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

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  1. 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!
  2. 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 :)
  3. Logan1492
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    The album is really good, its only problem is that almost no song is going to represent a significant advance in Ariana Grande's career, it lacks a bit of intensity in my opinion, but after all, the album is still enjoyable, but far from be the best of her career.
  4. henriji
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    one of the best of the year, or you can say even better because the harmony everything is incredible
  5. Resandu
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Wonderful wonderful album with hints of pop and RnB in such a tasteful way I’m blown away.
  6. abdelnour
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
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  7. 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
  8. juaumbariou
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Ariana Grande arrives that album, almost two years after her fifth album, 'thank u, next'. Positions hits the market as a less commercial work than his previous album, where the focus here is largely R&B. This CD features many of his lyrics about the singer's courtship with architect Dalton Gomez. Despite that, the record still brings much of the singer's already tired trap, which may notAriana Grande arrives that album, almost two years after her fifth album, 'thank u, next'. Positions hits the market as a less commercial work than his previous album, where the focus here is largely R&B. This CD features many of his lyrics about the singer's courtship with architect Dalton Gomez. Despite that, the record still brings much of the singer's already tired trap, which may not be very pleasing to the ears of some more critical people. It's not a bad recording, far from it, it's an album that can please a lot of less demanding ears, like mine. So... just let say that one is one more addition to the artist's varied discography and leave the musical reinvention for the next album.… Expand
  9. unknownhoe
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    Positions isn't my favorite performance from her, she could do better. But there are still amazing tracks like 34+35, safety net, pov, just like magic, and more. However some songs like off the table, shut up, and west side are just lacking something. I still like this album a great amount though.
  10. Thomas_dmns
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    whisle note, vocals, high note !! the lyrics is mature and the album is working
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Richmonde
    Dec 29, 2020
    7
    No decent lyrics... Boring production...I just wanna say that her vocals and instrumental saved her album for real.
  14. buypov
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    this album is sooo amazing! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?:,/(2(3(?:?:?:;:?:?:(/(/(,/?/?/?/(:(:(/(,/,:
  15. erdal220
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    ariana grande's best album diyemesemde there are beautiful songs beautiful album lyrics of songs very beautiful
  16. 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 ****
  17. Arixmotivate
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    amazing! Ariana sounds amazing! her music is always good and just because you stan another female pop star, doesn't make Ariana a bad person/bad singer. y'all just wish your faves was just as talented as her
  18. Eduardmc13
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    I feel like Ariana on this album experiences sounds that are not so new but she brings them back from herself and that's what makes Positions so attractive and doesn't decay
  19. 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.
  20. Xcg31_
    Dec 18, 2020
    8
    Es un buen álbum, igual se siente que le falta algo tienes grandes canciones y buenos instrumentales, claro no es un álbum movido ni para bailar pero hay canciones como shut Up que pudieron a ver dado más por el excelente instrumental que tiene pero letras algo raras y pues medio incoherente, canciones como nasty o safety net demuestran que con poca producción y buenas letras y gran rangoEs un buen álbum, igual se siente que le falta algo tienes grandes canciones y buenos instrumentales, claro no es un álbum movido ni para bailar pero hay canciones como shut Up que pudieron a ver dado más por el excelente instrumental que tiene pero letras algo raras y pues medio incoherente, canciones como nasty o safety net demuestran que con poca producción y buenas letras y gran rango vocal se puede hacer algo increíble, si hubiese quitado canciones como west side y cambiar cierta parte de canciones que pueden dar mucho más como shut Up u obvius hubiese sido un álbum increíble, es un trabajo Bastante maduro pero con ciertos fallos… Expand
  21. Pascari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Love it , sounds like heaven !
    She totally saved this year !
    The high notes , whistles notes ... are totally incredible and the vibe ... i am in love with the whole album !
