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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3536 Ratings

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  1. Kaioluzr
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums ever!!! She put her soul on the lyrics on her most personal album. We can know about Ariana listening to the songs and this make it incredible. It will be a Grammys nominee and winner for sure.
  2. Selslover
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her most personal album. It has bops and anthems. She really did that !!
    Love the vibe     … Expand
  3. cartwrightcat
    Jun 11, 2019
    9
    Released less than 6 months after Sweetener, thank u, next seems somewhat like a rebound album. However, that doesn’t change that this album still holds up as, arguably, Miss. Grande’s best album. The album opens with “imagine” which, in the closing seconds, displays Ariana’s amazing ability to control the whistle register, a very rare skill. Whether it’s an upbeat track like “NASA” orReleased less than 6 months after Sweetener, thank u, next seems somewhat like a rebound album. However, that doesn’t change that this album still holds up as, arguably, Miss. Grande’s best album. The album opens with “imagine” which, in the closing seconds, displays Ariana’s amazing ability to control the whistle register, a very rare skill. Whether it’s an upbeat track like “NASA” or “bloodline,” or a slow jam like “needy” or “make up,” the singer is always making it very apparent that she’s having fun with her work and that she loves what she’s doing. The title track and lead single has become a modern classic for it’s music video filled with movie references. The second official single, 7 rings, is one huge flex. Grande isn’t afraid to remind us that she is indeed very, very rich. The third single, and final song, on the album is titled “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” and yet again shows us that Ariana isn’t afraid to have fun or steal your man. Overall, thank u, next made it overwhelmingly clear that Ariana Grande is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry and secured her status as a “main pop girl.”… Expand
  4. Crishinds
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    This is certainly, the most complete álbum released in 2019. This album tell us the story of Ariana Grande, one of the biggest pop stars on the world, the producers did a perfect job with the sounds and the perfect voice of Ariana
  5. xoxomoonlight
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    The same gods of pop art have recreated the second bible, and this one is auditory, really Ariana knows what she does
  6. Balebale
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    The best Pop album of 2019, each song is so good. only the new princess of Pop can make such an album of perfect and excellent vocals.
  7. Raulmaldonado78
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    This is her best album, along with sweetener because you can feel her pain and her vocals, album of the year already
  8. jose2019
    Jul 7, 2019
    10
    Esse é um dos álbuns mais profundos e coeso dos últimos anos, tudo nele se completa, parabéns Ariana por entregar um dos melhores álbum pop dos últimos anos.
  9. frootonator
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    Frank, powerful and breathtaking. Iconic recovery and reply to mass media from one of the strongest and youngest female artists of our time.
  10. Miguels
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    Cada canción es simplemente arte. La única que no me gusta tanto fue "make up", pero el resto está buenísimo. La verdad no lo podría describir, solo lo tienen que escuchar. Altamente recomendable.
  11. bzamler21
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    The best album ever. I loved it so much. I think that the lyrics, production, and songs in general are amazing. There are no skips. I love the singles so much. My favorite song on the album is ‘in my head’.
  12. adilsonmellof
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Álbum perfeito, todas as musicas são maravilhosas, principalmente as mais “tristes”. Ariana Grande com esse álbum mostrou todo seu talento .
  13. Mathheusmiranda
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Muito bom e coerente, mas ainda um pouco genérico. Mesmo assim, um ótimo trabalho e produção!
  14. yallfaveshoe
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Her 2nd best album, every song is different from what she did before. She talks about loss, being thankfull, self-love, fame, love, and all. And her writing is better than all her last album, except sweetener.
  15. raff_
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. simply the best album of the year, it hasnt been topped yet and this has been in just some months. her most personal and this year's most captivating album… Expand
  16. backtoyou
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    i really really really love this album, it'd be rated higher but this really isn't her best album :( its so hard to rate it if you come from other albums being masterpieces and this one being a masterpiece too.
  17. Brustume
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    es el album, es uno de los mejores albumes sin duda, es una maravillaaaaaaa
  18. davifontenelle
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    Not one of my favorite Ariana’s album, but it’s a complete work. There are some songs that feels remaining in this record, and would’ve be better out of it. One of the highlights of the album is the track “ghostin” a very personal and emotional song. Its singles were pretty well chosen.
  19. carlosgerhardt
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    a good album, even tho dangerous woman is still my favorite from ari, this one is pretty solid aw
  20. Manuel1234
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album of the year for me, is so beautiful and the production is perfect, I love this album so much!… Expand
  21. frgj85i3
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    the album is a fantasy, ariana shows all her weaknesses and strengths in this album and leaves the message of self-love
  22. Luisslopezz
    Nov 15, 2020
    8
    Without hesitation, Ariana shows versatility in this album, although my only problem with the album is the empty lyrics found in some songs, as we go from ghostin to, break up with your boyfriend, I'm bored
  23. yhj6y54t4
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    este es el mejor album que he escuchado en toda mi vida. y JORGESWIFT13 callate la voca que nadie de te va a escuchar
  24. Boutmyself
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum do ano! Ariana se desprende da ideologia negativa de ex namorados e passa a agradecer boas experiências que cada um a concedeu, mesmo o relacionamento não dando certo no final das contas. De fato soa como uma história em quadrinhos, mas em formato musical!
