• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    All the songs are amazing and I really enjoy this album and so proud of Ariana and her team for making this.
  2. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is the greatest work of art, I'm in love with the romantic and soft beat that Ariana brought us in this new work.
  3. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Anyone who has been following Ariana for a while can see her progress on this album, doing what she really likes. Finally finding her happiness, the one she had been looking for in other albums. It is beautiful to see and wonderful to hear.
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana shows even more of her versatility. with powerful vocals she plays with the title of "pop diva" and practically says she does what she wants with her songs, she really doesn't need another top 10 hit to show her legacy.
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível e cheio de inovação,aos haters eu quero dizer um "vai se foder" e ao Bolsonaro "vai tomar no cu"

    POSITIONS HINÁRIO
  6. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    ah tem que falar aq entao eu amei o álbum e vim da nota pq tem hater com fogo no cu dando 0
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    9
    10 out of ten, personally i'm a big fan of rnb and jazzy music. And this album radiates the perfect vibes. The lyrics also more maturw than previous project, production especially vocal layerring pop off
  8. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is too good, I literally love all most of the songs. Ariana definitely showed her vocal power. Expand
  9. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    OMG, WHAT A ALBUM!!! It's a perfect r&b album, exceeded my expectations. thanks ariana for this sonic perfection, here we can see your musical identity stronger than ever, undoubtedly one of my favorites of the year!
  10. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito. Um álbum que mostra amadurecimento tanto no seu trabalho quanto na sua vida pessoal. Uma obra prima do R&B que muitos não consegue apreciar.
    Aceitem, Ariana não vai mais fazer álbum pop farofa!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ela serviu TUDO nesse r&b perfection e quem não gostou só pode ser g*y fã de farofa
  12. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album for me is perfect, the way Ariana strives to make any musical style work in her voice is perfect. Shut up is a great choice for an intro, the album makes us ask for more and more songs... Expand
  13. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING ALBUM OF THE YEAR THE ONLY REASON PEOPLE ARE HATED IT IS BECAUSE IT IS ARIANA WHO DROPPED THE ALBUM IF THAT WAS JHENE AIKO OR ANOTHER RNB GIRL SHE WILL BE receiving a lot of good critic
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love seeing Ariana's growth over the years. She really poured her heart out in this album. From singing about how happy she is to admitting her fears.
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the vocals and the different and fantastic vibe of this album is incredible
  16. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. your voice is heavenly. ela é incrível em tudo que faz. fico feliz por tê-la nesse mundo Expand
  17. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best albums by ariana!!! sounds so lovely e peaceful ARIANA RUN POP Expand
  18. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    incredible masterpiece ariana was a genius in this one. my hair is definitely my favorite. i mean the whistles? nailed it. love that so much
  19. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfeito esse álbum, o piso naqueles que não sabem saborear as palavras da música e só sabem querer saber de instrumentais pop farofa nelas.
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this deserves to win album of the year at the grammys and any other award period
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um álbum totalmente conceitual que abre alas para a volta do r&b. Cheio de Easter eggs que podem ser entendidos quando ouvimos o álbum de coração aberto e foco. Ariana finalmente abandona o pop e entra em um ritmo confortável e perfeito para sua voz.
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is magical, I love it so much. The vocals, her voice, the colaborations, the beats, they are all amazing. Go stream positions, you won't regret it
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Pov is one the most vulnerable song ariana ever wrote. we finally got the second part of Love Me Harder through Off The Table !!
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    As pessoas não estavam preparadas para essa obra prima, ariana entregou aclamação, coesão e coerência, fez um R&B SEM PERDER SUA ORIGINALIDADE E SUA IDENTIDADE MUSICAL
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    dangerous woman bosta seca nenhum album será pior que ele, odeio todos os gays fãs de pop. apreciem esse r&b conceituado e parem de ser insuportáveis, seus merdas. ela entregou uma obra prima mas essas gays fã de pop NÃO sabem apreciar, consequence of sound única crítica relevante pois não deita pra o pop e sabe apreciar ritmos diferentes. tchau, stream off thw table
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That sweet combination of rhythms with his fantastic voice, is all that the world needed Expand
  27. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need
  28. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ENTREGOU CONCEITO, COESÃO E ACLAMAÇÃO! Ariana trouxe uma nova versão de si mesma. Uma versão mais verdadeira consigo mesma, permitindo que nós vejamos o seu lado mais vulnerável. OBRIGADO, Ariana!
