thank u, next
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2019
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  1. namgrandeeeee
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Her best album for sure! Needy is so cute and sad at the same time. 7 rings and bloodline are highlights. thank u next and break up with your girlfriend are so powerful and inspiring. And "ghosting", so emotional!
  2. rsbgrande13
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    A sonically produced album. Not just with her vocals and harmonies, Grande really upgraded from our bubblegum pop girl to a matured pop star of today. Overall, it was a cohesive album perfectly refined by Martin, Ilya, Brown and its other producer.
  3. fckdbiel
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    thank u, next is definitely her best album. the lyrics are extremely personal and we do have a huge identification because someday we go through the same situations. it's different from everything Ariana did before, i loved it, it's authentic and very sticky. what's great about her as an artist is that she keeps on evolving every release, even with just a six month-interval from her fourththank u, next is definitely her best album. the lyrics are extremely personal and we do have a huge identification because someday we go through the same situations. it's different from everything Ariana did before, i loved it, it's authentic and very sticky. what's great about her as an artist is that she keeps on evolving every release, even with just a six month-interval from her fourth album "Sweetener". TUN is her fifth album and gave us pop masterpieces, album quality and "hip-pop" cohesion, but now with added global hits. this album will reach miles by sales and impact, and will probably stay long at the top, and we're here for it… Expand
  4. xixibanana
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Har best album yet. She is here knowing what she is doing. The meaning of the lyrics, the production, the vocals, and everything are amazing. My wig was found dead.
  5. otavio_mf
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana mais uma vez trouxe um álbum impecável, Thank U, Next é doce porem ousado, músicas maduras, uma ótima produção, um passo acima do também ótimo "Sweetener", Ariana mostra cada vez mais sua versatilidade e crescimento no meio musical.
  6. FabioSoares
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Best album ever !! Ariana run pop ❤️❤️ Thank u, next showed how mush you are the new queen of pop . I hope they catch more than 90 !!
  7. EmersonXoliver
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    The best Album ever of her carrer. Just Amazing. Congratulations Ari, great work.
  8. victorugons
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Albúm da carreira, músicas cheias de sentimento que ela consegue transmitir pra quem ouve. É PURA EMOÇÃO, MARAVILHOSO.
  9. owenjw
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    The follow up to dangerous woman we needed. Sweetener was a decent album and all but this album completely overtakes it. The production is perfect and more evolved than her previous albums. This whole album is breathtaking, Ariana once again proves she can easily top her best work.
  10. liammfmc
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This album is MASTERFUL. Not only is the album Ariana's most thematically and musically cohesive, but it's also full of songs that stand up on there own. One of the best albums I've seen from a "popular" artist in a long time. Very personal.
  11. Xeniaboroda
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Best album of the year . Ghosting so emotional and powerful. Ariana you deserve the whole world. Thank you , next. Period.
  12. arilovernator
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Sem dúvidas um dos melhores álbuns da Ariana de longe!
    Dangerous Woman pra mim continua sendo o melhor porém Thank u, next não está nada longe hein? Ícone futura rainha do pop! Artista da geração
  13. yurinr
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    UM ÁLBUM LIVRE DE TODO E QUALQUER DEFEITO, ARIANA RAINHA DO POP FEZ UM ALBUM PERFEITO EM 5 MESES, E AI VAI PEITAR VIADINHO?
  14. DylanGenouw
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    her. best. album. PERIOD. I love the dark contrast from sweetener. They compliment each other very well
  15. Monster2
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    "This album is her best album so far, tied with Dangerous Woman. Vocals, the meaning of the lyrics, versatility..is so good" she gave us so good vibrations, it's her best cohesive album yet, I think she can get better and better than this, but is still a 10/10 album
  16. planh148
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    I think this album is Ari's best work (at least until now). The emotion, the urban field made me crazy for this album
  17. viniihnunes
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana trouxe, um album completo, consolidado, com atitude e mostrando sua realidade, seja na produção da música com os amigos ou seja na divulgação, ela vem cada dia mostrando que veio pra ficar na indústria
  18. LopezyJotaro_77
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Ariana set the bar really high this year with such a spectacular album. The hype culminating to its release was well deserved as it exceeded expectations, mine went past the stratosphere. It reminds me vividly of 24K Magic and I'm unashamedly a stan for the excellent artist behind it--a short collection of songs that deserve every attention it gets. Angelic melodies are spread throughoutAriana set the bar really high this year with such a spectacular album. The hype culminating to its release was well deserved as it exceeded expectations, mine went past the stratosphere. It reminds me vividly of 24K Magic and I'm unashamedly a stan for the excellent artist behind it--a short collection of songs that deserve every attention it gets. Angelic melodies are spread throughout the album with Needy, Fake Smile and the title track holding the reins; the rest as elite passengers with the whole lot serving spellbinding entertainment for everyone that's in for a ride.… Expand
  19. wthlucas
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    We thought that ariana would never beat Sweetener or even Dangerous Woman, but then she came through and dropped a special and (even more) intimate album. This woman has always been special to music industry and she's always proving why. Great album, great songs, great message!
