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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 4,157 out of 5940
  2. Mixed: 417 out of 5940
  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. selspositions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album!! So soft and dreamy. She snapped with this one and it is a fact.
  2. Nikhil2001
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Too bland, repetitive. Felt like I was listening to the same song on repeat.
  3. badlbubbles
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    My album of the year!! I love it!!!! This is a art i love every song this is literally better than every taylor swift album! literally selena gomez could never! ahhh 10/10 that’s my favorite album on the world
  4. Marielignaciabs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A delicious and tasty expression of empowering. The vocals along with the melody it’s just a masterpiece, the sound of r&b was made for Ariana’s vocals.… Expand
  5. demiexplict
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    so good, it's amazing ari **** served here, i'm addicted, safety net is pure art
  6. Fonse
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a sensual and cute experience of R&B and it's amazing see the way that Ariana Grande make some one like this
  7. edu16pty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece. She’s the moment her voice is everything and she just demonstrate that she here to stay she isn’t going nowhere… Expand
  8. moonlightxalex
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    the whole album it feels like very bland for an artist in her category, at this point we can't just be impressed with her vocals, thats the bare minimum for her. The lyrics are so weak and doesn't have any depth aside from sex (witch isn't wrong if she wanna talk about it) but the lyrics felt very bland, one of her weakness works so far.
  9. janaisbetteroff
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is album of the year and everyone knows it and stream positions and don’t forget dangerous woman period
  10. chievoux
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    underwhelminguunderwhelmingunderwhelmingunderwhelmingnderwhelmingunderwhelmingunderwhelming
  11. sozchild
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    love love love the album. very beautiful. nice and I can tell it’s just for the fans. very sultry but fun at times and a huge grower
  12. Katherineee
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life. Sis was right, God is a woman, duh.
  13. Gongbanza
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    Not as good as her previous work, but some pretty good instrumentals and catchy tunes, makes a decent album.
  14. osvaldo9450
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    De lo peor que ha salido, enserio es un asco este álbum, mejor vayan a darle Stream a la poderosisima Gaga con Chromatica
  15. eduardospace9
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Loving how she is doing something different. This is full R&B, all songs are so chill and good, this is a grower album.
  16. WhatsYourMotive
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Not her usually pop! It’s a new era for her and many weren’t ready. There were very little mediocre songs but there was a few. Overall an amazing album
  17. bn2001
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing album. A completely new sound from her. It’s gonna be on repeat.
  18. Bluegaga
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    it's not her best album, but she gave us a lot of R&B vibes, and all those trap beats only works to keep our attention in compare this album with sweetener or thank u, next.
  19. Britney123
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This album is so boring, she is trying to make a R&B album, I'm really disappointed
  20. kissybel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is fantastic, Ariana was just BUILT for r&b and this album shows it. The balance, the way this album is organized is just magentic, it takes you on a journey. It’s so beautifully arranged and you can really experience everything she’s singing about. My favorite tracks right now are shut up and pov, but it’s honestly really hard to choose! After setting the bar really high withThis album is fantastic, Ariana was just BUILT for r&b and this album shows it. The balance, the way this album is organized is just magentic, it takes you on a journey. It’s so beautifully arranged and you can really experience everything she’s singing about. My favorite tracks right now are shut up and pov, but it’s honestly really hard to choose! After setting the bar really high with Thank u, next, Ariana just proves she hadn’t been done yet.… Expand
  21. sooyaaa_17
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s a good album! From start to finish. I love the parallel lyrics from thank u next. And the pov is one of the best closers for an album! She has done it again.
  22. karlaraiany
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a wonderful album, unlike anything she has ever done, the album is impeccable, a super tasty R&B, with naughty and delicious lyrics, explicit in a good way to hear, the violin beats and sounds, the extremely coordinated vocals, impeccable feats, in addition to the lyrics having feelings… Expand
  23. levitatingng
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, it sounds way different from her other albums. Her vocals and harmonies are just amazing.
