Sweetener
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2018
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3093 Ratings

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  1. lightnovice
    Dec 17, 2022
    0
    Not her best after Dangerous Woman. Pharrell Williams ruined the production. Isn't have a replayability. Worst choice of production.
  2. chenchen
    Oct 29, 2022
    0
    Wow. A heartfelt piece of work. Her most heart wrenching album. Ari puts all her feelings into this album.
  3. Khalid43
    Aug 20, 2022
    3
    Breathin, Sweetener and no tears left to cry are good singles material, but that is not enough to justify an un cohesive body of work
  4. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    An album full of rejected tracks from other artists. Can't believe this trash won a Grammy.
  5. RodriMercado
    Aug 21, 2021
    2
    this album is the most authentic by her, but very boring and generic, the Pharrell production brings something innovative, but doesn't soond good either way, I liked Dangerous Woman, because of its production and Ariana's vocals, this... just isn't up to par. Of course there are some tracks that can be saved like everytime, breathin, no tears left to cry and goodnight n go, after that, itthis album is the most authentic by her, but very boring and generic, the Pharrell production brings something innovative, but doesn't soond good either way, I liked Dangerous Woman, because of its production and Ariana's vocals, this... just isn't up to par. Of course there are some tracks that can be saved like everytime, breathin, no tears left to cry and goodnight n go, after that, it just seems very bland and boring. Don't recommend listening to this album, sorry Ari.… Expand
  6. GizemDogan55
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This album is so bad. This album is not good. Sorry but are reals.
  7. Anke51
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    Disappointing and generic. I'm still waiting to hear something not so forgettable from her but so far no luck.
  8. Unholymidnight
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Las canciones son muy monótonas, todas suenan igual. A mí gusto demasiado genérico.
  9. AnaBAram
    Nov 23, 2020
    1
    Didn't like it, dime a dozen music, will not stand the test of time that quality music does.
  10. MikeMulaney
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    I didn't like it, would not listen again, stop making fast food music just to stay in the limelight all the time.
  11. Parindita713
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This is just basic work with some instrumental layering and vocal overproduction
  12. mattheushmc
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Deveriam prender quem teve a ideia de criar essa BOMBA, era o pior album da cerreira do Ari, a gora ele ganhou um irmao mais novo
  13. Mart194
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es tan básico, que el fanatismo no nos ciega a este álbum. Es horrible y pésimo… Expand
  14. XcXpetr4ss12345
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chato demais, algo totalmente experimental que no fim deu tudo errado cm arranjos e batidas genéricas feito as pressas… Expand
  15. Jonathan0112
    Oct 27, 2020
    2
    This album can be describe in one word - “Trash” And it’s Grammy winning? Like what is the society going on. This is Ariana’s worst studio effort so far. The singles are probably the best songs from this album, notably Breathin’ which helped me get through some sh*t. Altho I gave it a low mark, actually non pharrell- produced tracks are BOPS. Anyways, DW, TUN deserved the grammar not thisThis album can be describe in one word - “Trash” And it’s Grammy winning? Like what is the society going on. This is Ariana’s worst studio effort so far. The singles are probably the best songs from this album, notably Breathin’ which helped me get through some sh*t. Altho I gave it a low mark, actually non pharrell- produced tracks are BOPS. Anyways, DW, TUN deserved the grammar not this .… Expand
  16. bushyforest
    Oct 23, 2020
    0
    I wanted to like this and have it be more than just generic pop music but i don't and it isn't.
  17. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    A lot of hype for another generic pop star catering to the R&B trending in the charts right now.
  18. Tanci
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Dont play it safe ari! Nothing new. Average 16 year old lyrics. Meaningless. Tiktok music only. It's existence doesnt influence people
  19. Musicaddiction
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sweetener by Ariana Grande isn’t t just a disease, it's a pandemic coming to end the globe and we must do our best to survive it. We are not ready for another illness to ravage the globe. It’s time we put an end to Sweetener and save the earth again.… Expand
  20. Pedrosilve
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring generic and repetitive pop! Ariana don’t know the word “Reinvented” means?… Expand
  21. TheLakes
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    A mi parecer su peor trabajo, las canciones no son las mejores a excepción de algunas, rescato los singles por que las demás solo son relleno me decepciono encontrarme con casi todo parecido. :(
  22. KrKitt
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Another boring and soulless production for maleing money... Sry, but it is absolutely no music for people who loves music with soul.
