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

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  1. querinx
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    álbum íconico né mores, ariana rainha sempre arrasando e pisando nas ratas.
  2. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    1
    Absolutely horrible album, the one point is for Breathin which is a great song.
  3. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    3
    Honestly a let down. After her masterpiece Dangerous Woman this is a step back. Almost every song is uninteresting. The singles are the best songs: No Tears Left To Cry, God Is A Woman and Breathin.
  4. imaginetruly
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
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  5. rafaelgrande919
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    She's best album
    And the best of 2018
    RollingStone say :
    Ariana Grande’s ‘Sweetener’ Proves That Trap Is the New Pop
  6. MaikelGAri
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    Lo mejor de Ari hasta ahora, sin tanta promocion,nha logrado ser mejor que sus antiguos 3 albumes
  7. thienluan
    Oct 9, 2018
    7
    When the triple threat "No Tears Left To Cry" - "The Light is Coming" - "God is a Woman" came out, I was really excited for this album to be released. However, I was disappointed. The songs on the album are just great, but the production has been ruined by Pharrell Williams, except those tracks that were produced by Max Martin and Ilya. You can see that Ariana Grande's team is very smartWhen the triple threat "No Tears Left To Cry" - "The Light is Coming" - "God is a Woman" came out, I was really excited for this album to be released. However, I was disappointed. The songs on the album are just great, but the production has been ruined by Pharrell Williams, except those tracks that were produced by Max Martin and Ilya. You can see that Ariana Grande's team is very smart as they have released almost all the songs that weren't made by Pharrell as singles. The only 2 songs that were produced by him that I can enjoy on this album is TLIC (as I mentioned) and R.E.M.… Expand
  8. SuchiB14
    Oct 4, 2018
    2
    The album is actual crap. That is just a euphemism. The bubble gum beats make me want to puke, her singing is overrated, clearly average and her lyrics are as simple as a baby's vocabulary. However, 'Sweetener' is perfect for 12 yr old girls and the features do raise the album's quality a slight notch. There are one or two average to good songs, but one or two songs do not make an album,The album is actual crap. That is just a euphemism. The bubble gum beats make me want to puke, her singing is overrated, clearly average and her lyrics are as simple as a baby's vocabulary. However, 'Sweetener' is perfect for 12 yr old girls and the features do raise the album's quality a slight notch. There are one or two average to good songs, but one or two songs do not make an album, and the bar for pop artists has clearly dropped off a cliff if critics are going to suck Ariana's dick like displayed by their overly kind reviews. Anyway its a 3 out of 10 from me and a recommendation to all of those who may read this to listen to other more talented artists.… Expand
  9. thunderjohnny
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    An amazing album with an amazing production ! In my opinion the best i’ve heard from her and the best album i’ve heard this year!
  10. deanjacobson_
    Sep 29, 2018
    8
    A very solid work of art that was compounded by the commercial and musical success of every single on the album. Featured notable contributions from established artists and the artist tracks delivered well. The album, however, lacked consistency and, despite being a shift in Ariana's nature, was somewhat messy. A great album overall.
  11. schubert1992
    Sep 26, 2018
    5
    pharrel ruined the album and borderline was the worst collaboration and song
  12. 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!
  13. JosephTrem
    Sep 19, 2018
    8
    Grande is expanding her music style, and the result is sweet pop recipe that goes beyond modern pop standards.
  14. RoyRunt
    Sep 16, 2018
    7
    Sweetener has solidified itself to be one of the many important albums that will go down in music history. With Ariana's sweet voice and creative mind, she can either make herself sound like a dream (R.E.M) or a full choir (God is a woman). However, Pharrell Williams' produced songs (Blazed, R.E.M, The Light is Coming, Sweetener, Successful, Borderline and Get Well Soon) were weak, withSweetener has solidified itself to be one of the many important albums that will go down in music history. With Ariana's sweet voice and creative mind, she can either make herself sound like a dream (R.E.M) or a full choir (God is a woman). However, Pharrell Williams' produced songs (Blazed, R.E.M, The Light is Coming, Sweetener, Successful, Borderline and Get Well Soon) were weak, with the exception of Get Well Soon. The production of the said tracks weren't on par with the rest of the songs produced by Max Martin and the like, receiving mixed reactions because of how small the impact is but personally, he did fair. However above all things, we can respect Ariana Grande's decision to experiment and for me, it is a good experiment.… Expand
  15. Lopesito27
    Sep 16, 2018
    7
