One Of The Boys
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2008
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7.6

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  1. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Com seu álbum debut, nasce a rainha do pop Katy Perry! Apenas o começo de sua carreira!
  2. Edgarflores17
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Para ser su primer álbum oficial me parece muy buena posee varias canciones muy buenas y comerciales. me gusto mucho
  3. limonesazedo
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Tudo começou em 2008, quando eu tinha 12 anos e estava tentando entender o que significava não ser mais uma criança e finalmente começar a crescer (e ter sentimentos conflitantes e quentes quanto as sobrancelhas maravilhosas do Lee Pace, mesmo quando os outros garotos pareciam não se importar com isso e estavam interessados em garotas); relacionamentos homoafetivos estavam começando a serTudo começou em 2008, quando eu tinha 12 anos e estava tentando entender o que significava não ser mais uma criança e finalmente começar a crescer (e ter sentimentos conflitantes e quentes quanto as sobrancelhas maravilhosas do Lee Pace, mesmo quando os outros garotos pareciam não se importar com isso e estavam interessados em garotas); relacionamentos homoafetivos estavam começando a ser discutidos amplamente na mídia, sem aquele tabu sobre o que era ser gay e lembro do meu choque quando escutei “I Kissed a Girl” pela primeira vez (Não sabia muito inglês na época, mas entendi sobre o que se tratava) e logo pensei que aquela mulher, na época com 24 anos, era extremamente corajosa em falar sobre sua experiência e sentimentos sobre os quais eu ainda estava cheio de conflitos e tentando esconder a todo custo!
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    I Kissed a Girl (16 de maio de 2008)
    Lembro de ter baixado a música e enfiado no meu dispositivo MP4 (iPod ainda era um artigo de luxo para muita gente) com todos os hinos da minha igreja para tentar esconder que estava escutando uma música de uma garota que dizia em sua letra: “Eu beijei uma garota e gostei do gosto do seu brilho labial de cereja”. Claro que “I Kissed a Girl” não seria bem aceita atualmente, além de ser bastante estereotipada, conversas sobre sexualidade evoluíram bastante em doze anos, mas em uma época onde havia poucos exemplos sobre diversidade sexual foi necessária para nos fazer entender que uma mulher deve sim falar sobre todas suas necessidades sexuais e não deve ser silenciada em vergonha sobre ter sentimentos considerados pecaminosos.
    Algum tempo se passou e consumi basicamente quase tudo da era pin up da cantora, desde os singles, parcerias e até o MTV Unplugged (que eu obviamente recomendo) e logo Katy Perry ganhou espaço entre meus artistas favoritos.    … Expand
  4. Guuumachado
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum foi um marco pra Katy e principalmente pra mim quando escutei I kissed a girl pela primeira vez, foi simplesmente amor ao primeira ouvir literalmente. Quantas lágrimas thinking of you já não foi capaz de arrancar de mim naqueles vocais impecáveis assim como Lost. Hot N Cold é um hit inexplicável
  5. joaopedroses
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry iniciou muito bem a carreira dela com esse álbum, mostrou ao mundo o lugar dela e deu uma previa da grande artista que estava por vir. O álbum e essa Era por completo são surpreendentes para um debut. Um verdadeiro álbum pop com uma influencia pop/rock e com faixas extremamente memoráveis/marcantes.
  6. jorgecaceres7
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Un álbum muy bonito pop rock para ser el primer album de Katy esta muy bien echo.
  7. Daniel132001
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos álbuns mais íconicos de 2008, a Katy literalmente fez tudo em seu álbum debut, não é atoa que o 1 BILHÃO no Spotify já tá vindooooo✊… Expand
  8. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Su primer álbum, un álbum que habla mucho sobre una joven adolescente que empieza a experimentar cosas nuevas en su vida contando muy buenas historias graciosas e interesantes lleva sonidos buenos y melodías bonitas creo que para ser su primer álbum es muy bueno.
  9. danteri7
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    ONE OF THE BOYS para ser el primer oficial álbum de KATY PERRY es muy bueno me encanta como mediante cada canción nos cuenta las historias de una joven adolescente que descubre muchas nuevas cosas en su vida que a todos nos ha pasado y lo acompaña de sonidos y melodías muy bonitas me encanto.
  10. kp1
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This album is such well written and I hope she takes sound for her future album
  11. Katyperry12
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite Katy album, it have some of her most nostalgic hits, and the non-singles are all great.
  12. Dennis09
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    El álbum más perfecto que yo e podido escuchar en el año 2000 hasta ahora 2021 sigue siendo un álbum muy bueno.
  13. Emontoya96
    May 31, 2021
    10
    One of the boys is an album that gives you a glimpse of who Katy Perry is and where she comes from and a bridge between Katheryn Hudson and the now Katy Perry. It’s lyrically genius.
  14. danlimmaa
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Álbum cheio de identidade e pop massivo em 2008, possui ótimas baladas e letras sobre festejar e beijar uma garota, um ótimo álbum para o começo de uma artista pop.
  15. DonCalamardo09
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    queen of the boys debut in the basket with the album is a 10 of the year so far and the
  16. colbyD13
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    This is one of Katy's best effort. All songs are great. I love the rock vibe that this album gives.
  17. gustavosab
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    i love katy's rock style, i wish she release another album like that, one of the boys have deep, emotional and dance songs.
