PRISM

The long-awaited third album by Katy is her BEST yet! Invest in the Deluxe Version, you'll be glad you did! It's Fun, Sexy, Cheeky, Clever, Heartfelt and Deeply Personal! You will love it, the very first time you listen! EVERY song is a potential hit! You can't say that about her prior work. I have to tell you, Katy had a lot to live up to, although she said she wasn't trying to outdo herself, well, she just did! Track synopsis: 1. Roar*. A new anthem about female empowerment. We've all heard it. Even my elderly friend knew this one! Love the video, so cute, colorful and clever! The album's FIRST #1 song! (hear that GaGa?) 2. Legendary Lovers*. Wishing for that great love. Like those of legend, like Cleopatra. Love the tribal chant. "Aah, ooh"! 3. Birthday*. The first song I really gravitated toward. Listen closely to its subliminal message, it's not about treating him like every day's his birthday! The "love child" of California Gurls and Peacock! lol. Cheeky, fun and bouncy! "So let me get you in your birthday suit. It's time to bring out the big balloons!" (I can already see all the balloons coming out of her top from behind-!) A great song of celebration for the New Year. The 3rd release. Hear that Katy? 4. Walking on Air*. It's an instant club hit! Simple and infectious, a feeling of ecstasy in the ultimate love! (do I hear a Mariah note in the bridge?) Katy was said to emulate the queens of the 90's (like CeCe). 5. Unconditionally*. As of this writing, her current release destined to become the album's 2nd #1 hit! Accepting someone for whom they are. "Acceptance is the key to be totally free. Will you do the same for me?" Words to live by, wish I'd heard them sooner! 6. Dark Horse* (feat. Juicy J). Enticing! I have to tell you, I didn't like this one at first, now I absolutely love it! A Hip Hop dream! Even the rap is clever and enjoyable. "Once you're mine, there's no goin' back." I guess she's gonna get you with this one just like the familiar phrase implies. The song all of America is gravitating toward. (the 4th release?, if not 3rd) 7. This is How We Do*. A face paced clever, cheeky hit! The Song of the Summer 2014, so move over Miley! The ultimate party song. "It's NO BIG DEAL"...Tamer than, but not unlike Last Friday Night/TGIF..."suckin' real bad at 'Mariah Careyoke", lol! Ill bet Mariah's lovin' that!..."Uh huh, I see you!" lol I laugh every time! (release #6, just in time for summer-?) 8. International Smile*. THE stand out of the album for me! Great bass line, totally infectious! I dare you to listen to it just once!OMG, listen closely. It's actually about an international flight attendant friend of Katy's who gets everyone to join the Mile High Club! lol 9. Ghost. From my most favorite song, to my least favorite song. Actually, there's nothing wrong with it. It's a very poignant song about break up--by text! It reminds me of 'The One that Got Away', her first fall from #1 on "Dream". Cleverly executed, as if it were a loss: "Rest in peace, I'll see you on the other side." NOW she "sees-thru" him! 10. Love Me*. I love this one! Loving yourself when the one you loved didn't give you the love and respect you deserve. (#5-?) 11. This Moment. Learning to live in the moment by seizing the day. 'Thumpety'! 12. Double Rainbow*. The unofficial title track, it's lyrically stunning! It's even sung with vulnerable emotion! Walking a like path through life with your soul mate. Although it applies to everyone, I see it as a big Gay Anthem during Pride. "A double rainbow is hard to find...every step, I'm keeping you in mine". 13. By the Grace of God. Very Powerful and Emotional! Oh My God. This song is autobiographical! What? We almost lost Katy? She survived a suicide attempt! "I wasn't so tough, lying on the bathroom floor...I looked in the mirror and decided to stay. Wasn't gonna let love take me out, that way...Every morning, there is no more mourning." A very low key, piano driven, yet powerfully orchestrated song. A hard song for anyone who relates. One of her greatest songs ever! But, is it commercial? From the Deluxe Version: (a critic wrote that these are the most forgettable songs on the album, when they're the BEST!) 14. Spiritual. WOW! This song is Magical and Spellbinding! I'm absolutely hooked! THE ultimate, most deeply spiritual relationship. Channeling her inner Sarah McLachlan! lol. Katy, "you make me float"! Will it be like 'A Part of Me' and become a separate release to get people to buy this extended version? (not to mention another #1 hit!) 15. It Takes Two. Honest and vulnerable. Admitting it takes two to blame, and to apologize. Both of you have to want to work on a relationship. (Yeah, again--words of wisdom, too late! lol) Hmm--do you hear Kelly Clarkson on the bridge? lol 16. Choose Your Battles. Wow--powerful! "Why are you trying to make me your enemy? All I really need is a little peace. I just want to be your lover. Oh, this is not a competition, so baby why the ammunition? I don't want to be the last one standing. Choose your battles babe, then you win the war. Stop digging your own grave when there's so much to live for." Enough said. Words to live by. Even the music sounds like a back and forth battle. Great execution Katy! Love it--but is it too intensely personal to be a commercial hit? *denotes (future--hopeful) releases

