Positions
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 4,157 out of 5940
  2. Mixed: 417 out of 5940
  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. positions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana's best album. y'all can stay mad that it's about sex or that its r&b but that doesn't deny the talent she displays ARE YOU KIDDING ME SHE LITERALLY TALKS IN WHISTLES IN THE MY HAIR CHORUS
  2. Pedroarimateya
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana in all her sensuality shows that she is here to stay and establish her name in the industry like her great inspirations. The highlight of the album is the song my hair it shows that no one is above it, because it is the industry
  3. babijauregui
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o álbum é perfeito, vocais e tudo mais impecáveis. Com toda certeza é o álbum da carreira
  4. deb7
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a very mature and sincere album great songs. I'm loving POV like no other.
    Certainly one of Ariana's best albums
  5. bbgrvw
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    wow honestly her best album so much growth!! 100/10 and if you say otherwise you must be tasteless.
  6. fakesmileee3
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is masterpiece. Seeing the growth in artist with every new era and album, not everyone can relate. The vocals are incredible and high range notes! So proud that it's RnB and who says otherwise u can suck ... by the way the reviews who gave 60 out 100 and not 100 or some haters just know u tasteless idiots who don't understand anything in music, first track 'shut up' is for u!
  7. micacaeto
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana trouxe neste novo álbum uma perspectiva mais sexy, mas ao mesmo tempo delicada. Sim, concordemos com as críticas das quais dizem não ser sua melhor produção, mas também concordemos que Ariana, em nenhum momento, deixou de lado a sua Grande criatividade. My hair e Six Thirty, de longe, são as músicas mais expressivas do trabalho. Uma intro foi muito bem selecionada com shut up.Ariana trouxe neste novo álbum uma perspectiva mais sexy, mas ao mesmo tempo delicada. Sim, concordemos com as críticas das quais dizem não ser sua melhor produção, mas também concordemos que Ariana, em nenhum momento, deixou de lado a sua Grande criatividade. My hair e Six Thirty, de longe, são as músicas mais expressivas do trabalho. Uma intro foi muito bem selecionada com shut up. Enfim, me remeteu algumas coisas de Yours Truly.
    No geral, achei ótimo.    … Expand
  8. gxncv
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best examples of the growth of artist. Ariana wanted to make an album special and did it successfully.… Expand
  9. rocioragone
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum of the year, it’s totally amazing! This album deserves to be listened to
  10. maritusa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just loved the songs. The Ariana Grande x Doja Cat collab is amazingg!! The cover is pretty good, good vocals, good instrumentals... Ariana Grande's best album me thinks.… Expand
  11. enzotrujdjd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    flawless album, deserves better
    she worked hard and her vocals are in point loved it!!
  12. messyyuh
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is the moment and the girlys are mad that she left pop behind and if you are mad you ain’t ready for growth… Expand
  13. xomaraj
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s nothing like her former albums and her sound is developing. Some like metadummies don’t understand that and wants another pop only album. Anyways it ate unlike this outdated site.
  14. itzlalari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions ta muito bom deem outra notaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa nao aceito essaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  15. marvinughhhh
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album! Haters hate to admit it!!! Plus I recommend just like magic and pov to new fans!!!… Expand
  16. Alexisnader
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    So good! Sngs are meaningful, I love this album and you can tell her work put into it and the lyrics are just really creative!!
  17. GrandeConcept
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so good its r&b and pop and also a little bit trap its perfect… Expand
  18. Moon2211
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplemente uno de los mejores álbumes R&B, en donde Ariana muestra una faceta diferente alejándose del Pop y, lo muestra claramente en Positions.
  19. Gene_B66
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I think Ariana excelled with this album, it gives us some incredible vocals and lyrics that, well, you should listen to it to understand.
  20. igottaste
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. iconic for someone who came from pop world
    ariana getting thru r&b seems amazing
    and fu*k those ones who didnt like it    … Expand
  21. alexia445
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is honestly her best album. it is very open and vulnerable. she constantly admits that she is not the best person while showing off her growth and healing
  22. ratrat
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    its by far her best album. she worked so hard and gave us this beautiful album and left everyone in shock. this album is filled with so much emotion and that makes it so much better than her other albums.
