Sweetener
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2018
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7.7

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  1. victorugons
    May 5, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, most fans didn't understood how good this is as they're used to the 'My Everything' pop style, but this shows how Ariana matured. Now, she's one of the top artists alive.
  2. jppb
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Ariana changes completely the style of her songs in this album, but we know she really likes it. This era can sure be called Successful, because AG shows that she is not here to play. We know that her life was really hard during the end of DW and all of Sweetener eras, so the songs are really transparent and all of them pass some kind of positive message, in other words, the album isAriana changes completely the style of her songs in this album, but we know she really likes it. This era can sure be called Successful, because AG shows that she is not here to play. We know that her life was really hard during the end of DW and all of Sweetener eras, so the songs are really transparent and all of them pass some kind of positive message, in other words, the album is cohesive and super personal.… Expand
  3. ghostin
    Feb 22, 2019
    5
    don't get me false, i like sweetener n its style. but.. the other albums have just a better personality, story...... just better songs. there's no song in sweetener which makes BANG. the other albums did. of course im glad she won a grammy for that but its pathetic (sorry, not sorry) that dangerous woman didn't. im a big arianator but sweetener disappointed me.
  4. natyvt
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Um álbum totalmente diferente de todos que Ariana já fez, é com certeza um álbum merecedor de grandes prêmios! Nessa nova era Ariana consegue fazer aquilo que exatamente gosta e se sente bem ao estar fazendo, além de estar fora da sua zona de conforto!
  5. Zack44
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Sweetener is arguably Ariana’s best album. Sweetener proved Ariana won’t just be releasing pop bangers anymore, she’s grown and matured and tapped into a different sound
  6. brunodss
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Apesar de não ser o melhor álbum da Ariana na minha opinião, eu vejo que o Sweetener é o álbum mais sincero dela e o mais conceitual, aborda temas de feminismo, ansiedade, superação... Acho que as pessoas deveriam pesquisar um pouco mais sobre o Sweetener e ver o quanto ele é um álbum sincero e cheio de significados..
  7. becwisdom
    May 22, 2019
    10
    amazing just as all of her albums to be completely honest, love her work!!!
  8. theoldjs
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    4st Album: Sweetener: 74

    1. raindrops (an angel cried): 100/100 2. blazed: 20/100 3. the light is coming: 45/100 4. R.E.M: 50/100 5. God is a woman: 100/100 6. sweetener: 70/100 7. successful: 60/100 8. everytime: 85/100 9. breathin: 100/100 10. no tears left to cry: 100/100 11. borderline: 40/100 12. better off: 85/100 13. goodnight n go: 85/100 14. pete davidson: 80/100    4st Album: Sweetener: 74

    1. raindrops (an angel cried): 100/100
    2. blazed: 20/100
    3. the light is coming: 45/100
    4. R.E.M: 50/100
    5. God is a woman: 100/100
    6. sweetener: 70/100
    7. successful: 60/100
    8. everytime: 85/100
    9. breathin: 100/100
    10. no tears left to cry: 100/100
    11. borderline: 40/100
    12. better off: 85/100
    13. goodnight n go: 85/100
    14. pete davidson: 80/100
    15. get well soon: 90/100    … Expand
  9. iudi
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Ariana definitivamente saiu da zona de conforto do pop genérico do Max Martin e fez um álbum totalmente diferente do habitual e do que estamos acostumados. Desde do início da carreira fazendo um som que se destacasse dentre as outras cantoras, Grande apenas se consolidou mais com o Sweetener, onde de fato está tudo doce.
  10. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    Uma sonoridade diferente para a Ari, com músicas mais imponderadas e pessoais. A maldição do quarto álbum passou longe
  11. Kellim
    Apr 16, 2019
    8
    At first listening, I didn't really like the album. But it grows on you as you listen to every song. Not catchy, and it didn't left a mark on me, but it's the kind of album you listen once and again because you actually enjoyed, not because it is a mix of bubblegum pop songs.
  12. Ana_Paula007
    May 8, 2019
    8
    É um ótimo album, coeso e interessante, Ariana sempre lançando trabalhos de qualidade

