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

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  1. peteragbayani
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    accurately captured a certain point of our angsty or even our not-so-angsty teenage life. now that's a debut album!
  2. Heiscruel13
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ysuhshshshhshsususushshjdusjdhdhdjjsisisisjdndjuxuxjxjdnjdjduxjdjdjdjsjshhh… Expand
  3. Aryellesep182
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Olivia trouxe o que precisávamos, músicas simplesmente boas, puras e que todas as mulheres que estão passando e já passaram pelos seus dias de adolescentes vão se conectar.
  4. SavedByMusic
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    I loved/really like Brutal, Traitor, Jealousy Jealousy, Good For You, & Drivers License but the rest all sound so similar. It needed a few more bangers to add some life to the tracklist. Especially since all of them are towards the front half.
  5. 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
  6. alexR2006
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This is an album for teenagers who had their first heartbreak. The delivery is legend!
  7. Brubs13
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    An amazing debut album! Olivia did a perfect representation of her teenagers feelings that really showcases her songwriting skills
  8. critic0277
    Jul 12, 2023
    0
    This album is bad, we don’t have any highlights on the album, the best track is the acoustic guitar song “Enough For You”, the album is a copy of Taylor Swift’s and Jack Antonoff work but in a really bad way, we can say that the biggest hit “Drivers License” didn’t age well, and the response song “Skin” is way better than Rodrigo’s song. The worst track is “Brutal”, “Good 4(for) U”,This album is bad, we don’t have any highlights on the album, the best track is the acoustic guitar song “Enough For You”, the album is a copy of Taylor Swift’s and Jack Antonoff work but in a really bad way, we can say that the biggest hit “Drivers License” didn’t age well, and the response song “Skin” is way better than Rodrigo’s song. The worst track is “Brutal”, “Good 4(for) U”, “Jealousy, Jealousy”, and “Happier” all of those tracks have cringe lyrics and bad production.

