PRISM

Pop · 2013 · 13 tracks · 48m

PRISM

October 21, 2013 · Capitol Records

A split-screen dynamic of blinding dance-floor optimism and quiet, self-reflective healing defines this transitional pop collection. The first half delivers a polished, expensive rush of 90s deep house and trap-infused rhythms, while the second half retreats into atmospheric, world-music textures and vulnerable ballads that trade the old cartoonish camp for a grounded, sunrise-lit maturity.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 48m

01

Roar

3:43

02

Legendary Lovers

3:44

03

Birthday

3:35

04

Walking on Air

3:42

05

Unconditionally

3:49

06

Dark Horse

3:36

07

This Is How We Do

3:24

08

International Smile

3:48

09

Ghost

3:23

10

Love Me

3:53

11

This Moment

3:47

12

Double Rainbow

3:52

13

By the Grace of God

4:27

Moments Worth Listening For

06Dark HorseThe unexpected trap-pop crossover on 'Dark Horse' pairs a heavy, minimalist hip-hop beat with a dark, mechanical synth hook.

04Walking on AirA soaring 90s house piano riff and a driving four-on-the-floor beat propel 'Walking on Air' into pure club euphoria.

13By the Grace of GodThe album closes with 'By the Grace of God', a stark, piano-led ballad that strips away all electronic production for a raw, emotional confession.

Reviews

AllMusic

Where This Album Departs

How does PRISM sound next to the rest of Katy Perry's catalogue?

Sunrise+4.0σ

Sunrise saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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