Prism
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2013
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  1. badblines
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    este album foi o melhor desta década teve um otimo impulso no mundo Katy Perry mostrou se mais forte e mais corajosa doque em Teenage Dream , este é o primeiro melhor album de 2013/2014 em seguida vem 1989 da Taylor Swift . Na Prismatic World Tour Katy inovou aquilo nao merece ser chamado de um show e sim de um espetaculo
  2. Galletonn
    Oct 22, 2013
    7
    I don't care if Prism is the sequel of the Katy of Teenage Dream but grow up; etc I really like this album, I have to say that the 40% of the álbum is completely amazing, Other 30% is good and the other 30% I think is the same of always, it's kind of boring. Some songs are so good, but others are boring and it is the same, I would prefer that she could change a little bit with her songs,I don't care if Prism is the sequel of the Katy of Teenage Dream but grow up; etc I really like this album, I have to say that the 40% of the álbum is completely amazing, Other 30% is good and the other 30% I think is the same of always, it's kind of boring. Some songs are so good, but others are boring and it is the same, I would prefer that she could change a little bit with her songs, but it's ok. The best tracks are Unconditionaly, This Is How We Do; Legendary Lovers is a stronger one, and some others. Tracks like This Moment, Love Me, Ghost. and others are very boring because they're the same sound of the whole album. I think she could experiment with more sounds.… Expand
  3. halcyon7
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Album of the Year. It's mature and beautiful. Dark Horse is the song of the year and best Katy Perry song to date. I love ballads like By the Grace of God an Choose Your Battles.
  4. Visser
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I love that Katy decided to go against lately trends and instead of dance album she decided to go to completely different direction. It sound really fresh. but I think It require to actually listen to it, instead of just playing it in the background.
    Let me just add that only Legendary Lovers sounds better, more original than anything new form lady gaga. This is how you should make a    I love that Katy decided to go against lately trends and instead of dance album she decided to go to completely different direction. It sound really fresh. but I think It require to actually listen to it, instead of just playing it in the background.
    Let me just add that only Legendary Lovers sounds better, more original than anything new form lady gaga. This is how you should make a progress with your art as an artist.
    And Walking on Air is such an amazing track!
    Good job Katy!    … Expand
  5. ThyagoSoeiro
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    that album shows a maturement of katy perry!! Loved it, i mean, it is the album of the year. My favorite are: Legendary Lovers, Dark Horse, International Smile, Walking On Air, This Is How We Do, Birthday and Unconditionally!!!
  6. SuperZero2814
    Oct 23, 2013
    9
    Prism is a very obvious and much stated maturation of Katy Perry's songwriting. The hooks in her choruses are still massive, the album as a whole still fits within the accessibility pop music generally requires but there is also a lot happening below the surface. It's an exciting example of how masterfully pop music can be crafted and creates a much stronger result than a shallowPrism is a very obvious and much stated maturation of Katy Perry's songwriting. The hooks in her choruses are still massive, the album as a whole still fits within the accessibility pop music generally requires but there is also a lot happening below the surface. It's an exciting example of how masterfully pop music can be crafted and creates a much stronger result than a shallow recreation of beats and melodies. There's energy, passion and meticulous care put into the record. I highly recommend giving Prism a listen.… Expand
  7. blueaspirin
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    When Katy said "i think my next CD is so dark" I think OMG i dont know but the final product is really awsome, every song is interesting Teenage dream is funny but this is so spiritual like the song, Unconditional show every type of love, brothers love, dad-son love, homo love, couple love is so beautiful cause the real love is unconditional, Love me and Roar is i need love me first andWhen Katy said "i think my next CD is so dark" I think OMG i dont know but the final product is really awsome, every song is interesting Teenage dream is funny but this is so spiritual like the song, Unconditional show every type of love, brothers love, dad-son love, homo love, couple love is so beautiful cause the real love is unconditional, Love me and Roar is i need love me first and then i probably ready to love someone else, very powerful Prism. Cheers for Katy… Expand
  8. tumncipriano
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    PRISM is undoubtedly a surprise, I thought that highly anticipated new album Katy Perry would certainly be a Teenage Dream 2.0, and imagine my delight to hear new music from the singer. Of course, we're talking about Katy Perry, and always will be present in the songs that packs in a pool party, and as a Birthday Smile International and Walking On Air But we also find soft chords as DoublePRISM is undoubtedly a surprise, I thought that highly anticipated new album Katy Perry would certainly be a Teenage Dream 2.0, and imagine my delight to hear new music from the singer. Of course, we're talking about Katy Perry, and always will be present in the songs that packs in a pool party, and as a Birthday Smile International and Walking On Air But we also find soft chords as Double rainbow, This Moment, Ghost and Love Me with letters that go out of your mind, the new work is exciting queen sweet, delightful and engaging. It is impossible not to realize that the personal turmoil experienced by her in recent years were decisive for the composition of this album. And as her ballad Unconditionally, PRISM Katy puts on a quieter level to continue with his roar. Then as she herself has said LET THE LIGHT IN.… Expand
  9. Clean
    Nov 30, 2013
    10
    loved one of the boys and teenage dream, i think this is a great direction for katy as an artist. more substance to many of the songs but still stuff i can have fun listening to
  10. nickrovert
    Oct 24, 2013
    8
    'PRISM', the follow-up to Perry's record-breaking 2010 record 'Teenage Dream', shows that Perry has clearly matured since her "California Gurls" and "I Kissed A Girl" days. The first half of 'PRISM' contains eight songs, including the smash-hit "Roar", the Bollywood-influenced "Legendary Lovers", and the trap-inspired "Dark Horse". These eight tracks are simply pop perfection and will be'PRISM', the follow-up to Perry's record-breaking 2010 record 'Teenage Dream', shows that Perry has clearly matured since her "California Gurls" and "I Kissed A Girl" days. The first half of 'PRISM' contains eight songs, including the smash-hit "Roar", the Bollywood-influenced "Legendary Lovers", and the trap-inspired "Dark Horse". These eight tracks are simply pop perfection and will be the album's most probable single choices, while the second half of the album, which includes tracks like the haunting "Ghost", the emotional "By the Grace of God", and the soaring "It Takes Two" contains some more mature ballads. Overall, 'PRISM' is a well-produced record that contains several potential number one singles, and Perry showcases her much improved vocal talent and newly-found maturity on many of the album songs. While taking the first half of the record to show off her talent for mastering upbeat Summer songs, and taking the second half to lyrically reveal the more emotional side of her last two years, Perry presents yet another great pop album, that, despite its amount of ballads, doesn't really contain any filler tracks. One could argue that the slightly lackluster "Double Rainbow" and the generally boring "Choose Your Battles" are fillers, but in order to showcase her maturity, it was necessary for Perry to include slower songs that don't contain strong melodies and therefore Perry should be applauded for taking the time to record some songs that aren't meant to go to number 1 on radio.