    0/10

    Best track: Enough For You
    Worst tracks: ‘Good 4 U’, “Brutal’, ‘Jealousy, Jealousy’, and ‘Happier’.    … Expand
  9. minik26
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    This is a debut that the world needed. Olivia Rodrigo posed herself as a very promising artist, and her best is yet to come with more than just a breakup album. The lyrics in this album are very personal, and Olivia's voice captures every bit of the emotional atmosphere of 'SOUR'. Even if the sound may seem generic and resemblant (Taylor Swift's 'Lover' is the closest comparison, in myThis is a debut that the world needed. Olivia Rodrigo posed herself as a very promising artist, and her best is yet to come with more than just a breakup album. The lyrics in this album are very personal, and Olivia's voice captures every bit of the emotional atmosphere of 'SOUR'. Even if the sound may seem generic and resemblant (Taylor Swift's 'Lover' is the closest comparison, in my opinion), I can feel the liveliness of this album. Overall, this is a great statement of Rodrigo's skills. The world liked the right person!… Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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!
  12. luixs_m28
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Such a bad album, she should really go back to Disneychanel. By the way, people who consider good 4 you should kts
  13. Amylovesmusic
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Olivia has potencial. This album is si good, lyrics are so relatable, and the fact that she wrote them makes it even better
  14. Benxsooyaa
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Es un álbum buenisimo, el mejor debut de la historia! MERECIA GANAR POR MUCHO ALBUM DEL AÑO.
  15. 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.
  16. ner2135
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    A very emotional and personal album, which is what makes it so good. Olivia's voice is amazing and her writing surprises me every time
  17. Lennavcarvalho
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOOOOO GOOD! I almost can't believe it is her first album. Next big star for sure.… Expand
  18. jyayke
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best debut albums ever! The pain this album can cause, you can feel the emotions from Olivia through her vocal ability and her lyricism. One of the strongest songs is definitely "1 step forward, 3 steps back" even though some listeners of the album won’t think that song is the best, in reality it’s one of the best songs ever written. The chord progression interpolates "New YearsOne of the best debut albums ever! The pain this album can cause, you can feel the emotions from Olivia through her vocal ability and her lyricism. One of the strongest songs is definitely "1 step forward, 3 steps back" even though some listeners of the album won’t think that song is the best, in reality it’s one of the best songs ever written. The chord progression interpolates "New Years Day" by Taylor Swift, the lyrics are beautifully written as it explains the feeling of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, where one day you will be all over each other and the next day you will be hating each other for one little thing that causes the anger to come over you.… Expand
  19. Caroxxi
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Loved it. Production was great. Takes you to a rollercoaster of emotions backed by great track listing and top tier lyrics. A nostalgic album for sure.
  20. ray32
    Nov 5, 2022
    0
    Even poyola could not save her. This album is like GAYLE and Leah Kate -- cringe.
  21. Punfisito
    Oct 26, 2022
    7
    Un disco muy sincero a nivel lírico. Si bien no es nada del otro mundo ya que las canciones suenan muy parecido unas con las otras, tiene detalles que lo hacen destacar.
  22. 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.
  23. ariangelfan
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    Realmente muito difícil algum artista fazer um debut album tão bom como esse, será que a Olivia irá nos surpreender ainda mais..?
  24. rafacritique
    Sep 18, 2022
    7
    Olivia Rodrigo trouxe músicas muito boas se você for uma adolescente com problemas emocionais não muito profundos, como brutal e jealousy e jealousy, mas trouxe umas enjoativas e batidas como hope ur ok e good 4 u, os vocais são bonitos e a produção até que esperada vindo dela, mas é um bom debut para uma artista com bom potencial de melhora
  25. aleom_hx
    Sep 18, 2022
    3
    3.8/10
    This is the most shameless album, a large number of songs are sampled without adding any decoration, and it is also particularly obvious. The melody of the song is good just because the original sample is good. Olivia is clearly unable to create music independently and have no innovation.
  26. msteck
    Aug 31, 2022
    8
    A well-crafted, if a tad lightweight, pop effort with enough charm and novelty to keep you invested long-term.
  27. Crutionix
    Aug 23, 2022
    7
    While Olivia's vocal performance leaves you knowing she's got a long and successful career ahead of her that's well deserved, for me, SOUR just doesn't hit the mark. The entire project feels short, created specifically for virality (which it did achieve) but in a way that cheapens the album listening experience.

    While many people watched as Driver's License was taking off, it was hard    While Olivia's vocal performance leaves you knowing she's got a long and successful career ahead of her that's well deserved, for me, SOUR just doesn't hit the mark. The entire project feels short, created specifically for virality (which it did achieve) but in a way that cheapens the album listening experience.

    While many people watched as Driver's License was taking off, it was hard to move past the smell of "industry plant" that I was getting.

    Nonetheless, "Driver's License" and "Hope You're Okay" manage to showcase Olivia's vulnerability and vocals well. Other tracks like "Good For You" and "Deja vu" fail to hit the mark, feeling rushed and targeted specifically and only for career trajectory.

