Sweetener Album Review

Sweetener

Ariana Grande

Track 1: raindrops (an angel cried)

Beautiful Vocals and packed with emotion. As much as I would have liked this song to be longer, I appreciate how its been left at such a short song as it really allows you to admire her vocal talent.

Track 2: blazed ft Pharrell Williams

I love Ariana's parts in this song and I actually really like the chorus with all the amazing harmonies...

however, Pharrell wastes this song for me... I don't particularly like his sections or his voice which makes me dislike the track. 

Track 3: the light is coming ft Nicki Minaj

This song isn't for me as much as I love Nicki and Ari's collabs. This has nothing on Bang Bang or Side to Side. I like Ariana's Verses but I dislike the talking chorus, Nicki's rap and The guy talking really annoys me. I appreciate their efforts though.

Track 4: R.E.M

Vocally this track is gorgeous. I really enjoy the verses in this song and I have to say her harmonies are wonderful especially on the 'Bum, bum, bum". The chorus is alright, not that creative but I still enjoy this song.

Track 5: God is a woman

This has to be one of my favourites from the album. I love the chorus and I love how it showcases a lot of her vocals. This took me a while to enjoy but it is a bop! Her live performance of this was beautiful. 

Track 6: sweetener

I loved this songs chorus until it reached the... bop it instructions? It just wasn't too creative...

Its a sweet song and her vocals are shown well in most parts of the song. Not my favourite.

Track 7: successful

The first time I listened to this one, I wasn't a fan if I'm honest, but after listening multiple times, this is one of the better tracks on the album. The chorus is brilliant and perfect to have a dance to. I really like the vocals on this track too. Great tune.

Track 8: everytime

This is a different vibe from Ariana and I really am digging it. Its not her usual pop hit!

Once again, I am loving her vocals throughout but the stand out of this song has to be its fantastic chorus. I really enjoy this one.

Track 9: breathin 

Possibly my favourite song from this album. Her verses are well written as well as the chorus.

I like the pre chorus and her vocals shine throughout this number. The chorus is catchy!

I love this song from Ariana.

Track 10: no tears left to cry

I love this song. This is a song which showcases her style and those vocals are on point.

This is another favourite from the album and the song was well written.

This is a bop and it deserves its success.

Track 11: borderline ft Missy Elliot

This one... I have some mixed feelings. I don't think her vocals shine through on this track.

I don't get excited when this comes on and I don't really like the chorus.

The song is very... one note.

Track 12: better off

This is a nice little song, it allows her vocals to be heard however, once again this song seems very one note. It doesn't head anywhere. I need to say though, harmonies are fantastic! 

An average tune.

Track 13: goodnight and go

This is a nice tune also. I love the start of the second verse. however, not really a fan of this songs chorus. Her vocals are gorgeous but I just need something more. Its missing something.

Track 14: pete davidson 

I love her vocals on this! Just not that creative. 

It's cute!

Track 15: get well soon

One of the better songs on the album, I get old Ariana vibes from this! I like the tribute to Manchester attacks and the harmonies are on point. The lyrics are fantastic and she really shines vocally in this song. A brilliant ending to this song.

So overall, I have mixed feelings about the album as I don't think it is her most creative album.

Her vocals are great, it just needed some more bops. It had variety however, there are a few songs which sounded the same and get confused in my mind.

Final Rating: ★★★☆☆

3/5 star rating.

Thanks for reading today!

Ross