  29. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o melhor álbum dela e quem não gostou que se jogue de uma ponte e morra! e gays brancos (os que mais tao reclamando kk), por favor, entendam que ela não faz mais músicas pra você e seus amigos afeminados baterem cu na balada.
  30. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s perfect album, Ariana Grande it’s a such perfect singer, ARIANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Expand
  31. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions is a very different album than everything she's ever done. it's calm, sexy and very well written. she's changing her game.
  32. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é o mais coeso é maduro da ariana grande isso é fato Amei saber net

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  33. Oct 30, 2020
    10
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  34. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is one of the greatest albums of 2020. From the lyrics to production to the vocals. And the whistle notes are insane!!!! Totally recommend. Expand
  35. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande‘s voice it’s amazing and she has so much talent. One of her best albums Expand
  36. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    álbum coeso, na qual ariana mostra seu lado mais sexual e vocal, destacando my hair e pov, como as melhores em questão de vocal. Os 3 feats são perfeitos.
  37. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    esse álbum é um ícone!! Um dos melhores da carreira da Ariana, ela trouxe novidade, e isso sempre é bom!!
  38. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana is the greatest, her versatility and the way that 'positions' conveys the feeling of home to her, makes me believe that r & b is her sound. the album is perfect, takes us to another world, another sensation. makes our souls be touched !. ariana you never miss, ilysm
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    very well structured album with very well produced songs.
    Definitely Grande's best evolution, as her vocals were very well done and Grande's majestic Whistle proves it.
  40. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album. ariana renews her style from pop to r&b which suits her so well! give it a try! you won’t be disappointed. by far her best and most cohesive album.
  41. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album, such a cohesive theme and perfect vocals and instrumental
  42. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Com certeza uma das melhores obras dela, o álbum valoriza sua voz com ritmos tocantes e maduros. Ariana Grande surpreendendo. Expand
  43. Oct 30, 2020
    9
    There is the important thing, it is not how long you have been in the fandom, if not knowing that his greatest inspiration was Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin, one of his favorite genres is R&B and with this album he wanted to do things well, that's why it's a mix from the minimal r & b and pop of those golden ages.
  44. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is everything, something she hadn't done before, just fantastic!
  45. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum tá perfeito a Ariana inovou muito nesse álbum com a batida diferente vocais maravilhoso a letra bem mas madura o conceito e maturidade em forma de álbum Expand
  46. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions é um álbum positivo, que traz renovação, mostra que Ariana está feliz com isso.
    Tem coerência, coesão, a batida e a letra é linda,isso está perfeito!
  47. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect so perfect
  48. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing ! I just love this album!
    Incrivelmente ela está fazendo um álbum com sonoridade que ela gosta , e esse está muito bom. Parabéns menina Ari
  49. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a perfect album, Ariana always innovated and her vocals perfect, the album has r&b tracks and totally different from her others works Expand
  50. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, i love the way ariana renews her style every season, listen to this work of art i promise it will be worth it also stream positions
  51. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i think it sounds perfectly splendid, a masterpiece. Ariana Grande always do an incredible work and it's not diferent with Positions. A great album, and i gonna play pov in my marriage for sure
  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana serviu todos que gostam de r&b e trap, dando o seu melhor, ariana coloca todas suas emoções em um álbum, como sempre, servindo muito
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing album it felt very different from what she normally does, I like this new change
  54. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum de músicas de muito bom gosto.A Ariana Grande foi muito perpiscas, parabéns.
  55. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album so much. Ariana is so talented! Every single track is so good. pov it’s the best song on the album. Expand
  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her besr album omg hahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahhahahahahahaahhahaha
  57. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Ariana's voice is angelical and she manages to convey her feelings and mental health beautifully through her music.
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best work, delivered talent and cohesion. With a romantic and sexy vibe, the R&B it brought an evolution in your music and brings us closer to Ariana.
