• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&BIANA IN THE HOUSE. From the start to the finish this album shows power, confidence and real vocals. She shows in this project that most of pop girlies are far behind her. This is her first project where we can see mostly R&B and I am here for it. For this project she worked with people who knew what she wanted and they created MASTERPIECE. She shows in this album how to make ART OF SEXR&BIANA IN THE HOUSE. From the start to the finish this album shows power, confidence and real vocals. She shows in this project that most of pop girlies are far behind her. This is her first project where we can see mostly R&B and I am here for it. For this project she worked with people who knew what she wanted and they created MASTERPIECE. She shows in this album how to make ART OF SEX that others are not able to do. LOVE ITTTT. BYE AND BUY. Expand
  2. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    cansativo, repetitivo parece que foi feito de qualquer jeito as pressas essa ai morreu a taylor dar soldout em tudo que essa mulher faz por deus
  3. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's amazing, one of your best albums so far and of the year too! she plunged deep into r & b which results in her voice more mature and beautiful than ever!
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    5
    Not novel sounds, does not bring anything new and does not explore the great power that Ariana has.
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    It’s a trash and I don’t know how Ariana Grande did this, repetitive sounds, tempo and sexist lyrics. All this time I was waiting for a different style of music from her, but what a pity!
  6. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing, just the first song time Ariana's voice range and everything you can achieve with it. Undoubtedly the best of the year 2020 Expand
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum está impecável!!! As notas perfeitas e com uma sonoridade incrível. Ariana deu o seu melhor em cada música, saiu completamente da sua zona de conforto e fez um álbum super original.
  8. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    girl take a break.. your music is sounding the same , it’s soooo boring, the same generic trap vibe
  9. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s one of my favs so far but dw remains the superior album wbk, also pov is her best song if you don’t agree you’re tasteless Expand
  10. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfeito perfeito não tem um defeito. TOTALMENTE IMPECÁVEL. LENDÁRIA, PERSPICAZ!
  11. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Great Album. Love Arianas voices. Some songs have repetive hooks. That’s my only complaint. Great overall, top 3 overall are off the table, shut up, and this is magic
  12. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Un álbum básico y genérico como todo lo que saca, desde my everything no saca canciones buenas
  13. Oct 30, 2020
    6
    Lyrics are kind of like the same thing. I still prefer Dangerous Woman and thank u, next over this though.

    pov is such a good song too. Definitely my favorite off the album.
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El instrumental es realmente increíble, los vocals las armónias son tan magicas es un álbum asombroso
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    An album that is just... forgettable. I used to love her music but I listened to this once and I would be perfectly fine if I never listened to it ever again.
  16. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    definetely her worst album i am disapointed and there was very much repeating the same things...
  17. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Every song is more beautiful then the last one. It's maybe not most creative lyrically but does everything have to be wrapped up in poetic language and metaphors? I feel like she is just keeping it real with the lyrics. The vocals are amazing and the instrumental are perfect. The production is so dreamy. This is not a pop album so I don't think people should judge it as a pop album. OnlyEvery song is more beautiful then the last one. It's maybe not most creative lyrically but does everything have to be wrapped up in poetic language and metaphors? I feel like she is just keeping it real with the lyrics. The vocals are amazing and the instrumental are perfect. The production is so dreamy. This is not a pop album so I don't think people should judge it as a pop album. Only thing that was missing from the album was a song or two with Max Martin, Savan and Ilya. Expand
  18. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this one is amazing! even in her comfort zone she can reinvent herself. this girls has something else that the others don't
  19. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Everything sounds the same and the lyrics cannot be heard clear. The only song that was good was the one with Theweeknd
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Only wish she had a bop like 7 rings on the tracklist. Otherwise Positions is AMAZING.
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    BEAUTIFUl! LOVED EVERY SECOND ALSO THE STRINGS?? IMMACULATE LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVE LOVE LOVE
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana, this album is so amazing, omg.
    R&B, sex, love and truth.
    I **** LOVE IT.
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Cada música do álbum tem sua essência incrível trazendo o melhor do r&b, grande evolução de ariana
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    En general el álbum suena a lo peor que Ariana ha hecho. Hay canciones dentro del álbum que suenan completamente igual entre sí, definitivamente no es un álbum del año.
