One Of The Boys
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2008
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1099 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 803 out of 1099
  2. Mixed: 115 out of 1099
  3. Negative: 181 out of 1099

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  1. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    3
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  2. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    Good album overall. Contains two big hits "I Kissed A Girl" & "Hot N Cold". "If You Can Afford me" should've been 5th single. It was a good album to start a career with.
  3. Pacify
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    O mais fraco de todos porem continua carregando a mensagem de felicidade que a perry deseja transmitir em todos os seus álbuns
  4. EdanielMC
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her transition from gospel to pop-rock is incredible. The rebellious girl inside her came out to become one of the biggest pop stars.
  5. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    2
    Her debut album showed she had some talent in music, but the lyrics were actually so terrible. Most of the songs sound so loud and uncomfortable.
  6. Getawaycar13
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    Laughably bad. Her immaturity is seen yet again. Poooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooor lyrics. Disappointing. Dropping out of high school wasn't a good idea eh?
  7. italooko
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Her best album. My faves are One of the Boys, Lost, Waking up in Vegas and Fingerprints but all the songs are good anyway.............................
  8. Sebastian2018
    Apr 11, 2018
    8
    One of the boys has too many contractions, first it has a somewhat homophobic song and then a song where it shows to be bisexual, something that is not. But in general, it has a good debut, it is not my total pleasure, I have some doubts, but everything seems very well organized and quality for the time
  9. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 21, 2018
    5
    A good job of presentation for this promise of music. It represents very well the essence of this pop diva. A great decision choosing the singles that are the strength of this album.
  10. Adriano34
    Aug 11, 2018
    8
    for his first album katy shows that came to show a new scenario in the pop world
  11. leostarboy
    Sep 8, 2020
    6
    She begins her journey through the pop world, with a fun but a bit immature album for her age. Despite everything, the pop / rock sounds of their songs make us vibrate. The best songs are: "If You Can't Afford Me", "Hot & Cold" and "I Kiss a Girl".
  12. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    One Of The Boys by Katy Perry: 7.66

    One Of The Boys: 1 :) I Kissed A Girl: 0.75 (Original: 0.5, Rock Remix: 1 :)) Waking Up In Vegas: 1 :) Thinking Of You: 1! Mannequin: 0.75 Ur So Gay: 0.25 Hot N Cold: 1 :) If You Can Afford Me: 1 :) Lost: 0.75 Self Inflicted: 1 :) I’m Still Breathing: 1 Fingerprints: 1 :) 10.5/12 = .875 -> 7.66 After listening to Katy Perry’s debut,    One Of The Boys by Katy Perry: 7.66

    One Of The Boys: 1 :)
    I Kissed A Girl: 0.75 (Original: 0.5, Rock Remix: 1 :))
    Waking Up In Vegas: 1 :)
    Thinking Of You: 1!
    Mannequin: 0.75
    Ur So Gay: 0.25
    Hot N Cold: 1 :)
    If You Can Afford Me: 1 :)
    Lost: 0.75
    Self Inflicted: 1 :)
    I’m Still Breathing: 1
    Fingerprints: 1 :)

    10.5/12 = .875 -> 7.66

    After listening to Katy Perry’s debut, One Of The Boys, I kept on asking myself why I had not listened to any of her releases before. Apart from a few stinkers, this album merges aspects of rock and pop in a wonderful way that is very enjoyable. I thought it was pretty fun how Perry tended to use e-guitars as background instruments instead of synths; makes it more enjoyable in my opinion. Perry’s voice is great to listen to, sounding very good even in the louder songs, where it has the greatest chance of being buried. The lyrics to a good number of the songs in this release are also pretty well thought out or catchy. Everything also fits together fairly well, which makes the piece flow in an enjoyable way. One Of The Boys starts off with the namesake song, which completely changed my expectations for the album. I really liked the way it sounded, merging rock and pop, and the lyrics were wonderful. The drumbeat in I Kissed A Girl was pretty nice, though the chorus lyrics were pretty strange. The music was decent though, and the background vocals during the chorus were highlights. I felt fairly conflicted about this song, though the “rock remix” pushes things to 11. In this version the lyrics were still a bit annoying but were definitely more palatable with epic music. The “money jingling” start to Waking Up In Vegas was brilliant, and I loved the explosive chorus (and the music in general). Everything just felt so well composed, and the pop-rock feel of the album was very enjoyable so far. Thinking Of You’s acoustic guitar was very nice, shaking things up, and the lyrics were so powerful and sung with so much emotion. The strings