After enjoying Katy Perry singles since 2008, I finally decided to purchase a full album. I have listened to many songs off of her previous albums. Her first album contains songs that are all very similar sounding with the same type of style. In Teenage Dream, she experiments a bit more with different sounds. In PRISM, she really explores all styles of pop, keeping the album fun, interesting, and unpredictable. Each song is not random though, there is still an overall theme to the whole album. The album is very spiritual; it is about growth, love, and acceptance. Without being too heavy, it is an album that will help you out during the difficult times. The album starts out with "Roar," the first single released off the album. It was a song that instantly caught my attention. It is both cheerful and powerful. As good of a song as it is, I feel it gets a bit annoying after a while and is not one of the stronger songs on PRISM. "Legendary Lovers" is one of my favorites. It is a song about having a really great and powerful love. It has an ancient Egyptian type of style, which is what makes the song so awesome "Birthday" is another great song. It is probably the most bubblegum-pop song on the album. It is super light-hearted, fun, and catchy. The song really boosts my mood and lifts my spirit. The lyrics are basically about pleasing your man with sex when he's having a bad day. However, it's not the type of song you listen to for the lyrics, it's the type of song you listen to when you want to dance and feel happy. "Walking on Air" has an old-school disco style to it. Similar to "Birthday," it's not the type of song you listen to for the lyrics. It is another fun and upbeat song, but just with a totally different sound and style. "Unconditionally" is another one of my favorites. This is where PRISM starts to get a little bit deeper. It is an absolutely beautiful song about pure love; no conflicts, no drama, no messiness. It is about you and your partner fully opening up to each other. This song is so wonderful because both the lyrics and sound are deep and powerful. When I first heard "Dark Horse," I thought it was a huge mess. Give this song a chance, because it really grew on me. It is probably the most different type of song Katy Perry has ever done. The beats are really neat and fun to listen to. The lyrics are about someone who loves so strongly and deeply, making a warning to others that this love will be anything but superficial. It will be so crazy and powerful that it will leave a mark on you forever. "This is How We Do" is one of the best songs on the album. The lyrics are playful and even a bit hysterical! The song is about living a fun and carefree lifestyle. It is about good times, good vibes, and great friendships. "International Smile" is probably my least favorite song on the album - maybe it needs to grow on me a little more? It's about admiring a woman who has it all. It is a good song, however there is nothing about it that makes it stand out. I think "Ghost" is my #1 favorite track on the album. This track marks the beginning of deep and heartfelt songs. This is where Katy Perry starts to pure out her soul - which I absolutely love! Similar to "Unconditionally," "Ghost" has a beautiful sound with beautiful lyrics. However, instead of celebrating love, this song is about losing love. It is something we can all relate to because we have all lost someone close to us, whether it be a lover, a friend, or a family member. The song is great because it's not sappy or self-pitying at all! The song is sad, but there is acceptance. It is about the growth and the lessons learned that come with losing love: "My vision's 20-20, I see through you now." "Love Me" is about being insecure in a relationship, but making a choice to love yourself just as much as your partner does. This song is all about self-love and self-acceptance. I love the message. "This Moment" is about learning how to live in the moment in our fast-paced lives. I love the lyrics. "Double Rainbow" is about being amazed by your partner and never wanting to lose him/her. It is slow and peaceful. "By the Grace of God" is more spiritual than religious. The verses are slow and serious, but the chorus is cheerful and up-lifting. Katy Perry opens up about how broken and tore down she felt at one point. It was the grace of God that turned her life around. "Spiritual" is another one of my favorites. The song is so peaceful, magical, and beautiful. It is about a love that makes you feel like you're in heaven. Both the lyrics and the sound are super powerful. "Spritual" would have been a great way to end the album, in my opinion. The last two tracks are great songs, but not strong enough to end PRISM with. "It Takes Two" is about admitting that there are two sides to every story and "Choose Your Battles" is about being with someone who loves to pick fights.

