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

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  1. evidbejeb
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing album by the great Ariana Grande. R&B fits her voice very well, this album is a masterpiece.… Expand
  2. girliexoxoxo
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I do not like. I do not like. I do not like. I do not like. I do not likr
  3. Omarbc15
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Es gracioso que digan que no se reiventa y que siempre trae lo mismo de siempre, pero a la vez todos esperan que haga un Dangerous Woman 2.0.
  4. ahrontm
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a bop a bop a bop a bop a bop a bop a bop abop abop abop abop abop cultural reset cultural reset cultural reset… Expand
  5. MateusGrande
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Álbum com muita coesão e melodias incríveis, vocais impressionante! Principalmente na faixa My hair.
  6. Giflegal
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    A pop-trap R&B album that everyone should listen to, the album has a song for every moment. This album is among the best albums of 2020 that came to save this difficult year. An album with vocal and lyrical potential, besides being very visual.
  7. BRANMOI
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Me encanta este album, sus sonidos y los vocales de ariana, puedo escucharlo todo el dia y no me canso
  8. giawrep
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing body of work. I never expected Ariana's sixth studio album to be R&B-esque but I'm so glad that it was. I'm never disappointed by this woman, she continues to deliver masterpiece and masterpiece, this is my favorite album of hers by far.
  9. Bob2
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    this is an amazing album, truly a piece of art, bravo miss ariana grande, you did a great job.
  10. blcmz
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    i love it looĺllllllllllll sjkdkdkdleoeikwjejfjfhdhhdhsshshjsjskskskdkdkdkkskskskskwnenjrieiwekrkt
  11. katixlee
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her most personal and sensuous album yet!! Easily became one of my favorite albums, 34+35 introduced a new explicit and sexy style for Ariana that she's never done before. POV is another great hit from this album that describes how she wants to be able to love herself like her lover loves her. Motive, which features Doja Cat, is an amazing laid back hit. My Hair is also a great addition to this album where Ariana sings a whole verse in her whistle tones, something many other artists cannot do.… Expand
  12. Dumbhoeduh20
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece....her best body of work to date. Many didn't see the vision but I got it the first time. Super underrated and deserves way more.
  13. Aurorajalboyh
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    amazing album one of my favourite albums of this year very good job ariana
  14. tromeroc
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This album is very different from any other Ariana album, this is so much meaningful, personal and deep. She's exploring new horizons with her music, such as trap, rap, r&b and soul. All of this combined with this "Ariana flavor" we all know and love. The collaborations on this album are spot on with the topic of this album and all of their voices melt perfectly with Ariana's.
    One thing I    This album is very different from any other Ariana album, this is so much meaningful, personal and deep. She's exploring new horizons with her music, such as trap, rap, r&b and soul. All of this combined with this "Ariana flavor" we all know and love. The collaborations on this album are spot on with the topic of this album and all of their voices melt perfectly with Ariana's.
    One thing I really liked about this album is that even though the topic of the album and the lyrics in general are more "dirty" or "sexual" (not in a bad way) , the instrumentals and the vocals still very elegant and subtle. Here you can find a song called 34+35 with a very explicit lyrics, but it has violins and amazing vocals. As I said before Ariana is exploring new horizons and I'm all here for it. I've never heard anything like this before. A trap base with violins and harmonies. It's everything just perfect.    … Expand
  15. franzzy
    May 25, 2021
    10
    I freaking love this album af i dont know why many people hate this album its legendary
  16. Pabloesteban
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum sacado en estos tiempos, un álbum tranquilo y suave para relajarnos de todo lo malo que esta pasando en este mundo, co tiene vocales y el sonido R&B es tan hermoso… Expand
  17. Cnnffkfkfkke
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Lo mejorrrrrr dbdkdksksksskdkdkfjckcjcjx d djddkdkd djfkdksaosie difkckclskssidjsks djslslccjsk
  18. angelicyasss
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Seguindo fazendo tudo ariana nos surpreende com o melhores vocais de sua carreira
  19. Mathyswaggy
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020 by far
    Queen is serving VOCALS whe dont care about lyrics Ariana only artist to DEBUT 3 songs at number one in a Single year

    Other pop girls cant relate

    Thank u next!
