Witness
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2017
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  1. renansantanakc
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O emadurecimento da Katy nesse álbum é magnifico, pude perceber a emoção na voz dela nas faixas, Hey Hey Hey é uma batida bem contagiante, Witness uma balada romântica,Save As Draft sem dúvidas é um hino impecável,o álbum todo está maravilhoso,Katy Perry eu te venero!… Expand
  2. policarpog
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    I think that katy perry showed to the world how she had grown up, in Witness we can see that lived the teenager dream fellings e create a new katy perry, with a lot of quality and fun. i'm so glad that i could managed to witnessed this perfection
  3. najetidarraga
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    Experimentó con nuevos sonidos, se reinventó en este álbum y es algo para rescatar, las canciones inspiran, esto es lo que debe hacer un artista, asombroso su trabajo se atrevió a lanzarse en contra de lo que todos esperaban
  4. jlbiojan
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her best album so far. I can't understand why music critics hates her and gives her low ratings. This one is a masterpiece, believe it or not. Probably be a hit!
  5. andrew030798
    Jun 15, 2017
    10
    Such an amazing comeback from Katy! The four year wait was well worth it. Witness and Pendulum are definitely the two best songs on the album but every song is great!
  6. jppbarroso
    Jun 15, 2017
    10
    How can I describe Witness? It's so different to her albums. I just wanna dance and feel the music, because this is what she did, Katy make us feel her emotions on this álbum. I never imagined songs like Into me you see, its so personal and powerful, I love it! Witness is the kind of album that you just wanna listen and see your life on you mind pass by song by song... As her fan I am soHow can I describe Witness? It's so different to her albums. I just wanna dance and feel the music, because this is what she did, Katy make us feel her emotions on this álbum. I never imagined songs like Into me you see, its so personal and powerful, I love it! Witness is the kind of album that you just wanna listen and see your life on you mind pass by song by song... As her fan I am so proud, because everybody just said that she was over and her new songs it was bored, but here we are Katy, thank you for make that album so different and so magical for us, you help me one more time with this new recording! Witness is your biggest and most personal album. I can feel your pain and joy in every song! I am your witness to the end!… Expand
  7. candyforniah
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    This is the best record of the year, the best album vocally and production. The best album of her, I love Teenage Dream but Witness is very good. I can't have bad reviews for Witness, this album is so amazing!
  8. aduneye
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    By far her most solid album with some very interesting topics discussed and very fitting dark melodies to help underline the depth of the songs. Not only does she sound more sure of herself and knows what she wants to say, the production boosts her voice and lyrics to sound even more confident and complete. Save a few missteps like "Swish Swish" and "Miss You More", overall the album is aBy far her most solid album with some very interesting topics discussed and very fitting dark melodies to help underline the depth of the songs. Not only does she sound more sure of herself and knows what she wants to say, the production boosts her voice and lyrics to sound even more confident and complete. Save a few missteps like "Swish Swish" and "Miss You More", overall the album is a superb production showing Katy becoming a full on Pop icon… Expand
  9. AlxRmr
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Worth the wait! Power, Tsunami and Witness are the big ones, her voice has the color I loved by her in the beginning, the last 30sec on Witness song makes me tremble, her voice in that remembers me her rendition of Black and Gold, which it's one of my favorite songs by her. She has to work with Jack Garratt more often, they did a great job.
  10. GabycatStark13
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Este álbum es bastante diferente a todos sus otros trabajos, acercándose sólo un poco a canciones de su álbum anterior "Prism" como "Spiritual", "Ghost" o "Choose Your Battles", pero muy poco.
    El álbum se siente algo flojo, un autotune casi molesto y ciertamente sus sencillos "Chained To The Rhythm", "Bon Appétit" y "Swish Swish" destacan de entre las demás canciones como si fueran parte    Este álbum es bastante diferente a todos sus otros trabajos, acercándose sólo un poco a canciones de su álbum anterior "Prism" como "Spiritual", "Ghost" o "Choose Your Battles", pero muy poco.
    El álbum se siente algo flojo, un autotune casi molesto y ciertamente sus sencillos "Chained To The Rhythm", "Bon Appétit" y "Swish Swish" destacan de entre las demás canciones como si fueran parte de otro álbum.
    No es totalmente malo pero me siento algo estafada después de esperar cuatro años por música nueva. Las mejores canciones en mi opinión son: Hey Hey Hey, Deja Vú, Miss You More, Pendulum y los tres sencillos mencionados con anterioridad.
    Fue una jugada valiente, al querer dejar de ser la "infantil" Katy Perry, pero no le salió del todo bien.    … Expand
  11. LucasMKKP
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is Amazing, Katy is back, the queen is back, Brazil and outhers countries loves you Katy and you New Album, I've been waiting for this album a long time and here it is, Katy did not disappoint us.
  12. yulinbarak2001
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    El álbum es una pieza de superación y de liberación la cual el publico hace de testigo para ver el cambio y el progreso de un artista, en este caso de la creado "Katy Perry". Haciendo de este un álbum con letras y sonidos nunca antes tocados por la artista; adentrando tantos puntos de vista la cual solo se gana la critica como algo negativo dejando solo 1/3 de algo positivo para esta.
  13. gabrieel
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Hey Hey Hey and Save as Draft are amazing... Power and Tsunami are my songs...
    Katy Perry is doing her homework, she is the best, and...
    Can I get a #Witness?
  14. juniorsantos12
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Simplesmente maravilhoso, excelente álbum.

