Ariana Grande - Positions - FULL ALBUM REACTION/REVIEW!!!

[@juwayriyahayed3094]

this the kind of music she’s always wanted to do. labels push for more a popish sounds but she’s always had a love for rnb so i honestly didn’t think this would be your style. but it’s definitely my favorite from her. and vocally this is the best she’s ever sounded.

[@juwayriyahayed3094]

@Endless death yours truly was heavily influenced by rnb as well. and no, this album vocally is her strongest. the harmonies she’s pulling off, the runs, a whole chorus in her whistle tone, the way she’s playing with tone and rhythm. Ari has always levitated towards rnb, she’s always tried to add a bit of that to her more pop albums, but rnb doesn’t sell.

[@juwayriyahayed3094]

@Endless death you’re right she does, but i think there’s a difference in higher and stronger. i think she experimented with sounds in a way she hasn’t before. where as sweetener and thank you next were very normal pop songs (very good pop songs, no shade to those albums cause ari doesn’t have any bad projects). but i think her voice genuinely was made for rnb. she has a deep and sultry voice and it’s warm. more over i think album is stronger cause she vocally sounds very mature as well.

[@roentgen8804]

bcs her fans hated sweetener so maybe she thought rnb isn't for her which i disagree

[@tink6225]

@@roentgen8804 the black community loved sweetener tho lol

[@roentgen8804]

@@tink6225 uhm are nonblack community a joke to you?

[@anys2656]

i love how you pointed out that not everything has to be groundbreaking for it to be enjoyable and like it's happening with positions the track, this album really grows on you as you keep listening to it, i personally really really like it

[@cheyennediaz4110]

yes exactly! i've loved this review so much. thank you, jon, i always listen to your reactions but this one was much needed. people have been so harsh but i appreciated your balanced take

[@AGEE_95]

I wouldn’t use the word groundbreaking either. But I think too many people assume that if something isn’t particularly groundbreaking that it isn’t still creative or unique in some way. The album as a whole isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, but it does a lot of unique and creative things within it. For example the vocal production, the use of the violins combined with the light-trap element of some of the songs, and Ariana’s voice in general is very unique. Not everything about an album has to be groundbreaking in order to still be something special.

[@anys2656]

@@AGEE_95 loved everything that you say. like it's not a culture shaping body of work but i love that it's not and that it's not what it's claiming to be, at all. i think it's what's so beautiful about it. and woah it's so well crafted. and tells such a beautiful story, about self confidence and love, learning how to let go of it and how to welcome it into your life again. and like you said, vocal production wise... she's done an impeccable job with her vocals and with making sure that the strings were present throughout the whole thing and were what makes it all sound very cohesive. idk i think it is, like you said, something very special.

[@jennareeser9842]

Agreed! I loved it from the beginning. But the more you listen and take in all the vocals it gets better with every listen.

[@bratzscene3131]

this. i love this album and it literally gets better with every listen, the definition of a grower. it's just such a vibe and really positive sounding lmao

[@angel2623castillo]

People are always surprised when I say I really enjoy Ariana’s music. She always has great textured production along with her amazing vocals. I really want an album full of R&B and Trapsoul beats from her. True R&B fans can definitely appreciate her music.

[@AGEE_95]

yes yes and yes.

[@Charmomilleseaurchin9733]

We them fans who’ve been waiting for this

[@urbnsky]

The way this would SLAP. Nasty is actually giving us a taste of it. My favourite track on the album

[@jc-ts5ww]

spill bestie... finally someone with the same opinion as mine.

[@k4rty]

this!!!

