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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  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. Heyisgerard
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's by far the worst album she has released. It's boring, generic and sound just like her previous records.… Expand
  2. starbucws
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    qualidade coesão e aclamação. álbum impecável em todas as suas faixas que mostra uma evolução madura na sonoridade da cantora.
  3. RAINDROPSLMJ
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    CRÍTICOS FILHOS DA PUTA CHUPEM MEU PAU A ARIANA NÃO É OBRIGADA A CANTAR POP PRO RESTO DA VIDA ELA AMADURECEU E ESTA FAZENDO O QUE AMA POSITIONS ESTÁ IMPECÁVEL E VOCÊS NÃO SABEM DE NADA PORRA ENFIA NO CU ESSES 60 MAMADORES DE DIVA POP
  4. Unbiasbias
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    It’s not good why does it sound like the same song over and over and can she even Speak English? The last song is the best song POV queen saved the flop album
  5. mladen_xx
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Incredibly disappointing for the huge demand and hype this album had! Not a single song stood out, she keeps recycling the same annoying trap beat songs! It's already about the be the most overrated album this year, her fans just don't know good music.
  6. stephanyyy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    as good and sincere as a sweetener, she excels more and more, I see that as if it were her cure after thank u next, sincere lyrics and what I need, she knows how to do it like no one else
  7. SantiagoRV
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    It’s not good, it has 1 or 2 good tracks, nasty and pov (those are excellent though), thank u, next is one of my favorite albums of all time, this ones not it, but it’s nothing against Ari, she has a lot of potential and she’s proven she’s one of the best artists right now, it hurts me to have to rate it that low.
  8. Tay2000
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    É um bom álbum, mas não gostei muito apesar de ser fã da artista. Tenho esperanças que ela lance um dia algum álbum no mesmo hype de Yours Truly. Apesar de Sweetener e TN, ele ainda acaba sendo meu álbum favorito. Acredito que este tenha em alguns momentos uma vibe parecida, mas infelizmente, não me conquistou.
  9. tatthew
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    the most boring thing i ever listen! any of these songs could be a discard from her previous albums, irritating and forgettable.
  10. Ayesha_
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Worst album of 2020. Lyrics were so cheesy and the whole album was boring sounded like a ringtones album.
  11. JamesonRook
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I can safely say this one is one of the worst albums released in 2020. Ariana we're TIRED of you if you bring us the same sound you've been doing for 3 albums now, you're boring, r&b is not for you. Only admirable track is pov and partly because the 40-minute-long songs seems to finally end.
  12. nfrforklore
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I love ariana so much, but this album is disappointing - I loved her other albums ‘Dangerous Woman’ and ‘thank u, next’ so much, and they are one of my favorite albums of all time, but this album is really weak... the lyrics nor the production are good.
  13. ohsassy
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Honestly do disappointed as this was my most anticipated album this yr after the announcement. The songs are meant to sexy yet if like a kid trying to tell us they're having sex
  14. Amy777
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    Positions brought nothing new to the table. It has the same old vibes of her previous works - sexy, sex, boss bit*h , bad bit*h - becomes too familiar now, mostly shallow lyrics and overall lack substance. I was very much expecting her to try something new. But it has some good beats and pov is the best song and a good closure.
  15. idontknowzx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece.
  16. Slaydream
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This album deserves a 20, disappointed but not surprised, honestly a total waste of time.
    Terrible, it doesn't like me
  17. guibbarreto
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Muito ruim, sem hit, e genérico igual aos outros últimos dois dela lançado
  18. JeyEm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The way Ariana harmonizes any song is a treat for the ears and her high notes are from another planet.
