• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cada una de sus canciones es perfecta, un nuevo estilo para Ari y le quedó Perfecto. Expand
  2. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The songs on this album are very peaceful since it is R&B But without a doubt the lyrics of each song are so artistic
  3. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM. love the concept, the vocals, and the production is incredible. a masterpiece. her growth and happiness is deserved. very different from her past music and so unique.
  4. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good Album. Love it! Kinda Similar to her recent album, Sweetener and Thank U, Next Expand
  5. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's honestly a really good album. i looooooveeeeee this album sm. it sounds cute and powerfull
  6. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is a gentle and truly magical album that captured me from the first track and didn’t let go until the last one. My favorites are POV, off the table, my hair, safety net. From now on, this is one of the most beloved albums in Ariana’s career on a level with Dangerous Woman 10/10 Awesome
  7. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un discazo de los pies a la cabeza, tiene cada bopazo que te cagas las bragas
  8. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Excelente Álbum, el mejor del 2020 sin duda alguna, Ariana cada vez se supera más y sigue siendo una de las mejores artistas de esta década
  9. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. positions isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, 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
  10. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album perfect songs nice melodys good very good yesss mizeng ariana grande is perfect her



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  11. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection, i could listen all the time and don't want left to dance, i really love it Expand
  12. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a cultural reset this is everything im not a fan of ari but i really lovee it periodt
  13. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Eu amei, o meu estilo favorito é R&B eu gosto de escutar músicas calmas e pensar na vida, agradeço a Ariana por não fazer música pop só pra agradar a indústria e sim fazer algo que ela ame e se identifique
  14. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The álbum its very interesante, It hve YT Vibes, She Really Know How to give US Art
  15. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Me encanto el álbum, una excelente combinación del r&b con el pop, creo que es el sonido que Ari a estado buscando y al fin lo encontró.
  16. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores álbumes de lo que tiene ariana grande, es mi favorito sin dudas. Rompió con las expectativas que teníamos todos sacando un álbum demasiado bueno y hermoso
  17. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    La amo a la mayoria no les gusta o dicen que es aburrido, pero todo no es pop en el mundo, es un buen album y ariana se luce, por eso la amo
  18. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best album of the year. I'm speechless. thanks for everything, Ari. you've never let us down.
  19. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanto, este álbum definitivamente tiene dedicación y amor, al igual que Ariana. Saluden a la actual princesa del pop, Ariana grande. Expand
  20. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Não é atoa que Ariana é boa em tudo o que faz, esse álbum é perfeito, vocais perfeitos, músicas, etc. Não tenho palavras para descrever o quão incrível esse álbum é.
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Immaculate. I love this album. My favourite song would have to be pov, but the entire album sounds beautiful.
  22. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is magical, sensitive, and sexy at the same time. It makes me feel completely safe and comfortable with myself and my sexiness, that's so welcoming at this moment.
  23. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i loved this album, the music's beautiful and perfect, and ariana grande is the revolution Expand
  24. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    POSITIONS isnt just an album, its a cultural reset, its the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, its art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album. don’t listen to the bad reviews, it’s just the seleners getting bold cause she outsold their fav with ease.
  26. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ariana once again gives us a complete banger. she is powerful and killing it. Expand
  27. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é excelente! É, sem dúvidas, um dos melhores da carreira da Ariana.
  28. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s good, just good, pov is so beautiful tho ! djdjdjdjdjsjdksndnsjndnsdnjdndndnd
  29. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is so heart felt and beautiful! I would recommend this album to anyone! I just love the way each of hers tells a different story. this album is so unique. everything this woman does is absolutely beautiful.
  30. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautifully composed album that talks about growth, grief and healing in the midst of a global pandemic. Finding love and sexually exploring with her new partner. But most importantly learning about herself and learning to love the parts of her others do, which she herself sees as flaws. Expand
  31. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best album i’ve ever heard in my whole entire life. no skips, fantastic vocal production with mainly r&b vibes. ariana grande took it to another level and i consider this to be her best album yet. Expand
  32. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album a different for Ariana. This not bad. It's good if you don't like it? Pls listen Twice.
  33. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece, almost all arianators have waited for so long for a rnb album.
  34. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande’s sixth studio album is the definition of ethereal. It has a soft, pure, and genuine energy. Grande’s ability to turn her emotions into music is so incredibly powerful, she is truly the definition of a singer. Positions is a beautiful and heavenly album, no doubt.
