Guts
by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 562 Ratings

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  1. Zulfric
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Very solid album, had a lot of Pop Punk sounds, which isn’t bad but I’d thought we’d have more “Driver’s License” ballads on this album.

    Overall good album, and a perfect follow up to her debut SOUR
  2. enriquexcx
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was just Olivia demonstrating once again her talent and her great voice adapting to new styles, such as Rock, from "All American **** with a rock concept Even a concept like "vampire" "the grudge" "teenage dream" however I give it a 9 because I feel that it could be seen as a continuation of "Sour" in the same way it still seems like a work of art to me.… Expand
  3. NintendoDS
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sounds great! Songs are good. I like how it’s a mix of emotions unlike Sour.… Expand
  4. MyHonestOpinon
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Since everyone in the user-rating is giving brain dead takes because they wanted another SOUR where the majority of the songs were low tempo ballads that all covered the same subject matter because people don’t know how to have fun these days, allow me to give a legitimate review.

    Love it or hate it, this album is an evolution from SOUR, if you want an album with 6 boring ballads that two    Since everyone in the user-rating is giving brain dead takes because they wanted another SOUR where the majority of the songs were low tempo ballads that all covered the same subject matter because people don’t know how to have fun these days, allow me to give a legitimate review.

    Love it or hate it, this album is an evolution from SOUR, if you want an album with 6 boring ballads that two years later I find those 6 songs hard to comeback to, then SOUR is the album for you. This isn’t a full blown attack on SOUR because I think it’s a solid debut effort, but the stakes on GUTS are raised. If you’re basic and cannot handle electric guitars and some vocal growling then this album isn’t for you about 60% of the time. While there are some cues from Avril I find 90s alternative rock (something the critics love by the way, which is the REAL reason it’s been mostly praised.) to be the biggest influence. The opener “all-american **** is where the Avril Lavigne influence is most strongly felt, opening with a light and airy verse reminiscent of folk-pop, before blasting into a raging ****y chorus. Another highlight is “get him back!” which serves as a piece of highly catchy indie pop rock perfection. And even if you’re attached to SOUR brand of tedious piano ballads, cuts like logical and the grudge will scratch that itch. Overall a near perfect follow-up album to one of the most impressive debuts by a mainstream artist in recent memory.    … Expand
  5. seanteigen
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    I think it’s a fantastic album overall, it captures EXACTLY what that genre is supposed to be. Why not a 10/10? I don’t know actually, i feel some songs could have been better in some little ways, but you know.. a 9/10 is also a GREAT score, it is almost perfect. I have like 7 favourite songs. So it’s pretty damn good. And i pretty much like all songs. So yeah. Good album!
  6. Fseiiacf
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    We can see Olivia’s incredible talent through her new album “GUTS”. She really knows how to describe teenagers’ thoughts. “Bad idea, right?” would be the best track in this album, with great drum beats, which really makes me think of New Wave music in the 1990’s.
  7. All_ButTrU4
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    A gorgeous return from Olivia that not only sees her style evolve but her heart more open. Holding nothing back whether its songwriting or operatics,GUTS is a revelation that what doesn’t kill you might make you stronger. Higlights: all American **** him back,ballad of a home schooled girl, vampire, bad idea,right?
  8. zhong
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    such a good album full of punk and rock music plus ballad ！lacy is so different from the leftovers！bad idea right and homeschooled girl are so funny！
  9. JoelG
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    is Olivia Rodrigo the next great american dynasty?

    Olivia just got out of the the stage in life where you think you know everything and have it all under control, and got into the stage where you basically know nothing... that forced her to mature up and be more open towards fields she hasn't played in before. The songwriting on this album is such a step up from Olivia's debut album,    is Olivia Rodrigo the next great american dynasty?

    Olivia just got out of the the stage in life where you think you know everything and have it all under control, and got into the stage where you basically know nothing... that forced her to mature up and be more open towards fields she hasn't played in before.

