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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  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. jackwgille
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    She’s made better albums but it is very fitting for this year. Quite down tempo tracks. Very mellow but it works. The collaborations on the album are quite bad and thats simply why it doesn’t get the 10. My Hair, POV & Obvious are amazing and sound so well crafted and written.
  2. Barbarafreitas
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso como sempre! Definitivamente um dos melhores álbuns já feitos por ela. Uma vibe meio anos 90 e ousadia em investir em um ritmo que não foi feito pra hitar.
  3. Josh98
    Nov 9, 2020
    0
    Monótono, repetitivo, y con la misma estrategia de siempre, debería darse un buen descanso en vez de sacar música tan horrible
  4. uzy
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    OMG!! I loved the album, it's just wonderful, the vocals, the harmonies, the rhythm, the beats, everything. God is Ariana Grande!!
  5. alfresobz
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    The songs on this album really give me chills that no other album has given me before. Every single song is amazingly incredible and marvelous from the beginning to the end.
  6. Cadelo
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is Ariana's most cohesive project. It is personal and full of beautiful vocals.… Expand
  7. Mathiasuriell13
    Nov 11, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Después de el gran éxito de Thanku next y volverse un de mis favoritos , tenía las espectativas muy altas sobre su sexto álbum de estudio.… Expand
  8. Adrianafresh
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    This album did very poorly to engage the audience. I felt like she was in the same era as thank you next and I don’t see her improve in this album. The album lacks on a few songs and it’s not well put together.
  9. Freddyreyes
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    I don’t see sign of improvements. She lacks in a few areas of the song. The album isn’t well put together. Every tracks is sexual and i don’t want my kids hearing her music when their too young.
  10. Anderson98CR
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    Todas las canciones suenan igual a lo que siempre hace, nada nuevo ni rescatable...
  11. Vpavon
    Mar 20, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the álbum but is not her Best álbum so far i like 3 or 4 songs no más … Expand
  12. mickswiftt
    Nov 11, 2020
    1
    ruim pois todas as músicas parecem iguais, sei lá eu esperava muito mais de alguém como ariana
  13. MikeMulaney
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    I'm going to have to say this is one of the weakest albums of this year. Would not recommend.
  14. Joseph13
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    well she did it again nothing to be surprised
  15. Denisator
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    as for me the strongest track- positions, the album is not so bad, but ”thank u next” love forever
  16. Sanjana0806
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    Had a very boring vibe , after Thank You,Next , this is a huge stepdown for Ariana , hope girly makes better music next time , Sweetener will always be the best
  17. SelenatorForeve
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    It was OK
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  18. Annalptk
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This album is truly one of my favourites ever.. Ariana Grande managed to combine good enough lyrics with an astonishing production. Her vocal performance is completely out of this world and honestly I believe this is one of her best works on that department, if not the best. I hope that she dives into rnb even more in the future.
  19. Arianatorbaby
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    It's simply art, but it's something you get used to if you don't like it from the beginning, outside of that Ari never fails.
  20. bedette
    Nov 16, 2020
    5
    I love other Ariana albuns, but this one just doesn't seem that creative.
    As always, production and quality are really good, but the songs lyrics, the melodies just seem to be copypastas from "Thank U, Next".
  21. evidbejeb
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing album by the great Ariana Grande. R&B fits her voice very well, this album is a masterpiece.… Expand
  22. girliexoxoxo
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I do not like. I do not like. I do not like. I do not like. I do not likr
  23. AndradeEmr
    Nov 19, 2020
    8
    Es un álbum variado, con el mismo toque distintivo de ariana, sigue el estilo de TUN con un poco de cambio, tiene buenas canciones como pov al igual que tiene canciones un poco simples como motive, pero en general es un buen álbum sin mucho cambio.
  24. panzcoolg
    Nov 20, 2020
    5
    Grande's lyricism is less than clever, and the production on this album isn't doing her any favors. Her vocals here do not shine as the songs are not as vocally demanding, and this record lacks the self-reflection of a masterpiece like thank u, next.
  25. Omarbc15
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Es gracioso que digan que no se reiventa y que siempre trae lo mismo de siempre, pero a la vez todos esperan que haga un Dangerous Woman 2.0.