  19. flocs
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum de Ariana Grande é genérico e podre. Claramente é um dos piores álbuns que foram lançados no ano de 2020.… Expand
  20. aaronmcd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album yet the critics aint hearing correctly. perfect mix of trap r&b and pop
  21. SindromeSpotify
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Álbum Genérico e patético desesperada por charts, Ariana Grande em seu pior trabalho
  22. badlbubbles
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    My album of the year!! I love it!!!! This is a art i love every song this is literally better than every taylor swift album! literally selena gomez could never! ahhh 10/10 that’s my favorite album on the world
  23. TRAVISCOTT
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed the intimate, sensual theme running through all the tracks and I think Ariana did a great job thematically linking everything. Features were largely unmemorable, Doja Cat's in particular was disappointing because Motive had a lot of potential for a stand-out guest verse. Ari has definitely progressed, lyrically, judging from tracks like pov. The R&B elements were great on loveI enjoyed the intimate, sensual theme running through all the tracks and I think Ariana did a great job thematically linking everything. Features were largely unmemorable, Doja Cat's in particular was disappointing because Motive had a lot of potential for a stand-out guest verse. Ari has definitely progressed, lyrically, judging from tracks like pov. The R&B elements were great on love language and west side. I don’t see much Billboard Hot 100 potential yet but I guess that’ll change. The lead single/title track grows on you a lot, it’s very catchy. Overall, it felt like a very complete, coherent project.… Expand
  24. Vics
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não gostei gente, as letras péssimas bixo, sem condição alguma né. Pior álbum da carreira, vai ser amarelo sim tá!!!!… Expand
  25. Flopmala123
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Bodrio mal hecho, no se reinventa, urge retiro, siempre el mismo cerote básico
  26. Jeffjimnex
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    34+35, motive, just like magic, off the table, safety net, My hair, nasty, love lenguaje y pov>>>>>>>>>>>
  27. Ketaki
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Everything sounds the same and the lyrics cannot be heard clear. The only song that was good was the one with Theweeknd
  28. ximnacampos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Not on Ariana's comfort zone, that's why it's different from her whole discography, getting closer to a completely R&B sound that fits her voice very softly.
    Amazed by the collaborations on the album, the way The Weeknd and Ty Dolla $ign fits on the song with Grande's voice is out of this world.
  29. Fernando_yuh
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfect just perfect, i love every song, it’s so perfect. Ariana proves that she is a great talented woman
  30. LCPF
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is the proof that ariana can get off her confort zone and give us a total maturity and sensuality experience!
  31. Grxnde
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana entra direto no r&b com positions,um álbum forte e maduro, com vocais incríveis, transições perfeitos,coeso e conceitual, e com uma produção IMPECÁVEL.
  32. Janse
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Well, this is an R&B album, which not many do and Ariana reinvented herself with this album, this is a beautiful album from "shut up" to "pov" it is a 100% beautiful and successful album, and well ariana felicida, and I hope that other people can appreciate this album that art in 100% of the word, why this album is art
  33. Asri23tabassm
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I like only one song. The other song is boring, no creative,Her other album is good. but it's not my type of album
  34. gardevoyr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a lenda nunca erra, serviu um álbum r&b perfeito e só tá reclamando quem não consegue ouvir outra coisa que não seja um pop farofa. filho do yours truly com o sweetener, ariana mostra que sua casa é no r&b, e espero que ela fique por um bom tempo nesse ligar!
  35. hugoantonio
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Para mim, cada vocal, cada batida e cada melodia do álbum conversam muito entre si, e não é nada genérico. Uma obra de arte!
  36. mariojsjsjsjahs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un gran álbum, Ariana juega con una nueva producción y sus increíbles vocales de siempre mejorados, el álbum es algo que no suele hacer mucho Ariana desde su debut, es una increíble obra de arte
  37. ster2354
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is magnificent, ariana as always leaves something to be desired when it comes to the cohesion of your albums, i am in love with the album intro the orchestra left me ecstatic.
  38. Esthanro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her most exiting work to date. Personal and vocally powerful. A R&B masterpiece
  39. Miguelle
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is Ariana Grande’s most carefree, playful, and mature work to date… Expand
  40. marck_vin
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é muito coeso, tem músicas excelente e o conteúdo lírico impecável, isso da a ele ótimos pontos.
  41. 111mm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    So many unique sounds with great production. The album just oozes with beautiful, romantic, flowing songs.
