S.O.S.
by SZA
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Dec 9, 2022
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 389 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 332 out of 389
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 389
  3. Negative: 32 out of 389
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  1. Rosdaija
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PFFT WHATS WRONG WITH IT??! Ugh im so glad she released … Expand
  2. AlexGrd
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    spectacular, attractive and innovative. Those are three words with which I would describe this album that should be nominated for the 2024 Grammys anyway. Exceeding my expectations from Ctrl, sza manages to captivate me once again
  3. submnibiriyae
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    She ate here
    Favs: gone girl, kill bill, ghost in the machine, blind and Forgiveless
    Least favs: conceited and notice me
  4. hihowareu
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    This album may have great songs, but I believe she could do much more better. I would say that she is just too overrated.
  5. Megustazombies
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    S.O.S packs a punch with every single song on the album. The songs are all unique and shows how versatile SZA is, and I have never experienced an album like this one. Every song has its own meaning and vibe.
  6. kirin0ia
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    A SZA é muito artista, com o SOS ela entregou o maior álbum do ano, aos 45min do segundo tempo.
  7. erolsabadosh
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    Nice production overall but the lyrics are sometimes very repetitive and unimaginative which makes it difficult to get through the whole album because there are a whopping 23 tracks. Take for instance F2F, a pop punk track in the middle that just crops up out of nowhere, with SZA doing a terrible Avril Lavigne impression and the refrain "I f*ck him 'cause I miss you' or the equallyNice production overall but the lyrics are sometimes very repetitive and unimaginative which makes it difficult to get through the whole album because there are a whopping 23 tracks. Take for instance F2F, a pop punk track in the middle that just crops up out of nowhere, with SZA doing a terrible Avril Lavigne impression and the refrain "I f*ck him 'cause I miss you' or the equally uninspired Notice Me where she repeats 'I don't want to be your girl I just want to be your person' over and over. She sounds her best on tracks like Far; a sparse beat with some pleasant guitar and synths that her airy voice floats atop beautifully or the epic Gone Girl. This probably could have been edited down to a great 10-12 track album, but as it is it's definitely bloated and very inconsistent.… Expand
  8. Kasen
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Wow, not sure what to even say. The seamless shifts from song to song, the content, the messages, everything is perfect. SZA truly embodies so many feelings and dose not hold back at all during all 23 songs. Perfect 10/10. I wouldn't say it is the best of her work, but this beautiful and truly stunning album was worth the 5 year wait.
  9. ygorxis
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Um álbum completo que está bem consistente e com um gosto muito bom, valeu a pena esperar 5 anos
  10. rouffabio
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Uma obra completamente atemporal que nos mostra tamanha evolução pessoal tendo com base seu último álbum, CTRL (2017), ela se mostra uma pessoa mais madura e responsável para lidar com seus próprios sentimentos.

    Transitando pelos diversos gêneros nesse disco, sem perder a sua personalidade, nos mostrando que possui uma absurda excelência em tudo que se propõe a fazer com talento e    Uma obra completamente atemporal que nos mostra tamanha evolução pessoal tendo com base seu último álbum, CTRL (2017), ela se mostra uma pessoa mais madura e responsável para lidar com seus próprios sentimentos.

    Transitando pelos diversos gêneros nesse disco, sem perder a sua personalidade, nos mostrando que possui uma absurda excelência em tudo que se propõe a fazer com talento e maestria.

    É inegável que SZA está entre as maiores artistas que essa geração já viu, tendo em vista sua genialidade em entregar um trabalho bem feito, desde as escolhas de colaborações aos assuntos abordados.

    Conforme as faixas são ouvidas é possível sentir claramente tudo o que ela quer dizer, transbordando emoções com seu jeito leve e doce.
    É notável que esse projeto foi extremamente pensado em cada detalhe, o que faz o público querer mais e entender o motivo de tremenda espera.

