• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is the best thing i've heard in a long while. i dont know anyone with this kind of vocal rage. her harmonies are so good. the highnotes are chefkids. the features are more than fitting.
  2. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I just love it, incredible rhythms, the voice adapts perfectly to everything and very transmittable, it is one of the best albums that I will listen to this 2020, something deesco and it perfectly exploits the talent of Grande
  3. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a cohesive masterpiece where she explores her haunting past and beautiful future Expand
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum que uso darnos el 2020 gracias a ariana por darnos esperanza ante tanta obscuridad Expand
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    absolutely beautiful. a complete masterpiece by ariana. it’s very different from all of her other albums, and it’s honestly different from anything i’ve ever heard. a complete 10/10 due to her amazing vocals, genius lyrics, and UNIQUENESS. i am in love with this album and will be playing it on repeat. ariana used what she goes through, her feelings, and what she enjoys doing to create yetabsolutely beautiful. a complete masterpiece by ariana. it’s very different from all of her other albums, and it’s honestly different from anything i’ve ever heard. a complete 10/10 due to her amazing vocals, genius lyrics, and UNIQUENESS. i am in love with this album and will be playing it on repeat. ariana used what she goes through, her feelings, and what she enjoys doing to create yet another amazing album. a strong artist, and an absolutely beautiful album. Expand
  6. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect......... amazing.........omg ...............................the best............ Expand
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Super album, is a masterpiece. So elegant and well done, very good job Ariana! ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
  8. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    literally a masterpiece, as always Grande give us a beautiful album with a powerful voice
  9. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album bring us another ariana grande, one thats not only pop, its r&b too. i love this, me mamem se nao gostaram Expand
  10. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplismente incrível, sintonia músicas etc, ariana grande usou sua potência vocal como nunca antes pode ser considerado um dos álbum aonde ela mais se desenvolve com a voz, parabéns a ela.
  11. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. really good album so good the r&b beats are amazing yup Wake up in my bed, I just wanna have a good day (Mmm, ah)
    Think it in my head, then it happens how it should, ayy
    Twelve o'clock, I got a team meeting, then a meditation at like 1:30
    Then I ride to the studio listening to some **** I wrote (Oh)

    [Pre-Chorus]
    Good karma, my aesthetic (Aesthetic)
    Keep my conscience clear, that's why I'm so magnetic
    Manifest it (Yeah), I finessed it (I finessed it)
    Take my pen and write some love letters to Heaven

    [Chorus]
    Just like magic (Baby), just like magic (Oh yeah)
    Middle finger to my thumb and then I snap it
    Just like magic (Yeah), I'm attractive (Oh yeah)
    I get everything I want 'cause I attract it (Oh)

    [Verse 2]
    Looking at my phone, but I'm tryna disconnect it (Oh yeah)
    Read a **** book, I be tryna stay connected (Yeah)
    Say it's tricky at the top, gotta keep a slim ego for a thick wallet
    Losing friends left and right, but I just send 'em love and light (Oh)
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  12. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Ariana entrando a un mundo donde no dejara de ser Ariana". Cuando creíamos que ya habíamos visto lo mejor de Ariana llega y nos da un álbum que nos lleva a un orgasmo mágico. Desde letras profundas gozaras de 34+35, lloraras con pov y recordaras momentos con off the table. El álbum no es Pop, es una onda r&b muy fresca.
    Sin duda te darán ganas de quedarte en casa escuchando la joya que es; Cuando creíamos que las mujeres de estas generaciones nos habían dado todo este 2020, llega Ari y nos dice "thank u, next".
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  13. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album, deserves all the recognition and appreciation, r&b masterpiece! pop stans can c word
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such a amazing and growned album! Ariana did It so well. Perfect for listen any time of the day.
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is probably without a doubt Ariana’s best album. It’s so fresh and timeless, and so Ariana. The vocals she serves are more powerful than anything we’ve ever heard and the the songs are just beautiful. It’s true r&b. It’s Immaculate. Perfection.
  16. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love it so much, this album is nothing compared to her previous ones. the lyrics express a lot, it’s truly amazing Expand
  17. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is ariana's best album, why? personal, cohesive and coherent. it's flawless. A record that feels incredibly refined, "POSITIONS" is an expert piece of R&B engineering.
  18. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I loved this album, everything inside it is perfect, and the vocals make you fall in love even more with Ariana Grande.
  19. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album!! It’s a new songs, a new era, a new begging without pains and tragedy. She’s happy and healthy, doing the best music and don’t care about what everyone going to say. THE BEST ALBUM AND IN RIGHT MOMENT
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s a great album. ariana is going into r&b and it’s really working for her. the collab are soo good.