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the best album of Ariana I love it so bad I like so much the new R&B theme Expand
  60. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s amazing, Ariana is a great singer and songwriter. R&B is so beautiful n beauty
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum lançado até hoje e quem não gostou é porque só suporta pop farofa
  62. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album was amazing, anyone who says otherwise is a tasteless rat who only listens to ariana for pop bops and has not had a taste of good rnb music. she really grew and matured from yours truly to now, positions. the control she has over her voice is beautiful and it’s something different from music like bang bang and problem. she seems so happy and she expresses it so well through herthe album was amazing, anyone who says otherwise is a tasteless rat who only listens to ariana for pop bops and has not had a taste of good rnb music. she really grew and matured from yours truly to now, positions. the control she has over her voice is beautiful and it’s something different from music like bang bang and problem. she seems so happy and she expresses it so well through her lyrical content, although there are some moments that are a bit emotional, but that’s cool cuz vulnerability is good. she whistled an entire verse, showing off her incredible vocal ability (she doesn’t need to belt every other verse). the entire album is a masterpiece, argue with the wall. Expand
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    With this album the princess of pop shows off her incredible range and musicality through the 14 tracks. Doing really great low notes and also using her outstanding whistle register, Ariana only confirms that she’s one of the biggest vocalists of our generation. This production has an amazing R&B sonority that makes everybody chill and enjoy the moment. In short, this is what we call aWith this album the princess of pop shows off her incredible range and musicality through the 14 tracks. Doing really great low notes and also using her outstanding whistle register, Ariana only confirms that she’s one of the biggest vocalists of our generation. This production has an amazing R&B sonority that makes everybody chill and enjoy the moment. In short, this is what we call a “phonographic excellence”. Expand
  64. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love it. it’s beautiful kspxoxpxkxoxoxoxooxoxoxocciocococococococoofickfocxidofofofofofofofofococococifoggkfpgovlgpgovivovovvovoogogioogogogigogogogogogogofmkfof
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Diferente de tudo que ela já fez, mas perfeito, lindo e maravilhoso. Um dos melhores álbuns da Ariana!! Expand
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    just perfect ariana innovates on all albums and is reborn on all of them, if she didn't do something new on this album it wouldn't be ariana grande
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    If you’re in a mood that is sexual or just chilling it’s perfect for you
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a wonderful album, I love it and makes me so happy !! Pls ear the album right now Expand
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's her best album. i am loving all songs and my favorite is pov and just like magic. i think the worst song is love language. the single of album is amazing and catchy. i can't wait for another music video. i also love the vocals in my hair. the collabs are perfect.
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! I really like the lyrics and her voice in R&b music, it’s really fresh and new. Also the collabs are on point. My fav: POV
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    IS HER BEST ALBUM!!!!!!!
    ARIANA RUN POP, a ariana serviu SERVIU ELA SERVIU GOSTOSO NO R&B E ISSO SÓ FAZ COM QUE ELA CONCRETIZA QUE REALMENTE É A DONA DESSA GERAÇÃO.
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a great album. the first album where i cant have a top 5 because of how beautiful it is.
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grande brought a new sorority in positions, she really found herself in something she does so easily, the melody and her sweet voice is a perfect match, in addition to establishing partnerships with huge music stars. Expand
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    so wonderful, amazing, moving and mature that it made me cry, certainly one of the best albums of 2020, thanks ariana for sharing with us
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is perfect! Ariana Grande is definitely the queen of pop! I really love this album and I know that is a perfect art! ♥ - @heliobuchmann ^^
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better album than that? Impossible! Ariana Grande revolutionized and emerged from the pop bubble of the past decade. I brought an amazing r & b with some extensions of soul, trap and pop orchestra. Great, you're already aware that you're here to stay. This album was not meant to please other people, I see it as a way of thanking the fans and giving what she likes to do! Good fans and great songs. The love language intro beats countless careers. My hair and nasty vocals are iconic and perfect. Being compared to diva Mariah Carey What do we have left? hear that it provided an innovation and if you didn't like it, accept it! Thank you for this work Ariana. Congratulations, success! Expand
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of her and that’s on my period so ..... es el mejor álbum la verdad las líricas son buenas y la producción es asombrosa la collab de Abel es la mejor en todo el álbum pero las 3 demás siguen siendo asombrosas y cada canción sigue superándose a otra Expand
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! All songs matches with the last. 34+35 its already a hit! Shut Up one of my favorites.. She doesn't put nothing like the other albuns and this is why is such a special album.
