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. nora19
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    después de algo tan grande y explosivo como TU,N nos ha dado algo tan fascinante e interesante, es hermoso escuchar la voz de Ariana en un ritmo más suave. Una vez más está claro que ella puede y domina lo que quiere.
  2. myhairsoty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album shows off her vocals, it's literally r&b perfection! her best album!
  3. Drea23
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is the best album that Ari has been able to make all the songs are amazing
  4. otavioreis101
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    At this point in her career nothing can be considered bad or horrible and even if it does the fans will make it #1 ,she have the lyrics and the vocals as usual, but the beats feel kind of repetitive at some tracks, it's a brand new sound for her and it is fun, but definitely not bigger then Thank u, next and sweetener...
  5. moondzt
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her best album yet and you tasteless r@ts can shut up, sorry your fav could never
  6. Arrowgirl
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is by far her best album. it's so amazing. she also has so many references to older songs and in this album you can tell shes growing and healing
  7. levitatingng
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, it sounds way different from her other albums. Her vocals and harmonies are just amazing.
  8. sooyaaa_17
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s a good album! From start to finish. I love the parallel lyrics from thank u next. And the pov is one of the best closers for an album! She has done it again.
  9. anndreiii
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is a very cohesive project, contrary to popular belief, this is one of her best albums lyrically and sonically. A lot of reviews are not fond of the sexual themes of this album, it seems like they want the pop star to be depressed every album and not have fun. Ariana explores more of her lower register and showcases her whistle register on this record. I believe people are notPositions is a very cohesive project, contrary to popular belief, this is one of her best albums lyrically and sonically. A lot of reviews are not fond of the sexual themes of this album, it seems like they want the pop star to be depressed every album and not have fun. Ariana explores more of her lower register and showcases her whistle register on this record. I believe people are not fond of this project because it’s “too slow” and they expect all of her songs to have high energy and crazy belts all the time. The album is definitely a grower and isn’t necessarily targeted for a mainstream/pop audience. It is a very R&B influenced project with hints of jazz and blues in tracks such as “My Hair”, or the sultry “Off the Table”, I guess people expected another love me harder 2.0 with this track. To conclude this review, Positions is not for everyone, but the good quality, production of the album can’t be denied even if you’re a fan or not.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. akvvl
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s terrible. Oh my goddddddddddddddddd I almost passed away listening to it.… Expand
  13. Dualipastan
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Nothing especial, same stuff, i liked tun better, her music is getting the same with similar sound, she shouldn’t have to hurry and deliver an album, thats the problem she rushed it and now that’s the consequences
  14. suusuu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is indeed a magnificent evolution of both vocally n lyrically of Ari. Can’t be much prouder of her!!!!
  15. Dumbcritic3435
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    As an arianator I can say that it's a such cute, great album I really like it. Y'all buy and stream it!
  16. mbuterax
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is one of her best albums, amazing vocals, great production and lyrics. i'm OBSESSED
  17. kauanstankdjxus
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. obviously this is one of his best works nothing generic as some haters say, very tasty R&B!… Expand
  18. inmyhaechan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums of not her best. Her vocals where top tier as always and sounds completely different from what we have heard for her before.
  19. Luannn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I personally love this album so much it’s too crystal clear to see that how Ari has matured vocally n such lyrics of each track represent deep meanings!
  20. gwsxniyah
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love it you should totally listen if you haven’t already it’s such a good album and for me there aren’t any skips
  21. Josueathin
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. R&B PERFECTION! I love this album is so amazing all the songs and the production! Love u ari… Expand
  22. kordeis
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is the type of music she was made for! This album has so much substance. The vocals, lyrics and melodies are all 10/10 for me
  23. RedTulip
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    The album seems to be experimental, like Ariana's entry into the R&B music genre, but still the album is fine, the tracks are good. However, I would have liked more rhythmic songs, similar to those of the Thank u, next era or the Dangerous woman era. I wish the album had been worked on a bit more, because I think it is somewhat lazy in some respects, the rhythms can sometimes be not veryThe album seems to be experimental, like Ariana's entry into the R&B music genre, but still the album is fine, the tracks are good. However, I would have liked more rhythmic songs, similar to those of the Thank u, next era or the Dangerous woman era. I wish the album had been worked on a bit more, because I think it is somewhat lazy in some respects, the rhythms can sometimes be not very enjoyable. However, I repeat again, the album itself is very good and I loved it.… Expand
  24. shreyad
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Okay album ..every songs sound the same . Love language is my fav one .....
  25. damianbsl
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is so amazing and unique. One of her top three for me. People are giving it a low score because they don’t have taste and are jealous of Ariana.
  26. Ale2874848
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Best album of all time. She wrote every word of this masterpiece and she vocal produced the whole album alone. A genius.
  27. sususmoon
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i never thought i would say this but this is her best album to date.
    sweetener trash compared to positions
  28. NicolliM
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfeito! Um dos melhores álbum da Ariana, e com certeza um dos melhores do ano.
  29. jadashalack
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    finally in her r&b bag as she should be. if you're yt you dont get to speak on this album she didn't make it for you:)
  30. owcesar
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o álbum muito bom pra quem tem ótimo intelecto sonoro, é um dos melhores de sua carreira
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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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