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

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  1. b_rai_sun
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album has so much growth, Ariana Grande has really made a name for herself and has taken the music industry to a whole new level. Her best album to date.
  2. JehadIbrahim
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    mozarteen eu te amo, cristal lapidado da música, run do pop, sweetener AOTY
  3. itsportela
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is her most different work,but in good way. Sweetener is cohesive. Ariana give us a lot of R&B songs mixed with pop sounds making a really great mix. You can tell she has been waiting to do an R&B album her whole life, even though she kind of did it with her debut album 'Yours Truly'.
  4. wafihabib
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    If you love the ‘soft pop R&B 90s diva’ Ariana that first made an appearance on ‘Yours Truly’, then you’ll love this album!
  5. ElmerChelmo
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    This album is such a step forward for Ariana. She has really come into her own artistically. She is taking risks both sonically (see The Light Is Coming) and lyrically (see God Is A Woman), and I believe those risks are paying off.
  6. LinttaFlamingo
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is f*cking excellent.

    Something about Sweetener just really clicked. I have no idea how to even describe it. Through listening to it more and more and letting these songs grow on me I really noticed how much Ariana's style has evolved and how they're even doing some experimenting by having Pharrell Williams produce a bunch of the tracks to really switch up the sound here. It    Sweetener is f*cking excellent.

    Something about Sweetener just really clicked. I have no idea how to even describe it. Through listening to it more and more and letting these songs grow on me I really noticed how much Ariana's style has evolved and how they're even doing some experimenting by having Pharrell Williams produce a bunch of the tracks to really switch up the sound here. It still has some obviously mainstream oriented ballads, but I feel like the album strikes a perfect balance between her classic, but now evolved, sound and this new kind of banging sound that not only was I not expecting but also didn't realize how well it actually fits.

    Whether the song is a relaxing vibey ballad or an absolutely banging anthem, all of the songs feel much more personal than in her previous projects. For example in the excellent addicting "The Light Is Coming" she talks about positivity and forcing yourself to look at the bright side of things by saying that the light is literally coming to get back what the darkness stole. This of course can either refer to just normal life but also the Manchester attack that took place during one of her concerts. She also talks about anxiety, going back to a previous relationship and also most likely about the Mac Miller breakup in the song "Better Off", but she also, like mentioned before, does a couple ballads where she talks about wanting to be with someone and falling in love hard or just getting head and f*cking. She also of course references her fiancé Pete Davidson in many tracks and even has a track completely for him which is very fittingly titled "Pete Davidson". She states how she's so happy with him with this night-vibey bassy production in the background that ends in heavenly violin sounds.

    She has definitely talked about these things before too, but here it just sounds and feels so much more polished. The lyrics aren't exactly mind-blowingly written or super deep in any way, but they can be fun, clever, emotional and very sweet. And with Ariana's angelic voice that sounds better than ever it's impossible to not be charmed by all of this. The production ranges from the vibey pop/rock sound to banging beats that I was pretty much immediately addicted to. They do all these little things with the music like layer Ariana's voice many times to have a choir effect or cut the beat off at some point for a second or two and put it back in to really make the flow of the song sink in to you. It's great that they paid attention to all these little details that make the music fun and fresh.

    This kind of sound is something that Ariana excels at, and I want her to keep at it and evolve it. I was highly anticipating this one but I was still very much surprised. Not just in a pleasant "Oh" way but actually in like a "Oh sh*t this is like actually really good. Great success!" way. It's brilliant.    … Expand
  7. Andreiagreda
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS HER BEST ONE YET. I like how Ariana experiments on new music and make more mature tracks. THis album is definitley filled with bops, like breathing, God is a woman, blazed, goodnight n go, and many more! p.s OTHER STANS PLEASE STOP GIVING IT LOW SCORES
  8. WesArmstrong
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    The album is pure perfection! Each song has its own life, and it's visible how Grande grew and became a great artist. The direction she has taken is very correct and this easier can be the Aoty!
