• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2020
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  1. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This is by far her best album, she’s left her pop days behind and finally found her sound, r&b ariana is finally here and she delivered!
  2. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album for ariana, she is dedicated and perfect vocalist, i love this album and everything for her Expand
  3. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album feels a lot like her debut album and its very nice to listen to Expand
  4. Oct 31, 2020
    7
    I thoroughly enjoyed most of the songs on this album. I think each feature fit in nicely. I listened to the entire album without skipping any songs. However, I felt as though it was missing something. I can't really put my finger on it. Overall the album is good.
  5. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Este album es perfecto. Encontramos a una Ariana jugando con su voz usando lo mejor de su registro vocal
  6. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Finally Ariana released a straight RnB Album and it's perfect. The strings throughout the whole album are especially beautiful!
  7. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana has done it again! Fave tracks are motive, my hair, pov and love language
  8. 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.
  9. Oct 31, 2020
    10
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  10. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    with another rhythm (we usually used to hear pop from her), Ariana reinvented herself and this is her best album at the time and the future álbum of the year.
  11. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best album lyrically and vocally love the rnb and bops coming for a Grammy Expand
  12. Oct 31, 2020
    8
    Personally, this is a grower and gets better after each listen. It’s something different, however, a lot of the songs sound very similar. Saying that, a majority of the lyrics are great and her vocals are insane. The meaning behind the album is amazing but at the moment, Dangerous Woman, Sweetener and Thank U, Next still remain my top 3 albums.
  13. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Best album.PERIODT. go stream. best album except for sweetener...nasty was my fav in positions...bye
  14. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a gente finge que se trata de um bom álbum comparado aos os anteriores, mas fica só n fingimento mesmo. Expand
  15. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    A WORK OF ART. I LOVE IS SOOO MUCH THE ALBUM DESERVES AOTY
  16. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Se cago en seleasco, iconica aridiosa no te merecemos patrona de cierta fracasada
  17. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    One of her best work, so unique, mature, love it.
    The R&B IS HER **** Safety net IT’S JUST PERFECT
  18. Oct 31, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her entire discography has been about dark times, scared to love, failed relationships, losing lover and personal traumatic events. positions is about getting up and finally giving love life a try again. why does she have to sing about dark horrible tragedy in order for her album to be considered "meaningful" do people expect her to sing about Manchester bombing, mac miller's death, big sean who must break up with his toxic girl (jhene aiko) all the time ? just because she wasn't on the verge of tears when she was singing this it doesn't mean there is no emotions behind the lyrics so what if the theme isn't about dark clouds just like thank u next & my everything.??????
    i am giving this album this rating bc she mustn't be criticized for not singing about pain ❤
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  19. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El estilo R&B junto con la mezcla de Ariana hacen que el álbum se lleve de una manera muy pacífica. En general un álbum muy chill con sorpresas y colaboraciones que narran una misma historia Expand
  20. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's easily her best project so far. She has always been an r&b pop girl and through this album she has successfully explored a new genre to become the best among her peers working today. The gems of the album for me were off the table, nasty, obvious and POV. Nonetheless all the songs are really good. So proud of her. Expand
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is just magical. there are no skips at all, every single song is just simply beautiful.
  22. Oct 31, 2020
    8
    well, something different - strings! in think she evolves in a good way. you can hear, she is healing, and loving.
  23. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This album reminds me of sweet things, it's a different mix that only Ariana Grande can do, bringing elegance, angelic vocals, and leaving a lot of comfort, and delivering a completely divine work, it should be a lifestyle, these critics don't know how to appreciate art, and Ariana Grande, I appreciate good art when I see one, congratulations, "the heaven send this to me"
  24. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    amazing album with r&b vibes, sheds her pop music image also with very deep meaningful lyrics and also lil adultly vibes
  25. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was wrongly labeled! But overall it’s a good album. This is a different side of Ari. She usually does pop but then transitioned to trap and now she’s doing R&B with trap influences. Expand
  26. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    An incredible album with an unusual sound for Ariana. A great experiment, an album full of her happiness and infinite love.
  27. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a beautiful body of work. Excellent lyrical content with flawless vocals. Ariana Grande's best work so far. Expand
  28. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I noticed a great improvement in Ariana's voice. this album is a mature and "healed" version of ariana compared to thank u, next. the productions and sounds take you back in time and make everything even more interesting. the really successful collaborations. I've been waiting for such an album for a long time. ariana congratulations!
