• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
User Score
7.3

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  1. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un albúm muy tranquilo, y con estilo R&B, muy pegajoso, no paro de escucharlo, merece una buena calificación.
  2. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    sou um menino do Brasil, eu amei muito esse álbum, ariana sempre inovando e impressionando as pessoas!
  3. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana really did the best work that she could´ve. She literally changed her genre and it´s not generic. She is used to do pop+trap, but now she is at the r&b/soul. There´s not the same old pop, because the album were not made for it! It´s amazing
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love it the album, is perfect and amazing. the aesthetics and concept of the album is incredible. Ariana does a wonderful job of costume. proud of her
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es una excelente combinación de Sweetener y Dangerous Woman con un tono actual
  6. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is the best album in 2020. Pov is the most emotional song and i really like it. I’m in love with this masterpiece.
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    For me this is her best album for sure, this is also a new style for her, maybe trying something new, I love the orchestra on some tracks, the violin and the trap beat were so beautiful on track 34 + 35, all the tracks are rich in detail
  8. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album, there’s absolutely no skips and i love the beats, the lyrics and the high notes pls she nailed it
  9. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum trás uma nova Ariana depois do seus últimos dois álbuns impecável aqui ela trás um belo trabalho.
  10. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album! An R&B Masterpiece. We are all witnessing the emancipation of Ariana Grande, iconic!
  11. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    After sweetener is her best album. This is the album that Ariana has always wanted to create and release. I'm so proud of her, this is so mature. The notes, harmonies and lyrics are killing me. Totally in love.
  12. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana rainha, perfeita, sem defeitos, maravilhosa, God is a womam e tudo de bom, nada de diferente desse álbum perfeito
  13. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. many people are evaluating it as a pop album and it is not a pop album. Ariana brings a different job in a very sophisticated way. I loved the feats, the beautiful voices and the perfect melody. Expand
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is one of the best albums of ariana grande, since it shows all her growth and maturation in her career, all her songs are very very very good, it is my favorite.
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. UNA VERDADERA OBRA DE ARTE, Ariana cada vez se supera ella misma este álbumes solo para gente que sabe apreciar el arte. ❤ Expand
  16. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A incredible albums with new sounds and more feelings, the best of Ariana Grande Expand
  17. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of times, her whistles tones are epic and beautiful. Positions is great for every arianator of the world
  18. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best work yet let’s not get it twisted! ariana grande is transitioning into r&b and honestly i’m super happy about it. this is not a pop album, so reviewing it as one doesn’t make sense. as an r&b album with pop and hip hop INFLUENCE, it is amazing. i hope she keeps making more music like this because it’s just.. wow
  19. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    As a follower of Ariana the sounds are very faithful to their beginnings, giving them a touch of movement and freshness to what makes "Positions" a great work
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured a lot, not only do you hear it in her voice but her techniques. This midtempo R&B album was able to showcase how Ariana feels at this point in her life. The vocal production along with the writing and production is top tier. Positions is one of Ariana's best album.
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best of all. He showed his most intimate side, he showed us art so many mixed feelings on the album. Ariana's return was so glorious Expand
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    with this new work Ariana showed us how much she has matured, the vocals, the arrangements finally everything. this may not be the best princess album of pop, but it is certainly one of the most mature!
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Full acclaim Even with small songs, she delivered everything on this album, now it became my second favorite Expand
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    an incredible album, a real masterpiece I loved this album so much I can't explain how
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfeito, R&B clássico e excelente, serviu muita qualidade vocal, a surra nos cacuras.
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande shows her whistle tone register, ability to sing and so much more, she really shows maturity with it and it has so many flavors, great job ! Expand
  27. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande, she really is a master piece. She save 2020. This R&B was necesary
  28. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this woman becomes the moment of generation, she is amazing, i love her so much
  29. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible r&b album! such a beautiful and unique sound. no skips 10/10 her best album
  30. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is a beautiful album as we can see Ariana has grown and matured a lot, could be better, but I loved it.
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.