  26. ahrontm
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a bop a bop a bop a bop a bop a bop a bop abop abop abop abop abop cultural reset cultural reset cultural reset… Expand
  27. Brunafranca
    Nov 21, 2020
    2
    Probally her worst albun, Ariana Grande is taking advantage of her name and big fan base and makes no effort to improve the quality of her work, they are the same short songs with well-known melodies.
  28. jassyelitomix
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    Son muy buenas las notas que nos da en este album, pero es un poco aburrido.
  29. MateusGrande
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Álbum com muita coesão e melodias incríveis, vocais impressionante! Principalmente na faixa My hair.
  30. Giflegal
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    A pop-trap R&B album that everyone should listen to, the album has a song for every moment. This album is among the best albums of 2020 that came to save this difficult year. An album with vocal and lyrical potential, besides being very visual.
  31. BRANMOI
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Me encanta este album, sus sonidos y los vocales de ariana, puedo escucharlo todo el dia y no me canso
  32. giawrep
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing body of work. I never expected Ariana's sixth studio album to be R&B-esque but I'm so glad that it was. I'm never disappointed by this woman, she continues to deliver masterpiece and masterpiece, this is my favorite album of hers by far.
  33. Bob2
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    this is an amazing album, truly a piece of art, bravo miss ariana grande, you did a great job.
  34. blcmz
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
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  35. DanielHemmings
    Nov 24, 2020
    7
    Positions is good but for sure not the best Ariana album out there. The explicit lyrics are both good and bad idea in my opinion. It is good to have more of a sexy album but not the whole thing.
  36. katixlee
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her most personal and sensuous album yet!! Easily became one of my favorite albums, 34+35 introduced a new explicit and sexy style for Ariana that she's never done before. POV is another great hit from this album that describes how she wants to be able to love herself like her lover loves her. Motive, which features Doja Cat, is an amazing laid back hit. My Hair is also a great addition to this album where Ariana sings a whole verse in her whistle tones, something many other artists cannot do.… Expand
  37. piscesprincess
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    An amazing album in every points. Ariana outdone herself while trying new things that fit soo good with her voice. - : she should have been more confident in not using trap sounds and really be rnb/soul
    + : motive and safety net. strings. high note verse in my hair
  38. Dumbhoeduh20
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece....her best body of work to date. Many didn't see the vision but I got it the first time. Super underrated and deserves way more.
  39. selnycht
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    A bit underwhelming from an artist who released thank u next, and the half baked lyrics were a bit disappointing. Still, the bold stand on her sexuality is admirable and her vocals as always were flawless. An okay album in simpler words.
  40. iamtaiti
    Nov 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful! Her lyrics are all about sex and cliche sex talk. love language is poor and the music is overrated. The production is pretty good but it’s such a boring album. It’s a fall from her thank u next era. Except for the catchy melodies of the lead single, the whole album is disappointing!!… Expand
  41. Aurorajalboyh
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    amazing album one of my favourite albums of this year very good job ariana
  42. Eddie93
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best albums Ariana had, her vocals here are amazing as always and has a very nice production too, and a lot of catchy lyrics, it’s perfect
  43. tromeroc
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This album is very different from any other Ariana album, this is so much meaningful, personal and deep. She's exploring new horizons with her music, such as trap, rap, r&b and soul. All of this combined with this "Ariana flavor" we all know and love. The collaborations on this album are spot on with the topic of this album and all of their voices melt perfectly with Ariana's.
    One thing I    This album is very different from any other Ariana album, this is so much meaningful, personal and deep. She's exploring new horizons with her music, such as trap, rap, r&b and soul. All of this combined with this "Ariana flavor" we all know and love. The collaborations on this album are spot on with the topic of this album and all of their voices melt perfectly with Ariana's.
