Tracklist
All-American Bitch	2:45
Bad Idea Right?	3:04
Vampire	3:39
Lacy	2:57
Ballad Of A Homeschooled Girl	3:23
Making The Bed	3:18
Logical	3:51
Get Him Back!	3:31
Love Is Embarrassing	2:34
The Grudge	3:09
Pretty Isn’t Pretty	3:19
Teenage Dream	3:42

Growing Up Loudly

Guts marks Olivia Rodrigo’s evolution from teen breakout to full-fledged rock-pop powerhouse. Building on the emotional honesty of her debut Sour, the album trades heartbreak for self-discovery, channeling sarcasm, frustration, and empowerment in equal measure.

Rodrigo’s songwriting sharpens here; clever, biting, and self-aware, while the production leans into crunchy guitars and 2000s alt-pop textures that recall Avril Lavigne and Paramore. The result is a record that captures the chaos and clarity of early adulthood, delivered with the same mix of raw vulnerability and punk-tinged confidence that made her a generational voice.

Between Nostalgia and New Edge

Upon release, Guts was met with widespread critical acclaim and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Critics praised Rodrigo’s sharp lyricism, emotional range, and her ability to merge pop-rock nostalgia with fresh perspective. Tracks like Vampire and Get Him Back! became instant anthems, solidifying her knack for balancing fury and fun. The album earned multiple Grammy nominations and further cemented Rodrigo’s status as one of the defining voices of her generation.

For listeners, Guts felt like both catharsis and confession—a soundtrack to the messy process of growing into oneself under the spotlight.