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

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  1. Nov 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad álbum. Bad Voice....................................................... Expand
  2. Nov 7, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much! I wanted Ari to do an R&B influenced album for so long and she finally did it! The production, vocals, personality, ugh everything is immaculate. HER BEST ALBUM! MY GIRL HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es simplemente muy bueno la combinación de sonidos, los vocales de Ariana suenan perfecto. Muy recomendable
  4. Nov 7, 2020
    10
    A better sweetener, it’s clear that is very different from the last , thank u next , but it’s clear that is a record produced during a global pandemic. I started feeling the artistic growth
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is literally her 3rd best for me. and i have the feeling that it will overtake tun and swt
  6. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Positions shows a beautiful and strong artist that is not afraid of trying new things. Truly loved the album.
  7. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Positions is perfect!
    Eu amei esse álbum dms e é isto.
    Achei ele bem coeso e pov é a melhor.
  8. Nov 6, 2020
    9
    Los volcals de este álbum y las armonías simplemente te llevan a otro mundo.
  9. Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This feels rushed and pressured by her trash manager scooter. It's extremely repetitive and is almost comparable to justin biebers latest work, which is trash. Ariana is an INCREDIBLE artist, vocalist, performer, strong asswoman. Idk what this album is
  10. Nov 6, 2020
    4
    Always the same beat and lyrics about sex. I was so excited but she keeps doing the same.
  11. Nov 6, 2020
    3
    My least favourite Ariana Grande album. Too genereic, repetitive and apart from 2,3 songs none will stay for longer in my playlist
  12. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Álbum da carreira, espero que ela se jogue cada vez mais no R&B
    As viúvas do DW que morram!!!
  13. Nov 6, 2020
    4
    Ariana delves into somewhat of a contemporary r&b sound, something she's been playing around for a while. The result? An album not hitting the heights of sweetner or her 2019 effort thank u, next but it is still a smooth ride. The features bar doja, doesn't add much to songs and some of the songs do sound too similar, however, it is still one of the better albums of the year!
  14. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    “Unforgettable pop”....I’m sorry but that’s not what this is. This is timeless RnB. She is no longer making music for clout, she’s making music for herself. You can hear that this album is coming from such a genuine place, just like Thank U, Next. It’s very different, but to say it’s bad is beyond me. It’s just a different vibe and, in my opinion, her best yet.
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Coerente, já nasceu aclamado, quem não gostou é porque não tá pronto pro conceito do álbum ainda.
  16. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande thank you fot this wonderful album girl! I love you, this is absolutely perfect, congrats baby
  17. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    My favorite is pov, but all the songs are absolutely amazing! She served everything on this album! Is so **** good.
  18. Nov 6, 2020
    5
    Ariana Grande has not yet reinvented itself, has been making the same sounds, lyrics and rhythms since 2018, we are still waiting for her Music Box, which for longer to spend Ariana Grande has still not reinvented itself, has been making the same sounds, lyrics and rhythms since 2018, we are still waiting for her Music Box, which for longer that passes is not coming, hopefully in futureAriana Grande has not yet reinvented itself, has been making the same sounds, lyrics and rhythms since 2018, we are still waiting for her Music Box, which for longer to spend Ariana Grande has still not reinvented itself, has been making the same sounds, lyrics and rhythms since 2018, we are still waiting for her Music Box, which for longer that passes is not coming, hopefully in future works exploits more her voice as she did in her early recording works. Expand
  19. Nov 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrível, bomba sonora. Ruim demais. Péssimo. Pior álbum já lançado em 2020. Flop. Expand
  20. Nov 6, 2020
    5
    Ariana grande has put up many great albums that contain great songs but this one is not one of them. Honestly i expect too much from this album i thought this one's the album that would exceed the achievement of dangerous woman or thank u next but i guess my expectations were too high. I'm a bit disappointed because i know ariana grande is capable of finishing and putting out anAriana grande has put up many great albums that contain great songs but this one is not one of them. Honestly i expect too much from this album i thought this one's the album that would exceed the achievement of dangerous woman or thank u next but i guess my expectations were too high. I'm a bit disappointed because i know ariana grande is capable of finishing and putting out an unforgettable album Expand
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece of vocals, and we see a mature woman. This album starts in the best way possible and finish even better !
  22. Nov 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album gets better, more oyu listen to it. Ariana did a great work, but it´s not her best. Expand
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    As músicas estão perfeitas do início ao fim. Os feats não tenho nem palavras pra descrever, é um melhor que o outro.
  24. Nov 5, 2020
    4
    es un buen album pero se vuelve aburrido con tantas canciones y suenan similares. My hair es la mejor cancion.
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. positions is THE album
    positions is THE album
    positions is THE album
    positions is THE album
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  26. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's divine !!! A wonderful R&B, Ariana exceeded my expectations in relation to expecting something different from everything she did. Magnificent, she is everything to me, and this album certainly is.
  27. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  28. Nov 5, 2020
    4
    Her vocals are exceptional as always but over all the album is a bore. Tracks blend together and it's missing her usual punch that gets people coming back.
  29. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    É simplesmente perfeito! Como sempre Ariana Grande não decepciona! ❣️
  30. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    i'm so proud of her. i'm so glad she went that way. her best album indeed. stream positions for clear skin period.
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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.