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

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,661 out of 3536
  2. Mixed: 141 out of 3536
  3. Negative: 734 out of 3536
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  1. 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.
  2. Acapalixx
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This album is legend. Beats, bridges, all the staff is brilliant. So proud for her. Best work from her.
  3. 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
  4. reputhrashion
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Generic, boring, basic, mediocre etc. This album was definitely one of the most overrated artworks of the year not only by users opinion but also critics. The storyline, lyrics and message seems like a joke to me.
  5. 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.
  6. mariatini
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It’s just magical. Lyrics and vocals are insane. Ariana legend. Stan TINI because she is incredible
  7. Seanna
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This album is straight up empty pop—full of sophomoric lyrics. What story is it telling? What’s the narrative arc?
  8. wtfeverton
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    this is art this is art this is art this is art this is art this is art ♡
  9. 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
  10. shreejaguha
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Anand did jskNbsjsnbisjsb jejshayusbsbsjkshysbjsjsggwuwjsooaheisjhsiwuzhwiehi
  11. fabianosch
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    certainly AOTY! perfect composition and impeccable vocals! can’t get over this masterpiece!
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. JuliaMartinez14
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I feel like im overreacting for sure but this album feels rushed. And for Ariana, who is an amazing artist, is not good enough. I think, for my taste, the current genre is not helping, trap is ruining the music. It helps Ariana image to up lift the album.
  18. admitthatithurt
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Ghostin, Needy, Bloodline, like... OMG! Bops! Ariana’s best era, I just can’t deny!
  19. 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
  20. ari_swift
    Jul 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not that good tbh keep up the work tho, some of the songs sounds different but eh… Expand
  21. deefr
    Aug 25, 2019
    4
    Ariana Grande clearly saw that she was a sucess with "sweteener" and made a new album in hurry, trying to make the same success with the new one. But it happens that "thank u, next" it's a really annoying album and much inferior to his predecessor.
    "7 Rings", "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored", "Needy" and "Thank U, Next" are great songs indeed. But the rest of the album contains    Ariana Grande clearly saw that she was a sucess with "sweteener" and made a new album in hurry, trying to make the same success with the new one. But it happens that "thank u, next" it's a really annoying album and much inferior to his predecessor.
    "7 Rings", "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored", "Needy" and "Thank U, Next" are great songs indeed. But the rest of the album contains the songs with the most annoying lyrics of the year.    … Expand
  22. ghostinbreak
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Thank u, next e Norman **** Rockwell melhores álbuns lançados este ano. O murro na......
  23. Guibh008009
    Aug 25, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse album não é criativo e nada de inovador , a propria Ariana Grande é superestimada , as musicas dele são horriveis , ele merece no maximo 55 de nota… Expand
  24. Vilearnmore
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Eu gosto bastante da Ariana como pessoa e também é uma cantora incrível ♡
  25. aliandosarappp
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    I really liked this album, it's my favorite of hers and probably one of my favorites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful,
  26. AnnaDalligan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Talented, Brilliant, Incredible, Amazing, Show-stopping, Spectacular, Never the same, Totally unique, Completely not ever been done before
  27. aldifirman
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    this sound so good, only hatters will say its so bad . Thank you next such a masterpiece
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Praathamm
    Aug 28, 2019
    2
    Ugly but sorry it aged like milk and it made me realize that the music is just catchy and not good i am dissapointed. Dangerous woman was that girl. I miss that ari
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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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