Teenage Dream
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 24, 2010
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  1. NosterToaster
    Apr 11, 2013
    7
    Was a very decent album. Had a lot of good songs like "The One That Got Away" "E.T." "Circle The Drain" and "California Girls" "Who Am I Living For" some very in the middle songs like "Last Friday Night" "Firework" "Hummingbird Heartbeat" and some not so great songs like "Not Like The Movies" Overall its was easy to listen to and a good follow up to her first album.
  2. guits13
    Aug 21, 2015
    3
    Ok, I find most of the songs catchy I won't deny, but this album just feels so overdone, everything about it is so "plastic" and doesn't really show any true feeling, typical commercial piece.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Jefferson16
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este es uno de los mejores álbumes de todos los tiempo, esas críticas Rojas no importan porque es mejor que sus gustos.… Expand
  6. Juliakay337
    May 25, 2012
    9
    This is a great pop record. It's so much fun, exactly how pop music is supposed to be. At first I didn't like the songs "Peacock" and "Circle the Drain", but eventually I grew to like those too. People need to stop over thinking this and just enjoy it. Sure, it's silly at times, but that's not a crime. Not all music should be serious and intellectual.
  7. JoelSN
    Mar 24, 2012
    6
    Katy Perry is one of the most annoying personas in the current pop world, and is not a very talented live singer. In addition, she looks quite fake and contradictive to me, given his actual behaviour and his christian singer past. HOWEVER there's something no one could ever deny: she knows how to deliver a catchy tune. She also writes her own songs, and not everybody in the pop world doesKaty Perry is one of the most annoying personas in the current pop world, and is not a very talented live singer. In addition, she looks quite fake and contradictive to me, given his actual behaviour and his christian singer past. HOWEVER there's something no one could ever deny: she knows how to deliver a catchy tune. She also writes her own songs, and not everybody in the pop world does that, so I'll give it to her. "Teenage Dream" is immature, superficial and forgettable, but it is full of potential hits, and it doesn't really surprise me that she has striked 5 consecutive #1 hits, tying her with Michael Jackson (as surprising as it might sound). Catchy bubblegummy teenagey dancey tunes, a very hot American and apparently sweet woman and high budget videos are the perfect combination for success in nowadays industry. In addition, Dr. Luke really shines as the biggest hit maker in the mainstream world at the moment, and "Teenage Dream" is the best proof of it. Quality wise, this record is, just for a bit, not as good as "One of the Boys" but it is much more mainstream and pop-friendly (and "OOTB" already was). Katy is very confusing to me, because she can deliver some more serious and interesting tracks ("Circle the Drain") but it seems that, even though she's already 26, she prefers to stay with childish themes. I'm interested to see how long can she maintain this route.

    Highlights: E.T., **** Teenage Dream    … Collapse
  8. Ashley1998
    Jun 1, 2013
    10
    Loved this album, deserves better reviews, Katy Perry is talented and she has a pretty good voice, the songs are worth a 7,8,9 or 10 so not a bad song, my favorite is wide awake and part of me
  9. Recordmania
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    A really good album. The ultimate summer record, It contains everything you want: Ballads, Dirty songs, Dance songs, Pop friendly songs. This album will definitely melt your Popsicles
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pabloskiwins
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    So many hits in this album you know at least three songs by heart that bring you back to sunny, young and joy-full summers from years ago. The only problem I find with it is that apart from the singles, the rest of the songs aren't memorable enough and they don't work well to make a wholesome body of work.
  13. TheAxl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An artist cannot make pop rock ?, Which is not a "women's thing", abut male artists release an album that is not of their style but if they praise it! Teenage dream is a good album, that perhaps they were not told what is the bible of pop
  14. Pedro
    Feb 24, 2012
    7
    In a short review - 'Dream' is not the best pop record out there, but it's better than "One of the Boys", and some tracks really prove she's not the one-hit wonder everyone thought she was, and she is not the 'forced pop' singer everyone thinks she is. Waiting for fourth effort.

    ~~ Pedro
  15. halcyon7
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    POP PERFECTION - FUTURE CLASSIC! Best songs: E.T., Hummingbird Heartbeat, Pearl
  16. f3l1p3
    Sep 14, 2014
    5
    O álbum é mediano. Claro, ele tem ótimas canções,como The One That Got Away,California Gurls e Firework, mas em si não é tão bom. Se a música não for single,a maioria eu pulo. Claro que algumas não-singles tem seu brilho,como Circle The Drain. O álbum é mais aceitável quando é o "The Complete Confection"
  17. 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
  18. 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!
