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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1099 Ratings
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Positive: 803 out of 1099
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Mixed: 115 out of 1099
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Negative: 181 out of 1099
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AimeeC.Jul 9, 2008OMG. I don't know why people hate. This is a great album to listen to while you're on a long roadtrip with your girlfriends! Katy Perry's lyrics are funny, witty, and easy to sing to. I recommend this to anyone who has a sense of humor and likes to have fun.
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EmmaOApr 20, 2009the reason people hate katy perry is because she has controversial lyrics, but actually she is very talented and a good singer/songwriter. anyways this album is great and not one song is a throwaway.
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RicardoCJul 25, 2009Everything is wrong here. The concept, the music. Catchy enough to listen to it once or twice. And yes, she's got some style, but ultimately, she's an empty marketing product.
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SpencerCOct 15, 2008I Kissed a Girl and Hot 'n' Cold are both amazing songs, but the rest of the album is torture. To pour salt in the wound, a few of the other songs have potential but are performed horribly.
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MattD.Jul 1, 2008The negative reviews make no sense, and it seems like they were pre-disposed to bash the album. For instance, no where does Katy sound remotely like Regina Spektor! It's a fun, refreshing album that offers unique viewpoints and very good hooks. Her voice is also very distinctive.
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SteveOJul 10, 2008Just proof that this world is spiralling uncontrollably down the drain.
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DaveJSep 15, 2008there is no originality to this album whatsoever. it's part The Used, part Regina Spektor, part Kelly Clarkson to name just a few. completely superficial, basic songwriting for those who like easy listening, even though most of the melodies are awkward. in my opinion it completely patronises the listener.
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benhSep 4, 2008A strong collection of witty and creative tunes. One of the strongest albums that 2008 has to offer.
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JoshuaM.Oct 5, 2009It's a good album with some good singles on it. Come one. All you guys can't say that "Hot N Cold" went through your heads at least once! My favorite song is "Fingerprints".
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ShauniL.Jul 19, 2008Screeching, Insincere. More gloss than substance. Incredibly disappointing artist. As for potential listeners, you're better off listening to early Liz Phair.
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JB.Aug 15, 2008I LOVE this album. The bottom line w/an album should be, "Do I enjoy it and can I listen to it over and over?" This album is catchy, easy to listen to repeatedly and fills both requisites above completely. Can't understand the low marks.
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CharlieM.Sep 3, 2008This album sux. Her vocals are bad and just shows people don't have talent anymore. Aimee, plz ok Seriously, people like you no offense just want some catchy song that just fulfills the moment, when there are so many better artists that never see the light of day. Such a disgrace.
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MarkFJan 1, 2009As with most albums I like, there are some songs I think are utterly awful on this album. On the other hand, Katy's voice grows on you. The first time I heard Hot N Cold, I hated it because her voice sounded creepy. I grew to like her voice and songs because, unlike most people in the industry (looking at you Brit, as much as I like you), she can write and has a unique voice.
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PauloCJan 23, 2009Nice songs and beats! There's a lot of potential hits.
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ColeTJan 5, 2009Terrible, media-based album. Crap.
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MarieOMay 23, 2009
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JamesH.Jun 15, 2009The primary problem with Katy Perry is that her voice is very thin and lacks anything vaguely called "range". Beyond that, the songs are calculated pop-trash pieces that come off as derivative and boring, leading to a truly awful experience from the first song onwards.
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ChueWJun 27, 2009I thought it was great, even though I'm not really into this kinda music. I think some songs aren't that good but its a good album.
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FraserMNov 29, 2008katy has produced a awesome album which exudes creativity and freshness. Her vocals are so amazing and enticing possessing an ecelectic range and new sound. This is a great debut album and she is already reaping the awards for it. Looks like she'll be arfound for a while...look out for her, BIG i tell ya!
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WesM.Jun 21, 2008Pedestrian effort; even the three tracks actually possessing tunes and lyrics distinguishable from the 13 tracks offered are indistinguishable from the wealth of LCD pop currently out. Don't get drawn in by the promise of her LGBT-themed hit and titular track; this is a concerted, transparent effort to bait and switch unsuspecting consumers.
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DevinSep 15, 2008Brainless and talentless. Homogenized, cloying tunes set to some of the most obnoxious lyrics ever committed to record. People giving this album a ten "can't understand the negative reviews?" What I can't understand is how anyone, even a preteen, could possibly consider candy-coated trash like this art.
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RichardHFeb 22, 2009Very catchy album, I don't understand the negative reviews. I love it!
