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Deluxe expanded version of the Pop diva's massively successful album features seven bonus tracks including three new songs, a megamix and versions of "E.T" featuring Kanye West, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" featuring Missy Elliott, and a moving acoustic version of "The One That Got Away" produced by Jon Brion. 2010 sophomore album from the American Pop princess. After scoring four smash singles off her five million selling 2008 debut album One of the Boys, two-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Katy Perry returns with her second album Teenage Dream. Featuring the world record breaking summer smash 'California Gurls' (with Snoop Dogg). EMI.
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56 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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The Good:
For those of us who never purchased the original release, then this cd will be a true treat. This is the first Katy Perry cd I have bought. With this Definitive 18 track collection, you are getting 7 additional tracks including remixes of "ET" and "Last Friday Night" along with an acoustic version of "the One that Got away." Even better than that is the inclusion of three new songs. "Wide Awake" and "Dressin' Up" (these two could easily become future singles) along with her current seventh #1 track the powerful balled, "Part of Me."
This album will now enter Music history as having the most singles and number one tracks by any artist (Male or female) from a single album. It is almost like a Greatest hits compilation.
THE BAD:
I can understand die-hard fans being upset at now having to buy the album twice for really three new tracks. I too do not like record-companies gouging people with many different versions of the same cd. If you already have Teenage Dream then just download the three singles and add them to your Katy Perry collection.
Maybe what the record executives should have done was include a bonus DVD with the 7 videos alongside this release to make this worth the full price.
For those of us who never purchased the original release, then this cd will be a true treat. This is the first Katy Perry cd I have bought. With this Definitive 18 track collection, you are getting 7 additional tracks including remixes of "ET" and "Last Friday Night" along with an acoustic version of "the One that Got away." Even better than that is the inclusion of three new songs. "Wide Awake" and "Dressin' Up" (these two could easily become future singles) along with her current seventh #1 track the powerful balled, "Part of Me."
This album will now enter Music history as having the most singles and number one tracks by any artist (Male or female) from a single album. It is almost like a Greatest hits compilation.
THE BAD:
I can understand die-hard fans being upset at now having to buy the album twice for really three new tracks. I too do not like record-companies gouging people with many different versions of the same cd. If you already have Teenage Dream then just download the three singles and add them to your Katy Perry collection.
Maybe what the record executives should have done was include a bonus DVD with the 7 videos alongside this release to make this worth the full price.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Amanda
Format:Audio CD
I personally find Katy Perry's "I will never grow up" attitude irritating and think that her vocals, while powerful, lack control; however I still thoroughly enjoyed the Teenage Dream album and gave that a solid four stars.
But as much as I like the album, there are a few weaker so-so tracks on it, so I was looking forward to TEENAGE DREAM: THE COMPLETE CONFECTION, as I expected the weak points in the album to be bolstered by the new tracks.
What prompted me to write a review for the re-release is that fact that out of the seven 'new' tracks, three have already been available to buy as MP3s for months now, AND they are just alternate versions of original album tracks. Considering that this release isn't just a case of the record label slapping a 'special edition' sticker on the album, instead getting new singles and a costly promotional tour, I was very disappointed with the wasted space filled up with multiple remixes of existing tracks that fans could have gone out and bought beforehand anyway.
And then there's the 'new' tracks; only one [Wide Awake] is possibly a new track - the other two [Part Of Me and Dressin' Up] were left of the original Teenage Dream as they weren't deemed good enough. I'm not sure if Wide Awake is actually new, so we're possibly only getting a megamix 'fresh' and leftovers for our money. So, considering that she wanted a new edition of Teenage Dream as she "had fresh things she needed to say", she has just added three tracks that were already downloadable singles, two or three songs that were actually recorded over two years ago and one cheesy megamix. So TEENAGE DREAM: THE COMPLETE CONFECTION isn't about sharing new experiences or feelings via song, it's purely an excuse to milk more money out of her fans.