  18. EdwardTommy_29
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A complete success, this album with 3 top 10 on the billboard hot 100, Katy Perry definitely showed from the beginning that she is a very complete artist and you can also see that her work is not valued as it deserves..… Expand
  19. jxshua
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Very underrated album but one of her best, this is the album that spawned THE katy perry, and the album delivers two of her biggest hits, Hot N Cold and I Kissed A Girl, impressive for a first album, right?
  20. Thesmile69
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito, não é atoa que faz sucesso até hoje. Dês de seu primeiro álbum Katy entrega, músicas perfeitas, hits e conceito
  21. vihsita
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
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  22. apil
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    Este álbum ha envejecido excelentemente, rock excelente, del gusto de todos.
  23. MattD.
    Jul 1, 2008
    9
    The negative reviews make no sense, and it seems like they were pre-disposed to bash the album. For instance, no where does Katy sound remotely like Regina Spektor! It's a fun, refreshing album that offers unique viewpoints and very good hooks. Her voice is also very distinctive.
  24. benh
    Sep 4, 2008
    9
    A strong collection of witty and creative tunes. One of the strongest albums that 2008 has to offer.
  25. JB.
    Aug 15, 2008
    9
    I LOVE this album. The bottom line w/an album should be, "Do I enjoy it and can I listen to it over and over?" This album is catchy, easy to listen to repeatedly and fills both requisites above completely. Can't understand the low marks.
  26. FraserM
    Nov 29, 2008
    9
    katy has produced a awesome album which exudes creativity and freshness. Her vocals are so amazing and enticing possessing an ecelectic range and new sound. This is a great debut album and she is already reaping the awards for it. Looks like she'll be arfound for a while...look out for her, BIG i tell ya!
  27. ally
    Dec 25, 2008
    9
    I really liked this album, and it's fun to listen to. Just goes to show that music is subjective.
  28. BrunoSouzino
    Mar 21, 2015
    9
    Ótimo álbum, que nos anima de uma forma sensacional e nos deixa relaxados e calmos logo em seguida. Exemplos são Hot n Cold e Black and Gold, respectivamente.
  29. thecriticboy
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    Their debut album is quite good and even better than his other works. At this stage, the singer was not focused on Charts or in the success, I just wanted to present to the public as good as it can become. With singles which came to be hits of the decade of the 2000 as "Hot N' Cold" and others are not so many as "Thinking of You," Perry presents us with a good range of rock music pop withTheir debut album is quite good and even better than his other works. At this stage, the singer was not focused on Charts or in the success, I just wanted to present to the public as good as it can become. With singles which came to be hits of the decade of the 2000 as "Hot N' Cold" and others are not so many as "Thinking of You," Perry presents us with a good range of rock music pop with a brushstroke of commercial music and repetitive.… Expand
  30. LipeFireworks
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Não é o melhor da Katy, mas continua muito bom, adoro esse album pena que nao gostaram
    mas é muito bom, adoro Lost, Thinking Of You, Mannequin, Hot n Cold, muito marcante
  31. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    Good album overall. Contains two big hits "I Kissed A Girl" & "Hot N Cold". "If You Can Afford me" should've been 5th single. It was a good album to start a career with.
  32. giliardynery
    Dec 12, 2019
    9
    I love this album so much, my favorite tracks are 'thinking of you', 'lost' and fingerprints. I miss Katy's solo compositions.
  33. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    The critique has a strong massacre in question of this album, however it is the most itimo album of Katy Perry. The compositions are completely 100% incredible, but the instrumental and production are not there at the peak, however for your first album this is good. I felt an incredible connection. I foresee an incredible evolution in POP.
  34. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    For me it's the most favorite Katy album. It is pretty cohesive, and has many of her signature songs, and I like her pop-rock version more than her pop (or gospel XD) version.
  35. Sebastian0909
    Jun 8, 2019
    9
    Perry becomes a liberating girl. Madonna in her time criticized different problems in the world, now a new woman does it, regardless of adapting in a certain time.
  36. 2002oliver
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Arte que necesita ser apreciado, katy Perry dio uno de los mejores álbumes del 2008
  37. Chemavb
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Album con muy buenas canciones pero un poco de relleno el cual no se termina de entender
  38. JoshuaM.
    Oct 5, 2009
    8
    It's a good album with some good singles on it. Come one. All you guys can't say that "Hot N Cold" went through your heads at least once! My favorite song is "Fingerprints".
  39. MarkF
    Jan 1, 2009
    8
    As with most albums I like, there are some songs I think are utterly awful on this album. On the other hand, Katy's voice grows on you. The first time I heard Hot N Cold, I hated it because her voice sounded creepy. I grew to like her voice and songs because, unlike most people in the industry (looking at you Brit, as much as I like you), she can write and has a unique voice.
  40. OfficialCarlo
    Nov 27, 2010
    8
    I love the album's concept, the classic rock feel. I love how Katy Perry solely writes her song like "Thinking of You", "One of the Boys" and "Mannequin." I also love her singles which are danceable and fun. But some songs are same sounding and kinda boring. But at least, I see the artistic value in the album.
  41. RogerSmith97
    Feb 28, 2011
    8
    Katy Perry Is One Of The Best Artists For Young Adults Because Of Her Style Of Singing.. This Album Features 11 Of Her Best Songs, Including Waking Up In Vegas, Hot N Cold, One Of The Boys, And Others...