  23. Ujjwal1984
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    My review for this Album is 1 bcoz ariana deosnt change since she's in the music industry and this Album doesn't deserve A grammy but only good song is God is a women that's y i give it a 1
  24. Musicislove1233
    Jul 29, 2020
    1
    This album is a trashy candy pop sound track full of showing off money riches and no depth, sounds pretty generic, and the albums just bad, this might be her worst album ever, I hope those kids understand that this album also sounds identical to her previous album, pretty boring and weird production, Ariana should learn to write her own song instead of using as many ghost writers asThis album is a trashy candy pop sound track full of showing off money riches and no depth, sounds pretty generic, and the albums just bad, this might be her worst album ever, I hope those kids understand that this album also sounds identical to her previous album, pretty boring and weird production, Ariana should learn to write her own song instead of using as many ghost writers as possible, make her fans feel sad and disappointed and I pretty sure, there are nothing unique about Ariana in this album, 7rings is another catchy song but it… Expand
  25. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    While Ariana has a high vocal range the result is so whiny to me that i just can't bear to listen to her.
  26. jayaraya
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    The only good about this album is the cover which mean that she's upside down. LOL. Once again, nothing special from Ariana.
  27. Charles_kun
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Her worst album ever, Did not enjoy it on my first listen. So trashy and mediocre
  28. hamods
    Jun 2, 2020
    0
    LMFAODUODUDIEHE the worst album ever made can’t even sell 200K PURE LNFOSBDKX
  29. supremehive
    May 10, 2020
    3
    This album has some pretty awesome some but the experience as a whole is pretty much bad.
  30. SnHAIM
    Apr 19, 2020
    2
    This album is messy, awkward, aggressively lazy (lyrically AND sonically), and has almost no sense of direction. The production, for the most part, is awful. I was honestly quite embarrassed for her when I heard the album for the first time. While some songs are definitely better than others, there were moments when I thought to myself, "why does this song even exist?" Not a good album, ifThis album is messy, awkward, aggressively lazy (lyrically AND sonically), and has almost no sense of direction. The production, for the most part, is awful. I was honestly quite embarrassed for her when I heard the album for the first time. While some songs are definitely better than others, there were moments when I thought to myself, "why does this song even exist?" Not a good album, if I haven't already made that clear.… Expand
  31. herarare
    Feb 18, 2020
    0
    Love your voice ariana, but not your album. But good job ariana............
  32. usukhu
    Feb 10, 2020
    3
    This is just an okay album. Nothing great. I mean Pharrell just kind of ruined the album with not-Ariana-friendly productions. Singles' choices were good, liked "no tears lef to cry", "the light is coming" and "sweetener".
  33. Nikomermaid
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    The production on this álbum is awful. Pharrell Williams literally kill the álbum.
  34. LittleBastard
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    I mean, how Ariana could let Pharrel ruined the album? Countless that only few songs can be enjoyed.
  35. meeraxvv
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    she really thought she did something with that production and childish lyrics pickin it up?????
  36. ageofcarlos
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Hajauajajajajjjajajajjajaja kwkajajajiaia kwkakakak kqkwkkw jwjsuru3jjw suusue
  37. kamisss
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    her worst album. extremely boring she's trying so hard, only good song is No Tears Left To Cry
  38. Lukgb2019
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Creo que lo que cayó mal a Sweetener fue salir luego de haberse lanzado DW , este album está lleno de rellenos sin sentido y hasta la fecha es el peor álbum de Ariana
  39. grenadebomber
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    no artistic growth... an album for charts. basic sound. miss grande should start working on solarium center. i'm sure she will have a better career there.
  40. Jessieplante
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    This album and the lyrics are not good, her previous albums were better. I expect more from someone with so much face and vocal talent.
  41. renaldo_
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Ewwww Wtf is this honey. One of the worst albums I've ever heard. The production ewwww, the lyrics childish. Controversy is not talent. The only good song is GIA, PERIOD.
  42. GuiCabeyo
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Chato nada fora do que ela costuma fazer, apresentou mais do mesmo... Faltou mais sonoridade, ser arriscar mais.
  43. ahleahsis
    Sep 5, 2019
    1
    Although not completely her worst work it definitely had some potential but album's only saving points are Grande's vocals.
