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

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  1. Tom335
    Nov 1, 2020
    3
    The songs are pretty basic and uninspired. I feel like the album was done in a few days. No potential hit, next singles are based on strong features.
  2. Helenaa
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande’s best album. a masterpiece, r&biana is iconic, so much better than pop. legendary.
  3. Yohanan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Cohesive album, a completely different sound, a Pop-Trap, Soul/R&B but smooth and completely cohesive. Smooth vocals and without being overly screaming. Although Ariana Grande is in her comfort zone, it is a well-built album with layers of orchestra and simply adding notes from Wistle de Grande.
  4. juliaroratto
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, com vocais perfeitos, músicas coesas e uma estética muito bonita. É um dos melhores álbuns da Ariana, por ter um toque bem intimista, por mais que muitos não entendam esse conceito. Perfeito, como tudo que nós podemos esperar da Ariana.
  5. chelseaharvey
    Nov 1, 2020
    6
    Good album, but not as best as her previous work. Should have been an EP with 34+35, just like magic, my hair, nasty, love language and pov. There are some songs in the album that feel lackluster such as west side and obvious. She releases music so quickly that she it’s just quantity over quality which is a shame. Dangerous Woman is still her best album to date.
  6. letsgetitt
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    honest & unbiased opinion here. okay album, loved the new sounds. the thing is that 11/14 of the songs sound the same. no flavor. expected more variation within sad songs, happy songs etc. also you’d hear a sad instrumental in the intro but it ends up being a happy song which just.... threw me off. thank u, next was her best album wbk. was expecting sex songs but not this much. does shehonest & unbiased opinion here. okay album, loved the new sounds. the thing is that 11/14 of the songs sound the same. no flavor. expected more variation within sad songs, happy songs etc. also you’d hear a sad instrumental in the intro but it ends up being a happy song which just.... threw me off. thank u, next was her best album wbk. was expecting sex songs but not this much. does she even have anything else to sing about except sex? her voice is very beautiful but this album was just... not it.… Expand
  7. Sweetenertun
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I love Ariana, I waited all night for the premiere. I didn't disappoint. Ariana focuses on women's sexuality. That's very good in the current world
  8. blacktothepink
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    this is her most cohesive work of art this far. i am in love with every song this album is magical and Ariana's vocals really stand out here!
  9. Sheccis
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O love This álbum, it’s so relaxing and i love how Ariana do Her Whilstle Notes, perfect!!!
  10. Peterpan_
    Nov 1, 2020
    4
    Some good songs, but definitely could have been finnessed better if not for the rush release.
  11. jaylinheater
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is Ariana at her most authentic and unapologetic point of her career, she comes to show that she is not a Nickelodeon turned pop sensation with the most immaculate pop rnb vocals and instrumentals. Ariana definitely shows her influence from a 60s vibe melodically yet she makes it a new and game changing sound with a trap beat. She gives you the most sexiest and erratic lyrics yet with class and dignity. This album might not be a fame changer as Sweetener and Thank U, Next, however this album is not the magnum opus but very important to her discography in it’s own way because it shows that Ariana is a fully grown woman diving deeper in womanhood than dangerous woman.… Expand
  12. andresgrande
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I've never been a big Ariana fan, but damn this album is a masterpiece. This is hands down her best project so far. It's so mature and cohesive, and her vocals are on another level. People who expect a DW 2.0 might be quite disappointed, but this is not an immediate album. it has zero bangers and requires time to be fully appreciated and understood, and that's why I love it so much.
  13. littlewolf19
    Nov 1, 2020
    3
    This just doesn’t do it for me. At this point, I don’t expect Ariana to be putting out lyrical masterpieces, but I figured she’d at least branch out and do something a little different this time around. I was wrong. So very wrong. There are only a couple of songs that I’d go back and listen to again; most of it is just boring. It’s like discount TUN. I wish Ariana would put more effortThis just doesn’t do it for me. At this point, I don’t expect Ariana to be putting out lyrical masterpieces, but I figured she’d at least branch out and do something a little different this time around. I was wrong. So very wrong. There are only a couple of songs that I’d go back and listen to again; most of it is just boring. It’s like discount TUN. I wish Ariana would put more effort into her releases and aim for quality over quantity, because at this point, if she doesn’t change it up, she’s going to be remembered as just another generic pop artist despite her vocal abilities.… Expand
