Sweetener
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2018
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7.7

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  1. GuiCabeyo
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Chato nada fora do que ela costuma fazer, apresentou mais do mesmo... Faltou mais sonoridade, ser arriscar mais.
  2. renaldo_
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Ewwww Wtf is this honey. One of the worst albums I've ever heard. The production ewwww, the lyrics childish. Controversy is not talent. The only good song is GIA, PERIOD.
  3. Jessieplante
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    This album and the lyrics are not good, her previous albums were better. I expect more from someone with so much face and vocal talent.
  4. Zach13
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    It is SO bad, experimental music can be good but this isn't the case(sadly). Pharrell and Ariana don't fit and this album is the proof of that
  5. elvisarrival
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    this album is bad, all the songs sound absolutely the same, her fans believe that the album is art, when it really is not
  6. r_az
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    1- I can't stand Pharrell William's sonority
    2- the songs are bland except for those with a big anthematic pop production
    3- don't confuse experimental with bad
  7. jhonsebas
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    her worst album to date, sorry ariana im your fan but dissapointed me, i was like "this could be her best album" but tracks like borderline and sweetener are A COMPLETE MESS
  8. restay
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    mess. this is y'alls main pop girlie. this album is her worst album. she thinks god is a woman is a international hit. i havo to laugh. and she confirmed she will begin her fifth studio album next month bc she knows her album is not good. anyway.
  9. zaimin92
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A heavenly vocal wasted for one of the worst albums of the year. It's like peak Mariah singing Katy's Witness.
  10. platonkift
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    this album is so bad, all the songs sound absolutely the same, her fans believe that the album is art, when it really is not. shame to Ariana(
  11. welcometoNY
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Awful, unenjoyable album. Every Pharrell track has terrible production and lyrics. The Max Martin tracks fare much better but just don't compare to her previous work or similar work from other artists. Lyrics, which have never been a strong point for her, are somehow even worse on this album-laughably bad in many places. The album feels like it has no idea what it's doing and just kind ofAwful, unenjoyable album. Every Pharrell track has terrible production and lyrics. The Max Martin tracks fare much better but just don't compare to her previous work or similar work from other artists. Lyrics, which have never been a strong point for her, are somehow even worse on this album-laughably bad in many places. The album feels like it has no idea what it's doing and just kind of meanders along. It's unpleasant. Even songs with lots of potential fall short due to trend-chasing and hip-hop beats. There are a few pleasant moments, but they are far too short and drowned out by the ugliness of the rest of the album.… Expand
  12. homostly
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This album is weak,no growth from Ariana,the production is messy and the lyrics are even worse...one of the worst albums this year.
  13. Dono_AGB
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    Her biggest mistake was collaborating with Pharell Williams. The first half of the album which is produced by him is so painfully awful. It sounds more like his songs and less of Ariana's. I also cannot for the life of me find any single-worthy songs. The era should just be over, maybe release Breathin first which will flop and then move on.
  14. EmiDelRey
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Malisimo. Su peor album en años. Pharrell Williams hizo un pesimo trabajo en esto. Era de esperarse. Todo lo que toca flopea.
  15. RuficPufic
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    Piece of **** This is ZERO, oh nah, THIS IS MINUS ZERO. worst, boring, disgustingly etc, etc.
  16. Dioslor
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Pura ardilla cegada diciendo que es un buen álbum cuando es puro relleno y solo dos o tres canciones se salvan
    Pasando la Sweetener
  17. Etav
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    I get that she's trying different genres of music, and I'm hear for it but this isn't it lol There is no song in this album that stood out for me, production was all over the place, her vocals on point as always. lyrically it wasn't there either, I feel that some songs didn't suit her voice and it felt forced????
