Olivia Rodrigo - Sour

Description

Sour (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. It was released on May 21, 2021, by Geffen Records. The album was written by Rodrigo and her producer Dan Nigro. Originally planned as an EP, Sour was expanded into a full-length album following the viral success of her debut single, "Drivers License".

Influenced by Rodrigo's favorite genres and singer-songwriters, Sour is primarily a pop record that spans from energetic pop-punk songs to bedroom pop ballads. Its subject matter centers on adolescence, failed romance, and heartache. She said the album explores her perils and discoveries as a 17-year-old, with its title referring to the "sour" emotions young people experience but are often criticized for, such as anger, jealousy, and unhappiness.

Three singles preceded Sour's release, all of which entered the top three of the US Billboard Hot 100. The lead single, "Drivers License", topped the chart and propelled Rodrigo to mainstream prominence. It was followed by "Deja Vu", which peaked at number 3, and "Good 4 U", the album's second chart-topper. It made Rodrigo the first artist in history to debut their first three singles in the top 10 of the Hot 100, and Sour the first debut album in history to spawn two number-one debuts on the chart. Prior to becoming the fourth single, "Traitor" landed at number nine on the Hot 100 as the fourth top-10 song from the album. Sour broke the global Spotify record for the biggest opening week for an album by a female artist. It topped the charts in several countries, including the US Billboard 200, and was one of the best-selling albums of 2021.

Upon release, Sour received universal acclaim from critics. Critics regarded it as a solid debut album, underscoring Rodrigo's realistic lyrics and appeal to Gen Z. Various publications listed it among the best albums of 2021, including Billboard and Rolling Stone which placed the album at number one on their year-end rankings. At the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, Sour and "Drivers License" won Best Pop Vocal Album and Pop Solo Performance, respectively; Rodrigo won Best New Artist as well. A YouTube concert film and a Disney+ documentary, titled Sour Prom and Driving Home 2 U respectively, supplement the album. Rodrigo embarked on the Sour Tour, her first headlining concert tour, from April 5, 2022, to July 7 of that year.

Release Info

Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
Label: Geffen Records
Format: LP, Album, Limited Edition
Country: US
Label: Geffen Records
Released: 2021
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Power Pop, Pop Punk, Acoustic, Ballad

Tracklist

A1 Brutal
A2 Traitor
A3 Drivers License
A4 1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back
A5 Deja Vu
A6 Good 4 U
B1 Enough For You
B2 Happier
B3 Jealousy, Jealousy
B4 Favorite Crime
B5 Hope Ur Ok