thank u, next
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2019
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3536 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 141 out of 3536
  3. Negative: 734 out of 3536
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  1. JuliaMartinez14
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I feel like im overreacting for sure but this album feels rushed. And for Ariana, who is an amazing artist, is not good enough. I think, for my taste, the current genre is not helping, trap is ruining the music. It helps Ariana image to up lift the album.
  2. quit
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The power that that has, the clearance that that has, the intelligence that that has, the influence that that has, the profile that that has, the international implications that that has
  3. CarlosAndres21
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing album, there are no skips, I DIDNT expect such amazing quality in a small amount of time
  4. justforfunok1
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Me gusta mucho, la producción es buena especialmente en Ghostin, Fake smile, bad idea y bloodline. Es uno de sus mejores álbumes y no solo por el sonido. El significado de sus canciones como imagine, needy, ghostin, fake smile (que es muy lindo pues está bajo el ojo publico), in my head y thank u, next (que es sobre su amor propio) son increíbles y realmente es sincera.
  5. zevstriker
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Swifties who went through so much to give this a negative rating after the release of Lover are literally what makes them the most insecure and hypocritical fandom ever. Giving my rating, as a listener after 6 months, one of the most cohesive pop album of 2019 for sure.
  6. LMNOP13
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Powerful vocalist. But going trapTM is so disappointing. Also, she should've fire Scooby Doo
  7. AriiiiiDW
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    OMG! Why my dangerous women can’t come back! I miss the DW world tour! Gosh, Ari should wake up!
  8. boyfriend
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ariana reveals a part of her she hasn't revealed on any other albums of hers, not even on "Sweetener". The album begins with a sense of denial, feeling needy, wanting space, faking your happiness... to feeling acceptance, finding your true independence and learning from your past relationships. "thank u, next" brings a personal part of Ariana we have never seen, with some of her best produced music with "ghostin," and it truly deserves its score of 10.… Expand
  9. lnoln
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This album is really average, has no special features, and it is no different from his last album. It’s a piece of it.
  10. Taylorslover
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Terrible album. Not one good song. All songs sound the same. Stream Lover instead
  11. Corl32
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Worst album she have ever release, its really boring. I only like 3 tracks the rest age like milk
  12. Zainabsamaan
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Worst album......
  13. jimmynecco
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Devo admitir que é o álbum mais autobiográfico da cantora. Ariana se inova, já na faixa título thank, u next, fazendo o oposto que outras cantoras fazem, Ariana evidencia as qualidades de todos seus ex's e o que aprendeu com eles.Mesmo cantando um pop comercial, sua voz e seu carisma são o grande diferencial da cantora. Tudo é muito bem explorado e cada faixa se completa.
  14. JamieLee13
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    i just want to say this album is terrible, and i just can't believe Ariana did it.
  15. daxlamation
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    another mediocre pop gurl. gurl you should retire and your fanbase. pLEASE MAKE IT STOP.
  16. ea_sergio24
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Definitely one of her strongest and most personal albums, I don't understand the hate surrounding it
  17. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    2
    2 points are given to the song "Ghosting". And the rest of the album is just meaningless. Take 7 RINGS for an example, it spread the value of wealth and showing off.
  18. Zack44
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    Overall, ‘thank u, next’ contains many entertaining lyrics and instrumentals. The lyrical content in this project is easily her most cohesive and personal to date. Although the album doesn’t follow a specific storyline, it doesn’t fail to tell a tale of emotions. From a sad and slowly progressive song like ‘ghostin’, to an upbeat and exciting one like ‘bloodline’, Ariana’s new projectOverall, ‘thank u, next’ contains many entertaining lyrics and instrumentals. The lyrical content in this project is easily her most cohesive and personal to date. Although the album doesn’t follow a specific storyline, it doesn’t fail to tell a tale of emotions. From a sad and slowly progressive song like ‘ghostin’, to an upbeat and exciting one like ‘bloodline’, Ariana’s new project certainly is diverse. Unlike her past albums, this one isn’t as focused on belting extremely high notes (although ‘bad idea’ contains many), instead it focuses on lyrical content, which brings a new flavor to her discography. This project proves Ariana’s ability to mature her music throughout her life, 10/10… Expand
  19. arireligion
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    this album is wonderful in less than 6 months of her fourth album "Sweetener" Aryan returns even more mature and confident, with rhythms that take her out of her comfort zone, Arrian brings songs of overcoming, pain and joy ... totally pop princess
  20. Brustume
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    es el album, es uno de los mejores albumes sin duda, es una maravillaaaaaaa
  21. Harol
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    This album is universally acclaimed for a reason, IT'S AMAZING. Its deep lyrics and her sounds are just delicate and brilliant.
