Ariana Grande's best album
This friday, February 19th 2021, Ariana Grande releases the deluxe version of her 6th studio album Positions. For those who don't know, Ariana is my favorite artist, as well as favorite person in the world. In honor of this deluxe album, I wanted to write my blog about her BEST album, Sweetener.
Sweetener was Grande's fourth studio album which was released on August 17th, 2018, and consists of fifteen tracks, resulting in 47 minutes and 25 seconds of pure serotonin. This album was her first release after a terrorist attack left multiple dead at one of her concerts. Ariana faced a lot of backlash for this event due to lack of security, however no amount of security could have stopped this bombing from happening. Because of this, there was a lot of eyes on Ariana and this album.
The first four tracks on this album, Raindrops, Blazed, The Light is Coming ft. Nicki Minaj, and R.E.M. all set a very optimistic tone. All four of these songs make you feel very happy and almost like you are floating. This is a theme throughout the whole album. At track number five, we have God is a Woman, the second of three singles on this album. God is a Woman sets a tone of empowerment. The chorus, the choir, and Grande's voice all result in a very emotional and powerful song. The next two tracks, Sweetener and Successful, are two good songs, however my least two favorite songs off of the album. Not skip worthy, but out shined by others. Overall, the first half of this album is very strong.
The last half of the album is what sets it apart from her other excellent albums. At track number eight, we have an emotional message in a somewhat upbeat song, which results in arguably her best song ever written. It is a hidden gem, and top 2 on the album for me. Tracks 9 and 10 are her other two singles, Breathin and No Tears Left To Cry. Breathin is a good song, but NTLTC is a fantastic song. When thinking of this as her big comeback song after the bombing of her Manchester bombing, the message is very powerful. Track eleven is Borderline ft Missy Elliot, a good song weighed down by Missy. Twelve and thirteen are two amazing songs, Better off and Goodnight N Go. The latter is my favorite track off of the album, while the former is top 5 for me. Number fourteen is a minute ode titled Pete Davidson, a message to her then fiance. Then the album ends very strongly with Get Well Soon, which finished out my top 3 tracks on this album.
Overall, there are three no skip Ariana Grande albums for me, however this one sets a tone that is unmatched by any other. Sweetener is her best studio album yet.
I have to agree with you. I was initially obsessed when this album came out, almost every song being added to my "daily jam" playlist. I was unfortunately not a fan of "Sweetener" either, but my absolute favorite was the short and sweet "Raindrops." I still belt this song out in the car, in the stores, or anywhere I am feeling it. Although unfortunately I do not sound as nearly as good as Ms. Grande herself, there is something about the emotion behind this song that takes me to another world. I embarrass my sister a lot with my sudden bursts from this song, but I just think that Arianna Grande songs are just the type of songs that make you sing out loud.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I want to know how much I love that you and Allie both wrote your blog posts about Ariana Grande this week. Lol, it is such a great representation of the two of you. I hadn't listened to Ariana Grande for a while before you and Allie fell in love with Positions, but I remember adoring Sweetener when it came out! All of the songs on this album are different, each intricate and complemented by her stunning voice. I agree that this may be her best album.
ReplyDeleteI love Ariana Grande's music! I really enjoyed the "Sweetener" album as well. I have always enjoyed her music. I can definitely say I enjoy her newer albums much more than her past ones. She has really grown as an artist and influencer. I think her personality and good morality makes her more enjoyable too. She is a pure and kind person with some a little sass, and she defended represents that in her music.
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