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. luis_moonlight
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Took time to love it but its a good album. the composition of the album lets me see a much more mature Ariana.
  2. jonizalazar
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    La amo a la mayoria no les gusta o dicen que es aburrido, pero todo no es pop en el mundo, es un buen album y ariana se luce, por eso la amo
  3. arianagrandefan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    all songs are amazing. bop after bop
  4. jhunreycorrales
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    It's a good album. But not Ariana's best album. So far some tracks are a little bit grower for me.
  5. Darinas
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is a good Ariana's album,i do not reckon,that the album is boring. Song with the Weeknd is the most beautiful and incredible.
  6. lucas_slopes
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best album of the year. I'm speechless. thanks for everything, Ari. you've never let us down.
  7. sSergiortega
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    La verdad pienso que es uno de sus mejores albumes, ella nunca decepciona.
    Me da mucha risa ver tanta jota ardita jajajaja
    Pero bueno, te amamos aridiosa
  8. joanarianator
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    un excelente album, esto tiene que debutar #1 y ser el album del año 2020 y 2021
  9. Delfinav
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores álbumes de lo que tiene ariana grande, es mi favorito sin dudas. Rompió con las expectativas que teníamos todos sacando un álbum demasiado bueno y hermoso
  10. MandMs95
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Parece una canción interminable, pues todo suena igual. Sonidos ya reciclados y canciones sin sentido.
  11. danurod
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Me encanto el álbum, una excelente combinación del r&b con el pop, creo que es el sonido que Ari a estado buscando y al fin lo encontró.
  12. alexisgranop
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Ariana hasn’t experimented at all, so boring, so generic with basic lyrics and production.
  13. Onlypov
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Eu amei, o meu estilo favorito é R&B eu gosto de escutar músicas calmas e pensar na vida, agradeço a Ariana por não fazer música pop só pra agradar a indústria e sim fazer algo que ela ame e se identifique
  14. JamesKeyvin
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The álbum its very interesante, It hve YT Vibes, She Really Know How to give US Art
  15. InsaneAlbert
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um álbum feito sem pensar em charts, vendas, etc. E&B maravilhoso e que explorou muito bem a sua potência vocal. Destaques para POV, My Hair e Just Like Magic.
  16. hiloy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is just.. incredible. she has really matured from the sound she had and her music has such an amazing feel and vibe to it. her vocals are insane and the whistle chorus in my hair !… Expand
  17. Javie06
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a cultural reset this is everything im not a fan of ari but i really lovee it periodt
  18. lindsayannelle
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Thought it was bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad is that 75 characters yet
  19. Josuesol1504
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection, i could listen all the time and don't want left to dance, i really love it… Expand
  20. Baccan
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Annoying album, that just want to be commercial. All short musics that are made just to get streams easier. The same style of musics that her recents albuns. Just not worth the time spend on listening
  21. Paulo66
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album perfect songs nice melodys good very good yesss mizeng ariana grande is perfect her



    .    … Expand
  22. Abdulilah
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible album horrible horrendous absolutely nightmare I puked when I listened to it… Expand
  23. kofibean
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    I personally think it is a solid album. I don't understand the amount of hate this album gets. It may not be her traditional sound but I love it. Coming from someone who isn't an Ariana fan.
  24. Annasfhmial
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. positions isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need… Expand
  25. Sebastian0988
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Excelente Álbum, el mejor del 2020 sin duda alguna, Ariana cada vez se supera más y sigue siendo una de las mejores artistas de esta década
  26. aintyourboykenn
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Its a Sweetener + Thank U Next vibes. Ariana newds to reinvent herself! The album is cohesive but others aint it ugh
  27. joaodemboski
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A cada novo trabalho que ela faz, ela se mostra uma artista de qualidade, com albúns impécaveis,além de mostrar sua evolução sonora e seu amadurecimento tanto como artista, como pessoa. Seus albúns trazem sentimentos diferentes, e mostram uma "fase" de vivência e experiências suas, com "Positions" não foi diferente,realmente ela é uma artista completa, e seus sons estão longe de serA cada novo trabalho que ela faz, ela se mostra uma artista de qualidade, com albúns impécaveis,além de mostrar sua evolução sonora e seu amadurecimento tanto como artista, como pessoa. Seus albúns trazem sentimentos diferentes, e mostram uma "fase" de vivência e experiências suas, com "Positions" não foi diferente,realmente ela é uma artista completa, e seus sons estão longe de ser genéricos, e esse albúm assim como seus outros comprovaram isso! Amei um álbum com identidade sonora e sentimentos reais.… Expand
  28. Alee_Work
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum me gusto, esperaba más de Ariana. El álbum es arte, la voz de Ari le da el toque, tiene colaboraciones buenas, como con Doja, que sin duda es la mejor… Expand
  29. heysoyfernan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un discazo de los pies a la cabeza, tiene cada bopazo que te cagas las bragas
  30. Virgossps392001
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Horrible album. Todos las canciones suenan iguales. Y así criticaban a otros albumes
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Metascore
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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