• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2013
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An album that shows the whole spectrum that is KATY PERRY. You get party sounds (This is how we do) and deep lyrics (By the Grace of God) and pure motivation (Roar), new music style (Dark Horse) and pop perfection (International Smile) and club bangers (Walking on Air)

    My favorites:
    Walking on Air International Smile By the Grace of God
    Ghost
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Queen of pop one of the best album of all time she deserves love we love you Queen.
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, Katy trás músicas inspiradoras e fala sobre superar as adversidades.
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album only getting 69 ratings only in user score whattt i mean we all know roar and dark horse are the best songs of the century
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Que puedo decir, el disco es una completa joya en la carrera de katy
    Cada canción tiene la letra y composición perfecta Es una total obra maestra.
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best record yet, especially considering the songs from the second half.
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy once again did a great job on her album with the concept of radio friendly and meaningful lyrics
  8. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível coeso e viciante. Katy perry nunca decepciona e nunca erra amém.
  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An album totally different from his predecessor, the sounds, lyrics, rythms, the people should listen. Expand
  10. Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum com sonoridade perfeita perfeita, músicas alegres, metafóricas ... A cantora conversa sobre diversos assuntos em seu disco, como por exemplo a espiritualidade, que ela não havia abordado em nenhum outro trabalho. Katy também fala sobre relacionamentos, sua capacidade para fazer e produzir coisas e a forma como ela vive a vida. É o disco de pop que o mundo precisava. Se você reparar bem, Prism é dividido em duas partes, assim como o “Reputation” de Taylor Swift. De um lado temos grandes faixas otimistas, e do outro há músicas que usam do sentimentalismo exagerado, dando uma sensação de confessionário. Expand
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy se cagó en mierga, es un buen trabajo, ritmos y canciones muy diferentes pero coinciden Expand
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    trazendo luz igual um prisma o terceiro álbum de estúdio da cantora surpreendeu a todos os fã que acharam que iriam ganhar uma era dark, entretanto ela entrega um trabalho repleto de luz. Na primeira parte é totalmente um pop parecido com o seu album antigo, teenage dream, mas claro com um toque amadurecimento. Já na segunda parte katy aprofunda em temas que ela não havia escrito antestrazendo luz igual um prisma o terceiro álbum de estúdio da cantora surpreendeu a todos os fã que acharam que iriam ganhar uma era dark, entretanto ela entrega um trabalho repleto de luz. Na primeira parte é totalmente um pop parecido com o seu album antigo, teenage dream, mas claro com um toque amadurecimento. Já na segunda parte katy aprofunda em temas que ela não havia escrito antes como depressão além de fazer novamente música sobre amor próprio e sobre relacionamentos passados. Com um pop envolvente e reflexivo Katy entrega um trabalho repleto de qualidade. Expand
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse é o ÁLBUM! A evolução de Katy, principalmente no "Side B", onde podemos ver um lado mais puro e calmo da cantora.
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    E vamos de mais um album aclamado e cheio de sucessos!!!! Walking on Air é de longe a melhor música do álbum!
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite album by katy perry
    Walking on air should’ve been a single
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is divided into two parts. The 1st half is radio friendly dance tracks that Katy excells in bringing a pop banger. The second half is a more personal and intimate experience sharing stories of Katys life and show topics of resilience and growth. Katy shows her strength in powerful empowerment songs.
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    We see through her now. The sound of this album is blooming and magical that is satisfying to hear from start to finish.
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    PERFEITOOOOOOOOOO. AMO MUITO. ÁLBUM IMPECÁVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! amei muito, álbum injustiçado
  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    good album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums, for sure. prism, smile and Teenage Dream, can be considered the holy trinity of katy Perry
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Intimista e descreve muito Katy de modo pessoal onde a mesma encontra melodias contagiantes e letras fortes para descrever sua vivência
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Always serving QUEEEEN
    Have Ballads, dance music, hits, everything that is good in a pop album
    she is perfect
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She did that. Her best album so far. A lot of bops on it. Very proud, love ya mom!
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse é simplesmente o álbum da carreira. Essa nota pública e a nota do metacritc não representam em nada a perfeição desse álbum.
  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é eletrizante! Contém batidas incríveis e que te contagiam, é impossível não amar as músicas do álbum.
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Prism is very spiritual and deep, all the songs can touch the listener. One of the best record of Katy Perry.
