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

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  1. beatrizaras
    May 23, 2021
    9
    it’s very different throughout the album and her vocals match the pain in the lyrics... i love it
  2. afteraoty
    May 23, 2021
    10
    i nominate to aoty! Olivia has shown a lot of her potential and has everything to have a successful career, it is obvious that she will come out of the awards with her hands full!i nominate to aoty! Olivia has shown a lot of her potential and has everything to have a successful career, it is obvious that she will come out of the awards with her hands full!
  3. thiagossaguiar
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Sour é uma mistura de sentimentos, você consegue sentir a insegurança e medos de olivia mesmo sem nunca ter passado por ele, e se passou isso volta a tona por 30 minutos de músicas impecáveis, o álbum fala um pouco mais do que o ex de olivia rodrigo, fala abertamente sobre homofobia, sobre inseguranças, sobre a vida perfeita das pessoas na internet e o impactos nas pessoas, sobre aSour é uma mistura de sentimentos, você consegue sentir a insegurança e medos de olivia mesmo sem nunca ter passado por ele, e se passou isso volta a tona por 30 minutos de músicas impecáveis, o álbum fala um pouco mais do que o ex de olivia rodrigo, fala abertamente sobre homofobia, sobre inseguranças, sobre a vida perfeita das pessoas na internet e o impactos nas pessoas, sobre a ansiedade e a perca da juventude na pandemia, etc.… Expand
  4. leumassregor
    May 24, 2021
    7
    A lot of songs on here are a hit or miss. The faster paced songs like good 4 u, deja vu, or brutal are fun and catchy to listen to, however the slower tracks like traitor, 1 step forward 3 steps back, and favorite crime can be a bit boring or bland.

    The best part about this album, however, are the lyrics. They are beautifully written and filled with different metaphors and word play    A lot of songs on here are a hit or miss. The faster paced songs like good 4 u, deja vu, or brutal are fun and catchy to listen to, however the slower tracks like traitor, 1 step forward 3 steps back, and favorite crime can be a bit boring or bland.

    The best part about this album, however, are the lyrics. They are beautifully written and filled with different metaphors and word play that really gets you thinking and can also get you emotional.

    The best track on this album has to be hope ur okay. It is incredibly sad and is written beautifully. This is very good for a debut album, and I hope to see more from Olivia.    … Expand
  5. erikpedro
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  6. judedward
    May 24, 2021
    10
    An incredible debut that combines multiple sonic influences with a steady theme. the sky is the limit for this artist.
  7. dejavudrivin
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Sour made me cry my heart out to my non existent ex so thank you olivia for that one
  8. JaneReddington
    May 25, 2021
    10
    This is is a brilliant debut album from a very talented 18 year old. The album is very mature and cohesive, the production is great and every song is well thought-out and adds to the projects as a whole. There are no filler songs and it really feels like care was taken to produce a great body of work that can be enjoyed all the way through. My favourite songs are Traitor, Enough for YouThis is is a brilliant debut album from a very talented 18 year old. The album is very mature and cohesive, the production is great and every song is well thought-out and adds to the projects as a whole. There are no filler songs and it really feels like care was taken to produce a great body of work that can be enjoyed all the way through. My favourite songs are Traitor, Enough for You and Deja Vu but there isn't a song I don't love. One of the best albums of the year and for this to be her debut just makes it a bigger achievement. One recommendation - listen to her song 'All I Want' - it's a part of the soundtrack to her Disney show but she wrote it herself and it's really stellar. I did not expect it to be so good! I'm really looking forward to her work in future, I became a fan!… Expand
  9. Carolmsp
    May 25, 2021
    7
    A great debut album, Olivia is a gifted songwriter and have so much potential. But, big part of the songs in the album sound like the same, and talk about similar experiences. Loved all the main singles, but i think she picked a weak set list.
