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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  1. pedrinhe
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is such an amazing work of art, the critics ar just wh*te rep*blucans hating a R&B project
  2. lovatogrnde
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album. We were so tired of that same pop stuff. Ariana run the mf pop!
  3. Ruanaraujoo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    everything on this album is perfect, ariana showed once again that she goes beyond pop. This album shows how she matured, both vocal and personally, i love this
  4. gab111
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is one of the best album of the decade. she’s a vocalist and the new mariah carey
  5. danmustdie
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums i have ever heard from the opening track to the closing one
  6. Clarinha123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I’m so impressed, this album got me since the first time I heard it, it brings a wonderful feeling, thanks Ariana for this masterpiece, this is different from everything she has ever done, it's perfect
  7. denz4l
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece synthesized with r&b pop excellence. one of her best albums lyrically and sonically flawlessly executing top tier vocals.
  8. emotions1991
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    This album looks like it was made in less than 24 hours with all the unreleaseads and demos Ariana have been keeping in the drawer for the past 4 years. Completely forgettable, mediocre and identical to her last albums. Silly lyrics, generical instrumentals and no identity at all.
  9. ithalloyann
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Não chega nem perto de ser o melhor dela, tô dando 10 pra ela n passar a vergonha de amarelar aqui.
  10. Chlofa
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Her worst album yet. The lyrics sound like a teenager who’s never actually had sex before but is desperately trying to convince her friends she has so looks she cool.
  11. dudadm
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    i absolutely looove love love ari, i think her past 3 albums are nearly perfection, but i cannot lie and say that this wasnt an huge disappointment... i expect so much more from her. the visuals as always so beautiful, the positions mv is really beautiful but at first it sounded like a really generic and vage song, it was missing something, i thought this cant be the best music in thei absolutely looove love love ari, i think her past 3 albums are nearly perfection, but i cannot lie and say that this wasnt an huge disappointment... i expect so much more from her. the visuals as always so beautiful, the positions mv is really beautiful but at first it sounded like a really generic and vage song, it was missing something, i thought this cant be the best music in the album...... and it was. omg, the worst. it all sounds the same and discards from sweetener i dont even know how this happened shes so talented. really really sad.… Expand
  12. rickdelrey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Icônico, magnífico, uma obra perfeita entregada com amor, suas letras incríveis, e vocais que nunca tínhamos escutado da Ariana Grande, lembra-me álbuns da Mariah Carey dos anos 90.
  13. ariprincr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions it's EVERYTHING, it's perfect, the R&B, the feat, the vocal, it's perfect, it's not what we're used to seeing, it's a different good. I liked SO MUCH
  14. newforeverboy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is her evolution as an artist, totally beautiful and flawless, her vocals and lyrics are unparalleled
  15. Jay721
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Sorry but I don’t like this album. It’s full of skips and it’s not for me.
  16. micabrogno
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Its impressive how she went from singing pop music to making a full r&b album. 10/10 for me.
  17. hallucinasty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i loved this album, i think she put a lot of her really personality in it, and it's very personal like its diferent in front off all her discography… Expand
  18. nath123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    plss It’s r&b perfection the best track is my hair, off the table and nasty
  19. raindropsari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    incredible, I literally have no words for this album, it’s just amazing, still in shock
  20. AnnaOu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Immaculate... the rnb album we’ve been WAITING FOR!! A grown version of Yours Truly...
  21. evercunha
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B perfection. ,
  22. lavinha6
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is impeccable. I found it minimalist and very carefree. Perhaps one of the most mature of Ariana's career.
  23. Shara16
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    On my first listen I couldn't bear to hear it in full as i found it too bad... Though some songs are growers, I hope Ari's next album is better.
  24. BeHonest
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. This album just show how she's happy now. POV is so touching and 34+35 is SO GOOD. Love that album
  25. sustansari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande trouxe um trabalho com sonoridade muito diferente do que geralmente escutamos, um álbum r&b coeso e com muito a oferecer. Não há dúvidas que é o álbum mais maduro da mesma, Ariana nunca decepciona no quesito se reinventar.