    I look forward to seeing what Olivia does with her future projects.    … Expand
  28. Deooliver
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Álbum perfeito, muito bem executado, cada música desse álbum faz vc se sentir livre
  29. deoxyman
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    a weak debut. it was too short and it's always about a mysterious boy who we all know who. It was such a hater, ''i''m not like other girls'' type of album and it almost made me want to vomit.
  30. Rubychantell
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album singlehandedly made rock mainstream again with the global hit good 4 u, a modern classic! It’s an amazing debut and I can’t wait for Olivia’s next project i hope it has more rock leaning songs!!
  31. MarllonAlves
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is literally perfect, principally for the fact that Olivia wrote her own musics
  32. FaviohLaos
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    An amazing project, an amazing debut album! I can't wait for her next era, this is the start of the new supreme of pop.
  33. submnibiriyae
    May 20, 2022
    0
    **** ALBUM. It sucks. A little girl trying to do things… GO HOME AND LEAVE MUSIC.
  34. ZeroTw0
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    I love this album because it shows the issues we go through as teenagers or young adults with deep and touching lyrics. The production of this album refers to the pop punk years 2000 I liked that the return of this type of music is highlighted with a touch of modernity way 2022. For an 18 year old girl, she is extremely talented, I can't wait to discover her other projects.
  35. sourdl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é a maior representação da minha vida.
    Simplesmente impecável e limpo
  36. 1lixo
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    achei uma interpretação interessante a respeito dos acontecimentos que rodeiam uma jovem de 17/18 anos. bem sincero.
  37. jackhaj
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    7/10 - Sour is a bit overhyped, but full of bops nonetheless. It is full of strong songs but, like Ariana Grande’s Sweetener, also had a couple of unmemorable songs that ruined the flow (hope ur okay has never stuck after listening to it multiple times). Thankfully, the album’s worst track is at the end, so it doesn’t kill the momentum built up. Still though, this means its conclusion7/10 - Sour is a bit overhyped, but full of bops nonetheless. It is full of strong songs but, like Ariana Grande’s Sweetener, also had a couple of unmemorable songs that ruined the flow (hope ur okay has never stuck after listening to it multiple times). Thankfully, the album’s worst track is at the end, so it doesn’t kill the momentum built up. Still though, this means its conclusion failed to properly end the album on a memorable note. The album was poorly organized with the rock songs being hidden amongst the sad songs. I also think there were too many sad songs, as I struggle to find one happy song either. All of the songs take on a negative outlook, which is her storytelling, but it would have been interesting to see another side of the story that she narrates. Sour still has very catchy songs that deserve hype, but I personally feel like the hype the album got was overbearing and set it up for failure when I decided I needed more. While I can compliment the album and how it produced so many hits, half of the songs got old quickly (the radio overplaying them, TikTok impact, etc.). When it all comes down to it, Sour is a hard-hitting, big body of work with even bigger shoes that it failed to fill.… Expand
  38. jbelzero
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, "SOUR" is one of the best debut albums I've listened to. Olivia started her career on Disney Channel and ended up creating her own music. Really good production, emotional lyrics and Olivia's beautiful voice makes this album incredible. Totally a 10 to me! Favourite Tracks:
    Traitor, Drivers License, Good 4 U, Deja Vu, Happier, Hope Ur Ok    … Expand
  39. vinisnog
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    "SOUR" de Olivia gira em torno de um único tema, que é explorado corretamente em 11 faixas.
    A produção não chega a impressionar, mas é boa, e entrega o que a música pede, destaque para os momentos pop-rock que são ótimas. O q mais se descarta no álbum são as letras super honestas, reais e íntimas, acompanhando da performance vocal dela, que entrega um peso incrível pras letras, em uma    "SOUR" de Olivia gira em torno de um único tema, que é explorado corretamente em 11 faixas.
    A produção não chega a impressionar, mas é boa, e entrega o que a música pede, destaque para os momentos pop-rock que são ótimas. O q mais se descarta no álbum são as letras super honestas, reais e íntimas, acompanhando da performance vocal dela, que entrega um peso incrível pras letras, em uma época em que muitos artistas lançaram apenas o pior, Olivia está disposta a fazer mudanças.    … Expand
  40. joaotekiaware
    Jul 5, 2022
    4
    Basic production, basic lyrics, nothing new or exciting. You can count thee or four songs for listening without getting bored. Sour only shares Olivia's heartbreak and insecurities, she's still unrevealed as an artist, who's she without her last relationship? We don't know yet. There's a large lack of her own herself personality and identity, anyone can sound like her.
  41. Fabri_canavero
    Jun 25, 2022
    8
    Tiene todo para ser un verdadero álbum debut. La adolescencia condensada en un disco de poco más de media hora.
    Con un estilo propio y un género que volvió propio, Olivia dio a luz un álbum que, estoy seguro, marcará a muchas personas de una generación.
    Las canciones están buenísimas y las letras tienen el registro personal de la intérprete. Las canciones hablan de todo eso que nos    Tiene todo para ser un verdadero álbum debut. La adolescencia condensada en un disco de poco más de media hora.
    Con un estilo propio y un género que volvió propio, Olivia dio a luz un álbum que, estoy seguro, marcará a muchas personas de una generación.
    Las canciones están buenísimas y las letras tienen el registro personal de la intérprete. Las canciones hablan de todo eso que nos atraviesa cuando somos jóvenes, es un álbum lleno de dolor y lleno de nostalgia. La intérprete nos empapa con todo eso que nos quiere trasmitir, todo lo que expresa, siente, es muy fáciil empatizar con su música.