  24. Kinda
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    it's a good album, but the songs look the same. There is nothing very innovative or different on the album, it’s just that album with good songs to listen to while driving.
  25. Ivanstiletto
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Every song is really good, it gives a really good vibe and good feelings. The lyrics are really well written, and the style is a mix between every project she released so far, but containes also things we never heard, really R&B and pop kind of vibes. The instumentals and the vocals let the whole thing become so dreamy but at the same time it keeps a movement that makes it perfect.
    I love    Every song is really good, it gives a really good vibe and good feelings. The lyrics are really well written, and the style is a mix between every project she released so far, but containes also things we never heard, really R&B and pop kind of vibes. The instumentals and the vocals let the whole thing become so dreamy but at the same time it keeps a movement that makes it perfect.
    I love this album, the best one so far!    … Expand
  26. kassus
    Oct 30, 2020
    2
    Sorry but this album is mediocre at best. This is a huge letdown from her previous tun. I was hoping for something better than this but even the collabs could not save this album.
  27. Higgs2k10
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    A strong album with a few skips for me personally like "shut up" and "34+35" but also contains some of her best songs to date like "love language" "safety net" and "pov"
  28. venusprincess
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK incapaz de escrever um álbum com menos de 30 compositores né mô? pelo menos a justiça tá sendo feita e eu sei que o AOTY de 2022 não vai ser dela (mais uma vez)
  29. liamterror
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I'm so glad Ariana has started to experiment with other genres and clearly R&B is the genre for her. Positions is an album that showcases her vocals and musical talent beautifully.
  30. vvvvalen
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing, fantastic, showstopping, completely never before, GREAT ALBUM. Super unique. Ariana nailed it
  31. Fabian03041212
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    You like pop music and this album is R&B Same always is bored, Ariana came to save 2020 sweeties
  32. askapoa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I really love this album!!! the lyrics, the feats, the melodies, i really enjoy it!
  33. rodrigooldben
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. errrrrr, eu esperava muito mais, achei bem barato e mal feito

    Saudades era Dangerous woman, beijos e boa noite    … Expand
  34. grandesnaked
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    well made album. the genre direction is amazing and so are her vocals. all the tracks are cohesive and connected. it tells a story that we all relate to on our daily life.
  35. luisaaa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album is perfect, thank u ariana for that. Is different but is perfect.… Expand
  36. keane_g
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    literally her best album, the production is amazing, her vocals are outstanding as usual. obviously the crtitics are a bunch oh old white men who hate the fact that a WOMAN is writing about sex :)
  37. Alfredd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    intimate and sentimental but very cool, I love what the album wants to convey
  38. Arrowgirl
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is by far her best album. it's so amazing. she also has so many references to older songs and in this album you can tell shes growing and healing
  39. Emmiolas
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HER. BEST. ALBUM. TO. DATE. Like wtf why ya’ll hating ya’ll just jealous of da queen.… Expand
  40. GwsPositi0ns
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a new path for ariana and i love it. she sounds so fresh and free, u can tell she was enjoying the moment of making every song.
  41. arisbae_7
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album and an absolute masterpiece, whoever says otherwise is full of ****
  42. Welderbatista
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I loved this album and how Ari changed her perspective in view of her previous albums but bringing references and we must not forget to admire the work and love she put on this studio album that is a masterpiece
  43. moondzt
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her best album yet and you tasteless r@ts can shut up, sorry your fav could never
  44. aluysioneto
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is amazing, song to song i cant stress it out enough, she could get any song her an it could be a single, it’s an A+
  45. Marcos4345
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's perfect and i love it so **** much thank u ariana for this perfect album
  46. Johang2004
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Soy Lovatic y apoyo el álbum al mil, tiene buena caracterización y los sonidos en los 80s están perfectos, stream Demi y Ariana
  47. marimxriana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum impecável. Ariana mostrou que é capaz de qualquer coisa e que, quando canta, não é ela que se adapta nos gêneros e sim os gêneros que se adaptam a ela.