  29. Oct 31, 2020
    8
    While the album delivers an array of feelings complemented by a mellow and sexy tone in Ariana's voice, it considerably lacks cohesion and structure. It is structurally and productively comparable to Dangerous Woman, though it is definitely not Ariana's most vocally exploitative work.
  30. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    such a beautiful and raw album!! i would stream it constantly if i could all the time.
  31. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande delivered a completely incredible album, with beautiful vocals, in addition to impeccable musicality, certainly one of the greatest albums of her career.
  32. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es perfecto para los amantas del R&B, no e sun disco comercial al contrario tiene lo esencial para esta etapa difícil del año. Fresco y con unos silbidos maravillosos, me hubiera encantado demasiado una colaboración con Lana Del Rey, encajaba una colaboración en este álbum!!! Expand
  33. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    RnB masterpiece. good songwriting and outstanding vocals. my hair has ariana grande's most impressive vocals ever and pov her most sensitive side. cohesive lyrically and sonically.
  34. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m in love with the whole album. It’s such a masterpiece. Ari did the great job. Congratulations, queen Expand
  35. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Альбом прекрасен, я правда не понимаю, почему ему поставили такую низкую оценку Expand
  36. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana just keeps getting better and better.positions is one of her best albums.
  37. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She did what it has to be done with this album. She dives in more with her rnb side like never before. A lot of growth and experimentation on this album. Kinda like the offspring of sweetener and dangerous woman. Don't listen to swifties and selenators who's been rating this beautiful album low as a result of their joblessness. Definitely worth the listen trust me. Expand
  38. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album. it's particular, I love the R&B sound on Ariana's voice. I'm glad she wanted to experiment, and she succeeded, she left the Thank U, Next genre to devote herself to a genre suitable for her. good job.
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    De longe o álbum que todos conseguem perceber a liberdade criativa, a compositora e produtora de vocais que ela é.
    A forma como ela consegue transformar sua música em um diário da sua vida, onde ela não tem medo de mostrar suas inseguranças para milhões de pessoas é de fato encorajador.
    Ariana com suas referências R&B trouxe um respiro em meio a um ano tão difícil como 2020.
  40. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a time when we are at home without being able to go to places of agitation, this album is wonderful, the sound of it is very peaceful. Expand
  41. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    is a very good album,one of the best works of each song is unique and the collaborations are incredible
  42. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    se acharam que a Ariana continuaria fazendo pop chiclete pra vida toda eles se enganaram.
  43. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Arte de la nueva princesa del pop, supo adaptarse bien a este nuevo genero que es el R&B.
  44. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I love this R&b vibes, especially in this time of the year. Ari was so perceptive to release this album close to the holiday’s season. It’s a very great album and very chill. Don’t expect big pop hits from it, it’s an album to seat and appreciate
  45. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album changed the game, its a cultural reset in the music industry. Ariana Grande served vocals for this album Expand
  46. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ME ENCANTAAAAAA, ESTOY FASCINADO, SIEEEEEEEMPREEEE NOS DA LO MEJOR, es un excelente disco
  47. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    PERFECT notes, catchy songs, best album of 2020, LOVE it so much. the whistle notes were so good. 10/10 recommend
  48. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album yet, thank you ariana for this brilliant insight into life, bringing a fantastic r&b twist to her usual sultry pop persona has served her well in connecting to an audience alone right now, experiencing and gaining more insight into their own romantic life, making contemplation inevitable bright on by her brilliant lyricism brought forth once again.
  49. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Immaculate. I love this album. My favourite song would have to be pov, but the entire album sounds beautiful.
  50. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es lo mejor del 2020, se supero otra vez, cada cancion te envuelve en su mundo dandote una bienvenida a un mundo sexy elegante y sobretodo libre Expand
  51. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    After so many turns in his life, Grande is born again among the darkness bringing us light and originality. She has her own identity and that she doesn't need something generic from pop to shine. She came to show us that she is the princess of this generation!
  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    LOVED IT!Her second best album did that I literally enjoyed the album but there are some songs that needs to listen more in the mean time
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The most mature ariana has ever sounded. Each song flows perfectly with the other and she dives into so many genres and subgenres. It’s so in her element. She was born to do this kind of music, her r&b influenced music comes from the heart and it shows.