  22. judimitri13
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    ariana stans stay away from our lane duffus if yall want us to stay away from yours
  23. Savannahly
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love the album!! Wish she could of promoted the album more!! i like the sound of this album.
  24. Cebb1221
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Such a vague album with too much repetition of meaningless yuh. The only half decent song would be in my head
  25. abhahsusus
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    such an amazing hole is. ugh ahaha. album of the year 2019. grammys she’ll win everything she gets nominated for yessss
  26. RandoCritic
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Very overhyped. The singles kept the entire album afloat but other than that it has a generic trap vibe which is given to most of the songs on the album. It doesn't showcase Ariana's amazing vocals.
  27. vajshsjsusuys
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    amazing album and grammy worthy. i hope it wins album of the year at 2020 grammys. ghostin is my fav
  28. Frankiej
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Horrible album, no replay value, full of album fillers and generic pop songs. I’m disappointed in you sister.
  29. Babysim
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album by far. It's personal and inspiring to me. I've been dealing with anxiety and listening to this album i'm feeling like a new me.… Expand
  30. focustocry
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    um álbum perfeito que junta pop, pop reggae, trap e até R&B alimentando qualquer um, o álbum que não possui uma musica ruim recebeu 86 no metacritic e não recebeu atoa
  31. SoleLorde
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    In the span of 2 months Ariana recorded one of her best albums to date, it's a look into her personal life and thoughts, the album has good lyrical content yet to understand them you need to know her life, for example, if you don't understand what was the reason for 7 rings you would just think it's a catchy song, thats a big problem with many parts of the album. The album is a gift forIn the span of 2 months Ariana recorded one of her best albums to date, it's a look into her personal life and thoughts, the album has good lyrical content yet to understand them you need to know her life, for example, if you don't understand what was the reason for 7 rings you would just think it's a catchy song, thats a big problem with many parts of the album. The album is a gift for her loyal fans talking about things only they know.

    Production is excellent, it gives very good vocals with very good beats, the production on each song is different, there is some cohesiveness but not the one I wished to see.

    The 12 tracks work perfectly, there aren't fillers, it's just herself.    … Expand
  32. Riin5454
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I honestly expected more. I guess vocals were sometimes pretty good, But this album is lyrically trash. In 7 Ring Grande sing "I like to write what I sing" I really hope she wroted it, not one of her 10000 writers on this album.
  33. sozchild
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    best pop album of 2019. is coming for album of the year 2020 mark my words.
  34. ryfi13
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    Álbum maravilhoso com ótimas músicas, porém algumas soam iguais e repetitivas. ghostin é a melhor produzida.
  35. nijimena
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. boring album. Lorde is better. boring album. Lorde is better. boring album. Lorde is better.… Expand
  36. kibojebad
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    boring album. I immediately went to sleep after typing this **** boring album. boring album. boring album.
  37. spacegalandee
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    overrated trash, aged like milk on a hot summer day. Ariana stans getting brave, this is what you deserve
  38. dimalPH
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Love everything. Hate everything.Love everything. Hate everything. Love everything. Hate everything.
  39. annbonami
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    her best album lyrically and production wise. Her most cohesive project yet.
  40. Westan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album of the year! Ariana did what she had to do!!! The vocals and production are everything!!
  41. vifitawnetmail3
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    One of the most overrated singers of all time. There's nothing special or talented about her or her music. This album is the definitive proof that she's not worth of all her success.
  42. anthonicurylo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this album is really amazing. might even be her best. the storyline this album has is mindblowing, it really tells her story. the vocals, the production, the lyrics, everything is just great. recommended songs: imagine, needy, bloodline, fake smile, bad idea, ghostin, in my head, break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored
  43. RobboIII
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    nfhhdbdjdndndnd ihate her she is a dumb ugly lady i hate dudes hate hdjdjdjjdhh hate hdjhdbd
  44. AdairHudson21
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un Álbum Muy exelente de los mejores lanzados del año. Sus Singles son perfectos, bops puros… Expand
  45. wilson309
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    ddddjjkkkjkkkkkkkkjjkkkkkkkkdshjsjskdkdjdhdjdjdjdjdjdjdjdjdjdjjjjjjjjjjjjjj
  46. Quinney
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    You can hear the love, pain, growth and light in every song, beat lyric and incredible vocals on this album. From where she started to where this incredible woman has come, Ariana has proven time and time again her power, her strength and her love for music. She keeps exceeding expectations and with everything this beautiful soul has overcome she puts out her most vulnerable and truthfulYou can hear the love, pain, growth and light in every song, beat lyric and incredible vocals on this album. From where she started to where this incredible woman has come, Ariana has proven time and time again her power, her strength and her love for music. She keeps exceeding expectations and with everything this beautiful soul has overcome she puts out her most vulnerable and truthful price of work with the intention to heal, to learn to love a world that has tried to bring her down and bring more and more light into her own life. As a fan, as a Stan infact, I applaud her for turning the worst time of her life into something as a human race we can all listen too and learn life **** sucks, especially when you do nothing to heal yourself. Fake smile is my favourite, something I seriously need to learn to stop doing. Thank you you sweat glorious angel, we love you ari.… Expand
  47. bocateenn
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    „thank u, next“ is a masterpiece. one of the best albums of 2019. no skips!