    The songwriting on this album is such a step up from Olivia's debut album, SOUR.
    The honesty and rawness is impeccable, the small references to her past / general pop cloture references are so clever and perfectly and seamlessly inserted into the songs.
    She smartened up, she studied and learned a lot, and it simply shows all over her new music, adding so many layers of emotions and creativity.
    With that being said, there are a bit too many repetitions of lyrics in some songs, which seemed unnecessary and avoidable.

    The production is great, but I wish there'd be more diversity, because some songs sounds a bit similar to each other.

    'GUTS' is a great sophomore album by this very talented girl, feels like a big, cleverer sister to 'SOUR'.
    Key-word 'GROWTH'.

    Favorite Tracks: 'vampire', 'ballad oh a homeschooled girl', 'making the bed', 'get him back!', 'teenage dream'.    … Expand
  10. Sinnoh-best
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    I love this album more then Sour. So much less ballad heavy and is more fun. And I love the Pop/Punk or Pop/Rock throughout many of the songs.
  11. momorin
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Generally a good sophomore album from Olivia, she continues to show her growth in her sound and dabbling into new genres. However, some of the rock influences sound repetitive throughout the album, which could have been done better. My favourites are making the bed, the grudge, and teenage dream.
  12. madeline1234
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    First listen - I was not sure, but now that I've been through the album 5 times, I love it. I wanna dance and sing. She knows how to express how it feels to be a girl in her twenties. Amazing lyrics.
  13. Drxi23
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    I loved it sm, The Grudge and Get him back ate so hard even t'ho there are few songs i can't get behind overall it's really good
  14. raymus
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Overall super good. Favorites include making the bed teenage dream and logical
  15. Gbrlqs
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Me gusta, tiene vibras de los años 2000, algo de rock, pop y letra un poco mas maduras qué el álbum pasado, pero en ciertas partes de las canciones encuentro muchas similitudes con SOUR, por eso mi calificación es 8
  16. fabiosousanask
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    É melhor que sour, mas sinto que não teve um grande salto de crescimento como artista
  17. mementomorii
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    parece a continuação de sour, não é um álbum em que ela se revolucionou como cantora nem nada do tipo, mas no geral me agradou e é um álbum bastante sólido.
  18. meraxesx
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    GUTS is the perfect example of being a teenager and growing into a young adult. Olivia may have not have brought a new sound but she’s gaining the experience! Logical, lacy, the grudge beautiful ballads. She blew it out of the park with get him back!, bad idea right?, vampire (like cmon y’all when the drums come in let’s GOOOOOO). In the end Olivia has shown us she’s maturing along withGUTS is the perfect example of being a teenager and growing into a young adult. Olivia may have not have brought a new sound but she’s gaining the experience! Logical, lacy, the grudge beautiful ballads. She blew it out of the park with get him back!, bad idea right?, vampire (like cmon y’all when the drums come in let’s GOOOOOO). In the end Olivia has shown us she’s maturing along with her lyrics and production. GUTS is a perfect follow up to SOUR.… Expand
  19. meetkimjake
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    The metacritic reviews are overrated LOL. This is just a favourable album tho. But I should say the album is mainly influenced of Avril Lavigne, Paramore and Katy Perry (One of the Boys era). And I could agree that most songs in the album are SOUR's leftover. It's just her voice and lyrics that stand out.
  20. chigh
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    First listen: I think I enjoyed SOUR better on its first listen. We'll see how it goes on subsequent listens.
    Musically, I think this is more mature. Overall, lyrically there hasn't been much movement. OR has lots of room for growth and I look forward to it.

    I think the lead singles are the strongest on the album. "bad idea right?" is spot on.
  21. ISherlockian13
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Si me preguntan, la principal fortaleza de este álbum es la composición que Olivia maneja: se observa un crecimiento en su forma de escribir y más de uno se sentirá identificado con los temas abordados en las canciones.

    La producción también resalta, se escucha limpia y recuerda mucho a los trabajos del pop-rock de artistas como Avril Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson o incluso Katy Perry en sus    Si me preguntan, la principal fortaleza de este álbum es la composición que Olivia maneja: se observa un crecimiento en su forma de escribir y más de uno se sentirá identificado con los temas abordados en las canciones.

