thank u, next
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2019
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  1. theblackrhose
    Mar 19, 2019
    9
    Her best album to date, Ariana shows growth in her songwriting and matureness in her sound. A perfect combination of R&B and pop, she gives the audience fun songs to dance to and sad ones to reflect to. The production (both musically and vocally) is fantastic, it is very cohesive, her intentions are clear and it doesn't sound out-dated (yet I would've loved for her to showcase herself aHer best album to date, Ariana shows growth in her songwriting and matureness in her sound. A perfect combination of R&B and pop, she gives the audience fun songs to dance to and sad ones to reflect to. The production (both musically and vocally) is fantastic, it is very cohesive, her intentions are clear and it doesn't sound out-dated (yet I would've loved for her to showcase herself a little bit more vocally like she previously has with "Dangerous Woman). Ariana is conquering the world and she can only go up from here.… Expand
  2. larrie
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    not a huge fan of Ari but must admit that TUN is MUCH BETTER than Sweetener.
  3. kams
    Mar 7, 2019
    9
    Great body of work, looks like her best projects yet! Love the melody and production. Favourite songs is bloodline and buwyg.
  4. Anderaze
    Jan 15, 2020
    9
    For a while, when she released "Sweetner", I was scared Ariana lost her incredible potential as A-List, but thanks God, she proved me wrong. Carrying the whole baggage by herself, with vocal excelence on tracks like "Fake Smile", "Imagine" and making us bopping with the caribbean influence "Bloodline", Grande definintely made 2019 her year. Probably, it was not only one of the best albumFor a while, when she released "Sweetner", I was scared Ariana lost her incredible potential as A-List, but thanks God, she proved me wrong. Carrying the whole baggage by herself, with vocal excelence on tracks like "Fake Smile", "Imagine" and making us bopping with the caribbean influence "Bloodline", Grande definintely made 2019 her year. Probably, it was not only one of the best album of the year, but we can say, one of the best from Ari discography.… Expand
  5. MarioArauz
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    Thank You,Next makes up for every failure Sweetener made last year,this time the experimentation was succesfull,the album is very varied but manages to remain cohesive,a total success in my opinion
  6. MateoSanchez
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    With great sounds like R & B or trap, Ariana in these songs tells us the darkest moment of her life.
    She brought us what "Sweetener" did not do. A great album and without doubt one or the best of her career.
  7. ozzyw
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    Her best album along with Dangerous Woman. Lyrics are slightly generic and boring but capture the overall emotion in the songs well. Production is excellent but is a bit repetitive but overall all the songs are spectacular, with 0 skips. A huge improvement from her previous effort, Sweetener. Best songs for me were 'imagine', 'NASA', 'needy', 'ghostin' and 'bloodline'. Worst songs for meHer best album along with Dangerous Woman. Lyrics are slightly generic and boring but capture the overall emotion in the songs well. Production is excellent but is a bit repetitive but overall all the songs are spectacular, with 0 skips. A huge improvement from her previous effort, Sweetener. Best songs for me were 'imagine', 'NASA', 'needy', 'ghostin' and 'bloodline'. Worst songs for me were 'in my head' and 'make up'.… Expand
  8. Atn13
    Sep 9, 2019
    9
    Full of bops but with a lot of quality, Grande almost reached the peak of her records (sweetener still holds that). Now Ariana isn't outside of her comfortable area like Sweetener but she still was capable to brought uniqueness and quality to her public.
  9. 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
  10. ArtemSaloev
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    Ariana opens up her heart in this album. This is the reason why almost all songs seem very familiar to ordinary people. Sound of this album contains pop and a little bit hip hop. Actually, it's sounds perfectly. Only "make up" is extra here, the album can live on without this song. However, we don't concentrate our attention on it as sound. Ariana's voice and lyrics of other song capturedAriana opens up her heart in this album. This is the reason why almost all songs seem very familiar to ordinary people. Sound of this album contains pop and a little bit hip hop. Actually, it's sounds perfectly. Only "make up" is extra here, the album can live on without this song. However, we don't concentrate our attention on it as sound. Ariana's voice and lyrics of other song captured our heart.… Expand
  11. Danielmendoza22
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    Her best album since Dangerous Woman