  10. sammiconger
    May 25, 2021
    10
    This album embodies what it means to be a teenager. Even though that specific narrative is so cliche, she somehow has completely reinvented it and made it completely her own. Her influence from Taylor Swift is clear in her songwriting, taking a strong feeling and making it clear sonically, expelling emotion throughout her singing voice and her lyrics. The beginning track is strong andThis album embodies what it means to be a teenager. Even though that specific narrative is so cliche, she somehow has completely reinvented it and made it completely her own. Her influence from Taylor Swift is clear in her songwriting, taking a strong feeling and making it clear sonically, expelling emotion throughout her singing voice and her lyrics. The beginning track is strong and powerful, with arguably one of the best lines from the album: "And I'm so sick of seventeen / where's my **** teenage dream? If someone tells me one more time "enjoy your youth", I'm gonna cry." - Then, she sings about heartache, what she's gone through in her teen years through her own experience, yet making it completely general so anyone can take her words and make them their own. It's a heartbreak album with angst, and quite honestly, no artist should ever shy away from what they really want to write about, and I'm glad Rodrigo did just that. Her talent is clear with her first three debut singles going straight to number one, thus making history as a woman musician. She is here to change the world, and we are merely just watching and listening as she does so. One of the best albums of 2021, and we only get to see her grow from here. 10/10.… Expand
  11. Kemperb
    May 25, 2021
    9
    Inspiration is the name of the game when it comes to SOUR. Ultimately, the sounds are fresh and fun, but sometimes the style can get a little lost in the content and can shy away from one clear focus. Production is absolutely amazing with lots of different sounds mixing together to make one of the best pop records of the year so far.
  12. leovmm11
    May 25, 2021
    9
    Very good album! Loved the duality of the more energetic songs and the slower and calmer songs! It’s a rlly good album in general :p fav song is either: “good 4 u” or “favorite crime”
  13. Ingperez9
    May 25, 2021
    10
    The best album ever for a teenage girl!!! And olivia had such a beautiful voice!!
  14. ChrisD2019
    May 25, 2021
    10
    SOUR is a masterpiece. You go in expecting it to be like: "whatever *shrug*", but it surprises tf outta you and turns out to be amazing. Olivia deserves all the Grammys and other awards for this absolute once in a decade album. 10/10 would recommend everyone to listen to it.
  15. gabsousaaaa
    May 25, 2021
    10
    best album of 2021, i said what i said and you cant disagree with me . deal with it.
  16. trisdebelen
    May 26, 2021
    10
    The artistry and songwriting in this album are exceptional. Olivia Rodrigo has the ability to pick you up and place you into her universe, let you into her world, but you feel everything and you relate and understand. There are so few who understand this type of music. The quality of her songs is amazing. Her influence with pop-rock shows in her songs Brutal and Good 4 U but she also hasThe artistry and songwriting in this album are exceptional. Olivia Rodrigo has the ability to pick you up and place you into her universe, let you into her world, but you feel everything and you relate and understand. There are so few who understand this type of music. The quality of her songs is amazing. Her influence with pop-rock shows in her songs Brutal and Good 4 U but she also has the ability to slow it down with power ballads that can make your heartache. There is a rawness in the emotions that she aims to convey and she successfully does. Olivia Rodrigo has versatility and it shows in this amazing debut album. The world should watch out for what else she can bring.… Expand
  17. xuxuba
    May 27, 2021
    7
    To be honest, i thought it was kinda off the first time i heard. some of the lyrics are kinda meh but the beats are very nice and well produced! i dont understand people who're saying she just wrote about love and heartbroken things, actually theres songs in this album who says about something else like "hope ur okay" and "jealousy, jealousy." overall is a good listening, easily one of theTo be honest, i thought it was kinda off the first time i heard. some of the lyrics are kinda meh but the beats are very nice and well produced! i dont understand people who're saying she just wrote about love and heartbroken things, actually theres songs in this album who says about something else like "hope ur okay" and "jealousy, jealousy." overall is a good listening, easily one of the best albums of the year.… Expand
  18. NourIsACritic
    May 28, 2021
    9
    Definitely Pop album of the year. Wish some of the songs were more upbeat but overall absolutely relatable and fun. So excited for this emerging new artist.
  19. mtanzer8
    May 30, 2021
    9
    Like come on!!!! This is how you make a debut album. Favorite Crime and 1 Step Forward...3 Steps Back are my faves.
  20. blackpinkicons
    May 30, 2021
    10
    olivia is the next main pop girl. wbk. she gave us EVERYTHING with this album. she is a legend, an icon, a star, and she is the moment. already ended the other girlies iktr
  21. leyzeen
    Jun 2, 2021
    8
    Somewhat of an unadventurous record, but Olivia's singing and the complementary production elevates the impact of what would otherwise have been an ordinary "teenage" indie/ballad album. Raw and emotional, and there's a lot of feeling behind each word and lyric that Olivia sings. There's also a variety of punk-pop/rock to stray the album away from staleness, and it definitely makes theSomewhat of an unadventurous record, but Olivia's singing and the complementary production elevates the impact of what would otherwise have been an ordinary "teenage" indie/ballad album. Raw and emotional, and there's a lot of feeling behind each word and lyric that Olivia sings. There's also a variety of punk-pop/rock to stray the album away from staleness, and it definitely makes the whole thing feel less redundant. Overall an impressive debut album from such a young talent, and I can't wait to see what else she has to offer as she matures as an artist.… Expand
  22. criticetalica
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album really gives a specials vibe with many different beats and how each song stands out on it's own. I would have liked it more if she showed her emotions and made more songs like Drivers License, Traitor, and Happier which shows how much she is hurting and how the breakup went. Her lyrics was the best and just like her idol, Taylor Swift. I give Oliva a round of applause with this album because it is one of the few albums that has no skips and are all equally great.… Expand
  23. cturagot
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    My daughter showed me this album and I really love it. Olivia Rodrigo is really someone to watch. Album of the year
  24. Dunsweet21
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    A menina mulher mostrou que veio para ficar e competir com os grandes nomes da música mundial.