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  15. NonatoTamayo05
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    An excellent album by Katy Perry reflects maturity and much change in her as in her music. AMAZING! Every song is a new world, deserves much success...
  16. antidave
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a risk taker on this days, a beautiful compilation of brand new sounds and lyrics, one of the best we will have on this year, she was telling the truth, I feel liberated.… Expand
  17. Luis1998
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is the album of the millenium....................................................................................................................
  18. caesarbtst
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's a strong pop-dance album, her best work for sure. The weaker tracks like Deja Vu can be totally forgiven, because the stronger one just like Tsunami are powerful. Beautiful. I'm impressed, Katy.
  19. LittleSmiler723
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Probablemente, su mejor trabajo discográfico, vemos una verdadera evolución en Katy, tanto personal como musicalmente, con canciones reivindicativas, algo que nadie esperaría de alguien como Perry, esto marca un antes y un después en su carrera.
  20. Adlei13
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    A great album with a Strong message. Something very different from today's pop. A great bold move for Katy! Well Done ! Personal favorites include "Witness" "Power" "Miss You More" and "Save As Draft". All songs are single material ! The lyrics and melodies are GREAT !
  21. perryscream
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's amazing to see how katy perry has matured on this album, she rocks everything she does and witnessed no different. A highlight for the instrumental of the album was wonderful.
  22. popstyle
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry is growing up, and do one of, if is not the best album of 2017. I just can say congrats katy for doing such an amazing producion. Nowdays critics are looking for new faces, victimsm and activism
  23. HenriqueSilva
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Once again Katy Perry surprises us, the album sounds so good, it's liberating, music to spend all day or better all year long listening to the best album of 2017. Parabens Katy you're amazing, send this "expert critique" if **** You have power
  24. changoorejon0
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Este álbum es increíble, esta muy bueno, no se como hay criticas negativas ya que en verdad esta muy bueno, tal vez no es su gusto pero nadie tendrá satisfecho a nadie
  25. perrysrat
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's amazing, it has a very good production. She worked very hard on this record. Every song is unique, with different vibes and styles. Love it! Congrats Katy.
  26. MatheusALE
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry made us witness the Ripening on an iconic album, and stuffed with possible Hits. From the powerful roulette to the melody I miss you more. Witness and album of the year.… Expand
  27. Gabrielretrao
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is wonderful, very well produced, wonderful lyrics melody, perfectly combines more danceable rhythms with more folk, calm and dark rhythms.
  28. EduardoEduardo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry shows an incredible evolution on this album, It's the typical album that pop music fans love, it has everything we need to make us reflect and feel things around us, Perry's best album.
  29. fingerprintxs
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry come back to save pop. This is album of the millennium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. Kemen
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Álbum incrível. Não poderia esperar menos de alguém que se dedica tanto para oferecer o melhor de si para seus fãs. Parabéns, Katy Perry! Witness é uma obra de arte.
  31. Matheus11
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Para entender esse álbum vc precisa enxerga-lo como um diário, um diário de uma mulher, que ontem enfrentou os dilemas de seu "Sonho Adolescente" e teve que deixar a luz entrar em seu "Prisma". Esse diário, hoje mostra uma mulher madura e na procura de sua libertação. Sem é claro decepcionar seus fãs, trazendo com essa "libertação", muitos Hinos.
  32. jerryalvarado
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Un gran crecimiento musical, sonidos diferentes y letras expectaculares. Katy desde sus inicios demostró que vieno con fuerza y con este álbum demostró que se quedará para siempre como una de las máximas exponentes de la música pop.
  33. Patronaty