[@prince654]

motive was murda’s first time doing a house type beat like that. ariana said in her zach sang interview that she asked him to try it so she sent a whole diva playlist to him

[@evilk5271]

TIMESTAMPS: shut up - 0:44 34+35 - 2:23 motive (with Doja Cat) - 3:36 just like magic - 5:09 off the table (with The Weeknd) - 6:51 six thirty - 9:19 safety net (with Ty Dolla $ign) - 11:39 my hair - 14:08 nasty - 15:27 west side - 16:14 love language - 17:35 positions - 20:26 obvious - 21:40 pov - 22:21

[@Gabriel-xz1zw]

appreciate you

[@jennyB07]

goated 🐐

[@caaciap5911]

Thank you 🖤

[@EX3STINCE]

Thx

[@CNTRLTheArtist]

I think you’d actually really enjoy the Ty Dolla album Jon! It has a lot of highlights on it surprisingly

[@ladygagagagax4]

Yesss👏

[@ImLanky6]

you have to listen to her album "thank you,next" by far her most complete project. had meaning and a story behind it, with Mac passing away and her recent breakup with pete davidson. gives a great insight into her mind and life and how much she was struggling at times but also keeping a good headspace and keeping positive. you have to give it a listen, couldnt recommend more

[@ImLanky6]

and if your feeling it, sweetner is another great album by her. half of it was produced by pharrell williams and some very interesting beats and styles. its fairly similar to positions but more pop influenced

[@WCD199317]

@@ImLanky6 Yes sir, a very piece of art, but the singles didn't justice of the ''Thank U Next'' album.

[@chloeluna8863]

am i the only one who think he will like thank u, next (album) more?

[@evangulenchyn7293]

Well that’s her best by far so he should like it more

[@thatonegirlyouprobablyhate]

I also think he’ll like My Everything

[@Arianation]

@@evangulenchyn7293 not her best tbh

[@Charmomilleseaurchin9733]

For sure he likes pop more

[@cassieevictoria]

@@Arianation I agree. I think thank u next is far more underwhelming than dangerous woman or sweetener

[@vegahimsa]

She did the vocal mixing on this album if I’m not mistaken

[@boom2boom]

seriously?

[@brookejones9111]

@@boom2boom yeah, she always arranges her vocals. She has a video of her doing it for stuck with u.

[@enternalmoonlight]

She vocal produced, engineered the whole album + she wrote many songs with just 1 other co-writer which is surprising since she usually have more than 2 co-writers in most songs.

[@xanilondon7215]

@@enternalmoonlight no she didn’t..

[@enternalmoonlight]

@@xanilondon7215 kinda naive and embarrassing thing to say when you can easily go to google and search for this. She wrote Postions with just 1 other person, she wrote off the table with weekend alone and 3 more songs like that with just 1 other co writer. She vocal produced & engineered the whole album.

[@sydneygreene9770]

after a few listens, i think this is her best album and many are going to disagree with me. this is just the type of music i really like. overall, i don’t think Ariana has had a bad album. obviously, some are better than the others. no skips for me, but here are my 5 favorites: off the table safety net west side positions love language least favorite: six thirty

[@lagolago6950]

Agreed but im not a fan of shut up

[@sydneygreene9770]

@@lagolago6950 i like shut up. definitely not her best song, but i think it was the perfect song for an intro, very different, unusual, slightly catchy.

[@jennareeser9842]

Agreed! First couple listens I was a little disappointed but after listening to it probably 100 times I’m in love and I would probably say it’s my favorite album of hers as well! The R&b style fits her so good and her vocals really shine ✨

[@ea673]

My faves: Off the table Love language 34+35 Just like magic

[@K1RA795]

i like shut up its a cute intro

[@noahhamilton2243]

You would love her album Thank U Next. It has the quality production of this one with the quality songs, structures and lyrics to back it up

[@luffysweetener]

She never disappoints! this album is just beautiful. I really hope she does more R&B songs.

[@LI-ki2yv]

Agree!

[@OfficialPrettyLittleLiars]

If you’re looking for more pop records, please check out Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia. Got great reviews, and I think it’s one of the best albums of the year. She’s releasing a b-side at some point for it, so you should check out the main album first :)

[@evilk5271]

+1, same vibes with After Hours albeit a little but more upbeat. Been listening to it recently.

