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

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  1. KrOssX
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Ariana just gave us crazy vocals. Her voice is so smooth and belty. Not her best album, but really good.
  2. henrydelgado23
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum pop, experimental para ser de Ariana Grande siendo un gran ejemplo de reflejo de los problemas mentales.
    Aún así tiene muchos contrapuntos en la producción de un par de canciones, por ejemplo; Blazed, Goodnight n go, Get Well Soon.    … Expand
  3. AlanCorona
    Apr 1, 2020
    7
    The worst job by Ariana, basic sounds and basic lyrics, I like it just some songs.
  4. ArtemSaloev
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Sweetener" is quiet and melodic album but sometimes unpredictable. Grande did a step forward and showed us her great power. No tears left to cry, god is a woman, breathin, everytime. raindrops(an angel cried), goodnight n go demonstrate us all power of her voice and opportunities. But I can't deny that some tracks like Pete Davidson, successful and borderline are cheap. But anyway Grande made a beautiful album and you should listen to it!… Expand
  5. notearsrushan
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Grande's best work by far !! And her only work with a grammy which again proves my point !!
  6. herarare
    Feb 18, 2020
    0
    Love your voice ariana, but not your album. But good job ariana............
  7. zazazaza
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    LENDAAAAAAA esse album é perfeito ariana grande princesa do pop amem ariana grande
  8. goodnightngoo
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    her best album ever wbk arilegend did this...................!!!!
  9. fr108nk
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Aged like fine wine. The superior album in a flawless discography rivaling thank u, next
  10. 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".
  11. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    6
    It performs its clever, but it is even a little disappointing considering ariana's trajectory. They are tracks that offer something great and good to hear and other basic productions and something median, a difficulty to enjoy an album descends. Not the highlight to differentiate pop music in the current scenario.
  12. ryanlenisson
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Nesse álbum a Ari te fará acreditar que Deus é uma mulher, não te fará lágrimas cair e nem te deixará sozinho na escuridão! Conceito, coesão e aclamação!
  13. JoeySav
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    First listen , it ok for but I can't stand some song in it .After a few times listening it became grower but it still not my meal .If you guys think that swt is her best album. Ok It everyone opinion .Don't @ me .My fav is tun and dw.
  14. Land
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Talanted, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopper, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to refferace or not refferace, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  15. luhh
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    The best Ariana's album for sure, the songs are so magical, and this album deserved so much more
  16. melliejellie
    Jan 17, 2020
    6
    It's not her best work, but it also not her worst. I did enjoy the album but she could have done so much better.
  17. ruloreybia
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ES UNICO E INIGUALABLE, ES ARTE PURO SONIDOS POP Y CON TOQUES DE R&B, ALGO QUE ESPERABAMOS EN GRANDE Y ES BUENO VER UN GRAN DESEMPEÑO EN SU TRABAJO, la amoooo… Expand
  18. honeymoon_
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    damn this album it's soooo god. I love all the songs and the way Ariana make them. the angelic voice, the power that god is a woman n the masterpiece called no tears left to cry. perfect!
  19. Sadeeedwards
    Jan 15, 2020
    7
    Sweetener is one of those albums that grow overtime, this is definitely not Ariana's best album. Sweetener had 16 co-writers excluding nicki minaj and missy elliott. Pharrell was the main producer of sweetener, let's say, I am disappointed. His production within this album isn't great. I didnt enjoy a few songs, borderline, blazed, successful and Pete davidson. God is a woman, everytime,Sweetener is one of those albums that grow overtime, this is definitely not Ariana's best album. Sweetener had 16 co-writers excluding nicki minaj and missy elliott. Pharrell was the main producer of sweetener, let's say, I am disappointed. His production within this album isn't great. I didnt enjoy a few songs, borderline, blazed, successful and Pete davidson. God is a woman, everytime, r.e.m, breathin and goodnight n go being my favorites.

    I can see there are at least 2 filler songs, blazed and borderline. Sweetener shows her funky side whilst also being emotional, that isn't easy to do. Overall I think this album could've done better without pharrell, maybe with more max martin or even poo bear.    … Expand
  20. Polloconvodka
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum que pudo sacar Ariana, simplemente es arte de principio a fin, colaborando con nuevos artistas y dando a conocer su otro lado más artístico.… Expand
  21. steffania
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    i love this album, thank you ariana, im proud of u 4ever bae
  22. mimixcx
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like everything about this album it's one of my favorites i like everything on it and i love ari so much… Expand
  23. Jeffwith2fs
    Jan 11, 2020
    7
    I have mixed feelings about this body of work, it has like 6-7 bops but the rest i would totally skip. not even close to her best albums like dangerous woman and thank u, next.