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Todo el álbum se siente tan cohesivo y espiritual, no hay una mala canción en este álbum. Mi favorito.
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album until Smile! I love how the tracks are evided in radio bangers and emotional ballads
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SUCESSOR NATURAL. Um dos melhores da Katy Perry, O PRISM chega com o hino aclamado roar que lhe rendeu mais um #1 pra conta. Iluminado, alegre, porém com um lado também obscuro, o prism mostra a evolução da Katy Perry em realçao ao TD. O único erro foi não ter tornado LL single, mas nós a perdoamos por isso.
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Work of art. Trully amazing timeless album. She knows how to make songs. That was Album of the year.
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    incredible and exciting album, inspiration and courage in our lifes in the street.
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Prism is perhaps Katy Perry's best album. It contains bops, ballads, love songs, break up songs and empowering anthems.
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing! It's one of her best works! I love dark horse, walking on air and legendary lovers. Katy is a pop icon
  34. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    I LOVE HOW THE ALBUM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS. it's truly a ray of light in dark times
  35. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Album coeso, trouxe uma nova sonoridade para a carreira com relances das antigas eras. Porém a partir da 5ª faixa a sonoridade não muda muito, se tornando algo muito monótono de se ouvir.
  36. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    THIS WAS THE BEST ALBUM I HEARD IN MY LIFE, Roar its absollutly and deserver a grammy! justice for katy perry! and i love it all the singles. AND THIS IS THE TRUE
  37. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    That album is the true definition of the power of a rainbow after the storm. Every song is a special and necessary light to the world of PRISM that miss Katy created, The perfect album to listen everyday for the rest of your life.
  38. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album gives us so much maturity in lyrics and instrumental while the music is still catchy and radio friendly to listen Expand
  39. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum não existe uma música que seja ruim nele, cheio de hits que mexem com a cabeça do ouvinte.
  40. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da Katy, as melhores composições e sonoridade, animado, alegre e traz uma paz.
  41. Aug 26, 2020
    10
    L'album più coesivo della Perry e quello contenente il suo miglior materiale! È un album che unisce temi maturi e personali a canzoni più divertenti e ballabili, ma senza risultare fuori contesto e senza perdere coesione col resto dell'album!
  42. Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Prism brings out the best in Katy, all her maturity, lightness and light. Each track on the album is like a glow that comes out of you.
  43. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album so much, it gives me such a nice vibe when I listen, congratulations Katy note 1 Expand
  44. 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.
  45. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    The positive energy that this album conveys is to leave me breathless !!! The compositions and melodies are strong and mature, it seems that there was a transition from adolescent dream to dream of a person adult following her life looking for love
  46. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excellent work
    It's great and we should appreciate Katy's great vowels and sounds
    I just think there had to be more singles like teenage dreams for more promotion
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  47. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Prism es un álbum que mueve todos tus sentidos. Los sonidos son tan variados que pareciera son muchos álbumes en uno; Prism es magia. Tiene una canción para cada estado de ánimo.
  48. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen álbum, es coerente y correcto,ameja en pop y la ilimacion conceptual Expand
  49. R3I
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Making the shift from teen sensation to a mature artist can be tough, but on her third album, PRISM, the well-known worldwide now artist, Katy Perry did it well! On this album, we can see another side of her... behind the cartoon character that she created on her past era and behind the spotlight, she is a human being after all. The name of the album was inspired by John Mayer, Katy’sMaking the shift from teen sensation to a mature artist can be tough, but on her third album, PRISM, the well-known worldwide now artist, Katy Perry did it well! On this album, we can see another side of her... behind the cartoon character that she created on her past era and behind the spotlight, she is a human being after all. The name of the album was inspired by John Mayer, Katy’s boyfriend back at the time, who said to her that she was like a prism, that can tranform a simple ray of light to a colorful one! Expand
  50. Aug 23, 2020
    8
    Balance! KP3 brings the best of the first album (A clean and smooth voice) intrinsic to the trump card of the second album (The childish and repetitive pop footprint). The PRISM repertoire may have been poorly structured, but by doing a deeper analysis (and filtering), you can put aside those commercial songs and capture the real sense of "transmitting the light" idealized by theBalance! KP3 brings the best of the first album (A clean and smooth voice) intrinsic to the trump card of the second album (The childish and repetitive pop footprint). The PRISM repertoire may have been poorly structured, but by doing a deeper analysis (and filtering), you can put aside those commercial songs and capture the real sense of "transmitting the light" idealized by the sunflowers on the cover. Songs like "Spiritual", "Double Rainbow" and "By The Grace of God" reveal the purity of Perry's heart, show the artist's evolution in song interpretation, and the production's maturity in taking the best of the 2 predecessors, and apply evenly in this.
