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

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  1. m3yui
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    De longe é o melhor álbum da carreira. Ela explorou todo sua capacidade vocal e surpreendeu todos pelo seu novo trabalho. Isso está incrível!!
  2. RodrigoA
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Esse álbum trouxe uma sonoridade diferente de tudo que ela já fez, todas as músicas são maravilhosas
  3. murillottorres
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Lembrem-se amores, Sweetener não pode competir com o Revival da Selena Gomez.
    Porque o mesmo já foi enterrado pelo Dangerous Woman.

    É um álbum para os fãs, à frente do tempo.
    Digno de Grammy Best Pop Vocal Album
  4. Daniel618
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    Que arte este álbum uno de los mejores del 2018 sin duda lo mejor de Ariana el trabajo más personal con sonidos increíbles ah excepción de blazed que es una de las no muy buenas del álbum pero igual es muy buena para mí breathin es la mejor de Sweetener
  5. oitentt
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    This album certainly disappointed me, It's her worst album ever. Repetitive songs, messy melodies and such a waste of her powerful vocals. I expected more, there's only 2 songs I like... really sad
  6. sonyamanuilova
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is a зaradise for ears. I love Ariana and her music. It's too beautiful.
  7. Grandelmjade
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Um álbum totalmente coeso, Ariana explorou áreas e conseguiu fazer um trabalho incrível
  8. Valtersen
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Such a masterpiece. It is Ariana's fourth studio album and I appreciate she has made them all different.
    Sweetener is really light and catchy and you just want to listen to it for all day.
  9. mellifluousheh
    Aug 17, 2018
    5
    Альбом, который был настолько мною ожидаем, что не смог оправдать эти самые ожидания. Меня очень заинтересовала No Tears Left to Cry, но потом ужасно расстроила The Light Is Coming, а потом снова порадовала God Is A Woman. И вот, альбом вышел, и что мы имеем? Альбом из 15 песен, в котором почти все - проходняк. Ариана способна на большее, но этот продюсерский состав заставил ее петь вотАльбом, который был настолько мною ожидаем, что не смог оправдать эти самые ожидания. Меня очень заинтересовала No Tears Left to Cry, но потом ужасно расстроила The Light Is Coming, а потом снова порадовала God Is A Woman. И вот, альбом вышел, и что мы имеем? Альбом из 15 песен, в котором почти все - проходняк. Ариана способна на большее, но этот продюсерский состав заставил ее петь вот это. Из всего альбома больше всего мне понравились синглы No Tears Left To Cry и God Is A Woman, также Better Off и Breathing. Остальное или просто не вызвало никаких эмоций, либо же это находится на том же уровне, что и The Light Is Coming - то есть отвратный продакшн. Все дуэты тут сделаны ужасно. Как будто делалось на скорую руку. Дуэт с Фареллом - самый проигрышный из всех. Дуэт с Минаж звучит ужасно как песня, но партия Минаж звучит лучше, чем некоторые песни с ее собственного альбома Queen. У Арианы не получилось прыгнуть выше головы и переплюнуть уровень Dangerous Woman.… Expand
  10. cauelucas_
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    O ALBUM MAIS MADURO E COESO DA ARI, muitos Arihits e Aricharts odiaram por falta de farofa, mas esse álbum tá perfeito (particularmente eu não gostei muito de R.E.M e borderline)
  11. dimochkash
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana gives us brand new music and I am so glad she does. Sweetener, Breathin, R.E.M are my favs.
  12. geloconcepcion
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The album isn’t good. That’s it. It’s boring and plain. I don’t like it. I’d rather listen to her pld stuff rather than this. I love Ariana but sweetener issa no.
  13. edgarmartinez26
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Me encanta demasiado ❤️, no será el mejor pero me gustó.
    Qué feo que los fans de Selena ataquen.
  14. Giwinox
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing album. Really happy that she expirimented with different sounds and genres. Clearly one of the best! albums released in 2018
  15. dncardosos
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Com total certeza, o melhor álbum da Ariana Grande. O álbum é diferente de tudo o que ela já fez e mesmo assim é a cara dela. Melhor álbum feminino do ano e nós precisamos dele para respirar
  16. Liliia
    Aug 17, 2018
    4
    To me, it's her weakest album so far. I only like 3 songs - NTLTC, God is a woman and breathin. Totally not enough songs to make this album at least good. She could do better.
