Prism
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2013
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  1. 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
  2. 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!
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. artpopgr
    Jan 30, 2016
    5
    5 points off because the album feels like it should spawn hits, and that is not artistic development.

    You will dance to it and enjoy some non-dull tracks, but overall it's just another pop release. No surprises, innovations, or risks here.
  6. 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!
  7. 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!!!
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. mau1
    Dec 4, 2015
    3
    PRISM é o album mais mediano de Katy Perry, e não vale um Grammy.

    Katy Perry veio com Prism, que promete ser com certeza um álbum recheado de sucessos para a carreia de Katy, porém, mais uma vez, a cantora não traz nada demais. Com músicas boas, Katy Perry continua presa em sua zona de conforto, e a cada música escutada você começa a ter a impressão de que a cantora lança single já    PRISM é o album mais mediano de Katy Perry, e não vale um Grammy.

    Katy Perry veio com Prism, que promete ser com certeza um álbum recheado de sucessos para a carreia de Katy, porém, mais uma vez, a cantora não traz nada demais. Com músicas boas, Katy Perry continua presa em sua zona de conforto, e a cada música escutada você começa a ter a impressão de que a cantora lança single já pensando em #1. Se Katy Perry quiser mesmo um grammy, precisa mudar muito e deixar de ser uma escrava da Capitol Records. Não há progresso em relação aos Álbuns anteriores, é comercial, feito pra vender.

    Melhores do álbum: Legendary Lovers, Walking On Air e Unconditionally    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. ezraissexy
    Oct 23, 2015
    0
    This is a very bland album. Nothing stands out in any way and it seems like it's just a watered down version of something Lady Gaga would release. 0/10 if I could, don't waste your money.
  17. twaii
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    some real emotions song , by the grace of god, and some commercial bubble pop , this is how we do.
    she should do more meaningful song instead bubble pop
  18. 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
  19. BoyKatycat
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Prism is a amazing album. Katy shows how she can write simple and beautiful songs with personal messages. Prism mixture fun songs with ballads and songs of self control. Yes, Prism is her light
  20. Adidiuaney
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bom e perfeito!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  21. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    Melhores músicas: Birthday, Dark Horse, This Is How We Do, International Smile, Ghost, Spiritual
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  22. fajnydamian
    Oct 9, 2015
    0
    I don't know if Katy is so stupid to make music like this or her fans are stupid eough to like this piece of **** I am sad someone wanted to release "Prism". One of the worst albums ever made.
  23. Dearjohn
    Oct 3, 2015
    5
    ROAR- 7/10

    LEGENDARY LOVERS- 8,5/10 BIRTHDAY- 2,4/10 WALKING ON AIR- 7,5/10 UNCONDITIONALLY- 8/10 DARK HORSE- 7,4/10 THIS IS HOW WE DO- 4/10 INTERNATIONAL SMILE-6/10 GHOST- 8,6/10 LOVE ME-7/10 THIS MOMENT- 7/10 DOUBLE RAINBOW-7/10 BY THE GRACE OF GOD- 10/10 This is a good album, but Katy could've choosen her singles better. Birthday and TIHWD are    ROAR- 7/10

    LEGENDARY LOVERS- 8,5/10

    BIRTHDAY- 2,4/10

    WALKING ON AIR- 7,5/10

    UNCONDITIONALLY- 8/10

    DARK HORSE- 7,4/10

    THIS IS HOW WE DO- 4/10

    INTERNATIONAL SMILE-6/10

    GHOST- 8,6/10

    LOVE ME-7/10

    THIS MOMENT- 7/10

    DOUBLE RAINBOW-7/10

    BY THE GRACE OF GOD- 10/10

    This is a good album, but Katy could've choosen her singles better. Birthday and TIHWD are terrible options for singles. Instead of TIHWD, Legendary Lovers could've ended the Prism era, and Birthday could've been a promotional single instead of Walking on Air.