  18. Droptopwop24
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    Worst Ariana's album ever. I hate it so much (best songs - breathin, everytime)
  19. Zxc11
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    Ariana's worst project so far. The lyrical content is awful and Pharrell's production is a mess
  20. jaz1488
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    Sinceramente, el album me pareció muy básico y los sonidos muy repititivos, sus albumes anteriores fueron mejores. No lo recomiendo, la verdad esperaba más
  21. Maxime99
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sweetener is probably Ariana's weakest and worst album. The songs are not catchy at all, the choruses are as basic as can get, and the production is just okay. With only 3 good songs (Breathin, No Tears Left To Cry and God Is A Woman), Ariana Grande didn't deliver at all with Sweetener. If one song summarizes how the whole album sounds, it would be 'The Light Is Coming' (and that isn't a good thing considering TLIC is one of the worst songs, if not the worst song on Ariana's 4th studio album). An album that should be forgotten as quick as possible.… Expand
  22. azayswift
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    One of the worst albums of Ariana.This is just so disappointing.Don’t waste your time on this crap...
  23. MeSurra666
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This is a complete piece of sh*t, all its songs are similiar as in all Ariana's albums. It's not something new that Ariana does basic music, bye. :)
  24. Christxne02
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    Ariana i love you so much but this is your worst album ever , deleted from library
  25. popcritic
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A complete disaster, disorganization and horrible production. One of the worst albums of the year, the ugliest cover of pop history. Songs without rhythm, or beat with men screaming in the background that causes a real headache, I understand she called sweetener. To try to remove the pain it causes ...
  26. moyss
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    the album is a huge disappointed uncreative repetitive and weak , this is not the Ariana music we used to get 3/10
  27. houseofcardsjm
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The album is a mess tbh... I was really expecting it to top Dangerous Woman album but it didn't even reach half good as dangerous woman...
  28. Gullden
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    I'm so dissapointed. For the most part It's just redundant, repetitive, lethargic music. I only like Breathin and Everytime from the new songs. I thought this would be her best album. So many months of hype for this. Ari honey, next time just drop the album with no promo and call it a day.
  29. rigobertoMPTG
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    La verdad no esperaba nada de esta manca y aun así saca pura cagada que a nadie le gusto, still sirvienta de Taylor
  30. MusicF
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    She really downgraded from her previous dangerous woman. She didn’t even talk about Manchester. Pharell clearly doesn’t like her
  31. Nikita97
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    Worst ariana grande album ... such a messy album all songs sound the ame ... i only like raindrops giaw ntltc and breathinn all else are trash
  32. Shutup
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    boring album. every song is so boring and tiring. literally they are basic pop.
    singles from this album are the worst
  33. wales7388
    Jun 11, 2019
    0
    humiliating that this was a comeback album from what supposedly a highly anticipated return from the ponytail girl
  34. XtinaDaily
    Aug 25, 2018
    0
    sem dúvidas é o trabalho mais diferente da Ariana, ao contrário de seus álbuns anteriores, Sweetener explora outro lado da voz dela, literalmente algo mais "sweet". Grande com este álbum assume riscos em sua carreira ao unir-se com Pharrell Williams que vem de um vasto histórico de canções
  35. beisenovv
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    одна из лучших её работ, все песни офигенные
    10
  36. fentyfuis
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    such a terrible album. how’d she go from making one of the best albums of 2016 to the worst of 2018? whatever stream #revival by selena gomez it’s better
  37. Jjgrant
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    What is this trash? Flip it, mix it, hit it, kiss it? Honestly the worst lyrics and songs I have ever heard.
  38. LikeBang23
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Askisima, buack, pasando la Sweetener X1989 Es super básico y manco. Todas las canciones suenan igual y las letras estan de la witness, ah, y como todos los albums de Ariana, mas de 3 feats para sobrevivir de colgada, así es. #BuyExpectationsOniTunes
  39. Idrees
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    Ariana's most anticipated album is out now- and it came to disappoint with bland sounds and generic undeveloped beats. The low-energy effort Ariana put into the songs didn't make the album sound dreamy or laid-back yet very lazy boring the listeners mid-way the track. Few tracks off the album are listenable such as, "Breathin'" where Ariana vocally creates a bold song which however doesAriana's most anticipated album is out now- and it came to disappoint with bland sounds and generic undeveloped beats. The low-energy effort Ariana put into the songs didn't make the album sound dreamy or laid-back yet very lazy boring the listeners mid-way the track. Few tracks off the album are listenable such as, "Breathin'" where Ariana vocally creates a bold song which however does include certain parts where her attempt to experimentally sound dreamy causes a drawback to the song. Most tracks sound very less produced and monotonous boring the listeners quickly ascertaining a skip. Some tracks had a potential yet however, Ariana failed to explore them properly as she continued to use the generic trap beats and the same monotonous sound listeners heard throughout the album. The album's best tracks are nothing compared to the lows of her previous studio album, Dangerous Woman.… Expand
  40. BubbleGum123
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This album is the worsest album of 2018. It's so basic and look like if she took it up from the garbage
  41. EGM18
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The hype for this album isnt worth it. Ariana Grande it's a great singer, but she doesn't have an idea how to create a cohesive album. Pharrel's production is wack.