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I just listened to the album and it was really worth waiting to hear it now at dawn. The album's vibe is perfect and the vocals are amazing (without straining) and I loved ALL the songs. I am proud to have seen this woman grow in the industry.
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's one of Miss Grande's best albums. In this one she showed more of her vocal power using vocal instruments like the whisper. Notable that she also brought back R&B resources. Her lyrics show a striking power, almost all involving her sensuality and her feminine sexuality.
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album full of many suprises, we see Ariana experimenting with her voice and delivering different types of tunes. I was always told if you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all, anyways my Twitter is cIitzworth.
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    cara faixa uma diferente da outra mas sem nunca perder a identidade do álbum, ariana entregou mais um trabalho
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    pov is a masterpiece. 34+35 is such an upbeat track. off the table isn’t the strongest song she’s produced but the album as a whole has a coherent sound and message. Ariana Grande has done a phenomenal job, but did we expect any different?
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is one of the best albums of this year. .
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  85. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Certainly, the best album of the year and the best of her career, folklore wishes
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Best album of his career. We can clearly feel the maturity of the Princess of Pop (and now more than ever of R&B), in yet another grand and very important step in her career.
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums followed by thank U, next, it embodied her vocals and whistle registers, I'm proud.
  88. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing from beginning to end. The strings throughout the entire album makes it so cohesive, and overall this is her deepest dive into the RnB genre. She has so much fun throughout the album and sounds the happiest ever. This definitely goes down as one of, and maybe, my favorite Ariana album to date. All the critics are tasteless :/. STREAM POSITIONS.
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfeito!! Ameidbjsjskakaksndbdbdnndjsksksksksksksmskksksskksksjdjdjdjdjdjdjdjd
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana entregou um trabalho muito coeso e coerente. Letras e vocais estão ! uma princesa do pop
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Tá simplesmente perfeito, vocais maravilhosos, melodias que encantam e abraçam nossos ouvidos ❤
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured a lot with her musical work! We can consider it an R&B masterpiece ... With a few hints of explicit lyrics and harmonies with his angel voice! Far from being a POP album, however, an album with a sincere vibe
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions is not just an album, its a cultural reset, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, its a work of art, the first gift u open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you have ever wanted, everything you ever needed.
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    beautiful album, vocals and ryhtms. one of my favorite by ariana of all time. an r&b perfection.
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is a very powerful album and has fabulous vocals. In this new grande’s work, we can see her take a risk in a new genre and still bring perfection and the public appreciation
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing to see her in a new phase, glad she’s making more R&B music & hope she stays in this genre.
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perhaps this is undoubtedly one of the best work of, Grande (If not the best) In some parts she shows us that she doesn't need to make melodies or high notes to stand out as a vocalist, but, in contrast, at times she leaves us speechless with her vocal power.
    In instrumentals, Grande it brings to us perhaps as a mixture of his last two works, but with an undeniable essence of R&B and in
    Perhaps this is undoubtedly one of the best work of, Grande (If not the best) In some parts she shows us that she doesn't need to make melodies or high notes to stand out as a vocalist, but, in contrast, at times she leaves us speechless with her vocal power.
    In instrumentals, Grande it brings to us perhaps as a mixture of his last two works, but with an undeniable essence of R&B and in some songs incredible orchestral touches. Grande proves that the only one who can harmonize with her is just her, with impeccable vocal harmonies.
    The lyrical content of the album shows us a more explicit side of Ariana that contrasts very well with everything else.
    The very well chosen partnerships further complement the album.
    For people in a hurry or who do not give due attention to the smallest details, it may seem more of the same! But it is not! Without a doubt I say that this is the best produced work of Grande. As time passes, the songs grow inside you making them even better, maybe this is one of Ariana's less commercial albums, because it doesn’t contain songs that would become instant hits like "7 Rings" "Problem" or "Thank U Next", but growing songs that demand your attention down to the smallest details.
    Without a doubt, this album cannot be left out of the list of one of the best of the year.
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  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its all so beautiful , congratulations Ariana. I love your new album and your voice is so wonderful Expand
  99. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love the mature and carefree tone of album. she did not disappoint!! ❤️
  100. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande did an amazing job again, it was to be expected that the current pop princess would rock again!
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.