Sweet n' sour: a comparative review on two albums

“SOUR” by Olivia Rodrigo and “Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter are unique albums that have changed the game in contemporary pop culture. Each album title sets a contrasting tone and expectation for the listener, with the most obvious difference depicted in the titles.

“Short n’ Sweet” is an album that spotlights Carpenter’s short past relationships and their faults. The tracks are more uplifting, with simple and concise lyrics, compared to the more bold and confident approach in Carpenter’s lyrics from her previous album, “emails i can’t send.” 

“Please Please Please” and “Espresso” were basically in everyone’s summer playlists this year. These catchy tracks really showcase Carpenter’s distinct voice and relatable lyrics. Although the album is fairly new, it is without a doubt that it will only gain more popularity and build a stronger foundation for Carpenter’s music career. 

“SOUR” is a breakup album highlighting teen angst and bitterness. Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album gained massive popularity for its honest and relatable portrayal of feelings of loneliness and how life slowly turns sour as you get older. This album is for the people who have experienced the stages of a bad relationship that leads to a breakup: feelings of putting effort into a worthless relationship, wasting time, betrayal, jealousy and eventually getting over the breakup.