Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’ album turns 13

Katy Perry’s sophomore album Teenage Dream celebrated its 13th anniversary on August 24. 

To celebrate this, Brazilian fans of the 38-year-old singer-songwriter, known as Kittycats, launched a listening party.

X user Katy Perry Brasil posted a video of Perry, where she thanked her supporters for organizing the event.

“What an album! She’s a teenager and you guys have been there all along the way,” the pop singer said.

She continued, “I love you so much. I’ll see you on the road. I will never forget you. You know that.”

Screenshot from Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurl’ MV via Youtube

Teenage Dream album

Feeling nostalgic? Let’s take a look back at the award-winning Teenage Dream album.

Perry’s sophomore album was released on August 24, 2010 under American record label Capitol Records, Inc. It contains six tracks namely, California Girls, Teenage Dream, E.T, Firework, Last Friday Night, and The One That Got Away.

Co-wrote by Perry, the album touches on various topics such as young love, self-discovery, and having fun. The singer also collaborated with other well-known artists that left a huge impression on the music scene.

Perry worked with American rapper Snoop Dogg in California Gurls, her ode to her hometown. The song’s music video treated the fans with its cotton candy heaven-like visuals. Meanwhile, her song E.T featured hip-hop singer-songwriter Kanye West in its unique, science-fiction themed music video.

The album was called Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection when it was re-released in 2012 to add tracks Wide Awake and Part of Me. 

It now has 17 songs on Spotify, including singles Peacock, Circle The Drain, Who am I Living For?, Pearl, Hummingbird, and Not Like The Movies.

Accolades

Teenage Dream album took home multiple awards and nominations in different awarding ceremonies.

Among those are Album Title award from IFPI Platinum Europe Awards and  International Album of the Year awards from Juno Awards and from Premios Telehit in 2011.

In the same year, Teenage Dream album was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

It also topped the Billboard 200 chart-topper. California Girls, Teenage Dream, E.T, Firework, and Last Friday Night earned slots on the Digital and Airplay charts.

What’s your favorite Katy Perry song? Let us know in the comments.

With reports from Alyza Santos