What is the best Katy Perry album?

Bubblegum bangers, experimental departures, and arena anthems — her discography swings between playful excess and unexpected emotional depth. Which album defines Katy Perry's legacy?

1

Teenage Dream

Her 2010 commercial peak — the first album by a solo artist to produce five Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, including 'Roar' and 'Firework.'

1000pts

2

Prism

Her 2013 comeback album featuring 'Roar' and 'Dark Horse,' blending new sonic maturity with arena-pop ambition.

633pts

3

143

Her 2024 comeback album featuring maximalist pop production, representing a reinvention as she settled into a new life chapter.

590pts

4

Witness

Her 2017 experimental pop album that polarized critics but showed a more personal, politically engaged side of Katy Perry.

542pts

5

One of the Boys

Katy Perry's major-label debut from 2008, featuring 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Hot n Cold,' launching her into the pop stratosphere.

422pts

6

Smile

Her 2020 self-described 'smile therapy' album, released during the pandemic, capturing resilience and optimism after a turbulent period.

421pts