    It's a commercial album, the singles were made on intention of getting good charts, but it's way better than Teenage Dream or One of the boys. Katy should re-release this album.    … Expand
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. AhmedAliGHZ
    Sep 8, 2015
    5
    Legendary Lovers and Birthday are my favourites. I only enjoyed the first 8 songs on this album, the rest all sound like filler songs except for Ghost and By the Grace of God
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. dariopetitjean
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    This album is fantastic. Katy Perry has finally find herself in an artistic manner. There is no deny that she can improve more. Also her voice sounds more firm and controlled. The album is a great mix: Catchy and danceable songs like "This Is How We Do" or "Birthday", Inspirational or meaningful songs like "Roar" or "Love Me", and also soulful ballads like "By The Grace Of God". Best albumThis album is fantastic. Katy Perry has finally find herself in an artistic manner. There is no deny that she can improve more. Also her voice sounds more firm and controlled. The album is a great mix: Catchy and danceable songs like "This Is How We Do" or "Birthday", Inspirational or meaningful songs like "Roar" or "Love Me", and also soulful ballads like "By The Grace Of God". Best album from her till now… Expand
  30. Mad-Hatter
    Aug 28, 2015
    6
    It's a cute record. The best album of Katy Perry so far, and it isn't pretty good, though. Well, there are some pretty good songs like Birthday, Legendary Lovers, Walking On Air, Unconditionally and Ghost, but there are also many bad songs like Love Me, Dark Horse, International Smile, By The Grace Of God and Double Rainbow. It just isn't enough, but Katy Perry is getting better, she singsIt's a cute record. The best album of Katy Perry so far, and it isn't pretty good, though. Well, there are some pretty good songs like Birthday, Legendary Lovers, Walking On Air, Unconditionally and Ghost, but there are also many bad songs like Love Me, Dark Horse, International Smile, By The Grace Of God and Double Rainbow. It just isn't enough, but Katy Perry is getting better, she sings better than before in One Of The Boys and this album is a masterpiece compared with the previous, Teenage Dream.… Expand
  31. Verschiel16
    Aug 21, 2015
    0
    It lacks life and meaning. A generic album that is only for money making schemes. Abosolutey no art and life to the songwriting. The songs might be catchy but it is just one of those catchy songs that really don't make sense. Double Rainbow is the only standout to this horrible compilation. But this album is not the worst out of the rest of Perry's lackluster music
  32. luckythisway
    Aug 21, 2015
    0
    Basic, formulaic and the vocals will hurt your ears. Katy stitches together the same cloth 16 different ways on this album to make it's tracks. Such a downgrade from Teenage Dream, which was at least full of bops.
  33. iAzaleanDelRey
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    Katy con este nuevo material, demuestra que es una artista madura, demuestra una cara realmente distinta a sus anteriores trabajos, pero no dejando atrás su lado "juevnil" que la a caracterizado a lo largo de su carrera. Un Álbum con líricas distintas y maduras acompañado de sonidos frescos, cada canción con un rítmo único con el cuál te vas identificando. Este no es el término de Katy, esKaty con este nuevo material, demuestra que es una artista madura, demuestra una cara realmente distinta a sus anteriores trabajos, pero no dejando atrás su lado "juevnil" que la a caracterizado a lo largo de su carrera. Un Álbum con líricas distintas y maduras acompañado de sonidos frescos, cada canción con un rítmo único con el cuál te vas identificando. Este no es el término de Katy, es el Inicio de una nueva Etapa para esta Joven Cantante y Compositora.… Expand
  34. killerlover24
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    Katy Perry gives us an album more mature album. The lyrics are the appropriate for a 30 years old artist like her. She made of this album something more personal. Different from "One of the Boys" and "Teenage Dream", we can find new kind os sounds in "PRISM" and see the evolution of Katy as artist, I recommend this album. There's still a long way for her to follow but she's going in a theKaty Perry gives us an album more mature album. The lyrics are the appropriate for a 30 years old artist like her. She made of this album something more personal. Different from "One of the Boys" and "Teenage Dream", we can find new kind os sounds in "PRISM" and see the evolution of Katy as artist, I recommend this album. There's still a long way for her to follow but she's going in a the right one. My favorite songs are 'Legendary Lovers', 'Walking on Air', 'Unconditionally', 'Double Rainbow' and 'It Takes Two'.… Expand
  35. alexfix
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    This album is awesome, the best disco pop in milenium, the musics are very happy, make me dance, the mellody are sweet, Katy Perry sold this album a lot things, Katy perry is the best artist ever
  36. 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.
  37. thecriticboy
    Jul 25, 2015
    7
    Starting with good lyrics, without forgetting the "commercial song", "Prism" disc of the singer Katy Perry has both good things as bad and even disappointing in his third musical work.
    The good thing about this disc would be the maturity that includes Perry through several songs such as "Ghost", "Legendary Lovers" and "It Takes Two", Katy has a range of excellent quality songs.
    The bad    Starting with good lyrics, without forgetting the "commercial song", "Prism" disc of the singer Katy Perry has both good things as bad and even disappointing in his third musical work.
    The good thing about this disc would be the maturity that includes Perry through several songs such as "Ghost", "Legendary Lovers" and "It Takes Two", Katy has a range of excellent quality songs.
    The bad in this work is truly "The Singles". Although "Roar" is a fairly mature song that gave him a positive approach to disk, this album has singles quite mediocre as "This Is How We Do" and "Birthday, also do not forget commercial song"Dark Horse"and the ballad"Unconditionally", pretty bad quality of the choice of singles." In my opinion he would have preferred "Legendary Lovers" or "Walking On Air".
    And finally, as disappointing on this album is "Total comparison with Teenage Dream", both in singles and in promotion, only Perry Teenage Dream things change and hidden them in Prism so that no one will notice it. But it is not so    … Expand
  38. LucasTReviews
    Jul 13, 2015
    8
    Mais maduro que seu antecessor, PRISM de Katy Perry consegue nos mostrar dois traços fortes de sua interprete: Há a criança desperta em tracks como Birthday, This Is How We Do e Walking On Air, ao mesmo tempo em que há uma mulher mais madura em Roar, Double Rainbow,
    Legendary Lovers, Choose Your Battles & Unconditionally
    Katy consegue um bom contraste em seu novo trabalho que com    Mais maduro que seu antecessor, PRISM de Katy Perry consegue nos mostrar dois traços fortes de sua interprete: Há a criança desperta em tracks como Birthday, This Is How We Do e Walking On Air, ao mesmo tempo em que há uma mulher mais madura em Roar, Double Rainbow,
    Legendary Lovers, Choose Your Battles & Unconditionally