  42. indiekylie
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This is the worst album of all time. She is actually over... can you come up with something else? Can she come up with something else? The answer is a big fat no... you tried baby and yet again you failed and proved yourself for the fourth time that you are the worst writer, producer and ex-act of all time, the only thing you have going for you is your vocals and even those are getting onThis is the worst album of all time. She is actually over... can you come up with something else? Can she come up with something else? The answer is a big fat no... you tried baby and yet again you failed and proved yourself for the fourth time that you are the worst writer, producer and ex-act of all time, the only thing you have going for you is your vocals and even those are getting on the rough side if I am hearing correctly... which I am since I went the doctors... NTLTC the only serve but I have to skip half the song to get to the part I like... thank you.… Expand
  43. poezwoez
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    Extremely disappointed in Ariana if I'm going to have to be honest. I was expecting a lot as she was talking about it like it was a masterpiece, I genuinely thought that Sweetener might even be able to top Dangerous Woman. But it's her worst album. In all the years that I've followed her, she never was able to disappoint me this much. Vocally, there isn't anything special except for someExtremely disappointed in Ariana if I'm going to have to be honest. I was expecting a lot as she was talking about it like it was a masterpiece, I genuinely thought that Sweetener might even be able to top Dangerous Woman. But it's her worst album. In all the years that I've followed her, she never was able to disappoint me this much. Vocally, there isn't anything special except for some ad libs. The songs lack powerful and/or catchy choruses, and when they're catchy ("The Light Is Coming"), they're just annoying and extremely repetitive. The album has a way too similar production towards each other. Pharrell is now known to me as the worst pop producer out there. Yes, it might not be basic generic pop, but the songs are still generic. The production is boring and lacks too much to keep you interested making it sound like a collection of fillers.
    No Tears Left To Cry, God Is A Woman and Breathin are great songs but the others just fail to satisfy or keep me interested.    … Expand
  44. Annah305
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    pretty tone but that's all she will ever be. this album is her worst. this album is a snooze fest.
  45. JUMPINGTRAINS
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    After a chaotic string of singles, we get to hear what Grande has been working on for these past two years, and unsurprisingly it’s quite underwhelming. With four studio albums under her belt and five years in the industry, anyone would expect a drastic evolution in terms of artistry but it’s not the case. Then again, Ariana relies on longtime collaborators Max Martin and Savan Kotecha toAfter a chaotic string of singles, we get to hear what Grande has been working on for these past two years, and unsurprisingly it’s quite underwhelming. With four studio albums under her belt and five years in the industry, anyone would expect a drastic evolution in terms of artistry but it’s not the case. Then again, Ariana relies on longtime collaborators Max Martin and Savan Kotecha to take care of the production and composition of quite a few songs from the record, and they’re decent at best. The addition of Pharrell Williams is what makes Sweetener stand out from her other albums, but not in a good way. Ariana is known for her gifted voice, which she doesn’t show off in any song. This makes listeners pay more attention to the production and the lyrics and both are really mediocre. So, this makes us wonder… If Ariana doesn’t show off her voice or her songwriting skills, or any other kind of artistic involvement, then what is she good for? Why is she in the Forefront of this new generation of Pop music? Is a pleasant voice enough to keep her on top of the game? Overall, Sweetener is this year’s pop most painful disappointment and the death of one of our very last hopes for Pop Music to have another Golden era.
