Positions
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 417 out of 5940
  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. Mariatineo
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    The album is basic. All of her albums are better than this one. Ariana has a lot of talent so I'm surprised with these results. Shoutout to ”Nasty” the song that shines the most. Sadly, the album ended being the female version of ”Changes”. Hope the next one is more like Dangerous Woman, Thank u next or Sweetener, better albums.
  2. Molka
    Nov 2, 2020
    3
    I don't like it. Thank you next is much better than Positions. It's my opinion and i love you Ariana sorry
  3. azraltundag
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    Ariana is one of the best vocalist of this century but she doesn't show her talent in this album. İt is boring, same beats, basic lyrics, nothing new...
    İt is barely listenable. Howe she tries new things and stops playing "safe" . Even "safe" things is bad now. 2nd worst album of 2020
  4. Syriel
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It feels like the album was rush made. It didn’t pass the hype of her two previous albums. The tracks sounds like I already heard them.… Expand
  5. OtavioCorreia
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Apesar de um bom desempenho vocal, as canções demonstram pouco brilho e quase nenhum entusiasmo. Salvo exceções, que lembram cover de canções clássicas de Mariah, o frágil conteúdo torna o álbum pouco convidativo a uma nova visita.
  6. iness
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    very underwhelming. poor lyrics. it's sad to see her work freefall from her peak to probably her worst yet.
  7. ascp96
    Dec 15, 2020
    3
    Absolute generic pop trash. What the heck are even some of these lyrics?? What a downgrade from "thank u, next". The beats are catchy, but these lyrics are absolutely awful. Some songs literally sound like a Claire's background music or Justice lol
  8. XtianPad
    Nov 11, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a quite good for an album about sex. She cooked it tasty and a bit seductive but the substance and meaning of the lyrics are dry for an R&B genre.… Expand
  9. Metareviwer
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    Disappointing album. After releasing the peak of Ariana's career, Thank U, Next this album felt extremely stale, bored and safe. It felt like a filler album. I expected much more from Ariana. Disliked this album....
  10. Quiqueg89
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    No me gustó mucho, siento que se quedo en un sólo lugar con éste álbum. Con la misma base de ritmos en todas las canciones sonando exactamente igual
  11. chillin13tay
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Pues definitivamente no es su mejor trabajo, no es el álbum del año ni mucho menos, letras básicas y sonidos aún más, canciones demasiado cortas que no transmiten nada
  12. BrieLYNN
    Apr 2, 2021
    3
    I think this is her second worst album. It is very catchy to listen to, but very repetitive. You can make R&B music with meaning too, it doesn't need to be completely about sex. 13/19 songs are about having sex all night. Which I have no problem with a few. Positions and 34+35 are bops. But 13 songs? That all sound similar AND have the same theme? I just don't get how she thought this wasI think this is her second worst album. It is very catchy to listen to, but very repetitive. You can make R&B music with meaning too, it doesn't need to be completely about sex. 13/19 songs are about having sex all night. Which I have no problem with a few. Positions and 34+35 are bops. But 13 songs? That all sound similar AND have the same theme? I just don't get how she thought this was a complete body of work. That being said it is an AWESOME car album. Easy listening, no feelings involved and lots of car dancing! I hope she takes more time with the next one to go a deeper direction like Dangerous Woman or Ty, n had a good mix of fun and meaningful. This is surface level work for an artist who's been in the game almost a decade.… Expand
  13. colaloca1234
    Dec 11, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada nuevo el álbum le falta creatividad que sea más ella misma que escriba comporta que se desarrolle como artista yo aquí solo veo un producto no una artista… Expand
  14. Tom335
    Nov 1, 2020
    3
    The songs are pretty basic and uninspired. I feel like the album was done in a few days. No potential hit, next singles are based on strong features.
  15. Nikhil2001
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Too bland, repetitive. Felt like I was listening to the same song on repeat.
  16. JunaidFryxell
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Not my fav type of Ariana! Most of the songs from album reminds me of thank u,next era vibe.
