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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 4,157 out of 5940
  2. Mixed: 417 out of 5940
  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. CrisGrande
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    EL MEJOR ÁLBUM DEL AÑO.
    ESTE ÁLBUM SUPERÓ POR MUCHO A THANK U, NEXT Y SWEETENER.
    ARIANA TIENES EL ÁLBUM DEL AÑO BB
  2. MiguelPerez
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a great album.
    Trae recuerdos de su álbum debut Yours Truly. The songs pov, just like magic and safety net are the best in the album.
  3. RK13
    Jan 25, 2021
    2
    This album has definitely aged like milk. It's great that this was a passion project for Ariana over lockdown but compared to Dangerous Woman and thank u, next - this sounds lazy. Those albums had authenticity and signature hits, whereas positions sort of merges into one continuous song that you can't differentiate. It's a shame really, I'd say Ariana needs to take some time for AG7. ButThis album has definitely aged like milk. It's great that this was a passion project for Ariana over lockdown but compared to Dangerous Woman and thank u, next - this sounds lazy. Those albums had authenticity and signature hits, whereas positions sort of merges into one continuous song that you can't differentiate. It's a shame really, I'd say Ariana needs to take some time for AG7. But there are some highlights to the album: just like magic, nasty, positions, pov.… Expand
  4. viniciuspotlght
    Nov 19, 2020
    3
    Ariana needs to learn to make the lyrics as beautiful as the melodies, her voice and the singing. She could hire better songwriters or learn how to write better, since she wants to have the "yuh" factor, the grace of Audrey Hepburn and all that we all adore (and so we want excellence from her). It is hard to believe how much she has decayed. Some songs are the least good, but as not evenAriana needs to learn to make the lyrics as beautiful as the melodies, her voice and the singing. She could hire better songwriters or learn how to write better, since she wants to have the "yuh" factor, the grace of Audrey Hepburn and all that we all adore (and so we want excellence from her). It is hard to believe how much she has decayed. Some songs are the least good, but as not even half of their potential is reached, they go from "cute" to "ok" to never being played again.… Expand
  5. salucs
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    The album is as disappointing as starting sex without foreplay and ending without climax.
  6. Max_Vito
    Nov 1, 2020
    0
    It's by far the worst album she has released. It's boring, generic and sound just like her previous records.
  7. Brenxrey
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    podre de fraco, cópia mal feita do último álbum dela, não tem como defender
  8. Izzyxxx
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    I always appreciate an album that doesn’t seem like it’s trying too hard. To me, Positions is a great example of simplicity done right. The tracks are relaxing, some are filled with beautiful strings, and the melodies keep me hooked. My favorite part however are the lyrics! They’re all straight to the point and really feel authentic to her. This album was clearly put together with a lot ofI always appreciate an album that doesn’t seem like it’s trying too hard. To me, Positions is a great example of simplicity done right. The tracks are relaxing, some are filled with beautiful strings, and the melodies keep me hooked. My favorite part however are the lyrics! They’re all straight to the point and really feel authentic to her. This album was clearly put together with a lot of thought and love.… Expand
  9. nurhikmattew
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    The concept is a huge great, she can truly express herself. And all tracks is genuinely awesome and catchy but the whole tracks won’t be long-last listened, and bit much repetitive. And idk i am much expect the tracks more seductive than bit innocent. I think this era quiet short for her.
  10. GogataGomez
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Yas yas yas yas.. This is my fave album of ariana.. I was scared to listen to the album cuz i though i wont like it... But yeah... This is my pov. And btw Love Language is from another world
  11. meertarik
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her most cohesive album and her best body of work methinks !! way to go ari !!