  17. genesis97
    Aug 17, 2018
    8
    From start to finish, this album is a fun, unique, ray of sunshine. The title track is an infectious and very odd sounding song, but leaves you dancing and smiling. From pop perfection like God is a Woman, No Tears Left To Cry, and Breathin, to emotional deep cuts like Better Off and Get Well Soon, to the very exploratory Pharrell R&B songs like Successful and Sweetener, there's so manyFrom start to finish, this album is a fun, unique, ray of sunshine. The title track is an infectious and very odd sounding song, but leaves you dancing and smiling. From pop perfection like God is a Woman, No Tears Left To Cry, and Breathin, to emotional deep cuts like Better Off and Get Well Soon, to the very exploratory Pharrell R&B songs like Successful and Sweetener, there's so many different things to enjoy, from sounds to themes.… Expand
  18. backtosels
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana just released one of her best albums. She has experimented a lot with new artists like Missy Elliot and the album is 75% produced by Pharrel Williams who has a strange sound but good. Ariana serves vocals in some songs but also has a sweet voice in other ones , good combination. She keeps her pop sound but also mixes new sounds which is amazing! It's very worthy to listen.
  19. Austria
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    I'm really disappointed with this album. Her previous albums such as Dangerous Woman and My Everything were way better. I still respect her as a singer and artist though!
  20. barnienfreinds2
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Best Ariana Album to date.All of the tracks are different but the album is perfectly connected together into one beautiful message,as Ariana said to sweeten the situation.
  21. ozzyw
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    From poor songwriting skills to similar production in 1/2 of the tracks, Sweetener is definitely not Ariana's best album, but is not a bad album. More specifically, I would say all the Pharrell produced tracks are the 'bad' ones on the album, as the production sounds extremely similar for them, and I hope Ariana doesn't work with him again. All the others were excellent, though theFrom poor songwriting skills to similar production in 1/2 of the tracks, Sweetener is definitely not Ariana's best album, but is not a bad album. More specifically, I would say all the Pharrell produced tracks are the 'bad' ones on the album, as the production sounds extremely similar for them, and I hope Ariana doesn't work with him again. All the others were excellent, though the songwriting was mediocre at best for the entire album. The production was excellent. I can see Ariana really experimented in this album and tried to achieve a new sound, but it turned out to be a bit messy. The singles 'No Tears Left to Cry' and 'God is a Woman' were extremely good, which gave me false hope for the album, as I thought it would be more pop-oriented. Overall, I would say half of the album is good, though two (R.E.M, Borderline) of the Pharell tracks are good. I feel like if it was reworked, it would be better. However, not just the Pharell produced ones, I would say that some songs had really good potential, but was wasted as the harmonies and vocal layers were all over the place (Examples: Goodnight n Go, Get Well Soon). The standouts of this album were definitely 'God is a Woman', 'Everytime', 'Breathin', 'Goodnight n Go' and 'No Tears Left to Cry'.… Expand
  22. johnnnnnn
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    such an amazing album, all songs are great to listen to which is different from her past albums where there would be some songs that would be skipped. 'breathin' is so beautiful and really shows how Ariana was feeling after the Manchester incident. I loved that in 'get well soon' she left 40 seconds of remembrance time for the victims who were lost in the tragic event on 5/22 (which is howsuch an amazing album, all songs are great to listen to which is different from her past albums where there would be some songs that would be skipped. 'breathin' is so beautiful and really shows how Ariana was feeling after the Manchester incident. I loved that in 'get well soon' she left 40 seconds of remembrance time for the victims who were lost in the tragic event on 5/22 (which is how long the track is) Also songs like 'blazed' and 'boderline' are fun upbeat songs which i think that everyone would want to dance too. So overall i think that this is Ariana's best album to date.… Expand
  23. nicob
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this album is a masterpiece. the songs are stuck in my head, sound amazing, vary in styles but remain cohesive & i felt a strong connection w the album - especially get well soon and breathin which were the two best tracks.