  48. tomcritics
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Completely mediocre album. The song are nothing but generic and basic, along with easy and unimpressive lyrics. The worst one in her discography
  49. Lukasmateus21
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grande has his best work in his hand to date. Positions flow seamlessly between your tracks, addressing sexual themes, but not in an ordinary way. "Safety Net" by far the most outstanding Song.… Expand
  50. Diegocou12
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Es horriblemente básico, suena como descartes de Tu,n. Los escritores y productores de Ariana pudieron hacer algo mejor.
  51. nikoleta_chon
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is AMAZING ! it radiates self love and growth. it is lyrically extremely nice and vocally its out of this world. i love this album! her best in my opinion!
  52. iggyl
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is the first album where Ariana shares maturity and growth. Shying away from the “pop” sound she was known for in her earlier projects, Positions does not lend itself to typical pop standards or reviews. This album explores Ariana’s sexuality and maturity. It also incorporates her vocal talent through new mediums.
  53. raphacritic
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s totally perfect, ari was very insightful, the album is different because it’s another vibe, but it’s possible to identify the trap, which makes it a touch of hers, and this mix resulted in perfection, the feats are also impeccable. It is indeed an album that will take time to digest, but I loved it the first time I heard it, some people don't, so my score is 10.
  54. sxltdewyyy
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    Ariana’s new album is barely listenable, with “Motive, Positions, Just Like Magic, and Off the Table” being the only tracks I didn’t forget after finishing the album. The features are quite boring and predictable. It reminds me of her last album, except stripped of all the originality it had. She blacked out her social medias and her website to come back with.... just another Ariana GrandeAriana’s new album is barely listenable, with “Motive, Positions, Just Like Magic, and Off the Table” being the only tracks I didn’t forget after finishing the album. The features are quite boring and predictable. It reminds me of her last album, except stripped of all the originality it had. She blacked out her social medias and her website to come back with.... just another Ariana Grande album. Definitely the most disappointing album of this year.… Expand
  55. Felipemejiaz
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Selena Gomez is the queen of pop and Rare outsold by miles it feels like you don’t care why don’t you recognize I’m so Rare?
  56. ThisIsMeTrying2
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    HER WORST ALBUM! she is so scared to be out of style that keeps doing things that sound the same. She needs to realize she has a name and a place in the music industry
  57. Alfonsopersan
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s disrespectful the number of songwriters, what are you an artist or a product?… Expand
  58. moonligwt
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ariana grande se reencontrou e amadureceu no R&B, cada faixa soa como uma experiência única.. destaque pro verso todo em whistles em my hair… Expand
  59. criticinmusic
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o albúm esta perfeito, cada musica conta com sua indentificação e isso é completamente perfeito para ela
  60. AngelIGH
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I can’t describe what this album is, cause it’s more than art, it’s more than just another album, it’s perfect. It’s something different from what Ariana has given us, a lot of people aren’t ready for this change, but I’m ready for it, and it’s just incredible, I love it and I hope people love it as much as I do.
  61. Ric14
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is so incredible, amazing i loved, i love u ariana ilysm ilysm lisysm
  62. IsaacJ23
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best vocal album i love it i can see it will win awards by far i cannot wait to see the next route ariana takes!
  63. Soulofstelle
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    Las vocals de Ariana nunca decepcionan, pero este álbum en particular tiene canciones Con sonidos muy repetitivos
  64. Fafax
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    This álbum is very very exhaustive sickening without innovation the same as always
  65. nxna
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    by far best album of this year, her voice flows beautifully with rnb and i love the new sound. deserves a higher score all around. just amazing.
  66. Llamar35562
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Album was so bad it needed a lot more time. Cheese lyrics and ringtones beat like wtf
  67. Jandy1
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. >:( la verdad este álbum fue una espectacular cosa una especiarías ducentésima de la verdad bueno en fin solo lo restregaré… Expand
  68. dnsxt
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Who cares about all these critics? Were they expecting a pop album? Or a thank u, next new version? Positions is not pop, so it can't be judged as pop. And if it were a new thank u, next, they would say Ariana always makes the same **** Positions has everything, potential singles, amazing vocals, and it's classic adn exquisite, at the same time it's sexy.
