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. leonardoaguiar
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A mulher serviu tudo ohhh
    She served everything ohhh
    Ella servió todo ohhh
  2. Candolianhan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album se cagó en lovaca flopera y en selelimon ¡AMAMOS A UNA REINA! Ariana talento grande deja de cagarte en cierta perro pordiosero y en una vaca criko AMAMOS A UNA REINA QUE SE ARRIESGA EN TODO… Expand
  3. matheusatds
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is a r&b masterpiece. there’s no skips here. i’m so amazed to see how much she’ve grown as an artist and with her sound. this is so mature, sexy yet funny.
  4. sebbsher
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really really really love it so much … Expand
  5. Fabiaaanm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    hay que recordar que es un album R&B y que estamos en medio de una pandemia. Es maravilloso el album me encanto.
  6. adrianmaciasm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Este album es una versión mucho más madura de su antecesor, Ariana no tiene miedo a expresar su sexualidad a pesar de las críticas
  7. Edutorresmx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is a really great album of her it really looks that this girl has been working so hard and here results are great we all love this album her voice is so sweet
  8. AlgrenDola
    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!
  9. AlanCorona
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such a good album, not the best, but it’s part of the transition pop to pop/R&B. The best songs ‘motive’ (with Doja Cat) and ‘my hair’.
  10. Ricotdx
    May 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito, harmonioso e com toques de R&B.
    Ariana cumpriu seu dever com sua paixão pelo R&B e entregou tudo.    … Expand
  11. vnicius
    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..
  12. Yohanan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Cohesive album, a completely different sound, a Pop-Trap, Soul/R&B but smooth and completely cohesive. Smooth vocals and without being overly screaming. Although Ariana Grande is in her comfort zone, it is a well-built album with layers of orchestra and simply adding notes from Wistle de Grande.
  13. Priest_Xavier
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was waiting for Ariana to make an album that completely her, and this is it. Unlike “Thank U, Next”, she seems genuinely happy and I love that. In my opinion, “pov” and “my hair” are standout tracks but “obvious” and “west side” have really grown on me. I hope she releases more music like this, because I can really get used to this side of Ariana. All in all, I would say this is her best or second best album, I still can’t decide.… Expand
  14. J0hnn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não tenho nem palavras para descrever o quanto estou apaixonado pela sonoridade deste álbum!… Expand
  15. jackgannan
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Ariana has done it again! Fave tracks are motive, my hair, pov and love language
  16. Homoph0bic
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She ate this one, the strings through the album perfectly combined with those harmonies ugh one of the best in 2020
  17. Ca_andy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns e mais maduro da Ari, aqui ela se reinventa de forma polida maestral diferente de TUN, os violinos e toda as orquestras misturada com trap e o tom do R&B mostra o quanto ela é evoluída e se arrisca na música. As parcerias de longe são as melhores faixas do álbum.
  18. abdelnour
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Huhwieiwiwwikwwjwjwhh2owoehh3jeieiieiej2jh3jeoeiejejwwhjeosososisujewh2hhwioepseoi3j3j
  19. renangonc_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Estou sem palavras para expressar tamanha grandeza e perspicacia que Ariana nos proporcionou com este álbum. De uma musicalidade tão bem trabalhada, juntamente de letras e colaborações tão espertamente organizadas que é difícil expressar elogios suficientes para esta obra. Divino.
  20. Rob134
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I'm so much grateful for this album. Ariana always doing good musics, i love her.
  21. Jamata30
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Love it! Great album with a spectacular voice and vocals only the incredible princess of pop Ari!
  22. Paviniss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A personal album, written and executed with mastery, shows how much Ariana Grande has matured in the industry. Showing his voice technique, the background vocals and harmonies are well performed, which makes the album even better. There is a lot of cohesion on the album, the songs fit together and form the perfect structure for a well made album.
  23. nino1122
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    arrasou parabéns araiana maravilhosa pwrfeita entregou babado grito no ** e gritaria amey
  24. wexxx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it's amazing, one of your best albums so far and of the year too! she plunged deep into r & b which results in her voice more mature and beautiful than ever!