  26. Arthur000
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A very beautiful album, that somehow can be elegant even when talking about sex. Ariana's vocals (those whistles, wow!), the instrumentals, beats, and everything blends to create a real R&B masterpiece! It may sound different from her past hits, but it's brilliant. The songs are fun, sassy, fresh, sometimes emotional, and the featuring artists really fit the style of the project. Overall,A very beautiful album, that somehow can be elegant even when talking about sex. Ariana's vocals (those whistles, wow!), the instrumentals, beats, and everything blends to create a real R&B masterpiece! It may sound different from her past hits, but it's brilliant. The songs are fun, sassy, fresh, sometimes emotional, and the featuring artists really fit the style of the project. Overall, I loved it!… Expand
  27. dylan6879381
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I'm so glad Ariana Grande has found her way back to R&B music. Her vocal superpowers really show on this album as well as her lyrical and productive abilities.
  28. ssantirobert
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    “positions” is Ariana’s best album. new r & b sounds give the album a special
  29. therealvyctor
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum está impecável. A cada música, Ariana se destaca ainda mais, principalmente, com a voz.
  30. bocakissy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i’m in love with this!! can’t choose my favorite track
  31. kaykyu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s a perfect R&B album, she really did it, we love it, she deserves more!… Expand
  32. Melaniniana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    y’all are disgusting for giving this album such a low score.. it’s so versatile and she tried something completely new.
  33. LinishJay
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A stunning body of work. With my initial listen, almost half of the songs didn't click - however, this album follows the footsteps of sweetener, and after 3 listens, I can't get it out of my head. Her vocals are unmatched, the production gives me a 90's vibe and the lyrics are incredibly cute. I love how expressive she is with this album, and I wouldn't change a thing about it (well,A stunning body of work. With my initial listen, almost half of the songs didn't click - however, this album follows the footsteps of sweetener, and after 3 listens, I can't get it out of my head. Her vocals are unmatched, the production gives me a 90's vibe and the lyrics are incredibly cute. I love how expressive she is with this album, and I wouldn't change a thing about it (well, except six thirty).
    - A random swiftie    … Expand
  34. queentaylorswif
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Miss Grande comes to 2020 to give us an exotic and tasty album, which is an important reference for who wants to reveal themself.
  35. math_eusssss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums. Classic RnB, incredible vocals e lyrics too much emocional. Ariana is one of the voices of the decade.
  36. karinaasahota
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    u guys are fully deaf or something. HAVE U HEARD POV... IS THAT A 65/100 SONG... valtersen is the only person i trust here periodt.
  37. VitorMacauba
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet, literally a R&B perfection. She delivered amazing vocals and incredible instrumentals with some naughty lyrics!
  38. lucyotizav
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B is her thing. The album is a nice progression from her lows in thank u, next. It feels like a mature version of her past work: dangerous woman and sweetener.
  39. GiovanniRobles
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Muy aburrido, es lo mismo que viene haciendo desde sweetener, se esperaba mucho, no nos dio anda bueno.
  40. Anak13
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um album horrivel,mais do mesmo ,generico e datado ,miss spotify que so sobrevive por isso… Expand
  41. ErickXavier
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Eu gostei bastante do álbum, letras agradáveis e trouxe uma sonoridade mais diferenciada para a carreira da Ariana.
  42. leelovesari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is a soul cleanser it makes u cry, dance, smile everything without a doubt her best. deserves a grammy award for this art
  43. fabriciodolce
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    os vocais e os instrumentais estão impecáveis, um álbum leve e gostoso de se ouvir
  44. isabelavalnisio
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    album of the year! Ariana is god, she creates her own genre and she kills it!!! stream positions
  45. Wondermagic833
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album shows her artistic growth Even as a person And also one of her best albums And one of the best albums of 2020 AOTY Grammy
  46. Fabiaaanm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    hay que recordar que es un album R&B y que estamos en medio de una pandemia. Es maravilloso el album me encanto.