    One thing I really liked about this album is that even though the topic of the album and the lyrics in general are more "dirty" or "sexual" (not in a bad way) , the instrumentals and the vocals still very elegant and subtle. Here you can find a song called 34+35 with a very explicit lyrics, but it has violins and amazing vocals. As I said before Ariana is exploring new horizons and I'm all here for it. I've never heard anything like this before. A trap base with violins and harmonies. It's everything just perfect.    … Expand
  44. franzzy
    May 25, 2021
    10
    I freaking love this album af i dont know why many people hate this album its legendary
  45. Pabloesteban
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum sacado en estos tiempos, un álbum tranquilo y suave para relajarnos de todo lo malo que esta pasando en este mundo, co tiene vocales y el sonido R&B es tan hermoso… Expand
  46. Cnnffkfkfkke
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
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  47. angelicyasss
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Seguindo fazendo tudo ariana nos surpreende com o melhores vocais de sua carreira
  48. cammattox
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    Positions is a really good album. The album is supposed to be a chill quarantine album and Ariana nailed that aspect of it.
  49. Mathyswaggy
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020 by far
    Queen is serving VOCALS whe dont care about lyrics Ariana only artist to DEBUT 3 songs at number one in a Single year

    Other pop girls cant relate

    Thank u next!
  50. carlagomes
    Mar 20, 2021
    3
    ariana fez de tudo pra sair dessa imagem de criança fofa fazendo um álbum inteiro sobre bater uma pro namorado esquizo dela....essa review era p ser feita no xvideos ariana não é artista e seus fãs não sao gente traps datados serviu vocais e o conteudo lirico parece que foi feito por uma adolescente cheia de tesao acumulado o que esperar da tidinha do trap não é meus amores
  51. azulc
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    the worst thing I have ever heard... totally awful. I want my money back...
  52. ageofunholy
    Dec 1, 2020
    0
    always the same sound, its getting boring everytime she drops something, please take a moment to make a good album
  53. Adolfo13Gus
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Little Ariana has let me down. I'm sorry, this thing, I won't listen to it again.....
  54. Hateme
    Nov 28, 2020
    0
    Ja era de esperar um álbum PÉSSIMO, e ainda de brinde o mesmo do mesmo, ariana nao sabe se reinventar como artista, gosta quem quer e quem tem mal gosto
  55. Laycana
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  56. Danielasc
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a masterpiece, All of you basics who don't like this album, anyways stream positions and rare… Expand
  57. MusicloverDave
    Apr 18, 2021
    8
    As an Ariana Grande fan for a long time, I think I can be honest about her music. I really loved the Sweetener and Thank u, next era but after those massive albums, I'm a bit sad, listening to Positions. I could not rate any of the songs 10/10, but positions and pov are at a very strong 9.5. All. Of the rest are below, between 6 and 9, but my calculations resulted a total of 7.85 rate. SoAs an Ariana Grande fan for a long time, I think I can be honest about her music. I really loved the Sweetener and Thank u, next era but after those massive albums, I'm a bit sad, listening to Positions. I could not rate any of the songs 10/10, but positions and pov are at a very strong 9.5. All. Of the rest are below, between 6 and 9, but my calculations resulted a total of 7.85 rate. So it's rather an upper 7 than a 8, but it is what it is. Looking forward to her 7th era… Expand
  58. Alinebas167
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana trouxe um gênero diferente com vocais incríveis , é simplesmente perfeita.… Expand
  59. Unholymidnight
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    One of her most boring works. Sorry, didn't like it. She should evolve on her music. Always giving the same.
  60. kevineyk
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Kinda boring and repetitive, it feels like one big eternal song, her music is more basic every time.
  61. filipesoarex
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Horriveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel demais
  62. Track5
    Nov 27, 2020
    1
    This is a pandemic tbh. Her worst work of art[?], well I wouldn't consider it as an art in the first place. The production is terrible, the lyricism are hideous. Two Scooter's client release a pandemic this year, it's Changes and this album. Looking at the bright side, I luv the MV of positions and 34+35 and pov are well, tolerable.

    Go girl, give us nothing!!!!
