Olivia Rodrigo shifts from vengeful pop-punk to bittersweet love songs on new album
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By Hazel Cills
Pure flour-power. Hearty enough to carry you through lunch.
Summary
Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album Guts and her new LP mark a shift from vengeful, pop-punk angst to softer '80s pop and New Wave sounds, exploring the bittersweet life cycle of her first "real, big girl" relationship. The article examines how the singer-songwriter, who has publicly dissected her romantic mistakes since age 17, now navigates love songs with self-deprecation and emotional maturity.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMy god, love's embarrassing as hell
just watch as I crucify myself, for some weird, second string loser who's not worth mentioning
real, big girl relationship
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