    It may sometimes feel like there are too much yuh’s or that the track’s production isn’t good, but overall it is an interesting, fun album. Best songs: 7 rings, buwygib, make up and bloodline.
  12. zaeknavy
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    La inclusión del R&B en Ariana es una combinación sencillamente perfecta. Su mejor álbum con diferencia.
  13. aldairhuer
    Feb 13, 2019
    9
    nos envuelve en un universo nuevo con su música.
    empieza este álbum de una forma tan poderosa. Nos presenta nuevas con letras más maduras estructuras pero aún así no nos deja olvidar que su voz es su arma más poderosa, sonidos más frescos y su fusión R&B, pop y tintes de trap es lo que hace a este álbum el mejor de toda su carrera.
  14. papoosa14
    Feb 14, 2019
    9
    In a sentence, Thank U, Next is Ariana Grande's most cohesive and innovative body of work to date.

    For context, Thank U, Next comes right after Pete Davidson and she broke off their engagement. Musically, the album is definitely a departure from Pharell's usual production on Sweetener. A lot of reverb and atmospheric production is there. Highlights of the album are ghostin, fake    In a sentence, Thank U, Next is Ariana Grande's most cohesive and innovative body of work to date.

    For context, Thank U, Next comes right after Pete Davidson and she broke off their engagement.

    Musically, the album is definitely a departure from Pharell's usual production on Sweetener. A lot of reverb and atmospheric production is there. Highlights of the album are ghostin, fake smile, imagine and in my head. Definitely an album with no real skips.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. strip
    Feb 21, 2019
    9
    Ariana Grance show us her new sound. This album has 10/11 amaizing songs, but the lad single "thank u, next" seems as a child song. The only bad songs of this album is great and would be the best song of so much male artists nowdays...
    Congrats Ariana, you did a good job.
  17. TranMinh
    May 1, 2019
    9
    I love this, i think that's what we need now. This album is the change of Ariana Grande, she start to write songs about her life and i think it's very good for a young singer like her.
    Love it so so much.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. carlosgerhardt
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    a good album, even tho dangerous woman is still my favorite from ari, this one is pretty solid aw
  22. aldifirman
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    this sound so good, only hatters will say its so bad . Thank you next such a masterpiece
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. WillCanul
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing, i love it. It's one of her best albums. She did a great work.… Expand
  26. Sadeeedwards
    Jan 15, 2020
    9
    Thank u next is an album full of pop bops. There are ZERO collaborations, with 23 co-writers. This spawned hits such as thank u next, 7 rings and break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored. This is one of those rare albums I can go through without skipping.