  25. glitterbible
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    This album is great! All the tracks are cohesive and well put together. I feel like lyrically it could be better but it’s her debut afterall.
  26. Johnsss
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    It's beautiful, exactly what teenagers feel everytime, that is new and original
  27. Comia
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Love it. This is as captivating as can be. I have it on repeat since release and would continue to be.
  28. JamesO2002
    Jun 28, 2021
    7
    It's a good album. Strong vocals and great production and instrumentation though I find some of the distortion effects on the vocals a little harsh. My main issue is the theme. Every song is a sad love song. It gets a little boring by the time you get to the end of the album. With that said, I think this album is a solid start for a singer/songwriter who is right at the start of herIt's a good album. Strong vocals and great production and instrumentation though I find some of the distortion effects on the vocals a little harsh. My main issue is the theme. Every song is a sad love song. It gets a little boring by the time you get to the end of the album. With that said, I think this album is a solid start for a singer/songwriter who is right at the start of her career. She has plenty time to mature her songwriting themes and maybe her next album will be score an 8 or higher,… Expand
  29. lipehbryant
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    vulnerable and sentimental, Olivia drowns in her sour feelings and brings flavors that young people in her teens experience.
  30. caszztro
    Jul 6, 2021
    8
    Has some really good tracks such as "brutal", "deja vu" and "jealousy, jealousy" and then has total letdowns and disappointments like "enough for you" and "hope ur ok". Good album, but lacks cohesion.
  31. rafavieirasc
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    música de qualidade e viciante, simplesmente o melhor álbum do ano, o AOTY
  32. oliviarodrigofa
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Esto es una maravilla, básicamente es mi vida en un álbum.
    Cualquier persona que escuche este disco se va a sentir atrapado en esta maravillosa atmósfera que ha creado Olivia.
  33. mystified
    Jul 15, 2021
    9
    I wish i could give it a 10 but it lacks some songwriting subject versatility (since the songwriting is good but putting it like this, if you're not a teen who has been hurt by your ex you just won't be into it), and it does sound a lot like other people sometimes, like Paramore, Taylor Swift, Lorde... But with that out of the way, it's an amazing album, a remarkable debut (and probablyI wish i could give it a 10 but it lacks some songwriting subject versatility (since the songwriting is good but putting it like this, if you're not a teen who has been hurt by your ex you just won't be into it), and it does sound a lot like other people sometimes, like Paramore, Taylor Swift, Lorde... But with that out of the way, it's an amazing album, a remarkable debut (and probably the best in terms of success in history?) and we're excited for more!… Expand
  34. diorstylesz
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum de 2021 digno de grammy, ninguém está acima deste, terão que aceitar que ela é a maior
  35. csae
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is, in my opinion the best album of the year. First the album starts of with a ice braking punk pop inspired hit in brutal. Then directly after totally changing up the mood with the beutiful and heartbreaking song traitor. Then obviously we have the biggest hit of 2021 Drivers Licence, which is still as Good as it was when it came out. After that we have the simplistic but Beautiful song 1 step forward 3 Steps back, which I would say is an incredible song to go into after to big Heartbreak ballads in traitor and Drivers Licence as an ice breaker song to calm down the mood a little. Then we got the beautiful and again a great mix Up from the last song when this is next to a little happy and angry att the se time, just a Beautiful song. Then we go in to the second biggest hit from the album, and may become the biggest on the the album as it is Still two months after It's realease dominantly getting the most streams of Any song right now earning over 55 million streams Every week. You can also easily see why it has become so popular as this also a Little pop punk inspired song is probably the most catchy song in the whole entire album. After the little angry song in Good 4 U we have probably one of the saddest songs on the album, Enough For You. This song is even more heartbreaking than, for me, any other song on the album. Then we go over to Happier which is not really that much happier than Enough For You, but is agian another Heartbreak ballads which seems to be kinda the theme of this album, to show all the "Sour" parts of Love and life. But I would still say that every song brings something different to the table and Happier is no exception. When she in this song starts showing a little bit of that jealous side and I think this is something everyone goes through in a Heartbreak. Now we go over to the next song, Jealousy jealousy. This is for me One of the most relatable songs on the whole entire album. I also think this song talks about a very important topic nowadays, the internet and how humans are portrayed to be like, and she does it in such a good and relatable way. Just an incredible song. Then we now have come to the 10th song of the album Favourite Crime. This song is again just a very beautiful song, talking about all the bad stuff she did just to be together with this one boy, and everything she went trough just so they could be together. Now we have the last song of the album, Hope Ur Ok.I would say this is a perfect way to ens an album which for me had been an emotional roller coaster. It's soft and again beautiful and just the absolutely best song to end on. Overall this album is just amazing with amazing songwriting and an amazing voice in Olivia Rodrigo. IF you haven't already listened to this album I think you really should because, this is definetly worth a listen, and you will probably be a bryter person after listening to this.

