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. luizab
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, os vocais, a letra, o instrumental, absolutamente tudo
  2. orbitflw
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing show stopping iconic cultural reset broke boundaries sexy ariana grande
  3. Lucaslukiy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOOOOO AMAZINGGGGGGGGG MY FAVORITEEEEE
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️    … Expand
  4. Pirocadu
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    The tracks mix into a repackage version of "thank u, next". Although, the lyrics represent different POVs
  5. Raulaleixo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é a celebração da felicidade que veio após a tempestade, mostra a maturidade para enfrentar os problemas, com superação.
  6. edudrosa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    simplismente perfeito conceito e coesão é isso Ariana é artista, performer uma artista completa e positions mostra muito isso
  7. Makotosama01_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of the year without a doubt, The princess of pop has returned to reclaim her throne by bringing us art to have a good time with her good music, the rhythm is calm and leaves you waiting for more, the genre has changed but it is still the incredible voice that sing those notes. I love him and I hope to hear more songs of this type… Expand
  8. Rjohansem
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  9. Ryanwalterrrr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    everything is just perfect, beats, voices, everything just everything was a perfect turn, if bby is happy and that also matters to us
  10. Matheus31
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Nesse álbum podemos ver como a Ariana realmente sabe fazer música... além de ser um dos seus melhores Álbum...esse álbum é algo sexy sem ser vulgar e também tem uma pegada romântica.
  11. Barbosa123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum composto por músicas maravilhosas que firma mais ainda a Ariana no mercado.

    Ela foi perspectivas :)
  12. crybxby
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album and sweetener is by far one of her top tier albums. miss grande always has a different sound to her albums each era. she has grown tremendously
  13. Jhoonatha
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um dos melhores sem sombras de dúvidas, me faz querer ouvir mais e mais… Expand
  14. Aricece
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing I was there the second it dropped and I listen to it nonstop from 9pm to when I fell asleep at 2am and the second I woke up I listened to it for another 3 straight hours this is definitely a true work of art and is the greatest album released this year in my opinion and please give this album a try it really is beautiful and I love this new side of Ariana and I can’t wait to see what she has next… Expand
  15. PabbloRyan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love the album, it's so great, the beat, the vocals, everything, this album is amazing
  16. Artss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Coerente, já nasceu aclamado, quem não gostou é porque não tá pronto pro conceito do álbum ainda.
  17. hyanbacelete
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B PERFECTION!!! Still atonished and still have no words, this album is everything!
  18. Pedrohscr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums. She renewed herself as aways and the music sound great.
  19. fatos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns do ano !! Ela não prometeu o pop que todos esperavam mas sim um destaque no seu potencial de r&b.. É um álbum chique , com baladinhas que se conectam , nada muito punch nem muito linear. Completamente diferenciado dos ritmos que ela trouxe com outros trabalhos .. EU ADOREI PARABÉNS ARIANA !!… Expand
  20. naomibowden
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i absolutely loved this album. it was such a different sound and vibe as compared to her previous music. her vocals were, as always, absolutely breathtaking. the growth from her “yours truly” era to now is so very evident and it’s a beautiful thing to see. “pov”, “just like magic” and “off the table” have such a deep meaning behind them and you can feel the emotion behind every single wordi absolutely loved this album. it was such a different sound and vibe as compared to her previous music. her vocals were, as always, absolutely breathtaking. the growth from her “yours truly” era to now is so very evident and it’s a beautiful thing to see. “pov”, “just like magic” and “off the table” have such a deep meaning behind them and you can feel the emotion behind every single word she sings. in this album, Ariana embraces sexuality, love, healing, pain and growth. i truly have never loved an album more than this one. thank you Ariana. you’ve blown me away once again … Expand
  21. nandro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She did that, outstanding tracks: - nasty
    - off the table - 34+35 - just like magic - my hair - pov
  22. joaovnog
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Não sei de que buraco estão tirando que se parece com o TuN... Enfim perfeito quem não gostou paciência
  23. ilucaslopes
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    está maravilhosoooo, um R&B de qualidade, diferente do pop, ela arriscou e está na sua aérea de conforto, maravilhosa no brazil já é #1
  24. cd54x
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o álbum é perfeito. a sonoridade maravilhosa. e mais uma vez ariana inova!!!
  25. potterstuff
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    this album is sooooooo boring like every single song sounds likes the same!!
  26. Rachelhogann
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A brand new production for ariana! I love the new retro-pop style! And her normally beautifully soulful singing is balanced with breathier and lighter vocals on tracks like love language. Some of the ariana we know and love pops up on obvious, positions, and motive. The titular song is my personal favorite.
  27. caitrobson
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible album. Each song has emotion and depth, and Ariana’s growth in her own well-being is shown throughout the album. It sounds beautiful and honestly this is the best thing to come out of 2020 for me.
  28. Gemguerin22
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best albums!! Just amazing vocals and amazing songs. The lyrics are also very beautiful and true to herself.
  29. giuliafava
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I really love this album, the vibes and her voice are amazing. I'm so proud of Ari, she's a really great person
  30. Thickster
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok the album could have been posted without a couple song, 10 would’ve been fine. DOJA CAT RUINED MOTIVE, she keeps trying to use that damn Caribbean voice but it doesn’t work on other people’s songs. I also wish she collaborated with SZA instead of ty dollar sign, not that he’s bad but SZA would just be a better choice.… Expand
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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.
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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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