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

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  1. Artfuis129
    Aug 27, 2021
    0
    Horrível, álbum com todas as faixas sampleadas, não há inovação, além de ser um álbum feito exclusivamente para adolescentes com o único intuito de vender e chartear.
  2. alexia445
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    This is one of the best debut albums I have ever heard! I highly recommend checking out “enough for you”, “traitor”, and “1 step forward, 3 steps back”.
  3. Dun_have_a_name
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Goddamn the best album of this year. All songs in the album are masterpieces.
  4. tyrelle0
    Aug 25, 2021
    0
    It's just full of songs about heartbreak, and ngl, everything sounds the same and gives the same thoughts over and over.
  5. manheshus
    Aug 24, 2021
    0
    What did this album give? this album is very much overrated, most of the songs are so shallow. Sour's all about the "aesthetics" and not really about the music. Also, it's trying so hard to be all of Taylor's era at once and fails to tell a story. I wish Olivia wrote a much more heartfelt album to introduce herself to the industry than mid-sounding music that's not gonna last a long timeWhat did this album give? this album is very much overrated, most of the songs are so shallow. Sour's all about the "aesthetics" and not really about the music. Also, it's trying so hard to be all of Taylor's era at once and fails to tell a story. I wish Olivia wrote a much more heartfelt album to introduce herself to the industry than mid-sounding music that's not gonna last a long time and is solely based around a boy.… Expand
  6. LaValeh
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    EXCELENTE. Es uno de los álbumes debut que escuché en la vida, la inspiración en sus artistas favoritos como Lorde o Taylor Swift está presente pero no le quita lo bueno. Las letras son geniales. Olivia Rodrigo es una de las grandes promesas de la industria musical.
  7. Valou62190
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Just amazing, sad, strong and powerfull. I love the versatility of this album, Olivia can be a futur pop star
  8. aaedenn
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Dare I say Olivia had the best debut album of the last 5 years? I do. Olivia had a very strong record that was very emotionally charged. The record was pretty short but I will say that I think it was nice having a no skip record versus a 17 song album that you skip half songs. The songwriting was fantastic and obviously, there's room to grow, but this is a very strong album. HighlightsDare I say Olivia had the best debut album of the last 5 years? I do. Olivia had a very strong record that was very emotionally charged. The record was pretty short but I will say that I think it was nice having a no skip record versus a 17 song album that you skip half songs. The songwriting was fantastic and obviously, there's room to grow, but this is a very strong album. Highlights were favorite crime and good 4 u, low point is jealousy jealousy.… Expand
  9. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
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  10. ichigotts
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    SOTY Pop-rock com certeza, a Olivia fez um ótimo trabalho e todas as músicas estão incríveis.
  11. josrob
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    Amazing work by Olivia. The lyrics are great and all the songs were unique and wonderful.
  12. PatrickEyestar
    Aug 15, 2021
    0
    The Album sonically was great but lyrically it's so bitter and no moral lesson
  13. Babooshkaj
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    I truly, truly, truly love this album. I don’t think that any album is perfect but this one comes close. The only thing I would say is if you’re looking for a sonically cohesive album, maybe skip this one. In my opinion, this album is very all over the place, but in the best way. “Brutal, jealousy jealousy, and hope ur ok” describe teenage emotions in very great depth. It’s sad how everyI truly, truly, truly love this album. I don’t think that any album is perfect but this one comes close. The only thing I would say is if you’re looking for a sonically cohesive album, maybe skip this one. In my opinion, this album is very all over the place, but in the best way. “Brutal, jealousy jealousy, and hope ur ok” describe teenage emotions in very great depth. It’s sad how every lyric of brutal relate to me a little too much. The rest of the album displays her range in vocals and genres, but they all share one thing in common. Teenage heartbreak. Olivia did not just say “he broke my heart I hate him” she truly described what he did, how she feels, what she wished was different, how she felt back then, and more. This album is just truly beautiful and I think that it displays how much she is not just a Disney kid!… Expand
  14. Aredsong15
    Aug 14, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meu Deus... Muito OVERRATED, Driver's license carrega esse álbum nas costas .. E Déjà Vu é boazinha mas não gostei desse álbum no geral.. Dá vontade de dormir sério… Expand
  15. AgeOfAquarius
    Aug 13, 2021
    8
    A short but well done debut album of a girl who is sure to only improve with time and experience. The singles (Driver's License, Deja Vu, and Good 4 U) are probably my favorites off the album, but Olivia's songwriting skills are definitely on display across the board. I can't wait to see what she does in the future!