    So that's why I am giving this album a 10.    … Expand
  36. SandyMusi
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album is such a good one. It is well produced and the lyrics she sings are very relatable. I can't wait for her second album because this debut album? One of the best of recent times.
  37. THECRITICPURPLE
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    O álbum é, no geral, bem escrito e a produção é boa. As letras são bonitas, explodem em muitos momentos... entretanto, são, no geral, demasiadamente parecidas e, quando ouvidas de relance ou na primeira vez, parecem ser um grande extensão - no todo - ou parece, muitas vezes, que a música não acabou por completo. Olivia tem um grande talento e, acredito eu, trará ainda mais glória nos seusO álbum é, no geral, bem escrito e a produção é boa. As letras são bonitas, explodem em muitos momentos... entretanto, são, no geral, demasiadamente parecidas e, quando ouvidas de relance ou na primeira vez, parecem ser um grande extensão - no todo - ou parece, muitas vezes, que a música não acabou por completo. Olivia tem um grande talento e, acredito eu, trará ainda mais glória nos seus próximos lançamentos.… Expand
  38. Dansttr
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    De primeira eu pensei "não vou gostar", depois gostei basicamente da maioria das músicas especialmente Jealousy jealousy, Happier
  39. richardmeireles
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    uma compositora de mão cheia, musicas reais e intimistas e com sentimento que todos sentem e seu talento descoberto com sonoridades incriveis, e todo o sentimento transparece em cada musica, SOUR é o melhor album de 2021 e o mais completo .
  40. AnonB
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Álbum que pode ser facilmente ouvido por qualquer pessoa e mesmo assim não deixa de ter personalidade. Bem versátil e com singles chicletes, o que um álbum debut tem que ser pra conseguir se destacar, sinceramente.. Ficou muito bom, ainda mais se considerado o pouco tempo de produção. Tem álbuns debut que levam 2,3 anos para serem criados e não têm o mesmo impacto.
  41. Rioooo
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this album so much !! Ini album terbaik . Semua lagunya sangat enak untuk didengar… Expand
  42. luvcherrymotion
    Aug 3, 2021
    9
    Um álbum de debut bem forte. As músicas são consistentes e o álbum segue esse “conceito” jovem e empolgante.
  43. Tonydelgado
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Sour es un álbum realmente que todo adolescente estaba esperando para poder sobrellevar esta pandemia, con un poco de canciones sentimantales para aquellas ropturas de romances adolescentes, cada canción es realmente buena en sus letras, sonidos, coros y sentido, es algo que nos ha llevado a hacer a Olivia una estrella más del pop, esta chica tiene futuro
  44. Mariaines
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece, just thinking about how she did this for her first album, a the fact that she wrote those songs...I mean she so talented.… Expand
  45. AgeOfAquarius
    Aug 13, 2021
    8
    A short but well done debut album of a girl who is sure to only improve with time and experience. The singles (Driver's License, Deja Vu, and Good 4 U) are probably my favorites off the album, but Olivia's songwriting skills are definitely on display across the board. I can't wait to see what she does in the future!
  46. Babooshkaj
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    I truly, truly, truly love this album. I don’t think that any album is perfect but this one comes close. The only thing I would say is if you’re looking for a sonically cohesive album, maybe skip this one. In my opinion, this album is very all over the place, but in the best way. “Brutal, jealousy jealousy, and hope ur ok” describe teenage emotions in very great depth. It’s sad how everyI truly, truly, truly love this album. I don’t think that any album is perfect but this one comes close. The only thing I would say is if you’re looking for a sonically cohesive album, maybe skip this one. In my opinion, this album is very all over the place, but in the best way. “Brutal, jealousy jealousy, and hope ur ok” describe teenage emotions in very great depth. It’s sad how every lyric of brutal relate to me a little too much. The rest of the album displays her range in vocals and genres, but they all share one thing in common. Teenage heartbreak. Olivia did not just say “he broke my heart I hate him” she truly described what he did, how she feels, what she wished was different, how she felt back then, and more. This album is just truly beautiful and I think that it displays how much she is not just a Disney kid!… Expand
  47. ichigotts
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    SOTY Pop-rock com certeza, a Olivia fez um ótimo trabalho e todas as músicas estão incríveis.