    La producción también resalta, se escucha limpia y recuerda mucho a los trabajos del pop-rock de artistas como Avril Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson o incluso Katy Perry en sus inicios.

    Mi principal problema con este disco es el título que bien podría pasar como un clickbait: "Guts" (vísceras) evoca sonidos intensos, quizá crudos, pero buena parte de las canciones son baladas y en algunos casos recuerdan demasiado a su era anterior.

    Varios de los temas también se sienten largos. Canciones como "Lacy" o "Logical" se vuelven monótonas y no les encuentro valor de replay. Simplemente no son mi copa de té.

    El disco me parece decente, pero que poco aportará a la carrera de Olivia a largo plazo. Será interesante ver su siguiente trabajo porque creo que tiene mucho talento como compositora; eso sí, agradecería que ya suelte el color morado. Equis de.    … Expand
  22. Sld0208
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Definitely meant for 19 year olds. All of the songs sound like they would fit on Sour.
  23. arthurskak
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Honestly this was pretty good, not every song tho. Best songs were lacy vampire making the bed and the second single
  24. Dylancty
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FIRST LISTEN: I think I prefer the first listen of SOUR. I'll know it on a later listen.
    Musically, I think the song is more mature. Overall, lyrically it hasn't changed much. or There's a lot of room to grow and I'm looking forward to it.    … Expand
  25. guillellnz
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    She shows her great talent!! But this album is honestly monochromatic (like her cover arts) it has not offered anything new or surprising, and in doing so shes repeated the same sound over and over. Lyric wise its great, it accomplishes a lot and the message gets across perfectly. I think the best songs on the album are get him back! And the grudge. Lyric-wise making the bed.
  26. sampainya
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    It does not bring a new sound to the Olivia experience. Yes more punk yet it heavily remind names like Baby Queen, Avril Lavigne and Paramore. However it still has the nice narrative element which carries the album again. Overall it is good but nothing new.
  27. cwisnie
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Almost a parallel to Sour, it's a good album with some great tracks (The two singles, All American..., Logical). Once again another album which will deservedly receive praise, but it's not a masterpiece and nobody will call this album a magnum opus. Her time will come though.
  28. Raull_
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Kinda Mid for a 2023 album and sounds so much alike to Sour, Imma give it a 7/10
  29. Maxbaka
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    I’m not really a fan of her music, but this album is better than sour in my opinion. Her voice is good and most of the songs are kinda catchy but I don’t really like the preppy and rebel atmosphere behind this album. However i think she made something better for her second album and she really chose the last song well about growing up and getting old as the album’s closure
  30. dannlipa
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi calificación final para GUTS el nuevo álbum de Olivia Rodrigo según mi sumatoria de cada track me da una calificación final de 7.1

    -Sinceramente tiene buenas canciones y me gusta como Olivia juega más con su rango vocal. Mis tracks favoritos y su calificación:

    1. "Lacy" (10) Mi nueva canción favorita de Olivia

    2. "Vampire" (9.8) Amo como usa su rango vocal y el sonido que maneja la canción.

    3. "Pretty isn't pretty" (9.5) Amo la vibra de rock estilo 2000, la guitarra eléctrica, voz de Olivia y el coro es hermoso me encanto!!

