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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1099 Ratings

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

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  1. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    De no ser por su triste produccion, seria el mejor album de la cantante Katy Perry
  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. 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.............................
  5. 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
  6. Adriano34
    Aug 11, 2018
    8
    for his first album katy shows that came to show a new scenario in the pop world
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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."
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. GuiKatyCat
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Um álbum jovial, que cumpre a proposta com maestria. Divertido, leve, e com vários hinos
  18. 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.
  19. Alejandro879
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Artisimaaaaaaa diosty te.amo gracias x darnos arte y librarnos de tanta jijiji ujuji
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. Diegovavaz
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que a mi personalmente me encanto, pero esto a su época estaba súper adelantado
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. slayyy
    May 28, 2020
    10
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  30. 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".
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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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