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry expresses her full emotion and creativity with this album, which is a huge pro. She also knew exactly what she wanted to do with the album which adds another layer of depth and love to it. It is much more different-sounding than her other records and I applaud her for striving for something new and releasing another record breaking hit album.
  34. sincericky
    Jun 10, 2017
    8
    Eu realmente achei Witness um bom álbum, não acredito que seja superior ou se iguale aos álbuns anteriores de Katy, mas ainda assim eu gostei das faixas e senti sinceridade nelas. A única coisa que não me agradou foi o photoshoot do encarte, misericórdia Perry, esperava mais.
  35. Milahmirand
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    eu adorei esse álbum, um álbum conceitual, inspirador, foi uma boa volta Katy Perry e acredito q vai fazer muito sucesso ainda, já que bateu o recorde da Britney no iTunes us
  36. Witness0906
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Um dos melhores albuns dela, maturo e com letras totalmente comoventes e tocantes
    É uma obra de arte, diferente de tudo que a Katy já nos mostra. Ela se apresenta como uma mulher adulta, feminista e renascida. É uma bíblia pop, e eu estou muito satisfeito de que depois de quatro anos temos um albúm tão maravilhoso e maturo.
    Amém Katy Perry
  37. kevin1204
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    yo creo que esta es katy perry al 100 es ella sacando todo de si misma, como dicen ella esta siendo un fuego artificial, sin duda valio la pena todo el tiempo que nos hizo esperar
  38. DriesT
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    A+ production, A+ songwriting, A+ overall. Perry never ceases to amaze us, and her most recent "purposeful pop" album is no exception to the rule! By far the best album of the year so far
  39. Kluivert
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Este álbum es muy diferente a los que hemos estado acostumbrados, se reinvento y lo hizo de la mejor manera, En este álbum se puede apreciar el salto cualitativo en sonido y mostrar a una Katy Perry más madura, más reivindicativa y más interesante.
  40. LukeFaria
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Caralho Katy Perry que album maravilhoso, Witness é sucesso no mundo e no meu coração. Pendulum, Power, Witness e Deja vu são muito hinos, e mulher eu estou muito orgulhoso do seu trabalho.
    Miss you, Come to Brazil
  41. PaulKyTheTemoin
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece..Katy did an amazing comeback..It is truly one of the best albums of the year! Just don't give up on it after the first listen. The album is such a grower! My favourites are Roulette and Witness. What is great, that she is being very personal in most of the songs and it gets me every time.
  42. Natahenriquefs
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Será o álbum do ano, todas as suas músicas são ótimas, Katy Perry sempre inova a cada álbum, o sucesso do álbum será gigante. Um dos melhores álbuns de sua carreira.
  43. Luiseverything
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It really is the alum we expected.
    We see that katy improved his voice range and delights us with his sounds.
    This album makes us feel that we have power in ourselves with their lyrics and melodies.    … Expand
  44. Farel
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Que puta álbum meus amigos. Ela veio para calar a boca de todos os haters. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  45. ChelsV01
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    As a Katy Perry fan, I feel pretty weird about this record. It's not bad, but at the same time is not a masterpiece of pop culture. It's a good album, with some incredible songs. At the same time you have Bon Appétit and you think "what the heck Katy? What's wrong with you?" I only listened two times, and I know that time needs to pass to make me feel that this is a great album. At least IAs a Katy Perry fan, I feel pretty weird about this record. It's not bad, but at the same time is not a masterpiece of pop culture. It's a good album, with some incredible songs. At the same time you have Bon Appétit and you think "what the heck Katy? What's wrong with you?" I only listened two times, and I know that time needs to pass to make me feel that this is a great album. At least I can say: well done, Katy!… Expand
  46. madonnapisa
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É maravilhosa a forma que os verdadeiros artistas podem transformar seu objeto de trabalho, e Katy Perry é certamente uma grande artista. Com o seu quarto álbum de estúdio ela reiventou a si mesma e demostrou que estrá além dos recordes e vendas. Witness é uma verdadeira provação de que Katy Perry conseguiu se consograr.… Expand
  47. Micaelylaila
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album it's so good, it's not better than prism but i loved because the music is so inspirator and the music's its so different than I have listened
