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. JehadIbrahim
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    mozarteen eu te amo, cristal lapidado da música, run do pop, sweetener AOTY
  2. 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
  3. Lasweetener
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Revival es todo lo que esta God is a Woman quiso ser y no pudo.
    Selediosa >>>> Arimi3rd4
  4. 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 ...
  5. Waasssaabi
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Шедевральный альбом, хоть и без хитов(кроме нтлтк и будущего хита breathin). Легенда Ариана показала, как надо создавать качественные альбомы со смыслом
  6. alex_hoffman1
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    it's from his best albums, he has very good rhythms, lyrics and sounds not very listened to, it's just magnificent
  7. BubbleGum123
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This album is the worsest album of 2018. It's so basic and look like if she took it up from the garbage
  8. wafihabib
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    If you love the ‘soft pop R&B 90s diva’ Ariana that first made an appearance on ‘Yours Truly’, then you’ll love this album!
  9. Maia54
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana Grande бог и все это знают. Свитенер самый лучший ее альбом. Все песни шикарные. Она большая молодец. Арианаторы ставим 10.
  10. hui67
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Альбом самый лучший. Я удивлен. Ариана икона и богиня. Бризин самая лучшая с альбома. Я надеюсь хейтеры помрут и перестанут ставить нули.
  11. aliumarov600
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ариана одна из самых влиятельных поп-артистов сейчас, а альбом являлся одним из ожидаемых в этом году. Ари умеет совмещать качество в своих треках. Sweetener по праву является самым качественным ее альбомом.
  12. aliofficialkz
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album. God is Ariana Grande.In this album Ariana has shown themselves more brave and tender. Yes, the album may not be the most successful in her career, but it will be a quality one. Song… Expand
  13. braydenbutera
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    Ariana Grande stuns on her forth studio album. whether it be discussing bad love, anxiety, or her soon-to be husband, she delivers in several different ways, whether it be through production, vocals, lyricism, or the general vibe.
  14. Pandlr
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    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 "fora de sincronia" do que está fazendo sucesso hoje em dia, explorando outras formas, como porsem 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 "fora de sincronia" do que está fazendo sucesso hoje em dia, explorando outras formas, como por exemplo em the light is coming que é totalmente diferente do que está no topo dos charts hoje em dia… Expand
  15. Max_Cat_Supreme
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    After listening for the first time, it immediately becomes clear to me that the album "Sweetener" is some kind of an attempt to return to the origins, its origins - "Yours Truly", with a cross between the following album in the form of a couple of tracks.
    In general - not bad, but it could be much better
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2018

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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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