  35. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    MY FAVORITE ALBUM POSITIONS isnt just an album, its a cultural reset, its the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, its art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted

    POSITIONS isnt just an album, its a cultural reset, its the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe,
    MY FAVORITE ALBUM POSITIONS isnt just an album, its a cultural reset, its the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, its art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted

    POSITIONS isnt just an album, its a cultural reset, its the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, its art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
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  36. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    An r&b masterpiece. In this record Ariana really artistically evolved, I know thats right.
  37. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es ariana grande es mi diosa jaksks. Y pues, (espacio para hacer espacio contando caracteres...)
  38. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    After reading the negative reviews being left by fans of other women in this industry, i’ve decided to make my own review on this project. There is an ongoing theme where fans do the absolute most in attempt to sabotage other artists, Ariana falling victim to this recently. From having her project almost fully leaked before the final release day to fans of other artists mass-buying theAfter reading the negative reviews being left by fans of other women in this industry, i’ve decided to make my own review on this project. There is an ongoing theme where fans do the absolute most in attempt to sabotage other artists, Ariana falling victim to this recently. From having her project almost fully leaked before the final release day to fans of other artists mass-buying the competing song in order to see Ariana not succeed, and now for these same people to leave bad reviews on the album there is some sort of obsession there. Many of the reviews i’ve seen criticise this album for being ‘too sexual’ yet in the past Ariana has also been criticised for acting and looking like a child. What is so shocking to me is that we are living in a time where it is still taboo for a woman to to be open about and one with her sexuality. The strings, the vocals, the lyrics, the harmonies, the layering of her vocals, everything on this project was just wonderful and i truly cannot stress enough how divine it was hearing this album for the first time. Contrary to most of the poor reviews, i don’t believe this is a compilation of thank u, next rejects at all. Ariana brought a variety of different flavours to this body of work and it’s something i personally have been waiting for from her. I truly love this album and i feel that as Ariana grows older she is continuing to solidify her sound and its great to see. Each project becomes more and more personal and it seems that she is also opening up her shell a little more through each album. Expand
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is definitely a grower. It keeps getting better every listen and sounds so mature and special.
  40. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    BESt album of 2020 love!!!!!✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
  41. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El álbum es arte total es totalmente bueno, es un género r&b tranquilo, donde Ariana nos demuestra que su voz no es solo gritar y que sus canciones no necesitan ser pop para ser buenas canciones.
  42. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album omg
    World deserves more nice people :) they give this album 0 because they don't want to get this album up so it's very childlish huh... Anyways stream positions everyone!
  43. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Some of review are low just bcs they wondering there is not an dance pop music on it, there is no such a bop and instant hit following the album, but the fact that this album is considering as RnB jazz kinda album, if ppl want to hear such a dance pop pls listen to something like chromatica.. this album is so mature, and well produce
  44. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    34+35 es tan buena! Su ritmo es tan sensual! Adoro esta etapa más R&B de Ariana, se escucha más sensual y madura.
  45. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um álbum completamente harmônico! As faixas falam entre si e a sonoridade é incrivelmente pensada trazendo o melhor de Ariana Grande, o dream-pop, R&B e pop!
  46. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s a different album, everyone is expecting a dw 2.0 but we’re never going to get it. ari likes to sing these kinda of songs and they are amazing especially with her voice and vocals.
    let’s accept that this is not a pop album and appreciate it
  47. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i’m actually so proud of ariana for finally stepping out of her “pop princess” comfort zone and created more r&b, blues, and whistle note tracks. that’s her area of music. that’s where her vocals serve and that’s where she belongs as an artist. her voice is capable of so much more than a basic pop track and this album proves that. it brings you on an emotional roller coaster but in the BEST way possible. from some of the sadder/more soulful songs like off the table, safety net, pov, she expresses gratitude for her past and how she’s healing from it. in pov, she wants to love herself the way the new person in her life sees her/loves her and also she wants to learn to love another person the same way by not leaving like in the past, “ima love you even though i’m scared” “still getting good at not leaving.” in off the table, she’s scared to love again and the weeknd’s verse is him explaining to her that even though she’s been hurt before and he’s been toxic in the past, he can still love her regardless and he’s willing to try. the more upbeat songs just like magic (sooo catchy and such a vibe for manifesting good things in your life Expand
  48. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10. this was fu* amazing, i think this is one of the best album that I ever listen. the voice and the letter of everything is incredible. i think everyone should listen this and they won't regret. my top 3 is pov, off the table and 34+35. Expand
  49. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Ariana album moved me in so many different ways, it's very good to see that she's establishing herself in the music industry and meeting musically. I love that. Expand
  50. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s one of the best albums she’s made/ someone’s ever made ever. stream it as her vocals and lyrics are incredible.
