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Positionspicks up where Side to Side left off onDangerous Woman.

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Its risque and unsubtle in its carnal pursuits.

Love Language rewards a smooth talker for knowing how to put a lover at ease.

Nasty patterns itself after great R&B songs about yearning for a boyfriend to get home from work.

Lyrics are lurid and intimate, balancing conversational sweet talk with reckless one-liners.

Nasty glides from sensual whistle tones to a chorus where Grande sings, This pussy designed for you.

You know I keep it squeaky.

When shes not serving devilish pickup lines, shes celebrating newfound peace.

Just Like Magic prizes meditation, good karma, and getting to the bag.

Here, theyre applied to a spate of beats that employ guitars and string arrangements for color.

These songs are all expertly constructed and pleasant.

What else is she capable of?

Its a good album; it could have been brilliant.