  47. nathan19822
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE, didn’t know it was possible to outperform her others but she has
  48. CollinsC
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album have a vibe good, Ariana is Queen of the vocals this album is my favorit 2020
  49. PabloGimenes
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured a lot with her musical work! We can consider it an R&B masterpiece ... With a few hints of explicit lyrics and harmonies with his angel voice! Far from being a POP album, however, an album with a sincere vibe.
  50. theepov
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly one of her best projects, I honestly hope she goes full r&b instead of pop r&b… Expand
  51. Sebasms
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor disco de toda su carrera, un disco maduro, sexy y explícito sin duda el mejor trabajo de la diva pop.
  52. vitxur
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This b*tch is a legend and y'all gotta accept this bc she's here and she will be staying for a long f*cking time. Ariana Grande queen of pop and now she's having her R&B vibes wich is just like gold.
  53. Aluisiojunior
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Os vocais e toda harmonia spam como anjos cantando no meu ouvido, os feats só enriqueceram o álbum e tornou ele mais completo. Amei muito Ariana nunca decepciona.
  54. Uchhas
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a trash. Her previous records were so much better. Thia is with no doubt is her downfall… Expand
  55. anajuli
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is AMAZING, Ariana innovated an original album and the songs are incredible! The lyrics are perfect!
  56. Danilinho
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best of 2020!!!!
    Ariana I love you The best songs: nasty, my hair, off the table, pov and Just like magic
  57. yeeeli
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana sempre inovando, tornou um dos meus álbuns favoritos dela. Simplesmente impecável nas notas vocais.
  58. getellssoon
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions sees Ariana move away from the expected pop hits that she’s already proven she can do. Instead, the RnB flare she has so longed for takes centre stage in this impeccably produced and vocally performed album. From her ever present whistle register (particularly noted in the entire verse she sings in whistle tones on “My Hair”) to the cheeky lyricism of “34+35”, Ariana cementsPositions sees Ariana move away from the expected pop hits that she’s already proven she can do. Instead, the RnB flare she has so longed for takes centre stage in this impeccably produced and vocally performed album. From her ever present whistle register (particularly noted in the entire verse she sings in whistle tones on “My Hair”) to the cheeky lyricism of “34+35”, Ariana cements herself as one of the greatest vocalists of our generation - and one of the most versatile.… Expand
  59. bilial17
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is Ariana’s best album! A masterpiece!
    So happy to see that Ariana enjoyed making this album! R&B PERFECTION
  60. arigrings
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum mais puro e bem feito com músicas bem produzidas. Um bom passo para uma nova era… Expand
  61. edugarciaax
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best Ari’s album ever, definitely, the music and the whistles were amazing and were accurate with her voice… Expand
  62. Noora7939
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give it a 5/10 bc I truly only liked 7 songs from the album. This is not a cohesive piece of work, I don’t mind an album about sex, but at least try to make it cohesive. It just seemed like she was bored and wanted to release something. Songs I liked: Positions, westside, nasty, motive, safety net, off the table, and just like magic… Expand
  63. thelastlegacy
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    lmao wtf is this **** i can't handle it .... the lyrics are corny as **** lmao
  64. rainbowblaxx
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Bad and just uninspired because she doesnt know how to progress as an artist and only releases music to keep the lights on. sweetener had potential. this does not
  65. JeannieGold
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal. she really stepped out of her box with this one and was able to do the kind of music she’s been begging to make since her debut. Albums like this show off her star quality. Making a transition from pop might be her best move yet in her career.
  66. Br3v
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Yag que quer pop farofa por favor saia daqui e vai ouvir artpop. Ariana perfeita, entregou um r&b gostoso pra c4r4lh0.