    En fin, canciones propias de una nena adolescente, con la rabia y la ira que la caracterizan, y que libera de una manera conmovedora y a la vez movilizante. Es, como el título, música amargada. Pero yo diría mas bien agridulce.    … Expand
  42. Saraafn
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    She snaped so hard with her first album, espcially with the lyrics. Loved them.
    My favorites : favorite crime, driver's license, jealousy jealousy and deja vu.
  43. marcoanlm
    May 16, 2022
    4
    o projeto debut é no melhor medíocre, não é cativante e parece uma cópia barata dos projetos dos artistas grandes de hoje em dia. é extremamente superestimado, não é um álbum que merecia pop vocal of the year ao competir com projetos de extrema qualidade vocal e produção inovativa.

    melhores músicas: deja vu, drivers license, favorite crime
  44. 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
  45. Wvyishonest
    May 10, 2022
    9
    this shii ain't funny, it's saur good specially e4u n dl, almost skipless.
  46. partystart098
    May 9, 2022
    1
    This album is incredibly overrated + overhyped. "driver's license", "hope ur ok", and "traitor" are the only good songs on the album. The rest are just blatant garbage. She has also ripped off other artists, from Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to Paramore and Radiohead. This honestly feels like a cash grab with an ugly cover. No idea why she skyrocketed to fame all across the globe inThis album is incredibly overrated + overhyped. "driver's license", "hope ur ok", and "traitor" are the only good songs on the album. The rest are just blatant garbage. She has also ripped off other artists, from Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to Paramore and Radiohead. This honestly feels like a cash grab with an ugly cover. No idea why she skyrocketed to fame all across the globe in January of last year.… Expand
  47. assessing_
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Muito bom!! Esse álbum mostra tudo oque ela passou no seu antigo relacionamento, suas dores, mágoas e ressentimentos pelo seu ex-namorado. E também se relaciona muito bem com o público alvo dela (adolescente), e esses é um dos motivos que fez o álbum ser um grande sucesso.
  48. mattishere
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    We knew that Olivia Rodrigo was going to be one of the best singers of this decade with "Driver's License" and then SOUR came along and changed everything.
    It's an album that makes you love music (and makes it so if you've never had a breakup like that, have it hahaha) In my opinion, the Favorite Crime song is the best on the album along with Traitor because you feel the pain it feels    We knew that Olivia Rodrigo was going to be one of the best singers of this decade with "Driver's License" and then SOUR came along and changed everything.
    It's an album that makes you love music (and makes it so if you've never had a breakup like that, have it hahaha) In my opinion, the Favorite Crime song is the best on the album along with Traitor because you feel the pain it feels Olivia writing these songs. I love that he can feel that even if we don't. And also a big thank you to Hope Ur Ok because she has some stories that are so deep to the point of wanting to cry and break down with this song. "My middle school friend grew up alone
    She raised her brothers on her own
    Her parents hated who she loved
    She couldn't wait to go to college
    She was tired 'cause she was brought
    Into a world where family was merely blood" There I realized that it was a perfect album.    … Expand
  49. shad0w0711
    Apr 8, 2022
    8
    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.
  50. userwithmusic
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    I think this album is a good album. It had a lot of hits as a debut album and it's very good for a novice artist.
    Of course, I really liked Good 4 You and Brutal, and I hope to hear more pop punk songs on Olivia's future albums. Of course, the ballads were also good, but I give more points to these two songs.
  51. LuissDt
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    SOUR may not be the best that olivia rodrigo has to offer us but it manages to be an album with a unique style and that's good
  52. carB3lcisabelly
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Me deixa extremamente feliz, que uma garota tão jovem, consiga falar sobre as vulnerabilidades, dores, perdas, medos, e anseios que todas nós sentimos, mas que às vezes não conseguimos expressar. Ela disse tudo que eu senti em um término, tudo que eu queria poder dizer pra pessoa. E isso me deixou grata! Acho um álbum lindo.
  53. Lueperozo
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Olivia mi amor te la comiste DTB, the fkn OG, saqué mi licencia de conducir, saludos a magaly
  54. LonelyHeart28
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Loved this álbum, is really amazing, this album is too perfect that it shows us the emotions of olivia at all times, creating a perfect breakup album for everyone and that is written in a sublime way and produced in a very spectacular way
  55. idroJ2-2
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    A very gooddebut for an artist with great potential. Olivia's vocals are on point. Lyrically could be better.
  56. Nimfi
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Influenced, Disney Work of Art.
    Rodrigo has just come out of the Disney world after acting in a couple of shows she started off in Bizardvk which sadly ended up getting cancelled, but this ended up in her way, as this pathed her to where she is now. Olivia comes out of nowhere with the heartfelt young relatable song called drivers licence and follows it with a High production Project. Sour has really good well constructed ideas that were really relatable for teens around her age, and with a culture filled with society, it seemed they really did love it. Sour to me represents the feelings that late teen feels throughout their teen years. There are songs about; being in love happily, being in love in a sad way, a song about being stressed and even songs about complaining. A relatble masterpiece.

