• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Mar 20, 2021
    9
    I wrote a long one but it didn’t save and I am not typing it all again. 8.5 rounded up to 9 shut and just like magic suck and is the worse one safety net it the best. vocals are good as always motive and my hair grew on me and overall is a good album oh yeah and sex who ever did it with her that made her write a whole album on how good you are at sex must be god that’s all
  2. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Nothing new. Ariana pudo haber tomado riesgos y crear algo memorable, con este álbum ella pudo hacerlo mucho mejor.
  3. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Horrible album lsjxueo3o929292orkxmxmsmdkd ear rape kskskxkkxososkskskskskksk
  4. Mar 20, 2021
    1
    The lyrics are like I imagined, pretty basic and nothing special. It’s not a secret that Ariana doesn’t put effort in her lyrics she cares more about the vocals and stuff. I’m not person that falls in love with a song because of the beats or voice, I fall in love for the lyrics, but this album is not her best. I only like like 3 songs from this album. I hope she works on lyrics moreThe lyrics are like I imagined, pretty basic and nothing special. It’s not a secret that Ariana doesn’t put effort in her lyrics she cares more about the vocals and stuff. I’m not person that falls in love with a song because of the beats or voice, I fall in love for the lyrics, but this album is not her best. I only like like 3 songs from this album. I hope she works on lyrics more instead of dropping basic songs like crazy. Expand
  5. Mar 20, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I took some time to listen to this album and I have to say it's waste of time. Every single song is about s*x. Songs are repetetive and boring u get the feeling that every song sounds the same. Full of robotic autotune and beside that all her songs needed 10+ songwriters to write them which is embarassing on this point. Lyrics are on a very very low level. This album is a downgrade compared to her other albums. Do not waste ur time on this one... Expand
  6. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    worst album of 2020 when yal are going to stop supporting this chart hungry and boring artist
  7. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    So so... sorry but this album is so bad. It is very bad. This album is not good.
  8. Mar 20, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some skips, i didn’t really like most of the songs but it’s prolly because how experimental it is. Expand
  9. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This a perfect r&b album, she is amazing, the people hates this album because they're tasteless, but her voice in the songs are so great
  10. Mar 22, 2021
    2
    I only know 2 songs so that's why it's a two for me sorry guysss.....maybe next album will be a 100 out of 10
  11. Mar 20, 2021
    3
    The standalone song on this album for me is pov. The rest are basically the same. They didn't have much going on. Basically forgettable.
  12. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Este álbum es tan aburrido, y plano me dio sueño. Ojalá saqué uno mejor este es decepcionante.
  13. Mar 20, 2021
    6
    not her best album for sure, but not her worst either....................anyways
  14. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    The same ringtones as always, there’s no innovation just mediocrity. Terrible just like his other albums, his fans need to stop overhyping him.
  15. Mar 20, 2021
    0
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  16. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    All the world talking about she, there are more singer in the world and I don’t go to pass that Arianators hates SELENA
    SELENA IS A QUEEN
    ARIANA WHO
  17. Apr 10, 2021
    1
    such a trash album dancing with the devil the art of starting over is so much better. this album is so boring redundant and basic.
  18. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    best album of 2020 nsjsjsjsksjsjsjsjjssjsjjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjjsjsjsjsjsjsjsj
  19. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amei demais, ariana como sempre, conversando nas músicas com os seus outros álbuns.. eu simplesmente amo Expand
  20. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    !yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  21. Mar 20, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum bom,músicas boas mas não me empolgou muito! Ela está de parabéns pelo álbum! Expand
  22. Mar 23, 2021
    6
    Ari has more than this to offer us. Some are good songs but not a good body of work.
  23. Mar 21, 2021
    0
    I do not like it seems that I listen to the same song over and over again, she should put more creativity and use new sounds is always the same
  24. Mar 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't think this album worked for me. There are so many inappropriate songs in this album . She really needs to work on her writing skills . We need good music instead of 34+35 . I mean seriously why are you spilling your private physical life in your music what kind of sense it makes . Expand
  25. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Ariana served as usual with this badass album!! Wouldn’t mind another album like this!
  26. Mar 21, 2021
    6
    Ariana Grande has been very predictable with her latest releases, it seems her last 3 albums have the same sound in all the songs and only the lyrics change. Despite that, it brings some good and powerful songs, which stand out in the middle of so many fillers!
