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. invisible69
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Definitely did not expect this from her when I first heard driver’s license but this album is everything!!
  2. SoundOfAMan
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Simply amazing! Sour is a melodramatic pop opera of broken teen dreams: right now, it puts Rodrigo in the driver’s seat, and woe betide anyone who gets in her way.
  3. ArtGab
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Um dos debuts mais empolgantes em anos, que perfeição, que letras, que álbum!
  4. danilosilva
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Álbum impecável. Depois de 3 singles (sabiamente escolhidos) maravilhosos e totalmente versáteis, o hype pelo álbum de estreia da Olivia Rodrigo foi gigantesco. E ela conseguiu superar as expectativas. Talentosíssima igual a fav Taylor Swift. “brutal” é uma das melhores opening tracks que eu já ouvi, cativante demais. “jealousy, jealousy” é simplesmente uma pop perfection. Enfim, o álbumÁlbum impecável. Depois de 3 singles (sabiamente escolhidos) maravilhosos e totalmente versáteis, o hype pelo álbum de estreia da Olivia Rodrigo foi gigantesco. E ela conseguiu superar as expectativas. Talentosíssima igual a fav Taylor Swift. “brutal” é uma das melhores opening tracks que eu já ouvi, cativante demais. “jealousy, jealousy” é simplesmente uma pop perfection. Enfim, o álbum está aí para mostrar o motivo de Olivia Rodrigo ser o momento!… Expand
  5. yongizzy
    May 21, 2021
    10
    The album that everyone was wishing for since late 2000's
  6. RK13
    May 21, 2021
    10
    A surprisingly good debut album which will provide Rodrigo with the platform to be one of the main pop icons of the 2020s. brutal is by far the best track
  7. elivelton
    May 21, 2021
    10
    olivia é um nome que não irá cair no esquecimento tão cedo, seu debut só consegue provar ainda mais o meu ponto, com baladas bem produzidas e canções animadas lembrando um pop/rock anos 2000 ela soube entregar o que a nova geração queria, ela sabe conversar com seu público em todas as letras, sucesso e vida longa a ela, quanto aos gays amargurados: apenas aceitem que uma garota de 18 anosolivia é um nome que não irá cair no esquecimento tão cedo, seu debut só consegue provar ainda mais o meu ponto, com baladas bem produzidas e canções animadas lembrando um pop/rock anos 2000 ela soube entregar o que a nova geração queria, ela sabe conversar com seu público em todas as letras, sucesso e vida longa a ela, quanto aos gays amargurados: apenas aceitem que uma garota de 18 anos não tem obrigação de agradar a vocês, se querem ficar presos ao pop antigo, então que procurem por isso nas plataformas de streaming e deixem a garota em paz.… Expand
  8. leobartowski
    May 22, 2021
    10
    I think that everyone agrees when I say that this is the album of the year so far. Every song has a instrumental quite similar to Taylor Swift works, what makes this album so much better. The last time the world experienced an album like this was Folklore, NFR & Melodrama.
  9. AndreyMacedo
    May 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no doubt that she is a complete artist, even if she came from the world of Disney, she is not just one more, because she knows what she does.
    The songs are amazing, I loved listening to everything, from beginning to end.
    The start with 'Brutal' is totally perfect, it was the right choice.
    She delivered something so good on a first album, I am shocked and loving it.    … Expand
  10. Marilysimao
    May 21, 2021
    10
    It's wonderful how Olivia managed to put all the anger, sincerity and sadness in an album and make us feel all of her seventeen years, it's a beautiful album, sour but beautiful.
  11. rogadi
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Album of the year, no doubt. So powerful and solid for it to be a debut. Olivia is definitely bigger than the big artists of this time, can say she is the biggest artist of this year.
  12. manningn15
    May 25, 2021
    10
    After listening to Sour many times I can honestly say it is probably my favorite debut album of all time and one of my favorite albums I have ever listened to also my favorite album of the year, I loved every song. The songwriting is phenomenal; the lyrical content is just exceptional so beautifully honest, emotional, and real. Olivia's vocal's are excellent I love the honest and emotionalAfter listening to Sour many times I can honestly say it is probably my favorite debut album of all time and one of my favorite albums I have ever listened to also my favorite album of the year, I loved every song. The songwriting is phenomenal; the lyrical content is just exceptional so beautifully honest, emotional, and real. Olivia's vocal's are excellent I love the honest and emotional qualities of her voice; she does superb job at conveying emotion through her vocals. The production is terrific. I love how versatile she is musical by blending pop with touches of many different genres but still making it sound very cohesive. The artwork is great, I love the style of both covers. This is an A++ album and I see some Grammys in her future especially next year and can tell she is going to have a long and successful music career.… Expand
  13. DrewBarrymore
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Me surpreendeu demais, esse álbum é muito bom em todos os quesitos (Produção, melodias, letras) Olivia só prova que veio pra ficar e que não vai ser uma artista only singles.
  14. nurhikmattew
    May 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She literally makes variousity in one album, and it ofcourse says the sourness of ex and it’s relatable life story for several people. Like literally she needs to move on from her ex and brand new her day with someone who accept every her jokes… Expand
  15. hieubqt1711
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Love her songwriting and storytelling in this album. Also, love that she experienced many music genres. Fascinating to listen to.
  16. NolanLundgaard
    May 21, 2021
    10
    SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo: 9.12