  48. felipekp
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    How can I describe Witness? It's so different to her albums. I just wanna dance and feel the music, because this is what she did, Katy make us feel her emotions on this álbum. I never imagined songs like Into me you see, its so personal and powerful, I love it! Witness is the kind of album that you just wanna listen and see your life on you mind pass by song by song... As her fan I am soHow can I describe Witness? It's so different to her albums. I just wanna dance and feel the music, because this is what she did, Katy make us feel her emotions on this álbum. I never imagined songs like Into me you see, its so personal and powerful, I love it! Witness is the kind of album that you just wanna listen and see your life on you mind pass by song by song... As her fan I am so proud, because everybody just said that she was over and her new songs it was bored, but here we are Katy, thank you for make that album so different and so magical for us, you help me one more time with this new recording! Witness is your biggest and most personal album. I can feel your pain and joy in every song! I am your witness to the end!… Expand
  49. FernandoAcevedo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The best album of the history.
    Although the chosen singles were not the best, it does not take away that the album is perfect
    Taylor is over party jajaja
  50. Leticiagatti12
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Perfect in every detail.
    Congratulations Katy, you deserve all the best ❤️❤️❤️
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  51. Oshyro
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Maravilhoso album, a evolução musical do Prism para o Witness foi gigantesca, pode-se perceber o amadurecimento da artista, com esse novo trabalho.
    Musicas com sonoridade unica e letras fortes!
  52. Cooked_Egg
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    I'm brazilian, sorry if I wrote something wrong.
    Witness is great. Most artists write 4-5 good songs that are supposed to be a single, and the rest of the songs are only to fill the album. But in this album, it's different. EVERY song looks like it was written to be a single. This album is so different from her other works, thats why I loved it!
  53. OmarFerro
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente regreso, aplaudo totalmente su nuevo álbum, se arriesgó a innovar y a incursionar en sonidos totalmente distintos, a los que nos tenía acostumbrados, dando como resultado, lo que podría llegar a ser visto como una obra maestra. Por otro lado, se puede apreciar un gran empoderamiento en la mayoría de las letras de Witness, que nos motiva a abrir los ojos y ver el mundo, de una manera más consiente, más crítica, más abierta.
    En general, es un han trabajo.    … Expand
  54. amayeston
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I do love this album. Shows a more concerned Perry searching for a witness who can understand her through one of the most hard moments of her life. 10/10
  55. jirojacinto
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    i really love what Katy Perry and her team have created which is Witness. Witness is the album that not everyone will like. It will take a lot of maturity to understand the songs. I love what Katy said "I think we all want to be heard/witnessed" which is true. Who likes to be snob-ed. Hey Hey Hey is a very matured pop song, from its lyrics to beat. This album is a masterpiece. I lovei really love what Katy Perry and her team have created which is Witness. Witness is the album that not everyone will like. It will take a lot of maturity to understand the songs. I love what Katy said "I think we all want to be heard/witnessed" which is true. Who likes to be snob-ed. Hey Hey Hey is a very matured pop song, from its lyrics to beat. This album is a masterpiece. I love this, well written songs and beautiful vocals. 10/10… Expand
  56. IgorLavigne
    Jun 15, 2017
    10
    Of course, the best album ever released, Teenage Dream was very childish, but Witness is actually the album I hear without skipping tracks. More of the same in the head of those who think that is a critic of truth.
  57. wkallao
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    A wonderful album of self discovery and empowerment. It's a shame so many people are judging this piece just off of what has been released as singles. This album has so many gems such as Tsunami, Power, Pendulum and Into Me You See. While this isn't Perry's strongest work, it is certainly an experiment and something unique to make a one of a kind pop album.
  58. MR_headphones
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    how is this a 51 i give it a 6 but i thought more people whould like it so i'm giving it a 10 to even the score