  51. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is currently my favorite out of all her other albums. Ariana is definitely maturing and changing her styles From R&B, Blues, Trap, and Pop, this album has a beautiful range with her vocals and styles of music. So love that Ariana is trying new things. LOVE THIS ALBUM.
    Favorites: POV, nasty, love language, off the table, my hair, 34+35, and safety net. :)
  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love the concept, I love all the music and I can't wait for the music video
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, love the melodies. Ariana definitely has a staple for her music.
  54. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her best album to date. the album not only has amazing high notes, but also has great meanings behind every song, and flows beautifully together. stream pov
  55. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's not just an album it's a masterpiece her best album since dangerous woman that's it
  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions album is THAT ALBUM!!!!!! THE VOCALS, THE LYRICS IS SO GOOD!!!!! THIS IS HER BEST ALBUM!!!! THIS IS SO DIFFERENT Expand
  57. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Uno de mis álbumes R&B favorito, desde la primera vez que lo escuche me encantó, ariana sin duda si Lucio, con su voz espectacular y sus increíbles sonidos, hacen de este un maravilloso álbum.
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Un álbum espectacular, lo ame, Ariana es una artista magistral. Y sin duda alguna este se volvió uno de mis álbumes favoritos del año.
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is a masterpiece, it has excellent sounds and it totally matches his voice. Grande has shown his great ability and talent with this album. His vocals are exquisite, they inspire you.
  60. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect this album is something new for everyone, Ariana has done it again, I love every song and each lyric, the melody and the instrumental en each song Expand
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay. Here’s my opinion on positions.

    It’s her best work to date. The lyrics, production and vocals are top-notch. Critics and fans are expecting her to stay in “pop” era as she’s a beast in there but ari’s voice is literally perfect in r&b lane.
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  62. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's divine !!! A wonderful R&B, Ariana exceeded my expectations in relation to expecting something different from everything she did. Magnificent, she is everything to me, and this album certainly is.
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is one of the best works from Ariana, its like sweetener, but even better, more mature and the lyrics really good, its a masterpiece.
  64. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana nos surpreendeu com este novo álbum que nos trouxe algo bem diferente do que ela costumava nos entregar. É possível sentir a verdade por traz de cada faixa, que contém um som R&B gostoso de se ouvir e vocais incríveis. É neste álbum que Ariana foi mais ela mesma e, assim, se tornando uma de suas maiores e melhores produções.
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After two emotionally striking eras, Ariana deserved the right to make this fantastic album. She clearly had fun making this music, as she deserves after 3 years of nonstop trauma and pain. This piece shows her personal growth, as well as her musical growth. Delivering the R&B album of our dreams, Ariana delivers fun, sexy music intermingled with her fears of falling in love again after experiencing two horrible breakups in the spotlight alongside her deteriorating mental health. This album has a song for everyone. For the fans who love a good upbeat song, she delivers 34+35, Nasty, and Positions. For the fans who want to be emotionally invested, she delivers Off The Table, Safety Net, and POV. And for the people who love an artist who experiments with a new sound, Grande delivers Shut up, My Hair, and Love Language. This is the perfect follow up to Sweetener and Thank U, Next. She doesn’t follow the patterns of her previous successes, and instead finds herself leading the music industry once again with this album. Let’s watch while everyone else follows in this superstar’s path. Expand
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's a beautiful album. it's like mixing sweetener and dangerous woman. i really loved how ariana expressed her confidence and putting her feelings into this album. just because this album is very explicit doesn't mean is bad. this and folklore are my favourite album released of 2020 so far. she truly deserve the attention and love she got. period.
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The queen is back!! That album is just perfect! There is no bad music, and Pov, Nasty, My hair, Off the table n 34 + 35, are impeccable !! I loved it
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum de sua carreira, o mais maduro até agora da para ver o quanto ela está evoluindo de acordo com os álbuns que ela lança Expand
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has done it again, she never fails to bring us into her world and into her complexities and beautiful moments that make up her life.