[@yellowunlimited]

I would love that

[@jackfred4135]

omfg i just saw ur comment from dua's interview with zachsang woah.

[@Kmika00]

Dula peep

[@whatisavaylen]

i swear sometimes it's so hard to focus when Jon is gazing into my eyes like that but anyway, surprised to see pov didn't make the favorites list lol

[@NowImGonnaStarve]

PLEASE REACT TO HER OLDER ALBUMS JON

[@jessicamenera9798]

this is definitely my 2nd favorite album of hers. it’s fun, beautiful vocals and has rnb. 1st fav has to be dangerous woman

[@cassieevictoria]

This definitely isn't my favourite ariana record, though it isn't a bad album by any means. But I think her best albums have been Sweetener (especially given the subject matter as its her first record following the Manchester attack- its a super raw and clearly vulnerable piece) which has a super unique sound and is SUPER diverse in terms of the types of songs on it; and Dangerous Woman which honestly just has a lot of bangers. That said, of course thank u, next is worth a listen, especially given that it was written following Mac's passing and her separation from Pete.

[@zionroberts6592]

But this her maturing more and becoming more and older. Like she want mature music nothing wrong with all other albums. I’m just saying people need to listen to all her albums not just one album. ALL OF HER ALBUMS ARE THE BEST.

[@legendsdaily8992]

Zion Roberts positions is not one of her strongest the song choices could be better. my hair is suited more for dangerous woman, off table should’ve been thank u next etc

[@jc-ts5ww]

​@@legendsdaily8992 I disagree, the song choice on this record is perfect. Being in love again after a breakup is such a rollercoaster feeling: you feel happy because you're with someone and you do things that make you both happy such as sex (you can hear that on 34+35, obvious, pov, love language, my hair, nasty, positions, and west side), but you also feel confused and scared because what if you're relationship with him might not last (you can hear that on off the table, safety net, six thirty, and motive).

[@ImKuru]

Personally if I’d recommend an ariana album it would have to be Sweetener, she’s got the most infectious passages on there. Sonically pleasing as you’d say

[@cassieevictoria]

100% I agree. It’s her strongest album to-date, it has a ton of hip hop elements, really unique and interesting production (a lot of it was produced by pharell), and super impactful subject matter, especially as it deals with her PTSD following the Manchester attack.

[@EX3STINCE]

Ehhhhhhhhhh

[@elleking5960]

Safety net is my fav song on the whole album. I think it’s so underrated. It’s so good

[@baptista6191]

Definitely do the Ty Dolla Sign album, it's actually pretty good. TYYYYYYY

[@WatskyIsTheMan]

Sweetener and thank u next are easilyyy her best albums to me! I prefer sweetener, but thank u next has ghostin, possibly her best song in my opinion (might be biased cause I’m a huge a Mac fan tho haha)

[@natashag4577]

100% agree with this

[@cassieevictoria]

I agree that sweetener is her best record so far! Thank u next isnt her best album imo, but obviously ghostin is a must-listen

[@ea673]

Mmmm i love every album and my faves are off of sweetener but i also dislike some songs ons sweetener. I love every song on tun and positions

[@mp_swt650]

yes yes yes. i agree with u 100% my fav album of hers is swt. but i think both swt and tun are her best albums. and my fav song of hers of all time and what i think is her best song ever is ghostin

[@prince654]

I WAS SMOKING AND CHOKED WHEN I SAW THIS REACTION

[@dorsa6476]

LMFAOO

[@markrice2588]

the first time i listened to this i felt underwhelmed. now i absolutely love it. i love every song track so much. a huge grower

[@camopb1548]

Good review, i agree with everyone thing u said. I liked alot of her songs from the album but they didn't hit hard like her other stuff for example "Ghostin"

[@spfilmviewers5629]

This album has definitely grown on me, at first I wasn't that blown away. But majority of the songs on here are absolutely fantastic!

[@natashag4577]

Sweetener is her best album imo, followed pretty closely by Thank U, Next. Reactions to those two would be sick.

