Daryl Tay.net

Why do I like Katy Perry (other than the obvious fact that she’s so darn cute)? She’s fun. And that’s something lacking in the music world these days.

Check out what she did at the MTV Latin Awards:

And what she’s dressed up as at another concert (image from Trendhunter):

Katy Perry's Dressed As An Egg

And if you watch her “Hot N Cold” video, it’s just endless amusement from end to end with the bopping bridesmaids, the chase and the dance at the end, rather than the usual “look at me I’m so glam” music videos that we’re used to:

Lyrically, there’s nothing to shout about. Simple songs mostly about relationships with no deeper meaning, not that there’s anything wrong with that. Vocally, she reminds me of a cross between P!nk and Gwen Stefani, and I’m quite fond of the throaty voice she uses to sing. However, after watching numerous videos on YouTube, I have to say she rarely manages to pull it off live.

On to her album “One Of The Boys” (which I bought for a mere $7.99 on iTunes), the songs I really like are:

Hot N Cold – Addictive track!

I Kissed A Girl – I can’t believe anyone not liking this

Lost – I doubt she could replicate the vocals of this song live, but they sound great on the album.

Fingerprints – Probably one of the more meaningful songs on the album, or maybe I’m a sucker for songs about leaving fingerprints….

One Of The Boys – Another fun song, and of course, the lyrics about making out with her are just yummy.

The songs I didn’t like:

Ur So Gay – I don’t like this not because of the supposed homosexual content (which by the way, I find there is none), but because I just thing musically and lyrically, it’s a poor song.

I’m Still Breathing – The other song I just couldn’t get into, mostly due to the musical arrangement than anything.