  48. seanc55
    Jan 11, 2022
    7
    Sour is a great record with many standout tracks. It’s fairly cohesive and is an enjoyable short album. However some lyrics don’t flow as well as others and some songs such as “enough for you” and “favorite crime” are examples. There are a lot of ballads on this album and I hope she ventured out more with her next album. Overall a really amazing debut with many possible improvements forSour is a great record with many standout tracks. It’s fairly cohesive and is an enjoyable short album. However some lyrics don’t flow as well as others and some songs such as “enough for you” and “favorite crime” are examples. There are a lot of ballads on this album and I hope she ventured out more with her next album. Overall a really amazing debut with many possible improvements for the next… Expand
  49. huskywhite14
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Very impressive work for a debut album. Even though she's still experimenting her sound and lyricism, she manages to provide us with an honest and raw body of work.
  50. Valou62190
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Just amazing, sad, strong and powerfull. I love the versatility of this album, Olivia can be a futur pop star
  51. Dun_have_a_name
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Goddamn the best album of this year. All songs in the album are masterpieces.
  52. popuniver
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    best pop album of 2021, the voice of her generation. I really enjoy 11 tracks so many time. Thanks Olivia cos made the best album in the pandemic
  53. sopoe
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    es un increíble album, que muestra como se sienten los adolescentes y sus primeros amores
  54. diegodela297
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album mixing different topics from a breakup to the life of a young teenage girl
  55. ytgwrt
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    perfect emotional album!. recommended!. the lyrics are beautiful well structured. the production are not over produce that's why its perfect album
  56. joaquin_rengifo
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    I love this album, it has all type of music, INLOVE OLIVIA, im proud of her, THIS IS HER FIRST ALBUM AND IS AMAZING✨
  57. craigmoon2121
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    Absolutely NO skips. By far the best debut album of all-time. A great rollercoaster of emotions packed into 11 beautiful songs. 11/10 album.
  58. Poalo
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Songs like deja vu or traitor are still on my mind. This album represents so well the heartbroken teenager spirit.
  59. LuissDt
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    SOUR may not be the best that olivia rodrigo has to offer us but it manages to be an album with a unique style and that's good
  60. Samuuel
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is great, the compositions are coolly reflective and interesting to listen to. Olivia put together the nostalgic and innovative instruments. The singles were very well chosen. What went wrong a little for the album was the issue of alleged plagiarism, unfortunately.… Expand
  61. findingapathto
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing debut project. Addresses hard topics like growing up in rough homes, comparing oneself to others and letting yourself be used just for love.… Expand
  62. Jasminemanaois
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    HONESTLY she did so good for her debut album. Im so happy to see shes thriving, she deserves it so much. Cant wait to follow her throughout her whole career. I just wanna brag ive been here since day 1.
  63. Fabri_canavero
    Jun 25, 2022
    8
    Tiene todo para ser un verdadero álbum debut. La adolescencia condensada en un disco de poco más de media hora.
    Con un estilo propio y un género que volvió propio, Olivia dio a luz un álbum que, estoy seguro, marcará a muchas personas de una generación.
    Las canciones están buenísimas y las letras tienen el registro personal de la intérprete. Las canciones hablan de todo eso que nos    Tiene todo para ser un verdadero álbum debut. La adolescencia condensada en un disco de poco más de media hora.
    Con un estilo propio y un género que volvió propio, Olivia dio a luz un álbum que, estoy seguro, marcará a muchas personas de una generación.
    Las canciones están buenísimas y las letras tienen el registro personal de la intérprete. Las canciones hablan de todo eso que nos atraviesa cuando somos jóvenes, es un álbum lleno de dolor y lleno de nostalgia. La intérprete nos empapa con todo eso que nos quiere trasmitir, todo lo que expresa, siente, es muy fáciil empatizar con su música.

