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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  2. Mixed: 141 out of 3536
  3. Negative: 734 out of 3536
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  1. namgrandeeeee
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Her best album for sure! Needy is so cute and sad at the same time. 7 rings and bloodline are highlights. thank u next and break up with your girlfriend are so powerful and inspiring. And "ghosting", so emotional!
  2. rsbgrande13
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    A sonically produced album. Not just with her vocals and harmonies, Grande really upgraded from our bubblegum pop girl to a matured pop star of today. Overall, it was a cohesive album perfectly refined by Martin, Ilya, Brown and its other producer.
  3. fckdbiel
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    thank u, next is definitely her best album. the lyrics are extremely personal and we do have a huge identification because someday we go through the same situations. it's different from everything Ariana did before, i loved it, it's authentic and very sticky. what's great about her as an artist is that she keeps on evolving every release, even with just a six month-interval from her fourththank u, next is definitely her best album. the lyrics are extremely personal and we do have a huge identification because someday we go through the same situations. it's different from everything Ariana did before, i loved it, it's authentic and very sticky. what's great about her as an artist is that she keeps on evolving every release, even with just a six month-interval from her fourth album "Sweetener". TUN is her fifth album and gave us pop masterpieces, album quality and "hip-pop" cohesion, but now with added global hits. this album will reach miles by sales and impact, and will probably stay long at the top, and we're here for it… Expand
  4. xixibanana
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Har best album yet. She is here knowing what she is doing. The meaning of the lyrics, the production, the vocals, and everything are amazing. My wig was found dead.
  5. otavio_mf
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana mais uma vez trouxe um álbum impecável, Thank U, Next é doce porem ousado, músicas maduras, uma ótima produção, um passo acima do também ótimo "Sweetener", Ariana mostra cada vez mais sua versatilidade e crescimento no meio musical.
  6. FabioSoares
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Best album ever !! Ariana run pop ❤️❤️ Thank u, next showed how mush you are the new queen of pop . I hope they catch more than 90 !!
  7. EmersonXoliver
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    The best Album ever of her carrer. Just Amazing. Congratulations Ari, great work.
  8. victorugons
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Albúm da carreira, músicas cheias de sentimento que ela consegue transmitir pra quem ouve. É PURA EMOÇÃO, MARAVILHOSO.
  9. owenjw
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    The follow up to dangerous woman we needed. Sweetener was a decent album and all but this album completely overtakes it. The production is perfect and more evolved than her previous albums. This whole album is breathtaking, Ariana once again proves she can easily top her best work.
  10. liammfmc
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This album is MASTERFUL. Not only is the album Ariana's most thematically and musically cohesive, but it's also full of songs that stand up on there own. One of the best albums I've seen from a "popular" artist in a long time. Very personal.
  11. Xeniaboroda
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Best album of the year . Ghosting so emotional and powerful. Ariana you deserve the whole world. Thank you , next. Period.
  12. arilovernator
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Sem dúvidas um dos melhores álbuns da Ariana de longe!
    Dangerous Woman pra mim continua sendo o melhor porém Thank u, next não está nada longe hein? Ícone futura rainha do pop! Artista da geração
  13. yurinr
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    UM ÁLBUM LIVRE DE TODO E QUALQUER DEFEITO, ARIANA RAINHA DO POP FEZ UM ALBUM PERFEITO EM 5 MESES, E AI VAI PEITAR VIADINHO?
  14. DylanGenouw
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    her. best. album. PERIOD. I love the dark contrast from sweetener. They compliment each other very well
  15. Monster2
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    "This album is her best album so far, tied with Dangerous Woman. Vocals, the meaning of the lyrics, versatility..is so good" she gave us so good vibrations, it's her best cohesive album yet, I think she can get better and better than this, but is still a 10/10 album
  16. planh148
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    I think this album is Ari's best work (at least until now). The emotion, the urban field made me crazy for this album
  17. viniihnunes
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana trouxe, um album completo, consolidado, com atitude e mostrando sua realidade, seja na produção da música com os amigos ou seja na divulgação, ela vem cada dia mostrando que veio pra ficar na indústria
  18. LopezyJotaro_77
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Ariana set the bar really high this year with such a spectacular album. The hype culminating to its release was well deserved as it exceeded expectations, mine went past the stratosphere. It reminds me vividly of 24K Magic and I'm unashamedly a stan for the excellent artist behind it--a short collection of songs that deserve every attention it gets. Angelic melodies are spread throughoutAriana set the bar really high this year with such a spectacular album. The hype culminating to its release was well deserved as it exceeded expectations, mine went past the stratosphere. It reminds me vividly of 24K Magic and I'm unashamedly a stan for the excellent artist behind it--a short collection of songs that deserve every attention it gets. Angelic melodies are spread throughout the album with Needy, Fake Smile and the title track holding the reins; the rest as elite passengers with the whole lot serving spellbinding entertainment for everyone that's in for a ride.… Expand
  19. wthlucas
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    We thought that ariana would never beat Sweetener or even Dangerous Woman, but then she came through and dropped a special and (even more) intimate album. This woman has always been special to music industry and she's always proving why. Great album, great songs, great message!