  20. cardiqueenb
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Este álbum foi tão bem trabalhado e eu tenho o prazer de parabenizar Ariana e sua equipe por esse trabalho magnífico.
  21. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    thank u, next is a really solid pop album. It's catchy and heartfelt. Grande proves, once again, she has the formula to become the biggest artist in the industry.
  22. TonoTracend
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    this album is a musical jewel, it is perfect from beginning to end and it really is seen in the work of Ariana
  23. loveyourself123
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    her best album so far. Every song is a masterpiece, i am really proud of her
  24. LunaticFridge
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date, lyrically and conceptually and her amazing harmonies. its also her most cohesive body of work. Loved it!
  25. simonblue
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    this album i-
    incredible as always, thank u for everything ari, i love u so much girl n im so proud of u, keep doing what u love!
  26. raulmendes
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana is absolutely the new princess of pop! And that album is a really masterpiece!!
  27. Jeffwith2fs
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing! The 'thank u, next' album is her best work to date. She explored some new music styles and i'm so proud of her.
  28. pursuingdreams
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana makes another good album just as she always does. This album is different from her previous works, focusing on trap beats and sophisticated rhythms instead of colorful melodies, which is a nice try. Some melodic tracks, however, like needy, imagine and ghostin are still my favorites. Unlike Sweetener, Yours Truly and My Everything, none of these songs is a skip(Dangerous Woman isAriana makes another good album just as she always does. This album is different from her previous works, focusing on trap beats and sophisticated rhythms instead of colorful melodies, which is a nice try. Some melodic tracks, however, like needy, imagine and ghostin are still my favorites. Unlike Sweetener, Yours Truly and My Everything, none of these songs is a skip(Dangerous Woman is really good). The album is personal, meaningful, impressive and cohesive. Production is enjoyable most of the time. Her vocal is great as always. Lyrics are intriguing and progressing compared to her other albums. Can't wait for another album!!!
    Personal Rating:
    imagine:10/10
    needy:10/10
    NASA:10/10
    bloodline:9.5/10
    fake smile:8.5/10
    bad idea:10/10
    make up:7.5/10
    ghostin:10/10
    in my head:10/10
    7 rings:9/10
    thank u, next:9.5/10
    buwyg,ib:9.5/10    … Expand
  29. Pouyaemehr
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Another Masterpiece was released today by the one and only miss Ariana Grande. Her most personal album to date, "Thank U, Next" stands as a beautiful work of art with a tangible theme of duality. From the very first song "imagine," Grande sings about a sweet, imaginary world of innocent intimacy with the love of her life, yet from her touching, woeful tone it can be deduced that all thisAnother Masterpiece was released today by the one and only miss Ariana Grande. Her most personal album to date, "Thank U, Next" stands as a beautiful work of art with a tangible theme of duality. From the very first song "imagine," Grande sings about a sweet, imaginary world of innocent intimacy with the love of her life, yet from her touching, woeful tone it can be deduced that all this bubbly fantasy is nothing but a painfully elusive dream that leaves no traces in reality.

    Continuing with this theme, Grande sings in her gorgeous song "Needy" about being obsessive and loving too much; however, later she comes back with songs like "Bloodline" and " 7 rings" displaying more sense of independence and confidence in what she wants in life and what she aspires to get as a powerful woman who has learned both from the ups and downs of life and doesn't need any partner to find her way through.