  16. skipp124
    Aug 9, 2021
    4
    It's a great to see a Gen Z artist experiment on something other than just sad lofi songs, Nonetheless, the lyrics are descriptive of a teenage girl going through a BPD-attachment issue moment.
  17. Mariaines
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece, just thinking about how she did this for her first album, a the fact that she wrote those songs...I mean she so talented.… Expand
  18. Decy
    Aug 7, 2021
    0
    It's so bad like she's trying to do something but isn't original or new at all
  19. rymll
    Aug 6, 2021
    0
    effortless album, immature lyrics. about heartbroken sh*ts.
    I don't appreciate this kind of album tho. the production is not to great and her voice is so common tho. it's good But not great than what i expect.
  20. Tonydelgado
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Sour es un álbum realmente que todo adolescente estaba esperando para poder sobrellevar esta pandemia, con un poco de canciones sentimantales para aquellas ropturas de romances adolescentes, cada canción es realmente buena en sus letras, sonidos, coros y sentido, es algo que nos ha llevado a hacer a Olivia una estrella más del pop, esta chica tiene futuro
  21. JimenaC
    Aug 5, 2021
    5
    Olivia Rodrigo is a good songwriter and singer and although this album is good I just wish she would have changed things up a little. I think the only thing memorable about this album is the records it broke, its unoriginal and in a couple months it will be forgotten.
  22. luvcherrymotion
    Aug 3, 2021
    9
    Um álbum de debut bem forte. As músicas são consistentes e o álbum segue esse “conceito” jovem e empolgante.
  23. Rioooo
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this album so much !! Ini album terbaik . Semua lagunya sangat enak untuk didengar… Expand
  24. erikadizon
    Aug 1, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. all songs sound the same. same whispering. same production. too many key changes. and pretentious lyrics.

    Lorde wannabe and Melodrama wannabe.    … Expand
  25. BBMae
    Jul 31, 2021
    4
    This album is middle of the road, the risks Olivia takes are risks that have been done by Avril Lavigne, Billie Eilish, Paramore, Conan Gray, Lorre and Taylor Swift in the past. Every song sounds like a rendition of something you’ve already heard with the exception of a few tracks. The writing is decent but feels like it’s trying too hard. I listened to this album right after listening toThis album is middle of the road, the risks Olivia takes are risks that have been done by Avril Lavigne, Billie Eilish, Paramore, Conan Gray, Lorre and Taylor Swift in the past. Every song sounds like a rendition of something you’ve already heard with the exception of a few tracks. The writing is decent but feels like it’s trying too hard. I listened to this album right after listening to Conan Gray’s Kid Krow, not knowing they were friends. It felt like a blatant rip off of his really decent debut album. ‘Hope your ok’ mimics the same sentiment of ‘the story.’ Other songs don’t just match theme but also sonically such as traitor and Heather. Overall not a bad effort for a debut but nothing ground breaking.… Expand
  26. Caina
    May 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Péssimo !! As músicas parecem a mesma... Não tem diversidade de conteúdo. Álbum genérico.… Expand
  27. AnonB
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Álbum que pode ser facilmente ouvido por qualquer pessoa e mesmo assim não deixa de ter personalidade. Bem versátil e com singles chicletes, o que um álbum debut tem que ser pra conseguir se destacar, sinceramente.. Ficou muito bom, ainda mais se considerado o pouco tempo de produção. Tem álbuns debut que levam 2,3 anos para serem criados e não têm o mesmo impacto.
  28. Alexanataliag
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    It’s not that good I expected more because the people was talk a lot but it’s
  29. carolgolden
    Jul 30, 2021
    4
    The album is really basic and all the songs are really similar, I can’t tell which song I’m listening to. But in general, I liked 2 songs, being favorite crime and good 4 u.
  30. Char123
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    Boring lyrics and it’s all about breakups, when will she talk about something else. The rock type does not suit her and there’s nothing impressive in the vocals. 90% of the songs are copied from past songs.