    Katy consegue um bom contraste em seu novo trabalho que com certeza é de longe seu mais completo em sonoridade, e de certa forma, Katheryn parece ter encontrado a si mesma neste novo álbum, tanto como pessoa, quanto como artista    … Expand
  39. LudSpark
    Jun 11, 2015
    0
    Vou chamar a Gaga e a Taylor para ensinar a doceira como faz álbum bom, odiei só salva uma ou duas músicas, incrivel com o Katy só faz músicas comercias diferente da Lady Gaga que se arrisca e faz músicas boas não restam dúvidas que ela é a nova rainha do pop
  40. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    4
    ............................................After the generic pop 'Teenage Dream', Katy Perry goes worst on 'Prism', a stupid-Dr.Luke-messed-up album.
  41. 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
  42. rebelheart123
    May 30, 2015
    10
    this is the best perry album without a shadow of doubt, I found a smart move to split the album into 2 parts, commercial and emotional, unlike the other two, ONE OF THE BOYS is a confusing and horrible mixture of 2, the TEENAGE DREAM is entirely commercial, anyone who understands music can see that this is your best
  43. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    1
    Katy Perry bursts back onto the scene with her amazing second album that is full to the grim of the tongue-in-cheek atmosphere that got herkhkkjhjghjbnnnnn
  44. imgod
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    just amazing, the mix of songs are perfect, the lyrics is so beautiful, i'm so pround of you katy, you are the best actual pop singer, love you babe!!!
  45. 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
  46. BrunoSouzino
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incrível que me fez gostar mais ainda da Artistas Katy Perry,ao ouvir Ghost e By the Grace of God, sinto-me nas nuvens e após sentir a energia de Walking on air, realmente ando nelas.… Expand
  47. BabyJane
    Mar 18, 2015
    6
    Track by track review:
    1. Roar 6/10
    2. Legendary Lovers 10/10 3. Birthday 10/10 4. Walking on Air 8/10 5. Unconditionally 9/10 6. Dark Horse 0.5/10 7. This Is How We Do 6/10 8. International Smile 5.5/10 9. Ghost 10/10 10. Love Me 2/10 11. This Moment 4.5/10 12. Double Rainbow 5/10 13. By the Grace of God 10/10 Highlight: Legendary Lovers Potential singles: Roar, Dark    Track by track review:
    1. Roar 6/10
    2. Legendary Lovers 10/10
    3. Birthday 10/10
    4. Walking on Air 8/10
    5. Unconditionally 9/10
    6. Dark Horse 0.5/10
    7. This Is How We Do 6/10
    8. International Smile 5.5/10
    9. Ghost 10/10
    10. Love Me 2/10
    11. This Moment 4.5/10
    12. Double Rainbow 5/10
    13. By the Grace of God 10/10

    Highlight: Legendary Lovers
    Potential singles: Roar, Dark Horse, Walking on Air, Legendary Lovers, Unconditionally.    … Expand
  48. longjetty7
    Mar 11, 2015
    7
    Prism functions more as a collection of songs than as a cohesive album, which turns out to be somewhat satisfying and irritating at the same time. As a whole it's pretty disjointed, but that's not to say there aren't some fantastic songs on this album. The standout tracks in my opinion are Roar, Legendary Lovers, Walking on Air, This Is How We Do, International Smile, By The Grace of God,Prism functions more as a collection of songs than as a cohesive album, which turns out to be somewhat satisfying and irritating at the same time. As a whole it's pretty disjointed, but that's not to say there aren't some fantastic songs on this album. The standout tracks in my opinion are Roar, Legendary Lovers, Walking on Air, This Is How We Do, International Smile, By The Grace of God, Spiritual, and Choose Your Battles. Most of the other songs are pretty good too, and some are just duds, namely Unconditionally, Love Me, and This Moment.