    Definitely accomplishes it's sweet premise, but it disappoints considering Ariana's trajectory. Many tracks on this album offer a well-produced and well-written sweet mature tracks but it also has tracks with average writing and messy production that make really hard for the listener to be able to enjoy the first listens and some others just don't do enough to differentiate from an averageDefinitely accomplishes it's sweet premise, but it disappoints considering Ariana's trajectory. Many tracks on this album offer a well-produced and well-written sweet mature tracks but it also has tracks with average writing and messy production that make really hard for the listener to be able to enjoy the first listens and some others just don't do enough to differentiate from an average pop radio song.… Expand
  16. fabiannn
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    This is the album where Ariana goes from a talented pop star to an artist, an icon in music and society, she is here to stay.
  17. nickixkingdom
    Sep 14, 2018
    4
    the album disappoints in lyrics, I expected to see the dark moment of Manchester in a powerful ballad, the production is crap for pharrell, its worst album at the moment.
  18. sweetenericonic
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    Grande's best album yet! R&B/Pop perfection as well as her as her most personal. Very beautiful songs.
  19. jcgmalave
    Sep 7, 2018
    6
    half of this album sounds like madonna's hard candy thanks to pharrel, thats not bueno
  20. joshdkaye
    Sep 6, 2018
    4
    Ariana's voice sounds a lot fuller in this album compared to her others. The first few tracks are some decent bangers, and I started to realise why the album was rated so highly by critics. But the album takes a nosedive very quickly. Too many tracks and she doesn't sing with enough emotion. Catchy in parts though.
  21. u137288reddit
    Sep 5, 2018
    8
    Okay, let's get this out of the way. Borderline sucks and is a waste of Missy Elliot. However, everything else on this album ranges from good to great. The production is a change for Ari, but still bops, as do her vocals
  22. Hotnicks
    Sep 5, 2018
    4
    I can tolerate about 40% of this album hence the 4 out of 10 ranking. I don't know if she was experimenting with her sound or truly believed the album was good?? And Pete Davidson as a track title?!? That's more permanent than a tattoo.
  23. danielfonseca
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    Este álbum é diferente do que a Ariana costuma fazer habitualmente. Sweetener é um album que contem musicas felizes e melodicas ao nivel pop e logo aí tem muito a ganhar por ser um album completamente diferente ao que estamos habituados no mundo da musica. A única coisa negativa que me chateia é o facto do album ter menos tempo do que o habitual e haver uma musica com 30Este álbum é diferente do que a Ariana costuma fazer habitualmente. Sweetener é um album que contem musicas felizes e melodicas ao nivel pop e logo aí tem muito a ganhar por ser um album completamente diferente ao que estamos habituados no mundo da musica. A única coisa negativa que me chateia é o facto do album ter menos tempo do que o habitual e haver uma musica com 30 segundos(raindrops) outra com 1:15(Pete Davidson) e aqueles 40 segundos mudos na ultima musica.....acho que no fator tempo a Ariana tem um pouco a perder neste album. Quanto menos musica fizer, tambem menos erros dá.… Expand
  24. AX3L022
    Sep 4, 2018
    4
    An album that has some great singles, but the other tracks are very basic to say so, not bad for the queen of anal sex
  25. 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!
  26. StavoSwift13
    Sep 3, 2018
    7
    Un trabajo que se aleja bastante de sus ultimos 2 trabajos discográficos pero nos muestra una Ariana más madura, con ganas de experimentar y dar su álbum más personal. Si bien muchos pueden defender este álbum de alejarse de lo comercial e irse más a lo íntimo y personal, en un punto llegas a ver un desastre de mezclas que no terminan de funcionar, un pop tradicional de Ariana, más ritmosUn trabajo que se aleja bastante de sus ultimos 2 trabajos discográficos pero nos muestra una Ariana más madura, con ganas de experimentar y dar su álbum más personal. Si bien muchos pueden defender este álbum de alejarse de lo comercial e irse más a lo íntimo y personal, en un punto llegas a ver un desastre de mezclas que no terminan de funcionar, un pop tradicional de Ariana, más ritmos R&B, más mezclas y samples de otras canciónes/voces, más la mala producción al estilo Mi Villano Favorito del muy innecesario Pharrel Williams que es el cáncer de este trabajo. Sin duda entre mi top de queda 1. God Is A Woman 2. Breathin 3. Everytime 4. R.E.M. De ahi 3 o 4 canciones están totalmente de sobra y el resto, relleno cómodo de escuchar. Buen álbum pero hasta ahí nada memorable. Calificación final 7.8… Expand
  27. 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.
  28. itsvague
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    wish there were more songs like R.E.M, God is a woman and no tears left to cry. Trying to reignite the 90s chill diva vibe, sweetener is a good album to clean the house and do the homework. Ariana found the perfect style for her music tho Dangerous Woman still sounds like her pinnackle.
  29. mattiazisa
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Ariana Grande is moving from her musical comfort zone, and she's doing good anyways.
    I can't say "Sweetener" is a perfect album, but it's a great new start for Ariana, who must follow this flow of change.
    In this album we can't notice, as much as the previous ones, notable tracks (except "No tears left to cry"). But this is not necessarily a negative thing. The production is well done,    Ariana Grande is moving from her musical comfort zone, and she's doing good anyways.
    I can't say "Sweetener" is a perfect album, but it's a great new start for Ariana, who must follow this flow of change.

