I know this must behave already been said, but the idea of Gen-Zers introducing each other to Billie Joel is very amusing to me.
A side is perfectly sequenced. I really like that pop music tended back towards hyper specific lyrics. Could use a few more upbeat songs.
the CD pre-order is sold out on Target.com haha maybe it only sells like 200k but physical sales are going to exist for this - especially with the alt covers and what not again it's too bad there is such a vinyl backup right now because she's gonna do a killing on those sales in August. Olivia Rodrigo - SOUR (Target Exclusive, CD)
I think people who’ve only heard drivers license will be surprised a bit at how much this rocks and or rolls
It’s not a masterpiece but it’s a hell of a debut. And I STRONGLY disagree with p4k that she oversings “enough for you”. I think the lack of artifice in her singing and Dan’s restraint in overpolishing and scrubbing her vocals is this album’s strongest selling point.
I hadn’t listened to her until I heard Good 4 U yesterday so didn’t really have expectations coming into this. What an impressive debut. She combines elements of so many artists I love. This has way more of a rock influence than I would had imagined. Also, I had never heard Drivers License until I played the full album. That bridge/ending is really something else.
I thought that was a weird criticism too, especially since it's just dashed off with no additional explanation or justification. I've heard lots of oversung pop records and this is not one of them.