    With refreshingly experimental influences, such as R&B ("Birthday"), trap ("Dark Horse"), deep house ("Walking on Air"), and contemporary Christian music ("By the Grace of God"), Perry forms a fantastic pop record with 'PRISM' that will surely become a mechanism to serve up some great radio hits in the new year. 'PRISM' may not contain as many sugary-sweet Summer pop songs as its predecessor, but considering her improved vocal performances and obvious maturity, that may not be a bad thing.    … Expand
  11. ibrahim4
    Nov 22, 2013
    10
    The album is amazing every song has its own story. Plus the album is cheerful and inspiring its an album that you must listen to and the songs are really catchy
  12. jz3h
    Jun 18, 2014
    7
    水果这专跟上专比有明显的转型，但并不是彻底地“黑暗”。“ROAR”发行后很惊讶跟之前的她很不一样，虽然有人觉得不抓耳，不好听，但我觉得很耐听。听到全专后，“Legendary Lovers”、“Birthday”都很抓耳，放在专辑前两首就是想要听的人继续听下去，“Unconditionally”虽然不如前两首抓耳，但秀恩爱歌曲加上歌词版MV很感人，看完歌词版MV我就爱上了这首歌。这专虽然歌曲没有”Teenage Dream“出彩，但首首都很耐听。水果这专跟上专比有明显的转型，但并不是彻底地“黑暗”。“ROAR”发行后很惊讶跟之前的她很不一样，虽然有人觉得不抓耳，不好听，但我觉得很耐听。听到全专后，“Legendary Lovers”、“Birthday”都很抓耳，放在专辑前两首就是想要听的人继续听下去，“Unconditionally”虽然不如前两首抓耳，但秀恩爱歌曲加上歌词版MV很感人，看完歌词版MV我就爱上了这首歌。这专虽然歌曲没有”Teenage Dream“出彩，但首首都很耐听。
  13. mmirliani16
    Oct 22, 2013
    8
    PRISM is Ms. Perry's most cohesive and mature album to date. It features glittering, catchy pop songs (all done in typical Perry style) which are slight improvements to similar songs from Teenage Dream. It also features growth and vulnerability which really makes PRISM what it is. Songs like "Ghost," "Love Me," "This Moment" "Double Rainbow" and "By the Grace of God" may be seen asPRISM is Ms. Perry's most cohesive and mature album to date. It features glittering, catchy pop songs (all done in typical Perry style) which are slight improvements to similar songs from Teenage Dream. It also features growth and vulnerability which really makes PRISM what it is. Songs like "Ghost," "Love Me," "This Moment" "Double Rainbow" and "By the Grace of God" may be seen as throwaway pop ballads, but they indicate that while Perry likes to have fun (indicated by "This How We Do" and "Birthday"), she is in fact an adult. No doubt, despite some chances taken on "Legendary Lovers" and the ballads, PRISM is a typical top 40 album. But it is a top 40 album in its most ideal sense. Perry is showing the others how to do it. Her humor and her emotions come through, remarkably keeping us entertained without any fillers. Each song stands on its own, but also contributes to the overall album. Perry is still feeding into the mainstream, but is doing so now with more confidence and more of a sense of herself. Well done!… Expand
  14. StefAlexandres
    Oct 26, 2013
    9
    PRISM is generally a good album; What keeps it away from perfection is the multitude of flat songs, from which I have to mention "Ghost", "Love Me", "Spiritual" and "Choose Your Battles".

    Nevertheless, there is a bunch of amazing songs on it, namely tracks 1-8, tracks 11-13 and track no. 15; The album provides infectious beats, dance-floor smashes and also sentimental ballads; The    PRISM is generally a good album; What keeps it away from perfection is the multitude of flat songs, from which I have to mention "Ghost", "Love Me", "Spiritual" and "Choose Your Battles".

    Nevertheless, there is a bunch of amazing songs on it, namely tracks 1-8, tracks 11-13 and track no. 15; The album provides infectious beats, dance-floor smashes and also sentimental ballads;

    The highlights of PRISM are "Roar", "Unconditionally", "Dark Horse", "This Moment", "Legendary Lovers" and "By the Grace of God".    … Expand
  15. CriticoDubioso
    Nov 30, 2013
    10
    Brilliantly executed and the perfect follow up to pop-perfection Teenage Dream. Katy shows growth in her writing and vocal ability as well as songwriting. Katy is no longer a guilty pleasure for me, but her songs are just as fun as many from her first two albums, while still retaining a degree of maturity. Very impressed.
  16. daddygirl
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    Without doubt, Katy made ​​one of the best albums of the year, because the pop candy made in another album totally not repeated in PRISM, it is something more personal and different than anything, I think she finally evolved and more pleased.
    I hope it continues well, without lapsing, many songs can be seized.
  17. ADANG13
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    水果这专跟上专比有明显的转型，但并不是彻底地“黑暗”。“ROAR”发行后很惊讶跟之前的她很不一样，虽然有人觉得不抓耳，不好听，但我觉得很耐听。听到全专后，“Legendary Lovers”、“Birthday”都很抓耳，放在专辑前两首就是想要听的人继续听下去，“Unconditionally”虽然不如前两首抓耳，但秀恩爱歌曲加上歌词版MV很感人，看完歌词版MV我就爱上了这首歌。这专虽然歌曲没有”Teenage Dream“出彩，但首首都很耐听。那些打0分的都是傻逼水果这专跟上专比有明显的转型，但并不是彻底地“黑暗”。“ROAR”发行后很惊讶跟之前的她很不一样，虽然有人觉得不抓耳，不好听，但我觉得很耐听。听到全专后，“Legendary Lovers”、“Birthday”都很抓耳，放在专辑前两首就是想要听的人继续听下去，“Unconditionally”虽然不如前两首抓耳，但秀恩爱歌曲加上歌词版MV很感人，看完歌词版MV我就爱上了这首歌。这专虽然歌曲没有”Teenage Dream“出彩，但首首都很耐听。那些打0分的都是傻逼
  18. joestrikesback
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    What an absolutely fantastic album. Katy has given use one of the most fun, catchy, cohesive, and introspective pop albums in years!

