S.O.S.
by SZA
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Dec 9, 2022
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 389 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 332 out of 389
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 389
  3. Negative: 32 out of 389
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  1. Rosdaija
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PFFT WHATS WRONG WITH IT??! Ugh im so glad she released … Expand
  2. AlexGrd
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    spectacular, attractive and innovative. Those are three words with which I would describe this album that should be nominated for the 2024 Grammys anyway. Exceeding my expectations from Ctrl, sza manages to captivate me once again
  3. submnibiriyae
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    She ate here
    Favs: gone girl, kill bill, ghost in the machine, blind and Forgiveless
    Least favs: conceited and notice me
  4. hihowareu
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    This album may have great songs, but I believe she could do much more better. I would say that she is just too overrated.
  5. Megustazombies
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    S.O.S packs a punch with every single song on the album. The songs are all unique and shows how versatile SZA is, and I have never experienced an album like this one. Every song has its own meaning and vibe.
  6. kirin0ia
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    A SZA é muito artista, com o SOS ela entregou o maior álbum do ano, aos 45min do segundo tempo.
  7. erolsabadosh
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    Nice production overall but the lyrics are sometimes very repetitive and unimaginative which makes it difficult to get through the whole album because there are a whopping 23 tracks. Take for instance F2F, a pop punk track in the middle that just crops up out of nowhere, with SZA doing a terrible Avril Lavigne impression and the refrain "I f*ck him 'cause I miss you' or the equallyNice production overall but the lyrics are sometimes very repetitive and unimaginative which makes it difficult to get through the whole album because there are a whopping 23 tracks. Take for instance F2F, a pop punk track in the middle that just crops up out of nowhere, with SZA doing a terrible Avril Lavigne impression and the refrain "I f*ck him 'cause I miss you' or the equally uninspired Notice Me where she repeats 'I don't want to be your girl I just want to be your person' over and over. She sounds her best on tracks like Far; a sparse beat with some pleasant guitar and synths that her airy voice floats atop beautifully or the epic Gone Girl. This probably could have been edited down to a great 10-12 track album, but as it is it's definitely bloated and very inconsistent.… Expand
  8. Kasen
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Wow, not sure what to even say. The seamless shifts from song to song, the content, the messages, everything is perfect. SZA truly embodies so many feelings and dose not hold back at all during all 23 songs. Perfect 10/10. I wouldn't say it is the best of her work, but this beautiful and truly stunning album was worth the 5 year wait.
  9. ygorxis
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Um álbum completo que está bem consistente e com um gosto muito bom, valeu a pena esperar 5 anos
  10. rouffabio
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Uma obra completamente atemporal que nos mostra tamanha evolução pessoal tendo com base seu último álbum, CTRL (2017), ela se mostra uma pessoa mais madura e responsável para lidar com seus próprios sentimentos.

    Transitando pelos diversos gêneros nesse disco, sem perder a sua personalidade, nos mostrando que possui uma absurda excelência em tudo que se propõe a fazer com talento e    Uma obra completamente atemporal que nos mostra tamanha evolução pessoal tendo com base seu último álbum, CTRL (2017), ela se mostra uma pessoa mais madura e responsável para lidar com seus próprios sentimentos.

    Transitando pelos diversos gêneros nesse disco, sem perder a sua personalidade, nos mostrando que possui uma absurda excelência em tudo que se propõe a fazer com talento e maestria.

    É inegável que SZA está entre as maiores artistas que essa geração já viu, tendo em vista sua genialidade em entregar um trabalho bem feito, desde as escolhas de colaborações aos assuntos abordados.

    Conforme as faixas são ouvidas é possível sentir claramente tudo o que ela quer dizer, transbordando emoções com seu jeito leve e doce.
    É notável que esse projeto foi extremamente pensado em cada detalhe, o que faz o público querer mais e entender o motivo de tremenda espera.