    She became so mature
  22. angelicyasss
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Seguindo fazendo tudo ariana nos surpreende com o melhores vocais de sua carreira
  23. 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
  24. 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!
  25. 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
  26. marcxs1385
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    álbum muito bom, diferente porém gostosinho de ouvir, musicas muito marcante e good vibes.
  27. jackwgille
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    She’s made better albums but it is very fitting for this year. Quite down tempo tracks. Very mellow but it works. The collaborations on the album are quite bad and thats simply why it doesn’t get the 10. My Hair, POV & Obvious are amazing and sound so well crafted and written.
  28. 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
  29. brian0102
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    this is the absolute serve! she ate the girls up and left no crumbs purrrrrr
  30. Rubenselektra
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Não é o melhor trabalho da Ariana, mas mesmo assim é mágico e interessante, algo puro e quente, porém sensível. Essa obra consolida a Ariana como uma das maiores de sua geração
  31. TheJaym
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Fun album and great vocals as we all expect from Ariana . Songs like pov really hit you in feels . But i find this project rushed and a little unsatisfying , some production double layerd harmonies do not sit right with me and some songs are just too generic . Not a bad album at all but just not an improvement from Thank U , Next .
  32. gwsdiamonds
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    phenomenal, amazing, magical, she did the damn thing. if you don't like this album you're a pop stan it you have HORRIBLE taste in music, sorry !! i sajd what i said
  33. 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
  34. msoldi180
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    I wasn't expecting that Ariana would release album this year, but i was really excited when I heard that is coming, and when it came, in first listen, i was completely shocked, she changed her genre from Pop to R&B and that's cool, I LOVE IT.
  35. ivan2005jg
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Love it, este album es la mamada hijo, yurururururururururururururuururueur
  36. 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.
  37. filipebernardo_
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Ariana made another piece of work that is different from what she did before and, with some R&B vibes, Positions serves some vocals that, for example, Thank U Next didn't! Ariana proves, once again, the great singer / artist she is!
  38. Metatanya
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Love how her music is evolving just as much as she is, definitely is a 10/10
  39. vasiliss
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    really appreciate that she tried something new. the album has actually some really good songs like the singles, pov and a few more songs the rest of the album tho is kinda simple and nothing memorable.
  40. danaanaya
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Probably one of her best albums, she made this year better with this álbum.
  41. Jhonn27
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Para ser un album no tan bailable,me gusto mucho, hay canciones donde Ariana se abre sobre sus sentimientos como en Pov o en Off the table,al igual que canciones muy explicitas como 34+35 o Nasty,definitivamente va a mi top 3 de albumes de Ariana
  42. 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
  43. hellokittypie
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Ariana entregou um trabalho muito bom, o seus trabalhos vem transpassando cada vez mais a sua maturidade e você consegue perceber que ela se diverte com eles, eu amo isso.
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. ariJota12
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    It’s more like a new ariana, she are more adult and forgot her terrible pass
  47. 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.
  48. Buterafelipe_15
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
  49. gustavito27
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    ariana is going down a new path music and uses references to her old songs in a clever way and also her songs are cohesive and this album focuses on how she now understands her self worth
  50. marlofasia
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Ariana surely belted out notes that the angels can hear in the heavens, except the angels have heard that same style in her last 2 albums. This style suits her well, but it's one of her weakest bodies of work.
  51. 0ndresousa
    Dec 11, 2020
    7
    Sem sair da zona de conforto, Ariana repete o mesmo de Thank U Next, mas sem nenhuma faixa que realmente chame atenção
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. cruelworld_
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    its amazing, songs like love language and my hair really showcase her growth as an artist
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. selnycht
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    A bit underwhelming from an artist who released thank u next, and the half baked lyrics were a bit disappointing. Still, the bold stand on her sexuality is admirable and her vocals as always were flawless. An okay album in simpler words.