    In this album we can't notice, as much as the previous ones, notable tracks (except "No tears left to cry"). But this is not necessarily a negative thing. The production is well done, the vibe is good and we can all notice the work behind this album. I really enjoyed Pharrel's productions, even though many people didn't. But the only big problem with "Sweetener" is the lyrics, that work for most of the songs, but not in every of them.

    My top 3 is:
    1. "R.E.M"
    2. "The light is coming" ft. Nicki Minaj
    3. "successful"
    bonus: "God is a woman"

    This may not be the best album of the year, but Ariana is working to achieve this goal.

    7,6/10 (8 for Metacritic)    … Expand
  30. enricoputzolu
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    best album of 2018. it has to be listened more than 1 time because the first time it sounds weird
  31. ItsRichard
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    I love this album it's so different from what she has put out before, there are some skippable songs on the album but that's normal for any album honestly but there are a lot of bops on this album: breathin got me wigless, Better off has me crying in singleness, and goodnight n go cleared my skin... h2gkmo and stream sweetener.
  32. danielhdio
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    I'm impressed at how cohesive the production on this album is and you can really tell that this album was made with one thought in mind which was finding the light through tragedy.
  33. 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
  34. MateoSanchez
    Aug 30, 2018
    8
    Sweetener is an album that incorporates a new facet in the musical career of Ariana Grande. With letters of superacion and a great and intimate love to her boyfriend Pete Davidson. The strong point of the album is the voice of Ariana, personally I think it is her best album vocally.
    In if the album is very good, but we expected more.
  35. Loveforgrande
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    Si. Dudas, lo mejor de lo mejor
  36. yair2535Mtz
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    Ariana many congratulations your songs are an inspiration, your songs are art really god is a woman and you are your ♡
  37. pjsgdlu
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    this album is amazing, the only problem people could have is that is a little bit different, but it is really good, able to win a grammy
  38. davepahila
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    Her past full-length albums have carefully treaded on the standards of mainstream pop--incorporating trendy elements that guaranteed surefire hits. In Sweetener, Ariana explores a more unique sound--a necessary shedding to become a pop superstar who is redefining her genre along the way.
  39. TimW001
    Aug 29, 2018
    6
    Sweet Fluff

    I listened to Sweetener multiple times to ensure I knew how I felt about it. At first I thought it was mostly vapid fluff music with no personality. Others said the album was good so I kept listening and waited to review. On multiple re-listens it only confirmed my original feelings were correct. None of the songs on the album are bad. They're all light and pop fun. But    Sweet Fluff

    I listened to Sweetener multiple times to ensure I knew how I felt about it. At first I thought it was mostly vapid fluff music with no personality. Others said the album was good so I kept listening and waited to review. On multiple re-listens it only confirmed my original feelings were correct.

    None of the songs on the album are bad. They're all light and pop fun. But none of the songs are ground breaking or even interesting. Most songs feel so designed for radio. The pleasant songs that I did like didn't actually have enough staying power for me to add any of them to a regular listening cycle.

