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. 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
  2. orlandoarceovaz
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Thank U Next is one of his best albums, and a special mention to Needy, NASA, Ghostin & Fake Smile #ag5
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. ykhyn01
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Well, this one better than Sweetener and Dangerous Woman. I like the atmosphere on it. You can smile, laugh, and cry at the same time.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. aleppo
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop on bop.

    Highlights include ‘needy,’ 'bad idea,' ‘ghostin,’ and ‘thank u, next’.
  9. ArthurMorgan
    Feb 8, 2019
    1
    Unbelievably overrated.

    Juvenile musings on a bankrupt world view and lifestyle that ends only in personal delusion and despair. There are some quality, musically uplifting moments (Breathin), some up down bounce and fun, but no amount of sugar and spice can save this album from the vapid, hollow ideology driving it all.

    Miserable, soulless candy..
  10. 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.
  11. gugandd
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    THIS IS IT. a modern masterpiece, a mix of pop, r&b, trap and hip hop... ariana shows that she is a great songwriter. this is an iconic album already. she did it.
  12. liamzinho
    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
  13. 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
  14. franj
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Es perfecto, el mejor album de ariana sin duda alguna, con canciones totalmente diferentes y una voz espectacular que nos deslumbra a cada uno de sus fans, realmente la amo y estoy super orgulloso de ella, ha pasado por tantas cosas que solo nos toca apoyarla con sus canciones que son tan arte!
  15. 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)
  16. juakomene
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Es una artista con todas las letras, se merece todo el éxito que tiene, la manera en que transmite sus sentimientos y los buenos productores hacen que su música sea arte.
  17. Iight
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    each track has a good meaning behind it, gives me my everything/yours truly vibes and i love it!!!
  18. andrey_
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    ITS **** AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFFFFFFFFFF. SO LOVE IT. POP BOMB. Fake Smile one love.
  19. 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".
  20. Theoutsider93
    Feb 8, 2019
    3
    Her worst album, it's so basic, monotonous and simple, I don't like Sweetener but it's better than this sh*t, where's the real Ari? where??? I miss her!!!
  21. prismmm
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    amazing album. Ariana showed her power and versatility. Each of her albums has its own sound and mood, and this is no exception
  22. 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!
  23. leefirmino
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    It's just perfect. Her second best album (just behind Dangerous Woman) in my opinion. Thank you Ariana for blessing us with real pop music throught this years
  24. Consideration
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    her best album since Yours Truly . Cohesive, thought out, & brilliant . This album is on repeat with NO SKIPS at all. Ariana Grande did THAT!!!
  25. 0987
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ultimate favorite: break up with your girlfriend, yeah, yeah, cause i'm bored. Along with thank u next. Well done, Ariana!
  26. mileycoming
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    The album is really great, just some songs doesn't match of the others. some of 'em is really repetitve, but in general the album is actually good.
  27. inspidasha
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    AMAZING ALBUM, LOVE ARIANA TO THE MOON AND BACK! She is awesome.
    maybe it is my fav album;))) waiting for AG6
    i’m arianator from the 17 year and i really love her❣️
  28. mickeyfor1989
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    this is what should have been sweetener, this record is one of the best that Ariana could have made.
  29. Dennis0911
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Best album of her entire career. There's not one song that deserves a skip. Outstanding.
  30. Itsseebass
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hare una breve critica a cada cancion desde mi punto de vista

    1. IMAGINE._ Abrimos el album con el single promocional, una balada mid-tiempo haciendo referencia a Mac y destacando la voz por encima del instrumental.

    2. NEEDY._ Aun recuerdo que el titulo dejo cautivados a muchos y la esperaban con muchas ansias, lamentablemente fue lo contrario cuando la escuchamos; pues es otra balada mid-tiempo con influencias R&B, repetitiva tanto la lirica como el ritmo.

    3. NASA._ Este es el pop que hacia tanta falta! Es fresca, es divertida, es pegadiza y sobre todo la letra es tan hermosa: "Yo seria el universo y tu mi NASA". Personalmente es mi favorita del album.

    4. BLOODLINE._ Side To Side y 7 Rings tuvieron un hijo y lo llamaron Bloodline, los sax en el trasfondo resaltan mucho sin atosigar. La canción sera single si o si, promete ser un himno del verano.

    5. FAKE SMILE._ Tomando un viaje por el tiempo nos remonta a la epoca de My Everything, una balada con un coro electrizante y de sorpresa mete una pequeña estrofa rapeada la cual es imposible olvidarla.

    6. BAD IDEA._ Girando la perilla drasticamente al genero urbano nos topamos con Bad Idea. Tiene un ritmo vibrante y va totalmente acorde al album, siendo una de las favoritas.Lastimosamente la era pretende ser corta, de lo contrario seria single seguro.

    7. MAKE UP._.....thank u, next. No, no es que sea mala pero no destaca del resto del album, es una mezcla de sonidos dulces con un trap improvisado el cual no logra convencer a la primer reproducida.

    8. GHOSTIN._ Estaba esperando este momento, llegar a la balada sin depender de algun ritmo en particular, solo relajarnos con un fondo muy sutil mientras disfrutamos la voz de Ariana la cual es la protagonista en esta hermosa cancion.

    9. IN MY HEAD._ Neutral, la canción se pierde si es la primera vez que la escuchas no pretende ser recordada por su coro, por su instrumental o por su letra, es tan solo meh...

    10. 7 RINGS._ El segundo single del album con influencias R&B, trap y hip-hop, no hay mucho que decir, su objetivo era ser exito y lo consiguio. ¿Quien no ha verseado "I want it, i got it"?

    11. THANK U, NEXT._ Lead single, primer #1 en la carrera de Grande era imposible no conseguirlo. Pop fresco, pop moderno y el mismo nombre que lleva la quinta era.

    12. BREAK UP, WITH YOUR GIRLFRIEND, I'M BORED._ Normalmente me gusta despedir un album con alguna balada, con alguna canción muy personal, sin embargo esta vez difiero pues si nos basamos en el tracklist empezamos agradeciendole a un amor y terminamos convertidos en un corazon frio despues de todo el viaje que tuvimos en el disco, antes llorabamos por un ex, ahora nosotros mandamos.

    RESUMEN: El album como mencione tiene un proposito y lo cumple mientras lo vamos escuchando, empoderarnos, subir nuestro ego y sentirnos inalcanzables. Las letras que acompañan las baladas rompen ese "femme fatale" y lo balancea perfectamente.
    Para ser un album que salio con tanta prisa he de decir que es ya de mis favoritos. Seas o no fan, alguna de estas canciones se te quedarán grabadas.

    100/100    … Expand
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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
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  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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