Prism
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2013
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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2180 Ratings

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  1. Katyperry12
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Katy did an amazing job here, Roar and Dark Horse are one of the biggest songs in the world, and all the songs on this album could have been singles and they would be hits.
  2. Efrainluam1
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Prism es excelente álbum, logré ser fan de ella con él y no me arrepiento, muy buen álbum pop donde Katy demostró su lado maduro y que puede lograr a evolucionar con cada álbum que logré hacer, tiene demasiados bops que pudieron tocar el top 10 del hot 100.
  3. Corcho
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Un álbum pop perfecto, con grandes producciones como las de Dr.lucke, max Martín y Benny blanco, entre otros. Katy como compositora y como va expresando el resurgimiento y empoderamiento luego de una etapa de depresión y el divorcio, es simplemente INCREÍBLE!. Un álbum que tiene gran potencial con tracks como "Legendary lovers", "walking on air", "Ghost", "internacional smile", esUn álbum pop perfecto, con grandes producciones como las de Dr.lucke, max Martín y Benny blanco, entre otros. Katy como compositora y como va expresando el resurgimiento y empoderamiento luego de una etapa de depresión y el divorcio, es simplemente INCREÍBLE!. Un álbum que tiene gran potencial con tracks como "Legendary lovers", "walking on air", "Ghost", "internacional smile", es Perfecto. Una verdadera madurez sin ser pretencioso. Me encanta.… Expand
  4. danlimmaa
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Considero esse o segundo melhor álbum da Katy depois do Tennage Dream, possui letras fortes como It Takes Two e By The Grace Of God e grandes hits como Legendary Lovers, Roar, Dark Horse e Walking on Air.
  5. DonCalamardo09
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I am not sure if you are aware of this but I am interested in the job you have posted on Craigslist and would like
  6. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    «Prism» shows a more mature side to the singer, an ability to really connect with her experiences whilst still producing absolute pop smashes. It’s a combination that suits her very, very well. With a string of hit singles under her belt, Perry has aspired to create a multi-faceted full-length and has consummately succeeded. She sounds like a woman, and an artist, who’s finally found«Prism» shows a more mature side to the singer, an ability to really connect with her experiences whilst still producing absolute pop smashes. It’s a combination that suits her very, very well. With a string of hit singles under her belt, Perry has aspired to create a multi-faceted full-length and has consummately succeeded. She sounds like a woman, and an artist, who’s finally found herself.… Expand
  7. Wilmer1520
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Este álbum tiene himnos!! Todas sus canciones son expectaculares!!!❤️Roar,Dark Horse,International Smile las amo.
  8. sha008
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Prism is the epitome of a perfect pop album. The first one half is made of songs which are pop perfections and hit materials like Roar and Dark Horse. The other half establishes Perry as a songwriter.
  9. xsendmen
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Quase 10 anos após o seu lançamento, PRISM prova a crítica técnica responsável por chamá-lo de esquecível que ele não só é lembrado, como também se mostra um dos álbuns mais memoráveis e marcantes da década passada. E isso deve representar um pesadelos à eles, por estampar um enorme erro em suas faces.
  10. gustavosab
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    this album have some of bests songs in katy's carrer, really iconic. walking on air and legendary lovers could easily be singles and bring her another #1
  11. EdwardTommy_29
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Undoubtedly Katy Perry's best album and one of the best albums that exist, a masterpiece that deserves much more recognition... Love U Katy ❤️
  12. Stephen1989
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    He deserves a grammy for his talent, tremendous hits that will accompany his career throughout this long journey and very empowering music
  13. vicvicvicv
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    i think this is katy perry's best album so far, everything perfect on this album both non-singles and singles. legendary lovers is a very good song to become a single.
  14. jxshua
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Pop excellence from start to end, production is elite, lyrically it's elite. One of the best pop albums of this century without a doubt.
  15. vihsita
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
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  16. NonConformist
    Oct 22, 2013
    9
    This album is quite remarkable, really. If you were to hear both Teenage Dream and Prism, back to back, you would be totally confused and ask if the latter were really Katy Perry. Prism is a record bursting with maturity, darkness and funk. It's beautiful. Her vocals have improved greatly as you may have heard with "Walking on Air" and the sounds and fresh, although depressing at certainThis album is quite remarkable, really. If you were to hear both Teenage Dream and Prism, back to back, you would be totally confused and ask if the latter were really Katy Perry. Prism is a record bursting with maturity, darkness and funk. It's beautiful. Her vocals have improved greatly as you may have heard with "Walking on Air" and the sounds and fresh, although depressing at certain times, but the dark themes are the messages that she is trying to diffuse this time around. The first half of the album is literally a time-machine back to the 80s disco/ 90s era coupled with a few modern twists that take the music to the next level. The second half is very sincere and darkly beautiful (and also more piano ballad oriented). The song "Love Me" is my favorite off of the album, it's quite a treat. Also, as with any album, it has its flaws, for example the album can do without the song "International Smile". You know why? Because I've heard artists name different cities all around the world and I get it, you're connected to the world. Apart from that, Prism represents truly a metamorphosis for Miss Katy Perry.… Expand
  17. StefAlexandres
    Oct 26, 2013
    9
    PRISM is generally a good album; What keeps it away from perfection is the multitude of flat songs, from which I have to mention "Ghost", "Love Me", "Spiritual" and "Choose Your Battles".

