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Dangerous Woman
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8.4

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  • Summary: The third full-length release for the actor/pop singer features guest appearances from Future, Macy Gray, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj.
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Dangerous Woman
Don't need permission Made my decision to test my limits Cause it's my business, God as my witness Start what I finished Don't need no hold up Taking... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    May 19, 2016
    83
    While the hooks may not be as irresistible as her 2014 double whammy of “Problem” and “Break Free,” Grande compensates by having something meaningful to say with that jaw-dropping voice.
  2. AllMusic
    May 23, 2016
    80
    While some of these cuts work better than others, the range is impressive, as is Grande's measured, assured performance.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 23, 2016
    80
    It’s not only the consistent songwriting clout that elevates this album from recent efforts by Grande’s teen-star peers, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. Even if most of it is co-written, the modish message of empowerment feels honest coming from Grande.
  4. The A.V. Club
    May 20, 2016
    75
    Buoyed by this poise, Dangerous Woman possesses more personality than My Everything. It’s also far looser than anything else in Grande’s catalog.
  5. Pretty Much Amazing
    May 23, 2016
    75
    Dangerous Woman shouldn’t be taken particularly seriously as any kind of “maturation,” but that it still has some pretty good songs on it. Not counting the bonus tracks, there are only two outright throwaways.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 456 out of 507
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 507
  3. Negative: 37 out of 507
  1. LIIHT
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    ARIANA VOCÊ É A RAINHA TEEN ESSE ALBUM ME FAZ SENTIR PERIGOSA DEMAIS MULHER ESSES DIAS EU TAVA OUVINDO DANGEROUS WOMAN E MINHA IRMÃ VEIO MEARIANA VOCÊ É A RAINHA TEEN ESSE ALBUM ME FAZ SENTIR PERIGOSA DEMAIS MULHER ESSES DIAS EU TAVA OUVINDO DANGEROUS WOMAN E MINHA IRMÃ VEIO ME INCOMODAR EU ATIREI REFRI NELA… Expand
  2. basshunter_102
    May 20, 2016
    10
    This album is phenomenal. Every song is very diffrent yet they all connect with each other in a way. There also is no "filler" type of songs.This album is phenomenal. Every song is very diffrent yet they all connect with each other in a way. There also is no "filler" type of songs. My favorite song right now is bad decisions.… Expand
  4. Swiftiehere
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Definitely the best album by Ariana Grande .My favourite song is Touch It , Leave Me Lonely , Moonlight and Into You. Overall the album isDefinitely the best album by Ariana Grande .My favourite song is Touch It , Leave Me Lonely , Moonlight and Into You. Overall the album is 1000/10 for me.… Expand
  5. ddaniel16
    May 20, 2016
    10
    In a very bland musical year, Grande has managed to spark a glimmer of hope. She presents a very mature album with all of the right RnBIn a very bland musical year, Grande has managed to spark a glimmer of hope. She presents a very mature album with all of the right RnB traits that her fans want (alongside the pop she has become associated with) This move in the right direction offers a very promising outlook for her future career.… Expand
  6. Alex241
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Miss Grande really outdid herself on this one. Her latest album "My Everything" was a bit disappointing because it felt like she had sold outMiss Grande really outdid herself on this one. Her latest album "My Everything" was a bit disappointing because it felt like she had sold out and given into the mainstream music people wanted her to make. This album however feels more like her, and it is really hard to choose my least favorite song as they are all good in my opinion. Moonlight and Greedy are definitely the best ones on here however. I look forward to her next album.… Expand
  7. u137288reddit
    May 6, 2018
    9
    Something about this album feels . . . fully formed, for lack of a better word. Ariana's last two albums were a display of both vocal prowessSomething about this album feels . . . fully formed, for lack of a better word. Ariana's last two albums were a display of both vocal prowess and catchy songwriting, but not a whole lot of personality. Here we can see her really move into a bad girl territory and work with it. Besides the opening track being a bizarre distraction from the rest of the album, Ari pumps out hit after hit managing to do both smokey ballads and trap-influenced pop-rap next to each other.… Expand
  8. wmslmd13
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Lixo de álbum
    Péssimo, péssimo, péssimo. Sem sombra de dúvidas é um dos piores álbuns que já ouvi. Lembras bobas e infantis, sem conceito,    Lixo de álbum
    Péssimo, péssimo, péssimo. Sem sombra de dúvidas é um dos piores álbuns que já ouvi. Lembras bobas e infantis, sem conceito, nada de importante pra história.
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