  9. Luccas_Augusto
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana conseguiu se superar, trouxe um material que ninguém imaginaria que viria dela - considerando as duas canções de trabalho deste álbum. Sweetener trás uma voz totalmente diferente da Ariana, algo mais suave, adocicado - fazendo jus ao título do álbum - sem dúvida, um trabalho que não será abraçado logo na primeira ouvida. Enfim, estou muito orgulho dessa minha garota, Ari. AmeiAriana conseguiu se superar, trouxe um material que ninguém imaginaria que viria dela - considerando as duas canções de trabalho deste álbum. Sweetener trás uma voz totalmente diferente da Ariana, algo mais suave, adocicado - fazendo jus ao título do álbum - sem dúvida, um trabalho que não será abraçado logo na primeira ouvida. Enfim, estou muito orgulho dessa minha garota, Ari. Amei demais! … Expand
  10. danrondon
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    The vocals are insaneeeee, and the early masterpiece God Is A Woman is truly one of the best songs of the decade.
  11. IgorMiller
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    O álbum realmente é o que não estávamos esperando. Mas falando de musica pop, isso é exatamente o que precisávamos.
    O disco fará você sentir-se apaixonado, angustiado e feliz. Momentos como REM e Better Of são os melhores do álbum.
  12. channel2
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    i loved, it's so different of everything she ever done, but still perfect, she's never disapoint.
  13. JulioM0618
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    This albums prove that Ariana Grande can save the pop, is one of the only singers that to date still singing pop, also good pop, is one of the best pop albums of the year, and it's a big containder for the grammys. Ariana evolved into a big diva pop. Say welcome to the new princess
  14. MatRevo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana experimented with her musicality and it didnt fail to deliver. Easily one of the best releases this year.
  15. punkrockgabby
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Her best and most cohesive album to date. Lyrics, production and vocals are out of this world. If you're doubtful I sincerely suggest giving it a few more listens before deciding; almost all of the songs are growers and take some time to be fully appreciated. She has come so far since Problem and Bang Bang and has for sure gained a new fan with this album.
  16. leefirmino
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    De primeira eu estranhei bastante o álbum, confesso que esperava algo muito mais pop, pop explosivo (principalmente pelos primeiros singles da era). Mas agora, depois de ouvir umas três vezes, é um álbum maravilhoso, suave, diferente de tudo que a Adriana fez anteriormente.
  17. iamluiz
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    her best album to date. filled with amazing songs, great production and vocals. definitely worth a grammy.
  18. viniihnunes
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Este álbum sem dúvidas expressa tudo o que Ariana queria passar, e tudo que ela estava sentindo antes, vemos músicas totalmente diferentes do que ela já fez, e isso foi bom, ela respira um novo ar, como se estivesse em casa novamente..
  19. Brunos
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    so growth and mature she's realling showing the world why she is the biggest pop artist of her generation
  20. truearianalove
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    YES! Amazing! Ariana Grande did that! Top 3: Breathin, Goodnight n Go and Everytime.
  21. LuanWesley
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Um album completamente diferente que tudo o que estávamos acostumados. Ariana deu um passo a mais em sua carreira com um album coeso, animado e maduro.
  22. Arianatorjeff
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    It's her best work so far, the production is amazing, her voice couldn't have gotten any better, it's a great album!
  23. illuminari
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    She snapped, really different and cohesive, absolutely love it, ariana is an icon and the stans giving her a low reviews are just mad that their fav releases albums like witness
  24. GaganJosan
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Stans be giving Ariana a negative score just cause it’s different and just cause they don’t like her but anyways it’s an amazing album and y’all should give it a few tries at least!
  25. jadenpb
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is definitely Ariana's most experimental album. She took a major risk as she's usually known for her pop songs, and this is definitely straight up R&B. I absolutely love it! Very well produced. Great work Ariana & Pharell.
  26. diegoabh
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    I think it needs more than one listen. Everytime you listen, it becomes better. It's a great album!!!
  27. Lindsaylohan
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Seu trabalho mais maduro,inivador e um divisor de aguas na carreira,grande prova ser uma ex act muito a frente de seu tempo deixando o pop comercial de lado e refuzindo a uma mera influencia no album que se destaca pela mistura de r&b suave,um dos melhores do ano.