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StephaneCMay 23, 2009Excellent album... from a talented young lady. The first time I buy something for ages. It goes from rock to pop to ballads with her raw and strong voice, which is full of energy. Don't miss this fun and entertaining album and artist.
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allyDec 25, 2008I really liked this album, and it's fun to listen to. Just goes to show that music is subjective.
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Aug 22, 2010I expected something better from katy cuz i really liked her singles but the new songs are too slow and a bit boring,too. In a week her new album will be released ... let's hope 4 something more lively!!!
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May 24, 2011The songs are decent enough - Though there all a bit samey with only a few standing out. Katy Perry has the attitude, looks and charisma to pull it off - She just needs to music now.
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Jun 15, 2012Not as so powerful as 'Teenage Dream', the album still manages to have its pack punches with hits including 'I Kissed a Girl', 'Hot n Cold' and 'Waking Up in Vegas'. And the whole atmosphere of fashion and style in this album is fine, its just the lyrics and vocal style in some songs (for example 'Fingerprints') manage to be abit off. Overall, 'One Of the Boys' is a good teen record to have.
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Nov 27, 2010I love the album's concept, the classic rock feel. I love how Katy Perry solely writes her song like "Thinking of You", "One of the Boys" and "Mannequin." I also love her singles which are danceable and fun. But some songs are same sounding and kinda boring. But at least, I see the artistic value in the album.
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Dec 1, 2010This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 28, 2011Katy Perry Is One Of The Best Artists For Young Adults Because Of Her Style Of Singing.. This Album Features 11 Of Her Best Songs, Including Waking Up In Vegas, Hot N Cold, One Of The Boys, And Others...
This Album Show's Her Creative Side Of Singing, And Experience In The Music World...
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Dec 18, 2016A very basic pop album. The singles are all good, yes, but the rest are so simple that you may mistake them for demo's, B-Sides and bonus tracks. The album did show potential though. Katy Perry was always going to be more than just rock-pop artist.
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Jul 23, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Nov 11, 2013LGBT-offenders I Kissed a Girl and Ur So Gay might have promised an album that may at least be musically catchy, ONE OF THE BOYS Strives so hard to be good controversial pop, but it winds down to a forgettable set of songs.
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May 26, 2011While "Hot & Cold" and "I Kissed a Girl" are excellent tracks, most of the other songs are average. Her second LP, Teenage Dream, is much more enjoyable.
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Jul 22, 2011From "One Of The Boys" to "Fingerprint" to the bonus tracks like "I Think I'm Ready", "Cup Of Coffee", "Electric Feel", and "Black & Gold" every track on this album is flawless. I really like the billboard review. At that time it had been a minute since an album was full of so many potential hits. I honestly had to pick my jaw off the ground when i saw the low 6.0 user rating on here!
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Aug 12, 2011I'd recommend it, but it's your choice. Katy Perry, with this album, creates a solid start to the beginning of her career--at least breaking away from Christian rock music. There are only a few songs, on the other hand, that you actually need on ONE OF THE BOYS, which are "I Kissed a Girl", "Waking Up in Vegas", and "Hot N Cold".
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Oct 13, 2011Simply amazing. This is the real Katy Perry! Well she still can't sing that well, and she's quite terrible live - but this album represents her. Not purely commercial Teenage Dream.
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Nov 21, 2012The only thing anyone should listen to an album like this for is escape, which the music of Katy Perry's debut provides with some catchy pop bass lines and a contagious enthusiastic spirit, but the lyrics are so rooted in frustration that it's hard to grab on. But as individual songs, guess what? Not bad. Not bad at all, Miss Perry.
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May 25, 2012I've decided to lower my rating a bit for this album. I still think it's enjoyable and fun, and it's refreshing to listen to pop music that isn't the same kind of electronic dance pop that is so common now.
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Mar 25, 2012
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Mar 25, 2012Good album! Funny and simply! Love the way she sings with a guitar........... I prefer "Teenage Dream" but this is good, too. ( sorry for my English )
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Mar 27, 2012Still my favorite Katy Perry album. It more personal than Teenage Dream, and has an rock edge to it. I'm still breathing remains my favorite song of all time. I hope to seem more material like this in her upcoming album.
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Apr 26, 2012Not a huge Katy Perry fan. Her singing isn't anything spectacular, her songs are monotonous, but it's a nice attempt. Not sure why she is so famous, or what the hype about her is all about. Pass.
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May 28, 2012A Great Debut Album!