  27. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    love it omg i love her sooooooo soooooo much this album is really amazing i’m so proud of her
  28. Mar 21, 2021
    9
    i really liked it ,her second best album in my opinion. Defenetly will be in my playlist.
  29. Mar 21, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Su mismo sonido de discos pasados, scooter le hace falta mejorar los discos de sus clientes Expand
  30. Mar 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se volvío vulgar, esperaba más de ella. Sus canciones son vacías sin inspiración Expand
  31. Mar 21, 2021
    2
    It’s kind of the same music she always does. There’s nothing new, nothing really exciting. She’s also repeating the same words over and over again in every song.
  32. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    This album is her best album vocally along with sweetener, best lyrically along with thank you, next, we saw an experimental production in obvious, west side, love language and many others, and the chronological order is everything, you can start imagining the relationship between Ari and Dalton, first shut up when she didn't like him around, then 3435 when they had a very 1st nightThis album is her best album vocally along with sweetener, best lyrically along with thank you, next, we saw an experimental production in obvious, west side, love language and many others, and the chronological order is everything, you can start imagining the relationship between Ari and Dalton, first shut up when she didn't like him around, then 3435 when they had a very 1st night together, she liked it, later we have motive when Ari starts asking him about his motives, why he wanna do that, she feels it but she wanna knows his reasons, moving to just like magic when the universe provides her the way and everything happens how she imagined, off the table fits its position exactly, when you have that feeling for someone new but you had it before for someone else, you remember that person and everything about them, coming to 6:30, it's motive 2.0, when she is asking him about long term relationship,asking him if he just wanna spend 2-3 years and have fun and fame or he is down to play video games at 2 am when she is bored and when she loses it ( not the video game) and go crazy, will he still have a crush? Seems like Dalton gave her his reasons and his arguments but Ari stills not sure, she doesn't want to go through her past again, and her feelings are unstable and her emotional status as wel, so he got her tripping falling with no safety net, no safety net means that she is already in love with him but if she fell she will lose everything bc there's no safety net, she is afraid of losing him like she does in the past with others ex-boyfriends, next we have my hair, where they are connected totally and they spend more time together, not just having sex, but she is asking him to play with her hair, she wants him to play with her hair not only with her body, it's where the love is stronger than ever, when you don't need physical connection to feel the love, just the fact that your partner is by your side and when someone plays with your hair you know the feeling, you feel safe Expand
  33. Mar 22, 2021
    7
    Is it necessary to have so many inflections? The first single turned out to be the best. Homogenization is pretty serious, and the next slide is going to be the big transition.
  34. Apr 9, 2021
    0
    So bland, repetitive and boring. I’ve been a fan of her past albums, but this I absolutely do not enjoy. On top of the generic production, the lyricism is atrocious (Can we stay up all night, f*ck me till the daylight) ?!!??? Just overall it’s incredibly weak. Very disappointing
  35. Mar 22, 2021
    0
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
  36. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    I absolutely love it! My fav album of 2020! The lyrics and rhythms are angelic and dreamy! I'm obsessed!
  37. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    I think is an excellent R&B/Pop/Soul album, and the addition of a deluxe edition elevated it more. Perfection
  38. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Quizás al principio estés desconcertado porque no es lo que estas acostumbrado a escuchar de Ari, pero sin duda mientras más lo oyes más vas amando cada vocal y nota.
  39. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    exceptional album with vocal and instrumental quality, ariana is at the height of her vocals
  40. Mar 23, 2021
    0
    Boring and basic af!!......................................................
  41. May 2, 2021
    10
    Awesome album. Ariana grande showed her talent once again. POV is probably the best song from this album. Positions Deluxe is definitely worth the 10/10 rating
  42. Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Amazing queen she is so good I love this album so much, six thirty is the best song on the positions album such a good album
  43. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos maiores álbuns de Ariana, completo por R&B e diversos feats. Ela garantiu o que prometeu, suas músicas tem coerência Expand
  44. Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Really good album, although it’s not her best one. Just it. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  45. Apr 2, 2021
    7
    I love ari, id been a fan for so long now and i gotta be honest, after listening to Positions is tiring, it old so fast, i think if ari didn't that Famous, positions didn't get that attention that other album who has deep meaning and good stuff do. I much appreciate sweetener than positions, it's medicior and unecessary song meaning, i cant stand this album but i do gave it 7, love u ari.