made the chorus; it was a good choice to add them in. Mannequin’s beat was pretty good and I liked how “burny” the lyrics were. Some of the synths were cool if a little overpowering, but this song was good overall tho. I liked how Ur So Gay started off with some piano and the fun chord was great. I thought the chorus lyrics were a little lazy, though the verse lyrics were great (pretty spicy). The bridge was fun with the different instruments playing the same riff, though I found it went on for a bit too long. The “shut-off” ending was awesome until Perry ended it with a word I felt didn’t fit (I took off another point for that). Hot N Cold’s drums with synth sixteenths sounded awesome and I loved the chorus. The simple drum beat worked really well and the lyrics were outstanding. The synth solo was awesome with the overdriven octaving guitar and I love the stripped down part. If You Can Afford Me’s music was amazing (wonderful loud bass, awesome faraway drums in the prechorus, acoustic guitar in the quiet chorus) and the lyrics were great; another winner. I love how Lost bled in from the last song and the acoustic with the “chimey” instrument was great. I want to know more about the inspiration behind the lyrics. Perry’s voice sounded great, and the “chorus of Katys” was epic. Self Inflicted flowed well too, and this song rocked. Needless to say, the music was great, and the lyrics were pretty good too. The bright bass was very fun and I loved the fade out. Another vibey drum beat opened I’m Still Breathing and I enjoyed how the piano acted as the base instrument with the helper guitars. There was power in lyrics and a fun chord right before verse 2. The harmonies were very nice and I loved how the guitar was added onto the last chorus. The music was wonderful in Fingerprints and I enjoyed the lyrics as well (if a little repetitive). The piano was fun, as were the chimes that were reminiscent of Lost. The sudden ending was also nice. In general, I greatly enjoyed Katy Perry’s debut. It is a wonderful combination of wonderful aspects of pop and rock and the lyrics were delightfully catchy (and sometimes spicy!). I absolutely look forward to listening to more releases from Katy Perry, and though I am a little late to the game with her music, I can already say that I will enjoy a lot of her music. I would recommend One Of The Boys to people who love a good pop album, and fans of rock may enjoy this too. Highlights: One Of The Boys, I Kissed A Girl (Rock), Waking Up In Vegas, Thinking Of You, Hot N Cold, If You Can Afford Me, Self Inflicted, I’m Still Breathing, and Fingerprints.    … Expand
  13. giliardynery
    Dec 12, 2019
    9
    I love this album so much, my favorite tracks are 'thinking of you', 'lost' and fingerprints. I miss Katy's solo compositions.
  14. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    The critique has a strong massacre in question of this album, however it is the most itimo album of Katy Perry. The compositions are completely 100% incredible, but the instrumental and production are not there at the peak, however for your first album this is good. I felt an incredible connection. I foresee an incredible evolution in POP.
  15. Nazarios_gus08
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Um disco efervecente com muito alto astral, felizmente um marco na indústria da música, assim como todos os outros após.
  16. AldoJDC97
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Not my favorite album from Katy but indeed a good debut album, very pop rock and the beginning of a big star
  17. katysmeower
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The album discusses about the first life feeling of a human. First encounters: love, sex, ambition, dreams. The album promises a record-breaking artist.
  18. Vesteves
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I 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."
  19. zarryisreal
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Álbum do milênio, um dos melhores que já ouvi na minha vida, simplesmente incrível e a frente do seu tempo
  20. MaiseEduarda
    Oct 5, 2018
    0
    It's always the same crap, but this one in particular is a little bit worse
  21. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 14, 2021
    5
    An eventful emergence that despite it's aged additions ("you're so gay") placed Katy Perry in the forefront of the bubbling 00's pop stratosphere. Gone are the Christian pop foundations of her beginnings and here are the more pleasing hits. Her best moment's are when she leans to sincerity or adopts a playful seductive persona. The opening three song's are an impressive highlights real ofAn eventful emergence that despite it's aged additions ("you're so gay") placed Katy Perry in the forefront of the bubbling 00's pop stratosphere. Gone are the Christian pop foundations of her beginnings and here are the more pleasing hits. Her best moment's are when she leans to sincerity or adopts a playful seductive persona. The opening three song's are an impressive highlights real of what Katy can do at her most focused. Unfortunately this isn't carried through the whole record but it's there enough for it to remain a genuinely enjoyable sophomore album.