  42. cooch
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a mature, personal and perfect album. her growth since dangerous woman is immaculate
  43. lucxrdoso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    top3 álbuns da carreira, demonstra ser mais madura, e a crítica tá simplesmente achando ruim pelo fato de acharem que ela DEVE fazer pop e produzir hits
  44. cheeshy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    interesting, exciting, a combination of her past and present in a way that describes her perfectly. utter beauty.
  45. alexspov
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM EVER NO CAP ITS SO GOOD OMG ITS R&B EXCELLENCE AND JUST BEAUTIFUL! the songs fit together so well and the way she put pov as the closing track is immaculate. best album
  46. Glossywife
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What the actual **** is this album… Expand
  47. braziliangurl
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    .All the songs look like each other. Short songs, same beats. Such a boring album. And I don't understand what she says (or sings). Sorry for bad English.
  48. pdrocolletes
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her most mature and personal work and her voice fits r&b perfectly, proud of this incredible body of work!
  49. lucascon_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfeito perfeito não tem um defeito. TOTALMENTE IMPECÁVEL. LENDÁRIA, PERSPICAZ!
  50. POISONARI
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    girl take a break.. your music is sounding the same , it’s soooo boring, the same generic trap vibe
  51. streamBTSkings
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    worst album released of 2020. a disgrace to r&b genre. girly can’t even keep a man so her music is meaningless like her relationships therefore there’s nothing special about it even tho it’s about sex. trash and will be a forgettable record no one cares about
  52. altrnvv
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    No musical growth at all if anything its a step backward from her previous work.
  53. cumwithtesfaye
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    i have to admit that this is her worst album ever, she forgot that quality > quanity
  54. Gshshshd
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    The album is just ain’t it. It’s really bad I’m not a fan but i like her past albums are kind of good this album it’s just bad there is like 2 or 3 good songs only on the album.
  55. Donse
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El álbum me tiene loco, me petatee, sus notas son tan buenas, las canciones me hicieron llorar, es un buen álbum
  56. Vanyagranderia
    Mar 29, 2021
    4
    I hate this album,Absolutely boring album, nothing new and the fans are happy that Ariana released such trash
  57. Uchhas
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a trash. Her previous records were so much better. Thia is with no doubt is her downfall… Expand
  58. noahbircher
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly Ariana Grande’s best work yet, a cohesive r&b album that is easy to the ears. Her vocals, especially her whistle notes, are a highlight of this album. The album showcases growth and maturity along with a consistent theme of sex.… Expand
  59. khloe
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    I didn't like it I thought it would be something like sweetener idk but i was expecting more I'm truly disappointed because i was really excited
  60. albumreview4
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    As much as I loved her past albums, this seems like a forgettable album that has ruined her stream of important albums. Though I had problems with Thank u next and sweetener, you can’t deny the importance of those albums to her discography. Dangerous woman is pop perfection and my everything, though it is more like a collection of singles rather than an album, it has some of her songs thatAs much as I loved her past albums, this seems like a forgettable album that has ruined her stream of important albums. Though I had problems with Thank u next and sweetener, you can’t deny the importance of those albums to her discography. Dangerous woman is pop perfection and my everything, though it is more like a collection of singles rather than an album, it has some of her songs that will be remembered as Ariana grande classics. There was no need for this album to be released. She could’ve released athank u next platinum edition with 4-5 of the strongest songs. The lyrics are not Janet Jackson, Madonna, Beyoncé, or Britney Spears level of sex jams. It’s a shame as she has a beautiful voice and when she decides not to be a lazy singer and actually enunciate her words, she’s greats. with the 4… Expand
  61. juanatini
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s r&b perfection! pov and my hair are bops, as all of the tracks! im so proud of Ari
  62. musicmaniac
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Went into this with an open mind, walked out halfway through turning it off and sighing with a quick "What has become of music?" to myself.
    This was one of the worst albums I've heard. Even some of the 80s one hit wonders did it better which is sad considering a lot of those were awful.
    The autotune was unnecessary and made it sound like a garageband disaster.
