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. 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 :(
  2. edivaldo
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    pior album da ariana, melodias fracas e letras repetitivas.
    os seus tres ultimos albuns eram melhores.
  3. homostly
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This album is weak,no growth from Ariana,the production is messy and the lyrics are even worse...one of the worst albums this year.
  4. BubbleGum123
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This album is the worsest album of 2018. It's so basic and look like if she took it up from the garbage
  5. popcritic
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A complete disaster, disorganization and horrible production. One of the worst albums of the year, the ugliest cover of pop history. Songs without rhythm, or beat with men screaming in the background that causes a real headache, I understand she called sweetener. To try to remove the pain it causes ...
  6. BuyTrench21
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    B U A C K, que album mas asqueroso nunca debio existir por eso y mas Trench >>>>>
  7. Lasweetener
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Revival es todo lo que esta God is a Woman quiso ser y no pudo.
    Selediosa >>>> Arimi3rd4
  8. MeSurra666
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This is a complete piece of sh*t, all its songs are similiar as in all Ariana's albums. It's not something new that Ariana does basic music, bye. :)
  9. LikeBang23
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Askisima, buack, pasando la Sweetener X1989 Es super básico y manco. Todas las canciones suenan igual y las letras estan de la witness, ah, y como todos los albums de Ariana, mas de 3 feats para sobrevivir de colgada, así es. #BuyExpectationsOniTunes
  10. Dioslor
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Pura ardilla cegada diciendo que es un buen álbum cuando es puro relleno y solo dos o tres canciones se salvan
    Pasando la Sweetener
  11. LaGodisAPedo
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Ariana never tires of giving a basic and generic **** We are already used to this type of commercial garbage, but with this album it exceeded expectations. Most of the songs have a pathetic production (you can not expect more from the failure of Pharrell Williams) and the lyrics are the most mediocre you can see. If you thought the light is coming it was disgusting, you will be speechlessAriana never tires of giving a basic and generic **** We are already used to this type of commercial garbage, but with this album it exceeded expectations. Most of the songs have a pathetic production (you can not expect more from the failure of Pharrell Williams) and the lyrics are the most mediocre you can see. If you thought the light is coming it was disgusting, you will be speechless when you hear this complete ****… Expand
  12. indiekylie
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This is the worst album of all time. She is actually over... can you come up with something else? Can she come up with something else? The answer is a big fat no... you tried baby and yet again you failed and proved yourself for the fourth time that you are the worst writer, producer and ex-act of all time, the only thing you have going for you is your vocals and even those are getting onThis is the worst album of all time. She is actually over... can you come up with something else? Can she come up with something else? The answer is a big fat no... you tried baby and yet again you failed and proved yourself for the fourth time that you are the worst writer, producer and ex-act of all time, the only thing you have going for you is your vocals and even those are getting on the rough side if I am hearing correctly... which I am since I went the doctors... NTLTC the only serve but I have to skip half the song to get to the part I like... thank you.… Expand
  13. Arimierda13
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta es la peor cagada que he escuchado en todo el año (después de Queen de Mierdaj). Definitivamente Arimierda no se cansa de dar pura mierda basica. Vamanaz de esta pete davidson.
    PD: Selena >>>>>>>>> mierdariana    … Expand
  14. MancarianaBurla
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Askkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  15. moyss
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    the album is a huge disappointed uncreative repetitive and weak , this is not the Ariana music we used to get 3/10
  16. RISE182717
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Asco, ella misma se mato, le llego su Witness, pasando la Sweetener, las ardillas estan todas calladitas
  17. heavxbl
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Her worst album, all of the songs sound the same, no artistic growth whatsoever.
  18. revivalsel
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Dangerous woman is way more better than this. Sweetener sounds ridicolous effort to stay relevant
  19. Mariyuko
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Out of 15 songs, there are only about 3-4 that are actually good and bearable to listen to. Okay some people claim this as an experimental album however it still mostly consists of rubbish bubblegum pop.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. beisenovv
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    одна из лучших её работ, все песни офигенные
    10
  24. swifties13
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    her worst album by far... ariana used to be one of the most promising names of this generation, she is completely lost artistically RIP
  25. oobrunohenrique
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    One of the worst albums of Ariana.This is just so disappointing. She tried to innovate but it sucked
  26. Feliperomespi
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda el peor trabajo de Ariana, sin nada nuevo que ofrecer, hubiera sido mejor que siguiera con su silencio musical.… Expand
  27. houseofcardsjm
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The album is a mess tbh... I was really expecting it to top Dangerous Woman album but it didn't even reach half good as dangerous woman...
  28. Leonel95
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mismo básico de siempre horrora princesa anxl grande, ya retirate mana.… Expand
  29. deadpetz
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    askisima con esta tipa que no hace ninguna monda nueva ew buyyongernowonaitunes bai
  30. elvisarrival
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    this album is bad, all the songs sound absolutely the same, her fans believe that the album is art, when it really is not
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2018

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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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