    There is a BIG difference between tun and sweetener. Finally pharrell isnt producing, max martin is. Great album full of hits.
  27. decantas
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Um dia melhores álbuns da carreira da Ariana grande, com músicas divertidas mas as vezes muito repetitivo
  28. ivanlogon98
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    It’s an album that reflects real situations and emotions, that everyone has experienced. ‘thank u, next’ becomes a great next chapter for Ariana, complementing ‘Sweetener’ as a perfect closure.
    ‘thank u, next’ makes you suspect that Ariana's best work is yet to come.
  29. Oscargiral23
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Sin duda Ariana Grande renació como Fénix con este álbum. Pasando con canciones meláncolicas (con ritmos que hacían que no paremos de mover la cabeza al ritmo del tema), hasta grandes declaraciones sobre su riqueza y su forma de vivir. Sin ninguna duda el mejor disco de Ariana hasta la fecha y super dificil de superar. Mi top 3 de temas serían: "ghostin", "thank u, next" y "7 rings".
    La    Sin duda Ariana Grande renació como Fénix con este álbum. Pasando con canciones meláncolicas (con ritmos que hacían que no paremos de mover la cabeza al ritmo del tema), hasta grandes declaraciones sobre su riqueza y su forma de vivir. Sin ninguna duda el mejor disco de Ariana hasta la fecha y super dificil de superar. Mi top 3 de temas serían: "ghostin", "thank u, next" y "7 rings".
    La nota final sería de un: 9,08    … Expand
  30. Andrew5170
    May 15, 2020
    9
    I think its a great album, the album is very emotional and talks about a lot of interesting topics.
  31. ohwhatsthis3
    Jun 9, 2020
    9
    Overall I enjoyed this album. It’s such an amazing album and I love every song on it except 7 rings, while 7 rings isn’t a bad song, it’s annoying and I can’t stand it. My favorite song on the album has to be needy and of course 7 rings is my least favorite. 9/10
  32. reuel
    May 28, 2020
    9
    equilibrium from songs, besties from Ariana Grande, alivium of 'Sweetener'.
  33. Dunno77
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Uno de los mejores trabajos de Ariana. Producción genial, letras y ritmo catchies, y como siempre, la gran voz de ella brillando fuerte.
  34. bhkben
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    "beautiful" is the only word i can find to properly describe this album. Ariana really pulled this off.
  35. 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 (?)
  36. ferzeli
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Nem parece que poucos meses se passaram depois da bomba que antecede esse álbum. Ta vendo como trabalhar sem o Pharell da CERTO ariana????
  37. DaveWarren
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    Miss Ariana Grande, one of the best voices in the music. This album tell us "Ariana is a Pop Queen", she is not in the level of Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and other teen pop stars of Disney and Nickelodeon. With perfect songs of Pop and R&B, Ariana gave us one of the best albums of 2019.
  38. benko13
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    Her best album, also her most personal record. Lyrics are very good, specially in songs like Needy, Fake Smile, Ghostin and Thank u next. Production is also amazing with minimalism in it works flawlessly. As the album best song I would choose Ghostin, extremely sad and atmospheric ballad with so personal and well written lyric, amazing song.
  39. ariangelfan
    Oct 14, 2020
    9
    esse album trouxe para Ariana inumeros recordes e ótimas posições nos charts e alguma de suas musicas esta tocando até hoje nas radios por ser tão bom e com uma ótima batida.
  40. chico-smith
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    My most listened album EVER, with over 3000 scrobbles (doesn’t count YouTube, radio etc..). 3.5 years later (I FEEL SO OLD OH MY GOD), i can say that it’s her easiest album - other than one really heavy song it’s an album u want to listen to over and over for that high feeling that u might be ariana herself. Some songs aged poorly for me, like NASA, some never did it to me (the soulless inMy most listened album EVER, with over 3000 scrobbles (doesn’t count YouTube, radio etc..). 3.5 years later (I FEEL SO OLD OH MY GOD), i can say that it’s her easiest album - other than one really heavy song it’s an album u want to listen to over and over for that high feeling that u might be ariana herself. Some songs aged poorly for me, like NASA, some never did it to me (the soulless in my head - and i know ppl will kill me for this lmao) but the pop candies (the singles, makeup, bloodline, fake smile), and the strong two tracks (the incredible imagine and the beautiful needy - even tho the background production is still pumped in my head after all these years lol) and even the two houseless songs that feel like they belong in the album: monopoly and boyfriend - are all doing exactly what they’re meant to do. Anyways, I miss 2019 i wanna cry, i miss when ariana ruled the world, i miss that era. Will forever remember it.… Expand
  41. Deseorun
    Mar 26, 2021
    9
    The beginning was not bad, but ordinary.After track 5/6, the true beauty and significance of this album was revealed. It's all on the same high note.
  42. 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.
  43. xnicrv
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Ariana Grande's fifth album arrives only 5 months after the release of Sweetener. Within months, Grande faces a broken engagement and the death of Mac Miller. What she had managed to communicate and achieve with Sweetener, namely personal security and self-confidence, is shattered again. Grande recognizes the need to tell herself again: she does not hesitate to compose and work on a newAriana Grande's fifth album arrives only 5 months after the release of Sweetener. Within months, Grande faces a broken engagement and the death of Mac Miller. What she had managed to communicate and achieve with Sweetener, namely personal security and self-confidence, is shattered again. Grande recognizes the need to tell herself again: she does not hesitate to compose and work on a new album that is capable to expose how she feels.