  14. Shivam622
    Nov 1, 2020
    0
    I expected much more from Ariana. This album is the definition of generic. collabs are there just because the artist are popular. there is no depth in song writing . the only I am not giving it zero is because Ariana continues to be the vocal master
  15. JhonMnc
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Puede que el album a muchos no les guste, la verdad es que para los gustos los colores... Desde mi punto puede que no sea el gran album pero me ha encantado; es refrescante... Ariana vuelve un poco a sus raices musicales y se siente como un viaje a traves de sus pensamientos
  16. Rhowbert_17
    Nov 1, 2020
    5
    The album showed ariana's vocal ability (esp in my hair, pov) but it didn't fit in to the trap/rnb sound. Kind of the sound is overpowering her voice. The lyrics are average too and sometimes turning me off, especially tracks like six thirty and 34+35, considering she is expected to have artistic growth and lyrical depth as it is her 6th album. She could have done better.
  17. ihategays
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Awful, no growth, she made thank u next, but even more bland. Imagine how tired we are...
  18. Moonlight0
    Oct 31, 2020
    5
    This album is the worst album of year. It’s about only sex. It doesn’t have meaningful lyrics. I don’t like it.
  19. Metareviwer
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    Disappointing album. After releasing the peak of Ariana's career, Thank U, Next this album felt extremely stale, bored and safe. It felt like a filler album. I expected much more from Ariana. Disliked this album....
  20. Leonardobreno
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Genuino e reflexo pandêmico. um dos melhores dos melhores do ano. Quem não gostar é fã da branquela azeda lá
  21. myhair
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly I love this album, it is well produced vocally and in instrumentals, she served vocals and tried to differentiate it from other albums, but it still hasn't left her comfort zone, as it sinned in tracks that deserved much more as a "safety net", "west side" and "love language". Anyway, we cannot deny that she served VOCALS, taking as examples of this the various powerful whistles that she managed to execute in tracks like "my hair", "positions", "nasty" and even "safety net". even though it was pleasant for me, unfortunately the album has very few tracks that please EVERYONE at the beginning, for example I didn’t sympathize with several tracks, and today I really like them, I think it must be a matter of listening multiple times. Anyway, with that I finish my honest review of the album (I am 100% aware that my opinion is very different from the opinion of other people because I am a fan of Ariana.)… Expand
  22. Petrap
    Oct 31, 2020
    2
    So disappointed. This album is very bad lyrically with already heard sound.
  23. ricardocamorim
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    It's not her best work, but it has some great songs! 34+35, positions, shut up and pov are very catchy.
  24. wannyan
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her whistle register in my hair is unbelievable
    pov is one of her best songs of all time    … Expand
  25. VenezaSanttos
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ótimo álbum, um dos melhores dela sem dúvidas sabe porque? Pois foi um álbum escrito praticamente todo por ela, foi um álbum totalmente diferente do que ela apresentou anteriormente com os outros álbum POP, dessa vez ela trouxe o R&B, com mais melodias gostosas e menos músicas dançantes, pois esse álbum segundo a mesma, significa seu melhor momento que vive atualmente. Daqui alguns diasÓtimo álbum, um dos melhores dela sem dúvidas sabe porque? Pois foi um álbum escrito praticamente todo por ela, foi um álbum totalmente diferente do que ela apresentou anteriormente com os outros álbum POP, dessa vez ela trouxe o R&B, com mais melodias gostosas e menos músicas dançantes, pois esse álbum segundo a mesma, significa seu melhor momento que vive atualmente. Daqui alguns dias esse mesmo álbum estará sendo mais aclamado do que ja está sendo.… Expand
  26. notzel
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her albums all sound the same. ariana clearly just wants hits and doesn't care about a real good project.… Expand
  27. gureis
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana really did the best work that she could´ve. She literally changed her genre and it´s not generic. She is used to do pop+trap, but now she is at the r&b/soul. There´s not the same old pop, because the album were not made for it! It´s amazing
  28. Jonathlim
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    A downgrade from TUN. I expect more on this album but it makes me disappointed .
  29. Ivanavi
    Oct 31, 2020
    6
    Although it shouldn’t be a short time of production as the way to evaluate the quality of an album. But the disappointing quality of the album does make it feel like Ari needs more time to complete this.

