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. riakk105
    May 21, 2021
    10
    sour is such an amazing album!! i was not disappointed after hearing it. olivia rodrigo is here to stay
  2. MontFort4
    May 21, 2021
    10
    The versatility of Rodrigo in 'SOUR' is surprising, the record explores a lot of different genres, pop-rock, pop, alternative, folk and combines an astonishing songwriting with an amazing production, making 'SOUR' an impressive debut that proves and advances Rodrigo's tremendous talent.
  3. Augustine1
    May 21, 2021
    10
    this album left me sour and happier. the versatility is incredible. the talent is amazing. THIS IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT.
  4. Hunter453alex
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Such a great album debut; Olivia's album is an example of good songwriting process!!
  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. VGrijalvaG
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Olivia tiene una carrea larga por delante, demostró que no habia llegado a su peak porque seguirá subiendo jiji
  7. 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.
  8. guizinho
    May 21, 2021
    10
    pure perfection, i loved all the songs so much, olivia is such a brilliant girl
  9. petrichor1975
    May 21, 2021
    8
    Olivia Rodrigo's debut LP arrived as suddenly as "drivers license" did earlier this year. I personally did not enjoy that song too much. However, it was the next single, "deja vu" that caught my interest. "good 4 u" continued this sustained intrigue of mine. It made me eager to check out "SOUR" when it would drop.

    The opening track, "brutal", is self-explanatory. It starts with some    Olivia Rodrigo's debut LP arrived as suddenly as "drivers license" did earlier this year. I personally did not enjoy that song too much. However, it was the next single, "deja vu" that caught my interest. "good 4 u" continued this sustained intrigue of mine. It made me eager to check out "SOUR" when it would drop.

    The opening track, "brutal", is self-explanatory. It starts with some cinematic strings, which are quickly scrapped for some heavy and angsty guitars. It is just the contrast that the song needs. "traitor", for me, personally is a nice tune, but it's not one of my favorites.

    "drivers license", the album's quintessential tune, is a sweeping pop song about heartbreak and teenage romance, which sets up "1 step forward, 3 steps back" for success. It's a sweet sounding song. "deja vu" and "good 4 u" go well together in the tracklisting, with another acoustic ballad ("enough for you") after.

    The album's later cuts, like "happier" and "jealousy, jealousy" are great fun as well, with whispers of the pop sounds of Lorde and Taylor Swift, but with a unique Olivia twist. "favorite crime" made me wonder how much better the album would be with one or two more upbeat songs instead of ballads, but "hope ur ok" really closed the album in an endearing and appealing way.

    "SOUR" is an impressive debut. It sets Rodrigo apart from the rest of the pop stars of the time. It'll be exciting to see where she goes from here.    … Expand
  10. Yov_
    May 21, 2021
    2
    Al principio es un buen álbum gracias a sus leadsingles,no obstante después de eso se vuelve aburrido y repetitivo
  11. Pmont
    May 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible álbum, no tiene ideas, una copia más.. intento de Taylor Swift.....… Expand
  12. RamonMarques
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Olivia Rodrigo is the new POPSTAR of the world. "Sour" is perfect. The lyrics is so good.
  13. mcarolinabreu
    May 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We can literally say that it has good songs like driver's license, deja vu, but the songs do not have a logical order and much less an order that is pleasing to the ear, he tried to combine too many genres, but in no song he explodes it as if he was waiting for the moment, but you end up boring yourself waiting for a song to pass that you may either like, or bore much more than the previous one… Expand
  14. jamesspanish
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing songwriting, incredible versatility, beautiful voice, IS A ICON 2021.
  15. mcpooja
    May 21, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I knew back in January that there was something special when Olivia came out with her drivers license single and 4 months later, we are being hit with quite possibly one of the best and most unique pop albums of the year so far. It's got an excellent blend of different styles, including everything from calm cuts like "drivers license" to more up-tempo and in-your-face tracks like "good 4 u" and even the opener is quite loud and bombastic. With SOUR, Olivia has definitely shown that new talent is not dead but is in fact living very well and continuing to push the boundaries of what music should be. In my opinion, there are no skips on this album and each track reinforces the next.… Expand
  16. MrBrave
    May 21, 2021
    7
    This album is the first very good album. I hope Olivia has a good future i love this album
  17. 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.
  18. Goldava
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Excelente álbum, instrumentais ótimos, letras refrescantes e vocais no ponto
  19. littleglue
    May 21, 2021
    6
    gostei muito do album, porem achei as musicas um pouco parecidas umas com as outros, mas é um ótimo álbum debut ;)
  20. perriebreath
    May 21, 2021
    10
    omg i'm so happy for this album, thank you god for olivia droping this bop.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Raelly
    May 21, 2021
    10
    O álbum é perfeito. Coeso, cheio de letras maravilhosas. Olivia mostra que veio para ficar. E nem adianta surtar e dar nota baixa, pq nada abala o sucesso dela.
  24. mattmarusic
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing songwriting, incredible versatility, beautiful voice. She is the MOMENT!
  25. Miguel1411
    May 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es de los peores álbumes que he escuchado, es una niña que no sabe distanciar lo profesional de lo personal, es demasiado infantil… Expand
  26. ashiq_sagi
    May 21, 2021
    10
    SOUR has exceeded my expectations!!
    I loved every bit of her songwriting she has poured into this wonderful masterpiece ❤
  27. Licaskaksk
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Primeiro vamos falar sobre o quanto essa mulher é talentosa. Voz impecável, Potencial Vocal, Compositora. Temos o prazer de ouvir "SOUR" e nos degustar com esse romance adolescente azedinho. É o tipo de trabalho que nos encanta e nos inspira. Olivia Rodrigo, parabéns!
  28. laricortez
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Perfect album! Olivia is a wonderful songwriter who makes everyone feel welcome. i highly recommend this album.
  29. jeffreyAq28
    May 21, 2021
    9
    She is talented af! This album has no skip! I love every track especially deja vu and happier.
  30. dieguitus1
    May 21, 2021
    10
    One word: MASTERPIECE!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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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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