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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 562 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 423 out of 562
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 562
  3. Negative: 95 out of 562
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  1. marylinner
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    Eu acho a olivia muito sem sal e básica, mas apesar disso tive grandes esperanças de que 'GUTS' seria um bom álbum, mas infelizmente me decepcionei bastante. A composição é fraca, os photoshoots são feios demais e as músicas além de chatas poderiam facilmente serem faixas bônus de 'SOUR'. E sinceramente, não consigo entender como os críticos estão dando notas altas para este álbum.
  2. 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
  3. Fabiancsc
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    This album is undoubtedly a great lyrical, honest and emotional performance. Olivia Rodrigo did a great job
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. heylookhere
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Firstly, I think this album is really good. Each song has its own unique features, and the lyrics are also quite interesting and satirical. Especially the ending song is really sad, and ending with a sad ending is really great! Olivia Rodrigo's talent is undeniable. We need to look at it rationally and not too subjectively. Comparing with others is completely meaningless behavior, andFirstly, I think this album is really good. Each song has its own unique features, and the lyrics are also quite interesting and satirical. Especially the ending song is really sad, and ending with a sad ending is really great! Olivia Rodrigo's talent is undeniable. We need to look at it rationally and not too subjectively. Comparing with others is completely meaningless behavior, and comparing with ourselves is the true competition. No one is perfect, and no one's things will be liked by everyone. Therefore, based on rational judgment, I have seen her growth and dedication for this album. Many rock songs have really brought me back to the 2000s! Keep working hard! I support you! Both subjective and objective support you!… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. Flash04
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Cada canción de ese álbum es una MARAVILLA y sabiendo que todos los segundos álbumes tienen una maldición
    Para Olivia Rodrigo eso no es un obstáculo y supo esquivarlos muy bien
    Y no me sorprendería que esta joya sea nominada a ‘Mejor álbum’ en los GRAMMYS
  9. 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.
  10. Chenous
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So annoy , bad voice , noise, never heard of an artist can be this talentless, retire,please… Expand
  11. OlleJakobsson
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This was an absolute amazing body of work. Olivia Rodrigo is a musical genius, and with Guts, she has cemented herself as one of the dominant forces in today’s music industry. It’s fun to so hear how much she has developed, both sonically and lyrically, and the songs are so well produced as well. You have to take a listen!
  12. perrydelrey
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    Não curti o álbum. Até mesmo o SOUR que não é lá essas coisas é melhor que este.
  13. Ibad
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I LOVEEEE Guts. Like all American **** boahg, pretty isn't pretty, Get him back! Are such standouts
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. NathNaboy
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I really want her to deep dive into the rock stuff, she is so interesting, can't wait
  17. 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.
  18. Jeesusgaytan
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Es una exelente continuación, se nota el crecimiento de la artista, desde sus líricas y el sentimiento de encontrarse y seguir creciendo
  19. lowyenl
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Perfect from start to finish. Her artistry is truly amazing and never disappoints
  20. camc293
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore studio album, "GUTS," is an introspective record that explores similar themes to her debut album, "SOUR." Topics surrounding teenage angst, emotional heartbreak, and insecurities appear throughout the intricate lyricism of the album. This album feels like an amplified version of her debut, with the punk-rock songs being angrier and louder and the ballads beingOlivia Rodrigo's sophomore studio album, "GUTS," is an introspective record that explores similar themes to her debut album, "SOUR." Topics surrounding teenage angst, emotional heartbreak, and insecurities appear throughout the intricate lyricism of the album. This album feels like an amplified version of her debut, with the punk-rock songs being angrier and louder and the ballads being more powerful and emotional. This record proves that Rodrigo has quite the career ahead of her with her production, lyrics, and vocal performance improving every release.… Expand
  21. LarsCherry
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    A very cohesive album concept-wise, with brilliant vocals from Olivia Rodrigo and equally brilliant songwriting that will resonate to adolescents and adolesent-at-heart with its expertly crafted prose and undeniable sincerity.
  22. Livelf
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Un álbum realmente hermoso
  23. 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
  24. JiiP95
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her new album ia just a plenty of formula of how to engane on social media, based on plagiarism and another craps.… Expand
  25. H3R44XX
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Excellent album with incredible and varied songs, it undoubtedly shows us the personal and lyrical evolution of Olivia Rodrigo, incredible second album
  26. saraferreira9
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    absolutely GUT wrenchingly beautiful. from vocals, to her stunning magical ability to songwrite - this album is pure perfection. sour was found shaking.
  27. hect0713
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Es un álbum demasiado completo, tiene pop tiene rock tiene alternativo tiene rock alternativo tiene bops...
    Tiene una producción maravillosa y una gran estética.
    Tiene sonidos refrescantes, nuevos y que te transmiten a otro sitio. Al igual su voz muestra todos sus registros demostrando su talento y lo versátil que es, el mejor álbum de 2023, a parte es mejor que sour, es un álbum mucho más    Es un álbum demasiado completo, tiene pop tiene rock tiene alternativo tiene rock alternativo tiene bops...
    Tiene una producción maravillosa y una gran estética.
    Tiene sonidos refrescantes, nuevos y que te transmiten a otro sitio.
    Al igual su voz muestra todos sus registros demostrando su talento y lo versátil que es, el mejor álbum de 2023, a parte es mejor que sour, es un álbum mucho más maduro y perfeccionado en cuanto a líricas.
    Pd: sus líricas referencias.. son maravillosas, 10/10.    … Expand
  28. 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!
  29. 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.
  30. MikeOni
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Extremely well I’m literally obsessed by how she made her follow up album completely different year still her from her previous work. This is genuinely AOTY worthy at the Grammys and that’s nothing to scoff at.
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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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