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. evezelomoore02
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfect, beautiful, wonderful, fantastic, innovative, exciting, fatabulous, spectacular, never the same...
  2. LuliGrandeSwift
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aridios dejate de cagar en selepulga!!
    otro álbum donde nos das arte puro, nueva biblia para alabar, solo a los haters no les gusto.
    GRACIAS ARIDIOS POR TANTO ARTE, NO TE MERECEMOS.    … Expand
  3. loveagain
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    very bad album, full of skips and a downgrade from thank u next, she wants to be black so bad the use of aave in this album is too much but her fans will always give her a pass
  4. larameira
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    pior álbum do mundo, essa cachorra nem pra fazer música de putaria serve. eu teria vergonha de ouvir um álbum como esse
  5. Joaolucas06
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best álbum i love R&B and this is the perfection, the best track is pov… Expand
  6. alessandroarian
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen álbum, no es el típico pop y eso es bueno, esto dice que puede dominar cualquier género y hacerlo de una manera genial y los vocales son los mejores… Expand
  7. muaudio
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    El peor album del año, es un mal producto de otro mal producto títere de scooter. La 0diam0s ojala se 34+35 de una vez. Que chingve su madre fabri duarte.
  8. Ddeuso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It shows a different Ariana, it's really important being to change, being able to show her pain with her last album and now showing that she can heal, she is open and it's a masterpiece.
  9. positionsaoty1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    aqui a ariana se mostra está na sua melhor fase, desprendida de coisas comerciais ela entrega um álbum onde mais se ver a sua personalidade e honestidade
  10. richardpn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best works!! Her vocals are incredible as always, and the production is really good on this album!!
  11. briel_cordeiro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album arrived at the right moment in my life and that of other people I think! Too much joint emotion makes me want to hear it 24 hours a day… Expand
  12. Marimariiii
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s sooooo good! I love it so much
  13. lohcardoso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeito aclamação coesão você é tudo ariana perfeito demais, todo álbum é uma inovação diferente… Expand
  14. lmlynasty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best album to ever exist
    stream stream stream stream stream stream stream
  15. letmeloveu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions...also know as album of the year.
    this album shows grande’s raw vocal talent specifically in her whistle register (highlight: my hair) the production is something fresh and new for the superstar! the collaborations are star studded and as a result have created future hits.
    this album feels almost like a way of letting the world know she is healing and i think that is beautiful my    positions...also know as album of the year.
    this album shows grande’s raw vocal talent specifically in her whistle register (highlight: my hair) the production is something fresh and new for the superstar! the collaborations are star studded and as a result have created future hits.
    this album feels almost like a way of letting the world know she is healing and i think that is beautiful
    my favourites (as of now)
    • shut up
    • love language
    • six thirty • my hair
    • and pov the emotional ballad that i’m certain will become a fandom favourite for years to come
    the low metacritic score is a reflection of old white men’s misogyny.    … Expand
  16. gigiff
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Siento que es su mejor álbum, Sweetener y thank u, next fueron unos álbumes muy bien hechos, producciones pulidas y muchas emociones. Pero este álbum no es el típico álbum cuento de hadas que muchos esperan con ritmos pop. Por favor, safety net es probablemente la mejor canción del álbum, Dolla y Ariana conectaron muy bien. My hair, su producción y vocales me fascinaron y ni hablar de loSiento que es su mejor álbum, Sweetener y thank u, next fueron unos álbumes muy bien hechos, producciones pulidas y muchas emociones. Pero este álbum no es el típico álbum cuento de hadas que muchos esperan con ritmos pop. Por favor, safety net es probablemente la mejor canción del álbum, Dolla y Ariana conectaron muy bien. My hair, su producción y vocales me fascinaron y ni hablar de lo sexy que es la producción de Off The Table. La letra de POV es preciosa, Motive es muy movida, Doja hizo un muy buen trabajo, creo que West Side es de las mejores, puedo bailarlo todo el tiempo. Es su mejor álbum, el problema es que todo esperaban algo como Into You o 7 rings... las típicas canciones que son amigas de los charts.… Expand
  17. raquelm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. aclamação mundial vocais perfeitos uma sonoridade perfeita pra se ouvir a qualquer hora do dia… Expand
  18. M4ZZOTT1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album with awesome vocals and harmonies I love it so much and I think it is one of her best albums she has ever released… Expand
  19. wooziwrld
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums dis year **** taylor swift kanye 2020 he made that **** famouuus
  20. kevschwa
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    far from Ari’s best but there’s some great songs! A little too repetitive tho
  21. Mariomy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album to be honest, it shows growth and maturity, it’s not stuck in the mainstream pop and that’s why y’all probably will say x album is better, when in reality you want your fave to put out smt like this
  22. JahBuvie
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ACLAMAÇÃO, muito bom kk mudou a minha vida aaaaaaaaaaa mulher você é perfeitaaaaa… Expand
  23. niccly
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    insistem em falar que é genérico sendo que ela sempre renova, e esse é um dos melhores dela.
