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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  2. Mixed: 70 out of 2163
  3. Negative: 240 out of 2163
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  1. Chovex
    May 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I totally love seeing Ariana Grande at the top of the charts, such a talented singer and interesting artist. Ultimately it's a step forward when it comes about body of work on an album, than My Everything, which is full of hits but not much solid concept as Dangerous Woman. I knew that the title track released as a single was such a bold move, that song is like a disruptor for a young artist's career. I also knew it was being under-appreciated, I think Ariana Grande will be remembered because of "Dangerous Woman". The song still stands out on its own album and seeing how positive reaction the album is receiving, that song is monster. If the songs catches up some more, we're gonna "be alright". That song is too short, what I like the most about that song is that it has choreography already.
    "Let Me Love You" ft. Lil Wayne is such a jam, wow, it has the best bass and Ariana sings super soft, overlaying it at the same time with her deep register, Wayne's verse got some style. What would be of that song without "she grinding on this Grande"? And that song is not even Explicit unlike 4 others. I don't really love "Everyday" ft. Future, it's too loud and distorted. "Side to Side" ft. Nicki Minaj, the mega jam of the album, the bass kills it again, reggae joice. Other hyped up songs are "Into You", next official single and "Greedy", which is an upbeat catchy funky song, of which Ariana Grande has had hits with those kind of songs. It could be a single. "Bad Decisions" is another upbeat R&B tune which has peculiar meaning for Ariana's life.
    On the other part of the album we find toned down songs but no less special or forgettable, "Moonlight" is a peculiar type of ballad song that Ariana has been owning on her previous albums. "Leave Me Lonely" ft. Macy Gray, you are not gonna believe it but the first LIVE version of the song Ariana performed is better than the studio version. It's a very different type of song for Ariana Grande, I appreciate it. The song "Sometimes" has acoustic guitar and nice lyrics, I like it. I actually love "I Don't Care" so chill but the instrumentation is awesome, great feeling. "Touch It" and "Thinking Bout You" are two songs where she sings the hell out of, I like the first one better, the ending is pure bliss. And "Knew Better/Forever Boy", to not make the album any longer than 15 songs, an hybrid ended up in the setlist.
    The album is impressive, so diverse and no kiddie bop in sight and the songs don't sound the same each other at all. That is not the case of this album. And for the same, please don't try to say she hasn't figured out "what type of artist she is". Other than all of that, I really wish she succeeds with her singles AND the album. All the best for Ariana Grande, the one who makes me listen to mainstream music. Her talent is worth it.    … Expand
  2. zxviniciuzx
    May 21, 2016
    10
    O melhor álbum dela, vocais perfeitos, vários estilos diferentes e Ariana com sua voz sabe dominar todos eles, com certeza este álbum merece ganhar Grammys...
  3. malvinmaulana
    May 21, 2016
    10
    perfect first impression. She made a lot of enjoyable moment with this album. i love the music!!! 100% gonna listen it over and over and over again, probably will accompany me in every driving.
  4. Yhoshua
    May 21, 2016
    9
    "Dangerous Woman" is a very very good album and one of best work of Ariana, which proves to be very grown. Best tracks are Touch It, Into You, Thinkind Bout You, Everyday, Greedy, Sometimes and All!
  5. bigmatsie
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Ariana`s new album is one of the strongest works ever been. Deep lyrics with words, that make me thinking about bigger things. Amazing style - R`n`b with this kind of retro sound. I am so obsessed with her ballads. I fall in love with every song. I watched her growing as musician, perfomer and person.It is so good to have Grande as example of singer, who loves music that much and inspireAriana`s new album is one of the strongest works ever been. Deep lyrics with words, that make me thinking about bigger things. Amazing style - R`n`b with this kind of retro sound. I am so obsessed with her ballads. I fall in love with every song. I watched her growing as musician, perfomer and person.It is so good to have Grande as example of singer, who loves music that much and inspire with her art. I wish this album will have popularity which deserves. Ariana is new and one of the brightest stars of the music sky.… Expand
  6. oiagoabreu
    May 21, 2016
    10
    OMG! My love ever! Ariana is an ex-act and nothing break her! Talent, Talent, Talent, musics with good grooves. Perfect Featuring's.. Leave Me Lonely is the best music on Dangerous Woman
  7. Jayvayne
    May 21, 2016
    10
    GREAT ALBUM, most of the songs are amazing and show her musical capability. Songs like Leave Me Lonely and Greedy show off her vocal capacity, while songs like I Don't Care shows her capability of singing songs that are not vocally demanding but require emotion. Other songs like Side To Side, Let Me Love You and Everyday show off her versatility, this is a great album as Ariana continuesGREAT ALBUM, most of the songs are amazing and show her musical capability. Songs like Leave Me Lonely and Greedy show off her vocal capacity, while songs like I Don't Care shows her capability of singing songs that are not vocally demanding but require emotion. Other songs like Side To Side, Let Me Love You and Everyday show off her versatility, this is a great album as Ariana continues to evolve and discover different genres that she's comfortable with.

