Dangerous Woman
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: May 20, 2016
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 2163 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,853 out of 2163
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 2163
  3. Negative: 240 out of 2163
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  1. Alexxxyyy
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    Este album é maravilhoso, deveria entrar na historia da musica!
    Uau!
    Só acho que deveria ter muito mas musicas mas, se a Ariana quis assim e que assim seja.
  2. u137288reddit
    May 6, 2018
    9
    Something about this album feels . . . fully formed, for lack of a better word. Ariana's last two albums were a display of both vocal prowess and catchy songwriting, but not a whole lot of personality. Here we can see her really move into a bad girl territory and work with it. Besides the opening track being a bizarre distraction from the rest of the album, Ari pumps out hit after hitSomething about this album feels . . . fully formed, for lack of a better word. Ariana's last two albums were a display of both vocal prowess and catchy songwriting, but not a whole lot of personality. Here we can see her really move into a bad girl territory and work with it. Besides the opening track being a bizarre distraction from the rest of the album, Ari pumps out hit after hit managing to do both smokey ballads and trap-influenced pop-rap next to each other.… Expand
  3. CeanGlez
    Jan 12, 2018
    10
    "With this album I ever feel like a dangerous woman"
    I don´t have words it´s amazing, every song I managed to capture from the first second I heard it, but I´ll be objective. I must accept the fact that Ari, although she has an impeccable voice, still needs to exploit it proprly, I feel she can give much more. I also need you tell us something with her lyrics, don´t misunderstand me, her    "With this album I ever feel like a dangerous woman"
    I don´t have words it´s amazing, every song I managed to capture from the first second I heard it, but I´ll be objective. I must accept the fact that Ari, although she has an impeccable voice, still needs to exploit it proprly, I feel she can give much more. I also need you tell us something with her lyrics, don´t misunderstand me, her lyrics aren´t bad, just don't identify it, as in case of Adele or TayTay. It is danceable, intrepid and not afraid of being sexi-sexual.
    Best song: Into You
    Worst song: I Don´t Care (It´s not that I don´t like it, just that it's not her hit)    … Expand
  4. Sebastian2018
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Dangerous Woman is simply the combination of the good and the risky, with a bit of glamor that characterizes her
  5. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 21, 2018
    7
    Despite the fact that most of the tracks are a very basic pop and low risk, the album can be grateful to have in its tracklist eight wonderful pieces that have great potential as singles and that I recommend discovering on your own.
  6. prestonhung
    Mar 2, 2018
    7
    'DANGEROUS WOMAN' greatly shows Ariana Grande's wild sexual fantasies and desires. Although the lyrics are somewhat weak and diminished, Grande's vocal ability shows the album's full potential and its colorful and sexy side. Songs like "Dangerous Woman" and "Greedy" set the whole tone of the album up, while songs such as "Side To Side" are in the weaker range of all the tracks.
    Strongest    'DANGEROUS WOMAN' greatly shows Ariana Grande's wild sexual fantasies and desires. Although the lyrics are somewhat weak and diminished, Grande's vocal ability shows the album's full potential and its colorful and sexy side. Songs like "Dangerous Woman" and "Greedy" set the whole tone of the album up, while songs such as "Side To Side" are in the weaker range of all the tracks.
    Strongest Tracks: "Moonlight", "Dangerous Woman", "Into You", "Greedy", "Let Me Love You", "Bad Decision"
    Weakest Tracks: "Side To Side", "Thinking Bout You"    … Expand
  7. javarela
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    This album was not Ariana's best, yet it still was an amazing album! From the pop-sensation "Into You" to a beautiful finisher of the powerful "Thinkin Bout You." This album starts off with a beautiful ballad "Moonlight" showcasing Grande's raw vocal talent to gentle vocals to belting. This album truly was dangerous when "Bad Decisions," "Dangerous Woman," and "Leave Me Lonely," played.This album was not Ariana's best, yet it still was an amazing album! From the pop-sensation "Into You" to a beautiful finisher of the powerful "Thinkin Bout You." This album starts off with a beautiful ballad "Moonlight" showcasing Grande's raw vocal talent to gentle vocals to belting. This album truly was dangerous when "Bad Decisions," "Dangerous Woman," and "Leave Me Lonely," played. "Touch It' was by far probably the best song, and if not her most challenging song. The lyrics are so great in this song. But everything about this album was just outstanding!… Expand
  8. partyfavor
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    She is of the few "main pop" artists today that I truly admire. Her vocal ability is one of her greatest weapons and let's just say that she slayed this album.
  9. NolanLundgaard
    Aug 8, 2021
    7
    Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande: 6.30

