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. AimeeC.
    Jul 9, 2008
    10
    OMG. 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.
  2. EmmaO
    Apr 20, 2009
    10
    the 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.
  3. PauloC
    Jan 23, 2009
    10
    Nice songs and beats! There's a lot of potential hits.
  4. MarieO
    May 23, 2009
    10
    My favorite album of 2008 and still waiting for another one that will match the quality and number of great songs that are on "One of the boys". I can't understand the hate against Katy Perry who is a deserving artist... from a christian family, to church singer, waitress in LA, almost broke, to finally making it to the top because of her great music and songs. She's my hero! My favorite album of 2008 and still waiting for another one that will match the quality and number of great songs that are on "One of the boys". I can't understand the hate against Katy Perry who is a deserving artist... from a christian family, to church singer, waitress in LA, almost broke, to finally making it to the top because of her great music and songs. She's my hero! Her story is very touching.… Expand
  5. ChueW
    Jun 27, 2009
    10
    I 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.
  6. RichardH
    Feb 22, 2009
    10
    Very catchy album, I don't understand the negative reviews. I love it!
  7. StephaneC
    May 23, 2009
    10
    Excellent 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.
  8. Mihai77
    Jul 23, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of The Boys is not a ordinary album.Is original,stronger and fun.One Of The Boys it's the perfect started.I Kissed a Girl it's the best song of the album.Waking Up In Vegas is good but not enough.Thinking Of U is the best ever ballad i hear.Mannequin it;s stronger and contagious.Ur So Gay is A Guilty Pleasure.You don't stop to listen the song cuz u sing:Ur so gay but you don't like the boys.Hot N Cold it's cool and fresh but not so original.A mix between I Kissed A Girl and Ur So Gay.If U Can Afford Me:One of the best song.Lost a perfect ballad but not good position in the track list.Self Inflicted:It's a normal song i can't remember nothing about the lyrics or instrumental after ten listen.I'm Still Breathing A Perfect Ballad.Fingerprints:Fun and contagious.Conclusion:Super Cd… Expand
  9. dustin4528354
    Jul 22, 2011
    10
    From "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!
  10. Kaleido
    Oct 13, 2011
    10
    Simply 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.
  11. BlacKat1025
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    Still 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.
  12. LanaDelRey
    Mar 24, 2013
    10
    One Of The Best Debut's In Along Time!
  13. lgardient
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    I'm sure if critics heard this album in 2014 rather than 2008, it would be praised a lot more. The LGBT aspect of "kissing girls" turned off most critics back then. However, now that we have progressed this album would be considered outstanding. In 2008 the album was subject to bias, which was completely unfair because this is a FLAWLESS album. Perfect mixture of catchy pop tunes, andI'm sure if critics heard this album in 2014 rather than 2008, it would be praised a lot more. The LGBT aspect of "kissing girls" turned off most critics back then. However, now that we have progressed this album would be considered outstanding. In 2008 the album was subject to bias, which was completely unfair because this is a FLAWLESS album. Perfect mixture of catchy pop tunes, and powerful ballads that speak to your soul.… Expand
  14. GuilhermeMeirel
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    One of The Boys is not a ordinary album.Is original,stronger and fun.One Of The Boys it's the perfect started.I Kissed a Girl it's the best song of the album.Waking Up In Vegas is good but not enough.Thinking Of U is the best ever ballad i hear.Mannequin it;s stronger and contagious.Ur So Gay is A Guilty Pleasure.You don't stop to listen the song cuz u sing:Ur so gay but you don't like theOne of The Boys is not a ordinary album.Is original,stronger and fun.One Of The Boys it's the perfect started.I Kissed a Girl it's the best song of the album.Waking Up In Vegas is good but not enough.Thinking Of U is the best ever ballad i hear.Mannequin it;s stronger and contagious.Ur So Gay is A Guilty Pleasure.You don't stop to listen the song cuz u sing:Ur so gay but you don't like the boys.Hot N Cold it's cool and fresh but not so original.A mix between I Kissed A Girl and Ur So Gay.If U Can Afford Me:One of the best song.Lost a perfect ballad but not good position in the track list.Self Inflicted:It's a normal song i can't remember nothing about the lyrics or instrumental after ten listen.I'm Still Breathing A Perfect… Expand
  15. LuizFelipe
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so the album in general was average , but the fact that Hot N 'Cold him, made ​​the album had a quality boost, katy is an amazing artist and I love it… Expand
  16. ETeefey
    May 3, 2015
    10
    De 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.
  17. dariopetitjean
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    This is a good album coming form the 2006-2008 Katy Perry. The rock influences are notable. Also has a wide range of songs. Rock and cathcy ones like "One of the Boys" and "I Kissed a Girl", meaningful songs like "I'm Still Breathing" and "Lost" and country-influenced ones like "Thinking of You" or "Mannequin". This album shows the Katy of that time. I don't really understand the badThis is a good album coming form the 2006-2008 Katy Perry. The rock influences are notable. Also has a wide range of songs. Rock and cathcy ones like "One of the Boys" and "I Kissed a Girl", meaningful songs like "I'm Still Breathing" and "Lost" and country-influenced ones like "Thinking of You" or "Mannequin". This album shows the Katy of that time. I don't really understand the bad critics. Her voice is unique, thats why Glen Ballard tell her that she was gonna triumph. Also her carisma. This album is good… Expand
  18. Blinkanddead
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    BEST 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.
  19. themickeymose
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    Fresh 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.
  20. CharlieBetterIs
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    Não sei o que a crítica tem contra esse álbum maravilhoso. O primeiro trabalho da Katy também é o melhor. Músicas maravilhosas, com instrumental bem feita e letras divertidas, emocionantes e bem escritas, nos são apresentado a esse disco grandioso, que mostrou Katy Perry ao mundo.