    Personally my favourite Ariana album is Yours Truly, but this might replace the throne, once I listen to it some more.    … Expand
  8. rihnavythang
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Dangerous Woman shows Ariana's artistic side. It is a masterpiece and her most cohesive and best album to date.

    Outstanding tracks: Into You, Touch It, Greedy
    Personal favorite: Sometimes, Knew Better/Forever Boy, Thinking Bout You
  9. CarlosxDani
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This is her best album. It's so good since beginning to the end, and is very different to her other albums. I think the best songs are Be Alright, Into You, Dangerous Woman, Side To Side, Greedy and Bad Decisions.
  10. joysuschrist
    May 20, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really god album, but for me not the best of the discography! I love the album but some musics like sometimes or side to side dont call my attention wheres Yours Truly for me is the best!!!! But good work… Expand
  11. higoralberto
    May 20, 2016
    10
    que pisão na fudida gomez q só sabe encher um álbum linguiça adoro rainha q sempre vem com trabalho bom, acaba com as recalque, só hino mesmo, vem grammy adoro
  12. Piusak
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Perfecto, no soy fan de la Ardilla pero este album me encanto. Es un cambio para Ariana, y este album quedara en la historia. Ariana Grande te felicito.
  13. fher21
    May 20, 2016
    6
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  14. BeMy_Moonlight
    May 20, 2016
    10
    What a brilliant evolution from her previous efforts. She has managed to deliver a cohesive and respectable album, being the best music released in 2016 thus far. Grande has really set the bar high this year.
  15. lavenderagb
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Beautiful, risk taking, and creative album.Absolutely loved every minute of it and will be listening nonstop this summer. Her vocal ability is shocking to me every single time and it just gets better and better. She never disappoints.
  16. pumawhite
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Undoubtedly this is the best record she has done. Every single song from this album has its own magic and also there can be found a variety of music styles which makes this album DIVERSE!. Ariana Grande will keep impressing us in the future because it is demonstrated that she has such a great creativity at the moment of creating and developing an album. Amazing job Grande!
    My favs: Into    Undoubtedly this is the best record she has done. Every single song from this album has its own magic and also there can be found a variety of music styles which makes this album DIVERSE!. Ariana Grande will keep impressing us in the future because it is demonstrated that she has such a great creativity at the moment of creating and developing an album. Amazing job Grande!
    My favs: Into you, leave me lonely, thinking bout you.    … Expand
  17. FrancoisKC
    May 20, 2016
    2
    Is a powrfull album where Ariana can show her voice but it isn't a good music style for her.She's becoming a great artist but there's still a long way for her.
  18. beto102
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This album is truly a revelation for Grande, who once again has proven that she has an outstanding talent, combined with a more mature sound than the 2014 pop-hit "Problem".
  19. BadThinking
    May 20, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums of her so far, she really showed her girl maturation of Nickelodion going to a real dangerous woman, a woman which not afraid to show his arguments and finally said a **** for all other existing opinions. Congratulations @ArianaGrande's am really and totally proud of you.
  20. diana11
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This album demonstrates how much she has grown as an artist and as a person. Her vocals are exemplary and she proves her talent once again. Her powerhouse vocals prove she is on a higher level than her peers. Every single song is different and amazing in its own way. Phenomenal album, well done!
  21. AxelsonfLARRY
    May 20, 2016
    10
    THIS album is perfect,and Selenators please stop!!!!! Nesse album podemos ver a evolução da ariana tanto com o conteúdo quanto a sonoridade,que não é tão exagerado mais é perigoso!
  22. freitasigoor
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Sai SELENATOR, album maravilhoso,nmelhor album pop do ano pisou dms, sua fave nunca sera, nem as dos lovaticos bjssssss
    RAINHA DONA DA PORRA TODAAAAAAAA
  23. SuperiorSerp
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Ariana Grande has shown herself to be an incredible vocalist, better than the majority of mainstream female singers in the industry today. She's shown great growth in her music, and this is easily the strongest piece of work she has put out. Every song has been likable with not one bad song, which I can't say about any other album I've listened to. Rollings stole score of 60 is clearlyAriana Grande has shown herself to be an incredible vocalist, better than the majority of mainstream female singers in the industry today. She's shown great growth in her music, and this is easily the strongest piece of work she has put out. Every song has been likable with not one bad song, which I can't say about any other album I've listened to. Rollings stole score of 60 is clearly biased, written by someone who doesn't enjoy pop music very much, honestly they should get someone else to re-write the review, this album deserves AT LEAST a 70.… Expand
  24. 0bsessions
    May 20, 2016
    10
    'Dangerous Woman' is absolutely incredible, this masterpiece so flawlessly showcases Ariana's growth as not only a singer, but a songwriter and a musician altogether. With such perfectly catchy tunes such as 'Everyday', 'Side to Side', and 'Into You', Ariana has completly smashed the music industry and proven her magnificent talents once again. Truly one of the most talented people out'Dangerous Woman' is absolutely incredible, this masterpiece so flawlessly showcases Ariana's growth as not only a singer, but a songwriter and a musician altogether. With such perfectly catchy tunes such as 'Everyday', 'Side to Side', and 'Into You', Ariana has completly smashed the music industry and proven her magnificent talents once again. Truly one of the most talented people out there today and her music has empowered this generation with tremendous feminism!… Expand
  25. miguelsanhueza
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Since today, I haven't heard an album of Ariana that sounds so good like this, maybe is her best album, maybe not, but everyone know that we need albums like that in 2016.
  26. diegoabh
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This is definitely one of the best albums of 2016 , as its subject fascinating , his songs are versatile with his voice and this can be seen in songs Greedy , Side to Side , Dangerous Woman, Into you and Knew Better / ForeverBoy
  27. andysehlhorst
    May 20, 2016
    9
    There is always room for improvement but this album slays! 'Leave Me Lonely' left me speechless along with 'Moonlight'. I feel like Ariana needs to put out more soulful songs like those 2 songs to get a 10/10 from me. I can't wait to see how Ariana will be able to evolve as an artist in the future. She's doing very well.
  28. Sherfke
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Moonlight 9.3
    Dangerous Woman 9.2
    Be alright 8.5 Into You 9.2 Side to side 10.0 Let me love you 6.5 Greedy 9.3 Leave me Lonely 9.7 Everyday 6.2 Sometimes 9.8 I Don't care 7.3 Bad Decisions 9.3 Touch it 10.0 Knew Better / Forever Boy 7.8 Thinking Bout You 9.6 8.78 -> 9 Grande's voice is one of the best voices in this generation, rather than some other artists, Ariana is    Moonlight 9.3
    Dangerous Woman 9.2
    Be alright 8.5
    Into You 9.2
    Side to side 10.0
    Let me love you 6.5
    Greedy 9.3
    Leave me Lonely 9.7
    Everyday 6.2
    Sometimes 9.8
    I Don't care 7.3
    Bad Decisions 9.3
    Touch it 10.0
    Knew Better / Forever Boy 7.8
    Thinking Bout You 9.6