    Nevertheless, there is a bunch of amazing songs on it, namely tracks 1-8, tracks 11-13 and track no. 15; The album provides infectious beats, dance-floor smashes and also sentimental ballads; The    PRISM is generally a good album; What keeps it away from perfection is the multitude of flat songs, from which I have to mention "Ghost", "Love Me", "Spiritual" and "Choose Your Battles".

    Nevertheless, there is a bunch of amazing songs on it, namely tracks 1-8, tracks 11-13 and track no. 15; The album provides infectious beats, dance-floor smashes and also sentimental ballads;

    The highlights of PRISM are "Roar", "Unconditionally", "Dark Horse", "This Moment", "Legendary Lovers" and "By the Grace of God".    … Expand
  18. SuperZero2814
    Oct 23, 2013
    9
    Prism is a very obvious and much stated maturation of Katy Perry's songwriting. The hooks in her choruses are still massive, the album as a whole still fits within the accessibility pop music generally requires but there is also a lot happening below the surface. It's an exciting example of how masterfully pop music can be crafted and creates a much stronger result than a shallowPrism is a very obvious and much stated maturation of Katy Perry's songwriting. The hooks in her choruses are still massive, the album as a whole still fits within the accessibility pop music generally requires but there is also a lot happening below the surface. It's an exciting example of how masterfully pop music can be crafted and creates a much stronger result than a shallow recreation of beats and melodies. There's energy, passion and meticulous care put into the record. I highly recommend giving Prism a listen.… Expand
  19. sebastianglz
    Oct 22, 2013
    9
    Katy Perry is doing the same thing. There's just a few good songs, but all of them sounds the same. Maybe she needs to try something new. There's good lyrics on the album while the rhythm of all of them are getting Perry's back to "One of the Boys...", she needs more of the potential of "Teenage Dream".
  20. BrunoKochhann
    Oct 24, 2013
    9
    I'm actually in love with this album, it sounds different than Teenage Dream and even more mature! It's absolutely fun. "This Is How We Do" and "International Smile" reminds me Teenage Dream a little bit, but the rest of the album has a different "light". Thank God Prism isn't a dark album, I really can't imagine a "dark" Katy Perry, except for "By The Grace Of God", that is a sad andI'm actually in love with this album, it sounds different than Teenage Dream and even more mature! It's absolutely fun. "This Is How We Do" and "International Smile" reminds me Teenage Dream a little bit, but the rest of the album has a different "light". Thank God Prism isn't a dark album, I really can't imagine a "dark" Katy Perry, except for "By The Grace Of God", that is a sad and beautiful song. My favorite track on the album is "Spiritual", that makes part of the deluxe edition. Her vocals are so much better at this album, especially "It Takes Two" (another bonus track). I love the fact that is a complete "mix" album, "Double Rainbow" sounds different than "Roar", that sounds different than "Choose Your Battles" that sounds different than "Walking On Air" and "Dark Horse", schizophrenic, like she said! I love it.… Expand
  21. miguelandrade1
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    Prism is certainly one of the best cds of the year. Shows a maturing due to the katy, and features songs with more quality. The only track that recalls the teenage dream is "Roar", but "Prism" is nonetheless one of the most mature cds katy already done. The best tracks are "Legendary Lovers," "This Moment" and "By the grace of god".
  22. AlanSambista
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    You were a person very different on this album, Miss Perry. No words to say how much the PRISM gave a touch of immaturity in music this year, as a song from Katy says, "You change your mind, like a girl changes clothes", she showed that surely has changed and for the better! But that still left the missing girl mature One of the Boys.
  23. dave40
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    Muy bueno, contiene temas muy llegadores como Choose Your Battles y This Moment es un balance entre la Katy pegadiza y una más madura

