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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. mxguel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date. Clearly, its an underrated masterpiece. Thank u, Ariana for saving 2020.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. gab111
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is one of the best album of the decade. she’s a vocalist and the new mariah carey
  7. lovatogrnde
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album. We were so tired of that same pop stuff. Ariana run the mf pop!
  8. 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
  9. ilovearianag
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best album ever, saved 2020, pov and love language outsold. anyways stream positions for clear skin.
  10. giocsss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album! rnb suits her so well! the songs are so good, I like that she tried this new style, hope she will continue
  11. 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
  12. shmorxy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s her best album to date! such a difference sound from her and she does it so well.
  13. 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
  14. allivys
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    pov, off the table, safety net, and my hair are pure excellence. ariana has outdone herself once again
  15. mamamamtheus
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible vocals. Incredible lyrics. Incredible RnB. She deserves so much!
  16. aripinklyrics
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pov is definitely her best son, this album has zero skips, she found her sound and her growth is very clear… Expand
  17. gxaragao
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is very good, the sound, the vocals, ariana showed once again that she is one of the greatest artists today.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. yunellyg
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is by far her best album. I’ve always wanted her to do r&b and this album proves how perfect her voice goes with it. it’s a completely different sound from any of her other projects yet it seems like this is the sound she was meant to create. A perfect r&b album with no skips… Expand
  21. 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
  22. Hiramabriel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Aridiosa sepultaste a tus sirvientas sin duda de los mejor aunque los críticos pendejos digan lo contrario
  23. 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
  24. Noeliaveron
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Su mejor album, su voz suena increíble en cada canción, tiene que quedarse en el r&b
  25. bbgrvw
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    wow honestly her best album so much growth!! 100/10 and if you say otherwise you must be tasteless.
  26. 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
  27. travishunter
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the fact that its r&b influenced makes it her best album and one of the best release this year… Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. justlikemagic5
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    very unique style from her, very enjoyable to listen to. everyone who doesn’t like it really lacks flavor
  33. 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
  34. jvictorfq
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    people need to understand that positions is another concept of music, TOTALLY different from “thank u next”
  35. 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
  36. portaportal
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She’s everything. One of the best albums in 2020. Incredible vocals and emocional lyrics!!
  37. ratingalbums123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is beyond amazing and dreamy, she captivates her audience and takes them on a journey with this album. undoubtedly one of her best works to date.
  38. joshua99-
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This by far is arianas best album vocally and production wise. you can tell that this is the album ariana has always wanted to create and she was finally able to the R&B influences are immaculate and go so good with her voice. this is definitely the album of the year.
  39. Patycupons
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande is so talented, this album truly reflects the intention and meaning of her lyrics, the sound goes well with the lyrics, everything harmonizes perfectly!! If I had to choose I’d say POV is my favorite song of them all. Congratulations on another successful album, Ariana!!
  40. EliannysAS
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum con calidad vocal exquisita, no es comercial, y desempeña a la perfección el R&B hermoso que nos da Ariana, canciones como: Pov. Positions. Safety net. Obvius. Nos dan una hermosa letra acompañado la de hermosas melodías. Los Whistle voice de Nasty son impresionantes. Es un álbum sencillamente perfecto.
  41. victoria2005
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a truly masterpiece. everybody say thank u ariana grande for saving 2020 with positions. we couldnt be more grateful
  42. Nevits
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions es hermoso, Pov es una obra de arte, sus fans y haters estan acostumbrados a escuchar algo más movido, y por esa razón dicen que el álbum es monótono, pero a mi me encantó. Speechless...
  43. daniellemurphy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana explores a new style of music. It’s perfectly suited for her voice, allowing her to showcase incredible songwriting and vocal ability all while being versatile.