    Standout tracks: R.E.M., Everytime
    Worst tracks: The Light Is Coming, Sweetener, Successful    … Expand
  46. dropdabenzoff
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    'Sweetener' is an album that you'd listen once just to see it it's worth your time...and when you're finished, you'll realise it's not. None of the songs (except the singles) are memorable, nothing stands out, the lyrics are often repetitive or poorly written. The production on almost every song is the same and at one point you get bored, hoping the next song is better...but it's not. The'Sweetener' is an album that you'd listen once just to see it it's worth your time...and when you're finished, you'll realise it's not. None of the songs (except the singles) are memorable, nothing stands out, the lyrics are often repetitive or poorly written. The production on almost every song is the same and at one point you get bored, hoping the next song is better...but it's not. The collabs on the album were unnecessary and pointless but the album would've been just as bad without them. I don't know what Ariana was thinking while working on this album (or if she was even thinking) but...this is NOT it!

    Best songs: God is a woman, no tears left to cry, breathin'    … Expand
  47. CHUNSWAEisLIT
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Im so dissapointed in ariana, this album is just such a mess, i expected so much more, literally i woud listen to any of this songs except breathin giaw and ntlct....such a mess :(
  48. Arimierda13
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta es la peor cagada que he escuchado en todo el año (después de Queen de Mierdaj). Definitivamente Arimierda no se cansa de dar pura mierda basica. Vamanaz de esta pete davidson.
    PD: Selena >>>>>>>>> mierdariana    … Expand
  49. MancarianaBurla
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Askkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  50. RISE182717
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Asco, ella misma se mato, le llego su Witness, pasando la Sweetener, las ardillas estan todas calladitas
  51. heavxbl
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Her worst album, all of the songs sound the same, no artistic growth whatsoever.
  52. olivialukass
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This album was a huge letdown after 2 years of waiting. It is a personal album but all the songs are boring and seem the same. I am a huge fan and knowing that the wait for another album will probably be two years makes me frustrated as the only song on the album that I liked was breathin and automatically after, I went to stream dangerous woman, her best album. I was looking forward toThis album was a huge letdown after 2 years of waiting. It is a personal album but all the songs are boring and seem the same. I am a huge fan and knowing that the wait for another album will probably be two years makes me frustrated as the only song on the album that I liked was breathin and automatically after, I went to stream dangerous woman, her best album. I was looking forward to seeing her live, but with no urge to sing these songs, I don't think I will. She has gone mainstream now, with new fans liking the new style as her old ones sadly don't.… Expand
  53. musicremarks
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    While Breathin and Everytime remain the standout tracks from the record. There is no other song which is single worthy. No Tears and God is a Woman were chosen well to serve as singles. Max Martin should have been more involved on the album compared to Pharrell whose production practically ruined the album. The album was rush released with most songs sounding the same and with zero lyricalWhile Breathin and Everytime remain the standout tracks from the record. There is no other song which is single worthy. No Tears and God is a Woman were chosen well to serve as singles. Max Martin should have been more involved on the album compared to Pharrell whose production practically ruined the album. The album was rush released with most songs sounding the same and with zero lyrical content. Her public breakup, toxic relationship and the Manchester bombing should have been addressed directly. There is no theme on the album. VERY Disappointed. Looks like after 3 widely successful albums. Ms Grande finally does/will have a least successful album which seems to be Sweetener in this case.… Expand
  54. BuyTrench21
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    B U A C K, que album mas asqueroso nunca debio existir por eso y mas Trench >>>>>
  55. Lasweetener
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Revival es todo lo que esta God is a Woman quiso ser y no pudo.
