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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5940 Ratings

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  1. samirr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing vocals, harmonies, instruments, everything was just perfect and beautiful.
  2. dlopex25
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    honestly her best work, ariana sounds her best when shes doing r&b and this album has no skips
  3. Miltonrxngel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is amazing in loveeeee su mejor trabajo hasta la fecha simplemente hermoso, la produccion es asombrosa
  4. rafa10293
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    her style this album was amazing. the trap beats but also the beautiful strings, it really hits you in the heart. an absolutely amazing album, go stream it.
  5. dannn817
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love this album with all of my heart. it’s a r&b masterpiece with good collabs and amazing song. my favorite is just like magic
  6. Erick234
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande once again exceeds her own expectations by bringing a complete album, from sounds equal to disney's with considerably naughty lyrics to true lessons of overcoming. Positions is a true R&B work, Ariana Grande is now doing what she likes and that is clear from the beginning to the end of the album.… Expand
  7. davxdrugs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked it. It's super danceable. Ariana is for sure one of the greatest names of this and next generation!… Expand
  8. sunflowerrbaby
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album truly shows Ariana’s growth both as an artist and a person.The sound is different to what we are used to with Ariana but it totally fits her aesthetic. This album can truly change the industry with it’s amazing lyrics and composition. Super proud of Ariana and the masterpiece she’s created and given to us.
  9. Clownvatix
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album PERIODT. Its so crazy and happy and a BOP album. I love it so much. My fav is safety net and POV
  10. luis1daniel2606
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum realmente hermoso, tranquilo, original, te amamos Arigod princesa del pop
  11. rainsdropx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love this album a totally different musical style, Ariana always innovating the songs are good to hear and there are none that you pass, just incredible… Expand
  12. MOTIVEDOJA
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    omg esta impecavel motive 10/10 my hair obvious e six thirty = tudo! matou ariana quem nao gostou se j
  13. Tibu1931
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is sooo gooddd it’s not like her previous work but it’s good!!! I enjoyed most of the tracks.... rnb is a good genre. It’s a transition album for sure
  14. JohanCisneros5
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album, without a doubt it is a new ariana, more mature and direct to what she wants, it is an album that many will not like, it is R&B, do not expect a generic pop
  15. Khey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum con grandes sonidos y una buena continuación a su anterior album
  16. miabroadley
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pov is a beautiful song that shows her healing from the past. The album itself shows how comfortable she has got with her music and is truly amazing to listen to.… Expand
  17. millena1237
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. um álbum R&B perfeito, com conceito e é diferente dos outros. ariana entregou tudo e mais um pouco
    my hair é uma chuva de vocais
    nasty trás sensualidade os feat com the weekend e doja trás um pouquinho dos artistas just like magic veio com tudo tbm
    e as outras faixas cada uma tem sua cara tbm, perfeito ❤️    … Expand
  18. marvenlambo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s one of the best albums of the year, I literally wanna cry, “shut up” give me some butterflies. Ariana has outdone herself, congratulations.
  19. julivn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Critica:PROPIA
    LIteralmente ME ENCANTO TODO
  20. anon1928292
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album was definitely a grower. On my first listen I didn't think much of it, however tracks like off the table, safety net, nasty, and pov stood out to me on the first listen. But on the 2nd listen, i was amazed, as if i've never heard it before. This album is definitely amazing, it gives you the feelings of Sweetener and Dangerous Woman combined together, and she gave us an amazingThis album was definitely a grower. On my first listen I didn't think much of it, however tracks like off the table, safety net, nasty, and pov stood out to me on the first listen. But on the 2nd listen, i was amazed, as if i've never heard it before. This album is definitely amazing, it gives you the feelings of Sweetener and Dangerous Woman combined together, and she gave us an amazing R&B/pop album. Her most cohesive project to date, her vocal improvements are shown throughout the entire project and it's one of her best vocally. She used her voice to create beautiful harmonies in almost every song, the layers were magical, and her whistles shine bright in this specific album. This is like nothing she's done before, it has elements of what she's done, but this is a completely different sound, especially with songs like motive, my hair, love language, pov, she really took a step back from her pop roots and dived into R&B/Soul beautifully. To many this might not be her best album, but anyone who says it's a terrible album clearly doesn't know what mysic is, and doesn't appreciate R&B well enough to enjoy this masteriece of an album. It is one of her best.… Expand
  21. dmaclaren
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a work of art. Absolutely stunning. Next AG chapter is unreal.
  22. Pov_ari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely, one of Ariana's best albums.It's something different than the things she has done before and I love it. This is also her sexiest album. The orchestra, the beats, her vocals, everything is amazing!