    "Hot N Cold" dances to indecision whilst the cautionary "waking up in Vegas " takes gambling as a metaphor for impulsivity. It's undeniably pop moments like these that stick with you even in the queerbait anthem "i kissed a girl"(a far cry from her Christian upbringings due to how provocative it is) but the ballads(aka her secret weapon) can devastate and move in equal measure such as the heartbreaking longing of "thinking of you " that feels like a precursor to the sincerity of upcoming Teenage Dream's "one that got away ". A very solid start to an nondescript icon    … Expand
  22. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    For me it's the most favorite Katy album. It is pretty cohesive, and has many of her signature songs, and I like her pop-rock version more than her pop (or gospel XD) version.
  23. Emiencinxr
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest debut album of all time. With singles like I Kissed A Girl or Hot N Cold is an album that everybody should to listen to
  24. Serchvaz
    May 31, 2020
    7
    A good start to Katy ,the lyrics are ok and the rhythm is good. it has a lot od lazy sons but some memorable.
  25. ohgustavoiam
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Underrated album, and misunderstood review by the critics. 'Thinking Of You' still one of her best ballads ever, 'Waking Up In Vegas' is surrounding and a good jam. 'Lost' is VERY emotional and strong lyrically. 'I'm Still Breathing' made me cry simultaneously with Lost. 'Fingerprints', 'One Of The Boys', 'If You Can Afford Me' show us the 'rock girl' side of Katy, that its very great toUnderrated album, and misunderstood review by the critics. 'Thinking Of You' still one of her best ballads ever, 'Waking Up In Vegas' is surrounding and a good jam. 'Lost' is VERY emotional and strong lyrically. 'I'm Still Breathing' made me cry simultaneously with Lost. 'Fingerprints', 'One Of The Boys', 'If You Can Afford Me' show us the 'rock girl' side of Katy, that its very great to hear if you like that type of music, the last one is the better one. 'I Kissed a Girl' stands out as a pop perfection in an album with a pop/rock sound.. it still bops, same as 'Hot N Cold': these two still being two of her bests singles ever!… Expand
  26. Sebastian0909
    Jun 8, 2019
    9
    Perry becomes a liberating girl. Madonna in her time criticized different problems in the world, now a new woman does it, regardless of adapting in a certain time.
  27. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 20, 2019
    0
    De lenda ao fracasso. Lixosa sem graça, fracassada. Never really over fracasso mesmo kk
  28. criticboy123
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    A beautiful album with a great songwriting. A great way to show Katy Perry's talent as a new artist.
  29. jstbrbtw123
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An excellent exciting words, piece of work album Katy Perry demonstrates her skills right
  30. ventarolli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    diferente, ousado e incrivelmente pop com veia revolucionária mesmo não sendo rock na estetica melódica, mas na estética de resultado
  31. GuiKatyCat
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Um álbum jovial, que cumpre a proposta com maestria. Divertido, leve, e com vários hinos
  32. davifontenelle
    Mar 26, 2023
    7
    I was genuinely impressed by listening to this album in full for the first time! it’s a very solid debut and has so many bangers that i don’t know the reason why critics got so hard on Katy. Some songs did age bad, like “Ur So Gay”, but others aged like fine wine and still sounds fresh to this date. It deserves way more than 47.
  33. Alejandro879
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Artisimaaaaaaa diosty te.amo gracias x darnos arte y librarnos de tanta jijiji ujuji
  34. R3I
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best debut album ever! This album contains hits like ‘I Kissed A Girl’ and ‘Hot n Cold’ , these kind of songs will never be forgotten.
  35. Victorzarra
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Ome of the best debut album!!!