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst Ari's Album ever , I want my 10$ back. I didn't expect that. Love xo Expand
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Pasando la mismísima positions. Horror con Ariproducto y sus álbumes ped0rr0s. Urge que le den un rojo a esa b4sura de álbum y que de una vez por todas esta mojon4 se retire de la industria musical.
  27. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is so smooth and is calm. love this.
    different of everything she did. thank u, ariana.
  28. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is truly so cohesive. The instrumentals, the vocals, the new sound she is going towards. This is arianas best album. Although the lyrics do talk about sex, she gave sex to a whole new world!
  29. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album es jodidamente increible, amo tanto las letras de las canciones, todo el album es increible, Gracias Ariana, por darnos tanta arte, te amo! Expand
  30. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. iconic for someone who came from pop world
    ariana getting thru r&b seems amazing
    and fu*k those ones who didnt like it
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  31. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Bad one!!! Is a bad IDEA listen to it. Dont waste your time bc ever the vocals cant save that disaster!!!
  32. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible album! I love the vocal production and there’s no skips, also WHISTLE TONE QUEEN. Love it.
  33. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. show stopping, brilliant, genius, talented, never been done before, amazingz Expand
  34. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I don’t know but after listening to the whole album, I just can’t believe that there is still little to no growth in her whole catalogue sadly. She could’ve done better but this album is actually “okay” there’s no something great about it, it just sounds like a bunch of rejects.
  35. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    lyrical masterpiece, I love that she decided to dig more into the r&b style it fits her voice really well
  36. Oct 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a very monotonous album, it doesn't give us versatility, they are practically discarded from their previous album. Expand
  37. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of Ariana Grande. The best album of the Year.
    The queen is back.
  38. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. I love that she is experimenting with new things. Her voice is just so amazing throughout the whole album. Thank you so much for this album Ariana.
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Worst of what she has done so far. Lyrics are so cheap. She only stays in her comfort zone. No risks taken. It's lik
  40. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    horrible, lo peor de este año. sonidos reciclados, pareciera que tomó los descartes que tiene desde sweetener y los reutilizó. la sobrevaloración en su máximo esplendor.
  41. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    podre de fraco, cópia mal feita do último álbum dela, não tem como defender
  42. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s simply amazing. There are many reviews saying that she shouldn’t sing about sex, but she is pushing thirty. It’s not too explicit and every song is different. You can go from dancing to motive to crying while listening to positions. It shows a lot of growth emotionally and mentally from Thank u, Next. It’s a huge development and deserves better than what it’s receiving.
  43. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She really has matured. Her vocals are impeccable, strong lyrics about sex sung with a sophistication never done. She shows herself to be strong, closer to her cure. R&B is definitely your true style. Ariana shone
  44. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    impeccable vocals and production, maturity in the singer's compositions, innovative and no skips
  45. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Her worst album ever, I thought her collaboration with the weeknd was gonna be more outstanding. So disappointed.
  46. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum está perfeito, eu amei, as músicas são lindas, o clipe de “Positions” é perfeito, estou esperando outros clipes ainda Expand
  47. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece! the personal growth ariana shows in this album is so inspiring!! ive always wanted to really dive into r&b and she did and it’s perfect! her voice sounds heavenly and the lyrics and sweet, raunchy and full of love. i am happy for ariana and where she is in her life right now and i think this album perfectly captures that :)
  48. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  49. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    It's not good and it's not bad. But i expected more. the album is not good as i expected
  50. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I can safely say this one is one of the worst albums released in 2020. Ariana we're TIRED of you if you bring us the same sound you've been doing for 3 albums now, you're boring, r&b is not for you. Only admirable track is pov and partly because the 40-minute-long songs seems to finally end.
  51. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece i love this album it's soo goooooooooood Safety net/ nasty /just like magic /pov are my favorite
  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums of 2020. her best album vocally. i love it a lot. thanks, ariana
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    STAY PRESSED THIS IS ONE OF HER MOST COHESIVE ALBUMS YET. PERIOD. y'all dont wanna accept the fact that she makes amazing music. PUR
  54. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Went into this with an open mind, walked out halfway through turning it off and sighing with a quick "What has become of music?" to myself.