    Furthermore, this album has clearer messages of personal growth and self-discovery than her previous work "Sweetener." Her impeccable vulnerability in this album is what allows this work to be more convincing, making it easier to connect with her audience on a deeper level. Overall, Queen Ariana Grande has proven multiple times that she hasn't come to play, and this album has only raised the bar for her. It is absolutely exciting to see how her career is going to evolve from here, but for now, it is only suitable to celebrate this sublime music.    … Expand
  30. Tarekk
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    The album we all deserve. Ariana's voice hits the highest notes and the lowest softest notes. We can her the pain, her growth, her attitude, her opinion on everything. This is what a true artist sounds like.
  31. arianatorforeva
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    the best! definitely tops dangerous woman, there are vibes for everyone. i highly recommend it.
  32. Pandlr
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    não tem como escolher uma faixa predileta nessa bíblia sonora, muito obrigado ariana por lançar o melhor álbum pop em séculos, surrou o dw sem dó e foi perfeito para suceder o sweetener. ariana maior ato pop vivo e quem discordar não tem credibilidade
  33. WesArmstrong
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Obviously, her best album! Ariana finally found her style and she's coming to break the rules.
  34. nyntrxdd
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    The 'thank u, next' album is her best work to date, some can call it her "magnum opus". What's great about her as an artist is that she keeps on evolving every release, even with just a six month-interval from her fourth album "Sweetener". Three years ago, I still might've thought 'Dangerous Woman' was her best work, but then her fifth album gave us pop masterpieces, album quality andThe 'thank u, next' album is her best work to date, some can call it her "magnum opus". What's great about her as an artist is that she keeps on evolving every release, even with just a six month-interval from her fourth album "Sweetener". Three years ago, I still might've thought 'Dangerous Woman' was her best work, but then her fifth album gave us pop masterpieces, album quality and "hip-pop" cohesion, but now with added global hits, something "Dangerous Woman" lacked. This album will reach miles by sales and impact, and will probably stay long at the top, and we're here for it.… Expand
  35. Agathe
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This is Ariana's most solid body of work. Cohesive, great production, great lyrics and amazing vocals. Glad she finally found her true sound and hope she keeps doing music like this.
  36. alessandroacqua
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana is the queen of pop. She saved pop music and everything she puts out is simply perfect. She deserves like 100 grammys.
  37. Giwinox
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Iconic her best album to date. Artistic growth, great lyrics and amazing production.
  38. Br3v
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Apenas um dos melhores álbuns da Ariana.
    Acredito que fica equiparado com Dangerous Woman.
    Agora é só ficar de olho em Bloodline, Fake Smile e Break Up With Your Girlfriend, i'm bored que estão ae pra virar uns hit.
  39. copking
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This is undoubtedly her best project to date. It has everything from airtight bangers to some of her most vulnerable ballads. It is not only her most cohesive album sonically, but also best album lyrically.
  40. anthonypaul
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    The mega pop superstar of this generation has done it again. This album is like the dark side of her fourth album "Sweetener" and it's honestly incredible. "thank u, next" showcases her versatility on how she can go Pop to R&B/Soul in just a minute (with Pop elements, of course) and it's amazing. It's great how this is almost different that her previous albums, it gives us new vibes. AndThe mega pop superstar of this generation has done it again. This album is like the dark side of her fourth album "Sweetener" and it's honestly incredible. "thank u, next" showcases her versatility on how she can go Pop to R&B/Soul in just a minute (with Pop elements, of course) and it's amazing. It's great how this is almost different that her previous albums, it gives us new vibes. And this is great, because no one would always hear the same music from the same person. This truly shows how talented this petite girl is, and no doubt her success will mark a history in the industry of music.… Expand
  41. stardhust
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Princesa do pop faz assim né mores. Diferente de todos os trabalhos da carreira e ainda assim consegue manter uma consistência incrível em todas as faixas. Mixagem perfeita, sonoridade maravilhosa, grande como somente Grande conseguiria fazer. Não posso dizer que é o álbum da carreira pois acredito que Ariana ainda vai nos surpreender muito. ARTISTA DE VERDADE!
  42. 15starry_night
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    I just love every single song.The best album to listen to.Ariana did her best.