  24. Scooby2254
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    more r&b sound with a twist of pop. for those who like a change in sound but don't want a whole new artist this album is perfect. thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. she's done it again
  25. Aris_
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing all of you just so pressed with MsGrande,She sounds amazing on this record and change her gebre to R & B your favs cant relate
  26. santiwgo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    In a nutshell is one of the best albums by Ariana Grande
    My top is
    -R.E.M
    -breathin
    -goodnight n go
    -giaw
    -ntltc
  27. yuhhhhh
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    sweetener, the fourth LP from the one and only Ariana Grande delivers songs such as “breathin” and “better off” which are emotional songs and the dreamy “R.E.M” that’d make you wanna fall in love. Vocally and sonically she definitely nailed it. give it a listen, definitely worth it
  28. rigobertoMPTG
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    La verdad no esperaba nada de esta manca y aun así saca pura cagada que a nadie le gusto, still sirvienta de Taylor
  29. kelv
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sem duvidas um dos melhores álbuns do ano, Grande passeia pela música com a sua voz e explora novos ritmos, combina sua potência vocal com melodias harmônicas e cresce musicalmente deixando pra trás todas as canções "bubllegum pop". É com certeza um álbum muito maduro que será visto nas premiações e no Grammy.
  30. Den_Cher
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A very cool and at the same time a nice album in which Ariana was able to convey all her feelings and emotions, it's worth it to listen )
  31. EvanSands
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    SWEETENER is Ariana’s best album, she gives up new dope sounds, and the lyrics had an upgrade.
  32. Anne051Anne0510
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Nice Album. Talent singer! Beautiful voice! It is real cool music!!! Love Ariana Grande! Pretty girt!
  33. dimkstoessel
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Пишу из Росси))) Самый шикарный альбом. Может,для кого-то он и не такой ожидаемый,но меня все устраивает. Многие ждали именно такую музыку. Альбом на репите. Люблю ОрЕаНу!
  34. busetown
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Uma artista de verdade! Uma pena pra quem estava esperando um DW, eu amei a sonoridade do álbum, os vocais, instrumentais, o álbum em todos aspectos é bem delicado e trás uma energia muito boa... Goodnight N Go HINOOO o murro na boca de qm só achou bom a intro Raindrops, kisses kisses out sold
  35. Vlad4578
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the sweetener is one of the great Ariana albums, it really turned out the way Ariana described it, and I want to thank her for such a wonderful gift in the music industry and that she continued to please us with her works.… Expand
  36. petrov_sergo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener her best album (for me). I see myself in many songs, this was not with any of her previous albums. 10/10.
  37. Bennes
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM. VOCALS, R&B, POP, POSITIVITY, We love an experimental queen.
  38. dianamilanilin
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    That was the best music who i ever listening.Good work.I love this album so much,and my favorite songs was Breathing,Everytime,Get Well Soon,Goodnight n go,Sweetener,NTLTC,GIAW
  39. NADANADA
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    O álbum poderia sem duvidas ser melhor, uma parte do álbum parece musicas de natal e outra parece trap, o álbum contem faixas mediana, porem faixas como sweetener, No tears left to cry e God is a Woman se destacam, no geral é um álbum mediano, nem bom nem ruim !!!
  40. thearianasunday
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is Ariana's best album to date. She tried a new style and has outdone herself. Breathin' would be a perfect third single tho. I'm obsessed with the album! Great job Ariana!
  41. Hhrln
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is amazing!! Sweetener é um lindo álbum, sobre o amor, felicidade, força e feminilidade. Também é musicalmente surpreendente, ritmos e harmonias arejadas, substituem as enormes batidas e coros pelos quais Ariana Grande é conhecida"
  42. nebquinn
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Arianas most experimental album paid off! R&B really suits her and I’m glad she worked with Pharrell
  43. brayanmra
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    O álbum soa como uma mistura de My Everything e Dangerous woman. Mais um trabalho impecável da minha rainha. Better off, breathin, goodnight n go e everytime: DONAS DO ÁLBUM
  44. sweeteneraoty
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    her most different work but still her best, it sounds amazing, loved it so much!!
  45. deginojhulia
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I'm surprised in a good way, it's a sonically incredible album, Ariana's vocals deserve to be studied, low notes that cause shivers, good beats and wonderful lyrics, I just hope the pharrell is not in her future projects.