  31. richardmeireles
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    uma compositora de mão cheia, musicas reais e intimistas e com sentimento que todos sentem e seu talento descoberto com sonoridades incriveis, e todo o sentimento transparece em cada musica, SOUR é o melhor album de 2021 e o mais completo .
  32. Dansttr
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    De primeira eu pensei "não vou gostar", depois gostei basicamente da maioria das músicas especialmente Jealousy jealousy, Happier
  33. Nxamqlal
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    I really did not have a great time listening to this. The writing is juvenile and can be best described as a Reddit thread of cringe
  34. EfrenAG6
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    Es un buen álbum, realmente cada canción tiene una gran conexión con migo como con el público porque literalmente es claro que el album es dirigido mas que nada a adolescentes que pasan por una roptur, incluso podria decir que es eo mejor album del 2021, simplemente un gran debut.
  35. THECRITICPURPLE
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    O álbum é, no geral, bem escrito e a produção é boa. As letras são bonitas, explodem em muitos momentos... entretanto, são, no geral, demasiadamente parecidas e, quando ouvidas de relance ou na primeira vez, parecem ser um grande extensão - no todo - ou parece, muitas vezes, que a música não acabou por completo. Olivia tem um grande talento e, acredito eu, trará ainda mais glória nos seusO álbum é, no geral, bem escrito e a produção é boa. As letras são bonitas, explodem em muitos momentos... entretanto, são, no geral, demasiadamente parecidas e, quando ouvidas de relance ou na primeira vez, parecem ser um grande extensão - no todo - ou parece, muitas vezes, que a música não acabou por completo. Olivia tem um grande talento e, acredito eu, trará ainda mais glória nos seus próximos lançamentos.… Expand
  36. BemyMellow
    Jul 27, 2021
    4
    I'm totally in love with each and every song from this Album. From Songwriting to Vocals, Production everything is just perfect.
    You can feel the heartbreak just by Listening to Olivia's voice. Songs like Deja Vu, Driver's licence and Traitor are good to listen when you miss your ex. While Good For You give the vibes of angry and sad.
  37. ceraunophile
    Jul 24, 2021
    0
    Mediocre and old-fashioned plus badly written and produced. There is no versatality, just an ordinary mainstream pop album. Bad
  38. preetypriya27
    Jul 23, 2021
    0
    All the songs sound similar. A whole album to cry over her ex and his gf, wow. Is this the only thing teenagers care about nowadays?
  39. SandyMusi
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album is such a good one. It is well produced and the lyrics she sings are very relatable. I can't wait for her second album because this debut album? One of the best of recent times.
  40. csae
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is, in my opinion the best album of the year. First the album starts of with a ice braking punk pop inspired hit in brutal. Then directly after totally changing up the mood with the beutiful and heartbreaking song traitor. Then obviously we have the biggest hit of 2021 Drivers Licence, which is still as Good as it was when it came out. After that we have the simplistic but Beautiful song 1 step forward 3 Steps back, which I would say is an incredible song to go into after to big Heartbreak ballads in traitor and Drivers Licence as an ice breaker song to calm down the mood a little. Then we got the beautiful and again a great mix Up from the last song when this is next to a little happy and angry att the se time, just a Beautiful song. Then we go in to the second biggest hit from the album, and may become the biggest on the the album as it is Still two months after It's realease dominantly getting the most streams of Any song right now earning over 55 million streams Every week. You can also easily see why it has become so popular as this also a Little pop punk inspired song is probably the most catchy song in the whole entire album. After the little angry song in Good 4 U we have probably one of the saddest songs on the album, Enough For You. This song is even more heartbreaking than, for me, any other song on the album. Then we go over to Happier which is not really that much happier than Enough For You, but is agian another Heartbreak ballads which seems to be kinda the theme of this album, to show all the "Sour" parts of Love and life. But I would still say that every song brings something different to the table and Happier is no exception. When she in this song starts showing a little bit of that jealous side and I think this is something everyone goes through in a Heartbreak. Now we go over to the next song, Jealousy jealousy. This is for me One of the most relatable songs on the whole entire album. I also think this song talks about a very important topic nowadays, the internet and how humans are portrayed to be like, and she does it in such a good and relatable way. Just an incredible song. Then we now have come to the 10th song of the album Favourite Crime. This song is again just a very beautiful song, talking about all the bad stuff she did just to be together with this one boy, and everything she went trough just so they could be together. Now we have the last song of the album, Hope Ur Ok.I would say this is a perfect way to ens an album which for me had been an emotional roller coaster. It's soft and again beautiful and just the absolutely best song to end on. Overall this album is just amazing with amazing songwriting and an amazing voice in Olivia Rodrigo. IF you haven't already listened to this album I think you really should because, this is definetly worth a listen, and you will probably be a bryter person after listening to this.