    Melhores do album

    Blazed♥️
    The Light Is Coming♥️
    R.E.M♥️
    God Is A Woman♥️
    Succesful♥️
    No Tears Left To Cry♥️
    Get Well Soon♥️
  13. JeremySpears
    Aug 20, 2020
    4
    "Sweetener" was released two years ago this week.
    It’s Ariana's favorite album and was praised by critics. However, I stopped stanning her after this album because I just couldn’t connect with this album...at all.
    First the positive bits: The album's intro "raindrops (an angel cried)" is cute. She shows off her incredible voice in this interlude. The first track "blazed" featuring    "Sweetener" was released two years ago this week.
    It’s Ariana's favorite album and was praised by critics. However, I stopped stanning her after this album because I just couldn’t connect with this album...at all.

    First the positive bits:
    The album's intro "raindrops (an angel cried)" is cute. She shows off her incredible voice in this interlude.
    The first track "blazed" featuring Pharrell Williams is universally hated but it’s actually one of the few songs on the album that I like. I like the breathing in the background and the funk influences.
    There’s two groups of people when it comes to "the light is coming"; one group loves the song and the other group hates it. I immediately liked the song. It’s very different and actually probably the only experiment on this "experimental" album that worked for me. It’s very hip-hop influenced and I like the sample. Nicki's part is a little short on this one.
    "God is a woman", the album's second single, is an anthem! The message about female sexual empowerment is very powerful and Ariana's vocals on this song are outstanding.
    The album's third single "breathin" was immediately my favorite song when I first heard the album. It has a dance pop sound and is definitely the most poppy track on the album. Lyrically it talks about overcoming anxiety which is an incredible message and relatable for someone like me who struggles a lot with anxiety.
    Everyone knows the album's lead single "no tears left to cry" and everyone loves it. Rightfully so because it’s one of those perfect Max Martin pop songs. That man is a pop genius! It talks about the tragic Manchester attack and about overcoming a tragic event. Very serious theme but that song just always puts me in a good mood. The harmonies in the background are stunning.

    Now the negative parts:
    First the album's title track. Really? What is that? Not only are the lyrics annoyingly repetitive, bland and just stupid in parts but also the production is so damn messy and weird.
    "successful" is a song about Ariana being....successful. The chorus of the song can be fun at times but that Wii music in the background is almost laughable. It sounds a bit unfinished.
    "R.E.M" is a Beyoncé reject. It’s obvious why Bey didn’t want to put this on her album because it’s just so damn boring. There’s no lows or highs in this song it’s just so monotone. It’s funny that she sings about sleeping because the song will literally put you to sleep.
    "borderline" features the legendary Queen of Hip-Hop Missy Elliott. I expected a lot from it but it’s easily the worst song on this album. And that says a lot. Just like "R.E.M" there’s no highs or lows and the song is extremely monotone and it’s just...there. Missy's verse is boring too unfortunately.
    The album's final track "get well soon" talks about Ariana's personal anxiety and trauma following the Manchester attack. Beautiful meaning, terrible song. It’s extremely messy and feels like 90 different song rolled into one.

    I don't mind "everytime", "better off", "goodnight n go" and the "pete davidson" interlude. Those four tracks were simply okay. Not terrible but nothing special either.

    So "Sweetener" was not for me. It’s a very messy album with a lot of bad songs and fillers. Ariana constantly adding "yuh" to every line she sings doesn’t help as it just gets annoying at some point. I have no idea how this album got the critical acclaim it received but that’s just me. Anyway, the 5 (or 6) tracks that are good would’ve made a nice EP.

