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. Ivanavi
    Oct 31, 2020
    6
    Although it shouldn’t be a short time of production as the way to evaluate the quality of an album. But the disappointing quality of the album does make it feel like Ari needs more time to complete this.

    pov is the best of this album
  2. VenezaSanttos
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ótimo álbum, um dos melhores dela sem dúvidas sabe porque? Pois foi um álbum escrito praticamente todo por ela, foi um álbum totalmente diferente do que ela apresentou anteriormente com os outros álbum POP, dessa vez ela trouxe o R&B, com mais melodias gostosas e menos músicas dançantes, pois esse álbum segundo a mesma, significa seu melhor momento que vive atualmente. Daqui alguns diasÓtimo álbum, um dos melhores dela sem dúvidas sabe porque? Pois foi um álbum escrito praticamente todo por ela, foi um álbum totalmente diferente do que ela apresentou anteriormente com os outros álbum POP, dessa vez ela trouxe o R&B, com mais melodias gostosas e menos músicas dançantes, pois esse álbum segundo a mesma, significa seu melhor momento que vive atualmente. Daqui alguns dias esse mesmo álbum estará sendo mais aclamado do que ja está sendo.… Expand
  3. notzel
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her albums all sound the same. ariana clearly just wants hits and doesn't care about a real good project.… Expand
  4. myhair
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly I love this album, it is well produced vocally and in instrumentals, she served vocals and tried to differentiate it from other albums, but it still hasn't left her comfort zone, as it sinned in tracks that deserved much more as a "safety net", "west side" and "love language". Anyway, we cannot deny that she served VOCALS, taking as examples of this the various powerful whistles that she managed to execute in tracks like "my hair", "positions", "nasty" and even "safety net". even though it was pleasant for me, unfortunately the album has very few tracks that please EVERYONE at the beginning, for example I didn’t sympathize with several tracks, and today I really like them, I think it must be a matter of listening multiple times. Anyway, with that I finish my honest review of the album (I am 100% aware that my opinion is very different from the opinion of other people because I am a fan of Ariana.)… Expand
  5. wannyan
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her whistle register in my hair is unbelievable
    pov is one of her best songs of all time    … Expand
  6. ricardocamorim
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    It's not her best work, but it has some great songs! 34+35, positions, shut up and pov are very catchy.
  7. ihategays
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Awful, no growth, she made thank u next, but even more bland. Imagine how tired we are...
  8. andresgrande
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I've never been a big Ariana fan, but damn this album is a masterpiece. This is hands down her best project so far. It's so mature and cohesive, and her vocals are on another level. People who expect a DW 2.0 might be quite disappointed, but this is not an immediate album. it has zero bangers and requires time to be fully appreciated and understood, and that's why I love it so much.
  9. littlewolf19
    Nov 1, 2020
    3
    This just doesn’t do it for me. At this point, I don’t expect Ariana to be putting out lyrical masterpieces, but I figured she’d at least branch out and do something a little different this time around. I was wrong. So very wrong. There are only a couple of songs that I’d go back and listen to again; most of it is just boring. It’s like discount TUN. I wish Ariana would put more effortThis just doesn’t do it for me. At this point, I don’t expect Ariana to be putting out lyrical masterpieces, but I figured she’d at least branch out and do something a little different this time around. I was wrong. So very wrong. There are only a couple of songs that I’d go back and listen to again; most of it is just boring. It’s like discount TUN. I wish Ariana would put more effort into her releases and aim for quality over quantity, because at this point, if she doesn’t change it up, she’s going to be remembered as just another generic pop artist despite her vocal abilities.… Expand
  10. Sweetenertun
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I love Ariana, I waited all night for the premiere. I didn't disappoint. Ariana focuses on women's sexuality. That's very good in the current world
  11. Edononvedo
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Of couse her best album. This is her most cohesive work, each song connects perfectly to the other and none are out of place. Funny, sexy and emotional at the same time. There is nothing wrong with this piece of art.
  12. Karolina1005
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums. Beautiful vocals, lyrics, production. Love the strings through the album. Favorite: Safety net.
  13. Kevino
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Complete 180 in sonics, tone is the most full and mature it’s ever been. Her voice is silky and seductive.
  14. Andyblc
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    The album's so beautiful, I love it's lyrics, it's a deep feeling where Ariana strips her soul and lets us hear a little more of her.
  15. shdudgns051214
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This album is very awesome. It will be my favoraite album of ariana grande.
  16. Nemesiisx0
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even the heavy leaks the popstar still give us everything dont be fooled by the higher articles rates yes we have different taste in music but this is a very unique and very new ariana you all just need to give her a chance listen to the album before rating its a good album is not but as you think… Expand
  17. primartinsoo
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande always changing, this is what makes her great at what she does, this album is a marvel
  18. Rafaelalvarez
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Ariana reinvents herself with each new album, positions bring an incredible sonority of a classic r & b is soft with touching melodies. Some audiences already used to the perfect pop may not understand the concept right away, but I'm sure they will feel the impeccable queen butera.
  19. Novruz
    Nov 1, 2020
    1
    Wellllllllllllllllllllll, i like only shut up,34+35, nasty other songs are just RAREEEEEWEWWWEEeeeeeeeeeeeee piece of sh.t
  20. WesMariandes
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana didn't want to leave her comfort zone, but she still brought something "new" and mature, not caring about hits or charts, just doing something for her fans, it's a really nice album to hear and vibe.… Expand
  21. Windsor0
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum está simplesmente perfeito, ela realmente fez uma grande aposta ao se envolver totalmente no r&b, muitas pessoas se prenderam na Ariana de dangerous woman um álbum relativamente bom, mas Positions tem um toque Mariah Carey que dá um jeito a mais no álbum, tem músicas ótimas destaque pra pov, nasty, six thirty, my hair, obvious, ela entregou muito nesse álbum parabéns Ariana!… Expand
  22. Calebbrwwn7
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    I can confidently say that listening to this album, was a positively rousing experience. The masterful use of violins managing to string together a cacophony of varying sounds. Let's just say it was beautiful. From the cheeky intro 'shut up' to the powerful ballad of pov, ending it off. This album was beautiful.