    to sum it up 8    … Expand
  57. 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
  58. 9906dimatulac
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Olivia Rodrigo's album "Sour" has punch lines and savage lyrics. The album is beautiful and very good. My favorite songs on this album are "Drivers License," "Deja Vu," "Good 4 U," "Happier," and Hope Ur OK."
  59. Fuerstenberg
    Feb 3, 2022
    7
    After the first listen I have to admit that "SOUR" is undoubtably not a bad pop record. Olivia's chart successes and certifications speak for themselves. But it's just difficult for me to relate to the songs, which is mainly because I'm definitely not Olivia's target audience.

    Despite all this, Olivia Rodrigo's debut is melancholic and strongly reminds of Lorde's debut "Pure Heroine"    After the first listen I have to admit that "SOUR" is undoubtably not a bad pop record. Olivia's chart successes and certifications speak for themselves. But it's just difficult for me to relate to the songs, which is mainly because I'm definitely not Olivia's target audience.

    Despite all this, Olivia Rodrigo's debut is melancholic and strongly reminds of Lorde's debut "Pure Heroine" (2013), which changed the world of pop in a similar way back then. For me, "SOUR" offers not much in terms of artistry; it's not room-filling and too flat. Perhaps the collection of breakup songs describes the style of Gen Z teenage girl pop. But it falls short on versatility and it hasn't really got a message. All in all, it's overhyped - 7 out of 10.