    4. "Making the bed" (9.5) Amo el sonido, la voz de Olivia y el instrumental arte     … Expand
  31. nicoleaylenn
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    It is a good album, it is not a 10, the lyrics are very weak except for 3 songs
  32. giahuyyy
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    The reviews for this album need to be serious. This album is so boring, I felt like she could do much better.
  33. someonewhocares
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    This is the sound of a girl fully embracing her teen angst, but it is at a cost of repetitive tones and themes used throughout her intriguing and inviting sophomore album.
  34. zeLzeL
    Sep 11, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the sound of the album, sound a little similar to her latest work but its more punk-rock. My issues is the lyrics of the album. Some songs like (all American b and vampire), had a good lyricsm but the rest are basic.… Expand
  35. higgs1998
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    Was really excited for guts as I loved sour, vampire and bad idea right are bangers obviously but all the new album tracks didn’t vibe with me, only ones I somewhat liked is lacy and teenage dream. Some tracks it was hard to even understand what she was saying. Definitely gunna keep listening and see if it grows on me but for now sour is still better
  36. Piscesbetch
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    The album is good but definitely not the best ever made, the sadder songs like lacy, making the bed, and logical are some of the best on the album. I was not feeling any of the pop rock songs outside of “bad idea right”. I really wanted to like it and I’m still giving some of the more upbeat songs another chance but I see a lot of people amping up the album and I’m like did we listen toThe album is good but definitely not the best ever made, the sadder songs like lacy, making the bed, and logical are some of the best on the album. I was not feeling any of the pop rock songs outside of “bad idea right”. I really wanted to like it and I’m still giving some of the more upbeat songs another chance but I see a lot of people amping up the album and I’m like did we listen to the same album!… Expand
  37. Eero_P
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Guts had very high highs and very low lows. The pre-released songs are highlights on the album. Lacy is a beautiful song. All-american **** has good verses but a noisy chorus. Ballad of a homeschooled girl is noise with bad lyrics and a weird and self-centered subject matter.… Expand
  38. marcelorgouveia
    Sep 11, 2023
    6
    O álbum parece mais uma continuação do Sour do que um álbum próprio. Criativamente falando, não houve nenhuma mudança.
  39. MatthewPacheco
    Sep 10, 2023
    6
    The first five songs were great, especially Vampire. But after that? I was not impressed. I tuned out for the second half of the album.
  40. prostytutka
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    literally Disney Channel & Taylor Swift + the grudge is drivers license pt2
  41. prohater
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    It’s fairly enjoyable. It has a few that I could listen more then once and put in a playlist but it feels kind of top heavy I enjoyed the first few tracks far more then the latter half overall not bad I could rate those few songs individually as 7s or 8s but as a whole with the songs I don’t prefer as much a 6 feed right.
  42. Pepppermint
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ni suficientemente bueno, ni suficientemente malo. Olivia pudo haber hecho un disco doble de Sour con todas las canciones de Guts, ninguna ofrece novedad. Además parece que hubiesen sido hechas para gustar, con elementos prefabricados (Ej: la parte de Get Him Back! hecha para corear en estadios). Hay canciones que suenan demasiado a Avril Lavigne, lo cual da la sensación de que eso ya se ha escuchado antes. Pretty isn't pretty me gustó mucho, sin embargo, tiene la misma progresión y sonido que Ghost de Katy Perry. Para el siguiente proyecto de Olivia debe de explorar otras temáticas y buscar un estilo propio. No se puede negar su talento.
    Aún con todo esto se encuentran buenos temas como Lacy, la cual siento que ha gustado mucho porque es de las pocas que tiene algo diferente. Bad Idea, Right? es super divertida y Teenage Dream habla de cosas que incluso los adultos llegamos a sentir. El resto es demasiado ruidoso e infantil.
    Veremos qué dirección toma Rodrigo en el futuro.    … Expand
  43. Mollyvidler
    Sep 11, 2023
    6
    Was very disappointed in the album after the masterpiece that was Sour. Olivia’s songwriting, production, and sound took a step down on this album. It feels like she’s trying too hard to push herself into the punk genre, when ballads are where she shines the most. I enjoy Making The Bed, Logical and The Grudge but for me, the rest of the album is a skip. Very sad to me because Sour has noWas very disappointed in the album after the masterpiece that was Sour. Olivia’s songwriting, production, and sound took a step down on this album. It feels like she’s trying too hard to push herself into the punk genre, when ballads are where she shines the most. I enjoy Making The Bed, Logical and The Grudge but for me, the rest of the album is a skip. Very sad to me because Sour has no skips.… Expand
  44. RK13
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    Mixed bag. Some songs are so innovative like 'ballad of a homeschooled girl' and 'the grudge'. But other songs, she tries too hard to sound like Avril Lavigne. It's not that it's bad, it's just forgettable.
  45. annaljsa
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    it was alright nothing special, no song really stands out and there are quite a few fillers
  46. lorenzopuccinel
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    Olivia should find her artistic identity. this album looks like a set of songs rejected by Levine and Gracie Abrams. The lyrics aren't good enough and Sour is better. The vocals are not on point
  47. phylokes
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    The vast majority of songs are good and catchy but it is still not very innovative, I would say it is only a little worse than their first work.
  48. sevastianberona
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    La mejor canción se la lleva "pretty isn't pretty", el resto del álbum es completamente monótono, sonidos sucios y no se escucha una buena producción. En una entrevista dijo que había compuesto más de 100 canciones en esta Era, simplemente son una continuación de "SOUR", no hay crecimiento, letras flojas y hechas sólo para pegar. "lacy" es también muy rescatable de "GUTS", las demásLa mejor canción se la lleva "pretty isn't pretty", el resto del álbum es completamente monótono, sonidos sucios y no se escucha una buena producción. En una entrevista dijo que había compuesto más de 100 canciones en esta Era, simplemente son una continuación de "SOUR", no hay crecimiento, letras flojas y hechas sólo para pegar. "lacy" es también muy rescatable de "GUTS", las demás canciones son muy olvidables y no conectaron conmigo.… Expand
  49. gustavoo17
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    Em "Sour", ela brilhou por misturar pop com punk rock, ritmo que a ajudou a aparecer nas paradas de novo após anos do auge do gênero com artistas como Avril Lavigne e a banda Paramore.