  20. Laycana
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  21. Danielasc
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a masterpiece, All of you basics who don't like this album, anyways stream positions and rare… Expand
  22. soyanah
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Ariana Gande nos trajo un album sorpresa lleno de arte, sin embargo siento que esperaba mas de esta fantastica artista
  23. Alinebas167
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana trouxe um gênero diferente com vocais incríveis , é simplesmente perfeita.… Expand
  24. amiryaqo
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Positions is pop-R&B perfection. Ariana Grande managed to outdo her Thank U, Next album easily with this mid-tempo masterpiece. This album alone puts some people's entire discographies to shame (Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift, to name a few). Easily the best album of 2020, Ariana Grande continues to further cement herself as the Princess of the Music Industry, reigning with her best friend,Positions is pop-R&B perfection. Ariana Grande managed to outdo her Thank U, Next album easily with this mid-tempo masterpiece. This album alone puts some people's entire discographies to shame (Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift, to name a few). Easily the best album of 2020, Ariana Grande continues to further cement herself as the Princess of the Music Industry, reigning with her best friend, the Queen of the Music Industry, Mariah Carey. While some tasteless critics gave this album poor reviews because they're anti-Italian racists, this album is truly a 10/10 and the fans (and non-fans) agree.… Expand
  25. Stelar99
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    I think positions is a cohesive body of work, every song fitting for the album. The album has a poppy vibe, but I personally feel like it’s more r&b. The vocal range she displays in this album in incredible, having good lows, good chest high notes and amazing whistle notes.
    The only track that is a skip for me is shut up. The best tracks are: off the table (for both lyrics and amazing    I think positions is a cohesive body of work, every song fitting for the album. The album has a poppy vibe, but I personally feel like it’s more r&b. The vocal range she displays in this album in incredible, having good lows, good chest high notes and amazing whistle notes.
    The only track that is a skip for me is shut up. The best tracks are: off the table (for both lyrics and amazing vocals, her voice and Abel’s voice working magically together), safety net (causeis a whole vibe, is so dreamy and lovely, it’s just too heavenly), just like magic for a good pop track to dance to, my hair for the chills all over the body from the last chorus which is sang in the whistle register, positions and 34+35 are radio hits (or as we call them “bops”).
    Nasty has good vocals and overall great vibe, obvious is a cute lil song, west side is more chill, but it has it’s beauty    … Expand
  26. TaeOfficial
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020. The perfect Ariana Grande sound, magnum opus material.
  27. LucasJenner
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Este álbum, é simplesmente uma obra divina. Ariana grande é realmente uma artista muito talentosa que tudo que se propõe a fazer, faz da melhor forma possível.... Simplesmente perfeito.
  28. milktpapi
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
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  29. DamianOntiveros
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Possibly Arianas best album to date. Such an addictive album and I can not get enough!