    In addition to those already mentioned, the songs "Unconditionally" and "Dark Horse" deserve special mention.

    My grade is 8.
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  51. Aug 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor Álbum, amo muito, maduro, músicas dançantes, sem falar nas composições Expand
  52. Aug 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best pop album of 2013. listening to it is a pleasant experience and whoever thinks it's a bad album definitely doesn't know good taste or is a fan of mother monster. Expand
  53. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Verdadeiro e único, essa é a mensagem que katy perry trás a esse álbum, impossível não escutar qualquer música dele e esquecer
  54. Aug 1, 2020
    10
    This album shows growth and more maturity form Katy than ever before with songs that you can dance to, cry to and feel empowered by.
  55. Jul 30, 2020
    10
    I really loves this album, dark horse and legendary lovers are espectacular
  56. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played it more than 100 times. Amazing album with catchy melody and emotion lyrics Expand
  57. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Suas letras com tom de superação são incríveis, e a sonoridade encaixa perfeitamente, ótimo.
  58. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    PRISM shows Perry's ability to be the biggest hitmaker and an inspiring singer with her uplifting and loving messages. The first half of the album is full of pop bangers which all could've been big hits if sent to radio and promoted like singles, while in the second half of the album Katy leaves her hitmaker-self and shows her vulnerability, opening up to the public by telling her fearsPRISM shows Perry's ability to be the biggest hitmaker and an inspiring singer with her uplifting and loving messages. The first half of the album is full of pop bangers which all could've been big hits if sent to radio and promoted like singles, while in the second half of the album Katy leaves her hitmaker-self and shows her vulnerability, opening up to the public by telling her fears and thoughts in a not so commercial sound. Expand
  59. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    PRISM is her best album , it's show how vulnerable and strong at the same time katy
  60. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album shows us a new Katy's world. I love it ! Ps : justice for Legendary Lovers
  61. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the songs of the prism is very perfects, with a harmony so sweet and magical
  62. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    pop perfection! o album é recheado de canções sobre superação e amor. é, sem dúvidas, um dos pontos mais altos a carreira de Katy Perry.
  63. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum tem dois temas que se completam. Um lado intimista sobre sentimentos e o outro sobre dançar em todos os momentos.
  64. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Os estilos de sons são diferentes, apesar do pop genérico, a musicas exploram o vocal da artistas. Expand
  65. Jun 12, 2020
    7
    The songs are soo great, each one talks about something very specific, I'm in love with it, I think is one of Katy's best albums.
  66. Jun 12, 2020
    10
    One of the bests album of all time!!! Katy did a really great job, as usual!
  67. Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Good album amazing tracks vthttbbyybyhbyyhbybynyyyjyjynyynynynymumummumumuummuummumu
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. Jun 3, 2020
    10
    The best album by Katy Perry, beautiful lyrics, meanings, we can appreciate a mature grown woman talking about her life. Prism deserved even more. Walking on Air is the best song in the album (based in production); It takes two is such a masterpiece just because of the lyrics,
  71. Jun 2, 2020
    10
    A perfeição do pop. Katy nos entrega uma sonoridade super agradável, com músicas dançantes e marcantes.
  72. May 30, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is Amazing singer. She's funny, creative, happy, sexy and power woman. She's fantastic and evolved talent!
  73. 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
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  74. 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
  75. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    The best album ever!, also consider listening on Prism (Deluxe). Presenting my faves:
    -Legendary Lovers
    -Ghost
    -Double Rainbow
    -It takes two
    -Spiritual
  76. Apr 16, 2020
    8
    This is easily the best album by Katy Perry. She sounds like a grown woman, who finally found herself after a Teenage Dream. This album might not be as successful as Teenage Dream, but artistically speaking, it is a more mature album.
  77. 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
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  78. Mar 28, 2020
    10
    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ The best album of Katy Perry ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    The best album of Katy perry , since teenage dream who was very good to . She is an incredible songwriter
  82. Mar 24, 2020
    10
    If Walking on Air and Legendary Lovers were singles. Katy and the record company spent these two songs ... Other than that, a great album ...