    Ultimately a simple light album with nothing amazing on it but is fun.    … Expand
  40. koulhsgkel
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    the album has many bops ... everytime high note and breathing are lovely .. god is a woma n and NTLTC are omg *.* there are also some slow and easy songs that i would like to hear when i relax and i didnt have from ariana ... those harmonies omg i love them
  41. NathanByrne
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    At first i didn't like Sweetener , i was a little bit disappointed. I expected more. But later i realized why album isn't what i expected. Songs chosen for the album fit with theme of the album. This new Ariana found a new sound. That's for a big respect because lot of singers don't experiment and that leads to my 10. Her courage. I am glad she didn't put just "bops" like she wantedAt first i didn't like Sweetener , i was a little bit disappointed. I expected more. But later i realized why album isn't what i expected. Songs chosen for the album fit with theme of the album. This new Ariana found a new sound. That's for a big respect because lot of singers don't experiment and that leads to my 10. Her courage. I am glad she didn't put just "bops" like she wanted before. She chose this songs , which are also good. Whatever she makes , it's a masterpiece.… Expand
  42. caiquet
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    O album é muito bom, Ariana sabe o que faz... A voz dela nesse album ta muito maravilhosa
  43. Strephon
    Aug 28, 2018
    6
    Sweetener, Ariana Grande's 4th studio album, is a very nicely collated album with songs like God Is A Woman, No Tears Left To Cry, and Breathin' that makes not only her fans but also the general public to listen. However, the album is generally, for me, not vibrant and colorful like her previous albums. Ariana Grande is entitled the Princess of Pop but her album didn't include much pureSweetener, Ariana Grande's 4th studio album, is a very nicely collated album with songs like God Is A Woman, No Tears Left To Cry, and Breathin' that makes not only her fans but also the general public to listen. However, the album is generally, for me, not vibrant and colorful like her previous albums. Ariana Grande is entitled the Princess of Pop but her album didn't include much pure pop records. Most songs in the album generally sound the same to the ears of a person who hasn't listened to the album thoroughly thus generally discouraging them to listen to the album. Simply put, the album lacks bops and catchy songs. I suggest she never collabs with Pharell again since in my opinion, he ruins potentially good songs with his production just like The Light Is Coming. Overall, it's a pretty good album. It's not Ariana's complete fault that this wasn't her best although she definitely should have done something to make it better.… Expand
  44. Julia1d
    Aug 27, 2018
    9
    Sem dúvidas, um dos melhores do ano! A Ariana nunca deixa a desejar, sempre tenta impor a sua força nas músicas como em "God is a Woman" além de que o seu amadurecimento foi preciso e trouxe esse disco inovador e coeso repleto de faixas lentas e suaves para sua potência vocal.
  45. 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.
  46. raydropss
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    wonderful album! this is just for good ears up and musical intellect! genuine, intelligent ,authentic, elegant and tastefu.
  47. jpccx
    Aug 26, 2018
    6
    Another album of Ariana singing about how spoiled, loved and successful she is, and I think is great because she is, but this was such an opportunity to make an statemet before everything that happened. Almost all of the songs are fillers to me. Sweetener just felt flat. GIAW, NTLTC, Goodnight n Go my favs.
  48. Moonlight_Bae
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    Amenísima esta biblia del pop, patrona de Seleperro como 100pre Ariana run pap Miley pasan2 la Younger Flop #BuyedulcoranteoniTunes
  49. osman21
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    Every song has a special vibe, you have to listen more than one time and you gonna feel peace inside you.
  50. JhosepKingsley
    Aug 26, 2018
    3
    After listening to songs like "no tears left to cry" and "God Is A Woman" we had many expectations of what would probably be one of the best albums of the career of Grande and pop history, however Ariana told us that really we would find ourselves with "The Light Is Coming" and we did not realize it. Although the album is quite consistent in terms of sounds presenting a mostly R & B lineAfter listening to songs like "no tears left to cry" and "God Is A Woman" we had many expectations of what would probably be one of the best albums of the career of Grande and pop history, however Ariana told us that really we would find ourselves with "The Light Is Coming" and we did not realize it. Although the album is quite consistent in terms of sounds presenting a mostly R & B line produced by Pharrel Williams that becomes so repetitive that it becomes boring, something that we can not blame Pharrel but the young singer because I get wrapped up quite well in the new genre. Understanding that it is a great change for the dangerous woman and she is still adapting to this new environment, we hope that in future work she will be able to mold herself well. Despite the bad taste of mouth that we take with the excess of filling in "Sweetener" it is necessary to speak of the masterpiece "breathin", one of the most precious jewels of the album in which it is impossible to highlight the majestic composition with the that Ariana transmitted a feeling with which she is easy to connect and the wonderful vocal performance that fits very well with the production (in which, curiously, Pharrel is not involved).… Expand
  51. zarryisreal
    Aug 26, 2018
    0
    Álbum lixo, horrível, músicas totalmente genéricas e esquecíveis com letras porcas e mal feitas, é uma vergonha ter esse álbum na discografia comparado à 'Dangerous Woman' e 'Yours Truly'. De 15 músicas menos de 5 se salvam, Ariana se tornou mais um produto esquecível da indústria, pode fazer o sucesso que for que não irá mudar o quão esse álbum é ruim e sem qualidade alguma.
  52. cabrerapancho
    Aug 26, 2018
    9
    Hoy, cuando la paciencia y el interés son bienes virtuales escasísimos para el mundo de la cultura y la satisfacción debe ser tirando a inmediata, las primeras impresiones –a menudo las más certeras– suelen ser cruciales. En ese sentido, ‘Sweetener’ ha llegado al mundo con mal pie: las primeras reseñas y reacciones del público general están siendo relativamente negativas, con la palabraHoy, cuando la paciencia y el interés son bienes virtuales escasísimos para el mundo de la cultura y la satisfacción debe ser tirando a inmediata, las primeras impresiones –a menudo las más certeras– suelen ser cruciales. En ese sentido, ‘Sweetener’ ha llegado al mundo con mal pie: las primeras reseñas y reacciones del público general están siendo relativamente negativas, con la palabra “decepción” a modo de mantra. Y la culpa, en este caso, la podría tener las altísimas expectativas despertadas por dos singles sobresalientes como ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ y ‘God Is A Woman’, de largo las dos mejores canciones del cuarto largo de Ariana Grande.

    ¿Hizo bien Ariana en presentar el álbum con la crema? Sí, sin duda: en no pocas ocasiones hemos visto cómo una mala elección en los primeros indicios de un disco pop pueden hacer que el público dé la espalda a obras que, a posteriori, se han revelado mejores de lo que anticipaban. Sin embargo, el “mal” que aquellas dos canciones han hecho a ‘Sweetener’ es que no eran representativas de su sonido. Porque, en realidad, Max Martin y sus estrechos colaboradores Ilya Salmanzadeh y Savan Kotecha, productores y co-autores de aquellas, apenas están presentes en dos canciones más, que, a todas luces, conforman lo mejor del largo: el sensual –amargo en lo lírico– mediotiempo trap-pop ‘Everytime’, y ‘Breathin’, un banger al estilo ‘Into You’ –un clip a la altura y quizá un buen remix, podrían hacer de ella un hit– en el que Grande envía un mensaje bonito y positivo sobre superar la ansiedad.

