This thread was inspired by the comments in the Marina thread earlier today.
This, is in no way, to bash or discredit Katy, or anything regarding her talent and album, this is just asking for opinions from her stans, and non stans. Please refrain from rude, offensive flamebait comments please
As many critics and stans have pointed out, Katy Perry's album "Teenage Dream" was very bubblegum like, with catchy choruses, cute lyrics, and an immature aura about it, BUT I believe this was the purpose of the album, to go back and just go back and relish in the dreams that the typical American teenagers would want and experience. Partying and doing naughty things, overcoming self esteem problems, meeting someone you fall head over heels for, growing up a little too fast, heartbreak, etc, etc.
Maybe her delivery of this was not as in depth as the original concepts, by putting it in a "basic" way I will say, for lack of a better word, but does that make the entire album basic, lyrically, visually, and sonically?
When put against legendary songs, yes, it does pale in comparison, but who said Katy was reaching for these heights? Maybe she just wanted to create a fun, carefree, album, about Teenage Dreams.
Does that make it BASIC, however?
And if it does, what exactly makes is basic, in your opinion?