Olivia Rodrigo - SOUR – Teenage Heartbreak and Pop Perfection

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In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo burst onto the scene with her debut album SOUR, a raw and unflinching look at heartbreak, jealousy, and growing up in the spotlight. Mixing pop-punk energy with confessional ballads, the record connected instantly with listeners across generations. In this episode of Album Reviews & You, we explore the universal appeal of hits like “drivers license,” “good 4 u,” and “deja vu,” while asking whether SOUR is simply a breakup diary or a defining pop statement of its era. From soft vulnerability to explosive angst, this debut proves why Olivia Rodrigo became an instant voice of her generation. 

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