    El resto del disco, con excepción de un par de concesiones al equipo de TBHits –capaz de cosas tan monas como ‘Better Off’, y también tan prescindibles como ‘Goodnight N Go’ –que no es ni la mitad de chula que el original de Imogen Heap– o la bromilla ‘Pete Davidson’–, se caracteriza casi al completo por contar con el traicionero “sello Pharrell”, convertido en el Timbaland de esta era: su sonido es tan reconocible como predecible, confundiendo el minimalismo con la cutrez y lo rácano. Williams consigue que la vocalmente sobrenatural Ariana resulte no ya inane –como en ’Get Well Soon’– sino también irritante, como en ’Blazed’, ‘The Light Is Coming’ –curioso cómo, al contrario que ‘Bed‘, se ha hecho pequeña con los días, quedando en nadería en esta secuencia– o ‘Borderline’. Curiosamente, estas tres coinciden en ser los tres únicos featurings de ‘Sweetener’: el primero, con la innecesaria intervención del productor, y las otras con dos raperas como Nicki Minaj y Missy Elliott, que generalmente dan lustre y magnetismo a lo que tocan y en este caso suenan impersonales y marciales, como meras funcionarias del rap.

    Sin embargo, agrupar todo lo que ha tocado Pharrell en ‘Sweetener’ bajo esa visión sería simplista: las escuchas hacen que brille ostensiblemente una “clase media” de canciones como ‘R.E.M.’ –aparentemente dedicada a su actual pareja, el ya citado Davidson, con explícitos “tú sabes como comerlo”–, ‘Sweetener’ –con un estribillo que, de nuevo, parece aludir simpáticamente al sexo oral femenino–, o la juguetona ‘Succesful’ –un aparente autohomenaje a la par que un himno de sororidad–, en las que el tratamiento feo/bonito, dulce/salado, cándido/picante que Williams aplica al pop R&B de la cantante resulta tremendamente adictivo. Es en estas donde este tándem cobra sentido, y revela una faceta versátil de Grande, capaz de equilibrar gorgoritos y swag, que la aproxima a eso que tan buenos réditos da a Bruno Mars, por ejemplo.

    Ese trío, a la postre, hace que la balanza se incline hacia el lado positivo y que ‘Sweetener’, aunque no llegue a superar el que es, hasta hoy, el mejor disco de Grande, ‘Dangerous Woman’, sea un más que aceptable paso hacia la consolidación de su talento. Si los fans y la industria resisten esas prisas inherentes a esta época, parece indudable que Ariana Grande llegará a publicar discos a la altura de su inconmensurable talento.    … Expand
  53. mrsamuelribeiro
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    This album reflects the resilience of someone who went through terrible moments and found love, hope and happiness on the other side. It is a good thing that in these days there’s an album that transcends you to a place where those feelings are not lost.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. Aricagada_sida
    Aug 25, 2018
    0
    Toda lleno de gonorrea ese aborto, solo se salvan como 2 canciones, lo demás puro relleno, asco, reputation>>>>>>>>>
  57. XtinaDaily
    Aug 25, 2018
    0
    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
  58. lucaslira_
    Aug 24, 2018
    8
    DESNECESSÁRIO O MC HAPPY, MAS O ALBÚM TÁ MADURO, TÁ INTERESSANTE, INSTIGANTE. GOSTEI!
    EVOLUÇÃO É ESSENCIAL NA CARREIRA
  59. pocdapan
    Aug 24, 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 di… Expand
  60. JUMPINGTRAINS
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    After a chaotic string of singles, we get to hear what Grande has been working on for these past two years, and unsurprisingly it’s quite underwhelming. With four studio albums under her belt and five years in the industry, anyone would expect a drastic evolution in terms of artistry but it’s not the case. Then again, Ariana relies on longtime collaborators Max Martin and Savan Kotecha toAfter a chaotic string of singles, we get to hear what Grande has been working on for these past two years, and unsurprisingly it’s quite underwhelming. With four studio albums under her belt and five years in the industry, anyone would expect a drastic evolution in terms of artistry but it’s not the case. Then again, Ariana relies on longtime collaborators Max Martin and Savan Kotecha to take care of the production and composition of quite a few songs from the record, and they’re decent at best. The addition of Pharrell Williams is what makes Sweetener stand out from her other albums, but not in a good way. Ariana is known for her gifted voice, which she doesn’t show off in any song. This makes listeners pay more attention to the production and the lyrics and both are really mediocre. So, this makes us wonder… If Ariana doesn’t show off her voice or her songwriting skills, or any other kind of artistic involvement, then what is she good for? Why is she in the Forefront of this new generation of Pop music? Is a pleasant voice enough to keep her on top of the game? Overall, Sweetener is this year’s pop most painful disappointment and the death of one of our very last hopes for Pop Music to have another Golden era.
    Standout tracks: R.E.M., Everytime
    Worst tracks: The Light Is Coming, Sweetener, Successful    … Expand
  61. metacriticoBEST
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    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
  62. babylove
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    This album is so different, dreamy and delightful. Ariana is truly magnificent.
  63. thedaywalker
    Aug 24, 2018
    7
    When this record starts with blazed, i thought to myself this was gonna be a different kind of album, it's different style of production, the groovy flow, and pharell's presence make it stand out in the song, but as the album goes on, the becomes a true pop album.

