Review: The latest edition in Universal Japan's cheery 'Pops Best 100' series of reissues is Katy Perry's Prism, the 2013 set that effectively defined the American singer-songwriter's glossy, EDM-influenced power-pop sound. Largely producer by DJ Cirkut, Dr Luke and Max Martin, but featuring contributions from Benny Blanco, Stargate and Greg Kurtin, the set is an action-packed pop-romp that mixes and matches elements of R&B, synth-pop, electro-house, pop-rock and - more occasionally - hip-hop to create one excitable, radio-friendly whole. This edition also boasts two bonus editions of mega-hit (and album opener) 'Roar', including the fizzing, fidgety EDM heaviness that is the Gazette Remix.
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