  63. amiryaqo
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Positions is pop-R&B perfection. Ariana Grande managed to outdo her Thank U, Next album easily with this mid-tempo masterpiece. This album alone puts some people's entire discographies to shame (Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift, to name a few). Easily the best album of 2020, Ariana Grande continues to further cement herself as the Princess of the Music Industry, reigning with her best friend,Positions is pop-R&B perfection. Ariana Grande managed to outdo her Thank U, Next album easily with this mid-tempo masterpiece. This album alone puts some people's entire discographies to shame (Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift, to name a few). Easily the best album of 2020, Ariana Grande continues to further cement herself as the Princess of the Music Industry, reigning with her best friend, the Queen of the Music Industry, Mariah Carey. While some tasteless critics gave this album poor reviews because they're anti-Italian racists, this album is truly a 10/10 and the fans (and non-fans) agree.… Expand
  64. lanzxn
    Nov 28, 2020
    1
    Con todo el respeto del mundo le pongo un 1 porque solo me gusta Positions, no digo que el álbum sea malo, simplemente a mi no me gusta.
  65. Stelar99
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    I think positions is a cohesive body of work, every song fitting for the album. The album has a poppy vibe, but I personally feel like it’s more r&b. The vocal range she displays in this album in incredible, having good lows, good chest high notes and amazing whistle notes.
    The only track that is a skip for me is shut up. The best tracks are: off the table (for both lyrics and amazing    I think positions is a cohesive body of work, every song fitting for the album. The album has a poppy vibe, but I personally feel like it’s more r&b. The vocal range she displays in this album in incredible, having good lows, good chest high notes and amazing whistle notes.
    The only track that is a skip for me is shut up. The best tracks are: off the table (for both lyrics and amazing vocals, her voice and Abel’s voice working magically together), safety net (causeis a whole vibe, is so dreamy and lovely, it’s just too heavenly), just like magic for a good pop track to dance to, my hair for the chills all over the body from the last chorus which is sang in the whistle register, positions and 34+35 are radio hits (or as we call them “bops”).
    Nasty has good vocals and overall great vibe, obvious is a cute lil song, west side is more chill, but it has it’s beauty    … Expand
  66. dayaze
    Nov 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album bem ruim, confesso. Gosto bastante da title, positions, e também de 34+35 e pov. De resto é um álbum com um conceito (se é pode ser chamado de conceito) tão repetitivo que poderia facilmente ser executado em apenas 5 músicas. É cansativo ouvir 13 músicas que no final falam sobre o mesmo e ainda por cima contêm a mesma batida trap simples. Não há refrões cativantes, nada. A ariana tem uma voz incrível e desperdiçou muito talento em um álbum que não oferece nada. Facilmente o pior álbum da carreira dela, no entendo tenho esperança que o próximo será muito melhor!… Expand
  67. glittermix
    Nov 28, 2020
    0
    all the songs sound the same, they are basic and the lyrics are meh, if this it's what she's gonna do better retire
  68. TaeOfficial
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020. The perfect Ariana Grande sound, magnum opus material.
  69. feellikemc
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    i dont like it. can she make different songs cause her every songs sounds same. boring.
  70. elisgay
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is life, okay? and if u dont agree ure a piece of sh1t ☺️❤️✨… Expand
  71. a1989sLover
    Nov 29, 2020
    6
    dangerous woman, sweetener and tun are 100 times better.. this is definitely not her best work, but it has some great songs
  72. jonathanmolina
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    terrible and boring album. ariana has not shown any artistic growth. the lyrics are tacky and doesnt have any meaning! she is just making music for money at this point!
  73. pau13
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    This album is SO BORING! Every song sounds the same! Nothing new! Ariana has to change her genre every era cause IT'S NOT GOOD! And She is just OVERRATED!
  74. LucasJenner
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Este álbum, é simplesmente uma obra divina. Ariana grande é realmente uma artista muito talentosa que tudo que se propõe a fazer, faz da melhor forma possível.... Simplesmente perfeito.
  75. milktpapi
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
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  76. DamianOntiveros
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Possibly Arianas best album to date. Such an addictive album and I can not get enough!
  77. danxxnn
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    Its an amazing album, this álbum causes you so many emotions, it could be one of the best record works of his career, only some do not know how to value it
  78. xeexee
    Nov 30, 2020
    1
    Ariana Grande is known for her repetitive songs and Positions failed to impress her previous iconic album Thank U Next. I hope in the future she decides to take risks and change her sounds.