    Selediosa >>>> Arimi3rd4
  56. LaGodisAPedo
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Ariana never tires of giving a basic and generic **** We are already used to this type of commercial garbage, but with this album it exceeded expectations. Most of the songs have a pathetic production (you can not expect more from the failure of Pharrell Williams) and the lyrics are the most mediocre you can see. If you thought the light is coming it was disgusting, you will be speechlessAriana never tires of giving a basic and generic **** We are already used to this type of commercial garbage, but with this album it exceeded expectations. Most of the songs have a pathetic production (you can not expect more from the failure of Pharrell Williams) and the lyrics are the most mediocre you can see. If you thought the light is coming it was disgusting, you will be speechless when you hear this complete ****… Expand
  57. revivalsel
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Dangerous woman is way more better than this. Sweetener sounds ridicolous effort to stay relevant
  58. nokyam1
    Aug 17, 2018
    2
    Definitivamente esse é o pior trabalho da Ariana, músicas completamente esquecíveis e mal produzidas, Bordeline é uma bomba sonora não consigo entender como essa música foi parar no álbum, Breathing, Everytime, No Tears Left to Cry e God is a Woman são as únicas músicas memoráveis e que se destacam na imensa bagunça que é esse álbum. Verdadeira decepção.
  59. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    1
    Absolutely horrible album, the one point is for Breathin which is a great song.
  60. renansantanakc
    Aug 19, 2018
    0
    É o pior trabalho que Ariana já fez, eu a amo é super talentosa, três faixas salvam este álbum!
  61. condecamposr92
    Aug 18, 2018
    0
    This is a truly mess, the production and lyrics are so weak, there isn't a important message and it's full of forgettable songs. If she wanna change her musical style, Pharrell is no the option
  62. Juanups
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    i really loved Ariana Grande, But i really can't enjoy the album. Was Literal a full piece of garbage. She Didn't take vocal risks. Every song sounds similar, i was a great fan of her. Bun her fans are so pathetic too, She needs to upgrade for her fifth album, if she doesn't want to end like Iggy Azalea or Meghan Trainor
  63. OneTrickPony
    Aug 23, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana's worst album yet and millions of light years behind Dangerous Woman. Pharrell's production was messy, all over the place and too distinctly him it clouded Ari's personality. I'm an Ari fan but this album is just painful to listen to. And it confuses me how major music review publications are pretending to like it like just knock it off. Say what you want about Max Martin but without the guy and God Is a Woman this album is just a lost cause.

    Love: God Is A Woman, everytime, breathin
    Hate: blazed, the light is coming (truly godawful song), R.E.M, sweetener (ridiculous chorus and Pharrell's vocal backtrack truly makes me cringe), successful (juvenile lyrics), borderline (and honestly what was Missy Elliott's deadpan guest verse about? Had NO personality whatsoever)
    Neutral: raindrops, no tears left to cry, pete davidson, get well soon

    I'm sorry I really tried to like this album but Pharrell needs to keep his hands off mainstream pop. Also to Ari stans, this album, although a brave statement and possibly what Ari has always been wanting to try out musically, is in no way one step further into mainstream for her?! She's getting distracted from fully utilizing her powerful vocals to product pop megahits, and instead is just making lyrically-immature, production-wise messy, generic, forgettable messes. Big NOPE for me.    … Expand
  64. mikavk
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    This is truly terrible. I understand trying R&B but this is R&B gone horribly wrong. The lyrics are childish and unpleasant and there's no hiding it especially on the singles no tears left to cry and god is a woman additionally the melodies are weak overall. The production is laced with a number of throwaway trap beats and a lot of incomplete sounds. the concepts are very superficiallyThis is truly terrible. I understand trying R&B but this is R&B gone horribly wrong. The lyrics are childish and unpleasant and there's no hiding it especially on the singles no tears left to cry and god is a woman additionally the melodies are weak overall. The production is laced with a number of throwaway trap beats and a lot of incomplete sounds. the concepts are very superficially covered and it feels like at the centre she's singing about either sex or her new fling (who she got engaged to after dating for a month). there aren't really any redeeming points except a few experimental songs and compositions. However, if you had to compare this to other modern R&B albums (A seat at the table, ctrl, 24k magic, ANTi, awaken my love, trip etc ) it doesn't come close and as a pop album it lacks immaculate production and powerful melodic writing (think 1989, Loud, Prism, Starboy etc) to leave any memorable impact.… Expand
  65. SuchiB14