  24. Nikomermaid
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    The production on this álbum is awful. Pharrell Williams literally kill the álbum.
  25. LittleBastard
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    I mean, how Ariana could let Pharrel ruined the album? Countless that only few songs can be enjoyed.
  26. juliobrito06079
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana has a great vowel and here in this album she lets him feel it perfectly. This girl has talent and is going to go far. This album is full of emotions, it is very good.… Expand
  27. John261142
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    princesa do pop e choca a terceira fan base obcecada kkkkk sweetener é um álbum diverso, diferente do atual e muito bom. o meu favorito
  28. Luisss
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Ariana, hay canciones muy buenas, todas son muy buenas, donde escuchamos madurez vocal y en ritmo una producción a cargo de Pharrell, sonidos expectaculares, el mejor
  29. brehnrr
    Jan 11, 2020
    7
    um álbum espetacular em que ela mostra todo o talento dela, porém algumas músicas deixam a desejar talvez por ser um álbum muito conceitual
  30. ab1234
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her most healing album to listen to. Such an inspiration to listen to this album. It’s a different sound it’s unusual in a good way.
  31. meeraxvv
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    she really thought she did something with that production and childish lyrics pickin it up?????
  32. benjiminss
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    i first thought pharrell ruined the album but lord i was soo wrong. sweetener is one of the best album ever. i would never get bored from listening to every song on this album. truly a masterpiece.
  33. ageofcarlos
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Hajauajajajajjjajajajjajaja kwkajajajiaia kwkakakak kqkwkkw jwjsuru3jjw suusue
  34. Katherineflorez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Este álbum llegó en un momento duro de mi vida, con él llore y me desahogue, canciones como Breathin me animaban mucho, tiene muchas de las Korea canciones de Ariana en su carrera, explota su voz, las letras y los ritmos me encantan, aunque es diferente a lo que nos había dado Ariana hasta el momento.
  35. jeanpierremotta
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el mejor álbum del 2018, es la indiscutible princesa del pop, las demás jamás podrían… Expand
  36. kamisss
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    her worst album. extremely boring she's trying so hard, only good song is No Tears Left To Cry
  37. buteralrightx
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    o melhor dela até então. a ariana entregou composições interessantes que fazem referência ao que tem passado e uma busca por melhora. bastante emoção acompanhada de vocais excelentes. algumas músicas soam bastante experimentais para ariana, mas com tempo elas vão ganhando mais sentido e melhorando.
  38. Maures
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    With glitters, diamonds and strenght Ariana Grande created a somptuous album.
  39. xvleon
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Its a good Pop/RnB Album with a diffrent Style as her usual album's. We stan
  40. Bionica19
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Ariana served vocals, vulnerability, dealing with life's ups and downs and love. Love the kind of experimental quirky production and vocal layering
  41. Kevinramirez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. personally this album is good, in a vocal matter it is amazing very well for ari… Expand
  42. luizasavattone
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Definately her best album. So personal that it feels that Ariana is telling us stories of her life like we’re her best friends. It’s deep, and soft at the same time. Such an amazing work
  43. madisonbeer
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    IMAGINE NOT LOVING THIS AMAZING ALBUM? COULDNT BE ME. Ariana outdid herself, everytime should’ve been a single and better off is amazing.
  44. jacklol
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    she snapped! this album is incredibly healing and personal and i commend ariana for sharing it. it's also very different from her past work, but in a good way. overall a very good album! my favorites are BETTER OFF, god is a woman, everytime, and get well soon :)
  45. idkxae
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Sweetener has many incredible song, such as “breathin” or “get well soon”, but some of them are disappointing (for example borderline). Nonetheless, it’s a very good album.
  46. Alejandro18
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Is a beautiful and amazing
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. Selanationstar
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Eu amo esse álbum, amo essa Era, amo essa MULHER! Um marco na minha vida
  52. Helenaa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    WOW! What a masterpiece! Brilliant! Never heard something like this before, her peers should take notes!
  53. geethanksari
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    it’s a 10 for me. such a healing album with healing songs. it’s just so different and out of her comfort zone and that just make it all better. special heart for blazed, breathin and better off.
  54. adilsonmellof
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum perfeito, todas as musicas são maravilhosas, principalmente as mais “tristes”. Ariana Grande com esse álbum mostrou todo seu talento.