    This Album Show's Her Creative Side Of Singing, And Experience In The Music World...
    This CD Would Be Great For A Katy Perry Fan!
  42. GagaForGhibli
    May 28, 2012
    8
    A Great Debut Album!
    I Think Katy's Real Self Didnt Seem To Shine In This Album Sadly Though... Still A Breathtaking Album..
    I Dont Like That Some Song's Were Seen As "Rock"
    Still Amazing!
    Giving This Album Above A 8 Would Be Too Nice!
  43. Oween
    Mar 31, 2013
    8
    Great album really shows Katys lyricall and vocal talent. From One Of The Boys to Fingerprints the album is very catchy and enjoyable. Listen to it with an open mind and you'll love it. The genre is more rock/pop than anything. The lead single was a great choice to attract and audience so with the other singles. The albm highlights are definatly If You Can Afford Me, Hot n' Cold andGreat album really shows Katys lyricall and vocal talent. From One Of The Boys to Fingerprints the album is very catchy and enjoyable. Listen to it with an open mind and you'll love it. The genre is more rock/pop than anything. The lead single was a great choice to attract and audience so with the other singles. The albm highlights are definatly If You Can Afford Me, Hot n' Cold and Thinking Of You. I really love Mannequin, Lost, I Kissed A Girl, Lost and Fingerprints to. Overall a enjoyable, amazing album and i give it a 9/10 and i would advise you to buy it now! but if you haven't heard some songs from it yet, listen to it first its really not for everyone, Enjoy!… Expand
  44. mmirliani16
    Aug 26, 2013
    8
    An unfortunately underrated pop album, Perry's One of the Boys features some of the freshest, best-written pop/rock songs of the late 2000s. Borrowing from P!nk, Avril Lavigne, and even The Beach Boys, Katy's mainstream debut is a All-American, All-Californian, even at times retro-sounding record that features powerful vocals from Perry and appealing, suburban high-school, girl-next-door,An unfortunately underrated pop album, Perry's One of the Boys features some of the freshest, best-written pop/rock songs of the late 2000s. Borrowing from P!nk, Avril Lavigne, and even The Beach Boys, Katy's mainstream debut is a All-American, All-Californian, even at times retro-sounding record that features powerful vocals from Perry and appealing, suburban high-school, girl-next-door, tom-boy anthems that are both catchy and exceptionally written. Highlights include "One of the Boys," "Waking Up in Vegas," "Thinking of You," "Mannequin," "If You Can Afford Me," and "Fingerprints."… Expand
  45. halcyon7
    Aug 26, 2014
    8
    Great pop-rock debut album. Favorite songs: Lost, Im Still Breathing, If You Can Afford Me
  46. BrazilianCritic
    Oct 17, 2013
    8
    This is the worst album of Katy, but does not make it bad, not nearly. We have songs really tiring, but I Kissed A Girl, Hot N Cold, Thinking Of You and Waking Up In Vegas are classic and even in his first album, the best pop hitmaker managed to stick her name in the history of music.
  47. Teodoro
    Jun 20, 2014
    8
    Um ótimo album,pop o suficiente,criativo e divertido e sarcástico.
    Ainda é e pelo jeito sempre será o melhor trabalho da Katy "nada princesa ou rainha" Perry.
  48. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    It's a very good album. There are some great songs like Lost, Fingerprints or If You Can Afford Me and also some hits like I Kissed A Girl
  49. Sebastian2018
    Apr 11, 2018
    8
    One of the boys has too many contractions, first it has a somewhat homophobic song and then a song where it shows to be bisexual, something that is not. But in general, it has a good debut, it is not my total pleasure, I have some doubts, but everything seems very well organized and quality for the time
  50. Adriano34
    Aug 11, 2018
    8
    for his first album katy shows that came to show a new scenario in the pop world
  51. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    One Of The Boys by Katy Perry: 7.66

    One Of The Boys: 1 :) I Kissed A Girl: 0.75 (Original: 0.5, Rock Remix: 1 :)) Waking Up In Vegas: 1 :) Thinking Of You: 1! Mannequin: 0.75 Ur So Gay: 0.25 Hot N Cold: 1 :) If You Can Afford Me: 1 :) Lost: 0.75 Self Inflicted: 1 :) I’m Still Breathing: 1 Fingerprints: 1 :) 10.5/12 = .875 -> 7.66 After listening to Katy Perry’s debut,    One Of The Boys by Katy Perry: 7.66

    One Of The Boys: 1 :)
    I Kissed A Girl: 0.75 (Original: 0.5, Rock Remix: 1 :))
    Waking Up In Vegas: 1 :)
    Thinking Of You: 1!
