Sour
by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: May 21, 2021
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7.9

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  1. invisible69
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Definitely did not expect this from her when I first heard driver’s license but this album is everything!!
  2. PotterheadGleek
    May 21, 2021
    8
    Look what Olivia did: she made a great album that everyone must listen. And more important, she is not trying to be the next somebody, she's her, and we love that.
  3. Panchogul
    May 22, 2021
    9
    No soy fan de Olivia, pero su álbum debut está muy bueno, tan solo "brutal" es una canción muy pegajosa aunque se siente muy corta, en fin, bien hecho.
  4. sese24
    May 21, 2021
    9
    ElThis album is so heartwarming, I love all the songs, also this is the future of rock 'n' roll
  5. danilosilva
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Álbum impecável. Depois de 3 singles (sabiamente escolhidos) maravilhosos e totalmente versáteis, o hype pelo álbum de estreia da Olivia Rodrigo foi gigantesco. E ela conseguiu superar as expectativas. Talentosíssima igual a fav Taylor Swift. “brutal” é uma das melhores opening tracks que eu já ouvi, cativante demais. “jealousy, jealousy” é simplesmente uma pop perfection. Enfim, o álbumÁlbum impecável. Depois de 3 singles (sabiamente escolhidos) maravilhosos e totalmente versáteis, o hype pelo álbum de estreia da Olivia Rodrigo foi gigantesco. E ela conseguiu superar as expectativas. Talentosíssima igual a fav Taylor Swift. “brutal” é uma das melhores opening tracks que eu já ouvi, cativante demais. “jealousy, jealousy” é simplesmente uma pop perfection. Enfim, o álbum está aí para mostrar o motivo de Olivia Rodrigo ser o momento!… Expand
  6. yongizzy
    May 21, 2021
    10
    The album that everyone was wishing for since late 2000's
  7. RK13
    May 21, 2021
    10
    A surprisingly good debut album which will provide Rodrigo with the platform to be one of the main pop icons of the 2020s. brutal is by far the best track
  8. elivelton
    May 21, 2021
    10
    olivia é um nome que não irá cair no esquecimento tão cedo, seu debut só consegue provar ainda mais o meu ponto, com baladas bem produzidas e canções animadas lembrando um pop/rock anos 2000 ela soube entregar o que a nova geração queria, ela sabe conversar com seu público em todas as letras, sucesso e vida longa a ela, quanto aos gays amargurados: apenas aceitem que uma garota de 18 anosolivia é um nome que não irá cair no esquecimento tão cedo, seu debut só consegue provar ainda mais o meu ponto, com baladas bem produzidas e canções animadas lembrando um pop/rock anos 2000 ela soube entregar o que a nova geração queria, ela sabe conversar com seu público em todas as letras, sucesso e vida longa a ela, quanto aos gays amargurados: apenas aceitem que uma garota de 18 anos não tem obrigação de agradar a vocês, se querem ficar presos ao pop antigo, então que procurem por isso nas plataformas de streaming e deixem a garota em paz.… Expand
  9. leobartowski
    May 22, 2021
    10
    I think that everyone agrees when I say that this is the album of the year so far. Every song has a instrumental quite similar to Taylor Swift works, what makes this album so much better. The last time the world experienced an album like this was Folklore, NFR & Melodrama.
  10. AndreyMacedo
    May 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no doubt that she is a complete artist, even if she came from the world of Disney, she is not just one more, because she knows what she does.
    The songs are amazing, I loved listening to everything, from beginning to end.
    The start with 'Brutal' is totally perfect, it was the right choice.
    She delivered something so good on a first album, I am shocked and loving it.    … Expand
  11. rogadi
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Album of the year, no doubt. So powerful and solid for it to be a debut. Olivia is definitely bigger than the big artists of this time, can say she is the biggest artist of this year.
  12. DrewBarrymore
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Me surpreendeu demais, esse álbum é muito bom em todos os quesitos (Produção, melodias, letras) Olivia só prova que veio pra ficar e que não vai ser uma artista only singles.
  13. nurhikmattew
    May 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She literally makes variousity in one album, and it ofcourse says the sourness of ex and it’s relatable life story for several people. Like literally she needs to move on from her ex and brand new her day with someone who accept every her jokes… Expand
  14. NolanLundgaard
    May 21, 2021
    10
    SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo: 9.12