    Best tracks: "Birthday", "Double Rainbow", "Roar", "By the Grace of God", and "International Smile"
  19. Hel
    Nov 7, 2013
    7
    Prism is a album which is filled with interesting music. Stand-outs from this album include Legendary Lovers and Dark Horse with their amazing production and vocals Katy has shown. Although half way through this album, it seems to fade. Overall this album is a good but somewhat dull album that fades halfway through.
  20. samisiisti
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Katy DID it again! This album is purrfect! EMA-awards "Unconditionally" performance was fabulous. Can't wait for the new Billboard Hot-100 record! Congratulations Katy!
  21. Annderson
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    PRISM is one of the best albums of the year, It's really made for someone who's fan of pop music, Katy's best work since One Of The Boys. Legendary Lovers, Ghost and This Moment have incredible sonority, Dark Horse is darkest and sexiest song of the album, Birthday and Walking on Air calls 80s and 90s, respectively. This Is How We Do and International Smile are so Fun and Dancing, By ThePRISM is one of the best albums of the year, It's really made for someone who's fan of pop music, Katy's best work since One Of The Boys. Legendary Lovers, Ghost and This Moment have incredible sonority, Dark Horse is darkest and sexiest song of the album, Birthday and Walking on Air calls 80s and 90s, respectively. This Is How We Do and International Smile are so Fun and Dancing, By The Grace of God and Spiritual are really about something from inside you, It Takes Two and Unconditionally are both great songs about love, Choose Your Battles and Love Me are really special too, so great album, great singer, love it!… Expand
  22. vini1904
    Oct 22, 2013
    8
    Sounds like Katy finally found her sound. This record is more sober than her previous one and the music is also more serious. She ranges from dance beats to sweet ballads. Hold on tight, haters, Katy is back, better than ever and ready for more #1's.
  23. ADANG
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    水果这专跟上专比有明显的转型，但并不是彻底地“黑暗”。“ROAR”发行后很惊讶跟之前的她很不一样，虽然有人觉得不抓耳，不好听，但我觉得很耐听。听到全专后，“Legendary Lovers”、“Birthday”都很抓耳，放在专辑前两首就是想要听的人继续听下去，“Unconditionally”虽然不如前两首抓耳，但秀恩爱歌曲加上歌词版MV很感人，看完歌词版MV我就爱上了这首歌。这专虽然歌曲没有”Teenage Dream“出彩，但首首都很耐听。水果这专跟上专比有明显的转型，但并不是彻底地“黑暗”。“ROAR”发行后很惊讶跟之前的她很不一样，虽然有人觉得不抓耳，不好听，但我觉得很耐听。听到全专后，“Legendary Lovers”、“Birthday”都很抓耳，放在专辑前两首就是想要听的人继续听下去，“Unconditionally”虽然不如前两首抓耳，但秀恩爱歌曲加上歌词版MV很感人，看完歌词版MV我就爱上了这首歌。这专虽然歌曲没有”Teenage Dream“出彩，但首首都很耐听。
  24. shihaothefreak
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    ‘PRISM’, the follow-up to the blockbuster sophomore album ‘Teenage Dream’ by the international pop star, Katy Perry proves that she’s not just another bubblegum pop princess by showing artistic growth. She described in a recent interview that PRISM is an effort that emphasises on self-reflection and she indeed delivered. After the shocking divorce with Russell Brand, Katy steered away‘PRISM’, the follow-up to the blockbuster sophomore album ‘Teenage Dream’ by the international pop star, Katy Perry proves that she’s not just another bubblegum pop princess by showing artistic growth. She described in a recent interview that PRISM is an effort that emphasises on self-reflection and she indeed delivered. After the shocking divorce with Russell Brand, Katy steered away from despair and turned all her somber moments into empowering yet heartfelt mid-tempos. One might expect an entirely dark album due to the impact of the failed marriage, but the artist stayed strong and determined to spread her optimism in countering this landslide of emotions.

    In the lead single, ‘Roar’, Katy brushes off the dust of the times when she sat quietly and agreed politely to her ex-husband. The ‘Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh’ hook highlights the brightly coloured tune. Even when some critics negatively compares it to Sara Bareilles’ ‘Brave’, she fearlessly dances through the fire, smashing her way to be the queen of not only the jungle, but the charts worldwide as well.

    ‘Legendary Lovers’ is a refreshing dive into the Eastern musical influences. Its bridge features a tribal instrumental breakdown that climaxes the song and makes you wanna dance along. ‘Birthday’ is one of the lighthearted tracks in which Katy sexily seduces the listeners to celebrate with her like its their birthday every day. The mischievous innuendo and whispers of ‘Happy Birthday!’ will undoubtedly be mesmerising.

    ‘Walking On Air’, one of the promotional singles off the album, while having an extremely repetitive chorus, is a straight-up 80′s house track that gets you bopping. The second official single, ‘Unconditionally’, isn’t a song that you’ll immediately get addicted to. This slow burner sees Katy exclaiming her universally spreading the love that channels in all kinds. Its all rounding appeal owes largely to the lyrics which are applicable not only in relationships, but also between parents and children, siblings and friends.

    ‘Dark Horse’ is another experimental track that samples hip-hop elements. It is also the sole contender in the album that involves another artist’s vocal, which seems to be rather redundant. ‘This Is How We Do’ is the lowest point of the album. It recalls ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) which sings about partying and having fun. ‘International Smile’ is a tribute to Katy’s friend Mia Moretti in which she compliments her as ‘someone who walks out of your dream’.

