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. lavinha
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    One of Ariana's most mature projects. A true work of art. The impeccable vocals and the collabs are perfect.
  2. manubutera
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is extremely cohesive, the sound of Grande's new album is in the same time that calm/nasty R&B and that heavenly ballad that we all love, Ariana is proving that she can change whenever she wants and that she is versatile and can walk through R&B, Pop, Trap, Jazz, and any genre successfully. By the way, this album is a mix of her first "Yours Truly" and her fourth "Sweetener"… Expand
  3. gretatanaka
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana amadureceu tanto com esses últimos álbuns, ver o desenvolvimento dela de sweetener, para thank you, next e positions é marcante. Não é apenas uma discografia, é a história da Ariana sendo escrita com os vocais perfeitos.
  4. biamello
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i loved it a lot, she always makes good songs and at this time wasn’t different. so proud of her
  5. FERNANDAMOTA
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing how you think ariana is still that red-haired girl who sings Put Your Hearts Up
    I UNDERSTAND !! This album tells the overcoming of the ariana that was not telling sweetener and thanks, next
    she has matured, you don't even like r & b, if you want generic pop you will hear britney spears
  6. Jackelynne
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    The corals are really amazing and the letters are very peculiar
    I love to see how Ari struggled to make an album that is so different and wonderful
  7. Viniifurlan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B it’s for ariana !!! she had this tone that makes every song feel so special and the light tone that’s bring everything soft the lyrics are so so good and special and so fresh
  8. eugugalindo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    essas gay dw stan acha que a ariana ainda faz farofa, vamos acordar pra vida mores?
  9. yasminalmeidaa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A complete masterpiece the perfect (((((R&B))))) Ariana served as always.All the transitions are perfect… Expand
  10. xhorowitzen
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ARIANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA pop perfection PERFECT
    A


    love u
  11. hiloy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is just.. incredible. she has really matured from the sound she had and her music has such an amazing feel and vibe to it. her vocals are insane and the whistle chorus in my hair !… Expand
  12. Calebe_Ariana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B perfection, Ariana proves once again that she is one of the greatest artists of today. A totally mature and personal work, an explicit elegant.
  13. Pedroarimateya
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana in all her sensuality shows that she is here to stay and establish her name in the industry like her great inspirations. The highlight of the album is the song my hair it shows that no one is above it, because it is the industry
  14. ugetmeneedy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a piece of art, this is the best album of her career, she plays with R&B, pop, jazz and blues. She uses an orchestra who sound amazing. Every people who say that "this album is horrible" is because are people who don't like change and don't listen other styles like the same pop that all the artists do (also all the negative comments there are from selenators and lovatics...This album is a piece of art, this is the best album of her career, she plays with R&B, pop, jazz and blues. She uses an orchestra who sound amazing. Every people who say that "this album is horrible" is because are people who don't like change and don't listen other styles like the same pop that all the artists do (also all the negative comments there are from selenators and lovatics... who are the most obnoxious fandoms and who focus on other artists more than their fav lmao). Ariana go to win an another grammy!… Expand
  15. safetynet
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    with another rhythm (we usually used to hear pop from her), Ariana reinvented herself and this is her best album at the time and the future álbum of the year.
  16. llchloell
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is just magical. there are no skips at all, every single song is just simply beautiful.
  17. gonza_br
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of Ariana Grande. The best album of the Year.
    The queen is back.
  18. ana_3435
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautifully done modern mix of pop, r&b, and at times even a touch of soul and musical theater. Every song is a lyrical confession filled with honesty, love, and truths. Sexual and beautiful, every song filled with flawless vocals, and an inspiring mix of strings, percussion, and piano, all masterfully produced by Ariana’s team.… Expand
  19. lolagrace
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    her best album. she is a musical and lyrical genius. i cant stop streaming !!
  20. sadiebrown
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A completely new sound from Ariana Grande and one of her strongest pieces of work!
  21. Oscar125
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing, the best album, ariana you are the queen of muisc,. The songs is beautiful… Expand
  22. Boke
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece, you can hear the growth, its matture, but still fun, a very good and cohesive album, VERY GOOD… Expand
  23. maca_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of her best albums, i literally felt how ariana grew up and finally healed, also the vocals of the album are just amazing, i love it!
  24. gxbrxelx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Estou escutando todas o dia inteiro, está muito viciante. simplesmente perfeito.
  25. noahbircher
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly Ariana Grande’s best work yet, a cohesive r&b album that is easy to the ears. Her vocals, especially her whistle notes, are a highlight of this album. The album showcases growth and maturity along with a consistent theme of sex.… Expand
  26. GNtltcstan
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's easily her best project so far. She has always been an r&b pop girl and through this album she has successfully explored a new genre to become the best among her peers working today. The gems of the album for me were off the table, nasty, obvious and POV. Nonetheless all the songs are really good. So proud of her.… Expand
  27. buildmeupbutera
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ms Grande really popped off with this one! The lyrics show how much has changed since her fifth studio album, thank u, next, and it is clear that she isn't the person she used to be. The songs are empowering to herself and her audience. The sincerity and ingenuity overall are comprehensively immaculate. From the whistle tones to the runs and belts, her vocal technique is as promising as always. The transitions to and from the songs make the album that bit much better. As seen throughout the entire album, Ariana is versatile with her lyrics and harmonies. The snippets she teased truly are not enough to encompass the masterpiece that is positions. Overall, positions is a sonic, lyrical, and meticulously produced artwork, her best album yet.… Expand
  28. jooaoaleixo
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this album so good, i really I was surprised when she threw this bomb, how well it fit into the r & b
  29. suica
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020, Ariana never disappoint us, everybody couldn’t wait more time for this, is awesome!!
  30. mathcoelho
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Independente do hate que o álbum leva por fanbases vizinhas lol, A Ariana conseguiu trazer um álbum r&b perfeito que envelheceu igual vinho. Letras impecáveis e uma enorme coesão.
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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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