    brutal: 1 :) traitor: 1! drivers license: 1! 1 step forward, 3 steps back: 1 deja vu: 1 :) good 4 u: 1 :) enough for you: 1! happier: 1 jealousy, jealousy: 1 :) favorite crime: 0.75 hope ur ok: 0.75 10.5/11 ~ .955 -> 9.12 Ever since drivers license came out earlier this year, I have always been grappled by Olivia Rodrigo’s uncommon ability    SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo: 9.12

    brutal: 1 :)
    traitor: 1!
    drivers license: 1!
    1 step forward, 3 steps back: 1
    deja vu: 1 :)
    good 4 u: 1 :)
    enough for you: 1!
    happier: 1
    jealousy, jealousy: 1 :)
    favorite crime: 0.75
    hope ur ok: 0.75

    10.5/11 ~ .955 -> 9.12

    Ever since drivers license came out earlier this year, I have always been grappled by Olivia Rodrigo’s uncommon ability to write phenomenal lyrics. In fact, her first three singles (which I have basically listened on repeat to) were so timely with my personal experiences. Somehow, Rodrigo is able to explain the sea of countless emotions that I know a good number of people have experiences at least sometime in their life, and she does this accompanied by music that is a blast to listen to. For a debut album, this is off the charts. I can honestly say that I am not the type of person who gives out 10s to every album I come across (just check my other reviews out!), but this one absolutely deserves it. The album is balanced beautifully, with calm piano or acoustic guitar-based songs mixed in with “Taylor Swift meets Green Day'' tracks that are exceedingly fun to listen to.

    I really wish that I could include my song-by-song commentary, though that would push my review past the character limit.

    As a whole, Rodrigo makes a remarkable debut with her first album, SOUR. There was obviously a lot of hype surrounding it, and I can absolutely say that it definitely lived up to my expectations. The sound of the album is terrific, but I feel like Rodrigo truly shines in her most energetic songs (her belting voice sounds surprisingly good). That being said, her lyrics are really what is first and foremost the most brilliant part of this album. Somehow she is able to beautifully convey complex feelings and in addition to that she packs her feelings very eloquently in music form. I know SOUR was just released, but I greatly look forward to hearing what Rodrigo produces in the future. I believe all lovers of music will appreciate SOUR, as it is a combination of multiple forms of music. Olivia Rodrigo, in the miniscule chance that you are reading this, know that SOUR is, I kid you not, one of the best albums I have listened to. You are awesome! Highlights: brutal; traitor; drivers license; 1 step forward, 3 steps back; deja vu; good 4 u; enough for you; happier; and jealousy, jealousy.    … Expand
  15. ewhite
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This was lovely! Great and pretty varied sonically. Taylor Swift's presence are palpable. The lyrics cleverly constructed and I love how she touched upon subjects such as heartbreak, insecurities and generational trauma . Brutal and Hope Ur Ok are standouts for me. Overall, I think she has HUUUGE potential.
  16. effecktx
    May 27, 2021
    10
    that's reeeeally good. she was personal in a mixed way, sometimes dramatic, sometimes fun, sometimes f*ckin craaazy. I LOVE IT!
  17. petrichor1975
    May 21, 2021
    8
    Olivia Rodrigo's debut LP arrived as suddenly as "drivers license" did earlier this year. I personally did not enjoy that song too much. However, it was the next single, "deja vu" that caught my interest. "good 4 u" continued this sustained intrigue of mine. It made me eager to check out "SOUR" when it would drop.

    The opening track, "brutal", is self-explanatory. It starts with some    Olivia Rodrigo's debut LP arrived as suddenly as "drivers license" did earlier this year. I personally did not enjoy that song too much. However, it was the next single, "deja vu" that caught my interest. "good 4 u" continued this sustained intrigue of mine. It made me eager to check out "SOUR" when it would drop.

    The opening track, "brutal", is self-explanatory. It starts with some cinematic strings, which are quickly scrapped for some heavy and angsty guitars. It is just the contrast that the song needs. "traitor", for me, personally is a nice tune, but it's not one of my favorites.

    "drivers license", the album's quintessential tune, is a sweeping pop song about heartbreak and teenage romance, which sets up "1 step forward, 3 steps back" for success. It's a sweet sounding song. "deja vu" and "good 4 u" go well together in the tracklisting, with another acoustic ballad ("enough for you") after.

    The album's later cuts, like "happier" and "jealousy, jealousy" are great fun as well, with whispers of the pop sounds of Lorde and Taylor Swift, but with a unique Olivia twist. "favorite crime" made me wonder how much better the album would be with one or two more upbeat songs instead of ballads, but "hope ur ok" really closed the album in an endearing and appealing way.