    The second half of the album is where it gets personal. ‘Ghost’ tells a tale of how Russell sent a text to break up with her and ‘vanishes like a vapour’. In the pre-hook of the final chorus, she sings ‘So rest in peace/I’ll see you on the other side’, pronouncing that their love is over and she couldn’t care less. It sounds like a fitting song into her debut album ‘One Of The Boys’. ‘Love Me’ follows the footsteps of Roar. Katy leisurely sings about how she steps up her game towards insecurities which always get the best of her, and that she’ll be the one who defines who she’s gonna be. The cheesy ‘This Moment’ is where Katy’s vocal really shines. She advises her fans to cherish the moment as that’s all they have because ‘Tomorrow’s unspoken/Yesterday is history’. The booming, dramatic ending might potentially be tear-jerking.

    The standard version of the album finishes in two ballads. ‘Double Rainbow’, co-written by Sia (who also penned Titanium and Diamonds), is less interesting yet able to showcase Katy’s versatility. ‘By The Grace Of God’ can remind you of ‘The One That Got Away’. Katy expresses her gratitude to her sister for ‘keeping her head above the water when the truth is like swallowing sand’. It definitely sounds better as a piano-only ballad. The studio production, however, makes it more radio-friendly.

    The remaining tracks in the deluxe version are the reason why it is worth the buy. ‘Spiritual’, produced by Greg Kurstin (collaborated with P!nk) and Katy’s current boyfriend John Mayer, has gospel influences written all over it. ‘It Takes Two’ is an apologetic power ballad in which Katy sincerely regrets blaming her other half for all the wrongdoings and ending up to realise that she has a part to play too. She then announces that she is tired of fighting in ‘Choose Your Battles’.