  46. swifttay13
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is the perfect mix of pop and R&B. The album has a very special massage, where she sings about her anxiety and honouring the victims of the Manchester attack in May 2017. The album consists of powerful bops such as ”no tears left to cry” and ”breathin”. Nothing can go wrong when one of the worlds most famous music artists collaborates with top producer Pharrell. This masterpieceSweetener is the perfect mix of pop and R&B. The album has a very special massage, where she sings about her anxiety and honouring the victims of the Manchester attack in May 2017. The album consists of powerful bops such as ”no tears left to cry” and ”breathin”. Nothing can go wrong when one of the worlds most famous music artists collaborates with top producer Pharrell. This masterpiece is really different from her previous albums and is definitiely worth a listen. the best album of the year… Expand
  47. FernandoBernal
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is awesone... It's an anthem to the happiness and love... Sweetener it's a remedy for the heart and soul... The sound it's pacific and full of love, it's beautiful an album full of hope and relief for the soul and heart... it's a light in the midst of darkness... 100% Recommended it's good for the spirit...
  48. babygrande
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is her best album yet. deserves to be given a chance. it’s something totally different from what she has put out. deserves a Grammy
  49. GFactor
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    It's not her best or cohesive album, cuz we have Yours Truly & Dangerous Woman (her best one), neither her most comercial one, it is My Everthing. It's just an organic/pharrell's project (I hate him for it). She better make Breathin a single!!!

    1. raindrops - 9,0 2. blazed (feat. Pharrell Williams) - 5,0 3; the light is coming (feat. Nicki Minaj) - 7,0 4. R.E.M. - 6,5 5. God is a    It's not her best or cohesive album, cuz we have Yours Truly & Dangerous Woman (her best one), neither her most comercial one, it is My Everthing. It's just an organic/pharrell's project (I hate him for it). She better make Breathin a single!!!

    1. raindrops - 9,0
    2. blazed (feat. Pharrell Williams) - 5,0
    3; the light is coming (feat. Nicki Minaj) - 7,0
    4. R.E.M. - 6,5
    5. God is a woman - 10,0
    6. sweetener - 8,0
    7. successful - 8,5
    8. everytime - 9,0
    9. breathin - 10,0
    10. no tears left to cry - 9,0
    11. borderline - 7,0
    12. better off - 9,0
    13. goodnight n go - 9,0
    14. pete davidson - 5,5
    15. get well soon - 8,5    … Expand
  50. Juanups
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    i really loved Ariana Grande, But i really can't enjoy the album. Was Literal a full piece of garbage. She Didn't take vocal risks. Every song sounds similar, i was a great fan of her. Bun her fans are so pathetic too, She needs to upgrade for her fifth album, if she doesn't want to end like Iggy Azalea or Meghan Trainor
  51. Vagg
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    It's just amazing. Haters can stay pressed. Breathin, God is a woman, Everytime are my top 3
  52. Onlygrandee
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana created her best album to date. This isn’t an opinion, it‘s a fact. Each track stands on its own, the lyrics represent her life: whether it is about love, success or self care, she puts her heart on her sleeve for the first time. She could have easily made a Dangerous Woman 2.0 but she experimented and topped all of my expectations. Listen to all her discography from Yours Truly tilAriana created her best album to date. This isn’t an opinion, it‘s a fact. Each track stands on its own, the lyrics represent her life: whether it is about love, success or self care, she puts her heart on her sleeve for the first time. She could have easily made a Dangerous Woman 2.0 but she experimented and topped all of my expectations. Listen to all her discography from Yours Truly til Sweetener, the artistic growth is incredible.… Expand
  53. Bobbyn28
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is perfect it has a little bit of all her album it’s amazing and she also sounds amazing
  54. darshanaMule
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I love that she tried a new sound and is evolving with this album as an artist
  55. Omariemarzy
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    The album is different from her original style, it’s nice to see a change. My personal favourites are Everytime, borderline, god is a woman and sweetener.
  56. Cleberagui
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Best ariana album after yours truly, the album has an incredible R&B vibe mixed with a little pop which makes the album incredible
  57. azayswift
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    One of the worst albums of Ariana.This is just so disappointing.Don’t waste your time on this crap...