    made in brazil.    … Expand
  11. skeet1748
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing, worth the wait since Ctrl. Sza's beautiful writing, her fantastic voice, and the melodic beats are truly a masterpiece.
  12. bigbigdelrey
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its so good, have a mix of a lotta musical generes, in one single you are sad and on another you are vibbing. Sza slay the house down boots Houston im deceased.… Expand
  13. Adamb623
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    SZA shows just how diverse and flexible she is with this album. Her lyrics just as meaningful as always and her voice angelical. She opens the album with a powerful voice whilst standing her ground. The second track Kill Bill is pure chaos in the best possible way. Her range is amazing and truly unique. No skips, no bad songs and no joke. Sza kills it as usual
  14. ivhaui
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Worth the wait i’m gonna be totally honest.. this cannot be her last album tho cause y’all know how she love to lie
  15. mrtins
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    a sza foi gigante quando chamou esses cantores para participar do projeto selecionando aqueles que realmente encaixavam, a escrita muito boa com letras profundas e sinceras, achei a produção boa mas esperava algo mais inovador por conta do o álbum anterior ctrl mas essa foi uma expectativa pessoal minha, o álbum é bom e ponto.
  16. ThiagoBraga
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Amei este álbum incrível , muita expectativa para ouvir as músicas da Sza e me surpreendeu o quanto artista ela é maravilhosa
  17. davidcosta
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    a sza nesse album trás suas emoções através de um bom r&b classico com um toque de trap e rock, a autointitulada é sem dúvidas um dos melhores vocais da sza em toda sua carreira. e os feats, principalmente a com a Phoebe sao impecáveis. Álbum do ano e Best R&B Album 2023.
  18. matheusnake
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Como todos os seus trabalhos, simplesmente impecável! Me colocou pra chorar em posição fetal como uma criança sem chupeta.
  19. epley118
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    amazing on all fronts. Wish there were more features. SOS was a slow start to the album but LOW makes up for it and it’s smooth sailing from there. Great Album. I hope people who just broke up with their partners resist the temptation to get back together after listening
  20. Cruelsummer20
    Dec 9, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not really a fan of the album although I did enjoy the collaboration w Lana Del Rey. Basically this is just a female version of hip hop which I don’t care for bc there’s no lyrical strength to it.… Expand
  21. charli_cmxx
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    Muy malo, me parece un album muy básico y podría haber arriesgado másndnennnnnnn
  22. tonialbiach
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Brilliant. Exactly what everyone needed right now, SZA delivers a extense and carefully mixed album with a very clear artistic line. It’s a ecclectic work that still mantains all her musical codes.
  23. Vittorio2346
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    BEST ALBUMMMM OF THE YEAR, AMAZING COMPOSITION I LOVED IT. Amazing how she made me cry on some tracks like love language and blind SZA love you
  24. postaallll
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    With 23 tracks SZA managed to make the album cohesive and coherent with more than three genres, including r&b, country, rap and rock.
  25. Fazon
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    The lyricism!!! In this album is phenomenal. Definitely worth the wait. I can’t wait for the deluxe
  26. aaedenn
    Dec 9, 2022
    7
    This album is the reason artists shouldn’t go so many years between albums. The sheer length of this album is quite ridiculous. There is a lot of filler, with not a ton of high points, but the high points, and lack of bad spots are good enough to push this into “good” territory. It’s sad to see a step down from Ctrl when it’s been so long without an album, and I don’t see myself listeningThis album is the reason artists shouldn’t go so many years between albums. The sheer length of this album is quite ridiculous. There is a lot of filler, with not a ton of high points, but the high points, and lack of bad spots are good enough to push this into “good” territory. It’s sad to see a step down from Ctrl when it’s been so long without an album, and I don’t see myself listening to this top to bottom again, but I will definitely revisit some tracks.… Expand
  27. ravjamin
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    On SOD, SZA experiments with a mix of genres while continuing to display her fantastic songwriting and vocals. Everything she does on this album I love- instantly a classic
  28. Dylantm
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Truly an amazing album SZA outdid herself one again i give 10s when 10s are due
  29. Meniexorvnctbp
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. It’s been so long since her last album so I’m happy to hear new music from her finally… Expand
  30. rycee
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a giant talent how sza manages to tell a complete story of her relationships with beautiful lyrics and traveling instrumentals… Expand
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Metascore
90

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. HipHopDX
    Dec 19, 2022
    80
    The peaks on SOS, (“Used,” “Smoking on my Ex Pack,” and “Forgiveless”) find SZA sounding refreshingly comfortable rapping over gritty, hazy, and grimy productions.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Dec 16, 2022
    88
    It may take a few years for SOS to ascend to the heights, but if 808s & Heartbreak was the breakup record of the 2000s and Blonde was the 2010s examination of loss and trauma, then SZA might have produced that emotional breaking point for the 2020s.
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  3. AllMusic
    Dec 15, 2022
    90
    Hour-plus length and stylistic variety likewise signal that SOS could be the overreaching kind of highly anticipated follow-up. Still, it's an advancement from Ctrl in every respect apart from cohesion
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