KATY PERRY Vinyl & CDs

Review: Completing a trio of reissues of Katy Perry's iconic breakthrough albums, this commemorative edition of Prism comes 10 years after its original release. Lyrically, this was where Perry shifted her tone to a more thoughtful approach reflecting on mindfulness and self-empowerment, drawing on her personal life in more detail to deliver a compelling message to her adoring followers. It's still delivered with the infectious dance pop savvy that rocketed her to fame in the first place, but equally reflects her desire to move beyond the basic expectations of her fanbase and keep them on their toes. Pressed up as a double vinyl edition in appropriately clear wax, this is the definitive edition of Prism which is a must for any Perry fan to own.

Review: New mum Katy Perry's legacy is already pretty much assured. Whatever she turns out now will likely get her back in the charts, and the headlines, whatever it sounds like. He latest album 'Smile' is not as jam-packed with pop hits as past works have been, but it is still a competent collection of big tunes that will strike a chord with fans. It's packed with jaunty arrangements, self-reflective commentary and plenty of allusions to her private life and musically it touches on classic candy pop, trap influences and forlorn anthems, as well as some of the cartoon-ish styles she has been associated with since day one.