  63. Llamar35562
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Album was so bad it needed a lot more time. Cheese lyrics and ringtones beat like wtf
  64. sanak
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Truly terrible, a mundane slog of songs slapped together under the label of r&b which it most definitely isn’t. The only redeeming quality is The Weeknd’s contribution which soars.
  65. YanReis240206
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    Embora seja um trabalho bem produzido, a maioria das faixas soam semelhantes na sonoridade. Seus vocais estão bastante agradáveis, como sempre. Ariana é incrível, mas sinto que "Positions" não conseguiu demostrar o quão talentosa ela é como artista.
  66. DianaCaroline13
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    For my surprise it's worse than sweetener, I thought that nothing could be worse than that. I wish I could get back the time I wasted listening to it.
  67. osvaldo9450
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    De lo peor que ha salido, enserio es un asco este álbum, mejor vayan a darle Stream a la poderosisima Gaga con Chromatica
  68. htet-lynn87
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Worst of what she has done so far. Lyrics are so cheap. She only stays in her comfort zone. No risks taken. It's like another pandemic during Covid-19.
  69. arigrings
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum mais puro e bem feito com músicas bem produzidas. Um bom passo para uma nova era… Expand
  70. anajuli
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is AMAZING, Ariana innovated an original album and the songs are incredible! The lyrics are perfect!
  71. leelovesari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is a soul cleanser it makes u cry, dance, smile everything without a doubt her best. deserves a grammy award for this art
  72. nathan19822
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE, didn’t know it was possible to outperform her others but she has
  73. yeeeli
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana sempre inovando, tornou um dos meus álbuns favoritos dela. Simplesmente impecável nas notas vocais.
  74. Anto12
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LITERALLY IS NOT THAT GOOD
    I was so excited to hear this album because I loved sweetener and Tun so much
    But this :( , em I don’t like it that all
    So yes , this is my review Xx    … Expand
  75. math_eusssss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums. Classic RnB, incredible vocals e lyrics too much emocional. Ariana is one of the voices of the decade.
  76. JeannieGold
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal. she really stepped out of her box with this one and was able to do the kind of music she’s been begging to make since her debut. Albums like this show off her star quality. Making a transition from pop might be her best move yet in her career.
  77. newforeverboy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is her evolution as an artist, totally beautiful and flawless, her vocals and lyrics are unparalleled
  78. someonee
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    her previous albums remain her best work up date, even as an r&b album positions is boring and the only tracks that stand out are the collaborations. the album sounds like a bunch of sza rejects, it’s pretty evident ariana’s team is trying to hold on to the previous hype and success of her preceding albums because there is no cohesion here, no story, no message. ariana grande should’veher previous albums remain her best work up date, even as an r&b album positions is boring and the only tracks that stand out are the collaborations. the album sounds like a bunch of sza rejects, it’s pretty evident ariana’s team is trying to hold on to the previous hype and success of her preceding albums because there is no cohesion here, no story, no message. ariana grande should’ve taken a longer break to find new sounds, we’ve heard this songs before, we know what they’re about. almost the entirety of the album is overproduced, rushed, and repetitive. it follows the same r&b tropes we’ve heard before but soullessly and lacking any kind of substance. honestly you would’ve think after listening to an album by ariana grande i would be excited and anxious for more but with positions after listening i went straight to bed.… Expand
  79. dayligth
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album demuestra la poca reinvencion de ariana, es una completa decepcion para el publico ya que es igual a sweetener y thank u next pero peor, la verdad todos esperabamos mas de su parte.… Expand
  80. emrecanarm
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    ariana's worst album. pls ariana you will do better. i don't like because album is so boring.
  81. Katnick
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    Weak lyrically nor beat, this album a downgrade from the masterpiece Thank U,Next. It doesn't have any connection, feels like she made it randomly.
  82. aspgomez
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I don’t like it. Her worst work. Pov is the only real good song. All the songs sound the same and the lyrics are quite empty, also the songs are really short.