    This was one of the worst albums I've heard. Even some of the 80s one hit wonders did it better which is sad considering a lot of those were awful.
    The autotune was unnecessary and made it sound like a garageband disaster.
  55. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I think Ariana excelled with this album, it gives us some incredible vocals and lyrics that, well, you should listen to it to understand.
  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It could spoiler but I only talk about genres and stuff! It's amazing! I always wanted Ariana to make a jazz inspired album, 'positions' (The album) is mostly R&B with a bit jazz and it's incredible. The most songs won't chart but I think Ariana does what she always wanted and I'm so happy for her!

    It has what Dangerous Woman and it's era has. I Don't Care, Jason's Song (Gave it Away), My
    It could spoiler but I only talk about genres and stuff! It's amazing! I always wanted Ariana to make a jazz inspired album, 'positions' (The album) is mostly R&B with a bit jazz and it's incredible. The most songs won't chart but I think Ariana does what she always wanted and I'm so happy for her!

    It has what Dangerous Woman and it's era has. I Don't Care, Jason's Song (Gave it Away), My Favorite Part, Dangerous Woman, the live performance of Diamonds Are Girl's Best Friend... ! I LUV these songs/covers it's totally her genre and she may not chart that much but she will be the icon she's supposed to be! Some of my favorites:
    -my hair
    -point of view -west side
    -love language -obvious
    -nasty

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  57. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I dont like, this álbum já Very bad, i dont like soo. But ia thisz wtf indonr
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a impressive R&B album, with influences of ballad and disco music. Bring to us her experiences in life and how she pass through. Looks like she finally find your real acceptance and real love.
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    7
    At this point in her career nothing can be considered bad or horrible and even if it does the fans will make it #1 ,she have the lyrics and the vocals as usual, but the beats feel kind of repetitive at some tracks, it's a brand new sound for her and it is fun, but definitely not bigger then Thank u, next and sweetener...
  60. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gotta be the worst album ive heard. No artistic growth , same old boring **** . Nothing new Expand
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is exactly the style that Ariana wants.after a long time,she returned to r&b music and blessed our ears with her vocals on this album.especially in the song called ''my hair'', there is a long whistle note.and the number of singers who can hit this note is too small to say. i mean,in short,this album is the album that she put the most effort into
  62. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album its amazing, she grown and matured. we start with a good vibes and we finished with a very self love ballad song. AMAZING. STUNNING.
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is beyond amazing and dreamy, she captivates her audience and takes them on a journey with this album. undoubtedly one of her best works to date.
  64. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana es una reina, nos entrego una obra de arte r&b esta en un punto de su carrera que puede hacer lo que le de la gana, con baladas hermosas y canciones sensuales, positions se va convertir en el favorito de muchos
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is just insane
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This new album is a masterpiece.
    Ariana is finally healing and processing everything that she have been through during the last years.
    It’s happiness, healing, love and light.
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Arte, se sabía que era un álbum R&B y Ariana encontró un sonido que le gusta y está mejor así, espero después de este álbum tenga un descanso de 1 año o 2 para volver re-inventada
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    One of the worst albums heard in the recent memory. Easily the worst R&B album. Even Changes was better.
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    5
    Its not a bad album, just not arianas best.Feels rushed and no track in particular caught my attention.
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Nothing especial, same stuff, i liked tun better, her music is getting the same with similar sound, she shouldn’t have to hurry and deliver an album, thats the problem she rushed it and now that’s the consequences
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Is she a good singer but going to keep trying to make Thank u Next happen again? I mean, if you risk new things. Ariana needs to stop in numbers on spotify and billboard and worry about making songs.
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Just like magic: the meaning of this album. Ariana Grande gave us a truly amazing project, the tracks are soft and there's something new never seen in the industry before with Ari's personality in each one. Congratulations queen, everything is perfect!
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfeito, inovador sem skips.
    ela deu tudo nesse álbum, cada faixa, cade feat, merece muito. amo tanto essa garota
    love language dona.
