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. Positive: 4,157 out of 5940
  2. Mixed: 417 out of 5940
  3. Negative: 1,366 out of 5940
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  1. KingJoe
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An album that expresses the vocal strength of a full artist and shows us her sensual and intimate side with R&B sounds, making us vibrate at the foot of each musical note.
  2. 24110315
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este Álbum es muy bueno, con ritmos relajantes, La producción vocal de este álbum es excelente,
    Ariana se enfoco en darnos R&B, en lugar de darnos Pop como acostumbrabamos de ella;
    Este álbum es como la versión Adulta de Yours Truly    … Expand
  3. 090120
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It's fantastic!❤️
    Ariana is the best of this decade, shut up, I love it, 34 + 35 uff. The collaboration with The Wikend was great ... Doja is truly talented ... nasty is one of my favorites from this album ..

    Without a doubt one of the best albums of this year, and I fall short because this is the ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  4. aluysioneto
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is amazing, song to song i cant stress it out enough, she could get any song her an it could be a single, it’s an A+
  5. PedroAlves
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible work, Ariana Grande showing that she is versatile and a complete artist, this new album just shows how brilliant she is.
  6. lucasedelstein
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is how you make a good album, maybe not her best but definitely not the worst
  7. Carloo_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing how she includes violins and many orquesta in each song and it ends up amazingly.
  8. EfrenAG6
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El album es bueno y realmente me encanto, POV sin duda es la mejor canción del album, amamos a la princesa del pop… Expand
  9. Emilianoesquinc
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Ariana hasta la fecha, las críticas quieren lo mismo pero Ariana no se los dio
  10. Karygallegos
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    It’s an incredible album with and incredible sound and lyrics. With this album you can see that she is growing.
  11. Carlosmespia
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
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  12. RodoR
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is the bigger vocal evolution of all your history on the pop world, is amazing, i can't believe that the R&B is so good with her voice!!!!

    The shape at sing is so hard, she really open her heart for us, if this have not exit was not because is a bad album    … Expand
  13. William_perez
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Gracias por tanto arte AriDiosa. En serio no te merecemos, todo lo que haces es perfecto. ❣️
  14. stayspark
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it is the most mature album of Ariana Grande. She got back to her roots with R&B, this is the mixture of yours truly and sweetener, with the lyrics of Dangerous Woman. She was the main songwriter in all of the songs. The top 3 of the album for me: pov, just like magic and nasty. Congratulations Ariana, you deserve the world. I am so proud of you
  15. Crisfer_
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Ariana saves 2020 with this piece of art, R&B is all we need, and ariana give us it.
  16. Joaomxs
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Acabei de ouvir o álbum e valeu muito apena esperar para ouvir agora de madrugada. A vibe do álbum é perfeita e os vocais estão incríveis ( sem forçar) e eu amei TODAS as músicas. Tenho orgulho de ter visto essa mulher crescer na indústria.
  17. LaynaD
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  18. Laybenitz
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    "Positions" é um ótimo sucessor de Thank U next, da pra notar a mudança de sonoridade e o jeito que as músicas se encaixam uma com as outras deixa tudo amarradinho e agradável de ser escutado.
  19. xannycircles
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece. her personal growth is exquisite. theres sm soul in her voice, this sound fits sm. literally perfect.
  20. DiegoY
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Resumido: Está muy bueno, para los que no les gusta es que el género es mayormente "R&B" así que como a Ariana solo la hemos escuchado en "Pop" a parte es mejor que el aburrido Folklore de Taylor Flopswift… Expand
  21. GuiBorel
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O trabalho mais coeso e maduro da carreira de Grande. Eu amei esse álbum, seus vocais estão mais poderosos do que nunca.
  22. benjnorth
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a beautiful and cohesive album that held my attention the whole way through. ariana never fails to outdo herself and it’s no different this time around. it’s everything arianators have been asking for and i’m obsessed with it. the best tracks off the project are pov, just like magic, and six thirty.
  23. DanielVargas
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Un álbum muy cohesivo, un gran álbum definitivamente, un Sweetener mejorado.
  24. arianadelrey
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is just getting hate cuz it’s rnb and different. This album is her best and absolutely amazing. She talks about Hearbreak, self love, and sexuality in this album. Yes it has sexual lyrics but what’s wrong with that? She is pushing 30 she should be able to sing whatever she wants about. Amazing production. The guest appearances are all amazing from Ty dolla $ign, Doja Cat, andThis album is just getting hate cuz it’s rnb and different. This album is her best and absolutely amazing. She talks about Hearbreak, self love, and sexuality in this album. Yes it has sexual lyrics but what’s wrong with that? She is pushing 30 she should be able to sing whatever she wants about. Amazing production. The guest appearances are all amazing from Ty dolla $ign, Doja Cat, and The Weeknd. If you haven’t heard this album yet, get your headphones, close your eyes, and enjoy the journey. Ariana did her thing once again!… Expand
  25. raphacritic
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    it’s totally perfect, ari was very insightful, the album is different because it’s another vibe, but it’s possible to identify the trap, which makes it a touch of hers, and this mix resulted in perfection, the feats are also impeccable. It is indeed an album that will take time to digest, but I loved it the first time I heard it, some people don't, so my score is 10.
