• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    one of her best albums,love the R&B she added to it. this is a very different style for ariana and i’m here for it. it sounds so good and the lyrics ?omg so good too,there’s a lot of references to her old songs. her mind omg.
  2. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    it’s just perfect! i love every single song of this album. Ariana is THE BEST!!!
  3. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. eu amei mt, ariana sempre impressionado a cada álbum. E os falsetes dela=tudoo! Expand
  4. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encantó es muy bueno me da mucha paz, en verdad es increíble, un álbum que seguramente tendrá mucho de que hablar y sin duda debe de tener más éxito y reconocimiento, Ariana ha hecho un increíble trabajo con "Positions" espero conocerla pronto porque en verdad es una mujer muy exitosa Expand
  5. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is just amazing it has its own vibe unlike some other albums released this year when I heard this one I loved it directly in the initial listen, one of the best tracks are "nasty" "motive ft. Doja cat" and off "my hair". ALBUM OF THE YEAR Expand
  6. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    ela não tem um erro na discografia até agora, amei esse álbum do início ao fim. artista!
  7. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    great album, love safety net, my hair, pov, nasty, off the table and just like magic
  8. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Um álbum incrível, músicas perfeitas
    As letras profundas e Grande conseguiu mostrar um amadurecimento em sua carreira.
  9. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The album brings new rhythms, with a good transition from Thank U Next to Positions, of the best.
  10. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album is executed flawlessly and it's so fresh. no one has ever done it like her before. this album is impressive and undeniably good.
  11. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana is without a doubt the voice of her generation, Positions is a good job, but let's not forget that we are used to Ariana charming us with her past work.
  12. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Sem palavras para descrever como estou feliz com esse álbum! Ariana sempre nos surpreende e dessa vez não foi diferente, estou extremamente apaixonada por positions
  13. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    One again, Ariana has proved that she is the voice of the youth- something the older critics will never understand. she is the future
  14. Feb 18, 2021
    10
    I Loved so much she is so talented.
    Ariana is the generation's voice.
    I believe this is your best work !! mainly the tracks “my hair” and “POV”
  15. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna un álbum muy bueno, letras muy buenas, unos sonidos que son en verdad magníficos, disfrute mucho este álbum es magnífico
  16. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album, it’s just so seductive, it makes you want to get naked, like for real.
    Songs like pov, my hair, safety net are just so magical, they’re pure art.
    However there are some songs that I didn’t enjoy at my inicial listening, but they are definitely growers
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  17. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I think this album is so different from the others, in a positive ways. Ari is not in pain anymore like she was during Sweetener and Thank u, next. This albums means so much, the songs are very authentics and you have to appreciate them in theirs own ways. Ariana Grande can sings everything and she showed it in Positions. Every single song have a link betwenn them and all the album fit soI think this album is so different from the others, in a positive ways. Ari is not in pain anymore like she was during Sweetener and Thank u, next. This albums means so much, the songs are very authentics and you have to appreciate them in theirs own ways. Ariana Grande can sings everything and she showed it in Positions. Every single song have a link betwenn them and all the album fit so well. Ari worked so hard to make us (Arianators, worst fanbase name) happy during this damn pandemic. I am so grateful to be alive at the same time as Ariana, thank you for this beautiful project. Expand
  18. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Vibe incrível!!!! Álbum do ano, Ariana nunca decepciona sua fan base, entregando melodias perfeita e vocal impecável!!!
  19. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Omggggt thisss is the album of the yearrrrrr, when Ariana dyyy shutrr yuppp i saiidd okkk queeeen Expand
  20. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I loved the songs especially the vocals and I identified a lot with the lyrics
  21. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    the songs are just.... AMAZING. i lobe all of them they are unique and i love them omg
  22. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album is completely mind blowing, especially the vocal performance (and vocal production). and it feels like a diary, like we’ve been allowed a peak inside her mind. and it’s beautiful.
  23. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. kcowkskskckskdkwkdleolskdkcnsmssklalwlwlwkekdksskskxkdksmndjdjeososlslskskekakak my reaction is that Expand
  24. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Of course it’s something different from the Pop Diva, but if we analyze more deeply the album we can find a very deep songs that reflects Grande’s mental health and I think that’s beautiful
  25. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    0MG, veo muchas AguaCACAtas, Seleperros, Tablones colapsando en esta icónica Biblia del R&B. por eso Ariana >>>> Su Fav mierd3ra. se van a quedar con las ganas de ver a mi Aridios con critica amarilla. ni que fuera Perraty
  26. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    OOOOOOOOOOOOO MY GOD PRFCT this is álbum of the year
    Oooooo
    Myyyyyyy
    Gooooooodprft
    Perry
    Perry
    Perry
  27. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    it is the most ‚her’ album. we can see who is ariana grande in the real life. her best album periodt
  28. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, i liked this album, so much. I love how ariana is so talented and so beautiful Expand
  29. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    immaculate!!!!!!!! talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  30. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana explores her vocal potence in a wonderful way in this album. The lyrics of each song are super rich and she talks about sex in a luxurious way. Also, she show her versatility making a album that is so unlike her previous albums
  31. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    its amazing how much she manages to revolutionize in each album released. she is the moment and the future of the industry.