    Mannequin: 0.75
    Ur So Gay: 0.25
    Hot N Cold: 1 :)
    If You Can Afford Me: 1 :)
    Lost: 0.75
    Self Inflicted: 1 :)
    I’m Still Breathing: 1
    Fingerprints: 1 :)

    10.5/12 = .875 -> 7.66

    After listening to Katy Perry’s debut, One Of The Boys, I kept on asking myself why I had not listened to any of her releases before. Apart from a few stinkers, this album merges aspects of rock and pop in a wonderful way that is very enjoyable. I thought it was pretty fun how Perry tended to use e-guitars as background instruments instead of synths; makes it more enjoyable in my opinion. Perry’s voice is great to listen to, sounding very good even in the louder songs, where it has the greatest chance of being buried. The lyrics to a good number of the songs in this release are also pretty well thought out or catchy. Everything also fits together fairly well, which makes the piece flow in an enjoyable way. One Of The Boys starts off with the namesake song, which completely changed my expectations for the album. I really liked the way it sounded, merging rock and pop, and the lyrics were wonderful. The drumbeat in I Kissed A Girl was pretty nice, though the chorus lyrics were pretty strange. The music was decent though, and the background vocals during the chorus were highlights. I felt fairly conflicted about this song, though the “rock remix” pushes things to 11. In this version the lyrics were still a bit annoying but were definitely more palatable with epic music. The “money jingling” start to Waking Up In Vegas was brilliant, and I loved the explosive chorus (and the music in general). Everything just felt so well composed, and the pop-rock feel of the album was very enjoyable so far. Thinking Of You’s acoustic guitar was very nice, shaking things up, and the lyrics were so powerful and sung with so much emotion. The strings made the chorus; it was a good choice to add them in. Mannequin’s beat was pretty good and I liked how “burny” the lyrics were. Some of the synths were cool if a little overpowering, but this song was good overall tho. I liked how Ur So Gay started off with some piano and the fun chord was great. I thought the chorus lyrics were a little lazy, though the verse lyrics were great (pretty spicy). The bridge was fun with the different instruments playing the same riff, though I found it went on for a bit too long. The “shut-off” ending was awesome until Perry ended it with a word I felt didn’t fit (I took off another point for that). Hot N Cold’s drums with synth sixteenths sounded awesome and I loved the chorus. The simple drum beat worked really well and the lyrics were outstanding. The synth solo was awesome with the overdriven octaving guitar and I love the stripped down part. If You Can Afford Me’s music was amazing (wonderful loud bass, awesome faraway drums in the prechorus, acoustic guitar in the quiet chorus) and the lyrics were great; another winner. I love how Lost bled in from the last song and the acoustic with the “chimey” instrument was great. I want to know more about the inspiration behind the lyrics. Perry’s voice sounded great, and the “chorus of Katys” was epic. Self Inflicted flowed well too, and this song rocked. Needless to say, the music was great, and the lyrics were pretty good too. The bright bass was very fun and I loved the fade out. Another vibey drum beat opened I’m Still Breathing and I enjoyed how the piano acted as the base instrument with the helper guitars. There was power in lyrics and a fun chord right before verse 2. The harmonies were very nice and I loved how the guitar was added onto the last chorus. The music was wonderful in Fingerprints and I enjoyed the lyrics as well (if a little repetitive). The piano was fun, as were the chimes that were reminiscent of Lost. The sudden ending was also nice. In general, I greatly enjoyed Katy Perry’s debut. It is a wonderful combination of wonderful aspects of pop and rock and the lyrics were delightfully catchy (and sometimes spicy!). I absolutely look forward to listening to more releases from Katy Perry, and though I am a little late to the game with her music, I can already say that I will enjoy a lot of her music. I would recommend One Of The Boys to people who love a good pop album, and fans of rock may enjoy this too. Highlights: One Of The Boys, I Kissed A Girl (Rock), Waking Up In Vegas, Thinking Of You, Hot N Cold, If You Can Afford Me, Self Inflicted, I’m Still Breathing, and Fingerprints.    … Expand
  52. AldoJDC97
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Not my favorite album from Katy but indeed a good debut album, very pop rock and the beginning of a big star
  53. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    8
    Katy Perry makes her debut to pop music with her debut album. While the album isn't very cohesive and is fairly generic. A lot of the songs are catchy and fun with great vocals from Perry. The album attempts to go somewhere with female empowerment, but it instead dips its toe in the idea of possibly doing so. Katy saved herself on the album with her production and unique vocals. She wasKaty Perry makes her debut to pop music with her debut album. While the album isn't very cohesive and is fairly generic. A lot of the songs are catchy and fun with great vocals from Perry. The album attempts to go somewhere with female empowerment, but it instead dips its toe in the idea of possibly doing so. Katy saved herself on the album with her production and unique vocals. She was made for pop music. I hope to see growth from her in the future, though.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. I Kissed a Girl
    2. Thinking of You
    3. Hot N Cold
    4. Lost
    5. Waking Up in Vegas
    6. If You Can Afford Me
    7. One of the Boys
    8. Fingerprints
    9. Self Inflicted
    10. Mannequin
    11. I'm Still Breathing
    12. Ur So Gay    … Expand
  54. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    Katy Perry's first album brings her better side, and totally pure and vocal just from her. Its covers, compositions and sound comes from a root that pop needed to become what it is today. She's a great artist, I get emotional in days like years after launching into seeing the pure material she came into her debut.