    Pontos Altos: Hot N Cold, Waking Up On Vegas, If You Can Afford Me Pontos Baixos: I'm Think I'm Ready, Use    Não sei o que a crítica tem contra esse álbum maravilhoso. O primeiro trabalho da Katy também é o melhor. Músicas maravilhosas, com instrumental bem feita e letras divertidas, emocionantes e bem escritas, nos são apresentado a esse disco grandioso, que mostrou Katy Perry ao mundo.

    Pontos Altos: Hot N Cold, Waking Up On Vegas, If You Can Afford Me
    Pontos Baixos: I'm Think I'm Ready, Use Your Love, Ur So Gay    … Expand
  21. endlessmarcio
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Um álbum de estreia muito coeso e com uma sonoridade unica e marcante assim como uma estética vintage que se tornou a marca registrada do inicio da carreira de Katy Perry.
    A mistura de rock e pop é característico desse álbum que marca o inicio de ótimos trabalhos posteriores ao 'One of the boys'. Outra característica marcante é o fato de ser todo escrito ou co-escrito pela própria Katy    Um álbum de estreia muito coeso e com uma sonoridade unica e marcante assim como uma estética vintage que se tornou a marca registrada do inicio da carreira de Katy Perry.
    A mistura de rock e pop é característico desse álbum que marca o inicio de ótimos trabalhos posteriores ao 'One of the boys'. Outra característica marcante é o fato de ser todo escrito ou co-escrito pela própria Katy Perry.    … Expand
  22. pedrofaro
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    this 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!!
  23. KaiqueWasilewsk
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    amoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  24. camiloalegue
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    perfect 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.
  25. iwasbornin1989
    Nov 20, 2016
    10
    POXA 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
  26. MaxHudson99
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Un buen álbum debut con sonidos pop rock de la época, disfrutable y bailable, vocalmente se pueden ver esas influencias de outta know
  27. Rafaeeel
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    É 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.
  28. Matheus11
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    KATY PERRY É A MELHOOOOOOOR BB! ACEITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA VEM PRO BRASIL LOGO DEMONIAAAAA
  29. masterky
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    Excelente álbum para comenzar la carrera. Buena fusión pop-rock con la indudable capacidad de escribir canciones que tiene.
    Destaques: Thinking Of You, Lost, I Kissed A Girl y Hot N Cold
  30. jerryalvarado
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Un 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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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#9 Most Shared Album of 2008

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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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