    At the end of the day though, Ariana likes the album, it helped her work through some things and her fans like it. That’s all that matters.    … Expand
  14. viniciuspotrich
    May 29, 2019
    7
    De sonoridade doce e agradável, Sweetener é um palco para Ariana mostrar seu talento vocal e compor canções sobre amor, ansiedade, bem-estar e superação.
  15. dsalomao1
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    the best album of the year, for me she released everytime and goodnight n go as a single, but she didn't want to do what right
  16. ea_sergio24
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a beautiful experimental album, one of her top albums for sure
  17. Javisarceno
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    Esto tiene demasiado arte en cada parte de sus canciones su primer single NTLTC es súper artistico y fue una forma impresionante forma de darle inicio a su nueva era, la amo.
  18. HeytonRar
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    ESAS NO SON LETRAS! LOS RITMO NO SON DE MI AGRADO, DOS MÚSICAS COMERCIAL, EL HIP HOP UN POCO FLOJO, ELLA PUEDE CANTAR ABSOLUTAMENTE Y ES UNA DE LAS MEJORES EN ELLO Y DEBERÍA SER MÚSICA PARA SU TIPO DE VOZ FUERA GENIAL
  19. Tonipereira
    Jun 3, 2019
    8
    Um álbum bem construído, foge do pop que estávamos acostumados, o que causa certa estranheza, apesar de ter os hinos No Tears Left To Cry e God Is A Woman
  20. Luah
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não tenho muita coisa a dizer a respeito desse álbum. Apenas que a sonoridade não me agrada.… Expand
  21. Safiracoler
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    Pior album de todos, nao consigo nem ouvir 1% desse album, bomba, ariana ja foi melhor
  22. Caiaivan
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    Esse album ai nao da pra ouvir nem os segundos finais, lamentável para uma "artista"
  23. Biancasail
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    horrivel, simplesmente isso, horrivel, quando ela aprender afazer algo diferente, a gente conversa
  24. Suilisamen
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    Sei como descrever esse album, um lixo, fazer oq ne, não me surpreende vindo ne kkk
  25. asilam
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    It is SO bad, experimental music can be good but this isn't the case(sadly). Pharrell and Ariana don't fit and this album is the proof of that
  26. Isakjjs
    Jun 4, 2019
    0
    this album is so bad, all the songs sound absolutely the same, her fans believe that the album is art, when it really is not. shame to Ariana(
  27. logieeee
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    no skips what so ever such an amazing album, she’s amazing!! stop sleeping on this album!
  28. Harol
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    Sweetener is one of her best body of work. Sweetener has amazing deep lyrics and its sounds are literally dreamy, this is an amazing album and deserves everything.
  29. 27112002lucas
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    Você quer um álbum com conceito, então toma sweetener, não é atoa que é o meu álbum preferido dela
  30. calebg
    Jun 10, 2019
    1
    sweetener by ariana grande was nothing but a huge disappointment. i was expecting this excellent comeback but she ruined it. could have been so good
  31. MaurcioArellano
    Jun 10, 2019
    5
    Lamentablemente estamos frente al peor album de Ariana Grande, haber trabajado con Pharrel Williams fue un gran error, canciones como Blazed, Borderline y The Light Is Coming hacen que este album sea monótono, aburrido y mal hecho, si no fuera por Breathin o God Is A Woman este album seria intolerable, otros tracks son buenos, pero no rescatan el album.
  32. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    7
    The highlight for this extended play is, yet again, Ariana's natural powerful voice. The tracks aren't as appealing as her last record, "Dangerous Woman". But she delivers a good work despite the lack of creativity used on this record.
  33. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 11, 2019
    0
    Eu não sei como é que essa bomba fedida fez sucesso. Meu pai ein. Lixo sonoro. Eca
  34. adilsonmellof
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum perfeito, todas as musicas são maravilhosas, principalmente as mais “tristes”. Ariana Grande com esse álbum mostrou todo seu talento.
  35. wmslmd13
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Lixo de álbum
    Péssimo, péssimo, péssimo. Sem sombra de dúvidas é um dos piores álbuns que já ouvi. Lembras bobas e infantis, sem conceito, nada de importante pra história.
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  36. jakesmelker
    Aug 23, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sucks not worth it and this won’t even let me post so that’s dumb and it’s wanting for me add more but I have nothing more to say… Expand