    So that's why I am giving this album a 10.    … Expand
  41. malutribia
    Jul 21, 2021
    6
    it's not a bad album but the theme of the girl who got dumped is kinda boring and repetitive. the production is ok and the lyrics are very cringe. for a debut album, I expected to see the type of artist olivia is but the only thing i can see is she sounding as her favourite artists, like taylor, lorde.
  42. jswift13
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Outstanding album and this is only her debut. We should be scared of where Olivia's career is going.
  43. diorstylesz
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum de 2021 digno de grammy, ninguém está acima deste, terão que aceitar que ela é a maior
  44. NonBiasedMusic
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Olivia, while sometimes not taking the chances she should be, still stretches her voice and wings on this impressive debut album. Bringing back punk-rock that feels Avril Lavigne inspired and creating Taylor Swift feeling ballads, this album is truly unique in its own way. It takes you to places and makes you feel just how SOUR Olivia is over her relationship(s) ending.

    A powerful and    Olivia, while sometimes not taking the chances she should be, still stretches her voice and wings on this impressive debut album. Bringing back punk-rock that feels Avril Lavigne inspired and creating Taylor Swift feeling ballads, this album is truly unique in its own way. It takes you to places and makes you feel just how SOUR Olivia is over her relationship(s) ending.

    A powerful and relatable album for her generation.    … Expand
  45. DOCDR3AM
    Jul 16, 2021
    4
    A half emotionally lacking metal part and guitar-guitar acoustic with lots of emotional parts are what make this album what it is. Personally too totally different types of music should not be mixed in a singular album. Probably an album made nit to be listened to at once is already considered not a good effort . But what saves this piece is the beautiful music as well some of the lyricsA half emotionally lacking metal part and guitar-guitar acoustic with lots of emotional parts are what make this album what it is. Personally too totally different types of music should not be mixed in a singular album. Probably an album made nit to be listened to at once is already considered not a good effort . But what saves this piece is the beautiful music as well some of the lyrics that mostly are a little bit too oversimplified.… Expand
  46. mystified
    Jul 15, 2021
    9
    I wish i could give it a 10 but it lacks some songwriting subject versatility (since the songwriting is good but putting it like this, if you're not a teen who has been hurt by your ex you just won't be into it), and it does sound a lot like other people sometimes, like Paramore, Taylor Swift, Lorde... But with that out of the way, it's an amazing album, a remarkable debut (and probablyI wish i could give it a 10 but it lacks some songwriting subject versatility (since the songwriting is good but putting it like this, if you're not a teen who has been hurt by your ex you just won't be into it), and it does sound a lot like other people sometimes, like Paramore, Taylor Swift, Lorde... But with that out of the way, it's an amazing album, a remarkable debut (and probably the best in terms of success in history?) and we're excited for more!… Expand
  47. Arthurru
    Jul 15, 2021
    3
    The songs are good more I found the theme repetitive It's not a negative review the album is very good
  48. toshibg
    Jul 14, 2021
    0
    SOUR is too sour for me. Her debut as an artist/singer is very big and ambitious. But SOUR represents broken morals and centuries-old stereotypes (the guy dumps the girl and she is mad). All of this is way too much oversaturated on the psycho-girl theme and the pointing fingers game doesn't suit the angel she actually is in real life.
  49. mika_flk
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    From start to finish, this album amazed me. For a debut album to be this good is a big accomplishment. From the rock inspired bangers like brutal and good 4 u to emotional ballads like favorite crime and traitor, Rodrigo blows us away with her strong vocals and even stronger lyrics. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.
  50. oliviarodrigofa
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Esto es una maravilla, básicamente es mi vida en un álbum.