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    5
    Boring and predictable. Ariana sounds amazing as always but her lyrics are forgettable, the beats are unoriginal, and the songs as a whole don't make an impression (except for Just Like Magic and POV). I don't mind that there are no pop "bangers" here, that's not the issue - the issue is that it feels like there was zero effort put into these songs and there doesn't seem to be much growthBoring and predictable. Ariana sounds amazing as always but her lyrics are forgettable, the beats are unoriginal, and the songs as a whole don't make an impression (except for Just Like Magic and POV). I don't mind that there are no pop "bangers" here, that's not the issue - the issue is that it feels like there was zero effort put into these songs and there doesn't seem to be much growth or experimentation happening. All of these songs sound like leftovers from Sweetener or TUN. I wish she had taken a longer break and come back with something truly exciting and fresh. This is the same old same old. Expand
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amo a lenda porraaaaaa. não superou o dangerous woman, mas fez um R&B delicioso pra ouvir
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    3
    The album is basic. All of her albums are better than this one. Ariana has a lot of talent so I'm surprised with these results. Shoutout to ”Nasty” the song that shines the most. Sadly, the album ended being the female version of ”Changes”. Hope the next one is more like Dangerous Woman, Thank u next or Sweetener, better albums.
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Ariana hasta la fecha, las críticas quieren lo mismo pero Ariana no se los dio
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Sin duda alguna es un álbum con un tono y desenvolvimiento vocal exquisito pero en algunas canciones perdido en instrumentales o beats que no van de la mano con la letra o frase a expresar. Un álbum experimental que da lugar a su crecimiento como artista (sea o no tan bueno) abriendo paso a una nueva faceta en su carrera.
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. she excelled in her last album thank u next having records and cool lyrics, this time ariana seems to have had the least interest in producing this album, bad lyrics and many composers to writing lyrics about sex, She doesn't innovate with covers, always looking down or to the sides, the colors are terrible Expand
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    2
    Álbum genérico, com letras repetitivas e preguiçosas. Salvam apenas 3 músicas, mas não é suficiente.
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana is an artist who always evolves, influences and looks for a way to give her best! and this is not the meaning she has brought us a perfect R&B jewel
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best r&b album, ariana grande is so talent, in this album arians sounds like a princess Expand
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of the best of the year. an perfect r&b I listing it on repeat for a several time
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of Ariana's best works. Very mature, cohesive, has her essence and the best of all is that she is happy for this work, which for sure, is already in my top 3 of her albums.
    Sweetener's younger brother.
  85. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    While thank u, next is probably her best work – and it will probably remain that way forever – Positions is Grande’s most carefree, most playful, most mature work to date.
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she managed to overcome herself (again). positions is r&b perfection. its materpiece.
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album along with dangerous woman, period, her artistic growth is getting better and better, and if you didn't like the album for being "too sexual", guess what? ariana doesn't care. Expand
  88. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece. album of the year. this is the best art piece i’ve listened to in a very long time. congrats ariana!
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s her best album to date truly a art piece all of you haters can go somewhere Expand
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is very important for Ariana's career, an album that she is totally safe, open and happy with what she is doing. Each song, melody, vocals sound so good, and seeing her happy with her project is very good, she is reinventing herself more and more. I have no words to describe how much I love this album and the good, light energy it impart!! Expand
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Really good album. Very beautiful production. So proud of her. Her voice sounds so magnificent and beautiful
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece, you can hear the growth, its matture, but still fun, a very good and cohesive album, VERY GOOD Expand
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s terrible. Oh my goddddddddddddddddd I almost passed away listening to it. Expand
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    interesting, exciting, a combination of her past and present in a way that describes her perfectly. utter beauty.
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    7
    i was expecting better but it’s good! i love ariana so much and this album is kinda simple
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her voice in this album sounds incredible, never heard ariana singing like this before. can’t stop listening to most of the songs in the album.. 10/10
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Supernatural. The aesthetic, the choice of theme, the vocals, the Whitney essence, the era. Everything in this album is, at the same time, careless and well thought out. Expand
  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM EVER NO CAP ITS SO GOOD OMG ITS R&B EXCELLENCE AND JUST BEAUTIFUL! the songs fit together so well and the way she put pov as the closing track is immaculate. best album
  99. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Positions was a great disappointment for the simple reason that each track holds no distinction from each other. A good 12 songs sound the same. The album is filled with basic generic pop lyrics sung over recycled, and tired beats.
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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.