  25. SebasL14
    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.
  26. Djane1975
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Just iconic omg "my hair" is the best one YOU. BETTER. SERVE. MISS. ARIANA.
  27. peheroal
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Tell me what's ur motive! Def, one of her bests works, im so so happy for her to bring back some Sweetener (my fav album) vibes...
  28. lalo02
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It has an incredible structure, all the al I’m feel like the same way, you can feel that the vocal power grow up when the album goes on, all songs are amazing but especially POV is a beautiful song with an incredible production
  29. gleidj
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of Ariana's best works. Very mature, cohesive, has her essence and the best of all is that she is happy for this work, which for sure, is already in my top 3 of her albums.
    Sweetener's younger brother.
  30. Octortc
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Tiene una excelente lista de canciones que están muy bien producidas.
    Quizá tendrá varios escritores que estén en el álbum pero este álbum, es mucho más maduro que cualquiera que haya hecho Ariana.
    Te hace bailar, te hace cantar y te hace llorar
  31. Rauzee
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfect! Sounds like Mariah Carey album. So sexy and mature R&B album. Yout voice sound like an angel.
  32. Corentin27
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    One of Ariana Grande’s best albums, vocally but also more mature lyrics. A sensual, romantic and very sexual album. An R&B album that we really needed in this very special year.
  33. jpcritic
    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!!!    … Expand
  34. gr4ndi
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album ties sweetener and is safetly her best, crtics are just tasteless
  35. marciogiovanni
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    She delivered a lot of vocals, a lot of R&B, an album totally different from the rest of the discography.
  36. dggcen
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is literally her 3rd best for me. and i have the feeling that it will overtake tun and swt
  37. evhan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ALBUM of the year ! I just love it so much, the R&B vibe mixed with pop songs , and the collabs are awesome !
  38. coria_daniel8
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect and it’s easy to see how she fits well into the rnb genre.
  39. rosearistan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is her best album after Sweetener. Clearly the one she always wanted to do. One of the most cohesive, dreamy, authentic albums of 2020. You are not gonna find your typical basic pop songs in here. Takes a while to get into it but it’s very worth it. So glad she finally found happiness.
  40. Hugui1921
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum del 2020, contiene nuevos ritmos, letras que llegan al corazón y fue algo que nada esperaba.
  41. Ancandre
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Muy buen álbum, sin duda uno de sus mejores trabajos.
    Destacan canciones como POV, position o off the tablet.
  42. loucasl_l
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is some of her best work! Between the vocals, songwriting, and melodies, every song brings something new to the table but they also stay cohesively tied together to the album theme and sound. This might actually be my favourite album she’s put out yet!
  43. drew_monos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is beyond perfect. ariana explores her R&B side yet still adds in an element of pop. masterpiece… Expand
  44. 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
  45. periodtt
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her most experimental albums yet, she really did what she had to do✨
  46. Hiarllycaue
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Represent the maturity of Ariana, a perfect word with little problems. A trap and R&B very good constructive.
  47. gibs
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    i love r&b and soul ariana is definitely my favourite version of her music her voice really fits the genre
  48. Dhanfs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sounds, beats and lyrics of this album are so perfect. The harmonies in every song are magnifically… Expand
  49. LinishJay
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A stunning body of work. With my initial listen, almost half of the songs didn't click - however, this album follows the footsteps of sweetener, and after 3 listens, I can't get it out of my head. Her vocals are unmatched, the production gives me a 90's vibe and the lyrics are incredibly cute. I love how expressive she is with this album, and I wouldn't change a thing about it (well,A stunning body of work. With my initial listen, almost half of the songs didn't click - however, this album follows the footsteps of sweetener, and after 3 listens, I can't get it out of my head. Her vocals are unmatched, the production gives me a 90's vibe and the lyrics are incredibly cute. I love how expressive she is with this album, and I wouldn't change a thing about it (well, except six thirty).
    - A random swiftie    … Expand
  50. trullyariana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions isn’t just a song, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on Xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need.