    Oct 4, 2018
    2
    The album is actual crap. That is just a euphemism. The bubble gum beats make me want to puke, her singing is overrated, clearly average and her lyrics are as simple as a baby's vocabulary. However, 'Sweetener' is perfect for 12 yr old girls and the features do raise the album's quality a slight notch. There are one or two average to good songs, but one or two songs do not make an album,The album is actual crap. That is just a euphemism. The bubble gum beats make me want to puke, her singing is overrated, clearly average and her lyrics are as simple as a baby's vocabulary. However, 'Sweetener' is perfect for 12 yr old girls and the features do raise the album's quality a slight notch. There are one or two average to good songs, but one or two songs do not make an album, and the bar for pop artists has clearly dropped off a cliff if critics are going to suck Ariana's dick like displayed by their overly kind reviews. Anyway its a 3 out of 10 from me and a recommendation to all of those who may read this to listen to other more talented artists.… Expand
  66. araragik
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    whaaaaattttt a shiit, garbageeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  67. JhosepKingsley
    Aug 26, 2018
    3
    After listening to songs like "no tears left to cry" and "God Is A Woman" we had many expectations of what would probably be one of the best albums of the career of Grande and pop history, however Ariana told us that really we would find ourselves with "The Light Is Coming" and we did not realize it. Although the album is quite consistent in terms of sounds presenting a mostly R & B lineAfter listening to songs like "no tears left to cry" and "God Is A Woman" we had many expectations of what would probably be one of the best albums of the career of Grande and pop history, however Ariana told us that really we would find ourselves with "The Light Is Coming" and we did not realize it. Although the album is quite consistent in terms of sounds presenting a mostly R & B line produced by Pharrel Williams that becomes so repetitive that it becomes boring, something that we can not blame Pharrel but the young singer because I get wrapped up quite well in the new genre. Understanding that it is a great change for the dangerous woman and she is still adapting to this new environment, we hope that in future work she will be able to mold herself well. Despite the bad taste of mouth that we take with the excess of filling in "Sweetener" it is necessary to speak of the masterpiece "breathin", one of the most precious jewels of the album in which it is impossible to highlight the majestic composition with the that Ariana transmitted a feeling with which she is easy to connect and the wonderful vocal performance that fits very well with the production (in which, curiously, Pharrel is not involved).… Expand
  68. gianor15
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Her worst album, is the same beat in all the songs, she could do it better the next time
  69. Dramaslut
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Easily one of the worst albums of 2018. She thought she was doing something but she really didn’t. A huge miss.
  70. JeanDaniel
    Aug 18, 2018
    1
    Very disappointed of this album. Ariana shows no sign of musical growth. Pharrell's sound is not made for Ariana voice.
  71. jemesc
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    I'm sorry but what was Ariana thinking? She's been so conceited over this album, and it was downright horrible.
  72. Dai231196
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Pure trash. The songs produced by Pharrell are all worst songs. She should have a better producer.
  73. ewhite
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The album is trash. Dangerous Woman, My Everything and Yours Truly remain unbothered.
  74. oitentt
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    This album certainly disappointed me, It's her worst album ever. Repetitive songs, messy melodies and such a waste of her powerful vocals. I expected more, there's only 2 songs I like... really sad
  75. vocalz
    Aug 17, 2018
    2
    This wasn’t what I was expecting at all. Only 2 sounds besides the singles we’re decent the rest were straight garbage. No artistic growth, it sounds like a kids pop machine . Not what you’d expect from an A vocalist, wtf were the lyrics in this album? If she contributed then she needs to not take on writing anymore sweetie. The production was crap. I wasn’t surprised in any formThis wasn’t what I was expecting at all. Only 2 sounds besides the singles we’re decent the rest were straight garbage. No artistic growth, it sounds like a kids pop machine . Not what you’d expect from an A vocalist, wtf were the lyrics in this album? If she contributed then she needs to not take on writing anymore sweetie. The production was crap. I wasn’t surprised in any form throughout the album, and it hurt to listen and hate it. Fourth album curse, maybe the next one will be better.… Expand
  76. thefentyboy
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The only good thing about this album is the Imogen Heap cover, therefore congrats Imogen Heap!