    Cualquier persona que escuche este disco se va a sentir atrapado en esta maravillosa atmósfera que ha creado Olivia.
  51. MikeOni
    May 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to say…..



    This is proudly one of the best debut albums of this generation, and she has only accomplished this at the age of 18?!?! She definitely has a huge music career ahead of her    … Expand
  52. Neona
    Jul 8, 2021
    2
    Feels extremely done to death. Very overhyped and overrated. Brings nothing new to the table. Whether the sound or the concept or the execution. We have seen all of this before, she's just the new kid on the block , that the general public is hyping up before they move on tl their new obsession 2 yrs down the line. Feels like Taylor Swift 2.0
  53. rafavieirasc
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    música de qualidade e viciante, simplesmente o melhor álbum do ano, o AOTY
  54. demijohnson354
    Jul 7, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely terrible she’s so **** generic all the songs sounds the same absolutely boring… Expand
  55. caszztro
    Jul 6, 2021
    8
    Has some really good tracks such as "brutal", "deja vu" and "jealousy, jealousy" and then has total letdowns and disappointments like "enough for you" and "hope ur ok". Good album, but lacks cohesion.
  56. andreinas98
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    Perfect debut album. Traitor, happier and favorite crime hit me on a different level. Great job Olivia!
  57. masterMaria
    Jul 1, 2021
    1
    I am definitely don’t for new artist but with this one it felt like I have heard every song from somewhere else.
    Some songs are having one that one little catchy moment and that’s it. I don’t find that kind of music any interesting :(
  58. lipehbryant
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    vulnerable and sentimental, Olivia drowns in her sour feelings and brings flavors that young people in her teens experience.
  59. JamesO2002
    Jun 28, 2021
    7
    It's a good album. Strong vocals and great production and instrumentation though I find some of the distortion effects on the vocals a little harsh. My main issue is the theme. Every song is a sad love song. It gets a little boring by the time you get to the end of the album. With that said, I think this album is a solid start for a singer/songwriter who is right at the start of herIt's a good album. Strong vocals and great production and instrumentation though I find some of the distortion effects on the vocals a little harsh. My main issue is the theme. Every song is a sad love song. It gets a little boring by the time you get to the end of the album. With that said, I think this album is a solid start for a singer/songwriter who is right at the start of her career. She has plenty time to mature her songwriting themes and maybe her next album will be score an 8 or higher,… Expand
  60. MusicNerdViking
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    SOUR is an excellent album for the heartbroken. With detailed lyrics, music that is part pop-balladry and part fuzzy-guitar-rock, and tracklisting that has a seemingly perfect flow. This album is the most impressive debut studio album coming from an 18-year-old, and it's exciting to see where her career could go!

    Overall score: 9/10
  61. Comia
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Love it. This is as captivating as can be. I have it on repeat since release and would continue to be.
  62. predocrit
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Olivia Rodrigo show us her fears, expectations and frustations as a teenager on the lyrics of her debut album, in terms of sonorities, she show us her versatility as a artist, 'SOUR' is pop, but is rock, alternative and folk too, and the mixture of genres does not make the album lose its fluidity and cohesion.
  63. hausoflilluis
    Jun 22, 2021
    7
    When I heard "drivers license", I was captivated by the harmonies of the bridge; very Melodrama from Lorde. "deja vu" seemed like a Beach Bunny's discard to me, and what about "good 4 u" ... Olivia is the new riot grrrl this decade needs. What I must focus on 100% is the suffering that this girl has suffered during her adolescence. It's great to see how she channeled her emotions intoWhen I heard "drivers license", I was captivated by the harmonies of the bridge; very Melodrama from Lorde. "deja vu" seemed like a Beach Bunny's discard to me, and what about "good 4 u" ... Olivia is the new riot grrrl this decade needs. What I must focus on 100% is the suffering that this girl has suffered during her adolescence. It's great to see how she channeled her emotions into music, but, I think the industry is too big and dangerous for a transparent queen like her. I hope to be wrong; her tracklist is already in the Billboard Top 40, so we know who's boss now. Is this the Jagged Little Pill of the centennials? Leaving aside that private life, the influence of her likes is notorious, such as country, Taylor Swift, Paramore, etc., and the best thing is that she credits all that; It isn't easy to see singers doing it because of the great artistic ego that predominates in the industry.

