Dangerous Woman
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: May 20, 2016
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 2163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,853 out of 2163
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 2163
  3. Negative: 240 out of 2163
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  1. heatherrrrz
    May 26, 2016
    8
    I wouldn't rank this one above her last album. She tends to shine in the ballads and there aren't many of those in this album. Moonlight is such a sweet song to listen to, but it doesn't fit the album. The songs aren't sonically cohesive and I'm not saying that's what makes a great album, but it definitely helps. Some of these songs have no place being on the album. I enjoy most songs, butI wouldn't rank this one above her last album. She tends to shine in the ballads and there aren't many of those in this album. Moonlight is such a sweet song to listen to, but it doesn't fit the album. The songs aren't sonically cohesive and I'm not saying that's what makes a great album, but it definitely helps. Some of these songs have no place being on the album. I enjoy most songs, but some of the others are not good at all and sound disconnected. What is the theme of this album? There is no theme and that's what is so confusing.… Expand
  2. LukeAnthonyy
    May 26, 2016
    10
    this is Ariana's best album so far and one of the best albums of 2016. I'm so impressed with this album. Some of the highlights of this album include the disco track "Greedy", Into You, and the catchy title track "Dangerous Woman."
  3. theswiftgirlz
    May 28, 2016
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira, sem dúvidas. Ariana mostrou ser uma artista que não está de brincadeira depois do "fracasso" que foi Focus, tentando fazer um novo Problem. Esse álbum merecia a nota do Yours Truly, a produção está ótima, só tem uma música ruim (I Don't Care), parece ser o renascimento da cantora na indrústria musical. Às vezes momentos ruins coisas [aplicando aqui, música] boas,Melhor álbum da carreira, sem dúvidas. Ariana mostrou ser uma artista que não está de brincadeira depois do "fracasso" que foi Focus, tentando fazer um novo Problem. Esse álbum merecia a nota do Yours Truly, a produção está ótima, só tem uma música ruim (I Don't Care), parece ser o renascimento da cantora na indrústria musical. Às vezes momentos ruins coisas [aplicando aqui, música] boas, que foi o acontecimento nesta obra-prima.… Expand
  4. Luis1998
    May 28, 2016
    10
    In three years the evolution of Ariana has been amazing, Dangerous Woman is definitely one of their best work and clearly is above 'singers' like Selena Gomez and others. This album shows a more mature and daring side, not to mention knew perfectly exploit their vocal range, a perfect album, no doubt.
  5. asmabelouni
    May 31, 2016
    10
    In this album Ariana decided to create some great vocal masterpieces than some generic music that will be on the radio for month and then die, Ariana seems to care about the quality of her music rather than sales but getting her first number one debut in the UK and outselling her past albums is a definitely an accomplishment that she should be proud of!
  6. CriticMLT
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    She has only been 3 years in the music business and is currently slaying, with i guess one of the best album of 2016 so far.. I hope that this album will get her more success then she has already achieved. The vocals are slaying this album and also half of the singers in the music business right now.
    my score:
    1. Moonlight 8/10 2. Dangerous woman 10/10 3. Be Alright 7/10 4. into you    She has only been 3 years in the music business and is currently slaying, with i guess one of the best album of 2016 so far.. I hope that this album will get her more success then she has already achieved. The vocals are slaying this album and also half of the singers in the music business right now.
    my score:
    1. Moonlight 8/10
    2. Dangerous woman 10/10
    3. Be Alright 7/10
    4. into you 10/10
    5. side to side 9/10
    6. Let me love you 8/10
    7. Greedy 10/10
    8. Leave me alone 9/10
    9. Everyday 9/10
    10. Sometimes 8/10
    11. I don't care 9/10
    12. Bad Decisions 8/10
    13. Touch it 7/10
    14. Knew better/Forever boy 8/10
    15. Thinking bout you 8/10
    overall:85.3    … Expand
  7. sissi_stess
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    Production,lyrics, vocals : on point
    Deserved a Grammy but the competition was pretty tough in 2016.
    I can't decide if this is her best album (My Everything still has a special place in my heart) but damn this album is good!
  8. dlwlrma
    Sep 19, 2019
    6
    The last time Ariana Grande tried to do something really good, I hope she finds herself growing up as an artist. she has potential
  9. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Playboy look with the bunny ears, Mariah Carey wannabe but overall nothing original to keep your attention.