  19. 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.
  20. outerspace
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    This is the best of Katy Perry! This songs are original and have a huge personality
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Teenage Dream é o melhor album pop da década 2010 e um dos mais importantes álbuns da história do pop! Não é a toa que quebrou recordes e ainda continua fazendo 10 anos depois! Todo mundo sabe disso!
  25. jorgecaceres7
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum muy colorido habla de muchas cosas relevante en el mundo como la auto aceptación y feminismo, seducción, bullying etc es un gran álbum
  26. danteri7
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    TEENAGE DREAM un álbum genial muy comercial lleno de buenas canciones en distintas facetas todas increíbles debió haber ganado mas de 1 grammy al igual que PRISM Y WITNESS se lo merecían sol albumes increíbles mucho mas coherentes que otras canciones de otros artistas.
  27. Arethah
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Weak album that only had successful songs due to the massive radio payola at the time.
  28. cartmenez03
    Oct 30, 2010
    9
    Almost every track on this album has the potential to become a chart-topper. I downloaded the deluxe version of iTunes that came with remixes, and they are awesome! Love it, keep recording!
  29. HunterG776
    May 27, 2011
    7
    Each track works great as a standalone, however the album its self is inconsistent. From the hard, out of this world 'ET' to 'Pearl' the album makes to many drastic changes to be consistent and just plain good. The tracks individually however, help save the album a harsh review.
  30. FilFestuccia
    Sep 6, 2013
    7
    Katy Perry's "Thriller" is no masterpiece of pop music. It is, however, a record enjoyable from start to finish, which delivers some pop classics and manages to have a lot of genuine fun in the process. It's so bubblegum it hurts, but the Disney-like impression makes up for a colourful experience of undeniable quality. Also, basically every song in here is a number one single anKaty Perry's "Thriller" is no masterpiece of pop music. It is, however, a record enjoyable from start to finish, which delivers some pop classics and manages to have a lot of genuine fun in the process. It's so bubblegum it hurts, but the Disney-like impression makes up for a colourful experience of undeniable quality. Also, basically every song in here is a number one single an interesting trivia per se, but a relevant fact too if we take into account the sheer cheesiness and catchyness of every melody.… Expand
  31. sakislv
    Nov 4, 2013
    6
    I gave a 6/10. Teenage dream consists of 6 good singles( the one that got away, california gurls, teenage dream) and the rest are fillers for me. Katy although makes good single choices
    and that's a
  32. LittleMatthew
    Sep 24, 2014
    6
    I kinda enjoy the singles from the album, but the material as whole is just... Not quite as good as you would expect after listening to them.
    Despite being her worst album, it still has some good songs like ET and Pearl, so even it's no that good, it can still be enjoyable.
  33. Allanlon23
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Teenage dream é uma bíblia do pop Músicas chiclete e memoráveis
    Conquistou 5 #1 na Billboard Nota 10
  34. ConfessionYoshi
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Literally legendary! This album is pop perfection and shaped a whole generation!
  35. Wellwell
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    California Gurls, Teenage Dream, Firework, ET, Last Friday Night, The One That Got Away, Part Of Me and Wide Awake, how many hits fit in an album? Teenage Dream proves that many. A true milestone in the history of pop music, equaling feats with none other than Michael Jackson, in addition to achieving feats never achieved in the history of music. Katy Perry's 2nd album simply put her inCalifornia Gurls, Teenage Dream, Firework, ET, Last Friday Night, The One That Got Away, Part Of Me and Wide Awake, how many hits fit in an album? Teenage Dream proves that many. A true milestone in the history of pop music, equaling feats with none other than Michael Jackson, in addition to achieving feats never achieved in the history of music. Katy Perry's 2nd album simply put her in the highest positions of singers in the music industry, with a legacy that will live on forever. The album that helped shape 10s pop will never die and be forgotten.… Expand
  36. Maytemena
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum más iconico en la carrera de katy, llena de letras y sonidos pegadizos. Dale una oportunidad al disco y te aseguro que no te arrepentirás.
