thank u, next
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2019
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7.5

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  1. LebowskiRams
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    It's pretty good. I've never felt inclined to listen to a full AG record so I'm pleasantly surprised.

    It is reminiscent of Melodrama if Lorde made it with more mainstream elements — such as trap snares and an abundance of voice-shifting.

    By no means perfect, it falls into cliches at times, but thank, u next is a real enjoyable album
  2. Iago9Mateus
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Quem gostou bate palma, quem não gostou paciência. O segundo melhor álbum dela.
  3. EdwardButera
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    In this album, Grande explores all the rhythms that involved her old works: Needy with Yours Truly; Thank U, Next pulling My Everything; Bad Idea and Bloodline with a touch of Dangerous Woman; and Make Up, possibly discarded from Sweetener.

    This album is the best of Ariana, even with boring songs (Bad Idea) and the biggest (Ghostin). If you are looking for animation, sadness, horniness,    In this album, Grande explores all the rhythms that involved her old works: Needy with Yours Truly; Thank U, Next pulling My Everything; Bad Idea and Bloodline with a touch of Dangerous Woman; and Make Up, possibly discarded from Sweetener.

    This album is the best of Ariana, even with boring songs (Bad Idea) and the biggest (Ghostin). If you are looking for animation, sadness, horniness, cuteness, this is the best opcion.    … Expand
  4. Hogdion
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    it's a solid album. A better one than Sweetener for sure. She found her new sound, which i don't like. But again, she knows that it's working for her.
  5. markzov
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    A step up from her previous album "Sweetener" but still the production and the lyrics aren't even close to her vocal ability. There are lots of forgettable and filler track but also some deep cuts (Fake Smile, Needy, Ghostin)
  6. larrie
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    not a huge fan of Ari but must admit that TUN is MUCH BETTER than Sweetener.
  7. fr108nk
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    this is her best album to date. from the bass and synths backing the harmonious vocals, to the excellent delivery. this is a work of art! the cohesion of the album is absolutely brilliant
  8. Abraham_glez
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    nunca me había gustado tanto un álbum de Diosariana desde my everything, estoy calvo es iconico .
  9. Iight
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    each track has a good meaning behind it, gives me my everything/yours truly vibes and i love it!!!
  10. ashinysam
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana finally opens her heart to write and create an album , we stan ! This is so Ariana album i've listened so far. she is experimenting with different genres and vocal base and so on which is truly amazing. SHE IS THAT **** !
  11. someone-
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Easily her best and her most cohesive work yet. It's catchy and there are no skips despite its short production time and its short length. Great production, great melodies, great lyrics, and great vocals as always. The sound that she goes for in this album is more "organic" and "authentic", nothing is forced and it shows how she turned one of the difficult times in her life to a great workEasily her best and her most cohesive work yet. It's catchy and there are no skips despite its short production time and its short length. Great production, great melodies, great lyrics, and great vocals as always. The sound that she goes for in this album is more "organic" and "authentic", nothing is forced and it shows how she turned one of the difficult times in her life to a great work of art.

    There is something special about the making of this album; despite the recent struggles she faced, she managed to put out a great album in a short amount of time, which also serves as a healing process and a bonding moment for her with everyone involved.    … Expand
  12. JMiddleton
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    Favs
    Thank You, Next
    Imagine
    7 Rings
    Needy
    Fake Smile
    Ghostin
    Bad Idea

    Growers
    NASA
    Bloodline
    In My Head
    Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored

    Least Fav
    Make up
  13. Gregoris
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito maravilhosoooooo, álbum do anooooooooo, Parabéns rainha Ariana Grande… Expand
  14. sapphireboy07
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Such a cohesive piece of work for the pop elite Ariana. She injects so much honesty into the attitude and swagger she brings into the table, without coming off arrogant. As appropriate as the title is, she's all so grateful to be here, to be a performer, to be the time's best, and to be following her own rules. I love this album and it hasn't stopped being on repeat.
  15. orlandoppc
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    really ariana shows how important it is for the industry and delights us with this great work, one of her best albums without a doubt.
  16. Ariariariari
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    о боже!!!!!!!! это что-то. я влюблена в неё и её творчество. Она богиня всего мира
  17. JuanMoraes
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    this album is a mix of trap music and the classic Ariana's pop music, the musics is so harmonics and i'am very greatful for this album.
  18. andymilla26
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    This album is Ariana Grande's best work so far. Each song compliments each other with it's outstanding production, lyrics with meaningful messages, and Grande's immaculate vocals. Thank u next tops Grande's previous albums in my opinion due to no features from other artists, making this album a strong solo effort.
  19. benweij
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    The album is gorgeous and every songs are meaningful. My favorite song is "ghostin" .
  20. gabryel
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    Sem duvidas o melhor album da Ariana. Coeso, bem produzido, letras otimas e nem um pouco cansativo de ouvir. Superou o DW, amo
  21. JooJ_45
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    É transparente neste álbum que Ariana cresceu muito de anos para cá, com muitos acontecimentos que aconteceram na vida dela anteriormente, é incrível a forma que ela consegue colocar todos os seus sentimentos dentro de um álbum com instrumentais, melodias, vocais e letras tão memoráveis para quem o escuta. Esperamos que muitos álbuns como este venham de Ariana Grande.
  22. theoldjs
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    5st Album: thank u, next: 92.5