  77. aislanruivo
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Totalmente diferente e ESTRANHO de tudo que já fez. O estranhamento e o jeito diferenciado poderia ser pra melhor, mas nesse álbum foi pra pior. Som equivocado, que o que parece a cantora aceitou a sonoridade dos produtores(que não tem nada a ver com ela) e não fez nada do que queria!ÁLBUM PÉSSIMO! Pior da carreira!
  78. zarryisreal
    Aug 26, 2018
    0
    Álbum lixo, horrível, músicas totalmente genéricas e esquecíveis com letras porcas e mal feitas, é uma vergonha ter esse álbum na discografia comparado à 'Dangerous Woman' e 'Yours Truly'. De 15 músicas menos de 5 se salvam, Ariana se tornou mais um produto esquecível da indústria, pode fazer o sucesso que for que não irá mudar o quão esse álbum é ruim e sem qualidade alguma.
  79. worldofxtina
    Aug 20, 2018
    0
    Listened to the album. Thought NTLTC was a bop. anything else is mediocre. Thanks
  80. Wonderland28
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    Ariana Grande's "Sweetener" won't be going into one of my cups of tea anytime soon.
  81. Jezara
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Es el peor de todos iugh. Ariana se encargó de hacer un aborto peor que Yours pedo y aquí demuestra como se está llendo a la Everyday.
    Bueno saludos mis porcinas, espero escuchen algo mejor que esta cosa fea, gg
  82. Chlofa
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    Honestly this is just not good. Zero artists growth from Dangerous Woman - if anything its regressed back to Yours Truly. Her work with Pharrell is very hit and miss and most of them are a miss from me. The highlights are Everytime, Breathing and R.E.M. The worst are TLIC, Sweetener, Blazed and Borderline (which is the very definition of a dull, filler track). Pharrell’s adlibsHonestly this is just not good. Zero artists growth from Dangerous Woman - if anything its regressed back to Yours Truly. Her work with Pharrell is very hit and miss and most of them are a miss from me. The highlights are Everytime, Breathing and R.E.M. The worst are TLIC, Sweetener, Blazed and Borderline (which is the very definition of a dull, filler track). Pharrell’s adlibs throughout many of the tracks are unnecessary and ruin many of the songs (such as the sheesh in Sweetener). The lyrics on most tracks are cringy and hyper-sexual and there’s zero variation in topic. You could literally swap the verses of one song to any other song on the album and you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. I’ve been a fan of Ari for a long time but this album is just so disappointing. By far her worst album to date.… Expand
  83. BryanDelRey
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Una decepción tras el gran Dangerous Woman. Esperábamos mucho más de lo que finalmente ha sido...
  84. Alejandro_
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This album it's so weak, there are some songs that honestly ruined the complete album, I'm so disappointed
  85. santiago11orozc
    Aug 23, 2019
    0
    The best part of the album was the 40 seconds of silence of the song Get Well Soon.
  86. DexterCharming
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    Mira como esta el calor
    que sed tengo
    Tanta carne al rededor Que hambre tengo Quiero comenzar la acción se me alboroto la hormona Mi cuerpo necesita amor vamos a peinar la zona Ábranze zorras que vengo furiosa Mira mis pinshes shishotas Esto merece un shot (shot) Esto merece un shot Si alguien va a comer de esto tiene que comprarme el cielo Quiero un hombre suculento que    Mira como esta el calor
    que sed tengo
    Tanta carne al rededor
    Que hambre tengo
    Quiero comenzar la acción
    se me alboroto la hormona
    Mi cuerpo necesita amor
    vamos a peinar la zona
    Ábranze zorras que vengo furiosa
    Mira mis pinshes shishotas
    Esto merece un shot (shot)
    Esto merece un shot
    Si alguien va a comer de esto
    tiene que comprarme el cielo
    Quiero un hombre suculento
    que sepa provocar incendios
    Ábranze zorras que vengo furiosa
    Mira mis pinshes nalgotas
    Estoy ready pa' dar la
    Ready pa' dar la
    Ready pa' dar la
    Putivuelta

    La burla con mierdariana Grande.
