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Old 30-08-2010, 12:04
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I'm just about to get the album now so I'll do a track-by-track review on the album.
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Old 30-08-2010, 12:04
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^ I wish I had the album. Wanna get a physical copy so I'll have to wait a few days. Though it is tempting to download it. Thank god for we7
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Old 30-08-2010, 12:05
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^ I wish I had the album. Wanna get a physical copy so I'll have to wait a few days. Though it is tempting to download it. Thank god for we7
Haha same here! Was so tempted to download it but play.com said it's on it's way on Friday so who knows. I really hope it arrives tomorrow What with bank holiday I hope it doesn't hold everything up
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Old 30-08-2010, 13:07
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Anyone see Katy's T4 album special
I recorded it sat and now watching it

Miquita oliver does my head in when she interviews people. She can a bit rude and tends to jump from question to question

Katy performs a different arrangement of I kissed a girl, California girls, Teenage dream and peacock. She put on a good mini set and shows improvement of how much of an entertainer she is as well as improvement in her live ability.
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Old 30-08-2010, 13:12
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Old 30-08-2010, 13:29
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Anyone see Katy's T4 album special
I recorded it sat and now watching it

Miquita oliver does my head in when she interviews people. She can a bit rude and tends to jump from question to question

Katy performs a different arrangement of I kissed a girl, California girls, Teenage dream and peacock. She put on a good mini set and shows improvement of how much of an entertainer she is as well as improvement in her live ability.
I didn't even know there was one.
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Old 30-08-2010, 13:49
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Yep I saw the T4 special. I loved it
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Old 30-08-2010, 14:12
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Listening now...

E.T. - I love the futuristic, robotic sound. Imagine what a music video for this would be like! Definitely an instant great tune. 8/10

Last Friday Night - it's really good but isn't as great as TD, CG or E.T. 7/10

Firework - love the lyrics and the similies. The chorus is very euphoric. I actually LOVE this! 9/10

Peacock - very 'Hollaback Girl', the lyrics are quite cringe-worthy if the wrong people are around you while listening to it but the melody is great and the euphemism is pretty witty. 7/10

Circle The Drain - the verses are okay, it's lyrically similar to 'Ur So Gay' in a way and it's full of attitude and dry humour, very good. 7/10

The One That Got Away - it's a nice sentimental song with a nice concept, a very welcome mid-tempo, I love it. 8/10

Who Am I Living For? - this is definitely a grower and more subtle than the previous tracks, it sounds promising but I haven't connected properly to it. Very 'Thinking of You' in that sense though - which is a huge compliment. 7/10

Pearl - literally beautiful! The lyrics are absolute genius when combined with Katy's delivery! Love how it goes from third person to first person - a reflection of opening up during the song. 10/10

Hummingbird Heartbeat - I found this really funny when it started. It's quite serious and deep though if you think about it. This could have comfortably slotted into OOTB. 7/10

Not Like The Movies - I can actually picture GaGa singing this as well as someone singing it in a musical. I really love this - it really shows Katy's vulnerable side. I just love this. Love how "it's just the beginning" is the final line of the album. 9/10

Then obviously:

Teenage Dream - love it! 10/10

California Gurls - love it but I've obviously played it to death! 8/10

Album rating: 9/10
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Old 30-08-2010, 14:14
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I fail to see how Circle the drain is remotely lyrically similar to Ur so gay. They are both very lyrically different. But hey, each to their own
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Old 30-08-2010, 14:17
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I fail to see how Circle the drain is remotely lyrically similar to Ur so gay. They are both very lyrically different. But hey, each to their own
I meant that it's Katy directing it at a boyfriend who she is getting frustrated with and notes his flaws. Just my interpretation.
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Old 30-08-2010, 14:27
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I'm really excited to hear 'pearl' now

Thanks for the review
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Old 30-08-2010, 14:53
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is the T4 special repeated?
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Old 30-08-2010, 14:58
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I think so. On the 4 music channel. If i see something, i'll leave a message on here
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Old 30-08-2010, 14:58
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I'm really excited to hear 'pearl' now

Thanks for the review
No problem.

I do find 'Pearl' amazing but it's like a ballad so if you're expecting something instantly catchy, don't get you're hopes up.

I love the opening lyric: "She is a pyramid, but with him she's just just a grain of sand".

and: "She was a hurricane, but now she's just a gust of wind, she used to set the sails of a thousand ships, was a force to be reckoned with".

I remember now that Katy said 'Pearl' is the most personal song on the album. I can definitely see that.
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Old 30-08-2010, 15:23
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I din't like Califorian Gurls, but i like Teenage Dream. Is it worth buying the second album, i do love the first.
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Old 30-08-2010, 15:29
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I din't like Califorian Gurls, but i like Teenage Dream. Is it worth buying the second album, i do love the first.
Listen to the album in full on we7

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Old 30-08-2010, 15:47
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found the T4 special on youtube.

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Old 30-08-2010, 16:15
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Can't believe I haven't posted in here before I certainly appreciate Miss Perry!