    Canções com roupagens roqueiras sobre decepções amorosas e aventuras da juventude embalam o novo disco —mas com uma pitada de novidade. Exemplos disso são os ótimos singles "Vampire" e "Bad Idea Right?", em    Em "Sour", ela brilhou por misturar pop com punk rock, ritmo que a ajudou a aparecer nas paradas de novo após anos do auge do gênero com artistas como Avril Lavigne e a banda Paramore.

    Canções com roupagens roqueiras sobre decepções amorosas e aventuras da juventude embalam o novo disco —mas com uma pitada de novidade. Exemplos disso são os ótimos singles "Vampire" e "Bad Idea Right?", em que Rodrigo canta sobre relacionamentos que não deram certo com instrumentais mais ousados e criativos do que os do disco anterior.    … Expand
  50. honeymoonavnuee
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a good album with incredible songs! I love it and olivia made a good sophomore album for all of us! olivia can be our biggest inspiration!… Expand
  51. 76_blvd
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    It's just meh on the best of days. I don't know what struck the metacritics, it's just bleh.
  52. GiovannaEvla
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    Muito bom gostei muito de todas as faixas principalmente all- american **** mais um trabalho excelente da Olivia Rodrigo
  53. Squid9595
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s ok a lot of the songs song the same and kinda reminds me of sour a lot pretty mid… Expand
  54. nebneb
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    great album! best folw up for sour. it is good. the best. great album! best folw up for sour. it is good. the best. great album! best folw up for sour. it is good. the best.
  55. yoshis
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    not great, not bad. Has boring songs to listen and many of these is overrated. I Dont like the track called the grudge, the rest is ok and has a perfect track "making the bed" but this track can't save the album
  56. Avett
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    This album was SOO good. It’s a lot different than sour, but still has enough similarities to not make the change too jarring. My personal favorites at this point are: all American **** Lacy, the grudge, and ballad of the homeschooled girl. So far there are no skips!
  57. Leandrogandiz
    Sep 11, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Olivia conseguiu superar sour Orgulho em dizer que sou o maior fã dela❤️… Expand
  58. jfrisby
    Sep 9, 2023
    4
    Sell out hollywood slop. I got tricked into listening to this, I just spent the time trying to understand what they were trying to package and sell with this sound. It certainly doesn't sound like a real person or personality created this, it's probably all the usual Swedish women or Antonoff on the credits.
  59. fedefreaks
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    Olivia is someone doesn't really do it for me, I don't hate her songs but I also don't love them they're kind of just...there. I did like all american **** though, and bad idea right was also cute.
  60. Lluuucccaassss8
    Sep 11, 2023
    4
    The songs are often forgettable and Olivia is either screaming at you or boring you with a basic ballad. Although I must point out that some songs are very unique and bring a musical standing from a time very influenced by teen rock. Songs like Bad Idea Right? and Get Him Back! Aren't like anything you would hear on today's pop radio. And they both offer a fresh take on being a teenager inThe songs are often forgettable and Olivia is either screaming at you or boring you with a basic ballad. Although I must point out that some songs are very unique and bring a musical standing from a time very influenced by teen rock. Songs like Bad Idea Right? and Get Him Back! Aren't like anything you would hear on today's pop radio. And they both offer a fresh take on being a teenager in the modern day world. Otherwise the rest of the album just doesn't connect or hit as hard with me. Sorry, but SOUR is the superior album. I still find myself going back to that album and recalling what a pop rock phonomen that album was. Even at it's slower moments it hit hard with it's deep cutting lyrics. I can not say the same for the songs on GUTS. But only time will tell if this album grows on me. However, not a memorable album.… Expand
