Teenage Dream
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 24, 2010
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8.0

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  1. kaant
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This album made history! Pop culture will never be able to peak this album.
  2. viadoestupido
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Obra prima da Katy Perry, um misto de faixas profundas e emocionantes e faixas leves e agradáveis.
  3. samcritic
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Today is 2020 and this sounds so good and all the songs of the album are memorable
  4. vitorhugosita
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da década de 2010's, teve 8 singles de sucesso que todos entraram no top 5 do hot 100! Como podem dar nota baixa para algo que ninguém faz? KATY PERRY é lenda e não há machista que desvalorize as obras primas dela com uma notinha porque não consegue fazer melhor!
  5. axelkofi15
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    With "Teenage Dream", Katy Perry became one of the legends of music, breaking records, having (8) hits, doing what most artists can't do easily. With any doubt, this is a pop bible, Thanks Katy for extisting and bring this album to the world. Teenage Dream is just LEGENDARY like the singer that gave us "Firework", California Gurls", "E.T.", etc. It's a MASTERPIECE!!!
  6. RichardFreitas
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Absolutamente genial e perfeito, o tempo cumpriu com o dever de nos mostrar isso.
  7. GuillermoG05
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's the best album of the decade. It deserves more recognition from critics.
  8. ourendlesseason
    Dec 14, 2019
    8
    Tutte le più grandi hit della pop star americana, che ha segnato l'adolescenza di un po' tutti noi, sono racchiuse in questo album pop. L'album non vuole stupire o provare ad essere alternativo, è un buon album pop che ha segnato questo decennio e la carriera della Perry.
    L'unica pecca solo le 2/3 canzoni abbastanza dimenticabili.
  9. giliardynery
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    Uma bíblia da música pop, um álbum perfeito e com hits que marcaram uma geração.
  10. criticboy123
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. One of Katy Perry's best album. Her songwriting is great, her melodies are cohesive and full of catchy hits.
  11. Dilary
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Es el mejor álbum que ha hecho Katy, hay álbumes muy buenos como lo es Witness y Prims, pero este simplemente es una biblia.
  12. KevinMX
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    Teenage Dreams the album that could compare to Michael Jackson, the album is good, its melodies are very sticky, Katy advanced and revolutionized the pop genre in history
  13. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    i really think it's the best Katy has ever done and will do. Album is pure pop and needs no amendments.
  14. leobartowski
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The best album in this decade. One of the most iconic musically and visually album of all time. TIMELESS.
  15. Saeeee_6
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Like tf? Guys ? Teenage dream deserves more than that !! It's the masterpiece of our decade
  16. zinedinrabia
    Sep 5, 2019
    8
    Teenage Dream is a good pop album... and that's what it is, it doesn't try to seem deep or meaningful, an album that knows what its made for. Pop songs that are perfect for radio play, parties, or just dancing in your room to feel better about your day...
    some of the tracks are kind of forgettable but overall it's an empowering fun piece of work..
  17. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    6
    TEENAGE DREAM contains massive catchy hits. But when you found out that it came from the same album, you would wonder what the hell were the songs related in this title?
  18. Alejandro879
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    El álbum de la decada así esizisimaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  19. HayleyCavanaugh
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album of the decade. Deserved a Grammy. Firework is the best song, is a masterpiece!
  20. ivan13
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    AVG: 8.4

