Tracklist
Drop Dead	3:46
Stupid Song	3:29
Honeybee	3:43
Maggots For Brains	3:59
U + Me = <3	4:07
My Way	3:01
Purple	4:00
The Cure	4:57
Begged	3:36
What’s Wrong With Me	3:45
Less	3:14
Expectations	3:42
Cigarette Smoke	5:41

Beyond GUTS

you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love finds Olivia Rodrigo embracing a more nuanced and adventurous artistic direction while retaining the emotional honesty that has defined her songwriting.

Expanding beyond the pop-punk energy of her earlier work, the album incorporates new wave, indie pop, and alternative rock influences to create a richer, more atmospheric sound. Rodrigo explores the contradictions of love, self-doubt, and personal growth with wit and vulnerability, balancing moments of euphoric romance against lingering insecurity.

Dan Nigro’s polished production provides space for both intimate ballads and energetic anthems, allowing Rodrigo’s evolving vocal confidence to shine. The album is a cohesive collectoin that reflects an artist growing more ambitious without losing the authenticity that first resonated with audiences.

Critical Acclaim and Chart Success

The album debuted to widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its stylistic ambition, lyrical maturity, and cohesive storytelling. Many highlighted Rodrigo’s willingness to broaden her musical influences while preserving the emotional directness that established her career.

Commercially, the release generated strong streaming numbers and chart success, further cementing her status as one of pop music’s defining voices. Critics have widely viewed the album as an important step in her artistic evolution.