At the end of the day, if you already own Teenage Dream then there is no need to go out and buy TEENAGE DREAM: THE COMPLETE CONFECTION. I pre-ordered my copy before the final track list was confirmed and forgot about it, so I'm now kicking myself over the wasted money. Owners of the original album, only really need to spend 79p on the MP3 of Wide Awake, as that's the only substantial new track to be found on the new edition of the album. Everything else 'new' is padding, which only highlights the original album's weak spots.
If you don't already own Teenage Dream, then yes, TEENAGE DREAM: THE COMPLETE CONFECTION is something to consider buying. But be aware that most of the tracks are more radio-friendly and bubblegum, then the songs on Katy's first albums; Katy Hudson and One Of The Boys.
***
Teenage Dream
The title track is about Katy discovering that boys can be more then just friends and the dizzying rush of your first love. The lyrics tell a story, as opposed to being empty and emotionless noise. As the lyrics are telling a story I didn't find them instantly memorable, so this song took a little while to grow on me, but now this is one of my favourite song's on the album. She sticks to the guitar lead, pop/rock music from her 'One Of The Boys' era.
Apparently Katy and the other writers had to write at least two or three versions of the song, to get the 'forever young' vibe without -being too cheesy or it being too uncomfortably 'Lolita' sexy.
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
Katy s referred to this being a almost 'Waking Up in Vegas 2' song. She is recalling one of her booze and fun-filled Friday nights, which features a menage a trois - but unfortunately for her male fans [and a portion of female fans] Katy says that's the only bit of the song that isn't based on real events.
When I sit here trying to break the song down to review it I can't find anything valid to say about it; the lyrics are upbeat, easy to remember, but are rather shallow. You could instantly see that this would be a single though, as the combination of the catchy lyrics and 'pop pretending to be serious' music is very radio friendly.
California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
This is pure, electro-tinged pop, that Katy has called a response to Jay Z's and Alicia Key's single 'Empire State Of Mind'. Katy's LA version is basically about how wonderful and hot the girls are in California. The singles success was more to do to it having simple lyrics that get stuck in your head, rather then with the song having any message in it, so it reminds me of Last Friday Night in it's shallowness.
Still; it does get stuck in my head, so point Team Perry. This is the type of music I'm thinking of when I use the label 'guilty pleasure'; fun, catchy, but there is nothing substantial to be found in it.
Firework
Katy admitted that she was inspired by On The Road by Jack Kerouac [shown to her by Russell Brand, who told her that what she was for him]: 'I want to be around people that are buzzing and fizzing and never say a commonplace thing and shoot across the sky and make everybody go ah'. It's a song that she wants other people to adopt as a inspiring anthem to encourage their inner strengths.
Katy's vocals are perfectly suited to this song - the strength of her vocals showcases her passion. I think this track would be at home on Katy's 'One Of The Boys' album as the passion and more meaty lyrics stick out from most of the other songs on this album.
Peacock
I find this similar to 'California Gurls' in that the music is electro-tinged rock/pop and the lyrics are simple and get annoyingly stuck in my head. The whole thing is basically Katy asking to see a guy's "Peacock". I personally just find it cringe worthy, rather then funny like Katy. Her record label didn't want it on the album, but Katy called them idiots and put her foot down. Sorry, but I agree with them - she did this live on her world tour and that didn't change my mind.
Oh; The spoken verse is amazingly embarrassing "Oh my God no exaggeration, boy all this time was worth the waiting, I just shed a tear, I am so unprepared, You've got the finest architecture, End of the rainbow lookin' treasure, such a sight to see, And it's all for me". I tried to imagine myself saying the lines, but I don't think I could - even if someone was holding a gun to my head...
Circle The Drain
This track tells us the story of how Katy's ex-fiance's drug addition eroded their relationship, to the point where she had to leave as she couldn't bear to stick around and watch him self-destruct and "circle the drain". Travie McCoy had this to say for the song; "I heard she put out a song that's about me, or about some old habits or whatever. I look at it like this: I'm just stoked that she finally has a song with some substance on her record. Good job."
The rockier music really suits her somewhat shouty vocals and is a bit different to the other tracks, so I loved it at first. However the line of the bridge where she informs us that Travis "Fell asleep during foreplay" is a low blow and bitchy. Humiliating someone in public is just not a nice thing to do.