I loved Katy Perry right when she came out with her first album. Then the very famous album Teenage Dream came out. That album was really great. So of course I would want to listen to PRISM. These are my thoughts of each track: 1. Roar - (5/5) This is a great empowerment track. Of course this is a Katy Classic. This is catchy and is a nice car jam song. 2. Legendary Lovers - (5/5) This song is cool because it almost has tribal vibes. The fast sing rap is pretty amazing to. She is talking about relationships and saying that the relationship she is in could be legendary. Great song. 3. Birthday - (5/5) Another good track. I Know it is a typical sex song. It is catchy though. 4. Walking On Air - (5/5) This is another cool track. A lot of dance vibes. Katy songs good on this song. Instead of her using her belting on this song, she uses breathy vocals. 5. Unconditionally - (4/5) I like the chorus, and meaning of this song. The beat is cool to, this is not a favorite, but I still like the song. 6. Dark Horse (Feat. Juicy J) - A great trap style beat. High energy, and clearly was a favorite for most people when it came out. 7. This Is How We Do - (3/5) There is a part of me that likes the song and a part of me that doesn't. It is catchy, but there is some weak lyrics. 8. International Smile - (4/5) Not a favorite but it is catchy. And the switch up is very unexpected, but I like it. 9. Ghost - (5/5) - This Is a very great song about how a lover kind of just leaves the relationship emotionally. She is calling him a ghost or stranger, and says she sees through him. So now she is seeing him for what he truly is now. 10. Love Me - (5/5) This is one of my favorite tracks. I love the line in the chorus. "I am going to love myself the way I want you to love me." I never thought Katy could be really emotional or deep. 11. This Moment - (4/5) This is a cool song, it is good, but not a song I play a lot. I like the message, she is saying live for today and all we have is this moment. 12. Double Rainbow - (4/5) I like the double rainbow metaphor about seeing eye to eye in a relationship. 13. By The Grace Of God - (5/5) This song is touching, and has a dark story. She talks about almost committing suicide after a failed relationship. Because I used to have those thoughts to it connected with me a lot. 14. Spiritual - (5/5) This song is one of my all time favorites. Great beat. Then the chorus just hooks you in right away. 15. It Takes Two - (3/5) Tis song has a great message, and I love how Katy is being honest by saying both partners are to blame, instead of just one. I just wish the chorus hooked me in a little more. 16. Choose Your Battles - (5/5) Tis track is really well put together and it has another great message, and I love the drum beat in this song. I at least like every track on this album in some way shape or form. There is no bad songs, which is usual on a Katy Perry album for me. I will say that eventhough this is as strong as her past albums, but what makes this album different is there is a lot of emotional meaning to majority of the songs. Where on her past albums she had a few meaningful tracks, and a bunch of dance songs.