  44. zinedinrabia
    Sep 5, 2019
    2
    this is such a non cohesive ugly sounding album
    sounds more like a Pharell album (which is not a good sound) than An Ariana Grande Album
    her vocals sounded tired on songs like Blazed, TLIC and borderlin even tho she has one of the strongest voices of this generation songs like Sweetener, Successful, Borderline felt longer than eternity because of the messy production this album tried to do    this is such a non cohesive ugly sounding album
    sounds more like a Pharell album (which is not a good sound) than An Ariana Grande Album
    her vocals sounded tired on songs like Blazed, TLIC and borderlin even tho she has one of the strongest voices of this generation
    songs like Sweetener, Successful, Borderline felt longer than eternity because of the messy production
    this album tried to do something and failed miserably    … Expand
  45. loverwilllove
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kskslsksksjskkskskskskskskskkskskskskskskskskskkskskskskkskskskskskskskskskksksksksksksksksksksksk… Expand
  46. AriiiiiDW
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Just breathin’ and no tears left to cry worse a try I miss my dangerous women.
  47. RavenclawHead
    Sep 1, 2019
    2
    This is a huge downgrade from Dangerous Woman. No growth at all. The only good thing she will always have are vocals, but other than that...pretty boring and average for an artist like her,
  48. daxlamation
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    humiliating that this was a comeback album from what supposedly a highly anticipated return from the ponytail girl
  49. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Ariana was trying too hard to become an "icon" and create something new, but the selling number told that it was impossible for her.
  50. Jackson1999
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    In her latest album, Ariana showed us her
    talent of making trash music and she did
    it.The whole album is in a mess and shestill plays the victim very well. But one thing has never changed
    since she stepped onto the pop music
    stage-her vocals are still annoying andweak and has no true feelings.In all,fake
    people,fake music,trash music,trash
    taste.Sales are not everything. Collapse s
  51. Riin5454
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Honestly, light is coming is trashiest song ever. Goodnight n go is a bad cover. And Pete Davidson track is pure clownery. Only relatively good song is raindrops, because it's short and it is hard to F*ck up a 40 seconds long song.
  52. ryfi13
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Músicas maravilhosas e clipes perfeitos. Perde apenas na produção de algumas músicas e feat. irrelevante.
  53. Tigbri
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A mess of an album. Pharrell's production is so horrible it hurts..... Biggest disappointment of 2018.
  54. Jjgrant
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    What is this trash? Flip it, mix it, hit it, kiss it? Honestly the worst lyrics and songs I have ever heard.
  55. paige_96
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    this is easily her worst album- and that’s saying something. ariana is a great vocalist but in terms of artistry, there’s not a lot going on.
  56. diegoterrones
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Este álbum es tan inconsistente. Las canciones de Pharrel son malísimas. Las únicas rescatables son las producidas por Max Martin.
  57. HoangKhang
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
  58. joshpamintuan
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Imagine how tired we are. This album is a HOT MESS. Everything needs to be skipped.
  59. r3ign
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I can't believe I listened to this album. We are going to pretend we didn't hear that.
  60. girlsatrip
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    this "album" might be the worst thing i've ever heard in my entire life and i'm not even joking. sooooo trash.
  61. Pabloskiwins
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    The production and lyrics of this album ain't it. There too much skips and it's definitely Ariana's worst piece of work.
  62. arianamustdie
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    This seems like a Trump poop LMAO she sounds like a rat biting her lame ass fans
  63. Franci1
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    Confuso... Gosto apenas de god is a woman e ntltc............................
  64. gonkillua27
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Grande's decision to work with Pharrel has to be the worst thing she could ever done.
  65. Tasjk
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    This is her flop album! All of her songs are merely rejected songs that were provided with low class production. This is a failure for the pop industry
  66. _marcoviniciuss
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    triste ver que a ariana se matou ao lançar essa bosta triste que ela produziu com a porca dela
  67. mirzamohamad
    Aug 24, 2019
    3
    only 2 good songs on the album. please do something new. something out from your comfort zone.
  68. iwasjustsuckin
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    yeah "cute" album too bad she can't write songs so what's the point of listening to songs that aren't hers?
  69. ajacksgomez
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    full of skips. singles are good but thats about it. dangerous woman was much better
  70. wmslmd13
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Lixo de álbum
    Péssimo, péssimo, péssimo. Sem sombra de dúvidas é um dos piores álbuns que já ouvi. Lembras bobas e infantis, sem conceito, nada de importante pra história.
