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

User score distribution:
  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. owenmaass
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album!! album of the year✨This album comes at the peak of Grandes career, and Positions continues the climb. The orchestral instrumentals, the blues and rnb influence, and everything in this album is absolutely stunning!
  2. Asaaa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its not just an album its a masterpiece, an art, a cultural reset. An album with beautiful songs. And one of ariana's best album… Expand
  3. Ju9ma
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    É tão perfeito! Eu amo o jeito comk ela consegue ser sincera através da música. Segue sendo fiel a sua musicalidade apesar de explorar o R&B.
  4. laura2101
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    great album if you like r&b! if you are expecting pop this is not for you, dont blame on ariana :)
  5. LadyPancorbo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana nos dio un álbum donde se puede apreciar todo su rango vocal (mucho más que Sweetener), explora con los instrumentos y busca otro rumbo, diferente al pop. Es algo novedoso en su discografia, innovador instrumentalmente. Podria decir que Positions tiene un fragmento de cada album anterior que ha hecho, nos recuerda asus inicios y liricamente las letras conectan con canciones pasadas.Ariana nos dio un álbum donde se puede apreciar todo su rango vocal (mucho más que Sweetener), explora con los instrumentos y busca otro rumbo, diferente al pop. Es algo novedoso en su discografia, innovador instrumentalmente. Podria decir que Positions tiene un fragmento de cada album anterior que ha hecho, nos recuerda asus inicios y liricamente las letras conectan con canciones pasadas. Un gran album que lamentablementr esta siendo infravalorado por no ser comercial.… Expand
  6. Lar1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the sound that this album gives is just perfect and the choices for collaborations brought more magic to the album.
  7. thiago24
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    10/10 the best album so far from the queen of your generation. we love you ari
  8. ellieeee
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    absolutely amazing! gives a feel of strong femininity and being not ashamed. songs have a wide range of vocals. my top three are: safety net, my hair & 34+35! completely in awe of ariana’s amazing vocals and talent to be able to produce songs from a different genre.
  9. positionslover
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her best album; hands down. I'm not sure why it has such a low rating. She has matured so much, and this album is truly my favourite. She sounds like an angel throughout, and I can't stop listening to it! I actually don't understand the negative reviews; what is there to hate about this album. It's so beautiful!
  10. betteroffview
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing. vocals, lyrics and happiana!! an rnb masterpiece that shows her healing process and how happy she is now. ALSO THE WHISTLE NOTES ICONIC
  11. Lina13575
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I really like this album and can’t stop listening to it ..
  12. getwllsoon
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album! Queen of r&b!! The vocals are perfect as always and you can see that she grew up:)
  13. Gabrielnevesa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is excellent, Ariana brought new developments along with the rhythms in which she is establishing herself, is light, fluid and has moments so high that I would say are the best of her career
  14. xabatman
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album, each song at a time, weaves into a perfect display of relationship from healing to strength. Without hiding vulnerabilities.
  15. GuadaOrellana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Very beautiful! They are pleasant songs to listen to. Ariana is very talented. It deserves much more than a 10 !!!
  16. blesseddiabetes
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her most cohesive work yet, I love with where she's going with her music style.
  17. felipipon
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing i love it its perfection
    amazing i love it its perfection i absolutely adore this album it completely surpassed my expectations
  18. DuckyStan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana surprised the world with this pop album inspired greatly by r&b elements which took her discography to a whole new level. From her single “positions” to the emotionally written “pov”, Ariana Grande continues to push her limits. 10/10
  19. positionsisabop
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    full of bops, her best album, y’all just keep lying while saying u hate the album y’all just jealous of ✨success✨ i believe in positions supremacy goodbye
  20. Laura040496
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the most healing album, her voice is heaven and this r&b style is perfect for her. She never disappoints. Wow! feeling so blessed
  21. madis23
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I am rating this album so highly because it showed such a wide variation of sounds and emotions, yet everything ties together perfectly. The powerful, emotional lyrics to “pov” and “off the table” provoke immense feelings from the listeners. The songs like “just like magic” and “motive” perfectly embody happiness and fun, and the backing music to both is something we have never reallyI am rating this album so highly because it showed such a wide variation of sounds and emotions, yet everything ties together perfectly. The powerful, emotional lyrics to “pov” and “off the table” provoke immense feelings from the listeners. The songs like “just like magic” and “motive” perfectly embody happiness and fun, and the backing music to both is something we have never really heard before from Ariana. Overall, this has quickly grown to be one of my favourite albums, and I assure you that you will enjoy it too.… Expand
  22. Katykeenee
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grandes sixth studio album “positions” is the R&B masterpiece we’ve been waiting her to do! AMAZING ALBUM AND ALL OF YOU RACIST POP STANS CAN GTH
  23. louisgng
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I think critics don’t like it beause we’re not used to ariana singing with R&B (i mean, she always did r&b but this time it’s a whole album). It’s so good, i think thank u, next is better but yeah it’s her second best project. No doubt
  24. ludabalo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum R&B por parte de la diva del pop Ariana, ha demostrado que puede demostrar sus sentimientos con unos sonidos cálidos y acoger dores
  25. lgprieto
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album she always wanted to make and it shows! a pure r&b masterpiece that relates her healing path and current happy situation in a fresh and excellent manner. the collaborations are perfectly selected and fit greatly in the vibe she was going for. all accompanied by a flawless musical and vocal production. the perfect record to vibe when it’s rainy and cold outside. if you are lookingthe album she always wanted to make and it shows! a pure r&b masterpiece that relates her healing path and current happy situation in a fresh and excellent manner. the collaborations are perfectly selected and fit greatly in the vibe she was going for. all accompanied by a flawless musical and vocal production. the perfect record to vibe when it’s rainy and cold outside. if you are looking for a mainstream pop star album, then keep looking; if you want to know what it feels like to have found your place, to feel free and love what you do, then you are in the right place. good job girl!… Expand
  26. faizgrande
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana gets out of the regular pop route and gives us a whole flavor full of music (focused on rnb). It’s amazing and hits differently. One of her best albums!
  27. alexou2b
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande se réinvente avec ce sixième opus... qui ne plaira pas à tous le monde.Pour cet album, la chanteuse prend un virage Rn’B avec des tonalités soul, pop et folk. Cet album fait écho aux deux précédents : Sweetener et thank u, next, cet album achevé le processus de guérison que la chanteuse a commencé après le terrible attentat de Manchester en mai 2017. La sublime balade « pov »Ariana Grande se réinvente avec ce sixième opus... qui ne plaira pas à tous le monde.Pour cet album, la chanteuse prend un virage Rn’B avec des tonalités soul, pop et folk. Cet album fait écho aux deux précédents : Sweetener et thank u, next, cet album achevé le processus de guérison que la chanteuse a commencé après le terrible attentat de Manchester en mai 2017. La sublime balade « pov » est l’une de ses plus belles chansons. Un album a écouter !… Expand
  28. arianaendedyou
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    absolutely an amazing album, makes me feel like an actual bad ass. whoever doesnt like this album are small minded and need mental help.
  29. Naccrato
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt it is the best project that ariana grande did, as a fan I loved each song and the best feat. It's motivate
  30. AbnerEduardo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a deep album where Ariana Grande shows her best and still surprises her fans and haters
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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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