    This is still a quality pop album, pharell influence is really a welcomed one, Ariana Grande's voice is simply amazing, the    When this record starts with blazed, i thought to myself this was gonna be a different kind of album, it's different style of production, the groovy flow, and pharell's presence make it stand out in the song, but as the album goes on, the becomes a true pop album.

    This is still a quality pop album, pharell influence is really a welcomed one, Ariana Grande's voice is simply amazing, the way she makes it look effortless makes me love it even more.

    although some songs fall flat like R.E.M or Sweetener most songs go from good to great in quality, the great production, Ariana Grande's amazing and passionate voice make this a good listen for sure

    Favorite songs: God is a woman, no tears, left to cry, blazed, goodnight and go, better off
    Least Favorite songs: R.E.M, Sweetener    … Expand
  64. mconlight
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    Ariana did something different with this album and I absolutely love it. It's a perfect combination of R&B and pop and it sounds very cohesive and calming. Successful, everytime and borderline are some of my favorite songs.
  65. danielax
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    the different sound is refreshing compared to the generic, poppy music you hear on the radio.

    what a beautiful album ms grande gave us
  66. Chaurian
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    De longe o melhor trabalho dela, musicas gostosas de ouvir, vocal impecável e letras lindas!
  67. 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
  68. PaulYordan
    Aug 23, 2018
    7
    The album is good. It's demonstrates why Ariana can be distinguished from most pop artists in special moments when her voice sounds at its peak. Also, It has some songs that his voice is used to the maximum potential, but in other songs the typical Ariana sounds that his voice is devalued with generic pop rhythms and songs. In addition, it is full of collaborations that did not addThe album is good. It's demonstrates why Ariana can be distinguished from most pop artists in special moments when her voice sounds at its peak. Also, It has some songs that his voice is used to the maximum potential, but in other songs the typical Ariana sounds that his voice is devalued with generic pop rhythms and songs. In addition, it is full of collaborations that did not add anything new to the album.… Expand
  69. juliowgr
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    sim, foi um espanto na minha primeira impressão do album, eu fiquei a pensar " estamos no natal? por que todas as musicas aqui parecem natalinas", mas depois de algum tempo ouvindo e refletindo eu cheguei a conclusão que esse é um dos trabalhos mais lindos da ariana, não é um album fácil de ser digerido mas após você começar a se acostumar com a voz de um anjo, você percebe que aquilo é asim, foi um espanto na minha primeira impressão do album, eu fiquei a pensar " estamos no natal? por que todas as musicas aqui parecem natalinas", mas depois de algum tempo ouvindo e refletindo eu cheguei a conclusão que esse é um dos trabalhos mais lindos da ariana, não é um album fácil de ser digerido mas após você começar a se acostumar com a voz de um anjo, você percebe que aquilo é a coisa mais bonita que você ouviu em um bom tempo. Por mim, ariana salvará a musica feminina que anda tão esquecida e se tornará um mito para nossa geração e uma lenda para nossos filhos. Coeso, lindo, surpreendente e com vocais angelicais.… Expand
  70. cucumberwater
    Aug 23, 2018
    8
    I've listened to this album about 5 times since it came out and at first I really enjoyed it, and I still do, but with more listens a few of the songs go stale for me. The standout singles God is a woman and No Tears Left To Cry were to me also the best songs on the album to me. Songs like The Light Is Coming (feat. Nicki Minaj) and Better Off miss the mark and make for easily forgettableI've listened to this album about 5 times since it came out and at first I really enjoyed it, and I still do, but with more listens a few of the songs go stale for me. The standout singles God is a woman and No Tears Left To Cry were to me also the best songs on the album to me. Songs like The Light Is Coming (feat. Nicki Minaj) and Better Off miss the mark and make for easily forgettable songs. Overall I still think this is a great album and is a great showcase of Grande's beautiful vocals and now more adult songwriting skills.… Expand
  71. Anipter
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    Sem dúvida este é um dos melhores álbuns da carreira da Ariana Grande, soube optar entre uma divisão enorme de ritmos e sons, sabendo manter um conceito entre todos eles e por não utilizar o bem dito auto-tune para disfarçar a voz, possuindo uma voz agradável e doce.
  72. Jms161230
    Aug 23, 2018
    5
    I'm rather shocked that critics have determined this to be Ariana's best album thus far; in my opinion, it is far below the pop perfection of Dangerous Woman. Indeed, even My Everything was arguably better, as there isn't a single song on Sweetener that screams FUTURE SMASH HIT in the same way "Problem," "One Last Time," "Bang Bang" and "Break Free" did.