  23. Mathyougrey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A perfect blend of pop and R&B, you can tell Ariana thrives in this type of genre.
  24. nanasoty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    an incredible album from a true artist. literally a masterpiece. so empowering. 100/10
  25. pusitions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is one of her best albums the production,the vocals,the instrumentals everything about is perfect.The critics don’t know what they’re talking about honestly their used to pop from ariana this is so different it’s r&b it’s perfect it’s beautiful. Don’t get me started on the whistles in my hair wow and pov it’s definitely one of my favs love the growth !! 1000/10
  26. aricnator
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she sounds like a godess as always, this album is a whole masterpiece. saved 2020 for sure
  27. ThePositiosSong
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    With this album Ariana shows us the cure after her last two albums "Sweetener" and "Thank u, next" where she described her pain after trauma experienced in her career and personal life. Positions sounds like a slow, painful, beautiful and desirable cure. Anyone who wants to listen to this album with their soul knows what it is like to have your soul healed with impeccable vocals andWith this album Ariana shows us the cure after her last two albums "Sweetener" and "Thank u, next" where she described her pain after trauma experienced in her career and personal life. Positions sounds like a slow, painful, beautiful and desirable cure. Anyone who wants to listen to this album with their soul knows what it is like to have your soul healed with impeccable vocals and beautiful harmonies between partnerships with The Weeknd, Doja Cat and Ty Dolla Sing. I think Grande followed the line of having an entire beautiful discography that shows its various sides.… Expand
  28. ag6promo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Stan Twitter can spam the user reviews with zero out of tens all they want, it doesn’t change the fact that this is one of the best albums released this year and showcases Ariana’s versatility with ease
  29. Steff23
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece, the ratings are low just because haters are pressed… Expand
  30. newdoryboy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished listening to positions and I can say that I did not expect such musical evolution from Ariana in such a short time. the instrumental of each track has its uniqueness and she explored the low, medium and whistle vocals, proving that she does not live on high note only.… Expand
  31. Givemecloud
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jej najlepszy album!!! Jest taki spokojny i delikatny, niesie ze sobą dużo emocji i ciepła. Słuchając czuję się jakby ktoś mnie przytulił. Teksty piosenek są niesamowite a podkłady muzyczne zaskakują w najmniej oczekiwanych momentach.… Expand
  32. nylajones
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album. r&b suits her voice a lot better than pop!! there truly aren’t any bad songs on this album, so ranking it was really hard.
  33. laura2101
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    great album if you like r&b! if you are expecting pop this is not for you, dont blame on ariana :)
  34. thiago24
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    10/10 the best album so far from the queen of your generation. we love you ari
  35. ellieeee
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    absolutely amazing! gives a feel of strong femininity and being not ashamed. songs have a wide range of vocals. my top three are: safety net, my hair & 34+35! completely in awe of ariana’s amazing vocals and talent to be able to produce songs from a different genre.
  36. betteroffview
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing. vocals, lyrics and happiana!! an rnb masterpiece that shows her healing process and how happy she is now. ALSO THE WHISTLE NOTES ICONIC
  37. gavinsteel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS ALBUM IS A COMPLETE MASTERPIECE!! pov is a track from heaven. This is such a cohesive body of work.… Expand
  38. MCSR
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    En pocas palabras es de los mejores trabajos discografícos de Ariana, ella vuelve con un R&B muy Clásico y elegante, mostrando de nueva una faceta muy sexy y abriéndonos un entorno muy sexual, dentro del álbum encontramos temazos tal es el caso de "Motive", "Nasty" y "Pov"..
