Positions
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. Rachelhogann
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A brand new production for ariana! I love the new retro-pop style! And her normally beautifully soulful singing is balanced with breathier and lighter vocals on tracks like love language. Some of the ariana we know and love pops up on obvious, positions, and motive. The titular song is my personal favorite.
  2. caitrobson
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible album. Each song has emotion and depth, and Ariana’s growth in her own well-being is shown throughout the album. It sounds beautiful and honestly this is the best thing to come out of 2020 for me.
  3. Gemguerin22
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best albums!! Just amazing vocals and amazing songs. The lyrics are also very beautiful and true to herself.
  4. giuliafava
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I really love this album, the vibes and her voice are amazing. I'm so proud of Ari, she's a really great person
  5. Thickster
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok the album could have been posted without a couple song, 10 would’ve been fine. DOJA CAT RUINED MOTIVE, she keeps trying to use that damn Caribbean voice but it doesn’t work on other people’s songs. I also wish she collaborated with SZA instead of ty dollar sign, not that he’s bad but SZA would just be a better choice.… Expand
  6. KevinPalma
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana combines R&B and Pop in a unique way in positions. And their collaborations are as harmonious as they are clone. Once again she has show that she is an artist in all the word without a dout.
  7. Dieff
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I loved this album very much. It was a more mature and sweet album, very crisp and smooth, like no other. It is incredible the versatility of Ariana Grande in all her work and throughout her career. It is really a more refined album and without much gum pop, but for that reason it is even better and comes out of this sameness thing.
  8. giawexplicit
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o melhor álbum dela! é o sucessor de sweetener e ela entrega muito nos vocais. merece um grammy
  9. itsjustchar
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    such an amazing and beautiful album. this album is so raw and special. my favourite from Ariana !! i’m so impressed and i’m so in love with this album.
  10. whatsup8182
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is just amazing, many people might not like it since it's not pop and music we are used to hear but this I just one of her best albums. the **** high notes especially in my hair, pov and just like magic. her whistles>
    no skips and many of those songs are growers but its definitely one of the best albums to ever exist
  11. Aguuus
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. positions isn’t just an album, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on Xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need… Expand
  12. arinewswd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums! The vocals are insane and the songs are awesome!! I’m speechless!
  13. positionspedr2
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns do ano - segundo a revista eu mesmo -. ele se destaca pelo fato de que ariana está indo totalmente contrário do que está ditando tendência esse ano, que é música pop agitada inspirada no disco music. grande, sem medo algum, embarca em um gênero nunca explorado antes por ela, um R&B mais clássico inspirado em sua diva Mariah Carey e consegue fazer isso com excelência.um dos melhores álbuns do ano - segundo a revista eu mesmo -. ele se destaca pelo fato de que ariana está indo totalmente contrário do que está ditando tendência esse ano, que é música pop agitada inspirada no disco music. grande, sem medo algum, embarca em um gênero nunca explorado antes por ela, um R&B mais clássico inspirado em sua diva Mariah Carey e consegue fazer isso com excelência. parabéns pelo lindo e coeso álbum, sempre entregando o que lhe é proposto… Expand
  14. ttoriii
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ugh this woman is amazing and I honestly don't even know how to describe the album: it's dreamy and overwhelming and oh my god
  15. guedex
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana demonstrando ser uma das melhores artistas da década, não choca a ninguém.
  16. gabsirigoyta
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is so good. it’s like di thank u next and yours truly had a baby. and it’s a really pretty one. i’m obsessed. it feels so authentic and fresh at the same time. jeez.
  17. Claraalvesp42
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is **** good, it's so different from her other albuns. Ariana is really that **** i love u her sm. She is doing something v new and it worked so well, her vocals on this album are amazing!! already can't wait for ag7
  18. Jair18
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, Ariana shows us that she knows how to master genres, R&B is hers, she can do whatever she wants with any genre, apart from her high notes and spectacular voice.
  19. gushyhhhh
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    esse álbum eh muito bom os puxões e socos no chromatica da vaca da lady gaga rain on me único hit daquele buraco por causa da ariana
  20. Roxialv
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's amazing, she managed to deliver everything she promised from start to finish. No doubt, it showed what it came for. Nasty and pov undoubtedly the best, showed once again that ariana and the weeknd are the best.