  83. Feb 16, 2020
    9
    Prism is a fun, listenable pop album. I’m mean yes it isn’t the best lyrically but it’s a very enjoyable. My favorites are Roar, Legendary Lovers, Ghost, Unconditionally, By the grace of god, and It takes two.

    My least favorites are Choose your Battles

    Overall score: 9/10
  84. Feb 6, 2020
    8
    It has a more mature album, but still in this comfort zone. Katy Perry has the vision of working with producers she works with but not her own. The album has its good sound, strong compositions, but at the same time its best songs are at the end where we have no reach and we are already sick of listening to many songs and perhaps even with the same pop sound as Teenage Dream. She proved inIt has a more mature album, but still in this comfort zone. Katy Perry has the vision of working with producers she works with but not her own. The album has its good sound, strong compositions, but at the same time its best songs are at the end where we have no reach and we are already sick of listening to many songs and perhaps even with the same pop sound as Teenage Dream. She proved in these final tracks that she can do better, and I want you to explore the best of it. Expand
  85. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum extremamente sem defeitos, produção e composição impecável, Roar e Dark Horse são músicas extremamente poderosas.
  86. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    «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. With a string of hit singles under her belt, Perry has aspired to create a multi-faceted full-length and has consummately succeeded. She sounds like a woman, and an artist, who’s finally found«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. With a string of hit singles under her belt, Perry has aspired to create a multi-faceted full-length and has consummately succeeded. She sounds like a woman, and an artist, who’s finally found herself. Expand
  87. Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Se a tendência é "Ariana Grande" ou "Selena Gomes" é melhor dar notas altas pra não sofre hate, agora me coloca Katy Perry no meio, nunca vi tanto ódio por uma pessoa só, porque esse ódio críticos machistas? Porque ela quebrou recordes inquebráveis (do Michel Jackson em Teenage dream) porque ela é a melhor? Porque a favorita de vocês não chega aos pés dela? Pensem bem antes de julgar aSe a tendência é "Ariana Grande" ou "Selena Gomes" é melhor dar notas altas pra não sofre hate, agora me coloca Katy Perry no meio, nunca vi tanto ódio por uma pessoa só, porque esse ódio críticos machistas? Porque ela quebrou recordes inquebráveis (do Michel Jackson em Teenage dream) porque ela é a melhor? Porque a favorita de vocês não chega aos pés dela? Pensem bem antes de julgar a merda que vocês julgaram, esse álbum vale no mínimo 70! Falo mesmo, sem medo! KATY PERRY é a rainha, é lenda, é tudo! Expand
  88. Jan 13, 2020
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums. Is simply beautiful, from the huge start with "Roar", a smash hit, till the last song, this album makes me want it never ends. Loved it since the first time.
  89. Dec 27, 2019
    10
    It's amazing! i loved this album so much, changed my life, thank you katy perry
  90. Dec 12, 2019
    10
    prism is the best album of katy perry
    I love the composition, the production. everything in this album is perfect.
  91. Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Her best album. I love all of her songs.Katy is amazing. Dark Horse, Legendary Lovers, Roar all classics
  92. Dec 5, 2019
    10
    El mejor álbum de Katy para mí en lo personal, si es cierto que Teenage Dream es una biblia y que Witness es una joya, pero este álbum es mi favorito.
  93. Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Melhor álbum da Katy Perry em minha opinião. Possui muitas farofas legais como Walking on Air, Legendary Lovers e Dark Horse e músicas com letras pessoais como by the grace of God. Músicas que recomendo: walking on air, BTGOG, LL, DH, Unconditionally, choose your battles, it takes two
  94. Oct 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A perfeição atingida por meio de um álbum vibrante e completo. O retorno de um dos maiores fenômenos do pop Expand
  95. Sep 20, 2019
    6
    Album is boring and hits like ROAR and DARK HORSE can't outshine the horror of other songs.
  96. Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Best album from Katy. Amazing songs, wonderful lyrics. Each song has a special, perfect beat!
  97. 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.
  98. Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Álbum mais coeso e lírica superior aos outros antecessores. "Walking On Air" definitivamente deveria ter se tornado single.
  99. 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.
  100. Aug 31, 2019
    8
    It is very smart to call the album "Prism" and I really feel the power, emotions and energy. The best album in Katy's productions.
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. 40
    Everything that is missing from [Lady Gaga's Artpop] is here, but everything that is good about it is spectacularly absent from Prism.
  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. 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.