  10. MikeMulaney
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    McDonalds music for the hungry and in a hurry, will not pass the test of time.
  11. mxlxsx
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Nope. It’s bleh. Seems like she doesn’t care about her image maturing. Same thing over and over. I just don’t like it. Feel like I’m listening to the same song all over with different lyrics.
  12. pumawhite
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Undoubtedly this is the best record she has done. Every single song from this album has its own magic and also there can be found a variety of music styles which makes this album DIVERSE!. Ariana Grande will keep impressing us in the future because it is demonstrated that she has such a great creativity at the moment of creating and developing an album. Amazing job Grande!
    My favs: Into    Undoubtedly this is the best record she has done. Every single song from this album has its own magic and also there can be found a variety of music styles which makes this album DIVERSE!. Ariana Grande will keep impressing us in the future because it is demonstrated that she has such a great creativity at the moment of creating and developing an album. Amazing job Grande!
    My favs: Into you, leave me lonely, thinking bout you.    … Expand
  13. flafi
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This is PURE MASTERPIECE.Every track of this album is amazing, no filler. Maybe best pop album of the year. Best Ariana Grande`s album for sure.
  14. miguelsanhueza
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Since today, I haven't heard an album of Ariana that sounds so good like this, maybe is her best album, maybe not, but everyone know that we need albums like that in 2016.
  15. catvalentine
    May 20, 2016
    10
    BEST ALBUM OF 2016 SO FAR! I hope she win her first grammy! All of the songs are so great and addictive, this is her best album and hopes that she gets the attention that she deserves. SLAY MAMA
  16. Samimacedo
    May 20, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu esperava uma farofinha tipo as do ME, mas ok, continua hinário.

    Moonlight 7.0
    Dangerous Woman 7.3
    Be alright 9.1
    Into You 6.0
    Side to side 7.0
    Let me love you 9.3
    Greedy 4.7
    Leave me Lonely 6.9
    Everyday 9.0
    Sometimes 8.0
    I Don't care 6.0
    Bad Decisions 6.0
    Touch it 7.5
    Knew Better / Forever Boy 5.7
    Thinking Bout You 6.3

    Minha média: 71    … Expand
  17. luckythisway
    May 21, 2016
    10
    This is definitely her best album to date. Out of the album's expansive 15 song tracklist, there is not one bad song. That is something very hard to do but Ari proves her artistry, and especially her voice, exceptionally on this album.
  18. higoralberto
    May 20, 2016
    10
    que pisão na fudida gomez q só sabe encher um álbum linguiça adoro rainha q sempre vem com trabalho bom, acaba com as recalque, só hino mesmo, vem grammy adoro
  19. Peter_R
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Ariana se supera cada vez mais e com esse álbum nos trouxe uma verdadeira evolução desde seu último trabalho, com vocais impecáveis, uma produção no mínimo excelente e grandes parcerias, Ariana mais uma vez provou seu talento e o motivo pela qual é uma das cantoras mais notáveis dessa década!
  20. zxviniciuzx
    May 21, 2016
    10
    O melhor álbum dela, vocais perfeitos, vários estilos diferentes e Ariana com sua voz sabe dominar todos eles, com certeza este álbum merece ganhar Grammys...
  21. beto102
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This album is truly a revelation for Grande, who once again has proven that she has an outstanding talent, combined with a more mature sound than the 2014 pop-hit "Problem".
  22. Bat-Gamer-Guy
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Fantastic! I absolutely love this album! Every single song is amazing! I think every song stands out. The background music is great. Ariana has amazing vocals. I also enjoy the guest appearances. Great work!