  21. juliaroratto
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, com vocais perfeitos, músicas coesas e uma estética muito bonita. É um dos melhores álbuns da Ariana, por ter um toque bem intimista, por mais que muitos não entendam esse conceito. Perfeito, como tudo que nós podemos esperar da Ariana.
  22. giawtaegi
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She showed so much growth on this album. It's magnificent. Every single note she sings sound like some heaven song. It's absolutely amazing. A masterpiece.
  23. ariarnoldo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    some songs sounds the same but it reminds of "my everything" her second studio album
  24. seanhickey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this record has ariana’s best vocals this album shows how mature ariana is gone. from singing ‘put your hearts up’ to the saucy sex song ‘34+35’. Motive the dance pop song featuring doja cat will make you want to dance.It’s her best project and is perfect… Expand
  25. moonlightaabe
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    grande once again doing another evolution, amazing, her best work so far, one of the best albums this year
  26. positiomsaoty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    aoty her best album ever. dont @ me if you dont like it = die i dont care. she’s finally doing what she wants to do and im so happy for her
  27. Karolfrancogg
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    De verdad siento que este álbum es más ariana que los otros anteriores; me gusta mucho por que es diferente y cada canción es ARTE asegurado, te pierdes en sus melodías y su voz
  28. sofiam_026
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El álbum cuenta con un sonido distinto a lo acostumbrado. Los vocales son excelentes
  29. positionss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuito booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom
  30. Aimep3123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Arte Princesa del pop me encanta el álbum Ariana sigue a si eres una diosa en la música me fascinó el toque R&B
  31. abdullahmusic
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana’s best album for sure! she experiences her vocal range! not the next mariah carey but the next ariana grande !
  32. paolaschutz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is absolutely perfect. The vocals are impressive. Ariana is so passionate about what she does. An r&b masterpiece.
  33. robagitzan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I am impressed with this album a different sound than what we were used to and mature
  34. sofiasasquatch
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande proved (again) that she can be a chameleon artist. Giving us a delicious R&B album, Ariana shows the most mature and cohesive work since Sweetener.
  35. IsaPerazza
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this Is the best album I have heard, is just perfect, Ariana is an iconic genius
  36. AstridMeatvall
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is saving this year. The vocals, the production, the whistles notes, the collabs are perfect. Pov is my favorite one, beautiful lyrics and beautiful orchestra
  37. EmperorLeaf
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Borelore and r@re wish they were this good wbk. This album is a work of art that completely destroys taylors and Selena’s career. Stream this song to be immune to corona xoxoxo… Expand
  38. Yourstrulyvinyl
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is very adventurous for Ariana and she pulled it off with absolute excellence .
  39. viniladini
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o album é simplesmente perfeito, é o primeiro album da ariana nesse estilo e ela surpreendeu. com certeza aoty!!… Expand
  40. fernando_cnc
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her with the R&B is perfect, the whistles, the vocals, i’m so happy!!! this realy sounds really good, the best album that i heard in my life!
  41. Angello0106
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Este álbum fue algo completamente diferente de los demás de Ariana Grande es R&B.
  42. Nathaes
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An incredible album with unbelievable vocals. POV one of the best songs on the album PERIODT.
  43. edwh_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is perfect! my favorite: nasty, pov and 34+35 I really admire Ariana, because she can do her best and everything is perfect
  44. LuluArinator
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum e simplesmente perfeito E tem toda uma performance perfeita, 34+35 e umas das melhores do álbum
  45. wesleeyfs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ta tudo tão perfeito! ela foi perspicaz demais aaaa, essa nova era entregar tudo oq os fãs queria.