    "SOUR" is an impressive debut. It sets Rodrigo apart from the rest of the pop stars of the time. It'll be exciting to see where she goes from here.    … Expand
  18. reut
    May 21, 2021
    10
    an amazing debut album! 11 songs that show honesty, and most of all talent.
  19. jeffreyAq28
    May 21, 2021
    9
    She is talented af! This album has no skip! I love every track especially deja vu and happier.
  20. Nathansze
    May 21, 2021
    8
    Olivia Rodrigo is making me feel more youthful after hearing the album, she took me to a journey of the girl who is feeling insecure of her relationship.
  21. ddomiciano
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Great debut, great voice... total Lorde feeling, but still better. Only 18 years and she is so promising To become bigger and bigger...
  22. fionaspaperbag
    May 21, 2021
    10
    She deserves all the sucess she’s receiving, its a very strong debut. Only bops!
  23. estcarreras
    May 21, 2021
    10
    queen of pop queen of pop queen of pop queen of pop queen of pop queen of pop
  24. Amandamarques
    May 22, 2021
    10
    O álbum é maravilhoso, consegue captar várias emoções da adolescência com verdade e paixão, Olivia serve boas composições e produção impecável, só queria que o álbum fosse mais longo
  25. alexlbert
    May 21, 2021
    10
    álbum maravilhoso, coeso. uma ótima estreia, essa garota tem tudo pra se tornar um gigante da indústria musical !!! sucesso olivia.
  26. cedricandresco2
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a really good album I can feel her pain and her emotions of her break up and every songs on the album is so good you will not be disappointed… Expand
  27. dacostandreia3
    May 21, 2021
    10
    o melhor álbum do ano sem dúvidas. não pulo uma música, amo todas. ela vai longe
  28. henriquesnery
    May 22, 2021
    10
    It's one of the best pop vocal albums I've ever listened to. Other than that, it is almost unbelievable that it's a debut album! The tracks are very honest and everyone can relate to the storytelling. Olivia is changing the industry and its rules.
  29. leonardoaguiar
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Idk when i’d heard a full album like this. Im completelly loving it. Olívia has The fresh in music that we was expecting. She mixes rock, pop, indie, folk and a lot of others rhythms that i really love. Thanks for it, Olívia.
  30. piatke
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Every song is a bop. Lyrical masterpieses. Amazing album. Love it. That's all
  31. tayIorprotect
    May 21, 2021
    10
    é simplesmente incrível todo sentimento que ela coloca no álbum, o que muitas meninas adolescentes passam quando se apaixonam
  32. brenoalann
    May 21, 2021
    10
    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAs QUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEn

    OLIVIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa
  33. FabianFeliciano
    May 21, 2021
    10
    I really recommend this album ! Great songwriting and storytelling. I’ve had it on repeat all day.
  34. richardpn
    May 21, 2021
    10
    The best album of the year yet!! So good!! The vocals are incredible, the harmonies in the back of the song give a dreaming feeling and the lyrics are amazing! No skips!
  35. littleglue
    May 21, 2021
    6
    gostei muito do album, porem achei as musicas um pouco parecidas umas com as outros, mas é um ótimo álbum debut ;)
  36. Mayspaz
    May 21, 2021
    10
    one of my favorite releases this year, sooo I could cry and I did!! Love you olivia keep working hard always I’m proud of you
  37. normanfgabriel
    May 21, 2021
    7
    Olivia ofereceu um bom debut, variando em melodias e escrevendo sobre sua frustração amorosa, basicamente
  38. FelpsFernands
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Lendaaaa, um dos melhores debut album q eu ja ouvi. Coeso, perfeito, impecavel e tudo q tem de bom.É O AOTY!!
  39. MrBrave
    May 21, 2021
    7
    This album is the first very good album. I hope Olivia has a good future i love this album
  40. ViolaXie
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    this is the best album i've heard in 2021 so far. anyone who's heard SOUR would know how liv gave her all into making her debut album. it's impossible for a teenager not to connect with her lyrics and her teenage feelings. some say she references too many artists, but she mixed taylor swift, lorde, billie eilish, and a lot more into her own style, it's so brand new and i just love it.this is the best album i've heard in 2021 so far. anyone who's heard SOUR would know how liv gave her all into making her debut album. it's impossible for a teenager not to connect with her lyrics and her teenage feelings. some say she references too many artists, but she mixed taylor swift, lorde, billie eilish, and a lot more into her own style, it's so brand new and i just love it. everyone should hear SOUR. and i can't believe liv is only seventeen and this is only her debut album. this girl will have such a bright future, she will become the hugest star of the decade. and by when she becomes the most popular and liked global star, i will proudly say to the world how i listened to her debut album twenty times per day and how much i loved her from the start. GO LIV.… Expand
  41. Thecrazjhony
    May 22, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nossa que álbum mais podre é esse! Não gostei nenhum pouco e não sei como ganhou fama! Podre esse álbum! … Expand
  42. jesusmiranda
    May 21, 2021
    10
    EL MEJOR ALBUM DEL 2021. Definitivamente uno de mis favoritos. Merece ganar el grammy a album del año
  43. EVERLEDIS
    May 21, 2021
    10
    ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ
  44. sonhador
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    I'm so surprised at how fantastic and touching this album is. I always thought that all music talked about was teenager love. But after listening to this album more carefully, I realized that each word has so much heartwarming. Yes, it is mostly about first love or something like that, but the important part is how the lyrics talks about feelings and just cliché love. A great first albumI'm so surprised at how fantastic and touching this album is. I always thought that all music talked about was teenager love. But after listening to this album more carefully, I realized that each word has so much heartwarming. Yes, it is mostly about first love or something like that, but the important part is how the lyrics talks about feelings and just cliché love. A great first album by a new artist with great writing talent.… Expand
  45. Yov_
    May 21, 2021
    2
    Al principio es un buen álbum gracias a sus leadsingles,no obstante después de eso se vuelve aburrido y repetitivo
  46. caueplsk
    Jun 18, 2021
    6
    Álbum ok, um pouco superestimado por fãs e a mídia. Letras um pouco ralas, mas que pra um álbum de estreia são decentes. O hype exagerado encima das músicas e do álbum estragam um pouco o que era pra ser um dos álbuns do ano. É digno de ser escutado, por ter músicas muito boas e com instrumentação divertida.
  47. Segundoleo26
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum increíble pero los sencillos lo son todo Deja Vu Brutal Drivers Good 4 u y Jealousy Jealousy son lo mejor del álbum honestamente… Expand
  48. YEEZYFLESHLIGHT
    Oct 13, 2021
    0
    "from san nigro" sounds racially motivated to me ngl carti would never SLATT!
  49. Neske
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    Yet antoher bland pop album.
    I know soooo many f ing pop songs and they are all the same!
    Just a copy after a copy after a copy...
    Trash, f the pop genre!
  50. 0987
    Oct 25, 2022
    0
    Very childish. I get it, she recorded this when she was 18, but does this album REALLY deserves to be critically acclaimed? For what? For her frustration in 12 songs over her ex-boyfriend that dumped her? For Pete's sake.
  51. Tbone413
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    Overuses themes a little bit, but damn she’s talented. This is a really good debut and I think she’s only going to get better
  52. pepedro
    May 24, 2021
    9
    Good 4 U best song ever In her album 9/10, come to Brazil in 2023, with Sour World tour.
  53. josrob
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    Amazing work by Olivia. The lyrics are great and all the songs were unique and wonderful.
  54. manningn15
    May 25, 2021
    10
    After listening to Sour many times I can honestly say it is probably my favorite debut album of all time and one of my favorite albums I have ever listened to also my favorite album of the year, I loved every song. The songwriting is phenomenal; the lyrical content is just exceptional so beautifully honest, emotional, and real. Olivia's vocal's are excellent I love the honest and emotionalAfter listening to Sour many times I can honestly say it is probably my favorite debut album of all time and one of my favorite albums I have ever listened to also my favorite album of the year, I loved every song. The songwriting is phenomenal; the lyrical content is just exceptional so beautifully honest, emotional, and real. Olivia's vocal's are excellent I love the honest and emotional qualities of her voice; she does superb job at conveying emotion through her vocals. The production is terrific. I love how versatile she is musical by blending pop with touches of many different genres but still making it sound very cohesive. The artwork is great, I love the style of both covers. This is an A++ album and I see some Grammys in her future especially next year and can tell she is going to have a long and successful music career.… Expand
  55. Mimicu2-
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    I think she has a nice voice but the songs sound too heavily influenced by other artists. I get the whole being inspired by others but in her case it feels like a bit much. Also, the way sp*tify pushed her music felt so unnatural that it made her look like an industry plant.
  56. hieubqt1711