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best body of work. From the lyrics, to the sound, to the vocals. you can hear her growth as an artist and as a person.
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is, for me, her best album ! It shows how she evolved and this album is so mature. There is no skip, only bops ! And the orchestra is amazing !
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    insane vocals throughout. she’s insanely talented. varies range if musical styles.
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Too good of an album. Very talented and well produced and lyrically good too!
  25. Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Its magical how her voice sounds in this album, its a masterpiece i love it soooo much
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    So good recommend POV and Nasty a lot of the other songs are well put together and interesting I think you will really like it people say that it is her worst album but I would totally have to disagree as she really gave us smooth r&b a genre we do not usually hear from her she fits it very well to me and I highly recommend it to you
  27. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    absolutely no skips throughout the whole album. just puts you in a good mood and is her most happy album.
  28. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album AOTY!! by far her best album, sweetener a close second , outsoldselena Expand
  29. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is an artistic masterpiece that Ariana has perfected to perfection! The productions for the vocals delivered on this album really shine!
  30. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    No queda ninguna duda que es el álbum del año y que Ariana Grande domina la industria del pop
    Stream positions for a better life
  31. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of my favorite albums. It is absolutely amazing and beautiful. I love how she tried new styles and showed off her writing and vocal ability.
  32. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An R&B masterpiece! Grande has done it yet again, topping her previous albums with her show stopping vocals and harmonies. “positions” is a sensual R&B album featuring artists Doja Cat, The Weeknd, and Ty Dolla $ign. Many of the tracks have whistle tones, but “my hair” really shows her audience how much control she has over her voice. This project shows how much her sound has evolved over the past year. Expand
  33. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Great album !! I think this is my favorite Ariana album, all the songs are great.
  34. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    awesome, her best album, my favorite song is 34 + 35

    She is so talented, this is álbum has everything to be an AOTY
  35. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Outstanding! Her most cohesive album yet. The production and vocals are her best to date.
  36. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is simply such a delightful piece of work. Her voice is mesmerizing and she blends genres so beautifully. By far her best work. She reminds us she's a vocalist.
  37. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing brilliant!! arianas discography is so versatile. i’m so happy she has such a wide range, her voice sounds beautiful in this album
  38. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best thing since slice bread yall just can’t hear. i recommended buying so we can debut #1
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AMAZING SHE DID WHAT SHE HAD TO DO!!!!
    Everybody else That’s hating on this album Is just Bitter Or haters she did a wonderful job love this sound her can’t wait for more!!!!
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  40. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. masterpiece, this new album is a complete different approach by miss Grande and ive instantly fallen in love Expand
  41. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    is just so magical, everything is perfect like every single lyric and instrumental is just sooooo perfect
  42. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album I have ever heard, I won't say why or how as the experience is needed, but wow, ariana grande you did it once again
  43. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album yup y’all are just scared of her and the power she has Nasty is a masterpiece and Pov outsold all your faves
  44. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana lenda que sempre serve tudo que eu peço, pode lançar oque for que vou dar o stream
  45. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A really bop I swear. Probably on of her best. She do a **** great job its sound like heaven
  46. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her possibly best album, her voice and the armonies are exceptional, a complete album with amazing emotional singing from Ariana Grande Expand
  47. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    For those used to Ariana's pop sound, it's a grower. Just because this album doesn't have songs made for the radio, doesn't mean it's automatically bad. While Ariana is considered a pop artist, she's always had her heart in R&B. Ariana is also a sensual person, therefore it seems fitting for her music to reflect that. In my opinion, it's unreasonable for certain people to expect her toFor those used to Ariana's pop sound, it's a grower. Just because this album doesn't have songs made for the radio, doesn't mean it's automatically bad. While Ariana is considered a pop artist, she's always had her heart in R&B. Ariana is also a sensual person, therefore it seems fitting for her music to reflect that. In my opinion, it's unreasonable for certain people to expect her to make music that she's not 100% passionate about or inauthentic to who she is. I say give this album a chance without any biases of Ariana personally or your old pop favorites from her. I have a feeling that once the clubs open up and concerts can resume, Ariana will bring back some Max Martin bops.

    After two chaotic years, Ariana is healing and wants to share her journey. Many songs are filled with a beautiful orchestra, which I love. This is a very chill album for the fall/winter, so perfect timing. Overall it's a happy ending following the Sweetener and Thank u next eras. I've enjoyed Ariana's progression as an artist and I'll be having this album on repeat.