This is Katy Perry's third studio album, and since I loved Teenage Dream so much, it was a no-brainer to pick this one up. I went ahead and sprung for the Deluxe Edition because those are often better. Well, let's see how this album holds up: Roar (5/5) - This song is fun and uplifting, and unlike a lot of other “uplifting” songs, this one truly feels fun and empowering instead of dark and depressing. Also, it works much better lyrically than "Firework" (from Teenage Dream) did at being a motivational song. Legendary Lovers (4/5) - This song's interesting; it has got a sort of “Asian” flare to its sound, and it makes for a nice contrast to the other songs and helps it to be unique. Birthday (4/5) - I actually didn't care for this one at first, as it struck me initially as a bit bland musically, but it's really grown on me. It's a pretty obvious birthday/sex metaphor, but despite the cheesy lyrics, it's an enjoyable song regardless. Walking On Air (4/5) - This one's nice -it's quite energetic. A few lyrics are kinda corny like rhyming "erotica" with “exotica,” but its pleasant to listen to. Unconditionally (3/5) – I can't say I care much for this song. It's just okay – not terrible, not great, just okay. Dark Horse (Feat. Juicy J) (5/5) – This is probably the stand-out track on the album – it's catchy, has a unique sound compared to the other album tracks, and is just generally nice to listen to. This Is How We Do (4/5) – I like this song, too. It's not the best song ever, but it's decent and perfectly listenable. International Smile (3/5) – This song has some vapid lyrics, and generally feels a bit like a filler song - however, it's saved by the nice chorus. Ghost (4/5) – This is a tonal shift in the album since the song is a lot darker in subject matter than the previous entries. Normally, I'm not too fond of the slower songs, but this one is saved by it's catchy chorus. Love Me (3/5) - Meh, this song isn't horrible, but not very interesting either. It's like "Ghost" but without an interesting/catchy chorus to keep it afloat, so it doesn't appeal to me much. This Moment (3/5) - This one is rather dull, but not unlistenable. It really has the same problems that "Love Me" does, and doesn't really stick in my mind. Double Rainbow (4/5) – When I first saw the song title, I was really afraid that this song would be about that stupid youtube video where the guy goes "Oh, double rainbow – but what does it mean?". Thankfully, that's not the case. It's actually a rather sweet love song, and is surprisingly good. By The Grace Of God (4/5) - This song is reasonably good. It's a slower song, but builds to a strong chorus. It's a decent song, but not a must-listen for me. Spiritual (4/5) - This song's actually quite good for a slower song, and I like it just fine. It Takes Two (2/5) – I really find this song a bit grating, maybe because of the really repetitive chorus, or the fact that it feels like it goes on too long (even though it isn't particularly long in reality, it feels like it drags). Either way, I don't care for it. Choose Your Battles (4/5) - This song's actually pretty good. It's got decent energy and is a good listen. Overall Score (4/5): NOTE this score is not a mathematical average of previous scores; it’s my subjective overall score. It's too bad that this album isn't as high quality as the “Teenage Dream” album – it honestly feels like there are more "meh" songs here than there were there. This is certainly an album that's uneven in execution with the better songs towards the upper half, but it's still generally listenable all the way through, so I'm overall pleased. Her previous work, “Teenage Dream,” was certainly better (and I suggest the “Complete Confection” version of that album to get all the extra goodies), but this is a respectable effort, too. I suppose this all comes down to personal preference, as many people seem to enjoy Katy Perry's new more “mature” direction, but I don't listen to Katy Perry for poignant emotional songs – I listen to her music for fun, catchy, upbeat music, so this release didn't do as much for me. Nonetheless, it's a respectable effort, and I'd still recommend it to Katy Perry fans.

Katy once again delivers an AMAZING album! I wasn't sure how I would feel about this album after falling totally in love with her last one, but this is just as good, if not better. There isn't a single song on this album that I skip. Sure I have my favorites, but who doesn't? Dark Horse, This Is How We Do and This Moment are my faves, but they are all amazingly wonderful songs. If you are on the fence about this album, just buy it. You won't regret it!!! I am a HUGE country music fan, but listen to a little bit of everything, and this CD was in my CD player in the car for close to 2 weeks before I took it out.

I love my Katy perry!!

