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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3536 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,661 out of 3536
  2. Mixed: 141 out of 3536
  3. Negative: 734 out of 3536
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  1. juancatriana
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Amzing! Ariana show us a new type of music, thank u, next is very good album and it deserve a score up to 80 like sweetener and Yours Truly
  2. MateoSanchez
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    With great sounds like R & B or trap, Ariana in these songs tells us the darkest moment of her life.
    She brought us what "Sweetener" did not do. A great album and without doubt one or the best of her career.
  3. PeterSant
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    As the work progresses, Ariana Grande is more and more focused. "Thank U, Next" proves this. Sincere songs, that's what Ariana wanted to get through. It may be a fast album, but it's simple and refreshing.
    Her previous one was great, and she wants to show that in this work she came right away to put her place in the music world.
    Her recent album comes with a woman who does not care what    As the work progresses, Ariana Grande is more and more focused. "Thank U, Next" proves this. Sincere songs, that's what Ariana wanted to get through. It may be a fast album, but it's simple and refreshing.
    Her previous one was great, and she wants to show that in this work she came right away to put her place in the music world.
    Her recent album comes with a woman who does not care what they say about her    … Expand
  4. RK13
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Thank U, Next indeed. Sweetener was absolutely dire and the fact that it won Pop Vocal Album at the 2019 Grammys over Reputation is shocking. However, I am expecting big things with this album. Ariana is back to making music that shows off her vocals. The album has a hip-hop R&B vibe to it sort of like 'Dangerous Woman'. Of course none of her albums will top that one but comparing it toThank U, Next indeed. Sweetener was absolutely dire and the fact that it won Pop Vocal Album at the 2019 Grammys over Reputation is shocking. However, I am expecting big things with this album. Ariana is back to making music that shows off her vocals. The album has a hip-hop R&B vibe to it sort of like 'Dangerous Woman'. Of course none of her albums will top that one but comparing it to Sweetener, it's clear that Grande can make good music in the span of 6 months. 7 rings is by far the most worst song on the album, a definite skip. In contrast songs like bad idea, needy, imagine and break up with your girlfriend are amazing along with the title track. Well done Ariana, this is what we want!… Expand
  5. Psales912
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    her best album. you can't chose your favorite one song from the album bc all the songs are wonderful. she slayed.
  6. altn
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    With thank u, next, Ariana create a kind and absolutely genius album, with tons of sample that don't take away the essence of the album. One of the best candidates for Album of The Year.
  7. MarioArauz
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    Thank You,Next makes up for every failure Sweetener made last year,this time the experimentation was succesfull,the album is very varied but manages to remain cohesive,a total success in my opinion
  8. therealLAR
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    Ariana really did THAT. This is by far her most cohesive album to date and probably her best album yet.
  9. dncardosos
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira da Ariana Grande. Um álbum com batidas poderosas e obscuras, mas ao mesmo tempo cheias de luz. Até que enfim um álbum melhor que o famigerado "Dangerous Woman".
  10. eclecticmusic
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Her most ambitious and cohesive album to date. An incorporation of hodgepodge of music genres ranging from hip-hop/trap, R&B, bubblegum pop, rock, classical and ballad. Every song is amazing on its own and had amazing chops and breakdowns. She finally found her sound and style.
  11. topperss
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    omg, this album is sooooo perfect!!!! aoty!!! ari queen slays alwaaaaays!!! she foumd her tune,
    she wrote all the songs, and it’s her best album do date!!!
  12. Iv4n
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    so... every single song in this album is so so so so so BEAUTIFUL. This album has a story, a message, a good production, and specially is Ariana's great voice. ON REPEAT!
  13. maco27pf
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Grande’s best album lyrically and production wise. Her most cohesive project yet.
  14. alvaritowoolrid
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Probablemente este sea el segundo mejor álbum de Ariana Grande, solo superado por el increíble Dangerous Woman.
  15. patricioliraak
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beautifully written, great production, amazing and outstanding artistry, its truly enjoyable and it gives you the opportinity to know her and what happens inside her head in this grieveing and painful process she went through. Deserves an album of the year grammy.
