Sweetener
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2018
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3093 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,340 out of 3093
  2. Mixed: 204 out of 3093
  3. Negative: 549 out of 3093
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  1. lightnovice
    Dec 17, 2022
    0
    Not her best after Dangerous Woman. Pharrell Williams ruined the production. Isn't have a replayability. Worst choice of production.
  2. chenchen
    Oct 29, 2022
    0
    Wow. A heartfelt piece of work. Her most heart wrenching album. Ari puts all her feelings into this album.
  3. Khalid43
    Aug 20, 2022
    3
    Breathin, Sweetener and no tears left to cry are good singles material, but that is not enough to justify an un cohesive body of work
  4. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    An album full of rejected tracks from other artists. Can't believe this trash won a Grammy.
  5. RodriMercado
    Aug 21, 2021
    2
    this album is the most authentic by her, but very boring and generic, the Pharrell production brings something innovative, but doesn't soond good either way, I liked Dangerous Woman, because of its production and Ariana's vocals, this... just isn't up to par. Of course there are some tracks that can be saved like everytime, breathin, no tears left to cry and goodnight n go, after that, itthis album is the most authentic by her, but very boring and generic, the Pharrell production brings something innovative, but doesn't soond good either way, I liked Dangerous Woman, because of its production and Ariana's vocals, this... just isn't up to par. Of course there are some tracks that can be saved like everytime, breathin, no tears left to cry and goodnight n go, after that, it just seems very bland and boring. Don't recommend listening to this album, sorry Ari.… Expand
  6. GizemDogan55
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This album is so bad. This album is not good. Sorry but are reals.
  7. Anke51
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    Disappointing and generic. I'm still waiting to hear something not so forgettable from her but so far no luck.
  8. Unholymidnight
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Las canciones son muy monótonas, todas suenan igual. A mí gusto demasiado genérico.
  9. AnaBAram
    Nov 23, 2020
    1
    Didn't like it, dime a dozen music, will not stand the test of time that quality music does.
  10. MikeMulaney
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    I didn't like it, would not listen again, stop making fast food music just to stay in the limelight all the time.
  11. Parindita713
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This is just basic work with some instrumental layering and vocal overproduction
  12. mattheushmc
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Deveriam prender quem teve a ideia de criar essa BOMBA, era o pior album da cerreira do Ari, a gora ele ganhou um irmao mais novo
  13. Mart194
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es tan básico, que el fanatismo no nos ciega a este álbum. Es horrible y pésimo… Expand
  14. XcXpetr4ss12345
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chato demais, algo totalmente experimental que no fim deu tudo errado cm arranjos e batidas genéricas feito as pressas… Expand
  15. Jonathan0112
    Oct 27, 2020
    2
    This album can be describe in one word - “Trash” And it’s Grammy winning? Like what is the society going on. This is Ariana’s worst studio effort so far. The singles are probably the best songs from this album, notably Breathin’ which helped me get through some sh*t. Altho I gave it a low mark, actually non pharrell- produced tracks are BOPS. Anyways, DW, TUN deserved the grammar not thisThis album can be describe in one word - “Trash” And it’s Grammy winning? Like what is the society going on. This is Ariana’s worst studio effort so far. The singles are probably the best songs from this album, notably Breathin’ which helped me get through some sh*t. Altho I gave it a low mark, actually non pharrell- produced tracks are BOPS. Anyways, DW, TUN deserved the grammar not this .… Expand
  16. bushyforest
    Oct 23, 2020
    0
    I wanted to like this and have it be more than just generic pop music but i don't and it isn't.
  17. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    A lot of hype for another generic pop star catering to the R&B trending in the charts right now.
