Yours Truly
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Sep 3, 2013
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1334 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 60 out of 1334
  3. Negative: 168 out of 1334
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  1. xnicrv
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Ariana Grande enters the music scene with one of the best female debuts of the 2010s. Thanks to her delicacy and vocal range, Grande doesn't hesitate to make a good impression. Managing to effectively merge the R&B sound of the '90s with the pop of the 2010s thanks to an accurate choice of producers, Grande is able to transport us into the past: the comparison with Mariah Carey isAriana Grande enters the music scene with one of the best female debuts of the 2010s. Thanks to her delicacy and vocal range, Grande doesn't hesitate to make a good impression. Managing to effectively merge the R&B sound of the '90s with the pop of the 2010s thanks to an accurate choice of producers, Grande is able to transport us into the past: the comparison with Mariah Carey is inevitable. With '50s doo-woop influences, the record is cohesive and sonically attentive to detail. Grande's voice goes hand in hand with the sweet and dreamy atmosphere of the tracks; also the textual composition turns out to be of a good level, even if often missing a strong and distinct appeal. Yours Truly is a successful and effective project, capable of portraying Grande as the new promise of contemporary R&B and one of the best debuting vocalists.… Expand
  2. marialuizadiasd
    Mar 24, 2023
    7
    dou uma nota 7 pq tem algumas músicas gostosinhas nesse álbum, muito bom. é o álbum mas subestimado da ari infelizmente, o álbum não é ruim, coloquei essa nota pq é o álbum que eu menos escuto da ari
  3. PEDROMFR
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    It's extremely rare to see someone do a debut like Ariana did. Vocally, it's very immersive.
  4. Ginm_
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    As a debut album ‘Yours Truly’ is so magic!
    I don’t how to explain how I feel when I listen to it!
  5. slomorunner
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Great album, i love this album. Incredible start to an amazing music career.
  6. Sesorrin
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un albúm con grande vocales, Baby I mi favorita. Es un gran debut y merece más reconocimiento.… Expand
  7. jorgearreguin
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Such a bop. This is a great debut album. Her voice and vocals are just magnificent.
  8. jasonugothat
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    “Yours Truly” is the definition of how every debut album should be. When the album was released Ariana Grande was still a Nickelodeon star but this didn’t stop her from creating one of the best music projects of 2013: the 90’s r&b influences with a mix of 1950’s doo-wop style set the tone for what will be one of the most iconic discography of the century.
  9. sixthrityy
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    she DID that in her debut. right there, honeymoon avenue, you'll never know are definitely a masterpiece. this album deserves so much better. love her for this !!!
  10. yourstrulyyuh
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    my favorite album from her, it just gives me so much nostalgia ! like when i’m listening to honeymoon avenue i just have a lot of memories from 2013
  11. berkeakawwh
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    this is one of the best debut albums of all time love the production and lyrics
  12. patricioliraak
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Besutiful debut album made for nostalgia effects, showing ariana’s versatily and vocals while stickikg to a retro sound. The album also has great ballads and hits, will make you cry, fall in and out of love, and dance.
  13. naed_luc
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Amo com todas a minha forças esse Debut, sua voz está tão jovial e com músicas marcantes como " The way ", " Right There " e " Tattooed Heart".
  14. MarioMario123
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    A really beautiful album with songs like tattooed heard or honeymoon avenue that give you an amazing feeling.
  15. ailtongrande
    May 29, 2022
    10
    Um debut incrível, mostrando que realmente tem talento. Me leva a um paraíso, em que somente ouve de verdade esse álbum,possa está. Obrigado Ariana, por trazer esse preciosidade para minha vida.
  16. AngellHernan
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Ariana Grande's debut LP is a surprisingly varied affair for a 20-year-old Nickelodeon star with a devastatingly strong voice promesa del pop, next princess of the pop
  17. jorge03447
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    album magnífico de ariana grande. uno de los mejores albums debuts de todo el tiempo
  18. pablovj
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuy buenoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  19. rembeauty
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    one of her best albums and one of the most underrated, this should be more highlighted, the best songs are The Way, better left unsaid and tattooed heart.
  20. Xiaomingwu
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    amazing debut! one of the best ariana’s albums. hopefully people will notice it
  21. Alexyni
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    perfect, her best album, the aesthetics, the way of singing, the style of the songs, the album cover, it's all perfect
  22. JustOscarMR
    Oct 8, 2021
    8
    Es interesante e increible ver la capacidad vocal de Grande al igual de como en este album se inspiro en su actual idola Mariah Carey, sin embargo, siento que no hay una cohesion aqui, Ariana deberia de considerar tener una cohesion, como seguir una historia, Pero muy buen trabajo.
    CANCIONES A DESTACAR: HONEYMOON AVENUE, DAYDREAMIN' Y THE WAY (FT. MAC MILLER)
  23. adrianmaciasm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is pure art, I can't believe how much she has evolved since this album.
  24. BlackArg
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    La voz de Ariana simplemente es hermosa empezando desde su carrera Al igual que la composición del mismo
  25. alonso202tun
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    One of Ariana's best albums, I honestly love the retro sounds and instruments ..
