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

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  1. MarkF
    Jan 1, 2009
    8
    As 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.
  2. PauloC
    Jan 23, 2009
    10
    Nice songs and beats! There's a lot of potential hits.
  3. ColeT
    Jan 5, 2009
    0
    Terrible, media-based album. Crap.
  4. JamesH.
    Jun 15, 2009
    2
    The 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.
  5. FraserM
    Nov 29, 2008
    9
    katy 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!
  6. WesM.
    Jun 21, 2008
    1
    Pedestrian 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.
  7. Devin
    Sep 15, 2008
    0
    Brainless 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.
  8. RichardH
    Feb 22, 2009
    10
    Very catchy album, I don't understand the negative reviews. I love it!
  9. 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.
  10. I_Am_F
    May 26, 2011
    6
    While "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.
  11. Spielberg00
    Aug 12, 2011
    6
    I'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".
  12. LetzTalkMoveez
    Nov 21, 2012
    6
    The 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.
  13. JoelSN
    Mar 25, 2012
    6
    "One of the Boys" is Perry's sophomore effort after her horrendous christian debut album "Katy Hudson". This one is clearly her attempt (and success) into making her a place in the mainstream pop world. "One of the Boys" is an album with character, displaying Perry as a pin-up pop-rock-ish girl that writes her own songs. Back in 2008 she was quite fresh for the pop scene, even if the album"One of the Boys" is Perry's sophomore effort after her horrendous christian debut album "Katy Hudson". This one is clearly her attempt (and success) into making her a place in the mainstream pop world. "One of the Boys" is an album with character, displaying Perry as a pin-up pop-rock-ish girl that writes her own songs. Back in 2008 she was quite fresh for the pop scene, even if the album was not that good. "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot 'n' Cold" were the obvious hits she needed to achieve success but, even if the album has some other great songs in it, it is quite irregular and unfortunately doesn't maintain it's good level all through. Nonetheless I feel she could've been a great pop-rock artist, if she didn't transform her sound into the extreme bubblegum pop that her next effort ("Teenage Dream") is.

    Highlights: Thinking of You, Waking Up in Vegas, Lost, Fingerprints    … Expand
  14. vscoott345
    Apr 26, 2012
    5
    Not 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.
  15. GagaForGhibli
    May 28, 2012
    8
    A 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!
    Giving This Album Above A 8 Would Be Too Nice!
  16. axelkoch
    Oct 22, 2012
    5
    A good exception to all the other stupid pop stuff on the radio! Katy Perry has got a really nice voice and the sound is much more rocking than the usual (also you probably won't expect when you only heard the songs that got airplay). But there are many mistakes: She really overdoes the high- and low-singing and some songs aren't even catchy after hearing them three times. But still theA good exception to all the other stupid pop stuff on the radio! Katy Perry has got a really nice voice and the sound is much more rocking than the usual (also you probably won't expect when you only heard the songs that got airplay). But there are many mistakes: She really overdoes the high- and low-singing and some songs aren't even catchy after hearing them three times. But still the album is a well-made and diversified Pop CD.… Expand
  17. mmirliani16
    Aug 26, 2013
    8
    An unfortunately underrated pop album, Perry's One of the Boys features some of the freshest, best-written pop/rock songs of the late 2000s. Borrowing from P!nk, Avril Lavigne, and even The Beach Boys, Katy's mainstream debut is a All-American, All-Californian, even at times retro-sounding record that features powerful vocals from Perry and appealing, suburban high-school, girl-next-door,An unfortunately underrated pop album, Perry's One of the Boys features some of the freshest, best-written pop/rock songs of the late 2000s. Borrowing from P!nk, Avril Lavigne, and even The Beach Boys, Katy's mainstream debut is a All-American, All-Californian, even at times retro-sounding record that features powerful vocals from Perry and appealing, suburban high-school, girl-next-door, tom-boy anthems that are both catchy and exceptionally written. Highlights include "One of the Boys," "Waking Up in Vegas," "Thinking of You," "Mannequin," "If You Can Afford Me," and "Fingerprints."… Expand
  18. halcyon7
    Aug 26, 2014
    8
    Great pop-rock debut album. Favorite songs: Lost, Im Still Breathing, If You Can Afford Me
  19. Eddann123
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Buen debut pero le falta originalidad y personalidad propia, despues de esto katy fue en picada en cuanto a calidad....