  83. jeepdyls
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    This is probably the most underwhelming work Ariana has ever put out. While Sweetener was divisive, it still managed to be both creative and distinctive and, as a result, songs had their own personalities. Thank you, Next succeeded in this regard too, much better than Sweetener in my own opinion. Positions just felt like it was phoned in. Majority of the songs are far too sonically similarThis is probably the most underwhelming work Ariana has ever put out. While Sweetener was divisive, it still managed to be both creative and distinctive and, as a result, songs had their own personalities. Thank you, Next succeeded in this regard too, much better than Sweetener in my own opinion. Positions just felt like it was phoned in. Majority of the songs are far too sonically similar and lyrical content is abysmal (even more so in this album).… Expand
  84. sirvived
    Oct 30, 2020
    2
    This is far from my expectation. It's light but sound the same. There are 3 okay songs on this album and that's it. Thank u, next remains superior. I was expecting more than thank u, next.
  85. kethia
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Positions was a great disappointment for the simple reason that each track holds no distinction from each other. A good 12 songs sound the same. The album is filled with basic generic pop lyrics sung over recycled, and tired beats.
  86. daniel5_
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Aquém do que a princesa do trap pode entregar, mas os fãs vão engolir qualquer coisa que ela faça
  87. lolpopsyy
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    The album sounds the same to me, I prefer her older records like Thank u, next or dangerous woman.
  88. criticssucklmao
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This album is such a bop id love to see you critics try and SOUND LIKE AN ANGEL BYEEEEEEEE
  89. Jandy1
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. >:( la verdad este álbum fue una espectacular cosa una especiarías ducentésima de la verdad bueno en fin solo lo restregaré… Expand
  90. Tiredofthis
    Oct 30, 2020
    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 disappointed.
  91. Linkette2
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Un álbum que no destaca ninguna de sus canciones, además de que sus ritmos son repetitivos y no destaca ninguna ya que todas se parecen
  92. Jacintogarcia
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a very bad album, an album6without rhythm, without feelings, especially it's an album that bores me… Expand
  93. taylorfolklres
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    one of the worst album of the decade, ariana you lose, you now you lose, sorry for the arianatos when they take funny of "rare" now you're pain with the lenguege,
  94. davidfor
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This is an amazing album. Despite of the low reviews of the critics, it's perfect, from the instrumentals to the lyrics and Ariana's vocals. Truly a great album!
  95. Metalyric
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    No me gusto siento los ritmos algo planos o no se y pues las canciones no duran mucho
  96. AVC
    Nov 1, 2020
    0
    I certainly like ariana grande a lot, and I think she is the best singer of this generation, but I regret to say that this album is not what I expect of her, I miss the choruses, the structured songs and great "climaxes" and certainly not I find nothing redeemable from this album, from my point of view, everything sounds quite similar, I miss more memorable songs as in previous albums,I certainly like ariana grande a lot, and I think she is the best singer of this generation, but I regret to say that this album is not what I expect of her, I miss the choruses, the structured songs and great "climaxes" and certainly not I find nothing redeemable from this album, from my point of view, everything sounds quite similar, I miss more memorable songs as in previous albums, like "god is a woman" "no tears left to cry" "into you" or "dangerous woman "among many many others because in general I like his discography, but I insist that this album in my opinion is not up to par and for me his discography is getting worse.… Expand
  97. aminaareski
    Oct 30, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve always looked forward to Ariana’s new releases, but this album was a huge disappointment. The sound is rushed and overall horrible, I couldn’t even go through some of the songs on the first listen. I don’t understand how her team listened to most of these songs and still allowed them to be released. The only decent ones would be POV and Positions, but even those feel like filler tracks.… Expand
  98. leefirmino
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    RnB masterpiece. good songwriting and outstanding vocals. my hair has ariana grande's most impressive vocals ever and pov her most sensitive side. cohesive lyrically and sonically
  99. FirebreatherID
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    One of the worst album.
    She has been releasing the same album since 2017.
    Zero innovation, she is a product
  100. lorenacrisro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    É sem dúvida o álbum com os melhores vocais da carreira dela. A sonoridade é deliciosa! R&B é perfeito pra ela. Estou completamente apaixonada por esse álbum! Ariana é a voz da geração!
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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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