  25. TSFan
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    I love Ariana’s new stuff, and this album is my favorite of hers. Great job!
  26. dwariana
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    best album of 2019, nothing left to say, this album is a masterpiece and ariana the best singer in the industry
  27. Al3_aguilar
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know this is "the album", so fresh, unique... Genuinely made. For me this is an album with no skips, such a masterpiece bringing a new style to Ariana's Grandes música.… Expand
  28. Adam5790
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It's an A+ the album is amazing I love it song after song the album is that album!!!!!
  29. Reonator18
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album saved my life. She is expressing exactly what I was going through at that time, so much pain and trauma, it shed a light on those problems and made me see them in another perspective.
  30. Acapalixx
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This album is legend. Beats, bridges, all the staff is brilliant. So proud for her. Best work from her.
  31. camszinha
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Depois de sua melhora ENORME em Sweetener, Ariana em thank u, next aposta em sua verdadeira faceta. É um álbum agradável. Não possui uma mensagem tão potente como em seu álbum anterior, que pra mim foi o seu melhor, mas é um desabafo necessário sobre a sua vida pessoal. Possui algumas músicas descartáveis como 7 rings, que para mim ela só botou pelo smash hit mesmo porque é TOTALMENTE deslocada do contexto, e também make up (que chega a ser irritante de tanta repetição). Uma observação, porém: diferente do Sweetener, que é onde ela mostra o seu pop de verdade, thank u, next é um indie-pop e r&b maravilhoso. E sim, é um dos melhores álbuns de 2019 sem sombra de dúvidas.… Expand
  32. arimoon
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Her most personal album where we can really see who she is, her deep feelings. All the songs are exceptionally good. I love this album and in my opinion it's the best of her career.
  33. mariatini
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It’s just magical. Lyrics and vocals are insane. Ariana legend. Stan TINI because she is incredible
  34. wtfeverton
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    this is art this is art this is art this is art this is art this is art ♡
  35. UriEl14_
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its diffren't, its a motivation and combination of sadness and R&B **** move's, Its a combinattion for the best concept of PA PERRERAR LLORANDO… Expand
  36. fabianosch
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    certainly AOTY! perfect composition and impeccable vocals! can’t get over this masterpiece!
  37. rodolphoville
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. I’ve been a fan of ariana since 2013 and this is certainly her best album. Ghostin and Needy are a must listen for y’all.
  38. medicuni
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    After I first heard This album I knew it would be her best. Incredible start with the melancholic Imagine and finishing with the fun and dancing BUWYGIB. Aged like fine wine for sure.
  39. comissaotxxi
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Thank u next is for sure the album of ariana’s career and is filled with tracks filled with emotion and personal items. Six months have past and it continues to be fresh.
  40. fabianoluissch
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    We can all agree thank u next is the best album of 2019 and that’s not a secret for anyone. Simply in love with ghostin, such an emotional track
  41. marybelschwinge
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    this album is fire! I knew ariana still had the best to come. NASA should’ve been a single, that’s all.
  42. admitthatithurt
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Ghostin, Needy, Bloodline, like... OMG! Bops! Ariana’s best era, I just can’t deny!
  43. hetemzymberi
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album tells another side of Ariana.She can be who ever she wants to be.For me this album is amazing.I love u Ari
  44. ghostinbreak
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Thank u, next e Norman **** Rockwell melhores álbuns lançados este ano. O murro na......
  45. Vilearnmore
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Eu gosto bastante da Ariana como pessoa e também é uma cantora incrível ♡
  46. AnnaDalligan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Talented, Brilliant, Incredible, Amazing, Show-stopping, Spectacular, Never the same, Totally unique, Completely not ever been done before
  47. aldifirman
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    this sound so good, only hatters will say its so bad . Thank you next such a masterpiece
  48. Nezar
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    With thank u next, Ariana is flaunting her flow, she s flexing her musicology muscle. Empowering, yet vulnerable, thank u next is definitely the album i ll play to my kids.
  49. zevstriker
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Swifties who went through so much to give this a negative rating after the release of Lover are literally what makes them the most insecure and hypocritical fandom ever. Giving my rating, as a listener after 6 months, one of the most cohesive pop album of 2019 for sure.
  50. Gamaliel21
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Just a masterpiece. Real lyrics, great voice and good rythm and vibes. Just one of the best albums of this year so far.
