Sour (album)

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Sour

Studio album by

Olivia Rodrigo

Released May 21, 2021

Recorded 2020–2021[1]

 Amusement (Los Angeles)

Studio
 Heavy Duty (Burbank)

 Funk (Salt Lake City)[2]

Genre  Pop

 alternative pop

 bedroom pop

 pop-punk

Length 34:41

Label Geffen

Producer Dan Nigro

 Singles from Sour

1. "Drivers License"
Released: January 8, 2021

2. "Deja Vu"
Released: April 1, 2021

3. "Good 4 U"
Released: May 14, 2021

4. "Traitor"
Released: August 10, 2021

5. "Brutal"
Released: September 3, 2021

Sour (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by American singer-
songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. It was released on May 21, 2021, via Geffen Records. The
album was written by Rodrigo and her producer Dan Nigro, recorded in isolation during
the COVID-19 lockdown. Originally planned as an EP, Rodrigo expanded Sour 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 and alt-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. Sour received critical acclaim upon release;
reviews regarded it as a solid debut album, underscoring Rodrigo's musical versatility,
realistic lyrics, and appeal to Generation Z.
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.
The album broke the global Spotify record for the biggest opening week for an album by
a female artist. It opened atop the US Billboard 200, and reached number one in
Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and numerous other countries as
well. "Traitor", prior to becoming the fourth single, landed at number nine on the Hot 100
as the fourth top-10 song from the album. In the US, Sour is 2021's most consumed
album in total activity by a female artist so far. To promote the album, Rodrigo is
scheduled to embark on the Sour Tour, commencing in April 2022.[3]
Billboard and Rolling Stone named Sour the best album of 2021. At the 64th Annual
Grammy Awards, the album received nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop
Vocal Album, while "Drivers License" contends for Record of the Year, Song of the
Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. Rodrigo is further nominated for Best New Artist.

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sour_(album)