• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana trouxe neste novo álbum uma perspectiva mais sexy, mas ao mesmo tempo delicada. Sim, concordemos com as críticas das quais dizem não ser sua melhor produção, mas também concordemos que Ariana, em nenhum momento, deixou de lado a sua Grande criatividade. My hair e Six Thirty, de longe, são as músicas mais expressivas do trabalho. Uma intro foi muito bem selecionada com shut up.Ariana trouxe neste novo álbum uma perspectiva mais sexy, mas ao mesmo tempo delicada. Sim, concordemos com as críticas das quais dizem não ser sua melhor produção, mas também concordemos que Ariana, em nenhum momento, deixou de lado a sua Grande criatividade. My hair e Six Thirty, de longe, são as músicas mais expressivas do trabalho. Uma intro foi muito bem selecionada com shut up. Enfim, me remeteu algumas coisas de Yours Truly.
    No geral, achei ótimo.
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  2. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Its rlly good idk why you Rate like that its just magic like we need in this cuarentine and u made a mistake.
  3. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing r&b album. smooth melodies, and something very different than what she’s previously done. love it.
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Posiciones is not just an album, it is a culture reboot, a reason to breathe. an escape from this cruel world of thieves. It's art, the first gift you open at christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you've always wanted, positions in everything you need.
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HER BEST ALBUM! all songs is so good! my top 3 is probably
    - pov
    - just like magic
    - shut up
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  6. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such a great album. Ariana really reinvented her sound in an album that showcases pretty well her amazing and powerful voice. Stick to RnB Ari! It fits you well and gave us your best studio album to date
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this r&b sound fits her voice so well, and positions is her best album to date. the collabs and songs on this album are so strong, such as pov and off the table.
  8. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best examples of the growth of artist. Ariana wanted to make an album special and did it successfully. Expand
  9. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was amazing, omg that evolution vocally, speaking vocally this is the best album of it, it's a more mature stage, and exploring new genres It was amazing, omg that evolution vocally, speaking vocally this is the best album of it, it is a more mature stage, and exploring new genres, it fits very well, IT WAS BEAUTIFUL Expand
  10. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana y su equipo han hecho uno de los mejores álbumes, cada canción transmite una paz y a la ves una motivación para bailar(en lo personal), un álbum con sonidos diferentes a lo que estamos acostumbrados de ariana, su voz a sido explotada de la mejor en manera en todo el album. ARIANA IS A QUEEN Expand
  11. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum of the year, it’s totally amazing! This album deserves to be listened to
  12. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just loved the songs. The Ariana Grande x Doja Cat collab is amazingg!! The cover is pretty good, good vocals, good instrumentals... Ariana Grande's best album me thinks. Expand
  13. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B it’s for Ariana. she had this tone that makes every song feel so special and the light tone that se brings... everything, soft.
    Lyrics are so so good and so fresh
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The way Ariana harmonizes any song is a treat for the ears and her high notes are from another planet.
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing álbum!! I love nasty 34+35 shut up motive off the table and every song bc it's a great álbum ❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️
  16. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Tremenda biblia, un poco decepcionante después de tun o sweetener, pero bastante bueno
  17. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album ia totally unique, there's no album like this. it's just unbelievable. a masterpiece.
  18. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Me encanta como Ariana ha demostrado el nivel de artista que es, al ser un album R&B encaja con su voz de una manera espectacular
  19. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    flawless album, deserves better
    she worked hard and her vocals are in point loved it!!
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    r&b excellence. ariana grande gave me everything i needed and more. this is one of her best projects to date
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    incrível trabalho de ariana, maduro e responsável, espero que continue assim
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ICÔNICO MEMORAVEL E ATEMPORAL, BARRANDO TPDAS AS BARREIRAS DO UNIVERSO VAMOS POSITIONS DECOLE NA VELOCIDADE DA LUZ
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is the moment and the girlys are mad that she left pop behind and if you are mad you ain’t ready for growth Expand
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I can’t describe what this album is, cause it’s more than art, it’s more than just another album, it’s perfect. It’s something different from what Ariana has given us, a lot of people aren’t ready for this change, but I’m ready for it, and it’s just incredible, I love it and I hope people love it as much as I do.