  61. ginnhole
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    i really don't know why this masterpiece got 72... literally one of her best works. people and big critic pages are sad and mad because it's not a pop album. i think she really found herself in r&b too good. rnbiana is vibin' too hard. used to be a sweetener stan, but honey she's been replaced.
  62. mariaclarap
    Dec 4, 2020
    8
    This album gave me goosebumps and still does every time I hear it. Shut up was a great song to start, her vocals are unbelievable. Although the firsts songs of Positions are the weakest comparing to the rest of it, Just like magic comes with beautiful details that brings everything else to a better place. Off the table is beautifully honest and The Weeknd fits extremely well in this song,This album gave me goosebumps and still does every time I hear it. Shut up was a great song to start, her vocals are unbelievable. Although the firsts songs of Positions are the weakest comparing to the rest of it, Just like magic comes with beautiful details that brings everything else to a better place. Off the table is beautifully honest and The Weeknd fits extremely well in this song, it also talks about healing and grief from a point of view that most people do not, which is very interesting, definetly one of my favorite Ariana's lyrics. My hair has some traits of Amy Winehouse and the late 2000's, in it's lyrics, theme and melody, which I appreciate a lot. POV was also an amazing song to close the whole thing. I think my only criticism in Positions is that it doesn't have a theme itself, even though the title track and it's music video has a strong meaning. The songs have few connections with each other, which I consider really important for an album, but it does have some parallels with her old ones. Besides that, it does feel like a complete piece and it's why I think it deserves a high score. Great Pop/R&B, amazing collabs, incredible lyrics, unbelievable vocals: this is Positions, this is Ariana Grande.… Expand
  63. andreaaguirre
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    not her best album but definitely one of the best one she has made, she definitely shows that she’s finally making the type of music she loves, whether people like it or not ariana is no longer a pop girl, she has found love on r&b music and i believe that’s the kind of music we will keep listening of her. the vocal production of this album is just god tier, from the high notes in off thenot her best album but definitely one of the best one she has made, she definitely shows that she’s finally making the type of music she loves, whether people like it or not ariana is no longer a pop girl, she has found love on r&b music and i believe that’s the kind of music we will keep listening of her. the vocal production of this album is just god tier, from the high notes in off the table to the whistle chorus in my hair. this album also has the best collaboration she has made so far, off the table and safety net are really one of the best songs in this album.… Expand
  64. Howsyourlife
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Another amazing album by miss Grande. The pop royalty never seems to miss on her flawless discography. Loved every second of this album.
  65. Joseph13
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    well she did it again nothing to be surprised
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. GERKO
    Dec 1, 2020
    7
    Positions destaca el potencial vocal que tiene Ariana Grande, y en este album queda desmostrado, la produccion vuelve a destacarse, pero no es un sonido muy innovador, tiene paralelismo sonoro a su anterior trabajo discografico, eso no quiere decir que sea igual al anterior, la tematica y concepto los diferencia desde lejos, una perspectiva mas madura de la artista, aunque cae en unaPositions destaca el potencial vocal que tiene Ariana Grande, y en este album queda desmostrado, la produccion vuelve a destacarse, pero no es un sonido muy innovador, tiene paralelismo sonoro a su anterior trabajo discografico, eso no quiere decir que sea igual al anterior, la tematica y concepto los diferencia desde lejos, una perspectiva mas madura de la artista, aunque cae en una composicon algo simple. Un decente album R&B que pudo llegar lejos.

    Destacados: motive, just like magic, Off The Table, safety net, my hair, nasty y pov.

