thank u, next
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2019
User Score
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. Nyssax
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Not a masterpiece but when i listen the album it gaves me a self love and power vibe. I am so thankful to Ariana for creating this album.
  2. alejandroquesad
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    que les follen a los swifties de mierda que sois unos envidiosos de los cojones
  3. Anipter
    Apr 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mano o album eh mto bom pqp apaixonada dms cara ARIANA ME FODE DE 4 sua gostosa do cacete vc n sabe o qusnto eu te amo
    pras pocs infelizes, vao e fofoder suas merdas do cacete
    needy melhor do album    … Expand
  4. tomaztigando
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Amzing! Ariana show us a new type of music, thank u, next is very good album and it deserve a score up to 80 like sweetener and Yours Truly
  5. iGeorge
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns pop que já ouvi na vida, felizmente Ari é uma artista incrível que só entrega músicas de qualidade! ✨✨
  6. Markini
    Feb 21, 2019
    7
    Thank U, Next is definitely Ariana's best album. There are a couple of great songs, like bloodline and break up with your boyfriend, i'm bored. If you heard the single Thank U, Next you heard the best song. Some other songs will decent are nothing too special. The album is best when listening to it as a whole.
  7. 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
  8. Saula
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    álbum excelente, bem trabalhado, explora bem os vocais de Ariana, coeso, e o melhor de tudo: foi concebido e produzido em apenas 5 meses.
  9. sharpea
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    There is absolutely no skips. Features trap elements, radio friendly songs and an emotional ballad. NASA & in my head are exquisite.
  10. Article99
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    “Thank U, Next” is one of 2019’s best albums. Ariana shows great artistic growth from “Sweetener” and experiments with genres like trap. Through the ballads and power anthems, Ms. Grande provides jaw-dropping vocals and beautiful lyricism. “Thank U, Next” is also one of Ariana’s most cohesive albums, tied with 2018’s “ Sweetener”.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Elbio
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    Os mais céticos esperariam um álbum inconsistente, apenas 6 meses o separam do lançamento de seu antecessor, mas Ariana provou que está no controle de sua musicalidade e com sua expressão artística mais refinada que nunca ela nos entrega seu melhor trabalho até aqui. Vocais potentes e precisos, pop chiclete para os mais conservadores e uma ousadia ímpar ao trazer elementos do rap/hip-hopOs mais céticos esperariam um álbum inconsistente, apenas 6 meses o separam do lançamento de seu antecessor, mas Ariana provou que está no controle de sua musicalidade e com sua expressão artística mais refinada que nunca ela nos entrega seu melhor trabalho até aqui. Vocais potentes e precisos, pop chiclete para os mais conservadores e uma ousadia ímpar ao trazer elementos do rap/hip-hop para os hinos pop dessa geração. É preciso culhões para se aventurar assim e toda sua sagacidade está sendo recompensada. Grande, Ariana Grande !! BRAVO… Expand
  14. Malis14
    May 23, 2019
    10
    Her most personal album to date.... A really amazing deep emotional fun album and in my head is THAT b*tch
  15. axelc96
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing beats, vocals and lyrics. Ariana's deepest and most personal album so far and it shows. 0 skips this is a masterpiece
  16. louis_
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    It is to applaud the way that Ariana was able to turn the adversities of her life into beautiful lyrics and an extremely personal album. In "Thank U, Next" we know what would be the genuine phoenix of pop, Grande has reached the highest level that a pop artist can achieve transmitting a truth with a lot of quality
  17. henri99
    Feb 15, 2019
    7
    This album is amazing indeed, fun, upbeat. Her best album together with dangerous woman, but i don't understand one thing: why did critic reviews not give Avril lavigne's HAW the same great reviews TUN received? This just isn't fair, i love both albums but i think HAW is better bc it has true emotion in it and talent( something TUN have too but HAW has more) and it should be praised by theThis album is amazing indeed, fun, upbeat. Her best album together with dangerous woman, but i don't understand one thing: why did critic reviews not give Avril lavigne's HAW the same great reviews TUN received? This just isn't fair, i love both albums but i think HAW is better bc it has true emotion in it and talent( something TUN have too but HAW has more) and it should be praised by the critics. It's just not fair!… Expand
  18. ghostinup
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    masterpiece. there's no other word to describe this album. all songs are connected and so personal and beautiful. a really masterpiece
  19. tai9
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amzing, ariana vocals is just perfect definily my new favorite album, her best album… Expand
  20. fernaesquer
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ａ　Ｒ　Ｔ　Ｅ en su máximo esplendor claro que si..............................................................
  21. natyvt
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Perfeito, sem nenhum defeito! O álbum está impecável, desde samples até a voz maravilhosa e impecável que essa garota tem. Ver Ariana Grande crescer e se tornar essa artista extremamente lendária não tem preço!
  22. Fredclark
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Pode entar álbum do ano! Álbum impecável...vocais incríveis, sonoridade diferente e descolada...essa evolução da Ariana só prova o quanto ela é talentosa e versátil
  23. fredoisonfire
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Her best album in my opinion! If you pay attention to lyrics you can see that the album has a story, Ariana and Pete’s story . It made me cry heavy tears, its truly a body of art !!
  24. gretchenj1
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This is undoubtedly Ariana's best work so far. Ghostin', In My Head, and NASA are my favorite songs from this album. I hope she continues releasing work like this and I think this album will be successful.
  25. jxemoon2001
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Definitely one of her best body of work. Very cohesive and contains many messages
  26. Zack44
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    Overall, ‘thank u, next’ contains many entertaining lyrics and instrumentals. The lyrical content in this project is easily her most cohesive and personal to date. Although the album doesn’t follow a specific storyline, it doesn’t fail to tell a tale of emotions. From a sad and slowly progressive song like ‘ghostin’, to an upbeat and exciting one like ‘bloodline’, Ariana’s new projectOverall, ‘thank u, next’ contains many entertaining lyrics and instrumentals. The lyrical content in this project is easily her most cohesive and personal to date. Although the album doesn’t follow a specific storyline, it doesn’t fail to tell a tale of emotions. From a sad and slowly progressive song like ‘ghostin’, to an upbeat and exciting one like ‘bloodline’, Ariana’s new project certainly is diverse. Unlike her past albums, this one isn’t as focused on belting extremely high notes (although ‘bad idea’ contains many), instead it focuses on lyrical content, which brings a new flavor to her discography. This project proves Ariana’s ability to mature her music throughout her life, 10/10… Expand
  27. Guenter12
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The different faces of a wonderful singer and actress, your transformations are wonderful .... just great MM ... your best MV so far !! But I am sure there will be more..… Expand
  28. bobbyzabin
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    This was a great, cohesive effort by Ariana Grande and one of her best song-writing.
  29. isatmsr
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    é um dos senão o melhor álbum de Grande, músicas escritas pela própria abordando temas recorrentes em sua vida de superstar.. Simplesmente perfeito .
  30. 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.
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#25 Best Album of 2019
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2019

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86

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

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