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

Universal acclaim- based on 1334 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,106 out of 1334
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 1334
  3. Negative: 168 out of 1334
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  1. erson
    Sep 5, 2013
    3
    This record is a bit underwhelming, most of tracks turn to be boring and too much similars, anyway Ariana is a strong vocalist, for sure she can do better on the next one.
  2. duldantas
    Nov 11, 2013
    3
    This album isn't completely truly, reminds me Mariah Carey's album, like oh wait Ariana Grande needs be more creative, she needs write with a lot of songwriters, and some of her songs are so boring, She has a beautiful voice but when she stops making music boring and perhaps be more creative maybe she can write a beautiful song alone, but let's be truth Honeymoon Avenue, Almost Is neverThis album isn't completely truly, reminds me Mariah Carey's album, like oh wait Ariana Grande needs be more creative, she needs write with a lot of songwriters, and some of her songs are so boring, She has a beautiful voice but when she stops making music boring and perhaps be more creative maybe she can write a beautiful song alone, but let's be truth Honeymoon Avenue, Almost Is never enough,Tattooed Heart are amazing songs with those beautiful Lyrics, and yes Ariana Grande is very talented, but it's still annoying and boring, uncharismatic.… Expand
  3. XcXpetr4ss12345
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Bonzinho até mas desde o início Ariana já provava q ter voz boa não salva de ser totalmente genérica e sem inovação
  4. sanyrub
    Sep 5, 2013
    2
    This new vocalist debut is all kinds of underwhelming. From the obvious marketing product feeling to the general basic feel it gives to the plain and simple rip-off of a bigger artist and legendary voice like Mariah Carey´s. It´s a big fail. Either the girl evolves and finds herself in the future or her career is almost dead before taking off. Such a better album is being released thisThis new vocalist debut is all kinds of underwhelming. From the obvious marketing product feeling to the general basic feel it gives to the plain and simple rip-off of a bigger artist and legendary voice like Mariah Carey´s. It´s a big fail. Either the girl evolves and finds herself in the future or her career is almost dead before taking off. Such a better album is being released this same week: John Legend´s "Love in the future". And Janelle Monáe´s "The Electric Lady" the week after.… Expand
  5. PopCul95pcBias
    May 10, 2014
    1
    Mariah Carey. Regardless of who inspires you, one artist who copies another to the T, should not be considered an artists. Mariah Carey has the most unique voice in modern pop music history and should not have been touched. Ariana Grande virtually robbed Mariah. Its not acceptable, unless pop culture blinds you, as it does the great majority (pop culture IS bias and prejudice [it mattersMariah Carey. Regardless of who inspires you, one artist who copies another to the T, should not be considered an artists. Mariah Carey has the most unique voice in modern pop music history and should not have been touched. Ariana Grande virtually robbed Mariah. Its not acceptable, unless pop culture blinds you, as it does the great majority (pop culture IS bias and prejudice [it matters not if one is commoner, president, professional, etc]). More so, MUSIC is much more than just vocals, and Arianas music is nothing special. Considering every aspect, then, Arianas music is a 4 or 5 of ten at best.… Expand
  6. MikeMulaney
    Nov 19, 2020
    1
    Generic, generic, generic, I wanted to like is but except for the high notes, her voice is so whiny I can't stand it.
  7. mxlxsx
    Nov 30, 2020
    1
    her best album and it’s still bad. Seems like she doesn’t care about her image maturing. Same thing over and over. I just don’t like it. Feel like I’m listening to the same song all over with different lyrics.
  8. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    It sounds like a doll controlled by the record label. All the songs are naive and show that Ariana was actually still a little kid then.
  9. chenchen
    Oct 29, 2022
    0
    Wow. A heartfelt piece of work. Her most heart wrenching album. Ari puts all her feelings into this album
  10. 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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  11. arianamustdie
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    This seems like a Trump poop LMAO she sounds like a rat biting her lame ass fans
  12. girlsatrip
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    trash album, she wanted to be mariah so bad. didn't even write one song by herself LOOOOL
  13. LittleBastard
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    I haven't even heard this thing and i know it's a screwred up mess. Ariana, URGE SILLA ELÉCTRICA‼
  14. daxlamation
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    humiliating that this was a comeback album from what supposedly a highly anticipated return from the ponytail girl
  15. Lukgb2019
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Un album aburrido a comparación con sus otros trabajos , este album no transmite absolutamente nada
  16. Yahisas
    Feb 12, 2020
    0
    Grande can certainly give us better albums. Pudo haber dado un mejor álbum
  17. jayaraya
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Such a bad album. Most of the song is trash. So basic and regular nothing special.
  18. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    Not a fan of the result of all the collaborations or the music she puts out, all just pandering to the trend of hip hop-pop combination taking over the charts.
  19. Musicaddiction
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most boring albums i've ever listened. That’s why we are in pandemic.… Expand
  20. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Not impressed, still trying to figure out all the hype around Ariana but so far no luck,
  21. bushyforest
    Oct 23, 2020
    0
    I wanted to like this and have it be more than just generic pop music but i don't and it isn't.
  22. Anke51
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    It all feels like a second hand Mariah Carey attempt. Making a ton of collaborations doesn't give you credibility, originality and imagination does.
  23. GizemDogan55
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This album is not good. This album is not perfect, not good, not quality.
  24. submnibiriyae
    Jul 16, 2022
    0
    UGHHHHHHHHHHHH... annoying. there are only two good songs: Honeymoon Avenue and Tattooed Heart.

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#6 Most Discussed Album of 2013
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#20 Most Shared Album of 2013

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  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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