  28. diana11
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    a completely new and innovative sound; she is well beyond the scope of other popstars
  29. NestorPonce
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Grande hubiera podido lanzar un álbum repleto de hits comerciales al igual que DW, por el tipo de productores con los que trabaja. Sin embargo Sweetener es un reflejo de que la artista está interesada en mostrar al mundo una nueva faceta de ella, en donde plasma sus intereses y vivencias. Es un álbum bien cuidado, donde la voz de la cantante toma el mayor protagonismo, en canciones que enGrande hubiera podido lanzar un álbum repleto de hits comerciales al igual que DW, por el tipo de productores con los que trabaja. Sin embargo Sweetener es un reflejo de que la artista está interesada en mostrar al mundo una nueva faceta de ella, en donde plasma sus intereses y vivencias. Es un álbum bien cuidado, donde la voz de la cantante toma el mayor protagonismo, en canciones que en principio pueden sonar raras y distintas a lo lanzado, pero que si se escuchan de forma objetiva, son perfectas.… Expand
  30. lorenacrisro
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Na primeira vez que se ouve soa um pouco estranho. Mas se você prestar bem atenção vai ver que é um tesouro incomum. Isso porque realmente é diferente de tudo que Ariana havia feito antes, mas isso não é ruim, ao contrário, é revigorante ver artistas que se arriscam, que ousam. Ariana tem a melhor voz da geração. E em Sweetener ela mostra outras facetas de sua voz. Mais doce e suave. ComoNa primeira vez que se ouve soa um pouco estranho. Mas se você prestar bem atenção vai ver que é um tesouro incomum. Isso porque realmente é diferente de tudo que Ariana havia feito antes, mas isso não é ruim, ao contrário, é revigorante ver artistas que se arriscam, que ousam. Ariana tem a melhor voz da geração. E em Sweetener ela mostra outras facetas de sua voz. Mais doce e suave. Como um carinho, um abraço. Seu timbre é único e muito prazeroso de ouvir. As músicas, 8/15 com composição da própria Ariana, transmitem diferentes mensagens e sensações. Destaques para Raindrops, você é levado diretamente ao céu já na intro. R.E.M. , pra quem teve um sonho lindo e tenta voltar pra ele depois que acorda. God is a Woman, um hino para todas as garotas que lutam todos os dias para sobreviver e realizar sonhos num mundo machista. Sweetener, doce e amarga, triste e alegre, como aquela vontade de chorar e sorrir ao mesmo tempo mesmo sem motivo algum. Successful, um sopro de amor próprio. Everytime, porque todo álbum precisa daquela música que nos faz lembrar que insistimos nos amores errados. Breathin, apenas respire! No Tears Left To Cry, essa é pra cantar como se não houvesse amanhã e se libertar de todos os fantasmas. Godnight n Go, bem, no minuto final você vai ter a chance de ouvir o melhor vocal do álbum inteiro, você vai colocar o volume no máximo, fechar os olhos e sonhar (recomendável ouvir depois de R.E.M. , quem sabe você volta para aquele sonho lindo). E, por fim, Get Well Soon é uma luzinha de esperança para confortar sua alma ferida e te dizer que vai ficar tudo bem, você não está sozinho(a). Obrigada, Ariana Grande, Sweetener é lindo!… Expand
  31. PabloGimenes
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    On this fourth album, Ariana captured every layer of your voice, managed to enjoy every melody and explore a new world and fit effortlessly, a sweet world, where everything was upside down and turned to one side, which has brought peace and comfort. Grande got the evolution and surprise more and more in their songs, an album directed to their fans that was always with her support. Congratulations!