    made in brazil.    … Expand
  11. skeet1748
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing, worth the wait since Ctrl. Sza's beautiful writing, her fantastic voice, and the melodic beats are truly a masterpiece.
  12. bigbigdelrey
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its so good, have a mix of a lotta musical generes, in one single you are sad and on another you are vibbing. Sza slay the house down boots Houston im deceased.… Expand
  13. Adamb623
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    SZA shows just how diverse and flexible she is with this album. Her lyrics just as meaningful as always and her voice angelical. She opens the album with a powerful voice whilst standing her ground. The second track Kill Bill is pure chaos in the best possible way. Her range is amazing and truly unique. No skips, no bad songs and no joke. Sza kills it as usual
  14. ivhaui
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Worth the wait i’m gonna be totally honest.. this cannot be her last album tho cause y’all know how she love to lie
  15. mrtins
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    a sza foi gigante quando chamou esses cantores para participar do projeto selecionando aqueles que realmente encaixavam, a escrita muito boa com letras profundas e sinceras, achei a produção boa mas esperava algo mais inovador por conta do o álbum anterior ctrl mas essa foi uma expectativa pessoal minha, o álbum é bom e ponto.
  16. ThiagoBraga
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Amei este álbum incrível , muita expectativa para ouvir as músicas da Sza e me surpreendeu o quanto artista ela é maravilhosa
  17. davidcosta
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    a sza nesse album trás suas emoções através de um bom r&b classico com um toque de trap e rock, a autointitulada é sem dúvidas um dos melhores vocais da sza em toda sua carreira. e os feats, principalmente a com a Phoebe sao impecáveis. Álbum do ano e Best R&B Album 2023.
  18. matheusnake
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Como todos os seus trabalhos, simplesmente impecável! Me colocou pra chorar em posição fetal como uma criança sem chupeta.
  19. epley118
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    amazing on all fronts. Wish there were more features. SOS was a slow start to the album but LOW makes up for it and it’s smooth sailing from there. Great Album. I hope people who just broke up with their partners resist the temptation to get back together after listening
  20. Cruelsummer20
    Dec 9, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not really a fan of the album although I did enjoy the collaboration w Lana Del Rey. Basically this is just a female version of hip hop which I don’t care for bc there’s no lyrical strength to it.… Expand
  21. charli_cmxx
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    Muy malo, me parece un album muy básico y podría haber arriesgado másndnennnnnnn
  22. tonialbiach
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Brilliant. Exactly what everyone needed right now, SZA delivers a extense and carefully mixed album with a very clear artistic line. It’s a ecclectic work that still mantains all her musical codes.
  23. Vittorio2346
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    BEST ALBUMMMM OF THE YEAR, AMAZING COMPOSITION I LOVED IT. Amazing how she made me cry on some tracks like love language and blind SZA love you
  24. postaallll
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    With 23 tracks SZA managed to make the album cohesive and coherent with more than three genres, including r&b, country, rap and rock.
  25. Fazon
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    The lyricism!!! In this album is phenomenal. Definitely worth the wait. I can’t wait for the deluxe
  26. aaedenn
    Dec 9, 2022
    7
    This album is the reason artists shouldn’t go so many years between albums. The sheer length of this album is quite ridiculous. There is a lot of filler, with not a ton of high points, but the high points, and lack of bad spots are good enough to push this into “good” territory. It’s sad to see a step down from Ctrl when it’s been so long without an album, and I don’t see myself listeningThis album is the reason artists shouldn’t go so many years between albums. The sheer length of this album is quite ridiculous. There is a lot of filler, with not a ton of high points, but the high points, and lack of bad spots are good enough to push this into “good” territory. It’s sad to see a step down from Ctrl when it’s been so long without an album, and I don’t see myself listening to this top to bottom again, but I will definitely revisit some tracks.… Expand
  27. ravjamin
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    On SOD, SZA experiments with a mix of genres while continuing to display her fantastic songwriting and vocals. Everything she does on this album I love- instantly a classic
  28. Dylantm
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Truly an amazing album SZA outdid herself one again i give 10s when 10s are due
  29. Meniexorvnctbp
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. It’s been so long since her last album so I’m happy to hear new music from her finally… Expand
  30. rycee
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a giant talent how sza manages to tell a complete story of her relationships with beautiful lyrics and traveling instrumentals… Expand
  31. intersaction32
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    I was bored listening to it pretty quickly. It's over an hour long and just not worth it. Pass.
  32. rjerick1
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    It's long and boring. It's not worth the hour plus time to listen to it. Pass and listen to something else.
  33. crazedaman
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    This album doesn't move the needle, it's boring, and just not very good. Do yourself a favor and skip it.
  34. Alexctrl
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There was so much hype for this album and its very well deserved, This is a complete 180 from her debut album 'CTRL' and it works really well, I wasn't expecting the pop/rock sounds in this album but it suits her voice very well, some of my personal favorites is Kill Bill, Gone Girl and Love Language… Expand
  35. Marcoboy
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    it is so good, the range of genre she used, from rap, r&b, hip-hop to alternative, country, ballad and punk rock is shockingly not all over the place. this is her best album
  36. CarlosssssssssC
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Estoy sin palabras fueron años de espera y ver todo lo que ah crecido es impresionante y estoy sumamente orgulloso de ella, nos entregó letra sentimientos vocals visuales la mejor portada de lo que va del año en un álbum ella es simplemente magnífica te amo con la vida sza atte:solanachile
  37. fwork972
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a beautifully perfect album. 23 tracks and not a single chop, so many different genres yet so cohesive… Expand
  38. Timhockey1
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    What an incredible follow up to one of the most important and amazing albums released in CTRL. SOS not only follows up on the themes from CTRL but also expands on them in the most beautiful ways possible. Worth the 5 year wait.
  39. nicopizzorno
    Dec 9, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. there was so much hype over this album but it kind of disappointed me when i heard it. there’re lots of filler songs. but there are also some good ones like good days, and nobody gets me. in my opinion those are the stand outs. but most of the album is just being filled with under average songs… Expand
  40. lukas33
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    The girls that get it get, the ones who dont dont. J make sure u dont embarrass yourself with the laughably low reviews some of yall are posting
  41. used
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOS was a highly anticipated project that did not disappoint. You could tell SZA really let her creative juices flow on this album with songs like “F2F” and “Smoking on my Ex Pack”. In the album, similar to Ctrl, she expresses the same kind of love from a more self-assured perspective. Hearing the versatility on this album was like a breath of fresh air, it makes the album so much fun to listen to and allows others to enjoy SZA even more than before. This is an amazing album to introduce yourself to SZA with because I guarantee there will be something on there you’ll love. I loved seeing songs like “Used” finally get finished into a beautiful song especially when it’s with the talented Don Toliver along with Phoebe Bridgers in “Ghost in the Machine”. The few features on this album is exactly what SZA fans needed so we could finally listen to her alone on her own record instead of her being on other artists’.