  44. posxitions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of her best bodies of work. very cohesive and her vocals are consistently spot on
  45. zmjzm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    is her best album since "sweetener", there is a great evolution in vocal and instrumental
  46. myha1r
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she made an incredible project, she made everything. this isn't just an album, this is a separation, this is ariana grande, and when i say ariana grande i mean god because she is god, she's all you can imagine.
  47. luizana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    When you think she can't do better, she comes and surprises you.
    Thank you Ariana Grande for blessing my ears.
  48. jael927
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande embodies everything that is R&B. All her previous albums were just teasers of what kind of artists she would become, songs like Imagine, showcase just the raw emotion needed to make R&B, to songs like Borderline, which shows how easy she can switch between pop and R&B. Miss Ariana Grande is just the kind of artist her peers need to study.
  49. michaelgytn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is amazing its a different from her other music this has a more viby rnb tone to it. these are her best collabs from her album . it gets even better everytime you listen. lyrically great album and the beats are extremely good.… Expand
  50. Nogueirajunior
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. that's the best thing to hear! surprise album! this album and everything, pov and my favorite song ♡ thanks Ariana Grande… Expand
  51. mrs_clra
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I see an ari so different in this era, because in Dangerous Woman she was still maturing and starting to become a woman, now positions, man, she proved to be much more than a woman and, yes, a very fine lady.
  52. Moonlightbae01
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I don't know if some are deaf or tasteless.. It's obviously 10/10... goodnight
  53. marcosmoura
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She transmitted and overcame maturity in her songs, it is a very well thought out album, Ariana along with her angelic vocals plunged into R&B.
  54. yasscorsets
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The greatest album by Ariana Grande. On my initial listen i absolutely adored and loved all the tracks. Each track represents her different topics.
  55. ElkinPer
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es fresco y diferente, simplemente arte por parte de una artista diferente e innovadora… Expand
  56. tapaenlanariz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    in my opinion this is her best album so far! , nice songs and they sound really good.
  57. josembedoyar
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a different to all of her previous, and it is not a bad thing. Instead, this album shows how Ariana can reinvent herself and still deliver high quality music.
  58. Raulals
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
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  59. Sandra701
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Honestly her most creative peace of work. Most of these critics want her to stick to the pop and not branch into her RnB which is kind of anti-black considering this was made with all POC. Vocally, her absolute best. Truly Ariana has found her true sound on this one.
  60. fakesmileee3
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is masterpiece. Seeing the growth in artist with every new era and album, not everyone can relate. The vocals are incredible and high range notes! So proud that it's RnB and who says otherwise u can suck ... by the way the reviews who gave 60 out 100 and not 100 or some haters just know u tasteless idiots who don't understand anything in music, first track 'shut up' is for u!
  61. tomyquiros
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Grande explores a new genre in this groundbreaking, totally unique, masterpiece of an album. really recommended
  62. samuelferreira
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é muito interessante, gostei muito da forma como ela busca novos territórios, os vocais poderosos continuam intactos. De uma maneira bem pessoal as músicas me cativaram bastante em todas as faixas do álbum, e fazia algum tempo que não me sentia tão feliz e completo com a música. Alias a sonoridade também foi incrível, quanto ao assunto tratado no álbum. Não me decepcionou, muitoO álbum é muito interessante, gostei muito da forma como ela busca novos territórios, os vocais poderosos continuam intactos. De uma maneira bem pessoal as músicas me cativaram bastante em todas as faixas do álbum, e fazia algum tempo que não me sentia tão feliz e completo com a música. Alias a sonoridade também foi incrível, quanto ao assunto tratado no álbum. Não me decepcionou, muito pelo contrário, supriu minhas expectativas.… Expand
  63. ghstnx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    sem sombra de dúvidas é o melhor álbum dela, superando até o sweetener e o dangerous woman
  64. Ericamelo4002
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. clearly it’s a style we’re not used to, but the vocals, the footprint is sensational it’s not for fun… Expand
  65. PabloToledo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album it’s a **** masterpiece and a whole beautiful growth experience of r&b beats and deep meanful new letters. I love it, her best one!!… Expand
  66. Lucaprates
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito tem tudo nesse álbum me cativou MDS eu amei real … Expand
  67. Liv125
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    WTF, you guys dont know how appreciate R&B! Ariana deserve more than this!!!