Katy Perry rules! Her first two albums were so awesome, especially "Teenage Dream", but "Prism" is even better. I bought this album twice because I pre-ordered it on Amazon but then I had to get the special deluxe package from her website so I could get the purple eye of the tiger jacket. I love "Roar" so much. It's one of the best songs ever. The rest of the album is amazing too though. Dark Horse, This Is How We Do, and International Smile are three of the most addictive songs ever. A lot of her work on her has a really European sound and reminds me of some of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's best songs. I feel like Katy Perry is kind of like the American Sophie Ellis-Bextor. They are two of the most glamorous, talented, and totally awesome women ever. I think the one star reviews of this album are totally mean and unwarranted, and also just unfair. I wish I could make the katy haters disappear. Like in that episode of the Twilight Zone when that kid has psychic powers and he can wish people away into the corn fields. If I was that kid I would totally wish all katy haters away so that they no longer existed. Besides the other songs I mentioned I think "This Moment" is amazing. I've only heard this album about forty times already so I'm sure the more I listen to it the more I will get into some of the other songs. It's really hard to get past "This Is How We Do" because I will end up repeating it like fifty times and not have time to get to the rest of the album. OMG. I LOVE Katy Perry. How is it possible for somebody to be this amazing? It's insane.

I love this addicting album. There's a lot that Katy offers including modern pop tunes, 90's and 80's influences, and many heart filled ballads. Roar 2/5 Never been a fan, and it's one of the tracks I skip on the album. Too bubblegum pop for my taste, but kids seem to love it. Legendary Lovers 5/5 One of the album's highlights and I hope it becomes a single. It has hit written all over it. Birthday 4/5 Nice fun tune. Sounds like Madonna's "Holiday." Walking On Air 5/5 Probably one of my favorite songs of Katy's. It sounds like a radio hit from 1992. Best song on the album. Unconditionally 3/5 The worst ballad on the album and I'm surprised she chose this as the second single. She's releasing all the wrong songs from this tremendous album. Dark Horse 4/5 Took awhile to grow on me, but now I can't get it out of my head. This Is How We Do 5/5 If T.G.I.F. had a sequel, this would be it. It has the same feel-good party beat and lyrics. International Smile 5/5 Catchy and very Teenage Dream. Ghost 3.5/5 Decent mid-tempo track. Love Me 5/5 Another great ballad that's very radio-friendly. This Moment 4/5 80's sounding ballad that will make you smile. Double Rainbow 5/5 Another album highlight. The best ballad she has recorded to date. By The Grace Of God 4/5 I'm not a religious person, but this beautiful ballad displays her feelings quite well. Spiritual 3/5 Another catchy 90's inspired track. It Takes Two 4.5/5 A divorce track with sad lyrics. Choose Your Battles 3/5 The final ballad that sums up the album with yet another heart-breaking theme. Sounds like a Celine Dion song. All in all, this is a great pop album. It does slow down for the final 8 tracks, giving it a well-balance listen of dance tunes and slow songs. If you loved Teenage Dream, then you'll love this as well.

It's simply Katy Perry at her best. I totally love this album and there isn't a single track that I do not like. Whilst waiting for the album to arrive, I downloaded my "free" MP3 version using Amazon Cloud (Thank you Amazon) and imported to my iPhone and played the album a couple of times through headphones. Then, I received the cd album and played it on my HiFi and the album took on a whole new quality of sound. So crisp and clear and the bass is so wonderfully deep without any distortion - helps if you have a good system that can produce good bass :-) 13 tracks in total on the standard album - I was going to buy the deluxe but I couldn't wait, had to "Buy It Now" (sounding a bit like an online auction format lol). As stated, I love all 13 tracks with a 10/10 for every single track. Therefore, I won't be giving an individual score for each track. So, if you're thinking; "should I or shouldn't I buy it". Don't hesitate, you have to buy this album. You will not be disappointed one single bit. Once final word. Digital downloads are great but you cannot beat owning the actual CD album.

Fantastic pricing for a good artist

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O disco é lindo. Porém veio com o encarte amassado. Infelizmente, mas a entrega foi muito rápida . Amei. Quanto ao amassado. O atendimento me ajudou muito e foi muito simpática.

Vraiment TOP 👍 De l'excellent Katy Perry comme on l'aime ❤️ Vivement recommandé !