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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1730 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,361 out of 1730
  2. Mixed: 128 out of 1730
  3. Negative: 241 out of 1730
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  1. LuaRaycles
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, um álbum marcante que marcou minha adolescência, e possui muitos hits!!!
  2. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    4
    it was okay........................................................................................................................................................................
  3. leobartowski
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The best album in this decade. One of the most iconic musically and visually album of all time. TIMELESS.
  4. 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.
  5. Pacify
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Inesquecível, marcou uma geração inteira, comercial e ao mesmo tempo conceitual
  6. christhewitness
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A timeless pop classic that shaped the pop industry and an entire generation!
  7. EdanielMC
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album speaks for itself. Criticism doesn't matter when you're a masterpiece.
  8. 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?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. leostarboy
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    This album is the perfect example of a hit machine, pop songs that undoubtedly deserve # 1. The sweet, sugar, joy, pink of the Californian girl mark the path and history of music as one of the most successful musical eras. On the other hand, there are songs that leave a lot to be desired. But "Firework", "California Gurls", "E.T." and "Teenage Dream" make us forget the ups and downs of theThis album is the perfect example of a hit machine, pop songs that undoubtedly deserve # 1. The sweet, sugar, joy, pink of the Californian girl mark the path and history of music as one of the most successful musical eras. On the other hand, there are songs that leave a lot to be desired. But "Firework", "California Gurls", "E.T." and "Teenage Dream" make us forget the ups and downs of the album and life.… Expand
  13. NolanLundgaard
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    Teenage Dream by Katy Perry: 8.41

    Teenage Dream: 1 :) Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F): 1 :) California Gurls: 1 :) Firework: 1 :) Peacock: 0.25 Circle The Drain: 1 :) The One That Got Away: 1! :) E.T.: 1 :) Who Am I Living For?: 0.75 Pearl: 1 Hummingbird Heartbeat: 1 :) Not Like The Movies: 0.75 Part Of Me: 1 :) Wide Awake: 1 :) Dressin’ Up: 1 13.75/15 ~ .917 -> 8.41    Teenage Dream by Katy Perry: 8.41

    Teenage Dream: 1 :)
    Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F): 1 :)
    California Gurls: 1 :)
    Firework: 1 :)
    Peacock: 0.25
    Circle The Drain: 1 :)
    The One That Got Away: 1! :)
    E.T.: 1 :)
    Who Am I Living For?: 0.75
    Pearl: 1
    Hummingbird Heartbeat: 1 :)
    Not Like The Movies: 0.75
    Part Of Me: 1 :)
    Wide Awake: 1 :)
    Dressin’ Up: 1

    13.75/15 ~ .917 -> 8.41

    Since I do not know the best way to start this review, maybe I should just begin by saying I am very impressed with Katy Perry’s Sophomore album, Teenage Dream. Like its predecessor (though more on the “pop side”), Teenage Dream does a wonderful job of being a wonderful blend of rock and pop, which makes it a blast to listen to the whole way through. From catchy lyrics to ballads about lost love to the occasional slap bass, this album packs in a lot of punch.

    I wish I could include all my song-by-song commentary, but that would push the review past the character limit.

    Overall, I was very happy with Teenage Dream. I know I’m listening to this as if someone is watching a movie released 15 years ago, but I am very excited to listen to Perry’s subsequent release. This pop-rock direction she is heading in is very enjoyable and I just find myself wanting more. Her fun lyrics combined with her outstanding music make Teenage Dream a winner for me, and should also be a hit for the greater pop community (some rock fans may really get down with this as well, like I did). Highlights: Teenage Dream, Last Friday Night, California Gurls, Firework, Circle The Drain, The One That Got Away, E.T., Pearl, Hummingbird Heartbeat, Part Of Me, Wide Awake, and Dressin’ Up.    … Expand
  14. giliardynery
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    Uma bíblia da música pop, um álbum perfeito e com hits que marcaram uma geração.
  15. 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.
  16. Nazarios_gus08
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente a era mais vendida segundo a RIIA norte americana, não tenho mais o que dizer.
  17. AldoJDC97
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    2010 AOTY, simple as that, a cultural reset, and iconic pop album, full of bops and a moment in time
  18. sacf11
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    Simplemente es un álbum de pop puro donde te transporta a un lugar enigmatico
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 14, 2021
    5
    People are so quick to ridicule and downplay pop as bland and important but that neglects to respect it's artistry. Pop is a precarious balancing act of accessibility vs. substance and seemingly the idea of it being both is ignored. Well that shouldn't be the case on this impressive gem of confectionary pop. Filled with irresistible hooks such as the snoop dog assist title track or thePeople are so quick to ridicule and downplay pop as bland and important but that neglects to respect it's artistry. Pop is a precarious balancing act of accessibility vs. substance and seemingly the idea of it being both is ignored. Well that shouldn't be the case on this impressive gem of confectionary pop. Filled with irresistible hooks such as the snoop dog assist title track or the timberland "if we ever meet again " that hop through genres with ease. The highlights arrive i the ballad adjacent endeavours such as the spellbinding nostalgia of "teenage dream" that takes you to the ephemeral highs of uncharted adolescence and the contrasting regretful "the one that got away" . I cannot emphasis the appeal of this record. Despite the lows of "peacock " insufferable chorus and childish squeal or the forgettable crawl of "circle the drain" it's certified bops like "last friday night " that capture the cliches of highschool successfully in both the song and music video. It's a full portrait of an artist at their creative peak with a tight unwavering hold on pop culture cementing themselves as staples. And you can't downplay that… Expand
  22. 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.
  23. 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!!!)
  24. JeremySpears
    Feb 28, 2020
    0
    This has to be the most overrated album in history. What you basically get here is a lot of bubblegum music. The target audience are 7 year olds and kindergarden events. Even all the singles have aged like milk. The only song that is still listenable is "E.T.".
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. jkperry
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    It's one of the best albums of the 2010's decade and Katy served so much to pop music with this, she's a legend and Teenage Dream is a gift she gave us
  29. jstbrbtw123
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, perfect and increbdible inpiration the genration in world and constelation
  30. ventarolli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    icônico, atemporal, eloso e grudente sem enjoar , esse álbum fez história por ser fenomenal
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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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#3 Most Shared Album of 2010

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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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