  26. VinyB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    É o típico álbum mágico, que nos faz relaxar, enquanto viajamos nas melodias perfeccionistas do álbum.
  27. Johang2004
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Soy Lovatic y apoyo el álbum al mil, tiene buena caracterización y los sonidos en los 80s están perfectos, stream Demi y Ariana
  28. Danilinho
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The best of 2020!!!!
    Ariana I love you The best songs: nasty, my hair, off the table, pov and Just like magic
  29. flawlesxbutera
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande entrega tudo que os seus verdadeiros fãs pediram durante os últimos meses: um delicioso álbum R&B. Com faixas calmas que vão do mais quente ao mais triste, a MEGA ESTRELA DO POP explorou a fundo os seus whistles mostrando o quanto cresceu vocal mente. Positions é um álbum apaixonante, sexy e emotivo quando preciso.
  30. Evelinnmo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um album R&B maduro, os críticos de música POP não devem opinar sobre o que não sabem.

    É um album R&B voltado pros anos 80/90 onde mostra superação com os acontecimentos passados da sua vida junto com o novo namorado dela, Ariana se reinventou nesse album com algo novo que nunca tinha feito antes e diferente de tudo lançado esse ano.    … Expand
  31. Matheus2812
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Quem não gostou só pq não é pop não merece direitos. Esse álbum está impecável porém os haters não tem nada de melhor para fazer
  32. Thiago1308
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor trabalho de Ariana Grande até o momento, obra-prima, um álbum que vai marcar muito a indústria musical, uma das minhas músicas favoritas são: Pov, Shut Up, 34+35, Motive são perfeitas ❤️ eu estava com uma alta expectativa e eu me surpreendi muito, realmente uns do melhores álbuns do ano e da década!!!! com certeza merece ganhar o prêmio de álbum do Ano, séria tudo !!!… Expand
  33. thkutoulouse
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfect and innovative perfect and innovative perfect and innovative perfect and innovative… Expand
  34. arigrings
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum mais puro e bem feito com músicas bem produzidas. Um bom passo para uma nova era… Expand
  35. bluebird7
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a album of ariana could give all of her, and this is all. cause all off her is good, she is perfect, she is music, she is life, she is breathe, she is the air, she is god. an album so grande.
  36. Brunopattersonp
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The perfect. R&B its just to beautiful amazing vocals and so catchi lirycs Ariana grande Is growing
  37. edilsonandy
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    wow, this album is so good, the sound are cool. The lyrics are amazing and i think this is ariana’s best album
  38. evezelomoore02
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfect, beautiful, wonderful, fantastic, innovative, exciting, fatabulous, spectacular, never the same...
  39. zagugrande
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    POV: STREAMING TO THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
    Ariana finally back to her RnB roots.
  40. ssantirobert
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    “positions” is Ariana’s best album. new r & b sounds give the album a special
  41. armandaj
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Fulminó a sus contemporáneas en todo aspecto posible. Ahora princesa del r&,b
  42. pedroalm
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    POSITIONS isn't just an album, it's a cultural reset, it's the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, its art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.
  43. Jelani519
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing body of work I really enjoyed the genre this suits her voice her best album
  44. ivito
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    her voice in this album sounds incredible, never heard ariana singing like this before. can’t stop listening to most of the songs in the album.. 10/10
  45. blackpinkariana
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana Grande rainha dos vocais arrasou nesse álbum e mostrou sua evolução
  46. mimimili
    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.
  47. camiiiijeje
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a piece of art, it is so different and personal. i love the lyrics and the production, it was similar to the heaven
  48. ojoaoferraz
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    TOTALLY PERFECT, SING THIS WHISTLES TO US ARIANA GRANDE, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCh!!!!!!
