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  1. A day like today but 3 years ago, Ariana Grande released her fifth studio album, ‘Thank U, Next´. Her most critically acclaimed work to date, the album was put out just six months after ‘Sweetener’. Great deals of expectation were generated around the music, since the songs would most likely touch on Ariana’s personal struggles, connected to Mac Miller’s passing and her breaking up with Pete Davidson. Many fans consider this to be her ‘peak era’. The first two singles marked Ariana’s first chart toppers in the Billboard Hot 100. In addition to that, she became the first solo artist to occupy the Hot 100’s top three in the same week. The project received Grammy nominations, including that of Album of the Year. Being released six months after ‘Sweetener’, I did not know what to expect. First, it all felt rushed; second, ‘Sweetener’ was a hit-and-miss experience; and third, singles ‘Thank U, Next’ and ‘7 Rings’, while catchy and successful, seem to be more memes rather than actual songs. However, ‘Thank U, Next’ as an album turned out to be an exceptional body of work. Musically, it blends pop and R&B in an elegant and smooth fashion. It is cohesive and the lyrics reflect a mature and sincere Ariana. Now, I would like to run down the track list and give my opinion about each song: Imagine: a beautiful opening track. Is this Ariana’s best vocal performance in the album? Yes. Is it too Mariah? Probably, but who cares, it’s a gorgeous song. Needy: an honest track about Ariana’s insecurities… however, I don’t find much replay value. NASA: an early favorite for me that later faded. This is the first track that includes a spoken intro (Shangela in this case). I remember being deceived by some of her Instagram posts in which she seemed to be in a set for a music video. Bloodline: nònna Grande opens this brassy and pounding song. This is a reminder of the magic that Max Martin and company create for Ariana, something sorely missed in ‘Positions’. Fake Smile: a beautiful yet painful description of everything she has been through. Her vocals shine and the chorus is such a vocal treat. Bad Idea: the only bad idea here was not making this banger a single. The transitions towards the second half of the song make me transcend… and just when the song seems to be over, instrumental slayage begins… mercilessly. Make Up: I love when Ari brings double entendres… but not here… the only cool thing about it is the reference to Fenty Beauty. Ghostin: How to start talking about this song. It might well be the core of this album. The first few seconds in the intro let you know that this is something big and heartfelt. It is completely understandable why she did not want it in the album in the first place and why it was not performed in the Sweetener World Tour. Such an emotional and powerful song, I love it. In My Head: a voice note from one of her friends opens this song. What an enjoyable, smooth track. This is R&Biana at its finest. 7 Rings: popular meme indeed, I love the music video! Thank U, Next: it’s catchy, lead single material of course, Do I go back to it? No. Do I know the lyrics by heart? Even if I don’t want to… It was a huge hit. Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored: a last minute addition to the album, and I’m so glad it happened. It is tremendously catchy and the NSync sample was very well executed. I’m bummed it didn’t reach #1 just like the two first singles. The music video is a serve. I decided not to go all lower case in the song titles because this is a trend that really annoys me What do you think, Exhale? Was this her peak era? Did she lose it after it? Did you watch Excuse Me, I love You on Netflix?
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