    Moonlight: 1 :) Dangerous Woman: 1 :) Be Alright: 0.75 Into You: 1 :) Side To Side: 0.5 Let Me Love You: 0 Greedy: 1 :) Leave Me Lonely: 1 Everyday: 0.25 Sometimes: 0.75 I Don’t Care: 0.75 Bad Decisions: 1 :) Touch It: 1 :) Knew Better / Forever Boy: 0.5 Thinking Bout You: 1 Step On Up: 1 :) Jason’s Song (Gave It Away): 1 :)    Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande: 6.30

    Moonlight: 1 :)
    Dangerous Woman: 1 :)
    Be Alright: 0.75
    Into You: 1 :)
    Side To Side: 0.5
    Let Me Love You: 0
    Greedy: 1 :)
    Leave Me Lonely: 1
    Everyday: 0.25
    Sometimes: 0.75
    I Don’t Care: 0.75
    Bad Decisions: 1 :)
    Touch It: 1 :)
    Knew Better / Forever Boy: 0.5
    Thinking Bout You: 1
    Step On Up: 1 :)
    Jason’s Song (Gave It Away): 1 :)

    13.5/17 ~ .794 -> 6.30

    In my opinion, Dangerous Woman is Ariana Grande’s best work (Positions may be the only one as good) and was a major improvement musically over My Everything. Of course, this album turned out to be more inconsistent than I thought it would be, with some fantastic songs mixed in with duds. One thing to applaud it for is that I would gladly listen to more songs off of this album than Yours Truly and My Everything combined. I saw recently that Ari added two great songs onto this release that weren't there before, so I decided to factor them in. Once I did, I saw that the score improved to the green, which I feel like this album deserves (it was almost there before anyway).

    I wish I could say everything I wanted to about this album, but the review would go over the character limit.

    In general, I stand by the numbers’ assessment that this is Ariana Grande’s best album because I wholeheartedly believe that. I found myself enjoying Dangerous Woman more than her other albums despite the songs that I wasn’t fond of bringing its score down. Grande’s third shifts more to music that I find more enjoyable than her other stuff. Songs like Greedy and Into You are the type of songs that I would love to listen to repeatedly. Because of the improvement that I saw in Dangerous Woman, I am excited to listen to her next album. Since Positions just came out, I will have several more albums to look forward to, and I cannot wait to dive in. Highlights: Moonlight, Dangerous Woman, Into You, Greedy, Leave Me Lonely, Bad Decisions, Touch It, and Thinking Bout You.    … Expand
  10. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    This album is phenomenal, are small details chosen in each song, its vibrations and touch with the ideal essence! Amazing.
  11. evildevil17
    Jul 4, 2018
    8
    Great production, quite impressive vocals by Grande. There are no fillers on the album; "Everyday" and "Into You" are highlights.
  12. TheReviewr
    Aug 16, 2018
    8
    Dangerous Woman is so far her best work. Songs like Greedy and Side To Side lead as Ariana's best tracks to date. Every song on this album has a unique sound and is hit material.

    1. Moonlight, this is a cute little track about love that i'd recommend 8/10 2. Dangerous Woman, why did this song flop? its so good (no hate I'm just saying!) 10/10 3. Be Alright, I'm not a fan of the beat    Dangerous Woman is so far her best work. Songs like Greedy and Side To Side lead as Ariana's best tracks to date. Every song on this album has a unique sound and is hit material.

    1. Moonlight, this is a cute little track about love that i'd recommend 8/10
    2. Dangerous Woman, why did this song flop? its so good (no hate I'm just saying!) 10/10
    3. Be Alright, I'm not a fan of the beat but I'm here for the vocals 8/10
    4. Into You, the Love Me Harder of this album... good but we've heard it before 8/10
    5. Side To Side ft. Nicki Minaj, this song is insane and Nicki NEVER disappoints 10/10
    6. Let Me Love You ft. Lil Wayne, when I first heard it, i didn't like it, now i love it 10/10
    7. Greedy, one of the best songs she has ever done, you just can't hate it 10/10
    8. Leave Me Lonely ft. Macy Gray, Macy does amazing with the chorus 9/10
    9. Everyday ft. Future, the beat is wack as hell but Future saves the song 5/10
    10. Sometimes, now the last 2 tracks haven't been her best.... 6/10
    11. I Don't Care, ok she saved herself with this smooth track. I'm so impressed 8/10
    12. Bad Decisions, yeah making this song is one of them 3/10
    13. Touch It, this song is amazing I didn't know Ari had this in her 10/10
    14. Knew Better / Forever Boy, Knew Better sucks but Forever Boy was great so... 5/10
    15. Thinking Bout You, ok i like this one a lot 9/10
    16. Step On Up, completely average pop song 5/10
    17. Jason's Song (Gave It Away), the hidden hit on a hit-filled album 8/10
    18. Focus (Solo Version), Japan got the better version of Focus lol 7/10

