• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Mar 17, 2023
    0
    Too repetitive and singing in a double meaning may not be his best forte, let's hope he can surpass his best album DANGEROUS WOMAN, all the rest is too commercial, it's as if he will think I don't care what to sing I just want to sell!
  2. Mar 13, 2023
    0
    Um álbum muito basiquinho e fraco, do inicio ao fim parece a mesma musica, gosto da ariana, mas esse álbum é extremamente fraco e repetitivo
  3. Dec 17, 2022
    0
    I'm sorry i thought Grande worst album is Sweetener but no Positions replace it. Positions is not impressive taste in our ears. Hope she better learn and improve more after this for her next upcoming album.
  4. Oct 29, 2022
    0
    Wow. A heartfelt piece of work. Her most heart wrenching album. Ari puts all her feelings into this album.
  5. Oct 22, 2022
    0
    Boring, one record more, nothing new, nothing great, its just not good at all.
  6. Oct 22, 2022
    0
    Positions tanked so hard Ariana is embarrassing with her music lately I can't
  7. Oct 21, 2022
    3
    Ariana is just not a writer. Need her to leave that job to people who have talent in that area.

    It's okay if you can't write we all know you as a singer. Please don't do this again.
  8. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    repetitive, boring, redundant, always the same, been done before. can you give us something new, miss ariana grande? we're already snoring halfway through the album
  9. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Flop flop flop Flop flop flop Flop flop flop Flop flop flop Flop flop flop Flop flop
  10. Aug 20, 2022
    0
    As a huge fan of her music, album consists of so many filers and similar sounds. Love language, motive,positions, my hair,pov and safety net are the ones that stand out. I also agree that she showed very little musical growth as an artist after her tun era.
  11. Jun 27, 2022
    2
    This album is so worst. In my entire life I heard bad songs, but Positions is some kind of collection of poor production, generic lyrics and Ariana's waist of time and talent. Doja put something into it, but it was impossible to save the album. If you don't pay attention when listening, you'd feel like your consuming the same song for the entire 40 minutes. Where's the Ariana fromThis album is so worst. In my entire life I heard bad songs, but Positions is some kind of collection of poor production, generic lyrics and Ariana's waist of time and talent. Doja put something into it, but it was impossible to save the album. If you don't pay attention when listening, you'd feel like your consuming the same song for the entire 40 minutes. Where's the Ariana from Dangerous Woman? She's losing herself out. Since Sweetener she seems to be making music for filling up empty spaces. That's crazy for an artist of her level, it's decadent. She went off from A-list for artist of deparment shop. Expand
  12. Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Horrible album zero song writing skills lazy songs bad title of both the album and it’s songs. Ariana you truly went downhill
  13. Jan 7, 2022
    2
    Ariana… you are so much more talented than this. You have the vocals to make beautiful ballads, but you wasted it on an album about being a prostitute…
  14. Nov 30, 2021
    0
    This álbum is so Bad, i really hate the sound, is like a TUN 2.0 but horrible akd unnecessary
  15. Nov 20, 2021
    1
    Ya veo porque le llaman "pollutions" esta wea es intragable y malisima, lo unico que lo salva es The Weeknd y Doja Cat porque sin colaboraciones y sin aprovecharse de la cultura afroamericana Ariana sería un fracaso, en fin ojala Ariana aprenda a hacer musica y deje de comprar canciones prefabricadas que suenan igual una a la otra, positions está a un millón de distancia de sweetener, suYa veo porque le llaman "pollutions" esta wea es intragable y malisima, lo unico que lo salva es The Weeknd y Doja Cat porque sin colaboraciones y sin aprovecharse de la cultura afroamericana Ariana sería un fracaso, en fin ojala Ariana aprenda a hacer musica y deje de comprar canciones prefabricadas que suenan igual una a la otra, positions está a un millón de distancia de sweetener, su ultimo album bueno Expand
  16. Nov 12, 2021
    1
    it annoying album in this year. sex sex and sex wtf its is. but anywayd the lead single is the best
  17. Oct 29, 2021
    3
    A basic album, with songs that look the same. Honestly, I don't think anyone – myself included – expected such a monotonous album. Ariana Grande is a very talented singer, but apparently she doesn't like to sing, as we can see when checking the length of the songs. She really needs to innovate. I hope your next album doesn't disappoint us or leave us to be desired like "Positions" did.