  20. BrazilianCritic
    Oct 17, 2013
    8
    This 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.
  21. Diamandis
    Jan 3, 2014
    6
    It'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".
  22. Teodoro
    Jun 20, 2014
    8
    Um 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.
  23. roof
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    This 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.
  24. BabyJane
    Mar 18, 2015
    7
    Track by track review:
    1. One of the Boys 10/10
    2. I Kissed a Girl 10/10 3. Waking Up in Vegas 9.5/10 4. Thinking of You 2/10 5. Mannequin 9/10 6. Ur So Gay 2/10 7. Hot n Cold 10/10 8. If You Can Afford Me 10/10 9. Lost 5.5/10 10. Self Inflicted 8/10 11. I'm Still Breathing 5/10 12. Fingerprints 10/10 Highlights: If You Can Afford Me, Fingerprints, One of the Boys, Hot n    Track by track review:
    1. One of the Boys 10/10
    2. I Kissed a Girl 10/10
    3. Waking Up in Vegas 9.5/10
    4. Thinking of You 2/10
    5. Mannequin 9/10
    6. Ur So Gay 2/10
    7. Hot n Cold 10/10
    8. If You Can Afford Me 10/10
    9. Lost 5.5/10
    10. Self Inflicted 8/10
    11. I'm Still Breathing 5/10
    12. Fingerprints 10/10

    Highlights: If You Can Afford Me, Fingerprints, One of the Boys, Hot n Cold, I Kissed a Girl.
    Potential singles: One of the Boys, I Kissed a Girl, If You Can Afford Me, Hot n Cold    … Expand
  25. BrunoSouzino
    Mar 21, 2015
    9
    Ótimo 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.
  26. thecriticboy
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    Their debut album is quite good and even better than his other works. At this stage, the singer was not focused on Charts or in the success, I just wanted to present to the public as good as it can become. With singles which came to be hits of the decade of the 2000 as "Hot N' Cold" and others are not so many as "Thinking of You," Perry presents us with a good range of rock music pop withTheir debut album is quite good and even better than his other works. At this stage, the singer was not focused on Charts or in the success, I just wanted to present to the public as good as it can become. With singles which came to be hits of the decade of the 2000 as "Hot N' Cold" and others are not so many as "Thinking of You," Perry presents us with a good range of rock music pop with a brushstroke of commercial music and repetitive.… Expand
  27. littlefenty666
    Oct 5, 2015
    6
    Um álbum com algumas músicas boas (os singles) porém os que não foram singles, são ruins,porém podemos ver claramente uma evolução para seu segundo álbum de estudio, porém nesse álbum Katy não mostrou nem um diferencial, nada novo, só algo que já existia reciclado, não é ruim, mas não é ótimo, além disso nessa época a voz da Katy não estava evoluida, não tinha uma boa respiração, porém oUm álbum com algumas músicas boas (os singles) porém os que não foram singles, são ruins,porém podemos ver claramente uma evolução para seu segundo álbum de estudio, porém nesse álbum Katy não mostrou nem um diferencial, nada novo, só algo que já existia reciclado, não é ruim, mas não é ótimo, além disso nessa época a voz da Katy não estava evoluida, não tinha uma boa respiração, porém o álbum é bom para ouvir de vez em quando, para não enjoar.… Expand
  28. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    7
    Melhores músicas: One Of The Boys, I Kissed a Girl, Hot N Cold, If You Can Afford Me
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  29. arcanjo
    Jun 15, 2017
    6
    Its 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.
  30. wallacejdiniz
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Terrible. No passion, no soul. Worst album of the year. I need something really good to clean up my ears right now.