  55. Ralukas
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    Katy Perry released this album long ago and for a debut album it definitely exceeded my expectations, however I found that some songs are slightly boring and forgettable, the singles are one of her best and I generally like the feel of the album, but it just felt a bit lacking and repetitive, Hot n cold and I kissed a girl pretty much start with the same beat just a bit faster on hot nKaty Perry released this album long ago and for a debut album it definitely exceeded my expectations, however I found that some songs are slightly boring and forgettable, the singles are one of her best and I generally like the feel of the album, but it just felt a bit lacking and repetitive, Hot n cold and I kissed a girl pretty much start with the same beat just a bit faster on hot n cold, her lyricism is alright and it's an album that would be great to listen to live, but overall it's pretty decent, definitely not her best, but a very nice one.… Expand
  56. Akash16
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    Ok album
  57. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Este álbum es original, inspirador y bueno! Juega mucho con el rock y pop, se muestra la verdadera esencia de Katy. Hot & Cold, I Kissed a Girl, se aproximan mucho al pop mientras, por ejemplo, Waking up in Vegas es más rock. Buen álbum, me atrapa y me sorprende cada vez más.
  58. GuiAlmeidaLeite
    Mar 21, 2021
    8
    Não é meu preferido, mas está longe de ser um álbum ruim. Nos deu de presente a icônica, memorável e atemporal I Kissed a Girl, a comida Hot N Cold e aquela que faz a gente chorar litros e se emocionar, Thinking of You, com vocais perfeitos e a belíssima Waking up in Vegas, com um videoclipe nível que só Katy Perry sabe entregar.
  59. Albyln95
    Aug 22, 2010
    7
    I expected something better from katy cuz i really liked her singles but the new songs are too slow and a bit boring,too. In a week her new album will be released ... let's hope 4 something more lively!!!
  60. Juliakay337
    May 25, 2012
    7
    I've decided to lower my rating a bit for this album. I still think it's enjoyable and fun, and it's refreshing to listen to pop music that isn't the same kind of electronic dance pop that is so common now.
  61. RIProo
    Mar 25, 2012
    7
    Good album! Funny and simply! Love the way she sings with a guitar........... I prefer "Teenage Dream" but this is good, too. ( sorry for my English )
  62. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    7
    Katy Perry did fairly well on her debut album as a pop artist. Tracks "I Kissed A Girl" and "Waking Up In Vegas" are home runs.
  63. BWETMatangi
    Aug 26, 2013
    7
    It's good. Not the best album of 2008, but it's definitely close. The only bad thing on the album is some of the songs would be better for other singers.
  64. BabyJane
    Mar 18, 2015
    7
    Track by track review:
    1. One of the Boys 10/10
    2. I Kissed a Girl 10/10 3. Waking Up in Vegas 9.5/10 4. Thinking of You 2/10 5. Mannequin 9/10 6. Ur So Gay 2/10 7. Hot n Cold 10/10 8. If You Can Afford Me 10/10 9. Lost 5.5/10 10. Self Inflicted 8/10 11. I'm Still Breathing 5/10 12. Fingerprints 10/10 Highlights: If You Can Afford Me, Fingerprints, One of the Boys, Hot n    Track by track review:
    1. One of the Boys 10/10
    2. I Kissed a Girl 10/10
    3. Waking Up in Vegas 9.5/10
    4. Thinking of You 2/10
    5. Mannequin 9/10
    6. Ur So Gay 2/10
    7. Hot n Cold 10/10
    8. If You Can Afford Me 10/10
    9. Lost 5.5/10
    10. Self Inflicted 8/10
    11. I'm Still Breathing 5/10
    12. Fingerprints 10/10

    Highlights: If You Can Afford Me, Fingerprints, One of the Boys, Hot n Cold, I Kissed a Girl.
    Potential singles: One of the Boys, I Kissed a Girl, If You Can Afford Me, Hot n Cold    … Expand
  65. GabycatStark13
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Pop-Rock con buenas líricas, si bien algo bajo en la cuestión vocal.
    Letras divertidas, que te cuentan una historia pero a la vez tienen un ritmo pegajoso para que la canción se te quede pegada un buen rato.
    Un muy buen comienzo que le da a Perry la fama suficiente para realmente despegar con su siguiente álbum, aunque abandonando por completo este primer y buen sonido.
  66. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    7
    Melhores músicas: One Of The Boys, I Kissed a Girl, Hot N Cold, If You Can Afford Me
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  67. IGa
    Jan 30, 2016
    7
    Maybe the highlight of "One Of The Boys" is not in the beautiful beats and quirky vocals, but in different lyrics addressed in intuitive and fun themes. The album walks among **** boyfriends, assumed betrayal, low self-esteem, fun in Las Vegas and lesbian kiss. Themes nothing predictable and varied beats. The richness of this album is quirky and often frowned upon, but certainly there is aMaybe the highlight of "One Of The Boys" is not in the beautiful beats and quirky vocals, but in different lyrics addressed in intuitive and fun themes. The album walks among **** boyfriends, assumed betrayal, low self-esteem, fun in Las Vegas and lesbian kiss. Themes nothing predictable and varied beats. The richness of this album is quirky and often frowned upon, but certainly there is a lot of fun hidden between the lines.… Expand
  68. Coroinha
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    Como sendo um dos álbuns mais comentados de 2008, “One of the boys” demonstra tudo aquilo que Katy Perry desejou ser desde os primórdios de sua pequena carreira no ramo musical. Uma popstar. Mesmo contendo apenas 12 faixas, o disco em si é recoberto de polêmicas que já se manifestam em seu primeiro single de sucesso, “I kissed a girl”, e elas não param por ai. Em “Ur so gay” porComo sendo um dos álbuns mais comentados de 2008, “One of the boys” demonstra tudo aquilo que Katy Perry desejou ser desde os primórdios de sua pequena carreira no ramo musical. Uma popstar. Mesmo contendo apenas 12 faixas, o disco em si é recoberto de polêmicas que já se manifestam em seu primeiro single de sucesso, “I kissed a girl”, e elas não param por ai. Em “Ur so gay” por exemplo, Katy não se expressa tão bem quanto deveria, e acaba gerando espaço para possíveis futuras desavenças. Contudo, o álbum em sua maioria é composto por canções mornas, aquelas que não acrescentam muito, mas também não deixam de acrescentar. Como uma das faixas de maior destaque nós temos “Hot’n cold”, uma batida frenética e envolvente, perfeita para se ouvir a qualquer hora, a não ser que você esteja em um enterro. “One of the boys” possui uma pegada pop/rock um tanto quanto genérico, e as vezes as músicas não parecem se distinguir uma das outras, mas é imprescindível afirmar que o disco possui um auge muito significativo. Certamente seria perfeito para se ouvir em uma balada adolescente dos anos 90. (B)… Expand
  69. Nazarios_gus08
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Um disco efervecente com muito alto astral, felizmente um marco na indústria da música, assim como todos os outros após.
