Positions
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
User Score
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. thiagoutsch
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her besr album omg hahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahhahahahahahaahhahaha
  2. andreadeleon
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Ariana's voice is angelical and she manages to convey her feelings and mental health beautifully through her music.
  3. Taciane
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best work, delivered talent and cohesion. With a romantic and sexy vibe, the R&B it brought an evolution in your music and brings us closer to Ariana.
  4. Juanda123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the best album of Ariana I love it so bad I like so much the new R&B theme… Expand
  5. SR29
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s amazing, Ariana is a great singer and songwriter. R&B is so beautiful n beauty
  6. kelvinmdias89
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum lançado até hoje e quem não gostou é porque só suporta pop farofa
  7. sweetenerbebe
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album was amazing, anyone who says otherwise is a tasteless rat who only listens to ariana for pop bops and has not had a taste of good rnb music. she really grew and matured from yours truly to now, positions. the control she has over her voice is beautiful and it’s something different from music like bang bang and problem. she seems so happy and she expresses it so well through herthe album was amazing, anyone who says otherwise is a tasteless rat who only listens to ariana for pop bops and has not had a taste of good rnb music. she really grew and matured from yours truly to now, positions. the control she has over her voice is beautiful and it’s something different from music like bang bang and problem. she seems so happy and she expresses it so well through her lyrical content, although there are some moments that are a bit emotional, but that’s cool cuz vulnerability is good. she whistled an entire verse, showing off her incredible vocal ability (she doesn’t need to belt every other verse). the entire album is a masterpiece, argue with the wall.… Expand
  8. thankuwill
    May 28, 2021
    10
    the album is appropriate for the moment, Ariana is good at r&b vibes and never let us down
  9. celso1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    With this album the princess of pop shows off her incredible range and musicality through the 14 tracks. Doing really great low notes and also using her outstanding whistle register, Ariana only confirms that she’s one of the biggest vocalists of our generation. This production has an amazing R&B sonority that makes everybody chill and enjoy the moment. In short, this is what we call aWith this album the princess of pop shows off her incredible range and musicality through the 14 tracks. Doing really great low notes and also using her outstanding whistle register, Ariana only confirms that she’s one of the biggest vocalists of our generation. This production has an amazing R&B sonority that makes everybody chill and enjoy the moment. In short, this is what we call a “phonographic excellence”.… Expand
  10. renanreis23
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love it. it’s beautiful kspxoxpxkxoxoxoxooxoxoxocciocococococococoofickfocxidofofofofofofofofococococifoggkfpgovlgpgovivovovvovoogogioogogogigogogogogogogofmkfof
  11. juniorsr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Diferente de tudo que ela já fez, mas perfeito, lindo e maravilhoso. Um dos melhores álbuns da Ariana!!… Expand
  12. swteari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    just perfect ariana innovates on all albums and is reborn on all of them, if she didn't do something new on this album it wouldn't be ariana grande
  13. nnoorrbbeeyy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    If you’re in a mood that is sexual or just chilling it’s perfect for you
  14. abbyvcn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a wonderful album, I love it and makes me so happy !! Pls ear the album right now… Expand
  15. filipebdsp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    After an album that addressed the loving sorrows of her life and the learning that it brought her, Ariana in Positions, a very sexy, luxurious and fancy R&B album, gives in to love and declares herself confident in her new relationship, telling us another chapter of her life! Full of powerful vocals, fun lyrics and powerful meanings, Ariana continues to evolve and establish her place inAfter an album that addressed the loving sorrows of her life and the learning that it brought her, Ariana in Positions, a very sexy, luxurious and fancy R&B album, gives in to love and declares herself confident in her new relationship, telling us another chapter of her life! Full of powerful vocals, fun lyrics and powerful meanings, Ariana continues to evolve and establish her place in the musical industry… Expand
  16. paula1528
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's her best album. i am loving all songs and my favorite is pov and just like magic. i think the worst song is love language. the single of album is amazing and catchy. i can't wait for another music video. i also love the vocals in my hair. the collabs are perfect.
  17. Nikiesteves
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! I really like the lyrics and her voice in R&b music, it’s really fresh and new. Also the collabs are on point. My fav: POV
  18. gabscdss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    IS HER BEST ALBUM!!!!!!!
    ARIANA RUN POP, a ariana serviu SERVIU ELA SERVIU GOSTOSO NO R&B E ISSO SÓ FAZ COM QUE ELA CONCRETIZA QUE REALMENTE É A DONA DESSA GERAÇÃO.
  19. nasacloudd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a great album. the first album where i cant have a top 5 because of how beautiful it is.
  20. igor1234
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grande brought a new sorority in positions, she really found herself in something she does so easily, the melody and her sweet voice is a perfect match, in addition to establishing partnerships with huge music stars.… Expand
  21. buteraslefts
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    so wonderful, amazing, moving and mature that it made me cry, certainly one of the best albums of 2020, thanks ariana for sharing with us
  22. buchmannhelio1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is perfect! Ariana Grande is definitely the queen of pop! I really love this album and I know that is a perfect art! ♥ - @heliobuchmann ^^
  23. wasxtside
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better album than that? Impossible! Ariana Grande revolutionized and emerged from the pop bubble of the past decade. I brought an amazing r & b with some extensions of soul, trap and pop orchestra. Great, you're already aware that you're here to stay. This album was not meant to please other people, I see it as a way of thanking the fans and giving what she likes to do! Good fans and great songs. The love language intro beats countless careers. My hair and nasty vocals are iconic and perfect. Being compared to diva Mariah Carey What do we have left? hear that it provided an innovation and if you didn't like it, accept it! Thank you for this work Ariana. Congratulations, success!… Expand
  24. orlandopc610
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of her and that’s on my period so ..... es el mejor álbum la verdad las líricas son buenas y la producción es asombrosa la collab de Abel es la mejor en todo el álbum pero las 3 demás siguen siendo asombrosas y cada canción sigue superándose a otra… Expand
  25. ariela
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! All songs matches with the last. 34+35 its already a hit! Shut Up one of my favorites.. She doesn't put nothing like the other albuns and this is why is such a special album.
  26. Joaomx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I just listened to the album and it was really worth waiting to hear it now at dawn. The album's vibe is perfect and the vocals are amazing (without straining) and I loved ALL the songs. I am proud to have seen this woman grow in the industry.
  27. dontiana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's one of Miss Grande's best albums. In this one she showed more of her vocal power using vocal instruments like the whisper. Notable that she also brought back R&B resources. Her lyrics show a striking power, almost all involving her sensuality and her feminine sexuality.
  28. catzworth
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album full of many suprises, we see Ariana experimenting with her voice and delivering different types of tunes. I was always told if you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all, anyways my Twitter is cIitzworth.
  29. evyrtime
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    cara faixa uma diferente da outra mas sem nunca perder a identidade do álbum, ariana entregou mais um trabalho
  30. ehdt
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    pov is a masterpiece. 34+35 is such an upbeat track. off the table isn’t the strongest song she’s produced but the album as a whole has a coherent sound and message. Ariana Grande has done a phenomenal job, but did we expect any different?
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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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