    Thank you,NEXT :)
  43. GAB120
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Não tenho muito o que dizer , o álbum esta impecável cheio de hinos dançantes e hinos pra chorar e rebolar a raba ! Prefeito do começo ao fim assim como seus álbuns anteriores . Ariana se superando mais uma vez e se mostrando digna de todo sucesso que possui
  44. inspidasha
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    AMAZING ALBUM, LOVE ARIANA TO THE MOON AND BACK! She is awesome.
    maybe it is my fav album;))) waiting for AG6
    i’m arianator from the 17 year and i really love her❣️
  45. musicreview10
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    Ariana’s most cohesive album, plus the length is perfect. Ariana is going to reach the peak of her career with this project. This album was not charged up with vocals, instead she went for softer ones, which sound beautiful as well as the vocal layering.

    The production in this record is amazing (in almost every song). There was a mix between orchestral instruments and computerised    Ariana’s most cohesive album, plus the length is perfect. Ariana is going to reach the peak of her career with this project. This album was not charged up with vocals, instead she went for softer ones, which sound beautiful as well as the vocal layering.

    The production in this record is amazing (in almost every song). There was a mix between orchestral instruments and computerised sounds. I will have to say in some tracks, that mix was a bit confusing. She went for a full pop/RnB album, which really suits her, however a few songs sound very similar and mainstream. Tbh, I was expecting better lyrics from this album, in some songs it was too repetitive. Yet, this is her most personal project.    … Expand
  46. DisconsiderMe
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Well well, miss Ariana Grande delivered us a confident solid record proving again that she's versatile, powerful and she knows it.
  47. kai123
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    I found a wonderful album, I think it's the most personal album of ariana and I identified myself a lot
  48. Wishah
    Aug 23, 2019
    5
    Her songs almost sounds so similar and the lyrics are not that sharp! Some songs are cute and catchy but I don’t think this is her finest work!
  49. leefirmino
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    It's just perfect. Her second best album (just behind Dangerous Woman) in my opinion. Thank you Ariana for blessing us with real pop music throught this years
  50. mattiazisa
    Feb 9, 2019
    7
    It is the most cohesive between Ariana's works. It makes perfect sense. It's not perfect, like Sweetener, but better than this one. Ariana is following the right path, in my opinion, that is leading her to the best version of her music that she can have. Again, like in Sweetener, there are some tracks better than others, but there is less difference here. And I love it.
    Well done, Ari.    It is the most cohesive between Ariana's works. It makes perfect sense. It's not perfect, like Sweetener, but better than this one. Ariana is following the right path, in my opinion, that is leading her to the best version of her music that she can have. Again, like in Sweetener, there are some tracks better than others, but there is less difference here. And I love it.
    Well done, Ari.

    Fav tracks:
    1) 7 rings
    2) imagine
    3) break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored

    My score: 8,7/10 (9/10 for metacritic)    … Expand
  51. lorenacrisro
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Impecável! Incrível como ela conseguiu fazer tanta música boa num espaço de seis meses.
    "Young Ariana run pop" e eu estou aqui pra ouvir e reverenciar! Grande artista e voz de sua geração! Quaisquer elogios são pouco pra enaltecer Ariana Grande. Que voz! Que voz! Que voz! Imagine, NASA, Bloodline e Ghostin, minhas favoritas!
  52. godisawoman
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana’s most personal album yet, the production and the vocals are breathtaking. Every song is just amazing and tells a story. The album includes happy tracks about self love such as ”thank u, next” and ”7 rings” but also personal ballads such as ”ghostin”. Definitely her best work yet, it’s simply breathtaking.
  53. Edilsonmiguel
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Os vocais estão IM-PE-CÁ-VEIS (como sempre em todos os álbuns). A Ariana cresceu muito, ela ama o que faz, e verdadeiramente entrega sempre música de qualidade. Me sinto lisonjeado com esse álbum! Obrigado por tudo, Ariana!