[@catygladberry3686]

i really think you should do all of arianas albums, especially her older ones. you'll appreciate her newer songs more

[@alskdkfjghd]

I would love to see you react to her older albums! There are more uptempo tracks and rap features. AG season??

[@Gracezzful]

Thank U, Next album is definitely her best work so far. Sweetener is up there too, but you have to be in the mood for it. It's sad how the best music comes from tradegy, but it's a therapeutic release for many artists. ALSO, some of the lyrics in the songs off Positions play with the lyrics off of Thank U, Next. She explains her healing process and how things are starting to look up. It's pretty clever.

[@milagilbert3380]

Jon dancing in his chair might be my favorite thing about these reactions

[@Brad02K]

This album is my 4th favourite from her, you need to do 1) thank u, next, 2) sweetener and 3) Dangerous Woman. Also, you should definitely do the Ty Dolla $ign album, Its long but there's only 6 tracks (3 actual songs) I'd cut from the project, love every other track. The Kanye track is also one of my favourite tracks this year.

[@annaart1201]

Don't give up, Thank U Next is a lot darker and Sweetener is also fantastic

[@blue_bird13]

Sweetener & Thank You Next are her best albums by far, you have to react to them!

[@swami6297]

i knew you’ll like off the table but i love the video keep up the work

[@lou1571]

You should do thank u next, it’s much deeper and tbh better album and more your taste I reckon

[@aleky_sundae98]

Upp

[@candicehere3641]

I don’t think it’s better but it’s definitely more deeper

[@aleky_sundae98]

@@candicehere3641 yas, thank u next was more comercial because of 7 rings and break up with your girlfriend

[@lou1571]

@@candicehere3641 for me it goes 1. TUN 2. Sweetener 3. DW 4. Positions

[@susanhouston927]

1.Positions/2.Yours Truly/3.TUN/4.Dangerous Woman/5.Sweetener/6.My Everything

[@marisabellamena8548]

i would say most of ariana’s albums are r&b inspired or at least use r&b samples, she has a pretty great discography if you wanted to go through it

[@genesisosuna]

What I've been waiting for! I'm kinda sleepy but this and my coffee is sure to wake me up

[@annaokruashvili9735]

Sameeee lol

[@prince654]

same!!

[@bob-omb9760]

You should definitely do Ty’s album. I don’t think you will really notice the amount of tracks because most are short and transition in eachother amazingly so some songs together feel like a single song

[@TheCuriousFish]

Yeeess yeeesss react to her other albums

[@AM-qx4lm]

Damn the best reaction so far. A reason behind each critique

[@jacksam3580]

Please listen to Thank u, next the album. One of the best pop albums of the 2010s

[@Sara-bg1kz]

Loved this reaction, i hope you will listen to Ariana's complete discography, "Dangerous Woman" and "Yours Truly" are the most "vocal" album, I think, but she sings amazing in all of her albums. Hope to see you reacting to her again :)

[@saurabhjhanjee2408]

Huge Abel fan here. Just got into Ariana's music... you NEED to listen to her previous albums, especially thank u, next. Positions is definitely a grower but her last 2 albums have straight pop bangers that I'm sure you'll love.

[@taskhn]

i think you’d like arianas dangerous woman album. also, i kinda inferred with some of the comments you made that bts’ latest album would really suit your tests. they always explore different genres like ariana does, please react to ‘map of the soul : 7’ if you have the time!!

[@lerahavr815]

Yeee. Love your reactions and love Ariana. You should definitely react to Thank u next Sweetener and Dangerous woman albums. I mean, Positions is not a bad record, but it's not on the level of her previous works!

