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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3093 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,340 out of 3093
  2. Mixed: 204 out of 3093
  3. Negative: 549 out of 3093
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  1. m3yui
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    De longe é o melhor álbum da carreira. Ela explorou todo sua capacidade vocal e surpreendeu todos pelo seu novo trabalho. Isso está incrível!!
  2. RodrigoA
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Esse álbum trouxe uma sonoridade diferente de tudo que ela já fez, todas as músicas são maravilhosas
  3. murillottorres
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Lembrem-se amores, Sweetener não pode competir com o Revival da Selena Gomez.
    Porque o mesmo já foi enterrado pelo Dangerous Woman.

    É um álbum para os fãs, à frente do tempo.
    Digno de Grammy Best Pop Vocal Album
  4. Daniel618
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    Que arte este álbum uno de los mejores del 2018 sin duda lo mejor de Ariana el trabajo más personal con sonidos increíbles ah excepción de blazed que es una de las no muy buenas del álbum pero igual es muy buena para mí breathin es la mejor de Sweetener
  5. oitentt
    Aug 17, 2018
    1
    This album certainly disappointed me, It's her worst album ever. Repetitive songs, messy melodies and such a waste of her powerful vocals. I expected more, there's only 2 songs I like... really sad
  6. sonyamanuilova
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is a зaradise for ears. I love Ariana and her music. It's too beautiful.
  7. Grandelmjade
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Um álbum totalmente coeso, Ariana explorou áreas e conseguiu fazer um trabalho incrível
  8. Valtersen
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Such a masterpiece. It is Ariana's fourth studio album and I appreciate she has made them all different.
    Sweetener is really light and catchy and you just want to listen to it for all day.
  9. mellifluousheh
    Aug 17, 2018
    5
    Альбом, который был настолько мною ожидаем, что не смог оправдать эти самые ожидания. Меня очень заинтересовала No Tears Left to Cry, но потом ужасно расстроила The Light Is Coming, а потом снова порадовала God Is A Woman. И вот, альбом вышел, и что мы имеем? Альбом из 15 песен, в котором почти все - проходняк. Ариана способна на большее, но этот продюсерский состав заставил ее петь вотАльбом, который был настолько мною ожидаем, что не смог оправдать эти самые ожидания. Меня очень заинтересовала No Tears Left to Cry, но потом ужасно расстроила The Light Is Coming, а потом снова порадовала God Is A Woman. И вот, альбом вышел, и что мы имеем? Альбом из 15 песен, в котором почти все - проходняк. Ариана способна на большее, но этот продюсерский состав заставил ее петь вот это. Из всего альбома больше всего мне понравились синглы No Tears Left To Cry и God Is A Woman, также Better Off и Breathing. Остальное или просто не вызвало никаких эмоций, либо же это находится на том же уровне, что и The Light Is Coming - то есть отвратный продакшн. Все дуэты тут сделаны ужасно. Как будто делалось на скорую руку. Дуэт с Фареллом - самый проигрышный из всех. Дуэт с Минаж звучит ужасно как песня, но партия Минаж звучит лучше, чем некоторые песни с ее собственного альбома Queen. У Арианы не получилось прыгнуть выше головы и переплюнуть уровень Dangerous Woman.… Expand
  10. cauelucas_
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    O ALBUM MAIS MADURO E COESO DA ARI, muitos Arihits e Aricharts odiaram por falta de farofa, mas esse álbum tá perfeito (particularmente eu não gostei muito de R.E.M e borderline)
  11. dimochkash
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana gives us brand new music and I am so glad she does. Sweetener, Breathin, R.E.M are my favs.
  12. geloconcepcion
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    The album isn’t good. That’s it. It’s boring and plain. I don’t like it. I’d rather listen to her pld stuff rather than this. I love Ariana but sweetener issa no.
  13. edgarmartinez26
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Me encanta demasiado ❤️, no será el mejor pero me gustó.
    Qué feo que los fans de Selena ataquen.
  14. Giwinox
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing album. Really happy that she expirimented with different sounds and genres. Clearly one of the best! albums released in 2018
  15. dncardosos
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Com total certeza, o melhor álbum da Ariana Grande. O álbum é diferente de tudo o que ela já fez e mesmo assim é a cara dela. Melhor álbum feminino do ano e nós precisamos dele para respirar
  16. Liliia
    Aug 17, 2018
    4
    To me, it's her weakest album so far. I only like 3 songs - NTLTC, God is a woman and breathin. Totally not enough songs to make this album at least good. She could do better.