  16. Gustavolaina
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum trás uma mistura de elementos R&B, hip-hop, pop que faz dele diferente dos trabalhos que Ariana vinha apresentando no passado, que é selado com vocais impecáveis e letras muito pessoais
  17. PaulCabilan
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    From beat, lyrics, projection, vocals - it is perfection. The album that Pop needs.
  18. alexmenez790
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This album is just perfect. After Sweetener, I did not think that this album was so well produced, it shows the dedication that Ariana and her team had in the creation and adhesion of this. Each song has something special, the Album tells you a story. The darkest part of Ariana. A vulnerable Ariana that tries to leave after all the **** she has gone through. It is beautiful and deep. Perfect.
  19. trulysong
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Esse é apenas o melhor álbum da princesa do pop e vocês terão apenas que aceitar
  20. brthneverytime
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    com certeza ariana fez seu melhor álbum em um dos piores momentos de sua vida. o fato da mesma ter participado de toda a composição do álbum o faz muito especial pra ela e para os fãs, sem mencionar a qualidade da produção de cada faixa, junto com seus vocais claros e lindos.
  21. kendc21
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    This is for me, her most cohesive work to date. The crisp production, meaningful lyrics, and more mature vocals. Loving it!
  22. NonnasDangerous
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    This album is brilliant. Her second best album after Dangerous Woman in my opinion. A major improvement over Sweetener now that Pharrell is gone.

    The album starts out with a pop/r&b ballad called Imagine that I was not fond of when it first came out, but it grew on me now I love it. My favourite songs are Fake Smile, Bloodline, Ghostin and Bad Idea. The whole album is just so amazing.    This album is brilliant. Her second best album after Dangerous Woman in my opinion. A major improvement over Sweetener now that Pharrell is gone.

    The album starts out with a pop/r&b ballad called Imagine that I was not fond of when it first came out, but it grew on me now I love it. My favourite songs are Fake Smile, Bloodline, Ghostin and Bad Idea. The whole album is just so amazing. I'm so proud!    … Expand
  23. JuanDLP123
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This album shows how mature Ariana has become in the last months. She's learned how to accept the pain and turn it in something beautiful.
  24. toiinnn
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's incredible how Grande came growing in each album and with thank u, next wasn't different. A mix of feelings, like passion, love and unapologetic results in a incredible album. Congrats, Ariana.… Expand
  25. danou
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    The most cohesive effort yet from an artist finally reaching her sonic potential. The production from tbhits really shines on Ariana's fifth, creating a mature, often dark sounds that develops through the album. The album feels intensely personal but still manages to be much more relatable than her previous albums, especially Sweetener. The album shows tremendous growth as it explores theThe most cohesive effort yet from an artist finally reaching her sonic potential. The production from tbhits really shines on Ariana's fifth, creating a mature, often dark sounds that develops through the album. The album feels intensely personal but still manages to be much more relatable than her previous albums, especially Sweetener. The album shows tremendous growth as it explores the artist's pain through past relationships on the road to finding herself again.… Expand
  26. mileycoming
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    The album is really great, just some songs doesn't match of the others. some of 'em is really repetitve, but in general the album is actually good.
  27. jppb
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Personal and a hug for your soul! Each track of this album is there and must be there, there are no words to describe what Ariana did here! It is just awesome! I have only one more thing to say: Thank U, Next ****
  28. thegregs
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    She is here knowing what she is doing. The meaning of the lyrics, the production, the vocals, and everything are amazing.
  29. mendesxx
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    The year did not even begin right and American singer Ariana Grande released her fifth studio album called Thank u, next. An album full of confident lyrics and empowered, left of different beats and sounds ... like Trap, R & B, etc ... TUN (Thank u, next) is a masterpiece and she was successful in releasing this album after conquering her two # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  30. victorsantiago1
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Nada a declarar. Simplesmente um dos melhores trabalho da Ariana desde o Dangerous Woman. Album perfeito, só tem hinos e nenhum escoro e rapper escroto e nem em DJs. A última pá que faltava pra enterrar a carreira da Selena Gomez kkk bjs.
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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
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  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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