• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un albúm muy tranquilo, y con estilo R&B, muy pegajoso, no paro de escucharlo, merece una buena calificación.
  2. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    sou um menino do Brasil, eu amei muito esse álbum, ariana sempre inovando e impressionando as pessoas!
  3. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana really did the best work that she could´ve. She literally changed her genre and it´s not generic. She is used to do pop+trap, but now she is at the r&b/soul. There´s not the same old pop, because the album were not made for it! It´s amazing
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love it the album, is perfect and amazing. the aesthetics and concept of the album is incredible. Ariana does a wonderful job of costume. proud of her
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es una excelente combinación de Sweetener y Dangerous Woman con un tono actual
  6. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is the best album in 2020. Pov is the most emotional song and i really like it. I’m in love with this masterpiece.
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    For me this is her best album for sure, this is also a new style for her, maybe trying something new, I love the orchestra on some tracks, the violin and the trap beat were so beautiful on track 34 + 35, all the tracks are rich in detail
  8. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album, there’s absolutely no skips and i love the beats, the lyrics and the high notes pls she nailed it
  9. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum trás uma nova Ariana depois do seus últimos dois álbuns impecável aqui ela trás um belo trabalho.
  10. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album! An R&B Masterpiece. We are all witnessing the emancipation of Ariana Grande, iconic!
  11. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    After sweetener is her best album. This is the album that Ariana has always wanted to create and release. I'm so proud of her, this is so mature. The notes, harmonies and lyrics are killing me. Totally in love.
  12. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana rainha, perfeita, sem defeitos, maravilhosa, God is a womam e tudo de bom, nada de diferente desse álbum perfeito
  13. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. many people are evaluating it as a pop album and it is not a pop album. Ariana brings a different job in a very sophisticated way. I loved the feats, the beautiful voices and the perfect melody. Expand
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is one of the best albums of ariana grande, since it shows all her growth and maturation in her career, all her songs are very very very good, it is my favorite.
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. UNA VERDADERA OBRA DE ARTE, Ariana cada vez se supera ella misma este álbumes solo para gente que sabe apreciar el arte. ❤ Expand
  16. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A incredible albums with new sounds and more feelings, the best of Ariana Grande Expand
  17. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of times, her whistles tones are epic and beautiful. Positions is great for every arianator of the world
  18. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best work yet let’s not get it twisted! ariana grande is transitioning into r&b and honestly i’m super happy about it. this is not a pop album, so reviewing it as one doesn’t make sense. as an r&b album with pop and hip hop INFLUENCE, it is amazing. i hope she keeps making more music like this because it’s just.. wow
  19. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    As a follower of Ariana the sounds are very faithful to their beginnings, giving them a touch of movement and freshness to what makes "Positions" a great work
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured a lot, not only do you hear it in her voice but her techniques. This midtempo R&B album was able to showcase how Ariana feels at this point in her life. The vocal production along with the writing and production is top tier. Positions is one of Ariana's best album.
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best of all. He showed his most intimate side, he showed us art so many mixed feelings on the album. Ariana's return was so glorious Expand
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    with this new work Ariana showed us how much she has matured, the vocals, the arrangements finally everything. this may not be the best princess album of pop, but it is certainly one of the most mature!
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Full acclaim Even with small songs, she delivered everything on this album, now it became my second favorite Expand
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    an incredible album, a real masterpiece I loved this album so much I can't explain how
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfeito, R&B clássico e excelente, serviu muita qualidade vocal, a surra nos cacuras.
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande shows her whistle tone register, ability to sing and so much more, she really shows maturity with it and it has so many flavors, great job ! Expand
  27. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande, she really is a master piece. She save 2020. This R&B was necesary
  28. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this woman becomes the moment of generation, she is amazing, i love her so much
  29. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible r&b album! such a beautiful and unique sound. no skips 10/10 her best album
  30. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is a beautiful album as we can see Ariana has grown and matured a lot, could be better, but I loved it.
