Positions
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 417 out of 5940
  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. Jophillips
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was wrongly labeled! But overall it’s a good album. This is a different side of Ari. She usually does pop but then transitioned to trap and now she’s doing R&B with trap influences.… Expand
  2. Shuoi
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana grande hizo definitivamente este años mejor con el arte que nos dio con el álbum positions , su voz, los mensajes de cada canción el amor y el talento que puso en el álbum deberían ser valorados ya que es una artista excepcional una de las mas exitosas y grandes y debería tener mas reconocimiento del que ya tiene. POSITIONS ES EL MEJOR ÁLBUM.
  3. victorrgrande
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the coesion! she’s growin as an artist and as a person! all the songs are absolutelly great and I’m addicted, r&b perfection
  4. Davidortega6
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    SO MUCH TASTE I NEED MORE PLS TE AMO ARIANA!!! Good work and make nasty, pov and off the table singles
  5. caiogimene
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum incrível!!! vocais, instrumentais, letras, IMPECÁVEIS... ariana grande maior artista da geração.… Expand
  6. steffrancini
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    pov, off the table and safety net are SUPERIOR. period. go n stream positions rn
  7. aer23
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana constantly reinvents herself and this album showcases immense artistic growth. The album is cohesive but still every song is unique. The collaborations are phenomenal. Ariana vocals are stunning on this album and hits whistles like they’re nothing. Positions is undoubtedly one of her best works to date.
  8. Stefanol-l
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es arte puro, solo que algunos no estan acostumbrados a que Ariana experimente con nuevos sonidos… Expand
  9. Berrospes
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's the Best album from de Queen of pop.new style, big whistles
    There is nothing more perfect
  10. rikelmy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    love this woman! this album is amazing and don’t matter what they talk about!
  11. lucho123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album so far of the queen of the music industry i cant believe that you have made this for us, love u with all my heart… Expand
  12. JoacopJD123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such a good album! I really liked what she did here, all the collabs are on point. The classical instruments make those song 100x better! The vocal production and the instrumentals are from heaven. No doubt about that.
  13. leodavileodavi
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    is just a masterpiece, haters keep saying she still on the same beat of thank u next even if this album has NOTHING relatead to ANY of her other albums, is something completely new that some people can't understand, for those people, just sorry
  14. twillz
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, it is disappointing to see Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift fans abusing the user rating function here. I can’t imagine why they might spend their time trying to pull Ariana down considering she is a totally different type of artist: an A-level vocalist who is expanding her repertoire as an engineer, producer, and yes, writer. But it’s still her voice that gets me every time. Positions shows more growth here than even Sweetener did - at times she is low, lush, smooth as silk. And when she goes high, she reaches the clouds. The phrasing she does in her whistle register during My Hair is *A Moment* in mainstream music history, period. The harmonies throughout, produced and arranged by herself, are at varying times ambient, resonant, and ethereal.

    As far as collabs, I think Safety Net with Ty Dolla wins out, and I say that as a massive fan of the Weeknd (their track, Off the Table, is still in my top five). I also love the bouncy Six Thirty and the chilled-out yet sparkly vibe of Just Like Magic. Of course, POV is very special to any fan who knows what Ariana has been up against, as well as anyone who loves a pop diva vocal ballad. Spectacular, moving, would love more of that.

    I feel like this is the music Ariana always wanted to make. That’s actually pretty evident when you compare this work to some choices she made on Yours Truly. If she’s done kissing up to a pure pop audience, I’m happy for her, and I think she is, too.    … Expand
  15. Al4omal4o
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A completely new sound for ariana, she slayed this era - her vocals the lyrics the production everything is on point and in obsessed with the album. Stream and but positions
  16. Jvmfonseca
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Best pop vocal album on Grammys... listen to me. Grande is the best singer of this generation, she proves that on this album. Ariana, we love you sweetheart ❤️
  17. heloatavares
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    POSITIONS isnt just an album, its a cultural reset, its the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, its art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
  18. aimeexx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    beautiful. it is not a “pop” album, but ariana shines in r&b. flawless vocals. most track focus on a sensual take of ari’s newfound love while songs like off the table “might not be quite yet healed or ready... is love completely off the table” safety net “i’ve never been this scared before, feelings i just can’t ignore” and pov “i wanna love me the way that you love me, for all of mybeautiful. it is not a “pop” album, but ariana shines in r&b. flawless vocals. most track focus on a sensual take of ari’s newfound love while songs like off the table “might not be quite yet healed or ready... is love completely off the table” safety net “i’ve never been this scared before, feelings i just can’t ignore” and pov “i wanna love me the way that you love me, for all of my pretty and all of my ugly too, i’d love to see me from your point of view” show her vulnerability and just how far she has come at accepting and dealing with her past.… Expand
  19. williamsreece11
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She did really good with this one. Very smooth and is something new. Positions is very mature.