  17. genesis97
    Aug 17, 2018
    8
    From start to finish, this album is a fun, unique, ray of sunshine. The title track is an infectious and very odd sounding song, but leaves you dancing and smiling. From pop perfection like God is a Woman, No Tears Left To Cry, and Breathin, to emotional deep cuts like Better Off and Get Well Soon, to the very exploratory Pharrell R&B songs like Successful and Sweetener, there's so manyFrom start to finish, this album is a fun, unique, ray of sunshine. The title track is an infectious and very odd sounding song, but leaves you dancing and smiling. From pop perfection like God is a Woman, No Tears Left To Cry, and Breathin, to emotional deep cuts like Better Off and Get Well Soon, to the very exploratory Pharrell R&B songs like Successful and Sweetener, there's so many different things to enjoy, from sounds to themes.… Expand
  18. backtosels
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana just released one of her best albums. She has experimented a lot with new artists like Missy Elliot and the album is 75% produced by Pharrel Williams who has a strange sound but good. Ariana serves vocals in some songs but also has a sweet voice in other ones , good combination. She keeps her pop sound but also mixes new sounds which is amazing! It's very worthy to listen.
  19. Austria
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    I'm really disappointed with this album. Her previous albums such as Dangerous Woman and My Everything were way better. I still respect her as a singer and artist though!
  20. barnienfreinds2
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Best Ariana Album to date.All of the tracks are different but the album is perfectly connected together into one beautiful message,as Ariana said to sweeten the situation.
  21. ozzyw
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    From poor songwriting skills to similar production in 1/2 of the tracks, Sweetener is definitely not Ariana's best album, but is not a bad album. More specifically, I would say all the Pharrell produced tracks are the 'bad' ones on the album, as the production sounds extremely similar for them, and I hope Ariana doesn't work with him again. All the others were excellent, though theFrom poor songwriting skills to similar production in 1/2 of the tracks, Sweetener is definitely not Ariana's best album, but is not a bad album. More specifically, I would say all the Pharrell produced tracks are the 'bad' ones on the album, as the production sounds extremely similar for them, and I hope Ariana doesn't work with him again. All the others were excellent, though the songwriting was mediocre at best for the entire album. The production was excellent. I can see Ariana really experimented in this album and tried to achieve a new sound, but it turned out to be a bit messy. The singles 'No Tears Left to Cry' and 'God is a Woman' were extremely good, which gave me false hope for the album, as I thought it would be more pop-oriented. Overall, I would say half of the album is good, though two (R.E.M, Borderline) of the Pharell tracks are good. I feel like if it was reworked, it would be better. However, not just the Pharell produced ones, I would say that some songs had really good potential, but was wasted as the harmonies and vocal layers were all over the place (Examples: Goodnight n Go, Get Well Soon). The standouts of this album were definitely 'God is a Woman', 'Everytime', 'Breathin', 'Goodnight n Go' and 'No Tears Left to Cry'.… Expand
  22. johnnnnnn
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    such an amazing album, all songs are great to listen to which is different from her past albums where there would be some songs that would be skipped. 'breathin' is so beautiful and really shows how Ariana was feeling after the Manchester incident. I loved that in 'get well soon' she left 40 seconds of remembrance time for the victims who were lost in the tragic event on 5/22 (which is howsuch an amazing album, all songs are great to listen to which is different from her past albums where there would be some songs that would be skipped. 'breathin' is so beautiful and really shows how Ariana was feeling after the Manchester incident. I loved that in 'get well soon' she left 40 seconds of remembrance time for the victims who were lost in the tragic event on 5/22 (which is how long the track is) Also songs like 'blazed' and 'boderline' are fun upbeat songs which i think that everyone would want to dance too. So overall i think that this is Ariana's best album to date.… Expand
  23. nicob
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this album is a masterpiece. the songs are stuck in my head, sound amazing, vary in styles but remain cohesive & i felt a strong connection w the album - especially get well soon and breathin which were the two best tracks.
  24. Scooby2254
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    more r&b sound with a twist of pop. for those who like a change in sound but don't want a whole new artist this album is perfect. thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. she's done it again
  25. Aris_
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing all of you just so pressed with MsGrande,She sounds amazing on this record and change her gebre to R & B your favs cant relate
  26. santiwgo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    In a nutshell is one of the best albums by Ariana Grande
    My top is
    -R.E.M
    -breathin
    -goodnight n go
    -giaw
    -ntltc
  27. yuhhhhh
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    sweetener, the fourth LP from the one and only Ariana Grande delivers songs such as “breathin” and “better off” which are emotional songs and the dreamy “R.E.M” that’d make you wanna fall in love. Vocally and sonically she definitely nailed it. give it a listen, definitely worth it
  28. rigobertoMPTG
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    La verdad no esperaba nada de esta manca y aun así saca pura cagada que a nadie le gusto, still sirvienta de Taylor
  29. kelv
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sem duvidas um dos melhores álbuns do ano, Grande passeia pela música com a sua voz e explora novos ritmos, combina sua potência vocal com melodias harmônicas e cresce musicalmente deixando pra trás todas as canções "bubllegum pop". É com certeza um álbum muito maduro que será visto nas premiações e no Grammy.
  30. Den_Cher
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A very cool and at the same time a nice album in which Ariana was able to convey all her feelings and emotions, it's worth it to listen )
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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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