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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. samuelkswj
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album, she literally did her best album surpassing Dangerous Woman, so cool and sweet this album!
  2. karlasexs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ariana always surpasses herself and now she has managed to engrave a dreamy rnb, one of the best albums of the year… Expand
  3. Mattia27
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    A better sweetener, it’s clear that is very different from the last , thank u next , but it’s clear that is a record produced during a global pandemic. I started feeling the artistic growth
  4. raulmanoel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she's got a point, she's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment. she is here and she is everything
  5. 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
  6. motivationxy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album shows great at the height of his career. taking a risk in a new "R&B" style was a good decision for the singer.
  7. AnnaOu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Immaculate... the rnb album we’ve been WAITING FOR!! A grown version of Yours Truly...
  8. iamalex8
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    As músicas estão perfeitas do início ao fim. Os feats não tenho nem palavras pra descrever, é um melhor que o outro.
  9. joaopedro4
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    incrivel, perfeito, impecavel, sem defeitos, tudo que eu queria dela era um album que não seguisse nenhum padrão pop pra agradar critica e o positions é basicamente isso.
  10. Gnnlcc
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved, Ariana never disappoint, is so good to hear in a travel, to take a shower… Expand
  11. Land
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    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.
  12. joaop1430
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so good vocals, some songs are great and some others are ok.....…..............… Expand
  13. marangonipaolo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album showed her artistic growth and at the same time went back to the steps of yours truly. The rnb sound fits her voice perfectly and this project is the most cohesive she's ever put out. My top 3 is my hair, shut up and love language.
  14. honeys
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana a maior de sua geração. positions veio pra varrer e surrar os dw fãs. ela ja entregou tudo que os gays querem agora deixem as pessoas normais de bom gosto APRECIAREM esse r&bzinho gostoso!! só levo em consideração críticas positivas pois essas criticas especializadas só tem gay fã de pop, não tem nenhuma relevância..
  15. Trstanc540
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Its phenomenal! A definitive step up from thank u next! Its breathtaking and mesmerising!
  16. Saify786
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is by far her best with sweetener. The rnb vibes that comes along and her vocals are just immaculate. This is by far my album of the year. Love language and POV are single material.
  17. Jazzzmin
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a refreshment after the repeated release of generic bubblegum pop music this past year. Positions shows just how much Ariana has grown and developed not just as an artist but as a person, and does so in a light and fun way. Beautifully produced and her vocals continue to never disappoint (will definitely listen to again)
  18. ViadoPitchfork1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album, she ate the R&B vibes.
    She grows in every album she release!
  19. jval22
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    If youre looking for a POP Arianna, this album is not for you.
    This is R&B infused trap-pop Album..Beautiful Vocals Harmonizations, Productions and Instrumentals. She doesnt need to prove whimsical lyricism over Authentic lyrics which makes it special. Its how an artist feel and perceived. Its a post-TUN Era. 10/10.
  20. Romaniabutera
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    in "positions" we can see the evolution of ariana. one of my favorites of 2020
  21. leoo_alves
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. R&B perfection and sounds so good, thanks Ariana for this, and love you so much.
  22. ourdangerous
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfeito e coeso o maior ato dela você pode comer meu c sem pedir ariana grande!
  23. Mariegomezz1992
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    álbum perfeito e quem não gastou que desgoste bem aí de sua casa ;) ariana entregou muito com essa obra prima e os hAtErS não podem negar, aliás, estão todos comentando, encomodou!!!
  24. Helenaa
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande’s best album. a masterpiece, r&biana is iconic, so much better than pop. legendary.
  25. keane_g
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    literally her best album, the production is amazing, her vocals are outstanding as usual. obviously the crtitics are a bunch oh old white men who hate the fact that a WOMAN is writing about sex :)
  26. BeHonest
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. This album just show how she's happy now. POV is so touching and 34+35 is SO GOOD. Love that album
  27. felipxsz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O trabalho mais maduro e coeso da artista. Fugindo totalmente do que seus últimos trabalhos entregaram, Grande resolveu apostar 100% no R&B que é o estolo musical que a estrela pop mais se identifica.
  28. marc_habibian
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    STAY PRESSED THIS IS ONE OF HER MOST COHESIVE ALBUMS YET. PERIOD. y'all dont wanna accept the fact that she makes amazing music. PUR
  29. suususcriss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    como explicar ariana grande? uma perfeição?
    para o cego? ELA É A LUZ
    para mim? MINHA VIDA MEU TUDO
  30. yupethan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I’m absolutely in LOVE with this album, ariana took a big step experimenting with this genre despite most of her fans/critics expectations being average pop music. Album of the year.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Most Discussed Album of 2020

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »