thank u, next
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2019
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7.5

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  1. srtgoren
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    Good album, I like it more than Sweetener, the songs are better than the singles.
  2. sweetwetner
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    INOVANDO A CADA LANÇAMENTO, QUEM OUSA DIZER QUE ELA NÃO ESTÁ PROGREDINDO AINDA MAIS A SUA CARREIRA A ELEVANDO PRA UM PATAMAR MAIOR. É O ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA, E TODOS SABEMOS DISSO. RAINHA CONSOLIDADA E ACLAMADA.
  3. witchrosa
    Sep 1, 2019
    5
    Ariana is a very talented artist with a beautiful voice. That being said, Thank u next is not her best work. It's a bit repetitive and incoherent. I am still looking forward to whatever she comes out with next.
  4. RobbyP
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Has an undeniable groove and confidence to it, but the best songs on the album are those that have already been released. So, in that regard I was a little disappointed. Overall, I'd put it behind "Sweetener," but still a good album.
  5. itsportela
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    'Thank U, Next' is Ariana Grande's most cohesive album to date. The lyrics show how much she has matured since the beginning of her career and that she is not afraid of becoming more personal in her art.
  6. ANDERSONCOSTA17
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of her career where she turns out to be most vulnerable and true… Expand
  7. LebowskiRams
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    It's pretty good. I've never felt inclined to listen to a full AG record so I'm pleasantly surprised.

    It is reminiscent of Melodrama if Lorde made it with more mainstream elements — such as trap snares and an abundance of voice-shifting.

    By no means perfect, it falls into cliches at times, but thank, u next is a real enjoyable album
  8. Iago9Mateus
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Quem gostou bate palma, quem não gostou paciência. O segundo melhor álbum dela.
  9. EdwardButera
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    In this album, Grande explores all the rhythms that involved her old works: Needy with Yours Truly; Thank U, Next pulling My Everything; Bad Idea and Bloodline with a touch of Dangerous Woman; and Make Up, possibly discarded from Sweetener.

    This album is the best of Ariana, even with boring songs (Bad Idea) and the biggest (Ghostin). If you are looking for animation, sadness, horniness,    In this album, Grande explores all the rhythms that involved her old works: Needy with Yours Truly; Thank U, Next pulling My Everything; Bad Idea and Bloodline with a touch of Dangerous Woman; and Make Up, possibly discarded from Sweetener.

    This album is the best of Ariana, even with boring songs (Bad Idea) and the biggest (Ghostin). If you are looking for animation, sadness, horniness, cuteness, this is the best opcion.    … Expand
  10. Hogdion
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    it's a solid album. A better one than Sweetener for sure. She found her new sound, which i don't like. But again, she knows that it's working for her.
  11. markzov
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    A step up from her previous album "Sweetener" but still the production and the lyrics aren't even close to her vocal ability. There are lots of forgettable and filler track but also some deep cuts (Fake Smile, Needy, Ghostin)
  12. larrie
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    not a huge fan of Ari but must admit that TUN is MUCH BETTER than Sweetener.
  13. fr108nk
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    this is her best album to date. from the bass and synths backing the harmonious vocals, to the excellent delivery. this is a work of art! the cohesion of the album is absolutely brilliant
  14. gabrielfalb
    Aug 23, 2019
    6
    It's a pretty good album overall, the vocals were on point, but the lyrics are not really good. "make up" is by far the worst.
  15. Abraham_glez
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    nunca me había gustado tanto un álbum de Diosariana desde my everything, estoy calvo es iconico .
  16. Iight
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    each track has a good meaning behind it, gives me my everything/yours truly vibes and i love it!!!
  17. ashinysam
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana finally opens her heart to write and create an album , we stan ! This is so Ariana album i've listened so far. she is experimenting with different genres and vocal base and so on which is truly amazing. SHE IS THAT **** !
  18. someone-
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Easily her best and her most cohesive work yet. It's catchy and there are no skips despite its short production time and its short length. Great production, great melodies, great lyrics, and great vocals as always. The sound that she goes for in this album is more "organic" and "authentic", nothing is forced and it shows how she turned one of the difficult times in her life to a great workEasily her best and her most cohesive work yet. It's catchy and there are no skips despite its short production time and its short length. Great production, great melodies, great lyrics, and great vocals as always. The sound that she goes for in this album is more "organic" and "authentic", nothing is forced and it shows how she turned one of the difficult times in her life to a great work of art.

    There is something special about the making of this album; despite the recent struggles she faced, she managed to put out a great album in a short amount of time, which also serves as a healing process and a bonding moment for her with everyone involved.    … Expand
  19. JMiddleton
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    Favs
    Thank You, Next
    Imagine
    7 Rings
    Needy
    Fake Smile
    Ghostin
    Bad Idea

    Growers
    NASA
    Bloodline
    In My Head
    Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored

    Least Fav
    Make up
  20. Gregoris
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito maravilhosoooooo, álbum do anooooooooo, Parabéns rainha Ariana Grande… Expand
  21. sapphireboy07
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Such a cohesive piece of work for the pop elite Ariana. She injects so much honesty into the attitude and swagger she brings into the table, without coming off arrogant. As appropriate as the title is, she's all so grateful to be here, to be a performer, to be the time's best, and to be following her own rules. I love this album and it hasn't stopped being on repeat.
  22. orlandoppc
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    really ariana shows how important it is for the industry and delights us with this great work, one of her best albums without a doubt.
  23. Ariariariari
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    о боже!!!!!!!! это что-то. я влюблена в неё и её творчество. Она богиня всего мира
  24. JuanMoraes
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    this album is a mix of trap music and the classic Ariana's pop music, the musics is so harmonics and i'am very greatful for this album.
  25. andymilla26
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    This album is Ariana Grande's best work so far. Each song compliments each other with it's outstanding production, lyrics with meaningful messages, and Grande's immaculate vocals. Thank u next tops Grande's previous albums in my opinion due to no features from other artists, making this album a strong solo effort.
  26. benweij
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    The album is gorgeous and every songs are meaningful. My favorite song is "ghostin" .
  27. gabryel
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    Sem duvidas o melhor album da Ariana. Coeso, bem produzido, letras otimas e nem um pouco cansativo de ouvir. Superou o DW, amo
  28. JooJ_45
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    É transparente neste álbum que Ariana cresceu muito de anos para cá, com muitos acontecimentos que aconteceram na vida dela anteriormente, é incrível a forma que ela consegue colocar todos os seus sentimentos dentro de um álbum com instrumentais, melodias, vocais e letras tão memoráveis para quem o escuta. Esperamos que muitos álbuns como este venham de Ariana Grande.
  29. theoldjs
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    5st Album: thank u, next: 92.5

    1. imagine: 100/100
    2. needy: 100/100
    3. NASA: 85/100
    4. bloodline: 100/100
    5. fake smile: 100/100
    6. bad idea: 85/100
    7. make up: 70/100
    8. ghostin: 100/100
    9. in my head: 100/100
    10. 7 rings: 100/100
    11. thank u, next: 85/100
    12. break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored: 85/100
  30. gabrielmangual
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor album del 2019. Las mejores transiciones y contexto bajo todo lo que Ariana Grande ha tenido que pasar a través de su carrera. Masterpiece.
  31. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    6
    This is ok. Her voice saves most of the tracks. But it lacks some originality. Why does she wants to be black so bad?
  32. IlanBrem
    Jun 22, 2019
    6
    imagine 7/10 the beat is good and Ariana's singing is really good, but it drags in the end.
    needy 6/10 i really like the beat and ariana's singing is good here.
    NASA 5.5/10 the beat is okay here and Ariana's singing is okay too... this is a skip. bloodline 5/10 the beat isn't good here and Ariana is average here. fake smile 7/10 the beat is really good and Ariana does a good job here.    imagine 7/10 the beat is good and Ariana's singing is really good, but it drags in the end.
    needy 6/10 i really like the beat and ariana's singing is good here.
    NASA 5.5/10 the beat is okay here and Ariana's singing is okay too... this is a skip.
    bloodline 5/10 the beat isn't good here and Ariana is average here.
    fake smile 7/10 the beat is really good and Ariana does a good job here.
    bad idea 6/10 the beat is good and so is Ariana but nothing special.
    make up 5.5/10 the beat is average but isn't Ariana good here
    ghostin 6/10 the beat is really good and so is Ariana.
    in my head 5.5/10 the beat here is really good but Ariana doesn't work here.
    7 rings 1.5/10 the beat is really bad and so is Ariana here one of the most annoying songs of the year.
    thank u, next 8/10 the beat is great and so is Ariana but this song is overrated.
    break up with ur girlfriend, i'm bored 7/10 the beat is amazing but Ariana is only okay.
    overall 5.8/10 isn't as good as i thought it will be.    … Expand
  33. marrbo
    Aug 23, 2019
    6
    Not a bad album but honestly sweetener was better. It has some bops but not as much good songs.
  34. ab1234
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. So powerful and meaningful such an inspiration album to listen.
  35. BrookeMad
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    This album is good, but not her best, all songs like the same, the "trap/rap" beat is repetitive. Expected more.
  36. shayrs
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    basic and the same generic music from her as always, no artistic growth, basic lyrics and comercial music
  37. MatRevo
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    the lowest is what? this is her trying to sound edgy to fit into the new music climate.
  38. bodakyellow
    Feb 10, 2019
    4
    The album is nothing compared to Sweetener. Most songs are simply radio-friendly tracks that sound too mainstream despite their lyrical depth. Favourite tracks: imagine, needy, 7 rings, thank u, next
  39. rassmenezes
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Generic! A lot of screams with no reason.
    At least I liked sweetener. Bloodline best track in the album.
  40. maxcritic22
    Aug 23, 2019
    0
    Worst Ariana grande album, I’m decepcioned, dangerous woman was a high point in her career but overload u next, is a trash, sorry ari but you are better than this. This is scooter Braun adult.
  41. Sebastian081100
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    Muy repetitivo, solo hace música comercial y siempre vemos lo mismo en cada era
  42. johnmkinney
    May 27, 2019
    1
    tired of boring pop albums that get annoying after a few listens; this is no exception.
  43. Vincent
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    Ariana does a good job playing the femme fatale here, there are some emotionally devastating moments here that are unique and worthwhile additions to her discography, though the experimental flavor of Sweetener is missed. Not the evolution I was hoping for, but it seems this album was made more for "U".
  44. kjhkjhk
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    I'm probably rating this a tad high but it's only because I thought she would never recover from the disaster of Sweetener. She's back on track with this record. Next time she should lose cheap radio sells like 7 rings and go for more like ghostin. The emotional complexity should be there throughout her next record instead of just a couple of tracks. I would also say Max Martin seems toI'm probably rating this a tad high but it's only because I thought she would never recover from the disaster of Sweetener. She's back on track with this record. Next time she should lose cheap radio sells like 7 rings and go for more like ghostin. The emotional complexity should be there throughout her next record instead of just a couple of tracks. I would also say Max Martin seems to have climbed out of the hole he dug for himself with the horrifying reputation by tswift. I gave Dangerous Woman the same rating but this was more an 8.5 than a 9. DW will for a while be her creative peak. Thank u, next comes close but she can do better.… Expand
  45. ultimatemusic
    Feb 16, 2019
    6
    I guess this album I do have to get something off my chest a little bit. Ariana Grande has certainly worked hard and been through a hell of a lot to get where she is today. She is undoubtedly one of the biggest pop stars on the planet right now, and if her success matches her last 2 albums, she could become a huge household name and path the way for new and upcoming artists in years toI guess this album I do have to get something off my chest a little bit. Ariana Grande has certainly worked hard and been through a hell of a lot to get where she is today. She is undoubtedly one of the biggest pop stars on the planet right now, and if her success matches her last 2 albums, she could become a huge household name and path the way for new and upcoming artists in years to come. But not if she continues to make music like this.

    Ariana started off creating music that was suited to her. It was her style, and for me, that’s why I loved about her. I loved this whole bubblegum pop, the innocence of a new artist confessing her love for guys and creating these really happy songs, and whilst I understand that Ariana has evolved, she has evolved on the wrong path. She has been caught up in this “trend” of trap music and songs that are being played on the radio now. Ariana for me, doesn’t need to do that. She could make any song she wanted and it would be a hit. I’m not sure if tis is because this is genuinely the type of artists that she wants to be, or if this is simply just because her and her team are playing it safe and they know that releasing this kind of music would nab the attention. I do hate to say it because Ariana has the potential to really blow sit out of the park, and we’ve seen her do that.

    Whilst I grasp the concept that this album was released and recorded as part of therapy for Ariana, I feel like this album has been rushed in moer ways than one. A lot of the tracks are the same start to finish. Same melodies, same baking track… I don’t feel like this album takes you on a journey. There are the few exceptions, but I just don’t get the whole Ariana Grande package. There are a lot of people that will disagree with me, but I feel like we’re losing the Ariana Grande that had her own body of work and image and was creating music that could have longevity, to releasing those quick fire singles that burn out after 3 months, and it’s a shame because Ariana is probably one of the last real genuinely talented artists out there at the moment that could reach and do so many iconic things in her career, but she’s fitting into this mould of money making, music trend artist, and they just aren’t remembered.

    Favourite song? ghostin or bloodline    … Expand
  46. Sailorvenus
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Mesmice, jabá e mais mesmice. Não tem talento nenhum pra compor e é cadelinha do empresário
  47. Soonyoullgetbet
    Aug 24, 2019
    2
    Too generic. Good songs but will age like milk. This album only target people to listen on it, not to analyze it.
  48. Jackson13
    Aug 24, 2019
    1
    Just the worst from her after sweetener, I don't get the hype. Dangerous woman will still be my favorite from her sorry not sorry.
  49. Jaclsonlow13
    Aug 24, 2019
    1
    I actually enjoy some of the song from this album such as bad idea, bloodline, thank u next, ghostin and imagine but the other is just nah. Song like break up with your boyfriend cause I'm bored and 7rings have very good production but with poor lyrics these song only sing about to having fun with someone else boyfriend when you are bored and how fancy you are and besides that nothing II actually enjoy some of the song from this album such as bad idea, bloodline, thank u next, ghostin and imagine but the other is just nah. Song like break up with your boyfriend cause I'm bored and 7rings have very good production but with poor lyrics these song only sing about to having fun with someone else boyfriend when you are bored and how fancy you are and besides that nothing I can learn from these song. Fake smile, needy and make up are my least favorite from this album, they are boring and lyrically poor. Besides that, Ariana Grande always served us with her good vocal but I feel nothing from this album, she only use her talented vocal on imagine only and some song I even feel like she is whispering. In my opinion, this album overall is good but it'll never as good as my everything and dangerous woman.… Expand
  50. iwasjustsuckin
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    yeah "cute" album too bad she can't write songs so what's the point of listening to songs that aren't hers?
  51. maxjenner
    Aug 29, 2019
    0
    That’s the poor album that I did listen I can’t believe how the people can listen this s***t, that’s terrible and ugly
  52. calebg
    Jun 10, 2019
    1
    thank u next by ariana grande is her most disappointing. just an album trying to top the charts, so desperate for a hit. embarrassing
  53. delreym4a
    Jun 25, 2019
    3
    I want it I got it
    I want it I got it.
    This is repetitive than melodrama.
    Thank you, next.
    Thank you, next.
  54. NathLlg
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    Basura repetitiva, has que tus 60 escritores valgan la pena..............................................
  55. Caiaivan
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    Ariana melhore, aprenda a fazer um album descente e cativante, pq esse ai kkk
  56. mirzamohamad
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    another boring Ariana Grande. she keep moaning album to album. needs something new.
  57. habanera7
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    paid critics. kudos to her 500 battalion of writers and producers she was able to release some good songs. other than that, generic, repetitive pop machine
  58. art2503
    Feb 17, 2019
    1
    Apart from her great voice, there's nothing special on this new album. She is wasting her talent on mawkish and repetitive songs as most teenager artists serve.

    Thank you, next....album, please!
  59. TurkeyBoi
    Feb 10, 2019
    2
    I've looked through the critic's reviews of this album and I just cannot understand, after multiple listens through this record, the hype around this. Every. Single. Song. On. This. Album. Sounds. The. Same.

    I cannot make this up. For the most part, apart from maybe two or three songs scattered across this album, these tracks are not distinguishable from each other. They all include    I've looked through the critic's reviews of this album and I just cannot understand, after multiple listens through this record, the hype around this. Every. Single. Song. On. This. Album. Sounds. The. Same.

    I cannot make this up. For the most part, apart from maybe two or three songs scattered across this album, these tracks are not distinguishable from each other. They all include trap-influenced production solely to chart, as you could stick any one of these songs on and not even know the difference between them.

    There are a couple of tracks on here which actually sound distinguishable and memorable, such as the lead single to this album, 'thank u, next', a lovely 90s, R&B throwback song with some of Ariana's most personal lyrics yet. Another highlight is the cut 'ghostin' which contains her strongest vocal performance on the album and the most laid-back instrumental, a refreshing break from the barrage of trap-influenced cut after trap-influenced cut. The track '7 rings', which I did not like prior to the release of this record actually sounds MEMORABLE here, which does say something about the sonic diversity of this record, as it contains some clean production and a pretty nice flow near the back end of the track, but apart from a couple of production quirks on a couple of different songs on here, these tracks are just totally forgettable.

    The album, as a whole, is not unlike 6ix9ine's 'Dummy Boy' record, released last year, in terms of PR. A mediocre album rushed because a certain artist is in the news, with as many 'bangers' it can fit in, so Spotify can spam their curated playlists with each one, and usually because of the buzz behind one particular single. It really does say something about this record that I remember more tracks off of **** DUMMY BOY than this piece of **** record.

    I mean seriously. Listen to the tracks 'make up', 'in my head' and 'break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored' and tell me the difference between those cuts. There is none. They sound exactly the same, and that is the core problem with this album.

    It really pains me to have to give this score, because I really like Ariana Grande, I think her music is some of the most eclectic and daring in mainstream pop music today, peaking with Sweetener, an album I really really liked, and this pales in comparison to albums like Sweetener and Dangerous Woman. At least those albums sounded like it had an artistic direction, or an actual music passion, this sounds like a cash-in album.

    This is a pointless record and I hate the fact I'll have to hear this over and over again on the radio and pop charts because of how popular this album will be.

    Shameful stuff, it's like Ariana and her producers weren't even trying.    … Expand
  60. lucyluciiana
    Feb 15, 2019
    2
    Generic. She's so talented, I really don't understand why she's only done boring and bad music. She needs a vacation.
  61. Matheuscyrus
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    Esse é o pior álbum que eu já escutei em toda minha vida, sem mais nem menos, so aceitem. pulei praticamente todas as musicas, mais conhecido como bombaçante, fazer oq ne, quando a ariana parar de ficar na mesma, a gente conversa
  62. halisolleon
    Feb 9, 2019
    6
    This album is a perfect storm with a rainbow inside. Repetitive production with a great songwriting isn't a good combination. Sounds like a lost and weak twin of the prodigious 'sweetener'.
  63. jesusbronze
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    "thank u, next" functions as the perfect counterpart to her highly experimental "Sweetener". While in the latter we see Ariana in her oddest yet melodic and harmonious self, the former works as a conductor for Ariana to claim back Control. Standouts such as "fake smile, "NASA", the brassy "bloodline" or her newest single "break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored", shows us what are the"thank u, next" functions as the perfect counterpart to her highly experimental "Sweetener". While in the latter we see Ariana in her oddest yet melodic and harmonious self, the former works as a conductor for Ariana to claim back Control. Standouts such as "fake smile, "NASA", the brassy "bloodline" or her newest single "break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored", shows us what are the consequences of breaking the heart of a woman in love who had poured everything into her art, yet getting very little in retribution. "thank u, next" is empowering, healing, independent, but must of all, a careless and fun to listen experience.… Expand
  64. DrBlahBlah
    Feb 17, 2019
    5
    Why do so many critics like this derivative pablum? "7 Rings" is a rip off of at least three far better songs, "My Favorite Things" in particular, and "Thank U Next," while catchy, and despite its good intentions, is one of the most self-aggrandizing tunes in recent memory. The rest of the tracks are more or less interchangeable, with occasional flickers of originality that only slightlyWhy do so many critics like this derivative pablum? "7 Rings" is a rip off of at least three far better songs, "My Favorite Things" in particular, and "Thank U Next," while catchy, and despite its good intentions, is one of the most self-aggrandizing tunes in recent memory. The rest of the tracks are more or less interchangeable, with occasional flickers of originality that only slightly redeem the album's lyrical and sonic banality. (Thank u, next.)… Expand
  65. mattfrance
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    With beautiful melodies, perfects lyrics and such a powerful mind, Grande makes her best album until now and shows herself like the woman she really is. fragility and true words are the best parts of this album, cause Ariana recognizes that life is a messy but she really wants to live it. With even more maturity and cohesion than Sweetener, she makes a really work of art.
  66. celty28
    Aug 23, 2019
    1
    The album is so plain. I have not seen any growth from her as an artist. Yuh.
  67. Nancy13
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    No siento que te transmita algo, los ritmos son iguales.
    Y sus letras no te dicen algo coherente.
  68. Klebiojunior
    Aug 24, 2019
    3
    .................Some good songs but dont change nothing os his career, is generical
  69. Wael
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    A definitive step-up from last August's "Sweetener", "thank u, next" is an enjoyable record, and it makes the best out of big productions and Ariana Grande's airy beautiful vocals. The record opens up with one of Ariana's best songs (probably ever), 'imagine' that features her singing over an R&B beat and then hitting whistle notes she hadn't done in a while. The album then moves on toA definitive step-up from last August's "Sweetener", "thank u, next" is an enjoyable record, and it makes the best out of big productions and Ariana Grande's airy beautiful vocals. The record opens up with one of Ariana's best songs (probably ever), 'imagine' that features her singing over an R&B beat and then hitting whistle notes she hadn't done in a while. The album then moves on to great tracks, such as the previously teased 'needy' which sees Grande confessing her insecurities, and 'bloodline' which is a very fun cut, great for playing at parties, that almost sounds like a sequel to 'Side to Side', her collab with Nicki Minaj from "Dangerous Woman". Another great song is 'bad idea', which builds and breaks and ends... right until it is revived into a very well-placed instrumental outro that strikes all the right strings. The absolute highlight would be 'ghostin': Ariana gets really personal, and sings in a very tender manner, giving the listener a piece of her mind, and it's then, when she's most vulnerable and authentic, that she is at her best. The singles '7 rings' and 'thank u, next' wouldn't have been this consumed and this big if they weren't as great as you'd think, and the closer, 'break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored' is a song made while being in the same mindset: making a good radio-ready hit. However, "thank u, next" misses at some points, like on tracks like 'make up', 'fake smile'. 'in my head', which are lyrically weak and sonically redundant, and 'NASA', which would've been better had its chorus not been this repetitive.
    All in all, "thank u, next" is a really solid collection of 12 very-well produced songs that manage to leave a good trace in the american singer's catalog.    … Expand
  70. gingerpresident
    Jul 12, 2019
    4
    I laugh out loud sometimes.

    Ariana Grande has talent and a beautiful voice, she did good albums in the past, but this album is her worst. Even worse than the already extra boring Sweetener, that, at least, had some very good songs. The very big track in here is Bloodline.
  71. NolanLundgaard
    Mar 4, 2021
    4
    thank u, next by Ariana Grande: 3.17

    imagine: 0.5 needy: 1 NASA: 0.25 bloodline: 0.75 fake smile: 0.5 bad idea: 0.75 make up: 0.25 ghostin: 1 in my head: 0.5 7 rings: 0 thank u, next: 1 :) break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored: 0.25 6.75/12 ~ .563 -> 3.17 How many misfires does it take for these mistakes to become a new normal? This is what I am experiencing with    thank u, next by Ariana Grande: 3.17

    imagine: 0.5
    needy: 1
    NASA: 0.25
    bloodline: 0.75
    fake smile: 0.5
    bad idea: 0.75
    make up: 0.25
    ghostin: 1
    in my head: 0.5
    7 rings: 0
    thank u, next: 1 :)
    break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored: 0.25

    6.75/12 ~ .563 -> 3.17

    How many misfires does it take for these mistakes to become a new normal? This is what I am experiencing with Ariana Grande. Her previous two albums, “Sweetener” and “thank u, next” have both been pretty darn bad, which is a disappointment after the semi-decent hit-or-miss “Dangerous Woman.” Almost every song on thank u, next is plagued by electronic drum kits that just don’t sound that great, which becomes repetitive and tiring. A lot of the songs are also pretty oversexualized and Grande uses so much language that it becomes distracting. Unfortunately, this is what happens when pop artists go “current.” They get so focused on popularity that they will sacrifice their music quality for radio plays. This is not always a bad thing, though. Some artists have been able to do this fairly well, though Grande seems to have fallen into the trap (get it?) of low-effort, explicit tunes, which is very disappointing for someone who just wants some good pop. With thank u, next, Ariana Grande establishes a rather unfortunate losing streak. I viewed Sweetener as bad because a lot of the music sounded the same and I saw an overall decrease in quality in the lyrics. thank u, next is the same story: not great lyrics (though less annoying than Sweetener), including lots of unnecessary expletives, and generic music throughout (even Sweetener had a couple good poppy songs sprinkled in). I really hope that Grande strays from this style that she has adopted and goes back to something like Dangerous Woman. Fans of current, generic music will appreciate this album. Otherwise, it’s hard for me to see anyone liking this as a whole, except for huge Ariana Grande fans of course. I will listen to Positions, her next, but I sure hope that it is better than this. Highlights: needy; ghostin; and thank u, next.    … Expand
  72. TaylorMinaj
    Feb 16, 2019
    7
    The album in the beginning was a great album, but with time pass by the album started to be boring and I realized that most of the songs sound the same.
  73. charliexbae
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    GOD, how she can do that? Two album in 6 months. Also Sweetener is Sweetener. And thank u, next is just a holy bop. I live for this. Just beautiful and well done. She is the best.
  74. paulo_acl
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    not a single mistake. Ariana shows us about her feelings, appealing and forcing - in a good way - for us to see and feel it too.
  75. iamxpedro
    Mar 10, 2019
    6
    She can do so much better than this. Not her best album, but has some catchy, danceable songs that I could enjoy in a party with my friends, but won't listen in my headphones. Still it's a great album and some of the lyrics have a meaning.
  76. vulgocesar
    Jun 4, 2019
    1
    o album parece uma grande musica, todo sem sal e as musicas iguais, mesma coisa de seu ultimo album
  77. stevexcx
    Aug 26, 2019
    0
    one of the first albums I've ever heard in my life, I never expected Ariana to reach the lowest level of her
  78. 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, nada de importante pra história.
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  79. zinedinrabia
    Sep 5, 2019
    5
    Ariana Grande took everything i liked about her and threw it out of the window
    Thank U, Next is 12 generic "pop" tracks that try so desperately to appeal to hip hop listeners... songs like 7 rings break up... sound so basic let alone the bad messages behind the lyrics...
    in my head imagine needy are all forgettable tracks
    overall it's an ok project that aged after few weeks
  80. favsricardo13
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. péssimoooo, apesar de ter uma certa coesão, mas é apenas mais do mesmo que se vem lançando na indústria atualmente numa tentativa desesperada de hitar, oq conseguiu com tun e 7rings, entretanto álbum apenas previsível,… Expand
  81. Elykaram
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    IT IS HER BEST ALBUM YET ♥️ It is one of the best albums in the music industry ! 7 rings and thank u next the huge singles that spawned a number one were so new with a change of style that made her even more successful . Let’s not forget about the songs that are slow that added to the album a mix off bops and slow songs . Which is a great mixture.
  82. Maanek17
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    It's hard to take this as an authentic album if the singer is not thd songwriter - beautiful voice though when you can understand her
  83. gonkillua27
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Sonically, this got to be the worst album i have ever heard. The beats are all over the place, grande's gibberish vocals make it even worse. If this is the direction she is heading towards in the future, im utterly dissapointed.
  84. Franci1
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    Eu nunca vi um álbum tão genérico e feito pra charts como esse....... Sem mais
  85. Rutyyy
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    Asco de album nunca habia escuchado algo tan mas basico quwuwuegsgs6wuwbwhwuuwuauauaus
  86. gustamaione
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    songs generic, this album not is good, Billie outsold this is trash, songs easy composition, only 7 rings and thank you Next
  87. CristianG
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    The worst Ariana's Álbum. Plastic songs. Without good vocals, she is a good singer but her music & her Style is so fake & trash. She doesn't write her music, she is only a doll, fake & stupid doll, poor her.
  88. popdod
    Feb 15, 2019
    3
    Way overrated. It's all about mainstream music trends, nothing at all innovative, nothing stands out. The message of the songs is kind of rotten as well, reflecting the dismal state of modern romance for young people but not in a critical way, instead glorifying it. Also, don't trust these reviews. Listen yourself and make up your own mind. The professional critics never give trendy popWay overrated. It's all about mainstream music trends, nothing at all innovative, nothing stands out. The message of the songs is kind of rotten as well, reflecting the dismal state of modern romance for young people but not in a critical way, instead glorifying it. Also, don't trust these reviews. Listen yourself and make up your own mind. The professional critics never give trendy pop stars low reviews. The user reviews are 95% her diehard fans who would give an album of audio recordings of her doing house chores a 10/10.… Expand
  89. ATRLModneys
    Feb 9, 2019
    0
    This album is a disaster from start to finish. There was no effort put into this, the lyrics are horrible and childish. The melodies are just lame and overused. This is the type of album an artist (let me use that term loosely, since Miss Grande is certainly not an artist) puts out just to quickly fill up the bank account. No passion was put into this, there's no soul in this album. A veryThis album is a disaster from start to finish. There was no effort put into this, the lyrics are horrible and childish. The melodies are just lame and overused. This is the type of album an artist (let me use that term loosely, since Miss Grande is certainly not an artist) puts out just to quickly fill up the bank account. No passion was put into this, there's no soul in this album. A very weak, desperate and cringy project.… Expand
  90. FDuarte
    Feb 10, 2019
    4
    It's a perfect album. Ariana Grande is the new pop revolution
  91. santiago11orozc
    Aug 23, 2019
    2
    I like the album, the problem is that is not an album. Theres not a specific idea behind it, it just a compilations of songs that could sell. I feel like its just another pop album we've heard before.
  92. mayuhh
    Feb 20, 2019
    1