  32. Pandlr
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    sem dúvidas é o trabalho mais diferente da Ariana, ao contrário de seus álbuns anteriores, Sweetener explora outro lado da voz dela, literalmente algo mais "sweet". Grande com este álbum assume riscos em sua carreira ao unir-se com Pharrell Williams que vem de um vasto histórico de canções "fora de sincronia" do que está fazendo sucesso hoje em dia, explorando outras formas, como porsem dúvidas é o trabalho mais diferente da Ariana, ao contrário de seus álbuns anteriores, Sweetener explora outro lado da voz dela, literalmente algo mais "sweet". Grande com este álbum assume riscos em sua carreira ao unir-se com Pharrell Williams que vem de um vasto histórico de canções "fora de sincronia" do que está fazendo sucesso hoje em dia, explorando outras formas, como por exemplo em the light is coming que é totalmente diferente do que está no topo dos charts hoje em dia… Expand
  33. andrepimentel
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is the album of the millennium, the queen of pop is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  34. eumesmogusttavo
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da carreira da Ariana! Ela conseguiu pegar elementos dos seus álbuns anteriores e colocar no Sweetener sem perder a originalidade. Sweetener tem a doçura do Yours Truly, a força do My Everything e a sensualidade do Dangerous Woman. A true masterpierce!
  35. joannesprayer
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH. I'm glad she made such a strong body of work,it's so mature and her voice sounds amazing,it reminds me of the Yours Truly era. I'm so happy she released such a flawless album. I loved it from the first listen but maybe it needs more than a listen for some people to get into it. Give it a try. Fave tracks: R.E.M,Blazed,Goodnight N Go,Breathin,God is a woman..I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH. I'm glad she made such a strong body of work,it's so mature and her voice sounds amazing,it reminds me of the Yours Truly era. I'm so happy she released such a flawless album. I loved it from the first listen but maybe it needs more than a listen for some people to get into it. Give it a try. Fave tracks: R.E.M,Blazed,Goodnight N Go,Breathin,God is a woman.. basically the whole album haha… Expand
  36. dangerousbabe
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best records so far! Sweetener has good taste, it's so experimental, good lyrics a different vibe and it contains many bops (as breathin, everytime, god is a woman and everytime) Ilya and Max Martin did an amazing job with the production. that's the tea… Expand
  37. danilosilva
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Podemos ser sinceros? É um hinário. Ariana Grande não decepciona nunca e não choca ninguém. Amei a pegada doce do álbum que condiz com o nome. Destaque para as maravilhosas “blazed”, "R.E.M”, “successfull”, “sweetener” e “everytime” e “breathin”, sem contar com os singles super bem escolhidos. Grande entregou um álbum diferente de tudo que já fez e felizmente não decepcionou (a música proPodemos ser sinceros? É um hinário. Ariana Grande não decepciona nunca e não choca ninguém. Amei a pegada doce do álbum que condiz com o nome. Destaque para as maravilhosas “blazed”, "R.E.M”, “successfull”, “sweetener” e “everytime” e “breathin”, sem contar com os singles super bem escolhidos. Grande entregou um álbum diferente de tudo que já fez e felizmente não decepcionou (a música pro gore Pete Davidson a gente finge que não existe). Ariana cristal lapidado do pop!… Expand
  38. JoaoAlcantara
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Álbum mais maduro de sua carreira, mas também o mais diversificado. Ouvi-lo é como estar numa manhã de primavera ao som dos melhores passaros ao fundo.Sem duvidas Sweetener vai marcar a historia do POP mundial!
  39. manu_carnevale
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana's weakest album but love her so I'm gonna give her a 10/10 anyway. Stunning vocals (head voice especially) tho!
  40. edgarmartinez26
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Me encanta demasiado ❤️, no será el mejor pero me gustó.
    Qué feo que los fans de Selena ataquen.
  41. almeidaisbi
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    iconic fairy, pop princess, tasting by a + b who is the pop commander of her generation. dá vontade né @?
