring.
  94. TaeOfficial
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020. The perfect Ariana Grande sound, magnum opus material.
  95. vote4ghosts
    Nov 28, 2020
    6
    There's not enough variety in this album for me, the tracks are too similar. Luckily they're not bad tracks and overall pleasant to listen to, but there's nothing about this album that stands out to me. pov is a major highlight from this album - so great!
  96. Cleymored
    Nov 28, 2020
    2
    Ariana Grande is a proven vocalist. Her voice can move mountains, her high notes are breathtaking. Sadly, this girl peak at Dangerous Women. The lack of growth, repetitiveness and a stale sound makes positions her WORST album ever. The 2 score is for the 2 songs I though were remotely close to being good.
    In conclusion; Nothing new, nothing change same old sht same old f’n sht!
  97. JohnLimberger
    Nov 28, 2020
    0
    If changes by mustin bieber had a baby, it would be positions. It's just a mediocre album
  98. Hateme
    Nov 28, 2020
    0
    Ja era de esperar um álbum PÉSSIMO, e ainda de brinde o mesmo do mesmo, ariana nao sabe se reinventar como artista, gosta quem quer e quem tem mal gosto
  99. marceloadson
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    definitely one of my favorite album of this year. Beautiful harmonies with meaning full lyrics. She did great especially on "pov" and "safety net".
  100. 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
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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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