• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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7.3

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  1. Sep 18, 2021
    8
    this album tells the story of rediscovering love greatly and it`s a fantastic piece of work.
    i do think it lacks something i can`t point out but it`s still amazing
  2. Sep 26, 2021
    10
    the best album of the year, with insane vocal that other mediocre girlie can't relate to. she probably the best vocalist of our generation.
  3. Sep 30, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is a good album, but I don't consider it one of the best. The instrumentals got saturated and sloppy, some songs are boring to listen to, she could have chosen the singles better, like "Positions", "Motive", "PoV" were great choices. the album doesn't motivate you to keep listening, plus the songwriting is boring. The album was badly publicized and lazy marketing. On the other hand, I liked "positions", "motive", I liked the photo shoot, I liked some partnerships, I liked the reception, I liked some other tracks. Expand
  4. Oct 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is her best album resleased and very mature with all the lyrics chorus harmonies beats and all the stuff that sometimes feels futuristic but a bit nostalgic and very well structured with a selective tracklist very well done Expand
  5. Oct 8, 2021
    10
    I loved this album, it sounds so magical especially tracks like (six Tirthy, just like magic and pov)
  6. Oct 15, 2021
    0
    One word to describe it: awful. Ariana Grande keeps proving that she can't write and she in fact, is one of the most overrated artists. Please go listen to Life Support by Madison Beer instead of this mess!
  7. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    amazing album with amazing vocals, i would wish it last a little longer but still it’s okay
  8. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Un álbum de Ariana muy infravalorado, en un año ha crecido mucho en mi y llegó a ser de mis favoritos
  9. Oct 28, 2022
    4
    So after listening to "thank u, next" I had some expectation for this album, and they were met, some of them. The production, for example, I think is impeccable. This is such a well produced album... and that's all. This is one of the most mediocre and forgettable albums I've heard. I feel like she made it because she needed something to give to her label. Excluding the production andSo after listening to "thank u, next" I had some expectation for this album, and they were met, some of them. The production, for example, I think is impeccable. This is such a well produced album... and that's all. This is one of the most mediocre and forgettable albums I've heard. I feel like she made it because she needed something to give to her label. Excluding the production and mixing, this album feels rushed, and most of the songs are filllers with mediocre lyrics. Once again, we have a case of an artist with an incredible voice but with zero idea of what to do with it. Expand
  10. Nov 4, 2021
    6
    i honestly wasn't the biggest fan of this album when i first listened to it and still don't 'love' it but if for sure is an appreciable body of work. Though a downgrade from her previous 2 albums it very much does have some of the best songs in her discography (ex. title track,pov,worst behaviour)
  11. Nov 4, 2021
    9
    This album is a piece of Art, Ariana is one of the iconic artists of our generation, this work is one of the most private and is very special for the fans.
  12. Nov 10, 2021
    9
    She recorded a r'n'b album, probably for attract future listeners. These risks are a yes for me, the production is perfect for her angel voice, congrats Ariana!
  13. Nov 11, 2021
    7
    Buen album, aunque esperaba más luego de thank u, next. mis favs son 34+35, just like magic y positions.
  14. Nov 20, 2021
    1
    Ya veo porque le llaman "pollutions" esta wea es intragable y malisima, lo unico que lo salva es The Weeknd y Doja Cat porque sin colaboraciones y sin aprovecharse de la cultura afroamericana Ariana sería un fracaso, en fin ojala Ariana aprenda a hacer musica y deje de comprar canciones prefabricadas que suenan igual una a la otra, positions está a un millón de distancia de sweetener, suYa veo porque le llaman "pollutions" esta wea es intragable y malisima, lo unico que lo salva es The Weeknd y Doja Cat porque sin colaboraciones y sin aprovecharse de la cultura afroamericana Ariana sería un fracaso, en fin ojala Ariana aprenda a hacer musica y deje de comprar canciones prefabricadas que suenan igual una a la otra, positions está a un millón de distancia de sweetener, su ultimo album bueno Expand
  15. Nov 19, 2021
    4
    The album is nothing different. It sounds repetitive, does not give the kicks like thank you next.
  16. Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Uno de sus mejores trabajos, el tiempo lo ha colocado como un álbum que no envejecerá. Los sonidos tan frescos y las letras tan hermosas hacen que positions sea uno de los mejores álbumes R&b
  17. Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Vocals 10/10
    Lyrics 8.5/10
    Features 9/10
    Story 10/10
    Writing 10/10
    Singles 10/10
  18. Nov 27, 2021
    7
    This album has ups and downs (skips&highlights) It's definitely a good album but the trap has to leave. The trap sounds great on positions and motive but songs like 34+35 and nasty really are skips
  19. Dec 29, 2021
    10
    I loved the new style Ariana went with. her vocals stood out the most on this album, I love how some of these tracks on the album are deep with a beautiful meaning, and others are fun sex songs that can be listened to with vocals backing it up!!! good one
  20. Jan 11, 2022
    10
    An amazing mix of R&B with Pop and consistently great tracks. Positions manages to provide variety without losing the Ariana we all know and love. The orchestral add ins throughout the album add a beautiful touch that was needed in Ariana’s music, and the vocals, as usual, do not disappoint.
  21. Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Literally one of Ari's best albums, I can't believe the critics' score, this album full of R&B and about his new stage of life as it shows all the love and happiness that is living and that takes us on a beautiful journey full of love, we can not talk about the songs of the deluxe test drive, worst behavior and main thing an incredible lyric, just an album that is pure art and veryLiterally one of Ari's best albums, I can't believe the critics' score, this album full of R&B and about his new stage of life as it shows all the love and happiness that is living and that takes us on a beautiful journey full of love, we can not talk about the songs of the deluxe test drive, worst behavior and main thing an incredible lyric, just an album that is pure art and very underrated, I love you Positions and I love you Ari for making this piece of album art. Expand
  22. Jan 30, 2022
    7
    Some songs are forgettable, but I love the chill sound and how she uses her whistle range!
  23. Feb 5, 2022
    8
    Positions by Ariana Grande is a good album. I think this album is a good, perfect yet classic album. I love the "POV" and "Position." But some are not enjoyable songs like "34+35". I wish I could like this. But still, I love her album, and by the way, her cover and her face were beautiful.
  24. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Her most personal album, I feel that it is clean and calm, it is not the best for many but it is really a very nice album. 10/10
  25. Feb 24, 2022
    10
    perfect, I love the aesthetics of the album, the cover is one of the most beautiful, love language>>>>others
  26. Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Art. There are no words to explain the perfection that Ariana created. The RnB influence is what we needed and she delivered. Expand
  27. Mar 20, 2022
    10
    un álbum que denota madurez, vemos a una ariana más sensual que nunca en cuanto a letras
  28. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    A evolução e o amadurecimento de Ariana Grande de um álbum para o álbum é extremamente notável. Álbum incrível, ótima produção e vocais poderosos, como sempre.
  29. Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Positions is her best work when it comes to the vocal production, the layering, the harmonies are absolutely divine and never too much. This album is way more rnb infused that her previous albums and is way less uptempo with loud instrumentals, the instrumentals are discreet and create an atmosphere. This is a chile sweet soothing album putting you on a vibe. I really really love this project.
  30. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    literally r&b perfection. i’ve been listening to this masterpiece since its release. highly recommend you to visit this album
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.