    Best tracks: Unconditionally, Roar, This Moment, It Takes Two.    … Expand
  25. matheusoliver
    Nov 27, 2013
    10
    Katy is always surprising us, evolving from one of the boys. I love PRISM because it is simple and beautiful lyrics, and some even dancing. The album is amazing as it should be.
  26. geanarcangio
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    album of the year, incredible music, great concept, since the album art to the last song, album of the year, incredible music, great concept, since the album art to the last song
  27. jyo_tirmaya
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    This album is a step up from Katy Perry's two prior proper albums, and Katy can really pen a good pop song with a spiritual message and not be Christian rock at the same time. There is something about this girl that just makes me want to love her and her work. "Roar," "Unconditional," "Dark Horse" are just some of the highlights on this album and I'm wondering why she's just receivingThis album is a step up from Katy Perry's two prior proper albums, and Katy can really pen a good pop song with a spiritual message and not be Christian rock at the same time. There is something about this girl that just makes me want to love her and her work. "Roar," "Unconditional," "Dark Horse" are just some of the highlights on this album and I'm wondering why she's just receiving mediocre critic reviews. I think she's actually just a step ahead of the critics. I love Katy Perry!… Expand
  28. NonConformist
    Oct 22, 2013
    9
    This album is quite remarkable, really. If you were to hear both Teenage Dream and Prism, back to back, you would be totally confused and ask if the latter were really Katy Perry. Prism is a record bursting with maturity, darkness and funk. It's beautiful. Her vocals have improved greatly as you may have heard with "Walking on Air" and the sounds and fresh, although depressing at certainThis album is quite remarkable, really. If you were to hear both Teenage Dream and Prism, back to back, you would be totally confused and ask if the latter were really Katy Perry. Prism is a record bursting with maturity, darkness and funk. It's beautiful. Her vocals have improved greatly as you may have heard with "Walking on Air" and the sounds and fresh, although depressing at certain times, but the dark themes are the messages that she is trying to diffuse this time around. The first half of the album is literally a time-machine back to the 80s disco/ 90s era coupled with a few modern twists that take the music to the next level. The second half is very sincere and darkly beautiful (and also more piano ballad oriented). The song "Love Me" is my favorite off of the album, it's quite a treat. Also, as with any album, it has its flaws, for example the album can do without the song "International Smile". You know why? Because I've heard artists name different cities all around the world and I get it, you're connected to the world. Apart from that, Prism represents truly a metamorphosis for Miss Katy Perry.… Expand
  29. AdrysonFreitas
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    Very Good!!! The best is Dark Horse, Roar, By The Grace Of God, Unconditionally and Walking On Air!!! It's a of the best albums from katy perry!!!!!!!!
  30. CerealGuy
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Rainha dos singles que destruiu a carreira da cadeirante! Álbum muito bom, melodias boas e animadas, sinceramente tem grande chance de ser um dos melhores álbuns do ano!
  31. RafaelKdias
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    When Katy said "i think my next CD is so dark" I think OMG i dont know but the final product is really awsome, every song is interesting Teenage dream is funny but this is so spiritual like the song, Unconditional show every type of love, brothers love, dad-son love, homo love, couple love is so beautiful cause the real love is unconditional, Love me and Roar is i need love me first andWhen Katy said "i think my next CD is so dark" I think OMG i dont know but the final product is really awsome, every song is interesting Teenage dream is funny but this is so spiritual like the song, Unconditional show every type of love, brothers love, dad-son love, homo love, couple love is so beautiful cause the real love is unconditional, Love me and Roar is i need love me first and then i probably ready to love someone else, very powerful Prism.… Expand
  32. JohnnyKatyCat
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    A excellent album. An album that has both fun upbeat songs. But also truly inspiring songs. Katy Perry kepps proving that there is more to her and she keeps getting better and stronger.
  33. RespectTheMusic
    Sep 7, 2015
    7
    In Prism are included some iconic songs,meaningful songs and other boring songs...I think that Katy should work to make more interesting songs and not focus only on 4 or 5 songs of one album!!!
    P.S. I love Roar Darkhorse and Unconditionally
  34. Oween
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    Unlike previous albums ''Teenage Dream'' & ''One of the Boys'', ''PRISM'' really shows Katy's vocal and lyrical talent. It's a big evolution from the theme of Teenage Dream. The album is totally original and very different. Personally the album opener ''Roar'', which also served as the lead single and gave Katy her best first week single sales in US with over 500,000 copies sold, wasn't aUnlike previous albums ''Teenage Dream'' & ''One of the Boys'', ''PRISM'' really shows Katy's vocal and lyrical talent. It's a big evolution from the theme of Teenage Dream. The album is totally original and very different. Personally the album opener ''Roar'', which also served as the lead single and gave Katy her best first week single sales in US with over 500,000 copies sold, wasn't a great album opener choice. I think Love Me would've been a great album opener because of the great into, but that doesn't matter. Roar is definitely one of PRISM's highlights and one of the more pop tracks. Katy originally promised a ''dark'' era & album, but that all changed when she let the light in, the album became an album about Katy finding herself & inner power and even self-reflection. I don't have a favourite or a least favourite because the album is so well put together and diverse at the same time. Fun songs like This Is How We Do,Birthday,Walking On Air and International Smile have really big single potential and summer hit potential. That group of songs would be great radio hits and should be considered as futures singles. Then songs like By The Grace Of God,Double Rainbow,Choose Your Battles should be chosen as singles to close off the album like the 6th/7th single. Overall the album is full of meaningful and inspirational songs that have huge potential to have chart success. Katy has already had major success with thus album, PRISM had the largest first week sales by a female since Madonna's MDNA back in early 2012 and also the largest first week sales by a female of 2013. Roar has been nominated for 2 Grammy's in 2014 and Roar has also became the fastest selling song in digital history. The lead single has been having massive longetivity and so is the album. PRISM sold 1M after 5 weeks, a sum that took 9 weeks to reach for Teenage Dream to hit when it opened with 195,000 back in 2010. So as you can see Katy is breaking records and achieving more and more success with every year. This all makes PRISM's second single ''Unconditionally'', which is Katy's favourite song from the album look small but as of December 14th, it's currently peaked at 14 on the Billboard Chart, not bad for a single that's not to be released until December 16th, right after Katy gives it massive promotion on the X-Factor UK's final. It's been overshadowed by Roar still but an unexpected hit third single ''Dark Horse'' is currently being put into place. So, if all this has not made you want to buy/listen to PRISM, i don't know what will. Again, the album is full of deep personally songs all written by Katy, that if have the right treatment, could become massive hits.… Expand
  35. rubinho10
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehhehehehehehehhehehehehehehehehehe this is amazing
  36. RobbyP
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    There's a lot to say about Katy's ability to write a catchy hook, but when it comes to diversity 'Prism' is severely lacking. Gone are the days when the instrumentation was sometimes synthetic, sometimes organic. There's one, maybe a couple songs with guitar and a couple with piano. The rest are techno-pop numbers with repetitive chord slamming and a four-on-the-floor beat. Just wish thereThere's a lot to say about Katy's ability to write a catchy hook, but when it comes to diversity 'Prism' is severely lacking. Gone are the days when the instrumentation was sometimes synthetic, sometimes organic. There's one, maybe a couple songs with guitar and a couple with piano. The rest are techno-pop numbers with repetitive chord slamming and a four-on-the-floor beat. Just wish there was more there to differentiate one song from the next.… Expand
  37. katyslays
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    PRISM is the Album of the Millennium, ARTPOP is trash. Quality over quantity any day. Katy is the new Queen of Pop for this generation, since she basically is the most popular current celebrity.
  38. ginadelassi
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Let me start by saying DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. As of 11/13/2013, about 30 of the negative reviews are by Gaga fans who are trying to make Gaga seem better in comparison, and it's really obvious by giving Katy 0's and 1's while giving Gaga a perfect 10. Only around 10 seemed to be legit negative reviews, and that still doesn't account for the Gaga fans who simply rated it badLet me start by saying DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. As of 11/13/2013, about 30 of the negative reviews are by Gaga fans who are trying to make Gaga seem better in comparison, and it's really obvious by giving Katy 0's and 1's while giving Gaga a perfect 10. Only around 10 seemed to be legit negative reviews, and that still doesn't account for the Gaga fans who simply rated it bad and didn't review it. JUDGE IT FAIRLY.
    Anyways, it is a wonderful album. It has the fun dance songs, the powerful empowerment songs, and of course the emotional ones. Out of the 16 songs on the album I can honestly only say I don't care for 1 song, and even then the song is still decent! Some highlights include "This Is How We Do", "Ghost", "This Moment", "Unconditionally", "International Smile", and of course "Roar" just to name a few. I would suggest purchasing the album instead of the individual songs as most of the songs are amazing. Just give it a listen and buy it if you agree!     … Expand
