Ariana Grande has revealed the release date for the highly anticipated deluxe version of her album Eternal Sunshine. The pop superstar shared the news with fans on Instagram Monday, confirming that Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead will be available on March 28.
Grande first teased the upcoming release in January, telling Variety that the deluxe album was “in the can” and would feature several new tracks. She described the project as “very special” and hinted at a shift in her musical direction, emphasizing that the new songs would add something meaningful to the already acclaimed album.
“The album is so concise, and I didn’t want to add songs just for the sake of it,” Grande explained. “The new tracks are short, but they really count.”
In the same interview, Grande acknowledged her busy schedule and expressed excitement about surprising her fans with the deluxe album. She also alluded to her decision to take a step back from the public eye for a brief period. “I want to let my children miss me for two seconds,” she said, referencing her desire to give her audience time to savor the original Eternal Sunshine album before its expanded edition arrives.
Grande also hinted that the deluxe release would signal the end of a chapter for some of the themes explored in the original album. She noted, “It’s not the end of ‘Peaches’ just yet, but she’s going in the closet for a minute.”
Grande’s comments about the deluxe album come just over a year after the original Eternal Sunshine album was released. Since its debut, the album has garnered significant critical and commercial success, with Grande earning three Grammy nominations for the project. These nominations include Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the remix of “The Boy Is Mine” featuring Brandy and Monica, and Best Dance Pop Recording for the track “Yes, And?”
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In a review of Eternal Sunshine, Variety’s Jem Aswad praised Grande’s artistic growth, writing that the album showcases a more mature and seasoned side of the artist. “So what does Ari@30 sound like? Older and wiser, sure, but also seasoned, patient and, dare we say, mature, both lyrically and musically,” Aswad wrote. “If it felt like her last couple of albums represented finding her voice as an artist, now she’s really found it.”
The announcement of the deluxe version’s release follows Grande’s earlier teasers about the project. During an appearance at the Oscars red carpet earlier this month, she hinted that fans should “keep your eyes peeled” for the upcoming release. Grande was careful not to use the word “soon,” joking that she wasn’t “allowed” to make such a prediction. “Soon means 10 days or less,” she said, implying that the project was close but not yet ready for a precise timeline.
The release of Eternal Sunshine Deluxe will give fans an opportunity to dive deeper into Grande’s latest era, as the artist continues to evolve musically and personally. The album’s success has further solidified Grande’s place among the industry’s most influential pop figures, with its blend of thoughtful lyrics and catchy, danceable tracks resonating with listeners around the globe.
Grande’s announcement has already generated a wave of excitement from her fanbase, who have eagerly awaited more music from the artist. With the deluxe album’s March 28 release, fans will soon have the chance to hear the new songs that Grande has teased and discover how the expanded edition adds to the narrative of Eternal Sunshine.
As one of pop’s biggest stars, Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead is poised to be one of the most talked-about releases of the year. The album promises to deliver fresh sounds while honoring the themes of growth and introspection that have defined Grande’s recent work.