    Not only is Thank U, Next even more personal than Sweetener, it's also a step forward sonically. Maintaining a strong pop and R&B foundation, influences from hip hop and trap music are as strong as ever: Grande's versatility still doesn't disappoint, while her naturally pleasing vocal virtuosity continues to blow our minds.
    Textually, Thank U, Next promises to be a high quality record, with an emotional participation at times moving. Grande is once again a singer-songwriter, in a decidedly evident way, helped by a group of very close collaborators and friends. The track Ghostin is an evident proof of this step forward, representing the most personal track by the singer in her entire discography.
    The ability of Grande and her team in reconciling what is commercially attractive and what is qualitatively good is still felt, starting from the lead single of the same name. Thank U, Next, perhaps the most pop track within the project, is among Grande's most personal singles, despite being decidedly captivating also from a musical point of view. 7 Rings and Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored, the other two singles on the record, promise to be the most textually frivolous tracks, but for Grande and her collaborators this is legitimate: after two years of suffering, the singer wants to devote herself again to a type of music capable of making the listener entertain and dance, and make her forget the negativity that led her to see everything in black and white. And a little irony undoubtedly helps.
    Thank U, Next has few flaws: despite the presence of the filler track Make Up, certainly among the most superficial ever written by Grande, all the songs are of excellent quality from every point of view. Ariana Grande's fifth album is the opposite of a disappointment: it leaves you speechless.    … Expand
  44. notblonded
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    A solid album, all 12 tracks really stand out on its own. Ariana vocals never fails to impress. Great productions. Lyrically, one of her best. Her most genuine, raw album to date.
  45. Samuuel
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is one of the best albums of Ariana Grande's career. It has a homogeneous sound and completely complacent between the tracks, where there is a harmony when listening to them continuously. In addition, the compositions are good and sincere, where we can understand the message that the singer wants to convey, with a "bubble" and rhythmic brushstroke. If I were Ariana, unfortunately, I wouldn't add "make up" and "fake smile" only. I loved this job, it's one of the most memorable of her career, a radiant perfection.… Expand
  46. smhuerta
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    After the crazy year of what 2018 was for Ariana Grande. We find her gaining confidence, love for herself, and gratefulness.
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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!
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. sammyanthony
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    There's still more room for Ariana Grande to grow. Thank U, Next is a fusion of all her previous works but with distinctive production. No hesitation were noticed in her utterance this time. All vulnerabilities and resilience she had exposed to this album are dazzling thoroughly.
  54. 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.
  55. Willduffy
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    It's pretty damn good, I could listen over and over again... If I skipped a few of the songs. Ariana really delivered with some of the songs on this album, Fake smile, Needy, NASA and Ghostin really are incredible and some of my favourites of her great discography. I do not give anything higher than 8 though, because In my head, Imagine, Thank u next and Break up with your girlfriend, I'mIt's pretty damn good, I could listen over and over again... If I skipped a few of the songs. Ariana really delivered with some of the songs on this album, Fake smile, Needy, NASA and Ghostin really are incredible and some of my favourites of her great discography. I do not give anything higher than 8 though, because In my head, Imagine, Thank u next and Break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored are all pretty under-average songs that I don't really enjoy. But aside from those, this album is good.… Expand
  56. Typholo
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    Wow, what a moment! After the soft therapy touch of Sweetener, Ariana brings on a fast-made and attitude-packed record that shows her most personal lyrics and genuine sound to date. While wrapped in a Trap influence that might be underwhelming, the album tracks are unique, whimsical and sincerely delivered, born from a truly musical passion by the vocalist.
    Needy is a magical, minimalist    Wow, what a moment! After the soft therapy touch of Sweetener, Ariana brings on a fast-made and attitude-packed record that shows her most personal lyrics and genuine sound to date. While wrapped in a Trap influence that might be underwhelming, the album tracks are unique, whimsical and sincerely delivered, born from a truly musical passion by the vocalist.
    Needy is a magical, minimalist ballad brought to life by Ari's affective consciousness. But the tracks don't lack some Pop bangs like with the unpretentious-love affirming Bloodline. The emotional maturity on the work brights between powerful attitudes and reflections about life and love.
    It's not a flawless album, not the most deep content a music work can be, but the overcoming tone coming from a voice that came from typical popular songs couldn't not surprise and excite about an artist that is in a amazing ascension.    … Expand
  57. spenceryang8
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Sweetener is no longer Ariana Grande's strongest album.