    1. imagine: 100/100
    2. needy: 100/100
    3. NASA: 85/100
    4. bloodline: 100/100
    5. fake smile: 100/100
    6. bad idea: 85/100
    7. make up: 70/100
    8. ghostin: 100/100
    9. in my head: 100/100
    10. 7 rings: 100/100
    11. thank u, next: 85/100
    12. break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored: 85/100
  23. gabrielmangual
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor album del 2019. Las mejores transiciones y contexto bajo todo lo que Ariana Grande ha tenido que pasar a través de su carrera. Masterpiece.
  24. ab1234
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. So powerful and meaningful such an inspiration album to listen.
  25. Vincent
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    Ariana does a good job playing the femme fatale here, there are some emotionally devastating moments here that are unique and worthwhile additions to her discography, though the experimental flavor of Sweetener is missed. Not the evolution I was hoping for, but it seems this album was made more for "U".
  26. kjhkjhk
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    I'm probably rating this a tad high but it's only because I thought she would never recover from the disaster of Sweetener. She's back on track with this record. Next time she should lose cheap radio sells like 7 rings and go for more like ghostin. The emotional complexity should be there throughout her next record instead of just a couple of tracks. I would also say Max Martin seems toI'm probably rating this a tad high but it's only because I thought she would never recover from the disaster of Sweetener. She's back on track with this record. Next time she should lose cheap radio sells like 7 rings and go for more like ghostin. The emotional complexity should be there throughout her next record instead of just a couple of tracks. I would also say Max Martin seems to have climbed out of the hole he dug for himself with the horrifying reputation by tswift. I gave Dangerous Woman the same rating but this was more an 8.5 than a 9. DW will for a while be her creative peak. Thank u, next comes close but she can do better.… Expand
  27. jesusbronze
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    "thank u, next" functions as the perfect counterpart to her highly experimental "Sweetener". While in the latter we see Ariana in her oddest yet melodic and harmonious self, the former works as a conductor for Ariana to claim back Control. Standouts such as "fake smile, "NASA", the brassy "bloodline" or her newest single "break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored", shows us what are the"thank u, next" functions as the perfect counterpart to her highly experimental "Sweetener". While in the latter we see Ariana in her oddest yet melodic and harmonious self, the former works as a conductor for Ariana to claim back Control. Standouts such as "fake smile, "NASA", the brassy "bloodline" or her newest single "break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored", shows us what are the consequences of breaking the heart of a woman in love who had poured everything into her art, yet getting very little in retribution. "thank u, next" is empowering, healing, independent, but must of all, a careless and fun to listen experience.… Expand
  28. mattfrance
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    With beautiful melodies, perfects lyrics and such a powerful mind, Grande makes her best album until now and shows herself like the woman she really is. fragility and true words are the best parts of this album, cause Ariana recognizes that life is a messy but she really wants to live it. With even more maturity and cohesion than Sweetener, she makes a really work of art.
  29. Wael
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    A definitive step-up from last August's "Sweetener", "thank u, next" is an enjoyable record, and it makes the best out of big productions and Ariana Grande's airy beautiful vocals. The record opens up with one of Ariana's best songs (probably ever), 'imagine' that features her singing over an R&B beat and then hitting whistle notes she hadn't done in a while. The album then moves on toA definitive step-up from last August's "Sweetener", "thank u, next" is an enjoyable record, and it makes the best out of big productions and Ariana Grande's airy beautiful vocals. The record opens up with one of Ariana's best songs (probably ever), 'imagine' that features her singing over an R&B beat and then hitting whistle notes she hadn't done in a while. The album then moves on to great tracks, such as the previously teased 'needy' which sees Grande confessing her insecurities, and 'bloodline' which is a very fun cut, great for playing at parties, that almost sounds like a sequel to 'Side to Side', her collab with Nicki Minaj from "Dangerous Woman". Another great song is 'bad idea', which builds and breaks and ends... right until it is revived into a very well-placed instrumental outro that strikes all the right strings. The absolute highlight would be 'ghostin': Ariana gets really personal, and sings in a very tender manner, giving the listener a piece of her mind, and it's then, when she's most vulnerable and authentic, that she is at her best. The singles '7 rings' and 'thank u, next' wouldn't have been this consumed and this big if they weren't as great as you'd think, and the closer, 'break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored' is a song made while being in the same mindset: making a good radio-ready hit. However, "thank u, next" misses at some points, like on tracks like 'make up', 'fake smile'. 'in my head', which are lyrically weak and sonically redundant, and 'NASA', which would've been better had its chorus not been this repetitive.
    All in all, "thank u, next" is a really solid collection of 12 very-well produced songs that manage to leave a good trace in the american singer's catalog.    … Expand
  30. TaylorMinaj
    Feb 16, 2019
    7
    The album in the beginning was a great album, but with time pass by the album started to be boring and I realized that most of the songs sound the same.
  31. charliexbae
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    GOD, how she can do that? Two album in 6 months. Also Sweetener is Sweetener. And thank u, next is just a holy bop. I live for this. Just beautiful and well done. She is the best.
  32. paulo_acl