  68. thanklove
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ARIANA SAVING 2020!
    this album is fantastical, the whistles, the sonority... EVERYTHING is amazing
  69. sbp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An album which showcases Grande's growth, artistically and personally, as she lets the world into her life with sexual hits, empowering anthems, and raw ballads. Her best project yet, which *MUST* be viewed and listened to as an R&B album, not as part of her previous pop persona.
  70. Fhi
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Idc what anyone says this album is a bop❤️ First we can go with the flow of the song cuz....it’s great anyways follow my Twitter @theanimebaby3 thanks rate this album 10/10 besties
  71. Alexsb
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions is a very complete album, the most anticipated album exceeded our expectations An album not commercial at all, the high notes always leave us delighted.ariana never disappoints us
  72. therevieww
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is ariana's best album, it's personal, cohesive and coherent. it's flawless.
  73. luuuke
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a great new sound from grande ! favourites are 34+35, just like magic, love language and the lead single, positions
  74. MeruBel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is an album that only grown, developed and creative artist could present to the world. She discovers a complete new dimension in her own singing style and this is magical. I am mesmerized. Truly in love with this masterpiece. My deepest thanks to all her team for arranging vocals, wistles, instrumentals and backgrounds into wonderful work of art. This album is for admirers, who knowThis is an album that only grown, developed and creative artist could present to the world. She discovers a complete new dimension in her own singing style and this is magical. I am mesmerized. Truly in love with this masterpiece. My deepest thanks to all her team for arranging vocals, wistles, instrumentals and backgrounds into wonderful work of art. This album is for admirers, who know how to appreciate one's growth and fearlessness. I appreciate this beautiful knockout… Expand
  75. jennielayanne
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum está perfeito, a Ariana nasceu pro R&B, esse foi o melhor álbum dela.
  76. AdrianRL
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Gerardo notes, vives, it's maybe her most succesful and sexy recording. It's magic hear Nasty, POV, and Off the table.
  77. Yuvalr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  78. eudeivinibraga
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Eu amei, simplesmente ficou completamente incrível, ótimas melhorias sonoras, letra fácil, vocais incríveis!!!!!!
  79. tngo2415
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Peak in production, beautiful vocals and professionally handled, an album full of emotions and very new… Expand
  80. IGCRITIC
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um novo grande álbum, sempre se renovando e crescendo a cada passo.
    Uma das maiores de sua geração
  81. alyosousa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Acho que devemos aceitar que a era teen de Ariana Grande é apenas um legado. Desde o seu 4° álbum, Sweetener, ela tem mostrado que está disposta a crescer. E agora com seu novo álbum “Positions” podemos ver claramente seu amadurecimento e a mulher brilhante que se tornou!
    Nessa nova era, com um estilo que explora sua incrível voz e letras profundas, seu 6° álbum traz uma nova Ariana,    Acho que devemos aceitar que a era teen de Ariana Grande é apenas um legado. Desde o seu 4° álbum, Sweetener, ela tem mostrado que está disposta a crescer. E agora com seu novo álbum “Positions” podemos ver claramente seu amadurecimento e a mulher brilhante que se tornou!
    Nessa nova era, com um estilo que explora sua incrível voz e letras profundas, seu 6° álbum traz uma nova Ariana, madura, satisfeita e convicta de si mesma.    … Expand
  82. Afonsomonizz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece of vocals, and we see a mature woman. This album starts in the best way possible and finish even better !