    Lyrically, the album is extremely clever, with the double enteandres managing    I can confidently say that listening to this album, was a positively rousing experience. The masterful use of violins managing to string together a cacophony of varying sounds. Let's just say it was beautiful. From the cheeky intro 'shut up' to the powerful ballad of pov, ending it off. This album was beautiful.

    Lyrically, the album is extremely clever, with the double enteandres managing to uplift both the more risqué songs along with the deeper tracks as well. The honesty and vulnerability displayed in this album does a great job of generating relatibility. From the endearing lyrics of pov,, to the brutally hones ones of 'shut up', you can't help but love the honesty of it all.

    Musically, Ariana and her producers managed to do something absolutely masterful. The ever present violins grounding each sing and string together the variety of sounds used. The actual songs themselves are nothing to scoff at either. From the scintillating sound of 'just like magic' to the hauntingly beautiful sounds of "safety net": everything is great. Speaking of......

    The features on this album did a phenomenal job. Doja's verse on 'motive' added new flavour to the song. Ty Dolla seemed to perfectly read exactly what 'safety net' needed, and managed to compliment Ariana's voice almost as well as the Weeknd. Which brings me to the final feature track. "Off the table is what many a musician would consider a masterpiece. The simple arrangement only aids this song, where the vocals are the driving factor. The lyrical back and forth created is both genius and melancholic in meaning. The lyrics are then amplified by a awe inspiring vocal showcase from Ari. The Weeknd tone manages to create a beautiful chemistry and harmony with Ariana (as well as making it seem he didn't get out sung, which he kinda did    … Expand
  23. Alyciajojo
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Many times where she ties in old songs including the way. Her vocal range is of course
  24. MateoTargaryen
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    It's too different, she is art, I'm gonna listen for a lot of time, the songs are so perfect
  25. jojomelancia
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    album bom, talvez o melhor dela atras do sweetener, inda bem que a ariana largou o pop de vez, ngm aguentava mais
  26. Costabclls
    Nov 1, 2020
    7
    Before listening to the album I was expecting a pop album, but the musics are much more R&B than anything. It was a very good surprise, the album lost points because all the musics are almost the same, they have the same pace, the same rhythm, the same vibe, and this factor was a bit disappointing. It is a good album, not the best, but a good one
  27. maglc
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured throughout her musical journey, and it is evident in this album alone. Though some say that since this album talks about sex in a negative light, I believe we all should view it as a normal, and natural, part of life. Ariana speaks about love, sex, and loss in this album in the most beautiful and refreshing way.

    This album is also more down-tempo than her other works,    Ariana has matured throughout her musical journey, and it is evident in this album alone. Though some say that since this album talks about sex in a negative light, I believe we all should view it as a normal, and natural, part of life. Ariana speaks about love, sex, and loss in this album in the most beautiful and refreshing way.

    This album is also more down-tempo than her other works, and it's a pleasant escape from everything that's going on. This album is also beautifully cohesive and vastly experimental. Some standout tracks of this album are "just like magic", a trap-pop song that speaks about Ariana spreading happiness, love, and light to everything she does while also pulling reference to the Law of Attraction— "34+35", a playful trap-pop song backed with exciting strings that explicitly plays around the 69 position— and lastly, but certainly not least: the gorgeous "my hair", an R&B song that sounds like it was taken from the past. Ariana sings about her iconic and well-known hair, while also showcasing her ethereal whistle registry.

    It's evident that Ariana put a lot of soul and effort into this album, resulting in one of the best albums put out this year.    … Expand
  28. ksr528
    Nov 1, 2020
    6
    It's an okay album. 'pov' and 'love language' are great songs and that's about it.
  29. bernardd
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    Its a good album at all, but it could be more. Some songs dont have any sauce, like, it's her 6 album, why she still posting songs without sauce??
  30. mike9690
    Nov 1, 2020
    1
    This is, by far, her worst album. It is so disappointing. I hope she is back the next year with a new album full of greatest hits like she only knows make them.
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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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