  32. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I loved the mix of trap and R&B, the perfect vocals with an orchestra gave a unique and different touch, I loved it
  33. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ótimo álbum, um dos melhores dela sem dúvidas sabe porque? Pois foi um álbum escrito praticamente todo por ela, foi um álbum totalmente diferente do que ela apresentou anteriormente com os outros álbum POP, dessa vez ela trouxe o R&B, com mais melodias gostosas e menos músicas dançantes, pois esse álbum segundo a mesma, significa seu melhor momento que vive atualmente. Daqui alguns diasÓtimo álbum, um dos melhores dela sem dúvidas sabe porque? Pois foi um álbum escrito praticamente todo por ela, foi um álbum totalmente diferente do que ela apresentou anteriormente com os outros álbum POP, dessa vez ela trouxe o R&B, com mais melodias gostosas e menos músicas dançantes, pois esse álbum segundo a mesma, significa seu melhor momento que vive atualmente. Daqui alguns dias esse mesmo álbum estará sendo mais aclamado do que ja está sendo. Expand
  34. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her whistle register in my hair is unbelievable
    pov is one of her best songs of all time
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  35. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I've never been a big Ariana fan, but damn this album is a masterpiece. This is hands down her best project so far. It's so mature and cohesive, and her vocals are on another level. People who expect a DW 2.0 might be quite disappointed, but this is not an immediate album. it has zero bangers and requires time to be fully appreciated and understood, and that's why I love it so much.
  36. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I love Ariana, I waited all night for the premiere. I didn't disappoint. Ariana focuses on women's sexuality. That's very good in the current world
  37. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Of couse her best album. This is her most cohesive work, each song connects perfectly to the other and none are out of place. Funny, sexy and emotional at the same time. There is nothing wrong with this piece of art.
  38. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums. Beautiful vocals, lyrics, production. Love the strings through the album. Favorite: Safety net.
  39. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Complete 180 in sonics, tone is the most full and mature it’s ever been. Her voice is silky and seductive.
  40. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    The album's so beautiful, I love it's lyrics, it's a deep feeling where Ariana strips her soul and lets us hear a little more of her.
  41. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This album is very awesome. It will be my favoraite album of ariana grande.
  42. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even the heavy leaks the popstar still give us everything dont be fooled by the higher articles rates yes we have different taste in music but this is a very unique and very new ariana you all just need to give her a chance listen to the album before rating its a good album is not but as you think Expand
  43. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande always changing, this is what makes her great at what she does, this album is a marvel
  44. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Ariana reinvents herself with each new album, positions bring an incredible sonority of a classic r & b is soft with touching melodies. Some audiences already used to the perfect pop may not understand the concept right away, but I'm sure they will feel the impeccable queen butera.
  45. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Such a good album . A masterpiece! I love how she opened the album with shut up . Its so cohesive i love it its just like magic this damn album.
  46. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    positions isn’t just an “album”. it’s a gift to the world sent from the gods above. It’s an honor to the ears. It’s a muse so beautiful and out of this world. it’s more than an album, it’s a masterpiece better than anything on this planet.
  47. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum está simplesmente perfeito, ela realmente fez uma grande aposta ao se envolver totalmente no r&b, muitas pessoas se prenderam na Ariana de dangerous woman um álbum relativamente bom, mas Positions tem um toque Mariah Carey que dá um jeito a mais no álbum, tem músicas ótimas destaque pra pov, nasty, six thirty, my hair, obvious, ela entregou muito nesse álbum parabéns Ariana! Expand
  48. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Many times where she ties in old songs including the way. Her vocal range is of course
  49. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    It's too different, she is art, I'm gonna listen for a lot of time, the songs are so perfect
  50. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    album bom, talvez o melhor dela atras do sweetener, inda bem que a ariana largou o pop de vez, ngm aguentava mais
  51. Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured throughout her musical journey, and it is evident in this album alone. Though some say that since this album talks about sex in a negative light, I believe we all should view it as a normal, and natural, part of life. Ariana speaks about love, sex, and loss in this album in the most beautiful and refreshing way.