  39. filipebdsp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    After an album that addressed the loving sorrows of her life and the learning that it brought her, Ariana in Positions, a very sexy, luxurious and fancy R&B album, gives in to love and declares herself confident in her new relationship, telling us another chapter of her life! Full of powerful vocals, fun lyrics and powerful meanings, Ariana continues to evolve and establish her place inAfter an album that addressed the loving sorrows of her life and the learning that it brought her, Ariana in Positions, a very sexy, luxurious and fancy R&B album, gives in to love and declares herself confident in her new relationship, telling us another chapter of her life! Full of powerful vocals, fun lyrics and powerful meanings, Ariana continues to evolve and establish her place in the musical industry… Expand
  40. xicrinha
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect:
    It makes me cry, dance and laugh. Ariana Grande is amazing and this album show us her evolution as an artist. For me, there are no bad songs
  41. AstridMeatvall
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is saving this year. The vocals, the production, the whistles notes, the collabs are perfect. Pov is my favorite one, beautiful lyrics and beautiful orchestra
  42. Carlosraularctp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An excellent album from start to finish, Ariana together with her team gives us an incredible experience with her vocals, exceptional production, strong and consistent messages, the whole album shows us an independent woman trying to control all the problems she faces and willing to love, Ariana never disappoints with her work, and this is no exception, defensively one of her best albums , she bet on the R&B and succeeded.… Expand
  43. diegoliborioseb
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum demasiado bueno, tanto en los mensajes que dan las letras, tanto en el instrumental de cada canción y por supuesto en los vocales.
    Ariana Grande ha sabido manejar este álbum muy bien y nos demuestra que es una artista versátil y completa.
  44. Bilielisha
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best of all. He showed his most intimate side, he showed us art so many mixed feelings on the album. Ariana's return was so glorious… Expand
  45. daniilbbh
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible r&b album! such a beautiful and unique sound. no skips 10/10 her best album
  46. adrianarfox
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    an incredible and cohesive album. her voice has always been made for rnb and im so happy to see her finally delving into the genre
  47. imxginew
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the ariana grande's sixth studio album is completely beautiful and dance at the same time. It's kinda crazy how this woman serve in every work she delivery to us, I love the way it is produced vocally and instrumentally. I can't stop thinking about the collaboration with doja cat, that one is absolutely smash hit and got that dancing vibe that make me wanna move my body fast as the song grown in me.… Expand
  48. Brigarcia
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is simply art, it's the album where Ariana is showing us what she can do with her voice, get out of her comfort zone and go back to R&B, I love it.
  49. dwtdior
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    so good. this album is a classic in a making, f*** all the critics this is good music, i love just like magic , safety net. its a spicy, sensual album.
  50. nielonard
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    my favorite album from her, the vocals was just AMAZING. this album literally a growing album, listen to it over and over and you will love it!
  51. Zampierbruna
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nenhuma palavra é suficiente para explicar... mas acho que a palavra perfeição, se encaixa muito bem… Expand
  52. hiagoxgo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Brilhante, honesta com as palavras e mais madura do que nunca! O álbum tem una atmosfera única e sinto que esse é o tipo de música que ela sempre quis fazer.
  53. oliviaharnden
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is currently my favorite out of all her other albums. Ariana is definitely maturing and changing her styles From R&B, Blues, Trap, and Pop, this album has a beautiful range with her vocals and styles of music. So love that Ariana is trying new things. LOVE THIS ALBUM.
    Favorites: POV, nasty, love language, off the table, my hair, 34+35, and safety net. :)
  54. fvckmezm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's not just an album it's a masterpiece her best album since dangerous woman that's it
  55. GABkkk
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Os instrumentais perfeitos, os vocais da ariana excelentes. Um álbum com muita qualidade.
  56. rickdelrey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Icônico, magnífico, uma obra perfeita entregada com amor, suas letras incríveis, e vocais que nunca tínhamos escutado da Ariana Grande, lembra-me álbuns da Mariah Carey dos anos 90.
  57. ssantirobert
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    “positions” is Ariana’s best album. new r & b sounds give the album a special
  58. Ruanaraujoo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    everything on this album is perfect, ariana showed once again that she goes beyond pop. This album shows how she matured, both vocal and personally, i love this
  59. ariprincr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions it's EVERYTHING, it's perfect, the R&B, the feat, the vocal, it's perfect, it's not what we're used to seeing, it's a different good. I liked SO MUCH
  60. kissybel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is fantastic, Ariana was just BUILT for r&b and this album shows it. The balance, the way this album is organized is just magentic, it takes you on a journey. It’s so beautifully arranged and you can really experience everything she’s singing about. My favorite tracks right now are shut up and pov, but it’s honestly really hard to choose! After setting the bar really high withThis album is fantastic, Ariana was just BUILT for r&b and this album shows it. The balance, the way this album is organized is just magentic, it takes you on a journey. It’s so beautifully arranged and you can really experience everything she’s singing about. My favorite tracks right now are shut up and pov, but it’s honestly really hard to choose! After setting the bar really high with Thank u, next, Ariana just proves she hadn’t been done yet.… Expand
  61. Paviniss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A personal album, written and executed with mastery, shows how much Ariana Grande has matured in the industry. Showing his voice technique, the background vocals and harmonies are well performed, which makes the album even better. There is a lot of cohesion on the album, the songs fit together and form the perfect structure for a well made album.