    Sweetener contains three good    I'm rather shocked that critics have determined this to be Ariana's best album thus far; in my opinion, it is far below the pop perfection of Dangerous Woman. Indeed, even My Everything was arguably better, as there isn't a single song on Sweetener that screams FUTURE SMASH HIT in the same way "Problem," "One Last Time," "Bang Bang" and "Break Free" did.

    Sweetener contains three good songs: "No Tears Left To Cry," "God Is a Woman," and "Breathin." Unfortunately, 2/3 of those have already been released; as such, I don't see this record having any longevity. The remainder of the album is pretty homogeneous, and some of the midtempos nearly have a soporific effect on the listener. It's really a shame, not just because of the immense talent being wasted here, but also because Dangerous Woman was one of the most promising pop records we've heard in a long while. Overall, this record just feels exceptionally uninspired.    … Expand
  73. OneTrickPony
    Aug 23, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana's worst album yet and millions of light years behind Dangerous Woman. Pharrell's production was messy, all over the place and too distinctly him it clouded Ari's personality. I'm an Ari fan but this album is just painful to listen to. And it confuses me how major music review publications are pretending to like it like just knock it off. Say what you want about Max Martin but without the guy and God Is a Woman this album is just a lost cause.

    Love: God Is A Woman, everytime, breathin
    Hate: blazed, the light is coming (truly godawful song), R.E.M, sweetener (ridiculous chorus and Pharrell's vocal backtrack truly makes me cringe), successful (juvenile lyrics), borderline (and honestly what was Missy Elliott's deadpan guest verse about? Had NO personality whatsoever)
    Neutral: raindrops, no tears left to cry, pete davidson, get well soon