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the execution of album is so great and i think this is one of the best albums of 2020 so far
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Talented, Brilliant, Incredible, Amazing, Showstopping, Spectacular, Never The Same, Totally Unique, Completely Not Ever Been Done Before. I love r&biana.
  27. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is one of the best albums i’ve heard. 10/10 would recommend listening to it
  28. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s nothing like her former albums and her sound is developing. Some like metadummies don’t understand that and wants another pop only album. Anyways it ate unlike this outdated site.
  29. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is an incredible album, sensual and great vibes, i believe it's one of the best of this year
  30. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    it´s a fun album, ariana once again shows her versality, positions is all you need to hear, evry single song is beautiful and fun
  31. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana really did a clean job with her album. Love the lyrics and this kind of R/B with soul vibes. Loveit. My favs: nasty, my hair, pov and 34+35. KEEPING KILLING IT.
  32. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album yet the critics aint hearing correctly. perfect mix of trap r&b and pop
  33. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    arianas vocals have definitely improved with low notes and high notes for sure, if u don’t like it it’s probably because this album has an r&b vibe and you’re used to her pop side.
  34. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions ta muito bom deem outra notaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa nao aceito essaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  35. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album! Haters hate to admit it!!! Plus I recommend just like magic and pov to new fans!!! Expand
  36. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing. Ariana really worked hard on this album and it shows. Her talent is unbelievable! Especially her whistle notes (for a while chorus!) in ‘my hair’. Ariana put so much love and thought into this album, to its cover to its well thought out collabs, she really hit it out of the park for me :)) Expand
  37. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the RnB soul album is so perfectly strung together with its harmonies and vocals. each song has its own elements that make its different but cohesive to the album. i’m so pleased with the outcome i was very cautious when i found out it would be RnB. my top picks are shut up, my hair, safety net and pov
  38. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I was amazed by the r&b influence in the album. You have recorded like 'my hair' which is a jazz and r&b song. Pov a blues song.
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana truly snapped and clearly the critics giving it low reviews are pressed tayble stans. they need to mind their kkk supporting business.
  40. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Truly a cultural reset and a must-listen for ANYONE and EVERYONE wherever you are!!! Thank you Ari
  41. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un excelente álbum, la voz de Ariana Grande como siempre impecable, el R&B es algo nuevo para ella pero le queda genial, unas muy buenas letras, es diferente y fresco en la discografía de Ariana. ✨
    Los silbidos de su voz bien usados, y con algunas canciones balada como pov, o my hair.
    Bailables como motive, se nota su madurez en este nuevo disco.
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  42. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album y’all who aren’t rating it a ten are tasteless i said what i said
  43. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    So good! Sngs are meaningful, I love this album and you can tell her work put into it and the lyrics are just really creative!!
  44. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. It’s truly something special when you’ve been a fan since her debut album and to watch her grow and tap into something completely different. I love R&B Ari
  45. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so good its r&b and pop and also a little bit trap its perfect Expand
  46. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its her best work so far :) ILL ALWAYS SUPPRT MY QUEEN NO SKIPS ALBUM OF THE CENTURY NASTY JUST LIKE MAGIC POSITIONS MOTIVATE EVERYTHING OMG THE ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE LOVE LANGUAGE OFF THE TABLE SHUT UP Expand
  47. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    To be fair I was really surprised to see so many critical reviews. Positions is a beautiful album, I was a little bit skeptical upon hearing the first single that was released but I instantly fell in love with the album as soon as I heard it. Ariana has matured and blossomed into an artist who uses her voice in such a beautiful way. Each song wa so calming and this is definitely her bestTo be fair I was really surprised to see so many critical reviews. Positions is a beautiful album, I was a little bit skeptical upon hearing the first single that was released but I instantly fell in love with the album as soon as I heard it. Ariana has matured and blossomed into an artist who uses her voice in such a beautiful way. Each song wa so calming and this is definitely her best album yet. Well done Ariana for outdoing yourself yet again! Expand
  48. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Postions is like a sweet candy but too have a strong beats, is like a Sweetener's youger brother, and I love it
  49. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum e perfeito e impecável O poblema e que muita gente não soube receber ele.