    Teenage Dream 10/10
    Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) 8/10
    California Gurls 10/10
    Firework 10/10
    Peacock 7/10
    Circle The Drain 7/10
    The One That Got Away 10/10
    E.T. 10/10
    Who Am I Living For? 7/10
    Pearl 8/10
    Hummingbird Heartbeat 7/10
    Not Like The Movies 7/10
  21. Katyygato
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Essa álbum é fantástico, não tem uma música ruim, não entendo pq tem essa nota amarela, merecia mais.… Expand
  22. Alan1999
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    Album of the decade..................................................................
  23. Dolores_Night
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    A legendary album. **** the ****ing critics, Katy Perry was at her best here
  24. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    O melhor álbum da Katy e um dos álbuns mais icônicos do pop. Hits que serão lembrados pra sempre que trouxe sonoridades viciantes. (California girls marcou essa geração!!!)
  25. felipe72728
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Um ótimo álbum, não entendo da nota mediana dos sites, pois Katy Perry conseguiu misturar todos os sabores, uma salada 100% pop e conceitual.
  26. Kayzan
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Unção divina e celestial! Eu amo esse álbum. Firework é a minha música favorita, uma bela e motivacional mensagem. Teenage Dream é a melhor música pop já feita.
  27. Serchvaz
    Jul 3, 2019
    6
    Its a good pop album ,you will enjoy it ,but the main problem are the lyrics they are so basic ,but the beats are incredible. In summary a summer album to hear and enjoy.
  28. BGV
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Considering how pop music just got worser and worser and worser, Teenage Dream is the perfect example of a good pop album. It has taken off to become one of the most iconic pop albums of the 21st century.
  29. ohgustavoiam
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    REALLY don't know why the critics take that BAD note for this masterpiece!!! One of the best pop albums of this decade. So well appreciated, loved and claimed. Thats a bitter assessment! EVERY WHICH SONG CONTAINS THE BEST KATY PERRY POP FORMULA.
  30. Sebastian0909
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    An unforgettable pop era, it never dissolved with time. Teenagers consume commercial music, Perry knows how to maintain the balance between parties and sex with E.T and Last Friday Nigth, but also self-acceptance with Firework.
  31. lucascabbral
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Como alguém pode da uma nota amarela/Vermelha para essa BÍBLIA DO POP? Teenage Dream sem sombra de duvidas é o melhor álbum da Katy Perry, suas faixas são tão animadas e envolventes. Eu realmente me sinto muito bem cada vez que ouço esse CD.
  32. juancatriana
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    This is the most iconic pop album of the decade with awesome smash hits like firework or california gurls it deserve a 100 score
  33. Emiencinxr
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    Best album of the XXI century. U Metacritic are just kidding with that 52 points sjsjsjj
  34. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    6
    We have an issue of too generic album, but a big evolution of Katy Perry. The whole album is great and cool but it has a lack of something stronger than it would need in the next album. The songs are good, still lacking a special essence to stay optimum! Evolution.
  35. ewhite
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    Teenage Dream is a classic pop masterpiece. They don't make pop music like this anymore.
  36. olgalopes
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Pop at its best. A golden and sweet era. The best and most influential and iconic album of the decade. It deserved more recognition by the crytics.
  37. thaianhnt1199
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    amazing albums, very unique This is probably the best pop album EVER MADE, full of smash hits that we all know just by listening to the radio. When you listen to this album, you find out that you know a lot of the songs, and that the other ones that you don't know are just as magical. Katy Perry is not only the biggest hit-maker of this century, but she is also very talented and resourceful.
  38. Vesteves
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is AMAZING! California gurls, Teenage Dream, Last friday night, peacock, fireworks = potential hits. This album is bigger than anything Lady GaGa, Ke$ha,..... did
  39. Adriano34
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Incredible album in every way cover, single and several themes approached...
  40. vitorxcx
    Aug 10, 2018
    1
    It sucks, the worst album i've ever heard in my life. That's kids songs like Teenage Dream, California Gurls are bizarre.
  41. sacf11
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    Simplemente es un álbum de pop puro donde te transporta a un lugar enigmatico
  42. Jmusic9
    Jul 7, 2018
    4
    Katy creo un álbum lleno de canciones carentes de sentido común.

    Que sea un álbum con muchos hits NO lo convierte en un buen trabajo, de hecho, más allá de sus hits esto es puro relleno.
  43. u137288reddit
    May 17, 2018
    8
    A very, very, strong album from Katy Perry, and a good introduction of her as an artist. A few filler songs (and Last Friday Night is not that great) but overall very solid.
  44. Sebastian2018
    Apr 11, 2018
    10
    Since this album Katy became my favorite singer, it is an album in which she shows different types of contexts, the rhythms are spectacular, the videos too iconic and definitely deserved to win a grammy
  45. Ayron_xcx
    Jan 26, 2018
    3
    3 pq ET é tão maravilhosa que merece, o resto é só horrível mesmo......