    katy is ok i never hated her never loved her. she never really had personality of here own but that's not really a bad thing meaning she could be on basically any song or beat unlike lana del rae or adel who have lots of personality so they can't really branch out and do lots    how is this a 51 i give it a 6 but i thought more people whould like it so i'm giving it a 10 to even the score

    katy is ok i never hated her never loved her. she never really had personality of here own but that's not really a bad thing meaning she could be on basically any song or beat unlike lana del rae or adel who have lots of personality so they can't really branch out and do lots of different sounding things without it sounding awkward. no offence to adel she's amazing but piano ballads aren't going to work forever is what i'm saying.

    witness: 4/10 boring

    hey hey hey: 6/10 like et but good

    roulette: 5/10 weird synth

    swish swish: 6/10 idk

    deja vu: 5/10 sounds a bit like hey hey hey

    power: 5/10 what the hell was that drum fill

    mind maze: 2/10 that autotune is awful not as bad as in looking for a star though that song is just the worst.

    miss you more: 3/10 the boredom is real

    chained to the rhythm: 7/10 nice groove nice guest verse nice singing nice everything and it never gets worse or better it's the perfect summer song, released in winter

    tsunami: it sounds 4/10 this beat sounds like it was made on a phone

    bon appetite: 4/10 why are migos here. wait every single has a disco type beat with a rap verse at the end

    bigger than me: 5/10 i literally can't write anything about this song there's just nothing that stands out very much

    save as draft: 5/10 every person that worked on this song sounds like they were thinking like the writers

    pendulum: 6/10 there's something i like about this song but i just can't quite put my fingers on it

    into me you see: 4/10 the boredom

    that was ok. no horrible songs no great songs numerical score is 54/100
    which means 5/10 kinda forgettable but i gotta say i don't think she was trying to make a great album i think she was trying to make an album that stood up to overplay no matter how many times i hear these songs i probably won't ever hate any of these songs. 5/10 seems reasonable but i do like the way she's going with her music it's no longer bubblegum pop or the trendy sound of the time. she's experimenting and i respect that. insert    … Expand
  59. raya
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy impressed me again with this new album! She's become mature now as you can tell from her new songs. I feel like everyone can relate to at least one of the songs from this album, and mine is save as draft! Well done Katy!!
  60. Montje55
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This is the best album ever! Hey Hey Hey, Roulette, Witness and Bigger Than Me are the best songs on the album! There are many beautiful songs on it. The album is really worth the money!
  61. Jack_Hudson
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The best katy Perry's album. This is the album of year 2017 and is the salvation to pop music in the world.
    This is a perfect album and it's better than all that we saw in the pop music.
  62. adyatmapiero
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    i think this is the best album she ever made sound different and refreshing my mind. thank you KP!!! and welcome back!!!! can't wait to see her tour in indonesia (even tho she's not make asia's legs yet) but i wish she will!!
  63. gu4stavo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Amazing!
    Her best and bold album with such good messages and good tunes.
    Déjà Vu, Witness, Pendulum and Power are the best ones. Absolutely loved it.
  64. IGa
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    I honestly don't know what the critics want from Katy Perry.