I Think Katy's Real Self Didnt Seem To Shine In This Album Sadly Though... Still A Breathtaking Album..
I Dont Like That Some Song's Were Seen As "Rock"
Still Amazing!
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Mar 31, 2013
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Oct 22, 2012
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Nov 12, 2012Rather than being hot and cold, Katy Perry's One of the Boys is just cold.
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Mar 24, 2013One Of The Best Debut's In Along Time!
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Mar 24, 2013Katy Perry did fairly well on her debut album as a pop artist. Tracks "I Kissed A Girl" and "Waking Up In Vegas" are home runs.
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Aug 26, 2013It's good. Not the best album of 2008, but it's definitely close. The only bad thing on the album is some of the songs would be better for other singers.
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Aug 26, 2013
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Aug 26, 2014Great pop-rock debut album. Favorite songs: Lost, Im Still Breathing, If You Can Afford Me
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Sep 3, 2021Buen debut pero le falta originalidad y personalidad propia, despues de esto katy fue en picada en cuanto a calidad....
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Oct 17, 2013This is the worst album of Katy, but does not make it bad, not nearly. We have songs really tiring, but I Kissed A Girl, Hot N Cold, Thinking Of You and Waking Up In Vegas are classic and even in his first album, the best pop hitmaker managed to stick her name in the history of music.
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Jan 3, 2014It's a very cheerful album, most of her songs are fresh and well-developed lyric. Surely her voice is not a strong point but she tried to supplement it with the harmony of rhythm and lyrics. Most recommended songs are "I Kissed A Girl", "Waking Up In Vegas", "Thinking Of You" and "Hot N Cold".
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Jun 20, 2014Um ótimo album,pop o suficiente,criativo e divertido e sarcástico.
Ainda é e pelo jeito sempre será o melhor trabalho da Katy "nada princesa ou rainha" Perry. -
Aug 26, 2014
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Sep 23, 2014This is my favourite album by Katy, but I think she can do way better than this. My favourite songs by her are unreleased gems like Wish You The Worst, Simple, Diamond. It's such a shame that she had to repress her artistry to pursue commercial success.
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Dec 16, 2014
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Feb 28, 2015This review contains spoilers.
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Mar 18, 2015
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Mar 21, 2015Ótimo álbum, que nos anima de uma forma sensacional e nos deixa relaxados e calmos logo em seguida. Exemplos são Hot n Cold e Black and Gold, respectivamente.
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Jan 26, 2018Esse aqui é ruim pra caralho sos....................
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May 3, 2015De fato, o melhor álbum de Katy Perry até o momento. É um bom álbum e "prazeroso" de se ouvir, principalmente músicas como: Thinking Of You, Lost, I Kissed A Girl, Ur So Gay e One Of The Boys.
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Jun 19, 2017Pop-Rock con buenas líricas, si bien algo bajo en la cuestión vocal.
Letras divertidas, que te cuentan una historia pero a la vez tienen un ritmo pegajoso para que la canción se te quede pegada un buen rato.
Un muy buen comienzo que le da a Perry la fama suficiente para realmente despegar con su siguiente álbum, aunque abandonando por completo este primer y buen sonido. -
Jul 25, 2015
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Aug 28, 2015"Ur So ***", "Hot N Cold", "If You Can Afford Me", "I'm Still Breathing" are good songs, but the rest aren't really enough. I hear nothing of talent on these records, but I can highlight the variety of the album.
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Aug 29, 2015
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Oct 5, 2015
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Oct 16, 2015Melhores músicas: One Of The Boys, I Kissed a Girl, Hot N Cold, If You Can Afford Me
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Oct 30, 2015BEST ALBUM EVER. It was 7 years but im still hearing the songs in radio. Different by good way and I don't know why people hate. Recommend for everyone who like have fun.
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Dec 15, 2015Fresh and iconic. Creative, Controversial and crazy lyrics. Her debut album is a proof that she is a brave and fierce woman. She likes to have fun and break some of the rules and thats why I love her. Lost is one of my favorite songs from this album. She can sing, no doubt. I just love her.
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Jan 11, 2016
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Aug 25, 2020Un debut un tanto cuestionable para mi, si bien marcó el inicio de la carrera de Perry, es su trabajo mas flojo hasta la fecha, solo 2 canciones son buenas (I Kissed a Girl, Hot n' Cold), el resto, puro relleno.