  61. sanderson455
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    The Grudge is easily the best song on this album. Logical and Love is embarrassing are also standouts. And the two released singles are catchy enough (I liked Vampire, Bad Idea Right i didn't like but hearing it everywhere has made it grow on me). So that's five songs out of 12... everything else on the album unfortunately is a skip for me. Too bad, I was hoping for a stronger showing.
  62. JasminCH
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum punk pop inspirado en una adolescente que está siendo adulta, buen concepto pero lírica simple… Expand
  63. FreshAvocado
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    Olivia Rodrigo's 2nd studio album is a Pop-Punk experience about the feeling of growing up and maturing as a teenager. However, this album lacks its own personality; Rather than feeling like a new experience and an evolution of Sour, it feels like any song on this album could easily be a Sour Bonus Track. There are very good songs like "lacy", "logical" or "making the bed", but that'sOlivia Rodrigo's 2nd studio album is a Pop-Punk experience about the feeling of growing up and maturing as a teenager. However, this album lacks its own personality; Rather than feeling like a new experience and an evolution of Sour, it feels like any song on this album could easily be a Sour Bonus Track. There are very good songs like "lacy", "logical" or "making the bed", but that's where it ends. The rest of the songs are very predictable and something one would expect from Olivia Rodrigo. It feels like I'd already heard this album before it even came out.… Expand
  64. Jaybird202
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album feels very much like a retread both thematically and lyrically. Her style of emo rock lite is as accessible as it is vapid and lacks the edge to feel authentic. Production wise, GUTS is fantastic and takes heavy influences from artists like Beck, Garbage and 90’s shoegaze. Unfortunately, I can’t give Rodrigo points for that which is a shame because it’s theOlivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album feels very much like a retread both thematically and lyrically. Her style of emo rock lite is as accessible as it is vapid and lacks the edge to feel authentic. Production wise, GUTS is fantastic and takes heavy influences from artists like Beck, Garbage and 90’s shoegaze. Unfortunately, I can’t give Rodrigo points for that which is a shame because it’s the best thing about the album - that honor goes to Daniel Nigro who once again does all the heavy lifting. Neither ambitious or particularly interesting. Olivia can sing but her lyrics leave a lot to be desired for anyone over the age of 15. It reads like someone who grew up being driven to charter school in a Lexus and got artisanal sandwiches for lunch. Olivia’s attempt to seem edgy comes off as SoCal phony. 4/10… Expand
  65. a_sebastian
    Sep 11, 2023
    3
    93 critics score?! Like there's nothing in here I haven't
  66. Lilian1
    Sep 10, 2023
    3
    Not my type of music. This just sounds so noisy and nothing special unless you like screaming... The ballads are better but just okay level. Couldn't understand the rave reviews from critics. It's a extremely overrated record.
  67. Ariston_M
    Sep 8, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a good sophomore album and she serve no lies. However, there are too many skip that literally not repeatable, as of now. I saw some samples from 1D, Avril, and even Girl in Red. She overused the way it starts from sad/soft to rock. I like teenage dream, all-american... and get him back! tho. I admit, she's somehow good in lyrics, track listing, and even choosing what will be singles, however, this is good but I feel like Sour is way more good and some sophomore like Happier Than Ever or Harry's album that bring marks to everyone. At the end, sad to say but I still see Taylor and Lana resemblance/inspired on this album. Lastly, why she always choose to be the victim in her songs, she always been betrayed, and too many toxic lyrics and hate. Why can't she just make songs from her heart?