  54. liamzinho
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    thank u, next is definitely her best album. the lyrics are extremely personal and we do have a huge identification because someday we go through the same situations. it's different from everything Ariana did before, i loved it, it's authentic and very sticky. what's great about her as an artist is that she keeps on evolving every release, even with just a six month-interval from her fourththank u, next is definitely her best album. the lyrics are extremely personal and we do have a huge identification because someday we go through the same situations. it's different from everything Ariana did before, i loved it, it's authentic and very sticky. what's great about her as an artist is that she keeps on evolving every release, even with just a six month-interval from her fourth album "Sweetener". TUN is her fifth album and gave us pop masterpieces, album quality and "hip-pop" cohesion, but now with added global hits. this album will reach miles by sales and impact, and will probably stay long at the top, and we're here for it… Expand
  55. lucascabbral
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  56. eyeofthedragon
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    The album is a moment of self-healing and discovery of her sound for Ariana Grande. 'sweetener' was a great pop record that highlights the positivity and rainbows in life, however, it feels like this album is where Ariana finally acknowledges her problems and faces them head-on. Lyrically, the album is not only miles better than 'Dangerous Woman' or 'My Everything', but it feels like she'sThe album is a moment of self-healing and discovery of her sound for Ariana Grande. 'sweetener' was a great pop record that highlights the positivity and rainbows in life, however, it feels like this album is where Ariana finally acknowledges her problems and faces them head-on. Lyrically, the album is not only miles better than 'Dangerous Woman' or 'My Everything', but it feels like she's genuinely singing the songs from her perspective. "ghostin'" is a great example of her singing from her raw emotions. Production-wise, it's a great, great pop album influenced with her usual trap and R&B which seems to be her personal style nowadays. Definitely worth a listen, this is the Ariana Grande - the pop star at the peak of her powers recording this album.… Expand
  57. prismmm
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    amazing album. Ariana showed her power and versatility. Each of her albums has its own sound and mood, and this is no exception
  58. orlandoarceovaz
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Thank U Next is one of his best albums, and a special mention to Needy, NASA, Ghostin & Fake Smile #ag5
  59. jobsonhastings
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    O álbum é impecável, bem produzido e adapto a todos os gostos, muitos vão amar e odiar ao mesmo tempo. O que posso dizer por mim é que: É um álbum que dá pra ouvir completo, sem pular nenhuma faixa.
  60. Angry999
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Ariana showed her power and versatility, This album is amazing! Strong lyrics, amazing sound
  61. SSoup
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    The best album made by Ariana Grande. Experienced all kinds of painful things, she finally give us a excellent album.
  62. AlesYeahTheAles
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    Charles Darwin once said that "it's not the strongest that survives, nor the smartest, but the one that best fits the changes", and Ariana Grande proves that quotation in her new album. After the moderate success of her "sweetener" deep and pop singles, the singer aims at higher targets by diving into trap and hip-hop influences (the rhythms of the moment, replacing the chart-climbers popCharles Darwin once said that "it's not the strongest that survives, nor the smartest, but the one that best fits the changes", and Ariana Grande proves that quotation in her new album. After the moderate success of her "sweetener" deep and pop singles, the singer aims at higher targets by diving into trap and hip-hop influences (the rhythms of the moment, replacing the chart-climbers pop hymns), even though she appears to have given up of her characteristical musicality and vocals, wagering on almost monochromatic beats throughout the album. On the other side, though, Ariana is able to sound personal and confident in the middle of so many insipid tracks. Maybe the short period of time between the release of "sweetener" and "thank u, next" may classify the two works as complementary to each other, like a double record. If so, in "sweetener" Grande sowed the ground unpretentiously, to rip her gold nuggets ("7 rings", "NASA", "fake smile" and "bloodline") in "thank u, next". The album is undoubtedly a blast - analyzing its first viral singles, and of course it's great that women are topping the charts around the world, but it's kinda sad that Ariana had left the purpose of her songs behind and wagered on a warm, forgettable and filling-stuffed album to be able to be so popular.… Expand
  63. andrey_
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    ITS **** AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFFFFFFFFFF. SO LOVE IT. POP BOMB. Fake Smile one love.
  64. juanaUnas
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    her best work to the date. With this album Ariana really defines herself as the pop princess she is.
  65. ItsRichie
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Thank u, next is one of Arianas best albums to date. After I gave Sweetener a mediocre rating, even though it was accompanied by some of her best music (god is a woman, breathin', no tears left to cry), I must say that I am absolutely blown out of the water. The fact that its been released only months after Sweetener and it shows this much growth is outstanding. The production andThank u, next is one of Arianas best albums to date. After I gave Sweetener a mediocre rating, even though it was accompanied by some of her best music (god is a woman, breathin', no tears left to cry), I must say that I am absolutely blown out of the water. The fact that its been released only months after Sweetener and it shows this much growth is outstanding. The production and cohesiveness throughout its entirety is nothing more than excellence, which is a huge improvement from sweetener.