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Jun 15, 2017Its not a cohesive album, bit the dispretentious atmosphere that involves it is memorable, beisdes it has some treasures hidden, like Self Inflicted and Fingerprints, Lost and A Cup of Coffee. If you want to hear a teen and crazy girlish Katy Perry, go listen One of the Boys album.
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Nov 24, 2021Terrible. No passion, no soul. Worst album of the year. I need something really good to clean up my ears right now.
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Jul 10, 2017
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Jan 30, 2016
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Apr 5, 2016
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Aug 15, 2017this album is amazing, every song catch u up in some way, "thinking of you" is the best ballad EVER, "hot n cold" atemporal song that makes everybody dances whanever they are. love this album soooo much!!
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Jan 27, 2017Não é o melhor da Katy, mas continua muito bom, adoro esse album pena que nao gostaram
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Dec 24, 2017It's a very good album. There are some great songs like Lost, Fingerprints or If You Can Afford Me and also some hits like I Kissed A Girl
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Aug 29, 2016amoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Jun 9, 2017This album had so much potential. KP's vocals are just plain disappointing. "Waking Up In Vegas" and "Hot N Cold" are pop-rock gold, but this album doesn't offer much more than that.
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Nov 3, 2016perfect music for any occasion, besides having different nuances and emotions. fills the empty space of a boring life and brings a creative burden the listener from beginning to end.
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Nov 20, 2016POXA EU SOU BONITA PRA CARAMBA, NÃO TENHO ESTRIA, MEU PEITO É DURO, ESTOU INDIGNADA, só tem crítica sexista, parabéns @industriamusical, mostra a merda que tu é. Um hinário desses bicho
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Nov 21, 2016Not as bad as the critics claim it to be. Also, it includes Hot And Cold and Thinking of You. These are the only two good things i can say about this record.
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Nov 27, 2020Un buen álbum debut con sonidos pop rock de la época, disfrutable y bailable, vocalmente se pueden ver esas influencias de outta know
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Apr 23, 2017tiene mucha rellena , la horrora con Kagadaty .
Y así dicen que es patrona de Lady Diosga y Taylegend o sea la one of the 47 con las pasigatas , el mua se retira bn lok -
Jul 27, 2017
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Jun 10, 2017É o álbum mais Katy Hudson da Katy Perry, sem dúvidas, ele é um álbum muito verdadeiro, é um álbum muito íntimo dela. E eu simplesmente amo isso tudo, ela coloca todas as suas emoções ali, e é possível sentir isso.
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Jun 7, 2017KATY PERRY É A MELHOOOOOOOR BB! ACEITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA VEM PRO BRASIL LOGO DEMONIAAAAA
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Jun 7, 2017Excelente álbum para comenzar la carrera. Buena fusión pop-rock con la indudable capacidad de escribir canciones que tiene.
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Jun 8, 2017Un gran álbum con todas sus canciones potenciales para ser HITS. un gran debut, buenos sonidos, buenas letras y una trascendencia que durará años y décadas. Lo mejor que le pudo haber pasado al pop.
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Jun 9, 2017Un gran debut en la industria, Katy se gano a toda clase de personas con el, muestra que sus oyentes pueden ser cualquier tipo de personas sin estancarse o depender de uno.
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Jan 13, 2020This was the start o one of the legends of pop, with rock influences, this album brings me a lot of memories when it was released on 2008. Now the feeling is the same like the first time, I just wanna sing loudly all songs, Thanks to this album we have: "Hot N' Cold", "Thinking Of You", "I Kissed A Girl", and other songs that we used to hear when we were younger.
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Jun 9, 2017this album is such an iconic debut album. "i kissed a girl" and "waking up in vegas" are BOPS. "thinking of you" is so beautiful and you can really feel her emotion when she sings it, live or studio.
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Jun 22, 2017This album is a very strong debut for Perry. It's filled with versatile songs of varying subjects, and truly showcase a unique woman. While this album wasn't a take off for Katy, it is still a strong start for her and showcases her roots in musics and the battle she faced to get where she is today.
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Apr 7, 2018De no ser por su triste produccion, seria el mejor album de la cantante Katy Perry
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The problem is not with Katy's gender-bending, it's that her heart isn't in it; she's just using it to get her places, so she sinks to crass, craven depths that turn One of the Boys into a grotesque emblem of all the wretched excesses of this decade.
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Yes, Perry has a heart, but it sounds like her bustier's too tight for her to use it.
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'Mannequin' features some cleverly written lyrics, but Perry doesn't possess the grit or vocal prowess to follow through, and the title track is like No Doubt's 'Just a Girl' sans personality and conviction.