    In the other hand, this and Speak Now TV absolutely the frontrunner for the best music of 2023.    … Expand
  68. Guzmant
    Sep 10, 2023
    3
    'Guts' is basically just a bunch of leftovers from 'Sour', which was already boring given it was just your average cheesy teenage album about an annoying ex trying to make sure her old boyfriend is portrayed as the biggest monster ever for committing the capital sin of breaking up with her.

    This album is just a compilation of Disney Channel pop-rock rejects about a now grown teen taking a    'Guts' is basically just a bunch of leftovers from 'Sour', which was already boring given it was just your average cheesy teenage album about an annoying ex trying to make sure her old boyfriend is portrayed as the biggest monster ever for committing the capital sin of breaking up with her.

    This album is just a compilation of Disney Channel pop-rock rejects about a now grown teen taking a love delusion too far. Sorry Olivia, but writing your own lyrics is far from enough for being a good artist, especially with such a mediocre and obviously studio edited singing voice.    … Expand
  69. Supershy
    Sep 8, 2023
    3
    Es un álbum donde no se ve una evolución de Olivia Rodrigo como cantante, su lírica y técnica no mejoró, me esperaba mucho más, pero me termino decepcionando Se siente como si fuera la segunda parte de SOUR y me recordó a tiempos de avril.
  70. blehbleh77
    Sep 8, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s basically just a continuation of Sour, there’s barely any growth in Olivia’s music or lyrics in this album.
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  71. AndrewTate
    Sep 9, 2023
    3
    You call this music? this sounds like you **** in a toilet bowl. I am uttering stunned by how atrocious this is
  72. overheatedboi
    Sep 9, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. siento que no conecté tanto con este álbum como lo hice con SOUR, en lugar de ser un proyecto más maduro a mi me suena más infantil que SOUR :(… Expand
  73. raonnemenezes
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    It sounds like sour leftovers with more noise. Not a good album. But there are two good songs: logical and liove is embarrassing
  74. ernestoguerra21
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good 4 u remixes. Every song looks like collected from another artist. Although vampire was a really good song, the rest of the album is just the same songs all over again.… Expand
  75. Estaneck
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    O álbum da olivia é melhor que o primeiro guts veio mais consistente. Mesmo assim ainda não teve aquele grande crescimento musicalmente o álbum é uma continuação do sour não me surpreendeu em nada.
  76. jamieldel
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    This is worse than sour... It sounds the same as her older songs and there is no artistic evolution. I expected more tbh. The lyricism is something a 13 year old would write and the production has some good parts but her voice and the production don’t fit to the rock/grunge influence.
  77. ThomasZa
    Sep 11, 2023
    2
    i didn't like it tbh, too much voice filters and weird pop-rock. I found the ballads extremely weak. i preferred sour
  78. heliw
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    Not my cup of tea, sorry. There are a few good ones but the vibe over all isnt for me.
  79. missnectarine
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    Impressionante como essa garota é o maior exemplo de industry plant. Do debut dela para esse album, não se vê praticamente nenhuma evoluçao. É o Sour 2.0. Completamente medíocre.
  80. rickardo11111
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    No hate towards Olivia but it's nothing new. Exact same sound with SOUR, same theme. I don't get the hype
  81. sy16
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    most of the songs unfortunately did not click for me like sour did. bad idea the only song i would listen to it again.
  82. Albert1305
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. .más de lo mismo y plagiando algunas canciones, me suena a katy perry y a lorde… Expand
  83. davidqkelly
    Sep 9, 2023
    2
    I was very much looking forward to this album, but I’m sorry to say that I am disappointed. It sounds a lot like an early aughts Avril Lavigne album, or a rockified knockoff Taylor Swift. The hooks disappoint, with decent build up but no emotional payoff. Lyrically, there are a lot of lines that are repeated multiple times, serving as filler between bars.
  84. Yasmimrr
    Sep 9, 2023
    2
    four songs save the album, unfortunately it doesn't exceed expectations and neither does Sour
  85. bieleyelash
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    To be honest, I am not disappointed because she delivered exactly what I thought she would give us: boring songs. Hopefully, she will evolve on her next project.