    Thank u, next stands along with Dangerous Woman as her best work and for very good reasons. Thank u, next does not have a single skip. Stand out tracks for me are bloodline, bad idea, needy, ghostin and 7 rings. Every single song on this album has a solid beat and instrumental and I have to give props to the producers. Adding to that, Ariana delivers solid lyrics and vocals that only adds to the excellence. The only weakish track for me is NASA but even then, I can listen to the whole thing without skipping. I was expecting something great from this album and she absolutely delivered. 10/10 from me.    … Expand
  66. ozzyw
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    Her best album along with Dangerous Woman. Lyrics are slightly generic and boring but capture the overall emotion in the songs well. Production is excellent but is a bit repetitive but overall all the songs are spectacular, with 0 skips. A huge improvement from her previous effort, Sweetener. Best songs for me were 'imagine', 'NASA', 'needy', 'ghostin' and 'bloodline'. Worst songs for meHer best album along with Dangerous Woman. Lyrics are slightly generic and boring but capture the overall emotion in the songs well. Production is excellent but is a bit repetitive but overall all the songs are spectacular, with 0 skips. A huge improvement from her previous effort, Sweetener. Best songs for me were 'imagine', 'NASA', 'needy', 'ghostin' and 'bloodline'. Worst songs for me were 'in my head' and 'make up'.… Expand
  67. Vlad4578
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    this album is great, it shows that Ariana does not stand still and is growing in the music industry,and not only music, but she herself. Ariana shows how strong she is and that she can achieve anything she wants. She really grew up after the fourth album of sweetener.
  68. pedrocombr
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Felizmente mais uma bíblia ariana nunca decepciona em questão de vocal/tudo
  69. kelvingomes
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    sabe o que? sem defeitos HAHAHHA chora haters, vcs prometeram o fracasso
    um álbum coeso, bem produzido, cheio de hits (dois #1 billboard hot 100)
  70. mickeyfor1989
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    this is what should have been sweetener, this record is one of the best that Ariana could have made.
  71. gugandd
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    THIS IS IT. a modern masterpiece, a mix of pop, r&b, trap and hip hop... ariana shows that she is a great songwriter. this is an iconic album already. she did it.
  72. tremaine
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    the album is really great the album is very cohesive and its really her best album and i think she really prove to the gp that she's a main pop girl now she really snapped on this one overall it has great bops and it all really works together, some songs could've been edited a little bit but im gagged and this is really her best album, theres not one skip on the album even if i hate somethe album is really great the album is very cohesive and its really her best album and i think she really prove to the gp that she's a main pop girl now she really snapped on this one overall it has great bops and it all really works together, some songs could've been edited a little bit but im gagged and this is really her best album, theres not one skip on the album even if i hate some of the songs you cannot listen to the album without those songs shes now really proven that she can change her style and she isn't just bubblegum pop anymore, that being said she still needs to work a bit harder to hit the 10 for me and to have a chance at competing with the big dogs but overall outstanding work.… Expand
  73. vnacaio
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    o álbum mais completo de toda a discografia da ari, mesmo que com menos duração. uma surpresa! ari atingiu seu ápice com o cativante e apaixonante thank u, next.
  74. emahaff
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This album represents a significant change in music culture. It's vulnerable lyrics accompanied by hard-hitting beats result in beautifully produced and written songs. Songs are catchy yet deep. Ariana lived up to the hype through this album and brought fans something new and addictive. Thank you, next is one of the best albums of 2019 so far, and definitely Ariana Grande's best album to date.
  75. cezarsfelipe
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    i can't stop screaming oh god i love this woman so much, she's incredible! i just don't have words to describe how much i love her AAAAAAAAA
  76. kendrafoster
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Temos aqui o álbum mais coeso dela e também o mais tocante e pessoal também, cada música é um sentimento diferente ainda mais pra quem conhece tudo pelo que ela passou. Destaque para bloodline que é uma música bem pop farofa com cara de hit
  77. brunofischer
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    O álbum está completo de músicas que soam da melhor forma e Ariana mostrou que merece estar no mesmo patamar de grandes artistas, suas músicas mostram como ela está se mantendo forte nos últimos anos com os trágicos incidentes. AOTY
  78. joaofalamino
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    It is so hard to believe how an artist can work on such a masterpiece as 'Thank U, Next' in 6 months, and put it out less than a year since her last album, but Ariana did it, The best part od this album is that Ariana produced and wrote it with her real friends, it makes it even more special.