    When she set out to release genuinely pop albums, she did it well above average, and was criticized for that, because the critics wanted something a bit more innovative, they wanted her to get out of the comfort zone. As if the complete change of rock from "One Of The Boys" to the summer pop of "Teenage Dream" was not enough.    I honestly don't know what the critics want from Katy Perry.

    When she set out to release genuinely pop albums, she did it well above average, and was criticized for that, because the critics wanted something a bit more innovative, they wanted her to get out of the comfort zone. As if the complete change of rock from "One Of The Boys" to the summer pop of "Teenage Dream" was not enough. In addition, they begged something personal, as if making a personal album was a rule and not a proposal.

    So with "Witness," Katy Perry completely ran away from the pop that she presented before and made a most personal album than ever ... and the "specialized" critics continues to come up with precepts to judge him. "Witness" is a genuine album, not only for a political purpose, but also with the duty to present to the world another side of Katy Perry. With risky beats, powerful lyrics and vocals quite different from what we used to hear from Katy, this album is perhaps the most misunderstood triumph in pop history. Maybe Katy Perry is the most misunderstood pop star of current times.

    I think the critics would feel better if the album had that simple four-chord combination that repeats itself and a blasé lyrics about ex-boyfriends.    … Expand
  65. ATRLModneys
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    A musical experience from start to finish. Fantastic lyrics. No song on that album is even close to being below an 8. Favorites: Power, Bon Appetit and Chained To The Rythm, which was the lead single and as always a massive success for Perry.
  66. AndyRyse
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    An awesome album her lyrics are so smart, 'Into Me See You', 'Witness', 'Dancing with the Devil, ought be singles. Great Katy!!! still hope the featuring with Rihanna and Madonna
  67. Anfer1302
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Witness, hemos esperado cuatro largos años por ti... En mi opinión, Katy P. Nos ha dado un álbum de calidad en 9 de 10, tiene letras muy profundas aunque algunas no tanto, sus melodías son perfectas en cada canción, sin duda será uno de los Nominados en los Grammy 2018.
  68. juniorjemerson
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing comeback. It can not have bad reviews. Just envy or spite.
    You have to be objective and listen to every song and know that it is a work of art.    … Expand
  69. AlyDelRey
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The album is very good. To the songs with a calm voice and a contagious beat. Taking the listener, to feel several emotions in a single song, that is the legal one. Those songs with a very calm or sad voice and an exciting beat. I loved this new era different from Katy, it shows her change from venturing without fear.
  70. Nonickkj
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Um álbum inovador! Maravilhoso com musicas maravilhosas. Não entendo o porque de tanta negatividade pra cima de "Witness"! AS MUSICAS SÃO MUITOS BOAS! Um dos meus álbuns preferidos! Katy Perry sempre surpreendendo. Uma artista maravilhosa!
  71. Wjr012
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Its a great Álbum, this álbum is dark, is dance , is awesome. In my opinion this is The best álbum of Katy Perry. My favorites songs is Déjà vu, witness and hey hey hey .
  72. ItaloGalileu2
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Her best album since Teenage Dream, she was reinvented but teenage dream still her escential album in her carreer, deserves more score on metacritic :/
  73. jesusm1810
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    An amazing album, excellent production and beatiful lyrics!!!! Finally a different katy... Power, Tsunami, Roulette, Witness and Miss you more the best songs of the album. And dont fogert to hear Dancing with the devil in the deluxe edition.
  74. carl0_93
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I loved this album, why? because I felt so powerful after listened, exactly how she said in an interview.
    Witness is a different type of album, I think that she finally could grow up as an artist.
  75. VictorDuarte