    pov is the best of this album
  30. Shinieshiny
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I loved the mix of trap and R&B, the perfect vocals with an orchestra gave a unique and different touch, I loved it
  31. yaffett
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Is a piece of art. No words.
    Los vocales son excelentes, algunos ritmos pueden mejorarse, un gran trabajo (no su mejor); 10/10
  32. jairobyl
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    obrigado obrigado obrigado obrigado obrigado ariana por ter tentado fazer um album
  33. nino1122
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    arrasou parabéns araiana maravilhosa pwrfeita entregou babado grito no ** e gritaria amey
  34. gobbikau
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    An awful album. It is not her best work for sure. I did not like it very much.
  35. Djane1975
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Just iconic omg "my hair" is the best one YOU. BETTER. SERVE. MISS. ARIANA.
  36. Lucyjoy17
    Oct 31, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love ari, really! But this album is such a disappointment, I've been expecting something new from her, but this album sounds like her old stuffs! It feels rushed. Will wait for her next one.… Expand
  37. lucaxz
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    its amazing how much she manages to revolutionize in each album released. she is the moment and the future of the industry.
  38. Timotinho
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana explores her vocal potence in a wonderful way in this album. The lyrics of each song are super rich and she talks about sex in a luxurious way. Also, she show her versatility making a album that is so unlike her previous albums
  39. cami1234
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    um album extremamente completo e maduro, vocais extremamente maduros, e obviamente o destaque para pov e my hair, as maiores do álbum, só esperava um pouco mais da colaboração com a doja, mas tirando isso, achei um trabalho muito bom!
  40. tylerlovell
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    immaculate!!!!!!!! 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
  41. 9RaynaraB
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, i liked this album, so much. I love how ariana is so talented and so beautiful… Expand
  42. sournasty
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    it is the most ‚her’ album. we can see who is ariana grande in the real life. her best album periodt
  43. Clydeee
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Mediocre, full of ringtone sounds, worst album that any artist could make, and poor song writing.
  44. iraphaeu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    o melhor lançado pela ariana. podemos ver o amadurecimento musical da ariana nesse album,
  45. AdrianFonseca1
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I love so freaking much this álbum, is so matture, and intimate is the álbum of the year ari literally save the year with this
  46. rodolphocsch
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    We can feel that she had finally found her place, and she enjoys this style
  47. fabianoluissch
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    such a great album with só much content and quality. ariana has once again done an awesome job
  48. rodolphoville
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    of course she followed a style she is used to, but for me this album is a masterpiece
  49. Celiaafn
    Oct 31, 2020
    5
    My least favorite album of her, too many trap beat in every song.
    Favorite : pov, safety net, off the table, positions
  50. Juandedios
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Your most mature work to date!! I can’t wait to see what you will give us next.
  51. Thiago1308
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor trabalho de Ariana Grande até o momento, obra-prima, um álbum que vai marcar muito a indústria musical, uma das minhas músicas favoritas são: Pov, Shut Up, 34+35, Motive são perfeitas ❤️ eu estava com uma alta expectativa e eu me surpreendi muito, realmente uns do melhores álbuns do ano e da década!!!! com certeza merece ganhar o prêmio de álbum do Ano, séria tudo !!!… Expand
  52. juliborrelli
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    she has matured a lot, i love her, and i love the album because of the r&b and how different sounds from the other albums
  53. norbertojaviert
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es una joya del R&B. Los vocals de Ariana no dejan de sorprenderme nunca con ese control de la voz que posee. Solo decir que el álbum lo tengo en repetir. Aplaudirle que fue capaz de salirse de su zona de comfort y explorar más allá. Mis favoritas que no salen de mi cabeza están: pov, safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), positions, motive, obvious, just like magic, 34+35. En finEste álbum es una joya del R&B. Los vocals de Ariana no dejan de sorprenderme nunca con ese control de la voz que posee. Solo decir que el álbum lo tengo en repetir. Aplaudirle que fue capaz de salirse de su zona de comfort y explorar más allá. Mis favoritas que no salen de mi cabeza están: pov, safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), positions, motive, obvious, just like magic, 34+35. En fin todas!… Expand
  54. Maryam18
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Truly awful worst than sweetener lmao ....………………
  55. Sheezus1
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    0MG, veo muchas AguaCACAtas, Seleperros, Tablones colapsando en esta icónica Biblia del R&B. por eso Ariana >>>> Su Fav mierd3ra. se van a quedar con las ganas de ver a mi Aridios con critica amarilla. ni que fuera Perraty
  56. Erges1
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    I couldn't even listening from start to finish, sounded the same repetitive boring.
  57. Bae_allison
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    This album is a big change of big Ariana, although it is not the genre that many believed, the songs have good melodies, could mix in a certain way every melody without losing the rhythm, it is a great album
  58. Luangomesdias
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    OOOOOOOOOOOOO MY GOD PRFCT this is álbum of the year
    Oooooo
    Myyyyyyy
    Gooooooodprft
    Perry
    Perry
    Perry
  59. Troye_troye
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    As melodias desse álbum estão perfeitas, jogadas de orquestra bem colocadas. Ariana está sem duvida se dará muito bem no gênero rnb contemporânea com jogadas clássicas. Um álbum que impactou e que dividiu opiniões, pois muitos estavam com expectativas de um TUN 2.0 e receberam um album até mesmo com uma pegada de TUN em questão de sonoridade, entretanto mostrando um lado mais sensual deAs melodias desse álbum estão perfeitas, jogadas de orquestra bem colocadas. Ariana está sem duvida se dará muito bem no gênero rnb contemporânea com jogadas clássicas. Um álbum que impactou e que dividiu opiniões, pois muitos estavam com expectativas de um TUN 2.0 e receberam um album até mesmo com uma pegada de TUN em questão de sonoridade, entretanto mostrando um lado mais sensual de grande e cada valorizando seus lindos vocais doces.… Expand
  60. Gabito
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Of course it’s something different from the Pop Diva, but if we analyze more deeply the album we can find a very deep songs that reflects Grande’s mental health and I think that’s beautiful
  61. Arianator12015
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Los sonidos R&B se adaptan perfectamente con su voz, es diferente a lo que estamos acostumbrados ya que es un álbum mucho más tranquilo y los vocals que hace en nasty y my hair son sumamente increíbles
  62. mafeagc
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. kcowkskskckskdkwkdleolskdkcnsmssklalwlwlwkekdksskskxkdksmndjdjeososlslskskekakak my reaction is that… Expand
  63. mindofsilence
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album is completely mind blowing, especially the vocal performance (and vocal production). and it feels like a diary, like we’ve been allowed a peak inside her mind. and it’s beautiful.
  64. Dria2000
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    I thought ‘Sweetner’ was her worst album, but ‘Positions’ takes the cake. Even the leading single is weak and blends into everything else on the radio.
    Every track sounds exactly the same. There’s nothing captivating or memorable about them.
    The lyrics are mediocre. Nothing sticks out or hits you. And lastly, her sound hasn’t evolved since 2018. It’s the same trap beat over and over again.    I thought ‘Sweetner’ was her worst album, but ‘Positions’ takes the cake. Even the leading single is weak and blends into everything else on the radio.
    Every track sounds exactly the same. There’s nothing captivating or memorable about them.
    The lyrics are mediocre. Nothing sticks out or hits you. And lastly, her sound hasn’t evolved since 2018. It’s the same trap beat over and over again. It’s like she’s stuck in the same era ‘swt+tun+positions’. ‘Dangerous Woman’ and ‘Thank U, Next’ remain her best for me.    … Expand
  65. adoringariola
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    the songs are just.... AMAZING. i lobe all of them they are unique and i love them omg
  66. lolagrace
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    her best album. she is a musical and lyrical genius. i cant stop streaming !!
  67. JosueSotelo
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    Algunas canciones son aburridas y un poco decepcionantes pero la mayoría son arte ♡
  68. Tamoy9
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Her voice is heavenly and the level of comfort she exudes with each song is impressive. This is one that will be remembered as her at her best.
  69. Modey_01
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
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  70. Lolesama
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I loved the songs especially the vocals and I identified a lot with the lyrics
  71. lucaxarruda
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basic, Generic , Same as TUN. Flavorless. The rush to prepair another album in less than one year has its consequences. The Weekend and Doja are there hust to make the album sound huge, but its just anemic and fragile.