  18. Oct 15, 2021
    0
    One word to describe it: awful. Ariana Grande keeps proving that she can't write and she in fact, is one of the most overrated artists. Please go listen to Life Support by Madison Beer instead of this mess!
  19. Sep 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is probably the worst album ever... an album without nothing great, just trap beats and horrible lyrics Expand
  20. Sep 3, 2021
    2
    To be completely honest, this album is extremely normal, I was so excited to give it a listen when she announced It on Twitter back then, but after listening to It on repeat I feel I already heard this, at this point I think all her albums are the same thing, since her debut album "Yours Truly" to "Positions" she's barely showed versatility, and It's kinda disappointing, but It's stillTo be completely honest, this album is extremely normal, I was so excited to give it a listen when she announced It on Twitter back then, but after listening to It on repeat I feel I already heard this, at this point I think all her albums are the same thing, since her debut album "Yours Truly" to "Positions" she's barely showed versatility, and It's kinda disappointing, but It's still normal so I give It a 20/100 Expand
  21. Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Poor music production. everything feels all over the place and lazy. plus, even with 20+ songwriters and composers, the whole album is still unbearable to listen. Also, Ari should stop using trap as elements in her music. It feels so blackfishing and we are over with it. As a fan I'm disappointed
  22. Aug 20, 2021
    0
    By far Ariana's less commercial album for sure, but she nailed it perfectly! I think this is the genre that suits her the best.
  23. Jul 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What’s new? looks like all the other albums she ever made, it could be so much better, she has potential. Expand
  24. Jun 27, 2021
    0
    Todas as músicas do album são iguais,pensamos que a Ariana ia evoluir mas não evoluiu ela fez um album com o som atual que daqui a alguns meses vai ser esquecido (Já tá sendo esquecido) e esse é o pior album da Ariana
  25. May 28, 2021
    1
    Talks about sex way to much and for some teens it’s gross and it feels like she has changed a lot after Sweetener and Thank U, Next. Hopefully next album can be a little better than this one she rushed it way to early she needs to do better and take her time with making a better album
  26. May 12, 2021
    3
    The most forgettable album of Ariana, the songs were generic, a departure from her hits from the past albums, the songs wasn't even present in the curated playlists in the streaming services. Ariana is so talented to have this.
  27. Apr 21, 2021
    0
    All the songs sound the same because they’re very short and have intentional poor lyrics. This is just a collection of singles.
  28. Apr 21, 2021
    0
    Worst album ever, ariana grande doesnt know how to make good music, she's overrated.
  29. Apr 11, 2021
    0
    Esperaba mas del album, pero a excepcion de la cancion de POV no me gusta ninguna, las letras son repetitivas, lo que no tendria nada de malo si la produccion fuera buena pero no. Su peor album hasta la fecha
  30. Apr 10, 2021
    1
    such a trash album dancing with the devil the art of starting over is so much better. this album is so boring redundant and basic.
  31. Apr 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album for the tiktokers lmao. Lyrics are damn weak. (Can we stay up all night? F me till the daylight? 69) she's just all **** Middle finger and thumb snap what? She had so many songwriters on each song for nothing. Expand
  32. Apr 9, 2021
    0
    Funniest pandemic record ever. Hands down. Ariana never failed us to disappoint us. A tiktok album indeed,
  33. Apr 9, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Colocando comentarios de ustedes en nuestros favs
    de longe um dos piores álbuns dessa mulher, n desejo nada de ruim só o álbum msm q é péssimo kkkkkkkk
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  34. Apr 9, 2021
    0
    So bland, repetitive and boring. I’ve been a fan of her past albums, but this I absolutely do not enjoy. On top of the generic production, the lyricism is atrocious (Can we stay up all night, f*ck me till the daylight) ?!!??? Just overall it’s incredibly weak. Very disappointing
  35. Apr 3, 2021
    0
    generic, boring and nothing new. it looks like a playlist containing just one song that talks about sex
  36. Apr 2, 2021
    3
    I think this is her second worst album. It is very catchy to listen to, but very repetitive. You can make R&B music with meaning too, it doesn't need to be completely about sex. 13/19 songs are about having sex all night. Which I have no problem with a few. Positions and 34+35 are bops. But 13 songs? That all sound similar AND have the same theme? I just don't get how she thought this wasI think this is her second worst album. It is very catchy to listen to, but very repetitive. You can make R&B music with meaning too, it doesn't need to be completely about sex. 13/19 songs are about having sex all night. Which I have no problem with a few. Positions and 34+35 are bops. But 13 songs? That all sound similar AND have the same theme? I just don't get how she thought this was a complete body of work. That being said it is an AWESOME car album. Easy listening, no feelings involved and lots of car dancing! I hope she takes more time with the next one to go a deeper direction like Dangerous Woman or Ty, n had a good mix of fun and meaningful. This is surface level work for an artist who's been in the game almost a decade. Expand
  37. Mar 27, 2021
    0
    Horrível, ariana não ta acertando os albuns atualmente, saudades DW, unico album digno!