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  46. outerspace
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    This is the best of Katy Perry! This songs are original and have a huge personality
  47. BastianCritic
    Jan 9, 2018
    8
    album que marco el pop simplemente con 5 canciones se puede notar, habla de una Katy inmadura pero apasionada y habla sobre su sueño adolescente.
  48. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    7
    Good pop album full of hits, not Katy's best but still good. I really like ballads.
  49. spongeswift
    Nov 10, 2017
    7
    Teenage Dream marked the peak of Katy Perry's ever so fast falling career. This album wasn't meant to be amazing it was meant to create big hits like California Girls and Firework. It didn't have a strong meaning it just had a fun meaning and sometimes we need those kinds of albums.
  50. Marcosotica
    Sep 24, 2017
    8
    muito bom, amrcos o pop por varios anos e será lembrado no futuro. varios hits contagiantes e bons, alem da videografia muito boa. Gosto da maioria das musicas.
  51. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    It's not that much quality album, BUT "Teenage Dreams" defined 2010s and pop music overall. A fact that album's 5 songs hits #1 at Billboard, tells everything. People just love this album. "Firwork" is a type of the song that will be sung 15 years from now, and "California Gurls" is ultimate summer song. Perfect pop album.
  52. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    4
    it was okay........................................................................................................................................................................
  53. wkallao
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    This is the ULTIMATE pop album. This is truly the definition of a pop album. It has fun catchy songs, silly lyrics and powerful messages all wrapped into 12 tracks. This truly is a genre defining album, 7 years later. Gems include Firework, Who Am I Living For, California Gurls and Teenage Dream. All these stand out tracks give Perry her name and this album shot her into success.
  54. Fakebytswift
    Jun 16, 2017
    0
    terrible. terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.terrible.
  55. arcanjo
    Jun 15, 2017
    6
    The contrast between the good written ballas like Pearl, Who Am I Living For and Hummingbird Heartbeat and the dull songs like California Girls and Peacock are the chemistry that make this album so love it or hate it. But for an immature audience, this album fits very well.
  56. Micaelylaila
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    Amoooo esse álbum, muito bom , muito bem feito, muito bem elaborado, cheio de hits, adorei mesmo, comprei e não me arrependo de jeito nenhum
    , A crítica n conhece a Katy
  57. Rafaeeel
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Eu amo muito esse álbum. Ele é um álbum tão alegre, tão doce que isso contagia, isso é muito divertido. Firework e The One That Got Away(acústica) são minhas faixas favoritas. É inspirador.
  58. metachaticti
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    this album is pure pop perfection. it gives you joyful, youthful vibes. all the singles were so well chosen and the album is full of bops and good ballads. i mean, it sold +10 million copies wordwide for a reason. the whole teenage dream Era was iconic, since de single songs, the whole album, the videos, the tour, the visuals... oh god i was LIVING
  59. yordileon
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    Los singles fueron bien elegidos, porque las canciones que no lo fueron simplememte no estan a la talla de las que si, este álbum se merecía por mucho el Grammy a Album Pop Vocal.
  60. JadenCarter
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    This is actually a garbage, Katy always gave us the same plastic pop, she should to took over her musician career. Just The one the Got Away is the most passed out from them
  61. phhherry
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    If you want a great pop dance album with hits that you can sing and dance, this is the perfect to do. Iconic songs, smart lyrics and great beats. Katy knows how to make songs to a party and a hot summer.
  62. Jrick25
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pop youthful disc of the best quality. There are contained all the colors and nuances to which young people pass. The desire for first love. The disappointment of lost love. The exaltation of the libido the flower of the skin. Disco made to please mainly teens and this is not no regret, but an exaltation at such a complex age that we all pass.… Expand
  63. aps22
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Teenage dream é o melhor album para mim,suas musicas sao cativantes e inesqueciveis, com certeza é um album que ficara para historia, amo demais e defenderei sempre.
  64. jerryalvarado
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Un gran álbum con buenas letras, sonidos nuevos y hits grandes. Lo mejor que le pudo haber pasado al pop. Sin duda con este álbum Katy será la futura reina del pop.
  65. rickyrick
    Jun 8, 2017
    9
    Time proved this is going down as a classic pop album. There's a whole pop perfection vibe to this record. You feel young listening to it. Katy's proved that mainstream pop music can be extraordinarily satisfying and the lyrics don't need to be shallow all the time.
  66. masterky
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    La biblia del pop. Álbum lleno de hits, lleno de emoción. No por nada hizo historia en la música.
    Destaques: Firework, Teenage Dream, E.T. y California Gurls.
  67. Matheus11
    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
  68. geovany
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    This album is that album that you can be sad comno for but it puts you up it leaves you joyful and radiant I love this album and it helped me a lot in the times difficult
  69. ggtashchian
    Jun 4, 2017
    10
    I think this is the best album of our century! Katy made perfect record, great job! And i just wanna remind you, that this is the only female album that has FIVE #1 on the Hot 100! Katy gave the world wonderful songs, no comments more, just listen it.
  70. LipeFireworks
    May 12, 2017
    10
    melhor album da Katy Perry, simplesmente perfeito, não sei como os criticos ignoraram esse hinario, tem otimas musicas, melhores musicas: Hummingbird Heart, Pearl, Who I Am Living For
    Piores: Peacock, Last Firday Night
  71. rafaelbomfim
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Is perfect ! Hit atrás de Hit ! O álbum pode ser considerado uma bíblia do pop , com grandes musicas e grandes composições . foram os 50 minutos mais ajudatados da minha vida ! "Califórnia Gurl" , "E.T" todos eles são musicas extraodinaria .
  72. Edduardo20
    Feb 15, 2017
    5
    This album is nothing more than plastic pop full of glitter, colored ribbons, candy stuck and an irritating infantile attitude for someone who should mature.