  79. CarolineM
    Nov 30, 2020
    4
    I love Ariana and her voice is incredible. This album wasn’t her best. Sadly, the songs sounds too familiar to each other and the lyrics aren’t that meaningful. I know she can do better
  80. SMILERA
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    BORING album it’s literally just like her other childish 5 previous albums nothing new about it the only thing that changes is her skin-tone
  81. mxlxsx
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    I
    Don’t like it
    It’s the same sound over and over again. The same rhythm as her previous albums. Nothing new. Nothing’s changed.
  82. Ashkalillly
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Ariana's positions is about as fresh as a two month old banana, it lacks originality and screams tryhard. Her "r&b influenced" album is nothing more than a desperate attempt to not be seen as Victoria Justices sidekick. Her "whistle notes" are irritating and her enunciation leaves me confused as to what she is actually singing
  83. nasastan
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    As much as I love Ariana, I must admit that this is her worst album (and I would even take the audacity to say that this is one of the worst albums of the year). Each song sounds exactly the same as the previous one, it feels like you’re not listening to an album, but a 41-minute song.
    I’m sorry Ariana, but I don’t have anything good to say about this album. Hope your next piece of art is    As much as I love Ariana, I must admit that this is her worst album (and I would even take the audacity to say that this is one of the worst albums of the year). Each song sounds exactly the same as the previous one, it feels like you’re not listening to an album, but a 41-minute song.
    I’m sorry Ariana, but I don’t have anything good to say about this album. Hope your next piece of art is better, because I know you can releaese better things.    … Expand
  84. kkaterinaa
    Nov 30, 2020
    3
    Nothing new from Ariana, this album is very basic. Every song is literally the same...
  85. Moonlightsmagic
    Nov 30, 2020
    2
    Girl idk what you were thinking when you made this album but you should've thought twice....you snapped vocally tho.
  86. sammy_89
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Arianas worst album to date. The fact that she can’t take a break and reevaluate herself really shows in this album. It’s boring!! What else can I say. She has just released another version of her two previous albums. Why the need for 3 albums in less then 3 years?! I really hope she’s takes a few years to find her sound because the repetitiveness is just getting boring. If it wasn’t forArianas worst album to date. The fact that she can’t take a break and reevaluate herself really shows in this album. It’s boring!! What else can I say. She has just released another version of her two previous albums. Why the need for 3 albums in less then 3 years?! I really hope she’s takes a few years to find her sound because the repetitiveness is just getting boring. If it wasn’t for Scooter paying her way to the top she would not of reached #1, which she didn’t deserve with the album.… Expand
  87. ashtonsuga
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    sounds exactly like her previous work, will she ever try a new sound? such a boring artist.
  88. Antonioavila
    Nov 30, 2020
    5
    Hay canciones buenas, pero realmente cuesta disfrutar el álbum entero. Hay canciones tediosas y flojas. Parece que está repleto de "rellenos". Ariana es una artista increíble, es muy raro que nos haya presentado un disco así. En lo personal, el disco menos favorito.

    La última mitad del disco me gusta, por eso los 5 puntos.
  89. Zachelle
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    It's bad. Nothing New. Its boring. Sounds repetitive. Its just not good.