  42. Geon
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    An actual masterpiece , I can’t belive she did that , the first listen was a big meh for me but when I listened to it for the second time I was surprised it’s pretty good but it need time
  43. DriesT
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    her best, most cohesive album with amazing lyrics and production. good balance between pop and r&b
  44. MrMystery
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is one of those albums that grows on you with each listen. Having listened to full thing through a few times, I can confidently say that this is easily the best pop album of the year, and one of the best period. It is well-written, sharply produced, and displays Ariana's vocals in ways we've never heard before. Most importantly, you can feel that Ariana is happier than she's everSweetener is one of those albums that grows on you with each listen. Having listened to full thing through a few times, I can confidently say that this is easily the best pop album of the year, and one of the best period. It is well-written, sharply produced, and displays Ariana's vocals in ways we've never heard before. Most importantly, you can feel that Ariana is happier than she's ever been in life. After the horrific events last year, this album almost feels like a therapy session to help deal with Ariana's grief. I have a feeling Ariana's core fan base, young white teenagers, may feel divided over Pharrell's non traditional production, but he still did a fantastic job. i was getting major mid-2000's pop vibes from some of the songs, which was really cool because that's the music I grew up on. People who don't appreciate that simply don't have the range. All in all, this is Ariana's happiest and most mature body of work to date. I hope she gets some recognition at the Grammys next year.… Expand
  45. xx_soyisrael_xx
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    She really give us a piece of art. Sweetener is really different than her others albums and she did it!
  46. brayanmra
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    O álbum soa como uma mistura de My Everything e Dangerous woman. Mais um trabalho impecável da minha rainha. Better off, breathin, goodnight n go e everytime: DONAS DO ÁLBUM
  47. lookausername
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is way better than you are all saying it is. Songs like ‘breathin’, ‘better off’, ‘everytime’, ‘goodnight n go’ and ‘r.e.m.’ are career highlights and ariana takes a more different approach than her big poppy choruses on songs like ‘sweetener’, ‘successful’ and ‘get well soon’.
  48. yurinr
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    melhor trabalho da Ariana, sem dúvidas. com um pop totalmente experimental e R&B que ela costuma fazer. amei cada segundo
  49. EdwardButera
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Like Katy, Madonna, Britney, Grande was not afraid to put a lid on it and released one of the most perfect albums in pop. Highlight for the tracks R.E.M, Sweetener, Breathin and Get Well Soon. She has been showing herself to be increasingly the new pop princess and queen of the new generation.
  50. sms01
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Najlepszy album Ariany Grande, warto było czekać na niego 2 lata. we love, we stan.
  51. AngeKravchik
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Этот альбом значительно отличается от всех предыдущих творений Гранде. И мне он нравится.
    Прекрасно, что Ариана не застревает в одном образе, а двигается, меняется в лучшую сторону. Легкое звучание, спокойная зрелая красота- такое впечатление на меня произвел альбом. Помимо GIAW, NTLTC, TLIC особенно понравились треки breathin, sweetener, better of, get well soon, R.E.M. Чувствуется    Этот альбом значительно отличается от всех предыдущих творений Гранде. И мне он нравится.
    Прекрасно, что Ариана не застревает в одном образе, а двигается, меняется в лучшую сторону. Легкое звучание, спокойная зрелая красота- такое впечатление на меня произвел альбом. Помимо GIAW, NTLTC, TLIC особенно понравились треки breathin, sweetener, better of, get well soon, R.E.M. Чувствуется личный вклад нашей малышки, я очень рада, что он звучит именно так, по-новому. Люблю всем сердцем
    семья sunshine ariana.    … Expand
  52. AugustoSaito
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A M A Z I N G, sem dúvidas um dos melhores trabalhos dela, ela simplismente saiu da zona de conforto e tentou algo totalmente novo, Ariana princesinha do pop e dona do mundo!
  53. angeldiazgdl
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    El álbum tiene un tono muy característico y hace adentrarte a las canciones, la voz de Ariana esta muy bien nivelada y las letras de las canciones son increíbles. Las mejores del álbum son sin duda No tears left to cry y Breathin.
  54. ioanamatache
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Ariana didn't disappoint us. We're so proud of this album! She served us bop after bop.
  55. eduardospace9
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    a masterpiece. her voice is so soft and cute, the high notes are so strongs and this album y so ariana. i really love it.
  56. Godrox20
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    This new album sweetener is a completely HIT for Miss Grande and it's perfect .God is a woman , no tears left to cry sweetener , R.E.M , Everytime and Successful are all great.
  57. Troye_troye
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana Grande always proving she can over and never leaving a craving with a classic and personal album… Expand
  58. orlandoarceovaz
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana gives us a new experience in her music with totally new sounds, good lyrics, some people saw bad lyrics and repetitive to The Light Is Coming but she has a great teaching and meaning and it is one of her best recordings
  59. caiox4
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    Melhor álbum da Ariana e melhor álbum de 2018. Parabéns, menina mulher. Ter álbum mais discutido do ano é essencial.
  60. Psales912
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Her best album yet. My favorite songs are R.E.M, God is a Woman, brethin, no tears left to cry
  61. gracomartinez
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Lo llamaria como un trabajo muy bueno... Esté album es parecido a Yours Truly muy bueno intimo y sentimental.
    Es lo mejor que tus oidos pueden escuchar.
  62. GK0202
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    amazing work! ms. grande really did that! my favorite tracks: breathin, everytime, god is a woman
  63. Sun239
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Even if the song The Light is coming wasn't one of the best the other songs shows a different version of Ariana showing that she can make very commercial music to the most personal sounds in her discography, one song that really disappointed me was the featuring whit Missy Elliot
  64. swifttay13
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is the perfect mix of pop and R&B. The album has a very special massage, where she sings about her anxiety and honouring the victims of the Manchester attack in May 2017. The album consists of powerful bops such as ”no tears left to cry” and ”breathin”. Nothing can go wrong when one of the worlds most famous music artists collaborates with top producer Pharrell. This masterpieceSweetener is the perfect mix of pop and R&B. The album has a very special massage, where she sings about her anxiety and honouring the victims of the Manchester attack in May 2017. The album consists of powerful bops such as ”no tears left to cry” and ”breathin”. Nothing can go wrong when one of the worlds most famous music artists collaborates with top producer Pharrell. This masterpiece is really different from her previous albums and is definitiely worth a listen. the best album of the year… Expand
  65. daniel5_
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Mesmo sem hits obvios, o album cumpre uma proposta linear e mostra uma grande evolução das maior artista da geração dela
  66. samuelfigue
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    well

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  67. angelhernxndez
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This record vibes are so aesthetic. This is Yours Truly son. This is Iconic. This is Ariana Grande.
  68. m44sheehan
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    A very left of center body of work. This album to me is the best pop album of the year. Her emotion in this record is something that I have not seen in her past records. There was something lacking in her past records; and her writing most of these tracks and going through adversity, advanced her artistic sensibilities and made her work more innovative and cohesive. The songs produced byA very left of center body of work. This album to me is the best pop album of the year. Her emotion in this record is something that I have not seen in her past records. There was something lacking in her past records; and her writing most of these tracks and going through adversity, advanced her artistic sensibilities and made her work more innovative and cohesive. The songs produced by Pharrell are some of the best because they make you work to understand their true intent or meaning. Just like the age of streaming-pop right now, everything is given to the listener on a silver platter and they do not have to work to uncover the true meaning of the song. With Pharrell's tracks, it takes time to digest the true meaning and that is what great pop music does. Her artistic advances, voice, and writing is absolutely brilliant on this album because it all comes from a place of honest vulnerability following the terrorist attacks. Her most brilliant tracks on this album are first breathin, which is literally a song about clinical anxiety, but is disguised as a brilliant pop song thanks to the production. The way she says "My, My Air" at the end is pretty remarkable, and although that is only a small detail, it really adds to the experience someone goes through when they have a legitimate anxiety attack. God is a Woman is another brilliant track because she manages to merge art and female empowerment with a catchy melody and forward thinking production. Definitely her most innovative work, and she seems to be the only female pop star leading the charts right now in an increasingly hip hop dominated streaming world. If she continues to be this honest in her music, and write her own music, she will be one of the greatest pop stars the world has ever seen. Oh and not to mention her angelic soprano voice, which imbues the record with effortless vocals and a showcase for true vocal technicality that only a singer of immense musicality can accomplish.… Expand
  69. jobsonhastings
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener é sem dúvidas o álbum do ano, salvação de 2018. Ariana conseguiu se expressar com maneira certa: a voz. A composição e a produção é excelente e contemporânea.
  70. vini96
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    A wonderful match between Pop and R&B. Gorgeous melody and beats surrounded by Grande's perfect vocals. Best pop album of the year so far!