Got my album on Saturday (Thanks to HMV pre orders!) have been playing it non stop pretty much, I'm addicted, perfect pop

Teenage Dream - Loved it on first listen, never gets boring, just love it, love it, love it, surprisingly this and not Cali Gurls is my soundtrack of the summer. 10

Last Friday Night - Fab! Will become the soundtrack to my girly night outs from now on. LOVE that sax another 10

California Gurls - Perhaps suffering from overplay now, it's still a great summer pop song, that sounds great when the sun is shining 8

Firework - I wasn't immediately taken with this, considering it's many people's highlight but I get it now, very uplifting 8

Peacock - Just fun! puts a smile on my face and very addictive if a little silly 9

Circle The Drain - Hated this on preview but really like it in full 8

The One That Got Away - Aww I love this, it's very simple but cute, reminds you of teenage days9


E.T. - ADORE, most played already, my favourite 10

Who Am I Living For? - Not one I especially keep coming back to, but it's growing on every listen 7

Pearl - Really lovely and Katy sounds pretty good on it, nice lyrics9

Hummingbird Heartbeat - Most addictive, been in my head all day, really reminds me of 80s films for some random reason. Cheesy but I absolutely LOVE it 10

Not Like The Movies - A perfect album closer, not normally a fan of Katy ballads with the exception of the amazing Thinking of You, but really like this8
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Old 31-08-2010, 15:03
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I've just had a thought. Once Katy is married, she'll be Katy Brand - like that comedian.

Btw, I'm still loving 'Pearl'. Has everyone got the album yet?
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Old 31-08-2010, 15:24
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Listening now...

E.T. - I love the futuristic, robotic sound. Imagine what a music video for this would be like! Definitely an instant great tune. 8/10

Last Friday Night - it's really good but isn't as great as TD, CG or E.T. 7/10

Firework - love the lyrics and the similies. The chorus is very euphoric. I actually LOVE this! 9/10

Peacock - very 'Hollaback Girl', the lyrics are quite cringe-worthy if the wrong people are around you while listening to it but the melody is great and the euphemism is pretty witty. 7/10

Circle The Drain - the verses are okay, it's lyrically similar to 'Ur So Gay' in a way and it's full of attitude and dry humour, very good. 7/10

The One That Got Away - it's a nice sentimental song with a nice concept, a very welcome mid-tempo, I love it. 8/10

Who Am I Living For? - this is definitely a grower and more subtle than the previous tracks, it sounds promising but I haven't connected properly to it. Very 'Thinking of You' in that sense though - which is a huge compliment. 7/10

Pearl - literally beautiful! The lyrics are absolute genius when combined with Katy's delivery! Love how it goes from third person to first person - a reflection of opening up during the song. 10/10

Hummingbird Heartbeat - I found this really funny when it started. It's quite serious and deep though if you think about it. This could have comfortably slotted into OOTB. 7/10

Not Like The Movies - I can actually picture GaGa singing this as well as someone singing it in a musical. I really love this - it really shows Katy's vulnerable side. I just love this. Love how "it's just the beginning" is the final line of the album. 9/10

Then obviously:

Teenage Dream - love it! 10/10

California Gurls - love it but I've obviously played it to death! 8/10

Album rating: 9/10
Definitely agree with most of these ratings, except possibly California Gurls, which is a flat out 10/10 for me

Pearl, Firework and Teenage Dream (obviously) are my favourites of the other songs.

Really great album!
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Old 31-08-2010, 15:32
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Teenage Dream - ★★★★★
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - ★★★★☆
California Gurls (ft. Snoop Dogg) - ★★★☆☆
Firework - ★★★★★
Peacock - ★★★★☆
Circle the Drain - ★★★★★
The One That Got Away - ★★★★★
E.T. - ★★★★☆
Who Am I Living For? - ★★★☆☆
Pearl - ★★★★★
Hummingbird Heartbeat - ★★★★★
Not Like the Movies - ★★★★★

Best Track: Teenage Dream, Firework or Hummingbird Heartbeat
Track To Skip: None really, but, if held at gunpoint, Who Am I Living For?

Overall, I'd give Teenage Dream.......★★★★★
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Old 31-08-2010, 16:32
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Anyone know where the album and single currently are in the mid-weeks?

What I mainly want to know is how close Katy is to overtaking Olly in the singles chart.
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Old 31-08-2010, 17:17
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Her album is set for number 1 but the song it's self is no where to been seen on the top 40 but they reckon there has been some glitch.
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Old 31-08-2010, 17:22
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Anyone know where the album and single currently are in the mid-weeks?

What I mainly want to know is how close Katy is to overtaking Olly in the singles chart.
In the albums chart, 'Teenage Dream' is out-selling Eminem (#2) by 3-1.

In the singles chart, 'Teenage Dream' isn't in the top 40 because iTunes data is apparently missing. Olly is out-selling Taio (#2, but should be #3) by 2-1 so is definitely not selling loads more than Katy. His physicals are probably non-existent (but then it was Bank Holiday yesterday).
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Old 31-08-2010, 17:42
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Had the album ever since the leak and absolutely adore it, best of this year so far IMO.

Teenage Dream - ★★★★★
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - ★★★☆☆
California Gurls (ft. Snoop Dogg) - ★★★★☆
Firework - ★★★★★
Peacock - ★★★★☆
Circle the Drain - ★★★★★
The One That Got Away - ★★★★★
E.T. - ★★★★★
Who Am I Living For? - ★★★☆☆
Pearl - ★★★★☆
Hummingbird Heartbeat - ★★★★☆
Not Like the Movies - ★★★☆☆
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