  31. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    an incredible and cohesive album. her voice has always been made for rnb and im so happy to see her finally delving into the genre
  32. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Grande delivered a great job, showed a great musical evolution and showed an ease in achieving high notes and a great improvement in his whitles, as expected from the new queen of pop
  33. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&Biana came through with her most cohesive album 10/10 all the collabs are good, the lyrics are great, and it has her best outtro
  34. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. muito bom, recomendo bastante, vibe calma e romântica. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  35. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Arte ❤ Es muy estilo R&B, amo como hace música Ariana felicitaciones por tu gran éxito
  36. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana's voice is so amazing, it's a more vocal R&B album, her voice is flawless
  37. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Many people don't like this album maybe because of her new sound going more into R&B. Trust me this album is a grower.
  38. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Very Good album, Love the different feel and taste it gives and not to mention how it showcases her vocal abilities and versatility
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana. hey queen. girl you have done it again. constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly.
  40. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best Ariana's and 2020 albums so far, the lyrics are so beautiful
  41. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    IT'S GOOD GOTTA GO TO THE ZACH SANG INTERVIEW BYEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  42. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    breathtaking album. absolutely beautiful. she really topped herself with this one. this for sure her most mature album.
  43. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Colaborações incríveis, vocais perfeitos! Um dos melhores álbuns de 2020, com toda certeza!
  44. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This piece of work really shows what Ariana tried to do from the beginning of her career. This is meant for R&B and this album is the living proof. She finally found her style.
  45. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the ariana grande's sixth studio album is completely beautiful and dance at the same time. It's kinda crazy how this woman serve in every work she delivery to us, I love the way it is produced vocally and instrumentally. I can't stop thinking about the collaboration with doja cat, that one is absolutely smash hit and got that dancing vibe that make me wanna move my body fast as the song grown in me. Expand
  46. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana grande lacrou demais! safety net e pov melhores músicas do album e o álbum está perfeito. haters que estão dando 0 aqui, MELHOREM porque a nota baixa de vocês não diminui o talento do álbum. haha
  47. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a wonderful album! I love the way Nasty makes me feel, it's like being above the clouds while she sings with her melodious voice. Thirty Six is simply perfect, I love every sound and melody of that song now I will be able to sleep and relax with a voice as sweet as the one on 'POV' and dance with the same sweet voice but a little more upbeat with 'Positions and Motive'.
    I feel the
    It's a wonderful album! I love the way Nasty makes me feel, it's like being above the clouds while she sings with her melodious voice. Thirty Six is simply perfect, I love every sound and melody of that song now I will be able to sleep and relax with a voice as sweet as the one on 'POV' and dance with the same sweet voice but a little more upbeat with 'Positions and Motive'.
    I feel the sensuality of listening to 34+35, listening to those whistle notes is an amazing feeling... I simply love the album completely! ♥
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  48. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    PERFECTLY R&B, SHE KILLED IT IN THE VOCALS, the whistles in my hair, nasty, pov, and positions are so beautiful, I think I'm going to heaven
  49. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    its so good, honestly im obsessed with it. its so different from her previous work and this is all that we ever wanted from her, love it.
  50. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Nada nuevo de la princesa del pop, dejó rare a PERRALENA, tan solo nasty se hace ring en todo rare de la burla del pop
  51. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is the best album that she has it’s amazing , the lyrics are another level and the music is amazing Expand
  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    For those who probably don't know, positions is a r&b album. It might be Ariana´s first attempt on this genre since My Everything and even though some of her songs on this album have her distinctive trap vibe, it just suits perfectly. Music is evolving and Ariana Grande is showing that. This r&b masterpiece is probably one of Ariana's most passionate and meaningful albums. *Loves it*
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Truly believe this is one of Ariana Grande’s most cohesive albums to date. I wasn’t fully sold when just the lead single came out, but was I wrong. Positions (the song) fits perfectly in this album, almost in a way that makes the song even better. Top tracks: My Hair, Nasty, Shut Up and Safety Net (but realistically every song is a top track)
  54. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is simply art, it's the album where Ariana is showing us what she can do with her voice, get out of her comfort zone and go back to R&B, I love it.
  55. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    definitely her best album! truly amazing. her best lyrically, vocally, & artistically. just perfect
  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfeito como sempre!! Vocais impecáveis e talento puro. Ela é realmente digna da coroa de rainhas do pop
  57. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    so good. this album is a classic in a making, f*** all the critics this is good music, i love just like magic , safety net. its a spicy, sensual album.
