naval23 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 We can't deny that "Teenage Dream" is one of the most iconic eras of the 2010s Hit after hit after hit with no misses Amazing imagery and visuals No one will do escapist pop like her. Was it a cultural reset? Why or why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 yes aged like wine too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MALAMENTE Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tistotal Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes [2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Gay on ATRL Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 It definitely left a mark on pop culture for the rest of the 2010s. Max Martin & Dr Luke had already been pop culture fixtures prior, but I feel like this album made them the PINNACLE of demand for popular artists. Katy really made escapist, in your face pop bops the blueprint for going all out and serving a perfect pop era afterwards. Make some singles that are perfect for summertime and bright weather, some mid tempo ballads singles for later on, release remixes as singles to keep the era alive so steam isn’t lost later on too, promote like crazy the entire time, treat every single MV like it has a first single’s budget, etc. I think albums like 1989 & EMOTION later on in the decade would straight up not exist if TD had not come before them. Those two albums are basically TD with an 80s throwback flair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanes Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norte Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes, an amazing era and I got to experience the era, the singles and their videosz a cutural reset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlore Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enchanted0 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solaria Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes. So many artists RAN to Max and Luke after Katy’s success and one of them ended up with an equally succesful album because of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunnah Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 oh those were the days! recession pop was a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharapov Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 No, it was a bunch of low quality quick little singles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyPrismSpirit Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 how could anyone doubt this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotham Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes. One of the greatest albums of all time. I'm still livid that TOTGA didn't go #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes , a pop reset I fear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 This era defined so many generation and its recurring streams show that., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Up Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 No, it wasn't, because it had virtually no impact due to Katy having no impact. It didn't really inspire other people to follow her lead since her lead was so heavily manufactured. It's an amazing album and a couple of songs are pop staples, but that's where it begins and ends. If the album had been a cultural reset, she wouldn't be in the position she is today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeezytaughtme Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes! One of the most iconic pop eras of all time. Everything about it was great, the songs, outfits, visuals, music videos, features, all of it. Teenage Dream and E.T. feat Kanye are still legendary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shame♥ Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 No. The songs are great, but they did not have any kind of cultural impact to change anything. No one imitated them and everything from that era was widely panned by critics and still is to this day. They also didn't transfer any kind of gravitas to help Katy sustain the fame and opportunity she once had. I say this as someone the generally likes Katy and didn't jump on the bandwagon when everyone was calling her basic, but her critics were right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Saxton Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes. The way every song on the radio sounded like a rehash of LFN for like 2 years after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loliza Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Yes! Just think how pressed he got some souls here even after 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thismoment Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Of course. It’s known as the most impactful album of the century for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Of course. Historic era for a reason. 1 hour ago, MusicTalker said: It definitely left a mark on pop culture for the rest of the 2010s. Max Martin & Dr Luke had already been pop culture fixtures prior, but I feel like this album made them the PINNACLE of demand for popular artists. Katy really made escapist, in your face pop bops the blueprint for going all out and serving a perfect pop era afterwards. Make some singles that are perfect for summertime and bright weather, some mid tempo ballads singles for later on, release remixes as singles to keep the era alive so steam isn’t lost later on too, promote like crazy the entire time, treat every single MV like it has a first single’s budget, etc. I think albums like 1989 & EMOTION later on in the decade would straight up not exist if TD had not come before them. Those two albums are basically TD with an 80s throwback flair. This exceptionally good tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unison stan Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 no but singles hittin #1 back to back was iconic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgos Groove Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) Yes. It started with less than 200k first week and ended with 6 #1s and 2 other top-10s. It even got a movie. The era lasted over two years. It defined early-2010s pop. She tied MJ's record. If that's not a cultural reset, I don't know what is. Edited July 1, 2022 by ATWK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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