  62. lightariana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    really liked it. each song has its own personality and I loved all the features, specially the one with the weeknd. nasty is my favorite track. ariana did that once again!!
  63. Aluisiojunior
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Os vocais e toda harmonia spam como anjos cantando no meu ouvido, os feats só enriqueceram o álbum e tornou ele mais completo. Amei muito Ariana nunca decepciona.
  64. gbllino
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Just like magic: the meaning of this album. Ariana Grande gave us a truly amazing project, the tracks are soft and there's something new never seen in the industry before with Ari's personality in each one. Congratulations queen, everything is perfect!
  65. Katherineflorez
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Grande doesn’t disappoint, the best album of the year, you can’t choose your favorite track because they’re all very good.
  66. Fabiaaanm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    hay que recordar que es un album R&B y que estamos en medio de una pandemia. Es maravilloso el album me encanto.
  67. AlanCorona
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such a good album, not the best, but it’s part of the transition pop to pop/R&B. The best songs ‘motive’ (with Doja Cat) and ‘my hair’.
  68. Welderbatista
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I loved this album and how Ari changed her perspective in view of her previous albums but bringing references and we must not forget to admire the work and love she put on this studio album that is a masterpiece
  69. ivito
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her voice in this album sounds incredible, never heard ariana singing like this before. can’t stop listening to most of the songs in the album.. 10/10
  70. taehynasa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An exceptional album with incredible feats, Grande excelled with Positions showing how versatile the artist is… Expand
  71. nanaHrsa3
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Supernatural. The aesthetic, the choice of theme, the vocals, the Whitney essence, the era. Everything in this album is, at the same time, careless and well thought out.… Expand
  72. Calebe_Ariana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&B perfection, Ariana proves once again that she is one of the greatest artists of today. A totally mature and personal work, an explicit elegant.
  73. greedyoah
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best album i ever heard, so personal and it's everything like ariana love, that's a perfect job and deserve sooo more… Expand
  74. hallucinasty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i loved this album, i think she put a lot of her really personality in it, and it's very personal like its diferent in front off all her discography… Expand
  75. Tgp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is the album, I have been waiting for I hope she makes more albums like this in the future.
  76. pedrinhe
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is such an amazing work of art, the critics ar just wh*te rep*blucans hating a R&B project
  77. ellie_ser
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has achieved an incredible and heartfelt album. From the attitude with Shut Up to the haunting Off The Table and loving POV, this hits every base. Her sound, production and lyrics have glowed up perfectly and you can really see this is the sound she has always wanted to share with the world. Thank you Ariana, i can’t wait to see what’s next.
  78. mxguel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date. Clearly, its an underrated masterpiece. Thank u, Ariana for saving 2020.
  79. lovatogrnde
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album. We were so tired of that same pop stuff. Ariana run the mf pop!
  80. giocsss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album! rnb suits her so well! the songs are so good, I like that she tried this new style, hope she will continue
  81. justlikemagic5
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    very unique style from her, very enjoyable to listen to. everyone who doesn’t like it really lacks flavor
  82. victoria2005
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a truly masterpiece. everybody say thank u ariana grande for saving 2020 with positions. we couldnt be more grateful
  83. luuuke
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a great new sound from grande ! favourites are 34+35, just like magic, love language and the lead single, positions
  84. nastyypovss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is one of the best albums i’ve heard. 10/10 would recommend listening to it
  85. apsandraa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing and refreshing and beautiful and different, I've been waiting for the longest time for Ariana to make an r&b album
  86. vinicwx___
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a impressive R&B album, with influences of ballad and disco music. Bring to us her experiences in life and how she pass through. Looks like she finally find your real acceptance and real love.
