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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1336 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,075 out of 1336
  2. Mixed: 63 out of 1336
  3. Negative: 198 out of 1336
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  1. iDanielSuarezR
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The álbum is very sentimental and has a great production, it's a very good start in Olivia's career… Expand
  2. traitoraugust
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is incredible, I absolutely love every song!! There is no skip, the songs despite being different are cohesive together, the lyrics make you totally identify.… Expand
  3. perriebreath
    May 21, 2021
    10
    omg i'm so happy for this album, thank you god for olivia droping this bop.
  4. gabrielbarbosa
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Um verdadeiro álbum em que uma adolescente demostra toda sua “acidez”, variando de pop rock até baladas que e não deixando de ser coeso.
  5. Marle9718
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Muy buen álbum, lírica y musicalmente. Cada canción te transmite una emoción que definitivamente podrás identificarte.
  6. 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!
  7. alyssagrace
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Olivia has said she is typically a sad song ballad song writer and there are definitely those songs on the album. But she also stretched herself to create more upbeat songs such as brutal and good 4 u that are some diversity to the album.
  8. Gabs292
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Perfeito, esse album é bem coesivo e adorei a versatilidade dela á se arriscar em vários outros gêneros musicais alem do pop
  9. tlamm6
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Best album I have heard this year the versatility in all the lyrics, vocals and production are is amazing. The emotion that has been put into each song is beyond incredible
  10. GreenBlueRed
    May 21, 2021
    10
    It’s an absolutely amazing album!!! What Olivia Rodrigo created is clearly a masterpiece!!! I would totally recommend this!!!
  11. chaennie
    May 21, 2021
    10
    SHE’S AMAZING her debut album is so good, she’s so young and so so talented, proud of her!!
  12. Encinasadriane2
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece. As an 18 year old, I can relate to the songs so much. It's incredibly amazing how Olivia showed her authenticity and vulnerability through this album.… Expand
  13. oliviarodfan
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Reallyyyyy goooddd album. This is a non-skip. every single song is fire. I think a lot of people will be able to relate and theres different genres too. Just overall an amazing album. Best of 2021
  14. clabarretto
    May 21, 2021
    10
    I relate more than I should relate with this AMAZING album, the lyrics are just incredible and it's crazy for a girl that age to write such truthful and emotional songs! She's the future.
  15. Mohned
    May 21, 2021
    10
    It’s so perfect and beautiful! Olivia Rodrigo is truly a lyrical genius. She really can bring up emotions and feelings in us that we didn’t even know was buried down in us.
  16. Ehanmoonlight
    May 21, 2021
    10
    El álbum es una obra maestra es la perfecta demostración de lo que pasamos muchos de los adolecentes, tristeza, odio y rencor es lo que nos muestra este hermoso trabajo claramente Olivia Rodrigo le cayó la boca a todos sus haters, que decían que sería una moda básica
  17. IamReese_
    May 21, 2021
    8
    Pretty good album
  18. ivvv
    May 21, 2021
    10
    So good, I hope this album shows to the industry that she’s a thread, she’s someone creative that it’s here to show us her story in her music, a great record
  19. xrepspk_
    May 21, 2021
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, i love it!!! best debut album
  20. camcam47b
    May 21, 2021
    6
    In Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, she presents some promising songs and good vocals. When separated from the artist the album is great. With that being said where the album falls flat for me is the failure to establish her own sound. Olivia Rodrigo's sound seems to be a combination of Conan Gray, Taylor Swift, and even Lorde. She takes too much inspiration from other artists and it dragsIn Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, she presents some promising songs and good vocals. When separated from the artist the album is great. With that being said where the album falls flat for me is the failure to establish her own sound. Olivia Rodrigo's sound seems to be a combination of Conan Gray, Taylor Swift, and even Lorde. She takes too much inspiration from other artists and it drags down the quality and value of her album for me. The bottom line being her debut album fails to do what a debut album is meant to do.… Expand
  21. Danielp3
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Es un excelente álbum en mi opinión,al principio cuando los escuche por primera vez pensé que no tendría futuro y caería en algo básico,pero conforme vas escuchándolo te envuelves y te teletransportas en un mundo mágico aparte los cambios que tiene con rock pop country etc
    En pocas palabras una obra de arte.
    Por último rodrigo refleja en este álbum la influencia de taylor swift pero ese    Es un excelente álbum en mi opinión,al principio cuando los escuche por primera vez pensé que no tendría futuro y caería en algo básico,pero conforme vas escuchándolo te envuelves y te teletransportas en un mundo mágico aparte los cambios que tiene con rock pop country etc
    En pocas palabras una obra de arte.
    Por último rodrigo refleja en este álbum la influencia de taylor swift pero ese toque da personalidad al álbum.    … Expand
  22. aconites
    May 21, 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.
  23. claire1766
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This is genuinely an amazing debut album! Love how brutally honest and vulnerable Olivia is in her songwriting - it definitely captures all of the unpleasant emotions, insecurities, and angst that plagues the teenage years. I can see her being a career artist who will be in the music industry for a loooong time. Can't wait to see what else she has in store, but for now, it seems thatThis is genuinely an amazing debut album! Love how brutally honest and vulnerable Olivia is in her songwriting - it definitely captures all of the unpleasant emotions, insecurities, and angst that plagues the teenage years. I can see her being a career artist who will be in the music industry for a loooong time. Can't wait to see what else she has in store, but for now, it seems that Grammys 2022 Best New Artist is on lock for her. So proud!… Expand
  24. Cris21
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing, love every single song. They all have a unique style and are one of my favorites of the moment and perhaps for a long time to come.
  25. Joshcv77
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic! Olivia’s sound is unique and incredible in an album that’s set her up for a very long music career, wherever she decides to go… Expand
  26. guisntos
    May 21, 2021
    10
    “you’re only 18 twice, once when you’re 18, and then again when you’re 23” - rachel sennott
  27. ernestodanielpe
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This album is simply flawless. The lyricism, the emotion, the relatable lines, not to mention the beautiful vocals and production.
  28. dnzlol
    May 21, 2021
    10
    AMAZING ALBUM. The lyrics are beautifully written. The production was done so well and compliments her voice. The tracks are all so perfect.
  29. AkshatBTW
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing Songwriting, Vocals, storytelling. A complete pop album with something for everyone.
  30. CandourB15
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Olivia has turned her hurt into this beautiful masterpiece and it is so inspiring to witness
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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. AllMusic
    May 28, 2021
    80
    Her combination of sweet melodies and bitter moods, her conversational flow, and her self-awareness are all skills many songwriters twice her age would love to call their own, and they make Sour a well-rounded emotional journey and strong debut album.
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  2. PopMatters
    May 25, 2021
    70
    Sour, for the most part, is a pop album that dips its toes into the alt-pop and bedroom pop subgenres, specifically spending most of its time in the latter. ... Rodrigo's lo-fi deep cuts that were made in the shadow of "Drivers License" can sound a bit repetitive. Her craft as a songwriter is especially evident on tracks like "Enough For You", "Happier", or "Hope Ur Ok", but the acoustic complexion these songs were going for could have benefitted from a bit more background noise.
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  3. Exclaim
    May 25, 2021
    80
    By the end of the album, Rodrigo has established her voice and showed listeners that she's not afraid to be vulnerable. SOUR is a strong debut that vividly illustrates the beautiful chaos of being inside a teenage girl's brain.
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