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    not a single mistake. Ariana shows us about her feelings, appealing and forcing - in a good way - for us to see and feel it too.
  33. Elykaram
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    IT IS HER BEST ALBUM YET ♥️ It is one of the best albums in the music industry ! 7 rings and thank u next the huge singles that spawned a number one were so new with a change of style that made her even more successful . Let’s not forget about the songs that are slow that added to the album a mix off bops and slow songs . Which is a great mixture.
  34. bwrbiedreams
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    This is her best album, completely perfect and coherent, lyrics and excellent melodies, a leap in the career of Grande, is clear its evolution in music. Immaculate
  35. wag22052003
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    ameeeeeei esse álbum, parabéns por carregar a indústria atual Ariana! Esse momento é seu
  36. LuizFelipe
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    Álbum extremamente perfeito e gostoso de ouvir, na primeira ouvida eu já me apaixonei, 'bad idea', 'bloodline' e 'break up...' sendo os pontos altos para faixas divertidas, difícil não amar alguma música desse álbum
  37. DevilPray
    Feb 9, 2019
    7
    Not her best but surely a good pop album. Fake Smile, Needy, 7 Rings and Bloodline are the highlights.
  38. mwfeaturings
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Ariana Grande triunfa mais uma vez e perpetua seu reinado no alicerce do pop, ao mesmo tempo se destacando como a maior de sua geração. "Thank U, Next" é um álbum poderoso, coeso e que traz o relato da vida conturbada de uma jovem que se encontra no auge de sua carreira e nas ruínas de sua vida pessoal.
  39. ThiagoAcquaviva
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Great vocals, fresh lyrics and an incredible set of instrumentals.
    Such a cohesive album with a journey that fits perfectly into Ariana's moment, saving Pop culture once again.
  40. Nicogrande
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This girl knows whats her sound and here she explote ir. She should go direct to R&B , Is where she sounds the best. Wonderful album… Expand
  41. PabloGimenes
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    In just two weeks of production, the album managed to overcome great obstacles. Breaking several records and bequests, which Ariana Grande have your name registered in the music industry. The album is completely amazing lyrically and sonically. She deserves all this! Congratulations!
  42. CrisGrande
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Thank U, next es el arte hecho audio en su MÁXIMO esplendor, todos necesitamos de esto en nuestras vidas.
  43. MarceloPandlr
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
    ariana grande
    a rainha do pop
  44. emmanuel_822
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    todo el pinche album es arte, me gusto a la primera que lo escuche, no paro de escucharlo
  45. Godrox20
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Wow it's crazy .
    It's my 2nd favourite album from her. I really like bad idea in my head make up bloodline and ghostin. I'm giving it a good score just because it's Ariana.
  46. luccacampbell
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Ariana Grande is on top of the world. The biggest artist currently delivers an amazing job with her fifth album, 'Thank U, Next', a masterpiece with zero skips. Influenced by pop and R&B artistas, Grande is about to become one.
  47. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    Ariana's best and a record for the ages. Born in the throes of an unexpected death that probably unstuck her engagement to pete davidson thank you next is a testament to growth. The lead title track is a rare kiss off that doesn't become accusatory and hateful, instead taking each lost relationship as lessons. It's popularity wasn't surprising giving how well ariana packages a record andAriana's best and a record for the ages. Born in the throes of an unexpected death that probably unstuck her engagement to pete davidson thank you next is a testament to growth. The lead title track is a rare kiss off that doesn't become accusatory and hateful, instead taking each lost relationship as lessons. It's popularity wasn't surprising giving how well ariana packages a record and captures a zietgist so wholly. Tge aforementioned is present on the capitalist 'girlboss' sound of music indept "7rings"(possibly her biggest commercial song ) which despite it's confusing use of AAVE , blackfishing or theft of art direction from 2chainz is an achievement. The emotional centerpiece "ghostin" is one of her most personal songs (even sampling it's subject matters song "2003"). It's a insight into grieving an ex who stayed as a friend whilst you've moved on,the confusing politics of that loss and the uncomfortable position it places your partner. This is truly a pop masterpiece with no skip in sight. The catchy AF ''NASA" makes time to oneself an interstellar commitment or the fun "in my head " makes an exercise out of deciphering a lovers intentions &actions . The production deserves it's own mention, it's sprawling quasi-trap with the essential violins/orchestra embellishments. A true magnum opus for sure.… Expand
  48. alextay
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Ariana best album to date a good blend of R&B and pop and almost all the songs are good enough to be a single but my personal favourite it's still thank u, next and needy.
  49. gonzalxvega
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This is by far Ariana’s best album: perfectly produced, deep lyrics and songs with the highes notes I’ve ever listened to (imagine), dopest beats (7 rings) and her most honest songs (ghostin). An iconic album for the future Queen of pop.
  50. dsalomao1
    May 27, 2019
    10
    I loved every letter, every melody, every breath. I loved the album ss 'thank u, next'(song) was the Marco of the career this album will be Marco of the generation
  51. davideduardo
    May 31, 2019
    10
    simplesmente perfeito! ariana prova mais uma vez ser a princesa do pop ao entregar um álbum coeso e de qualidade. queria poder dar nota 1000.
  52. RAYANs
