Ariana Grande has reached a career-defining moment with her latest album, “Eternal Sunshine.” Rolling Stone magazine bestowed a rare honor upon the project, awarding it a perfect score of 100, solidifying its status as an instant classic.
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Eternal Sunshine is Grande’s first album to receive a perfect score from Rolling Stone. Her previous album, Thank U, Next, received a 95 score from the magazine. Grande is now one of only a handful of artists to have received a perfect score from Rolling Stone, including Lauryn Hill, Beyoncé, and Adele.
Rolling Stone hailed “Eternal Sunshine” as a masterpiece and one of the year’s best albums. They commended Grande’s raw honesty and impressive vocal range, praising the album’s sonic diversity with its mix of upbeat and reflective tracks. This perfect score elevates Grande to an elite group of artists, joining the ranks of Lauryn Hill, Beyoncé, and Adele.
Released in March 2024, “Eternal Sunshine” marks Grande’s seventh studio album. A harmonious blend of pop and R&B, the album features calming mid-tempo synthesizers accented by subtle guitars and strings.
This 13-track concept piece, co-produced by Grande Ilya Salmanzadeh and Max Martin, draws inspiration from the 2004 film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” Thematically, the album explores heartbreak, resilience, and the path towards acceptance and hope.
Grande’s vulnerability and artistic growth shine through in “Eternal Sunshine.” Catchy tracks like “Don’t Wanna Break Up Again,” “True Story,” and the chart-topping “Yes, And?” showcase her powerful vocals, while the second single, “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” has also garnered positive reception.
The recognition is a testament to Grande’s dedication to her craft, having honed her skills since her teenage years. From her Nickelodeon beginnings to her chart-topping debut album “Yours Truly” in 2013, Grande has consistently delivered critically acclaimed music. “Eternal Sunshine” marks a new chapter, showcasing her most honest and innovative work yet.
Fans are ecstatic, flooding social media with praise for the album and their favorite tracks. One fan proclaimed, “Ariana has outdone herself with ‘Eternal Sunshine.’ It’s a masterpiece!” Experience Grande’s musical evolution for yourself and embark on the captivating journey that is “Eternal Sunshine.”