    For something Prism can be considered his "Best Work" although it is more of the same, only without pink glitter. It's not bad, but their songs are too Pop chicle and cheap just because that's what people like this album. Just    This album is nothing more than plastic pop full of glitter, colored ribbons, candy stuck and an irritating infantile attitude for someone who should mature.

    For something Prism can be considered his "Best Work" although it is more of the same, only without pink glitter.

    It's not bad, but their songs are too Pop chicle and cheap just because that's what people like this album. Just because it's easy to chew like a chewing gum and let's be honest. Who does not like chewing gum?    … Expand
  73. poezwoez
    Dec 26, 2016
    9
    Best, most iconic album ever released in the last 10 years. This is the album that made Katy Perry the queen of pop. Too bad it's also one of the most snubbed albums ever. Grammys neglected this album, low critic scores for some reason, ...
    Well the 5 #1 tell us something different. Everybody know at least 3 songs from the album.
    I feel like Katy is the only artist to make a song like    Best, most iconic album ever released in the last 10 years. This is the album that made Katy Perry the queen of pop. Too bad it's also one of the most snubbed albums ever. Grammys neglected this album, low critic scores for some reason, ...
    Well the 5 #1 tell us something different. Everybody know at least 3 songs from the album.
    I feel like Katy is the only artist to make a song like Peacock and make it the most selling non-single released since 2010. Every song is a potential hit, like Circle The Drain and Who Am I Living For? would also be hits.

    BEST TRACKS: E.T., The One That Got Away, Who Am I Living For?
    WORST TRACKS: none, I literally liked every song on this album.    … Expand
  74. VerIncognito
    Dec 19, 2016
    0
    By far, this is the best pop album ever! I mean how can it not be, it has five number ones! Who cares about art, just make the subject matter about sex, fart jokes, and such nonsense. Forget about progressive music structures, just make the most generic melodies ever. And if all else fails...just bribe major radio station companies to play your stupid songs! I recommend having loads ofBy far, this is the best pop album ever! I mean how can it not be, it has five number ones! Who cares about art, just make the subject matter about sex, fart jokes, and such nonsense. Forget about progressive music structures, just make the most generic melodies ever. And if all else fails...just bribe major radio station companies to play your stupid songs! I recommend having loads of money for that to happen, though, because it will lead you to have several number ones on Billboard. Corporate is cool.