  58. anaiswaterson
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    the lyrics and production on this album are all over the place, the hooks on a lot of songs are awfull and apart from nicki minaj the features dont do nothing for this album. its not a bad album by any means but is for sure the worst she has ever put out
  59. Sato47
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Omg Sweetener is the perfect mix of R&B and pop i can't close my mouth thats amazing 100000/10
  60. Andreiagreda
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS HER BEST ONE YET. I like how Ariana experiments on new music and make more mature tracks. THis album is definitley filled with bops, like breathing, God is a woman, blazed, goodnight n go, and many more! p.s OTHER STANS PLEASE STOP GIVING IT LOW SCORES
  61. camilariana
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is her best album, incredible and very mature tracks, strong and brilliant lyrics, vocals on the point, innovative instrumental. impeccable work of the highest quality
  62. andrepimentel
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is the album of the millennium, the queen of pop is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  63. h2gkmo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    The public asked for music that is different and unique yet catchy and interesting. And Ariana Grande has managed to give it to them, and at the same time, trying to spread love and light. She has matured through her personality and through her music and the everyone couldn’t have been prouder.
  64. INTOBISH
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweeteneer is by far ariana’s best album so far. Deciding to change up her sound and work with pharrell was one of her best career decisions !! Too bad pop stans cancel every album which lacks of synth pop beats
  65. Jezara
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Es el peor de todos iugh. Ariana se encargó de hacer un aborto peor que Yours pedo y aquí demuestra como se está llendo a la Everyday.
    Bueno saludos mis porcinas, espero escuchen algo mejor que esta cosa fea, gg
  66. breathingline
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is Ariana’s best album by far. She’s experimenting with her sound, and that’s how someone can grow artistically. Her vocals on the album are so powerful, and she hasn’t only used her head voice (that gives me chills everytime), but her lower register too. Definitely a great album!!! Everything about it is perfect!
  67. yurinr
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    melhor trabalho da Ariana, sem dúvidas. com um pop totalmente experimental e R&B que ela costuma fazer. amei cada segundo
  68. bloodyhaynes
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Not the best album but HER best album. Each song has a story and it's very personal. It may lack vocals demonstration but it still is great as **** I can feel her through this album and that's why it's my favorite. breathin is the best song narrowly followed by god is a woman which empowers women perfectly
  69. agblackbear
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    a great album. although i’m not really a fan of pharrell’s production, this project came out better than what i expected
  70. LuizaInChains
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Album so amazing... Ariana Grande takes us to the beginning of the years 2000 ... leaving the zone of comfort and the industrial music of the present time ...
  71. blueyes_music
    Aug 17, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely not her best album but it feels like a really good and cohesive body of work, perfect mix of R&B and Pop music. The only thing I actually didn't enjoyed at all was Pharrel production above some songs. Best on the record: R.E.M, God Is A Woman, Successful, Everytime, Breathing, NTLTC and Borderline because of Missy Elliott part… Expand
  72. jne221
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    Sweetener may have aspire to depart from her previous sound, credit to this bold attempt (with 'no tears' & 'giaw') but for the rest...it seems rather derivative from her past efforts or lacking punch in general. Maybe I should give this another 300 listen?
  73. purposefulmary
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is for sure her best album. She experienced with her sound and created something so special. Her flawless voice makes the record stunning as always but the lyrics and different beats of the songs compliment it so well making it a pop masterpiece at its finest.
  74. twilightgrandes
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is by far Ariana's most personal and experimental album. She is pushing the boundary and expectations of what people think they can expect from her. These R&B inspired tracks give a bright glimpse into the future of Grande's work.
  75. sramirez4
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ms. Ariana Grande shows that she is not scared to explroe new sounds. This record shows how much she has matured over her musical career and that she cannot be constrained to only pop like most artists. Good effort by the vocalist.
  76. mrcgabriel
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Best album ever! high notes i love this!!!!!!!!!! Best female singer actually!
  77. nickiminaji
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    **** SOLID!!! I love her so much and she deserves the world. Whoever is voiting 0 are bitter old ppl or the other creepy stans who dont like her
  78. godisawomann
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this album is her best so far.. it allows us to explore ariana’s feelings, it takes you to places. its a perfect mix of pop and R&B and shows ariana’s vocal abilities as well. it is truly phenomenal and has a special message behind it that hopefully everyone would get!.