    8.78 -> 9

    Grande's voice is one of the best voices in this generation, rather than some other artists, Ariana is able to use her voice and experience to make very good songs. Yes, there are some weaker songs on the albums but "Touch It" and "Side To Side" increase the score of the Album.

    I was reading through the comments and saw that "She has not found her genre yet" - I totally disagree with that, her genre is Dance-Pop/R&B. These genres can be found in all songs, These genres can be mixed with Reggae and House but it still has Dance-Pop or R&B vibes.    … Expand
  29. AbrahamZolanski
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana has proved that with her own talent can make amazing albums independently of the genres. I could say that she was looking something beyond than only music for teenagers, she just left the teenage music like her previous albums, "Yours Truly" and "My Everything", to give one higher step and make an album more mature experimenting with new sounds. The most phenomenal is that we can appreciate her poweful voice in every song (and in every album). Don´t forget the talented artists that participated: the verse of Nicki Minaj in "Side To Side", Lil Wayne in "Let Me Love You"; the rare but special voice of Macy Gray in "Leave Me Lonely".
    Nothing more to say: this album is one of the best albums so far this year.    … Expand
  30. ghilins
    May 20, 2016
    10
    "Dangerous Woman" é uma nova fase da cantora. Ariana mostra que desde o primeiro álbum não veio apenas para ficar conhecida por singles, e sim, por álbuns bem trabalhados e singles potentes. Pode-se dizer que é o melhor álbum da Ariana depois da obra Yours Truly.
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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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