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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1336 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 63 out of 1336
  3. Negative: 198 out of 1336
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  1. Aryellesep182
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Olivia trouxe o que precisávamos, músicas simplesmente boas, puras e que todas as mulheres que estão passando e já passaram pelos seus dias de adolescentes vão se conectar.
  2. 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
  3. pepedro
    May 24, 2021
    9
    Good 4 U best song ever In her album 9/10, come to Brazil in 2023, with Sour World tour.
  4. Panchogul
    May 22, 2021
    9
    No soy fan de Olivia, pero su álbum debut está muy bueno, tan solo "brutal" es una canción muy pegajosa aunque se siente muy corta, en fin, bien hecho.
  5. sese24
    May 21, 2021
    9
    ElThis album is so heartwarming, I love all the songs, also this is the future of rock 'n' roll
  6. josrob
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    Amazing work by Olivia. The lyrics are great and all the songs were unique and wonderful.
  7. jeffreyAq28
    May 21, 2021
    9
    She is talented af! This album has no skip! I love every track especially deja vu and happier.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. jamesauter
    May 23, 2021
    9
    With a world of expectations at her feet, Olivia Rodrigo managed to overcome and exceed even her most harsh critics. SOUR stands in a timeless place, representing the feelings of not just a generation but a place in age everyone grows into and out of, teenage-hood. The all encompassing album gives us beauty, tragedy, and strength in her own personal, angsty way. Influences of Paramore’sWith a world of expectations at her feet, Olivia Rodrigo managed to overcome and exceed even her most harsh critics. SOUR stands in a timeless place, representing the feelings of not just a generation but a place in age everyone grows into and out of, teenage-hood. The all encompassing album gives us beauty, tragedy, and strength in her own personal, angsty way. Influences of Paramore’s iconic punk sound structured by inspired lyrical ways of Lorde & Taylor Swift give her audience every bit of excellence they never knew they wanted until they had it. The album shows us that there is no place but up for Rodrigo, sure it has its weak points but its better than anything I wrote at 17 and thats what makes this most impressive. Look forward to her next projects!… Expand
  12. 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
  13. Mobina1
    May 22, 2021
    9
    This album shows her good skills in songwriting just like her idol. A very well done teenage album. It's just very good to be a debut album
  14. oliviageib
    May 21, 2021
    9
    An amazing debut album. Olivia’s songwriting speaks for itself with her powerful lyrics and beautifully crafted metaphors. The young pop icon is showing her range going from emotional ballads about worrying about your childhood friends to antsy teen heartbreak anthems. Olivia is proving shes much more than a one hit wonder. My only criticism of the album is some songs fall sonically a tadAn amazing debut album. Olivia’s songwriting speaks for itself with her powerful lyrics and beautifully crafted metaphors. The young pop icon is showing her range going from emotional ballads about worrying about your childhood friends to antsy teen heartbreak anthems. Olivia is proving shes much more than a one hit wonder. My only criticism of the album is some songs fall sonically a tad flat and tend to sound very similar. This however, is to be expect when a young star is finding their sound. Leaving me excited to see how she can grow from here as she strengthens her already impressive talent.… Expand
  15. rafaelaf1994
    Oct 7, 2021
    9
    Well-written, emotional and honest album, Sour is a perfect debut for a super talented Olivia Rodrigo.
  16. 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”.
  17. anybeer
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Sour is the best debut of an ex act since yours truly by Grande, she clearly shows that she is above many others of her origins like Gomez and Lovato, she defenility shows your feelings on the lyrics, the kid have a brilliant future.
  18. Tom_Supreme
    May 27, 2021
    9
    This is an fantastic debut. She speaks facts from her point of view and i wouldn't be surprised if many people can relate to what she says.
  19. MusicloverDave
    May 22, 2021
    9
    This album destroyed me in every possible way. Huge congrats to Olivia!! traitor and good 4 you are my fave tracks
  20. carolnepaixao
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Eu fico chocada na maturidade que a Olivia tem escrevendo as letras da música!!!!!!
  21. 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
  22. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    May 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is pretty impressive. Olivia is a talented artist and she is miles ahead of where her main influences ( Lorde and Taylor Swift ) were when they were her age or when they debuted. Daniel Nigro also proves to me an immaculate and versatile producer who brings Olivia's vision out in the best way possible. The album is an amalgamation of various sounds including punk-rock, pop-rock, indie-pop and ballads. She emphasizes the same theme of heartbreak and sadness in most of the songs but at the same time she does it skillfully and all while exploring various sounds. Most of the songs have a very somber tone and they display raw emotion and teenage distress. Not to mention her impressive vocal ability which she shows off on the more acoustic songs like enough for you and traitor. The only negative thing i could say is she relies too much on the same narrative about this break up and its not really a multi-dimensional break up; she was madly in love, he broke up with her, he moved on very quickly. This is the same narrative in drivers license, traitor, good 4 u, traitor, happier , deja vu and most of the other songs. It could get boring. Luckily, it doesn't because she keeps things very short and sweet. At just 35 minutes, the album is the right length and it does what it needs to do. It shows Olivia has a lot of talent and she is just getting started.… Expand
  23. jeremy128
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Se podría decir que el nuevo album de Olivia, Marcará el Futuro del Pop, Tiene Excelentes Ritmos, Buena Producción y Liricas buenas pero un poco Sozas, Esta trayendo el sonido Pop-Rock de Regreso
  24. Katyperry12
    May 21, 2021
    9
    This is a great debut album! the lyrics and the production are awesome.....
  25. Rarenavygmz
    May 21, 2021
    9
    O álbum é bom mas eu esperava mais rock meus amores, Good 4 U é a maior e quem não gostou que se foda.
  26. marcospaulinho
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Incrível para um debut!! as letras,tudo único problema é que acaba rápido demais! muito curto por isso nao vou dar 10
  27. joaomess
    May 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's phenomenal how Rodrigo could express plenty of distinct emotions throughout her debut album. It gives us feelings that we can't even relate properly - because we've never experienced particular and singular things that she has -, but we truly feel whatever she's singing by the way she sings it. The themes range from loving disillusionment to the sorrows of aging without prospects or thinking you've wasted time and were masterfully addressed by the "good 4 u" singer in this record. Olivia Rodrigo has shown part of her huge potential in "Sour" and we're looking forward to her next steps in the music industry.… Expand
  28. caionvz
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Um dos melhores álbuns debut, no "SOUR" tem sentimento, letras lindas, musicas boas, é coeso e tem um estética maravilhosa, porém alguns momentos sinto que as musicas são de outros artistas, algumas músicas gostaria que fosse mais olivia.
  29. marcosbutera
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Simplesmente uma das melhores estreias, vc sente as inspirações da Olívia para o seu trabalho mas ela também deixa a sua identidade!
  30. Erick7Andrade
    May 22, 2021
    9
    It's amazing, all the lyrics are great, everyone can see the talent of this girl! Definitely deeply lyrics, good sounds.. Love it ✨
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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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