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Love her songwriting and storytelling in this album. Also, love that she experienced many music genres. Fascinating to listen to.
  57. 29082002
    Jun 1, 2021
    8
    A 2000's nostalgic album. The lyrics looks the same in every song, but the instrumental not.
  58. skipp124
    Aug 9, 2021
    4
    It's a great to see a Gen Z artist experiment on something other than just sad lofi songs, Nonetheless, the lyrics are descriptive of a teenage girl going through a BPD-attachment issue moment.
  59. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    5
    The first note of the Disney starlets breakthrough album barrels onto the scene with an angelic violin cut with Olivia saying"i want to be *inaudible sound * messy" and her wish is granted as an energy so **** visceral u might have to pause to breathe descends. It's instantly obvious that despite her chart toping success and multiple top ten singles:she is not going to conform into urThe first note of the Disney starlets breakthrough album barrels onto the scene with an angelic violin cut with Olivia saying"i want to be *inaudible sound * messy" and her wish is granted as an energy so **** visceral u might have to pause to breathe descends. It's instantly obvious that despite her chart toping success and multiple top ten singles:she is not going to conform into ur little pop star. The guitar rifts in the vein of her most recent single "good4u" marches on taking no prisoners as she casually (&callously) contemplates death,drinking,freedom,insecurity and claustrophobia at break neck pace. Providing a promising opener and a great **** omen to wats to come. At 2:19 it attempts to return to the serene (but now creepy)sweet low notes accompanied with violin. Track02:traitor
    This seems greatly underwhelming after the angst of the opener as it returns to form&her usual topics. Scolding an ex who did her wrong and supposedly cheated due to how fast they moved. The track stagnants at the d minor drawing from the muses that gave Duncan Lawrence "arcade" and Taylor swift "happiness"
    None of these mean the song is bad. Especially considering it precedes the career making and melancholic "drivers license "(which hilariously she makes a nod tp when she say "i barely know how to parallel park.")
    Based on the first two i think i can safely assume these will be the only themes explored here:love lost and bitterness
    Which never gets boring thanks to her writing prowess. 6/10(I'll do the singles last.i skipped no.3 drivers license)
    Track04:1 step forward,3 steos back
    this should come with a warning. it's so emotional. she describes an abusive relationship so precisely it's nearly traumatic. It vaguely swiftian beginning with "new years days" cords but nvr does it sound derivative. She has masterd the art of writing a song. Painting pictures with paintbrushes dipped in the blood of ur heart.she sounds so mature
    "I hope ur ok "is very bland tho.    … Expand
  60. 1lixo
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    achei uma interpretação interessante a respeito dos acontecimentos que rodeiam uma jovem de 17/18 anos. bem sincero.
  61. predocrit
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Olivia Rodrigo show us her fears, expectations and frustations as a teenager on the lyrics of her debut album, in terms of sonorities, she show us her versatility as a artist, 'SOUR' is pop, but is rock, alternative and folk too, and the mixture of genres does not make the album lose its fluidity and cohesion.
  62. davifontenelle
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    Olivia Rodrigo debut Album, “SOUR” is a great addition to 2020s music, but in many songs she lacks depth and originality, however, in songs like “favorite crime” and “hope ur ok” Olivia gave us that. The album production is really good in my opinion, but nothing extraordinary. For a debut album it is really surprising.
  63. gibibikow
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Well done Olivia! Such a great album, she's amazing for putting out an amazing album in her debut! She has a great career ahead, I can tell. Excited to see what more she'll bring us
  64. RamonMarques
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Olivia Rodrigo is the new POPSTAR of the world. "Sour" is perfect. The lyrics is so good.
  65. Rault
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Simplemente es un álbum increíble desde brutal hope ur ok es pura arte, un increíble álbum debut
  66. Hunter453alex
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Such a great album debut; Olivia's album is an example of good songwriting process!!
  67. Styletoowell
    May 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ela entregou tudo, um dos melhores debuts que já ouvi, merece todo o sucesso que ela conseguiu… Expand
  68. SofiaBataille
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Simply amazing. Full of emotional and beautiful songs. Exceptional album, especially considering it’s only her debut!
  69. mika_flk
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    From start to finish, this album amazed me. For a debut album to be this good is a big accomplishment. From the rock inspired bangers like brutal and good 4 u to emotional ballads like favorite crime and traitor, Rodrigo blows us away with her strong vocals and even stronger lyrics. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.
  70. SebasDiaz13
    May 22, 2021
    10
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  71. LanaDiva
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Weird and offensive singing. To put it exaggeratedly, "good 4 u" is contemporary Alanis Morissette, "brutal" is L7 collision Sky Ferreira, "drivers license" is blocked by PJ Harvey, "deja vu" assembles Laurie Anderson robot sound effects and Annie Clark traces Cruel in the darkroom Summer, "happier" is billie eillish singing La Vie en Rose, and "jealousy, jealousy" pays homage to the greatWeird and offensive singing. To put it exaggeratedly, "good 4 u" is contemporary Alanis Morissette, "brutal" is L7 collision Sky Ferreira, "drivers license" is blocked by PJ Harvey, "deja vu" assembles Laurie Anderson robot sound effects and Annie Clark traces Cruel in the darkroom Summer, "happier" is billie eillish singing La Vie en Rose, and "jealousy, jealousy" pays homage to the great toilet song ME! While calling back Nirvana, "1 step forward, 3 steps back" pays homage to Joni Mitchell via Taylor Swift's playground piano, and hope ur ok is an Adrianne Lenker indie-folk classic. On the surface, the pop music texture that huge resources are poured into can span from 60s folk to 70s punk to 90s grunge to 10s electronic pop and 20s emo, but at its core, it is like a family soap opera that lasts for hundreds of episodes and is full of youthful reversal and bloodshed. , filtering out all the nutrients of independent music. It doesn't matter whether she looks like Lorde, Taylor, or Avril, because the first step in creating a new star is to replicate past success under the standard of "I hate every song I write." Katy Perry copied Avril, Lady Gaga copied Bowie, and copying is not a fault. The fault is in endlessly replicating immediate success because of it. The result is that the entire album is devoted to discussing the love triangle and all its derivatives - whether it's anger, sadness, jealousy, curses, letting go, blessings. Its deepest point is "I hope you're happy but don't be happier". This beautiful retelling of the self-deceptive Someone Like You completely sinks the youth ballad into the stratum of scar literature. How popular she is represents how precise the manufacturing process of the star-making factory is. From the current point of view, mismatched fire is not a hidden danger, but lack of talent continuity and difficulty in highlighting personal characteristics are.… Expand