    FAV TRACKS: IMAGINE; NEEDY; BLOODLINE; FAKE SMILE; GHOSTIN; 7 RINGS; THANK U, NEXT; BREAK UP WITH YOUR GIRLFRIEND, I'M BORED

    LEAST FAV TRACK: IN MY HEAD
  58. tremaine
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    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 she really snapped on this one overall it has great bops and it all really works together, some songs could've been edited a little bit but im gagged and this is really her best album, theres not one skip on the album even if i hate somethe 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 she really snapped on this one overall it has great bops and it all really works together, some songs could've been edited a little bit but im gagged and this is really her best album, theres not one skip on the album even if i hate some of the songs you cannot listen to the album without those songs shes now really proven that she can change her style and she isn't just bubblegum pop anymore, that being said she still needs to work a bit harder to hit the 10 for me and to have a chance at competing with the big dogs but overall outstanding work.… Expand
  59. musicreview10
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    Ariana’s most cohesive album, plus the length is perfect. Ariana is going to reach the peak of her career with this project. This album was not charged up with vocals, instead she went for softer ones, which sound beautiful as well as the vocal layering.

    The production in this record is amazing (in almost every song). There was a mix between orchestral instruments and computerised    Ariana’s most cohesive album, plus the length is perfect. Ariana is going to reach the peak of her career with this project. This album was not charged up with vocals, instead she went for softer ones, which sound beautiful as well as the vocal layering.