  39. darielcalero
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is pure adrenaline, is fantastic; Katy did an excellent job with his 4 Studio album, this is one of the album's few that have captivated me… Expand
  40. lucasgiello
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Amazing album, so different from her previous one. Beautiful lyrics and a great sounding. You Should Listen to This. It may be the best album this year.
  41. francisrgo
    Nov 1, 2013
    8
    Definitely a feel good and lighthearted album, about overcoming relationships or tough times in ones life. The album has a great 90s pop vibe. Katy Perry has definitely come a long way.
  42. AlanSambista
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    You were a person very different on this album, Miss Perry. No words to say how much the PRISM gave a touch of immaturity in music this year, as a song from Katy says, "You change your mind, like a girl changes clothes", she showed that surely has changed and for the better! But that still left the missing girl mature One of the Boys.
  43. thefiregoddess
    Nov 3, 2013
    8
    solid pop album facets of polished generic mainstream appeal for the era of 2013 with shades of dark and light and pop princess gloss it is very much teenage dream part 2 a slight upgrade…. a slight slice of another pop success….key tracks: legendary lovers, dark horse, ghosts, double rainbow, roar, it takes two
  44. Ryanlap
    Nov 3, 2013
    8
    Prism surprised me by being a mature, light, and fun album. Katy has found her voice and the great thing is that Katy actually has found what she should be doing. My favorites are roar, uncondentially, and dark horse. So good job Miss perry
  45. DarkBates
    Nov 6, 2013
    8
    I like this album. She's more mature. Roar is epic, love the chorus and the Rooooarrrr!. Walking On Air too. And Unconditionally... very deep! Well, this is not the best album of the year, but she's definitely evolving.
  46. Baumeister
    Nov 9, 2013
    7
    I have to give credits to Katy's effort for being so mature in this album, but some of it is doesn't fit together. Half of the album have amazing lyrics with growing beats while the other half felt a little boring, but was save by their lyrics.
  47. Arycelle
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Excellent, well done, most of the songs have a real meaning to it, is a really good album, the variety in it is great, it goes from dance to slow pop, it really does get the feeling of a Prism with all of the songs beign diferent colors
  48. Ronsjunior
    Dec 19, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Queen of Billboard come back with this album amazing. Roar, Dark Horse futures hits. No more, the best album from 2013. Best than Teenage Dream, she renove the music pop with this album.… Expand
  49. villem
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    Melhor álbum da Katy Perry, mostrou uma grande evolução.
    Ja fui correndo comprar o meu nas duas versões, normal e deluxe. amei;
    Roar ja e um hino no Brasil, fez bastante sucesso.
    As cancões Dark Horse e Walking on Air chegaram ao topo das paradas Brasileiras.
    Sem duvida vai fazer bastante sucesso por aqui.
    Espero encontrar Katy na sua próxima tour pelo Brasil.
  50. RetroATRL
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    The best album to come out of 2013. It's a shocking improvement from her previous classic and it ended certain beasts' careers. May she bless my ears and all our ears with the voice of an angel for years to come. RIP FLOPGA
  51. canoeingrox
    Oct 23, 2013
    7
    Katy Perry delivers a club-banging album you could dance all night to. However, that is perhaps all there is to the much-anticipated album: an album you get wasted to, nothing more.
  52. Matheusrocha
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    Congratulations Katy,
    Its her best work, Mature songs. She found herself, good compositions, different musics, will surely come many hits this album.
    AMAZING!!
  53. prismatic
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    In a world where Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Rihanna keep repeating the same tired sex sells formula Katy does the opposite by creating an album that actually has substance. The second half of the album is definitely stronger than the first, is a shame people don't have time anymore to get into these type of songs and let them grow.
  54. Aipom
    Dec 19, 2014
    9
    Este álbum es muy bueno , lo único malo que le veo es que tiene muchas baladas y todas continuas. Tiene buenos temas como ''Legendary Lovers'' , ''Unconditionally'' , ''Ghost'' , ''Dark Horse'' , ''Spiritual'' y ''Roar''. Tambien tiene canciones buenas para fiestas como ''Birthday'' , ''This Is How We Do'' e ''International Smile'', tambien tiene temas profundos como ''Double Rainbow'' yEste álbum es muy bueno , lo único malo que le veo es que tiene muchas baladas y todas continuas. Tiene buenos temas como ''Legendary Lovers'' , ''Unconditionally'' , ''Ghost'' , ''Dark Horse'' , ''Spiritual'' y ''Roar''. Tambien tiene canciones buenas para fiestas como ''Birthday'' , ''This Is How We Do'' e ''International Smile'', tambien tiene temas profundos como ''Double Rainbow'' y ''By The Grace Of God''.
    Destaco y recomiendo ''Walking On Air'' en mi opinion el mejor tema de este álbum.    … Expand
  55. davilima23
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    nota 10 simmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ok
  56. Panchogul
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Para mi el mejor trabajo de Perry, sigue la línea audiovisual de Teenage Dream pero mucho mejor en todos los aspectos, letras mas maduras y trabajadas, mejores videos y un sonido mas austero y armonioso.
  57. pedro_hnq
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    é uma perfeita criação de God, como uma renovação algo inesperado, inspirador e acalmante como acordar com o raiá do sol e ouvir o barulho da natureza
  58. LipeFireworks
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Um album maravilhoso, Katy com hinos como Unconditionally, It Takes Two, Walking On Air, Ghost
    só não ganha 10, porque tem umas filers como Love Me, mas o album é otimo
  59. fariasjoaoo2015
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS SO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD omg aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i love katy so much
  60. EduardoEduardo
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    This is undoubtedly Katy's best album so far, it has wonderful lyrics that take you out of evil (Roar) lyrics that show you how important it is to love me. I hope she can get over her next album.
  61. Rafaeeel
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Sem dúvidas, é o melhor álbum da Katy. Eu amo essa evolução dessa mulher, ela sabe fazer músicas dignas de animar, contagiar, unir, amar... multidões, ela é maravilhosa.
  62. jerryalvarado
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Un gran crecimiento como artista. Un gran álbum con sonidos nuevos y bailables; una sensación de satisfacción al escuchar este disco. Sin duda se convertirá en uno de los álbumes más recordados en el futuro.
  63. Silasanttos
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Esse album mostra muito o lado natural da Katy, sensível e trás uma sonoridade muito boa principalmente nas músicas que não tiveram grande destaque durante a era.
  64. yordileon
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Este álbum es muy espiritual, se muestra una Katy Perry más madura sin perder su marca que hace de sus canciones sean éxitos que nunca moriran.
    La mejor gira hasta el momento de la cantante.
  65. metachaticti
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    "amazing incredible brilliant never the same totally unique" -me about PRISM
    katy perry DELIVERS when it comes to release pop songs, thats why she is one of the best pop singers of our generation...duhh. yes im writing it on 2017 its been 4 years since prism was out for the first time and i still listen to it.... its just so timeless. and i think that prism is very underrated, it    "amazing incredible brilliant never the same totally unique" -me about PRISM
    katy perry DELIVERS when it comes to release pop songs, thats why she is one of the best pop singers of our generation...duhh. yes im writing it on 2017 its been 4 years since prism was out for the first time and i still listen to it.... its just so timeless. and i think that prism is very underrated, it definitely should've sold more and have better critics    … Expand
  66. criticboy123
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Her best album. I love all of her songs.Katy is amazing. Dark Horse, Legendary Lovers, Roar all classics
  67. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Su tercer álbum muy bueno, canciones muy comerciales y populares junto con diferentes estilos letras y sonidos muy trabajado maravillosos me encanta este álbum es toda una mujer empoderar un super album.
  68. Kayzan
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This album is not a masterpiece, but it's a great pop album. It's just as commercial as Teenage Dream, but it has some inspirational songs like Choose Your Battles, Spiritual and Unconditionally. This last one is a strong ballad that may burst eventually; highlight verses: "Acceptance is the key to be truly free" and "I'll take your bad days with your good". Teenage Dream was so "made forThis album is not a masterpiece, but it's a great pop album. It's just as commercial as Teenage Dream, but it has some inspirational songs like Choose Your Battles, Spiritual and Unconditionally. This last one is a strong ballad that may burst eventually; highlight verses: "Acceptance is the key to be truly free" and "I'll take your bad days with your good". Teenage Dream was so "made for party hard", but this album has both sides. The first part (1-8) shows the "fun" moment of the album, while the second (9-16) shows the stronger lyrics and productions, really unique songs. Special attention to the bonus tracks; these three tracks are her best songs ever: It Takes Two, Spiritual (I feel some touch of Alanis Morissette listening to it) and Choose Your Battles (this and By The Grace Of God both were co-produced by her). No need too much to realize that she took a step forward in her career, she just needs to focus more in her music, not only the charts.… Expand
  69. Adanqueti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es hermoso, me encanto mucho, Katy es genial
  70. dave40
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    Muy bueno, contiene temas muy llegadores como Choose Your Battles y This Moment es un balance entre la Katy pegadiza y una más madura