The One That Got Away
We once again return to classic Katy Perry with pop/rock music [this time it's drum lead, rather then guitar lead for a change] and lyrics that, once again, tell us a story: about when you promise someone forever, but you end up not being able to follow through. Katy says that most of us will be familiar with the meaning of the song, in this Facebook stalking era.
I think the track's style is very similar to 'Teenage Dream' in the way it is telling a story from Katy's past, but it falls slightly short of the mark for me. I'm not sure why, I think that maybe the music doesn't go with it? Either way I skip over this version [see below for more].
E.T.
The song was originally intended to go to Three 6 Mafia, but Katy fell in love with it instead. Katy said that the song is about 'foreign love' and it's another electro favoured track, that is futuristic and alienistic, like the lyrics.
I think of this as being Peacock: Part II. Funnily enough I've recently read that this was released instead of Peacock as a regular single at the last minute; this song was also a promotional single on Itunes before the album's release, so wasn't considered for a regular release until fans spoke up in it's favour [the regular single version is further down].
Who Am I Living For?
I tend to think of the lyrics are about Katy finding self-confidence and strength in dealing with her increasingly public life, but most fans think it is actually about spirituality and faith.
Another soft-sync production which raise my opinion of the track. The style is a nice fit for her vocals, but the meaning of the lyrics isn't clear for me, so it becomes empty noise for me.
Pearl
The song is about how a woman who used to be strong has now become stuck. Stuck by what or who? I used to have questions about it, so could never just sit and listen to the song; is it someone Katy knows in her personal life or is it a public figure? Katy has since said it's about herself, so I guess that it's about being stuck in a dead-end relationship.
This track also has a slick soft-synths and lyrics that aren't immediately clear to me, so placing it next to 'Who Am I Living For' is a mistake. It's too samey and, ultimately, forgettable. Another track that I skip over.
Hummingbird Heartbeat
I'll just let Katy explain it: "I was at breakfast when I saw this hummingbird, and hummingbird was having breakfast as well...and I don't know if you know but hummingbirds are supposedly good luck and I was just thinking about hummingbirds. I was thinking 'How fast does their heart beat?' , like 'how many beats per minute?' And using that idea as an idea for someone making you feel, instead of those butterflies, making your heart beat really, really fast. Read more ›
But as much as I like the album, there are a few weaker so-so tracks on it, so I was looking forward to TEENAGE DREAM: THE COMPLETE CONFECTION, as I expected the weak points in the album to be bolstered by the new tracks.
What prompted me to write a review for the re-release is that fact that out of the seven 'new' tracks, three have already been available to buy as MP3s for months now, AND they are just alternate versions of original album tracks. Considering that this release isn't just a case of the record label slapping a 'special edition' sticker on the album, instead getting new singles and a costly promotional tour, I was very disappointed with the wasted space filled up with multiple remixes of existing tracks that fans could have gone out and bought beforehand anyway.
And then there's the 'new' tracks; only one [Wide Awake] is possibly a new track - the other two [Part Of Me and Dressin' Up] were left of the original Teenage Dream as they weren't deemed good enough. I'm not sure if Wide Awake is actually new, so we're possibly only getting a megamix 'fresh' and leftovers for our money. So, considering that she wanted a new edition of Teenage Dream as she "had fresh things she needed to say", she has just added three tracks that were already downloadable singles, two or three songs that were actually recorded over two years ago and one cheesy megamix. So TEENAGE DREAM: THE COMPLETE CONFECTION isn't about sharing new experiences or feelings via song, it's purely an excuse to milk more money out of her fans.
At the end of the day, if you already own Teenage Dream then there is no need to go out and buy TEENAGE DREAM: THE COMPLETE CONFECTION. I pre-ordered my copy before the final track list was confirmed and forgot about it, so I'm now kicking myself over the wasted money. Owners of the original album, only really need to spend 79p on the MP3 of Wide Awake, as that's the only substantial new track to be found on the new edition of the album. Everything else 'new' is padding, which only highlights the original album's weak spots.
If you don't already own Teenage Dream, then yes, TEENAGE DREAM: THE COMPLETE CONFECTION is something to consider buying. But be aware that most of the tracks are more radio-friendly and bubblegum, then the songs on Katy's first albums; Katy Hudson and One Of The Boys.