    Prism definitely isn't the masterpiece that was Teenage Dream, but it still features a nice collection of diverse, catchy, and memorable pop songs that is more or less a continuation of her winning formula from her last album.    … Expand
  49. Dennonyx
    Mar 4, 2015
    7
    Less trashy than the sugary (diabetic) Teenage Dream, but somewhat discontinuous. It's quite enjoyable as a pop album, but it still gets annoying due to Perry's often awful voice, especially in Birthday, the worst song on Prism. Deluxe tracks are inconsistent and forgettable, while some tracks like 'Double Rainbow' and 'Ghost' are kinda underrated and misunderstood. Legendary Lovers is aLess trashy than the sugary (diabetic) Teenage Dream, but somewhat discontinuous. It's quite enjoyable as a pop album, but it still gets annoying due to Perry's often awful voice, especially in Birthday, the worst song on Prism. Deluxe tracks are inconsistent and forgettable, while some tracks like 'Double Rainbow' and 'Ghost' are kinda underrated and misunderstood. Legendary Lovers is a successful experiment bringing oriental atmosphere in a occidental music, which barely manages to adapt itself with an "international smile".

    The most surprising thing is that here sex isn't a lyrical object, unlike Bangerz, ARTPOP, and above all, unlike Teenage Dream.

    It's very good as a pop album, but it's still too much impregnated with false forced feelings of happiness and hope.    … Expand
  50. Chlofa
    Feb 24, 2015
    0
    Juvenile songs screeched in a pitchy voice. Katy claimed this would be her darkest album yet, she still insists on childish songs like 'This is How We Do' and 'Birthday'. It was clear that all Katy was thinking about when "writing" this album was number 1's and chart hits rather than her emotions.
    Considering she's almost 31, it's almost embarrassing.
  51. WXYZ
    Feb 20, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was thinking of giving this album a zero, but the only song which changed my mind and saved the album from giving it a 0 is Walking On Air. Legendary Lovers is ok, but all the other songs are horrible. Auto-tune on almost every single song, very cliche lyrics and her voice is standardly annoying & whiny just like in all of the previous albums.