    Why be able to sing, when you can just fill your stage with candy? Why write about homelessness, AIDS, stress, or the aftermath of war when you can write about peacocks and fireworks? Why have Tom Hanks or even Charlie Sheen when you can have Rebecca Black? Why not obtain breast implants if that's how people will be attracted to your music? Why not be as stupid and anti-intellectual as possible?

    Okay, but take note that Katy Perry hasn't broken any chart records in UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, etc. Other countries do not allow payola/radio airplay to be taken account in their charts.    … Expand
  75. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    4
    A significant improvement over One Of the Boys. Including two great tracks, Teenage Dream and TOTGA, and some good ones (E.T. Wide Wake), it's a very fun record
  76. camiloalegue
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    Not every artist creates a masterpiece. Katy made it with only a few songs, making this album, one of the most pleasant and memorable of the decade.
    perfect sound, harmonious notes, unforgettable melodies. Apart from an impeccable production
  77. JefersonXCX
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    Um álbum que trás felicidade, com muitos hinos, musica de superação, musica que traz realidade...
    Os #1 vieram como consequência do sucesso das faixas.
    Teenage Dream é o melhor álbum da Katy e não por ser comercial, e sim transparecer e passar emoção, fragilidade, felicidade e melancolia em suas faixas.
  78. TryAgainGata
    Oct 22, 2016
    5
    1 – Teenage Dream 4/5
    2 – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) 3/5
    3 – California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg) 3/5
    4 – Firework 4/5
    5 – Peacock 2/5
    6 – Who Am I Living For? 3/5
    7 – The One That Got Away 5/5
    8 – E.T. 4/5
    9 – Circle The Drain 2/5
    10 – Pearl 2/5
    11 – Hummingbird Heartbeat 3/5
    12 – Not Like The Movies 3/5
  79. SirSatierf
    Oct 14, 2016
    9
    O álbum é glorioso, tem uma pegada bem pop, seus hits são bem dançantes além de ser um Album para todas as idades, e ser um dos melhores álbuns do ano!
  80. AldairTorres
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    Teenage Dream es un álbum perfectamente direccionado, es pop en su estado más puro, aunque digan que tienen varios cliché, la verdad es muy bueno para ser memorable por mucho tiempo, con grandes canciones como Circle the Drain (la cúal tiene un sonido algo rock, para ser un disco pop), Pearl una electrónica muy enblemática, Firework y The One That Got Away donde la artista nos da y grandesTeenage Dream es un álbum perfectamente direccionado, es pop en su estado más puro, aunque digan que tienen varios cliché, la verdad es muy bueno para ser memorable por mucho tiempo, con grandes canciones como Circle the Drain (la cúal tiene un sonido algo rock, para ser un disco pop), Pearl una electrónica muy enblemática, Firework y The One That Got Away donde la artista nos da y grandes interpretaciones vocales. y canciones divertidas y ritmicas, como California Gurls, LFN , entre otros lo hacen un disco entretenido y digno de ser escuchado.… Expand
  81. Oneoriginalme
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    Nothing to say, the album with a spotlight, first and only female with that award, only shared with mj. 5 #1 hits like firework, california gurls (best summer song of all time by billboard) totga, et... 3 DIAMOND sale singles, good lyrics... the definition of WHAT POP IS. one of the bibles of pop. even the videos are good. Firework also deserved a grammy... My favourite album and itsNothing to say, the album with a spotlight, first and only female with that award, only shared with mj. 5 #1 hits like firework, california gurls (best summer song of all time by billboard) totga, et... 3 DIAMOND sale singles, good lyrics... the definition of WHAT POP IS. one of the bibles of pop. even the videos are good. Firework also deserved a grammy... My favourite album and its still on bb hot 200 even after 6 years. plus it's still the inspiration for new singers. Well done Katy. still don't get the **** score.… Expand
  82. NathanBuchmann
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    Esse album é realmente muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitoo bom
  83. longjetty7
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    This album may only have a 52 on Metacritic now, but just wait... in 20 years when all the retrospective reviews come out, every publication will be raving about how Teenage Dream was such a landmark album in pop history. I'll admit, even I dismissed this album as pop garbage when I first heard it (or really, when I heard the singles being played over and over again on the radio), but asThis album may only have a 52 on Metacritic now, but just wait... in 20 years when all the retrospective reviews come out, every publication will be raving about how Teenage Dream was such a landmark album in pop history. I'll admit, even I dismissed this album as pop garbage when I first heard it (or really, when I heard the singles being played over and over again on the radio), but as time wears on, I've come to realize that this album is actually pretty damn amazing. Sure, it's immature, silly, and over-the-top, but it's also ridiculously fun. It doesn't try to be anything more than a guilty pop pleasure, and that's exactly why it's one of the most nearly perfect pop albums I've ever heard.