  46. Jonijoniii
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Estoy tan orgulloso de que ari quiera hacer el estilo que siempre soñó, su sonido suena hermoso, las vocales son perfectos y limpios. Estoy muy orgulloso de ser fan de ella desde 2013
  47. Carlosraularctp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An excellent album from start to finish, Ariana together with her team gives us an incredible experience with her vocals, exceptional production, strong and consistent messages, the whole album shows us an independent woman trying to control all the problems she faces and willing to love, Ariana never disappoints with her work, and this is no exception, defensively one of her best albums , she bet on the R&B and succeeded.… Expand
  48. Alexhd
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Que perfección es este álbum, Ariana se acaba de superar a si misma con nuevas producciones y mejores sonidos
    Si voz es taaaan perfecta
  49. LUISm19
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions the album is one of Ariana Grande's most important eras as the Anyone Era (Thank u, next, Swetenner, Dangerous woman, My Everything, Yours Truly). Ariana conveyed what she felt to her fans and Positions was no exception we see a more mature Ariana Grande, more self-confident without fear of saying or doing what she thinks is the right thing to do on the album we can see that shePositions the album is one of Ariana Grande's most important eras as the Anyone Era (Thank u, next, Swetenner, Dangerous woman, My Everything, Yours Truly). Ariana conveyed what she felt to her fans and Positions was no exception we see a more mature Ariana Grande, more self-confident without fear of saying or doing what she thinks is the right thing to do on the album we can see that she can handle any types of genre and if the need for her great vocal range she can convey with her lyrics the phase she is going through, the instrumental, her voice, her message perfectly match the album. Now she is on a very different level showing what she's made of and showing what she can achieve. Congratulations Ariana for this amazing and melodic album… Expand
  50. roberttozz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Espectacular, cambió a un estilo donde encaja más que perfecto demostrando el talento de reinventarse que se le había exijido.
  51. godoftheclouds
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Album of the year! I expected nothing less from the QUEEN OF POP ARIANA GRANDE! Another amazing album that I listen to from beginning to end without skipping music! ALL THE SONGS ARE GREAT!
  52. GregoryPed
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She really shows how much she had matured in these past years. The album is outstanding and different from other albums and has a very unique sound.
  53. Rauhahuitu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of her career!! She has gone trough so much and u can really feel her emotions while listening to the album
  54. b1jma
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana mostrou mais uma vez que consegue não só fazer pop mas sim um estilo com raízes no r&b e foi perfeito trazendo lembranças de blues e musica soul e uma versão mais madura dela como dangerous woman
  55. Henerizzle
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing infinite out of infinite the vocals the beat the tempo everything amazing there are no bad songs every single song is a chef kiss.
  56. Donse
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El álbum me tiene loco, me petatee, sus notas son tan buenas, las canciones me hicieron llorar, es un buen álbum
  57. America_rms
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Estamos tan acostumbrados a que Ariana nos de un POP EXPLOSIVO y hoy que no lo hace, consideramos que el álbum es malo, si, al principio el álbum parece ser simple o aburrido, pero conforme lo vas escuchando vas descubriendo el arte que se encuentra en cada letra, en cada nota, es fenomenal, la voz de Ari más preciosa que nunca, este nueva música nos muestra a una Ariana más madura,Estamos tan acostumbrados a que Ariana nos de un POP EXPLOSIVO y hoy que no lo hace, consideramos que el álbum es malo, si, al principio el álbum parece ser simple o aburrido, pero conforme lo vas escuchando vas descubriendo el arte que se encuentra en cada letra, en cada nota, es fenomenal, la voz de Ari más preciosa que nunca, este nueva música nos muestra a una Ariana más madura, centrada y haciendo lo que le gusta, sin duda nos ha entregado un perfecto álbum, que te transporta a otro mundo y que te eleva en todos los sentidos.… Expand
  58. vferreirab
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ARIANAAAAAAA YOU DID THAT!
    I loved this album so much, I definitely wasn't expecting all that she served with this project, some people complaining about her not singing pop so much but r&b is what she wants and her zone, love her and this album is masterpiece
  59. diegoliborioseb
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum demasiado bueno, tanto en los mensajes que dan las letras, tanto en el instrumental de cada canción y por supuesto en los vocales.
    Ariana Grande ha sabido manejar este álbum muy bien y nos demuestra que es una artista versátil y completa.