  70. Serchvaz
    May 31, 2020
    7
    A good start to Katy ,the lyrics are ok and the rhythm is good. it has a lot od lazy sons but some memorable.
  71. davifontenelle
    Mar 26, 2023
    7
    I was genuinely impressed by listening to this album in full for the first time! it’s a very solid debut and has so many bangers that i don’t know the reason why critics got so hard on Katy. Some songs did age bad, like “Ur So Gay”, but others aged like fine wine and still sounds fresh to this date. It deserves way more than 47.
  72. Afterglow_0202
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    Perry’s creative-writing-class punch lines don’t always justify her self-congratulatory drag-queen tone. But she hiccups quirkily enough, and myriad big-name producers (from Dr. Luke to Glen Ballard) keep the new-wave synth hooks hopping. Her producers furnish the punchy soft-rock that has become the default signifier of pop «attitude» and Perry obliges with self-congratulatory sass thatPerry’s creative-writing-class punch lines don’t always justify her self-congratulatory drag-queen tone. But she hiccups quirkily enough, and myriad big-name producers (from Dr. Luke to Glen Ballard) keep the new-wave synth hooks hopping. Her producers furnish the punchy soft-rock that has become the default signifier of pop «attitude» and Perry obliges with self-congratulatory sass that never rings true.… Expand
  73. AlistairTun
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    Katy Perry's debut album is good, it isn't a masterpiece like Teenage Dream but it's good. This album has 2 iconic songs "I kissed a girl" and "Hot n Cold".
  74. of_joaopedro
    Aug 23, 2020
    7
    Oh, the beginning! Katy Perry's first album is so peaceful to hear! His sweet and calm voice in songs like "Thinking on You" and "I'm Still Breathing" can easily convey your message and impact your target audience. A failure of record labels to see an artist succeed on the debut album is, to clog effects, the artist's voice on the subsequent album. Perry's clean voice made all theOh, the beginning! Katy Perry's first album is so peaceful to hear! His sweet and calm voice in songs like "Thinking on You" and "I'm Still Breathing" can easily convey your message and impact your target audience. A failure of record labels to see an artist succeed on the debut album is, to clog effects, the artist's voice on the subsequent album. Perry's clean voice made all the difference in this project. One of the featured songs on the album is the aforementioned "Thinking on You".
    My grade is 7.    … Expand
  75. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    7
    Perry’s creative-writing-class punch lines don’t always justify her self-congratulatory drag-queen tone. But she hiccups quirkily enough, and myriad big-name producers (from Dr. Luke to Glen Ballard) keep the new-wave synth hooks hopping. Her producers furnish the punchy soft-rock that has become the default signifier of pop «attitude» and Perry obliges with self-congratulatory sass thatPerry’s creative-writing-class punch lines don’t always justify her self-congratulatory drag-queen tone. But she hiccups quirkily enough, and myriad big-name producers (from Dr. Luke to Glen Ballard) keep the new-wave synth hooks hopping. Her producers furnish the punchy soft-rock that has become the default signifier of pop «attitude» and Perry obliges with self-congratulatory sass that never rings true. Careering from tart-tongued vixen to rough-and-tumble tomboy to woeful lonely heart may reflect her real life, but it makes for a thematically bumpy ride.… Expand
  76. AloudSound
    Jun 15, 2012
    6
    Not as so powerful as 'Teenage Dream', the album still manages to have its pack punches with hits including 'I Kissed a Girl', 'Hot n Cold' and 'Waking Up in Vegas'. And the whole atmosphere of fashion and style in this album is fine, its just the lyrics and vocal style in some songs (for example 'Fingerprints') manage to be abit off. Overall, 'One Of the Boys' is a good teen record to have.
  77. I_Am_F
    May 26, 2011
    6
    While "Hot & Cold" and "I Kissed a Girl" are excellent tracks, most of the other songs are average. Her second LP, Teenage Dream, is much more enjoyable.