    E também só quem acompanha a Ariana desdo início sabe o quanto ela evoluiu.
  50. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the slander on this rating
  51. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I liked. Pov is the best track but I'm in love with Off The Table. She have an amazing voice.
  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loveeee ❤️ wow i don't like Ariana , but this álbum , ufffff , really she saved the 2020 Expand
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best album from 2020, she saved us from the pandemic. the whistles, the vocals. thanks ariana for blessing us one more time.
  54. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It could spoiler but I only talk about genres and stuff! It's amazing! I always wanted Ariana to make a jazz inspired album, 'positions' (The album) is mostly R&B with a bit jazz and it's incredible. The most songs won't chart but I think Ariana does what she always wanted and I'm so happy for her!

    It has what Dangerous Woman and it's era has. I Don't Care, Jason's Song (Gave it Away), My
    It could spoiler but I only talk about genres and stuff! It's amazing! I always wanted Ariana to make a jazz inspired album, 'positions' (The album) is mostly R&B with a bit jazz and it's incredible. The most songs won't chart but I think Ariana does what she always wanted and I'm so happy for her!

    It has what Dangerous Woman and it's era has. I Don't Care, Jason's Song (Gave it Away), My Favorite Part, Dangerous Woman, the live performance of Diamonds Are Girl's Best Friend... ! I LUV these songs/covers it's totally her genre and she may not chart that much but she will be the icon she's supposed to be! Some of my favorites:
    -my hair
    -point of view -west side
    -love language -obvious
    -nasty

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  55. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions give us a new sound from ariana with great colabs, and top steller performances with one of her best music to date pov.
  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album shows the real Ariana, it is one of her best works, in R&B genre is present everywhere on this album and when you listen to it you feel a good vibe of satisfaction and happiness, this in a nut words is the best album of Grande.
  57. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    después de algo tan grande y explosivo como TU,N nos ha dado algo tan fascinante e interesante, es hermoso escuchar la voz de Ariana en un ritmo más suave. Una vez más está claro que ella puede y domina lo que quiere.
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great album, r&bariana didn't come to play, stop comparing this album with her previous ones, positions is by far superior, a solid body of word, with great vocals, sounds and interpretation. Expand
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    people were expecting the same old pop album but miss grande served vocals with an RnB masterpiece. we stan
  60. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is a cultural reset. it is a masterpiece, a reason to breathe. ariana outsold all your faves! anyone who disagrees is delusional and tasteless. stream positions! love u ari xoxo. Expand
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. como fã da ariana desde 2014 eu vi ela evoluir sonoramente bastante, feliz pelo trabalho que ela criou Expand
  62. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album her vocals are impressive, its awesome, the violins. POV is the best one. Expand
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Every song is really good, it gives a really good vibe and good feelings. The lyrics are really well written, and the style is a mix between every project she released so far, but containes also things we never heard, really R&B and pop kind of vibes. The instumentals and the vocals let the whole thing become so dreamy but at the same time it keeps a movement that makes it perfect.
    I love
    Every song is really good, it gives a really good vibe and good feelings. The lyrics are really well written, and the style is a mix between every project she released so far, but containes also things we never heard, really R&B and pop kind of vibes. The instumentals and the vocals let the whole thing become so dreamy but at the same time it keeps a movement that makes it perfect.
    I love this album, the best one so far!
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  64. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best albums. She is moving away from pop and trying r&b and she slayed on these tracks. I suggest you "critics" re-listen to this masterpiece and try again please. This is her true self and this is one of her best work. I love this mature sound and I hope she keeps it in the future.
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album shows off her vocals, it's literally r&b perfection! her best album!
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is the best album that Ari has been able to make all the songs are amazing
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing and refreshing and beautiful and different, I've been waiting for the longest time for Ariana to make an r&b album
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana's sixth studio album has a sweet, soft melody. She explored the R&B world and gave us her best project. It was just like magic this new project of hers
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s not legendary as it shouldn’t be since ariana didn’t give us much hope to receive something as different as sweetener. not the best album of the year but it sure has quality! we love u, ariana Expand
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a beautiful body of work, it means a evolution to Ari, queen of the new R&B, Positions is the best album in 2020. Pov is the most emotional Expand
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a bit different from the 80’s rhythms that became trending this year, the instrumental complements the main attraction of songs, which is the Grande’s voice
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    omg. she really came to save our 2020. she is showing, one more time, that she can do absolutely everything that she wants to. mixing a lot of new experiences that she’s not familiarized with, she slayed. honestly, her best album. positions for 2020. that’s what i’m talking about.