    fav tracks: "hope ur ok", "jealousy, jealousy", brutal". "drivers licence" & "favorite crime"
    KEY-TRACK: "good 4 u"    … Expand
  64. erikpedro
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  65. Sebastianperez
    Jun 21, 2021
    8
    It is a very good album with good lyrics and fresh sounds. It has many influences from other albums which makes it very special and at the same time as if we had already heard it. I did not like that so many sounds worked, in songs like good for u and deja vu they are very loaded with instruments while the other songs on the album have only guitar and piano in mind.
  66. Johnsss
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    It's beautiful, exactly what teenagers feel everytime, that is new and original
  67. caueplsk
    Jun 18, 2021
    6
    Álbum ok, um pouco superestimado por fãs e a mídia. Letras um pouco ralas, mas que pra um álbum de estreia são decentes. O hype exagerado encima das músicas e do álbum estragam um pouco o que era pra ser um dos álbuns do ano. É digno de ser escutado, por ter músicas muito boas e com instrumentação divertida.
  68. RaynerCS
    Jun 16, 2021
    8
    A produção n chega a impressionar mas é boa e entrega o q a música pede, destaque pros 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 q entrega um peso incrível pras letras. A minha principal crítica ao álbum é fato da maioria das músicas serem curtas.
  69. mfamafer
    Jun 15, 2021
    0
    It shouldn't even be considered an album because it has few songs. This girl sings terrible, never mind, she will never be successful again unless she continues to copy Taylor. And the song lyrics are so basic, she's a lousy writer.
  70. Marle9718
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Muy buen álbum, lírica y musicalmente. Cada canción te transmite una emoción que definitivamente podrás identificarte.
  71. Milo74
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Much better than expected but still to close to Taylor Swift. There are a few great songs that deserve more attention
  72. brunka32
    Jun 14, 2021
    6
    Not bad but not crazy about it. Lots of bangers plus great lyricism, album is kind of blend of teenage angst and sorrow. I can see that she got inspired by several artists (Tay), but I think she should built her own persona (if she wants to succeed later with her second album).
  73. glitterbible
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    This album is great! All the tracks are cohesive and well put together. I feel like lyrically it could be better but it’s her debut afterall.
  74. Vivianscarcela
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Extremamente viciante. Aquele álbum que você não pula nenhuma música, não tem só singles, ele é bom por completo.
  75. CriticCrehan
    Jun 12, 2021
    7
    Imma keep it real, just ignore all of the 7-15 year old girls and Dads who only have daughters that really just need to watch a Tarantino movie that are also reviewing this album. Listen I mean no harm, I'm truly a nice guy, but it wasn't THAT good. But I can't deny there is a lot of good things about this album. Some songs are boring, yes, but Olivia more than proved she can be versatileImma keep it real, just ignore all of the 7-15 year old girls and Dads who only have daughters that really just need to watch a Tarantino movie that are also reviewing this album. Listen I mean no harm, I'm truly a nice guy, but it wasn't THAT good. But I can't deny there is a lot of good things about this album. Some songs are boring, yes, but Olivia more than proved she can be versatile in her production (however not the topics of her songs!!!!!!) and made some songs that I really and truly enjoyed. Her songwriting isn't anything new or groundbreaking, it's her performance that gets my attention anyway. This will probably undeservedly (or maybe deservedly, music might suck this year, but we've still got a few months to make it a full house) get nominated for pop album/album of the year at the Grammy's, MTV's, you name it, but I do actually hope Olivia goes on to have a successful career. She is definitely one of the more talented artists out right now and this wipes Taylor's debut album. But for the love of all things holy get over your ex. We don't want you to turn into Adele. I just feel bad for the guy, I don't care if he cheated on you with 18 other women just leave him alone.… Expand
  76. Dunsweet21
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    A menina mulher mostrou que veio para ficar e competir com os grandes nomes da música mundial.
  77. robertheslop91
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Such a good album. A lot of the songs transported me back to being a kid with a lot of older sounds used. Her vocals are amazing and the lyricism shows that she has a creativity to her artistry.
  78. weysgarcia
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    It’s incredible how she was able to tell her story and almost bring us to inside her head and soul. Such a great album! Well done, Olivia!