  24. natrose
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    For those used to Ariana's pop sound, it's a grower. Just because this album doesn't have songs made for the radio, doesn't mean it's automatically bad. While Ariana is considered a pop artist, she's always had her heart in R&B. Ariana is also a sensual person, therefore it seems fitting for her music to reflect that. In my opinion, it's unreasonable for certain people to expect her toFor those used to Ariana's pop sound, it's a grower. Just because this album doesn't have songs made for the radio, doesn't mean it's automatically bad. While Ariana is considered a pop artist, she's always had her heart in R&B. Ariana is also a sensual person, therefore it seems fitting for her music to reflect that. In my opinion, it's unreasonable for certain people to expect her to make music that she's not 100% passionate about or inauthentic to who she is. I say give this album a chance without any biases of Ariana personally or your old pop favorites from her. I have a feeling that once the clubs open up and concerts can resume, Ariana will bring back some Max Martin bops.

    After two chaotic years, Ariana is healing and wants to share her journey. Many songs are filled with a beautiful orchestra, which I love. This is a very chill album for the fall/winter, so perfect timing. Overall it's a happy ending following the Sweetener and Thank u next eras. I've enjoyed Ariana's progression as an artist and I'll be having this album on repeat.    … Expand
  25. kauantheiss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece, thanks ariana for it and you’re the best of the bests
  26. thktime
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    quem está criticando essa obra prima no mínimo está morto por dentro. eu só consigo sentir uma sensação boa de um r&b nostálgico. obrigada ariana.
  27. azusu12
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is a good album, perhaps the best of the singer. each song feels unique, has great vocals and great lyrics. the rhythm of the album (r & b) is excellent and he has a lot of coherence between his songs. As for the songs, there is not a single skip (which makes it very pleasant) and their collaborations were great. my favorite song is POV (please listen to it, it's beautiful in everyIt is a good album, perhaps the best of the singer. each song feels unique, has great vocals and great lyrics. the rhythm of the album (r & b) is excellent and he has a lot of coherence between his songs. As for the songs, there is not a single skip (which makes it very pleasant) and their collaborations were great. my favorite song is POV (please listen to it, it's beautiful in every way). Please, listen to the album, you won't regret it.… Expand
  28. matheusatds
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is a r&b masterpiece. there’s no skips here. i’m so amazed to see how much she’ve grown as an artist and with her sound. this is so mature, sexy yet funny.
  29. kyoko418
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    My top five is six thirty, pov, my hair, safety net and shut up. I can't stop listening to it, it's so addictive. I'm so happy that she's happy and the album is full of happy and confident songs.
  30. joaopedro456
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! How much Ariana Grande grew and matured impresses me... This album is very calm, but very interesting to hear! It doesn't have a very striking song, no extremely strong beats or something, but they are songs with relaxing beats to listen to. Congratulations Ariana Grande for delivering another perfect album!
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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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