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. 1989scoffee
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    worst from her, i expected much more to be honestly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,worst from her, i expected much more to be honestly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,… Expand
  2. AbrahamJr
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Tremenda biblia, un poco decepcionante después de tun o sweetener, pero bastante bueno
  3. celia_rgm
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    positions isn't just an album, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, and an escape from this cruel world. It's an art, the first gift you open on Christmas, a hug from a loved one. It's everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you've ever need
  4. Maspoxajames
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Generic, all tracks identical....................................................… Expand
  5. Joaopedrorocha
    Nov 2, 2020
    7
    Álbum cheio de autenticidade, Ariana não surpreende ninguém ao mostrar impecaveis sonoridades. Quem é fã notou alguns elementos de sweetener e Yours Truly. Porém faltou o pop da Grande de Thank U, next. É ao mesmo tempo uma obra com suas características e uma de nova expressão para carreira da cantora.
  6. yuhitschanel_12
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is one of the greatest albums of 2020. From the lyrics to production to the vocals. And the whistle notes are insane!!!! Totally recommend.… Expand
  7. eduardocsxx
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    A bad album, listening to this is like to die slowly and in the worst possible way
  8. hiltgen
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    She flopped. Welcome to the flop era. Ariana you tried so hard. Make the next one better. Xoxo
  9. Luhefer
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so basic and boring. Ariana, stop buying the awards and critics
    The best albums of the year are:
    1-Rare
    2-Folkore
    3-Future Nostalgia
    4-Chromatica
    5-After Hours    … Expand
  10. Santiago_59
    Nov 2, 2020
    6
    It is not a good, nor a bad album. But it is a bit monotonous, boring and repetitive.
  11. alessi
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    amazing album! nice lyrics and amazing voice. she's truly one of the most talented artists out there and even if peelena and tayble stans rated this with 0,dont care..... they're just jealous bc this album outsung their fave's career!
  12. byiantunes
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums! In that one she take us to another level vocally, making us fell like on heaven while we are livin’ this wildest moment in the whole world! She makes everyone smile and feel better.
  13. Crisfer_
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Ariana saves 2020 with this piece of art, R&B is all we need, and ariana give us it.
  14. Esteva
    Nov 2, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La misma cagadas Es basura nada agradable No se revienta Y ni si quiera trae buenos ritmos… Expand
  15. Andynichol
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    i love this album.This album sound very fresh and matured and im here for it.
  16. Juliaxvir
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum em si é um sweetener 2.0 por isso ele é bom (kkkk) e minha track favorita é just like magic e obvious, não gostei muito do feat com o the weekend o primeiro continua melhor.… Expand
  17. lemonade_whore
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    boooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg
  18. LyuDaSlayer
    Nov 2, 2020
    6
    Boring.
    Same.

    It makes me feel she does music that just costs a lot. She is not a real singer-songwritter. 'Positions''s flop is responsible for producers, the most.
  19. Molka
    Nov 2, 2020
    3
    I don't like it. Thank you next is much better than Positions. It's my opinion and i love you Ariana sorry
  20. 7__SKIES
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shjt on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  21. davidfernandez
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    A personal album under the R&B genre, Ariana undoubtedly reinvents herself in different musical genres
  22. peheroal
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Tell me what's ur motive! Def, one of her bests works, im so so happy for her to bring back some Sweetener (my fav album) vibes...
  23. DexterousStyles
    Nov 2, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same old turgid guttural pop. Devoid of any originality, soul or art. Get in line to pay for Grandes 4th Ferrari.… Expand
  24. yerimyworld
    Nov 2, 2020
    6
    as much as i enjoyed songs like 34 + 35, west side, obvious, pov, etc.. i feel as if the album lacks a good hook for most of the songs, causing it to feel a bit mediocre. overall, still a good album, not her best but still doesn’t deserve the high criticism.
  25. Uzzisays
    Nov 2, 2020
    1
    Very boring bland and repetitive. Stream folklore to develop more taste. Bye
  26. Frutos
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Positions is definitely an album of the year material. It goes from soft, to sexy, romantic, upbeat, dramatic songs and ends with an inspiring ballad, without losing its coherence.
  27. martam
    Nov 2, 2020
    6
    Without a doubt a more mature content but it is lacking something, lyrical weak, production is average, nothing we haven't heard before, vocally is amazing as always.
    Her vocals carry the album, this record does not say anything relevant, it is bland and she didn't show any growth, not her worst work but not her best either. Maybe she could just take her time with the next one. I feel    Without a doubt a more mature content but it is lacking something, lyrical weak, production is average, nothing we haven't heard before, vocally is amazing as always.
    Her vocals carry the album, this record does not say anything relevant, it is bland and she didn't show any growth, not her worst work but not her best either. Maybe she could just take her time with the next one. I feel like she has a lot more to give.    … Expand
  28. Starcross
    Nov 2, 2020
    4
    Sounds like every Ariana album but more bland. Sorry but she’s had better albums
  29. mehdi86gaga
    Nov 2, 2020
    1
    the album is BAD. DID'T LIKE THE SONGS, ad sounds like THANK U NEXT recycle.
  30. 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
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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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