• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2013
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Bored, there's no more words to something that seems that doesn't have enough effort.
  2. 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.
  3. Aug 27, 2016
    5
    It does have decent songs for most of it, but it lacks the dream and catchy sounds her previous album included. Songs like "Ghost" are fine, but elevator-music fine. This is not an album that a top-notch artist should release at the height of her career. Also, the vocals? Half bad, half good. It's pretty mediocre for what it is. She probably rushed into this, it's just not proper. It'sIt does have decent songs for most of it, but it lacks the dream and catchy sounds her previous album included. Songs like "Ghost" are fine, but elevator-music fine. This is not an album that a top-notch artist should release at the height of her career. Also, the vocals? Half bad, half good. It's pretty mediocre for what it is. She probably rushed into this, it's just not proper. It's like she goes a step back after "Teenage Dream" as an artist. Kudos for trying something new in songs like "This is how We Do" though, because for the most part, it's a fun experimentation. But, just a fun experimentation as a whole. Not a successful one. Expand
  4. Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Katy sigue estancada en el mismo pop basico y comercial de siempre, se siente adolescente y ya es una mujer de 30 años, no hay madurez ni propuesta...
  5. 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
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es hermoso, me encanto mucho, Katy es genial
  7. 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
  8. Oct 30, 2016
    6
    Eu amo incondicionalmente a Katy e seus trabalhos e sempre serei parcial quanto a minha opinião aqui expressa.
    Amo muitas faixas do PRISM, mas tem umas que não tem como defender a honra desse álbum com faixas tão genérias e batidas como "Birthday, This Is How We Do e International Smile".
    Eu não vejo ALMA neste disco, não vejo algo no qual eu e as pessoas possamos nos inspirar. Faltou
    Eu amo incondicionalmente a Katy e seus trabalhos e sempre serei parcial quanto a minha opinião aqui expressa.
    Amo muitas faixas do PRISM, mas tem umas que não tem como defender a honra desse álbum com faixas tão genérias e batidas como "Birthday, This Is How We Do e International Smile".
    Eu não vejo ALMA neste disco, não vejo algo no qual eu e as pessoas possamos nos inspirar.
    Faltou isso no PRISM, eu como fã espero uma melhoria na sonoridade do #KP4.
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  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. Nov 10, 2017
    6
    Prism marked the change of Katy going from "I wanna make big hits" to "I wanna make meaningful hits" and did that really work? Well Roar was a fun song it was definitely in line with Shake It Off, where it's not a great song but it gets the message across. So the era started off on an ok hit. And we got a few tastes of the album before it came out and they were ok. When the album came outPrism marked the change of Katy going from "I wanna make big hits" to "I wanna make meaningful hits" and did that really work? Well Roar was a fun song it was definitely in line with Shake It Off, where it's not a great song but it gets the message across. So the era started off on an ok hit. And we got a few tastes of the album before it came out and they were ok. When the album came out I was kind of scared because Katy's idea of a meaningful song was just meh to me and a lot of other people. And I was right the album had a few fun songs, but the songs that were supposed to be taken seriously were just not. Katy created another decent album and of course it did not have Teenage Dream's sales success or song success. The only song after Roar to be a real hit was Dark Horse which was a semi-big hit but of course still not as big as anything like her recent bangers. This album marked the decline of her career commerical wise and quality wise. Expand
  12. 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. 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.
  14. Jan 26, 2018
    4
    Mais um trabalhi péssimo de Katy Perry, única coisa que presta no album são as baladas, By The Grace Of God é uma música linda.
  15. 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.
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  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
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  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
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  22. 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.
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  23. 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!!!
  24. Mar 17, 2021
    10
    a booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop
  25. Jun 15, 2017
    6
    PRISM feels like a repeat of the Tenage Dream formula. Alhtough there are substantial songs like Spiritual, This Moment and Legendary Lovers, the whole is just disconnected. Its an album made of different songs together, sometimes feeling empty and with no self identity.
  26. Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Terrible. No passion, no soul. Worst album of the year. I need something really good to clean up my ears right now.
  27. 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!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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!
  31. 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
  32. Dec 24, 2017
    8
    Better than Teenage Dream but not as good as One Of The Boys. But it's good
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. Nov 21, 2016
    5
    Katy Perry's 3rd studio album, is a step up from her last two efforts. Katy is at her best with songs like "Legendary Lovers" and "By The Grace Of God." But stays in her immature pop phase with songs like "International Smile" and "This Is How We Do
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores albuns do ano de 2013, e um dos melhores da decada,Katy soube se reinventar mas sem perder sua essencia alegre e contagiante, da para perceber sua grande evolução de cara no hit Dark Horse e Walking on Air e nas baladas This Moment e Double Rainbow, alem de que ela deu uma volta mais q perfeita no seu passado com a graciosa By The Grace Of God com uma marca cristã Expand
  47. Apr 15, 2017
    10
    Simply one of the best albums pop has ever seen, very well written lyrics. This album can only be bad when compared to Teenage Dream which is an album also by Katy. I could not wait to wait for the queen.
  48. Apr 18, 2017
