• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

User score distribution:
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
  1. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Not his best album, but still really good.
    The best song it's definitely Off The Table
  2. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Álbum medíocre com mesma batidas de sempre soa como se ela não sai da sua zona de conforto
  3. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tudo pra todos esse álbum está incrível! Te amo ariana grande dona da minha vida! Expand
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    1
    After her third album, it seems that Ariana has nothing new, since the sweetener she only delivers mediocre works. Always more of the same.
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    It's Just a simples pop álbum, i didn't like cause there's nothing New, só that's it
  6. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Album genérico sem o mínimo de sal, Scooter, o empresário tenta investir em uma área trap/R&B em seus respectivos aliados e obtem falha em todas as tentativas.
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A brand new production for ariana! I love the new retro-pop style! And her normally beautifully soulful singing is balanced with breathier and lighter vocals on tracks like love language. Some of the ariana we know and love pops up on obvious, positions, and motive. The titular song is my personal favorite.
  8. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's one the best albums by her, i'm so proud of ariana.so good. the sound, lyrics, all the elements are so amazing.
  9. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album and sweetener is by far one of her top tier albums. miss grande always has a different sound to her albums each era. she has grown tremendously
  10. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible album. Each song has emotion and depth, and Ariana’s growth in her own well-being is shown throughout the album. It sounds beautiful and honestly this is the best thing to come out of 2020 for me.
  11. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    everything is just perfect, beats, voices, everything just everything was a perfect turn, if bby is happy and that also matters to us
  12. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the most dull and lackluster albums I've heard in the last years. no personality or artistry was showcased throughout the 14 tracks. many critics have pointed out that the album feels like it's missing something, and it is, it's missing a purpose. it's unfortunate that ariana, having one of the best voices in the industry, has nothing to say or offer as an artist. not a single track that I would want to add to my playlist (there's always at least one, even kn the worst albums), not a single standout track to be claimed by the fanbase. just a very very sad attempt of an album from an artist with no vision or ambitions. Expand
  13. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is some of her best work! Between the vocals, songwriting, and melodies, every song brings something new to the table but they also stay cohesively tied together to the album theme and sound. This might actually be my favourite album she’s put out yet!
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i absolutely loved this album. it was such a different sound and vibe as compared to her previous music. her vocals were, as always, absolutely breathtaking. the growth from her “yours truly” era to now is so very evident and it’s a beautiful thing to see. “pov”, “just like magic” and “off the table” have such a deep meaning behind them and you can feel the emotion behind every single wordi absolutely loved this album. it was such a different sound and vibe as compared to her previous music. her vocals were, as always, absolutely breathtaking. the growth from her “yours truly” era to now is so very evident and it’s a beautiful thing to see. “pov”, “just like magic” and “off the table” have such a deep meaning behind them and you can feel the emotion behind every single word she sings. in this album, Ariana embraces sexuality, love, healing, pain and growth. i truly have never loved an album more than this one. thank you Ariana. you’ve blown me away once again Expand
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    1
    this album is sooooooo boring like every single song sounds likes the same!!
  16. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    está maravilhosoooo, um R&B de qualidade, diferente do pop, ela arriscou e está na sua aérea de conforto, maravilhosa no brazil já é #1
  17. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Não sei de que buraco estão tirando que se parece com o TuN... Enfim perfeito quem não gostou paciência
  18. Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Ariana Grande shines through with this highly R&B-influenced 14-track record. Although not as ambitious as her previous work, she still proves herself worthy of attention and listening to after leaving the power-pop hits for sultry, slow-tempo R&B - a genre Ariana had wanted to dabble in since the beginning of her career. I would consider it a marvelous musical journey.
  19. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns do ano !! Ela não prometeu o pop que todos esperavam mas sim um destaque no seu potencial de r&b.. É um álbum chique , com baladinhas que se conectam , nada muito punch nem muito linear. Completamente diferenciado dos ritmos que ela trouxe com outros trabalhos .. EU ADOREI PARABÉNS ARIANA !! Expand
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best album of the year, you can feel every song and her vocals are one of the best things, you are going to fall in love with them.
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o álbum é perfeito. a sonoridade maravilhosa. e mais uma vez ariana inova!!!
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Creo que es el álbum más maduro que ha hecho Ariana, tiene desde letras explícitas deliciosas y otras que te llegan a tocar el corazón. No esperaba mucho de este álbum, me dió mucho más de lo que pensé.
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Pasando la posiciones completina. Urge bomba avisaría.