    The album is just so great and I’ll be listening to it over and over again to the point where I’ll memorize all the creative lyrics of this album. She definitely surprised me in the best way possible.    … Expand
  42. folkCtrl
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    this álbum is the purest art of R&B, sza manages to expose all the feeling that abandoned people feel, without a doubt a strong contender For AOTY at the Grammy.SZA is the Queen of R&B!
  43. tbuffy
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    A strong return to music to one of the best artist out right now! Favorite Tracks: Blind F2F
    Nobody Gets Me Kill Bill
  44. DreluvsSza
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    SZA did her BIGGEST one, I love her so much. She’s filled w talent and I just know she’s bout to end so many careers
  45. evansos
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    this is the best album of all time. It moved mountains it ended drake. SOS 4EVER
  46. nathanv
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    10/10 album! SZA served vocals, made 23 unique and different songs and showed versatility. She solidified her spot as one of the best rnb artists there are!
  47. paidelimon
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    no supero mis espectativas, sin embargo, sos sigue siendo un trabajo excelente.
  48. giantccwaffle
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    With a lack of originality and direction, SZA’s project is a bore to any ear that values depth and personality. An obnoxiously long tracklist enhances the fact that every song has very similiar lyrics and sound. However, SZA’s level of talent is undeniably incredible, I just wish she could put it to better use by communicating her ideas without using the same repetitive themes andWith a lack of originality and direction, SZA’s project is a bore to any ear that values depth and personality. An obnoxiously long tracklist enhances the fact that every song has very similiar lyrics and sound. However, SZA’s level of talent is undeniably incredible, I just wish she could put it to better use by communicating her ideas without using the same repetitive themes and profanity. However, SZA does a lot right with standout tracks like “Open Arms” with Travis Scott, “Kill Bill,” “Open Arms,” and F2F. These tracks exemplify emotional outreach to the listener, without sounding overdone.

