Prism
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2013
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Nov 14, 2013
    70
    It doesn’t require the patience or emotional/intellectual involvement that albums I typically listen to require. The cool thing, though, is that it does have quite a bit of redeeming value.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 24, 2013
    85
    Prism shows a more mature side to the singer, an ability to really connect with her experiences whilst still producing absolute pop smashes. It’s a combination that suits her very, very well.
  3. Billboard.com
    Oct 22, 2013
    83
    With a string of hit singles under her belt, Perry has aspired to create a multi-faceted full-length and has consummately succeeded.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Oct 22, 2013
    75
    Prism has neither fat nor pretense. In its own masterful way, in fact, Perry's new work contains as much of-the-moment sonic surprise as any other modern pop album this year.
  6. Boston Globe
    Oct 21, 2013
    80
    It is Perry 101: heart-on-sleeve ballads, bouncy party anthems, and brawny odes to respecting yourself.
  7. Consequence
    Oct 21, 2013
    70
    While neither Perry nor Prism push any boundaries for pop music, they certainly raise bars.
  8. The Telegraph (UK)
    Oct 17, 2013
    100
    She sounds like a woman, and an artist, who’s finally found herself.
  9. Entertainment Weekly
    Oct 16, 2013
    83
    Katy Perry aims to please. But now she grasps that she's making the mainstream, not just swimming in it.

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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2013
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#11 Most Shared Album of 2013

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2180 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,494 out of 2180
  2. Mixed: 243 out of 2180
  3. Negative: 443 out of 2180
  1. breno30876299
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    much ballad, very cheerful music
    songs of self control and music to make it clear that you send.
    Congratulations katy. music highlights It    much ballad, very cheerful music
    songs of self control and music to make it clear that you send.
    Congratulations katy.
    music highlights
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  2. luc-roc
    Oct 22, 2013
    2
    It seems like the album was made for a unique objective: Charts. Devoid of any artistic intention, Prism is just another album with someIt seems like the album was made for a unique objective: Charts. Devoid of any artistic intention, Prism is just another album with some mainstream songs that probably will be on top of the Billboard Hot 100.… Full Review »
  3. emroGhost
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    The musical evolution of Katy's from the songs 9 16, she really let the light in, not so cormecial as "Teenage Dream" and not as organic asThe musical evolution of Katy's from the songs 9 16, she really let the light in, not so cormecial as "Teenage Dream" and not as organic as "One of The Boys", she finally found herself artistically.… Full Review »
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