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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3093 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,340 out of 3093
  2. Mixed: 204 out of 3093
  3. Negative: 549 out of 3093
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. vote4ghosts
    Nov 28, 2020
    8
    This is her freshest sounding album, it hasn't aged a day sonically speaking. Because of that, I can look past the fact that she literally has a track named after a now-ex of hers, because this album really shines among her discography.
  4. benko13
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Game changing album in her career, with Sweetener she became the most powerful woman in the industry. Album contains elements of different genres and that's what makes it's production so interesting and unique. Sweetener is also her most experimental and non-commercial album, because of that many people found it strange and unfortunately they don't like it.
  5. ariangelfan
    Oct 14, 2020
    8
    É o album mais pessoal da Ariana e também o mais controverso pois tem musicas que para alguns pode significar blasfemia (na verdade God is woman é uma musica de empoderamento feminino com algumas alusões á obra divina talvez seja por isso que religiosos não gostaram), tem também uma musica dedicada ao seu ex-noivo (a canção é perfeita o que estraga é o seu titulo), na minha opinião esteÉ o album mais pessoal da Ariana e também o mais controverso pois tem musicas que para alguns pode significar blasfemia (na verdade God is woman é uma musica de empoderamento feminino com algumas alusões á obra divina talvez seja por isso que religiosos não gostaram), tem também uma musica dedicada ao seu ex-noivo (a canção é perfeita o que estraga é o seu titulo), na minha opinião este album é muito angelical tanto que na musica intro parece que estamos entrando no céu, esse album conseguiu ajudar mentalmente a Ariana pois ela passou por um trauma (atentado no seu show em Manchester) depois disso ela ficou muito abalada e acabou ficando mais ansiosa, melancólica, e sensível nas coisas, a produção do album foi uma auto-ajuda para ela conseguir superar e seguir em frente, por isso ela conseguiu se abrir e relatar todas as suas dores nessa album com a ajuda do produtor Pharrell. É um ótimo album para ficar calmo/a e com muitos conceitos incríveis por isso minha nota é 8.0… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. PEDROMFR
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    Knowing her stable place in pop music, Ariana releases her most experimental project so far, even after everything she went through in 2018. Pharell´s touch is noticed in many tracks in this sugary pop album.
    Top Track: God Is A Woman
    Worst Track: The Light Is Coming ft Nicki Minaj
  8. chico-smith
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    I love how when it got released the fans hated it, but it aged like a FINE WINE. hopefully in the future it could undoubtedly present itself as her best and most acclaimed album, similar to mariah’s butterfly.
    This album works so perfectly because that state of mind + aesthetics + working with 3 types of different production teams (max martin, pharrell and her rnb/trap friends) results in    I love how when it got released the fans hated it, but it aged like a FINE WINE. hopefully in the future it could undoubtedly present itself as her best and most acclaimed album, similar to mariah’s butterfly.
    This album works so perfectly because that state of mind + aesthetics + working with 3 types of different production teams (max martin, pharrell and her rnb/trap friends) results in a complex body of work where the songs bounce off of each other. For me, the latter group did a much better work on TUN, or alternatively they got overshadowed by max’s legendary pop melodies and pharrell’s super experimental and unique style this round - but that as it may, they still delivered fan classics. Other than TLIC, every song can be rated as a 10 (well, maybe that name drop song too). The singles are perfection, one by one, but what made me fall over heels for ariana’s best album is the dreamy REM, the impeccable get well soon, and the 4 super fan girls: blazed (if u don’t like it don’t even talk to me), sweetener, successful and borderline. But don’t take it for me, just listen. If u get it, u get it. If you don’t… my everything is right there smh.

    Closing statements:
    1. No tears left to cry is the best song ever.
    2. Sweetener’s visuals remain UNMATCHED.
    3. Ariana grande is truly a fantastic artist.    … Expand
  9. Aristarco
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum completamente coerente e perfeito.
    Os singles são os melhores da carreira e as músicas são cativantes    … Expand
  10. yeeeli
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. eu amo tudo que Ariana faz, sempre escutei as músicas delas mas nunca parei pra escutar os álbuns, e o Sweetener e com toda certeza uns dos melhores álbuns… Expand
  11. xhorowitzen
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo genteamooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo amooo gente muito bom sério amo amo amo amo amo amo ariana amo… Expand
  12. mae_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Sweetener won a grammy for a reason. Ariana Grande always make such amazing songs.
  13. 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
  14. mathcoelho
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    O grammy winner álbum Sweetener revolucionou a carreira de Ariana Grande, onde ela mostrou seu verdadeiro eu e rachou sua raiz com o pop, trazendo mais versatilidade e um lado artista para sua carreira.
  15. gustarx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    sweetener é um álbum muito importante na carreira da Ariana, as músicas são muito boas, super recomendo
  16. bocakissy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    work of art! the most healing album, it helps me through the bad times. she’s so powerful.
  17. tomyquiros
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album. upbeat pop songs mixed with the most exquisite rnb. a masterpiece
  18. ghstnx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o segundo melhor album dela, atrás apenas do positions muito bom com letras muito bem construídas
  19. Niko18
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    The album with the holy trinity of Single No tears left to cry God is a woman Breathin No album has better Single that this
    She endend everybody !
    Her Grammy for that album proves it
  20. Leadking
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Ariana te amo sacaste tantos Hits innolvidables como God is a Woman y no Tears left To cry literal mane, no te merecemos, hermosos esos Hits Dios te amooo maneeee
  21. Janse
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana had a good time with this beautiful album, from the beginning to the end it is pure art, Ariana we love you so much
  22. thalitakoide
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album in the world. My favorite, it is perfect, sweet and smooth, at the same time, it carries a gigantic power. It is different and brings a sense of joy and healing
  23. ishnotari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album to this day!! nothing can top Sweetener. i may not be a big fan of blazed but the rest of the songs are sooooo good
  24. safetynet457
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Sweetener by Ariana Grande is her best work in my opinion. She has pop elements, rnb and experimental tracks produced with Pharell Williams.
  25. Nelsonchristian
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    10 out of 10 this album radiates such a Bop and positive vibes. Ariana vocal production also popped off
  26. kelvinmdias89
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira, sonoridade incrível, simplesmente perfeito, não sai da minha playlist
  27. classydwarf
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    pra mim é o melhor álbum da ariana. são poucas as músicas que eu não curto.
  28. JonathanYaelSR
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is the best album of the entire year, it is incredibly innovative, Grande's vocals are magnificent, I was very impressed.
  29. ffernando
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    God is a woman se convirtió en un himno al feminismo y una patada a los religiosos
  30. obviouslana
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Truly a beautiful album, very different from her other works, every song is so well produced and good to listen, i don't think there is one single bad song in this album, such a beautiful work.
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2018

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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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