Prism (stylized
as PRISM) is the fourth studio album by
American singer-songwriter Katy Perry,
released by Capitol Records on October 18, 2013. Perry first
began recording the album in November 2012, but postponed later sessions in
order to focus on her personal life. The sessions resumed in March 2013 and
concluded that July. While the album was initially deemed "darker"
than her previous material, Prism ultimately became a
prominently Swedish dance music-inspired record. The singer worked with
several past collaborators, such as Dr. Luke, Cirkut,
and Bonnie McKee, while enlisting new producers, writers, and guest
vocals from rapper Juicy J. Much of Prism revolves around the
themes of living in the present, relationships, and self-empowerment.
Critical response to the album was generally mixed to positive, resulting in her highest Metacritic score to date: many of the critics highlighted its "maturity" and "vulnerability", while some journalists considered Prism a disappointment compared to her previous material, describing its songs as "formulaic" and "forgettable". It debuted atop of the US Billboard 200, with Perry's best opening week to date (286,000 copies sold). The album also peaked at number one in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
The release of the album was preceded by the release of two singles. "Roar", was released on August 10, 2013 as the album's lead single. It became a commercial success and the singer's eighth non-consecutive single to top the US Billboard Hot 100. "Unconditionally" debuted on October 16, 2013 as the record's second single. In between the release of these two tracks were the releases of promotional singles "Dark Horse" on September 17 and "Walking on Air" on September 30, 2013.
Critical response to the album was generally mixed to positive, resulting in her highest Metacritic score to date: many of the critics highlighted its "maturity" and "vulnerability", while some journalists considered Prism a disappointment compared to her previous material, describing its songs as "formulaic" and "forgettable". It debuted atop of the US Billboard 200, with Perry's best opening week to date (286,000 copies sold). The album also peaked at number one in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
The release of the album was preceded by the release of two singles. "Roar", was released on August 10, 2013 as the album's lead single. It became a commercial success and the singer's eighth non-consecutive single to top the US Billboard Hot 100. "Unconditionally" debuted on October 16, 2013 as the record's second single. In between the release of these two tracks were the releases of promotional singles "Dark Horse" on September 17 and "Walking on Air" on September 30, 2013.
TRACKLIST
01 – Roar
02 – Legendary Lovers
03 – Birthday
04 – Walking On Air
05 – Unconditionally
06 – Dark Horse (Featuring Juicy J)
07 – This Is How We Do
08 – International Smile
09 – Ghost
10 – Love Me
11 – This Moment
12 – Double Rainbow
13 – By The Grace Of God
14 – Spiritual
15 – It Takes Two
16 – Choose Your Battles