    En fin, canciones propias de una nena adolescente, con la rabia y la ira que la caracterizan, y que libera de una manera conmovedora y a la vez movilizante. Es, como el título, música amargada. Pero yo diría mas bien agridulce.    … Expand
  64. seviobr
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    um debut incrível com músicas tocantes, íntimas e bem produzidas, com certeza merece o aoty desse ano
  65. x_Mattheeww30_x
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sour is such an amazing album!, Is one of the best debut album I've ever listened. I really like the lyrics that are in them and the diversity of musical genres that are in the album, however, we must admit that sometimes the same love break theme becomes a bit monotonous.… Expand
  66. Bpdiosas
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Es su primer álbum pero es muy bueno y me encanta. Me encanta cómo mezcla canciones felices (?) Con canciones tristes (?) Todas las canciones son perfectas.
  67. SukoByat
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    É legal, trás memórias da época do pop-punk só que eu achei as letras muito melosas, ela quase não fala sobre outra coisa no álbum a não ser amor (mesmo que seja muito bem transmitido o sentimento)
  68. about_pietro
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year and of all time. It's such a great album, all the tracks are masterpieces and it's only a debut album.
  69. Fuerstenberg
    Feb 3, 2022
    7
    After the first listen I have to admit that "SOUR" is undoubtably not a bad pop record. Olivia's chart successes and certifications speak for themselves. But it's just difficult for me to relate to the songs, which is mainly because I'm definitely not Olivia's target audience.

    Despite all this, Olivia Rodrigo's debut is melancholic and strongly reminds of Lorde's debut "Pure Heroine"    After the first listen I have to admit that "SOUR" is undoubtably not a bad pop record. Olivia's chart successes and certifications speak for themselves. But it's just difficult for me to relate to the songs, which is mainly because I'm definitely not Olivia's target audience.

    Despite all this, Olivia Rodrigo's debut is melancholic and strongly reminds of Lorde's debut "Pure Heroine" (2013), which changed the world of pop in a similar way back then. For me, "SOUR" offers not much in terms of artistry; it's not room-filling and too flat. Perhaps the collection of breakup songs describes the style of Gen Z teenage girl pop. But it falls short on versatility and it hasn't really got a message. All in all, it's overhyped - 7 out of 10.

    My favorites:
    "drivers license"
    "good 4 u"
    "deja vu"
    "hope ur ok"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    February 3, 2022    … Expand
  70. SavedByMusic
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    I loved/really like Brutal, Traitor, Jealousy Jealousy, Good For You, & Drivers License but the rest all sound so similar. It needed a few more bangers to add some life to the tracklist. Especially since all of them are towards the front half.
  71. GuillePr
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    This album is amazingly written, each song is sonically pleasing and cohesive. It's definitely one of my favorites and played constantly, In my opinion it should definitely take the grammy. The only reason I wouldn' t give it a 10 is because every song (But the last one) is about the same, her ex and the breakup.
  72. 9906dimatulac
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Olivia Rodrigo's album "Sour" has punch lines and savage lyrics. The album is beautiful and very good. My favorite songs on this album are "Drivers License," "Deja Vu," "Good 4 U," "Happier," and Hope Ur OK."
  73. LonelyHeart28
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Loved this álbum, is really amazing, this album is too perfect that it shows us the emotions of olivia at all times, creating a perfect breakup album for everyone and that is written in a sublime way and produced in a very spectacular way
  74. Nimfi
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Influenced, Disney Work of Art.
    Rodrigo has just come out of the Disney world after acting in a couple of shows she started off in Bizardvk which sadly ended up getting cancelled, but this ended up in her way, as this pathed her to where she is now. Olivia comes out of nowhere with the heartfelt young relatable song called drivers licence and follows it with a High production Project. Sour has really good well constructed ideas that were really relatable for teens around her age, and with a culture filled with society, it seemed they really did love it. Sour to me represents the feelings that late teen feels throughout their teen years. There are songs about; being in love happily, being in love in a sad way, a song about being stressed and even songs about complaining. A relatble masterpiece.

    to sum it up 8    … Expand
  75. idroJ2-2
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    A very gooddebut for an artist with great potential. Olivia's vocals are on point. Lyrically could be better.
  76. Lueperozo
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Olivia mi amor te la comiste DTB, the fkn OG, saqué mi licencia de conducir, saludos a magaly
  77. carB3lcisabelly
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Me deixa extremamente feliz, que uma garota tão jovem, consiga falar sobre as vulnerabilidades, dores, perdas, medos, e anseios que todas nós sentimos, mas que às vezes não conseguimos expressar. Ela disse tudo que eu senti em um término, tudo que eu queria poder dizer pra pessoa. E isso me deixou grata! Acho um álbum lindo.
  78. userwithmusic
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    I think this album is a good album. It had a lot of hits as a debut album and it's very good for a novice artist.