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Ariana Grande's fifth studio album "thank u, next" brings amazing minimalist personal songs and the opposite of her previous album "Sweetener" (released in August, 2018). Tracks like 'needy', 'in my head' and 'ghostin' are deep songs that let everyone think about Grande's bad times she has passed in the late 2017 and 2018 as the Manchester attack and the dead of her ex-boyfriend MacAriana Grande's fifth studio album "thank u, next" brings amazing minimalist personal songs and the opposite of her previous album "Sweetener" (released in August, 2018). Tracks like 'needy', 'in my head' and 'ghostin' are deep songs that let everyone think about Grande's bad times she has passed in the late 2017 and 2018 as the Manchester attack and the dead of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller. The album is a sincerous cohesive piece of art who can take you until the dancing club and the dark room.… Expand
  53. jeanpierremotta
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    es un excelente album, el mejor del 2019, definitivamente es la princesa del pop
  54. LuizFelipe88
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    O álbum tem uma concepção maravilhosa, é totalmente diferente dos álbuns anteriores
  55. vajshsjsusuys
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    amazing album and grammy worthy. i hope it wins album of the year at 2020 grammys. ghostin is my fav
  56. Lucasele
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Com toda a certeza,é um dos melhores álbuns do ano,se não o melhor,Ariana se dedicou muito as composições e a interpretação das musicas nesse álbum é isso é bem visível,clipes bem produzidos,o conjunto é uma verdadeira obra de arte
  57. thalessilva_o
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year.
    Full of the best references of pop music, fashion and beauty. It seems like Ari transformed her love conflicts into a mass cultural product and it sounds so smart and cohesive. Those lyrics so full of the best word games. She is the biggest thing that happened in this decade. The Andy Warhol of our millennial times. She is the future and the fame and she acknowledges that.
  58. Helenaa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Ariana’s best album! Who’s doing it like her? No one. Main pop girl tingzzz
  59. Selanationstar
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Conseguiu transparecer totalmente o que se passava na sua vida, um álbum coerente e cheio de pequenos detalhes que o fazem perfeito!
  60. ghstintae
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I think I fell in love with this album, me encanto, uno de los mejores, esperare x el siguiente.
  61. tayriana
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A solid album from one of pop's best is the best way to describe it. A must listen.
  62. yuhariw
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing album, 0 skips, ariana did this in only 6 months and didn’t disappoint, GORGEOUS
  63. NTLTC
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This album is so good, all of the songs in are BOP, I list en it at least 150 times.
  64. Dylantm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es una obra de arte es un álbum divertido y a la vez profesional
  65. PocCritc
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Icônico!
    Ariana explora novas sonoridades, passeando por referência Trap e Hip-hop, ainda mantendo sua base no pop. Com composições realistas, ela mostra que a vida pode ser dura, mas que podemos gritar de peito cheio e celebrar a vida. Revigorante, genial e bem construído. A fórmula do sucesso (?)
  66. Sebastianperez
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Very entertaining from the very beginning to the end, you can feel every track for the lyrics and the vocals but the music production it’s even better. A Perfect Album without a doubt.
  67. Pablito31
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing. This album is pure art. I loved. Ariana is the best singer in the world.
  68. Danielasc
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Hello as these I don't know what to put here for my critic to count So I'll just put words to tell me the review
  69. Leawesome
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Perfection! Endless bops and unforgettable lyrics and beats! Queeeennnnn!
  70. mathic
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    talking in billie’s words: Thank u, next brings some **** Ariana’s 5 album is smash and probably the peak of her career. The production of this album is a masterpiece. However, some songs seems very similar, but generally it’s incredible. A very positive point: Fake Smile is one of the best Ariana’s songs.
  71. Vanyagranderia
    Mar 29, 2021
    7
    With this album, Ariana showed herself what she is capable of setting a bunch of new records that have not yet been broken
  72. Omerfakesm
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Fake smile is the song on there, this album is so good, the lyrics there is so good and I love this album so so much
  73. Coppeddem
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Her best album 100% not a single bad song in sight. Even the weaker sad songs, are still at the very least am 8/10.
  74. arianagrande626
    May 8, 2021
    10
    ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER. This is like Ariana's diary so it has great songwriting. The album is mostly a mixture of pop, R&B, reggae, hip hop, soul, EDM and trap. My favorites are all of them!
  75. maria90123
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    I adore how ariana brought the r&b/trap influences on her pop songs this album, sounds so good and there were no skips for me.
  76. SusanL
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    This album has high quality and gains high popularity. Ariana is the music industry.
  77. matthewmirliani
    Oct 9, 2019
    8
    Sweetener was a great album. But this one is her opus. Current, cohesive, playful, melancholy, understated, and refined, Grande’s “thank u next” is a Millennial masterpiece. The heartbreaking “ghostin” is possibly the best song she has given us to date, and “break up with your girlfriend, im bored,” is the Twitter-era, penthouse-jam we need in 2019.
  78. Arthurmell0
    Feb 15, 2019
    7
    Ariana managed to do a good job within everything she went through in her life. But presenting something sticky like the title track and later presenting bankrupt urbans like 7 rings may present some noises in its aesthetics.