  48. Seanna
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This album is straight up empty pop—full of sophomoric lyrics. What story is it telling? What’s the narrative arc?
  49. Austin24
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Umm… I don't know how to describe it but worse. Ariana need to work hard！It's just bad!
  50. MatRevo
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    the lowest is what? this is her trying to sound edgy to fit into the new music climate.
  51. pelissium
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    With just 6 months since her last release, Grande shines with one of her most mature, personal and professional albums yet. This album feels more like a diary, a view into Grande's life. The vocals are prime too, and really shine in songs like "imagine", "bloodline" and "in my head". She really is the vocalist of our generation.
  52. christianscuban
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Every other song sounds the same. It’s basic and generic pop music that every other pop star makes. Personally the only song I enjoyed was “Imagine”
  53. keithlaw9191
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Too many fillers.. Not a good album.. She should not name drop on her exes.. Not to say.. Her fandom is a bully in a music industry..
  54. theexquisitepop
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    thank u, next is the album of this decade. ariana perfectly created an album that showed what was exactly going on in her personal and public life. in the process some of those songs got her very first number ones and many other records that are undoubtedly shocking. but nonetheless this album is beautiful from start to finish.
  55. Tigbri
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Exploit U Next aged worse than Sweetener and that's saying something... Thank U Mac.
  56. baddestdecision
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Ariana’s BEST body of work, from the outstanding ear-candy production to the powerful lyrics and vocals! Everything comes together to create such a beautiful work of art!
  57. MissAmericana9
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Wtf . The line is bad anyways i like two songs but not that much .. the line of this album is so bad omg no please
  58. brianjohnson
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album ever released in 2019...
  59. Karma1993
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album of 2019 period it deserves a grammy her vocals are just amazing in the album
  60. Tonlangpok
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Worst album ever. All the songs sounds the same.. Everything is so generic. Lyrical content is so messed up.
  61. yonceboca
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album of the year! Swifties are pressedT and that's just that on that!
  62. S0h0
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Grande’s evolution is still quit bland and dull. Although it has some excellent songs like ghostin & in my head , it is often overshadowed by the same cliché pop/trap sounds with basic lyrics despite writing it with 5 writer at minimum
  63. Jjgrant
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This is honestly worse than sweetener. Half of the songs are filler and don't have any lyrics and just are beats replayed over and over. Major skip.
  64. TSMissAmericana
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    You are messing with the wrong fandom
  65. shreejaguha
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Anand did jskNbsjsnbisjsb jejshayusbsbsjkshysbjsjsggwuwjsooaheisjhsiwuzhwiehi
  66. dkskji21
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Such a generic album full of "yuh". It contains weakest lyrics and basic production.
  67. paige_96
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    terrible. songs are extremely shallow. ghostin is a nice song but can’t save this trainwreck of an album.
  68. Swiftiehere
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The album is super iconic. Every song from this album Bloodline, NASA, In My Head, Fake Smile deserve to be a single.I probably sad for people that never heard these song.
  69. CriticallySuly
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Nothing Special with this albums It’s only benefit & the reason it succeeded because no one was releasing albums in that period .. so people have no option they want new music even if it’s not worth listening & boring that’s why billie easily took the crown with her huge album
  70. Godisawom
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of my favourite album from Ariana Grande .Every song has many replay value.
  71. joshpamintuan
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    very boring album. a skip. lots of songs needs to be skipped. I hate it ugh. No artistic growth
  72. reputhrashion
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Generic, boring, basic, mediocre etc. This album was definitely one of the most overrated artworks of the year not only by users opinion but also critics. The storyline, lyrics and message seems like a joke to me.
  73. danielaoliveira
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A Ariana mais uma vez mostrando que não se foca apenas num estilo musical.
  74. Najla
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Worst release on 2019 she has a bad Influence on music especially with this one a terrible writer and her her music Is produced terribly
  75. alphatypegal
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Trash album she writes with 726282 co writer and yet the lyrics are so generic and the production Is so bad the album Is overhyped doesn’t deserve 86
  76. r3ign
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Imagine how tired we are. Girl needs to come up with something new because it's getting boooooring.