  51. jarsofit
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa
  52. JohnAshley
    May 29, 2020
    10
    New princess of pop music,bad idea should be a single,NASA & fake smile best album
  53. Aw0lia
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Amazing pop album
    Альбом спустя полгода звучит также свежо и ярко, это разве не успех? Ариана сделала что-то такое, что колыхнуло мир музыки, теперь Ариана прочно здесь основалась и никуда не собирается уходить.
  54. Sinnombreee
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I love one of his best recordings both in rhythm and in lyrics love you Ariana
  55. jimmynecco
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Devo admitir que é o álbum mais autobiográfico da cantora. Ariana se inova, já na faixa título thank, u next, fazendo o oposto que outras cantoras fazem, Ariana evidencia as qualidades de todos seus ex's e o que aprendeu com eles.Mesmo cantando um pop comercial, sua voz e seu carisma são o grande diferencial da cantora. Tudo é muito bem explorado e cada faixa se completa.
  56. AdairHudson21
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un Álbum Muy exelente de los mejores lanzados del año. Sus Singles son perfectos, bops puros… Expand
  57. sweetener-
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    ICONIC ALBUM!! BAD IDEA, BLOODLINE, FAKE SMILE, GHOSTIN ARE EVERYTHING. i love it
  58. arianagrandiosa
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    ¡¡¡¡¡this is the album of the year and the millennium!!!!!!
    Princess fo pop
  59. maxisgold
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    After a year, this album did not age the best, and it might be because the songs are a bit samey, not a lot of variety. Still a good album? Definitely. It has bangers upon bangers but you might want to wait some time before listening to it again
  60. Melikaa
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing you can feel different emotions you can feel happiness and the album is so powerful you get touched by the album… Expand
  61. ErickXavier
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O TUN é um álbum maravilhoso, entrega uma boa sonoridade e um linhagem bem organizada, além de mostrar a evolução da Ariana quando se trata de composição.… Expand
  62. JoeySav
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    I'm obsessed with this album since it releases because it different from what she had released in her past album
  63. danielaoliveira
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A Ariana mais uma vez mostrando que não se foca apenas num estilo musical.
  64. Godisawom
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of my favourite album from Ariana Grande .Every song has many replay value.
  65. Swiftiehere
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The album is super iconic. Every song from this album Bloodline, NASA, In My Head, Fake Smile deserve to be a single.I probably sad for people that never heard these song.
  66. yonceboca
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album of the year! Swifties are pressedT and that's just that on that!
  67. Karma1993
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album of 2019 period it deserves a grammy her vocals are just amazing in the album
  68. brianjohnson
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album ever released in 2019...
  69. theexquisitepop
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    thank u, next is the album of this decade. ariana perfectly created an album that showed what was exactly going on in her personal and public life. in the process some of those songs got her very first number ones and many other records that are undoubtedly shocking. but nonetheless this album is beautiful from start to finish.
  70. annbonami
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    her best album lyrically and production wise. Her most cohesive project yet.
  71. pelissium
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    With just 6 months since her last release, Grande shines with one of her most mature, personal and professional albums yet. This album feels more like a diary, a view into Grande's life. The vocals are prime too, and really shine in songs like "imagine", "bloodline" and "in my head". She really is the vocalist of our generation.
  72. bocateenn
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    „thank u, next“ is a masterpiece. one of the best albums of 2019. no skips!
  73. Quinney
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    You can hear the love, pain, growth and light in every song, beat lyric and incredible vocals on this album. From where she started to where this incredible woman has come, Ariana has proven time and time again her power, her strength and her love for music. She keeps exceeding expectations and with everything this beautiful soul has overcome she puts out her most vulnerable and truthfulYou can hear the love, pain, growth and light in every song, beat lyric and incredible vocals on this album. From where she started to where this incredible woman has come, Ariana has proven time and time again her power, her strength and her love for music. She keeps exceeding expectations and with everything this beautiful soul has overcome she puts out her most vulnerable and truthful price of work with the intention to heal, to learn to love a world that has tried to bring her down and bring more and more light into her own life. As a fan, as a Stan infact, I applaud her for turning the worst time of her life into something as a human race we can all listen too and learn life **** sucks, especially when you do nothing to heal yourself. Fake smile is my favourite, something I seriously need to learn to stop doing. Thank you you sweat glorious angel, we love you ari.… Expand
  74. anthonicurylo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this album is really amazing. might even be her best. the storyline this album has is mindblowing, it really tells her story. the vocals, the production, the lyrics, everything is just great. recommended songs: imagine, needy, bloodline, fake smile, bad idea, ghostin, in my head, break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored
  75. Westan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album of the year! Ariana did what she had to do!!! The vocals and production are everything!!