  23. FIIRE
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is perfect, pure and too young to be properly appreciated by many, I loved the way it oscillates between something sexually and sentimentally exciting, I fully understand why it is Ariana's favorite album, the evolution that she demonstrates in her lyrics, it is incredible, it makes me proud.… Expand
  24. mponiatowsky
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece................................................................
  25. maddie8903
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The beautiful pop/r&b album takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster as the album progresses. My personal favourites are off the table ft The Weekend, pov, and 34+35. The main themes that were heard during the album was love, sex and growing from past mistakes. The album is a beautiful piece of art and everyone should give it a listen.
  26. mmptun
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love this album, stream stream stream stream stream stream GO STREAM POSITIONS
  27. sophiagama
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best album ever! ariana sound so mature and healed from everything, defininely her best work
  28. Maseken
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Every song is playable, not one single skip. The artist has out done her self and laid all other favs down! This is is pure art and just 1/6 of one of the albums from the talented Ariana Grande. We Stan!
  29. RogerMonserrat
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es un albúm muy tranquilo, y con estilo R&B, muy pegajoso, no paro de escucharlo, merece una buena calificación.
  30. felipeegabs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    sou um menino do Brasil, eu amei muito esse álbum, ariana sempre inovando e impressionando as pessoas!
  31. gureis
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana really did the best work that she could´ve. She literally changed her genre and it´s not generic. She is used to do pop+trap, but now she is at the r&b/soul. There´s not the same old pop, because the album were not made for it! It´s amazing
  32. RaylaLauannda
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    i love it the album, is perfect and amazing. the aesthetics and concept of the album is incredible. Ariana does a wonderful job of costume. proud of her
  33. ffernando
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Es una excelente combinación de Sweetener y Dangerous Woman con un tono actual
  34. positionswin
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is the best album in 2020. Pov is the most emotional song and i really like it. I’m in love with this masterpiece.
  35. Fabricio41926
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    For me this is her best album for sure, this is also a new style for her, maybe trying something new, I love the orchestra on some tracks, the violin and the trap beat were so beautiful on track 34 + 35, all the tracks are rich in detail
  36. IntoYouchile
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Her worst album, boring songs with generic trap. Anyway stream Dangerous Woman.
  37. miihlxs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album, there’s absolutely no skips and i love the beats, the lyrics and the high notes pls she nailed it
  38. BryanBRcritic
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum trás uma nova Ariana depois do seus últimos dois álbuns impecável aqui ela trás um belo trabalho.
  39. jewstinnn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album! An R&B Masterpiece. We are all witnessing the emancipation of Ariana Grande, iconic!
  40. buteraolivia
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    After sweetener is her best album. This is the album that Ariana has always wanted to create and release. I'm so proud of her, this is so mature. The notes, harmonies and lyrics are killing me. Totally in love.
  41. NicolasVieira
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana rainha, perfeita, sem defeitos, maravilhosa, God is a womam e tudo de bom, nada de diferente desse álbum perfeito
  42. leticia1234
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. many people are evaluating it as a pop album and it is not a pop album. Ariana brings a different job in a very sophisticated way. I loved the feats, the beautiful voices and the perfect melody.… Expand
  43. Darikramos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is one of the best albums of ariana grande, since it shows all her growth and maturation in her career, all her songs are very very very good, it is my favorite.
  44. TadeoCGbutera
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. UNA VERDADERA OBRA DE ARTE, Ariana cada vez se supera ella misma este álbumes solo para gente que sabe apreciar el arte. ❤… Expand
  45. Lusantiago
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A incredible albums with new sounds and more feelings, the best of Ariana Grande… Expand
  46. Sandy8
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best album of times, her whistles tones are epic and beautiful. Positions is great for every arianator of the world
  47. lmcg004
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best work yet let’s not get it twisted! ariana grande is transitioning into r&b and honestly i’m super happy about it. this is not a pop album, so reviewing it as one doesn’t make sense. as an r&b album with pop and hip hop INFLUENCE, it is amazing. i hope she keeps making more music like this because it’s just.. wow
  48. angiegng
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    As a follower of Ariana the sounds are very faithful to their beginnings, giving them a touch of movement and freshness to what makes "Positions" a great work
  49. ifdowglas
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    the same thing over and over !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  50. Caivalentine
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has matured a lot, not only do you hear it in her voice but her techniques. This midtempo R&B album was able to showcase how Ariana feels at this point in her life. The vocal production along with the writing and production is top tier. Positions is one of Ariana's best album.
