Olivia Rodrigo's Third Album Reviewed by Vogue

Vogue published a first-person review of Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' released in 2025. The reviewer, a 33-year-old fan, recounts her thoughts during the inaugural listen, comparing the album to Rodrigo's previous works 'Sour' (2021) and 'Guts' (2023). The review highlights specific tracks: 'Drop Dead,' 'Honeybee,' 'Maggots for Brains,' 'U+Me=<3,' 'My Way,' 'Purple,' 'The Cure,' 'Begged,' 'What's Wrong With Me,' 'Less,' 'Expectations,' and 'Cigarette Smoke.' The reviewer praises 'Expectations' and 'Maggots for Brains' as top tracks, notes the synth-pop era and babydoll dress revival, and references cultural touchpoints like Hole, Courtney Love, Jolene, Lily-Rose Depp, 070 Shake, P.S. Eliot, Frank Sinatra, Reneé Rapp, and Cadbury candy. The review includes personal anecdotes about Austin, Texas, New York, and Los Angeles, and ends with a mixed but affectionate verdict.