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. sirvived
    Oct 30, 2020
    2
    This is far from my expectation. It's light but sound the same. There are 3 okay songs on this album and that's it. Thank u, next remains superior. I was expecting more than thank u, next.
  2. mariojsjsjsjahs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un gran álbum, Ariana juega con una nueva producción y sus increíbles vocales de siempre mejorados, el álbum es algo que no suele hacer mucho Ariana desde su debut, es una increíble obra de arte
  3. Janse
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Well, this is an R&B album, which not many do and Ariana reinvented herself with this album, this is a beautiful album from "shut up" to "pov" it is a 100% beautiful and successful album, and well ariana felicida, and I hope that other people can appreciate this album that art in 100% of the word, why this album is art
  4. RodrigoA
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the lyrics are magnificent, the low notes are just prejudice for the album being r&b
  5. cooch
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a mature, personal and perfect album. her growth since dangerous woman is immaculate
  6. ster2354
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is magnificent, ariana as always leaves something to be desired when it comes to the cohesion of your albums, i am in love with the album intro the orchestra left me ecstatic.
  7. Asri23tabassm
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I like only one song. The other song is boring, no creative,Her other album is good. but it's not my type of album
  8. JuanfeAriana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum que le da un toque distinto al género de Ariana. Por eso se merece una alta calificación… Expand
  9. stephanyyy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    as good and sincere as a sweetener, she excels more and more, I see that as if it were her cure after thank u next, sincere lyrics and what I need, she knows how to do it like no one else
  10. lucxrdoso
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    top3 álbuns da carreira, demonstra ser mais madura, e a crítica tá simplesmente achando ruim pelo fato de acharem que ela DEVE fazer pop e produzir hits
  11. taylorfolklres
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    one of the worst album of the decade, ariana you lose, you now you lose, sorry for the arianatos when they take funny of "rare" now you're pain with the lenguege,
  12. Shaya
    Oct 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just mediocre album with some trap sound and called as rnb this isn't her best work… Expand
  13. julesroses
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    In general it's a good work but it seems to me that it lacks in some aspects. The whole album seems to have the same songs with the same subjects as always. Sounds better than her previous one but its lyrics could be better.
  14. jeepdyls
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    This is probably the most underwhelming work Ariana has ever put out. While Sweetener was divisive, it still managed to be both creative and distinctive and, as a result, songs had their own personalities. Thank you, Next succeeded in this regard too, much better than Sweetener in my own opinion. Positions just felt like it was phoned in. Majority of the songs are far too sonically similarThis is probably the most underwhelming work Ariana has ever put out. While Sweetener was divisive, it still managed to be both creative and distinctive and, as a result, songs had their own personalities. Thank you, Next succeeded in this regard too, much better than Sweetener in my own opinion. Positions just felt like it was phoned in. Majority of the songs are far too sonically similar and lyrical content is abysmal (even more so in this album).… Expand
  15. Quinney
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfection, her last two albums she sang about wanting to heal and looking for the light, and on positions you can hear that she has found it.
  16. marck_vin
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é muito coeso, tem músicas excelente e o conteúdo lírico impecável, isso da a ele ótimos pontos.
  17. Fuvknowlover
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Critics are on crack i swear Albeit this album isn't as good as Tun but it's 10 times better than the incorrigible **** mess that is sweetener.
  18. 111mm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    So many unique sounds with great production. The album just oozes with beautiful, romantic, flowing songs.
  19. greedyoah
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best album i ever heard, so personal and it's everything like ariana love, that's a perfect job and deserve sooo more… Expand
  20. ximnacampos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Not on Ariana's comfort zone, that's why it's different from her whole discography, getting closer to a completely R&B sound that fits her voice very softly.
    Amazed by the collaborations on the album, the way The Weeknd and Ty Dolla $ign fits on the song with Grande's voice is out of this world.
  21. 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
  22. Miguelle
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is Ariana Grande’s most carefree, playful, and mature work to date… Expand
  23. Amy777
    Oct 30, 2020
    4
    Positions brought nothing new to the table. It has the same old vibes of her previous works - sexy, sex, boss bit*h , bad bit*h - becomes too familiar now, mostly shallow lyrics and overall lack substance. I was very much expecting her to try something new. But it has some good beats and pov is the best song and a good closure.
  24. gardevoyr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a lenda nunca erra, serviu um álbum r&b perfeito e só tá reclamando quem não consegue ouvir outra coisa que não seja um pop farofa. filho do yours truly com o sweetener, ariana mostra que sua casa é no r&b, e espero que ela fique por um bom tempo nesse ligar!
  25. rumeningg
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    love the r&b, the orchestra... this album is NOT generic and this project represents how much ari grew up in music. soundly beautiful!!!
  26. TRAVISCOTT
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed the intimate, sensual theme running through all the tracks and I think Ariana did a great job thematically linking everything. Features were largely unmemorable, Doja Cat's in particular was disappointing because Motive had a lot of potential for a stand-out guest verse. Ari has definitely progressed, lyrically, judging from tracks like pov. The R&B elements were great on loveI enjoyed the intimate, sensual theme running through all the tracks and I think Ariana did a great job thematically linking everything. Features were largely unmemorable, Doja Cat's in particular was disappointing because Motive had a lot of potential for a stand-out guest verse. Ari has definitely progressed, lyrically, judging from tracks like pov. The R&B elements were great on love language and west side. I don’t see much Billboard Hot 100 potential yet but I guess that’ll change. The lead single/title track grows on you a lot, it’s very catchy. Overall, it felt like a very complete, coherent project.… Expand
  27. Esthanro
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her most exiting work to date. Personal and vocally powerful. A R&B masterpiece
  28. Grxnde
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana entra direto no r&b com positions,um álbum forte e maduro, com vocais incríveis, transições perfeitos,coeso e conceitual, e com uma produção IMPECÁVEL.
  29. Tiredofthis
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    So bland, repetitive and boring. I’ve been a fan of her past albums, but this I absolutely do not enjoy. On top of the generic production, the lyricism is atrocious (Can we stay up all night, f*ck me till the daylight) ?!!??? Just overall it’s incredibly weak. Very disappointed.
  30. hugoantonio
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Para mim, cada vocal, cada batida e cada melodia do álbum conversam muito entre si, e não é nada genérico. Uma obra de arte!
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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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