  60. grandeorbiit
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album really shows a new side of Ariana....the songs are so different but they all match so good together.....it's a masterpiece
  61. alexxxxxxxxxx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s so good the reviewers are definitely biased and it’s embarrassing to be that biased if you call yourself a professional
  62. Gabiizi
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The songs are good, she brought something totally different than the other albums and it was good, it's not like TUN with trap and stuff, but it was nice to hear that she went back to work with R&B,We can say that Ariana returned with her place as pop princess with this album, and it is impossible to choose a favorite song
  63. rebecab2
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    o album é cheio de vocais incriveis, eu estava temerosa por ter sido feito em um tempo tao curto mas com certeza estou impressionada com a produção, letras lindas e VOCAIS insanos, ah sim, vale muito a pena embora muitos tenham esperado mais um album pop ela se excedeu dessa vez. o melhor album até agora.
  64. tomassgalvan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    definitely this is one of the best albums ariana grande has made. still not surpassing dangerous woman, but i can say it is tied with thank u, next.
  65. davimartins
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    selena gomez:

    - não canta
    - não produz
    - não tem impacto
    - não é memorável - não tem talento
    - não dança
  66. Eliza20_alcudia
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Sin duda es un álbum grandioso, quien diga que no lo es o que es "aburrida" no sabe nada música
  67. Lauanyy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler: Melhor álbum de 2020 haha
    Ariana sempre inovando, álbum R&B com uma pegada de jazz, cada faixa uma emoção diferente, aliás Grande nunca erra, todos os três feats totalmente feito de uma forma incrível, você se sente bem ouvindo todas as músicas, álbum SENSACIONAL. Obrigada por isso Ariana.    … Expand
  68. jadekalila
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Muito coeso e inovador, as batidas são perfeitas e nos levam para outro mundo, maduro e quente. Perfeito nessa quarentena, Ariana nós presenciou bem.
  69. Francisko
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El álbum es muy fresco y relajante, no llega a ser aburrido y ariana extiende su rango vocal con las notas de silbido con Nasty y My hair , me encanta
  70. yuricampos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is wonderful amazing I love hearing Ariana's voice because it calms me down… Expand
  71. luanbutera
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The queen of pop and the love of my life. She is the best singer of this generation and nobody cant change my mind.
  72. samirr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing vocals, harmonies, instruments, everything was just perfect and beautiful.
  73. dlopex25
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    honestly her best work, ariana sounds her best when shes doing r&b and this album has no skips
  74. Miltonrxngel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is amazing in loveeeee su mejor trabajo hasta la fecha simplemente hermoso, la produccion es asombrosa
  75. rafa10293
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    her style this album was amazing. the trap beats but also the beautiful strings, it really hits you in the heart. an absolutely amazing album, go stream it.
  76. dannn817
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love this album with all of my heart. it’s a r&b masterpiece with good collabs and amazing song. my favorite is just like magic
  77. Erick234
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande once again exceeds her own expectations by bringing a complete album, from sounds equal to disney's with considerably naughty lyrics to true lessons of overcoming. Positions is a true R&B work, Ariana Grande is now doing what she likes and that is clear from the beginning to the end of the album.… Expand
  78. davxdrugs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked it. It's super danceable. Ariana is for sure one of the greatest names of this and next generation!… Expand
  79. sunflowerrbaby
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album truly shows Ariana’s growth both as an artist and a person.The sound is different to what we are used to with Ariana but it totally fits her aesthetic. This album can truly change the industry with it’s amazing lyrics and composition. Super proud of Ariana and the masterpiece she’s created and given to us.
  80. Clownvatix
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album PERIODT. Its so crazy and happy and a BOP album. I love it so much. My fav is safety net and POV
  81. melgrande
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana left her comfort zone, it is her favorite album, because she did what she always wanted. the vocals are incredible, the beat and the sound is contagious, I could spend hours listening to the princess of pop!