  83. SanjeetRai
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect especially during this pendemic. loved every song on the album. pov is my fav so far as well as nasty, just like magic and everything. Thus album is perfection
  84. Cjaygibbs14
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album was the best album she ever had. IT is smooth and flows perfectly.I hope she follows this sound and im glad that she stuck with the R&B sound it fits her perfectly
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    Oct 30, 2020
    10
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  86. renzooz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    is a super relax album,i love it so much and is super amazing,i love the instrumentals,vocals and all
  87. srwizard09
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is the best Ariana Grande's album so far! Thank u for this masterpiece, because you so strong to
    live with all those crises and turn them into wonderful lyrics to overcome, you are amazing Ariana
  88. atomismus
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    SHE DID IT AGAIN and released her album of the career for the 3rd consecutive time. An album that proves Ariana's versality. A dream coming true for the fans. She always releases her best, always surprising. The queen of her generation. From "shut up"" to "pov", a complete perfection.
  89. Niko18
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    To all the person who give this album bad review :
    Yall are just HYPOCRITE !
    For years people as been telling that Ariana music sound all the same and that she is just doing pop generic commercial music. NOW That she is trying something NEW with a full R&B album with a completly different sound that she has made before, yall gave her her worst review album and tear her down ??? BUT you    To all the person who give this album bad review :
    Yall are just HYPOCRITE !
    For years people as been telling that Ariana music sound all the same and that she is just doing pop generic commercial music. NOW That she is trying something NEW with a full R&B album with a completly different sound that she has made before, yall gave her her worst review album and tear her down ???
    BUT you giving taylor swift Folklore the best review above all her previous album ??? That folklore album was the most BORING album EVER of the YEAR
    ALL song soung the SAME !!
    We DONT CARE about poetry or good lyrics .
    We want VOCALS AND MELODY !
    So taylor can change her register by leaving pop music for slow boring song like in folklore and get critical acclaim but when ariana dose the SAME yall destroy her album with bad review ??
    Let me tell you that critics : THIS IS WAY BETTER THAN FOLKLORE CAUSE AT LEAST THERE IS VOCALS AND YALL ARE JUST HYPOCRITE F..K YALL    … Expand
  90. Odcar
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love all song on this album, it’s awesome, beautiful, the best album of the year and her career
  91. Iam_alesso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best albums of ariana grande and nasty is the continue of yours truly… Expand
  92. Elchope
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is an incredible album that certifies the supremacy of ariana grande in pop. Also in this genre rnb she looks very comfortable and I hope she continues on this way.
  93. marialviza
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Apesar do sweetener ter meu coração, amei esse demais. Ela é perfeita em tudo que se propõe a fazer, POV a melhor do album!
  94. tastefulcami
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana definitely emits bad b energy in this album. The variety of sounds and vocals are a breath of fresh air, no one is doing it like her. Kudos for releasing such a fun yet intimate album that lots of us missed since her Sweetener era.
  95. emmamc
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing album so different from her other work. Soulful trap r&b that i’ve always wanted from her. You can tell she’s truly happy and has always wanted to do this. It’s so vibey and i can definitely say i’ll be listening to this on repeat for a while.
  96. miguelilima
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum bem tranquilo com ótimas músicas, bons feats, e uma vibe bem gostosinha, é um novo estilo explorado por ela (ariana grande), ariana está amadurecendo a cada ano que passa e com isso temos que nos acostumar, tudo muda, e se você realmente for fã do trabalho dela você irá entender e amadurecer junto com ela. #streampositions… Expand
  97. Jonasjns
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is a beautiful album very different from its predecessors Ariana has a sweet voice that fits in this piece of art without a doubt she never disappoints her fans
  98. thiagoalecrim
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Muito bom! Muito diferente de tudo que ela já lançou e se propôs a fazer. Mas muito bom!
  99. Carloseitz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy hermoso una obra maestra de el R&B el álbum de el año sin duda uno de los mejores trabajos de ariana grande.… Expand
  100. Justineee
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was so gooooood, rnbiana slays. It is so good to hear ari doing other things more than pop because this really suits her voice… Expand
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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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