    Best tracks: Needy and Ghostin
    Worst Tracks: Make Up and 7 Rings
  79. lukeparkes26
    Feb 16, 2019
    8
    Thank U, Next amazed me. Like Sweetener, it is a personal and experimental album filled with emotional songs. However, it takes on a more darker tone overall in a similar vein to tracks like Better Off and Breathin from Sweetener - and that's not a bad thing at all.

    Favourites include the highly emotional Ghostin, a real tearjerker with its deeply personal lyrical content, Ariana's    Thank U, Next amazed me. Like Sweetener, it is a personal and experimental album filled with emotional songs. However, it takes on a more darker tone overall in a similar vein to tracks like Better Off and Breathin from Sweetener - and that's not a bad thing at all.

    Favourites include the highly emotional Ghostin, a real tearjerker with its deeply personal lyrical content, Ariana's emotional vocals, and the haunting production; and Fake Smile, a song filled with honesty about revealing her vulnerability, which she hid with a fake smile, her vulnerable-sounding vocals over a minimal production. Other standouts include Imagine, NASA, and Bloodline.

    Overall, Thank U, Next is a cohesive album filled with honesty and vulnerability. It displays Ariana Grande at yet another high point in her music, and I have no doubt she will have more of them.    … Expand
  80. frankfurtuna
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    pop perfection. phenomenal vocalist, she's extremely versatile and the album is really cohesive. every single song really emphasizes ariana's capability as a well-rounded talented vocalist
  81. spongeswift
    Feb 13, 2019
    7
    Ariana Grande did what she could in time she had for "thank u, next". I still think the album has it's issues though. Songs like imagine, needy, NASA, bloodline, and ghostin are really good tracks. I still feel that it has undeniable issues though in which the songs feel very "empty" in terms of not having a lot of layers. Taylor Swift for "reputation" layered vocals and instruments toAriana Grande did what she could in time she had for "thank u, next". I still think the album has it's issues though. Songs like imagine, needy, NASA, bloodline, and ghostin are really good tracks. I still feel that it has undeniable issues though in which the songs feel very "empty" in terms of not having a lot of layers. Taylor Swift for "reputation" layered vocals and instruments to make a deep and layered production while Ariana prioritized shorter sessions at the cost of meh instrumentals and almost 0 vocal layering. I think it's a good album but is it as good as the critics lead on? No way. It's a step up from "Sweetener" but still fails to capture the magic that Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry can make.… Expand
  82. sicrano
    Feb 12, 2020
    9
    Excellent..........................................................................................................................................................................
  83. ultimatepalmtre
    Feb 10, 2019
    8
    Great album! So many good songs on here. Generally better than Sweetener, although still not my favourite! Highlights for me include Bloodline, Ghostin and Break Up With Your Girlfriend Im Bored.