  38. Mar 25, 2021
    0
    Did not like the beats or the music as the lyrics weren't well written, but as always she sounds amazing
  39. Mar 23, 2021
    0
    Boring and basic af!!......................................................
  40. Mar 22, 2021
    2
    I only know 2 songs so that's why it's a two for me sorry guysss.....maybe next album will be a 100 out of 10
  41. Mar 22, 2021
    0
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
    My gym teachers whistle did a better job
  42. Mar 21, 2021
    2
    It’s kind of the same music she always does. There’s nothing new, nothing really exciting. She’s also repeating the same words over and over again in every song.
  43. Mar 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se volvío vulgar, esperaba más de ella. Sus canciones son vacías sin inspiración Expand
  44. Mar 21, 2021
    0
    Had a very boring vibe , after Thank You,Next , this is a huge stepdown for Ariana , hope girly makes better music next time , Sweetener will always be the best
  45. Mar 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't think this album worked for me. There are so many inappropriate songs in this album . She really needs to work on her writing skills . We need good music instead of 34+35 . I mean seriously why are you spilling your private physical life in your music what kind of sense it makes . Expand
  46. Mar 21, 2021
    0
    I do not like it seems that I listen to the same song over and over again, she should put more creativity and use new sounds is always the same
  47. Nov 16, 2020
    3
    Siento una combinación extraña entre Thank u next y Yours Truly, es como intentar ser uno de ellos,pero sin llegar a tono.
  48. Mar 20, 2021
    1
    sigo escuchando pero solo me gusto motive y positions
    por cierto como se pone calificacion 7 o 8 bueno se cual sera mi calif. pero pues...
  49. Mar 20, 2021
    0
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  50. Mar 20, 2021
    3
    The standalone song on this album for me is pov. The rest are basically the same. They didn't have much going on. Basically forgettable.
  51. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Este álbum es tan aburrido, y plano me dio sueño. Ojalá saqué uno mejor este es decepcionante.
  52. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    So so... sorry but this album is so bad. It is very bad. This album is not good.
  53. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is really bad, its voice was better in other songs. She spends himself officially. Expand
  54. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    The same ringtones as always, there’s no innovation just mediocrity. Terrible just like his other albums, his fans need to stop overhyping him.
  55. Mar 20, 2021
    3
    ariana fez de tudo pra sair dessa imagem de criança fofa fazendo um álbum inteiro sobre bater uma pro namorado esquizo dela....essa review era p ser feita no xvideos ariana não é artista e seus fãs não sao gente traps datados serviu vocais e o conteudo lirico parece que foi feito por uma adolescente cheia de tesao acumulado o que esperar da tidinha do trap não é meus amores
  56. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    All the world talking about she, there are more singer in the world and I don’t go to pass that Arianators hates SELENA
    SELENA IS A QUEEN
    ARIANA WHO
  57. Mar 20, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some skips, i didn’t really like most of the songs but it’s prolly because how experimental it is. Expand
  58. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    worst album of 2020 when yal are going to stop supporting this chart hungry and boring artist
  59. Mar 20, 2021
    1
    The lyrics are like I imagined, pretty basic and nothing special. It’s not a secret that Ariana doesn’t put effort in her lyrics she cares more about the vocals and stuff. I’m not person that falls in love with a song because of the beats or voice, I fall in love for the lyrics, but this album is not her best. I only like like 3 songs from this album. I hope she works on lyrics moreThe lyrics are like I imagined, pretty basic and nothing special. It’s not a secret that Ariana doesn’t put effort in her lyrics she cares more about the vocals and stuff. I’m not person that falls in love with a song because of the beats or voice, I fall in love for the lyrics, but this album is not her best. I only like like 3 songs from this album. I hope she works on lyrics more instead of dropping basic songs like crazy. Expand
  60. Mar 20, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I took some time to listen to this album and I have to say it's waste of time. Every single song is about s*x. Songs are repetetive and boring u get the feeling that every song sounds the same. Full of robotic autotune and beside that all her songs needed 10+ songwriters to write them which is embarassing on this point. Lyrics are on a very very low level. This album is a downgrade compared to her other albums. Do not waste ur time on this one... Expand
  61. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Nothing new. Ariana pudo haber tomado riesgos y crear algo memorable, con este álbum ella pudo hacerlo mucho mejor.