    10
    spetacular album, with some problems, but incredible as all. best track: Dark Horse, Unconditionally, Roar Worse track: Double Rainbow. Listen it and approve this
  49. Jun 11, 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
  50. Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Melhor musica, sem duvidas, é Legendary Lovers, essa musica parece que te deixa nas nuvens, Roar e Dark Horse que são as musicas mais bem sussedidas do album, são incriveis, faceis de cantar e com um otimo instrumental, as demais musicas do album são incriveis, a escolha das faixas foi perfeita e a sonoridade incrivel.
  51. Jun 1, 2017
    10
    Katy suena muy madura en este álbum, incorporó nuevos sonidos como el oriental Legendary lover y el noventero Walking on air. En cuanto a mensajes la canción Love me y Roar son excelente para sentirse seguro contigo mismo y la sensación de pureza y tranquilidad que expresa Double rainbow como la sinceridad de It takes two hacen de este álbum una excelente opción.
  52. Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Album of the millenium!!!!!! Katy Perry the queen of pop, rock, r&b, rap, hip-hip, soul, funk and others.
    I LOOOOOOOOVEEEEEE YOU KATYYYYY, QUEEN OF MUSIC!!!!!!
  53. Jun 6, 2017
    10
    She sounds like a woman, an artist, oh honey,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.
  54. Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Melhor Álbum Katy Perry raínha do pop linda sereia do pop linda maravilhosa gaga esterco do pop o munndo te abomina katy pop pop Roar 1 applause pisada e massacrada
  55. Jun 6, 2017
    10
    A great album. A very mature album in which Katy knew how to work very well, tracks 9, 11, 13 and 16 are there to prove everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  56. Jun 6, 2017
    10
    This album is incredible and unique! Katy showed us that she is a vulnerable and an amazing women. The songs are fun, deep, emotionals and full of honesty from this stunning artist. Love it!
  57. Jun 6, 2017
    10
    The álbun it's wanderful. The songs it's some beautiful. I love This álbum. Katy Perry os a great artist and This is my favoritos álbun. The songs like Dark Horse and Spiritual are some great.
  58. Jun 7, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album I've ever heard,
    He makes you feel 6 types of emotions from joy to sadness he is perfect, without doubt the album of the decade, the songs are great, some critics do not understand the concept of the album that is a prism and just like a prism he has six Sides that go from sad to loss and joys
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  59. Jun 7, 2017
    10
    Ahasou, muié! Continue assim sendo a melhor sempre que o babado sempre vai dar certo pro teu lado. Só bora escolher melhor esses singles pq tu ta desperdiçando muita coisa boa. Fica a dica.
  60. Jun 7, 2017
    10
    KATY É KATY NÉ MORE? PRIMEIRO QUE A BIXA ARRASA / SEGUNDO QUE A BIXA FECHA.. ACEITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MORE! SE FICAR PUTA É PIOOR. PORQUE RAINHA FAZ ASSIM
  61. Jun 7, 2017
    10
    El mejor álbum de Katy. Como es el sentido del disco, trae una gama de colores musicales, en donde muestra evolución y madurez. Grandes melodías, letras y producciones.
    Destaques: Roar, Walking On Air, Dark Horse, Unconditionally y Spiritual.
  62. Jun 8, 2017
    9
    Katy no this perfect, she's not created a secuence in her videos and her history but she's songs be perfect with her voice and good aparience and she's be happyness
  63. Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Um álbum simplesmente magnífico com seu primeiro grande hit de auto-confiança, quebrando recordes e com Dark Horse sendo a música mais vendida desde q foi lançada. Álbum Hinário.
  64. Jun 8, 2017
    10
    This is a pop icon. I love this album and it's perfect.
    Katy Perry can do anything! This album it's the best album of 2013 and it's a iconic era.
    I love this, and #BuyWitnessOniTunes
  65. Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com musicas maravilhosas! Um álbum em que todas as musicas deveriam ser singles! Sendo assim um dos meus álbuns prediletos!! Te amo Katy Perry SZ
  66. Feb 24, 2019
    10
    ÁLBUM DO MILÊNIO, MELHOR ÁLBUM DA KATY. Todas as músicas são maravilhosas, Choose You Battles hinoooo
  67. Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is the most emotional one from Katy. You can feel her good energy like in the songs Spiritual and Double Rainbow. She pass so much energy, confidence, brave and courage. Is the perfect album if you want to dance and relax at almost same time.
  68. 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
  69. Aug 17, 2018
    10
    okay so her best katy Good tapes good lyrics DOUBLE RAINBOWS IS MAGIC SPIRTUAL TOO
  70. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Loooooooooooove prism, album of carreeeeeeeeeeeer. Luminous, Funny, colorful...
  71. 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.
  72. Jul 7, 2018
    8
    Por mucho el mejor trabajo de Katy. Esto no es sólo otro intento de Pery de llenar un álbum con música carente de sentido que sólo sirve para pasar un buen rato mientras escuchas la radio, esto es maduro y consistente.
  73. 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 ...
  74. Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Without a doubt, this is Perry's best effort. It is pure pop and iconic. Standout tracks are Roar, Unconditionally, By The Grace of God, Love Me and Dark Horse. This album carries so many messages of love, light and life. It truly is an inspiration and has lyrics that are cleverly written and pure fun. This album is one word - genius.
  75. Apr 7, 2018
    9
    Su mejor album. Katy trajo un gran cambio respecto a su anterior era.
  76. Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Unlike her old album, Katy shows her this more closed side, despite having very contagious tracks. PRISM is an album in which it promised a lot and fulfilled wonderfully well. Perry shows once again how to command pop.
  77. Jul 18, 2017
    4
    it was okay........................................................................................................................................................................
  78. Dec 21, 2017
    9
    An album with a different concept to what has been seen in it and songs that are worth listening, the bad thing is that there were powerful songs to be singles but they did not choose them so well.
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. May 4, 2018
    9
    Un disco maravilloso, al natural, con letras fantásticas para un buen estado de ánimo, me encantó.
  83. Nov 28, 2017
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM OF HER CARRER.