  76. ryfi13
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    Álbum maravilhoso com ótimas músicas, porém algumas soam iguais e repetitivas. ghostin é a melhor produzida.
  77. sozchild
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    best pop album of 2019. is coming for album of the year 2020 mark my words.
  78. SoleLorde
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    In the span of 2 months Ariana recorded one of her best albums to date, it's a look into her personal life and thoughts, the album has good lyrical content yet to understand them you need to know her life, for example, if you don't understand what was the reason for 7 rings you would just think it's a catchy song, thats a big problem with many parts of the album. The album is a gift forIn the span of 2 months Ariana recorded one of her best albums to date, it's a look into her personal life and thoughts, the album has good lyrical content yet to understand them you need to know her life, for example, if you don't understand what was the reason for 7 rings you would just think it's a catchy song, thats a big problem with many parts of the album. The album is a gift for her loyal fans talking about things only they know.

    Production is excellent, it gives very good vocals with very good beats, the production on each song is different, there is some cohesiveness but not the one I wished to see.

    The 12 tracks work perfectly, there aren't fillers, it's just herself.    … Expand
  79. Babysim
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album by far. It's personal and inspiring to me. I've been dealing with anxiety and listening to this album i'm feeling like a new me.… Expand
  80. focustocry
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    um álbum perfeito que junta pop, pop reggae, trap e até R&B alimentando qualquer um, o álbum que não possui uma musica ruim recebeu 86 no metacritic e não recebeu atoa
  81. abhahsusus
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    such an amazing hole is. ugh ahaha. album of the year 2019. grammys she’ll win everything she gets nominated for yessss
  82. efhuyyyyyyyyee
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    the album is really great the album is very cohesive and its really her best album and i think she really prove to the gp that she's a main pop girl now
  83. Melaniniana
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is one of the greatest albums ever. I loved it so much there was no bad song in this and the production is out of this world like for example from the song Bad Idea it is a masterpiece.
  84. jkplin
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    is in my top list of the best albuns in 2019, had a different ariana type of sound that makes him only
  85. boyfriend
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana reveals a part of her she hasn't revealed on any other albums of hers, not even on "Sweetener". The album begins with a sense of denial, feeling needy, wanting space, faking your happiness... to feeling acceptance, finding your true independence and learning from your past relationships. "thank u, next" brings a personal part of Ariana we have never seen, with some of her best produced music with "ghostin," and it truly deserves its score of 10.… Expand
  86. Guill3rm0
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    El album es muy bueno, tiene muy merecido las criticas que tiene, escuchenlo.
  87. justforfunok1
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Me gusta mucho, la producción es buena especialmente en Ghostin, Fake smile, bad idea y bloodline. Es uno de sus mejores álbumes y no solo por el sonido. El significado de sus canciones como imagine, needy, ghostin, fake smile (que es muy lindo pues está bajo el ojo publico), in my head y thank u, next (que es sobre su amor propio) son increíbles y realmente es sincera.
  88. Kevinrubio
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, such a different vibe from her previous works like Sweetener. The tracks are awesomely produced. Fave track frkm the album is bad idea
  89. CarlosAndres21
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing album, there are no skips, I DIDNT expect such amazing quality in a small amount of time
  90. Musicenthusiast
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing!! I just listened to it and it's really different, every song has a different meaning and vibe but they still serve the same concept. I don't know if her other albums are this great maybe I will give them a listen. She really should win at the next grammys.
  91. Rosalina2718
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album has no skips. This era deserved way better. It’s such simply great and cohesive.
  92. ivannfanatique
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    The sassiest Ariana I've ever heard. Trap infused bops, and fan favorite tracks!!! Girl, you slayed us you badass!
  93. brian0102
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping spectacular never the same totally unique
  94. NicoNicoPizza
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This album has no skips, and I have very few albums like this. All the tracks are bangers.
  95. Adriirodriguezr
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so good, is one of the best of 2019, or the best, it has R&B and pop sounds that it lov… Expand
  96. Jahirzarate
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    El albúm del año 2019
    Ariana se muestra más sincera que nunca, es un albúm muy personal.
  97. Imaginedwards
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    just an amazing album,in my opinion her best one yet. not only because the songs are awesome but they're so personal and with meaning to her life
  98. JhonMnc
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Ariana nos esta mostrando su alma a traves de su material discogragico... y es que tan solo con ver la letra de las canciones podemos ver redlejadas sus emociones y sentimientos mas profundos¡!
  99. MattMartiniano
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vocais impecáveis, sonografia coerente e organizada! Misturando gêneros como Trap e R&B no estilo pop! Álbum muito bem feito e bem produzido!… Expand
  100. Dylan333
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Amazing lyrics, beyond perfect and angelic vocals, and excellent production. Definitely Ariana is an actual music legend, and Thank You Next album totally proves it.
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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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