Katy Perry's 'PRISM' 10-22-2013 —The 3rd Thread—

[Zeke.]

Teenage Dream succeeded at doing something that's very hard to achieve; it sounded like a cohesive album with a clear theme, while keeping each and every song on the album universally distinct from one another. All songs were unique in their own respect. Every single song kills everything off Prism, and if that's being forward, then I can call out E.T., Hummingbird Heartbeat, and Circle the Drain as definites. Those three tracks alone make Teenage Dream the better album.

Prism doesn't have such clear distinctions, minus the choices for singles so far which I have HATED. Roar is deplorable and don't get me started on Dark Hoarse. Birthday is ok and How We Do got less embarrassing as the song played, but overall the album is just a sad, sad attempt. She over killed it with the "light through the darkness" theme. The songs are too "anthem" ish.

Teenage Dream will stand the test of time, this album didn't even stand the test of first play through.

[NintendoHTF1242]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

Teenage Dream succeeded at doing something that's very hard to achieve; it sounded like a cohesive album with a clear theme, while keeping each and every song on the album universally distinct from one another. All songs were unique in their own respect. Every single song kills everything off Prism, and if that's being forward, then I can call out E.T., Hummingbird Heartbeat, and Circle the Drain as definites. Those three tracks alone make Teenage Dream the better album.

Prism doesn't have such clear distinctions, minus the choices for singles so far which I have HATED. Roar is deplorable and don't get me started on Dark Hoarse. Birthday is ok and How We Do got less embarrassing as the song played, but overall the album is just a sad, sad attempt. She over killed it with the "light through the darkness" theme. The songs are too "anthem" ish.

Teenage Dream will stand the test of time, this album didn't even stand the test of first play through.

Thank you for your opinion.

I personally love both albums, but PRISM just a little more; due to personal anecdotes in regards to the lyrics to a few songs (By the Grace of God, Love Me, Ghost, Roar, Choose Your Battles). Dark Horse is my jam tbh. I just have a lot of good things associated with this album. Perry delivered this album into my life at the right time when I needed something like this.

Also, I absolutely dislike "Who Am I Living For?", that song throws off the entire Teenage Dream album for me. But damn Circle the Drain is bomb as hell. Love that song to death.

[brener]

Birthday (Lyric Video)

[rookies]

Lyric video is so cutesy and sugary, really like it.

[brener]

Updated US digital sales - RIAA certification

#1. Firework - 6,566,000 (March 2014) 5xp
#2. E.T. - 5,700,000 (March 2014) 5xp
#3 California Gurls - 5,604,000 (March 2014) 4xp
#4 Hot N Cold - 5,486,000 (March 2014) 4xp
#5 Roar - 5,214,000 (April 2014) 6xp
#6 Teenage Dream - 4,573,000 (August 2013) 3xp
#7 Dark Horse - 4,474,000 (April 2014) 3xp
#8 I Kissed A Girl - 4,444,000 (August 2013) 4xp
#9 Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - 3,470,000 (August 2013) not certified
#10 Wide Awake - 3,074,000 (August 2013) not certified
#11 Part Of Me - 2,723,000 (August 2013) 2xp
#12 The One That Got Away - 2,617,000 (August 2013) not certified
#13 Waking Up In Vegas - 2,211,000 (August 2013) 2xp
#14 Thinking Of You - 1,079,000 (August 2013) not certified
#15 Unconditionally - 1,039,000 (April 2014) 1xp

[George]

That was really adorable. Made me hungry though.

[TeamAyu2004]

Thos numbers are interesting!
thanks for the update.

I have to say, this album does not get old... LOVE it.

[brener]

Dark Horse still smashing!

[toLOVE]

I think the only "new" Katy (in music) is Legendary Lovers & Dark Horse. After listening to the album for the 100th billion time, I can't lie to myself and have to agree that the album is like Teenage Dream part 2, but a little more mature.

That Birthday lyric video have got to be the best lyric video ever! It looks soooo yummy and cute.

I rearry hope/pray that Legendary Lovers will be the 5th single (that song is gonna slay sooo many hoes).

[brener]

I don't think too many people put PRISM above Teenage Dream, it's an 'okay' album, people liked and are buying it. Although I might say that Katy does need to work with another producers and composers on her next album, otherwise she'll become just another generic pop artist.

[toLOVE]

^.... but I do. PRISM is my favorite album by her, follow by One of The Boys, then Teenage Dream.

[brener]

My hopes for Legendary Lovers are big too, I expect a great campaign for that single!

