Rank it: "GUTS" by Olivia Rodrigo

12. “lacy”

Quite frankly, there is nothing special about this song. It feels a bit like any other love song on the market, with maybe an added twist of being eligible for a horror movie.

11. “vampire”

This song was monumental when released as the first single off this album, but in the context of the rest of the album it’s not quite as revolutionary. The chorus of this song also seems eerily similar to Huddy’s “All the Things I Hate About You.”

10. “all-american b*tch”

The finger picks on the guitar in the beginning leading into a rock-like beat drop are a great way to open an album that is a bit all over the board in terms of music genres.

9. “logical”

Very metaphorical. Nothing in the lyrics of the song makes “logical” sense, but that’s the point of love, isn’t it?

8. “love is embarrassing”

This song captures the classic struggle of embarrassing oneself in the name of love. Feels very much like it could be on her last album, “SOUR.”

7. “making the bed”

Upon first listen, this song does not stand out as anything special, but that quickly changes. The bridge of this song is its best feature with an epic guitar solo leading into a soft final verse.

6. “bad idea right?”

Gives major Avril Lavigne vibes, but in the best way. Transports the listener back to the early 2000s.

5. “pretty isn’t pretty”

A good song with a relatable message, but the melody feels pretty standard.

4. “teenage dream”

A beautiful melody and tear-jerking lyrics. This song captures the classic struggle of feeling inadequate that plagues so many.

3. “get him back!”

When the beat drops for the chorus, the listener can’t help but sing along. This song is destined for a karaoke bar on girl’s night.

2. “the grudge”

Emotional, yet thought-provoking. The lyrics are beautiful and make the listener want to cry along with OR.

1. “ballad of a homeschooled girl”

A fun song that is perfect for blasting on a hot summer night’s drive with the windows rolled down. This is guaranteed to be stuck in any listener’s head.

Ainsley Spitz is a third-year majoring in broadcast journalism and criminology. To contact her, email aes6441@psu.edu.