[@tyraliburd4779]

Dangerous Women is pop mediocrity 💀

[@lerahavr815]

@@tyraliburd4779 I don't think so, yes, Dangerous woman is radio-friendly pop album and it's not that personal as Sweetener and Tun. But DW is a GOOD POP ALBUM with great vocals and I lot of cool songs)

[@Dingle-qx1fd]

Would really love to see you react to her other albums aswell. Class as always

[@kirarcadia]

yes this album is definitely a grower :) you would probably enjoy her album Dangerous Woman its full of bangers

[@lanayastubbs2667]

that tape rewinding sound on ‘west side’ is classic in 90s/ 2000s r&b

[@nicholasstanley1284]

I like Thank U, Next better but this album is a grower, I didn’t love it at first but after a couple listens I enjoyed it a lot

[@ava-pq7oz]

I rlly think you’d find sweetener rlly interesting !! It’s one of her best

[@UnderscoreOverscore]

Hey Jon, awesome to see you reacting to more pop stuff! Hope you'll keep it up, there was a ton of good pop releases this year (SAWAYAMA, Ungodly Hour, etc...)

[@Itszahia]

Definitely my favorite album of hers since for her other albums, I am usually skipping a lot of songs. I didn't like the album too much at first but it grew on me for sure. I prefer R&B and her past albums are VERY pop. I find myself skipping many songs on her past albums, I find many songs to be childish sounding.

[@RobertGarcia-ir2vy]

U should react to her 4th studio album Sweetener!!!

[@cassieevictoria]

Yesss sweetener is her best album! And I think he’ll really appreciate the hip hop elements of the record. A lot of it was produced by pharell. Each song is super unique and stands on its own.

[@Xoo2846]

She ate that up...yup..she did..absolutely

[@yellowunlimited]

Would love to hear earlier Ariana records and Future nostalgia would be another great record to do

[@hollyoshea4558]

safety net is eaaasily my top favorite, ari and ty are a phenomenal combo

[@Dorindoran]

Definitely listen to ty dolla’s album was much better than expected didn’t even feel that long

[@hiramaguilar4897]

You're definitely gonna enjoy ty$ album a lot. that shit is such a smooth vibe so please react to it

[@caseyfinnegan4139]

This is definitely a different type of album from Ariana. I would listen to Thank U Next or Dangerous Woman after this!! Sweetener has some "weird" elements to it which some parts of it I like, but I think some people don't like them as much.

[@milic8054]

thank u next its her most solid and my personal fav album, i would love to see you react to it

[@homemadechicken8995]

Safety net is my favorite off the album as well it’s so good!!

[@AgentMullet]

She released 3 albums in 26 months and they were all good (obvi I think they were all great but I’m an ari stan so my opinions pretty biased). But I don’t think anyone would say any of it is shit. For any artist to be that consistent and active is rare and personally I think worthy of praise. (Again biased but whatever) Personally I think thank u, next is the best of the 3 projects and that you’ll really enjoy it

[@TiaN-td1yl]

As a stan, I think 7/10 is fair. It's not my favorite or least favorite of hers but it's been growing on me. Was a tiny bit hurt by 'just like magic is the most forgettable' cuz that's in my top five lol but it's all opinions

[@Hexgays]

react to her older albums

[@Kmika00]

Would love to see more Ariana album reactions, especially her thank u, next album

[@Itszahia]

If you react to Ty's album, your turn is my favorite track for sure

[@noamvolodarsky444]

Thank U Next is a must listen to!!!

[@OPUSmpk]

If you end up doing Ty's album make sure you let the songs play through, the album surprisingly transitions between songs really well

[@RoxanneS88]

I'm happy you picked up on the JT things. I heard it out through out some more songs too. And I'm here for it haha. I hope you'll listen to her other albums.

[@dreamsofexodus]

LETS GET THAT TY DOLLA $IGN REACTION!! Some of the tracks on there really slap :)

[@AriNoelle1]

Her first album Yours Truly is so slept on.

