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Katy’s ‘debut’ album was technically a Christian album under a different name, but, we aren’t going to talk about that. As far as we are concerned One of The Boys is Katy’s debut. Katy’s debut has a marred story that dates back to 2005.

You’d rather myspace instead…

It all started in November 2007 when Katy released the promotional single ‘Ur So Gay‘. Listening to this song in 2023, is problematic, to say the least, but it remains a bop. Katy took to the press by saying “[The song] wasn’t meant to be a big single or show what the album is going to be all about. That was for my Internet bloggers, so I’m not coming out of nowhere“. The track was released as an EP featuring the track and a cover of the track “Use Your Love” and the track “Lost”.

This was never the way I planned…

But oh, Katy isn’t it? In April of 2008, we got our first taste of Katy’s ‘proper’ debut with “I Kissed A Girl“. Katy got the world’s biggest songwriters including Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Cathy Dennis to pen the track with her, and it took the world by storm. The song hit

1 in 22 countries around the world. It has sold more than 4,800,000 copies in the United States being certified 6x platinum.

Like ‘Ur So Gay’ before it, ‘I Kissed A Girl’ was problematic with the lyrics, but it’s okay, Katy exclaims she would rewrite the lyrics if written and released today stating: “If I had to write that song again, I probably would make an edit on it. Lyrically, it has a couple of stereotypes in it. Your mind changes so much in 10 years, and you grow so much. What’s true for you can evolve.“.

I wanna smell like roses, not a baseball team…

The album, “One of the Boys”, explores various themes, including love, relationships, empowerment, and self-discovery. Perry’s songwriting often revolves around themes of young adulthood and female empowerment, creating a relatable and anthemic atmosphere for her listeners. Tracks like “Hot n Cold” and “Waking Up in Vegas” display Perry’s playful and charismatic approach to pop music, while songs like “Thinking of You” and “I’m Still Breathing” delve into more emotional and introspective territory.

All’s well that ends well…

While ‘One of The Boys’ is filled with back-to-back bops [seriously, I could see each of these songs being a single on its own] there are several songs that were excluded from it’s release. Some of the tracks intended for the release were passed along to other artists. Notably Katy passed along the songs “Long Shot” and “I Do Not Hookup” to Kelly Clarkson for her 2008 album ‘All I Ever Wanted’. Tracks “Wish You The Worst”, “I Can”, and “Agree to Disagree” were recorded by American Idol finalist Kady Malloy, and “Breakout” and “The Driveway” were recorded by Miley Cyrus.

Crazy how she has so many ties to the television franchise ‘American Idol’ [keep in mind, she is a current judge on the ABC iteration of the popular television series].

15 Years later…

One Of The Boys is an album that defines portion of my coming-of-age story. If my life were to appear as a movie this album would certainly have a prominent place in 2008-era-Dale. The recent 2015 re-release of the song features the bonus tracks “I Think I’m Ready”, “Fingerprints” and “A Cup of Coffee” which were released on various editions throughout the world. The album certainly stood the test of time. In the years that follow, Katy released some equally spectacular albums, she also released some… not so good albums.

Several songs contain passing nods to prayer. On “One of the Boys” Perry embraces her femininity and warns a guy seeking sex, “Not until you gimme my diamond ring.” “Fingerprints” alludes to Matthew 7:24-27 and talks of living life with gusto and leaving a legacy. Unfortunately …

Objectionable Content

That song contains a muted s-word and mentions homeless people trading sex for lodging. The malicious “Ur So Gay” insults a boyfriend Perry claims is so effeminate that he could pass for a homosexual. She refers to male anatomy and masturbation, telling the guy she hopes he dies during autoerotic asphyxiation. More bitter barbs and profanity mar “Hot N Cold.” The hit “I Kissed a Girl” finds a woman giddy after alcohol leads to a forbidden smooch with a female stranger [“You’re my experimental game … Ain’t no big deal, it’s innocent”]. Sexual innuendo appears on “If You Can Afford Me” and “Thinking of You,” while “One of the Boys” draws inspiration from Vladimir Nabokov’s teen temptress, Lolita. An underage couple get drunk and blow their money before “Waking Up in Vegas.” “I’m Still Breathing” is a musical suicide note to a boyfriend—a last-ditch attempt to get some reaction.

Summary Advisory

One chorus on this angry, disturbed disc asks, “Have you ever been so lost?/Known the way and still so lost?” Interesting, coming from a former Christian artist [as Katy Hudson] who left to follow idols like Alanis Morissette. Pray this prodigal finds her way home.

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What album is I kissed a girl on?

One of the Boys

What was Katy Perry's first album?

Katy Hudson

When did one of the boys come out?

One of the Boys is the second studio album by American singer Katy Perry. It was released on June 17, 2008, by Capitol Records.

Where did Katy Perry get her name?

In 2003, she briefly performed as Katheryn Perry, to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson, and later adopted the stage name "Katy Perry", using her mother's maiden name. In 2010, she recalled that "Thinking of You" was one of the first songs she wrote after moving to Los Angeles.