  31. 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
  32. Coroinha
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    Como sendo um dos álbuns mais comentados de 2008, “One of the boys” demonstra tudo aquilo que Katy Perry desejou ser desde os primórdios de sua pequena carreira no ramo musical. Uma popstar. Mesmo contendo apenas 12 faixas, o disco em si é recoberto de polêmicas que já se manifestam em seu primeiro single de sucesso, “I kissed a girl”, e elas não param por ai. Em “Ur so gay” porComo sendo um dos álbuns mais comentados de 2008, “One of the boys” demonstra tudo aquilo que Katy Perry desejou ser desde os primórdios de sua pequena carreira no ramo musical. Uma popstar. Mesmo contendo apenas 12 faixas, o disco em si é recoberto de polêmicas que já se manifestam em seu primeiro single de sucesso, “I kissed a girl”, e elas não param por ai. Em “Ur so gay” por exemplo, Katy não se expressa tão bem quanto deveria, e acaba gerando espaço para possíveis futuras desavenças. Contudo, o álbum em sua maioria é composto por canções mornas, aquelas que não acrescentam muito, mas também não deixam de acrescentar. Como uma das faixas de maior destaque nós temos “Hot’n cold”, uma batida frenética e envolvente, perfeita para se ouvir a qualquer hora, a não ser que você esteja em um enterro. “One of the boys” possui uma pegada pop/rock um tanto quanto genérico, e as vezes as músicas não parecem se distinguir uma das outras, mas é imprescindível afirmar que o disco possui um auge muito significativo. Certamente seria perfeito para se ouvir em uma balada adolescente dos anos 90. (B)… Expand
  33. 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!!
  34. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    It'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
  35. 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
  36. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    3
    Not 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.
  37. 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
  38. jazeck68
    Apr 23, 2017
    0
    tiene 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
  39. RK13
    Jul 27, 2017
    6
    Out of all of Perry's discography, One of The Boys is probably at the stronger end of the spectrum with Teenage Dream. The songs have a bad girl attitude with a bit of sass which can make the listen slightly less torturous. However like all Katy Perry albums, the singles are pop perfection, the album singles are awful. I Kissed a Girl is a timeless song however Mannequin we hear PerryOut of all of Perry's discography, One of The Boys is probably at the stronger end of the spectrum with Teenage Dream. The songs have a bad girl attitude with a bit of sass which can make the listen slightly less torturous. However like all Katy Perry albums, the singles are pop perfection, the album singles are awful. I Kissed a Girl is a timeless song however Mannequin we hear Perry screech over something.… Expand
  40. Matheus11
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    KATY PERRY É A MELHOOOOOOOR BB! ACEITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA VEM PRO BRASIL LOGO DEMONIAAAAA
  41. 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
  42. axelkofi15
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    This 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.
  43. wkallao
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    This 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.
  44. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    De no ser por su triste produccion, seria el mejor album de la cantante Katy Perry
  45. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    3
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  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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.............................
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. Adriano34
    Aug 11, 2018
    8
    for his first album katy shows that came to show a new scenario in the pop world
  52. 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".
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 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."
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. GuiKatyCat
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Um álbum jovial, que cumpre a proposta com maestria. Divertido, leve, e com vários hinos
  65. 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.
  66. Alejandro879
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Artisimaaaaaaa diosty te.amo gracias x darnos arte y librarnos de tanta jijiji ujuji
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. Diegovavaz
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que a mi personalmente me encanto, pero esto a su época estaba súper adelantado
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. slayyy
    May 28, 2020
    10
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  78. 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".
  79. 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
  80. 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!
  81. Iandomingos
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Um álbum encantador, refleto de músicas dançantes e agradáveis. Um começo perfeito para o início da carreira.
  82. 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
  83. gabriellgrc
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, músicas perfeitamente sintonizadas umas as outras, sonoridade incrível
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. leosaliiinas
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    She perfectly encapsules the feeling of rebellion and love for adventure when getting into adulthood. Authentic, fun and versatile.
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. Allanlon23
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    One of the boys álbum pop rock da Katy Perry
    Incrível
    Perfeito Memorável
    Amo
  90. 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.
  91. Chemavb
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Album con muy buenas canciones pero un poco de relleno el cual no se termina de entender
  92. 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!
  93. kxtystriangle
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    honestly, her most personal album and definitely her most vulnerable. the rawness is what pulls me in
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. Resenhane
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Boas músicas e faixas que se conversam. Podemos ir da animação para a tristeza em dois pulos
  98. 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!
  99. 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!
  100. 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!
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#9 Most Shared Album of 2008

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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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