  79. Mauricritic
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es sin duda el mejor de este 2021,es un trabajo tan bien producido y cohesivo,trayendo de nuevo el pop teen
  80. cturagot
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    My daughter showed me this album and I really love it. Olivia Rodrigo is really someone to watch. Album of the year
  81. ShadowScaper
    Jun 8, 2021
    0
    A very drab attempt of reviving the Taylor Swift-esque era of depressing music that doesn't function well compared to the likes of other artists with the same music quota. Soulful, but boring, we've heard and seen this before, time for something new
  82. Gianluca22
    Jun 7, 2021
    0
    I can't understand her success, her voice is just awful and the album is a mess
  83. ViolaXie
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    this is the best album i've heard in 2021 so far. anyone who's heard SOUR would know how liv gave her all into making her debut album. it's impossible for a teenager not to connect with her lyrics and her teenage feelings. some say she references too many artists, but she mixed taylor swift, lorde, billie eilish, and a lot more into her own style, it's so brand new and i just love it.this is the best album i've heard in 2021 so far. anyone who's heard SOUR would know how liv gave her all into making her debut album. it's impossible for a teenager not to connect with her lyrics and her teenage feelings. some say she references too many artists, but she mixed taylor swift, lorde, billie eilish, and a lot more into her own style, it's so brand new and i just love it. everyone should hear SOUR. and i can't believe liv is only seventeen and this is only her debut album. this girl will have such a bright future, she will become the hugest star of the decade. and by when she becomes the most popular and liked global star, i will proudly say to the world how i listened to her debut album twenty times per day and how much i loved her from the start. GO LIV.… Expand
  84. josh671
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    Really impressive debut. the opening “brutal”really kicks in with great pop punk. Traitor follows as a great power ballad. The three singles are all standouts but I also really enjoyed jealousy jealousy. I think she is best at the more mid tempo or high tempo tracks than the pure acoustic songs like enough for you, one step forward and hope ur ok are all good but sound similar but manyReally impressive debut. the opening “brutal”really kicks in with great pop punk. Traitor follows as a great power ballad. The three singles are all standouts but I also really enjoyed jealousy jealousy. I think she is best at the more mid tempo or high tempo tracks than the pure acoustic songs like enough for you, one step forward and hope ur ok are all good but sound similar but many people will enjoy them. Great album, great production also I hope her and her producer continue to collaborate because the sound they are creating is something special.… Expand
  85. sonhador
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    I'm so surprised at how fantastic and touching this album is. I always thought that all music talked about was teenager love. But after listening to this album more carefully, I realized that each word has so much heartwarming. Yes, it is mostly about first love or something like that, but the important part is how the lyrics talks about feelings and just cliché love. A great first albumI'm so surprised at how fantastic and touching this album is. I always thought that all music talked about was teenager love. But after listening to this album more carefully, I realized that each word has so much heartwarming. Yes, it is mostly about first love or something like that, but the important part is how the lyrics talks about feelings and just cliché love. A great first album by a new artist with great writing talent.… Expand
  86. guszito
    Jun 5, 2021
    4
    Sour, just like its name, feels sour. One thing that bugs me off is that out of the 11 songs on this album, 9 of them feel like they were made to be viral on TikTok, the app that made Olivia's drivers license a great hit. I would personally describe Sour as eleven different poetic ways of talking about heartbreak, which... kinda gets repetitive at some point. Targeted at a young femaleSour, just like its name, feels sour. One thing that bugs me off is that out of the 11 songs on this album, 9 of them feel like they were made to be viral on TikTok, the app that made Olivia's drivers license a great hit. I would personally describe Sour as eleven different poetic ways of talking about heartbreak, which... kinda gets repetitive at some point. Targeted at a young female audience, I wouldn't personally blame Olivia for talking about heartbreak all the time, because let's be honest, a white teenage girl doesn't need to adress serious issues like racism or homophobia in her songs. Apart from that, the album serves its purpose: the songs are catchy, trendy and made to be viral on TikTok, something that actually is very positive for artists, as the viral songs on TikTok end up going viral on Spotify/Apple Music too (taking Castaways from The Backyardigans, for example). Having that said, I don't think there's much more to it. I don't think this is a great album, considering how easily we can fit Olivia into the "industry plant" category. Catchy, emotional, trendy, and that's it. Definetly a contender for Pop AOTY, but nothing more to it, it's just a normal teenage pop album.… Expand
  87. liamworethat
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    so utterly boring. “hope ur ok” is probably the worst song I’ve ever heard.