  62. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Horrible album lsjxueo3o929292orkxmxmsmdkd ear rape kskskxkkxososkskskskskksk
  63. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Aburrido, sigue haciendo lo mismo, no se arriesga, lo único bueno es su voz y no la está usando.
  64. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Too many similar melody since her last album. Repetitive. My favourite is Safety Net and Pov and even these are rather basic
  65. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    It was a no from me. She has such a powerful voice but I wish she can find her true voice instead of still faking her Kat voice in all her music.
  66. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum basura como toda la carrera de esta “artista", nada relevante y sin chiste. Lo mismo de siempre. Expand
  67. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    No artistic growth. She is making albums just for charts. She is releasing same songs wtih different titles. That's it.
  68. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    I was expecting so much better this is so bad but the aesthetic is not bad as much as
  69. Mar 20, 2021
    3
    Writing reviews to her albums is really waste of time, because except Sweetener, it's literally the same thing. Style, genre, vocals, not talking about all that writers and producers she needs to create an album. The only good thing about Positions is that she didn't include any unnecessary featurings, like she always did before. Like, it's awesome that she has these high vocals, but whenWriting reviews to her albums is really waste of time, because except Sweetener, it's literally the same thing. Style, genre, vocals, not talking about all that writers and producers she needs to create an album. The only good thing about Positions is that she didn't include any unnecessary featurings, like she always did before. Like, it's awesome that she has these high vocals, but when you use it in same way for your whole career it's getting boring. Expand
  70. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This album is her worst work yet. It’s boring, the production is just bland trap tone and the lyrics are generic. Her voice is the only good thing on this album.
  71. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    The worst album ever. I feel like at this point ariana needs to stop making music because she seem to have passion and love for it. She sees music as a money source. Simple truth. Positions??this is about women adjusting herself for a man, this is about women sxx slavery. How is this about empowering women if Ariana is a feminist??. I'd rate this 0. Repitive bland lyrics and production isThe worst album ever. I feel like at this point ariana needs to stop making music because she seem to have passion and love for it. She sees music as a money source. Simple truth. Positions??this is about women adjusting herself for a man, this is about women sxx slavery. How is this about empowering women if Ariana is a feminist??. I'd rate this 0. Repitive bland lyrics and production is all same. Expand
  72. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    I hate this album so much i used to be a fan of ariana but now when she started using the word **** and all that stuff its just inappropriate and im underage so i give it a 0
  73. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    lit rally trash f word scooter for making that rat faced girl famous smh .....
  74. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    enak bgt udah ini album tentang ngew3 terus ya nakal ya ariana sekarangg uhh
  75. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    ”Positions" is her worst album, she is staying in a comfort zone, it sounds like a discard from her previous albums...
  76. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Not stan a hypocrite woman. Ari always support other women but she still work with Scooter Brown, an **** man that always try to beat women up like what he did to Taylor and Selena. Embarrassed for you Ari!
  77. Mar 19, 2021
    3
    Such an unnecessary album in her discography. She needs to take a break and get some new inspiration; apart from a few songs like My Hair, she is just so watered down and it's more of the same trap inspired pop. It's all just generic with some cringe and immature lyrics and songwriting. Hopefully her next one can sound like Sweetener.
  78. Mar 19, 2021
    0
    a complete snoozefest, boring and repetitive songs that look like normani rejects
  79. Mar 19, 2021
    3
    39/100

    this album was a pain to listen to. same song x 10 times.
    favs: motive, love language
  80. Mar 18, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy básico , espere mas ritmo literalmente un 0/10 como que no tiene la sensación ni el ritmo Expand
  81. Mar 18, 2021
    0
    O álbum parece uma versão americana dos Barões da pisadinha, extremamente genérico como tudo que ela faz. Um terror para os ouvidos. Cantores como Lana Del Rey, Weyes Blood, Clairo e Conan são a salvação da nossa geração com obras autorais e de qualidade.