  37. Urielpadilla27
    Jan 17, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El peor de los 5 albumes que tiene lo único bueno son los videos aun que solo me gusta uno realmente ni siquiera tuvo que estar nominado a los Grammy… Expand
  38. TayIorSwift13
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    katy Perry is definitely a wonderful and incredible singer.I love Teenage Dream
  39. jxshua
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    HIT after HIt after HIT, Classic after classic. How can this album be so low rated by the critics? Teenage Dream is THE pop bible, and helped shape modern pop music. This album alone solidifies Katy's legacy as a pop LEGEND.
  40. vihsita
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
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  41. apil
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    Es la biblia del pop, no hay duda sobre eso. Todas las canciones son impresionantes, esto es un sueño adolescente.
  42. unknown
    Aug 25, 2010
    10
    This is THE BEST album i've heard in a very long time. And a great improvement from "One of the Boys" Katy perry has really out done herself. Each song has a different tone to it but they all have the same amazing voice from Katy. Each track tells a different story has a different emotion. As you listen to the album, you'll notice a lot of the songs catching on and replaying in your mindThis is THE BEST album i've heard in a very long time. And a great improvement from "One of the Boys" Katy perry has really out done herself. Each song has a different tone to it but they all have the same amazing voice from Katy. Each track tells a different story has a different emotion. As you listen to the album, you'll notice a lot of the songs catching on and replaying in your mind but in the best way possible, so in smaller words, each song is very memorable. I feel like over half of that album should all be hit singles.… Expand
  43. riianu
    May 19, 2012
    7
    The songs on this album are unbeliavably catchy. I think I only skip 2 songs on this one (Pearl gives me second-hand embarrassment, and I don't like Not Like in the Movies). But, I think I'm really more in awe of the songwriters on this album - Katy not so much. I wish someone else would sing these songs. Katy does have personality and seems nice, so I do wish her success, but her voiceThe songs on this album are unbeliavably catchy. I think I only skip 2 songs on this one (Pearl gives me second-hand embarrassment, and I don't like Not Like in the Movies). But, I think I'm really more in awe of the songwriters on this album - Katy not so much. I wish someone else would sing these songs. Katy does have personality and seems nice, so I do wish her success, but her voice just isn't strong enough for some of the songs on this record (Firework is one example).… Expand
  44. Oween
    Mar 31, 2013
    10
    Teenage Dream is an amazing album! Although not as lyrically personal as One Of The Boys, its still a pop masterpiece. The highlights of the album are definatly Teenage Dream, The One That Got Away, Firework and E.T. The lows of the album would be Pearl and Cirlce The Drain, although i like those songs, there just not as great as the rest of the album. If you still haven't bought thisTeenage Dream is an amazing album! Although not as lyrically personal as One Of The Boys, its still a pop masterpiece. The highlights of the album are definatly Teenage Dream, The One That Got Away, Firework and E.T. The lows of the album would be Pearl and Cirlce The Drain, although i like those songs, there just not as great as the rest of the album. If you still haven't bought this album after 3 years, i would strongly advise you to buy it!… Expand
  45. luislemos
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Pode ser considerado o melhor álbum dela até o momento junto com o "PRISM", com canções como Teenage Dream, Hummingbird Heartbeat e Firework que cativam a cada ouvida.
  46. killerlover24
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    This is a really amazing album. The lyrics are good enough and contains a mix of fun and creativity. The sounds are fresh for his time and the composition is excellent.
  47. 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
  48. leobartowski
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The best album in this decade. One of the most iconic musically and visually album of all time. TIMELESS.
  49. 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.
  50. LUCIDDREAM4444
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just 52 for an amazing album like this. All of you must be deaf or never knew about good music… Expand
  51. dxntwannadie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Teenage Dream is a fresh album where every song has the potential to become song of the year.
  52. brooklyngavin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    let me just start off by saying, there is a reason this album has the most number ones on any female album. everyone song is absolutely amazing. my personal favorite album to ever exist!
  53. Kelpin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love firework its very inspiring song for all the people and so many fun songs in this album we love it
  54. elijoshua
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    its meh...................................................................................
  55. dustin4528354
    Jul 22, 2011
    9
    The first album, "One Of The Boys", was a 10. All the tracks on it (other than "I Think I'm Ready") were flawless. However with "Teenage Dream" they aren't. Some of the disappointments include "Pearl", and "California Gurls". While some of the highlights include "The One That Got Away", "Teenage Dream", Hummingbird Heartbeat", "Peacock", "Circle The Drain", and "E.T."! If you like Top 40The first album, "One Of The Boys", was a 10. All the tracks on it (other than "I Think I'm Ready") were flawless. However with "Teenage Dream" they aren't. Some of the disappointments include "Pearl", and "California Gurls". While some of the highlights include "The One That Got Away", "Teenage Dream", Hummingbird Heartbeat", "Peacock", "Circle The Drain", and "E.T."! If you like Top 40 radio then i would get "One Of The Boys" first. Then go buy this one!