  86. lionheart_siva
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Urakkam thoongi album.
    Urangi chathu ennath allathe oru gunavum illa.
    Flopped    … Expand
  87. Jefersonvs
    Sep 10, 2023
    1
    I feel bits of innovation in some tracks, but it all feels like a continuation of SOUR, something that could've been on their previous album and would be the same.
  88. moizzz
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    Only couple of good ones. No originality and lyrics sounds a lil childish in some parts. Its an okay work.
  89. playmelikealove
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    Yes, it is a heavier sound than sour, but apart from that I was disappointed, because her songwriting really has not improved imo. None of the songs got to me and i don't know how to say this, but lyrcis and music sometimes just don't match? you could've tried harder to find the perfect words, but you didn't.
    I'm sure any young girl who loves her will disagree, but imo olivia is not worth    Yes, it is a heavier sound than sour, but apart from that I was disappointed, because her songwriting really has not improved imo. None of the songs got to me and i don't know how to say this, but lyrcis and music sometimes just don't match? you could've tried harder to find the perfect words, but you didn't.
    I'm sure any young girl who loves her will disagree, but imo olivia is not worth the hype, at least not from a musical pov. artists like conan gray are doing a better job at creating something that is really a work of art, but maybe this is just a expression and doesn't aim to be good, timeless music. everyone has different tastes, this one was not for me, i really wished for better songwriting, "compliments like bullets on my skin" just isn't good enough for me.    … Expand
  90. Karlangas
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    The clear influence of many artists is involved in this album. The project could have been a big deal IF they would've released it back in the 2000s.
  91. mariaiwieieow
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    Personally I had a lot of expectations on this album. A total flop.Personally I had a lot of expectations on this album. A total flop.Personally I had a lot of expectations on this album. A total flop.Personally I had a lot of expectations on this album. A total flop.
  92. emilygilmore
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    It’s mostly a continuation of Sour. While the lyrics are relatable, it sounds a little same
  93. Pedrynhoo
    Sep 9, 2023
    1
    The album looks like it's a sour copy. You can't see evolution in the vocals. guts isn't bad, but it's far from good.
  94. Rotimi
    Sep 10, 2023
    1
    The album is just an expansion of the sound brutal offered on her debut album, a sound that’s more of noisy, gimmicky and pretentious. Didn’t enjoy this record.
  95. paulcz
    Sep 10, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not good and basic. Sounds Like Old Miley and not original AT ALL. i miss when artists used to Bring something New to us… Expand
  96. 0987
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    Oh no, the drama mama is back... Why does the critics always give high ratings and reviews for her typical mediocre teenage break-up songs? WHAT THE HELL MAKES HER SO SPECIAL?
  97. Killsting
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    The album doesn't even deserve that high praise, her appearance is like the American media trying to promote a Disney star.
  98. perrydelrey
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    Não curti o álbum. Até mesmo o SOUR que não é lá essas coisas é melhor que este.
  99. Lanasbeech
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    tragically boring album. sounds like a bad taylor swift album and those are already pretty **** all that acclaim was definitely bought by her label lmao
  100. Sara_B
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sour 2.0 she just can't quit the teenager loud music and honestly it's so painful to the ears… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Sep 18, 2023
    90
    “Teenage Dream” recycles a song title of Katy Perry’s and echoes a twisty-turny melody of Lana Del Rey’s. Yet Rodrigo’s emotional presence is so strong throughout “Guts” — so believable even at its most unrelatable — that you never lose the sense of a specific young person navigating a trial of her own making.
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  2. AllMusic
    Sep 15, 2023
    90
    GUTS is emphatic proof that Rodrigo isn't just good for a kid -- she's grown into an artist with plenty of things to say, and the confidence and eloquence to say them her way.
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  3. Beats Per Minute
    Sep 13, 2023
    76
    These songs show that Rodrigo isn’t done after GUTS.
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