  78. Spielberg00
    Aug 12, 2011
    6
    I'd recommend it, but it's your choice. Katy Perry, with this album, creates a solid start to the beginning of her career--at least breaking away from Christian rock music. There are only a few songs, on the other hand, that you actually need on ONE OF THE BOYS, which are "I Kissed a Girl", "Waking Up in Vegas", and "Hot N Cold".
  79. LetzTalkMoveez
    Nov 21, 2012
    6
    The only thing anyone should listen to an album like this for is escape, which the music of Katy Perry's debut provides with some catchy pop bass lines and a contagious enthusiastic spirit, but the lyrics are so rooted in frustration that it's hard to grab on. But as individual songs, guess what? Not bad. Not bad at all, Miss Perry.
  80. JoelSN
    Mar 25, 2012
    6
    "One of the Boys" is Perry's sophomore effort after her horrendous christian debut album "Katy Hudson". This one is clearly her attempt (and success) into making her a place in the mainstream pop world. "One of the Boys" is an album with character, displaying Perry as a pin-up pop-rock-ish girl that writes her own songs. Back in 2008 she was quite fresh for the pop scene, even if the album"One of the Boys" is Perry's sophomore effort after her horrendous christian debut album "Katy Hudson". This one is clearly her attempt (and success) into making her a place in the mainstream pop world. "One of the Boys" is an album with character, displaying Perry as a pin-up pop-rock-ish girl that writes her own songs. Back in 2008 she was quite fresh for the pop scene, even if the album was not that good. "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot 'n' Cold" were the obvious hits she needed to achieve success but, even if the album has some other great songs in it, it is quite irregular and unfortunately doesn't maintain it's good level all through. Nonetheless I feel she could've been a great pop-rock artist, if she didn't transform her sound into the extreme bubblegum pop that her next effort ("Teenage Dream") is.

    Highlights: Thinking of You, Waking Up in Vegas, Lost, Fingerprints    … Expand
  81. Diamandis
    Jan 3, 2014
    6
    It's a very cheerful album, most of her songs are fresh and well-developed lyric. Surely her voice is not a strong point but she tried to supplement it with the harmony of rhythm and lyrics. Most recommended songs are "I Kissed A Girl", "Waking Up In Vegas", "Thinking Of You" and "Hot N Cold".
  82. roof
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    This is my favourite album by Katy, but I think she can do way better than this. My favourite songs by her are unreleased gems like Wish You The Worst, Simple, Diamond. It's such a shame that she had to repress her artistry to pursue commercial success.
  83. littlefenty666
    Oct 5, 2015
    6
    Um álbum com algumas músicas boas (os singles) porém os que não foram singles, são ruins,porém podemos ver claramente uma evolução para seu segundo álbum de estudio, porém nesse álbum Katy não mostrou nem um diferencial, nada novo, só algo que já existia reciclado, não é ruim, mas não é ótimo, além disso nessa época a voz da Katy não estava evoluida, não tinha uma boa respiração, porém oUm álbum com algumas músicas boas (os singles) porém os que não foram singles, são ruins,porém podemos ver claramente uma evolução para seu segundo álbum de estudio, porém nesse álbum Katy não mostrou nem um diferencial, nada novo, só algo que já existia reciclado, não é ruim, mas não é ótimo, além disso nessa época a voz da Katy não estava evoluida, não tinha uma boa respiração, porém o álbum é bom para ouvir de vez em quando, para não enjoar.… Expand
  84. Panchogul
    Aug 25, 2020
    6
    Un debut un tanto cuestionable para mi, si bien marcó el inicio de la carrera de Perry, es su trabajo mas flojo hasta la fecha, solo 2 canciones son buenas (I Kissed a Girl, Hot n' Cold), el resto, puro relleno.
  85. arcanjo
    Jun 15, 2017
    6
    Its not a cohesive album, bit the dispretentious atmosphere that involves it is memorable, beisdes it has some treasures hidden, like Self Inflicted and Fingerprints, Lost and A Cup of Coffee. If you want to hear a teen and crazy girlish Katy Perry, go listen One of the Boys album.
  86. RK13
    Jul 27, 2017
    6
    Out of all of Perry's discography, One of The Boys is probably at the stronger end of the spectrum with Teenage Dream. The songs have a bad girl attitude with a bit of sass which can make the listen slightly less torturous. However like all Katy Perry albums, the singles are pop perfection, the album singles are awful. I Kissed a Girl is a timeless song however Mannequin we hear PerryOut of all of Perry's discography, One of The Boys is probably at the stronger end of the spectrum with Teenage Dream. The songs have a bad girl attitude with a bit of sass which can make the listen slightly less torturous. However like all Katy Perry albums, the singles are pop perfection, the album singles are awful. I Kissed a Girl is a timeless song however Mannequin we hear Perry screech over something.… Expand
  87. leostarboy
    Sep 8, 2020
    6
    She begins her journey through the pop world, with a fun but a bit immature album for her age. Despite everything, the pop / rock sounds of their songs make us vibrate. The best songs are: "If You Can't Afford Me", "Hot & Cold" and "I Kiss a Girl".
  88. futuremystery
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Two timeless hits cannot help this album hold it's own. Most of the songs here aged terribly and will continue to do so as time goes on. But oh well, we will always have those two songs.