  71. manningn15
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    Ariana Grande is a fantastic songwriter and has one of the most spectacular voices in music. The lead single no tears left to cry is one of my favorite songs of 2018. The music videos for God is a woman, no tears left to cry, and the light is coming were gorgeous specifically the video for God is a Woman. I loved ever single song on the album but my personal favorites are breatin, no tearsAriana Grande is a fantastic songwriter and has one of the most spectacular voices in music. The lead single no tears left to cry is one of my favorite songs of 2018. The music videos for God is a woman, no tears left to cry, and the light is coming were gorgeous specifically the video for God is a Woman. I loved ever single song on the album but my personal favorites are breatin, no tears left to cry, God is a woman, goodnight n go, better off, raindrops (an angel cried), get well soon, R.E.M and sweetener. sweetener is my 3rd favorite album of the year and is my 2nd favorite album of hers so and to me is her 2nd best album so far. This is also one of my favorite albums of all time.… Expand
  72. darlan
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I loved the album, the sweet Ari really knows how to make good songs like breathin and everytime, i just feel that the features songs don't belong the album. but is the most personal ariana's album so far
  73. Stargirl
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Perfect i have no words, she is always doing her best i love her so much, she is the best person in the world
  74. gorgeoustaytay3
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    experimenting with different sounds Is a good thing to do.. its okay to try something new and Ariana has done that, her best album so far
  75. c29
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Ariana explora outro lado de si mesma que até então era desconhecido, inovando em comparação aos seus trabalhos anteriores
  76. JermE
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    The album is amazing Ariana finally played with different sounds and you can really see and hear her artistic growth. I recommend listening to God Is A Woman, Breathin, R.E.M, Everytime, Better Off, and Get Well Soon. Ignore the bad reviews posted by biased twitter stans and give the album a listen
  77. deginojhulia
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I'm surprised in a good way, it's a sonically incredible album, Ariana's vocals deserve to be studied, low notes that cause shivers, good beats and wonderful lyrics, I just hope the pharrell is not in her future projects.
  78. camilariana
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is her best album, incredible and very mature tracks, strong and brilliant lyrics, vocals on the point, innovative instrumental. impeccable work of the highest quality
  79. alarmfalse
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    flawless! UGH her mind... work of art PERFECT AMAZING UGH LOVE U ARIANAAAAA
  80. Sebastian2018
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is something different in her, we all expected her sensuality and glamor. but come on, it's time to reinvent yourself
  81. Josephrmorenos
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Me encantó el album, al principio me extraño los distintos sonidos que ofrecía pero finalmente me terminaron gustando. Puedo decir que Sweetener es uno de sus trabajos mas arriesgados pero también es uno de los que mas le puso más corazón. Hay que hacerle mención especial a piezas como "no tears left to cry", "breathin" o "everytime" que son las mejores del álbum a mi parecer. Y no hay queMe encantó el album, al principio me extraño los distintos sonidos que ofrecía pero finalmente me terminaron gustando. Puedo decir que Sweetener es uno de sus trabajos mas arriesgados pero también es uno de los que mas le puso más corazón. Hay que hacerle mención especial a piezas como "no tears left to cry", "breathin" o "everytime" que son las mejores del álbum a mi parecer. Y no hay que dejar de lado la canción final "get well soon" con su tributo a la ciudad de Manchester.… Expand
  82. kevntan
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    This project may be sound strange to her following but the fact that she experimented with unique production that ended up great is a big plus factor. The cohesiveness of the tracks lived up to the album title, evoking pop sweetness in every sense.
  83. eloizaborges
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Albúm experimental, diferente de tudo que a Ariana fez, uma versão madura do Yours Truly.
  84. adrien20
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    A real good, creative and personal album. Congratulations! Breathin, God is a woman, Get well soon and REM are probably my favourite tracks!
  85. mlghtbaedrei
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    é um ótimo álbum, com certeza um dos melhores que já ouvi, Ariana veio com um estilo diferente, dançante e calma ao mesmo tempo, músicas com significados importantes e com letras bonitas de auto ajuda e românticas, sem dúvida um dos melhores trabalhos dela!