  82. luis1daniel2606
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum realmente hermoso, tranquilo, original, te amamos Arigod princesa del pop
  83. rainsdropx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love this album a totally different musical style, Ariana always innovating the songs are good to hear and there are none that you pass, just incredible… Expand
  84. MOTIVEDOJA
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    omg esta impecavel motive 10/10 my hair obvious e six thirty = tudo! matou ariana quem nao gostou se j
  85. Tibu1931
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is sooo gooddd it’s not like her previous work but it’s good!!! I enjoyed most of the tracks.... rnb is a good genre. It’s a transition album for sure
  86. JohanCisneros5
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album, without a doubt it is a new ariana, more mature and direct to what she wants, it is an album that many will not like, it is R&B, do not expect a generic pop
  87. Khey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum con grandes sonidos y una buena continuación a su anterior album
  88. miabroadley
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pov is a beautiful song that shows her healing from the past. The album itself shows how comfortable she has got with her music and is truly amazing to listen to.… Expand
  89. millena1237
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. um álbum R&B perfeito, com conceito e é diferente dos outros. ariana entregou tudo e mais um pouco
    my hair é uma chuva de vocais
    nasty trás sensualidade os feat com the weekend e doja trás um pouquinho dos artistas just like magic veio com tudo tbm
    e as outras faixas cada uma tem sua cara tbm, perfeito ❤️    … Expand
  90. marvenlambo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s one of the best albums of the year, I literally wanna cry, “shut up” give me some butterflies. Ariana has outdone herself, congratulations.
  91. julivn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Critica:PROPIA
    LIteralmente ME ENCANTO TODO
  92. anon1928292
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album was definitely a grower. On my first listen I didn't think much of it, however tracks like off the table, safety net, nasty, and pov stood out to me on the first listen. But on the 2nd listen, i was amazed, as if i've never heard it before. This album is definitely amazing, it gives you the feelings of Sweetener and Dangerous Woman combined together, and she gave us an amazingThis album was definitely a grower. On my first listen I didn't think much of it, however tracks like off the table, safety net, nasty, and pov stood out to me on the first listen. But on the 2nd listen, i was amazed, as if i've never heard it before. This album is definitely amazing, it gives you the feelings of Sweetener and Dangerous Woman combined together, and she gave us an amazing R&B/pop album. Her most cohesive project to date, her vocal improvements are shown throughout the entire project and it's one of her best vocally. She used her voice to create beautiful harmonies in almost every song, the layers were magical, and her whistles shine bright in this specific album. This is like nothing she's done before, it has elements of what she's done, but this is a completely different sound, especially with songs like motive, my hair, love language, pov, she really took a step back from her pop roots and dived into R&B/Soul beautifully. To many this might not be her best album, but anyone who says it's a terrible album clearly doesn't know what mysic is, and doesn't appreciate R&B well enough to enjoy this masteriece of an album. It is one of her best.… Expand
  93. dmaclaren
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a work of art. Absolutely stunning. Next AG chapter is unreal.
  94. Pov_ari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely, one of Ariana's best albums.It's something different than the things she has done before and I love it. This is also her sexiest album. The orchestra, the beats, her vocals, everything is amazing!
  95. FIIRE
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is perfect, pure and too young to be properly appreciated by many, I loved the way it oscillates between something sexually and sentimentally exciting, I fully understand why it is Ariana's favorite album, the evolution that she demonstrates in her lyrics, it is incredible, it makes me proud.… Expand
  96. mponiatowsky
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece................................................................
  97. maddie8903
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The beautiful pop/r&b album takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster as the album progresses. My personal favourites are off the table ft The Weekend, pov, and 34+35. The main themes that were heard during the album was love, sex and growing from past mistakes. The album is a beautiful piece of art and everyone should give it a listen.
  98. mmptun
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love this album, stream stream stream stream stream stream GO STREAM POSITIONS
  99. sophiagama
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best album ever! ariana sound so mature and healed from everything, defininely her best work
  100. Maseken
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Every song is playable, not one single skip. The artist has out done her self and laid all other favs down! This is is pure art and just 1/6 of one of the albums from the talented Ariana Grande. We Stan!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Paste Magazine
    Dec 2, 2020
    72
    Grande is making no effort to be discreet, instead explicitly owning her sexuality—the album is called Positions, after all. The juxtaposition of beautiful violin sounds and risqué lyrics has become one of Grande’s signature sounds, and it suits her well.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 9, 2020
    80
    Grande laid bare may well be seen as a stopgap in her canon, using taboo to checkmate her past trauma, but it does pull off the rare feat of at least sounding effortless.
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  3. PopMatters
    Nov 5, 2020
    80
    With little conflict and few psychological insights, Positions zeroes in on the enviable confidence that only pop stars on top of the world and with nothing to lose can afford. It's easy to write it off as empty calories, but pop has always been described in such terms: cake, candy, chocolate, confection. Positions isn't a "sweetener" but pure sugar.
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