    I Kissed a Girl is so so iconic and Hot n Cold too, Her rock voice on the album
  36. Diegovavaz
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que a mi personalmente me encanto, pero esto a su época estaba súper adelantado
  37. 2002oliver
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Arte que necesita ser apreciado, katy Perry dio uno de los mejores álbumes del 2008
  38. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    8
    Katy Perry makes her debut to pop music with her debut album. While the album isn't very cohesive and is fairly generic. A lot of the songs are catchy and fun with great vocals from Perry. The album attempts to go somewhere with female empowerment, but it instead dips its toe in the idea of possibly doing so. Katy saved herself on the album with her production and unique vocals. She wasKaty Perry makes her debut to pop music with her debut album. While the album isn't very cohesive and is fairly generic. A lot of the songs are catchy and fun with great vocals from Perry. The album attempts to go somewhere with female empowerment, but it instead dips its toe in the idea of possibly doing so. Katy saved herself on the album with her production and unique vocals. She was made for pop music. I hope to see growth from her in the future, though.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. I Kissed a Girl
    2. Thinking of You
    3. Hot N Cold
    4. Lost
    5. Waking Up in Vegas
    6. If You Can Afford Me
    7. One of the Boys
    8. Fingerprints
    9. Self Inflicted
    10. Mannequin
    11. I'm Still Breathing
    12. Ur So Gay    … Expand
  39. Dilary
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Simplemente es increíble, es un gran album debut, es un buen trabajo, no el mejor que ha hecho Katy, pero si es un gran trabajo.
  40. Gregu13
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Well to me is addictive y la verdad no se que mas colocar para su época fue perfecto y aun sigue vigente es de esos álbumes debut que son geniales y precentar de un muy buen modo la personalidad del cantante musicalmente hablando
  41. Afterglow_0202
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    Perry’s creative-writing-class punch lines don’t always justify her self-congratulatory drag-queen tone. But she hiccups quirkily enough, and myriad big-name producers (from Dr. Luke to Glen Ballard) keep the new-wave synth hooks hopping. Her producers furnish the punchy soft-rock that has become the default signifier of pop «attitude» and Perry obliges with self-congratulatory sass thatPerry’s creative-writing-class punch lines don’t always justify her self-congratulatory drag-queen tone. But she hiccups quirkily enough, and myriad big-name producers (from Dr. Luke to Glen Ballard) keep the new-wave synth hooks hopping. Her producers furnish the punchy soft-rock that has become the default signifier of pop «attitude» and Perry obliges with self-congratulatory sass that never rings true.… Expand
  42. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    Katy Perry's first album brings her better side, and totally pure and vocal just from her. Its covers, compositions and sound comes from a root that pop needed to become what it is today. She's a great artist, I get emotional in days like years after launching into seeing the pure material she came into her debut.
  43. Gusto15
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Um dos álbuns pop mais bem trabalhados da década 00's. Nostálgico, envolvente, com uma pegada rock alternativo que mais acrescenta, do que atrapalha. One Of The Boys é a cara do pop nos anos 2000.
  44. futuremystery
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Two timeless hits cannot help this album hold it's own. Most of the songs here aged terribly and will continue to do so as time goes on. But oh well, we will always have those two songs.
  45. Binglei
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    I just love this album, even more than Teenage Dream. I just want Katy could go back to this style, it would be so amazing
  46. KauaDallaCorte
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    _!&($&!"'!&&(&;*5845874+_!:$&$(5_&(5(3584572845835845(&$:?$?$(5$(555(5(5+5(53ONEOFTHEBOYS
  47. slayyy
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Queen Iconic The best Queen Iconic The best Queen Iconic The best Queen Iconic The best
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  48. AlistairTun
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    Katy Perry's debut album is good, it isn't a masterpiece like Teenage Dream but it's good. This album has 2 iconic songs "I kissed a girl" and "Hot n Cold".
  49. Lfha
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin lugar a dudas un debut muy bueno por parte De Katy Perry, una muy buena mezcla de sonidos y de letras… Expand
  50. JSbrana
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is Amazing singer. She's funny, creative, happy, sexy and power woman. She's fantastic and evolved talent!
  51. Iandomingos
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Um álbum encantador, refleto de músicas dançantes e agradáveis. Um começo perfeito para o início da carreira.