  86. imaginetruly
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
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  87. cardiqueenb
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Esse álbum é sem duvidas maior e melhor que os outros só pelo fato da ariana ter se entregado realmente para esse álbum. As letras, melodias, cada música tem seu potencial. Ariana conseguiu nós dar um álbum com um conceito doce e quente!
  88. Biieel
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Dizer que superou 'Dangerous Woman' seria um crime, por se tratar de um álbum pessoal muitos esperavam o pop chiclete e dançante, Sweetener soa como diferente/bizarro, estranho mas convidativo, Ariana Grande nos mostrou um trabalho com tamanhas peculiaridades e diferenciações, não diria que é um álbum ruim, mas também não é o melhor, os destaques que colocam este recente trabalho à cimaDizer que superou 'Dangerous Woman' seria um crime, por se tratar de um álbum pessoal muitos esperavam o pop chiclete e dançante, Sweetener soa como diferente/bizarro, estranho mas convidativo, Ariana Grande nos mostrou um trabalho com tamanhas peculiaridades e diferenciações, não diria que é um álbum ruim, mas também não é o melhor, os destaques que colocam este recente trabalho à cima são vocais bem explorados, batidas, inovação artística, Ariana se permitiu, ela arriscou e o tiro foi certeiro. Sweetener é como um bom aperitivo.… Expand
  89. gilbertonogara
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana Grande inovou saindo totalmente de sua zona de conforto, buscando novos ritmos, conceitos, harmonias e melodias. O #sweetener é impecável, intimista, único, inovador, coeso e de extrema maturidade. Esse álbum provou que ariana não vai se prender a apenas um ritmo tradicionalmente genérico.
  90. dandan_cn
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Congratulations Ariana! AmeI muito garota! Se jogou num RnB e deu super certo!! Não é um album perfeito, mas to torcendo muito pelos grammys!!
  91. Grandelmjade
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Um álbum totalmente coeso, Ariana explorou áreas e conseguiu fazer um trabalho incrível
  92. kev1609
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    wonderful album, with more catchy rhythms and wonderful songs that reflect the beautiful voice of Grande, one of the best album this year, so sweet and it's like a dream, my favorites are breathin, goodnight n go, sweetener and the whole album tbh
  93. Emah
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Depression? Cured. Skin? Cleared. Wig? Snatched. Hoo? Boo.
    Ariana gave us a masterpiece we didn't deserve. Our little girl is now a woman.
  94. SSoup
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Love Ariana. There's so much haters, but it's still an excellent album.
    This album is well blended with softness and strength.
  95. LuizaInChains
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Album so amazing... Ariana Grande takes us to the beginning of the years 2000 ... leaving the zone of comfort and the industrial music of the present time ...
  96. yuridiasyd
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana NUNCA decepciona! Esse álbum é um hinário! Amei, felizmente um álbum de verdade e diferente de tudo que ela já fez
  97. ItsGarza
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sin duda es el álbum del milenio, los fans de cagalena están ardidos porque la sin talento cara de muñeca aplastada de su ídola jamás podrá ser tan icónica como Diosariana
  98. ebramounir
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    sweetener is an adventurous joyful album, it's the first time for the singer to work with Pharrell Williams, the first listen might be extremely underwhelming due to how different this record is from Grande's previous work, but trust me once it gets to you it will become an obsession. definitely her magnus opus.
  99. 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
  100. blazedftpharrel
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is a pure masterpiece. Ariana stepped out of her comfort zone, trying a new sound that compliments her vocals and defines her perfectly. The cohesivity, the amazing lyrical content and the stunning production made this album her best to date. This piece of art of an album proves Ariana's maturity and another side of her, more personal, which were hard to see in her previousThis album is a pure masterpiece. Ariana stepped out of her comfort zone, trying a new sound that compliments her vocals and defines her perfectly. The cohesivity, the amazing lyrical content and the stunning production made this album her best to date. This piece of art of an album proves Ariana's maturity and another side of her, more personal, which were hard to see in her previous albums. Ariana Grande may have just proved herself to be an immensely important and amazing pop star, and this album will definitely pave the way for future music. Everything about Sweetener is perfect.… Expand
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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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