  18. Tanci
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Dont play it safe ari! Nothing new. Average 16 year old lyrics. Meaningless. Tiktok music only. It's existence doesnt influence people
  19. Musicaddiction
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sweetener by Ariana Grande isn’t t just a disease, it's a pandemic coming to end the globe and we must do our best to survive it. We are not ready for another illness to ravage the globe. It’s time we put an end to Sweetener and save the earth again.… Expand
  20. Pedrosilve
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring generic and repetitive pop! Ariana don’t know the word “Reinvented” means?… Expand
  21. TheLakes
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    A mi parecer su peor trabajo, las canciones no son las mejores a excepción de algunas, rescato los singles por que las demás solo son relleno me decepciono encontrarme con casi todo parecido. :(
  22. KrKitt
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Another boring and soulless production for maleing money... Sry, but it is absolutely no music for people who loves music with soul.
  23. Ujjwal1984
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    My review for this Album is 1 bcoz ariana deosnt change since she's in the music industry and this Album doesn't deserve A grammy but only good song is God is a women that's y i give it a 1
  24. Musicislove1233
    Jul 29, 2020
    1
    This album is a trashy candy pop sound track full of showing off money riches and no depth, sounds pretty generic, and the albums just bad, this might be her worst album ever, I hope those kids understand that this album also sounds identical to her previous album, pretty boring and weird production, Ariana should learn to write her own song instead of using as many ghost writers asThis album is a trashy candy pop sound track full of showing off money riches and no depth, sounds pretty generic, and the albums just bad, this might be her worst album ever, I hope those kids understand that this album also sounds identical to her previous album, pretty boring and weird production, Ariana should learn to write her own song instead of using as many ghost writers as possible, make her fans feel sad and disappointed and I pretty sure, there are nothing unique about Ariana in this album, 7rings is another catchy song but it… Expand
  25. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    While Ariana has a high vocal range the result is so whiny to me that i just can't bear to listen to her.
  26. jayaraya
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    The only good about this album is the cover which mean that she's upside down. LOL. Once again, nothing special from Ariana.
  27. Charles_kun
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Her worst album ever, Did not enjoy it on my first listen. So trashy and mediocre
  28. hamods
    Jun 2, 2020
    0
    LMFAODUODUDIEHE the worst album ever made can’t even sell 200K PURE LNFOSBDKX
  29. supremehive
    May 10, 2020
    3
    This album has some pretty awesome some but the experience as a whole is pretty much bad.
  30. SnHAIM
    Apr 19, 2020
    2
    This album is messy, awkward, aggressively lazy (lyrically AND sonically), and has almost no sense of direction. The production, for the most part, is awful. I was honestly quite embarrassed for her when I heard the album for the first time. While some songs are definitely better than others, there were moments when I thought to myself, "why does this song even exist?" Not a good album, ifThis album is messy, awkward, aggressively lazy (lyrically AND sonically), and has almost no sense of direction. The production, for the most part, is awful. I was honestly quite embarrassed for her when I heard the album for the first time. While some songs are definitely better than others, there were moments when I thought to myself, "why does this song even exist?" Not a good album, if I haven't already made that clear.… Expand
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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Quietus
    Aug 31, 2018
    70
    Grande’s new sound, the Williams-produced Not-Bangers, only make up half of the album. These standout tracks are interspersed between standard pop tracks. ... That’s not to say that the Bangers on Sweetener are bad--it’s more that they belong in previous era of Grande and they spoil the flow between songs. Sweetener may not be the dawning of a new age for Ariana but it could be a step towards somewhere weird and wonderful.
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  2. The New York Times
    Aug 29, 2018
    90
    Ms. Grande backs up her statements with song-and-dance mastery. ... She’s her own choir, support group and posse. While a few guest vocalists (Mr. Williams, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott) provide a little grit for contrast, Ms. Grande sails above any fray, past or present. Her aplomb is her triumph.
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  3. AllMusic
    Aug 28, 2018
    80
    An album that coheres in a way other Ariana Grande albums don't, which means Sweetener is something of a double triumph: she's come through a tough time stronger and better than before.
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