  79. aricupcakke
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece. This album shows Ariana’s growth as an artist, her voice and the production it’s just perfection
  80. Fuhlix
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    It's so different and so fresh. Ariana did it again... Breath in is a masterpiece
  81. ashinysam
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is so powerful & fun . Its a mixture of r&b and pop which is why i love it more ! and also this has different flavours to it . Every song is so unique and beautiful in their own ways . Considering this as one of her BEST album ever :)
  82. rightheresus
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is one of Ariana’s most experimental and cohesive albums she has released TO DATE. Sweetener is almost full of sounds we haven’t heard from Ariana before and she has successfully created one of the best albums of 2018.
  83. izhalc
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    her best piece of work to date. she really stepped into a new zone and moved away from the pure pop she's given us in the past.
  84. Wonderland28
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    Ariana Grande's "Sweetener" won't be going into one of my cups of tea anytime soon.
  85. sweetenerbutera
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Her BEST album by far! all cohesive, production is flawless and the harmonies?? WE’RE IN LOVE.
  86. sweetlover
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    so so impressed with this masterpiece of an album!!! she experimented so well and it all paid off, this is her best album for sure omg
  87. Agathe
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Experimental. Never expected something like this from her (in a good way!). People bashing this album are the ones that's been saying to Ariana to change her sound since she dropped My Everything, but when she does it, they don't ike it because it's not pop. Make it make sense....
  88. edivaldo
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    pior album da ariana, melodias fracas e letras repetitivas.
    os seus tres ultimos albuns eram melhores.
  89. osnapitzjoel
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is so different to her previous albums yet i loved EVERY BIT of it, she truly did that with everytime, breathin' and goodnight n go. THIS ALBUM IS A 10000/10
  90. sweetenergrande
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    Her best album! I don't understand the hate it's receiving, it's a great album. I do think Pharrell's work is a bit messy but there are other songs on the album which are better.
  91. remsus
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana really delivered her best album yet! It’s so refreshing to see her break away from her usual sound and try something new and it certainly paid off! Full of bops like Breathin, Everytime & the title track, truly one of the best albums of 2018 so far
  92. onelastbocas
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this album is perfection . it shows her artistic growth and how she is switching up her sound for the better . i was slightly unsure wether i’d like it as much as i like her pop music but this album is 10x better than her 3 previous albums . go listen to it , it’s a major grower if you didn’t lkle it from the start (how could you not like it tho)
  93. Legendarianagra
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is her most meaningful album she poured her heart and soul into this album this is her best album every single song has such a deep and heartfelt meanings to them you can feel every feeling she feels. such a great album she doesn't deserve all the hate shes receiving y'all just don't know good taste and miss ariana grande is the queen of pop and ya'll just need to get over it andthis is her most meaningful album she poured her heart and soul into this album this is her best album every single song has such a deep and heartfelt meanings to them you can feel every feeling she feels. such a great album she doesn't deserve all the hate shes receiving y'all just don't know good taste and miss ariana grande is the queen of pop and ya'll just need to get over it and accept it because shes going nowhere with those powerful vocals bye bye now buy and stream sweetener… Expand
  94. jojosj
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is one of the best albums releasen this year. It’s filled with bops such as ”breathin” and ”god is a woman” and is completely different from her previous work.
  95. musiclover1801
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    The amount of people giving this album a bad review is really sad. You asked Ariana to experiment, she did and then you complain? She can't win. I'm so impressed with it. Her best piece of work to date.
  96. ashalunniss
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A stunning album !! So fun and light, beautiful lyrics and chill songs. Definetely her best album yet. Breathin, Get Well Soon and Everytime are amazing !!!!
  97. charleifhcolby
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    her best album to date... she has tried out a new style and has bodied it, she didn’t make a dangerous woman part two she made a COMPLETELY new album. my favourite songs so far are breathin, everytime and get well soon, i love the tribute to manchester at the end of get well soon and it touches my heart because i attended the concert. she has outdone herself. ‪♡‬
  98. grandesamelia
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    her best album, finally experimenting. also telling a story & a lot of nice messages 11/10 ! we stan
  99. revivalsel
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Dangerous woman is way more better than this. Sweetener sounds ridicolous effort to stay relevant
  100. CHUNSWAEisLIT
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Im so dissapointed in ariana, this album is just such a mess, i expected so much more, literally i woud listen to any of this songs except breathin giaw and ntlct....such a mess :(
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2018

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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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