    I absolutely do not understand The Telegraph's review. The album is just recycled & boring. SNOOZEFEST. It's just sad to see how pop music looks nowadays.    … Expand
  52. TaataLooney
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    That sounds so good! Katy sounds more mature, with incredible lyrics and beats! The Katy Perry musical's evolution scared me, not to candy and comemrcial but not so scared like One Of the Boys, Katy found her way! I love Legendary Lovers and this album desurve a 10.
  53. Lenis
    Jan 28, 2015
    5
    She hasn't found herself, she really tried this time but failed because is some experiment, the evolution of her last release, Teenage Dream. This time Katy faced the mainstream project including (or trying) dark expressions of her last failed relationship with Russell Brand. The first half of the album hit us with a collection of Pop-Rock songs ft. the first singles showing the highlightsShe hasn't found herself, she really tried this time but failed because is some experiment, the evolution of her last release, Teenage Dream. This time Katy faced the mainstream project including (or trying) dark expressions of her last failed relationship with Russell Brand. The first half of the album hit us with a collection of Pop-Rock songs ft. the first singles showing the highlights -Dark Horse, Unconditionally and Legendary Lovers- the second half shock me because it doesn't feel right it doens't fit. It isn't completely Pop an it isn't completely Ballads she's confused and this time and recorded such bad tracks this time. But saved her record with other highlights -It Takes Two, Ghost and By The Grace Of God- when she talks difficult times of life including suicide and spiritual things.… Expand
  54. andrewaviet
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    Katy Perry has come a long way. This is almost the raw emotion and fun of her life since her last album. Every song is either really personal or just fun. Her aim was just to do what she wanted to do and not win awards and be #1.
  55. Tarciofelolivei
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    Perfeição, apenas. A Katy Perry sempre faz um ótimo trabalho em seus álbuns. Porém, não tem como agradar todo mundo não é?! O álbum é ótimo, e quem sabe aproveitar a musica, sabe do que estou falando.
  56. AlejandroLuque
    Jan 14, 2015
    6
    In general terms , it is a pop album, with tracks very well polished . The album does not give me a new concept, they are exactly the same letters and sounds we've been hearing from "Teenage Dream" . Although it should be noted that there are some outstanding tracks like " Roar" , "Dark Horse" , "Birthday " and " Unconditionally " . He is a passable album if we consider that Katy PerryIn general terms , it is a pop album, with tracks very well polished . The album does not give me a new concept, they are exactly the same letters and sounds we've been hearing from "Teenage Dream" . Although it should be noted that there are some outstanding tracks like " Roar" , "Dark Horse" , "Birthday " and " Unconditionally " . He is a passable album if we consider that Katy Perry wanted to mature too quickly from an album to another. With albums like this we realize that Katy Perry never managed to be the star Pop memorable, she so wants to be because you never reinvents itself , almost always does the same.… Expand
  57. Gabeamd
    Jan 6, 2015
    10
    This album is not a masterpiece, but it shows how much Katy matured during those 3 years. It's not as commercial as Teenage Dream, but it has some hits like Legendary Lovers, Dark Horse and Unconditionally. This last song is a strong ballad that may burst eventually, I really see it as a great song; highlight verses: "Acceptance is the key to be truly free" and "I'll take your bad daysThis album is not a masterpiece, but it shows how much Katy matured during those 3 years. It's not as commercial as Teenage Dream, but it has some hits like Legendary Lovers, Dark Horse and Unconditionally. This last song is a strong ballad that may burst eventually, I really see it as a great song; 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 strong lyrics and productions, really relevant songs. Special attention to the bonus tracks; these three tracks are her best songs ever: It Takes Two, Spiritual (I feel a piece 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
  58. ClaraF
    Dec 27, 2014
    5
    This album have good songs, but most of them look like the same! I like Katy Perry but and I really think she did a great job with this album but she need to do different things and get out of her comfort zone.
  59. 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
  60. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    5
    Si se me preguntase en mi humilde opinión que pienso de Prism diría que es la fallida re invención de Katy Perry, sus canciones son pegajosas, pero esta colmadas de Clichés que simplemente no hacen de esta una experiencia original, y llendo en contra de los críticos, en mi opinión, el mejor álbum de Katy Perry es Teenage Dream.
  61. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    6
    I thought when she buried her Teenage Dream was something she would be more focused on quality and be less commercial, but was worse than the last, she had a tremendous fallen between the two, although they have good songs is a fully commercial album and after the ninth track all the songs sound the same which causes sleep.
    Highlights: Legendary Lovers and Walking On Air
    Lows: Double    I thought when she buried her Teenage Dream was something she would be more focused on quality and be less commercial, but was worse than the last, she had a tremendous fallen between the two, although they have good songs is a fully commercial album and after the ninth track all the songs sound the same which causes sleep.
    Highlights: Legendary Lovers and Walking On Air
    Lows: Double Rainbow and Dark Horse    … Expand
  62. GuilhermeMeirel
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    One of The Boys is not a ordinary album.Is original,stronger and fun.One Of The Boys it's the perfect started.I Kissed a Girl it's the best song of the album.Waking Up In Vegas is good but not enough.Thinking Of U is the best ever ballad i hear.Mannequin it;s stronger and contagious.Ur So Gay is A Guilty Pleasure.You don't stop to listen the song cuz u sing:Ur so gay but you don't like theOne of The Boys is not a ordinary album.Is original,stronger and fun.One Of The Boys it's the perfect started.I Kissed a Girl it's the best song of the album.Waking Up In Vegas is good but not enough.Thinking Of U is the best ever ballad i hear.Mannequin it;s stronger and contagious.Ur So Gay is A Guilty Pleasure.You don't stop to listen the song cuz u sing:Ur so gay but you don't like the boys.Hot N Cold it's cool and fresh but not so original.A mix between I Kissed A Girl and Ur So Gay.If U Can Afford Me:One of the best song.Lost a perfect ballad but not good position in the track list.Self Inflicted:It's a normal song i can't remember nothing about the lyrics or instrumental after ten listen.I'm Still Breathing A Perfect… Expand
  63. ExeSpears
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    Her best album, for sure it's not repetitive, we can see a more personal Katy, we can hear her voice, pop anthems and strong powerfull ballads and amazing lyrics, makes this album one of the bests albums of 2013.
  64. Barby
    Dec 5, 2014
    7
    I like almost all songs from this album, they are a mixture of styles, Roar sounds epic while (the video) of Birthday is incredibly funny, I laugh each time I replay it, basically all in this album is likeable.
  65. music4ever
    Nov 16, 2014
    3
    It's generally just a forgettable album. ZZZZ... I had to skip a couple of songs because they were jsut unbearable. There are a few decent songs, and she has a good voice, but it was just meh.
  66. LuisSoni
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    Prism of Katy Perry it`sAmazing Pop Music Album, the most incredible artist in the worldThanks Katy for everting, songs like unconditionally, dark horse, walking on air, roar, this moment, by the grace of god, legendary lovers are Amazing, in the Bonus Track perfect song "It takes two" Katy you're the best artist of all time (y), Congratulations for the PrismaticWorlTour. So proud for you
  67. Adson
    Oct 19, 2014
    5
    Katy Perry didn't surprise me in this album. What's the meaning of the album? Give me some personality, Give me some sick beats (like "This is how we do"), Give me some great vocals in the love songs (Like "Love Me") and differents vocals from track to track. Less lyrics like "Birthday" or "Roar" and more like "Dark Horse" (for the radio) and "Walking on Air", Less "Just hits for theKaty Perry didn't surprise me in this album. What's the meaning of the album? Give me some personality, Give me some sick beats (like "This is how we do"), Give me some great vocals in the love songs (Like "Love Me") and differents vocals from track to track. Less lyrics like "Birthday" or "Roar" and more like "Dark Horse" (for the radio) and "Walking on Air", Less "Just hits for the radio" and more "I wanna be a true Artist". Be more free Katy and you'll be FLAWLESS. My Favorites:

    1 - Dark Horse
    2 - Unconditionally
    3 - This Is How We Do
    4 - Love Me
    5 - Walking on air
    6 - Legendary Lovers    … Expand
  68. bielkatycat
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    Será que PRISM é uma bibliografia musical da Katy Perry? Parece que que ela criptografou sua vida no álbum. Eu só ganhei inspiração nesse álbum pois as músicas foram compatíveis a mim, eu consegui me imaginar cantando com letras diferentes, se assimilando um pouco com as letras originais. Agradeço a Katy por fazer um álbum que trouxe inspiração que em mim estava oculta, PRISM é mais praSerá que PRISM é uma bibliografia musical da Katy Perry? Parece que que ela criptografou sua vida no álbum. Eu só ganhei inspiração nesse álbum pois as músicas foram compatíveis a mim, eu consegui me imaginar cantando com letras diferentes, se assimilando um pouco com as letras originais. Agradeço a Katy por fazer um álbum que trouxe inspiração que em mim estava oculta, PRISM é mais pra pensar do que se divertir, é mais para imaginar do que refletir. Eu só consegui apreciar este álbum pois eu imagino bastante. Sem muita imaginação, o álbum seria apenas música para dormir, com exceção de ROAR, Dark Horse, o que pode muito bem serem apreciadas sem imaginar. Unconditionally pode te fazer pensar a respeito de romance (ou não), mas o que vem ao caso é que esse álbum parece ser feito apenas para quem pensa, para quem imagina e para os Katycats, que pelo amor que sentem pela Katy Perry (devido ao se compararem e pelas semelhanças) se tornam compatíveis ao álbum.… Expand
  69. VivienneEliza
    Oct 11, 2014
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What the **** is wrong with her?This album is totally **** gave her 3 because I still love her last album, this album,I can't even choose one freaking song that I love,but Teenage dream, It's still one of my favorite songs,and she gave "Black Widow"this kinda amazing song to the other,and she leave those crap for herself...Disappoint… Expand
  70. mchlnglzvl
    Oct 7, 2014
    7
    She's definitely matured as a writer (as seen on “Ghost” and “It Takes Two”) however she continues to include some sell out songs (which I never find terrible because it makes the album fun). There's no boundaries trying to be pushed, musically, vocally, lyrically, etc; she's not meant for that. But it's okay because Ms. Perry will continue writing what Ms. Perry wants. Another downfall isShe's definitely matured as a writer (as seen on “Ghost” and “It Takes Two”) however she continues to include some sell out songs (which I never find terrible because it makes the album fun). There's no boundaries trying to be pushed, musically, vocally, lyrically, etc; she's not meant for that. But it's okay because Ms. Perry will continue writing what Ms. Perry wants. Another downfall is you can tell there is no experience she is gaining within the music industry. It's very evident that she has pulled in Max Martin, Dr. Luke, [&] Bonnie McKee [the “Dream Team”], etc., back into the studio. I'd feel she'd grow substantially as an artist if she works with new songwriters/producers. Overall, the album is enjoyable & as long as Katy has her “dream team,” the world will be listening.… Expand
  71. batuhangermanot
    Oct 4, 2014
    1
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  72. guiseppelucas
    Sep 30, 2014
    6
    Incredibly mature, but forcing maturity out was difficult for Perry, for the entire started pumped up and high but it ended terribly boring like a calculus class.
  73. amaury75
    Sep 28, 2014
    0
    I was very sad to see how bad is pop music now days. The lyrics are so poor that you can't give a chance to the album, bad melodies et bad lyrics, how sad is it.. The melodies are not even good for a cartoon jingle of the sunday morning..
  74. BrendonStander1
    Sep 26, 2014
    0
    I used to like her music. It is quite upsetting knowing she made these songs for the charts. She needs to be more fearless and "roar" with something better.
  75. castle13
    Sep 25, 2014
    0
    Seriously I could only tolerate like 3 songs from this album. This is such a bad follow up to Teenage dream. Legendary Lovers sounds so cheap and corny. Roar is catchy but the lyrics are so cliche. Birthday and walking on Air are okay. This is How We Do is meh but it's a bop so whatevs. The best track and the only outlier from this mess is Unconditionally so for that I'll give it a oneSeriously I could only tolerate like 3 songs from this album. This is such a bad follow up to Teenage dream. Legendary Lovers sounds so cheap and corny. Roar is catchy but the lyrics are so cliche. Birthday and walking on Air are okay. This is How We Do is meh but it's a bop so whatevs. The best track and the only outlier from this mess is Unconditionally so for that I'll give it a one instead of the zero it deserves.… Expand
  76. GlM
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    An underwhelming follow-up to her previous album 'Teenage Dream', 'PRISM' simply revisits many elements from her past works. Although promised for a darker change in musical and artistic style, Katy Perry instead plays it safe and sticks to the same mediocre music made for the charts; made to sell. Perry sticks to the same formula, yet this time executes it poorly.
  77. alehmarchiori
    Sep 24, 2014
    0
    This is me most reductive album i ever heard, the songs should be used to torture someone and other thing, a singer who can't even sing? STOP THE WORLD NOW, I WANNA OUT.
  78. 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
  79. JuniorS
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    Genérico, péssimo e superficial. Nada além do que uma cantora pré fabricada possa fazer. Dr. Luke mais uma vez estragando o que poderia ser um álbum de qualidade ouvível.
  80. retrospecial
    Sep 23, 2014
    1
    I must admit I'm absolutely disappointed with this album.
    It's Teenage Dream all over again. The music is more serious? Seriously, is it?
    Do Birthday, This Is How We Do, Walking on Air, International Smile and Dark Horse seem like serious songs to you? Sure, the album has a few serious tracks, but that's what everyone expects from an album that was promised to be dark. And, it is the    I must admit I'm absolutely disappointed with this album.
    It's Teenage Dream all over again. The music is more serious? Seriously, is it?
    Do Birthday, This Is How We Do, Walking on Air, International Smile and Dark Horse seem like serious songs to you? Sure, the album has a few serious tracks, but that's what everyone expects from an album that was promised to be dark. And, it is the opposite of dark.