    .
  71. santiago11orozc
    Aug 23, 2019
    0
    The best part of the album was the 40 seconds of silence of the song Get Well Soon.
  72. jakesmelker
    Aug 23, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sucks not worth it and this won’t even let me post so that’s dumb and it’s wanting for me add more but I have nothing more to say… Expand
  73. Lucasswiftie89
    Jul 20, 2019
    0
    O pior álbum que essa cu de grilo fez até hoje. Nada supera kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  74. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 11, 2019
    0
    Eu não sei como é que essa bomba fedida fez sucesso. Meu pai ein. Lixo sonoro. Eca
  75. wales7388
    Jun 11, 2019
    0
    humiliating that this was a comeback album from what supposedly a highly anticipated return from the ponytail girl
  76. calebg
    Jun 10, 2019
    1
    sweetener by ariana grande was nothing but a huge disappointment. i was expecting this excellent comeback but she ruined it. could have been so good
  77. Isakjjs
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    this album is so bad, all the songs sound absolutely the same, her fans believe that the album is art, when it really is not. shame to Ariana(
  78. asilam
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    It is SO bad, experimental music can be good but this isn't the case(sadly). Pharrell and Ariana don't fit and this album is the proof of that
  79. Suilisamen
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    Sei como descrever esse album, um lixo, fazer oq ne, não me surpreende vindo ne kkk
  80. Biancasail
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    horrivel, simplesmente isso, horrivel, quando ela aprender afazer algo diferente, a gente conversa
  81. Oliviapera
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    Esse album, no qual nem deve ser chamado de album, é uma porcaria... so isso a declarar
  82. Caiaivan
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    Esse album ai nao da pra ouvir nem os segundos finais, lamentável para uma "artista"
  83. Safiracoler
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    Pior album de todos, nao consigo nem ouvir 1% desse album, bomba, ariana ja foi melhor
  84. Luah
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não tenho muita coisa a dizer a respeito desse álbum. Apenas que a sonoridade não me agrada.… Expand
  85. Matheuscyrus
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse é o pior álbum que eu já escutei em toda minha vida, sem mais nem menos, so aceitem. pulei praticamente todas as musicas, mais conhecido como bombaçante, fazer oq ne, quando a ariana parar de ficar na mesma, a gente conversa… Expand
  86. Sebastian081100
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    Aburrido, siempre lo mismo, aunque tenga buenas líricas siempre hace lo mismo
  87. HeytonRar
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    ESAS NO SON LETRAS! LOS RITMO NO SON DE MI AGRADO, DOS MÚSICAS COMERCIAL, EL HIP HOP UN POCO FLOJO, ELLA PUEDE CANTAR ABSOLUTAMENTE Y ES UNA DE LAS MEJORES EN ELLO Y DEBERÍA SER MÚSICA PARA SU TIPO DE VOZ FUERA GENIAL
  88. florianabocci
    Feb 17, 2019
    0
    I don't like it at all, it seems like the old Ariana is not here anymore, that's so sad
  89. Celestial123
    Jan 19, 2019
    0
    I don't know what people see in this album. I took the time to listen to this awful mess and regret it completely. The only reason why she is so 'successful' is because of a series or unfortunate events and that she chose her singles wisely. All the other songs have no replay value. Would not recommend.
  90. isrobi
    Jan 4, 2019
    0
    One of the worst albums of 2018. Very disappointed considering Ariana would go same way like with DW. Manchester and Relationships falling apart and all this PR stunts makes her only worse and worse...
  91. Jacqueamista
    Dec 23, 2018
    3
    Biggest let down of 2018. Cringeworthy lyrics and bad production. Pure noise. Really tried to like it but it didn't work. Giving a few points for breathin, giaw and successful.
  92. Okras
    Dec 9, 2018
    0
    Incredibly overrated. Songs sound the like the same garbage she releases. It's a shame that her fans make people believe that its a good album, when it clearly isn't.
  93. Shutup
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    boring album. every song is so boring and tiring. literally they are basic pop.
    singles from this album are the worst
  94. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    1
    Absolutely horrible album, the one point is for Breathin which is a great song.
  95. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    3
    Honestly a let down. After her masterpiece Dangerous Woman this is a step back. Almost every song is uninteresting. The singles are the best songs: No Tears Left To Cry, God Is A Woman and Breathin.
