All of Ariana Grande's albums, ranked

Ariana Grande is a 27-year-old singer-songwriter.Andrew Lipovsky/NBC

• Ariana Grande has released five studio albums since 2013.
• Insider ranked all five from worst to best, using factors like ingenuity, lyrical quality, standout songs, timelessness, and critical reception.
• Grande's uneven debut "Yours Truly" brings up the rear at No. 5.
• "Thank U, Next" earned the top spot, as it's easily the most fun, engaging, and cohesive listening experience.

In the seven years since Ariana Grande released her debut album, she has emerged as one of music's most powerful voices.

The 27-year-old singer-songwriter has broken chart records and racked up streaming numbers with her potent blend of pop, R&B, soul, and '90s diva-worthy vocals — and it feels like she only gets better over time.

Insider weighed factors like cohesiveness, ingenuity, lyrical quality, and the number of standout songs on a tracklist to create a definitive ranking of Grande's five studio albums. Critical reception and legacy — as in, the album's impact on Grande's career or the greater musical landscape — were also taken into account.

(Note: Grande's 2015 EP, "Christmas + Chill," and 2019 live album, "K Bye for Now," were not factored into these rankings.)