  20. wooziwrld
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums dis year **** taylor swift kanye 2020 he made that **** famouuus
  21. Vwscastro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best album’s. Like sweetener and thank u next had a baby! So glad she did it
  22. alexiabarron
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best studio album to date. in this album she really explores what makes her music unique and different than anyone else in the pop industry. you can tell that she really is one with the music she sings. recommend 10/10!
  23. letmeloveu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions...also know as album of the year.
    this album shows grande’s raw vocal talent specifically in her whistle register (highlight: my hair) the production is something fresh and new for the superstar! the collaborations are star studded and as a result have created future hits.
    this album feels almost like a way of letting the world know she is healing and i think that is beautiful my    positions...also know as album of the year.
    this album shows grande’s raw vocal talent specifically in her whistle register (highlight: my hair) the production is something fresh and new for the superstar! the collaborations are star studded and as a result have created future hits.
    this album feels almost like a way of letting the world know she is healing and i think that is beautiful
    my favourites (as of now)
    • shut up
    • love language
    • six thirty • my hair
    • and pov the emotional ballad that i’m certain will become a fandom favourite for years to come
    the low metacritic score is a reflection of old white men’s misogyny.    … Expand
  24. heven18
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I LOVE THE SONG POV AND THE SONG 34+35! Ariana Grande is such a great singer and she's proves it every single time!… Expand
  25. luisjasso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums of the year in my opinion!
    some tracks of this album are completely beautiful, for example 'pov'.
    the instrumentals and her vocals sounds son beautiful together.
    my favorites tracks are: pov, nasty and motive.
  26. safetynet457
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B excellence !!! One of her bests. Songs like „my hair“, „safety net“ or even „POV“ show how great and wide her range in music is and I don’t think that many people/artists around the world can do this.
  27. lmjraindrps
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Bem construído, coeso, maduro e harmônico. Mais se parece com o início de um novo ciclo, uma identidade que por mais que não seja completamente inédita, aparenta estar sendo mais explorada.
  28. niccly
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    insistem em falar que é genérico sendo que ela sempre renova, e esse é um dos melhores dela.
  29. thktime
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    quem está criticando essa obra prima no mínimo está morto por dentro. eu só consigo sentir uma sensação boa de um r&b nostálgico. obrigada ariana.
  30. JahBuvie
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ACLAMAÇÃO, muito bom kk mudou a minha vida aaaaaaaaaaa mulher você é perfeitaaaaa… Expand
  31. M4ZZOTT1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album with awesome vocals and harmonies I love it so much and I think it is one of her best albums she has ever released… Expand
  32. Marimariiii
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s sooooo good! I love it so much
  33. Darlan65
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana traz um álbum diversificado e magnífico, com pontos altos e baixos. Simplesmente maravilhoso
  34. whoisfragallo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of her best works, she's delivering vocal production, sassy, emotional and explicit lyrics, an album that you can dance and cry to, plus, the choice of the collabs were on top. ariana's showing another side of her, she's definitely more mature and not the innocent pop artist we knew before, she's versatile and whoever thinks this is not a good record, was not ready for her … Expand
  35. positionsaoty1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    aqui a ariana se mostra está na sua melhor fase, desprendida de coisas comerciais ela entrega um álbum onde mais se ver a sua personalidade e honestidade
  36. briel_cordeiro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album arrived at the right moment in my life and that of other people I think! Too much joint emotion makes me want to hear it 24 hours a day… Expand
  37. CaioMacena23
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's an incredible album, the lyrics are great. I would venture to say that it is the best since this year. Ariana is to be congratulated, as always.