***
Teenage Dream
The title track is about Katy discovering that boys can be more then just friends and the dizzying rush of your first love. The lyrics tell a story, as opposed to being empty and emotionless noise. As the lyrics are telling a story I didn't find them instantly memorable, so this song took a little while to grow on me, but now this is one of my favourite song's on the album. She sticks to the guitar lead, pop/rock music from her 'One Of The Boys' era.
Apparently Katy and the other writers had to write at least two or three versions of the song, to get the 'forever young' vibe without -being too cheesy or it being too uncomfortably 'Lolita' sexy.
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
Katy s referred to this being a almost 'Waking Up in Vegas 2' song. She is recalling one of her booze and fun-filled Friday nights, which features a menage a trois - but unfortunately for her male fans [and a portion of female fans] Katy says that's the only bit of the song that isn't based on real events.
When I sit here trying to break the song down to review it I can't find anything valid to say about it; the lyrics are upbeat, easy to remember, but are rather shallow. You could instantly see that this would be a single though, as the combination of the catchy lyrics and 'pop pretending to be serious' music is very radio friendly.
California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
This is pure, electro-tinged pop, that Katy has called a response to Jay Z's and Alicia Key's single 'Empire State Of Mind'. Katy's LA version is basically about how wonderful and hot the girls are in California. The singles success was more to do to it having simple lyrics that get stuck in your head, rather then with the song having any message in it, so it reminds me of Last Friday Night in it's shallowness.
Still; it does get stuck in my head, so point Team Perry. This is the type of music I'm thinking of when I use the label 'guilty pleasure'; fun, catchy, but there is nothing substantial to be found in it.
Firework
Katy admitted that she was inspired by On The Road by Jack Kerouac [shown to her by Russell Brand, who told her that what she was for him]: 'I want to be around people that are buzzing and fizzing and never say a commonplace thing and shoot across the sky and make everybody go ah'. It's a song that she wants other people to adopt as a inspiring anthem to encourage their inner strengths.
Katy's vocals are perfectly suited to this song - the strength of her vocals showcases her passion. I think this track would be at home on Katy's 'One Of The Boys' album as the passion and more meaty lyrics stick out from most of the other songs on this album.
Peacock
I find this similar to 'California Gurls' in that the music is electro-tinged rock/pop and the lyrics are simple and get annoyingly stuck in my head. The whole thing is basically Katy asking to see a guy's "Peacock". I personally just find it cringe worthy, rather then funny like Katy. Her record label didn't want it on the album, but Katy called them idiots and put her foot down. Sorry, but I agree with them - she did this live on her world tour and that didn't change my mind.
Oh; The spoken verse is amazingly embarrassing "Oh my God no exaggeration, boy all this time was worth the waiting, I just shed a tear, I am so unprepared, You've got the finest architecture, End of the rainbow lookin' treasure, such a sight to see, And it's all for me". I tried to imagine myself saying the lines, but I don't think I could - even if someone was holding a gun to my head...
Circle The Drain
This track tells us the story of how Katy's ex-fiance's drug addition eroded their relationship, to the point where she had to leave as she couldn't bear to stick around and watch him self-destruct and "circle the drain". Travie McCoy had this to say for the song; "I heard she put out a song that's about me, or about some old habits or whatever. I look at it like this: I'm just stoked that she finally has a song with some substance on her record. Good job."
The rockier music really suits her somewhat shouty vocals and is a bit different to the other tracks, so I loved it at first. However the line of the bridge where she informs us that Travis "Fell asleep during foreplay" is a low blow and bitchy. Humiliating someone in public is just not a nice thing to do.
The One That Got Away
We once again return to classic Katy Perry with pop/rock music [this time it's drum lead, rather then guitar lead for a change] and lyrics that, once again, tell us a story: about when you promise someone forever, but you end up not being able to follow through. Katy says that most of us will be familiar with the meaning of the song, in this Facebook stalking era.
I think the track's style is very similar to 'Teenage Dream' in the way it is telling a story from Katy's past, but it falls slightly short of the mark for me. I'm not sure why, I think that maybe the music doesn't go with it? Either way I skip over this version [see below for more].