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    First i want to star saying that this is a r&b influenced album IT’S NOT A POP ALBUM. I’m tired of people that only like pop music and hate everything else. It’s an amazing album.
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    All these critics are just used to hear the same pop with upbeats over and over again. This album is magical and its ART. These **** are deaf and dont know how to appreciate a really good and diferent album. Love R&BIANA.
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a different album but I really like it, it's completely different from what Ariana has accustomed us to, I think it's great that she tries different styles, she's in a phase where she leaves her comfort zone.
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is **** amazing ! it's so chill and relaxing helps me relax and deal with my problems (especially pov) i feel good listening to it and also ariana worked so hard i'm proud of her !
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is exactly the style that Ariana wants.after a long time,she returned to r&b music and blessed our ears with her vocals on this album.especially in the song called ''my hair'', there is a long whistle note.and the number of singers who can hit this note is too small to say. i mean,in short,this album is the album that she put the most effort into
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is an amazing album. Definitely one of the best that came out in 2020.
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a real masterpiece.
    her voice is incredible as usual.
    everybody should listen to this album it’s amazing!
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it is reallllyyyy amazing and im in love with safety net.cccccccccccccccccccc
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ariana grande se reencontrou e amadureceu no R&B, cada faixa soa como uma experiência única.. destaque pro verso todo em whistles em my hair Expand
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    by far best album of this year, her voice flows beautifully with rnb and i love the new sound. deserves a higher score all around. just amazing.
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is so incredible, amazing i loved, i love u ariana ilysm ilysm lisysm
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her best album yet and you tasteless r@ts can shut up, sorry your fav could never
  85. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    intimate and sentimental but very cool, I love what the album wants to convey
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best vocal album i love it i can see it will win awards by far i cannot wait to see the next route ariana takes!
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is AMAZING ! it radiates self love and growth. it is lyrically extremely nice and vocally its out of this world. i love this album! her best in my opinion!
  88. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is the first album where Ariana shares maturity and growth. Shying away from the “pop” sound she was known for in her earlier projects, Positions does not lend itself to typical pop standards or reviews. This album explores Ariana’s sexuality and maturity. It also incorporates her vocal talent through new mediums.
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum impecável. Ariana mostrou que é capaz de qualquer coisa e que, quando canta, não é ela que se adapta nos gêneros e sim os gêneros que se adaptam a ela.
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a new path for ariana and i love it. she sounds so fresh and free, u can tell she was enjoying the moment of making every song.
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    You like pop music and this album is R&B Same always is bored, Ariana came to save 2020 sweeties
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HER. BEST. ALBUM. TO. DATE. Like wtf why ya’ll hating ya’ll just jealous of da queen. Expand
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is by far her best album. it's so amazing. she also has so many references to older songs and in this album you can tell shes growing and healing
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I'm so glad Ariana has started to experiment with other genres and clearly R&B is the genre for her. Positions is an album that showcases her vocals and musical talent beautifully.
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O love This álbum, it’s so relaxing and i love how Ariana do Her Whilstle Notes, perfect!!!
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing, fantastic, showstopping, completely never before, GREAT ALBUM. Super unique. Ariana nailed it
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the maturity on this album is insane and it truly tells a story about being love,, ariana going back to her r&b roots saved 2020
  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, it sounds way different from her other albums. Her vocals and harmonies are just amazing.
  99. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    My album of the year!! I love it!!!! This is a art i love every song this is literally better than every taylor swift album! literally selena gomez could never! ahhh 10/10 that’s my favorite album on the world
  100. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i was waiting for her to relase a r&b album, and here it is. I think that if you are a fan of pop and not r&b this album is just going to be ok, but if you are into r&b you are going to like it a lot!
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.