  72. sugarcookie
    May 16, 2022
    10
    She slayed me and then revived me. I slept on this album for way too long. I was one of those weirdos who got upset that someone younger than me had millions more in cash than me, so I never really looked into the album. After being emotionally abused by a human, I found SOUR to be the best cope I could ever find. She pushed me to leave the toxic human and never speak to the human again.She slayed me and then revived me. I slept on this album for way too long. I was one of those weirdos who got upset that someone younger than me had millions more in cash than me, so I never really looked into the album. After being emotionally abused by a human, I found SOUR to be the best cope I could ever find. She pushed me to leave the toxic human and never speak to the human again. This album is the best women empowerment album you can find.… Expand
  73. Milo74
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Much better than expected but still to close to Taylor Swift. There are a few great songs that deserve more attention
  74. Mauricritic
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es sin duda el mejor de este 2021,es un trabajo tan bien producido y cohesivo,trayendo de nuevo el pop teen
  75. Lentuts
    May 21, 2021
    10
    wild rollercoaster ride. her voice, songwriting, versatility and relatability are showcased throughout the album
  76. VGrijalvaG
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Olivia tiene una carrea larga por delante, demostró que no habia llegado a su peak porque seguirá subiendo jiji
  77. doormat1
    May 22, 2021
    7
    A nice debut album from a promising songwriter who has a lot of potential, with lots of nicely written songs. However, the singles were chosen a little too well as they happen to be the best songs from the album with the best production, making the rest of the album songs feel a little lacklustre or boring in comparison (especially considering how most of the songs are ballads orA nice debut album from a promising songwriter who has a lot of potential, with lots of nicely written songs. However, the singles were chosen a little too well as they happen to be the best songs from the album with the best production, making the rest of the album songs feel a little lacklustre or boring in comparison (especially considering how most of the songs are ballads or acoustic). The lyricism is gorgeous (especially considering her age) but I do hope that with future projects she invests more into the production of her album tracks, as even the more acoustic songs felt like they deserved a little more, sonically, to match the beautiful lyricism.… Expand
  78. Gabyhungaro
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest debuts I've ever seen! She is a star. Her compositions are literally poems to my ears, she really doesn't look like a 17/18 year old girl, she brings melancholy that's sounds incredible, storytelling and extremely good composition. She is very talented for a new artist. She deserves every stream and popularity she gets. Olivia truly speechless
  79. Marinabatista
    May 23, 2021
    10
    The expectations were high, and I’m happy to say I am not disappointed at all! The album is incredible, congrats to Olivia and Dan for this masterpiece we didn’t know we needed!
  80. duda_
    May 22, 2021
    7
    um álbum versátil e coeso, ela conseguiu mesmo lançando 3 singles completamente diferentes e mesmo assim ficou bastante coeso, porém acho exagerado chamar ele de ''album of the year''
  81. R120399220792g
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es tan brutal, cada canción te transmite el mismo sentimiento que Olivia atravesó y es maravilloso.
  82. macnardin
    May 21, 2021
    10
    as músicas são perfeitas, não teve nenhuma música sequer que eu não tenha gostado nesse álbum.
  83. Josepesteves
    May 23, 2021
    10
    soooooooooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooood, i really love this! olivia is amazing
  84. Icki
    May 26, 2021
    7
    This album is really great for a debut. The melodies and her voice delivery is incredible and i love how honest she is, you can tell she sings from her heart. However, i don’t find this album so cohesive since some songs just don’t fit with the others and also lyric themes are pretty repetitive, i wish she changed it up a bit and sang from, for example, different perspectives of aThis album is really great for a debut. The melodies and her voice delivery is incredible and i love how honest she is, you can tell she sings from her heart. However, i don’t find this album so cohesive since some songs just don’t fit with the others and also lyric themes are pretty repetitive, i wish she changed it up a bit and sang from, for example, different perspectives of a heartbreak not just ‘hating the boy cause he has done everything wrong’. Overall, it’s definitely worth listening and i’m so looking forward to her new projects!… Expand
  85. Yikes137
    May 24, 2021
    5
    Olivia Rodrigo has massive potential, but imagine if she didn't sing about the exact same thing in every song!
  86. yomar
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Honestly, Olivia's maturity of songwriting on this album is a banger! No skips for this one...
  87. hausoflilluis
    Jun 22, 2021
    7
    When I heard "drivers license", I was captivated by the harmonies of the bridge; very Melodrama from Lorde. "deja vu" seemed like a Beach Bunny's discard to me, and what about "good 4 u" ... Olivia is the new riot grrrl this decade needs. What I must focus on 100% is the suffering that this girl has suffered during her adolescence. It's great to see how she channeled her emotions intoWhen I heard "drivers license", I was captivated by the harmonies of the bridge; very Melodrama from Lorde. "deja vu" seemed like a Beach Bunny's discard to me, and what about "good 4 u" ... Olivia is the new riot grrrl this decade needs. What I must focus on 100% is the suffering that this girl has suffered during her adolescence. It's great to see how she channeled her emotions into music, but, I think the industry is too big and dangerous for a transparent queen like her. I hope to be wrong; her tracklist is already in the Billboard Top 40, so we know who's boss now. Is this the Jagged Little Pill of the centennials? Leaving aside that private life, the influence of her likes is notorious, such as country, Taylor Swift, Paramore, etc., and the best thing is that she credits all that; It isn't easy to see singers doing it because of the great artistic ego that predominates in the industry.