  54. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I think it's her the best album!! Sounds like magic. My hair, pov, shut up - my everything❤
  55. 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! ♥
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  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS IS SO GOOD BIJJ!! I HATE IT!!! Thankyou to ariana grande! she's the queen of the universe Expand
  57. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Vocais angelicais com um R&B perfeito tudo que podemos esperar de uma artista talentosa como Ariana Grande
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Lovin' this new era so much. This dreamy collection of memories and hopes, with one thought flowing into another.
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The most mature and intimate album that Ariana has ever made.

    Definitely a masterpiece and I don't say that just because I'm a fan but bc she rocked again, she is a complete artist. It's
    very gratifying for me to hear that she is fine now after everything she has been through these past years.
    I'm so so proud!

    Love u sm Ari
  60. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    POV: STREAMING TO THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
    Ariana finally back to her RnB roots.
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spanish Review: sigue los patrones de “thank u, next” y algunas canciones de “Sweetener”, ya Ari nos había dicho que seria un álbum más inclinado al R&B y realmente le sienta bien. Espero escuchar más de esta nueva Ariana, canciones como “pov”, “safety net” y “off the table”. Por otro lado, nos muestra un lado más explicito como por ejemplo tenemos las canciones “34+35” y “nasty”, que podría decir, son las más “nasty” del álbum. “¿puedes quedarte toda la noche? cog**me hasta el amanecer” es una parte de la canción “34+35” y el resto podrán escucharlo por ustedes mismos, a este álbum le doy realmente un 85/100. Expand
  62. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Idk why people hate this :( kinda sad. This is so good album!!! But her best album is dangerous woman!! I love positions!! Expand
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions es uno de los mejores álbumes que ha lanzado Ariana Grande a lo largo de estos años porque en este se puede evidenciar la madurez tanto musical como lírica de la artista.
    Positions es un álbum que hace del sexo una medicina, una cura para el Alma, un arte. Grande demostró que se pueden hacer canciones con contenido sexual sin pasar a lo vulgar, muestra a una de las necesidades
    Positions es uno de los mejores álbumes que ha lanzado Ariana Grande a lo largo de estos años porque en este se puede evidenciar la madurez tanto musical como lírica de la artista.
    Positions es un álbum que hace del sexo una medicina, una cura para el Alma, un arte. Grande demostró que se pueden hacer canciones con contenido sexual sin pasar a lo vulgar, muestra a una de las necesidades básicas del ser humano como la obra de arte más grandiosa que puede existir.
    El sonido es increíble y va de la mano con esa lírica tan peligrosa y mágica a la vez; El Fuerte de Positions esta en su lírica y en el poder curativo que tiene, simplemente me dejo pasmado, es lo que siempre había deseado y por fin Ariana lo hizo.
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  64. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente el mejor álbum del año AriDiosa ganando como siempre los sonidos frescos y reinventados Expand
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    fresh rnb pop album with a solid composition in one album, it makes this album sounds magical
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, her vocals, her maturity, the beats are magical and so dreamy. I won’t spoil anything, take a listen. especially off the table, pov, and love language.
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    You can see that this is the project that she really wants to do and i'm so proud of her. The album is just pure art and y'all hate to accept the fact that this ALBUM is a masterpiece.
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Supera a todas las otras canciones escritas por otros cantante en este año, y nos da melodías y ritmos tranquilos con letras muy personales.
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana en cada álbum va tomando el camino por el cual en primer lugar entro a esta industria. En esta era los sonidos predominantes son R&B contemporáneo y trap, estos no son familiares para alguien que solo escucha pop. Es entendible que muchas personas se sientan perdidas, pero los que llevamos años con ella, es para esta era la que nos ha preparado con sus anteriores trabajos, siempreAriana en cada álbum va tomando el camino por el cual en primer lugar entro a esta industria. En esta era los sonidos predominantes son R&B contemporáneo y trap, estos no son familiares para alguien que solo escucha pop. Es entendible que muchas personas se sientan perdidas, pero los que llevamos años con ella, es para esta era la que nos ha preparado con sus anteriores trabajos, siempre siendo influenciados por el r&b. Expand
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, vocais impecáveis e arranjos incríveis, não esperava menos
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album proves how ariana has grown as an artist and how music has helped her cope with her current situations and I couldn't be prouder
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is impeccable and with beautiful vocals, as always Ariana never disappoints in her songs. Expand
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She has grown so much in this album and everybody can tell. Her new workhas left me in such a good place, it literally save me from dead, i was in such a bad position, this saved my life
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I feel like this album really shows growth. Everyone expected bubblegum pop, and ballads but she gave such a beautiful mixture of sounds. It’s like the perfect R&B/Pop mixture but so much more as well. The lyrics, the production, the vocals. EVERYTHING.