    Of course, I really liked Good 4 You and Brutal, and I hope to hear more pop punk songs on Olivia's future albums. Of course, the ballads were also good, but I give more points to these two songs.
  79. mattishere
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    We knew that Olivia Rodrigo was going to be one of the best singers of this decade with "Driver's License" and then SOUR came along and changed everything.
    It's an album that makes you love music (and makes it so if you've never had a breakup like that, have it hahaha) In my opinion, the Favorite Crime song is the best on the album along with Traitor because you feel the pain it feels    We knew that Olivia Rodrigo was going to be one of the best singers of this decade with "Driver's License" and then SOUR came along and changed everything.
    It's an album that makes you love music (and makes it so if you've never had a breakup like that, have it hahaha) In my opinion, the Favorite Crime song is the best on the album along with Traitor because you feel the pain it feels Olivia writing these songs. I love that he can feel that even if we don't. And also a big thank you to Hope Ur Ok because she has some stories that are so deep to the point of wanting to cry and break down with this song. "My middle school friend grew up alone
    She raised her brothers on her own
    Her parents hated who she loved
    She couldn't wait to go to college
    She was tired 'cause she was brought
    Into a world where family was merely blood" There I realized that it was a perfect album.    … Expand
  80. Wvyishonest
    May 10, 2022
    9
    this shii ain't funny, it's saur good specially e4u n dl, almost skipless.
  81. sourdl
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é a maior representação da minha vida.
    Simplesmente impecável e limpo
  82. jbelzero
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, "SOUR" is one of the best debut albums I've listened to. Olivia started her career on Disney Channel and ended up creating her own music. Really good production, emotional lyrics and Olivia's beautiful voice makes this album incredible. Totally a 10 to me! Favourite Tracks:
    Traitor, Drivers License, Good 4 U, Deja Vu, Happier, Hope Ur Ok    … Expand
  83. jackhaj
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    7/10 - Sour is a bit overhyped, but full of bops nonetheless. It is full of strong songs but, like Ariana Grande’s Sweetener, also had a couple of unmemorable songs that ruined the flow (hope ur okay has never stuck after listening to it multiple times). Thankfully, the album’s worst track is at the end, so it doesn’t kill the momentum built up. Still though, this means its conclusion7/10 - Sour is a bit overhyped, but full of bops nonetheless. It is full of strong songs but, like Ariana Grande’s Sweetener, also had a couple of unmemorable songs that ruined the flow (hope ur okay has never stuck after listening to it multiple times). Thankfully, the album’s worst track is at the end, so it doesn’t kill the momentum built up. Still though, this means its conclusion failed to properly end the album on a memorable note. The album was poorly organized with the rock songs being hidden amongst the sad songs. I also think there were too many sad songs, as I struggle to find one happy song either. All of the songs take on a negative outlook, which is her storytelling, but it would have been interesting to see another side of the story that she narrates. Sour still has very catchy songs that deserve hype, but I personally feel like the hype the album got was overbearing and set it up for failure when I decided I needed more. While I can compliment the album and how it produced so many hits, half of the songs got old quickly (the radio overplaying them, TikTok impact, etc.). When it all comes down to it, Sour is a hard-hitting, big body of work with even bigger shoes that it failed to fill.… Expand
  84. vinisnog
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    "SOUR" de Olivia gira em torno de um único tema, que é explorado corretamente em 11 faixas.
    A produção não chega a impressionar, mas é boa, e entrega o que a música pede, destaque para os momentos pop-rock que são ótimas. O q mais se descarta no álbum são as letras super honestas, reais e íntimas, acompanhando da performance vocal dela, que entrega um peso incrível pras letras, em uma    "SOUR" de Olivia gira em torno de um único tema, que é explorado corretamente em 11 faixas.
    A produção não chega a impressionar, mas é boa, e entrega o que a música pede, destaque para os momentos pop-rock que são ótimas. O q mais se descarta no álbum são as letras super honestas, reais e íntimas, acompanhando da performance vocal dela, que entrega um peso incrível pras letras, em uma época em que muitos artistas lançaram apenas o pior, Olivia está disposta a fazer mudanças.    … Expand
  85. Rubychantell
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This album singlehandedly made rock mainstream again with the global hit good 4 u, a modern classic! It’s an amazing debut and I can’t wait for Olivia’s next project i hope it has more rock leaning songs!!
  86. ZeroTw0
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    I love this album because it shows the issues we go through as teenagers or young adults with deep and touching lyrics. The production of this album refers to the pop punk years 2000 I liked that the return of this type of music is highlighted with a touch of modernity way 2022. For an 18 year old girl, she is extremely talented, I can't wait to discover her other projects.