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  48. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album has a great variety of rhythms and lyrics very different from his other albums. The collaborations are great, perfect for the theme of what the album is about. It's incredible.
  49. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the most beautiful harmonies. she has done it yet again with another beautiful album.
  50. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing coherent r&b album. Ariana just show once more how much a pop icon she’s becoming and it’s just the beginning.
  51. Oct 31, 2020
    10
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  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's no better than thank you next, but it's a great successor. Ariana has a lot of harmony, and she knows how to use it very well in her favor.
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ÁLBUM PERFEITO, IMPECÁVEL DEMAIS
    ARIANA PRINCESA DO POP SIM! E SEM CHORO HATERS!
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  54. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Loved this album! Such a beautiful creation of art! Ariana has done it again with another hit album!!
  55. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She gave us the most mature of all her albums, amazing vocals and melodies. She fits perfectly at the R&B
  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The vocals, the production, the lyrics are amazing, this album is perfect. Ariana is the best
  57. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is amazing. y’all are tasteless. stop hating on successful women you lazy, jobless wh0res
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o album tá impecável, e só a minha opinião importa. e pra quem não gostou, era como já dizia a própria Ariana “maybe you should shut up” Expand
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best album by ariana so far ! so much better sweetener, dw, thank, u next , yours truly
  60. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Different from what she has done before, all the songs have such a good vibe. I love it!
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ha sido un álbum magnífico, excelente en todo, producción, vocales, aunque un poco similar a los trabajos anteriores, sigue sido un buen album
  62. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album!! album of the year✨This album comes at the peak of Grandes career, and Positions continues the climb. The orchestral instrumentals, the blues and rnb influence, and everything in this album is absolutely stunning!
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana nos dio un álbum donde se puede apreciar todo su rango vocal (mucho más que Sweetener), explora con los instrumentos y busca otro rumbo, diferente al pop. Es algo novedoso en su discografia, innovador instrumentalmente. Podria decir que Positions tiene un fragmento de cada album anterior que ha hecho, nos recuerda asus inicios y liricamente las letras conectan con canciones pasadas.Ariana nos dio un álbum donde se puede apreciar todo su rango vocal (mucho más que Sweetener), explora con los instrumentos y busca otro rumbo, diferente al pop. Es algo novedoso en su discografia, innovador instrumentalmente. Podria decir que Positions tiene un fragmento de cada album anterior que ha hecho, nos recuerda asus inicios y liricamente las letras conectan con canciones pasadas. Un gran album que lamentablementr esta siendo infravalorado por no ser comercial. Expand
  64. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the sound that this album gives is just perfect and the choices for collaborations brought more magic to the album.
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her best album; hands down. I'm not sure why it has such a low rating. She has matured so much, and this album is truly my favourite. She sounds like an angel throughout, and I can't stop listening to it! I actually don't understand the negative reviews; what is there to hate about this album. It's so beautiful!
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I really like this album and can’t stop listening to it ..
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album! Queen of r&b!! The vocals are perfect as always and you can see that she grew up:)
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is excellent, Ariana brought new developments along with the rhythms in which she is establishing herself, is light, fluid and has moments so high that I would say are the best of her career
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album, each song at a time, weaves into a perfect display of relationship from healing to strength. Without hiding vulnerabilities.
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Very beautiful! They are pleasant songs to listen to. Ariana is very talented. It deserves much more than a 10 !!!
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her most cohesive work yet, I love with where she's going with her music style.