  96. SuchiB14
    Oct 4, 2018
    2
    The album is actual crap. That is just a euphemism. The bubble gum beats make me want to puke, her singing is overrated, clearly average and her lyrics are as simple as a baby's vocabulary. However, 'Sweetener' is perfect for 12 yr old girls and the features do raise the album's quality a slight notch. There are one or two average to good songs, but one or two songs do not make an album,The album is actual crap. That is just a euphemism. The bubble gum beats make me want to puke, her singing is overrated, clearly average and her lyrics are as simple as a baby's vocabulary. However, 'Sweetener' is perfect for 12 yr old girls and the features do raise the album's quality a slight notch. There are one or two average to good songs, but one or two songs do not make an album, and the bar for pop artists has clearly dropped off a cliff if critics are going to suck Ariana's dick like displayed by their overly kind reviews. Anyway its a 3 out of 10 from me and a recommendation to all of those who may read this to listen to other more talented artists.… Expand
  97. JhosepKingsley
    Aug 26, 2018
    3
    After listening to songs like "no tears left to cry" and "God Is A Woman" we had many expectations of what would probably be one of the best albums of the career of Grande and pop history, however Ariana told us that really we would find ourselves with "The Light Is Coming" and we did not realize it. Although the album is quite consistent in terms of sounds presenting a mostly R & B lineAfter listening to songs like "no tears left to cry" and "God Is A Woman" we had many expectations of what would probably be one of the best albums of the career of Grande and pop history, however Ariana told us that really we would find ourselves with "The Light Is Coming" and we did not realize it. Although the album is quite consistent in terms of sounds presenting a mostly R & B line produced by Pharrel Williams that becomes so repetitive that it becomes boring, something that we can not blame Pharrel but the young singer because I get wrapped up quite well in the new genre. Understanding that it is a great change for the dangerous woman and she is still adapting to this new environment, we hope that in future work she will be able to mold herself well. Despite the bad taste of mouth that we take with the excess of filling in "Sweetener" it is necessary to speak of the masterpiece "breathin", one of the most precious jewels of the album in which it is impossible to highlight the majestic composition with the that Ariana transmitted a feeling with which she is easy to connect and the wonderful vocal performance that fits very well with the production (in which, curiously, Pharrel is not involved).… Expand
  98. zarryisreal
    Aug 26, 2018
    0
    Álbum lixo, horrível, músicas totalmente genéricas e esquecíveis com letras porcas e mal feitas, é uma vergonha ter esse álbum na discografia comparado à 'Dangerous Woman' e 'Yours Truly'. De 15 músicas menos de 5 se salvam, Ariana se tornou mais um produto esquecível da indústria, pode fazer o sucesso que for que não irá mudar o quão esse álbum é ruim e sem qualidade alguma.
  99. Aricagada_sida
    Aug 25, 2018
    0
    Toda lleno de gonorrea ese aborto, solo se salvan como 2 canciones, lo demás puro relleno, asco, reputation>>>>>>>>>
  100. XtinaDaily
    Aug 25, 2018
    0
    sem dúvidas é o trabalho mais diferente da Ariana, ao contrário de seus álbuns anteriores, Sweetener explora outro lado da voz dela, literalmente algo mais "sweet". Grande com este álbum assume riscos em sua carreira ao unir-se com Pharrell Williams que vem de um vasto histórico de canções
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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Quietus
    Aug 31, 2018
    70
    Grande’s new sound, the Williams-produced Not-Bangers, only make up half of the album. These standout tracks are interspersed between standard pop tracks. ... That’s not to say that the Bangers on Sweetener are bad--it’s more that they belong in previous era of Grande and they spoil the flow between songs. Sweetener may not be the dawning of a new age for Ariana but it could be a step towards somewhere weird and wonderful.
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  2. The New York Times
    Aug 29, 2018
    90
    Ms. Grande backs up her statements with song-and-dance mastery. ... She’s her own choir, support group and posse. While a few guest vocalists (Mr. Williams, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott) provide a little grit for contrast, Ms. Grande sails above any fray, past or present. Her aplomb is her triumph.
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  3. AllMusic
    Aug 28, 2018
    80
    An album that coheres in a way other Ariana Grande albums don't, which means Sweetener is something of a double triumph: she's come through a tough time stronger and better than before.
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