    fav tracks: "hope ur ok", "jealousy, jealousy", brutal". "drivers licence" & "favorite crime"
    KEY-TRACK: "good 4 u"    … Expand
  88. lb56
    May 25, 2021
    10
    From the first song to the last, this album has no skips. Brutal reels you in with shocking pop rock and Olivia keeps you there until the last heartbreaking song. Olivia Rodrigo is here to stay.
  89. rami_talol
    May 24, 2021
    10
    it's so good omg i really loved the lyrics and the versatility so excited for her next projects
  90. Muhamedmu
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PlmnmlplmnmloknbjiuhvbjioonnmllpoknbjiuhhvbnmppoihhvcggytfxzdttygfcxzsreawefxxfghhcfghhbbbbPlmnkoijbchiytfdsfghhhhhhhhhhhfffggggghhhhgggggfdcc… Expand
  91. georgianaeliza
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  92. ldrhskm
    May 21, 2021
    10
    it blows my mind how talented and gifted olivia rodrigo is. she is timeless and is here to stay
  93. toshibg
    Jul 14, 2021
    0
    SOUR is too sour for me. Her debut as an artist/singer is very big and ambitious. But SOUR represents broken morals and centuries-old stereotypes (the guy dumps the girl and she is mad). All of this is way too much oversaturated on the psycho-girl theme and the pointing fingers game doesn't suit the angel she actually is in real life.
  94. mansmontx
    May 22, 2021
    10
    I love seeing how old gays are getting angry at a super talented young girl who composed all the songs herself and all three singles have gone viral on TikTok, she’s a queen
  95. MusicNerdViking
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    SOUR is an excellent album for the heartbroken. With detailed lyrics, music that is part pop-balladry and part fuzzy-guitar-rock, and tracklisting that has a seemingly perfect flow. This album is the most impressive debut studio album coming from an 18-year-old, and it's exciting to see where her career could go!