    TOP 5 SONGS:

    1. Walking on Air
    2. International Smile
    3. This Moment
    4. By The Grace of God
    5. Unconditionally
  84. May 17, 2018
    4
    A lot of this album is very forgettable. The stretch of Walking on air, Legendary Lovers, and Dark Horse, along with Birthday, is really good, but the rest is either cringeworthy or forgettable.
  85. Apr 11, 2018
    10
    Prism is a great album. Katy always brings art, good rhythms and messages that impact us, it is one of my favorite albums due to its warmth and tranquility with a touch of madness
  86. Jan 25, 2018
    10
    Amazing 100% COOL YOU THE BEST KEEP GOIdNG NEGATIVE ALWAYS ARTIST LIKE YOUR BEST
  87. Aug 11, 2018
    10
    best album by katy Perry, no doubt that this CD entered history and a mark in the career of the own
  88. Feb 17, 2018
    8
    Song Review
    Roar: 6/10
    Legendary Lovers: 8/10 Birthday: 8/10 Walking On Air: 7/10 Unconditionally: 7/10 Dark Horse: 9/10 This Is How We Do: 9/10 International Smile: 6/10 Ghost: 10/10 Love Me: 7/10 This Moment: 8/10 Double Rainbow: 7/10 By The Grace Of God: 8/10 Spiritual: 9/10 It Takes Two: 7/10 Choose Your Battles: 8/10 AVERAGE SCORE: 7.8 Important Tracks: Ghost,
    Song Review
    Roar: 6/10
    Legendary Lovers: 8/10
    Birthday: 8/10
    Walking On Air: 7/10
    Unconditionally: 7/10
    Dark Horse: 9/10
    This Is How We Do: 9/10
    International Smile: 6/10
    Ghost: 10/10
    Love Me: 7/10
    This Moment: 8/10
    Double Rainbow: 7/10
    By The Grace Of God: 8/10
    Spiritual: 9/10
    It Takes Two: 7/10
    Choose Your Battles: 8/10