    Positions = trash!    … Expand
  72. LuisGutierrez
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is horrible, this album is in repeat, all the songs are the same, i just like POV, but the others songs are terrible!!… Expand
  73. Irvingcancela
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Ohhhhhh baby ohhhh baby all the songs of Ariana Grande this is really bored
  74. Babyyyangeeel92
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Omggggt thisss is the album of the yearrrrrr, when Ariana dyyy shutrr yuppp i saiidd okkk queeeen… Expand
  75. Jooonyes
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Vibe incrível!!!! Álbum do ano, Ariana nunca decepciona sua fan base, entregando melodias perfeita e vocal impecável!!!
  76. kauemurylo
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Positions is a perfect album, it's a wonderful work by Ariana Grande, all the songs fit perfectly in the tracklist, the set of the work is perfect, one of the best albums I've ever heard.
  77. Diegovavaz
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Suena todo el álbum completamente igual, 0 re invención de la “Princesa del pop”
  78. jooaoaleixo
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album so good, i really I was surprised when she threw this bomb, how well it fit into the r & b
  79. romanegst
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I think this album is so different from the others, in a positive ways. Ari is not in pain anymore like she was during Sweetener and Thank u, next. This albums means so much, the songs are very authentics and you have to appreciate them in theirs own ways. Ariana Grande can sings everything and she showed it in Positions. Every single song have a link betwenn them and all the album fit soI think this album is so different from the others, in a positive ways. Ari is not in pain anymore like she was during Sweetener and Thank u, next. This albums means so much, the songs are very authentics and you have to appreciate them in theirs own ways. Ariana Grande can sings everything and she showed it in Positions. Every single song have a link betwenn them and all the album fit so well. Ari worked so hard to make us (Arianators, worst fanbase name) happy during this damn pandemic. I am so grateful to be alive at the same time as Ariana, thank you for this beautiful project.… Expand
  80. Lilyxo
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    Extremely disappointed the lyrics are so cringey and the beat is basic...hope she will take her time and comes back with a better record
  81. BillieMercury
    Oct 31, 2020
    6
    So, partially why I am mixed about this one is my own fault. Over the course of the year I have been listening to the snippets (like "Dirty Secrets" and "i hate u (i love u sm)"), which unfortunately turned out to fake...So I kinda already got excited for a sound that was never going to happen in the first place. That being said, I'll try not to let that affect the review as much asSo, partially why I am mixed about this one is my own fault. Over the course of the year I have been listening to the snippets (like "Dirty Secrets" and "i hate u (i love u sm)"), which unfortunately turned out to fake...So I kinda already got excited for a sound that was never going to happen in the first place. That being said, I'll try not to let that affect the review as much as possible.