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A complete masterpiece the perfect (((((R&B))))) Ariana served as always.All the transitions are perfect Expand
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    The good part is her voice. Flawless as always!
    The bad part? You listen the entire album and it sounds like a only song. Doesn't give you a mountain of feelings.
    But I would recommend just because of her voice.
    PS: The Weeknd made a really difference in this album! Love it!
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. looks like ripped songs from the last two albums, but it has its highlights, the album should have a maximum of 8 tracks Expand
  27. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing I was there the second it dropped and I listen to it nonstop from 9pm to when I fell asleep at 2am and the second I woke up I listened to it for another 3 straight hours this is definitely a true work of art and is the greatest album released this year in my opinion and please give this album a try it really is beautiful and I love this new side of Ariana and I can’t wait to see what she has next Expand
  28. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She did that, outstanding tracks: - nasty
    - off the table - 34+35 - just like magic - my hair - pov
  29. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of the year without a doubt, The princess of pop has returned to reclaim her throne by bringing us art to have a good time with her good music, the rhythm is calm and leaves you waiting for more, the genre has changed but it is still the incredible voice that sing those notes. I love him and I hope to hear more songs of this type Expand
  30. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album ties sweetener and is safetly her best, crtics are just tasteless
  31. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum composto por músicas maravilhosas que firma mais ainda a Ariana no mercado.

    Ela foi perspectivas :)
  32. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums. She renewed herself as aways and the music sound great.
  33. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B PERFECTION!!! Still atonished and still have no words, this album is everything!
  34. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incrível com sonoridades diferentes, to muito orgulhosa da minha menina Expand
  35. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é literalmente a porta de entrada de Ariana Grande ao tão sonhado lugar onde grandes legendas são permitidas trabalhos com qualquer estilo e ritmo e o resultado é sempre mágico e harmonioso. Ariana se consagra como a cantora da década e não tem nada que ela não possa fazer!
  36. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    El peor álbum de Ariana, es sumamente repetitivo no le suma nada nuevo a la industria, parece ser un álbum que no se termino de hacer
  37. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album se cagó en lovaca flopera y en selelimon ¡AMAMOS A UNA REINA! Ariana talento grande deja de cagarte en cierta perro pordiosero y en una vaca criko AMAMOS A UNA REINA QUE SE ARRIESGA EN TODO Expand
  38. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love the album, it's so great, the beat, the vocals, everything, this album is amazing
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Nesse álbum podemos ver como a Ariana realmente sabe fazer música... além de ser um dos seus melhores Álbum...esse álbum é algo sexy sem ser vulgar e também tem uma pegada romântica.
  40. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns, representa um amadurecimento e superação do acontecimento dos outros álbuns.
  41. 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.
    Expand
  42. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    To be fair I was really surprised to see so many critical reviews. Positions is a beautiful album, I was a little bit skeptical upon hearing the first single that was released but I instantly fell in love with the album as soon as I heard it. Ariana has matured and blossomed into an artist who uses her voice in such a beautiful way. Each song wa so calming and this is definitely her bestTo be fair I was really surprised to see so many critical reviews. Positions is a beautiful album, I was a little bit skeptical upon hearing the first single that was released but I instantly fell in love with the album as soon as I heard it. Ariana has matured and blossomed into an artist who uses her voice in such a beautiful way. Each song wa so calming and this is definitely her best album yet. Well done Ariana for outdoing yourself yet again! Expand
  43. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Sounds the same boring monotone. not r&b at all sounds boring and not what a disney star would do
  44. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  45. Oct 30, 2020
    3
    BASIC and SAFE. This is by far the least adventourous and most generic Ariana album ever. Same trap/pop beats that she has used on Sweetener and TUN, the lyrics seem silly (in a bad way) and rushed. Love how she tries to take charge of her own sexuality in this album but sadly it comes of across as disingenous and childish, even with some of the most explicit lyrics I've ever heard in popBASIC and SAFE. This is by far the least adventourous and most generic Ariana album ever. Same trap/pop beats that she has used on Sweetener and TUN, the lyrics seem silly (in a bad way) and rushed. Love how she tries to take charge of her own sexuality in this album but sadly it comes of across as disingenous and childish, even with some of the most explicit lyrics I've ever heard in pop music in recent years. She needs to focus on quality over quantity. Ariana has so much potential (as we've seen on her past discography) but this is seriously a dissapointment and i hope that she recovers from this mister in her career. Expand
  46. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    simplismente perfeito conceito e coesão é isso Ariana é artista, performer uma artista completa e positions mostra muito isso
  47. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Me encanta que Ariana Grande experimente un nuevo estilo musical R&B, el álbum cuenta con muy buenas canciones... Mi preferida es pov sin dudarlo.