  30. danxxnn
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    Its an amazing album, this álbum causes you so many emotions, it could be one of the best record works of his career, only some do not know how to value it
  31. AlexisRae
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a grower, but is not bad in any means. Her lyrics are on the same level from the lyrics in Thank U, Next. This is her only album that tells a story from start to finish. It opens up with the track shut up, which is my least favorite from the album. It addresses the critics and haters she has had over the years and how their opinions do not matter. I personally don't like the descending notes during the chorus, which makes this my least favorite song off the album. We move along to 34+35, which is a fun song about sex with little puns hidden all throughout it. Its about being carefree. Ariana has said herself this song is a joke in her interview with Zach Sang. Now we move into the story portion of the album. Motive featuring Doja Cat is next and tells the listeners Ariana's worries as she meets new people, especially those who she involves herself with romantically. As a celebrity, its easy for people to use you for fame and fortune and Ariana is not going to let just anybody in. Next is just like magic which is about Ariana's ability to create successful music, and manifestation. This is a song in reference to Thank U, Next which was created in 2 weeks and was made mostly from her just enjoying her friends. Manifestation also has a part to do with the people she attracts into her life, like new boyfriends. Now on to my personal favorite, off the table featuring the weeknd. This song explores Ariana's doubts about love after past trauma and plays back into motive, asking the intentions of her suitor. The Weeknd plays as her suitor in this song, promising her it will all be okay and trying to open her mind up. Moving along to six thirty. This track is asking Ariana's suitor if he is ready to commit. Ariana has made it clear at this point she does not want a fling. If she's going to be in a relationship again, she wants it to be worth her time and effort. Next is safety net featuring Ty Dolla $ign which continues the story of Ariana and her suitor by letting him know she's falling for him and is scared to commit after still not being healed from past relationships. They are letting each other know this is the real deal. Following safety net is my hair, which is a very sultry song. This song is about Ariana letting her man play with her hair during sex, but also has a double meaning. Ariana has naturally curly hair and has explained how she liked to keep it for her friends and family at this time because its an intimate part of her life that reminds her of before fame. As she lets him see her real hair, she is letting him see deeper into her soul. She also ends the song with singing the whole last chorus in whistle tones. Nasty is up next. While nasty is another song about sex, its also extremely intimate. She doesn't want quick sex, she wants to make love. Next is westside which is Ariana fully ready to commit with her partner completely and announcing she's not scared anymore. love language is next which is essentially Ariana speaking on how well her and her boyfriend get along. Of course it can also be a reference to sex, but it's mainly about them taking the next step in their relationship and being on the same wavelength about it. positions follows and while this song is about sex, it also has a double meaning. Ariana is ready to do what will please her partner the most while also pleasing herself. It's them ready to do anything for each other and bonds their trust. Up next is obvious. obvious is kind of a wrap up to the entire story of the album on how she believes in love again and how that came about. They obviously love each other and there is no hiding it now. Finally, the album wraps up with pov, which is a love song to her boyfriend. How can you love that thing i hate about myself? How could you possibly love my ugly? It lets Ariana know for sure no doubt in her head that her man loves her. In the bridge Ariana sings "all my baggage fading safely" which is a reference to ghostin of Thank U, Next in which she sings "I'm a girl with a whole lotta baggage". It lets Ariana's listeners know she is healed from past trauma enough to move on with her life and part of that is due to her new relationship with her boyfriend, Dalton Gomez. They started dating January of this year. This album includes some of Ariana's hardest vocals. She uses whistle tones in multiple songs: off the table, my hair, nasty, positions. Showcases her range beautifully. The entire album is filled with orchestral sounds, adding a beauty to it. Ariana layered her own vocals extremely well on this album. The main writers on this album are Ariana Grande and Tayla Parks. There are a lot of references from Ariana's past work in this album continuing her story from Sweetener and Thank U, Next. If you have not heard this album, I would recommend. Keep in mind this album is a grower for a lot of people like Sweetener was.… Expand
  32. notnikitacass
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    definitely one of her best albums for sure. u can see how she healed mentally from thank u, next to make fun music that she's comfortable with. so so happy for her.