  51. sinister05
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    with this new work Ariana showed us how much she has matured, the vocals, the arrangements finally everything. this may not be the best princess album of pop, but it is certainly one of the most mature!
  52. Buterarr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Full acclaim Even with small songs, she delivered everything on this album, now it became my second favorite… Expand
  53. NicolasK
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    an incredible album, a real masterpiece I loved this album so much I can't explain how
  54. cihzineo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfeito, R&B clássico e excelente, serviu muita qualidade vocal, a surra nos cacuras.
  55. lauraguaapo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande shows her whistle tone register, ability to sing and so much more, she really shows maturity with it and it has so many flavors, great job !… Expand
  56. sweetpositions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this woman becomes the moment of generation, she is amazing, i love her so much
  57. kevss
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    this album has a good production, Ariana's vocals are amazing like always, but the songs is not impressive or something extraordinary, is kinda repetitive in certain moments
  58. Andrusleiva31
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It is a beautiful album as we can see Ariana has grown and matured a lot, could be better, but I loved it.
  59. anybeer
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Grande delivered a great job, showed a great musical evolution and showed an ease in achieving high notes and a great improvement in his whitles, as expected from the new queen of pop
  60. areeee
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    R&Biana came through with her most cohesive album 10/10 all the collabs are good, the lyrics are great, and it has her best outtro
  61. maaus
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. muito bom, recomendo bastante, vibe calma e romântica. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  62. TheGreatWhite
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    The album sounds rush and has a touch of normalcy. Nonetheless she doesn't failed to serve solid tracks and we'll produced material. Hands down.
  63. AlainAri
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Arte ❤ Es muy estilo R&B, amo como hace música Ariana felicitaciones por tu gran éxito
  64. arturotoledo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana's voice is so amazing, it's a more vocal R&B album, her voice is flawless
  65. honeymoonavenue
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Many people don't like this album maybe because of her new sound going more into R&B. Trust me this album is a grower.
  66. santibanmaria
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana. hey queen. girl you have done it again. constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly.
  67. Santiagotapiam
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best Ariana's and 2020 albums so far, the lyrics are so beautiful
  68. brunoaalvesr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Colaborações incríveis, vocais perfeitos! Um dos melhores álbuns de 2020, com toda certeza!
  69. safetypovnet
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana grande lacrou demais! safety net e pov melhores músicas do album e o álbum está perfeito. haters que estão dando 0 aqui, MELHOREM porque a nota baixa de vocês não diminui o talento do álbum. haha
  70. Rafaromfolclor
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's a wonderful album! I love the way Nasty makes me feel, it's like being above the clouds while she sings with her melodious voice. Thirty Six is simply perfect, I love every sound and melody of that song now I will be able to sleep and relax with a voice as sweet as the one on 'POV' and dance with the same sweet voice but a little more upbeat with 'Positions and Motive'.
    I feel the    It's a wonderful album! I love the way Nasty makes me feel, it's like being above the clouds while she sings with her melodious voice. Thirty Six is simply perfect, I love every sound and melody of that song now I will be able to sleep and relax with a voice as sweet as the one on 'POV' and dance with the same sweet voice but a little more upbeat with 'Positions and Motive'.
    I feel the sensuality of listening to 34+35, listening to those whistle notes is an amazing feeling... I simply love the album completely! ♥    … Expand
  71. giiovaniz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    PERFECTLY R&B, SHE KILLED IT IN THE VOCALS, the whistles in my hair, nasty, pov, and positions are so beautiful, I think I'm going to heaven
  72. sbarrost
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    its so good, honestly im obsessed with it. its so different from her previous work and this is all that we ever wanted from her, love it.
  73. Josmx2
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Nada nuevo de la princesa del pop, dejó rare a PERRALENA, tan solo nasty se hace ring en todo rare de la burla del pop
  74. dariela
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is the best album that she has it’s amazing , the lyrics are another level and the music is amazing… Expand
  75. dottolck
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Too many co-writers for a very generic album. she had an opportunity to make something big, since she released her biggest album to date last year, but she ended up delivering something made for gaining streams only. she proved with this album that her shine from the past era was just lucky for all the media buzz and lack of other big new releases.