    Standouts are Dangerous Woman, Side To Side & Greedy

    Overall: 7.72 (rounded up to 8) as Ari will release sweetener in a couple hours, I wanted to get a review out of my favorite album by her. She has grown so much since 2016 and now I'm excited to see what she has been up to since 2016. Btw I'm NOT a fan so ill give an honest, non-bias review of her next project.    … Expand
  13. ewhite
    May 20, 2019
    9
    Ariana's best album in every way possible. The production is on another level!
  14. Swifteener
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I LOVE this album!!!! Wonderful!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
  15. Sucessful
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Es increíble como ariana viene tan fuerte desde su exitosa era pasada 'My everything'. Cada track demuestra que ariana viene más madura y lista para demostrar que no necesita de un chico para hacer algo bueno siendo una Mujer peligrosa en la vida diara.
  16. albumreview4
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    I feel this is one of her better albums. It is not perfect but it has just enough hits to keep the mainstream audience.
  17. ozzyw
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is hands down her best album. None of the tracks are 'bad'. The songwriting was quite good, and the production was also excellent. Tracks like 'Into You' and 'Touch It' were definitely one of the best pop songs ever released in history. This album is a significant departure from her previous albums, with her tone and tracks being more mature, which showcases her superb vocalThis album is hands down her best album. None of the tracks are 'bad'. The songwriting was quite good, and the production was also excellent. Tracks like 'Into You' and 'Touch It' were definitely one of the best pop songs ever released in history. This album is a significant departure from her previous albums, with her tone and tracks being more mature, which showcases her superb vocal range even better. Standouts of the album include 'Greedy', 'Bad Decisions', 'Into You', 'Touch It', 'Leave Me Lonely (which showcases her wide vocal range really well), 'Moonlight' and more.… Expand
  18. Savannahly
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I LOVE THIS ALBUM!! I love how she transitioned from My Everything to Dangerous Woman.
  19. arireligion
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Marco do pop em 2016 e isso é um fato. sts maior colaboração feminina de todas,Into foi um pop perfection e todos aqui sabem
  20. RodrigoA
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, seu melhor álbum. Um álbum com um lindo conceito, é isto
  21. Atn13
    Sep 9, 2019
    8
    Not only lyrically but melodycally this album sounds like a mature version of Ariana's previous record 'My Everything' but she did something different with this one: she brought massive quality. One of the huges achievements of this album was that it was the one responsible to break the "teen" fame that Ariana had back then, and also brought to her her first solo top 10 on the Hot 100.
  22. BreathinBop
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE! Every single song in it is perfect! The lyrical content is really good and the different type of songs are equally as good !! Ariana really did a great job with this one.
  23. VitorMacauba
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Ariana reinvented herself in this album, she shows a grown, independent and feminist side of her and i’m here for that. There’s literally no skips on this album and it’s one of the best eras ever with a lot of iconic singles, performances and videos clips!
  24. brunoxcx
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    album of the millennium, this is the bast album of Ariana Grande, no mistakes.
  25. alvaritowoolrid
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Este es el mejor album de Ariana hasta la fecha, Thank u, Next casi lo supera. pero aún le falta.
  26. andre_
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    melhor álbum de uma ex act e esses são os fatos e nada mais importa se não for a minha opinião
  27. patricioliraak
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Sexy, bold and empowering with powerhouse vocals. Ariana established herself as a pop stsr who is here to stay for many years and make history. The tracks and lyrics are rebellious, she is not a little girl anymore, and we love her for it, her versatility truly shines im this album.
  28. Anipter
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    muito bom tipo é bueda fixe consegue ser um dos melhore sálbuns dela devido ao entusiasmo feito e à voz top
  29. franj
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Ella e una reina todo lo que hace es arte, este es uno de los mejores álbumes de su carrera sin duda que no recibió el éxito que se merecía aunque su desempeño fue aceptable, con vocales increíbles que solo ella sabe hacer, Gracias ari por este álbum tan artístico...
  30. Mark-HipHop
    Oct 4, 2018
    2
    Although 3 songs in the album, the most popular ones are good and catchy, the rest of the album is quite unispiring...I feel like I heard all these beats and melodies before. But, If you wanna have it as background music in a store for a teens, I guess it's ok.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 14, 2016
    70
    She appears to be in the right place creatively, but she just needs to take her own advice and break free.
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  2. Spin
    May 31, 2016
    60
    These songs [“Greedy,” “Into You” and “Touch It”], which unite a strong persona--haughty, insatiable, a little manic, really into you--with a vivid pocket version of one style or another, are the core of a swift, heedless pop album, albeit one struggling to emerge from the false notes (“Dangerous Woman”) and rote 2016 obligations (Future) of what’s probably an executive-mandated bagginess.
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  3. Consequence
    May 25, 2016
    50
    The pop star is putting out fine records, but it’s hard to escape the feeling that her ludicrous potential remains unfulfilled.
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