  67. Jhony_pp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor album creado por Ari, sinceramente se ve su evolución musical, dando una cara más madura.
  68. MarkBSO
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    the album is, basically, forgettable
    really dull and hard to finish, but it has good songs, as my hair
  69. Hanshollstein
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best work ever. Is incredible how Ariana growing like an artist, like a real artist. She is the icon today
  70. Keule1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma r&b gostosinha. Só quem não gostou foram as cacurad que vivem no pop genérico dos anos 2000. Obrigada ariana. AMEIIIII… Expand
  71. b1jms
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is easily on of her best albums and its not like the others she’s grown like on the dangerous woman era and i love it
  72. victorlight
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    r&b perfection
    if anyone says it's a "bad pop album" is absolutely idiotic since they completely missed the genre of this masterpiece!
    west side, safety net, pov and many more are personal favorites.
  73. Katherineflorez
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Grande doesn’t disappoint, the best album of the year, you can’t choose your favorite track because they’re all very good.
  74. leoo_alves
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. R&B perfection and sounds so good, thanks Ariana for this, and love you so much.
  75. Rob134
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I'm so much grateful for this album. Ariana always doing good musics, i love her.
  76. starbucws
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    qualidade coesão e aclamação. álbum impecável em todas as suas faixas que mostra uma evolução madura na sonoridade da cantora.
  77. samuelkswj
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album, she literally did her best album surpassing Dangerous Woman, so cool and sweet this album!
  78. lightariana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    really liked it. each song has its own personality and I loved all the features, specially the one with the weeknd. nasty is my favorite track. ariana did that once again!!
  79. Gabs013
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    eu amo o jeito que esse álbum soa, os vocais da Ari está lindo e as músicas estão perfeitas
  80. joaoxoliver
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    As músicas estão perfeitas do início ao fim. Os feats não tenho nem palavras pra descrever, é um melhor que o outro.
  81. juanatini
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s r&b perfection! pov and my hair are bops, as all of the tracks! im so proud of Ari
  82. ATRLModneys
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Ariana Grande-Butera's new album is a massive MISS, unfortunately. The songs lack substance, the lyrics are kindergarden-esque and overall the album gives a strong filler vibe. The sister of LGBTQI+ icon Frankie Grande, simply failed to deliver this time.
    Is this the end of Butera's reign? 2021 will be the real test for Miss Butera, considering that there are several young girls, such as    Ariana Grande-Butera's new album is a massive MISS, unfortunately. The songs lack substance, the lyrics are kindergarden-esque and overall the album gives a strong filler vibe. The sister of LGBTQI+ icon Frankie Grande, simply failed to deliver this time.
    Is this the end of Butera's reign? 2021 will be the real test for Miss Butera, considering that there are several young girls, such as Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao, Dua Lipa, Amanda Ava Koci and Dixie Jane D'Amelio, that are ready to steal Miss Butera's pop princess crown.    … Expand
  83. isaactsidsb
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    De nada sirve que contrate miles de escritores y productores cuando su musica sigue siendo Plana y aburrida
  84. XcXpetr4ss12345
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Genérico demais, tentou inovar mas entregou arranjos ruins cm apitos de cachorro
  85. badkiddieguito
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    She wants to recreate what Rihanna did a few years ago, one album per year, only in a basic way, you can see the maturity in the sound but it seems to me that I listen to a song of almost 50 minutes because the whole album sounds like a RnB cliche from the beginning from 00's

    sorry ariana
  86. Paviniss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A personal album, written and executed with mastery, shows how much Ariana Grande has matured in the industry. Showing his voice technique, the background vocals and harmonies are well performed, which makes the album even better. There is a lot of cohesion on the album, the songs fit together and form the perfect structure for a well made album.
  87. noahbircher
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly Ariana Grande’s best work yet, a cohesive r&b album that is easy to the ears. Her vocals, especially her whistle notes, are a highlight of this album. The album showcases growth and maturity along with a consistent theme of sex.… Expand
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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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