  90. AlexisRae
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a grower, but is not bad in any means. Her lyrics are on the same level from the lyrics in Thank U, Next. This is her only album that tells a story from start to finish. It opens up with the track shut up, which is my least favorite from the album. It addresses the critics and haters she has had over the years and how their opinions do not matter. I personally don't like the descending notes during the chorus, which makes this my least favorite song off the album. We move along to 34+35, which is a fun song about sex with little puns hidden all throughout it. Its about being carefree. Ariana has said herself this song is a joke in her interview with Zach Sang. Now we move into the story portion of the album. Motive featuring Doja Cat is next and tells the listeners Ariana's worries as she meets new people, especially those who she involves herself with romantically. As a celebrity, its easy for people to use you for fame and fortune and Ariana is not going to let just anybody in. Next is just like magic which is about Ariana's ability to create successful music, and manifestation. This is a song in reference to Thank U, Next which was created in 2 weeks and was made mostly from her just enjoying her friends. Manifestation also has a part to do with the people she attracts into her life, like new boyfriends. Now on to my personal favorite, off the table featuring the weeknd. This song explores Ariana's doubts about love after past trauma and plays back into motive, asking the intentions of her suitor. The Weeknd plays as her suitor in this song, promising her it will all be okay and trying to open her mind up. Moving along to six thirty. This track is asking Ariana's suitor if he is ready to commit. Ariana has made it clear at this point she does not want a fling. If she's going to be in a relationship again, she wants it to be worth her time and effort. Next is safety net featuring Ty Dolla $ign which continues the story of Ariana and her suitor by letting him know she's falling for him and is scared to commit after still not being healed from past relationships. They are letting each other know this is the real deal. Following safety net is my hair, which is a very sultry song. This song is about Ariana letting her man play with her hair during sex, but also has a double meaning. Ariana has naturally curly hair and has explained how she liked to keep it for her friends and family at this time because its an intimate part of her life that reminds her of before fame. As she lets him see her real hair, she is letting him see deeper into her soul. She also ends the song with singing the whole last chorus in whistle tones. Nasty is up next. While nasty is another song about sex, its also extremely intimate. She doesn't want quick sex, she wants to make love. Next is westside which is Ariana fully ready to commit with her partner completely and announcing she's not scared anymore. love language is next which is essentially Ariana speaking on how well her and her boyfriend get along. Of course it can also be a reference to sex, but it's mainly about them taking the next step in their relationship and being on the same wavelength about it. positions follows and while this song is about sex, it also has a double meaning. Ariana is ready to do what will please her partner the most while also pleasing herself. It's them ready to do anything for each other and bonds their trust. Up next is obvious. obvious is kind of a wrap up to the entire story of the album on how she believes in love again and how that came about. They obviously love each other and there is no hiding it now. Finally, the album wraps up with pov, which is a love song to her boyfriend. How can you love that thing i hate about myself? How could you possibly love my ugly? It lets Ariana know for sure no doubt in her head that her man loves her. In the bridge Ariana sings "all my baggage fading safely" which is a reference to ghostin of Thank U, Next in which she sings "I'm a girl with a whole lotta baggage". It lets Ariana's listeners know she is healed from past trauma enough to move on with her life and part of that is due to her new relationship with her boyfriend, Dalton Gomez. They started dating January of this year. This album includes some of Ariana's hardest vocals. She uses whistle tones in multiple songs: off the table, my hair, nasty, positions. Showcases her range beautifully. The entire album is filled with orchestral sounds, adding a beauty to it. Ariana layered her own vocals extremely well on this album. The main writers on this album are Ariana Grande and Tayla Parks. There are a lot of references from Ariana's past work in this album continuing her story from Sweetener and Thank U, Next. If you have not heard this album, I would recommend. Keep in mind this album is a grower for a lot of people like Sweetener was.… Expand
  91. TaylerLi
    Dec 1, 2020
    4
    I was a little disappointed with this album. There was a lot of hype around it and the album did not live up to that hype.
  92. GERKO
    Dec 1, 2020
    7
    Positions destaca el potencial vocal que tiene Ariana Grande, y en este album queda desmostrado, la produccion vuelve a destacarse, pero no es un sonido muy innovador, tiene paralelismo sonoro a su anterior trabajo discografico, eso no quiere decir que sea igual al anterior, la tematica y concepto los diferencia desde lejos, una perspectiva mas madura de la artista, aunque cae en unaPositions destaca el potencial vocal que tiene Ariana Grande, y en este album queda desmostrado, la produccion vuelve a destacarse, pero no es un sonido muy innovador, tiene paralelismo sonoro a su anterior trabajo discografico, eso no quiere decir que sea igual al anterior, la tematica y concepto los diferencia desde lejos, una perspectiva mas madura de la artista, aunque cae en una composicon algo simple. Un decente album R&B que pudo llegar lejos.

    Destacados: motive, just like magic, Off The Table, safety net, my hair, nasty y pov.

    RATE: 7.9 / 10    … Expand
  93. notnikitacass
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    definitely one of her best albums for sure. u can see how she healed mentally from thank u, next to make fun music that she's comfortable with. so so happy for her.