  23. behoeright
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It proves, once again, that Ariana is definitely the pop sensation of this generation and that she is the one y'all should be focusing on. This LP contains so many pure pop excellence tracks but also a lot of very deep, dark and sexy Rnb ballads that are going to make you want to buy 282 copies of the album. She's an unbelievable vocalist who knows how toThis album is a masterpiece. It proves, once again, that Ariana is definitely the pop sensation of this generation and that she is the one y'all should be focusing on. This LP contains so many pure pop excellence tracks but also a lot of very deep, dark and sexy Rnb ballads that are going to make you want to buy 282 copies of the album. She's an unbelievable vocalist who knows how to perfectly balance Pop and Rnb and this album definitely shows it all. Her best album.… Expand
  24. LuisJoaquin
    May 20, 2016
    10
    For sure, her best album! All kind of sounds. She is just getting better and better, all grown up with her music. This album is phenomenal. The queen has outdone herself
  25. Osnapitzsamuel
    May 20, 2016
    10
    a masterpiece. A combination of genres, a list of flawless features and an album filled with perfect songs that capture every mood. Dangerous woman, the third studio album by Ariana grande manages to tick every box. Flawless vocals, outstanding beats and captivating features. Every song stands out, there are no fillers within the album, each song is unique and special. Features includea masterpiece. A combination of genres, a list of flawless features and an album filled with perfect songs that capture every mood. Dangerous woman, the third studio album by Ariana grande manages to tick every box. Flawless vocals, outstanding beats and captivating features. Every song stands out, there are no fillers within the album, each song is unique and special. Features include future on 'everyday', Nicki minaj on 'side to side', Macy gray on 'leave me lonely' and lil Wayne on 'let me love you'. Ariana and the features have amazing chemistry, they work perfectly together on a track. This album showcases her outstanding vocal ability while showing off her incredible musical production. The production on dangerous woman is flawless. The lyrics have improved a lot, which is good considering Ariana was the lead writer on over 8 songs, more than half of the album. The album includes a song for everyone, it captures every moment and every emotion perfectly. This album is much more mature than Ariana's previous albums, it showcases her true emotions and identity. This album is Grammy worthy and truly amazing. If you haven't already, you should buy it on iTunes or stream it on Spotify and Apple Music, highly recommended. Best Ariana era, I love the album.… Expand
  26. Guilhbuszinski
    May 20, 2016
    10
    The dangerous woman , Ariana Grande album is the best singer with a fantastic voice and music quality ! all the best album of music is greedy , but all are very good in my opinion.
  27. BadThinking
    May 20, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums of her so far, she really showed her girl maturation of Nickelodion going to a real dangerous woman, a woman which not afraid to show his arguments and finally said a **** for all other existing opinions. Congratulations @ArianaGrande's am really and totally proud of you.
  28. louismess
    May 21, 2016
    10
    There is not one bad song on this album. The new sexiness is suiting Ari. The production on this album is top notch, and Ari's light voice sounds so pure, just as she is live. This music is amazing. Favorites are Touch It, Moonlight, Into You, Thinking Bout You, Greedy, Leave Me Lonely, and Bad Decisions, but this whole album has AMAZING songs! In not even 4 years, she has proven herself aThere is not one bad song on this album. The new sexiness is suiting Ari. The production on this album is top notch, and Ari's light voice sounds so pure, just as she is live. This music is amazing. Favorites are Touch It, Moonlight, Into You, Thinking Bout You, Greedy, Leave Me Lonely, and Bad Decisions, but this whole album has AMAZING songs! In not even 4 years, she has proven herself a force to be reckoned with. It took Justin Bieber 5, Taylor 9, and many other artist WAY more than this. Amazing, amazing, amazing. Just as I thought it would be.… Expand
  29. radford-masnik
    May 23, 2016
    10
    My first listening of this album truly was a holy experience, like a pop baptism in the waters of Ariana's immaculate artistry. Never before have I been touched in such a way by an album. Ariana Grande is truly one of the great artists of this generation.
  30. BeMy_Moonlight
    May 20, 2016
    10
    What a brilliant evolution from her previous efforts. She has managed to deliver a cohesive and respectable album, being the best music released in 2016 thus far. Grande has really set the bar high this year.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 14, 2016
    70
    She appears to be in the right place creatively, but she just needs to take her own advice and break free.
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  2. Spin
    May 31, 2016
    60
    These songs [“Greedy,” “Into You” and “Touch It”], which unite a strong persona--haughty, insatiable, a little manic, really into you--with a vivid pocket version of one style or another, are the core of a swift, heedless pop album, albeit one struggling to emerge from the false notes (“Dangerous Woman”) and rote 2016 obligations (Future) of what’s probably an executive-mandated bagginess.
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  3. Consequence
    May 25, 2016
    50
    The pop star is putting out fine records, but it’s hard to escape the feeling that her ludicrous potential remains unfulfilled.
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