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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3093 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,340 out of 3093
  2. Mixed: 204 out of 3093
  3. Negative: 549 out of 3093
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  1. GuiCabeyo
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Chato nada fora do que ela costuma fazer, apresentou mais do mesmo... Faltou mais sonoridade, ser arriscar mais.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Zach13
    Aug 18, 2018
    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
  5. elvisarrival
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    this album is bad, all the songs sound absolutely the same, her fans believe that the album is art, when it really is not
  6. r_az
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    1- I can't stand Pharrell William's sonority
    2- the songs are bland except for those with a big anthematic pop production
    3- don't confuse experimental with bad
  7. jhonsebas
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    her worst album to date, sorry ariana im your fan but dissapointed me, i was like "this could be her best album" but tracks like borderline and sweetener are A COMPLETE MESS
  8. restay
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    mess. this is y'alls main pop girlie. this album is her worst album. she thinks god is a woman is a international hit. i havo to laugh. and she confirmed she will begin her fifth studio album next month bc she knows her album is not good. anyway.
  9. zaimin92
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A heavenly vocal wasted for one of the worst albums of the year. It's like peak Mariah singing Katy's Witness.
  10. platonkift
    Aug 17, 2018
    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(
  11. welcometoNY
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Awful, unenjoyable album. Every Pharrell track has terrible production and lyrics. The Max Martin tracks fare much better but just don't compare to her previous work or similar work from other artists. Lyrics, which have never been a strong point for her, are somehow even worse on this album-laughably bad in many places. The album feels like it has no idea what it's doing and just kind ofAwful, unenjoyable album. Every Pharrell track has terrible production and lyrics. The Max Martin tracks fare much better but just don't compare to her previous work or similar work from other artists. Lyrics, which have never been a strong point for her, are somehow even worse on this album-laughably bad in many places. The album feels like it has no idea what it's doing and just kind of meanders along. It's unpleasant. Even songs with lots of potential fall short due to trend-chasing and hip-hop beats. There are a few pleasant moments, but they are far too short and drowned out by the ugliness of the rest of the album.… Expand
  12. homostly
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This album is weak,no growth from Ariana,the production is messy and the lyrics are even worse...one of the worst albums this year.
  13. Dono_AGB
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    Her biggest mistake was collaborating with Pharell Williams. The first half of the album which is produced by him is so painfully awful. It sounds more like his songs and less of Ariana's. I also cannot for the life of me find any single-worthy songs. The era should just be over, maybe release Breathin first which will flop and then move on.
  14. EmiDelRey
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Malisimo. Su peor album en años. Pharrell Williams hizo un pesimo trabajo en esto. Era de esperarse. Todo lo que toca flopea.
  15. RuficPufic
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    Piece of **** This is ZERO, oh nah, THIS IS MINUS ZERO. worst, boring, disgustingly etc, etc.
  16. Dioslor
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Pura ardilla cegada diciendo que es un buen álbum cuando es puro relleno y solo dos o tres canciones se salvan
    Pasando la Sweetener
  17. Etav
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    I get that she's trying different genres of music, and I'm hear for it but this isn't it lol There is no song in this album that stood out for me, production was all over the place, her vocals on point as always. lyrically it wasn't there either, I feel that some songs didn't suit her voice and it felt forced????
  18. Droptopwop24
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    Worst Ariana's album ever. I hate it so much (best songs - breathin, everytime)
  19. Zxc11
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    Ariana's worst project so far. The lyrical content is awful and Pharrell's production is a mess
  20. jaz1488
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    Sinceramente, el album me pareció muy básico y los sonidos muy repititivos, sus albumes anteriores fueron mejores. No lo recomiendo, la verdad esperaba más
  21. Maxime99
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sweetener is probably Ariana's weakest and worst album. The songs are not catchy at all, the choruses are as basic as can get, and the production is just okay. With only 3 good songs (Breathin, No Tears Left To Cry and God Is A Woman), Ariana Grande didn't deliver at all with Sweetener. If one song summarizes how the whole album sounds, it would be 'The Light Is Coming' (and that isn't a good thing considering TLIC is one of the worst songs, if not the worst song on Ariana's 4th studio album). An album that should be forgotten as quick as possible.… Expand
  22. azayswift
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    One of the worst albums of Ariana.This is just so disappointing.Don’t waste your time on this crap...
  23. MeSurra666
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This is a complete piece of sh*t, all its songs are similiar as in all Ariana's albums. It's not something new that Ariana does basic music, bye. :)
  24. Christxne02
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    Ariana i love you so much but this is your worst album ever , deleted from library
  25. popcritic
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A complete disaster, disorganization and horrible production. One of the worst albums of the year, the ugliest cover of pop history. Songs without rhythm, or beat with men screaming in the background that causes a real headache, I understand she called sweetener. To try to remove the pain it causes ...
  26. moyss
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    the album is a huge disappointed uncreative repetitive and weak , this is not the Ariana music we used to get 3/10
  27. houseofcardsjm
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The album is a mess tbh... I was really expecting it to top Dangerous Woman album but it didn't even reach half good as dangerous woman...
  28. Gullden
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    I'm so dissapointed. For the most part It's just redundant, repetitive, lethargic music. I only like Breathin and Everytime from the new songs. I thought this would be her best album. So many months of hype for this. Ari honey, next time just drop the album with no promo and call it a day.
  29. rigobertoMPTG
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    La verdad no esperaba nada de esta manca y aun así saca pura cagada que a nadie le gusto, still sirvienta de Taylor
  30. MusicF
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    She really downgraded from her previous dangerous woman. She didn’t even talk about Manchester. Pharell clearly doesn’t like her
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Metascore
81

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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