E.T.
The song was originally intended to go to Three 6 Mafia, but Katy fell in love with it instead. Katy said that the song is about 'foreign love' and it's another electro favoured track, that is futuristic and alienistic, like the lyrics.
I think of this as being Peacock: Part II. Funnily enough I've recently read that this was released instead of Peacock as a regular single at the last minute; this song was also a promotional single on Itunes before the album's release, so wasn't considered for a regular release until fans spoke up in it's favour [the regular single version is further down].
Who Am I Living For?
I tend to think of the lyrics are about Katy finding self-confidence and strength in dealing with her increasingly public life, but most fans think it is actually about spirituality and faith.
Another soft-sync production which raise my opinion of the track. The style is a nice fit for her vocals, but the meaning of the lyrics isn't clear for me, so it becomes empty noise for me.
Pearl
The song is about how a woman who used to be strong has now become stuck. Stuck by what or who? I used to have questions about it, so could never just sit and listen to the song; is it someone Katy knows in her personal life or is it a public figure? Katy has since said it's about herself, so I guess that it's about being stuck in a dead-end relationship.
This track also has a slick soft-synths and lyrics that aren't immediately clear to me, so placing it next to 'Who Am I Living For' is a mistake. It's too samey and, ultimately, forgettable. Another track that I skip over.
Hummingbird Heartbeat
I'll just let Katy explain it: "I was at breakfast when I saw this hummingbird, and hummingbird was having breakfast as well...and I don't know if you know but hummingbirds are supposedly good luck and I was just thinking about hummingbirds. I was thinking 'How fast does their heart beat?' , like 'how many beats per minute?' And using that idea as an idea for someone making you feel, instead of those butterflies, making your heart beat really, really fast. Read more ›
20 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By H. Stewart
Format:MP3 Music
I honestly don't see the point in buying this album unless you didn't get the original Teenage Dream CD which I already have. I find it a bit messed up she doesn't bother to just make a whole new album with the 3 song tracks and call it something else. If you don't have the original Teenage Dream CD then this online album is for you. I personally felt its a waste of money and just downloaded the 3 tracks I needed. Either way, great tracks and I'm grateful that you can just choose the tracks you want to buy instead of the whole thing! Long live online downloading!!!! ;)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Teenage Dream, indeed!
If anyone can remind you of your Teenage dream (or nightmare) Kathy Perry can! She has the perfect theme song on her CD.
Published 9 days ago by brainsurgery
5.0 out of 5 stars
katy perry
at first, i was surprised by the profanity in some of her songs, but i got over it quickly. overall great cd.
Published 11 days ago by Lisa Tremper
5.0 out of 5 stars
beauiful voice!
i been listening my cd over my radio. i love listen to her song over over over.......she rock! cant wait she win the award!
Published 12 days ago by amrbilly
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a lot of bang for buck...
The tracks on this album that didn't get a lot or any radio airplay are snoozers, and I found out that I prefer several of the easily-available remixes on this album so I don't... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Rabid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Love the fact that this is something I can put on and both me and my daughter enjoy listening to it in the car!
Published 19 days ago by cme_red
5.0 out of 5 stars
What can I say?
Hey, it's Katy and the music is great and even more notable because she not only has a great voice but writes most of her own music; words and all..
Published 22 days ago by Linda A. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
50 years old and I love Katie Perry
The girl can sing.
And this is a great album.
This coming from a classic rock fan.
I also like Taylor Swift. Read more
And this is a great album.
This coming from a classic rock fan.
I also like Taylor Swift. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great pop album
Hit after hit of catchy tunes! I wish she'd have released peacock and circle the drain along with the other six singles.
Published 1 month ago by C. Cole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Almost every song on this album is good...usually when you buy an album there's two or three songs that you really like, but this album there's at least seven or eight songs that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shanna Lingle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good if you like Katy Perry
I had a deal for some albums and this was just one of the few I thought I might enjoy. I'm not a huge Katy Perry fan but some of the songs on this album are kind of fun.
Published 1 month ago by Monopoly J
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