  52. CatFox1
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever by the queen Katy Perry. I love it, the songs are all perfect, I love them all
  53. David_calderon
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es un album muy relevante sobre algunos temas, como el amor gay, de igual manera reflejando un lado tierno , en thinking of you. Ame este album… Expand
  54. gabriellgrc
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, músicas perfeitamente sintonizadas umas as outras, sonoridade incrível
  55. lalordz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente Perry nos supo cautivar con este álbum, a pesar de ser su primer disco supo darnos calidad y letras increíbles.
  56. LUCIDDREAM4444
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album full of catchy songs and funky lyrics. Very good for a debut album… Expand
  57. leosaliiinas
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    She perfectly encapsules the feeling of rebellion and love for adventure when getting into adulthood. Authentic, fun and versatile.
  58. gustavothehuman
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great record with catchy tunes, the best one is "Thinking Of You", which Katy wrote all by herself.
  59. of_joaopedro
    Aug 23, 2020
    7
    Oh, the beginning! Katy Perry's first album is so peaceful to hear! His sweet and calm voice in songs like "Thinking on You" and "I'm Still Breathing" can easily convey your message and impact your target audience. A failure of record labels to see an artist succeed on the debut album is, to clog effects, the artist's voice on the subsequent album. Perry's clean voice made all theOh, the beginning! Katy Perry's first album is so peaceful to hear! His sweet and calm voice in songs like "Thinking on You" and "I'm Still Breathing" can easily convey your message and impact your target audience. A failure of record labels to see an artist succeed on the debut album is, to clog effects, the artist's voice on the subsequent album. Perry's clean voice made all the difference in this project. One of the featured songs on the album is the aforementioned "Thinking on You".
    My grade is 7.    … Expand
  60. ricfr
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    this album is powerful, I feel a strong energy coming from it. with each song, transition and lyrics I get even more empowered
  61. Allanlon23
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    One of the boys álbum pop rock da Katy Perry
    Incrível
    Perfeito Memorável
    Amo
  62. Victor237
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    One of the Boys (2008): O album tem alguns singles bons, mas é muito sem personalidade. Nota: 7.2
  63. Elizeu10
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Simple, it shows the essence of Katy as she really is. A masterpiece that brought this incredible singer to the world.
  64. Chemavb
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Album con muy buenas canciones pero un poco de relleno el cual no se termina de entender
  65. GuiAlevi
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    O primeiro álbum pop de Katy Perry que na verdade é um pop/rock trás músicas incríveis e muito lindas, não é atoa que já chegou quebrando recordes.
  66. Jorgikenwal
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This pop/rock album gives us catchy music. An album for us to listen for our summer break
  67. pedrobuffay
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    The perfect entrance for the new queen of pop, miss Katy showed the rebel and teenage side of a united statian teen girl with pop-rock songs like I Kissed A Girl and Hot N Cold. Definitely an album that you can't miss!
  68. kxtystriangle
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    honestly, her most personal album and definitely her most vulnerable. the rawness is what pulls me in
  69. LoBal
    Aug 27, 2020
    6
    An album that has good beats and catchy lyrics, even though the lyrics are a bit loose, this album is the typical one that teenagers like to listen to on a Friday night to pass the timeIt, could definitely have been much better, an album to listen casually without paying much attention to the lyrics is good from time to time
  70. ashleytoo
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. katy perry in one of the boys delivers a brilliant pop / rock album from the 2000s… Expand
  71. Ralukas
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    Katy Perry released this album long ago and for a debut album it definitely exceeded my expectations, however I found that some songs are slightly boring and forgettable, the singles are one of her best and I generally like the feel of the album, but it just felt a bit lacking and repetitive, Hot n cold and I kissed a girl pretty much start with the same beat just a bit faster on hot nKaty Perry released this album long ago and for a debut album it definitely exceeded my expectations, however I found that some songs are slightly boring and forgettable, the singles are one of her best and I generally like the feel of the album, but it just felt a bit lacking and repetitive, Hot n cold and I kissed a girl pretty much start with the same beat just a bit faster on hot n cold, her lyricism is alright and it's an album that would be great to listen to live, but overall it's pretty decent, definitely not her best, but a very nice one.… Expand
  72. Alexaaaanderg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es fenomenal, el mejor album debut de una mujer en la historia de estados unidos
  73. dxntwannadie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An excellent piece of work. Katy Perry demonstrates her skills right from her debut album.