  20. cardiqueenb
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Este álbum foi tão bem trabalhado e eu tenho o prazer de parabenizar Ariana e sua equipe por esse trabalho magnífico.
  21. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    thank u, next is a really solid pop album. It's catchy and heartfelt. Grande proves, once again, she has the formula to become the biggest artist in the industry.
  22. TonoTracend
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    this album is a musical jewel, it is perfect from beginning to end and it really is seen in the work of Ariana
  23. loveyourself123
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    her best album so far. Every song is a masterpiece, i am really proud of her
  24. LunaticFridge
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date, lyrically and conceptually and her amazing harmonies. its also her most cohesive body of work. Loved it!
  25. simonblue
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    this album i-
    incredible as always, thank u for everything ari, i love u so much girl n im so proud of u, keep doing what u love!
  26. raulmendes
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana is absolutely the new princess of pop! And that album is a really masterpiece!!
  27. Jeffwith2fs
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing! The 'thank u, next' album is her best work to date. She explored some new music styles and i'm so proud of her.
  28. pursuingdreams
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana makes another good album just as she always does. This album is different from her previous works, focusing on trap beats and sophisticated rhythms instead of colorful melodies, which is a nice try. Some melodic tracks, however, like needy, imagine and ghostin are still my favorites. Unlike Sweetener, Yours Truly and My Everything, none of these songs is a skip(Dangerous Woman isAriana makes another good album just as she always does. This album is different from her previous works, focusing on trap beats and sophisticated rhythms instead of colorful melodies, which is a nice try. Some melodic tracks, however, like needy, imagine and ghostin are still my favorites. Unlike Sweetener, Yours Truly and My Everything, none of these songs is a skip(Dangerous Woman is really good). The album is personal, meaningful, impressive and cohesive. Production is enjoyable most of the time. Her vocal is great as always. Lyrics are intriguing and progressing compared to her other albums. Can't wait for another album!!!
    Personal Rating:
    imagine:10/10
    needy:10/10
    NASA:10/10
    bloodline:9.5/10
    fake smile:8.5/10
    bad idea:10/10
    make up:7.5/10
    ghostin:10/10
    in my head:10/10
    7 rings:9/10
    thank u, next:9.5/10
    buwyg,ib:9.5/10    … Expand
  29. Pouyaemehr
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Another Masterpiece was released today by the one and only miss Ariana Grande. Her most personal album to date, "Thank U, Next" stands as a beautiful work of art with a tangible theme of duality. From the very first song "imagine," Grande sings about a sweet, imaginary world of innocent intimacy with the love of her life, yet from her touching, woeful tone it can be deduced that all thisAnother Masterpiece was released today by the one and only miss Ariana Grande. Her most personal album to date, "Thank U, Next" stands as a beautiful work of art with a tangible theme of duality. From the very first song "imagine," Grande sings about a sweet, imaginary world of innocent intimacy with the love of her life, yet from her touching, woeful tone it can be deduced that all this bubbly fantasy is nothing but a painfully elusive dream that leaves no traces in reality.

    Continuing with this theme, Grande sings in her gorgeous song "Needy" about being obsessive and loving too much; however, later she comes back with songs like "Bloodline" and " 7 rings" displaying more sense of independence and confidence in what she wants in life and what she aspires to get as a powerful woman who has learned both from the ups and downs of life and doesn't need any partner to find her way through.

    Furthermore, this album has clearer messages of personal growth and self-discovery than her previous work "Sweetener." Her impeccable vulnerability in this album is what allows this work to be more convincing, making it easier to connect with her audience on a deeper level. Overall, Queen Ariana Grande has proven multiple times that she hasn't come to play, and this album has only raised the bar for her. It is absolutely exciting to see how her career is going to evolve from here, but for now, it is only suitable to celebrate this sublime music.    … Expand
  30. Tarekk
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    The album we all deserve. Ariana's voice hits the highest notes and the lowest softest notes. We can her the pain, her growth, her attitude, her opinion on everything. This is what a true artist sounds like.
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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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