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. OmarStir
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I expected something more from Ariana Grande, the album may be a good thing, but it can do more
  2. Irvin432crit
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is too basic the same sounds all of the same songs too repetitive and nothing innovative this does not seem to be a good work for Ariana. It just looks like he did it in a week. BASIC!… Expand
  3. buteraolivia
    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.
  4. gabizinhalinda
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    muito bom esse album o maior so quem eh esperto consegue enxergar o quao perfeito ele eh a ariana se supera a cada album q lanca essa mulher eh uma absurdonas n tem pra ngm
  5. lmfaohaha
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    So generic and nothing new. Boring and is pure pop with r&b elements yet her fans wanna call it "r&b" sis..
  6. NicolasVieira
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana rainha, perfeita, sem defeitos, maravilhosa, God is a womam e tudo de bom, nada de diferente desse álbum perfeito
  7. joaquinbarrios
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is the best of ariana grande. She does not have any skip and it shows that she is more involved than ever… Expand
  8. Alexesquim
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    It sounds loke drops from Sweetener and TUN, bored album, basic sounds and basic lyrics. Ariana need to evolve musically
  9. efhuyyyyyyyyee
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es su mejor álbum, se ve a una Ariana más madura. Por otra parte, este es un disco totalmente diferente a los demás, es mucho mas R&B and im here for it
  10. BryanBRcritic
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum trás uma nova Ariana depois do seus últimos dois álbuns impecável aqui ela trás um belo trabalho.
  11. jewstinnn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album! An R&B Masterpiece. We are all witnessing the emancipation of Ariana Grande, iconic!
  12. RaylaLauannda
    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
  13. Blueberrysoup
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far. Ariana Grande Gets better in every new album she release. This album feels the most her.
  14. IntoYouchile
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Her worst album, boring songs with generic trap. Anyway stream Dangerous Woman.
  15. miihlxs
    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
  16. elizabethxburke
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    this album is exquisite. i really don’t understand why it isn’t receiving better reviews. i feel like people either haven’t given it a chance or that that they prefer a more pop sound. i had a feeling i was going to like this one, especially when i had heard it was going to be a lot more R&B. in my opinion it’s a step up from tu,n and is very much ariana, it’s fun, mature and upbeat. i’vethis album is exquisite. i really don’t understand why it isn’t receiving better reviews. i feel like people either haven’t given it a chance or that that they prefer a more pop sound. i had a feeling i was going to like this one, especially when i had heard it was going to be a lot more R&B. in my opinion it’s a step up from tu,n and is very much ariana, it’s fun, mature and upbeat. i’ve noticed too that the more i listen to it the better it gets. i’m really excited for this era tbh and can’t wait to see what else she has in store for us. i’m overall so proud and happy to see her healing, her confidence growing and she just seems a lot happier than before. my girl is back… Expand
  17. felipeegabs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    sou um menino do Brasil, eu amei muito esse álbum, ariana sempre inovando e impressionando as pessoas!
  18. KingJoe
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An album that expresses the vocal strength of a full artist and shows us her sensual and intimate side with R&B sounds, making us vibrate at the foot of each musical note.
  19. ffernando
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es una excelente combinación de Sweetener y Dangerous Woman con un tono actual
  20. RogerMonserrat
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un albúm muy tranquilo, y con estilo R&B, muy pegajoso, no paro de escucharlo, merece una buena calificación.
  21. Danie26
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Muito chato sem nenhuma mensagem nenhum conceito parece exatamente as mesmas músicas ja lançados antes de outros álbuns, nada de novo, apenas músicas novas e chatas
  22. domepelona
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    If you put a track of this album on Thank u Next or Sweetener you wouldn’t know the difference, Ariana is getting boring, this album more like an obligation or a product.
  23. Maseken
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Every song is playable, not one single skip. The artist has out done her self and laid all other favs down! This is is pure art and just 1/6 of one of the albums from the talented Ariana Grande. We Stan!
  24. Luislopezni
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Just the same old **** I love Ariana but seems like she only cares about stream and not about giving good music.
  25. anon1928292
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album was definitely a grower. On my first listen I didn't think much of it, however tracks like off the table, safety net, nasty, and pov stood out to me on the first listen. But on the 2nd listen, i was amazed, as if i've never heard it before. This album is definitely amazing, it gives you the feelings of Sweetener and Dangerous Woman combined together, and she gave us an amazingThis album was definitely a grower. On my first listen I didn't think much of it, however tracks like off the table, safety net, nasty, and pov stood out to me on the first listen. But on the 2nd listen, i was amazed, as if i've never heard it before. This album is definitely amazing, it gives you the feelings of Sweetener and Dangerous Woman combined together, and she gave us an amazing R&B/pop album. Her most cohesive project to date, her vocal improvements are shown throughout the entire project and it's one of her best vocally. She used her voice to create beautiful harmonies in almost every song, the layers were magical, and her whistles shine bright in this specific album. This is like nothing she's done before, it has elements of what she's done, but this is a completely different sound, especially with songs like motive, my hair, love language, pov, she really took a step back from her pop roots and dived into R&B/Soul beautifully. To many this might not be her best album, but anyone who says it's a terrible album clearly doesn't know what mysic is, and doesn't appreciate R&B well enough to enjoy this masteriece of an album. It is one of her best.… Expand
  26. sophiagama
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best album ever! ariana sound so mature and healed from everything, defininely her best work
  27. maddie8903
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The beautiful pop/r&b album takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster as the album progresses. My personal favourites are off the table ft The Weekend, pov, and 34+35. The main themes that were heard during the album was love, sex and growing from past mistakes. The album is a beautiful piece of art and everyone should give it a listen.
  28. Viniifurlan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B it’s for ariana !!! she had this tone that makes every song feel so special and the light tone that’s bring everything soft the lyrics are so so good and special and so fresh
  29. IndigoGhost
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is Ariana Grande's most cohesive album. All the tracks complement, the production made this seam perfectly. It is impossible not to mention that Ariana Grande produced her own voice,in addition to recording engineering for the album and also occupies with Tommy Brown the position of Executive Producer. This is an Ariana album but it is a great achievement for Tommy Brown who hasPositions is Ariana Grande's most cohesive album. All the tracks complement, the production made this seam perfectly. It is impossible not to mention that Ariana Grande produced her own voice,in addition to recording engineering for the album and also occupies with Tommy Brown the position of Executive Producer. This is an Ariana album but it is a great achievement for Tommy Brown who has been working with his friend for years. The album stood out for the violins, the Beats and the incredible harmonizations of Grande. Mature and sensual… Expand
  30. Ca_andy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns e mais maduro da Ari, aqui ela se reinventa de forma polida maestral diferente de TUN, os violinos e toda as orquestras misturada com trap e o tom do R&B mostra o quanto ela é evoluída e se arrisca na música. As parcerias de longe são as melhores faixas do álbum.
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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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