  69. brubscesar
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Podre, composições fracas , e algo semelhante ao passado, faltou evolução… Expand
  70. Mattandrad
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    My feelings about this album is... Terrible, boring like her, she is not an artist.
  71. eugugalindo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    essas gay dw stan acha que a ariana ainda faz farofa, vamos acordar pra vida mores?
  72. arianatranslate
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it is reallllyyyy amazing and im in love with safety net.cccccccccccccccccccc
  73. Hiarllycaue
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Represent the maturity of Ariana, a perfect word with little problems. A trap and R&B very good constructive.
  74. albinaadra
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is **** amazing ! it's so chill and relaxing helps me relax and deal with my problems (especially pov) i feel good listening to it and also ariana worked so hard i'm proud of her !
  75. Arnaldooo18
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    es como una combinación de todos sus trabajos discograficos, es un album maduro, disfrutable, calmado y sobre todo con un estilo muy fresco
  76. Musicchris
    Oct 30, 2020
    2
    It’s boring. I was waiting a big come back but positions is just the same. Ariana needs renovate her rhythms.
  77. QuintalM
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a different album but I really like it, it's completely different from what Ariana has accustomed us to, I think it's great that she tries different styles, she's in a phase where she leaves her comfort zone.
  78. Kemiliano26
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a bit different from the 80’s rhythms that became trending this year, the instrumental complements the main attraction of songs, which is the Grande’s voice
  79. Daotvali
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Очень качественный альбом. Верю словам Арианы, что это ее любимая работа. Сразу видно, что над ним старались.
    В особенности понравились треки: shut up, 34+35, motive, safety net, my hair, nasty, love language, positions, obvious, pov.
    Разочаровал фит с The Weekend, от этой связки ждал большего.    Очень качественный альбом. Верю словам Арианы, что это ее любимая работа. Сразу видно, что над ним старались.
    В особенности понравились треки: shut up, 34+35, motive, safety net, my hair, nasty, love language, positions, obvious, pov.
    Разочаровал фит с The Weekend, от этой связки ждал большего.
  80. Oscar125
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing, the best album, ariana you are the queen of muisc,. The songs is beautiful… Expand
  81. alex39
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Nothing new nothing changed same old tired lyrics and trendy trap rnb beats
  82. Christopher_mg
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    All these critics are just used to hear the same pop with upbeats over and over again. This album is magical and its ART. These **** are deaf and dont know how to appreciate a really good and diferent album. Love R&BIANA.
  83. srwizard09
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is the best Ariana Grande's album so far! Thank u for this masterpiece, because you so strong to
    live with all those crises and turn them into wonderful lyrics to overcome, you are amazing Ariana
  84. povictor
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a real masterpiece.
    her voice is incredible as usual.
    everybody should listen to this album it’s amazing!
  85. GlowRecs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s not legendary as it shouldn’t be since ariana didn’t give us much hope to receive something as different as sweetener. not the best album of the year but it sure has quality! we love u, ariana… Expand
  86. LuanDias
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana's sixth studio album has a sweet, soft melody. She explored the R&B world and gave us her best project. It was just like magic this new project of hers
  87. aripositions_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is definitely her best and the songs are just amazing and the theme of it is so cute.
  88. Robertguzman
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    Ok, but so boring. It's the same, we need something new, good voice, bad lyrics, boring music
  89. ElasticDion
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the songs sound way too similar and the lyrics are quite embarrassing to say the least… Expand
  90. myhairsoty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album shows off her vocals, it's literally r&b perfection! her best album!
  91. idk123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    First i want to star saying that this is a r&b influenced album IT’S NOT A POP ALBUM. I’m tired of people that only like pop music and hate everything else. It’s an amazing album.