    My favorites:
    "drivers license"
    "good 4 u"
    "deja vu"
    "hope ur ok"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    February 3, 2022    … Expand
  60. GuillePr
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    This album is amazingly written, each song is sonically pleasing and cohesive. It's definitely one of my favorites and played constantly, In my opinion it should definitely take the grammy. The only reason I wouldn' t give it a 10 is because every song (But the last one) is about the same, her ex and the breakup.
  61. seanc55
    Jan 11, 2022
    7
    Sour is a great record with many standout tracks. It’s fairly cohesive and is an enjoyable short album. However some lyrics don’t flow as well as others and some songs such as “enough for you” and “favorite crime” are examples. There are a lot of ballads on this album and I hope she ventured out more with her next album. Overall a really amazing debut with many possible improvements forSour is a great record with many standout tracks. It’s fairly cohesive and is an enjoyable short album. However some lyrics don’t flow as well as others and some songs such as “enough for you” and “favorite crime” are examples. There are a lot of ballads on this album and I hope she ventured out more with her next album. Overall a really amazing debut with many possible improvements for the next… Expand
  62. Wanesta
    Jan 6, 2022
    5
    What happens if you blend an edgeless version of Billie Eilish and a hardcore Swiftie? Here's Sour, a debut that seems to be a bit too overhyped for what it really is. Sure, Olivia Rodrigo is a new talent to be recognized with her likability and soft angelic voice, but most, if not all of the songs on Sour leave us on our appetite, hungry for more. She's on the right track, that's certainWhat happens if you blend an edgeless version of Billie Eilish and a hardcore Swiftie? Here's Sour, a debut that seems to be a bit too overhyped for what it really is. Sure, Olivia Rodrigo is a new talent to be recognized with her likability and soft angelic voice, but most, if not all of the songs on Sour leave us on our appetite, hungry for more. She's on the right track, that's certain ... but we can only hope for a more mature and diverse sound.… Expand
  63. BDTheCat
    Jan 4, 2022
    4
    Sour can best be described as a bland fever dream. An album that took mainstream critics by storm yet leaves a ton to be desired for anyone who doesn't listen to radio. It's not a terrible project and has some definite potential. However Olivia wears her influences on her sleeves and it really bleeds into this album.

    The album starts off with "brutal" which is probably one of the best    Sour can best be described as a bland fever dream. An album that took mainstream critics by storm yet leaves a ton to be desired for anyone who doesn't listen to radio. It's not a terrible project and has some definite potential. However Olivia wears her influences on her sleeves and it really bleeds into this album.

    The album starts off with "brutal" which is probably one of the best tracks on the album, a killer guitar rift which portrays Olivia's frustration with being a teenager in a very hardcore and convincing way. The references to Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and profanity really sell this track for me. However after that the record goes downhill from there.

    "traitor" is a obnoxious breakup ballad that just seems like a Taylor Swift reject. Decent vocals with awful reverb that puts me to sleep, "drivers license" is the most **** and boring hits to come out of the mainstream in awhile. Probably one of the worst hit songs of 2021, a boring, simple piano ballad with some cringeworthy lyrics that will make you roll your eyes. And tracks like "favorite crime" with no emotion behind them whatsoever with extremely lackluster production.

    However tracks like 'deju vu" and "jealousy, jealousy" pick up the pace with decent song writing an impressive guitar work. "good 4 u" can also fit into this category and has definitely grown on me the more I've heard it.

    Overall SOUR had a lot good ideas and well intentions behind it with mediocre results. Although with more song writing practice and better producers Olivia Rodrigo has a promising future ahead of her.    … Expand
  64. about_pietro
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year and of all time. It's such a great album, all the tracks are masterpieces and it's only a debut album.
  65. SukoByat
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    É legal, trás memórias da época do pop-punk só que eu achei as letras muito melosas, ela quase não fala sobre outra coisa no álbum a não ser amor (mesmo que seja muito bem transmitido o sentimento)
  66. Bpdiosas
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Es su primer álbum pero es muy bueno y me encanta. Me encanta cómo mezcla canciones felices (?) Con canciones tristes (?) Todas las canciones son perfectas.
  67. Atih27srah05
    Dec 18, 2021
    1
    The driving license was good but the rest of the album is just tit-bits from other popular songs and crafted as "inspired"......
    Adding label pushed to radio and Spotify playlisting...and controversies throughout the year.....nothing artistic about the whole album as claimed... it's just a teenager crying for the broken heart and copy-pasting words from others
  68. spongki
    Dec 15, 2021
    6
    Overall, it's an adequate album, but Olivia Rodrigo remains one of the most promising musicians in mainstream music today. I adored the hits "Deja vu" and "good 4 u" when they first came out, and I think they hold up particularly well now that I'm revisiting the album near the end of 2021. "drivers license," the album's huge smash, was never one of my favorites, but I still like it.Overall, it's an adequate album, but Olivia Rodrigo remains one of the most promising musicians in mainstream music today. I adored the hits "Deja vu" and "good 4 u" when they first came out, and I think they hold up particularly well now that I'm revisiting the album near the end of 2021. "drivers license," the album's huge smash, was never one of my favorites, but I still like it.