    Terrible. I don't see much evolution whatsoever from her previous album, Sweetener, of which the only improvement made throughout THIS album is that she kicked Pharrell off of the production team. The only "good" (and I say that with hesitation) songs found on this album are Imagine and ghostin. Overall disappointing.
  93. katesmith101010
    Feb 9, 2019
    0
    It's awful, that's all. Since when have songs about **** become art and masterpiece? What's wrong with you guys? The most overrated album I've ever heard in my life
  94. florianabocci
    Feb 17, 2019
    0
    I can't see a personal growth, instead it seems like she's not evolving at all
  95. JaggedLittlePil
    Feb 10, 2019
    3
    What are we even talking about? This album was just made up to use the success of Sweetener so Ariana and her label could make more money. It has 3/12 good songs (bloodline, the title track and fake smile. It's kinda useless and so disappointing that Ariana has to do this boring songs while she could make grat albums like Dangerous Woman. So, I gotta say, without a thank you... NEXT!
  96. luminatingx
    Feb 10, 2019
    1
    Impersonal, Incomplete & Irritating. Ms Grande's Album feels off, at the first listen it sounds cohesive however this win gets lost amongst the various trap beats and repetitive lyrics. The 'bad girl' Persona Grande is desperately trying to convey fails to do it's job, perhaps in the next six months when she rushes to put out another Album Grande decides to go for another Character to play.
  97. Alexisrafaelr
    Aug 27, 2019
    0
    Same: The term "generic" describes this album very well. Saturated production and lyrics with no content at all.
  98. estevancomn
    Feb 9, 2019
    6
    Seis meses atrás, Ariana Grande provava para o mundo que havia encontrado sua identidade e que era sim uma das grandes popstars
    da atualidade (sendo a principal de sua geração) com o ótimo Sweetener. Hoje, após o lançamento de mais um disco, a teoria se confirma! No entanto, não de uma forma tão positiva quanto o álbum antecessor. Com a produção impecável e limpa de Max Martin, além da    Seis meses atrás, Ariana Grande provava para o mundo que havia encontrado sua identidade e que era sim uma das grandes popstars
    da atualidade (sendo a principal de sua geração) com o ótimo Sweetener. Hoje, após o lançamento de mais um disco, a teoria se confirma! No entanto, não de uma forma tão positiva quanto o álbum antecessor. Com a produção impecável e limpa de Max Martin, além da voz perfeita de Grande, Thank U, Next se consolida como um registro pop, com os dois pés fincados no hip-hop - Assim confirmando uma tendência mundial desta década, de que "o trap é o novo pop". Liricamente, as faixas são um tanto rasas e sem inspiração. Os singles, apesar de conquistarem o topo das principais paradas musicais, são fracos se comparamos com outras canções da mesma artista, como No Tears Left to Cry e Into You. Principalmente 7 Rings - talvez uma das piores canções de Grande.
    De forma geral, o disco tem seus momentos de brilho e que consolidam o talento de Ariana Grande.    … Expand
  99. NETMUSIC
    Apr 7, 2019
    5
    Disappointing return from Ariana Grande, especially after Sweetener.

    Album highlights; 'needy', '7 rings', 'nasa', 'thank u, next' and 'bloodline'
    Album downfalls: 'in my head' and 'make up'
  100. bwrbiedreams
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    This is her best album, completely perfect and coherent, lyrics and excellent melodies, a leap in the career of Grande, is clear its evolution in music. Immaculate
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86

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 25, 2019
    90
    Occasionally, rarely, a record comes along that restores our faith. If this is the future of pop-music, then sign me up.
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 20, 2019
    90
    thank u, next builds on Sweetener by switching modes of scale. It’s less about looking at the world than being by yourself, more focused on the textures of memory than our actions stemming from it. ... thank u, next is also Ariana’s most stunning vocal album.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 19, 2019
    60
    [7 Rings] is a hit, but isn’t actually all that great, using Rodgers and Hammerstein’s My Favourite Things as its sing-song musical base. The rest of the album remains of interest for its evolutions in sound, delivery and attitude.
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