    Production is sub-par, with nothing to write home about.    … Expand
  49. Markky
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    This album passed my very high expectations. Every single track was amazing, truly her best work so far. It surpassed CTRL in my opinion. Some of my favorites were SOS, Kill Bill, Gone Girl and Ghost in a Machine.
  50. fsierram
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This albums is everything that I was expecting of her after a 5 year Hiatus (and more). I truly loved how she experimented with different genres and how her lyrics truly matched the song´s rhythm. Same quality if not higher than CTRL
  51. naed_luc
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    It’s so good, my favorite are “ Shirt “, “ Blind “, “ I hate U “ !! I’ll love this record.
  52. selsmanic
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    it's not topping ctrl for me but this is a GREAT album with just 1 filler track out of 23. it's insane SZA it's at her prime after 5 years no hype lost and quality perfect as always!
  53. Virgoo
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    It had a lot of genres in it but in all she poured her heart into each songs.
  54. saintking
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a really good album; it was worth the wait, but I would say there might be some filler tracks, but they’re still good.… Expand
  55. jeffer21
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    SZA returned even more versatile, vulnerable, aggressive, majestic, experimental and stripped down in this new work, although R&B is her central style, she walks through different sounds in S.O.S
  56. gemmaliciosa
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    An almost perfect piece of work from SZA. Even though the album is 23 tracks long and over an hour, the album traps you quickly enough so you can sit through it all and enjoy every track for what it is.
  57. guuhmaraj
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    perfect I loved all the songs and made me want to listen to her entire discography
  58. VitorMacauba
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    In this masterpiece, SZA explores r&b, hip-hop, melodic rap, trap and even pop/rock, she reinvented herself and kept being sincere and poetic. This album deserves many awards, truly beautiful!
  59. malllekyuh
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    tHiS ALBUM IS AMAZINNGGGGGGG SZAA YOURE A GENIUSSSSSS!!!!!
    sza (Solána Imani Rowe) you’re talented, brilliant,amazing,SHOWSTOPPING,never the same, totally unique.
    you’re an icon
    you’re a legend AND you’re the moment
    NOW COME ON NOW
  60. Tara22
    Dec 9, 2022
    2
    It's probably the most boring album I have ever heard there are so many fillers in this album could be 12 songs but the desperation for more streams ruined this album
  61. Jotta61
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. é um álbum lindo e delicioso de se ouvir
    a sza arrasou bastante nesse álbum vai ser sucesso que nem o ctrl, valeu muito mesmo esperar por essa nova fase da mãe sza, ela sabe o que fazer e dizer nas músicas
    não tem erro esse álbum, é versátil demais, vai ser sucesso.    … Expand
  62. Stomash
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    this album is shock...we've been waiting for it for 5 years and it's incredible work, we love you sza!!!
  63. luannfel
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    It's easy to describe this album and say why it deserves a 10. An immersive and special experience, the way Solana manages to move between pop-punk and r&b is incredible, is unbelievable. She managed to keep her girly post, but this time she manages to be angry and spiteful, as described in the track 'Kill Bill'. AMAZING.
  64. ethanwhite
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    After a 5 year wait, SZA delivered and exceeded expectations. She gave a range of genres and sound throughout the album while still proving she can write immaculately.
    The best follow up from CTRL.
  65. gavsdelrey
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    SZA doesn’t make music, she makes art. This album truly blew me away and was absolutely worth the wait.
  66. Froyzen
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    she is one of the best artists currently, she always delivers her best work and after 5 years of waiting this was enough to satisfy the will of us fans.
  67. Liamcfinnegan
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This album is truly inspiring. The vibes are plenty, various, and exciting. ❤️
  68. fweb
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Beautiful in every sense. Not a single skip on the album. Shifting seamlessly from genre to genre, kept constant by her smooth voice and confident delivery. It’s a long album with 23 tracks, however I could not imagine the album without all 23, and each track feels as if it belongs on the project. Each sound and word is intentional, creating a project that comes together to create a richBeautiful in every sense. Not a single skip on the album. Shifting seamlessly from genre to genre, kept constant by her smooth voice and confident delivery. It’s a long album with 23 tracks, however I could not imagine the album without all 23, and each track feels as if it belongs on the project. Each sound and word is intentional, creating a project that comes together to create a rich tapestry of a five year period.… Expand
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Metascore
90

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. HipHopDX
    Dec 19, 2022
    80
    The peaks on SOS, (“Used,” “Smoking on my Ex Pack,” and “Forgiveless”) find SZA sounding refreshingly comfortable rapping over gritty, hazy, and grimy productions.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Dec 16, 2022
    88
    It may take a few years for SOS to ascend to the heights, but if 808s & Heartbreak was the breakup record of the 2000s and Blonde was the 2010s examination of loss and trauma, then SZA might have produced that emotional breaking point for the 2020s.
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  3. AllMusic
    Dec 15, 2022
    90
    Hour-plus length and stylistic variety likewise signal that SOS could be the overreaching kind of highly anticipated follow-up. Still, it's an advancement from Ctrl in every respect apart from cohesion
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