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    y’all’s favs wish they could create an album like this. stay mad and stay pressed that ariana is currently at the top of the charts meanwhile you sweeping the floors as mcdonald’s ❤️
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfection. The entire album is a vibe. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. It’s stunning. immaculate. 10/10 highly recommend listening.
  60. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana continues to grow as an artist, she really is creating her own genre. no one is making music like this, she is one of a kind.
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️
  62. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana is the artist of this generation and she grows up in every single album, it's incredible how she just get better and better, it's absolutely the álbum of the year Expand
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito e completamente diferente do que ela vinha fazendo. Amei cada uma das faixas.
  64. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing, Ariana is a legend, Positions is the best pop/R&B song in this year. Thank you, Ariana Grande.
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Best album in the world, Nasty is my favorite song from the album but I like all of them 10/10 for each song
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es increíble de inicio a fin, estoy demasiado OBSESIONADA. #positions Expand
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Arte de la nueva princesa del pop, supo adaptarse bien a este nuevo genero que es el R&B.
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Most saying the album is rubbish and too basic? Others saying that it's very sexual, stop being so haters and know how to value the work of each artist, If it's so bad then create your own music and stop criticizing things you don't care about, as****es
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best projects yet. “pov” was her best song lyrically. Very different from all her other past works. Expand
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    No es la típica composición pop actual, con ritmos acelerados y frenéticos, sus letras son algo repetitivas con un coro extenso, sin embargo se atreve a entrar al r&b desde Sweetener y lo hace esencia y participe de su nueva obra. Salir de su zona de confort clásica y lograr una armonía perfecta de continuadad e instrumental lo hacen el mejor cierre de su segunda trilogía (si asi lo vemosNo es la típica composición pop actual, con ritmos acelerados y frenéticos, sus letras son algo repetitivas con un coro extenso, sin embargo se atreve a entrar al r&b desde Sweetener y lo hace esencia y participe de su nueva obra. Salir de su zona de confort clásica y lograr una armonía perfecta de continuadad e instrumental lo hacen el mejor cierre de su segunda trilogía (si asi lo vemos con los 2 trabajos anteriores) y algo de aclamar. Expand
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei! ❤️ Expand
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Justo magic, a great álbum and Ariana is one of the best singers informe this moment.
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love her, love all her songs, love her soul and love her voice. This album is a masterpiece. Thank you Ariana Grande for being such an amazing woman.
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    my favorite album from her, the vocals was just AMAZING. this album literally a growing album, listen to it over and over and you will love it!
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album to date, i love it. the vocals, the cohesiveness, the lyrics, everything.
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana’s sound has evolved so much over the years. ‘Positions’ really shows that she’s comfortable and confident in her musical abilities, and is finally coming into her own. Tracks like ‘safety net’ , ‘just like magic’ , and ‘my hair’ really show her versatility as an artist. I believe this album was flawless from start to finish.
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nenhuma palavra é suficiente para explicar... mas acho que a palavra perfeição, se encaixa muito bem Expand
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incrível, perfeito, maravilhoso, coeso, coerente, enfim ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es realmente genial, un total cambio a su estilo. Los artistas de las colaboraciones se adaptan al estilo de Ariana y lo hace interesante, porque son nuevos sonidos.
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is one of the best I've heard, Ariana surprised me with her beautiful vocals and harmonies, it was everything I needed for this year Expand
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B perfection. Ariana has again reinvented her sound and made a beautiful cohesive album. She proves she doesn’t need to showcase her amazing vocal ability in order to make a hit album, yet she also shows us how amazing her ability is (having a whole verse in her whistle register). Positions is such an mature heartfelt album and you can really see so much growth from her last album to this.
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    imagine being in the sky? there is no way to describe how good this album is the melodies, lyrics and production made with great care so that everyone can feel what Ariana wants to transmit,
    simply everything
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Very personal, we can see her growth, the best od her.
    I love ariana, thank you so much!!!!!
    Pov is my favorite in the whole album.
    Safety net made me cry a lot too.
    The beggining with shut up was very intelligent
    Amd the single is memorable.
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Brilhante, honesta com as palavras e mais madura do que nunca! O álbum tem una atmosfera única e sinto que esse é o tipo de música que ela sempre quis fazer.
