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. iammichuu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&BIANA IN THE HOUSE. From the start to the finish this album shows power, confidence and real vocals. She shows in this project that most of pop girlies are far behind her. This is her first project where we can see mostly R&B and I am here for it. For this project she worked with people who knew what she wanted and they created MASTERPIECE. She shows in this album how to make ART OF SEXR&BIANA IN THE HOUSE. From the start to the finish this album shows power, confidence and real vocals. She shows in this project that most of pop girlies are far behind her. This is her first project where we can see mostly R&B and I am here for it. For this project she worked with people who knew what she wanted and they created MASTERPIECE. She shows in this album how to make ART OF SEX that others are not able to do. LOVE ITTTT. BYE AND BUY.… Expand
  2. beyhivexplicit
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    cansativo, repetitivo parece que foi feito de qualquer jeito as pressas essa ai morreu a taylor dar soldout em tudo que essa mulher faz por deus
  3. wexxx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's amazing, one of your best albums so far and of the year too! she plunged deep into r & b which results in her voice more mature and beautiful than ever!
  4. AleCE13
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    Not novel sounds, does not bring anything new and does not explore the great power that Ariana has.
  5. Bigbronk
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    It’s a trash and I don’t know how Ariana Grande did this, repetitive sounds, tempo and sexist lyrics. All this time I was waiting for a different style of music from her, but what a pity!
  6. diegosepulveda
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing, just the first song time Ariana's voice range and everything you can achieve with it. Undoubtedly the best of the year 2020… Expand
  7. Giovanni3001
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum está impecável!!! As notas perfeitas e com uma sonoridade incrível. Ariana deu o seu melhor em cada música, saiu completamente da sua zona de conforto e fez um álbum super original.
  8. POISONARI
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    girl take a break.. your music is sounding the same , it’s soooo boring, the same generic trap vibe
  9. stainednaomii
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s one of my favs so far but dw remains the superior album wbk, also pov is her best song if you don’t agree you’re tasteless… Expand
  10. lucascon_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfeito perfeito não tem um defeito. TOTALMENTE IMPECÁVEL. LENDÁRIA, PERSPICAZ!
  11. ArtLeon
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Great Album. Love Arianas voices. Some songs have repetive hooks. That’s my only complaint. Great overall, top 3 overall are off the table, shut up, and this is magic
  12. Mariana696j
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Un álbum básico y genérico como todo lo que saca, desde my everything no saca canciones buenas
  13. Penguu
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    Lyrics are kind of like the same thing. I still prefer Dangerous Woman and thank u, next over this though.

    pov is such a good song too. Definitely my favorite off the album.
  14. Miguelherrera
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El instrumental es realmente increíble, los vocals las armónias son tan magicas es un álbum asombroso
  15. rizyy
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    An album that is just... forgettable. I used to love her music but I listened to this once and I would be perfectly fine if I never listened to it ever again.
  16. ivavucetic
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    definetely her worst album i am disapointed and there was very much repeating the same things...
  17. raggaben
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Every song is more beautiful then the last one. It's maybe not most creative lyrically but does everything have to be wrapped up in poetic language and metaphors? I feel like she is just keeping it real with the lyrics. The vocals are amazing and the instrumental are perfect. The production is so dreamy. This is not a pop album so I don't think people should judge it as a pop album. OnlyEvery song is more beautiful then the last one. It's maybe not most creative lyrically but does everything have to be wrapped up in poetic language and metaphors? I feel like she is just keeping it real with the lyrics. The vocals are amazing and the instrumental are perfect. The production is so dreamy. This is not a pop album so I don't think people should judge it as a pop album. Only thing that was missing from the album was a song or two with Max Martin, Savan and Ilya.… Expand
  18. luizasucks
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this one is amazing! even in her comfort zone she can reinvent herself. this girls has something else that the others don't
  19. Ketaki
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Everything sounds the same and the lyrics cannot be heard clear. The only song that was good was the one with Theweeknd
  20. kitkat191817
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Only wish she had a bop like 7 rings on the tracklist. Otherwise Positions is AMAZING.
  21. caitlynnsalasek
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    BEAUTIFUl! LOVED EVERY SECOND ALSO THE STRINGS?? IMMACULATE LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVE LOVE LOVE
  22. henriquestei
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana, this album is so amazing, omg.
    R&B, sex, love and truth.
    I **** LOVE IT.
  23. Gustavocbs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Cada música do álbum tem sua essência incrível trazendo o melhor do r&b, grande evolução de ariana
  24. Dalia12
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    En general el álbum suena a lo peor que Ariana ha hecho. Hay canciones dentro del álbum que suenan completamente igual entre sí, definitivamente no es un álbum del año.
  25. Satishraiiii
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst Ari's Album ever , I want my 10$ back. I didn't expect that. Love xo… Expand
  26. Rosamel
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Pasando la mismísima positions. Horror con Ariproducto y sus álbumes ped0rr0s. Urge que le den un rojo a esa b4sura de álbum y que de una vez por todas esta mojon4 se retire de la industria musical.
  27. hrios
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is so smooth and is calm. love this.
    different of everything she did. thank u, ariana.
  28. AngelSoto
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is truly so cohesive. The instrumentals, the vocals, the new sound she is going towards. This is arianas best album. Although the lyrics do talk about sex, she gave sex to a whole new world!
  29. Angelmart_03
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album es jodidamente increible, amo tanto las letras de las canciones, todo el album es increible, Gracias Ariana, por darnos tanta arte, te amo!… Expand
  30. igottaste
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. iconic for someone who came from pop world
    ariana getting thru r&b seems amazing
    and fu*k those ones who didnt like it    … Expand
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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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