    brutal: 1 :) traitor: 1! drivers license: 1! 1 step forward, 3 steps back: 1 deja vu: 1 :) good 4 u: 1 :) enough for you: 1! happier: 1 jealousy, jealousy: 1 :) favorite crime: 0.75 hope ur ok: 0.75 10.5/11 ~ .955 -> 9.12 Ever since drivers license came out earlier this year, I have always been grappled by Olivia Rodrigo’s uncommon ability    SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo: 9.12

    brutal: 1 :)
    traitor: 1!
    drivers license: 1!
    1 step forward, 3 steps back: 1
    deja vu: 1 :)
    good 4 u: 1 :)
    enough for you: 1!
    happier: 1
    jealousy, jealousy: 1 :)
    favorite crime: 0.75
    hope ur ok: 0.75

    10.5/11 ~ .955 -> 9.12

    Ever since drivers license came out earlier this year, I have always been grappled by Olivia Rodrigo’s uncommon ability to write phenomenal lyrics. In fact, her first three singles (which I have basically listened on repeat to) were so timely with my personal experiences. Somehow, Rodrigo is able to explain the sea of countless emotions that I know a good number of people have experiences at least sometime in their life, and she does this accompanied by music that is a blast to listen to. For a debut album, this is off the charts. I can honestly say that I am not the type of person who gives out 10s to every album I come across (just check my other reviews out!), but this one absolutely deserves it. The album is balanced beautifully, with calm piano or acoustic guitar-based songs mixed in with “Taylor Swift meets Green Day'' tracks that are exceedingly fun to listen to.

    I really wish that I could include my song-by-song commentary, though that would push my review past the character limit.

    As a whole, Rodrigo makes a remarkable debut with her first album, SOUR. There was obviously a lot of hype surrounding it, and I can absolutely say that it definitely lived up to my expectations. The sound of the album is terrific, but I feel like Rodrigo truly shines in her most energetic songs (her belting voice sounds surprisingly good). That being said, her lyrics are really what is first and foremost the most brilliant part of this album. Somehow she is able to beautifully convey complex feelings and in addition to that she packs her feelings very eloquently in music form. I know SOUR was just released, but I greatly look forward to hearing what Rodrigo produces in the future. I believe all lovers of music will appreciate SOUR, as it is a combination of multiple forms of music. Olivia Rodrigo, in the miniscule chance that you are reading this, know that SOUR is, I kid you not, one of the best albums I have listened to. You are awesome! Highlights: brutal; traitor; drivers license; 1 step forward, 3 steps back; deja vu; good 4 u; enough for you; happier; and jealousy, jealousy.    … Expand
  17. ewhite
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This was lovely! Great and pretty varied sonically. Taylor Swift's presence are palpable. The lyrics cleverly constructed and I love how she touched upon subjects such as heartbreak, insecurities and generational trauma . Brutal and Hope Ur Ok are standouts for me. Overall, I think she has HUUUGE potential.
  18. effecktx
    May 27, 2021
    10
    that's reeeeally good. she was personal in a mixed way, sometimes dramatic, sometimes fun, sometimes f*ckin craaazy. I LOVE IT!
  19. reut
    May 21, 2021
    10
    an amazing debut album! 11 songs that show honesty, and most of all talent.
  20. WallySouz
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Eu ameiiii esse álbum dela! Música boa e muita mais muito pop rock, que eu amo de paixão.
  21. dionywsuz
    May 21, 2021
    10
    para um primeiro álbum, oliva entregou tudo e ainda mais. as músicas incríveis, as produções impecáveis e os vocais extremamente perfeitos. é quase impossível não se identificar com alguma das músicas que está nesse álbum.
  22. ddomiciano
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Great debut, great voice... total Lorde feeling, but still better. Only 18 years and she is so promising To become bigger and bigger...
  23. fionaspaperbag
    May 21, 2021
    10
    She deserves all the sucess she’s receiving, its a very strong debut. Only bops!
  24. Aisaza
    May 21, 2021
    10
    So good, all love for oliva and this álbum, the Best of this year, deja vu still de best song but happier>>>>>>>>>>>
  25. estcarreras
    May 21, 2021
    10
    queen of pop queen of pop queen of pop queen of pop queen of pop queen of pop
  26. Amandamarques
    May 22, 2021
    10
    O álbum é maravilhoso, consegue captar várias emoções da adolescência com verdade e paixão, Olivia serve boas composições e produção impecável, só queria que o álbum fosse mais longo
  27. gibibikow
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Well done Olivia! Such a great album, she's amazing for putting out an amazing album in her debut! She has a great career ahead, I can tell. Excited to see what more she'll bring us
  28. RamonMarques
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Olivia Rodrigo is the new POPSTAR of the world. "Sour" is perfect. The lyrics is so good.
  29. Rault
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Simplemente es un álbum increíble desde brutal hope ur ok es pura arte, un increíble álbum debut
  30. tais1234
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Her inspiration in Taylor Swift is clear with her masterclass songwriting. It is impossible not to connect with her lyrics and the songs are very well produced. Incredible work for a debut album. Excited for what's to come from Olivia Rodrigo.
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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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