Katy's "Prism" in detail - track by track

Katy's fourth studio album is here! "Prism"

Everything is perfect and goes amazing with a slaying #1 single for three months, but wait! That's only a part of the package. Finally Prism went out and everyone seemed happy. But the first week sales became catastrophic only 286,000, when a 5k was expected.

62 out of 100 (B) on metacritic is not a bad mark, I'm not saying is a bad album, but of course Teenage Dreams had our expectations very high. Let's get into details:

1. Roar. The first single of the album. A great catchy song with a powerful beat, and great lyrics, it's impossible to get a better intro! 
2. Legendary Lovers. Flawless song with a tribal sound and references like "take me down to the river". Very interesting and different song, the vocal edits make it an excellent song!
3. Birthday. This song is one of the favourites by most of the fans but it kinda disappointed me, sounds like a Teenage Dream + California Gurls mix. This song is, of course, supposed to be a single due it's comercial sound. 
4. Walking On Air. The second promotional single of "Prism". Very catchy beat and easy-selling lyrics "I'm walking on air tonight" can be heard most of the time. The 80's retro sound makes it one of the best songs.
5. Unconditionally. Second official single. Also know as "Firework 2.0". I would say that this  is the best song if the chorus sounded better. The problem is that ironically "unconditionally" makes the song annoying. Is one of the best songs of the album though.
6. Dark Horse. First promotional single. Very risky R&B song that become in, maybe, the best song in the album. A music video would make it a perfect "Roar" successor.
7. This Is How We Do. Liking it or not, is the most catchy song and you can't deny it. Kinda reminds me of "Tik Tok" great beat and production.
8. International Smile. I don't understand too much the title but it's a good song. Cute lyrics and adorable chorus. The good rythm of the track makes me impossible to not liking it.
9. Ghost. Quiet song, almost sounds like a ballad. Mid tempo song and easy listening.
10. Love Me. Quiet song, almost sounds like a... Wait? It's almost the same as Ghost. But this time the beat is better and not that boring, like a breathe in the middle of the mess.
11. This Moment. Another slow song, and amazingly boring verses. But when the chorus comes is like a magic sound envolving you.
12. Double Rainbow. The masterpiece of "Prism". Maybe the beat won't make you dance, but the lyrics are wonderful. I have never heard a song similar to this performed by a pop artist. This is the "Firework 2.0" that the label is looking for. Congratulations Katy!
13. By The Grace Of God. A simple ballad with Christianity references, nice vocal range, is a  shame it become boring at the second verse.
14. Spiritual. Here we have a filling song without any kind of purpose. Maybe the worst song of the album. The only good thing is the last chorus because it's THE LAST.
15. It Takes Two. Great song with a great chorus and lovely lyrics, the best word to describe it is "Beautiful". 
16. Chose Your Battles. If you liked Spiritual you will fall in love with this. The lyrics are horrible and boring verses. I don't know what to say to this.

An album full of hits compensated with boring tracks. I didn't dislike the album when I heard it and I still don't do, it's just that I expected more... I don't know... "Darks".

Mark: 70/100