  55. ocaiobaena
    Dec 20, 2019
    4
    'Sweetener' foi uma péssima combinação entre Pharrell Williams e Ariana Grande. Muitas músicas desse álbum possuem uma produção repetitiva e extremamente bagunçada. "raindrops", "God is a Woman" e "breathin" são as únicas três faixas em que Ariana possui um destaque vocal de excelência e são músicas extremamente bem produzidas. Mesmo sendo um álbum que faz um recorte de um momento bem'Sweetener' foi uma péssima combinação entre Pharrell Williams e Ariana Grande. Muitas músicas desse álbum possuem uma produção repetitiva e extremamente bagunçada. "raindrops", "God is a Woman" e "breathin" são as únicas três faixas em que Ariana possui um destaque vocal de excelência e são músicas extremamente bem produzidas. Mesmo sendo um álbum que faz um recorte de um momento bem delicado para Grande, o problema do álbum está na produção e na falta de organização. Tudo parece uma grande bagunça.
    "blazed", colaboração de Ariana com Pharrell, é um exemplo de uma faixa com uma produção bagunçada. Parece que tentaram misturar r&b com alguma outra coisa, e deixou a música completamente estranha e sem nenhuma característica. "sweetener", faixa título do álbum, é mais uma canção sem a mínima estrutura, que possui um refrão repetitivo, enjoativo, e que surge do nada na música; completamente desconexo, fazendo parecer que existem 5 músicas em uma. "the light is coming" um feat completamente desconexo com a rapper Nicki Minaj, uma batida bagunçada, enjoativa, com uma letra repetitiva e melodia mal criada; tornando-se uma das piores canções do álbum.
    "God is a Woman" e "breathin" são duas canções em que Ariana consegue fazer um trabalho muito bom. Tanto em relação à letra, quanto em relação a melodias e arranjos. Talvez sejam as melhores canções da carreira de Ariana Grande. São essas que sustentam o álbum todo e trazem uma sensação de verdade neste disco, que Grande ao menos tentou realizar.    … Expand
  56. franj
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Muy bueno los ritmos, sin duda alguna un gran trabajo para mi el mejor album del 2018
  57. Brennin
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    OS VOCAIS E AS SONORIDADES ESTÃO PERFEITOS NESTE ÁLBUM. CONCEITO E ACLAMAÇÃO. (apesar da segunda faixa ser um saco)
  58. Trstanc540
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing album! Really is amazing! Shows progress and amazing lyrics!! Definitely recommend!
  59. marangonipaolo
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    sweetener is her best album. and that, my darlings, is on periodt! honorable mentions: god is a woman, everytime, goodnight n go
  60. sharpea
    Dec 11, 2019
    7
    Sweetener shows a sonically new side from Ariana muchly supported by Pharrell's production but still showcases her vocal ability. Standout tracks include God Is A Woman, Successful, Get Well Soon, among others. The skips are Blazed, Borderline, Better Off, & Goodnight N Go.
  61. davifontenelle
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    It's one of most original and diversified Ariana's album. A great and cohesive work.
  62. sabrinaoliveira
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    her best album. period. this album is so deep. we can feel everything she been through and we can learn from the pain
  63. joaop1430
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Ariana is a pop star in another level, great album. Sweetener Best Pop Vocal Album
  64. vitortfv
    Dec 8, 2019
    5
    raindrops (an angel cried) - 5/10
    blazed (feat. Pharrell Williams) - 5,3/10
    the light is coming (feat. Nicki Minaj) - 5/10
    R.E.M - 5,3/10
    God is a woman - 7/10
    sweetener - 5,6/10
    successful - 4,9/10
    everytime - 5,2/10
    breathin - 7/10
    no tears left to cry - 8/10
    borderline (feat. Missy Elliott) - 5/10
    better off - 5,3/10
    goodnight n go - 6/10
    pete davidson - 4/10
    get well soon - 5/10
  65. regardlessriver
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    An excellent album full of so much emotion, every song has its own special touch. Tracks such as “better off”, “get well soon” & “breathin” all share a beautiful story that no doubt leaves the listener wanting more.
  66. gotcure
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Uma era totalmente necessária na discografia da Ariana, mostrando sua evolução nós vocais e letras, pop não genérico
  67. Cloudboyyuh
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    A MASTERPIECE! Great vocals, lyrics and the story behind making this album so phenomenal. I love this album. Her best! Peri@!
  68. GuiCabeyo
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Chato nada fora do que ela costuma fazer, apresentou mais do mesmo... Faltou mais sonoridade, ser arriscar mais.
  69. Lipzstickx
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My Favority Album for Ariana Grande, talenty and perfect! … Expand
  70. Gabs013
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sweetener é um álbum maravilhoso, q realmente ele te deixa doce desde Raindrops até get well soon… Expand
  71. helpwlopes
    Nov 4, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has: concept, acclaim, feminism. This album is perfect! congratulations ariana… Expand
  72. gabietuokazini
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Sweetener is Ariana's biggest album, and I'm sure the Grammy agrees with me. Angelically performed vocals and the whole heaven theme make you feel in paradise, Ariana and her team didn't miss the chance of the career album.