  76. babyos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    For those who probably don't know, positions is a r&b album. It might be Ariana´s first attempt on this genre since My Everything and even though some of her songs on this album have her distinctive trap vibe, it just suits perfectly. Music is evolving and Ariana Grande is showing that. This r&b masterpiece is probably one of Ariana's most passionate and meaningful albums. *Loves it*
  77. Tomtheestallion
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Truly believe this is one of Ariana Grande’s most cohesive albums to date. I wasn’t fully sold when just the lead single came out, but was I wrong. Positions (the song) fits perfectly in this album, almost in a way that makes the song even better. Top tracks: My Hair, Nasty, Shut Up and Safety Net (but realistically every song is a top track)
  78. taekookie
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    lmfao even bts' worst album is better than this recycled shjt like who would even listen to this when there are literally other albums from her that sound very similar to this trash
  79. lisa7
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    definitely her best album! truly amazing. her best lyrically, vocally, & artistically. just perfect
  80. Yughkjy
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que horrible bodrio, aribomba ya deja de ser un producto de scooter, ya ni las tangas de Luis villa están tan desgastadas… Expand
  81. Euphemiaxx
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    The lyrics and the melody is not it. I love her to death but this is probably her worst era for me.
  82. risesel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    y’all’s favs wish they could create an album like this. stay mad and stay pressed that ariana is currently at the top of the charts meanwhile you sweeping the floors as mcdonald’s ❤️
  83. Criticalcritic0
    Oct 30, 2020
    3
    Horrible album. Period. All the songs sound the same. Boring trap-pop music. The only good things is her vocals, but that's about it. Good thing i didn't pre-order the album since i wasn't sure if i'm gonna like it. Saved the money for something better.
  84. tatum52501
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana continues to grow as an artist, she really is creating her own genre. no one is making music like this, she is one of a kind.
  85. tipsyfad
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️ Alex Bala tanked ❤️
  86. felipereviewer
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana is the artist of this generation and she grows up in every single album, it's incredible how she just get better and better, it's absolutely the álbum of the year… Expand
  87. yovanskiee
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    not her best work but still not bad tbh expected a little more for ag6 it's really cohesive tho
    best songs on the album for me are 34+35,pov, obvious and motive
    it's kinda this pop/rnb thing and I wish she just went the full rnb way I think she would do it really well still a good solid album
  88. mathhh
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito e completamente diferente do que ela vinha fazendo. Amei cada uma das faixas.
  89. venemaia098
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing, Ariana is a legend, Positions is the best pop/R&B song in this year. Thank you, Ariana Grande.
  90. Aslinharlet08
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es increíble de inicio a fin, estoy demasiado OBSESIONADA. #positions… Expand
  91. brandon_zepeda
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Arte de la nueva princesa del pop, supo adaptarse bien a este nuevo genero que es el R&B.
  92. Kniight
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Most saying the album is rubbish and too basic? Others saying that it's very sexual, stop being so haters and know how to value the work of each artist, If it's so bad then create your own music and stop criticizing things you don't care about, as****es
  93. agrande
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best projects yet. “pov” was her best song lyrically. Very different from all her other past works.… Expand
  94. CatValentine_69
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Omg My actor flopped on this one only salvageable song on here is off the table!
  95. positionsag6
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    No es la típica composición pop actual, con ritmos acelerados y frenéticos, sus letras son algo repetitivas con un coro extenso, sin embargo se atreve a entrar al r&b desde Sweetener y lo hace esencia y participe de su nueva obra. Salir de su zona de confort clásica y lograr una armonía perfecta de continuadad e instrumental lo hacen el mejor cierre de su segunda trilogía (si asi lo vemosNo es la típica composición pop actual, con ritmos acelerados y frenéticos, sus letras son algo repetitivas con un coro extenso, sin embargo se atreve a entrar al r&b desde Sweetener y lo hace esencia y participe de su nueva obra. Salir de su zona de confort clásica y lograr una armonía perfecta de continuadad e instrumental lo hacen el mejor cierre de su segunda trilogía (si asi lo vemos con los 2 trabajos anteriores) y algo de aclamar.… Expand
  96. cristianciro13
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Tremendo aborto, ya retirate Arichancro, Arimierda, Aripioja, Ari Ano Grande,
  97. cristopher14
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Justo magic, a great álbum and Ariana is one of the best singers informe this moment.
  98. Raquel18
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love her, love all her songs, love her soul and love her voice. This album is a masterpiece. Thank you Ariana Grande for being such an amazing woman.
  99. patrickmolina
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album to date, i love it. the vocals, the cohesiveness, the lyrics, everything.
  100. trapsoul
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana’s sound has evolved so much over the years. ‘Positions’ really shows that she’s comfortable and confident in her musical abilities, and is finally coming into her own. Tracks like ‘safety net’ , ‘just like magic’ , and ‘my hair’ really show her versatility as an artist. I believe this album was flawless from start to finish.
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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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