  74. Kadir-
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Queen of pop. Her first and timeless album. Deserved better.we love to listen her amazing songs.
  75. Resenhane
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Boas músicas e faixas que se conversam. Podemos ir da animação para a tristeza em dois pulos
  76. richhya
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    Honestly her best album. Her pop rock era was amazing, and you guys can’t even imagine how amazing the unreleased pop rock songs are. I love this album so much, it’s timeless and will be remembered forever!
  77. JamesonRook
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Critics did not know how to review this ROCK album back in 2008. Fingerprints, If you can afford me, Self inflicted, I kissed a girl,... Are you kidding me? This is a raw pop-rock bible!
  78. FynnMa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An awesome debut album for the biggest popstar we have. The mix of pop rock and singer songwriter songs is AMAZING. The honest emotions Katy shows are breath taking. A masterpiece!
  79. NikkiHeat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Reviewers once again proving they can't rate an album based on the content and not the person behind it.
  80. Sangam4u
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood goooooooooooooooooooooood
  81. dannarod
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perry talented to the core, she knows how to make quality music. She is PURE TALENT… Expand
  82. Wagnerpjr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This woman changed my life..
    this album is everything she show me the world
    what is music without thinking of you
  83. junior_almeid
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    o debut album marca o quanto Katy teve a mostrar para a indústria que ela poderia facilmente ser uma A list de verdade
  84. Victuriers
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    strong and imposing album for the beginning of a great pop star. thanks for existy Katy
  85. Wellwell
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    A good album and that showed what was to come with the hitherto newbie Katy Perry
  86. Julyyuan2020
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing. This is Katy Perry! this album represents her. this album gave the wolrd the one and only Katy Perry.
  87. Dannyraisin4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A strong start to Perry's Career. OOTB takes a collection of stories that Katy wrote about throughout her late teen years and early twenties. The pop rock album is full of fun bops and some serious topics in her ballads. Def worth a listen
  88. FELIPEAMENDOIM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente estreia de uma pessoa que viria a se tornar uma das maiores estrelas deste mundo!!!
  89. brooklyngavin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    such a cute and fun album! an amazing start to her career. love how the album ends saying "I'm leaving my fingerprints in the end" and she has gone off to become one of the most successful artists in history!
  90. Ferdi10
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    me gusta la temática pop rock y su voz es demasiado bonita y la era en sí me gusto
  91. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An amazing beginning for a pop singer who obviously not a one hit wonder ****
  92. Kelpin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this nostalgic album omg remember i kissed a girl a very sensational song
  93. JoaoVoigt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível coeso e viciante. Katy perry nunca decepciona e nunca erra amém.
  94. Maytemena
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    La primer pieza discográfica con el nombre de Katy Perry. El álbum es una joya para su temporada, además de tener letras y ritmos pegadizos perfectamente coordinados, los temas son camaleonicos y se pueden usar para toda emoción del día.
  95. Jessicahimberg
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    This album is pure perfection, ALL the tracks are awesome and I heard them everyday.
  96. BurakCarey
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Sometimes gets boring but it still has thinking of you on it. That song is just something else. Also has many other bops too
  97. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Com seu álbum debut, nasce a rainha do pop Katy Perry! Apenas o começo de sua carreira!
  98. contexistent
    Aug 29, 2020
    2
    Thinking of You is a highlight for the album but the general impression for the album is mainstream pop.
  99. Edgarflores17
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Para ser su primer álbum oficial me parece muy buena posee varias canciones muy buenas y comerciales. me gusto mucho
  100. Coolguymike
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    One of the Boys isn't bad, but it's one of those albums that's just not great compared to Perry's next two albums. It's tracks are dated and the somewhat controversial track "Ur So Gay" doesn't help it either. Regardless, this album launched her successful career so who cares what I think.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#9 Most Shared Album of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. AllMusic
    40
    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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  2. Rolling Stone
    40
    Yes, Perry has a heart, but it sounds like her bustier's too tight for her to use it.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    40
    '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.
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