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. arianaoutsoldy
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    one of her best albums,love the R&B she added to it. this is a very different style for ariana and i’m here for it. it sounds so good and the lyrics ?omg so good too,there’s a lot of references to her old songs. her mind omg.
  2. mandoca
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    it’s just perfect! i love every single song of this album. Ariana is THE BEST!!!
  3. Fferreirass
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. eu amei mt, ariana sempre impressionado a cada álbum. E os falsetes dela=tudoo!… Expand
  4. Anniebutera
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encantó es muy bueno me da mucha paz, en verdad es increíble, un álbum que seguramente tendrá mucho de que hablar y sin duda debe de tener más éxito y reconocimiento, Ariana ha hecho un increíble trabajo con "Positions" espero conocerla pronto porque en verdad es una mujer muy exitosa… Expand
  5. Ryanrates
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is just amazing it has its own vibe unlike some other albums released this year when I heard this one I loved it directly in the initial listen, one of the best tracks are "nasty" "motive ft. Doja cat" and off "my hair". ALBUM OF THE YEAR… Expand
  6. anderlimaaaa
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    ela não tem um erro na discografia até agora, amei esse álbum do início ao fim. artista!
  7. esmarose
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    great album, love safety net, my hair, pov, nasty, off the table and just like magic
  8. yasmin07
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Um álbum incrível, músicas perfeitas
    As letras profundas e Grande conseguiu mostrar um amadurecimento em sua carreira.
  9. Sebaslondono
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The album brings new rhythms, with a good transition from Thank U Next to Positions, of the best.
  10. shafiqasyraf
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album is executed flawlessly and it's so fresh. no one has ever done it like her before. this album is impressive and undeniably good.
  11. Daniiel_franco1
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana is without a doubt the voice of her generation, Positions is a good job, but let's not forget that we are used to Ariana charming us with her past work.
  12. Raissaleticia
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Sem palavras para descrever como estou feliz com esse álbum! Ariana sempre nos surpreende e dessa vez não foi diferente, estou extremamente apaixonada por positions
  13. Ohousany98
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    One again, Ariana has proved that she is the voice of the youth- something the older critics will never understand. she is the future
  14. luquitasgrillo
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    I Loved so much she is so talented.
    Ariana is the generation's voice.
    I believe this is your best work !! mainly the tracks “my hair” and “POV”
  15. Ferts_22
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna un álbum muy bueno, letras muy buenas, unos sonidos que son en verdad magníficos, disfrute mucho este álbum es magnífico
  16. xxxxxlechuga
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album, it’s just so seductive, it makes you want to get naked, like for real.
    Songs like pov, my hair, safety net are just so magical, they’re pure art.
    However there are some songs that I didn’t enjoy at my inicial listening, but they are definitely growers    … Expand
  17. romanegst
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I think this album is so different from the others, in a positive ways. Ari is not in pain anymore like she was during Sweetener and Thank u, next. This albums means so much, the songs are very authentics and you have to appreciate them in theirs own ways. Ariana Grande can sings everything and she showed it in Positions. Every single song have a link betwenn them and all the album fit soI think this album is so different from the others, in a positive ways. Ari is not in pain anymore like she was during Sweetener and Thank u, next. This albums means so much, the songs are very authentics and you have to appreciate them in theirs own ways. Ariana Grande can sings everything and she showed it in Positions. Every single song have a link betwenn them and all the album fit so well. Ari worked so hard to make us (Arianators, worst fanbase name) happy during this damn pandemic. I am so grateful to be alive at the same time as Ariana, thank you for this beautiful project.… Expand
  18. Jooonyes
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Vibe incrível!!!! Álbum do ano, Ariana nunca decepciona sua fan base, entregando melodias perfeita e vocal impecável!!!
  19. Babyyyangeeel92
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Omggggt thisss is the album of the yearrrrrr, when Ariana dyyy shutrr yuppp i saiidd okkk queeeen… Expand
  20. Lolesama
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I loved the songs especially the vocals and I identified a lot with the lyrics
  21. adoringariola
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    the songs are just.... AMAZING. i lobe all of them they are unique and i love them omg
  22. mindofsilence
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album is completely mind blowing, especially the vocal performance (and vocal production). and it feels like a diary, like we’ve been allowed a peak inside her mind. and it’s beautiful.
  23. mafeagc
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. kcowkskskckskdkwkdleolskdkcnsmssklalwlwlwkekdksskskxkdksmndjdjeososlslskskekakak my reaction is that… Expand
  24. Gabito
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Of course it’s something different from the Pop Diva, but if we analyze more deeply the album we can find a very deep songs that reflects Grande’s mental health and I think that’s beautiful
  25. Sheezus1
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    0MG, veo muchas AguaCACAtas, Seleperros, Tablones colapsando en esta icónica Biblia del R&B. por eso Ariana >>>> Su Fav mierd3ra. se van a quedar con las ganas de ver a mi Aridios con critica amarilla. ni que fuera Perraty
  26. Luangomesdias
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    OOOOOOOOOOOOO MY GOD PRFCT this is álbum of the year
    Oooooo
    Myyyyyyy
    Gooooooodprft
    Perry
    Perry
    Perry
  27. sournasty
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    it is the most ‚her’ album. we can see who is ariana grande in the real life. her best album periodt
  28. 9RaynaraB
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, i liked this album, so much. I love how ariana is so talented and so beautiful… Expand
  29. tylerlovell
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    immaculate!!!!!!!! talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  30. Timotinho
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana explores her vocal potence in a wonderful way in this album. The lyrics of each song are super rich and she talks about sex in a luxurious way. Also, she show her versatility making a album that is so unlike her previous albums
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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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