    (Disclaimer: the following is not in the order of the track list) [++]= Fantastic [+]=Good Song [+-]=Mixed [-]=could do without [--]=Horrible!, Horrible! song!
    1. Teenage Dream - [++]
    2. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F) - [++]
    3. Firework - [++]
    4. California Gurls - [+-]
    5. Circle The Drain - [++]
    6. Peacock - [++]
    7. The One That Got Away - [++]
    8. E.T. - [++]
    9. Who Am I Living For - [+]
    10. Hummingbird Heartbeat - [++]
    11. Pearl - [-]
    12. Not Like The Movies - [+]    … Expand
  56. foowombats
    Dec 10, 2012
    6
    Not the best album, by, well several light years. But its fun, its a bit quirky and Its obviously written with love. This is both Katy's love of music and having fun. Songs to look at are - Last Friday night, which excusing the ridiculous lyrics has some very interesting melodies that mix pop with funk and disco, Pearl has pretty nice, thoughtful lyrics and Circle the drain - the pop rockNot the best album, by, well several light years. But its fun, its a bit quirky and Its obviously written with love. This is both Katy's love of music and having fun. Songs to look at are - Last Friday night, which excusing the ridiculous lyrics has some very interesting melodies that mix pop with funk and disco, Pearl has pretty nice, thoughtful lyrics and Circle the drain - the pop rock style and more moody, stroppy atmosphere is a sharp contrast to the rest of the album. The truly best song is Who am I living for? This song steps away from the general careless happy nature of the rest of the album and talks of Katy's inner turmoil between her new found liberal mainstream famous lifestyle and her more traditional Christian upbringing, all to an unrelenting synth riff. More songs like this Katy!

    In conclusion this album will be sure to put either a smile or a scowl on your face, and as another commenter on this page put, I'm not sure its possible to listen to the album in one go without going mad. The album is a load of joyful fun and on those grounds and those grounds alone it is OK, maybe even good but still not great.    … Expand
  57. 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.
  58. Diamandis
    Jan 3, 2014
    7
    Basic but does the target. Clearly it is better than their previous work. His voice sounds more powerful, the theme of the album is different although it tends to be repetitive. Again the rhythm of the songs are in their favor. The deluxe edition of this album is also outstanding. Most recommended songs are "Teenage Dream", "Firework" and "The One That Got Away".
  59. gordonderek
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    I have no idea about the critic reviews... every song in this album has its OWN style and story.
    Katy makes you feel like you're really having fun on a Friday night , beaches in California , shooting fireworks from your soul , losing someone so hurtful (with such a special beat, I mean "The One That Got Away" is a fast song ,compare to other sad songs) , finding true love with images of    I have no idea about the critic reviews... every song in this album has its OWN style and story.
    Katy makes you feel like you're really having fun on a Friday night , beaches in California , shooting fireworks from your soul , losing someone so hurtful (with such a special beat, I mean "The One That Got Away" is a fast song ,compare to other sad songs) , finding true love with images of the green nature,birds in the sky , and ... living in a wild , crazy , perfect teenage dream.    … Expand
  60. 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!!!
  61. MaxHudson99
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Un álbum tan icónico de la cultura pop, lastima que los críticos "especializados" no lo puedan ver allá en su utopía donde lo único que consumen son líneas blancas en lugar de buena música
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. Adriano34
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Incredible album in every way cover, single and several themes approached...
  66. Nazarios_gus08
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente a era mais vendida segundo a RIIA norte americana, não tenho mais o que dizer.
  67. 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..
  68. Saeeee_6
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Like tf? Guys ? Teenage dream deserves more than that !! It's the masterpiece of our decade
  69. samcritic
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Today is 2020 and this sounds so good and all the songs of the album are memorable
  70. Julyyuan2020
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I Love this album so much. this album came along with all my teenage time .all the songs of the album are so memorable. This Album means so much to me.