  94. andreaaguirre
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    not her best album but definitely one of the best one she has made, she definitely shows that she’s finally making the type of music she loves, whether people like it or not ariana is no longer a pop girl, she has found love on r&b music and i believe that’s the kind of music we will keep listening of her. the vocal production of this album is just god tier, from the high notes in off thenot her best album but definitely one of the best one she has made, she definitely shows that she’s finally making the type of music she loves, whether people like it or not ariana is no longer a pop girl, she has found love on r&b music and i believe that’s the kind of music we will keep listening of her. the vocal production of this album is just god tier, from the high notes in off the table to the whistle chorus in my hair. this album also has the best collaboration she has made so far, off the table and safety net are really one of the best songs in this album.… Expand
  95. mariaclarap
    Dec 4, 2020
    8
    This album gave me goosebumps and still does every time I hear it. Shut up was a great song to start, her vocals are unbelievable. Although the firsts songs of Positions are the weakest comparing to the rest of it, Just like magic comes with beautiful details that brings everything else to a better place. Off the table is beautifully honest and The Weeknd fits extremely well in this song,This album gave me goosebumps and still does every time I hear it. Shut up was a great song to start, her vocals are unbelievable. Although the firsts songs of Positions are the weakest comparing to the rest of it, Just like magic comes with beautiful details that brings everything else to a better place. Off the table is beautifully honest and The Weeknd fits extremely well in this song, it also talks about healing and grief from a point of view that most people do not, which is very interesting, definetly one of my favorite Ariana's lyrics. My hair has some traits of Amy Winehouse and the late 2000's, in it's lyrics, theme and melody, which I appreciate a lot. POV was also an amazing song to close the whole thing. I think my only criticism in Positions is that it doesn't have a theme itself, even though the title track and it's music video has a strong meaning. The songs have few connections with each other, which I consider really important for an album, but it does have some parallels with her old ones. Besides that, it does feel like a complete piece and it's why I think it deserves a high score. Great Pop/R&B, amazing collabs, incredible lyrics, unbelievable vocals: this is Positions, this is Ariana Grande.… Expand
  96. GabrielMonteiro
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    And once again, Ariana delivers nothing but the same she has done before...
  97. potterr
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Sweetener is about being falsely happy and trying to heal from the **** you'd faced in life. While thank u, next is about facing all the **** that happened to your love life and to realize that self-love is more important. Moving forward, positions is about opening the new chapter of your life and being happy with someone but you're still afraid and not sure that this will not work outSweetener is about being falsely happy and trying to heal from the **** you'd faced in life. While thank u, next is about facing all the **** that happened to your love life and to realize that self-love is more important. Moving forward, positions is about opening the new chapter of your life and being happy with someone but you're still afraid and not sure that this will not work out well again. It's a trilogy. It's like the continuation of Ariana's diary. The album is vocally and instrumentally pleasing. The production sounds expensive. This album is so cohesive compare to her previous projects so far. Her voice perfectly blends in RnB and Ballad. I wish she would stay in that genre, especially Ballad coz' IT'S SO GODDAMN BEAUTIFUL. I just don't understand why some fans and normal people are disappointed with this album, coz' It is not great as thank u, next? Though I must say, It's not Ariana's best album by far. I still consider thank u, next as her best album. But It doesn't mean that it is considered as Ariana's worst album already. Personally pov is the best song from this album. Pov should be nominated on next year's Grammys for song of the year.

    • My rankings
    Pov
    Off the table
    Safety net
    Positions
    Just like magic
    My hair
    Shut up
    Obvious
    34+35
    Motive
    West side
    Nasty
    Six thirty
    Love language    … Expand
  98. D_Rv
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    Nothing new nor different from her previous sound. Maybe she should take more time with her music instead of releasing 3 albums in a row just to make profit
  99. jacobreviewez
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    positions might be one of Ariana's best albums, the calm and smooth mood of this album just gives R&B perfection.. I hope she continues to head in this direction with her music.
  100. Erickzavalaolve
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    Commercial music, very, very, very bad, I really don't recommend it, worst of the worst along with sweetener, thank u, next, Ariana should retire at once
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
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  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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