  33. albus123
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    I've already seen people trashing this album, just because it's something we usually don't hear from Ari. I think that this is really unfair because i absolutely love when she experiments with her sound. Positions is very different from her previous projects. And that's what makes me love the album even more. The album is vocally and instrumentally pleasing. Some of the tracks' lyrics areI've already seen people trashing this album, just because it's something we usually don't hear from Ari. I think that this is really unfair because i absolutely love when she experiments with her sound. Positions is very different from her previous projects. And that's what makes me love the album even more. The album is vocally and instrumentally pleasing. Some of the tracks' lyrics are jaw-dropping, literally, particularly 34+35. Hearing new styles and genres from her is very refreshing considering the fact that the majority of her songs are usually pop and I'm tired of listening to pop songs. Besides, pop songs are everywhere, you could find it in every artist in this generation. And these kinds of songs don't fit for tiktoks, THANKFULLY! coz' songs that usually used for tiktoks are what I really hate the most. I just don't understand why fans and normal people are disappointed coz' it has not had a pop song? Besides, her vocals fit even better on RnB. In conclusion, I **** LOVE IT.… Expand
  34. potterr
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Sweetener is about being falsely happy and trying to heal from the **** you'd faced in life. While thank u, next is about facing all the **** that happened to your love life and to realize that self-love is more important. Moving forward, positions is about opening the new chapter of your life and being happy with someone but you're still afraid and not sure that this will not work outSweetener is about being falsely happy and trying to heal from the **** you'd faced in life. While thank u, next is about facing all the **** that happened to your love life and to realize that self-love is more important. Moving forward, positions is about opening the new chapter of your life and being happy with someone but you're still afraid and not sure that this will not work out well again. It's a trilogy. It's like the continuation of Ariana's diary. The album is vocally and instrumentally pleasing. The production sounds expensive. This album is so cohesive compare to her previous projects so far. Her voice perfectly blends in RnB and Ballad. I wish she would stay in that genre, especially Ballad coz' IT'S SO GODDAMN BEAUTIFUL. I just don't understand why some fans and normal people are disappointed with this album, coz' It is not great as thank u, next? Though I must say, It's not Ariana's best album by far. I still consider thank u, next as her best album. But It doesn't mean that it is considered as Ariana's worst album already. Personally pov is the best song from this album. Pov should be nominated on next year's Grammys for song of the year.

    • My rankings
    Pov
    Off the table
    Safety net
    Positions
    Just like magic
    My hair
    Shut up
    Obvious
    34+35
    Motive
    West side
    Nasty
    Six thirty
    Love language    … Expand
  35. jacobreviewez
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    positions might be one of Ariana's best albums, the calm and smooth mood of this album just gives R&B perfection.. I hope she continues to head in this direction with her music.
  36. cruelworld_
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    its amazing, songs like love language and my hair really showcase her growth as an artist
  37. Pilotoserve
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good album, I think that Ariana wanted to expand to a larger audience and also take sex off the table, just wonderful.… Expand
  38. Carlymia
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Ariana ha madurado mucho como artista y como cantante. Ella misma dijo que en este álbum lo que quería era cantar más y eso fue lo que hizo. Las vocals son impresionantes, el ritmo me recuerda mucho a Sweetener y eso me da a entender que quiso hacer un álbum poco comercial y más experimental. Me encanta
  39. Leawesome
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Ariana once again shows how varied and creative she is. None of her albums sound the same. She‘s trying out new styles everytime and shows us her inner feelings! I love it
  40. Musicui
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I loved the album, it is very different from what we had already seen of Ariana in albums like "Thank u, next
  41. Buterafelipe_15
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
  42. victorhenriquez
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    It is an incredible album with soft sounds but that transmit many sensations and no, it is not the same as his past albums.
  43. ariJota12
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    It’s more like a new ariana, she are more adult and forgot her terrible pass
  44. matthewg13
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece that tells a story unlike Ariana’s previous works. It ventures into a new space of music and I think that it complements Ariana’s style and voice perfectly. There is a mix of stereotypical pop songs and also R&B and ballets. Ariana never misses, and this was certainly no exception.
  45. Highor26
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    this is also everything, one of the best of 2020, it is a masterpiece, he is so magnificent I love him so much, album of my lifeele é como as vozes dos anjos de tao bom, maravilhoso
  46. Alexiscoronado
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, Ariana and her team do the best on the lyrics, music and production, Ariana ever do the best
  47. danaanaya
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Probably one of her best albums, she made this year better with this álbum.
