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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. Douglasmsg
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    LOVE THIS ALBUM, LOVE YOU ARI, you have world , love you so much this queen
  2. marceloadson
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    definitely one of my favorite album of this year. Beautiful harmonies with meaning full lyrics. She did great especially on "pov" and "safety net".
  3. jmeza016
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Very cohesive album, and vocally beautiful. Lyrically it’s good, and enjoyable. You can tell she had fun. Love this r&b route.
  4. diegoflores
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    un hermoso álbum, lleno de sonidos R&B que se complementan con la maravilosa voz de Ariana, sin duda un hermoso trabajo
  5. robertryan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a r&b masterpiece sexy and sophisticated. ariana stepped out of pop's comfort zone and i loved it
  6. Paablom
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Better than Dangerous woman... Her best album, I loved everything in it... congrats Ari, love u
  7. SabrinaAlcaraz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Eu 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. As melodias e transições de cada música é suave e perfeita em cada nota que faz você chorar e arrepiar, isso acontece no faixa POV que eu diria ser aEu 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. As melodias e transições de cada música é suave e perfeita em cada nota que faz você chorar e arrepiar, isso acontece no faixa POV que eu diria ser a melhor dela.… Expand
  8. iamleo01
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    great sound! it is so mature and sound so fresh
    best songs: pov, nasty and love language
  9. patricioliraak
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its her best album, she is finally happy, listening after sweetener and tu,n feels like the story is complete and gets a happy ending… Expand
  10. Gregoris
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, bem diferente, uma vibe bem tranquila, calma e vocais incríveis
  11. annaclara502
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana finalmente se encontrou. É a rainha do R&B. Álbum perspicaz, coeso e muito bom!
  12. Rianxavier
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is so good, ariana delivered one of the best albums of the year and that's a fact that can't be denied
  13. alessandroarian
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen álbum, no es el típico pop y eso es bueno, esto dice que puede dominar cualquier género y hacerlo de una manera genial y los vocales son los mejores… Expand
  14. misaangelim
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An album who doesn't need any catchy hit to be extremely cohesive. Grande serves her vocals as usually but now with a mature voice that reflects on mature lyrics choices.
  15. restay
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    No artistic growth. She is making albums just for charts. She is releasing same songs wtih different titles. That's it.
  16. theodoreformoso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums! Her most honest album and she's not scared to let people know what she has in mind even though people doesn't like her for being herself.
  17. sapphireboy07
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Honestly I feel like this is the album Ariana has always wanted to put out. This is her at her best, but with a happy background. After producing works as products of great tragedies in her life (swt after manchester, tun after her very publicized love life falling apart), she deserves to have this album that's ultimately just about her being happy. Her vocals are immaculate, and theHonestly I feel like this is the album Ariana has always wanted to put out. This is her at her best, but with a happy background. After producing works as products of great tragedies in her life (swt after manchester, tun after her very publicized love life falling apart), she deserves to have this album that's ultimately just about her being happy. Her vocals are immaculate, and the production on this record in particular is MAJESTIC.… Expand
  18. amal44
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    the songs look the same. There is nothing different on the album. too many songwriters.
  19. JuliPatita
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    So powerfull, i love all the songs , its very awesome,. the voices at the back are really good, i love the whistle tones. Thanks Ariana for be the best singer at the times
  20. Mike_b
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is R§B, this work is a new facet in the life of Ariana, she feling good and sexy, yes Ari!
  21. Josegrande
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A magnificent album, Ariana once again renews herself bringing an album entirely in r & b. Songs like Shut Up and My Hair bring a beautiful orchestra in their instrumental. Simply magnificent.
  22. IndigoGhost
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is Ariana Grande's most cohesive album. All the tracks complement, the production made this seam perfectly. It is impossible not to mention that Ariana Grande produced her own voice,in addition to recording engineering for the album and also occupies with Tommy Brown the position of Executive Producer. This is an Ariana album but it is a great achievement for Tommy Brown who hasPositions is Ariana Grande's most cohesive album. All the tracks complement, the production made this seam perfectly. It is impossible not to mention that Ariana Grande produced her own voice,in addition to recording engineering for the album and also occupies with Tommy Brown the position of Executive Producer. This is an Ariana album but it is a great achievement for Tommy Brown who has been working with his friend for years. The album stood out for the violins, the Beats and the incredible harmonizations of Grande. Mature and sensual… Expand
  23. marvete
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a maior de todas, ela esta acima de muitos mas ninguém esta acima dela!!!!!
  24. KevinKretsch
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    The album contains incredible songs, perfectly describes ariana's growth.
    With incredible ballads that take you to another level, her perfect whistle tones at the height of Mariah and intimate songs that delight you with their elegance.
    Like it contains very personal but moving songs, Ariana opened up with her fans on this new album, a perfect way to start a new chapter in her life, a very    The album contains incredible songs, perfectly describes ariana's growth.
    With incredible ballads that take you to another level, her perfect whistle tones at the height of Mariah and intimate songs that delight you with their elegance.
    Like it contains very personal but moving songs, Ariana opened up with her fans on this new album, a perfect way to start a new chapter in her life, a very intimate and beautiful one.
    Her best album so far, she surpassed herself in every way.    … Expand
  25. iraphaeu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    o melhor lançado pela ariana. podemos ver o amadurecimento musical da ariana nesse album,
  26. deadboy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best album, ariana once again delivers quality work with perfect productions, splendid vocals and lyrics full of feelings.… Expand
  27. gusk300
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The Best album of 2020, I love it. R&B it's the place of Ariana grande, I so proud of her.
  28. onkis
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Este álbum demuestra el empoderamiento femenino en su máxima expresión. Letras rápidas como nuestros tiempos, se mezclan muy bien con una potente producción R&B. Esto acompañado con una potente que voz que pone en manifiesto el poder vocal de Ariana y su posición en la industria.
  29. Nyssax
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is so fresh Ariana never disappoints me, all the songs on the album hits different
  30. Aridiosa
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Se cago en seleasco, iconica aridiosa no te merecemos patrona de cierta fracasada
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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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