    Katy played it safe again. All the tracks are catchy and they could do well on charts, but, they're incredibly forgettable. They not only sound alike with the songs on Teenage Dream, they also sound alike between them! By the Grace of God, Unconditionally, Roar and Walking on Air are the only standout tracks.

    Katy should take more risks and try new styles. Her fans will like Prism, but the general public will hardly do.    … Expand
  81. donatello666
    Sep 23, 2014
    1
    Everything is very reductive and generic... Maybe Dark Horse is somewhat nice but cmon... this gurl needs to stop the autotune... work harder katy otherwise find a new work
  82. wuh
    Sep 23, 2014
    1
    This album is so common, current and plane that will surely please the public. It is an ordinary album for ordinary people.
    Katy Perry abused to be the same as ever, without growing or propose as an artist: she is not an artist. She just wants to sell tracks as stupid as "Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar".
    Besides her vocals lacerate ears on tracks like Unconditionally.
  83. Fra94
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    This is the worst of katy perry's albums, and wait it's wrong to say that this is her album, she didn't write nothing, she pay to have te song, by the way the album is very very boring, it seem a copy and paste to "her" past song
  84. SonOfGagaVenus
    Sep 20, 2014
    0
    I truly can not understand how this record was so successful, others prefer it. No music that pleased me, the only music that has some salvation is Dark Horse and Roar.
  85. lucas24
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Sem duvida, um dos melhores discos de 2013. Katy conseguiu criar um album nem tanto comercial, mas que trás mensagens magníficas. Devemos ouvir o PRISM com o coração, pela sua grandiozidade.
  86. roof
    Sep 18, 2014
    0
    The most uninspired record I've ever heard. It sounds like it was made in 30 minutes. Everything is calculated to appeal to the younger generation, all the songs are full of clichés and aimed at sales only. Awful. Music at its worst.
  87. ryandiamandis
    Sep 17, 2014
    6
    I was expecting so much more of this album, and I shouldn't had expected too much because it's good but it's just this, you know? The tracklist should be better organized, maybe this is the reason that the second part of the album so boring and I wanted to skip every single song.
  88. PinkFriday
    Sep 8, 2014
    5
    PRISM é o album mais mediano de Katy Perry, A primeira metade é a melhor, todas as faixas são boas. Porém, depois da faixa 9, as faixas começam a decair e ficar cansativas, nem dá vontade de ouvir completo.
  89. f3l1p3
    Sep 7, 2014
    9
    Este álbum é muito bom. Ele é muito mais maduro que Teenage Dream, mas há músicas divertidas. De triste feliz, este álbum cai muito bem em todos os tipos de situações. O melhor da Katy,sem dúvidas.
  90. guicholeon
    Sep 4, 2014
    10
    a pop classic
    music highlights, cheerful songs
    a true masterpiece
    it takes two probably the best lyrically song on the album, by the grace of god one of the best songs ever written with such a deep meaning
  91. LsSiel
    Sep 3, 2014
    5
    Really boring. The only good thing I found on this album is Walking on Air.
    Perry is far from be a true artist. We all know that her voice sucks, and when she tries to hold a note her music becomes unbearable.
    Her lyrics are pretty basic, it seems I'm reading a text for self-improvement. I don't need to hear from Perry that "I have the eye of the tiger"... or that "I am a champion". I do    Really boring. The only good thing I found on this album is Walking on Air.
    Perry is far from be a true artist. We all know that her voice sucks, and when she tries to hold a note her music becomes unbearable.
    Her lyrics are pretty basic, it seems I'm reading a text for self-improvement. I don't need to hear from Perry that "I have the eye of the tiger"... or that "I am a champion". I do not think anyone needs to hear it from Perry.    … Expand
  92. PyongyangMayor
    Aug 28, 2014
    0
    One of the worst albums my ears has had the displeasure of hearing. This album is horrific, bland, uninspired, cliche as **** & is step back from the other albums (though to be fair her earlier work sucks too). Don't buy this pile of feces.
  93. 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.
  94. carolinesantosg
    Aug 22, 2014
    1
    I don't like the songs, a bad album! Katy Perry is always doing the same thing, nevver change, i'm tired of her songs. She is not creative, she's boring, and her songs too.
  95. KCOTAKU
    Aug 10, 2014
    10
    Album of the year 2013, just putting that out there for me. Prism is a amazing album that walks you through a journey with Perry as she goes from roaring from the jungles to walking on air. Below is a list of the tracks with a score out of 10:
    1. Roar, 10/10