    -1 point for 7 Rings, don't really like it that much. Otherwise, fantastic!
  84. Ieavegetout
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    When Ariana released 'thank u, next' only half a year after 'Sweetener', as a stan I was like "WOAH!"
    However, on first listen, I did not like this album as much as Sweetener. After a year has passed, thank u, next is her second best album, behind Sweetener. My only issue with this album is that it feels like her most formulaic album since My Everything.
    I will always cherish the    When Ariana released 'thank u, next' only half a year after 'Sweetener', as a stan I was like "WOAH!"
    However, on first listen, I did not like this album as much as Sweetener. After a year has passed, thank u, next is her second best album, behind Sweetener. My only issue with this album is that it feels like her most formulaic album since My Everything.
    I will always cherish the Sweetner/TUN era of her career (April 2018-December 2019), even more since I got to see her for the first time on the Sweetener Tour last June.    … Expand
  85. diana11
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Pop masterpiece. The entire album has no skips with every song bringing a different sound and telling a different story
  86. tyedavey
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    what an absolute peng album its really gd
    best song is by far make up, yall sleep on it
  87. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    7
    Ariana flexes that stunning voice with ease and the production suits it perfectly. "thank u, next", "7 Rings", and "bloodline" are incredible songs that stand out amongst the rest.
  88. Jevus
    Jun 25, 2019
    7
    Ariana has been evolving since Dangerous Woman, but this time she is totally stuck, her predecessor Sweetener sounded cheerful, funny and full of life, instead thank u, next is totally the opposite, gloomy, depressing, sad, for boring moments and flat, like his was the B side. It's a shame that she's going for this musical style and not exploring other areas a little more pop. The firstAriana has been evolving since Dangerous Woman, but this time she is totally stuck, her predecessor Sweetener sounded cheerful, funny and full of life, instead thank u, next is totally the opposite, gloomy, depressing, sad, for boring moments and flat, like his was the B side. It's a shame that she's going for this musical style and not exploring other areas a little more pop. The first part and the final part of the album is the only thing that can be rescued, everything else sounds like filler songs that were recorded in a day without any concern that they sound good or have some degree of quality, it would seem that most of the songs are demos or unfinished models. I would not say it's bad, it's just mediocre and it's sad, after 2 good albums that it has released. "thank u, next".… Expand
  89. gonzilo
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    Her best album so far. Ariana doesn't worried about offering a boring pop material as her other albums maybe seemed.Instead of it, 'thank u, next' is a sophomore declaration of courage and empathy, that grows up through its skip-less, adorable songs.
  90. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    This album is a true pop masterpiece. It's more eclectic, sonically interesting, and well produced than any other pop record. Also, it features some incredibly vulnerable, honest and authentic performances form Ariana that have you feeling for her and rooting for her. Even some of the negatives on the album (cash grab hip hop being the biggest), to me, are canceled out by the sheerThis album is a true pop masterpiece. It's more eclectic, sonically interesting, and well produced than any other pop record. Also, it features some incredibly vulnerable, honest and authentic performances form Ariana that have you feeling for her and rooting for her. Even some of the negatives on the album (cash grab hip hop being the biggest), to me, are canceled out by the sheer magnitude this record holds as a artistic watermark for pop music.… Expand
  91. jeffer21
    Jun 17, 2020
    7
    Ariana trouxe um álbum eclético, fresco, dançante .. thank u next veio para a consolidar como uma das Melhores cantoras pop da atualidade!
  92. otavioidk
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    aí eu disse, é... princesa do pop, aclamada, grammyada, #1zada... bad idea música da carreira e ghostin balada da carreira
  93. franciscorios33
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ME ENCANTAA! Gran albúm de la princesa del pop, muy bueno, el estilo es genia, la voz de Ariana hermosa.
  94. S8t_n
    May 16, 2019
    10
    This is one of Best albums ever made by Ariana, she’s a wonderful artist. ♡
  95. 0ndresousa
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Ariana Grande surpreende com um album melhor do que o lançado meses antes, puxando um pouco para o R&B, o album da princesa do pop é realmente delicioso de ouvir.
  96. brunnfrazzz
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Thsibis so powerful, Arina is serving lyrics an quality! Love this Album so much! IT'S THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  97. angeldiazgdl
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Thank u next has an incredible story about what Ariana have been through the las 2 years, and the sounds are so good, the best song is NASA
  98. Mayfieldja
    Feb 11, 2019
    7
    There is no denying that what Ariana does, she does well. There is nothing earth-shattering about this album. Generic pop fills and standard R&B samples fill Grande’s latest outing from start to finish, but I’ll be damned if you don’t find yourself nodding your head and tapping your toes. 7 out of 10
    Tracks to enjoy: “fake smile”, “ghostin”, & “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored”    There is no denying that what Ariana does, she does well. There is nothing earth-shattering about this album. Generic pop fills and standard R&B samples fill Grande’s latest outing from start to finish, but I’ll be damned if you don’t find yourself nodding your head and tapping your toes. 7 out of 10
    Tracks to enjoy: “fake smile”, “ghostin”, & “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored”
  99. willpaz1105
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of his career without a doubt, and the most iconic one full of sincere songs and with great instrumentals, each song reflects a different feeling and at the same time, they have the same essence except for "Break up with your girlfriend I'm bored. "It presents a sound not so cohesive but very attractive. The album presents us with a real artist who is perfectly imperfect.
  100. mixtto
    Jul 9, 2019
    10
    The whole album is worth it. Each track you’re gonna find good lyrics which match perfectly with the beats and her unique voice. It’s a very emotional atmosphere with some personal songs and others very creative and uplifting.
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#25 Best Album of 2019
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86

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 25, 2019
    90
    Occasionally, rarely, a record comes along that restores our faith. If this is the future of pop-music, then sign me up.
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 20, 2019
    90
    thank u, next builds on Sweetener by switching modes of scale. It’s less about looking at the world than being by yourself, more focused on the textures of memory than our actions stemming from it. ... thank u, next is also Ariana’s most stunning vocal album.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 19, 2019
    60
    [7 Rings] is a hit, but isn’t actually all that great, using Rodgers and Hammerstein’s My Favourite Things as its sing-song musical base. The rest of the album remains of interest for its evolutions in sound, delivery and attitude.
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