  38. leticiamlira
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's incredible the sonic maturity that Ariana has achieved. Each track is unique and surprising. Ariana could have taken advantage of her hype and released another pop album, focused on charts. But instead, she launched something truly from the heart.
  39. lmlynasty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best album to ever exist
    stream stream stream stream stream stream stream
  40. better_motive
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O album me leva a outro mundo, sem dúvidas um dos melhores que ela fez até hoje, me trás leveza com um toque de… Expand
  41. lohcardoso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeito aclamação coesão você é tudo ariana perfeito demais, todo álbum é uma inovação diferente… Expand
  42. Ddeuso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It shows a different Ariana, it's really important being to change, being able to show her pain with her last album and now showing that she can heal, she is open and it's a masterpiece.
  43. AndreaOrejuela
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La biblia que acabó con la meona de Mierdaley, miss Grande nuevamente nos demostró que con un simple buzz álbum acaba con todas, que poder el tuyo Arireina tienes presionadas a las meonas y switcagadas de Secta Pop… Expand
  44. lubloodline
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of best albums, with something very different from his previous album, we were able to hear Grande's great vocal capacity on this album. I love it and the way the songs sound in your ears, especially pov
  45. iasminzete
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    entao gente quando forem avaliar, avaliem um album r&b e não um album pop viu
  46. 7ringsori
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her history, im so proud of her. It's like i had see her in my room
  47. Suzybwoo
    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.
  48. giovanamendes
    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.
  49. Breokjin
    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.
  50. only1thing
    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.
  51. pedruhsn
    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
  52. Rogersteven2000
    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
  53. brennin127
    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!
  54. millenascimento
    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!!!!!!!!!!!!
  55. evnspositions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ela serviu TUDO nesse r&b perfection e quem não gostou só pode ser g*y fã de farofa
  56. Kauanxd
    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
  57. Ai59
    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
  58. Wazzup25
    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.
  59. Arthberry
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the vocals and the different and fantastic vibe of this album is incredible
  60. jessoe
    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
  61. glhemep
    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
  62. arig
    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
  63. OLKAY
    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.
  64. avenueilish
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this deserves to win album of the year at the grammys and any other award period
  65. anafreiref
    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.
  66. Paulinapov
    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
  67. myriamamr
    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 !!
  68. ian080801
    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
  69. honeysbaby
    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
  70. FroylanCorona
    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
  71. swpositions
    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
  72. gavinsteel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS ALBUM IS A COMPLETE MASTERPIECE!! pov is a track from heaven. This is such a cohesive body of work.… Expand
  73. Igor123uueueie
    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!
  74. Bajaiajkaoijnk
    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.
  75. Theys
    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
  76. carolfaria
    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.
  77. Analuigi
    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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  78. isabella33446
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
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  79. yuhitschanel_12
    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
  80. AndSof0598
    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
  81. carlosrachel
    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.
  82. clarabernardes
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    esse álbum é um ícone!! Um dos melhores da carreira da Ariana, ela trouxe novidade, e isso sempre é bom!!
  83. vsnapoleao
    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
  84. AnabCarvalho
    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.
  85. juliangxmez
    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.
  86. Migui
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album, such a cohesive theme and perfect vocals and instrumental
  87. Weliton
    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
  88. brjones
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is everything, something she hadn't done before, just fantastic!
  89. Hsshssgg
    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
  90. Karinaguedes
    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!
  91. Larissanjos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect Perfect so perfect
  92. SiaFurler75
    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
  93. katharinap
    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
  94. Amelia332
    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
  95. danissssa
    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
  96. rodsmarquet
    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
  97. appleorange
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing album it felt very different from what she normally does, I like this new change
  98. Victorchroma
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum de músicas de muito bom gosto.A Ariana Grande foi muito perpiscas, parabéns.
  99. MCSR
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    En pocas palabras es de los mejores trabajos discografícos de Ariana, ella vuelve con un R&B muy Clásico y elegante, mostrando de nueva una faceta muy sexy y abriéndonos un entorno muy sexual, dentro del álbum encontramos temazos tal es el caso de "Motive", "Nasty" y "Pov"..
  100. nathycamina
    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
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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Paste Magazine
    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.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 9, 2020
    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.
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  3. PopMatters
    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.
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