  46. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Positions is tied with Sweetener as my favourite (Ariana) albums. I absolutely adore this one
  47. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    e mais uma vez a Ariana entrega um dos melhores álbuns dela, álbum muito bom, eu amei
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    álbum muito bem feito, o melhor da carreira sem duvidas, ariana grande é icone do pop atual junto com justin e demi...
  49. Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Ariana isn't afraid to try something new and we all know that. She's stepping out of her comfort zone and she's experimenting yet again with a different genre. No one can say that its surprised by her vocals. Her vocals are on point as always. We can see that shes finally happy and its so nice to see that after what shes been through. the diversity that this album has is huge. we can sayAriana isn't afraid to try something new and we all know that. She's stepping out of her comfort zone and she's experimenting yet again with a different genre. No one can say that its surprised by her vocals. Her vocals are on point as always. We can see that shes finally happy and its so nice to see that after what shes been through. the diversity that this album has is huge. we can say that we yet again have a great album by Ariana Grande with 0 skips. Also, every time that you hear the album it keeps growing on you. You never get bored of it. Good job ponytail! Expand
  50. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    de sus mejores trabajos positions canción pop perfection safety net la mejor del album ariana siendo feliz y estando enamorada me llena el cora
  51. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Um ótimo álbum, Ariana Grande demonstra estar na melhor fase de sua vida, podemos perceber isso em suas letras, também um álbum bem leve e ótimo para ouvi-lo.
  52. Apr 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. art of R&B, she took of the pain behind TUN and make this album, showing us her voice and her feelings Expand
  53. Apr 9, 2021
    7
    Not her best album, but it isn't bad, like it. Positions, 34+35, my hair and just like magic are my favorite tracks.
  54. Apr 9, 2021
    0
    Funniest pandemic record ever. Hands down. Ariana never failed us to disappoint us. A tiktok album indeed,
  55. Apr 10, 2021
    6
    I really love Ari and her past five albums, but for the first time the production feels so.. rash. It gives us some bops like positions and pov, of course. but the rest of the album needs better work to put
  56. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    amo muito esse álbum ainda não enjoei de nenhuma música, todas ótimas. Ariana acertou muito fazendo esse álbum!
  57. Apr 10, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sounds of the album and the theme are spectacular, in terms of composition we continue to see Grande with co-writers, she does not exceed her predecessor Thank U, Next
    Great is the best voice in our generation but this time it was not luck
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  58. Apr 11, 2021
    10
    iconic album periodtttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  59. Apr 14, 2021
    10
    amazing sjdospeldjsoskeneospsdkspsksnosdoskheososnsksosksksososkskwkakaoaos
  60. Aug 26, 2023
    8
    More confident, more sure of herself, more satisfied and sexier. This is what Ariana Grande looks like on her sixth studio album Positions.
    The sound of Positions is certainly new: pop has taken a back seat and contemporary R&B is the real protagonist. Entirely written by the performer herself, assisted by close friends and collaborators, Positions offers some of the freest and most
    More confident, more sure of herself, more satisfied and sexier. This is what Ariana Grande looks like on her sixth studio album Positions.
    The sound of Positions is certainly new: pop has taken a back seat and contemporary R&B is the real protagonist. Entirely written by the performer herself, assisted by close friends and collaborators, Positions offers some of the freest and most unfiltered lyrics that Grande has ever sung and performed. Tracks like My Hair, Love Language and Just Like Magic are real anthems to femininity, sexuality, power, and freedom, the central themes of the record.
    Although there are sentimental and intimate ballads such as Off the Table and POV, among the best composed songs by Grande, the main purpose of Positions is the exaltation of a captivating and at times provocative positivity, which wants to leave old painful experiences behind.
    While sticking to an R&B line as strong as ever, it's hard for Grande and her producers to break away from the trap and hip hop influences introduced first with Sweetener, then especially with Thank U, Next. The general production of the record maintains a more than sufficient quality. The main flaw is the weak musical cohesion between the different tracks of the project, which is sometimes fluctuating.
