Olivia Rodrigo’s Debut Album: Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter whose debut studio album, SOUR, became one of the defining pop releases of 2021. This isn’t a movie or show soundtrack – it’s a standalone studio album – so we’ve laid out the guide below as an album profile: full tracklist, chart performance, awards, and production credits.
SOUR was released in the United States and Canada on May 21, 2021. The entire album was written by Rodrigo and producer Dan Nigro, and follows the viral success of her debut single, “Drivers License.”
Quick Facts
| Title | SOUR |
| Artist | Olivia Rodrigo |
| Genre | Pop, Pop-Punk, Alternative Pop, Bedroom Pop |
| Release Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Producer | Dan Nigro (entire album, except where noted) |
| Label | Geffen Records |
| Track Count | 11 tracks (standard edition) |
| Status | Released; followed by second studio album “GUTS” (2023) |
SOUR Album Tracklist
Here is the official 11-track SOUR tracklist, in correct running order. The entire album was produced by Dan Nigro, except where noted.
| # | Track |
| 1 | Brutal |
| 2 | Traitor |
| 3 | Drivers License |
| 4 | 1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back |
| 5 | Deja Vu |
| 6 | Good 4 U |
| 7 | Enough for You |
| 8 | Happier |
| 9 | Jealousy, Jealousy |
| 10 | Favorite Crime |
| 11 | Hope Ur Ok |
Certain international and special editions (including an Apple Music video-album version and a Japan special edition) also included music videos and behind-the-scenes videos for “Drivers License,” “Deja Vu,” “Good 4 U,” and “Brutal” as bonus visual tracks, but the core song list is the 11 tracks above.
Chart Performance & Awards
SOUR debuted atop the Billboard 200 and spent multiple weeks at No. 1. Its lead single, “Drivers License,” and follow-up single “Good 4 U” both topped the Billboard Hot 100. The album earned Rodrigo three Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album and Best New Artist at the 2022 ceremony. Musically, SOUR spans genre-hopping pop, pop-punk, alternative rock, and bedroom pop, drawing comparisons to singer-songwriters like Taylor Swift and Lorde.
Since Then: GUTS (2023)
Olivia Rodrigo has since released a second studio album, GUTS, on September 8, 2023, again produced with Dan Nigro. GUTS includes the singles “Vampire” and “Bad Idea Right?” and continued Rodrigo’s run of critical and commercial success following SOUR.
You can stream SOUR and GUTS on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOUR a movie soundtrack?
No. SOUR is Olivia Rodrigo’s debut studio album, released independently of any film or TV show, on May 21, 2021.
Who produced SOUR?
Dan Nigro produced the entire album alongside Rodrigo, who co-wrote every track.
How many tracks are on SOUR?
The standard edition of SOUR has 11 tracks, opening with “Brutal” and closing with “Hope Ur Ok.”
Did Olivia Rodrigo release another album after SOUR?
Yes. Her second studio album, GUTS, was released on September 8, 2023, also produced with Dan Nigro.
What awards did SOUR win?
SOUR won Best Pop Vocal Album and helped earn Rodrigo the Best New Artist award at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
Related reading: Streaming Guide | TV Soundtracks | Movie Soundtracks
Source: Wikipedia