    The production in this record is amazing (in almost every song). There was a mix between orchestral instruments and computerised sounds. I will have to say in some tracks, that mix was a bit confusing. She went for a full pop/RnB album, which really suits her, however a few songs sound very similar and mainstream. Tbh, I was expecting better lyrics from this album, in some songs it was too repetitive. Yet, this is her most personal project.    … Expand
  60. ghostin
    Feb 9, 2019
    8
    the first time i heard it it disappointed me bc every song sounded like the same, n there are two various beginnings: 1) music 2) some plp say somethin that aint a good beginning imo, but most ppl like it. however, i listened to it a few more times n then i began to love it. theres a reason why there are so many tun—songs in the charts. every song has such a personality n lil story. thethe first time i heard it it disappointed me bc every song sounded like the same, n there are two various beginnings: 1) music 2) some plp say somethin that aint a good beginning imo, but most ppl like it. however, i listened to it a few more times n then i began to love it. theres a reason why there are so many tun—songs in the charts. every song has such a personality n lil story. the beats are pretty wonderful (tho i like the unrealeased snippet of needy waaay more than the actual version). tbh it ain't my favorite album bc nothin will be able to beat dangerous woman i guess, but I'm glad for the future… Expand
  61. Mark1998
    Feb 12, 2019
    8
    Her most cohesive album to date. It does feel as a single body of work. Highlights include Imagine, Bloodline, Bad Idea.
  62. viniciuspotrich
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Embora careça de picos, Thank U, Next apresenta uma narrativa que transforma o ouvinte em confidente e é capaz de mostrar o talento de Ariana como cantora e compositora.
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. TSFan
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    I love Ariana’s new stuff, and this album is my favorite of hers. Great job!
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. ryfi13
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    Álbum maravilhoso com ótimas músicas, porém algumas soam iguais e repetitivas. ghostin é a melhor produzida.
  69. 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
  70. Lflhhlfok
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    One of the most emotional and pure album to date but i found disappointing to put songs like 7 rings in the same project even if it's a good song though ! But when all the album have deep lyrics like "ghostin", "needy" or "fake smile" i think "break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored" and "7 rings" just don't fit with the rest of the album .
  71. Hxlnx
    Sep 18, 2019
    8
    Mélange Pop et RnB très bien maîtrisé. Rythmé et doux à la fois. Cependant, les highnotes et bgv intense ce font cruellement manquant... dommage.
  72. ocaiobaena
    Dec 20, 2019
    8
    Depois do desastre que foi 'Sweetener', 'thank u next' - álbum de Ariana Grande - é um álbum muito bem produzido e coeso (diferentemente do seu antecessor). Aqui, vemos uma Ariana apaixonada, delicada, debochada, indiferente e ao mesmo tempo preocupada. A faixa-título, 'thank u, next' é com certeza uma das músicas que mais marcaram no ano de 2019. Um pop inteligente, que resume bem aDepois do desastre que foi 'Sweetener', 'thank u next' - álbum de Ariana Grande - é um álbum muito bem produzido e coeso (diferentemente do seu antecessor). Aqui, vemos uma Ariana apaixonada, delicada, debochada, indiferente e ao mesmo tempo preocupada. A faixa-título, 'thank u, next' é com certeza uma das músicas que mais marcaram no ano de 2019. Um pop inteligente, que resume bem a sonoridade do álbum. Muito bem produzido e com muitos co-compositores.
    O problema deste álbum é a canção '7 rings'. Não sei o que passou na cabeça dos produtores na hora de fazerem uma canção tão pobre de significação e tão irrelevante, em um album muito coeso. 'bloodline' soa como uma tentativa falha de fazer um hit radiofônico, e acaba se tornando motivo de piada.
    Em geral, é um álbum muito bom, que com certeza é infinitamente melhor do que 'sweetener', que possui poucos momentos de glória, e muitos momentos não tão gloriosos assim. 'thank u, next' é um álbum de perdas, e ao mesmo tempo de ganhos. Um pop misturado com r&b, um pouco de trap, uma combinação que ficou ótima na voz de Ariana Grande, que ganha ainda mais destaque na canção 'imagine', mostrando que ela é uma das maiores vozes da atualidade.    … Expand
  73. Izanglez
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    Even though this is not her best album, you can notice the personal touches and lyrics. It IS a good album, but, in my opinion, kind of forgettable.
  74. brehnrr
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    é simplesmente o melhor álbum de toda carreira dela até agora, do início ao fim, é coeso, a melodia e a letra são incríveis

    parabéns
  75. noinguyen
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    Only 6 months after releasing "Sweetener", Ariana Grande returns with her best album to date.

    Favorite tracks: imagine; bloodline; bad idea; ghostin; thank u, next
    Least favorite tracks: 7 rings
  76. lucaslovee
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    Ariana Grande came with an album exploring pop, r & b and trap, giving a very good sound, even the ghostin part, which is the most unnecessary part of the album.
  77. minhquan
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    Pretty songs,pretty voice,pretty sounds,pretty soul,... This is my favourite album in 2019
  78. JosueAM
    May 29, 2020
    8
    En cuanto a lírica y armonía, sweetener es muy superior a este álbum. En ocasiones las canciones tienden a escucharse repetitivas como en NASA, 7 rings o thank u, next. Dejando a un lado esto, la voz de Ariana es el punto más fuerte, ya que se ajusta perfectamente a este estilo más R&B como en sus inicios, ghostin es quizá de lo mejor de su carrera, y regresa la voz de silbido en Imagine.En cuanto a lírica y armonía, sweetener es muy superior a este álbum. En ocasiones las canciones tienden a escucharse repetitivas como en NASA, 7 rings o thank u, next. Dejando a un lado esto, la voz de Ariana es el punto más fuerte, ya que se ajusta perfectamente a este estilo más R&B como en sus inicios, ghostin es quizá de lo mejor de su carrera, y regresa la voz de silbido en Imagine. 83/100… Expand
  79. GamePlayer77
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Not even the following year, Ariana Grande has already topped Sweetener with one of the best pop albums of 2018.

