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. dababyjae
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Best album in the world, Nasty is my favorite song from the album but I like all of them 10/10 for each song
  2. mathhh
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito e completamente diferente do que ela vinha fazendo. Amei cada uma das faixas.
  3. Euphemiaxx
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    The lyrics and the melody is not it. I love her to death but this is probably her worst era for me.
  4. yovanskiee
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    not her best work but still not bad tbh expected a little more for ag6 it's really cohesive tho
    best songs on the album for me are 34+35,pov, obvious and motive
    it's kinda this pop/rnb thing and I wish she just went the full rnb way I think she would do it really well still a good solid album
  5. Criticalcritic0
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Horrible album. Period. All the songs sound the same. Boring trap-pop music. The only good things is her vocals, but that's about it. Good thing i didn't pre-order the album since i wasn't sure if i'm gonna like it. Saved the money for something better.
  6. felipereviewer
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana is the artist of this generation and she grows up in every single album, it's incredible how she just get better and better, it's absolutely the álbum of the year… Expand
  7. tipsyfad
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️
  8. sebbsher
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really really really love it so much … Expand
  9. Carlosraularctp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An excellent album from start to finish, Ariana together with her team gives us an incredible experience with her vocals, exceptional production, strong and consistent messages, the whole album shows us an independent woman trying to control all the problems she faces and willing to love, Ariana never disappoints with her work, and this is no exception, defensively one of her best albums , she bet on the R&B and succeeded.… Expand
  10. cedchim
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has once again proved that she is that girl! All the songs are perfectly crafted. This sound definitely fits her so much.
  11. dwtdior
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    so good. this album is a classic in a making, f*** all the critics this is good music, i love just like magic , safety net. its a spicy, sensual album.
  12. Thankumarbles
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfection. The entire album is a vibe. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. It’s stunning. immaculate. 10/10 highly recommend listening.
  13. ViadoPitchfork1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album, she ate the R&B vibes.
    She grows in every album she release!
  14. risesel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    y’all’s favs wish they could create an album like this. stay mad and stay pressed that ariana is currently at the top of the charts meanwhile you sweeping the floors as mcdonald’s ❤️
  15. dottolck
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Too many co-writers for a very generic album. she had an opportunity to make something big, since she released her biggest album to date last year, but she ended up delivering something made for gaining streams only. she proved with this album that her shine from the past era was just lucky for all the media buzz and lack of other big new releases.
  16. babyos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    For those who probably don't know, positions is a r&b album. It might be Ariana´s first attempt on this genre since My Everything and even though some of her songs on this album have her distinctive trap vibe, it just suits perfectly. Music is evolving and Ariana Grande is showing that. This r&b masterpiece is probably one of Ariana's most passionate and meaningful albums. *Loves it*
  17. 0Blase
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfeito como sempre!! Vocais impecáveis e talento puro. Ela é realmente digna da coroa de rainhas do pop
  18. gracomartinez
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Un excelente álbum, pero Ariana tiene más talento para reinventarse.
    Este álbum tiene altos y bajos. Este nuevo álbum R&B/POP, contiene melodías clásicas que te llevan a ”Yours Trully - Ariana Grande” y una excelente producción y beats como en ”Thank U Next” también tomaremos en cuenta que contiene letras explícitas para algunas personas, pero eso no quita que el álbum sea divertido y    Un excelente álbum, pero Ariana tiene más talento para reinventarse.
    Este álbum tiene altos y bajos. Este nuevo álbum R&B/POP, contiene melodías clásicas que te llevan a ”Yours Trully - Ariana Grande” y una excelente producción y beats como en ”Thank U Next” también tomaremos en cuenta que contiene letras explícitas para algunas personas, pero eso no quita que el álbum sea divertido y sus nuevos sonidos sean únicos y hagan que lo escuches varias veces.

    Hay canciones que le faltan algo de carisma y hacen que el álbum pierda su tono, canciones como; Motive-Ariana Grande y Doja Cat, Love Language y West Side, tienen sonidos que hacen que el álbum no mantenga su estética, sonidos nuevos que para algunas personas, descartarán desde el principio y se aburrirán hasta el final.

    En cambio hay canciones que encantan demasiado como; My Hair, (Ariana jugando con el R&B y su rango vocal tan perfecto y poderoso), Six Thirty (Tiene una narrativa muy divertida, dulce y picante), Safety Net (Beats muy pesados, un ft con Ty Dolla $ing, sonidos experimentales de fondo con buena producción, encajan perfectamente con la voz de Ariana.