    I'm sorry I really tried to like this album but Pharrell needs to keep his hands off mainstream pop. Also to Ari stans, this album, although a brave statement and possibly what Ari has always been wanting to try out musically, is in no way one step further into mainstream for her?! She's getting distracted from fully utilizing her powerful vocals to product pop megahits, and instead is just making lyrically-immature, production-wise messy, generic, forgettable messes. Big NOPE for me.    … Expand
  74. arushiae
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    The features of the album took a while to really get used to but overall amazing album! Love the new sounds and Ariana really pulls everything off really well. My favourites are breathin, r.e.m, goodnight n go, better off and everytime
  75. lessandrothh
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    um dos melhores albuns que ja ouvi, da faixa 5 ate a 10 entao... viciado demais.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. jordancastro
    Aug 22, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen disco,con buenos ritmos, eso esta claro pero no es lo suficientemente bueno para Ariana. Esta desperdiciando la gran voz que tiene.… Expand
  79. 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
  80. Itsseebass
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    My favorite Breathin, blazed & Everytime jajajajajajjajajajajajakskskskskskskskakajajajajajajjajajajajajakskskskskskskskakakakkaka.
  81. Everytimestan
    Aug 22, 2018
    0
    This album is a work of art and it is on repeat 24/7. She really went of with this masterpiece! Breathin, Everytime, Get Well Soon and Goodnight n go are my favourite tracks!!!
  82. Itsseebas
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Un album con muy buenas melodias y muy buenas letras realmente se nota que es un album muy intimo para Ariana, realmente todas sus canciones te hacen sentir una emoción diferente, aunque Blazed no es de las mejores es una muy buena canción para bailarla, Breathin, Everytime y Sweetener son las mejores 3 canciones del album seguidas por Goodnight n Go, Get Well Soon y Pete DavidsonUn album con muy buenas melodias y muy buenas letras realmente se nota que es un album muy intimo para Ariana, realmente todas sus canciones te hacen sentir una emoción diferente, aunque Blazed no es de las mejores es una muy buena canción para bailarla, Breathin, Everytime y Sweetener son las mejores 3 canciones del album seguidas por Goodnight n Go, Get Well Soon y Pete Davidson realmente es un albun increible.
    Recomiendo escucharlo 100%    … Expand
  83. 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
  84. Jekipz
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Beautiful album, her best album!!! Molto differente dal suo solito ma davvero tanto toccante e profondo.
  85. girlwholoves13
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    wasnt a big fan of DW but she SNAPPED on this one.... so proud of her growth and R&B really suits her
  86. fabxricio
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Sem dúvidas o melhor trabalho da Ariana, inteiramente coeso, balanceado e emocional.
  87. 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
  88. diegoabh
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    I think it needs more than one listen. Everytime you listen, it becomes better. It's a great album!!!
  89. jacobmmmccc
    Aug 21, 2018
    9
    This album is one of the best of the year. With this album Ariana uses different music styles that she hasn't used before. This makes the album unique. It is defiantly not just a basic pop album. She also wrote most of the songs on this album which she usually does not do. The album also flows very well together. I found every song on the album enjoyable which is very rare for me. ArianaThis album is one of the best of the year. With this album Ariana uses different music styles that she hasn't used before. This makes the album unique. It is defiantly not just a basic pop album. She also wrote most of the songs on this album which she usually does not do. The album also flows very well together. I found every song on the album enjoyable which is very rare for me. Ariana also experiments with the lower register of her voice in many songs which sounds very breathy, foggy and beautiful. Overall this album is amazing and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  90. sstarboyx
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    An amazing album, extremely different from the others, but is good to see Ariana Grande exploring new styles and types of music. A listen for the 1st time and I didn't like it at all, but I'm so addicted now.
    I just don't like Blazed and Borderline... But the rest of the album is so nice! Congratulations Ariana Grande, giving to us, another good album with so much quality and different songs.
  91. STAINED
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns da Ariana, inovador e muito maduro,com músicas muito diferentes do que muitos estão acusmados a ouvii… Expand
  92. 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
  93. Nadav
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    her best album. a must listen project. not only is the music incredible but so are the visuals.
  94. arianatordw
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Ariana innovated leaving her comfort zone totally, searching for new rhythms, concepts, harmonies and melodies. "Sweetener" is impeccable, intimate, unique, innovative, cohesive and extremely mature.This album proved that Ariana is not going to get caught up in just one rhythm.She does not want another "Into You" or "Break Free" '2.0, she wants to explore genres. She proves that it's muchAriana innovated leaving her comfort zone totally, searching for new rhythms, concepts, harmonies and melodies. "Sweetener" is impeccable, intimate, unique, innovative, cohesive and extremely mature.This album proved that Ariana is not going to get caught up in just one rhythm.She does not want another "Into You" or "Break Free" '2.0, she wants to explore genres. She proves that it's much more than electronic pop and EDM-sounding fake hits.… Expand
  95. onkis
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Sweetener el album mas personal de Ariana grande, nos trae una serie de propuestas interesantes al oido, como también hits que la romperán en las listas. Con un tracklist astutamente organizado, vamos repasando canción a canción, en donde son fáciles de destacar a R.E.M, la cual tiene una composición y sonido único, que se acompaña de manera excelente con la voz de Ariana, BREATHIN, un hitSweetener el album mas personal de Ariana grande, nos trae una serie de propuestas interesantes al oido, como también hits que la romperán en las listas. Con un tracklist astutamente organizado, vamos repasando canción a canción, en donde son fáciles de destacar a R.E.M, la cual tiene una composición y sonido único, que se acompaña de manera excelente con la voz de Ariana, BREATHIN, un hit indiscutido o GET WELL SOON, quizá la canción mas personal para ella, en donde a través de matices dignas de Broadway, podemos seguir una linea de conflictos presentes en el fuero interno y como poco a poco estos van superandose. Siendo así Sweetener una respuesta a lo que significa una buena producción y una excelente vocalista.… Expand
  96. 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.
  97. lovatxsweetener
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana has just given us the best album of her career. Cohesive, mature and personal. An authentic artist who came to stay.… Expand
  98. copking
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    It's her best and most experimental album. The reason people don't like it is because it's different and they wanted another album full of Dangerous Woman-esque songs, but Ariana didn't give us that. Instead she gave us her weirdest, most personal and most mature album yet.
  99. ioanamatache
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Ariana didn't disappoint us. We're so proud of this album! She served us bop after bop.
  100. danielxo
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    After listening at least twice to the album, you easily understand this is Ariana's best body of work. Every song is unique, perfect and gorgeous and a 10/10 (with the Nicki Minaj collaboration The Light Is Coming as an exception - probably a 7/10). It's a new and better Ariana, none of these pop beats that she's more known for, which is amazing.

    The lyrics are more personal. The    After listening at least twice to the album, you easily understand this is Ariana's best body of work. Every song is unique, perfect and gorgeous and a 10/10 (with the Nicki Minaj collaboration The Light Is Coming as an exception - probably a 7/10). It's a new and better Ariana, none of these pop beats that she's more known for, which is amazing.

    The lyrics are more personal. The production is simply amazing.

    Breathin' is pop perfection and literally the best pop song I have ever listened to in my whole life (as well as Into You by her prior album).

    The intro is probably the best introduction for an album I have ever listened to since Lana Del Rey's Cruel World.

    Even tho The Light Is Coming is the not-so-good song on the album, it is still amazing - Nicki's part is perfect.

    Get Well Soon is perfect, and those 40 seconds of silence in honor of the Manchester attack victims are a great way to end the album.

    Easily her best album and best album of the year. Once again, she proved she isn't just a pop girl, she's the main singer right now and one of the biggest voices ever in history.

    Obviously coming for the Grammys.    … Expand
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  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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