  37. davifontenelle
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    It's one of most original and diversified Ariana's album. A great and cohesive work.
  38. Boutmyself
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira dela. Ariana seguiu um som arriscado que não é muito mainstream e diferente de tudo que ela já fez na carreira dela. O álbum é coeso, tem ótimos visuais, ótimos videoclipes, as músicas são espetaculares e trazem assuntos importantes para os jovens da realidade atual, como relacionamentos tóxicos, ansiedade e etc. Grande é uma excelente artista e merece maisO melhor álbum da carreira dela. Ariana seguiu um som arriscado que não é muito mainstream e diferente de tudo que ela já fez na carreira dela. O álbum é coeso, tem ótimos visuais, ótimos videoclipes, as músicas são espetaculares e trazem assuntos importantes para os jovens da realidade atual, como relacionamentos tóxicos, ansiedade e etc. Grande é uma excelente artista e merece mais reconhecimento!… Expand
  39. euohplodor
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Excellent vocals and addictive songs. She decided to venture further in pop compared to dangerous woman. She keeps getting better everytime omg
  40. dwariana
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    best album of 2018, nothing left to say, this album is a masterpiece and ariana the best singer in the industry
  41. diegoterrones
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Este álbum es tan inconsistente. Las canciones de Pharrel son malísimas. Las únicas rescatables son las producidas por Max Martin.
  42. camszinha
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana nesse álbum ousa na sua criatividade. Uma mescla de pop e r&b, Sweetener foi realmente o melhor álbum pop de 2018. The light is coming e goodnight n go são exemplos no contraste em que o álbum possui em certos momentos. Mesmo assim, ambas são diferenciadas e combinam com a temática do álbum. A cantora, que antes tinha feito trabalhos bem inferiores mesmo, mostra neste álbum sua verdadeira potência vocal. Sweetener é a verdadeira evolução de Ariana Grande.… Expand
  43. ajacksgomez
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    full of skips. singles are good but thats about it. dangerous woman was much better
  44. arimoon
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    On this album, Ariana came up with a new sound, unlike anything she had ever done. Without a doubt, it is the most cohesive album of her career. She made no mistake for giving us this album and I am proud of her for doing this amazing job.
  45. BrookeMad
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    I love this album, is the most different of her, the vibe "sweet" is everything. NTLTC, GIAW and Everytime are perfects.
  46. iwasjustsuckin
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    yeah "cute" album too bad she can't write songs so what's the point of listening to songs that aren't hers?
  47. comissaotxxi
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    OH MY GOD. This album is a mastserpiece and i can’t stop listening since its release. so much love for all the tracks
  48. admitthatithurt
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    well it’s such a bop I can’t even relate. This is a masterpiece and a must listen for everyone
  49. gonkillua27
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Grande's decision to work with Pharrel has to be the worst thing she could ever done.
  50. mirzamohamad
    Aug 24, 2019
    3
    only 2 good songs on the album. please do something new. something out from your comfort zone.
  51. Tasjk
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    This is her flop album! All of her songs are merely rejected songs that were provided with low class production. This is a failure for the pop industry
  52. Franci1
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    Confuso... Gosto apenas de god is a woman e ntltc............................
  53. arianamustdie
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    This seems like a Trump poop LMAO she sounds like a rat biting her lame ass fans
  54. ghostinbreak
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Maravilhosooo, claramente o melhor trabalho de Ariana Grande. Totalmente conceitual, God is a woman, R.E.M, NTLC, totalmente hinos igual todas as faixas.
  55. Guibh008009
    Aug 25, 2019
    6
    Esse album e medio , tem musicas de qualidade mas ainda não é um otimo album
  56. Charles_kun
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Her worst album ever, Did not enjoy it on my first listen. So trashy and mediocre
  57. ahleahsis
    Sep 5, 2019
    1
    Although not completely her worst work it definitely had some potential but album's only saving points are Grande's vocals.