    I love that Ariana Grande experiences a new R&B musical style, the album has very good songs. My favorite song is pov.
  48. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album came to change everything since Ariana came from a successful era with hits influenced by Pop and Trap, this era will be one of the most underrated (YT and DW went through the same thing at the time since they are not the favorites of the fans), positions show a more mature Ariana with which the sounds are super experimental and different from her previous work, the vocals sheThis album came to change everything since Ariana came from a successful era with hits influenced by Pop and Trap, this era will be one of the most underrated (YT and DW went through the same thing at the time since they are not the favorites of the fans), positions show a more mature Ariana with which the sounds are super experimental and different from her previous work, the vocals she handles are so angelic that Ariana puts her personal touch on each of her songs in the musical production.
    The best songs on the album are: Positions, Shut Up, 34 + 35, Just like magic, my hair, obvious and pov
    Ariana in positions retakes her true R&B sound with which she has enormous versatility.
    spanish:
    Este álbum vino a cambiar todo ya que Ariana venia de una era exitosa con éxitos influenciados por el Pop y Trap,esta era será una de las más infravaloradas (YT y DW pasaron por lo mismo en su momento ya que no son los favoritos de los fans),positions demuestra a una Ariana más madura con lo cual los sonidos son super experimentales y diferentes a su anterior trabajo,las vocales que maneja son tan angelicales que Ariana le pone su toque personal a cada una de sus canciones en la producción musical.
    Las mejores canciones del álbum son:Positions,Shut Up,34+35,Just like magic,my hair,obvious y pov
    Ariana en positions retoma su verdadero sonido el R&B con el cual tiene una versatilidad enorme.
    Expand
  49. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    Some tracks of this album, for example “pov” and “nasty” are for the books, but alot of the songs on this album are mainly fillers/skips. I do think that the album doesn’t deserve the hate that it’s receiving though.
  50. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, os vocais, a letra, o instrumental, absolutamente tudo
  51. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Is an album with a different sound, rhytm and its experimental, she succeeded
  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is perfect and in my opinion one of the best albums she has ever made, i loved, ariana always delivers a very wonderful job.
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana's comeback leaves no surprises giving the audience nothing but perfection. Her vocals send us to another dimension with such an enjoyable twist once compared to her latest projects' subjects. It is a 10/10 for a flawless body of work and experience.
  54. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    The tracks mix into a repackage version of "thank u, next". Although, the lyrics represent different POVs
  55. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a mulher tá um luxo o álbum tá maravilhoso muito bem escrito e com melodias maravilhosas. 10/10
  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é a celebração da felicidade que veio após a tempestade, mostra a maturidade para enfrentar os problemas, com superação.
  57. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is beautiful, it's not like the others and the fact that the album is mostly rnb shows how she can do any gender n make it good
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece! how it hits those whistles to the ceiling it's just magnificent
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Extremamente perfeito, sem nenhuma música ''pulável'', todas incríveis e cada uma única de seu jeito próprio e lindo, assim como Ariana já havia feito em seus 5 álbuns anteriores.
  60. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty forgettable with a few standout tracks. Doesn't feel like there are any other 'radio hits' other than the track 'Positions' Expand
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing show stopping iconic cultural reset broke boundaries sexy ariana grande
  62. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOOOOO AMAZINGGGGGGGGG MY FAVORITEEEEE
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    Expand
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I can never understand what Ariana is saying. It ruins the listening experience.
  64. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amei a sonoridade. Fez um r&b perfection. Ela investiu bastante em música clássica na harmonia das músicas.
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    truly her best work to date. ariana grande has proved once again that she is a superstar capable of being completely transparent about her personal life by using amazing production, smashing vocals, and genius lyricism. 11/10
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album for its self contains a lot of R&B, Soul hits, but it also has some misses. Some of the tracks felt like they were missing something, but the rest of the songs, and the collaborations turned out amazing, the instrumentals and vocals on point. Ariana did a great job with this album
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    1 shut up - 4
    2 34+35 - 7
    3 motive - 5
    4 just like magic - 7
    5 off the table - 8
    6 six thirty - 6
    7 safety net - 6
    8 my hair - 9
    9 nasty - 6
    10 west side - 6
    11 love lenguage - 7
    12 positions - 7
    13 obvious - 7
    14 pow - 6.5

    album: 6.5
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    The album is her worst, disappointed. No art, just sex lyrics. Ariana is desperately trying to pull off a beyonce but she’s just...ariana?