    FAV TRACK: thank u, next
    LEAST FAV TRACK: in my head
  80. LuisFI13
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Its a really good album, cohesive, and one of her best works. Its just that there's something about it that i cant figure out yet.
  81. Mobina1
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    Very good, the album tracks were literally great! I think it's her best album
  82. Ryatt
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    일관된 기조에 준수한 곡들. 조금 심심하고 곡 안에서 반복이 많은게 아쉽긴 하다.
  83. Ar-
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First impression weren't that good but after some listens it gets better. Some songs I should talk are:
    "imagine", the final whistle notes are one of the best sounds, and the song it's so magical.

    "ghostin'", I think Ariana could sing better notes un this, I find the song one of her best but I guess it could be better if she put some more vocals in there.    … Expand
  84. miguelcstb
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    Ariana really outdid herself with this album. I have to say this is her best album to date. She knows she has a powerful voice, and she wanted to show that from the beginning. The production is amazing, that is not a surprise coming from Ariana. With "thank u, next" it feels like she really wanted to make this album. Every song is so well-made that it makes "Sweetener", her previusAriana really outdid herself with this album. I have to say this is her best album to date. She knows she has a powerful voice, and she wanted to show that from the beginning. The production is amazing, that is not a surprise coming from Ariana. With "thank u, next" it feels like she really wanted to make this album. Every song is so well-made that it makes "Sweetener", her previus project, look like a mediocre album (and it actually is). Congratulations to Ariana for this album, truly a gem.… Expand
  85. someonewhocares
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although not as good as its predecessor, sweetener, Thank U Next is a good album with the first two tracks starting the album on a low point, but once NASA plays, the album starts to pick up a pace and become some of the greatest pop music of 2019. However, the decision to have all the singles be the last three tracks could be a risky move for those who may be only listening to the album just for the hits.… Expand
  86. diegofrolim
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    Um album muito bom, inegável que tem uns traps bem genéricos e uns 'yah' desnecessários, mas é um dos melhores projetos de Ariana Grande

    Pontos Positivos: "ghostin", "borderline", "NASA"

    Pontos Negativos: "imagine", produção muito repetitiva nas músicas
  87. 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".
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. DevilPray
    Feb 9, 2019
    7
    Not her best but surely a good pop album. Fake Smile, Needy, 7 Rings and Bloodline are the highlights.
  91. srtgoren
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    Good album, I like it more than Sweetener, the songs are better than the singles.
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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!
  96. 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”
  97. prestonhung
    Mar 5, 2019
    7
    Although this album has some strong melodies and good vocals, there are some tracks that do not have an emotional impact on me. Plus I find some of the production rather simple. Light 7.
  98. 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)
  99. 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.
  100. AlesYeahTheAles
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    Charles Darwin once said that "it's not the strongest that survives, nor the smartest, but the one that best fits the changes", and Ariana Grande proves that quotation in her new album. After the moderate success of her "sweetener" deep and pop singles, the singer aims at higher targets by diving into trap and hip-hop influences (the rhythms of the moment, replacing the chart-climbers popCharles Darwin once said that "it's not the strongest that survives, nor the smartest, but the one that best fits the changes", and Ariana Grande proves that quotation in her new album. After the moderate success of her "sweetener" deep and pop singles, the singer aims at higher targets by diving into trap and hip-hop influences (the rhythms of the moment, replacing the chart-climbers pop hymns), even though she appears to have given up of her characteristical musicality and vocals, wagering on almost monochromatic beats throughout the album. On the other side, though, Ariana is able to sound personal and confident in the middle of so many insipid tracks. Maybe the short period of time between the release of "sweetener" and "thank u, next" may classify the two works as complementary to each other, like a double record. If so, in "sweetener" Grande sowed the ground unpretentiously, to rip her gold nuggets ("7 rings", "NASA", "fake smile" and "bloodline") in "thank u, next". The album is undoubtedly a blast - analyzing its first viral singles, and of course it's great that women are topping the charts around the world, but it's kinda sad that Ariana had left the purpose of her songs behind and wagered on a warm, forgettable and filling-stuffed album to be able to be so popular.… Expand
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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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