Prism
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2013
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2180 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,494 out of 2180
  2. Mixed: 243 out of 2180
  3. Negative: 443 out of 2180
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  1. 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 as "One of The Boys", she finally found herself artistically.
  2. BrazilianCritic
    Oct 22, 2013
    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!
  3. 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 Takes Two, and Love Me Roar course
  4. sebastianglz
    Oct 22, 2013
    9
    Katy Perry is doing the same thing. There's just a few good songs, but all of them sounds the same. Maybe she needs to try something new. There's good lyrics on the album while the rhythm of all of them are getting Perry's back to "One of the Boys...", she needs more of the potential of "Teenage Dream".
  5. aisacrm
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    Prism es un Álbum Increíble, llego de Cosas Maravillosas, la Música se te Mete en la venas Katy es una Diosa, Lengendary Lovers, es un Te-mazo para sacar como Single. lo cual no se dio pero nos recompenso con Unconditionally
  6. BastianCritic
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    este album podria decirse que es un contra a teenage dream una respuesta madura hacia ese sueño adolescente
  7. ArthurSS
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album shows us a different Katy and we can finally reach it! It shows us that life is like a prism, colorful, but not perfect. The songs range from original pop to their reflection on life. Pefect!… Expand
  8. santymvazquez
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    Prism is my favorite Katy Perry album, I love all the sounds and the songs, the lyrics, everything, it's just perfect, I LOVE IT
  9. AlistairTun
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    2013 was a good year for the great Katy Perry. Prism is fascinating it has songs jewels like Legendary Lovers, Unconditionally, Ghost, and don't forget the iconic smash-hits "Roar" and "Dark Horse".
  10. QueenBiatch
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Filled with powerful ballads such as This Moment and Ghost, PRISM delivers Perry in its essence, not to mention the good pop beat that features such hymns as Roar, Dark Horse and Legendary Lovers.
  11. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Great pop album, but it's more like 9.5 than 10. Plenty of hit songs on this album, not to mention "Roar" & "Dark Horse", two diamonds songs. It failed to outshine "Teenage Dream", and for me, this album doesn't have a pop cultural impact like previous album. The official singles from album are not the best choices thought.
  12. Emiencinxr
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    pop perfection with two diamonds singles. Ugh her mind WIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
  13. hxrxck
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Álbum mais coeso e lírica superior aos outros antecessores. "Walking On Air" definitivamente deveria ter se tornado single.
  14. rebeligado
    Jun 5, 2015
    7
    Não há progresso em relação aos Álbuns anteriores, é comercial, feito pra vender.

    as músicas boas são Spitual, Ghost, By The Grace of God, Choose Your Battles e It Takes Two, espero que ela traga musicas suaves assim pra próxima era ou seja Dark.

    This Is How We Do ? Descarte do Teenage Dream, esqueceram de colocar e botaram nesse
  15. Evic21
    Sep 7, 2015
    7
    In my opinion, this is Katy Perry's strongest body of work. Her lyrics are better than her previous albums and finally we get to see the vaunerable side of her instead of the constantly poppy and up beat Katy that we know.
  16. shaday
    Sep 9, 2015
    7
    Its okay!
    Legendary Lovers steals the spotlight for me, I feel like there were a lot of filler songs, no song is really bad though. Roar is the one I don't really don't like
  17. diegonelli
    Sep 13, 2015
    7
    I used to listen to her 1 year ago and now I did back and PRISM is still a good album, the last tracks are the best, but the singles are the worst. Ballades like 'Ghost' 'Love Me' 'Double Rainbow' are the best.
  18. Blinkanddead
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    After Teenage Dream, its look bad but also, there is unforgettable songs like Legendary Lovers, Walking On Air and By The Grace Of God. Silly to these songs didn't choose for be a single but still it is a beautiful album.
  19. IGa
    Jan 30, 2016
    8
    Even that rather predictable, it is surprising to see an artist choose this pop style in the midst of so many successful concept albums. Katy Perry showed again that does not like to surrender to the fad and eventually creating one albums which, though it may be a fairly predictable nature and not much difference from its predecessor, deserves its share of praise. "Prism" has great lyricsEven that rather predictable, it is surprising to see an artist choose this pop style in the midst of so many successful concept albums. Katy Perry showed again that does not like to surrender to the fad and eventually creating one albums which, though it may be a fairly predictable nature and not much difference from its predecessor, deserves its share of praise. "Prism" has great lyrics and vibrant beats, but the excitement of trying something new is far away from here. "Prism" sounds more like a "Teenage Dream 2", but it works very well to show again the fun pop vein of Katy Perry.… Expand
  20. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    7
    For me it's an okay album. It's just a pure pop, and nothing else. It doesn't mean that I don't admire songs from this album, but I simply prefer One of the Boys.
  21. YuriTheMusician
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    PRISM combina tudo o que Katy Perry faz de melhor: batidas dançantes, melodias "chiclete" e letras cativantes, gerando um conjunto sonoro de pura elegância. É na minha opinião sua obra prima.
  22. JohnAshley
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Prism is best Katy Perry album, I love all the sounds and the songs, the lyrics, everything, it's just perfect, I LOVE IT
  23. Victorzarra
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Sin duda uno de los mejores albums, que contiene hits tan tan icónicos como Roar que es una de las canciones más vendidas, y el video femenino más visto cerca de 3B visitas en YouTube, lo que indica su gran potencial, además de hits como Dark Horse que batió todo tipo de récords, o temazos únicos como Unconditionally o hits como Walking on Air, Katy demostró su mejor cara en este álbum.
  24. Emmq
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    an incredible album by an incredible Artist which deserves way more credit and acclimation than it receives. The second coming of pop music that Katy has once again defined pop music for centuries to come.
  25. greedybadidea
    May 25, 2020
    9
    Katy Perry saves pop music again in her third studio album. I didn't think we would get a different sound from her with a new album, but I was gladly surprised with the tropical pop vibe she provided us with on this record. She also didn't fail with her vocals and the lyrical content shows such growth in her as an artist. The only issue with this album is minor pacing problems, but PerryKaty Perry saves pop music again in her third studio album. I didn't think we would get a different sound from her with a new album, but I was gladly surprised with the tropical pop vibe she provided us with on this record. She also didn't fail with her vocals and the lyrical content shows such growth in her as an artist. The only issue with this album is minor pacing problems, but Perry is forgiven because I enjoyed every minute of this album.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Legendary Lovers
    2. Unconditionally
    3. Walking on Air
    4. By the Grace of God
    5. Dark Horse (feat. Juicy J)
    6. Spiritual
    7. Birthday
    8. Roar
    9. International Smile
    10. This Moment
    11. Double Rainbow
    12. It Takes Two
    13. Ghost
    14. This Is How We Do
    15. Love Me
    16. Choose Your Battles    … Expand
  26. Ld333
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esto es tan arte y con diferentes ritmos
    Lo mejor de todo son walking on air e international smile    … Expand
  27. JohnnyBlacio
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ The best album of Katy Perry ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
  28. totodbrr
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    The best album of Katy perry , since teenage dream who was very good to . She is an incredible songwriter
  29. jerryfer
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I love how to see Katy evolve and grown as a human. It was basically evident to her 3rd studio album, Prism. This is a great way to continue her sophomore album which has brought a lot of bangers.
  30. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    No doubt, Prism is the best album of Katy Perry. I absolutely love the composition, the melody, the lyrics, the production. I love how each songs have different messages. Listening to this album is so fresh and fun, and amazing. One of the best pop albums of the decade of 2010s. Let that sink in.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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