  51. Arianator12015
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Los sonidos R&B se adaptan perfectamente con su voz, es diferente a lo que estamos acostumbrados ya que es un álbum mucho más tranquilo y los vocals que hace en nasty y my hair son sumamente increíbles
  52. BenjaminStults
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Grande stuns with a carefully crafted, mature album which takes full advantage of her talents as a vocally superior artist.
  53. Mariomy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album to be honest, it shows growth and maturity, it’s not stuck in the mainstream pop and that’s why y’all probably will say x album is better, when in reality you want your fave to put out smt like this
  54. jamesauter
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    With fluidity and consistency, Ariana Grande presents her 6th studio album, Positions. Rooting from a fun, carefree place she dives deep into her more personal desires. I find this album sonically pleasing with hints of jazz, electropop, disco, and mainly rnb. A great album for the free minded :)
  55. Gabriel0897
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Positions is perfect!
    Eu amei esse álbum dms e é isto.
    Achei ele bem coeso e pov é a melhor.
  56. Angelic1702
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is soooo good, I'm so proud of my girl and she deserves all her succes and much more. This album is amazingggggg
  57. rickdelrey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Icônico, magnífico, uma obra perfeita entregada com amor, suas letras incríveis, e vocais que nunca tínhamos escutado da Ariana Grande, lembra-me álbuns da Mariah Carey dos anos 90.
  58. keilorbm123
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album it's really good, deserves the whole world. Ariana is always giving ur what we want.… Expand
  59. justin27060
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is truly a masterpiece. the critics are extremely tasteless and doesn’t know a good body of work when they see it.
  60. Korayma
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En este álbum podemos ver a una Ariana totalmente distinta, en discos anteriores tuvo temáticas mucho más juveniles y atractivas para los jóvenes, pero con su nuevo trabajo "Positions" tuvo una evolución tanto como artista y como ser humano, ya que el álbum da vibras de música y público más adulto además contiene instrumentales y letras sumamente preciosas.
    Si bien la mayoría de fanáticos están acostumbrados al género Pop por lo tanto este álbum les puede llegar a disgustar , Grande demuestra una vez más que ella no cambia de género al contrario los géneros se adecuan a ella.    … Expand
  61. imhcasper
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album, no bad songs. ariana's voice sound so good in this type of music and it's soothing, 10/10
  62. luis_moonlight
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Took time to love it but its a good album. the composition of the album lets me see a much more mature Ariana.
  63. richardpn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best works!! Her vocals are incredible as always, and the production is really good on this album!!
  64. NTLTC
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Magical
  65. Marv09
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album. ariana delivers, my fav tracks are 34 + 35, safety net, my hair, love lenguage, nasty, positions and pov.
  66. b1jms
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is easily on of her best albums and its not like the others she’s grown like on the dangerous woman era and i love it
  67. Welderbatista
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I loved this album and how Ari changed her perspective in view of her previous albums but bringing references and we must not forget to admire the work and love she put on this studio album that is a masterpiece
  68. Dylantm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A skipless album with songs like safety net and my hair is like perfect R&B album in my books love u Ariana thank u for this
  69. Joaolucas06
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best álbum i love R&B and this is the perfection, the best track is pov… Expand
  70. raulmdilu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor álbum de R&B y Pop que he podido escuchar, su voz tan hermosa y esos sonidos profundos y oscuros, sin duda alguna es una faceta de Ariana que todos queríamos ver, y ella honesta logrando.… Expand
  71. Bubu05
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing!!! … Expand
  72. TheAGCentral
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Positions is the continuation of Ariana Grande’s true life story she released on Sweetener & thank u, next. On this album she opens up about her love and sexual relationships, friendships, and just her ‘pov’ (point of view) of life. The vocals on the album are just heavenly, but she didn’t explore the famous whistle’s on every track just a divine vocals on most. This album deserves so much recognition, especially for being the 6th of the pop Queen, Ariana Grande!… Expand
  73. Hannah802
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a blend of yours truly and sweetener, almost like it yours truly had matured. My favorite song on the album is pov, a powerful ballad. I recommend y’all give it a listen.… Expand
  74. httpreka
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her best album so far. her growth as an artist is incredible. whoever says she’s not leaving her comfort zone has probably not listened to positions at all
  75. juliborrelli
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    she has matured a lot, i love her, and i love the album because of the r&b and how different sounds from the other albums
  76. Ricardo170604
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Excelente álbum, me encanta, me encanta los ritmos, se siente especial, Nasty es una obra de arte, omg!!! ❤️
  77. 1thundercloud
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Positions is Ariana Grande's best work on this one we can find a mix of sounds from her last three albums and it's the best in the world Ariana came to stay to be the Queen of the world of industry and Pop this album is amazing
  78. pocpreta
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    puta que pariu você foi demais com esse álbum, você foi muito inteligente você foi perspicaz você foi... olha... você foi demais eu amei.