  85. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    **** everyone! This album is gold. ARIANA MI AMOR TE AMO DIOSA!!! WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT ALBUM
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is a album that relaxing the mind with a topic very important that is the sex and the satisfaction human, is an album for relaxing with your couple, or relax only. VERY GOOD ALBUM ARIANA
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s very fanstastic, the songs are very aswesome ande her voice ufff I love it
  88. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her BEST album, a 10/10. Is so different compared to thank u next or sweetener !!!
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's an album that you have to listen to a second time to fall in love I liked too much the fact of seeing how Ariana has been growing and evolving I loved that she will experience in a different genre than what she usually gives us
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um álbum que para mim é muito semelhante ao Sweetener em termos de sonoridade e melodias,por isso a estranheza por parte de alguns!!A crítica é um pouco estranha,pois enquanto aclama algumas bizarrices,critica uma obra como esta .Enfim,atribuo nota dez,pois é um álbum belíssimo e coeso,além de delicado!Derreter foi lançado numa época muito difícil da minha vida é o ouvia para meUm álbum que para mim é muito semelhante ao Sweetener em termos de sonoridade e melodias,por isso a estranheza por parte de alguns!!A crítica é um pouco estranha,pois enquanto aclama algumas bizarrices,critica uma obra como esta .Enfim,atribuo nota dez,pois é um álbum belíssimo e coeso,além de delicado!Derreter foi lançado numa época muito difícil da minha vida é o ouvia para me acalmar!Por isso amei positions!Se off the table não for single Ari,pelo amor de Deus!Obs:infantil é quem acha Smile da Katy Perry infantil,outro hino injustiçado!Bjs Ari vem pro Brasil nós te amamos! Expand
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o album está absolutamente perfeito, é um álbum R&B obviamente como varios outros R&B não agrada logo de cara, porém poucas semanas já será suficiente para todos mudarem seu conceito a respeito do álbum, Ariana Grande certamente é a princesa do pop, respeitem a lenda
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is a beautiful album. Better than all the rest. The vocals are gorgeous and she sounds so much more happy than ever before. It really shows her growth from Thank U, Next to now. Her colabs with Doja Cat, the Weeknd and Ty$ are all amazing. Her R&B era has really paid off.
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! I am so proud of the growth and strength that resides in Ariana Grande‘s mind. This album spoke to me directly, and cured my hearts desires. It astonishes me how talented and wildly rhythmic Ariana is, her best album to date!
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é uma bíblia, e pra quem não gostou vai toma no cú, é isso. Obrigado, o próximo!
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i was really scared of this album tbh. i will miss her pop eras, don't get me wrong. however, it turned out to be one of my favorite albums ever. ariana found her style and this album just feels like heaven. there's something about it that makes me feel so comfortable. 10/10 !
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her most mature, honest, vocally gorgeous album. Every song sounds fresh and different from each other while also cohesively telling her story.
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's so unique and harmonic, the pov orchestra literally killed me it was like a drug
    I really loved it
  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana’s newest album shows impeccable growth blending all that was perfect about sweetener and thank u next into the PERFECT album! She saved 2020!!
  99. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A cada novo trabalho que ela faz, ela se mostra uma artista de qualidade, com albúns impécaveis,além de mostrar sua evolução sonora e seu amadurecimento tanto como artista, como pessoa. Seus albúns trazem sentimentos diferentes, e mostram uma "fase" de vivência e experiências suas, com "Positions" não foi diferente,realmente ela é uma artista completa, e seus sons estão longe de serA cada novo trabalho que ela faz, ela se mostra uma artista de qualidade, com albúns impécaveis,além de mostrar sua evolução sonora e seu amadurecimento tanto como artista, como pessoa. Seus albúns trazem sentimentos diferentes, e mostram uma "fase" de vivência e experiências suas, com "Positions" não foi diferente,realmente ela é uma artista completa, e seus sons estão longe de ser genéricos, e esse albúm assim como seus outros comprovaram isso! Amei um álbum com identidade sonora e sentimentos reais. Expand
  100. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum muito bom, com conceito, perfeito, vai ser smash.
    Ariana run pop!
    Eu amo tanto!
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.