    I don't normally write track-by-track reviews, but since this album holds a special place in my heart, I'll go right ahead...

    1. Teenage Dream - The perfect album opener. Simple, yet effective. It's really just an all around great song.
    2. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - Probably my favorite single and favorite music video from the album. It's a fun song with silly lyrics, and I love the syncopated guitar rhythms in the background.
    3. California Gurls - Another solid pop song, and definitely one of the funnest songs on the album.
    4. Firework - I feel like this song got overplayed a lot, so I'm kind of tired of hearing it, but I'll admit it's still a good song. It's empowering and emotional, and the slight change in the chord progression for the bridge sometimes makes my lower lip tremble.
    5. Peacock - The lyrics are so ridiculous and stupid that they're actually kind of amazing. This is another super fun track, and I always sing it for karaoke.
    6. Circle the Drain - An extremely underrated song, and my favorite track on the album. It's edgy and emotional, and I especially love that the chorus has kind of an unusual chord progression (for a pop song).
    7. The One That Got Away - Bittersweet and sentimental. This song can definitely bring a tear to my eye if I'm in the right mood.
    8. E.T. - This song has a different, darker sound from the other tracks, but it's cool and kind of futuristic. Another solid single.
    9. Who Am I Living For? - Certainly not the most memorable song on the album, but it's actually pretty decent. It's a slow-burner with a nice production and melody. I think the only reason this track doesn't stand out as much is because the other songs are so hook-oriented, but it's still a good song on its own and showcases a more mature side of Katy.
    10. Pearl - Another bittersweet song that's actually really pretty. This is also one of those rare songs where the verse is better than the chorus.
    11. Hummingbird Heartbeat - After five songs that are a bit darker, this is a fun, summery song that is honestly one of the best tracks on the album.
    12. Not Like The Movies - Personally, this is my least favorite track on the album, but it's still a cute ballad that sticks with the theme and wraps up the album nicely. And I will admit the drums on the second verse are a nice touch.

    And just for the hell of it, I'll include the bonus tracks that were released on The Complete Confection. I know they're technically not part of the album as it appears here on Metacritic, but they're good enough that I might as well.

    14. Part of Me - Yet another solid, catchy pop song. Definitely one of her better singles.
    15. Wide Awake - Again, this one has been overplayed a lot, but it's still a nice song and has a good melody.
    16. Dressin' Up - A surprisingly good song for being tucked away at the end of the reissue. It's fun and energetic, and the lyrics are actually pretty clever.