    Overall score: 9/10
  96. GamePlayer77
    May 26, 2021
    7
    Olivia Rodrigo lets her beautiful voice, great songwriting, and independence shine on her debut album, with some exceptions.

    FAV TRACK: deja vu
    LEAST FAV TRACK: jealousy, jealousy
  97. juniobastoss
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Conceito, coesão e aclamação. Esse álbum filtra as melhores inspirações em questão de sonoridade dentro do pop. Sour me leva em uma viagem há adolescência. O álbum tem como tema principal o término amoroso, porém outras faixas em momentos estratégicos quebram essa narrativa, fazendo com que o álbum não fique maçante. Olivia nesse álbum contrária tudo aquilo que a gente já viu de umaConceito, coesão e aclamação. Esse álbum filtra as melhores inspirações em questão de sonoridade dentro do pop. Sour me leva em uma viagem há adolescência. O álbum tem como tema principal o término amoroso, porém outras faixas em momentos estratégicos quebram essa narrativa, fazendo com que o álbum não fique maçante. Olivia nesse álbum contrária tudo aquilo que a gente já viu de uma estrela em ascensão da Disney, e as letras deste álbum são bem diretas, ácidas e honestas.… Expand
  98. Speak
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album extraordinário, amei muito pra mim é o melhor de 2021❤ Olivia é maravilhosa… Expand
  99. jswift13
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Outstanding album and this is only her debut. We should be scared of where Olivia's career is going.
  100. jamesauter
    May 23, 2021
    9
    With a world of expectations at her feet, Olivia Rodrigo managed to overcome and exceed even her most harsh critics. SOUR stands in a timeless place, representing the feelings of not just a generation but a place in age everyone grows into and out of, teenage-hood. The all encompassing album gives us beauty, tragedy, and strength in her own personal, angsty way. Influences of Paramore’sWith a world of expectations at her feet, Olivia Rodrigo managed to overcome and exceed even her most harsh critics. SOUR stands in a timeless place, representing the feelings of not just a generation but a place in age everyone grows into and out of, teenage-hood. The all encompassing album gives us beauty, tragedy, and strength in her own personal, angsty way. Influences of Paramore’s iconic punk sound structured by inspired lyrical ways of Lorde & Taylor Swift give her audience every bit of excellence they never knew they wanted until they had it. The album shows us that there is no place but up for Rodrigo, sure it has its weak points but its better than anything I wrote at 17 and thats what makes this most impressive. Look forward to her next projects!… Expand
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#89 Best Album of 2021
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#11 Most Discussed Album of 2021

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83

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. AllMusic
    May 28, 2021
    80
    Her combination of sweet melodies and bitter moods, her conversational flow, and her self-awareness are all skills many songwriters twice her age would love to call their own, and they make Sour a well-rounded emotional journey and strong debut album.
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  2. PopMatters
    May 25, 2021
    70
    Sour, for the most part, is a pop album that dips its toes into the alt-pop and bedroom pop subgenres, specifically spending most of its time in the latter. ... Rodrigo's lo-fi deep cuts that were made in the shadow of "Drivers License" can sound a bit repetitive. Her craft as a songwriter is especially evident on tracks like "Enough For You", "Happier", or "Hope Ur Ok", but the acoustic complexion these songs were going for could have benefitted from a bit more background noise.
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  3. Exclaim
    May 25, 2021
    80
    By the end of the album, Rodrigo has established her voice and showed listeners that she's not afraid to be vulnerable. SOUR is a strong debut that vividly illustrates the beautiful chaos of being inside a teenage girl's brain.
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