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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3093 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,340 out of 3093
  2. Mixed: 204 out of 3093
  3. Negative: 549 out of 3093
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  1. Nickglpz
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana veio com o sweetener para inovar seu estilo e fez isso com maestria, o álbum é perfeito, muito bem produzido, sua voz demonstrou uma enorme evolução e vale muito a pena ouvir mais de uma vez, pq mesmo causando estranhamento no incio o álbum fica totalmente incrível após se acostumar ao novo estilo
  2. Wintterfox
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Eu já esperava algo completamente diferente do que as pessoas estavam esperando. O álbum é incrível, a harmonia e os vocais te proporcionam uma experiência divina.
  3. awildone
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Her best album. Period. She came for blood with these r&b vibes! I’m happy
  4. Dllucas
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O album em si é muito coeso, trás uma Ariana muito madura tanto pessoalmente como vocalmente. Sua voz é como açúcar em destino de melhorar sua vida. Grande interpreta uma voz poderosa e confiante capaz de te deixar mais louco e apaixonado por ela.… Expand
  5. dxvide
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is her best work for sure! the album is amazing and all the tracks fit perfect with the others. REM, Breathin, Everytime, No Tears Left To Cry, God is a woman, Blazed, Bordeline and Sweetener are masterpieces!
  6. osnapitzsammie
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Experimental. Different. Unique. Vocals are full and these songs have texture to them. The second listen is what solidifies the excellence of these songs. Bare with it, the vibes are hard to not enjoy.
  7. sweetbastian
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad tuve miedo de escuchar el album y decepcionarme, ya que los que lo habían escuchado se sentían ''decepcionados'', pero al escucharlo pude ver que Ariana está experimentando con nuevos ritmos (los cuales me encantaron), el álbum es buenísimo. Ariana nunca decepciona y esos a los comentarios negativos, supongo son de otros fandoms ardidos que jamás podrán ver a su ídola darles tanto arte como Ariana lo hace.… Expand
  8. arianaIefts
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    álbum perfeito, diferente de tudo que tudo que a ariana já fez, simplesmente perfeito, os ritmos, vocais e batidas impecáveis.
  9. IkerRuiz
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I loved Ariana's fourth album “ Sweetener” it’s so mature and full of new sounds for her. If you didn’t like her because she was “screaming” all the time well this is the album you might wanna hear. You can tell that this album was made to make people happy and not remind them about dark and sad days. Her best album yet. Buy it on iTunes and stream it on Spotify and Apple Music.
  10. joao166
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    the best album of ariana grande don't have a words for this album we love you ariana
  11. annalololololol
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I LOVE this album. There are so many different kinds of songs, upbeat, slow, personal, controversial, R&B, pop. One of if not her best album to date. Sis snapped
  12. aryanugraha18
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This actually really good, it different from her previous album but it's a good different
  13. cutiebin
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    sis snapped! period. period. period. period. period. PERIOD. PERIOD. PERIOD.
  14. benmcn123
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    another incredible album by Ari. her most experimental album and it full of bops yet dreamy at the same time.
  15. stevendiamante
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    exatamente o que 2018 precisava, um álbum maduro, perfeito e feito pra mostrar uma nova Ariana com tudo bom...não é atoa que o Sweetener é considerado uma obra de arte
  16. ellenn
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana is an artist who is not afraid to innovate, who always brings different sonorities in her albums that NEVER disappoint and this was not different with this album. With so many generic songs currently, Ariana swims against the tide and takes risks, innovating in her own way. She finally found the kind of music that defines her. After a troubled year in her life, she made anAriana is an artist who is not afraid to innovate, who always brings different sonorities in her albums that NEVER disappoint and this was not different with this album. With so many generic songs currently, Ariana swims against the tide and takes risks, innovating in her own way. She finally found the kind of music that defines her. After a troubled year in her life, she made an incredible comeback on a great, well-produced album that will sound like paradise for anyone who enjoys listening to bold, over-the-top music.… Expand
  17. Josuel1
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I loved it just as the title is a sweet album that makes you feel like you're floating, congratulations Ariana for the wonderful album.
  18. cjr12387
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    ariana grande traz um album novo e inovador. saindo de sua zona de conforto, fazendo o que nunca tinha feito antes, sem duvidas o trabalho mais diferente da ariana. o sweetener explora sua voz, com musicas extremante boas.
  19. guisantana
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    We stan a talented ass. So fire, loved her breaking boundaries and exploring new sounds!
  20. samurollie
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Melhor álbum da carrerira, apesar das diferenças dos outros álbuns, não perde a cara da Ariana Grande e isso é ótimo.
  21. Thedavids1299
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este es uno de sus mejores albumes, juega con sus voz, altas y bajas y canciones calmadas, como lo dice su titulo, es muy dulce. genial.… Expand
  22. Stitch24
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Самый ожидаемый альбом этого года и самый Лучший. Ариана как всегда поражает своим талантом. Ариана Гранде- богиня мира музыки!
  23. Samuel_
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Um album diferente, inovador, a ariana consegue se destace em meio a todos os outros artistas de sua geração, pois ela busca se desafiar constantemente, o álbum mostra um lado mais R&B da Ariana e me lembrou muito os anos 2000, everytime é depois de God is a woman, a melhor musica do album inteiro
  24. jesusgarcia878
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    outstanding. different. unique. not pure pop and that’s what it makes it even better. she’s doing her own thing and it is working for her. sounds like her genuine self which makes it easier to love!
  25. markthen
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A cohesive album that sparks an evolution from Ariana Grande's past discography. Her experimental sounds work well, providing still a pop sound from her, but with an addition of trap & R&B.
  26. ArianaMelodies
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is full of bops from "Breathin" to "Get Well Soon" "Everytime" "R.E.M" she coming for Grammys.
  27. Tom19
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A new Ariana with the same unbelievable voice. More R&B and an Yours Truly vibe that will pleasure old fans. Ariana is back and better than ever.
  28. DangerousWFG
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Oh my God, definitely that's the best Ariana's album already released. Sweetener is totally sweet to listen cause is a wonderful mix of pop and R&B. All feats is sooo building and connective, I liked every. Get well soon is wonderful and I cried with this song, cause is sooo intuitive and beautiful. I don't have words to express all feelings this album causes me, but I want here thankOh my God, definitely that's the best Ariana's album already released. Sweetener is totally sweet to listen cause is a wonderful mix of pop and R&B. All feats is sooo building and connective, I liked every. Get well soon is wonderful and I cried with this song, cause is sooo intuitive and beautiful. I don't have words to express all feelings this album causes me, but I want here thank Ariana for this this beautiful, wonderful, intuitive and lovely album. Definitely sweetener came to sweeten our lives.… Expand
  29. ShawnLoves
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Even if you don't like the production or set up of songs, her vocals and lyricism alone can carry this entire Album.Critically this is definitely her best album to date knowing what she wants out of this album, the nice transitions, the amazing adlibs blended with harmonies, and very new and unique sound from her.
  30. Swiftlenators
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Esperava mais, porem gostei muito do album, Ariana esta se encontrando em outros ramos e isso é essencial
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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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