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. Alanclocker
    May 27, 2021
    0
    A very bland and plain album nothing special about this. Just overhyped in my opinion
  2. Terry_0
    May 26, 2021
    1
    For me The songwriting is not as great as it seemed , some lyrics don't make sense for me. Royal flush
  3. Luanljds
    May 27, 2021
    0
    #1 in kids choice awards. This album sucks. I don’t even like the singles...
  4. 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
  5. taylorbrandon
    May 27, 2021
    0
    Not a good album in my opinion very straightforward songs with boring lyrics
  6. Gianluca22
    Jun 7, 2021
    0
    I can't understand her success, her voice is just awful and the album is a mess
  7. piratetales
    May 29, 2021
    0
    The definition of overrated. Boring "bananes and avocades" industry plant. Support talented, underrated artists instead.
  8. liamworethat
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    so utterly boring. “hope ur ok” is probably the worst song I’ve ever heard.
  9. Gemely
    May 22, 2021
    0
    Basics sounds, a clichéd story about 2 girls and 1 boy, All the songs are about the same thing, a basic fad and that's why it's "washed" by critics. Boring album
  10. Carlos_dleon1
    May 27, 2021
    0
    I dont like it, its so bad, really is very bad vocal n lyrics. Idk but over party
  11. nor12
    May 23, 2021
    0
    re aburrido:( era que le copie mas a taylor swift o a lorde! no tiene un estilo propio
  12. shashank30204
    May 22, 2021
    0
    Not a good album. It's totally overhyped .Except a few songs rest are total garbage crying for a guy the whole album absolutely nonsense
  13. Charydcagna
    May 21, 2021
    0
    very bad, each song sounds exactly the same at 15 sec I already want to remove its song
  14. Buntybabku
    May 22, 2021
    0
    it's not good at all just overhyped. Songwriting is just at par but listening to the is just not fun at all its boring
  15. 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.
  16. joelllautrec
    May 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS IS CHERNOBYL IN SONG'S OMG **** yooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuqiuwi2j2i2ieoekenenenwjkwjjsjekekeksolwlwwmwkkwkwlwlw… Expand
  17. comebackbehere
    Nov 27, 2021
    0
    so disappointed. honestly dont understand why olviia rodirgo skyrocketed to fame in january. sour sucks and is so unoriginal she stole melodies and progressions and a ton of other stuff from famous artists like taylor swift, billie eilish, paramore, elvis costello, and more. she really cant just do one thing right. and her stupid fans went after joshua bassett and sabrina carpenter andso disappointed. honestly dont understand why olviia rodirgo skyrocketed to fame in january. sour sucks and is so unoriginal she stole melodies and progressions and a ton of other stuff from famous artists like taylor swift, billie eilish, paramore, elvis costello, and more. she really cant just do one thing right. and her stupid fans went after joshua bassett and sabrina carpenter and even sent them death threats and she didnt do a thing. the album was just skips and dont even get me started on the album cover. fix your voice, vocals, songs, originality, production, and literally everything else olivia and dont think you can sing cuz you cant. you shouldve just been a mcdonalds worker. she cant act or sing would not recommend ever. dont listen unless you want to have your eardrums broken . dont waste 35 minutes of your life. her lyrics don't connect and she did such a bad job for a debut album. the bridges and choruses and verses and everything just suck. olivia rodrigo doesnt deserve sh*t and neither does this album.… Expand
  18. AkashLouis
    May 22, 2021
    1
    She talks about misogyny in the industry all while being a misogynist. Talks inferiorly about pop acts and diminishes them while making the blandest , mediocre pop album. Poor song writing, Overproduced Music and overall a whacky album.
  19. jkbmnrd
    May 21, 2021
    0
    So many of these songs are relatable and yet dry, lame. Brutal begins the album on a high note, being drastically different than most every song on the album. It's a pop punk song at its core, showcasing Rodrigo's voice in a way that is far more pleasing than the rest of the album. Brutal is my pick for this album's best song. Traitor brings my first issue with this album to light -So many of these songs are relatable and yet dry, lame. Brutal begins the album on a high note, being drastically different than most every song on the album. It's a pop punk song at its core, showcasing Rodrigo's voice in a way that is far more pleasing than the rest of the album. Brutal is my pick for this album's best song. Traitor brings my first issue with this album to light - relatable but lame songs. Every person I have asked thinks this song is relatable and that it stands as one of the best of the album - I think it starts a long spiral which doesn't stop until jealousy, jealousy. The second through eighth songs of the album are all lacking substantial character. Rodrigo's unique articulation is the only plus of her singing. I strongly believe Rodrigo missed an opportunity by not structuring this album around Brutal. I truly think she would be a very successful pop-punk artist if her discography focused on the style found in the album's first song. About half of the songs (6) are beautifully written, while the other half (5) are just not. Overall, I know she can do better in the future and she has a bright path ahead of her. Her following, which eats up whatever music she throws up out of her mouth, is solid proof of this. She has the foundation, now she just needs to build a house.… Expand
  20. silvestre_m
    May 22, 2021
    0
    Not so good production and lyrics that says the same thing the entire album. Just average
  21. 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
  22. Vasudha
    May 23, 2021
    0
    Mediocre and bland with that annoying indie girl voice. Lyrical content is the worst to come in a while. There is nothing more annoying than a pretty girl singing about feeling jealous of girls with good looks. Taylor swift had that similar cute dorky girl in her early years. Lame.
  23. VitorMacauba
    May 22, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is basic, childish, immature and boring. The only good song in it is “deja vu”, even with the jealousy lyrics.… Expand
  24. Nicol0194
    May 23, 2021
    0
    I really think it is an overrated album, if it has good songs but it is not so bad. I think they idolize her others. Also, I think he's hanging onto Taylor a lot, but hey. I also think there have really been better albums than this one.
  25. EsraCetinturk
    May 21, 2021
    1
    Basic pop album, it’s words and background are very simple. Boring album and not innovative.
  26. midnightloveee
    May 22, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. imo the album is terrible. each song sounds the same and it bores me. i only like the song written by taylor… Expand
  27. Hsbsnnzms
    May 21, 2021
    0
    She screams too much and her lyrics sound the same. Save your ears people. Too basic.
  28. kondorosipeti
    May 21, 2021
    0
    Super disappointed with this album. The singles were good but the other songs are
  29. ghettogoose
    May 22, 2021
    0
    this is not going to age well. its good the first two times you listen to it, but it gets annoying.
  30. Lanasbeech
    May 25, 2021
    0
    A very predictable, kinda boring album. it’s giving miley cyrus wannabe. another industry plant as if we didn’t already had one like that. hope she’ll serve something better soon.
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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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