  26. bensbackhoes
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    love this album. it's not her best, but it is amazing for her first and you guys need to appreciate her more. the best songs are piano, almost is never enough, and tattooed heart which is one of her best ballads period. amazing collabs on this too which make the album better. however, i do think that popular song is a bit basic and that she could have replaced it which makes this album anlove this album. it's not her best, but it is amazing for her first and you guys need to appreciate her more. the best songs are piano, almost is never enough, and tattooed heart which is one of her best ballads period. amazing collabs on this too which make the album better. however, i do think that popular song is a bit basic and that she could have replaced it which makes this album an overall of a 8 out of 10. :)… Expand
  27. stevensanchez
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    El Album debut de la artista norteamericana Ariana Grande 'Yours Truly' es un álbum increíblemente brillante y potente considerando este como el "primer gran inicio" de una prometedora carrera de una chica con apenas veinte años, partiendo del argumento que da un salto de la vida actoral a la industria de la música y que este ya le ha abierto las puertas a un público incalculable. YoursEl Album debut de la artista norteamericana Ariana Grande 'Yours Truly' es un álbum increíblemente brillante y potente considerando este como el "primer gran inicio" de una prometedora carrera de una chica con apenas veinte años, partiendo del argumento que da un salto de la vida actoral a la industria de la música y que este ya le ha abierto las puertas a un público incalculable. Yours Truly es un álbum tan creativo del que no se puede esperar más de una chica tan jóven que planta sus raíces en el pop con probadas de R&B que con melodías tan pegadizas, coordinadas y bien elaboradas con el complemento perfecto como su voz y el rango vocal que maneja, le permite ser tan fresca y versátil, pero al tiempo tan potente cuando interpreta cada uno de los 'tracks' de este álbum mientras que al tiempo de manera tan sutil con armonías decora las canciones, lo que lo hace un álbum aún más emocionante y vibrante de escuchar.… Expand
  28. arianagrande626
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The musical style of Yours Truly explores a "retro style" sound mixing 1990s pop and R&B, with certain songs incorporating influences from mid-'90s hip hop, '50s piano pop, and doo-wop. Scott Interrante from PopMatters complimented the music presented in the album and noted that compositionally and production wise, "tropes of both styles are blended together effortlessly." As he perceived, "erratic programmed drums support the rich harmonies and piano chords of the more doo-wop songs and the R&B tracks are infused with a wide-eyed optimism more associated with the ‘60s pop style." Pitchfork's Andrew Ryce felt that Grande opted "for a 90s hip-hop soul vibe that awkwardly sits with the more doo-wop-indebted songwriting." The album opens with an orchestral intro that introduces the first track "Honeymoon Avenue", a downtempo song composed in the key of F-sharp major and set in a 4/4 time signature at a moderate tempo of 63 beats per minute. The song explores the 1950s musical style mixing doo-wop with an urban-inspired sound. Lyrically, "Honeymoon Avenue" uses several metaphors to speaks about someone in a car being driven by her (romantic) partner. The driver is stuck to the same old route and driving mode that may make them crash. In interview with MTV, Grande explained its lyrics saying that "Honeymoon Avenue" "is about knowing you are at the end of a relationship and wishing it could not be the end and go back to the beginning and start over." The second track "Baby I" is drenched in a "retro sound" from 1990s R&B and pop sonority. Lyrically, "Baby I" is a confession on Grande's behalf admitting a special love for someone and how she can't formulate her strong feelings into words. The elements of "Baby I" are further illustrated by its use of finger snaps, a syncopated beat, horns and drums. The third track "Right There" features guest appearance by rapper Big Sean. Musically, "Right There" also incorporates the influences frein 1990s R&B and urban music, mixing "stabbing synths", trap-inflected beat and a hip hop groove. Reviewing the song, Jason Lipshutz from Billboard noted that "while Big Sean boasts about his sexual prowess, Grande flaunts her typically impressive melismas before ratcheting up the emotion for the finale." The fourth track "Tattooed Heart" is a doo-wop song written in the key of G major with a tempo of 72 beats per minute in compound quadruple (12/8) time while Grande's vocals spans from D4 to F5. "Piano" is built on a hand-clapped rhythm, pulsating beats and a piano loop. (Credit: Wikipedia)… Expand
  29. grandeneedy
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    A spectacular debut album with babyface produced BOPS that I can't get enough of
  30. maria90123
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Exquisite!!! Ariana's 90s R&B inspo hopped on a lot of the songs while also keeping some energetic pop songs in there to balance out the album
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  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Oct 9, 2013
    70
    Yours Truly is more tempered and less likely to put you in a beaming state of catatonia.
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  2. cokemachineglow
    Sep 25, 2013
    70
    A relatively safe debut where much of the takeaway is the salivating at Grande’s potential.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Sep 23, 2013
    65
    Yours Truly is a very safe record. Mostly written by two of R&B's most mawkish hawkers, Babyface and Harmony Samuels, it’s built on cliché and tradition, and written professionally to a fault.
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