    This album is also more down-tempo than her other works,
    Ariana has matured throughout her musical journey, and it is evident in this album alone. Though some say that since this album talks about sex in a negative light, I believe we all should view it as a normal, and natural, part of life. Ariana speaks about love, sex, and loss in this album in the most beautiful and refreshing way.

    This album is also more down-tempo than her other works, and it's a pleasant escape from everything that's going on. This album is also beautifully cohesive and vastly experimental. Some standout tracks of this album are "just like magic", a trap-pop song that speaks about Ariana spreading happiness, love, and light to everything she does while also pulling reference to the Law of Attraction— "34+35", a playful trap-pop song backed with exciting strings that explicitly plays around the 69 position— and lastly, but certainly not least: the gorgeous "my hair", an R&B song that sounds like it was taken from the past. Ariana sings about her iconic and well-known hair, while also showcasing her ethereal whistle registry.

    It's evident that Ariana put a lot of soul and effort into this album, resulting in one of the best albums put out this year.
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  52. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I love this album. The songs were very catchy and gave a very good vibe. The lyrics were amazing in my opinion. I personally think this album is one of her top 3 due to the amazing instrumentals and production in general.
  53. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    The best album ! Fight me . Uhmmm if you don't want it you need to go to the doctor or shut up !
  54. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    the album is extraordinary, I can't stop listening to it. I love the vocals, I love Ariana, I love everything
  55. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    es uno de sus mejores albumes transmite paz, y la letra de 34+35 es explicita per me gusta como ariana lo maneja definitivamente ha madurado mucho que gran trabajo discografico
  56. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Positions is definitely an album of the year material. It goes from soft, to sexy, romantic, upbeat, dramatic songs and ends with an inspiring ballad, without losing its coherence.
  57. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    A personal album under the R&B genre, Ariana undoubtedly reinvents herself in different musical genres
  58. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shjt on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  59. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums! In that one she take us to another level vocally, making us fell like on heaven while we are livin’ this wildest moment in the whole world! She makes everyone smile and feel better.
  60. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    amazing album! nice lyrics and amazing voice. she's truly one of the most talented artists out there and even if peelena and tayble stans rated this with 0,dont care..... they're just jealous bc this album outsung their fave's career!
  61. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    positions isn't just an album, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, and an escape from this cruel world. It's an art, the first gift you open on Christmas, a hug from a loved one. It's everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you've ever need
  62. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. positions is her best album yet and she’s only adding on to her r&b side. she’s phenomenal. i can’t believe she’s this talented. she’s amazing Expand
  63. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM SOME PPL R JUST DEAF AND MISERABLE SO THEY HAVE TO MOAN AND TALK **** ABOUT THIS EXQUISITE ALBUM... IT IS *CHEFS KISS*
  64. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O album se destaca por ser um estilo R&B traz um suave album as canções "Motive" com a parceria com a doja cat é maravilhosa e dançante, já em "Safety net" com parceria com o Ty Dolla $ing e é uma música calma que você dá para ouvir repetidamente, é o que falar de "love language"? A batida sensacional e o ritmo de discoteca destaca no álbum. Já em "My hair" Os vocais maravilhosos sao impossível de nao notar, e em "Off the table" com parceria com o The Weeknd Posso dizer é a incrível como os vocais dele se completa é maravilhoso.
    E em "Positions" Além de ter um vídeo clipe Representado uma mulher no cargo de presidente foi tudo pra min passou uma mensagem linda.
    As 6 melhores do álbum pra min sao: Nasty, Pov, Love language, Positions, My Hair eJust like magic. Apesar que eu amo o álbum Todo em si.
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  65. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    It's Ariana's most beautiful and well done body of work. If you all don't like r&b-pop just leave it. Don't even release a rating because it won't be objective. I really love this album so much. She did that.
  66. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Amazing, for sure her most mature album ever. Made with love, passion and sexual tension
  67. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. honestly i think positions is her best album vocally. especially after hearing that massive whistle note verse from my hair, the vocals and emotions in pov, the passion in off the table with the weeknd, and also the whistle notes in nasty. it showcases ariana's skills as a vocalist but it's also really good lyric
    ally because it says a lot about where she is now as a person and as an artist.
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  68. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    most cohesive album of hers and she’s explored her vocal range with new, beautiful techniques. This album really has its own sound and feels more like Ariana than her usual pop hits.