    RATE: 7.9 / 10    … Expand
  69. 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
  70. ImARater
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    I have mixed opinions about this album, because it has not as many true bangers like Sweetener and Thank u, next, and isn't as round of an album overall as Thank u, next, if you know what I mean. Ariana moved on to make RnB-like or just straight up RnB songs and it sounds awesome. The lyrics of her earlier albums caught me more, they just felt EVEN MORE personal than those on PositionsI have mixed opinions about this album, because it has not as many true bangers like Sweetener and Thank u, next, and isn't as round of an album overall as Thank u, next, if you know what I mean. Ariana moved on to make RnB-like or just straight up RnB songs and it sounds awesome. The lyrics of her earlier albums caught me more, they just felt EVEN MORE personal than those on Positions (especially Sweetener and TUN). The production is the best yet, it's well made. But there are not that many songs with the potential to be "all time favorites" since there are many mediocre songs. The songs that slap the most are: just like magic, positions, pov, off the table, safety net and my hair.… Expand
  71. DamianOntiveros
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Possibly Arianas best album to date. Such an addictive album and I can not get enough!
  72. milktpapi
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
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  73. 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.
  74. elisgay
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is life, okay? and if u dont agree ure a piece of sh1t ☺️❤️✨… Expand
  75. TaeOfficial
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020. The perfect Ariana Grande sound, magnum opus material.
  76. marceloadson
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    definitely one of my favorite album of this year. Beautiful harmonies with meaning full lyrics. She did great especially on "pov" and "safety net".
  77. 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
  78. manu_carnevale
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    This album is very chill, yet full of vocal showcase. Ariana never fails to show her vocal abilities and passion, which is what everybody expects from a pop/R&B album. Well done, as always!
  79. 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
  80. nandabellini
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i loved this album so much, i just LOVE IT. Ariana did an amazing job. Also i’m obsessed with the cover. love u so much ari. i mean, her vocals during my hair, nasty, ughhh im just in love
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. Laycana
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
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  85. SavioLombardi
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    "Ariana Grande se jogou no R&B e abusou de seus incríveis vocais. Demonstrando maturidade e sexualidade, Grande pode ter se perdido em uma extrema horizontalidade musical em seu novo álbum. Com alguns sons que parecem preguiçosos, a faixa-título é a de maior destaque, mas ainda podemos citar motive, parceria com Doja Cat, e pov. Não é um disco ruim, mas talvez não te deixe entusiasmado"Ariana Grande se jogou no R&B e abusou de seus incríveis vocais. Demonstrando maturidade e sexualidade, Grande pode ter se perdido em uma extrema horizontalidade musical em seu novo álbum. Com alguns sons que parecem preguiçosos, a faixa-título é a de maior destaque, mas ainda podemos citar motive, parceria com Doja Cat, e pov. Não é um disco ruim, mas talvez não te deixe entusiasmado para ouvir de novo."… Expand
  86. bhkben
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    an album that didn't receive the recognition it should have by the critics. Ariana, i'm super proud and i loved this one. although it isn't as cohesive as your last two albums, it has zero skips. loved it.
  87. worldprincss
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    her mind... UGH it amazes me sometimes. the lyrical content, the harmonies, definitetly her most mature album to date.
  88. 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!
  89. Cnnffkfkfkke
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
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  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. Eddie93
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best albums Ariana had, her vocals here are amazing as always and has a very nice production too, and a lot of catchy lyrics, it’s perfect
  93. Aurorajalboyh
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    amazing album one of my favourite albums of this year very good job ariana
  94. DanielHemmings
    Nov 24, 2020
    7
    Positions is good but for sure not the best Ariana album out there. The explicit lyrics are both good and bad idea in my opinion. It is good to have more of a sexy album but not the whole thing.
  95. piscesprincess
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    An amazing album in every points. Ariana outdone herself while trying new things that fit soo good with her voice. - : she should have been more confident in not using trap sounds and really be rnb/soul
    + : motive and safety net. strings. high note verse in my hair
  96. Danielamartin
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tiene buenos sonidos, además que es diferente a lo que está acostumbrada a darnos, tiene un poco de Sweetener, con sonidos R&B… Expand
  97. 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
  98. blcmz
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
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  99. Bob2
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    this is an amazing album, truly a piece of art, bravo miss ariana grande, you did a great job.
  100. 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.
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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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