    This album was planned to be an EP at first, but following the huge success of "drivers license," Rodrigo decided to add a few more tracks and call it an album (makes sense because a good amount of this LP feels like filler ballads). I also agree with the usual critique that all of these songs are about the same relationship, which is unquestionably one of Sour's major weaknesses.    … Expand
  69. x_Mattheeww30_x
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sour is such an amazing album!, Is one of the best debut album I've ever listened. I really like the lyrics that are in them and the diversity of musical genres that are in the album, however, we must admit that sometimes the same love break theme becomes a bit monotonous.… Expand
  70. comebackbehere
    Nov 27, 2021
    0
    so disappointed. honestly dont understand why olviia rodirgo skyrocketed to fame in january. sour sucks and is so unoriginal she stole melodies and progressions and a ton of other stuff from famous artists like taylor swift, billie eilish, paramore, elvis costello, and more. she really cant just do one thing right. and her stupid fans went after joshua bassett and sabrina carpenter andso disappointed. honestly dont understand why olviia rodirgo skyrocketed to fame in january. sour sucks and is so unoriginal she stole melodies and progressions and a ton of other stuff from famous artists like taylor swift, billie eilish, paramore, elvis costello, and more. she really cant just do one thing right. and her stupid fans went after joshua bassett and sabrina carpenter and even sent them death threats and she didnt do a thing. the album was just skips and dont even get me started on the album cover. fix your voice, vocals, songs, originality, production, and literally everything else olivia and dont think you can sing cuz you cant. you shouldve just been a mcdonalds worker. she cant act or sing would not recommend ever. dont listen unless you want to have your eardrums broken . dont waste 35 minutes of your life. her lyrics don't connect and she did such a bad job for a debut album. the bridges and choruses and verses and everything just suck. olivia rodrigo doesnt deserve sh*t and neither does this album.… Expand
  71. PEDROMFR
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    One of the best debuts of the recent times. A full-on lovely diary that can make us ressonate.
  72. seviobr
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    um debut incrível com músicas tocantes, íntimas e bem produzidas, com certeza merece o aoty desse ano
  73. rickkk
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    olivia rodrigo positively surprised me by delivering one of the best debut albums I've ever heard and for sure one of the best albums of 2021. favorite crime, drivers license, good 4 u are great songs. She did a great job of blending a more pop/indie "aesthetic" sound with the pop/rock sound that was very strong a few decades ago, without losing cohesion. I still think Olivia has a lot toolivia rodrigo positively surprised me by delivering one of the best debut albums I've ever heard and for sure one of the best albums of 2021. favorite crime, drivers license, good 4 u are great songs. She did a great job of blending a more pop/indie "aesthetic" sound with the pop/rock sound that was very strong a few decades ago, without losing cohesion. I still think Olivia has a lot to improve in terms of musical and visual identity, but in SOUR, the songwriting and production are impeccable.… Expand
  74. Muhamedmu
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PlmnmlplmnmloknbjiuhvbjioonnmllpoknbjiuhhvbnmppoihhvcggytfxzdttygfcxzsreawefxxfghhcfghhbbbbPlmnkoijbchiytfdsfghhhhhhhhhhhfffggggghhhhgggggfdcc… Expand
  75. Buddysoysa
    Nov 15, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's good. Not much inventive. Vocals are are good with little to zero auto tuning. Album has variety and punch throughout… Expand
  76. KyawMinThu
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** Album **** Song **** Track **** Lyric Buuuuuu I Don't Like This **** You Don't Need To Listen This Album is Really ****… Expand
  77. 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.
  78. Jasminemanaois
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    HONESTLY she did so good for her debut album. Im so happy to see shes thriving, she deserves it so much. Cant wait to follow her throughout her whole career. I just wanna brag ive been here since day 1.
  79. 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.
  80. findingapathto
