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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3093 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,340 out of 3093
  2. Mixed: 204 out of 3093
  3. Negative: 549 out of 3093
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  1. leyy
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    this album stands to the hyp and its title . listening to it is so refreshing and feels like a huge hug. YES ARIANA EXPERIMENT
  2. Sweeten3r
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. The Pharrell production just takes it to another level, pure art! The rnb and pop elements combined with the healing energy this albums is trying to convey is what makes it her best album!
  3. sweet_1
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    perfection... one of her greatest work in my opinion. I had it on repeat for the past days
  4. audibiale
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album deserves a rating higher than 10. Healing album, everyone will find something for themselves on it. Favorite songs: 'everytime', 'get well soon' and 'goodnight n go'.
  5. twtarianastan
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    her best albummmm she’s amazingggg it’s so healing and her best eraaa truly a queeen an amazing talented vocalist
  6. sixthrityy
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Definitely her BEST OF THE BEST ALBUM. THANK YOU PHARELL, AND ALSO MY ANGEL ARIANA FOR MAKING THIS ALBUM. THIS ALBUM MEANS SO MUCH TO ME, IT HELP ME THROUGH MY HARDEST TIMES OF MY LIFE AND THANK YOU. THIS ALBUM IS MY SAVIOUR ?!!!!!!!! DEFINITELY A GOD'S MADE ALBUM
  7. IkerAugusto
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its cover is simple but complicated, songs like blazed may not be understood by some but it is really good, top 5: better off, goodnight and go, god is a woman, get well soon, no tears left to cry… Expand
  8. Daniel_Cortes05
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    ES TAN PERFECTO ESTE ÁLBUM, desde la producción hasta la lírica y su TEMÁTICA, puff te REALMENTE uno de sus mejores trabajos discográficos.
  9. darkparadise222
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Probably one of the best experimental albums I have ever heard. Ariana's voice is beautiful and addictive and blends perfectly with the extraordinary production. No other popstar has created such an amazing album. Give her 10s where the 10s are due!
  10. marialuizadiasd
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. dou uma nota 8 pq tem algumas músicas que salvam, raindrops é uma delasjdjdjddksdkkdjdkdkdk… Expand
  11. HONESTREVlEW
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    her best work of art yet. The production of each tracks it’s just exquisite. Pharrell has no work with her in a future album again.
  12. lightnovice
    Dec 17, 2022
    0
    Not her best after Dangerous Woman. Pharrell Williams ruined the production. Isn't have a replayability. Worst choice of production.
  13. Ginm_
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    It’s my favorite album of all time, I’m so grateful Ariana shared this painful moment of her life with us.
  14. Gusttavobuter
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    pop perfection i love her .................................................
  15. Ikaiiiiio
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    An incredible album, with several strong points and nice to hear❤️ one of the best albums
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2018

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Metascore
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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