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    what can we say its ariana grande everything she does is iconic ugh i love her
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Os haters dedicando tempo pra vim aqui hahaha. e pros que acham que o dangerous woman é o melhor da carreira meus sinceros: kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is amazing beautiful, the lyrics, melody and full softness, the ariana gave it all, a new era is coming
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She showed us a new side, completely rocked this new album, innovating with intimate visuals and incredible R&B sounds that are in my head all the time. Ariana is the princess of pop.
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I loved the album, it's different from what she usually does and I loved it. It shows how she is overcoming, adapting to the things that happened and finally managing to move on after all, even sometimes needing a break for 34 + 35
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album showed how much Ariana is maturing musically, and risking doing what she likes, it’s awesome Expand
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    one of her best work. she really needed this album to just do what she really wanted to. really authentic. her voice really fits r&b. stop talking about reinvention, leave her alone!
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    mais uma vez entregando tudo e mais um pouco, felizmente o terror dos pop fã
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    RAINHA, MARAVILHOSA, NUNCA ERRA.
    ESSE ÁLBUM TÁ INCRÍVEL E ME DÁ MUITO ORGULHO VER ELA FELIZ COM ELE ✨
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso, álbum com uma R&B impecável e com vocais incríveis, digno de uma diva
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her voice. the whistles. lyrics. production. i enjoyed it. sounded like she's having fun on this album.
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    definitely my fave album from hers. love this girl and her art so much. very proud of miss ponytail
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Isso é simplesmente um álbum perfeito, todas as músicas são boas, como sempre servindo horrores..
    ENFIM A LENDA
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An album where Ariana Grande shows that she can do well in Pop and R&B, Positions is an extremely cohesive album with Ariana's participation in the composition of all the songs, the sound is calmer but we can see that Ariana is confident with herself and her sensuality and uses it to inspire herself in the lyrics of these songs, this album literally saved 2020.
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Her Best Album, she saved 2020 from trash song. She knows what to do, Our Queen. Expand
  85. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album, the sound, the vocals, the concept everything fits so good. Love it
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Os instrumentais perfeitos, os vocais da ariana excelentes. Um álbum com muita qualidade.
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is not an album, this is a masterpiece. Now that she’s worldwide famous, no one can accuse her of copying Mariah Carey like happened with Yours Truly. We don’t deserve this r&b masterpiece. This isn’t for us. This is just for her. I respect
  88. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured a lot with her musical work! We can consider it an R&B masterpiece ... With a few hints of explicit lyrics and harmonies with his angel voice! Far from being a POP album, however, an album with a sincere vibe.
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A pretty and a really sensual album. The orchestra on the production is AMAZING.
    A great R&B masterpiece
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhorws álbuns da Ariana, vocais impecáveis, arranjos perfeitos. Esse é o tipo de álbum que você não quer de jeito nenhum pular uma faixa sequer. Expand
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing, vulnerable, beautiful. Truly a masterpiece. One of her most heartfelt albums aside from tun.
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es sin duda un gran trabajo, se nota el esfuerzo, uff Nasty es arte total, Ari nunca decepciona, todos amamos positions. Expand
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana’s 6th studio album “positions” is utterly beautiful. Her vocals, witty songwriting and playfulness shines through this masterpiece. It is also a more mature sound then previous projects. Just beautiful.
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good R&B album, I like how Ari can change gender without losing her sweet essence. Expand
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I think that’s the most madure album of all the carrer of Ariana, maybe Positions don’t have a very nice review, but it’s unique
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Great album, fantastic rhythms and great lyrics. She deserves all the success on this album !!!!!
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has evolved once again and I am here for it. Truly one of her best albums
  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito!, Ela está sempre tentando inovar e ela conseguiu, o álbum está incrível!
  99. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande nos trajo uno de los mejores álbumnes del año, me encantó mucho "Nasty" y será mi favorita... Ariana puso todo su esfuerzo en este trabajo y ojala siga creciendo en la música. Expand
  100. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente perfeito! Ela sai de sua zona comum em um estilo totalmente diferente dos álbuns anteriores e entregando música com letras impecáveis e com harmonias contagiantes
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.