    I’ve loved all of her albums but I think this one might just be my favorite.
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Happy bops to listen to when you wanna feel light, airy, and sexy. Nicki Minaj once said, young Ariana run pop & that’s true.
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande rainha dos vocais arrasou nesse álbum e mostrou sua evolução
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the most beautiful vocals. projects such a positive energy.. it’s amazing to see her healing, growth thru her music. so unexpected and such a big gift to her supporters. the whistles and the collabs are all out of this world. my favorites are safety net, just like magic and off the table + six thirty. this album doesn’t deserve the hate, especially because it was released so unexpectedly.the most beautiful vocals. projects such a positive energy.. it’s amazing to see her healing, growth thru her music. so unexpected and such a big gift to her supporters. the whistles and the collabs are all out of this world. my favorites are safety net, just like magic and off the table + six thirty. this album doesn’t deserve the hate, especially because it was released so unexpectedly. a work of art. STREAM POSITIONS :) Expand
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Incrible álbum, perfects whistles, adorei tudo no álbum, inclusive ela pisa em muita gente no álbum, quem amou?
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    uma nova era, Ariana Grande juntou seus maiores talentos nesse álbum.
    superou todas as expectativas, deixando claro que o lugar da artista é no #1
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana works so hard and put her heart and soul into this album. i am so proud of her! she has grown so much as an artist.
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions is definitely ariana’s best album!
    my opinion is the only one that matters,
    thank u.
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date! Perfect mix of pop and r&b. It gives you a real insight to her mind and how she’s healing
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Hands down one of the best albums i’ve ever heard. The evolution from past albums is insane, the production is flawless, and her vocals have never been more beautiful. Listen for clear skin and a fat ass❤️
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente perfeito! Ela sai de sua zona comum em um estilo totalmente diferente dos álbuns anteriores e entregando música com letras impecáveis e com harmonias contagiantes
  85. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande nos trajo uno de los mejores álbumnes del año, me encantó mucho "Nasty" y será mi favorita... Ariana puso todo su esfuerzo en este trabajo y ojala siga creciendo en la música. Expand
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An album who doesn't need any catchy hit to be extremely cohesive. Grande serves her vocals as usually but now with a mature voice that reflects on mature lyrics choices.
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito!, Ela está sempre tentando inovar e ela conseguiu, o álbum está incrível!
  88. 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
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is amazing, she was perceptive on this new record!
    your collaborations really were what i expected, i loved them all and i'm addicted to each one of them..
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The way Ari is so happy in creating this album! She's free to do whatever she wants and that makes me smile. She deserves all the success! Keep on making bops Ari!
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Great album, fantastic rhythms and great lyrics. She deserves all the success on this album !!!!!
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Es un álbum muy bueno, explora más el género R&B, se despega levemente del pop. De repente podría parecer plano, pero realmente entre más lo escuchas, lo terminas amando. Le doy 9 ya que hay una canción que aún no termino de entender.
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana has evolved once again and I am here for it. Truly one of her best albums
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is a true masterpiece. it’s everything you could want. the vocals are so unique and different, she sounds super mature and her voice is fuller and just sounds like clouds omg. i love the R&B, old school feel of the songs. (especially on my hair and off the table). the songs are really catchy and the vocal production is A1 Expand
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a great album. the first album where i cant have a top 5 because of how beautiful it is.
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I think that’s the most madure album of all the carrer of Ariana, maybe Positions don’t have a very nice review, but it’s unique
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana’s 6th studio album “positions” is utterly beautiful. Her vocals, witty songwriting and playfulness shines through this masterpiece. It is also a more mature sound then previous projects. Just beautiful.
  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good R&B album, I like how Ari can change gender without losing her sweet essence. Expand
  99. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es sin duda un gran trabajo, se nota el esfuerzo, uff Nasty es arte total, Ari nunca decepciona, todos amamos positions. Expand
  100. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She is back to prove again her power and versatility doing music. The actual princess of music industry is giving us another masterpiece to enjoy while days like this.
    After going through so much and showing vocally and physically how much she can dominate the situation, we all know people start to be interested about what is Grande’s next move. She is the moment!!!
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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

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