  71. gabriel707
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    Pop perfection, what else more do you want? Its easy to listen to, enjoyable and full of hits we all love
  72. YeahRight
    Aug 25, 2010
    9
    This album is a masterpiece. Every songs are great, but it's together, in a whole CD, that they take life to make probably my favorite 2010 pop album after Christina Aguilera's Bionic. Teenage Dream is an album that has a lot of different sounds and that a wide range of people will enjoy. I think that this album is for a younger public and has a #1 potential at The Billboard 200. A greatThis album is a masterpiece. Every songs are great, but it's together, in a whole CD, that they take life to make probably my favorite 2010 pop album after Christina Aguilera's Bionic. Teenage Dream is an album that has a lot of different sounds and that a wide range of people will enjoy. I think that this album is for a younger public and has a #1 potential at The Billboard 200. A great team behind a great album. Good work Katy Perry!… Expand
  73. BlacKat1025
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    Yes, it's not as personal as One Of The Boy, however it remains a very solid pop album that never gets old. You can still see some old Katy in Who Am I Living For. It's also features. Stunningly wide range of music, Fron the hip hop inspired ET to the orchestral Firework to the lovely, soothing Not Like The Movies, there's a little sonething for everyone. Definitely check it out.
  74. 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
  75. thecriticboy
    Jul 25, 2015
    8
    It is a good album with great songs and lyrics but the only thing that affects Perry and the fact in every one of his works, are the "Singles". Perhaps Perry is quite successful and full of #1, that's not what matters in a disc but its quality. Although it has songs enough good as "Circle The Drain", "Hummingbird Heartbeat" and the indomitable "Firework", Perry does not give much attentionIt is a good album with great songs and lyrics but the only thing that affects Perry and the fact in every one of his works, are the "Singles". Perhaps Perry is quite successful and full of #1, that's not what matters in a disc but its quality. Although it has songs enough good as "Circle The Drain", "Hummingbird Heartbeat" and the indomitable "Firework", Perry does not give much attention paid (except at Firework) and decides to only launch the World singles with mediocre lyrics and with the only purpose of the Charts in Billboard. Bad fact Katy… Expand
  76. 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.
  77. ventarolli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    icônico, atemporal, eloso e grudente sem enjoar , esse álbum fez história por ser fenomenal
  78. JohnAshley
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Best pop album in pop music. Who i am living fore, pearl,dressin' Up -best song from album
  79. Alejandro879
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    El álbum de la decada así esizisimaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  80. lalordz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente es de los mejores trabajos discográficos que puedan haber existido y la acepptación del público y las ventas lo demuestran, más sin embargo la crítica muestra cierto favoritismo por la tucán del pop, no entiendo porque la tuvieron que meter en sus reseñas, debe de ser por que la dejó opacada con Born This Way. Sin embargo Perry sigue cosechando los frutos de su álbum másDefinitivamente es de los mejores trabajos discográficos que puedan haber existido y la acepptación del público y las ventas lo demuestran, más sin embargo la crítica muestra cierto favoritismo por la tucán del pop, no entiendo porque la tuvieron que meter en sus reseñas, debe de ser por que la dejó opacada con Born This Way. Sin embargo Perry sigue cosechando los frutos de su álbum más longevo.… Expand
  81. Cris_ant25
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Gran trabajo, con una impecable videografía, buenos lyrics y buena estética.
  82. Resenhane
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um ícone pop! Músicas que marcaram uma geração. Um pop doce e açucarado que nos contagia
  83. reviewer2410
    Aug 31, 2020
    6
    First of all, Peacock is an awful song that I don’t why Katy Perry refused to scrap… or make in the first place. Is this album bad? Yes and no. Is it good? Yes and no. These songs are bulletproof from letting the valid criticism affect their commercial performance but also aren’t well-written aside from a couple of songs. This album is good for passive listening but you’ll have a hard timeFirst of all, Peacock is an awful song that I don’t why Katy Perry refused to scrap… or make in the first place. Is this album bad? Yes and no. Is it good? Yes and no. These songs are bulletproof from letting the valid criticism affect their commercial performance but also aren’t well-written aside from a couple of songs. This album is good for passive listening but you’ll have a hard time trying to find a deep lyric that isn’t either cliché or cringe-worthy.… Expand
  84. AlleeX
    Aug 29, 2010
    9
    Teenage Dream is an excellent pop album really, really better sequel of One Of the Boys.
    It's a balance of pop n disco sound with strong pop/rock ballads... The most different song is E.T. with some hip-hop elements and autotunish voice.