    So there you have it. A fantastic album that will certainly be remembered as one of the most important pop albums ever. Every song stands well on its own and has a unique personality. It's consistent and enjoyable from start to finish, and it's no accident this album tied with Bad for most #1 singles from an album. I'll admit, Teenage Dream is not without its flaws, but it reaches such amazing heights of pop perfection that I'll give it a 9.5 and round up to a 10. And I don't give those out willy-nilly.    … Expand
  84. PipeAndresKP
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    Pop music right now is pure offspring of this album. I know when Teenage Dream came out to the people, a lot of people said... She's so bad, she hasn't talent enough to be a super star. And right now she's got the eye on the fire as a tiger! I think right now the critic was so rude with Katy but nothing to do with the ignorance of others.
  85. LeoMusicCritic
    May 10, 2016
    10
    'Teenage Dream' is an amazing album full with hits like, "California Gurls", "Teenage Dream", "Firework", "E.T.", "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)", etc. It's a very upbeat album and different. It's an iconic era!!!
  86. SumitSumbria
    May 4, 2016
    8
    A pop record filled with danceable beats, excellent production and stunning vocals. Yet, Katy Perry has long way to go. "Wide Awake" and "Circle The Drain" are gems. You cannot take this album lightely. It has produced 5 Billboard chart toppers and its singles along with the album earned Perry seven Grammy Award nominations including Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album , and Record of the Year
  87. pedro_hnq
    May 3, 2016
    10
    é um álbum em que ela parece está mais evoluída que o anterior, adaptando-se a vários gostos por sua variedade de estilos indo de musicas mais animadas como California Gurls, Peacock e Last
    Friday Night, eletrizantes como Part of Me e E.T, inpiadoras como Firework e Teenage Dream e mais calmas como Not Like The Movies
  88. pedrofaro
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    MOST ICONIC POP ALBUM FROM 10's CENTURY! All the songs of this classic album made by Perrry's became a hit. Powerful lyrics and melodys, different of any other pop album!
  89. Mangaeyes
    Feb 27, 2016
    3
    3/10 - "With music as rigidly formulaic as this, no wonder the teens in her songs want to party until they blank out" - Chicago Tribune.

    I like hearing Katy's singles on the radio when I'm in the car but I really don't think I could ever listen to this album from start to finish again.
  90. IGa
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    Again, Katy Perry presents us with another album full of fun. It is noticeable that the purpose here is not innovation and everything the album shows is a great bond with traditional pop music, no derivations. As much as many consider this as a negative point, as a traditional work, the album managed to give their best. When a singer creates an innovative and different album, it isAgain, Katy Perry presents us with another album full of fun. It is noticeable that the purpose here is not innovation and everything the album shows is a great bond with traditional pop music, no derivations. As much as many consider this as a negative point, as a traditional work, the album managed to give their best. When a singer creates an innovative and different album, it is considered original. But when all the singers have the same proposal, it's because it's a fad. And Katy Perry did not surrender to the demand for increasingly abstract albums and chose to create a simple, striking and fun album.… Expand
  91. joaojojoka
    Jan 8, 2016
    9
    I'm so suspect to talk about Teenage Dream because it's one of my favorite pop albuns ever. It isnt nothing that has revolutionized the music world, but we know It's one of the most successful records lately. A lot of people complain that it is beyond catchy, but this is all the teenage days are about. Everything hits you so hard when you're a teenager, speacially when you are at yourI'm so suspect to talk about Teenage Dream because it's one of my favorite pop albuns ever. It isnt nothing that has revolutionized the music world, but we know It's one of the most successful records lately. A lot of people complain that it is beyond catchy, but this is all the teenage days are about. Everything hits you so hard when you're a teenager, speacially when you are at your 14's, 15's like I was when this record came out, so I was able to felt everything Teenage Dream could offer me at that time, and always that I can I listen to it to remember the golden days haha. The lyrics are so intense, specially the "Imma get your heart racing, in my skin tight jeans...", she worked with the best producers she could work to make this record sensational and I'm proud it marked my teenage days. P.S: I just think there was no necessity to relaunch it back in 2012, the standard version is already enough and you should not retouch a masterpiece. But anyways, It was Katy decision. :)… Expand
  92. JoCat99
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album I've heard in my life! I can't believe how Little Monsters try to make TEENAGE DREAM has a bad general score. I feel they're obsessed with her...… Expand
  93. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 25, 2015
    9
    Teenage Dream é o trabalho da Katy que eu menos gosto. Ele é ótimo, claro. Mas é meio subjetivo. O álbum foi o mais bem aproveitado da carreira da Katy, com 6 singles (mais dois da The Complete Confection). O vocal da Katy está ótimo no álbum, além das músicas serem ótimas também.