[toLOVE]

Same here. I'm hoping for an epic music video. The wait better be worth it.

[NintendoHTF1242]

lol PRISM > everything else released in 2013 bye Felicias

[orangeakira]

The only song on Teenage Dream I don't like is Not like the movies. It's really really really boring. The instrumental though is sooo pretty. I like to listen to it when I'm trying to calm down, but I can't sit through the full original song more than once. The instrumental kinda reminds me of hikki's Final Distance.

Oh yeah and Dressin' up is kinda weird. I'm relistening to Teenage Dream. The verses are awesome with her smooth vocals and that cool echo-reverb they got going on. Mixed with the prickly guitar strumming (forgot what it's called) and the break-beat it sounds so mystical and enchanting. Then that chorus hits you and the echo effects stop and she's screaming at you over the instruments and the magic is lost. Then the chorus ends and it goes back to that haunting cool echoey sound. It's an awesome song besides the chorus.

I gotta say though that I like Teenage Dream more than this album. I think it's alright, but the only songs I find myself listening to are Dark Horse, Unconditionally, Legendary Lovers, International Smile, and This is how we do.

[Tom Punks]

I felt like Prism was just a watered-down Teenage Dream tbh, I agree with the person above who said she needs to work with someone new for the next album. Prism didn't evolve her sound at all, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but in this case it worked against her because the songs weren't as interesting. I thought the production really fell flat on Dark Horse, and that's STILL one of my favorites from the album if only for the lack of anything else to really choose from

Walking on Air is my jam though lol

[brener]

thing is, Katy isn't veteran enough like Madonna, Britney or P!nk, to release just an 'okay' album yet ^^

[marty]

Teenager Dream for me was the epitome of the pop-album: a little bit of a lot of styles, but filtered with a pop-lense. That's why it sounds so cohesive, it's all poppy, even with songs born by different styles like E.T., Katy managed to make them classic pop music. It's the most classic pop album that comes to my mind.
PRISM is totally different. It's sixteen songs basically talking about the same thing, ideals and "revelations", and I like it. I actually find it very light to listen to. All songs have the same approach, but it's such a gentle style they're not invasive.

Birthday lyrics video was so adorable! <3
But, Katy, that hair is hideous! lol

[brener]

PRISM - ORICON STYLE (JPN)

Spoiler:

1st Week
Position: #10
Copies: 14,596
Total: 14,596

2nd Week
Position: #10
Copies: 8,917
Total: 23,513

3rd Week
Position: #5
Copies 10,236
Total: 33,749

4th Week
Position: #12
Copies: 6,255
Total: 40,004

5th Week
Position: #24
Copies: 4,218
Total: 44,222

6th Week
Position: #34
Copies: 3,690
Total: 47,912

7th Week
Position: #44
Copies: 2,603
Total: 50,515

8th Week
Position: #50
Copies: 2,346
Total: 52,861

9th Week
Position: #64
Copies: 2,044
Total: 54,905

10th Week
Position: #60
Copies: 2,278
Total: 57,183

11th Week
Position: #26
Copies: 3,115
Total: 60,298

12th Week
Position: #36
Copies: 1,731
Total: 62,029

13th Week
Position: #45
Copies: 1,401
Total: 63,430

14th Week
Position: #60
Copies: 1,222
Total: 64,652

15th Week
Position: #71
Copies: 1,305
Total: 65,957

16th Week
Position: #84
Copies: 826
Total: 66,783

17th Week
Position: #82
Copies: 768
Total: 67,551

18th Week
Position: #70
Copies: 1,131
Total: 68,682

19th Week
Position: #96
Copies: 966
Total: 69,648

20th Week
Position: #114
Copies: 891
Total: 70,539

21st Week
Position: #124
Copies: 635
Total: 71,174

22nd Week
Position: #141
Copies: 665
Total: 71,839


23rd Week
Position: #207
Copies: 669
Total: 72,508

24th Week
Position: #188
Copies: 563
Total: 73,071

25th Week
Position: #183
Copies: 442
Total: 73,513

[brener]

Billboard Hot 100: #91(new) Birthday

Dark Horse still rulling at #3

such a great debut with the only promo being the lyric video =)

the single was officially released today (April 16) and will be sent by Capitol to mainstream and rhythmic radios on April 21, so it will increase a lot during the next two weeks

Katy did right when she picked Birthday instead of Legendary Lovers, the second deserves a great moment to be released like between her PRISMATIC Tour USA dates during the summer