  92. Kelly1998x
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is an amazing album. Definitely one of the best that came out in 2020.
  93. revivalsel
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    worst album of the year she should take time and actually make a good album not releasing one every year to stay relevant
  94. EltonNascimento
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande brought us pleasure in the form of a dance and orchestrated R&B, it's not really her best album, but it certainly isn't bad. It's something new that includes Grande's linearity, with the collaboration of The Weeknd (off the table), the sensation Doja Cat (motive) and rapper Ty Dolla $ign (safety net) that nurture and instigate us to listen to this album repeatedly, we enterAriana Grande brought us pleasure in the form of a dance and orchestrated R&B, it's not really her best album, but it certainly isn't bad. It's something new that includes Grande's linearity, with the collaboration of The Weeknd (off the table), the sensation Doja Cat (motive) and rapper Ty Dolla $ign (safety net) that nurture and instigate us to listen to this album repeatedly, we enter the world of positions to never leave. Ariana Grande brought her essence with this new look, a new starting point that had been prepared for a long time with her predecessor albums. Positions is not her best but it is a great album, with her best vocal positions Grande gives us something we wanted to see from her and surprises us for handling her works so well.… Expand
  95. DrWTC123
    Oct 30, 2020
    2
    Si vas a escuchar este album sólo escucha pov o nasty, que son las únicas canciones que valen la pena, de verdad,no esperaba esto, que decepción.
  96. someonee
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    her previous albums remain her best work up date, even as an r&b album positions is boring and the only tracks that stand out are the collaborations. the album sounds like a bunch of sza rejects, it’s pretty evident ariana’s team is trying to hold on to the previous hype and success of her preceding albums because there is no cohesion here, no story, no message. ariana grande should’veher previous albums remain her best work up date, even as an r&b album positions is boring and the only tracks that stand out are the collaborations. the album sounds like a bunch of sza rejects, it’s pretty evident ariana’s team is trying to hold on to the previous hype and success of her preceding albums because there is no cohesion here, no story, no message. ariana grande should’ve taken a longer break to find new sounds, we’ve heard this songs before, we know what they’re about. almost the entirety of the album is overproduced, rushed, and repetitive. it follows the same r&b tropes we’ve heard before but soullessly and lacking any kind of substance. honestly you would’ve think after listening to an album by ariana grande i would be excited and anxious for more but with positions after listening i went straight to bed.… Expand
  97. meertarik
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her most cohesive album and her best body of work methinks !! way to go ari !!
  98. Katnick
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    Weak lyrically nor beat, this album a downgrade from the masterpiece Thank U,Next. It doesn't have any connection, feels like she made it randomly.
  99. alexandrearauj8
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    omg. she really came to save our 2020. she is showing, one more time, that she can do absolutely everything that she wants to. mixing a lot of new experiences that she’s not familiarized with, she slayed. honestly, her best album. positions for 2020. that’s what i’m talking about.
  100. GalderJr
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    It doesn't feel like a great album for me. The lead single was fine but I don't see any song as a possible hit. The lyrics are quite basic and all the songs sound similar, which is not necessarily bad but in this case it makes the album boring.
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Paste Magazine
    Dec 2, 2020
    72
    Grande is making no effort to be discreet, instead explicitly owning her sexuality—the album is called Positions, after all. The juxtaposition of beautiful violin sounds and risqué lyrics has become one of Grande’s signature sounds, and it suits her well.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 9, 2020
    80
    Grande laid bare may well be seen as a stopgap in her canon, using taboo to checkmate her past trauma, but it does pull off the rare feat of at least sounding effortless.
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  3. PopMatters
    Nov 5, 2020
    80
    With little conflict and few psychological insights, Positions zeroes in on the enviable confidence that only pop stars on top of the world and with nothing to lose can afford. It's easy to write it off as empty calories, but pop has always been described in such terms: cake, candy, chocolate, confection. Positions isn't a "sweetener" but pure sugar.
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