  58. laemu
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    this is total perfection. a perfect production, lyrics and instrumentals. Goodnight n go is a must listen, such a perfect track
  59. Boyvirgoo
    Aug 30, 2019
    5
    I feel this albums production can be decent on some songs as Pharrell has a unique style of production that comes down to personality taste but some tracks definitely don’t make sense at all. Borderline and Sweetener are quite messy and the track ‘the light is coming’ is very questionable, both meaning, and production wise. Ilya served great production on this album with tracks like ‘NoI feel this albums production can be decent on some songs as Pharrell has a unique style of production that comes down to personality taste but some tracks definitely don’t make sense at all. Borderline and Sweetener are quite messy and the track ‘the light is coming’ is very questionable, both meaning, and production wise. Ilya served great production on this album with tracks like ‘No tears left to cry’ and ‘Breathin’ But this album doesn’t really live up to a standard Ariana should be reaching for.… Expand
  60. sweetener-
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    underrated. deserves 100 goodnight and go, everytime and the light is coming ❤️
  61. r3ign
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I can't believe I listened to this album. We are going to pretend we didn't hear that.
  62. JoeySav
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    First listen , it ok for but I can't stand some song in it .After a few times listening it became grower but it still not my meal .If you guys think that swt is her best album. Ok It everyone opinion .Don't @ me .My fav is tun and dw.
  63. RavenclawHead
    Sep 1, 2019
    2
    This is a huge downgrade from Dangerous Woman. No growth at all. The only good thing she will always have are vocals, but other than that...pretty boring and average for an artist like her,
  64. joshpamintuan
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Imagine how tired we are. This album is a HOT MESS. Everything needs to be skipped.
  65. HoangKhang
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
  66. Swiftiehere
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    The single in this album (Breatin ,NTLTC, GIAW) is the best song from her but for me the songs in the album is lack of replay value such as Sweetener,TLIC, Successful and Blazed. I think this is not her best album because she produce the album with Pharrell Williams.
  67. paige_96
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    this is easily her worst album- and that’s saying something. ariana is a great vocalist but in terms of artistry, there’s not a lot going on.
  68. Riin5454
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Honestly, light is coming is trashiest song ever. Goodnight n go is a bad cover. And Pete Davidson track is pure clownery. Only relatively good song is raindrops, because it's short and it is hard to F*ck up a 40 seconds long song.
  69. melodramaticowe
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    amazing, show stopping, never been done before, truly snapped on a piece of work that is one of her most personal pieces of work yet.
  70. yonceboca
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album did what it was meant to do, steer Grande in a new direction. Her best album
  71. LittleBastard
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    I mean, how Ariana could let Pharrel ruined the album? Countless that only few songs can be enjoyed.
  72. Westan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best album in my opinion, she did that. The album was definitely too ahead for people...
  73. ryfi13
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Músicas maravilhosas e clipes perfeitos. Perde apenas na produção de algumas músicas e feat. irrelevante.
  74. SoleLorde
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    The album is great, it doesn't disappoint, its a different turn from her previous, heavy pop, album (Dangerous Woman) the album is r&bish with some pop infused songs. The album has mixed lyrics, some of them are very good and some of them are just fun songs with meaningless lyrics, on terms of production, Pharrell did an amazing job yet you can see the difference from the songsThe album is great, it doesn't disappoint, its a different turn from her previous, heavy pop, album (Dangerous Woman) the album is r&bish with some pop infused songs. The album has mixed lyrics, some of them are very good and some of them are just fun songs with meaningless lyrics, on terms of production, Pharrell did an amazing job yet you can see the difference from the songs non-produced by Pharrell. On this album Ari showed a sweet side. Healing from past circumstances. T