    Textually speaking, Positions sees Grande taking the reins as songwriter more freely, sexily and forcefully than ever before. Nonetheless, qualitatively defining the lyrics of the project in a single way is quite difficult: the attention, care and choice of linguistic register depend on the individual songs. If with the title track, Shut Up, Just Like Magic and Motive Grande keeps herself on a level suitable for a pop star, in Off The Table, Safety Net and POV she surpasses herself, demonstrating a very high compositional ability. The single 34+35, the most sexually explicit song ever performed by Grande, and the track Nasty are instead the most ambiguous songs: frivolous, simple and not at all sentimental, they definitely lower the quality of the album, despite being catchy and captivating.
    The real highlight of the album is undoubtedly Grande's vocal virtuosity. Never so light and powerful at the same time, never so spontaneous, never so clean has Ariana Grande been in the interpretation of her songs. To say that in My Hair her whistle register is jaw-dropping is an understatement.
    Overall, Positions presents itself as a project full of potential. Although difficult to delineate qualitatively in a universal way, it was certainly useful for its interpreter to write more lightheartedly about her life and feelings, to let go of the pressure, and to explore new musical fields; and that's what matters to Grande.
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  61. Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Horrible album zero song writing skills lazy songs bad title of both the album and it’s songs. Ariana you truly went downhill
  62. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Ariana Grande's newest studio album came with an amazing vocal chord arrangement. What makes this album even more special is the whistle notes recorded on more than one song! It's an album with some tracks to keep you cool and some to stay up all night. In general, what makes it good is the appreciation of the potential of the Aryan singer, 10.
  63. Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Idk why these girls are complaining that she's not showing a normal pop or so. This album is a masterpiece as its own, Ari's voice is angelical amd one of the best voices nowadays.
  64. Apr 26, 2021
    8
    A solid 8. This is probably her 3rd best album after the masterpieces that are sweetener and thank u next.
  65. Apr 29, 2021
    5
    Definitely not her best piece of work, especially compared to her previous album Thank U, Next. There are several standout tracks amongst the lot which I enjoyed immensely, but they were overshadowed by the repetitive and outright boring fillers in the album. Several had awkward and incohesive bridges, choruses or outros, ruining the entire song. A lot of room for improvement and I wishDefinitely not her best piece of work, especially compared to her previous album Thank U, Next. There are several standout tracks amongst the lot which I enjoyed immensely, but they were overshadowed by the repetitive and outright boring fillers in the album. Several had awkward and incohesive bridges, choruses or outros, ruining the entire song. A lot of room for improvement and I wish the next album will be free from these flaws. Expand
  66. May 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum bem trabalhado, ótimas faixas e viciante demais, ariana grande fez um excelente trabalho junto de seus compositores e produtores. Expand
  67. May 8, 2021
    8
    Just because a song is about sex doesn't mean that it's poor quality. I agree that it's not her best album but her vocals are awesome. It's a grower. If you're not into R&B I don't recommend it but if you like R&B you should definetly give it a listen! My favorites are Off The Table, Safety Net, My Hair, Love Language, POV and Test Drive.
  68. May 12, 2021
    3
    The most forgettable album of Ariana, the songs were generic, a departure from her hits from the past albums, the songs wasn't even present in the curated playlists in the streaming services. Ariana is so talented to have this.
  69. May 12, 2021
    10
    Perfect album. A true vision of an artist from deep inside to outside with such class and honesty. A must!
  70. Jan 13, 2022
    6
    This is not a bad album per se. In fact, it's pretty entertaining. However, in the grander scheme of things, i.e. Grande's career, it's very uncompelling. The lyrics are very trite and the music sounds overproduced and unfinished at the same time (it's really weird). Overall, it's actually quite enjoyable and not at all boring.
  71. Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Even though there are some average songs on this album it is still one of my favorites from ariana. tracks such as nasty,just like magic and my hair make this album as great as it is
  72. May 17, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is a great album, Grande shower what she can make with R&B and Pop in one album, the ballad POV it's a great way to finish the album Expand
  73. Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Un increíble álbum raramente infravalorado, contiene una gran producción y los vocales son asombrosos. worst behavior, pov y six thirty te hacen muy feliz.
  74. May 20, 2021
    10
    she's incredible i love her sm she served, all the songs are so good, queen!!