[@paulascorner]

ari has the exact same problem as taylor swift, they release as singles the most catchy songs, and peopl don't liten to the rest. she has amazing music. Give her other albums a chance

[@AmanSharma-bj2yc]

thank you next,sweetner and my everything pls

[@07juanmavill]

REACT DUA LIPA"S FUTURE NOSTALGIA PLEASE. ITS A STRONG CONTENDER FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR. JUST LIKE FOLKLORE AND AFTER HOURS

[@VOIDurban]

It’s a great album but it’s no where close to after hours

[@avinashb9469]

@@VOIDurban after hours is unmatched

[@dbzayan]

@@avinashb9469 Yeah, agreed

[@alexthomas7923]

gotta say i appreciate the photo you chose for the background

[@paulaustria1774]

that weird noise you heard in “west side” is actually an edited sample from Aaliyah’s “One in a Million” haha

[@monsea6596]

Yesss he liked loved language ugh it’s so underrated !

[@nathanaelestrada8299]

Gotta do her sweetener album my guy

[@christianperez5719]

You should react to ‘Thank u, next’ album, you’ll find it quite interesting

[@pq_-le1fp]

Definitely her best album

[@esraaz1537]

Loved your reaction I think you'll like thank you next and dangerous woman

[@samuraisoundz]

Reaction to Thank you, next is a must !!!!

[@blankenho]

I cannot agree more with your opinions! Nice reaction video

[@vesperchilton8006]

i fully agree that you need to explore her catalog and you should definitely start with dangerous woman when you do! then go on to sweetener and thank u, next.. maybe but definitely DW first

[@phredeejr]

You need to react to Dangerous Woman please. P.s. your dancing is on point, specially for Motive! Much love!

[@anomix]

Off the table "I'll wait for you, Even though it always feels like I'll be number two, To someone you can't hold anymore" Could this be her current bf feelings over Mac?

[@LI-ki2yv]

I really think this her best album 😭 anybody else ?

[@Naanaaannnaaaaa]

Me too!!

[@elizabethmorales7170]

THANK YOU! I literally love this album it might be bc I love rnb so it’s easier for me to love it. Idk why ppl hate on this album it’s so beautiful

[@Itszahia]

Yes I love it. I prefer R&B more than pop. Her other albums are amazing but majority of the songs I skip because they are kinda childish to me or too pop. Our opinion seems unpopular for sure lol.

[@LI-ki2yv]

@@Itszahia i feel u hahaha

[@nemanja4928]

Your reviews are definition of perfect

[@evilk5271]

Jon, you confused the last track as the penultimate one! Great video as always.

[@lunafilmss]

YES PLS DO MORE ARIANA ALBUMS!!! you'll love thank u, next

[@ethanmckinney7305]

Busta Rhymes Extinction Level Event 2 goes crazy Jon you gotta react to it! Love your channel btw.

[@kamikaizer001]

Since you mentioned JT, I highly recommend 20/20 experience part 1 if you haven't listened to it yet. One of my favorite albumssss

[@EmilioFunes]

You're gonna love reacting to her older albums

[@juliawindle9117]

I would def react to thank you, next. if that does well then sweetener and dangerous woman are also amazing. wouldn’t do the first two, they’re not her best. ps. dangerous woman is my fave but she takes less risks on it

[@PrakharMishra-ww8kq]

It is one of most sonically pleasing album for me.

[@rolanbouzaswensing38]

You really should react to Thank, u next!!! Nice viddd ⚡⚡

[@siwarbc136]

I really enjoyed your reaction!! You liked the songs that i liked ( west side , my hair , safety net ) 💕

[@patrickd6033]

When pov started playing the video said "obvious" again lol, you're definitely going to love the album more over time

[@hailey-6538]

i am a huge ari fan (only pop music i listen to tho- my main genre is hip hop/rap). upon initial listen, I was about where you stood at the end of the video. I wasnt a fan of the first half of the album, but it got stronger as it progressed. After sitting with it and listening a few times, the other tracks really grew on me. as others have mentioned, i think you would really enjoy dangerous woman, sweetener, and thank u next. Those give more elements I think you will enjoy. love your content always, much love

[@stephaniesoto2228]

yesss react to her other albums!!!😌