  48. Metatanya
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Love how her music is evolving just as much as she is, definitely is a 10/10
  49. victorpalaciosz
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    El albúm es completamente perfecto, cada canción es una obra de arte, es un albúm de creciente adquisición, en mi opinión a la primera vez puede parecer básico pero connel tiempo te das cuenta que es algo que Ariana disfruta cantar y que le va perfecto. Dulce voz con melodías un tanto agresivas, una obra maestra.
  50. ivan2005jg
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Love it, este album es la mamada hijo, yurururururururururururururuururueur
  51. Andyjrs
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo amo! Un muy buen álbum R&B! Buenas letras, buen ritmo, buenas colaboraciones!… Expand
  52. foreverboy1
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande has came to bless our ears once again with such an R&B inspired album titled “Positions”. The album has 14 tracks which all have very excellent vocals and the instrumentals are well produced. The lead single of this album titled “Positions” is an amazing song worth listening and it has such a great vibe. The song did an astonishing job at debuting #1 in the Billboard Hot 100 Charts and overall has been high in streaming on all platforms. The rest of the tracks are also so great even if the vibe of the album has fluctuations at the first listen.… Expand
  53. marcxs1385
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    álbum muito bom, diferente porém gostosinho de ouvir, musicas muito marcante e good vibes.
  54. Gameboyyy
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Positions is a milestone for Grande's career, one of her old albums "sweeterner" where the best vocals were found. Now we have "positions" in an improved version (the song "my hair" presents the most impeccable vocals on the album, this woman is a milestone in the music industry) as most of his fans appreciate pop (farofa) this time they took R&B with classic notes of jazz, piano, andPositions is a milestone for Grande's career, one of her old albums "sweeterner" where the best vocals were found. Now we have "positions" in an improved version (the song "my hair" presents the most impeccable vocals on the album, this woman is a milestone in the music industry) as most of his fans appreciate pop (farofa) this time they took R&B with classic notes of jazz, piano, and various other musical instruments the best tracks from the album 'for me' "just like magic" (a demonstration of maturity in her life, where the singer says she loses friends but sends them love by referring to the clip of "7 rings" showing her friends in the best version), "pov" (a demonstration of love for his fan and current husband "Dalton Gomez" make this official single, "safety net" (in a song where vocals are very well represented, this becomes the best feat. on the album).… Expand
  55. shkelzen
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of 2020 me thinks outsold everyone else yup yup its true purr… Expand
  56. swtlover
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Perfect. Sou brasileiro e estou encantado com o album. Letras criativas, batidasenvolventes... talvez tenha flopado um pouco, mas o album de 2022 sera mais perfeito ainda!
  57. serenawillams24
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    So so good! This album gets so much bandwagon hate for no reason because simply nobody gives it a chance. It’s first listen is weird and different because it’s a different sound and route she’s taken compared to her other albums. The key is giving it a chance.
  58. Raphhh
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    great album, every songs is interesting and the production is really really good. Thank u miss Grande you ended some ****
  59. erdal220
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    ariana grande's best album diyemesemde there are beautiful songs beautiful album lyrics of songs very beautiful
  60. buypov
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    this album is sooo amazing! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?:,/(2(3(?:?:?:;:?:?:(/(/(,/?/?/?/(:(:(/(,/,:
  61. celsolima
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    I could say that we all got a little surprised with the release of ariana’s sixth album, but for me it was a wonderful gift. the r&b vibes and her great vocal techniques add an extra layer of smoothness and fun to the project. fav tracks are pov and my hair, witch has an amazing whistle register. 10 out of 10 for ari’s positions.
  62. ratingalbumsw
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    she has matured a lot with this album and it sounds amazing and is very cohesive. she should stick to doing more R&B because it suits her a lot.