  75. May 22, 2021
    10
    Es tan arte y la mayoría de sus canciones resaltan, definitivamente si es un reinvento de Ariana y le resultó muy bien sus singles principales son muy adictivos y no para de escucharlo, merecía un mayor puntaje
  76. May 25, 2021
    9
    Este álbum es un nuevo capítulo de Ariana Grande cuyos sonidos R&B contemporáneo calmado que refleja el estado de su vida actual. Después de Thank U, Next donde se ve una Ariana dolida por todo lo sufrido en un cierto periodo de su carrera, Positions da un aire fresco a su música y también a su vida amorosa.
  77. May 28, 2021
    1
    Talks about sex way to much and for some teens it’s gross and it feels like she has changed a lot after Sweetener and Thank U, Next. Hopefully next album can be a little better than this one she rushed it way to early she needs to do better and take her time with making a better album
  78. Jun 16, 2021
    4
    Quando eu achei que nenhum álbum poderia superar o sweetener, o postions conseguiu, tomando seu lugar de pior álbum da Ariana. Eu não posso dizer que é horrível pq tem aquela maravilha chamada "pov", que é um colírio para os ouvidos com certeza. O restante das músicas é como se fossem todas parecidas, com batidas super previsíveis e letras de amarrar a boca.
  79. Jun 24, 2021
    6
    Ariana rlly got messed up while doing this album, they look like the scrapped songs from the other albums, i would skip a lot of tracks, but some are rlly good tho
  80. Jun 25, 2021
    10
    It's an album where Ariana is herself 100% and includes new sounds for her songs. She's very versatile and her voice is perfect for all types of music: this album is the proof of what I just said. It's a vocal masterpiece
  81. Jun 26, 2021
    7
    This album is not that bad but also not that good. The songs are okay, lyrics are okay, vocally okay. It's just a little boring. But i'm sure that you have or if you haven't listened to it yet you will have at least 3 or 4 maybe 5 favorite song in the album. In short, I enjoy listening to this album but I think Ariana can do better than that.
  82. Jun 29, 2021
    8
    Positions are good. But when it comes to Ariana Grande I expected more. I didn't like so many songs, some even seem to come from the Thank U Next era for their trap-pop melody and beat.
  83. Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Wonderful album she did an amazing job on it I loved the orchestras in the music and the theme it addresses
  84. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very unique,beautiful and artistic album

    Love it so so so much



    Ariana is such a queen
    And this album shows more of herself and her exceptional talent
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  85. Ar-
    Jul 31, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is actually not her best creations. It could be a great album i guess. However, "my hair" track it's amazing (the ending it's what makes the song good) and "off the table" or "safety net" are one of my favorites, they have different vibe. What more I can say is that maybe Ariana could make more songs like songs I mentioned in order to not be too repetitive but, the album it's not that bad as it could be. Expand
  86. Sep 4, 2023
    10
    EL MEJOR DISCO DE LA HISTORIA.


    Un exquisito viaje musical a través de su fase que dejó Ariana en el estaba muy felíz. Entregó excelente lírica, instrumental, producción, estética. La reina del pop es insuperable.
  87. Aug 1, 2021
    10
    I really like the new style Ariana's trying to get into, and she nailed it! You can feel the R&B vibe through all the tracks of the album. I really enjoyed it, the album that I like the most by Ariana Grande. I like the strings that are present in every song and the happy and kind of sensual lyrics, expressing her love for (my opinion) her husband. The album cover is great, the musicI really like the new style Ariana's trying to get into, and she nailed it! You can feel the R&B vibe through all the tracks of the album. I really enjoyed it, the album that I like the most by Ariana Grande. I like the strings that are present in every song and the happy and kind of sensual lyrics, expressing her love for (my opinion) her husband. The album cover is great, the music videos are stunning. Definitely a great album, but unfortunately some people don't appreciate it. Not being an album as a sweetener, for this reason it should be seen with different eyes. It is definitely not a radio album, it is an album to be enjoyed in a particular way. Expand
  88. Aug 2, 2021
    9
    Such a mature album, we absolutely love when Ariana explores rnb ans shows her vocal range ! I'd say this is my favorite project from hers... such good vibes
  89. Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum completamente diferente de sus otros compañeros, su estilo es único, sus letras, sus ideas y sus coros, transmiten libertad y sentimientos seguros, por Ariana; las canciones armonizan perfectamente entre ellas, la voz de Ariana impecable, lúcida, y con los silbidos son como la cereza del pastel, como el diamante de un anillo... Y de las melodías woww estoy completamente enamorado de ellas, me han hecho alucinar. Gracias por este álbum tan hermoso Ariana. Expand
  90. Aug 10, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Ariana, but this album was just not it, this felt more of a album to stay relevant than a album to actually innovate, very predictable.