  88. criticetalica
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album really gives a specials vibe with many different beats and how each song stands out on it's own. I would have liked it more if she showed her emotions and made more songs like Drivers License, Traitor, and Happier which shows how much she is hurting and how the breakup went. Her lyrics was the best and just like her idol, Taylor Swift. I give Oliva a round of applause with this album because it is one of the few albums that has no skips and are all equally great.… Expand
  89. egia2505
    Jun 3, 2021
    3
    I don't remember the last time I went to listen an album and not ended listening the entire song.
  90. cornjuice1992
    Jun 2, 2021
    8
    umm... i do enjoyed this body of work. its teen, its fresh. something about the rock or her attitude that gave this record amazing ( shout out to hope ur ok, that song makes me cry). but in some parts of some songs i kinda miss something, some vocals or u know. but overall thats is a real jam. really like it.
  91. Meterologist
    Jun 2, 2021
    6
    Almost all of the songs on this album are about a boy or is about a breakup. Though they are extremely catchy like Deja Vu, Brutal, and Traitor, I just like songs that are not about the same thing.
  92. leyzeen
    Jun 2, 2021
    8
    Somewhat of an unadventurous record, but Olivia's singing and the complementary production elevates the impact of what would otherwise have been an ordinary "teenage" indie/ballad album. Raw and emotional, and there's a lot of feeling behind each word and lyric that Olivia sings. There's also a variety of punk-pop/rock to stray the album away from staleness, and it definitely makes theSomewhat of an unadventurous record, but Olivia's singing and the complementary production elevates the impact of what would otherwise have been an ordinary "teenage" indie/ballad album. Raw and emotional, and there's a lot of feeling behind each word and lyric that Olivia sings. There's also a variety of punk-pop/rock to stray the album away from staleness, and it definitely makes the whole thing feel less redundant. Overall an impressive debut album from such a young talent, and I can't wait to see what else she has to offer as she matures as an artist.… Expand
  93. ivavucetic
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    pop perfection! best debut album of all time!
    The way it makes me so emotional and reletable is what makes it a masterpiece! She has a great future as a main pop girl!
  94. EDSC65
    Jun 1, 2021
    7
    Es una gran cantante con un enorme potencial, sus singles “drivers license”, “deja vu” y “good 4 u” son muy buenos y nos da a entender que es una artista muy amplia, pero la mayoria de las canciones de SOUR hablan del mismo tema que ya toco en sus singles no exploro mas temas para hablar; Como debut fue grandioso pero para ser iconica en la industria necesita mejorar bastante
  95. 29082002
    Jun 1, 2021
    8
    A 2000's nostalgic album. The lyrics looks the same in every song, but the instrumental not.
  96. Music_Nerd
    Jun 1, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its good album, lyrically it is quite lacking in diversity from song to song. The album is solely about the breakup between Olivia and her ex and it is all that is talked about, so can be a bit boring at times. Musically, it is not overproduced so there is some raw sound, but this just makes her sound even more like Billie Eilish. Its a pretty good debut album but nothing special.… Expand
  97. rllllstr
    Jun 1, 2021
    5
    I think that the album was very hyped before the release and listening to all the tracks was very … delusional. “driver license” was good only for a tiktok trend and so “deja vu”. “good 4 u” instead is a very cute song maybe the only one that’s very good from the album.
  98. joelllautrec
    May 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS IS CHERNOBYL IN SONG'S OMG **** yooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuqiuwi2j2i2ieoekenenenwjkwjjsjekekeksolwlwwmwkkwkwlwlw… Expand
  99. dimalheiros
    May 31, 2021
    10
    ELA É PERFEITA! Meus chifres coçaram de tanto ouvir e gostar desse álbum. Álbum impecável e me fez chorar do começo ao fim, não sei se era por ex ou por querer um amorzinho.
  100. Derendy
    May 24, 2021
    10
    This album is masterpiece!!!!!! One of the best album i've ever heard! My favorite track in this album is happier and good 4 u!
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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  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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