  49. MarksSalvador
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente álbum , silbidos impresionante alejándose del pop con un excelente genero… Expand
  50. norbertojaviert
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es una joya del R&B. Los vocals de Ariana no dejan de sorprenderme nunca con ese control de la voz que posee. Solo decir que el álbum lo tengo en repetir. Aplaudirle que fue capaz de salirse de su zona de comfort y explorar más allá. Mis favoritas que no salen de mi cabeza están: pov, safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), positions, motive, obvious, just like magic, 34+35. En finEste álbum es una joya del R&B. Los vocals de Ariana no dejan de sorprenderme nunca con ese control de la voz que posee. Solo decir que el álbum lo tengo en repetir. Aplaudirle que fue capaz de salirse de su zona de comfort y explorar más allá. Mis favoritas que no salen de mi cabeza están: pov, safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), positions, motive, obvious, just like magic, 34+35. En fin todas!… Expand
  51. ariangelfan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande no AG6 conseguiu nos dizer que ela não é exatamente uma cantora pop, ela consegue ser tudo o que ela quiser sendo assim a artista mais versatil na industria da musica, todos estavam esperando que esse seria um album pop chiclete, Ari foi totalmente para outro caminho explorando seus vocais e indo um pouco para o R&B, não consigo entender porque ela esta recebendo criticas de ódio sendo que ela já tinha avisado há muito tempo atras que não irá mais fazer albuns como o ME. Positions é um album sobre amor, sexo e claro POSIÇÕES, tambem tem alguns shades e por isso recebeu a nota necessária.… Expand
  52. kondorosipeti
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana just keeps getting better and better.positions is one of her best albums.
  53. nostalgiablood
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the best of R&B, ariana managed to innovate by serving an album totally different from all her works previously seen
  54. PEDROMFR
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Finally, Ariana was allowed to release an entire R&B influenced album, and she couldn´t do it better. With powerful lyrics, and beautiful melodies that takes us to a paradisiac scenario, this album takes us to a journey of neverland, driven by the effortlessly smooth and strong Ari´s vocals. One of her best works so far, which deserves recognition since she innovated and evolved from herFinally, Ariana was allowed to release an entire R&B influenced album, and she couldn´t do it better. With powerful lyrics, and beautiful melodies that takes us to a paradisiac scenario, this album takes us to a journey of neverland, driven by the effortlessly smooth and strong Ari´s vocals. One of her best works so far, which deserves recognition since she innovated and evolved from her preview projects,… Expand
  55. Pablito31
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    loved it, I loved the mature woman that Ariana is by making this album. It's a pure R&B album, the sex theme throughout the album is magnificent, the vocals throughout the album are otherworldly, it's the best album of hers, everything is good.

    IT IS PURE ART. The "critics" only see the negative of a woman talking about sex, but a man praises him. Change your mediocre ideas because the    loved it, I loved the mature woman that Ariana is by making this album. It's a pure R&B album, the sex theme throughout the album is magnificent, the vocals throughout the album are otherworldly, it's the best album of hers, everything is good.

    IT IS PURE ART. The "critics" only see the negative of a woman talking about sex, but a man praises him. Change your mediocre ideas because the magazines are getting worse every day.    … Expand
  56. AlexShakur
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This album looks like a sexier and more daring adult Ariana with love circumstances but self-love is not forgotten, very good album was what we needed this 2020
  57. marianacosta03
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    we can see that ari is so confortable w this album and the new are, its totally a masterpiece. the collabs are faultless. she is really the queen of the queens.
  58. edup
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she managed to overcome herself (again). positions is r&b perfection. its materpiece.
  59. cati_a
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I loved this album,all the songs it's so perfect,she can do all the notes,i hope she come to Brazil on the tour
  60. taehynasa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An exceptional album with incredible feats, Grande excelled with Positions showing how versatile the artist is… Expand
  61. Aristarco
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A coesão e coragem da ariana grande para mudar de estilo é muito grande kkkkkkkkk… Expand
  62. anajuli
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The album is AMAZING, Ariana innovated an original album and the songs are incredible! The lyrics are perfect!
  63. nanaHrsa3
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Supernatural. The aesthetic, the choice of theme, the vocals, the Whitney essence, the era. Everything in this album is, at the same time, careless and well thought out.… Expand
  64. maxiperonn
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best album ever created. magnificent. amazing. majestic. immaculate. a r&b masterpiece. she ended everyone in the industry. nobody’s doing it like her. hide your favs and be scared. stan ariana grande butera.
  65. Hellenmvss
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The most wonderful surprise of year. She is giving something new to her fans like always.
  66. Swaoty
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o álbum serviu aclamação. Os vocais são perfeitos e super coesos. além disso, Ariana apresenta uma grande evolução quando a sonoridade, desenvolvendo assim algo diferente do que costumava produzir.… Expand
  67. moon32
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    im not gonna lie, at the first time that i've heard it, didn't like so much, but now it's my 2º favorite album easily
  68. bIankspace
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    esse album tá perfeito, tem muito r&b, soul em my hair, acho que a ari finalmente se encontrou. amei que ela não precisa estar sempre com o pop farofa pra ser bom, arrasou dms
  69. luisaaa
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album is perfect, thank u ariana for that. Is different but is perfect.… Expand
  70. ariamerico
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is so perfect! have no words! can’t stop crying! ariana is god!!!