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing i love it its perfection
    amazing i love it its perfection i absolutely adore this album it completely surpassed my expectations
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana surprised the world with this pop album inspired greatly by r&b elements which took her discography to a whole new level. From her single “positions” to the emotionally written “pov”, Ariana Grande continues to push her limits. 10/10
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    full of bops, her best album, y’all just keep lying while saying u hate the album y’all just jealous of ✨success✨ i believe in positions supremacy goodbye
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the most healing album, her voice is heaven and this r&b style is perfect for her. She never disappoints. Wow! feeling so blessed
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I am rating this album so highly because it showed such a wide variation of sounds and emotions, yet everything ties together perfectly. The powerful, emotional lyrics to “pov” and “off the table” provoke immense feelings from the listeners. The songs like “just like magic” and “motive” perfectly embody happiness and fun, and the backing music to both is something we have never reallyI am rating this album so highly because it showed such a wide variation of sounds and emotions, yet everything ties together perfectly. The powerful, emotional lyrics to “pov” and “off the table” provoke immense feelings from the listeners. The songs like “just like magic” and “motive” perfectly embody happiness and fun, and the backing music to both is something we have never really heard before from Ariana. Overall, this has quickly grown to be one of my favourite albums, and I assure you that you will enjoy it too. Expand
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grandes sixth studio album “positions” is the R&B masterpiece we’ve been waiting her to do! AMAZING ALBUM AND ALL OF YOU RACIST POP STANS CAN GTH
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I think critics don’t like it beause we’re not used to ariana singing with R&B (i mean, she always did r&b but this time it’s a whole album). It’s so good, i think thank u, next is better but yeah it’s her second best project. No doubt
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum R&B por parte de la diva del pop Ariana, ha demostrado que puede demostrar sus sentimientos con unos sonidos cálidos y acoger dores
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album she always wanted to make and it shows! a pure r&b masterpiece that relates her healing path and current happy situation in a fresh and excellent manner. the collaborations are perfectly selected and fit greatly in the vibe she was going for. all accompanied by a flawless musical and vocal production. the perfect record to vibe when it’s rainy and cold outside. if you are lookingthe album she always wanted to make and it shows! a pure r&b masterpiece that relates her healing path and current happy situation in a fresh and excellent manner. the collaborations are perfectly selected and fit greatly in the vibe she was going for. all accompanied by a flawless musical and vocal production. the perfect record to vibe when it’s rainy and cold outside. if you are looking for a mainstream pop star album, then keep looking; if you want to know what it feels like to have found your place, to feel free and love what you do, then you are in the right place. good job girl! Expand
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana gets out of the regular pop route and gives us a whole flavor full of music (focused on rnb). It’s amazing and hits differently. One of her best albums!
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande se réinvente avec ce sixième opus... qui ne plaira pas à tous le monde.Pour cet album, la chanteuse prend un virage Rn’B avec des tonalités soul, pop et folk. Cet album fait écho aux deux précédents : Sweetener et thank u, next, cet album achevé le processus de guérison que la chanteuse a commencé après le terrible attentat de Manchester en mai 2017. La sublime balade « pov »Ariana Grande se réinvente avec ce sixième opus... qui ne plaira pas à tous le monde.Pour cet album, la chanteuse prend un virage Rn’B avec des tonalités soul, pop et folk. Cet album fait écho aux deux précédents : Sweetener et thank u, next, cet album achevé le processus de guérison que la chanteuse a commencé après le terrible attentat de Manchester en mai 2017. La sublime balade « pov » est l’une de ses plus belles chansons. Un album a écouter ! Expand
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    absolutely an amazing album, makes me feel like an actual bad ass. whoever doesnt like this album are small minded and need mental help.
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt it is the best project that ariana grande did, as a fan I loved each song and the best feat. It's motivate
  85. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a deep album where Ariana Grande shows her best and still surprises her fans and haters
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of 2020! this album is the album of 2020! she keeps growing and growing Expand
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A beautiful, light-hearted album that takes you back to the 90’s with out of this world vocals and beats.
  88. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This entire album exudes the most beautiful energy. It’s such an intimate journal entry into the artist’s life. pov is my official new favorite song — ill probably have it played at my wedding
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is nothing short of amazing. The vocals that Ariana Grande gave were SPECTACULAR. I love the strings that were consistently used during it. 10/10 for me.
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the most blessing sound to my ears , just like magic is a fun r&b with a mix of pop! i love it
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The change of sound in Ariana is a great decision, the influences of R&B give it a fresh and unique touch, one of her best works
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A breath of fresh air, a r&b perfect album with fun but also emotional songs.Overal just a great damn album.No words!!!
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album might just be my favorite ariana album. rnb just suits her voice so well. my hair, pov, safety net, off the table, motivate, 34+35 are all top tier tracks
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best wbk. every song on the whole album is insanely good and deserves everything
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    en lo personal me encanta el álbum "positions" siento que ariana ha crecido musicalmente hablando y no es como otros artistas que se quedan en su zona de confort y ari le gusta probar otras cosas por eso es la mejor a un que a los críticos no les haya gustado es por que no tienen gusto musical bay. álbum 100/100
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Sin duda uno de los mejores trabajos en su historia musical, transmite tanto y hace jugar con las emociones de todos, me encanta.
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana managed to bring together the best of her two albums, her debut yours truly and the grammy awards sweetener, in a mature and confident album she delivers the best work of her career in positions.
  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
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  99. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, showing how much Ariana has grown as a singer. She explore new songs and a whole new vibe, using her voice as much as she can in tracks like "my hair", where she sings in whistle and shows a lot of vocal control. Definitely one of her best albuns
Metascore
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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.