  73. Gusttlg
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Lindo e perfeito eu amei , o melhor álbum da carreira dela , escutem esse álbum todo
  74. diegomoontoya
    Oct 13, 2019
    9
    Incredible, Ariana's creativity at its best, is a musical hug, too sweet in her lyrics; I consider that the tracks produced by Ilya and Max Martin are better than those of Phraell, they show more professionalism.
    Sweetener tries to be very happy, in a world of colors and happiness, and he succeeds, the songs are of love and dreams.
    I think the grammy truly deserves.
  75. Clayoung
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Deus não fez nada de errado, trouxe apenas um adoçante para esse mundo amargo.
  76. GuiDeucher
    Sep 17, 2019
    7
    It's a great job, "Grande" strives to bring a "sweetening" yet impactful album. Maybe too much, in an attempt to cause a way to make some songs perish. "The Light is Coming" is one of the negative highlights of the album. Not a bad track, but a much better percussion. Overall, it's an amazing album, it has great songs and it's just for lack of essence in some.
  77. rosuxx
    Sep 15, 2019
    7
    revoltante porque é um álbum sem meios termos... metade das músicas são impecáveis e a outra metade horríveis. funcionaria melhor como um ep de 7 faixas.
  78. DioptricDwarf19
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    New type of sound, she reinvents herself again! Really deserved best pop vocal album at the Grammy. Really great abum!
  79. Article99
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Sweetener is bold, proud and unique. Featuring singles such as “no tears left to cry” and “God is a woman”, Sweetener proves to be Ariana’s most daring album yet. In the end, Grande has created a beautifully cohesive and well-performed album.
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. oe_r
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Sweetener is I Ariana's best album, she really knew what she wanted to and did it perfectly. I see why this is her favorite album too so far.
  83. MattMartiniano
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vocais impressionantes, misturando o pop ao gênero R&B de um modo incrível!! Faixas como Breathin, God is a Woman, No tears left to cry e Sweetener com uma ótima sonografia!… Expand
  84. ivannfanatique
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Great songs (Breathin, God is a Woman, everytime...). Pure masterpiece. Uplifting bops and healing soulful anthems. Great job, Ari!!!
  85. loverwilllove
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kskslsksksjskkskskskskskskskkskskskskskskskskskkskskskskkskskskskskskskskskksksksksksksksksksksksk… Expand
  86. AriiiiiDW
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Just breathin’ and no tears left to cry worse a try I miss my dangerous women.
  87. lavieenrose
    Sep 1, 2019
    7
    best tracks: god is a woman, goodnight n go, better off, everytime, sweetener
  88. 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,
  89. ea_sergio24
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a beautiful experimental album, one of her top albums for sure
  90. daxlamation
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    humiliating that this was a comeback album from what supposedly a highly anticipated return from the ponytail girl
  91. 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.
  92. Zack44
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Sweetener is arguably Ariana’s best album. Sweetener proved Ariana won’t just be releasing pop bangers anymore, she’s grown and matured and tapped into a different sound
  93. 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
  94. SoleLorde
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    The album is great, it doesn't disappoint, its a different turn from her previous, heavy pop, album (Dangerous Woman) the album is r&bish with some pop infused songs. The album has mixed lyrics, some of them are very good and some of them are just fun songs with meaningless lyrics, on terms of production, Pharrell did an amazing job yet you can see the difference from the songsThe album is great, it doesn't disappoint, its a different turn from her previous, heavy pop, album (Dangerous Woman) the album is r&bish with some pop infused songs. The album has mixed lyrics, some of them are very good and some of them are just fun songs with meaningless lyrics, on terms of production, Pharrell did an amazing job yet you can see the difference from the songs non-produced by Pharrell. On this album Ari showed a sweet side. Healing from past circumstances. T

    he album starts good yet it goes downhill from there, the light is coming is a good song, a song for the club, it had potential but it wasn't used, the album closes with get well soon, probably her best written and best song yet.    … Expand
  95. 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.
  96. ryfi13
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Músicas maravilhosas e clipes perfeitos. Perde apenas na produção de algumas músicas e feat. irrelevante.
  97. Westan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best album in my opinion, she did that. The album was definitely too ahead for people...
  98. grandeupd
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    such a good album wow she did that I can't stress it enough she could release every track as a single
  99. Tigbri
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A mess of an album. Pharrell's production is so horrible it hurts..... Biggest disappointment of 2018.
  100. brianjohnson
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    All songs are great! No skips! It deserved the grammy it got.
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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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