    Es un álbum sorpresa, creo que Ariana no se tomó el tiempo necesario para escribir un álbum con buena perspectiva R&B, fue muy inoportuno pero realmente vale la pena escucharlo y disfrutarlo.    … Expand
  19. Carlosmespia
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Wow i love this Wow i love thisWow i love this Wow i love thisWow i love this Wow i love thisWow i love this Wow i Wow i love this Wow i love thislove thisWow i love this Wow i love thisWow i love this Wow i love thisWoWowWow i love this Wow i love this i love this Wow i love thisw i love this Wow Wow i love this Wow i love thisi love this
  20. decayedtrees
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pop or R&B??? Tell us, Ariana Grande. We need your better album.............… Expand
  21. lisa7
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    definitely her best album! truly amazing. her best lyrically, vocally, & artistically. just perfect
  22. C0RR3IA
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    Ariana conseguiu entregar um bom trabalho que trás um admirável equilíbrio entre a suavidade dos seus vocais e energia apelativa e sexy, explicita em suas letras. O R&B neste album com a presença de violinos, quais harmonizam com os vocais enquanto flerta ao msm tempo com o trap em algumas faixas, construe uma identidade única para o album, algo que no "Yours Truly" e no "thank u, next"Ariana conseguiu entregar um bom trabalho que trás um admirável equilíbrio entre a suavidade dos seus vocais e energia apelativa e sexy, explicita em suas letras. O R&B neste album com a presença de violinos, quais harmonizam com os vocais enquanto flerta ao msm tempo com o trap em algumas faixas, construe uma identidade única para o album, algo que no "Yours Truly" e no "thank u, next" smp deixava um gostinho de quero mais. Todavia, mesmo com uma coesão incrível costurada entre as músicas, o album apresenta, em muitos momentos uma linealidade cansativa, justamente por ñ apresentar muitos altos e baixos. Não q isso seje totalmente ruim, mas deixa essa impressão mt marcante ao ponto de quando vc se toca, a canção já acabou e iniciou-se outra, consequentemente. De qlqr forma, é uma obra medianamente boa.… Expand
  23. taekookie
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    lmfao even bts' worst album is better than this recycled shjt like who would even listen to this when there are literally other albums from her that sound very similar to this trash
  24. Tomtheestallion
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Truly believe this is one of Ariana Grande’s most cohesive albums to date. I wasn’t fully sold when just the lead single came out, but was I wrong. Positions (the song) fits perfectly in this album, almost in a way that makes the song even better. Top tracks: My Hair, Nasty, Shut Up and Safety Net (but realistically every song is a top track)
  25. luciana2210
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    This album doesn't demostrate any grow.The same sound boring and simple, nothing new hers yelling are already know nothing fresh
  26. Brigarcia
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is simply art, it's the album where Ariana is showing us what she can do with her voice, get out of her comfort zone and go back to R&B, I love it.
  27. sbarrost
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    its so good, honestly im obsessed with it. its so different from her previous work and this is all that we ever wanted from her, love it.
  28. Eliassalass
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Este álbum me ha gustado mucho, Ariana supo cambiarse del pop al R&B, ella es buena en eso, yo no le doy 10 ya que las canciones son muy cortas y además la colaboración con Doja se me hizo muy pero muy corta, me hubiera gustado que esa colaboración hubiera sido más larga y que Doja hubiera tenido más en la canción, pero fuera de eso me gusta mucho la canción y es una de mis favoritas, elEste álbum me ha gustado mucho, Ariana supo cambiarse del pop al R&B, ella es buena en eso, yo no le doy 10 ya que las canciones son muy cortas y además la colaboración con Doja se me hizo muy pero muy corta, me hubiera gustado que esa colaboración hubiera sido más larga y que Doja hubiera tenido más en la canción, pero fuera de eso me gusta mucho la canción y es una de mis favoritas, el álbum merece todo el éxito del mundo, estoy emocionado por esta nueva era y por ver las fotos hermosas que nos hará Ariana en el photoshoot del álbum. Además la gira que hará se me hace que será impresionante y espero que esta vez venga a Latinoamérica ya que la muy bella no vino con sweetener, espero verla acá en Chile y espero escuchar su hermosa voz, para concluir no me gusta que la gente critique a este álbum en base a su fanatísmo por otros cantantes, sean maduros y hagan una crítica coherente por favor, y los críticos hacen unas críticas malísimas, que tengan profesionalismo por que sus críticas los hacen ver como unos imb3ciles, con críticas como * ay el álbum es muy corto o cosas asi* fijarse en eso es totalmente anticuado, aprendan y hagan una buena crítica, gracias . Xoxo… Expand
  29. dariela
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is the best album that she has it’s amazing , the lyrics are another level and the music is amazing… Expand
  30. Josmx2
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Nada nuevo de la princesa del pop, dejó rare a PERRALENA, tan solo nasty se hace ring en todo rare de la burla del pop
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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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