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing debut project. Addresses hard topics like growing up in rough homes, comparing oneself to others and letting yourself be used just for love.… Expand
  81. georgianaeliza
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  82. SherlockKiweez
    Oct 23, 2021
    7
    I consider this album to be "good". Nothing more and nothing less. Its not trying to be anything its not. The record is very openly emotional and simply, but effectively, written. The only problem this project faces at some points, is being too obvious. There are no big surprises (except brutal, one of the best songs imo). And some songs on here feel a little bland, while still remainingI consider this album to be "good". Nothing more and nothing less. Its not trying to be anything its not. The record is very openly emotional and simply, but effectively, written. The only problem this project faces at some points, is being too obvious. There are no big surprises (except brutal, one of the best songs imo). And some songs on here feel a little bland, while still remaining to be well produced fine pop songs. I hope that Olivia's next project has a more unique approach to songwriting and lyricism.… Expand
  83. Xiaomingwu
    Oct 22, 2021
    1
    bad bad and once again bad, very toxic album i don’t recommend to listen to it
  84. 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
  85. larissa26
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best 2021 albums. Olivia shows a very vulnerable version of herself, the songs are really emotional, her vocals are on point and everything is great.
  86. YEEZYFLESHLIGHT
    Oct 13, 2021
    0
    "from san nigro" sounds racially motivated to me ngl carti would never SLATT!
  87. rafaelaf1994
    Oct 7, 2021
    9
    Well-written, emotional and honest album, Sour is a perfect debut for a super talented Olivia Rodrigo.
  88. Samuuel
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is great, the compositions are coolly reflective and interesting to listen to. Olivia put together the nostalgic and innovative instruments. The singles were very well chosen. What went wrong a little for the album was the issue of alleged plagiarism, unfortunately.… Expand
  89. 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
  90. Poalo
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Songs like deja vu or traitor are still on my mind. This album represents so well the heartbroken teenager spirit.
  91. nizzonline_
    Sep 23, 2021
    0
    I do not enjoy the premature writing, and the album overall sounds a bit dated. Doesn't lives to it's hype.
  92. diegodela297
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album mixing different topics from a breakup to the life of a young teenage girl
  93. craigmoon2121
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    Absolutely NO skips. By far the best debut album of all-time. A great rollercoaster of emotions packed into 11 beautiful songs. 11/10 album.
  94. joaquin_rengifo
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    I love this album, it has all type of music, INLOVE OLIVIA, im proud of her, THIS IS HER FIRST ALBUM AND IS AMAZING✨
  95. ytgwrt
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    perfect emotional album!. recommended!. the lyrics are beautiful well structured. the production are not over produce that's why its perfect album
  96. huskywhite14
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Very impressive work for a debut album. Even though she's still experimenting her sound and lyricism, she manages to provide us with an honest and raw body of work.
  97. sopoe
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    es un increíble album, que muestra como se sienten los adolescentes y sus primeros amores
  98. indirapravianti
    Aug 31, 2021
    5
    overhyped album. the songs are good but not that great. poor lyric writing. she just combined (and sampled) billie eilish, taylor swift, lorde, paramore, etc. her voice is great but the album is not.
  99. popuniver
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    best pop album of 2021, the voice of her generation. I really enjoy 11 tracks so many time. Thanks Olivia cos made the best album in the pandemic
  100. Maximrex
    Aug 28, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Переоценённый детский альбом для тех, у кого отношения в 12 лет.
    Если музыку the chainsmokers называют "говном", то этот альбом "говно в квадрате". Даже вокал таггарда звучит мягче и текста серьёзнее)
    Worst album of 2021    … Expand
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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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