  12. EltonNascimento
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande brought us pleasure in the form of a dance and orchestrated R&B, it's not really her best album, but it certainly isn't bad. It's something new that includes Grande's linearity, with the collaboration of The Weeknd (off the table), the sensation Doja Cat (motive) and rapper Ty Dolla $ign (safety net) that nurture and instigate us to listen to this album repeatedly, we enterAriana Grande brought us pleasure in the form of a dance and orchestrated R&B, it's not really her best album, but it certainly isn't bad. It's something new that includes Grande's linearity, with the collaboration of The Weeknd (off the table), the sensation Doja Cat (motive) and rapper Ty Dolla $ign (safety net) that nurture and instigate us to listen to this album repeatedly, we enter the world of positions to never leave. Ariana Grande brought her essence with this new look, a new starting point that had been prepared for a long time with her predecessor albums. Positions is not her best but it is a great album, with her best vocal positions Grande gives us something we wanted to see from her and surprises us for handling her works so well.… Expand
  13. Edilsonmiguel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Incrível e maduro. Um álbum com um belo R&B, sem músicas chicletes, mas algo puro e louvável. Este álbum parece ter ainda mais da identidade de Grande, tornando-o mais singular e harmônico. Ariana da um grande salto em sua carreira, tornando-se eclética e poderosa, superando a nomenclatura de apenas "estrela pop".
  14. VitorMacauba
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet, literally a R&B perfection. She delivered amazing vocals and incredible instrumentals with some naughty lyrics!
  15. euzinha
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the way this is the best album i've heard this year. ariana really is something!!! r&biana is the best.
  16. AntonyHV
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album by faaaar, she really did it for the r&b girlies!! the influences from blues and jazz are so magical! the orchestra??? insane. i love the live instrumentation, the harmonies and lyrics, everything it’s just perfect
  17. zogob
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Em Positions, Ariana atinge seu ápice de amadurecimento vocal, com vocais limpos e coesos e letras marcantes, Ariana passeia por alguns maiores momentos de sua carreira, em especial Yours Truly e sweetener. O álbum é fortemente influenciado pelo r&b e acaba indo contra o convencional e comercial da indústria atual. Com Positions Ariana adentra em um novo patamar da indústria com um dosEm Positions, Ariana atinge seu ápice de amadurecimento vocal, com vocais limpos e coesos e letras marcantes, Ariana passeia por alguns maiores momentos de sua carreira, em especial Yours Truly e sweetener. O álbum é fortemente influenciado pelo r&b e acaba indo contra o convencional e comercial da indústria atual. Com Positions Ariana adentra em um novo patamar da indústria com um dos maiores álbuns já lançados. Destaques para My hair, motive, love language, obvious, nasty, pov e Positions.… Expand
  18. grandeupd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best body of work yet. she showed artistic growth with both sonically and lyrically, showed her sexual and mature side again after we saw it back in 2016 with her album “dangerous woman”. it sounds like a more mature and advanced version of her album “sweetener”. throughout the album she made multiple references about her previous albums and life events. a true R&B masterpiece and aHer best body of work yet. she showed artistic growth with both sonically and lyrically, showed her sexual and mature side again after we saw it back in 2016 with her album “dangerous woman”. it sounds like a more mature and advanced version of her album “sweetener”. throughout the album she made multiple references about her previous albums and life events. a true R&B masterpiece and a skipless album.… Expand
  19. andreroberto618
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. looks like ripped songs from the last two albums, but it has its highlights, the album should have a maximum of 8 tracks… Expand
  20. alexsamvd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. The vocals, the melody, everything on point. It's hard not to like ariana's work.
  21. timdaddario
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    her best album, queen of pop i love it so much, she’s so talented, intelligent, pretty
  22. quit
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Versatile, sperimental, cohesive. Great productions. Lyrics on point. Easily the album of the year and you can’t change my mind
  23. Rogelio35p
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a very monotonous album, it doesn't give us versatility, they are practically discarded from their previous album.… Expand
  24. gabrielmangual
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's my favorite album... It's different and it's kind of a mood. Really loved it. Every song.
  25. Brustume
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    su mejor álbum sin duda, todas las melodías, su voz, todo en este disco es maravilloso
  26. DrWTC123
    Oct 30, 2020
    2
    Si vas a escuchar este album sólo escucha pov o nasty, que son las únicas canciones que valen la pena, de verdad,no esperaba esto, que decepción.
  27. Sunnyvz3
    Nov 1, 2020
    0
    Another lyrically unimpressive album. I don't know why I was expecting it to be different. I don't really know what I was expecting, but it was more than this. A lot more.
  28. ErickXavier
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Eu gostei bastante do álbum, letras agradáveis e trouxe uma sonoridade mais diferenciada para a carreira da Ariana.
  29. fckinlanastan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is so good if u cant disagree thanks to miss grande for this amazing album
  30. Caiobarroso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é do jeitinho que eu esperava e queria, veio salvar minha quarentena
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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