Teenage Dream is the perfect pool party pop gem! Its the soundtrack to summer and a winter warmer. Miles better than debut "One of the Boys" but still keeping to her quirky lyrics and unforgettable melodies.
"California Gurls" sets the tone for the album as Perry chases an all-American teen pop sound. In "The One That Got Away" the lyrics set the scene: "Summer after high school, when we first met/We'd make out in your Mustang to Radiohead." From there, she just piles on the sun-drenched drama.
Perry admits her inspiration cites vintage movie stars like Jane Russell and Liz Taylor as her, and you can hear that all over her music. Keeping to the pop formula Katy Perry belts out a few ballads such as "Not Like the Movies" about her tragic love life, and meltdowns Hollywood-size.
The tracks are reminiscent of Eighties beats, light on melody, and take a dip into disco house. Russell Brand is the hot topic for a few songs on Dream, the delightful balland "Hummingbird Heartbeat", and you can understand how in love she is with him on "Pearl".
Perry likes her songs chatty and the ideal example of this is "Last Friday Night" which along with "Peacock" these will keep you humming all day long and certain to drive you wild with delight!
Showing her Christian upbringing on "Who Am I Living For" Perry sings about the biblical story of Esther, the Jewish orphan who married the Persian king and uncovered a plot to exterminate the Jews. It's dark and compelling, especially since she sings it like Rihanna.
"Circle the Drain" is my favourite track on this album. It is an edgy pop song with a rock twist. But she is more at home with the light romance of "The One That Got Away" where she and the guy get matching tattoos on her 18th birthday.
New single "Firework" is a brilliant song, with its uptempo beats and heartfelt lyrics its sure to light your fire.
Overall Teenage Dream is a fun, heartfelt edgy piece of perfect pop!
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