    The best album of her entire career. You go Ariana!
  79. Arianatora
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    with this amazing album , I can say : Ariana Grande is one of the biggest artists ever
  80. thecarlos97
    Jun 20, 2019
    4
    A very repetitive sound for the album. There is still more room to grow, sadly she went for the most commercial sound right now.
  81. K5144
    Sep 2, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was an ok album, songs such as NASA, ghostin and bloodline are fantastic, however, a lot of the songs seem rushed and repetitive. thank u next was boring and a little overrated. Her worst album so far, it was quite disappointing just because I thought sweetener was so amazing and so very creative.… Expand
  82. rempedro
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    her second best album, amazing vocals and lyrics, in my head is your best song
  83. gabrielsadala
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Thank u next album is so pretty! This will deserve the grammy AOTY but ok! Who says that is a bad album had something in their heads! OK STREAM THAT NOWWWWWWWWW
  84. vini96
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana Grande proves once again that she is one of the most talented and creative popstars we have nowadays. An album that mixes pop and r&b with perfection! The best of the year so far!!
  85. meertarik
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    this album is breathtaking.Every song is just amazing.My faves are ghostin,needy and buwygf,ib..she tops herself every time.WAY TO GO ARI
  86. SatoRey
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Incredible! We stan queen of pop! The production are invincible like every song is amazing.we-
  87. b_rai_sun
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This album truly defines who Ariana Grande is. This album is Ariana Grande, her sound, her voice, and lyricism. Her best album to date!
  88. Luccas_Augusto
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    ÁLBUM DO ANOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  89. channel2
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    god is a **** woman and i can prove it, the best album so far, i **** love u Ari
  90. aleppo
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop.

    Highlights include ‘needy,’ 'bad idea,' ‘ghostin,’ and ‘thank u, next’.
  91. fronmon
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Hard to come across an album with 0 skips. Thank, U Next is already undoubtedly the album of the year and it's only February.
  92. WoodMagazine
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este é a primeira proposta adulta que a Ariana dá a seu público, em quase 6 meses de lançamento do seu quatro-álbum, ele trás uma versatilidade como nunca, para mim este é o melhor álbum de uma artista neste período de 3 anos.… Expand
  93. Vertigoism
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best pop albums in the music history that is very powerful to have many personal issues about anxiety, grieving, breakup and many more. I have so much respect for her. This is what the world wants!
    Thank you for saving an another year, Ariana Grande.
  94. jhxnata
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    her most personal, emotional and crude album. that's a masterpiece. this songs are deep and cohesive. ariana did THAT
  95. AlistairTun
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    Thank u next has good songs but isn't Ariana's best album, better than Yours Truly but below Dangerous Woman and Sweetener.
  96. 0987
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ultimate favorite: break up with your girlfriend, yeah, yeah, cause i'm bored. Along with thank u next. Well done, Ariana!
  97. swifttay13
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    aoty!! The 'thank u, next' album is her best work to date, some can call it her "magnum opus".
  98. Michele22
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This is simply her best album. It's so heartbreaking, sad, powerful and great. There's more Rythim and Blues that make it unique.
  99. filipkazm
    Feb 11, 2019
    4
    It definitelly has some stand-out moments but clearly looks like a rushed effort to cash in on thank u next going viral. I like needy and NASA but some of the tracks feel very iunderwritten, this album really doesn't look to great when you compare it to last years Sweetner
  100. AlexandreRon
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    perfeito, sem defeitos, 0 defeitos, melhor que o álbum anterior, sempre melhorando e fazendo o melhor
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#25 Best Album of 2019
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2019

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86

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 25, 2019
    90
    Occasionally, rarely, a record comes along that restores our faith. If this is the future of pop-music, then sign me up.
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 20, 2019
    90
    thank u, next builds on Sweetener by switching modes of scale. It’s less about looking at the world than being by yourself, more focused on the textures of memory than our actions stemming from it. ... thank u, next is also Ariana’s most stunning vocal album.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 19, 2019
    60
    [7 Rings] is a hit, but isn’t actually all that great, using Rodgers and Hammerstein’s My Favourite Things as its sing-song musical base. The rest of the album remains of interest for its evolutions in sound, delivery and attitude.
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