Stars: 3 out of 5 ★★★
Katy’s back with a Roar and the song kicks off with a catchy drum beat and lyrics that are really empowering. An upbeat feel-good song that was already a sure-fire hit before the album released, the quirky lyrics make this song stand out and makes you feel uplifted after listening to it. The album overall has something for foot-tappers and melancholics alike, but the songs that really stood out for me were, Legendary Lovers, Birthday, International Smile and Walking On Air.
In Legendary Lovers,the sitar give the song an Indian vibe, and has a catchy infectious vibe, that’s hard to shake off long after listening to it, whereas Birthday, a song that is peppy and filled with innuendos, has a much more upbeat rhythm to it and can take a few plays getting used to.
International Smile is yet another infectious and catchy song by the chart topping kitty kat and is guaranteed to leave you humming along.
Walking On Air has the 90s written all over it, with its techno beats it reminds you of CeCe’s iconic song Finally and other 90s dance songs – definitely one to listen to if you’re feeling nostalgic and in the mood for a fun feel-good song.
Writing her own songs in a time when most artists rely on others to write, Perry proves she’s talented with lyrics such as “heaven is jealous of our love angels are crying from up above” and “never knew karma could be so rewarding and bring me to your light”.
Unconditionally and International Smile are the unsung heroes of the album, whilst Birthday and Walking On Air lead the album’s sound overall. Give it a listen if you’re into sweet Pop, cool melodies and songs that you can hum along to, but otherwise give it a miss.
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