  17. someonee
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    her previous albums remain her best work up date, even as an r&b album positions is boring and the only tracks that stand out are the collaborations. the album sounds like a bunch of sza rejects, it’s pretty evident ariana’s team is trying to hold on to the previous hype and success of her preceding albums because there is no cohesion here, no story, no message. ariana grande should’veher previous albums remain her best work up date, even as an r&b album positions is boring and the only tracks that stand out are the collaborations. the album sounds like a bunch of sza rejects, it’s pretty evident ariana’s team is trying to hold on to the previous hype and success of her preceding albums because there is no cohesion here, no story, no message. ariana grande should’ve taken a longer break to find new sounds, we’ve heard this songs before, we know what they’re about. almost the entirety of the album is overproduced, rushed, and repetitive. it follows the same r&b tropes we’ve heard before but soullessly and lacking any kind of substance. honestly you would’ve think after listening to an album by ariana grande i would be excited and anxious for more but with positions after listening i went straight to bed.… Expand
  18. antropogenese
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Same Trash.......................... Ariana is over...............................
  19. Fafax
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    This álbum is very very exhaustive sickening without innovation the same as always
  20. emoryah
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    some okay music, but all or most of ariana’s music sounds the same. her songs are very generic for her style and essentially have the same foundations: a slow, rhythmic beginning with a bass or trap beat added soon after a vocal introduction which is typically a run. she sings and typically has a verse of rap, and uses a flashy high / whistle note to help bring the song to an end. hersome okay music, but all or most of ariana’s music sounds the same. her songs are very generic for her style and essentially have the same foundations: a slow, rhythmic beginning with a bass or trap beat added soon after a vocal introduction which is typically a run. she sings and typically has a verse of rap, and uses a flashy high / whistle note to help bring the song to an end. her songs also usually talk about some sort of romantic or sexual love, whether the love be bittersweet or wonderful.

    i’ve never been a big fan of ariana’s music, but i firmly believe she should start adding new sounds or concepts to her music rather than continuing with the same things every album.    … Expand
  21. isabelagomes
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Is she a good singer but going to keep trying to make Thank u Next happen again? I mean, if you risk new things. Ariana needs to stop in numbers on spotify and billboard and worry about making songs.
  22. Marbris
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Listening to this sex-related album once and being really amazed by her vocals, sadly, the album had lower expectations. After the promo and how excited she was I thought the album would be perfect. But in reality, it's simple And with no songwriting talent. The songs are almost the same. I'm glad for her that she is experimenting and figuring herself out. But I do believe that sheListening to this sex-related album once and being really amazed by her vocals, sadly, the album had lower expectations. After the promo and how excited she was I thought the album would be perfect. But in reality, it's simple And with no songwriting talent. The songs are almost the same. I'm glad for her that she is experimenting and figuring herself out. But I do believe that she could've done a better job.… Expand
  23. dropthealbum
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    I gave it a score based on how many songs I actually like in this album. 3. Most of the songs really sound the same. Dangerous woman continues to be the best album she's ever released.
  24. oliviavalentine
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    I'm so disappointed in this album. so many of the songs feel rushed and boring. ariana has grown very little as an artist, and it shows the most on positions. just listen to thank u, next instead
  25. FameKills06
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    BASIC and SAFE. This is by far the least adventourous and most generic Ariana album ever. Same trap/pop beats that she has used on Sweetener and TUN, the lyrics seem silly (in a bad way) and rushed. Love how she tries to take charge of her own sexuality in this album but sadly it comes of across as disingenous and childish, even with some of the most explicit lyrics I've ever heard in popBASIC and SAFE. This is by far the least adventourous and most generic Ariana album ever. Same trap/pop beats that she has used on Sweetener and TUN, the lyrics seem silly (in a bad way) and rushed. Love how she tries to take charge of her own sexuality in this album but sadly it comes of across as disingenous and childish, even with some of the most explicit lyrics I've ever heard in pop music in recent years. She needs to focus on quality over quantity. Ariana has so much potential (as we've seen on her past discography) but this is seriously a dissapointment and i hope that she recovers from this mister in her career.… Expand
  26. ifdowglas
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    the same thing over and over !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  27. Criticalcritic0
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Horrible album. Period. All the songs sound the same. Boring trap-pop music. The only good things is her vocals, but that's about it. Good thing i didn't pre-order the album since i wasn't sure if i'm gonna like it. Saved the money for something better.
  28. Gloria7
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m so disappointed on this album Is was expecting more from her , to many collaboration in the albums ( like why is not droplets) all the songs sound the same ,basic boring nothing new just generic boring pop .. she didn’t bring something new or fresh disappointed I was expecting more… Expand
  29. BaaBaaBaa
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Doesn’t take you anywhere really and no real song hooks just her sexual positions and desires… Expand
  30. Karltissyrascal
    Oct 31, 2020
    3
    Ariana has the voice of an angel ... but this album seems uninterested in gaining my attention. POV was the only standout. This album won’t have legs but we got what we got.
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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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