  63. Thomas_dmns
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    whisle note, vocals, high note !! the lyrics is mature and the album is working
  64. ntltc_69
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    "Positions" - Ariana Grande is one of the best albums of 2020, Ariana's vocals were so impressive especially in songs like "my hair", "pov", "off the table (with The Weeknd)", and "safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)", also Ariana Grande's voice suits the r&b/pop genre perfectly, "Positions" was a great choice of an album to come after her personal, emotional album "thank u, next" sonically &"Positions" - Ariana Grande is one of the best albums of 2020, Ariana's vocals were so impressive especially in songs like "my hair", "pov", "off the table (with The Weeknd)", and "safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)", also Ariana Grande's voice suits the r&b/pop genre perfectly, "Positions" was a great choice of an album to come after her personal, emotional album "thank u, next" sonically & lyrically.… Expand
  65. Resandu
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Wonderful wonderful album with hints of pop and RnB in such a tasteful way I’m blown away.
  66. henriji
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    one of the best of the year, or you can say even better because the harmony everything is incredible
  67. chitchattalkerb
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. positions is heavily perfect, an association of maturity with sexuality, the perfect combination… Expand
  68. cemresu
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    A new ariana, a great era, great album. Just listen without any prejudice and im sure you will love it. Listen every track thoroughly, you’ll enjoy it very much. My personal favs: Safety Net, Love Language, Motive, Nasty, My Hair, Just Like Magic. They’re all masterpieces honestly. I can’t wait for ag7 im sure i’ll love that album too :)
  69. rochumak
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Miss Grande surprised with absolutely new sound!Thus album more about vibe, listening to this you feel happy. One of her best albums , if not the best at all!
  70. MtcCm
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    this album is perfect it deserved a maximum of 80 he has a lot of concept, a lot of acclaim, he has incredible singles
  71. kadeeen
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    This album is great. The exploration into a more R&B sound fits Ariana, and it shows her maturity and growth as an artist. The tracks all sound different, and they really fit Ariana. Recommendations: "pov", "safety net", "off the table", and "just like magic".
  72. Tommmas
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    THE most cohesive and mature album of her discographie !!!
    They are not a « big Bop or summer Bangers » but the whole album is good and so musicaly
  73. Bircometacritic
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not her best album,but It gives you all you want-love,happiness,crisis and for this I love it.… Expand
  74. Rhuanp
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Realmente muito bom, um dos melhores da carreira toda sem dúvidas, alcançou todas as minhas expectativas
  75. Mourya_03
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    An excellent R&B master piece!!! The whistles, strings, violins, orchestra and her incredible vocals carried the whole album.
  76. israfitz
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Really good all the vocals serve us like and agelical plate she delivers us a fan album that all we being expecting for a long time
  77. arianator16
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This album is what Ariana wanted to do for so long. Its mainly pop/r&b. These songs are so dreamy and magical. My favorites are: safety net with ty dolla $ign, west side, motive with Doja Cat and my favorite is a track from deluxe edition: worst behavior. Its just a masterpiece
  78. TimWilliams
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Absolutely one of the best albums I have heard! Ari's music has grown so much and I love it!
  79. Santivt739
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This a perfect r&b album, she is amazing, the people hates this album because they're tasteless, but her voice in the songs are so great
  80. eliasmoraesx
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    best album of 2020 nsjsjsjsksjsjsjsjjssjsjjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjjsjsjsjsjsjsjsj
  81. waandersonmelo
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amei demais, ariana como sempre, conversando nas músicas com os seus outros álbuns.. eu simplesmente amo… Expand
  82. lampros9
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    !yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  83. Musicfan000
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Ariana served as usual with this badass album!! Wouldn’t mind another album like this!