    For me, the most disappointing part of the album would be the instrumentals. This is where the snippet thing comes in most, since all the ones I listened to were all so good and memorable, unlike the ones on the album. "My Hair" is such a bop with cute lyrics (those whistle notes girl!!!), but the beats really let me down, honestly. It could have become one of her best ever, I think, if not for that. Still one of my favorites nonetheless. My favorite instrumental on the album would probably be "Motive" and is one of the best on the album in my opinion. As a Ghostin' fan, its probably no surprise that i adore "POV." It has a better instrumental, personal lyrics, and the drops in the chorus are GORGEOUS! As for collabs, not the best and kind of predictable, as many have pointed out, but Doja Cat was really good.

    The biggest complaint in the other reviews seems to be her lyrics, and I can't fully disagree. Not too many of them are memorable, but there ARE a few that stick out, at least for me. The chorus from POV and a few particular lines from Nasty (lol) being the main ones.

    The best part of this album is that I feel it is the first time Ari has consistently and repeatedly shown what she could do with her voice. She's given us whistle and belted notes before, but not this much in a single album. (Ex: "imagine" was really the only one that did that on its parent album, while she used her voice to its full potential numerous times on this one.) I hope this makes sense!

    Is this my favorite album from her? No. But is it terrible? Also no. I think its a good start to the next chapter of her career and sound, but its lacking something. It doesn't have the bop factor like "Side To Side" or the vulnerability/memorability of "Thank U, Next." It also wobbles a little too much and can't make up its mind if it wants to be pop or R&B, nor whether it wants to be fun/club or chill/sultry. I think it would have fared better with a more "solid" genre choice, but again, that falls on the poor production. I love the new confidence and don't mind the themes, but overall I don't think she hit the nail on the head with this one. 7/10

    This is my first ever review, but I hope I did good and was constructive.