    he album starts good yet it goes downhill from there, the light is coming is a good song, a song for the club, it had potential but it wasn't used, the album closes with get well soon, probably her best written and best song yet.    … Expand
  75. Jackson1999
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    In her latest album, Ariana showed us her
    talent of making trash music and she did
    it.The whole album is in a mess and shestill plays the victim very well. But one thing has never changed
    since she stepped onto the pop music
    stage-her vocals are still annoying andweak and has no true feelings.In all,fake
    people,fake music,trash music,trash
    taste.Sales are not everything. Collapse s
  76. daxlamation
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    humiliating that this was a comeback album from what supposedly a highly anticipated return from the ponytail girl
  77. loverwilllove
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kskslsksksjskkskskskskskskskkskskskskskskskskskkskskskskkskskskskskskskskskksksksksksksksksksksksk… Expand
  78. lavieenrose
    Sep 1, 2019
    7
    best tracks: god is a woman, goodnight n go, better off, everytime, sweetener
  79. AriiiiiDW
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Just breathin’ and no tears left to cry worse a try I miss my dangerous women.
  80. ivannfanatique
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Great songs (Breathin, God is a Woman, everytime...). Pure masterpiece. Uplifting bops and healing soulful anthems. Great job, Ari!!!
  81. brian0102
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    this is what taylor was desperately trying to do with repootation. ariana showed her how to make an album and won her grammy
  82. MattMartiniano
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vocais impressionantes, misturando o pop ao gênero R&B de um modo incrível!! Faixas como Breathin, God is a Woman, No tears left to cry e Sweetener com uma ótima sonografia!… Expand
  83. oe_r
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Sweetener is I Ariana's best album, she really knew what she wanted to and did it perfectly. I see why this is her favorite album too so far.
  84. DioptricDwarf19
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    New type of sound, she reinvents herself again! Really deserved best pop vocal album at the Grammy. Really great abum!
  85. GuiDeucher
    Sep 17, 2019
    7
    It's a great job, "Grande" strives to bring a "sweetening" yet impactful album. Maybe too much, in an attempt to cause a way to make some songs perish. "The Light is Coming" is one of the negative highlights of the album. Not a bad track, but a much better percussion. Overall, it's an amazing album, it has great songs and it's just for lack of essence in some.
  86. ocaiobaena
    Dec 20, 2019
    4
    'Sweetener' foi uma péssima combinação entre Pharrell Williams e Ariana Grande. Muitas músicas desse álbum possuem uma produção repetitiva e extremamente bagunçada. "raindrops", "God is a Woman" e "breathin" são as únicas três faixas em que Ariana possui um destaque vocal de excelência e são músicas extremamente bem produzidas. Mesmo sendo um álbum que faz um recorte de um momento bem'Sweetener' foi uma péssima combinação entre Pharrell Williams e Ariana Grande. Muitas músicas desse álbum possuem uma produção repetitiva e extremamente bagunçada. "raindrops", "God is a Woman" e "breathin" são as únicas três faixas em que Ariana possui um destaque vocal de excelência e são músicas extremamente bem produzidas. Mesmo sendo um álbum que faz um recorte de um momento bem delicado para Grande, o problema do álbum está na produção e na falta de organização. Tudo parece uma grande bagunça.
    "blazed", colaboração de Ariana com Pharrell, é um exemplo de uma faixa com uma produção bagunçada. Parece que tentaram misturar r&b com alguma outra coisa, e deixou a música completamente estranha e sem nenhuma característica. "sweetener", faixa título do álbum, é mais uma canção sem a mínima estrutura, que possui um refrão repetitivo, enjoativo, e que surge do nada na música; completamente desconexo, fazendo parecer que existem 5 músicas em uma. "the light is coming" um feat completamente desconexo com a rapper Nicki Minaj, uma batida bagunçada, enjoativa, com uma letra repetitiva e melodia mal criada; tornando-se uma das piores canções do álbum.
    "God is a Woman" e "breathin" são duas canções em que Ariana consegue fazer um trabalho muito bom. Tanto em relação à letra, quanto em relação a melodias e arranjos. Talvez sejam as melhores canções da carreira de Ariana Grande. São essas que sustentam o álbum todo e trazem uma sensação de verdade neste disco, que Grande ao menos tentou realizar.    … Expand
  87. incleyoon
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    this is one of my favorites albums of all TIME. i love this cd SO SO MUCH! THANK YOU ARIANA
  88. diegomoontoya
    Oct 13, 2019
    9
    Incredible, Ariana's creativity at its best, is a musical hug, too sweet in her lyrics; I consider that the tracks produced by Ilya and Max Martin are better than those of Phraell, they show more professionalism.