  69. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ela realmente se reinventou! não são muitos vós que conseguem sair do pop e se dar bem fora dele, a não ser a lenda ariana gigante-bureta ! Expand
  70. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Her best album, periodt. It deserves so much more love , if you didn’t listen it yet..go for it
  71. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Impeccable vocals, very chill R&B, something to enjoy over the years. Timeless and Grammy-worthy AOTY
  72. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro #eulacro Expand
  73. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    together with thank u, next, this album shows a more mature ariana, with her own style of sound and awesome vocals, being my two favorite from her
  74. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is far the most personal. If you love retro vibes, sure you will like that! Ariana cames in the 60's vibes in sound and your esthetic make the trip for this universe R&B and "Lady Like" vibes. Introducing tracks "chill out" and 90's VHS vibes, like West Side, my favorite song of the album. This album is so intimate and stay home vibes but you can be happy listenig watching the nature the beautiful gray sky on a trip. Congrats Ariana! Love you! Expand
  75. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    perfect, a masterpiece. this album transmit the exactly feeling that ariana is been at this time and i love how it goes
  76. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    esse album salvou a minha vida eu nao tinha mais vontade de viver e a ariana grande me fez enxergar a vida de uma forma diferente
  77. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    definitely one of Ariana's best albums. it has innovated and matured a lot since "thank u, next". Positions is not a crumbly pop album like others out there. I really loved this album, all the tracks are perfect!
  78. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So goodskdkkssjddndnjdfkfkfkfmfmdkfkdkdkdkdkdkdkkddkkdmdkdDkdkskskskksksdkksdjsjsjsjdjdjdjsjdjjsdnnddnnd Expand
  79. Nov 4, 2020
    10
    The album is fire. My fav song of the album is POV, 34+35 and obviously the amazing collab with Doja Cat, MOTIVE!! yassss periodt
  80. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Excellent Album, such a cohesive piece of work - every album Ariana tops herself! Great vocals, great production, great lyrical content - overall a phenomenal album, her best work yet
  81. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Ariana proving that she doesn’t need to do a single sticky pop song (which we love) to deliver a quality material. Her vocals are greater than ever, the melodies are tasteful and soothing and all that combined with the +18 lyrics. GREAT JOB
  82. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    É simplesmente perfeito! Como sempre Ariana Grande não decepciona! ❣️
  83. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  84. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    My favorite is pov, but all the songs are absolutely amazing! She served everything on this album! Is so **** good.
  85. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande thank you fot this wonderful album girl! I love you, this is absolutely perfect, congrats baby
  86. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    “Unforgettable pop”....I’m sorry but that’s not what this is. This is timeless RnB. She is no longer making music for clout, she’s making music for herself. You can hear that this album is coming from such a genuine place, just like Thank U, Next. It’s very different, but to say it’s bad is beyond me. It’s just a different vibe and, in my opinion, her best yet.
  87. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Positions shows a beautiful and strong artist that is not afraid of trying new things. Truly loved the album.
  88. Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es simplemente muy bueno la combinación de sonidos, los vocales de Ariana suenan perfecto. Muy recomendable
  89. Nov 7, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much! I wanted Ari to do an R&B influenced album for so long and she finally did it! The production, vocals, personality, ugh everything is immaculate. HER BEST ALBUM! MY GIRL HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
  90. Nov 8, 2020
    10
    The album is incredibly wonderful, I loved it from beginning to end. Ariana Grande always makes an impeccable album and I am proud of her every day. I love you dear.
  91. Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Ariana se arrisca em fazer o álbum R&B, o álbum é maduro ele fala da sua vivência atualmente, Ariana não tem medo de falar abertamente sobre sexo, o álbum mostra toda a sua potência vocal, desde voz de cabeça até whistle falado, My Hair é um ponto alto do álbum, um R&B bem feito
  92. Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Omg, the album is a perfection. It’s a bland between dangerous woman, sweetener and a bit thank u, next
  93. Nov 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the whole album
    I love sx 30 My hair
    Love language
    Motive
    And 34 + 35
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  94. Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso como sempre! Definitivamente um dos melhores álbuns já feitos por ela. Uma vibe meio anos 90 e ousadia em investir em um ritmo que não foi feito pra hitar.
  95. uzy
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    OMG!! I loved the album, it's just wonderful, the vocals, the harmonies, the rhythm, the beats, everything. God is Ariana Grande!!
  96. Nov 10, 2020
    10
    The songs on this album really give me chills that no other album has given me before. Every single song is amazingly incredible and marvelous from the beginning to the end.
  97. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is Ariana's most cohesive project. It is personal and full of beautiful vocals. Expand
  98. Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This album is truly one of my favourites ever.. Ariana Grande managed to combine good enough lyrics with an astonishing production. Her vocal performance is completely out of this world and honestly I believe this is one of her best works on that department, if not the best. I hope that she dives into rnb even more in the future.
  99. Nov 14, 2020
    10
    It's simply art, but it's something you get used to if you don't like it from the beginning, outside of that Ari never fails.
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.