    Pontos altos: The One That Got Away, Firework, Pearl Pontos baixos: Peacock, Circle The Drain, Last Friday    Teenage Dream é o trabalho da Katy que eu menos gosto. Ele é ótimo, claro. Mas é meio subjetivo. O álbum foi o mais bem aproveitado da carreira da Katy, com 6 singles (mais dois da The Complete Confection). O vocal da Katy está ótimo no álbum, além das músicas serem ótimas também.

    Pontos altos: The One That Got Away, Firework, Pearl
    Pontos baixos: Peacock, Circle The Drain, Last Friday Night    … Expand
  94. Blinkanddead
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    I've never understand why this albums score is so low. All songs in this album have a meaning even not a single ones. They say its forgettable but they forget their all 4 of July.
  95. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Melhores músicas: Teenage Dream, Last Friday Night, E.T., California Gurls, The One That Got Away, Peacock, Hummingbird Heartbeat, Firework, Part Of Me, Dressin' Up, Tommie Sunshine's Megasix Smash-Up
  96. ahern1204
    Oct 6, 2015
    2
    When will people understand that creating hits does not necessarily mean that the songs are good? I think Katy Perry is the perfect example for this statement. On this album, she creates 5 #1 hits on the Hot 100, drawing people to disrespectfully compare it to Bad by Michael Jackson. This is grown woman who is making music and has the lyric talent of a cliche little kid. If she wants toWhen will people understand that creating hits does not necessarily mean that the songs are good? I think Katy Perry is the perfect example for this statement. On this album, she creates 5 #1 hits on the Hot 100, drawing people to disrespectfully compare it to Bad by Michael Jackson. This is grown woman who is making music and has the lyric talent of a cliche little kid. If she wants to anything like Joni Mitchell, in terms of songwriting (which she has stated is her career goal), then she needs to stop singing about childish subjects and write something genuine. Switch it up boo.
    Best Songs:Circle the Drain, Teenage Dream & The One That Got Away
    2,8/10    … Expand
  97. deadmmart
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    IS an amazing album, the sounds employed on the disc are varied. Is sweet and real compared with the teenage life. still I do not understand how there are people who criticize Perry regarding sexual references made to disc if there are artists who also do so and applauded. I believe that removing the track peacock would give a better grade to album
  98. dariopetitjean
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    This album definately has revolutionized pop music. This album is also a great mix: meaningful soulful songs like "Not Like The Movies" or "Wide Awake", Inspirational ones like "Firework", Catchy and party like "Teenage Dream", "Last Friday Night". Also her voice has improved in an impressive way in comparison with One of The Boys record. This can be demonstrate in "Who Am I Living For".This album definately has revolutionized pop music. This album is also a great mix: meaningful soulful songs like "Not Like The Movies" or "Wide Awake", Inspirational ones like "Firework", Catchy and party like "Teenage Dream", "Last Friday Night". Also her voice has improved in an impressive way in comparison with One of The Boys record. This can be demonstrate in "Who Am I Living For". Also she hits an A5 in the really end of "Dressin' Up". This album is simply a pop masterpiece.… Expand
  99. Mad-Hatter
    Aug 28, 2015
    3
    If you want to write ballads its OK, but if you're going to do this, then just return to party songs. It seems that she sings the first thing that comes from her mind and it's annoying that she just make songs to be on the top of charts and her fans think that this album is the best thing ever. One Of The Boys and PRISM are MUCH better.
  100. uuillermo
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    This is probably the best pop album EVER MADE, full of smash hits that we all know just by listening to the radio. When you listen to this album, you find out that you know a lot of the songs, and that the other ones that you don't know are just as magical. Katy Perry is not only the biggest hit-maker of this century, but she is also very talented and resourceful.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. PopMatters
    40
    After some severe front-loading, the album is filled out by songs that are too dark or lifeless to work alongside the Candyland motif of the cover and sunbeamy splash of California Gurls.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Teenage Dream is the kind of pool-party-pop gem that Gwen Stefani used to crank out on the regular, full of SoCal ambience and disco beats.
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  3. Dot Music
    40
    There's none of the ABBA or Cardigans influence she claimed, nor any of the fun she seems to have in real life. For now she just sounds like another of pop's Stepford Wives.
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