What Makes a Woman
Katy Perry · 2020
2 min · 1 track · pop music
A vibrant exploration of feminine identity wrapped in catchy electropop melodies and introspective lyrics.
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What Makes a Woman — The title track serves as a central thesis of the album, blending uplifting melodies with profound questions about femininity and self-acceptance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song has solid pop writing but lacks standout elements that would elevate it beyond typical genre standards.
What we noticed
- The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered vocal harmonies that build throughout the song.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid single that explores themes of feminine identity without being a major breakthrough.
- Career context
- Released as part of Katy Perry's evolution in the pop landscape, 'What Makes a Woman' followed her 2019 album 'Smile'. At this stage, Perry was navigating her artistic direction after experiencing personal and commercial ups and downs, seeking to present a more mature perspective on femininity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lady Gaga· Demi Lovato· Rihanna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Makes a Woman 2:11
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