    My Favorites: Roar, Legendary Lovers, Walking on Air, Unconditionally,This Is How We Do, International Simle, This Moment and Choose Your Battles
  71. eduardojunio
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    The best album of Katy Perry! I love this! Roar, Dark Horse and This is How We do are adorable. By the grace of God and Legendary Lovers... uau! I can't wait for WITNESS!
  72. DustinOlivero
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Es una obvia evolución al escuchar todos los matices que nos ofrece PRISM, el gran trabajo en sus letras y sus sonidos hace que el fan y el melomano puedan sumergirse en un maravilloso mundo de emotividad y sentimentalismo.
  73. WellAlex
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Prism was one of the best records released in 2013. With its more mature lyrics, Katy proved herself much more than others thought about her. This time Katy bother to speak her truth instead of just releasing pop music generics.
  74. Fakebytswift
    Dec 23, 2015
    7
    It is a good album, but she could do it better. At least we have a mature woman with new kind of songs.

    Roar 7/10 Legendary Lovers 9/10 Birthday 5/10 Walking on air 8/10 Unconditionally 9/10 Dark Horse 6/10 This is how we do 4/10 International Smile 5/10 Ghost 10/10 Love Me 5/10 This Moment 7/10 Double Rainbow 8/10 By the grace of god 10/10 Katy    It is a good album, but she could do it better. At least we have a mature woman with new kind of songs.

    Roar 7/10

    Legendary Lovers 9/10

    Birthday 5/10

    Walking on air 8/10

    Unconditionally 9/10

    Dark Horse 6/10

    This is how we do 4/10

    International Smile 5/10

    Ghost 10/10

    Love Me 5/10

    This Moment 7/10

    Double Rainbow 8/10

    By the grace of god 10/10

    Katy made a mistake about choosing the singles. Instead of Birthday(which had a hard disclosure) she could release Legendary Lovers, and instead of This is how we do(which ended the era) she could release Walking on air, and let another one like Birthday as a promotional single.    … Expand
  75. Daniel15ss02
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    This is one of her most personal album yet, you can tell shi found herself. one of best pop albums of 2013. We started with "ROAR", a song with great message, self empowerment, a great start to a great album. We can find great ballads like "ghost" and "by the grace of god", full of emotions and a great lyric. Taking as the first part of the album something fun and with bunea production inThis is one of her most personal album yet, you can tell shi found herself. one of best pop albums of 2013. We started with "ROAR", a song with great message, self empowerment, a great start to a great album. We can find great ballads like "ghost" and "by the grace of god", full of emotions and a great lyric. Taking as the first part of the album something fun and with bunea production in the songs, being dark horse the great diamond of the album. But not everything is good, "this is how we do" is not exactly his best song, being this very repetitive and meaningless, bad choice to be a single. But in general it is a great album with great songs that deserve more respect on the part of the professional criticism.… Expand
  76. LIPESMartins
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    much ballad, very cheerful music
    songs of self control and music to make it clear that you send.
    Congratulations katy.
    music highlights
    It Takes Two, and Love Me Roar course
    BÍBLIAAAA
  77. theluismiguel
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album proves to us that Katy Perry has matured can be a multifaceted artist can grow and find herself when needed and demonstrate their talent was overshadowed under a curtain of success… Expand
  78. themickeymose
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    I'm surprised with the amount of negative reviews with this one. Sure its not the same with her "Teenage Dream" album. Its not as hype or fun with it but it is more mature and very positive. Its more inspiring. Well it is still Katy Perry but a lot more responsible with her actions. The songs are great and I'm impressed that she co-wrote all of them so props to Katy. Not all singersI'm surprised with the amount of negative reviews with this one. Sure its not the same with her "Teenage Dream" album. Its not as hype or fun with it but it is more mature and very positive. Its more inspiring. Well it is still Katy Perry but a lot more responsible with her actions. The songs are great and I'm impressed that she co-wrote all of them so props to Katy. Not all singers co-wrote their songs. Also, she shows here her soft side but also her brave side. I love the album.… Expand
  79. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 23, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Prism é um ótimo álbum, em que mostra a evolução vocal de Katy Perry. Não é melhor que o One Of The Boys, mas é ótimo do mesmo jeito.

    Pontos altos: Ghost, Legendary Lovers, Unconditionally
    Pontos baixos: Birthday, Dark Horse, Spiritual    … Expand
  80. Victor314
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Katy Perry has improved on this new album, has a slightly more mature content, his voice is most surprising, I hope your other follow the same line but with a more mature lyrical content also explore new genre, you do not run in the same.

    Katy Perry ha mejorado en este nuevo álbum, tiene un contenido un poco más maduro, su voz es lo más sorprendente, espero que su otro siga la misma    Katy Perry has improved on this new album, has a slightly more mature content, his voice is most surprising, I hope your other follow the same line but with a more mature lyrical content also explore new genre, you do not run in the same.