    I just felt like when doing the album, they just wanted the fans not to complain there wasn’t a release in 2020, I know that thank u next was very difficult to reach, but not that hard.
    Very forgettable, hope Ari releases a better album next time, not something this mainstream…
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  91. Aug 18, 2021
    8
    the songs are so good but generic at the same time, i love the vibe from the album and even if its not one of her best albums, still a great one
  92. Aug 20, 2021
    10
    she never miss any sounds, it's very pretty and a good album with good produce, lyrically, vocal, she didn't missed anything on this.
  93. Aug 20, 2021
    0
    By far Ariana's less commercial album for sure, but she nailed it perfectly! I think this is the genre that suits her the best.
  94. Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This album is perfection. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to every track and it was the first time that I've fully enjoyed listening to an album. The stories and messages which Ariana recounts and sings about are all so original and I adore the fact that this is a love album which also explores different thematic messages such as the art of healing and letting go. The production is of myThis album is perfection. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to every track and it was the first time that I've fully enjoyed listening to an album. The stories and messages which Ariana recounts and sings about are all so original and I adore the fact that this is a love album which also explores different thematic messages such as the art of healing and letting go. The production is of my favourite things about the album, it is so distinct to her previous albums. I really enjoy the r&b sound from this album, it reminded me of an r&b and soul album straight from the 80's. I like how she lost the pop sound and kept it to a minimum, after all, Ariana's r&b music is much better than her pop music and her voice is particularly suited for r&b and soul too. The lyrical content was interesting and fun which makes the album interesting. Lastly, the vocals on this album are amazing, the vocal production (which Ariana did herself) was breath taking. From the backing vocals to harmonies and ad-libs, this album might be her best vocally yet. In conclusion, this album is blissful and serene, Ariana has obviously matured as shown on the tracks and I appreciate her effort on this album. An absolute 10/10 album, and I'd recommend that everyone go stream it. Expand
  95. Aug 25, 2021
    8
    Grower, not good first listen. Still many songs fall but on the other hand a lot of songs carry this album
  96. Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Poor music production. everything feels all over the place and lazy. plus, even with 20+ songwriters and composers, the whole album is still unbearable to listen. Also, Ari should stop using trap as elements in her music. It feels so blackfishing and we are over with it. As a fan I'm disappointed
  97. Sep 3, 2021
    2
    To be completely honest, this album is extremely normal, I was so excited to give it a listen when she announced It on Twitter back then, but after listening to It on repeat I feel I already heard this, at this point I think all her albums are the same thing, since her debut album "Yours Truly" to "Positions" she's barely showed versatility, and It's kinda disappointing, but It's stillTo be completely honest, this album is extremely normal, I was so excited to give it a listen when she announced It on Twitter back then, but after listening to It on repeat I feel I already heard this, at this point I think all her albums are the same thing, since her debut album "Yours Truly" to "Positions" she's barely showed versatility, and It's kinda disappointing, but It's still normal so I give It a 20/100 Expand
  98. Sep 8, 2021
    10
    this album is sooo nice, one of the best album from her, the combination in r&b and pop is so amazing
  99. Sep 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is probably the worst album ever... an album without nothing great, just trap beats and horrible lyrics Expand
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Dec 2, 2020
    72
    Grande is making no effort to be discreet, instead explicitly owning her sexuality—the album is called Positions, after all. The juxtaposition of beautiful violin sounds and risqué lyrics has become one of Grande’s signature sounds, and it suits her well.
  2. 80
    Grande laid bare may well be seen as a stopgap in her canon, using taboo to checkmate her past trauma, but it does pull off the rare feat of at least sounding effortless.
  3. Nov 5, 2020
    80
    With little conflict and few psychological insights, Positions zeroes in on the enviable confidence that only pop stars on top of the world and with nothing to lose can afford. It's easy to write it off as empty calories, but pop has always been described in such terms: cake, candy, chocolate, confection. Positions isn't a "sweetener" but pure sugar.