    TL;DR

    Favorites: POV, Motive (ft. Doja Cat), My Hair
    Least favorite (so far): Six thirty, Positions, Obviously
    Don't know yet: West Side, Safety Net (ft. Ty Dolla $ign), Off The Table (ft. The Weeknd), 34 + 35    … Expand
  82. xxxxxlechuga
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album, it’s just so seductive, it makes you want to get naked, like for real.
    Songs like pov, my hair, safety net are just so magical, they’re pure art.
    However there are some songs that I didn’t enjoy at my inicial listening, but they are definitely growers    … Expand
  83. TheMrNova
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Ariadna Glande delivers again! One of the best albums of the year. Finest R&B. This is gonna win a lot of Kids Choice Awards next year!
  84. Swiftie1989
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    A bad album, few songs are saved, with so many good albums in his career, Ariana disappointed in this one.
  85. ojoaoferraz
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    TOTALLY PERFECT, SING THIS WHISTLES TO US ARIANA GRANDE, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCh!!!!!!
  86. brenor
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one the bests albuns of the year, Ariana is the better, she is te powerful woman
  87. renatomayta74
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. me encanto el albúm el mejor albúm del año me encantaria una puntuación 90 o 87 no se po que tiene bajo punto no es justo … Expand
  88. Ferts_22
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna un álbum muy bueno, letras muy buenas, unos sonidos que son en verdad magníficos, disfrute mucho este álbum es magnífico
  89. Acrixmony
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    As an Arianator myself, been stanning since 2014, this album was amazing... was it her best.... no, but it definitely was a good album that’s worth listening to. Songs like POV, Safety Net, Nasty, My Hair, Motive and Love Language give this album so much power whereas songs like Shut Up and Six Thirty are easily forgettable and make the album fall short. My only critique for this album isAs an Arianator myself, been stanning since 2014, this album was amazing... was it her best.... no, but it definitely was a good album that’s worth listening to. Songs like POV, Safety Net, Nasty, My Hair, Motive and Love Language give this album so much power whereas songs like Shut Up and Six Thirty are easily forgettable and make the album fall short. My only critique for this album is that it shouldn’t of been released this year, I feel like it Ariana spent more time on it, made some songs longer, experimented more and drove away from the “trap like production”, we would’ve got another outstanding album.… Expand
  90. Ohousany98
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    One again, Ariana has proved that she is the voice of the youth- something the older critics will never understand. she is the future
  91. anto2698
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Despite the fact that Ariana Grande is known for being a hit maker, she decided to go slower with her 6th album: through the lyrics we can see multiple faces of the singer, who's feeling reborn after some huge losses and her journey dealing with anxiety.

    "Positions" the album is full of influences that come from different places (pop, 80's disco and r&b) that are well mixed and put    Despite the fact that Ariana Grande is known for being a hit maker, she decided to go slower with her 6th album: through the lyrics we can see multiple faces of the singer, who's feeling reborn after some huge losses and her journey dealing with anxiety.

    "Positions" the album is full of influences that come from different places (pop, 80's disco and r&b) that are well mixed and put together, emphasizing the vocals of one of nowadays' best vocalists.
    This album is a possible witness of a personal and professional growth for a female artist in the music industry: by giving us an album that's unlike anything she's done before, Mrs. Grande shows us that she can actually be considered one of the few able to surprise the audience.
    Chapeaux.    … Expand
  92. Raissaleticia
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Sem palavras para descrever como estou feliz com esse álbum! Ariana sempre nos surpreende e dessa vez não foi diferente, estou extremamente apaixonada por positions
  93. anderlimaaaa
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    ela não tem um erro na discografia até agora, amei esse álbum do início ao fim. artista!
  94. Felipecar
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is an incredible album in every way, it doesn't disappoint me at all, I loved the songs and everything in it.… Expand
  95. Daniiel_franco1
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana is without a doubt the voice of her generation, Positions is a good job, but let's not forget that we are used to Ariana charming us with her past work.
  96. shafiqasyraf
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album is executed flawlessly and it's so fresh. no one has ever done it like her before. this album is impressive and undeniably good.
  97. yasmin07
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Um álbum incrível, músicas perfeitas
    As letras profundas e Grande conseguiu mostrar um amadurecimento em sua carreira.
  98. Sebaslondono
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The album brings new rhythms, with a good transition from Thank U Next to Positions, of the best.
  99. buildmeupbutera
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ms Grande really popped off with this one! The lyrics show how much has changed since her fifth studio album, thank u, next, and it is clear that she isn't the person she used to be. The songs are empowering to herself and her audience. The sincerity and ingenuity overall are comprehensively immaculate. From the whistle tones to the runs and belts, her vocal technique is as promising as always. The transitions to and from the songs make the album that bit much better. As seen throughout the entire album, Ariana is versatile with her lyrics and harmonies. The snippets she teased truly are not enough to encompass the masterpiece that is positions. Overall, positions is a sonic, lyrical, and meticulously produced artwork, her best album yet.… Expand
  100. Ryanrates
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is just amazing it has its own vibe unlike some other albums released this year when I heard this one I loved it directly in the initial listen, one of the best tracks are "nasty" "motive ft. Doja cat" and off "my hair". ALBUM OF THE YEAR… 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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