  77. DontItTasteLike
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This is exactly what is wrong with albums nowadays.It's just a compilation of radio friendly songs
  78. ErickXavier
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O TUN é um álbum maravilhoso, entrega uma boa sonoridade e um linhagem bem organizada, além de mostrar a evolução da Ariana quando se trata de composição.… Expand
  79. Cruelsummerlv
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Songwriting is basic, she can do way better than these degrading songs. Her sounds are always the same. It sounds pretty generic to me. When will she upgrade her game?like never lol
  80. KikiSwiftie
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This album is the worst I've heard, and the part in 7 rings where she sings 'I write my own checks like I write what I sing' I'm like girll do you really need 10 people to help you write a check, bc Ari just can't write... Sorry but that's just my opinion
  81. Melikaa
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing you can feel different emotions you can feel happiness and the album is so powerful you get touched by the album… Expand
  82. anasss
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    very boring and rushed. all the songs get boring after like 1-2 listenings. the most mediocre album and i am being generous. she just released it cuz she got a lot of attention at the time and wanted to use it so she can get more famous. trash, trash, trash.
  83. Charl12
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    The album aged like milk its the worst ariana grade album ive ever heard. I can only listen to 3 songs the rest are terrible
  84. arianagrandiosa
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    ¡¡¡¡¡this is the album of the year and the millennium!!!!!!
    Princess fo pop
  85. sweetener-
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    ICONIC ALBUM!! BAD IDEA, BLOODLINE, FAKE SMILE, GHOSTIN ARE EVERYTHING. i love it
  86. Sinnombreee
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I love one of his best recordings both in rhythm and in lyrics love you Ariana
  87. carlosgerhardt
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    a good album, even tho dangerous woman is still my favorite from ari, this one is pretty solid aw
  88. renbern19
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    basic pop songs. shows no artistic growth. overrated album and lyrics lack depth.
  89. Rutyyy
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    Asco de album nunca habia escuchado algo tan mas basico quwuwuegsgs6wuwbwhwuuwuauauaus
  90. rafa21
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    El modo de construcción de 'thank u, next' que Ariana nos ofreció, nos dejó muy bien en claro que ella no solo hace música por hacer sino que refleja una imagen más grande y madura por su parte, excelente trabajo. Álbum del Año.
  91. Aw0lia
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Amazing pop album
    Альбом спустя полгода звучит также свежо и ярко, это разве не успех? Ариана сделала что-то такое, что колыхнуло мир музыки, теперь Ариана прочно здесь основалась и никуда не собирается уходить.
  92. girlsatrip
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    Made in rush. Boring. Full of fillers. She is not even using her vocals as she should anymore and that is her strongest element. Weak lyric, lame production. We already heard this. Such a waste. TRASH. Better luck next time ARIOLA.
  93. Boyvirgoo
    Aug 30, 2019
    4
    This album is decent but overall, quite bland. Ariana does contradict herself in some points of songwriting and some tracks are just poorly done.
  94. jarsofit
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa
  95. slitherswifts
    Aug 30, 2019
    3
    As Ariana Grande said in her #1 smash hit, Thank u, next. this album is full of skips lit rally no good songs except buwygib, 7 rings and fake smile i said what i said
  96. laemu
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    this is such a masterpiece that its been months and i can't get tired of listening
  97. tyedavey
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    what an absolute peng album its really gd
    best song is by far make up, yall sleep on it
  98. maxjenner
    Aug 29, 2019
    0
    That’s the poor album that I did listen I can’t believe how the people can listen this s***t, that’s terrible and ugly
  99. Gamaliel21
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Just a masterpiece. Real lyrics, great voice and good rythm and vibes. Just one of the best albums of this year so far.
  100. Praathamm
    Aug 28, 2019
    2
    Ugly but sorry it aged like milk and it made me realize that the music is just catchy and not good i am dissapointed. Dangerous woman was that girl. I miss that ari
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Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 25, 2019
    90
    Occasionally, rarely, a record comes along that restores our faith. If this is the future of pop-music, then sign me up.
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 20, 2019
    90
    thank u, next builds on Sweetener by switching modes of scale. It’s less about looking at the world than being by yourself, more focused on the textures of memory than our actions stemming from it. ... thank u, next is also Ariana’s most stunning vocal album.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 19, 2019
    60
    [7 Rings] is a hit, but isn’t actually all that great, using Rodgers and Hammerstein’s My Favourite Things as its sing-song musical base. The rest of the album remains of interest for its evolutions in sound, delivery and attitude.
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