  79. jaaviloves
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    an r&b influenced masterpiece full of bops and vocals
    the three features are top tier on the album
  80. Alee_Work
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum me gusto, esperaba más de Ariana. El álbum es arte, la voz de Ari le da el toque, tiene colaboraciones buenas, como con Doja, que sin duda es la mejor… Expand
  81. jellykwok
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    impressed by the album and the songs are all so dreamy and heavenly, such as nasty, safety net, pov..
  82. 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.
  83. urmomishot
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a cohesive, amazingly produced, completely unique body of work
  84. Vinimesqu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best things that happened this year ....
    This album is amazing ....    … Expand
  85. BelsSok
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album. I felt her maturity as a singer and positions is such a R&B masterpiece. Love it
  86. PocCritc
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Iconic. She proves once again that she doesn't need to be linked to pop to deliver flawless works. In it, she delivers a unique r&b, something that maybe, only she would be able to do.
  87. Marcos4345
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's perfect and i love it so **** much thank u ariana for this perfect album
  88. giuliatrop
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she really IS the best omg... she did such a great album! loved every song!!!
  89. Leonardobreno
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Genuino e reflexo pandêmico. um dos melhores dos melhores do ano. Quem não gostar é fã da branquela azeda lá
  90. AlejoBur_Cla
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Is an album with a different sound, rhytm and its experimental, she succeeded
  91. mitchell1937591
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album seeing her go from pop to rnb she has so much potential to continue to grow she is the moment!
  92. jvemac
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfect lyrics, perfect beats and perfect vocals. This album is totally different of everything that ariana ever did, and it sounds really good. She seems more confident that ever, she seems healthier than ever, she seems sexier than ever and we can notice that on her lyrics. She funded her styles and her place in music, what she like to do and sing, and that makes me feel really happy.Perfect lyrics, perfect beats and perfect vocals. This album is totally different of everything that ariana ever did, and it sounds really good. She seems more confident that ever, she seems healthier than ever, she seems sexier than ever and we can notice that on her lyrics. She funded her styles and her place in music, what she like to do and sing, and that makes me feel really happy. She proofed that God is really a woman and that woman is Ariana Grande. That album gave me a lot of good feelings,and a lot of chills. Thanks for giving us this perfect album in all that aspects ariana, the industry needs more artists like ariana grande… Expand
  93. marie0986
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is simply Great ! Ariana has a natural talent for music its im her already. She Keeps getting greater and greater.
  94. SebastianAE_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Arte, lo mejor de Ariana este álbum fue demasiado, la crítica NO sirve y no deberían d darle importancia
  95. iamJr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of her best works to date, Experiencing with anoher genre and showing us her versatility. The best songs are Off The Table, My Hair, Nasty and POV.
  96. Matthewzin
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Perfeito demais, mds ela entregou tudo aaaaaaah UAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
  97. alexguajardo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. She keeps getting better with each album. Every song here is great, from "shut up", which is the perfect song to open the album with, to "pov", a very raw, vulnerable and emotional song to end the album. The whole sound of the album feels very nostalgic and i love it.… Expand
  98. Juandedios
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Your most mature work to date!! I can’t wait to see what you will give us next.
  99. Ugolinn
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
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  100. Danielkoloff
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Grower of an album, but truly the best album in her discography.
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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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