    AVERAGE SCORE: 7.8

    Important Tracks: Ghost, Birthday, This Is How We Do

    Meh, Best Of Katy Perry, but not the best of pop.
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  89. Feb 18, 2018
    10
    El mejor trabajo discográfico de Diosty, así es. Aunque les arda la qk. Merecía mínimo un 80,pero bueno infravaloran el ARTE
  90. Sep 8, 2020
    8
    She for the first time sounds like a real artist, who has found herself and who has many things to tell from the experience of love and desolation. Prism contains the best lyrics of her career, cohesive songs. Absolutely, we also have that Perry's essence (childish) that should already put aside.
  91. Apr 11, 2018
    10
    The album is the best I love it, the lyrics is so powerfull, and I love Katy so much, she is the new queen of pop
  92. Jun 5, 2019
    10
    isso não é um álbum é uma bíblia sonora
    mesmo que fosse um álbum ruim ainda seria bom PRISM album da carreira e divisor de águas
    spiritual, this moment, international smile, Ghost e unconditionally são as melhores faixas desse álbum.
    eu já disse que ele é uma bíblia sonora?
  93. Aug 31, 2021
    8
    PRISM by Katy Perry: 7.66

    Roar: 1 :) Legendary Lovers: 0.5 Birthday: 1 :) Walking On Air: 0.75 Unconditionally: 1 Dark Horse: 0.5 This Is How We Do: 1 :) International Smile: 1 :) Ghost: 1! :) Love Me: 1 :) This Moment: 1 :) Double Rainbow: 0.75 By The Grace Of God: 1 :) Spiritual: 0.75 It Takes Two: 1 :) Choose Your Battles: 0.75 14/16 ~ .875 -> 7.66 While PRISM
    PRISM by Katy Perry: 7.66

    Roar: 1 :)
    Legendary Lovers: 0.5
    Birthday: 1 :)
    Walking On Air: 0.75
    Unconditionally: 1
    Dark Horse: 0.5
    This Is How We Do: 1 :)
    International Smile: 1 :)
    Ghost: 1! :)
    Love Me: 1 :)
    This Moment: 1 :)
    Double Rainbow: 0.75
    By The Grace Of God: 1 :)
    Spiritual: 0.75
    It Takes Two: 1 :)
    Choose Your Battles: 0.75

    14/16 ~ .875 -> 7.66

    While PRISM may not be quite as fun or fresh as Teenage Dream, it is still very enjoyable and packs in a considerable amount of punch. Like her previous releases, there were a couple of ones I wasn’t crazy about, but overall PRISM is a consistently good album, specifically the second half. I enjoyed seeing the new direction Katy Perry took with her music. While I may not have enjoyed some of this new style at times as much as her previous stuff, I still really liked a considerable amount of the songs from PRISM. I liked her creative use of synths and how they worked together with guitar and piano tracks.

    Due to the character limit, I am unable to provide my entire commentary.

    All in all, PRISM is another solid album from Katy Perry. I thought the new direction of music was fitting, slowly progressing in her career from rock to pop, and PRISM was full of fun, poppy songs. I had previously heard tracks such as Roar from this album, Firework from Teenage Dream, and Hot N Cold from One Of The Boys, but after PRISM I don’t believe I know what her new styles sound like. Hopefully she just stays in the realm of pop and doesn’t go overly-mainstream. Fans of pop music should enjoy this album, and this has been a great experience so far travelling down her career path, and elements of her origins are evident in PRISM. I really enjoyed this album and I cannot wait to dive into her next release. Highlights: Roar, Birthday, Unconditionally, This Is How We Do, International Smile, Ghost, This Moment, Love Me, By The Grace Of God, and It Takes Two.
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  94. Dec 12, 2019
    10
    prism is the best album of katy perry
    I love the composition, the production. everything in this album is perfect.
  95. Dec 21, 2018
    9
    The album is no longer a sickening thing, there are songs that are missing and are sounding empty but there at the end of the album, it gets more and more enjoyable to listen to! Katy Perry is in a new thing, and coming out of that world of colors as it was. This album is the living proof of one of the great evolutions that she will have to face.
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Um dos melhores álbuns pop da história, felizmente. Katy jamais decepciona.
  97. Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Perry's album is a masterpiece, from the beginning to the end, she put her whole heart in this and it is noticed here.
  98. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    My second favorite album from her, mature, lyrically genuine and well constructed
  99. Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Su mejor álbum hasta ahora, dándonos arte y hits memorables como siempre. Katy sigue siendo la reina del pop desde su debut, así es.
    #BuyPrismOniTunes
    #BuyRoarOniTunes
    #BuyDarkHorseOniTunes
    #BuyBirthdayOniTunes
    #BuyThisIsHowWeDoOniTunes
    #BuyUnconditionallyOniTunes
  100. Aug 17, 2018
    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.
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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.