  82. Mar 18, 2021
    0
    Yet another skipless album by Miss Grande. Love the R&B sound. The vocals are magnificent as usual.
  83. Mar 17, 2021
    3
    I feel like this Ariana job is lacking in cooking, it's really a shame that she released this album out of obligation.
  84. Mar 17, 2021
    0
    just meh. same recycled sounds. no artistic growth whatsoever. it has like 3 good songs
  85. Mar 16, 2021
    0
    AG needs to stop mixing business and friends .. all her producers are close friends and i’m tired of hearing her voice on the same beats . Lyrics weren’t everything especially all the aave abuse lmao but good effort ?
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m so disappointed on this album Is was expecting more from her , to many collaboration in the albums ( like why is not droplets) all the songs sound the same ,basic boring nothing new just generic boring pop .. she didn’t bring something new or fresh disappointed I was expecting more Expand
  87. Mar 12, 2021
    0
    Este es su peor álbum, ritmos repetitivos letras que van para el mismo lado, no. Definitivamente no.
  88. Mar 12, 2021
    0
    It is soooooo bad idk why she keep making the same music over and over
  89. Mar 5, 2021
    0
    horrible album. should’ve stayed in the draft, USB key or in the dropbox files whatever.
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is so bad all the songs are same and so boring i don't like it this is so so so bad Expand
  91. Mar 1, 2021
    0
    I loved Dangerous Woman and My Everthing, but this sound just ain't it for me. I think she is lost in terms of what type of music suits her.
  92. Feb 15, 2021
    0
    ruim. péssimo. igual ao TUN, cheio de batida trap genérica. nada novo. ariana morreu em DW, depois disso só decauiu e tá lançando qualquer merd* só pra dizer que lançou.
  93. Jan 25, 2021
    2
    This album has definitely aged like milk. It's great that this was a passion project for Ariana over lockdown but compared to Dangerous Woman and thank u, next - this sounds lazy. Those albums had authenticity and signature hits, whereas positions sort of merges into one continuous song that you can't differentiate. It's a shame really, I'd say Ariana needs to take some time for AG7. ButThis album has definitely aged like milk. It's great that this was a passion project for Ariana over lockdown but compared to Dangerous Woman and thank u, next - this sounds lazy. Those albums had authenticity and signature hits, whereas positions sort of merges into one continuous song that you can't differentiate. It's a shame really, I'd say Ariana needs to take some time for AG7. But there are some highlights to the album: just like magic, nasty, positions, pov. Expand
  94. Jan 24, 2021
    0
    same old trap ****
    she better start improving artistically because this album is so not interesting
  95. Jan 6, 2021
    0
    I honestly tried to give this album a chance and listened to several songs from it but I just can't get past the really bad, juvenile lyrics and the monotone sound.
  96. Jan 2, 2021
    2
    The album is overall bland, shallow and boring. When you reach the half of the album, you realize manybsongs actually sound pretty much the same and they are also about the same thing.There are a couple standouts, though.
  97. Dec 29, 2020
    2
    While having some notable album tracks, such as “pov” and “off the table”, Grande failed to deliver her usual pop perfection albums that she usually never has trouble doing.
  98. Dec 28, 2020
    1
    Awful lyrics and basic beats. She has done so much better in the past. She’s clearly going for quantity over quality.
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Dec 2, 2020
    72
    Grande is making no effort to be discreet, instead explicitly owning her sexuality—the album is called Positions, after all. The juxtaposition of beautiful violin sounds and risqué lyrics has become one of Grande’s signature sounds, and it suits her well.
  2. 80
    Grande laid bare may well be seen as a stopgap in her canon, using taboo to checkmate her past trauma, but it does pull off the rare feat of at least sounding effortless.
  3. Nov 5, 2020
    80
    With little conflict and few psychological insights, Positions zeroes in on the enviable confidence that only pop stars on top of the world and with nothing to lose can afford. It's easy to write it off as empty calories, but pop has always been described in such terms: cake, candy, chocolate, confection. Positions isn't a "sweetener" but pure sugar.