    Sweetener tries to be very happy, in a world of colors and happiness, and he succeeds, the songs are of love and dreams.
    I think the grammy truly deserves.
  89. Gusttlg
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Lindo e perfeito eu amei , o melhor álbum da carreira dela , escutem esse álbum todo
  90. gabietuokazini
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Sweetener is Ariana's biggest album, and I'm sure the Grammy agrees with me. Angelically performed vocals and the whole heaven theme make you feel in paradise, Ariana and her team didn't miss the chance of the career album.
  91. helpwlopes
    Nov 4, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has: concept, acclaim, feminism. This album is perfect! congratulations ariana… Expand
  92. Gabs013
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sweetener é um álbum maravilhoso, q realmente ele te deixa doce desde Raindrops até get well soon… Expand
  93. greedybadidea
    May 23, 2020
    9
    Ariana Grande has found the light on her fourth studio album, 'Sweetener'. During times of heartbreak, tragedy, and anxiety, Grande is able to provide one of the happiest records the world has ever heard. With her sweet vocals meshed with the quirky, cute production Grande is able to make you smile, dance, cry, and smile some more. This record is powerful and shows much growth from theAriana Grande has found the light on her fourth studio album, 'Sweetener'. During times of heartbreak, tragedy, and anxiety, Grande is able to provide one of the happiest records the world has ever heard. With her sweet vocals meshed with the quirky, cute production Grande is able to make you smile, dance, cry, and smile some more. This record is powerful and shows much growth from the legend herself.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. God is a woman
    2. no tears left to cry
    3. everytime
    4. breathin
    5. goodnight n go
    6. better off
    7. get well soon
    8. raindrops (an angel cried)
    9. successful
    10. pete davidson
    11. sweetener
    12. R.E.M.
    13. borderline (feat. Missy Elliott)
    14. the light is coming (feat. Nicki Minaj)
    15. blazed (feat. Pharrell Williams)    … Expand
  94. martam
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    I'm writing this after the Positions album release and Sweetener continues her best work to date, the complexity behind this album is amazing, maybe it is not a favourite for a lot of mainstream pop fans but it is her most unique, singular work ever.
  95. estebanagb
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    arteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  96. Lipzstickx
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My Favority Album for Ariana Grande, talenty and perfect! … Expand
  97. juanatini
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    It’s incredible. Ariana’s talent is huge. The lyrics are fantastic! I can’t believe it, i love u Ariana
  98. Izanglez
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    Let's address this. This album has had amazing singles, and an amazing intro. I was so disappointed at first, but it turned out to be my favorite Ariana Grande album. I would give it a personal 8.5, but as I can only give exact numbers, I'm giving it an 8. Why? Because there are still songs that I don't connect with: Borderline, The Light Is Coming (sometimes) or Pete Davidson are those songs.
  99. Cloudboyyuh
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    A MASTERPIECE! Great vocals, lyrics and the story behind making this album so phenomenal. I love this album. Her best! Peri@!
  100. gotcure
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Uma era totalmente necessária na discografia da Ariana, mostrando sua evolução nós vocais e letras, pop não genérico
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2018

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81

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Quietus
    Aug 31, 2018
    70
    Grande’s new sound, the Williams-produced Not-Bangers, only make up half of the album. These standout tracks are interspersed between standard pop tracks. ... That’s not to say that the Bangers on Sweetener are bad--it’s more that they belong in previous era of Grande and they spoil the flow between songs. Sweetener may not be the dawning of a new age for Ariana but it could be a step towards somewhere weird and wonderful.
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  2. The New York Times
    Aug 29, 2018
    90
    Ms. Grande backs up her statements with song-and-dance mastery. ... She’s her own choir, support group and posse. While a few guest vocalists (Mr. Williams, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott) provide a little grit for contrast, Ms. Grande sails above any fray, past or present. Her aplomb is her triumph.
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  3. AllMusic
    Aug 28, 2018
    80
    An album that coheres in a way other Ariana Grande albums don't, which means Sweetener is something of a double triumph: she's come through a tough time stronger and better than before.
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