    2. Legendary Lovers, 10/10 3. Birthday, 10/10 4. Walking On Air, 10/10 5. Unconditionally, 10/10 6. Dark Horse Feat. Juicy J,    Album of the year 2013, just putting that out there for me. Prism is a amazing album that walks you through a journey with Perry as she goes from roaring from the jungles to walking on air. Below is a list of the tracks with a score out of 10:
    1. Roar, 10/10
    2. Legendary Lovers, 10/10
    3. Birthday, 10/10
    4. Walking On Air, 10/10
    5. Unconditionally, 10/10
    6. Dark Horse Feat. Juicy J, 10/10
    7. This Is How We Do, 10/10
    8. International Smile, 10/10
    9. Ghost, 10/10
    10. Love Me, 7/10
    11. This Moment, 10/10
    12. Double Rainbow, 9/10
    13. By The Grace Of God, 10/10
    14. Spiritual, 9/10
    15. It Takes Two, 10/10
    16, Choose Your Battles, 10/10    … Expand
  96. jotaeseche
    Jul 29, 2014
    5
    What's good in the album gets overshadowed by mediocre and superficial tracks that were only created to satisfy bodies and ears for just a couple of minutes without letting any single hope of teaching or message. In other words, here we've got a lot to dance with, but few (or nothing) to think about or through. Unsubstantial.
  97. ryanbrooke
    Jul 24, 2014
    6
    I liked Prism, but there's something missing. I thought it would be something dark, as was shown in the teasers, Katy said only Roar would be like Teenage Dream era, but Prism is kinda Teenage Dream 2.0 but bad. I expected more.
  98. philosophorse
    Jul 24, 2014
    7
    It is quite good for a pop album. Katy's voice isn't really that good and can't hit any correct notes nor can it hit the highest tones (or lowest). But instead she uses this to her advantage by making her album one of the most human and most affecting pop albums of this decade. But the problem, this "human" feel is gone with tracks like "Birthday" and "International Smile". Tracks likeIt is quite good for a pop album. Katy's voice isn't really that good and can't hit any correct notes nor can it hit the highest tones (or lowest). But instead she uses this to her advantage by making her album one of the most human and most affecting pop albums of this decade. But the problem, this "human" feel is gone with tracks like "Birthday" and "International Smile". Tracks like those seem to fish for likes and fish for sell which is expected from a pop star. Besides from that, when the album reaches its metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, Katy reflects upon her struggles and her contemplating about life and suicide and love and death. Her songwriting is no longer laughable and the production is simply immaculate. "Ghost", "Love Me", "Double Rainbow" and "By the Grace of God" are a set of songs that set apart Katy from One Direction and Miley Cyrus. She might not be talented in singing, or songwriting, or dancing, but she has a talent to entertain. She entertains me in a melancholic way that she even makes me cry. Sadly, "Walking on Air" and "Dark Horse: prevent me from giving this album a glowing review. Definitely go buy this album.… Expand
  99. MatteoBuddy
    Jul 21, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a Katy Perry's Fan. I loved the rock essence of One Of The Boys and the funny music of Teenage Dream, but when i bought Prism, i cried! I ultra-love it! It is a very beautiful album, who mix powerful hits in katy's style (Roar, Birthday, This is How we do, Walking on air...), new sound tracks (Dark Horse, Unconditionally, love me) and soulful ballads (It Takes Two, By the grace of god, double rainbow, spiritual). I am very surprised about katy's change, and for everyone who says this album sucks, go **** yourself! Yes, there are minus dance single for n.1 on billboard, but it is much various than her others album! Love you, katy!… Expand
  100. happily123
    Jul 8, 2014
    4
    I've never heard an album such as this commercial. Kids and presumptuous, sometimes I wonder, as they needed 20 composers to compose songs like: "I got the eye of the tiger, the fighter, dancing through the fire... 'Cause I am the champion and you're gonna hear me roar... Louder, louder than a lion"? Until I do better than that with only a piano and a pen. But Prism has its positive side,I've never heard an album such as this commercial. Kids and presumptuous, sometimes I wonder, as they needed 20 composers to compose songs like: "I got the eye of the tiger, the fighter, dancing through the fire... 'Cause I am the champion and you're gonna hear me roar... Louder, louder than a lion"? Until I do better than that with only a piano and a pen. But Prism has its positive side, some songs like "By The Gace Of God" or "Double Rainbow" are saved, and they materialize a Katy Perry somewhat more mature, but it's nothing that you come to say, "OH MY GOD".… Expand
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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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