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Ariana Grande’s Petal tracks ranked from best to worst
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Billboard has ranked the 12 tracks on Ariana Grande’s new album, Petal, describing it as a darker, guitar-led record that reflects on celebrity scrutiny, privacy and personal growth.
– Petal is Grande’s eighth studio album and follows her tenth US No. 1 single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me”. – Grande wrote the lyrics and co-executive produced the album with longtime collaborator Ilya. – The review highlights shoegaze, garage, pop-rock and R&B influences, alongside echoes of her earlier work. – Noted tracks include “Petal”, “Freak”, “Never Get Over Me”, “Stay”, “Big Feelings” and “Bad Thing (Bunny Hop)”. – Billboard says the album balances direct pop songs with candid, sometimes humorous writing about Grande’s public image.
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In short
- Billboard ranks Ariana Grande’s 12-track Petal album.
- Review calls it darker and more guitar-driven.
- Themes include fame, privacy and self-assurance.
How this story developed
- 4 months ago Billboard published its complete 12-song ordering, positioning Petal as a guitar-driven new entry in Grande’s catalogue that explores privacy, personal change and fame through songs including “Freak” and “Stay”.
- 4 months ago Billboard reiterated its track-by-track ranking, emphasising Petal’s candid and occasionally playful treatment of Grande’s public image alongside its blend of shoegaze, garage, pop-rock and R&B.
- 4 months ago Billboard reviewed and ranked all 12 songs on Ariana Grande’s eighth album, Petal, calling it a darker, guitar-focused response to celebrity pressure that still preserves her pop instincts.
Explained simply
Ariana Grande is an American singer and actor whose music has moved between R&B, pop and more electronic styles. She has released several chart-topping albums and singles, building a large global audience alongside work in film and television.
Petal is her eighth studio album, meaning a full collection of new songs rather than a single release. It was made with producer Ilya, a frequent collaborator, and uses guitar-based sounds alongside pop and R&B influences.
The record’s themes include life in the public eye, privacy and personal change. These subjects have featured in discussion around Grande’s career, as her relationships, appearance and professional choices have often attracted widespread media and online attention.
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Originally published by Billboard as “Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’: All 12 Tracks Ranked”.