    My Favorites: Roar, Legendary Lovers, Walking on Air, Unconditionally,This Is How We Do, International Simle, This Moment and Choose Your Battles
  24. mchlkirk77
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    Loved Teenage Dream and love this cd too, although it is clearly a different feel I love "unconditionally" and "roar" and "it takes two" the best, although I genuinely like all of the tracks Katy, I think you are true brilliance and a true heartfelt artist, true to yourself sending you the love!
  25. LegendaryGhost
    Nov 18, 2013
    9
    Recently, the have been a lot of "pop" albums that use so much synthesizer, they want to make music like DJ's. That isn't pop. Katy has made a splendid album, good lyrics about love, empowerment, self reflections... It's a very personal album without being pretentious .Nice and simple rhythms... That's genuine pop. Congratulations Katy, you're bringing back that pop we miss.
  26. f3l1p3
    Sep 7, 2014
    9
    Este álbum é muito bom. Ele é muito mais maduro que Teenage Dream, mas há músicas divertidas. De triste feliz, este álbum cai muito bem em todos os tipos de situações. O melhor da Katy,sem dúvidas.
  27. Aipom
    Dec 19, 2014
    9
    Este álbum es muy bueno , lo único malo que le veo es que tiene muchas baladas y todas continuas. Tiene buenos temas como ''Legendary Lovers'' , ''Unconditionally'' , ''Ghost'' , ''Dark Horse'' , ''Spiritual'' y ''Roar''. Tambien tiene canciones buenas para fiestas como ''Birthday'' , ''This Is How We Do'' e ''International Smile'', tambien tiene temas profundos como ''Double Rainbow'' yEste álbum es muy bueno , lo único malo que le veo es que tiene muchas baladas y todas continuas. Tiene buenos temas como ''Legendary Lovers'' , ''Unconditionally'' , ''Ghost'' , ''Dark Horse'' , ''Spiritual'' y ''Roar''. Tambien tiene canciones buenas para fiestas como ''Birthday'' , ''This Is How We Do'' e ''International Smile'', tambien tiene temas profundos como ''Double Rainbow'' y ''By The Grace Of God''.
    Destaco y recomiendo ''Walking On Air'' en mi opinion el mejor tema de este álbum.    … Expand
  28. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    Melhores músicas: Birthday, Dark Horse, This Is How We Do, International Smile, Ghost, Spiritual
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  29. Blinkanddead
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    After Teenage Dream, its look bad but also, there is unforgettable songs like Legendary Lovers, Walking On Air and By The Grace Of God. Silly to these songs didn't choose for be a single but still it is a beautiful album.
  30. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 23, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Prism é um ótimo álbum, em que mostra a evolução vocal de Katy Perry. Não é melhor que o One Of The Boys, mas é ótimo do mesmo jeito.

    Pontos altos: Ghost, Legendary Lovers, Unconditionally
    Pontos baixos: Birthday, Dark Horse, Spiritual    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Dec 6, 2013
    40
    Everything that is missing from [Lady Gaga's Artpop] is here, but everything that is good about it is spectacularly absent from Prism.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Nov 22, 2013
    40
    Prism feels transitional, the work of an artist clever enough to be restless, yet unable to split from a winning formula. [Dec 2013, p.110]
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Nov 14, 2013
    70
    It doesn’t require the patience or emotional/intellectual involvement that albums I typically listen to require. The cool thing, though, is that it does have quite a bit of redeeming value.
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