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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. Expand
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana foi perspicaz, encontrou um novo ritmo que agrada e na minha opinião o mais elegante da sua carreira.
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she really IS the best omg... she did such a great album! loved every song!!!
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfect sound, she's never wrong. Innovates without losing your identity. ariana is the biggest of her generation
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    Trivial melodies and poor lyrics! Few songs stand out: positions and west side
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her most beautiful, sexy, and r&b album! pov, just like magic, and 34+35 are some of the best songs on the album
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a difference between their past albums, is softly, healing and beautiful it's show a new side of Ariana, more mature, more like her.
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her best album, she takes those sounds of yours truly, those vocals of Dangerous Woman and the sweet type of lyrics of sweetener, just love it i can't stop listening to it
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    9
    This album is great it is very cohesive, I don't particularly like the HUGE number of composers in the songs, however it is very well produced Ariana's vocals are great and the lyrics are very mature (better than thank u, next), best song is my hair (it reminded me a lot of Mariah Carey in the 2000s) and the worst is love language is not a memorable track.
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album it’s the first one that feels so much like her. You can really feel her emotions. I’m in love with this project.
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This album is basic as f. Madonna walked so this m idget could run. Arianators sh/t up challenge
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is extremely cohesive, the sound of Grande's new album is in the same time that calm/nasty R&B and that heavenly ballad that we all love, Ariana is proving that she can change whenever she wants and that she is versatile and can walk through R&B, Pop, Trap, Jazz, and any genre successfully. By the way, this album is a mix of her first "Yours Truly" and her fourth "Sweetener" Expand
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect:
    It makes me cry, dance and laugh. Ariana Grande is amazing and this album show us her evolution as an artist. For me, there are no bad songs
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Grande stuns with a carefully crafted, mature album which takes full advantage of her talents as a vocally superior artist.
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Oct 30, 2020
    Ok, but so boring. It's the same, we need something new, good voice, bad lyrics, boring music
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is impeccable. It is minimalist and very carefree. Perhaps one of the most mature of Ariana's career.
  85. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é perfeito, algo totalmente diferente do que ela já fez, e eu amei esse lado diferente dela, as vozes, batidas, letras estão incríveis. Podemos ver que a Ariana se encaixa perfeitamente bem em qualquer gênero musical!
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best album in 2020. a reminder of what r&b could be in artist like ariana. proud.
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum bem tranquilo com ótimas músicas, bons feats, e uma vibe bem gostosinha, é um novo estilo explorado por ela (ariana grande), ariana está amadurecendo a cada ano que passa e com isso temos que nos acostumar, tudo muda, e se você realmente for fã do trabalho dela você irá entender e amadurecer junto com ela. #streampositions Expand
  88. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    Not that it's bad, but the album sounds more like a big 42-minute song is 14 seconds. Positions the only one we can venture to say is different.
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    such an amazing album, a masterpiece from beginning to end. anyone who says otherwise is full of **** :)
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a really great album, I love the songs and Ariana's vocals snapped here as always.
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. R&B perfection! This is not for y’all annoying white gays who want Rain on Me Chromatica pop. Deal with it Expand
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the most mature albums for ariana. she left her comfort zone. is a work of art that needs to be appreciated with delicacy Expand
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esse álbum é um balaco q so, mas vim votar mesmo pros selenator e pros swifities deixarem de inveja Expand
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best album of ariana grande! pov, love language and just like magic are my favorites.
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her best album yet. it portrays her growth and healing process so well. her vocals are out of this world (my hair, pov, off the table!!!) and i love how she experiments with new genres as well! well done ariana this body of work is everything and more!!
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oct 30, 2020
    Ok, but so boring. It's the same, we need something new, good voice, bad lyrics, boring music
    Expand
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    un hermoso álbum, lleno de sonidos R&B que se complementan con la maravilosa voz de Ariana, sin duda un hermoso trabajo
  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    adorei ver a evolução da Ariana neste álbum, a sonoridade é incrível, ela sempre acerta em tudo q faz!!
  99. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best and more honest album. The vocals are perfect, the lyrics are perfect... A very beautiful and healing moment for Ariana!
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.