  89. Victor237
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    One of the Boys (2008): O album tem alguns singles bons, mas é muito sem personalidade. Nota: 7.2
  90. LoBal
    Aug 27, 2020
    6
    An album that has good beats and catchy lyrics, even though the lyrics are a bit loose, this album is the typical one that teenagers like to listen to on a Friday night to pass the timeIt, could definitely have been much better, an album to listen casually without paying much attention to the lyrics is good from time to time
  91. Coolguymike
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    One of the Boys isn't bad, but it's one of those albums that's just not great compared to Perry's next two albums. It's tracks are dated and the somewhat controversial track "Ur So Gay" doesn't help it either. Regardless, this album launched her successful career so who cares what I think.
  92. iamanicon
    May 24, 2011
    5
    The songs are decent enough - Though there all a bit samey with only a few standing out. Katy Perry has the attitude, looks and charisma to pull it off - She just needs to music now.
  93. vitucin
    Dec 1, 2010
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This first album of Katy Perry has everything that a reader of Billboard Magazine wanted and hoped. But it stops here. The huge and classical hits "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot N' Cold" are there to make you think a lot when you wish to throw out this CD, besides "Waking Up In Vegas" that can be considered the best produced song here. You will enjoy yourself with "U R So Gay" another song that can save this album and get involved with the sweet "Lost" that might deceive you with Perry's screams that surely is the climax of the song. But the reasons to buy it finish here. "One of The Boys", "Mannequin" and "If You Can Afford Me" are hearable music and it is the maximum adjective that I can give to them. You won't need to listen to the last three songs because you will think you wasted your money.… Expand
  94. owenrw89
    Dec 18, 2016
    5
    A very basic pop album. The singles are all good, yes, but the rest are so simple that you may mistake them for demo's, B-Sides and bonus tracks. The album did show potential though. Katy Perry was always going to be more than just rock-pop artist.
  95. vscoott345
    Apr 26, 2012
    5
    Not a huge Katy Perry fan. Her singing isn't anything spectacular, her songs are monotonous, but it's a nice attempt. Not sure why she is so famous, or what the hype about her is all about. Pass.
  96. axelkoch
    Oct 22, 2012
    5
    A good exception to all the other stupid pop stuff on the radio! Katy Perry has got a really nice voice and the sound is much more rocking than the usual (also you probably won't expect when you only heard the songs that got airplay). But there are many mistakes: She really overdoes the high- and low-singing and some songs aren't even catchy after hearing them three times. But still theA good exception to all the other stupid pop stuff on the radio! Katy Perry has got a really nice voice and the sound is much more rocking than the usual (also you probably won't expect when you only heard the songs that got airplay). But there are many mistakes: She really overdoes the high- and low-singing and some songs aren't even catchy after hearing them three times. But still the album is a well-made and diversified Pop CD.… Expand
  97. Mad-Hatter
    Aug 28, 2015
    5
    "Ur So ***", "Hot N Cold", "If You Can Afford Me", "I'm Still Breathing" are good songs, but the rest aren't really enough. I hear nothing of talent on these records, but I can highlight the variety of the album.
  98. samwich21
    Jun 9, 2017
    5
    This album had so much potential. KP's vocals are just plain disappointing. "Waking Up In Vegas" and "Hot N Cold" are pop-rock gold, but this album doesn't offer much more than that.
  99. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 21, 2018
    5
    A good job of presentation for this promise of music. It represents very well the essence of this pop diva. A great decision choosing the singles that are the strength of this album.
  100. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 14, 2021
    5
    An eventful emergence that despite it's aged additions ("you're so gay") placed Katy Perry in the forefront of the bubbling 00's pop stratosphere. Gone are the Christian pop foundations of her beginnings and here are the more pleasing hits. Her best moment's are when she leans to sincerity or adopts a playful seductive persona. The opening three song's are an impressive highlights real ofAn eventful emergence that despite it's aged additions ("you're so gay") placed Katy Perry in the forefront of the bubbling 00's pop stratosphere. Gone are the Christian pop foundations of her beginnings and here are the more pleasing hits. Her best moment's are when she leans to sincerity or adopts a playful seductive persona. The opening three song's are an impressive highlights real of what Katy can do at her most focused. Unfortunately this isn't carried through the whole record but it's there enough for it to remain a genuinely enjoyable sophomore album.

    "Hot N Cold" dances to indecision whilst the cautionary "waking up in Vegas " takes gambling as a metaphor for impulsivity. It's undeniably pop moments like these that stick with you even in the queerbait anthem "i kissed a girl"(a far cry from her Christian upbringings due to how provocative it is) but the ballads(aka her secret weapon) can devastate and move in equal measure such as the heartbreaking longing of "thinking of you " that feels like a precursor to the sincerity of upcoming Teenage Dream's "one that got away ". A very solid start to an nondescript icon    … Expand
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#9 Most Shared Album of 2008

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. AllMusic
    40
    The problem is not with Katy's gender-bending, it's that her heart isn't in it; she's just using it to get her places, so she sinks to crass, craven depths that turn One of the Boys into a grotesque emblem of all the wretched excesses of this decade.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    40
    Yes, Perry has a heart, but it sounds like her bustier's too tight for her to use it.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    40
    'Mannequin' features some cleverly written lyrics, but Perry doesn't possess the grit or vocal prowess to follow through, and the title track is like No Doubt's 'Just a Girl' sans personality and conviction.
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