• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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7.3

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  1. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I’m so impressed, this album got me since the first time I heard it, it brings a wonderful feeling, thanks Ariana for this masterpiece, this is different from everything she has ever done, it's perfect
  2. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured a lot with her musical work! We can consider it an R&B masterpiece ... With a few hints of explicit lyrics and harmonies with his angel voice! Far from being a POP album, however, an album with a sincere vibe.
  3. Oct 30, 2020
    5
    It's a strong album overall, but it lacks innovation. The lyricism can be kind of redundant sometimes. Compared to her past three albums, 'positions' is definitely the weakest.
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    it's a good album, but the songs look the same. There is nothing very innovative or different on the album, it’s just that album with good songs to listen to while driving.
  5. Jun 1, 2021
    10
    I love how ariana's albums present a certain time in her life, because here in "Positions" we see ariana madly in love not just with someone but herself as she sings about self-love, manifestation, and recurring themes of love. Favorite top 3 tracks on here are "safety net" "obvious" and "pov".
  6. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is very good, the sound, the vocals, ariana showed once again that she is one of the greatest artists today.
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Aridiosa sepultaste a tus sirvientas sin duda de los mejor aunque los críticos pendejos digan lo contrario
  8. Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Independente do hate que o álbum leva por fanbases vizinhas lol, A Ariana conseguiu trazer um álbum r&b perfeito que envelheceu igual vinho. Letras impecáveis e uma enorme coesão.
  9. Jun 1, 2021
    10
    so good!!! my favs are main thing, love language and safety net but there's honestly no skips for me besides 34 35
  10. Jun 1, 2021
    8
    people hated on this album a lot tbh but I found the harmonies and beats pretty good, it was a typical ari album that I enjoy I feel like she has distinct sound nowadays anyway so people should stop expecting DW 2.0
  11. Nov 6, 2020
    5
    Ariana Grande has not yet reinvented itself, has been making the same sounds, lyrics and rhythms since 2018, we are still waiting for her Music Box, which for longer to spend Ariana Grande has still not reinvented itself, has been making the same sounds, lyrics and rhythms since 2018, we are still waiting for her Music Box, which for longer that passes is not coming, hopefully in futureAriana Grande has not yet reinvented itself, has been making the same sounds, lyrics and rhythms since 2018, we are still waiting for her Music Box, which for longer to spend Ariana Grande has still not reinvented itself, has been making the same sounds, lyrics and rhythms since 2018, we are still waiting for her Music Box, which for longer that passes is not coming, hopefully in future works exploits more her voice as she did in her early recording works. Expand
  12. Oct 23, 2022
    5
    I really want to love this album, but any time I think about it critically, all I do is compare it negatively to how incredible Ariana's past albums were. Positions isn't necessarily a bad album, it just feels stale to me. There's a severe lack of stand-out songs, the majority of the songs feel too short, the beats all feel too similar, and the lyrics are average. Ariana Grande has one ofI really want to love this album, but any time I think about it critically, all I do is compare it negatively to how incredible Ariana's past albums were. Positions isn't necessarily a bad album, it just feels stale to me. There's a severe lack of stand-out songs, the majority of the songs feel too short, the beats all feel too similar, and the lyrics are average. Ariana Grande has one of the greatest voices of our generation, and I can't help but feel like that is being wasted on an album like this. Dangerous Woman and thank u, next were both masterpieces. I even felt that half of Sweetener was incredible too. And unfortunately Positions can't even hold a candle to them. But hey, at least this album gave us Safety Net, one of the greatest songs Ariana Grande has ever released! Expand
  13. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Her voice is heavenly and the level of comfort she exudes with each song is impressive. This is one that will be remembered as her at her best.
  14. Jun 9, 2021
    6
    "Positions".... what can we say, this album could have been better if Ariana had kept the magic that she used in her previous work. Most of the songs do not make sense and get confused, they sound similar, or like a single and long song
  15. Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Simply the best album of the decade.
    It is not overly vibrant as most of the pop albums these days are, and yet doesnt make you wanna sleep. It is simply perfect and makes me daydream each time i listen to it.
    Ariana does it again!
  16. May 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito, harmonioso e com toques de R&B.
    Ariana cumpriu seu dever com sua paixão pelo R&B e entregou tudo.
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  17. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Just iconic omg "my hair" is the best one YOU. BETTER. SERVE. MISS. ARIANA.
  18. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    i love r&b and soul ariana is definitely my favourite version of her music her voice really fits the genre
  19. Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Ariana entregou um trabalho muito bom, o seus trabalhos vem transpassando cada vez mais a sua maturidade e você consegue perceber que ela se diverte com eles, eu amo isso.
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    So good! The album of the year, great songs and deserve so much better! GO ARI
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing! Safety Net and POV are total favourites, it’s such a masterpiece - people only dislike because it’s different, change is good - she’s growing up and her sound is amazing! Those vocals never get old!
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s absolutely beautiful i have no words
    it’s so different from her other works and i love it.
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  23. May 28, 2021
    10
    the album is appropriate for the moment, Ariana is good at r&b vibes and never let us down
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei! ❤️ Expand
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum muito bom, com conceito, perfeito, vai ser smash.
    Ariana run pop!
    Eu amo tanto!
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Eu amei, o meu estilo favorito é R&B eu gosto de escutar músicas calmas e pensar na vida, agradeço a Ariana por não fazer música pop só pra agradar a indústria e sim fazer algo que ela ame e se identifique
  27. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a gente finge que se trata de um bom álbum comparado aos os anteriores, mas fica só n fingimento mesmo. Expand
  28. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing to see her growing with every project. This is an amazing continuation to all her previous albums, and ahe has known how to refresh her sound. It sound rich and mature, with a perfect combination of fun songs and deeper ones. It’s like listening to a pop diva from the 80’s-90’s and I love it. I’m so proud of her!!
  29. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Adorei os refrescos Ariana. O álbum tá maravilhoso e muito gostosinho de ouvir, pode virar as costas pra farofa pq hoje a surra é só na voz.
  30. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Amazing album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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.