  87. FaviohLaos
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    An amazing project, an amazing debut album! I can't wait for her next era, this is the start of the new supreme of pop.
  88. MarllonAlves
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is literally perfect, principally for the fact that Olivia wrote her own musics
  89. Deooliver
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Álbum perfeito, muito bem executado, cada música desse álbum faz vc se sentir livre
  90. Crutionix
    Aug 23, 2022
    7
    While Olivia's vocal performance leaves you knowing she's got a long and successful career ahead of her that's well deserved, for me, SOUR just doesn't hit the mark. The entire project feels short, created specifically for virality (which it did achieve) but in a way that cheapens the album listening experience.

    While many people watched as Driver's License was taking off, it was hard    While Olivia's vocal performance leaves you knowing she's got a long and successful career ahead of her that's well deserved, for me, SOUR just doesn't hit the mark. The entire project feels short, created specifically for virality (which it did achieve) but in a way that cheapens the album listening experience.

    While many people watched as Driver's License was taking off, it was hard to move past the smell of "industry plant" that I was getting.

    Nonetheless, "Driver's License" and "Hope You're Okay" manage to showcase Olivia's vulnerability and vocals well. Other tracks like "Good For You" and "Deja vu" fail to hit the mark, feeling rushed and targeted specifically and only for career trajectory.

    I look forward to seeing what Olivia does with her future projects.    … Expand
  91. msteck
    Aug 31, 2022
    8
    A well-crafted, if a tad lightweight, pop effort with enough charm and novelty to keep you invested long-term.
  92. rafacritique
    Sep 18, 2022
    7
    Olivia Rodrigo trouxe músicas muito boas se você for uma adolescente com problemas emocionais não muito profundos, como brutal e jealousy e jealousy, mas trouxe umas enjoativas e batidas como hope ur ok e good 4 u, os vocais são bonitos e a produção até que esperada vindo dela, mas é um bom debut para uma artista com bom potencial de melhora
  93. Punfisito
    Oct 26, 2022
    7
    Un disco muy sincero a nivel lírico. Si bien no es nada del otro mundo ya que las canciones suenan muy parecido unas con las otras, tiene detalles que lo hacen destacar.
  94. Caroxxi
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Loved it. Production was great. Takes you to a rollercoaster of emotions backed by great track listing and top tier lyrics. A nostalgic album for sure.
  95. Lennavcarvalho
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOOOOO GOOD! I almost can't believe it is her first album. Next big star for sure.… Expand
  96. jyayke
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best debut albums ever! The pain this album can cause, you can feel the emotions from Olivia through her vocal ability and her lyricism. One of the strongest songs is definitely "1 step forward, 3 steps back" even though some listeners of the album won’t think that song is the best, in reality it’s one of the best songs ever written. The chord progression interpolates "New YearsOne of the best debut albums ever! The pain this album can cause, you can feel the emotions from Olivia through her vocal ability and her lyricism. One of the strongest songs is definitely "1 step forward, 3 steps back" even though some listeners of the album won’t think that song is the best, in reality it’s one of the best songs ever written. The chord progression interpolates "New Years Day" by Taylor Swift, the lyrics are beautifully written as it explains the feeling of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, where one day you will be all over each other and the next day you will be hating each other for one little thing that causes the anger to come over you.… Expand
  97. ner2135
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    A very emotional and personal album, which is what makes it so good. Olivia's voice is amazing and her writing surprises me every time
  98. Benxsooyaa
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Es un álbum buenisimo, el mejor debut de la historia! MERECIA GANAR POR MUCHO ALBUM DEL AÑO.
  99. Amylovesmusic
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Olivia has potencial. This album is si good, lyrics are so relatable, and the fact that she wrote them makes it even better
  100. minik26
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    This is a debut that the world needed. Olivia Rodrigo posed herself as a very promising artist, and her best is yet to come with more than just a breakup album. The lyrics in this album are very personal, and Olivia's voice captures every bit of the emotional atmosphere of 'SOUR'. Even if the sound may seem generic and resemblant (Taylor Swift's 'Lover' is the closest comparison, in myThis is a debut that the world needed. Olivia Rodrigo posed herself as a very promising artist, and her best is yet to come with more than just a breakup album. The lyrics in this album are very personal, and Olivia's voice captures every bit of the emotional atmosphere of 'SOUR'. Even if the sound may seem generic and resemblant (Taylor Swift's 'Lover' is the closest comparison, in my opinion), I can feel the liveliness of this album. Overall, this is a great statement of Rodrigo's skills. The world liked the right person!… Expand
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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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