  71. viviswt
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    perfect, the sound and very good, it's one of her best albums. o álbum ta muito bom e quem n gostou vai tomar no cu
  72. leelovesari
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    the album is a soul cleanser it makes u cry, dance, smile everything without a doubt her best. deserves a grammy award for this art
  73. Isminha
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Os vocais dela deixa tudo perfeito e bem encaixado, sem falar do vocais, as armonias, o instrumental, etc. Ariana Grande como sempre servindo um trabalho impecável.… Expand
  74. nathan19822
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE, didn’t know it was possible to outperform her others but she has
  75. E48KX31
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. positions is THE album
    positions is THE album
    positions is THE album
    positions is THE album    … Expand
  76. aripositions_
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is definitely her best and the songs are just amazing and the theme of it is so cute.
  77. aryele07
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this album is absolutely amazing, she put all her emotions and it sounds incredible!! its a whole different album comparing with her others, loved that.
  78. justlikemagic
    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
  79. chaxrley
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best album yet, so much more r&b than i expected but it WORKS she ate, especially with pov… Expand
  80. dnsxt
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Who cares about all these critics? Were they expecting a pop album? Or a thank u, next new version? Positions is not pop, so it can't be judged as pop. And if it were a new thank u, next, they would say Ariana always makes the same **** Positions has everything, potential singles, amazing vocals, and it's classic adn exquisite, at the same time it's sexy.
  81. idontknowzx
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece. a masterpiece.
  82. Kevineleum
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I loved it. Her be album. The critics are mad it isn’t like her other albums stay mad. Also hey other fandoms!!
  83. Victor6273827
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    On this album Ariana used her moment and produced something incredible about him. She simply finds herself where she always wanted to be and did a great job with her team. I also brought something incredible and innovative. Congratulations, Ariana.
  84. qoodniqhtnqc
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece and her best album.
    It's very mature and you can hear her growth and healing she's done since tun.
  85. positions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    ariana's best album. y'all can stay mad that it's about sex or that its r&b but that doesn't deny the talent she displays ARE YOU KIDDING ME SHE LITERALLY TALKS IN WHISTLES IN THE MY HAIR CHORUS
  86. tattooedheart
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her best album yet you can see it in her vocals especially the whistle tones on the track my hair and the instrumental
  87. therealvyctor
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O álbum está impecável. A cada música, Ariana se destaca ainda mais, principalmente, com a voz.
  88. Lyra12
    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❤️
  89. grandesnaked
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    well made album. the genre direction is amazing and so are her vocals. all the tracks are cohesive and connected. it tells a story that we all relate to on our daily life.
  90. needysmotive
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album! deserves way more attention then its already received. its a very unique album, something shes never done before.
  91. Ruanaraujoo
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    everything on this album is perfect, ariana showed once again that she goes beyond pop. This album shows how she matured, both vocal and personally, i love this
  92. Wondermagic833
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album shows her artistic growth Even as a person And also one of her best albums And one of the best albums of 2020 AOTY Grammy
  93. ariprincr
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    positions it's EVERYTHING, it's perfect, the R&B, the feat, the vocal, it's perfect, it's not what we're used to seeing, it's a different good. I liked SO MUCH
  94. arianapositions
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is her best album yet. it portrays her growth and healing process so well. her vocals are out of this world (my hair, pov, off the table!!!) and i love how she experiments with new genres as well! well done ariana this body of work is everything and more!!
  95. yeeeli
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Ariana sempre inovando, tornou um dos meus álbuns favoritos dela. Simplesmente impecável nas notas vocais.
  96. Gustavoh
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I love the trinity, Swt, Tun and now "Positions", the vocals here are so beautiful, the production is on point... Really liked the album.
  97. 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
  98. bekahtek
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Grande is stepping away from her original pop roots into r&b. It's a nice trasition from trap infused pop on her previous albums such as "thank u, next", to mixes of 90s r&b, hints of doo-wop style songs, and a couple ballads. She explores more of her range, hitting deeper notes, while using some songs to showcase her whistle tone for almost an entire verse. Although her lyrics may not beGrande is stepping away from her original pop roots into r&b. It's a nice trasition from trap infused pop on her previous albums such as "thank u, next", to mixes of 90s r&b, hints of doo-wop style songs, and a couple ballads. She explores more of her range, hitting deeper notes, while using some songs to showcase her whistle tone for almost an entire verse. Although her lyrics may not be as deep as previous albums, "Positions" shows a more in love and happier Grande.… Expand
  99. joanarianator
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    un excelente album, esto tiene que debutar #1 y ser el album del año 2020 y 2021
  100. Ygor1
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Melhor album que ja ouvi, Ariana inovando e
    trazendo um R&B incrível, poucas pessoas com intelecto sonoro irão apreciar
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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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