    Selelegend>>>>>
    Lady Godga=Katia Perra>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Mierdaylor    … Expand
  87. xadoregomez
    Aug 17, 2018
    3
    This album is definitely her worst by far. Pharrell totally ruined this album and there were only 3 to 4 good songs on this entire album. Also the song "Sweetener" was too bad for the album to be named after it. I feel like Ariana hyped it up too much because it didn't even deserve it. Also we were told that this album was supposed to be meaningful, but it wasn't. My everythingThis album is definitely her worst by far. Pharrell totally ruined this album and there were only 3 to 4 good songs on this entire album. Also the song "Sweetener" was too bad for the album to be named after it. I feel like Ariana hyped it up too much because it didn't even deserve it. Also we were told that this album was supposed to be meaningful, but it wasn't. My everything remains her best album ever released. I'm just disappointed that after releasing her past 3 albums which were amazing she put out this trash.… Expand
  88. Mariyuko
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Out of 15 songs, there are only about 3-4 that are actually good and bearable to listen to. Okay some people claim this as an experimental album however it still mostly consists of rubbish bubblegum pop.
  89. geloconcepcion
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The album isn’t good. That’s it. It’s boring and plain. I don’t like it. I’d rather listen to her pld stuff rather than this. I love Ariana but sweetener issa no.
  90. swifties13
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    her worst album by far... ariana used to be one of the most promising names of this generation, she is completely lost artistically RIP
  91. Feliperomespi
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda el peor trabajo de Ariana, sin nada nuevo que ofrecer, hubiera sido mejor que siguiera con su silencio musical.… Expand
  92. Leonel95
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mismo básico de siempre horrora princesa anxl grande, ya retirate mana.… Expand
  93. Everytimestan
    Aug 22, 2018
    0
    This album is a work of art and it is on repeat 24/7. She really went of with this masterpiece! Breathin, Everytime, Get Well Soon and Goodnight n go are my favourite tracks!!!
  94. archiekins1309
    Aug 20, 2018
    0
    the album has its highs and good notes but is otherwise totally bland. it is rationally good but not that extra ordinary.
  95. metacriticoBEST
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    sem dúvidas é o trabalho mais diferente da Ariana, ao contrário de seus álbuns anteriores, Sweetener explora outro lado da voz dela, literalmente algo mais "sweet". Grande com este álbum assume riscos em sua carreira ao unir-se com Pharrell Williams que vem de um vasto histórico de canções
  96. Aricagada_sida
    Aug 25, 2018
    0
    Toda lleno de gonorrea ese aborto, solo se salvan como 2 canciones, lo demás puro relleno, asco, reputation>>>>>>>>>
  97. ValenSA21
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Arisarna pasando la ella misma, la horrora, bien monotona, 0 innovación y burla de la industria
    Parece un album de trap navideño con voz femenina
    #BaB
  98. tylrswft
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Ariana’s messiest album to date. The production didn’t do her angelic voice any justice.
  99. MaxMed
    Aug 20, 2018
    0
    This is one of the worst pop albums released this year. It is very generic and lacks maturity
  100. Tigbri
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A mess of an album. Pharrell's production is so horrible it hurts..... Biggest disappointment of 2018.
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81

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Quietus
    Aug 31, 2018
    70
    Grande’s new sound, the Williams-produced Not-Bangers, only make up half of the album. These standout tracks are interspersed between standard pop tracks. ... That’s not to say that the Bangers on Sweetener are bad--it’s more that they belong in previous era of Grande and they spoil the flow between songs. Sweetener may not be the dawning of a new age for Ariana but it could be a step towards somewhere weird and wonderful.
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  2. The New York Times
    Aug 29, 2018
    90
    Ms. Grande backs up her statements with song-and-dance mastery. ... She’s her own choir, support group and posse. While a few guest vocalists (Mr. Williams, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott) provide a little grit for contrast, Ms. Grande sails above any fray, past or present. Her aplomb is her triumph.
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  3. AllMusic
    Aug 28, 2018
    80
    An album that coheres in a way other Ariana Grande albums don't, which means Sweetener is something of a double triumph: she's come through a tough time stronger and better than before.
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