A Teenage Dream

Katy Perry imploded on to the music industry back in 2008 with the controversial song "I Kissed a Girl" which covers the topic of bicuriousity and sexual tension of the same sex. The followup to her platinum debut One of the Boys is Teenage Dream, which is much like her freshman effort because it carries the same music formula: a retro 80s Techno Pop-dance flavor. Initially, I wasn't even going to download Perry's album, let alone write a review but I was driven to her album because of her persona. Katy seems like the chick next door, only with more edgier. In my mind, she doesn't play dumb, though she isn't keen on being repetitive, so she'll get sarcastic. She's guarded about sentimental things, like most girls are, but isn't afraid to be vulnerable and reveal how she truly feels. I see her having a Type B personality intertwined with enough spunkiness and comedic tendencies to light the room. Unlike other pop artist who resume to privacy, Katy Perry actually possess a fun personality. And on every track of Teenage Dream, it reveals what kind of girl she is. The lyrical content on the album can vary; it can make you laugh, it can make you think and it can make you smile. Much of the material contains sexually charged euphemisms that showcase how bold Perry can be when it comes to sex talk. But, when she's busy delivering a message of romanticizing, Katy can sing out sweet lines filled with hope, heartache and desire. Her voice is undeniably different: a husky voice with a smoky tone, one that can blare out a warming ballad but, has the right amount of appeal to sing a radio friendly tune. Half way through the album, I found myself getting teary eyed. The only way to explain this is because I found myself being emotionally enticed by the lyrical content and lost in the infectious melodies of the music. Katy Perry is carefree and that's what Teenage Dream is all about.