    Her controversy isn't missing with quite ''opened'' peacock song. It looks like we're going to have many worldwide hits including California Gurls and    Teenage Dream is an excellent pop album really, really better sequel of One Of the Boys.
    It's a balance of pop n disco sound with strong pop/rock ballads... The most different song is E.T. with some hip-hop elements and autotunish voice.
    Her controversy isn't missing with quite ''opened'' peacock song.
    It looks like we're going to have many worldwide hits including California Gurls and rising Teenage Dream.
    After all, Well done Katy :)    … Expand
  85. austinbond
    Mar 8, 2012
    7
    This saccharine pop album doesn't break from the mould at all, but still has some genuinely great pop songs ("The One That Got Away" and "Firework" come to mind) and a bubbly disco sound.
  86. Adanqueti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    La mejor era, cada canción es un hit, Katy perry siempre dando trabajos de calidad
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. jstbrbtw123
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, perfect and increbdible inpiration the genration in world and constelation
  92. Diegovavaz
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que sin duda cambió el rumbo de la industria pop, Teenage dream por mucho es uno de los mejores álbumes de la década
  93. Gusto15
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Teenage Dream é perfeito e essencial, um dos álbuns que definiram o pop. É perfeito.
  94. Rafael1510
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Embora muitas das avaliações que este álbum tenha recebido da critica especializada o colocava como um álbum descartável, o tempo provou totalmente o contrário. Hoje, com mais de 10 anos de história o álbum ainda é lembrado, escutado, cantado e comentado pelos amantes de música e pelos próprios críticos como um grande destaque da indústria. Este álbum é a fórmula perfeita de hit, se a KatyEmbora muitas das avaliações que este álbum tenha recebido da critica especializada o colocava como um álbum descartável, o tempo provou totalmente o contrário. Hoje, com mais de 10 anos de história o álbum ainda é lembrado, escutado, cantado e comentado pelos amantes de música e pelos próprios críticos como um grande destaque da indústria. Este álbum é a fórmula perfeita de hit, se a Katy quisesse ela poderia ter lançado todas as músicas como single, pois, todas tem muito potencial. Teenage Dream é atemporal na vida de todos que já o ouviram.… Expand
  95. CatFox1
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    the best album ever of the best pop star ever. The songs are all beautiful and in addition it contains the most beautiful song in the world "Firework".
  96. gabriellgrc
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Álbum extremamente perfeito, músicas com letras brilhantes e dançantes, uma mistura perfeita, verdadeira obra de arte!
  97. daebu_char
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    You know you made it as an artist when your album also doubles as a greatest hits compilation. The fact Katy didn't get a Grammy for this quintessential 2010s Pop album is one of the biggest injustices in human history, as well as evidence that the Music Academy is a joke. Not only is the album itself fantastic, but the music videos, life performances, and the entire era are literallyYou know you made it as an artist when your album also doubles as a greatest hits compilation. The fact Katy didn't get a Grammy for this quintessential 2010s Pop album is one of the biggest injustices in human history, as well as evidence that the Music Academy is a joke. Not only is the album itself fantastic, but the music videos, life performances, and the entire era are literally examples of pop perfection personified. Every aspiring pop star should look up to and learn from "Teenage Dream."… Expand
  98. Brzuchaczyk
    Sep 1, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Singles - bop. As usually. Katy, great job. Trully deserved 5 number #1. It's 2020 and i'm sure there are millions of people listening to it. Teenage dream is my personal favourite - summer vibe easy going song with her soft voice. Non singles are pretty okay, but with huge exception of Peacock. Why? How did this happend? And Hummingbird Heartbeat didn(t get my heart either. But it's not bad. But didn't have to make it to the album. In the end - I do reccomend… Expand
  99. FynnMa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album defined a decade. Its impact is undeniable: 6 No 1 songs alone, 8 songs went Top 3 in the US. The music videos got huge views and pretty looks. Teenage Dream made Katy Perry the absolute QUEEN OF POP. The whole album is a trip through the feelings of a Teenage boy or girl.

    Best songs:
    Hummingbird Heartbeat Not like the movies Peacock
    Part of me Teenage Dream ET
    The One that got away    … Expand
  100. Dannyraisin4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Literally tied the record with MJ for a reason. Each song takes you through a journey of a teenage dream that talks about what teens go throughout their younger years
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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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