    Katy Perry ha mejorado en este nuevo álbum, tiene un contenido un poco más maduro, su voz es lo más sorprendente, espero que su otro siga la misma línea pero con un contenido lírico más maduro, tambíen que explore nuevos género, que no se quede en lo mismo.    … Expand
  81. LeoMusicCritic
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Katy Perry's Prism has shown a vulnerable side of her and the song show empowerment, commitment and faith. This shows the inside of a true artist, spreading the light in!!!
  82. LuizhenriqueSBR
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    a booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop
  83. wangsil2201
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Amazing!! Prism is so fresh. Katy is so fresh. Best pop singer ever!! This record is so lovely, Katy find herself e looks like she's pretty comfortable. LET THE LIGHT IN!
  84. Sarabia
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    She's a pretty admirable girl, from her humble gospel beginnings as Katy Hudson to spots on Vans Warped Tour and a pair of successful albums, and she sure didn't earn it all by doing nothing. In addition, she's gone through some tough times in recent years, with the divorce from Russell Brand being one of them... and given that 2013 has been a year for "personal albums", it only seemsShe's a pretty admirable girl, from her humble gospel beginnings as Katy Hudson to spots on Vans Warped Tour and a pair of successful albums, and she sure didn't earn it all by doing nothing. In addition, she's gone through some tough times in recent years, with the divorce from Russell Brand being one of them... and given that 2013 has been a year for "personal albums", it only seems natural that Perry would join this bandwagon of sorts, where each musician "pours themselves out" to the fans or some such nonsense.… Expand
  85. manuelr0012
    Mar 23, 2016
    10
    This album is full of light! Katy has evolved from her One Of The Boys days, to Teenage Dream until PRISM; we can appreciate something different in each song, from Roar to Choose Your Battles each one has a special meaning and a different spectrum but all together in the PRISM record. This album shows Katy going from a dark moment to a light ful one. The PRISM record is an absolute piece of art
  86. pedrofaro
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Katy's best album so far! Waiting for her next album so I can say it again. In this album you can find everything. Musics to dance, to love, to cry, to think about your life and even to pray. Katy really knows how to do it!
  87. purpose
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    First of all, my favorite album from her is Teenage Dream, but this one is her best album. I really don't understand why people don't like this album, this album has her best lyrics, her best vocal... Now she really sounds like a woman. Songs like By The Grace Of God, This Moment, Spiritual shows her ability to write songs. Prism is her best album even my favorite is Teenage Dream. I wasFirst of all, my favorite album from her is Teenage Dream, but this one is her best album. I really don't understand why people don't like this album, this album has her best lyrics, her best vocal... Now she really sounds like a woman. Songs like By The Grace Of God, This Moment, Spiritual shows her ability to write songs. Prism is her best album even my favorite is Teenage Dream. I was on Prismatic World Tour and her vocals today are completely amazing compared to Teenage Dream era. I am very pround of Katy Perry, I cant wait for her next album #KP4… Expand
  88. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    Better than Teenage Dream but not as good as One Of The Boys. But it's good
  89. musicritic
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    Everyone love Katy Perry , in this album, she's showed a more mature content. The Best album of Katy Perry, we realize that it is reinvented as a songwriter
  90. AVALIATORTEN
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry musical evolution is awesome! She finally found herself in Prism and Witness. I think her album is great, and she deserves a 10! CONGRATULATIONS PERRY.
  91. Oneoriginalme
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    Amazing album, full of artistic intention and autobiographic content (By the grace of god, unconditionally (wrote in vietnam on unicef mission, inspired by the love of a mother for her children, spiritual...) lots of influences, like r&b and trap on dark horse, and lots of variety and a way more mature album than teenage dream. A very good album and not commecial at all
  92. KatyCat121
    Oct 1, 2016
    10
    a masterpiece, truly. People Need to shut up and just listen to beautiful and inspiring music! Katy Found herself, or atleast changed herself in this album. Every song have a message. It deserved more attention and less hate
  93. vinnynguyen
    Jun 17, 2017
    8
    Catchy, fun, what more could you ask for? Nothing exceptional in terms of thought-provoking, but definitely a bright and poppy album destined to lift your mood.
  94. iButters
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    The album of my life, i can really feel what she's saying in every song. The ballads can make you cry and reflect about your life. She's a very good songwritter.
  95. Zezilia154
    Jul 15, 2017
    7
    Roar 10/10
    Legendary Lovers 9/10
    Birthday 10/10
    Walking On Air 10/10
    Unconditionaly 9/10
    Dark Horse 10/10
    This is How We Do 10/10
    International Smile 8/10
    Ghost 8/10
    Love Me 7/10
    This Moment 8/10
    Double Rainbow 8/10
    By the Grace of God 8/10
    Spiritual 7/10
    it Takes Two 7/10
    Choose Your Battles 8/10

    GENERAL: 7.3
  96. samwich21
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    Prism is KP's most focused work to date. The album opens with the anthemic "Roar" and soars from there on. The bubblegum perfection of "Birthday" and "This Is How We Do" brighten the mood of an otherwise "safe" album. The true killer standout track is Dark Horse, a trap-influenced hip-pop song. Although Juicy J may not have been the best choice for a feature, his bars don't detract fromPrism is KP's most focused work to date. The album opens with the anthemic "Roar" and soars from there on. The bubblegum perfection of "Birthday" and "This Is How We Do" brighten the mood of an otherwise "safe" album. The true killer standout track is Dark Horse, a trap-influenced hip-pop song. Although Juicy J may not have been the best choice for a feature, his bars don't detract from the perfection. "Dark Horse" is Prism's own dark horse: hiding in the shadows and stealing the show.… Expand
  97. camiloalegue
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    It is the sign of the soul and inspiration of Katy Perry. concretized art and unique, perfect quality. katy shows a maturity in their sound and style that takes on this album. returns to his gospel roots, taking new sounds and experiences during his tour of fame.
  98. EdwinTrinidad
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    This Queen of pop has songs for all situations like when you're happy can hear international smile or Roar and when you're sad can hear ghost or choose your battles even when you're in love can hear unconditionally
  99. MaxHudson99
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    En el borde de su éxito Katy Perry nos ofrece un gran álbum, cambiando drásticamente ese pop chicloso de su anterior álbum, Prism simplemente uno de los pocos álbumes en darnos éxito, tops, y ventas, de todos los tiempos.
  100. sonsofsongs
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry's third studio album 'Prism' is a masterpiece. The side b (songs 9-16) reveals her greatest potential as a composer and leads us through inspiring emotions.
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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2013
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#11 Most Shared Album of 2013

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Dec 6, 2013
    40
    Everything that is missing from [Lady Gaga's Artpop] is here, but everything that is good about it is spectacularly absent from Prism.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Nov 22, 2013
    40
    Prism feels transitional, the work of an artist clever enough to be restless, yet unable to split from a winning formula. [Dec 2013, p.110]
  3. 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.
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