  87. Br3v
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Yag que quer pop farofa por favor saia daqui e vai ouvir artpop. Ariana perfeita, entregou um r&b gostoso pra c4r4lh0.
  88. Needyaoty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the queen is back, she brought trap / hip-hop / r & b songs perfectly, she knows what she does with her voice and we all know ... she doesn't need to prove to anyone that she is the voice of the new generation… Expand
  89. starbucws
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    qualidade coesão e aclamação. álbum impecável em todas as suas faixas que mostra uma evolução madura na sonoridade da cantora.
  90. RAINDROPSLMJ
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    CRÍTICOS FILHOS DA PUTA CHUPEM MEU PAU A ARIANA NÃO É OBRIGADA A CANTAR POP PRO RESTO DA VIDA ELA AMADURECEU E ESTA FAZENDO O QUE AMA POSITIONS ESTÁ IMPECÁVEL E VOCÊS NÃO SABEM DE NADA PORRA ENFIA NO CU ESSES 60 MAMADORES DE DIVA POP
  91. stephanyyy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    as good and sincere as a sweetener, she excels more and more, I see that as if it were her cure after thank u next, sincere lyrics and what I need, she knows how to do it like no one else
  92. idontknowzx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece.
  93. JeyEm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The way Ariana harmonizes any song is a treat for the ears and her high notes are from another planet.
  94. aaronmcd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album yet the critics aint hearing correctly. perfect mix of trap r&b and pop
  95. badlbubbles
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    My album of the year!! I love it!!!! This is a art i love every song this is literally better than every taylor swift album! literally selena gomez could never! ahhh 10/10 that’s my favorite album on the world
  96. TRAVISCOTT
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed the intimate, sensual theme running through all the tracks and I think Ariana did a great job thematically linking everything. Features were largely unmemorable, Doja Cat's in particular was disappointing because Motive had a lot of potential for a stand-out guest verse. Ari has definitely progressed, lyrically, judging from tracks like pov. The R&B elements were great on loveI enjoyed the intimate, sensual theme running through all the tracks and I think Ariana did a great job thematically linking everything. Features were largely unmemorable, Doja Cat's in particular was disappointing because Motive had a lot of potential for a stand-out guest verse. Ari has definitely progressed, lyrically, judging from tracks like pov. The R&B elements were great on love language and west side. I don’t see much Billboard Hot 100 potential yet but I guess that’ll change. The lead single/title track grows on you a lot, it’s very catchy. Overall, it felt like a very complete, coherent project.… Expand
  97. Jeffjimnex
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    34+35, motive, just like magic, off the table, safety net, My hair, nasty, love lenguaje y pov>>>>>>>>>>>
  98. ximnacampos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Not on Ariana's comfort zone, that's why it's different from her whole discography, getting closer to a completely R&B sound that fits her voice very softly.
    Amazed by the collaborations on the album, the way The Weeknd and Ty Dolla $ign fits on the song with Grande's voice is out of this world.
  99. Fernando_yuh
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfect just perfect, i love every song, it’s so perfect. Ariana proves that she is a great talented woman
  100. LCPF
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is the proof that ariana can get off her confort zone and give us a total maturity and sensuality experience!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Paste Magazine
    Dec 2, 2020
    72
    Grande is making no effort to be discreet, instead explicitly owning her sexuality—the album is called Positions, after all. The juxtaposition of beautiful violin sounds and risqué lyrics has become one of Grande’s signature sounds, and it suits her well.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 9, 2020
    80
    Grande laid bare may well be seen as a stopgap in her canon, using taboo to checkmate her past trauma, but it does pull off the rare feat of at least sounding effortless.
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  3. PopMatters
    Nov 5, 2020
    80
    With little conflict and few psychological insights, Positions zeroes in on the enviable confidence that only pop stars on top of the world and with nothing to lose can afford. It's easy to write it off as empty calories, but pop has always been described in such terms: cake, candy, chocolate, confection. Positions isn't a "sweetener" but pure sugar.
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