Katy Perry, the megastar known for her anthems and pop hits, wanted to drop some serious love on the world with this new album. Unfortunately, it ends up feeling more like a five on the bland scale than the expected four on the love scale. The biggest issue with this album is that, despite her reputation for creating bold and memorable tracks, many of the songs feel uninspired or lack the emotional depth that would make them resonate. Instead, we get some basic-level lyricism and production that doesn’t leave much of an impact. For example, tracks like "All of the Love" and "Truth" come and go quickly, with little more than a fleeting moment of interest before they fade from memory. 

There’s an attempt to reintroduce past elements, but it doesn't always hit the mark. On "I'm His, He's Mine," for instance, the use of an older song sample tries to invoke nostalgia, but it feels formulaic and doesn’t quite land as a fresh take. Then there’s "Artificial," where the production itself is just sloppy—it's hard to imagine this track standing out in any way. It’s as though she’s trying to revisit the sound and energy of her past glory, but it doesn’t quite come through in a meaningful way. 

In certain moments, like with "Crush," there's a slight glimmer of her old magic, but the effort to recapture her earlier energy falls flat in songs like "Wonder." The idea of using a child's voice to add some introspective touch to the track and build to a big chorus seems like it could work, but the final product feels subpar compared to her chart-topping hits like "Roar" or "Firework." 

Lyrically, many of the songs feel like they could have been written in a rush with minimal nuance. "Women's World" is a prime example—while empowering songs are always welcome, this one feels phoned in, with lyrics that are more obvious than profound. Then there’s "Artificial," which attempts to tackle the theme of real vs. fake love, but the execution is painfully surface-level, as though she’s trying to incorporate trendy concepts to remain relevant. It’s an odd juxtaposition—she has such an impressive back catalog, yet these tracks don’t showcase her creativity in the same way. 

The features, too, feel lackluster. The guest artists hold their own, but ultimately, their contributions feel forgettable, like fleeting moments that fail to leave a lasting impact. It's a bit of a letdown considering the powerhouse collaborations she’s worked with in the past. 

Vocally, Katy Perry is capable of giving powerful, energetic performances, but too often on this album, her voice gets bogged down by awkward styles or production choices. Tracks like "Gorgeous" and "Women's World" don’t allow her vocals to shine the way they should, leaving them feeling restrained and misguided.

In the end, there are a couple of decent tracks here, but for an artist with such a storied career, this album falls short of expectations. It’s hard not to feel disappointed when the best songs on this record just don’t hit with the same intensity or memorability as her older material. For someone as talented as Katy Perry, this album feels underwhelming, undercooked, and like a missed opportunity to evolve in a more impactful way.