  84. vicbert
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    love it omg i love her sooooooo soooooo much this album is really amazing i’m so proud of her
  85. jadmatar
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    This album is her best album vocally along with sweetener, best lyrically along with thank you, next, we saw an experimental production in obvious, west side, love language and many others, and the chronological order is everything, you can start imagining the relationship between Ari and Dalton, first shut up when she didn't like him around, then 3435 when they had a very 1st nightThis album is her best album vocally along with sweetener, best lyrically along with thank you, next, we saw an experimental production in obvious, west side, love language and many others, and the chronological order is everything, you can start imagining the relationship between Ari and Dalton, first shut up when she didn't like him around, then 3435 when they had a very 1st night together, she liked it, later we have motive when Ari starts asking him about his motives, why he wanna do that, she feels it but she wanna knows his reasons, moving to just like magic when the universe provides her the way and everything happens how she imagined, off the table fits its position exactly, when you have that feeling for someone new but you had it before for someone else, you remember that person and everything about them, coming to 6:30, it's motive 2.0, when she is asking him about long term relationship,asking him if he just wanna spend 2-3 years and have fun and fame or he is down to play video games at 2 am when she is bored and when she loses it ( not the video game) and go crazy, will he still have a crush? Seems like Dalton gave her his reasons and his arguments but Ari stills not sure, she doesn't want to go through her past again, and her feelings are unstable and her emotional status as wel, so he got her tripping falling with no safety net, no safety net means that she is already in love with him but if she fell she will lose everything bc there's no safety net, she is afraid of losing him like she does in the past with others ex-boyfriends, next we have my hair, where they are connected totally and they spend more time together, not just having sex, but she is asking him to play with her hair, she wants him to play with her hair not only with her body, it's where the love is stronger than ever, when you don't need physical connection to feel the love, just the fact that your partner is by your side and when someone plays with your hair you know the feeling, you feel safe… Expand
  86. gleesousaa_
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
  87. Rcindrvp
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    I absolutely love it! My fav album of 2020! The lyrics and rhythms are angelic and dreamy! I'm obsessed!
  88. Tobias5898
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    I think is an excellent R&B/Pop/Soul album, and the addition of a deluxe edition elevated it more. Perfection
  89. Kirdna
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Quizás al principio estés desconcertado porque no es lo que estas acostumbrado a escuchar de Ari, pero sin duda mientras más lo oyes más vas amando cada vocal y nota.
  90. dmes
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    exceptional album with vocal and instrumental quality, ariana is at the height of her vocals
  91. Iamgiannhs
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Awesome album. Ariana grande showed her talent once again. POV is probably the best song from this album. Positions Deluxe is definitely worth the 10/10 rating
  92. Omerfakesm
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Amazing queen she is so good I love this album so much, six thirty is the best song on the positions album such a good album
  93. favselordi
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos maiores álbuns de Ariana, completo por R&B e diversos feats. Ela garantiu o que prometeu, suas músicas tem coerência… Expand
  94. thankuariana
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Positions is tied with Sweetener as my favourite (Ariana) albums. I absolutely adore this one
  95. Gustaah
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    e mais uma vez a Ariana entrega um dos melhores álbuns dela, álbum muito bom, eu amei
  96. hLeonard1
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    álbum muito bem feito, o melhor da carreira sem duvidas, ariana grande é icone do pop atual junto com justin e demi...
  97. kapkap4d
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Ariana isn't afraid to try something new and we all know that. She's stepping out of her comfort zone and she's experimenting yet again with a different genre. No one can say that its surprised by her vocals. Her vocals are on point as always. We can see that shes finally happy and its so nice to see that after what shes been through. the diversity that this album has is huge. we can sayAriana isn't afraid to try something new and we all know that. She's stepping out of her comfort zone and she's experimenting yet again with a different genre. No one can say that its surprised by her vocals. Her vocals are on point as always. We can see that shes finally happy and its so nice to see that after what shes been through. the diversity that this album has is huge. we can say that we yet again have a great album by Ariana Grande with 0 skips. Also, every time that you hear the album it keeps growing on you. You never get bored of it. Good job ponytail!… Expand
  98. mechimartinich
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    de sus mejores trabajos positions canción pop perfection safety net la mejor del album ariana siendo feliz y estando enamorada me llena el cora
  99. igorpedro
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Um ótimo álbum, Ariana Grande demonstra estar na melhor fase de sua vida, podemos perceber isso em suas letras, também um álbum bem leve e ótimo para ouvi-lo.
  100. pamps
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    amo muito esse álbum ainda não enjoei de nenhuma música, todas ótimas. Ariana acertou muito fazendo esse álbum!
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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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