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    It's not the masterpiece I expected after three years with nothing new, but it's a good album
    Best tracks: WITNESS, ROULETTE, SWISH SWISH, CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM, SAVE AS DRAFT and INTO ME YOU SEE.
    Worst: TSUNAMI and POWER.
  76. Chris_51501
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    Katy Perry has FINALLY returned with a great, but not fantastic album. While the music on the whole is very well produced and written, it never fully reaches the heights of her record-breaking "Teenage Dream". The songs are extremely unique from anything she's ever done before, but that's both a positive and negative. While the songs are perfect by themselves, they don't fully mesh well toKaty Perry has FINALLY returned with a great, but not fantastic album. While the music on the whole is very well produced and written, it never fully reaches the heights of her record-breaking "Teenage Dream". The songs are extremely unique from anything she's ever done before, but that's both a positive and negative. While the songs are perfect by themselves, they don't fully mesh well to form a cohesive album. It's as if Katy wrote 3 different albums and combined them to form one. The content of the album is still supreme though. Deja Vu and Power are definitely two of the strongest songs she has ever released. While they are well written, the production of pushes the songs to unreached heights. Deja Vu sounds like a 90's dance club jam cranked up in intensity, while Power is a powerful, feminist song that suprisingly meshes psychedelic rock with EDM vibes to create the best song on the entire album. Meanwhile, songs such as Witness, Pendulum, Into Me You See, and Swish Swish, stand out among the rest of the field. Despite a few misfires (Bon Appetit, Roulette), the album on the whole is a worthy successor to her previous work. While it may not be her best album, WITNESS stands out as Katy's most diverse work yet and I personally can't wait to see what she does with it.… Expand
  77. YanaMerkulova
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    This is the best album this year! Katy Perry voice is just superb! All the songs in the album are different, they want to come back all the time! Perhaps this is the best work!
  78. Milkovich21
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Katy, eu te imploro pra parar de pisar nesses merdas desses críticos. Conseguiu trazer um dos melhores álbuns da carreira e do ano e esses lixosos insistem em te perseguir. Simplesmente uma obra-prima.
  79. LIPESMartins
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    [!!!!] recordes e feitos do g-dragon em menos de 24 horas
    - artista asiático com mais #1's ao redor do mundo, totalizando até agora 41 países, batendo o recorde do BTS e do BIGBANG
    - entrou para lista dos únicos artistas asiáticos a terem #1 no itunes US albums, sendo segundo a conseguir tal feito - #1 no itunes mundial, sendo o primeiro solista a fazer isso - 3 milhões de    [!!!!] recordes e feitos do g-dragon em menos de 24 horas
    - artista asiático com mais #1's ao redor do mundo, totalizando até agora 41 países, batendo o recorde do BTS e do BIGBANG
    - entrou para lista dos únicos artistas asiáticos a terem #1 no itunes US albums, sendo segundo a conseguir tal feito
    - #1 no itunes mundial, sendo o primeiro solista a fazer isso
    - 3 milhões de visualizações em 11 horas de lançamento
    - em 11 horas de lançamento, já se tornou o vídeo mais visto da semana no QQ Music
    - KWON JIYONG já vendeu mais de 750 mil cópias na China, sendo o #8 álbum mais vendido na plataforma (até agora)
    - "Ultitled, 2014" pegou certificado real-time all kill na primeira atualização
    - TODAS as músicas estão no top 5 do MelOn
    - "Untitled, 2014" debutou no MelOn dando um roof    … Expand
  80. ohnoskellitanz
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    People that think this album is mediocre need to listen to it a few more times. Trust me, I had to do that too before I could appreciate the album as it actually is.
    It's definitely not what I expected from Katy but it's a really good album with most songs being absolute bangers and others being... well, pretty bad. That's why I'm giving the album an 8/10.
    For a track by track review:    People that think this album is mediocre need to listen to it a few more times. Trust me, I had to do that too before I could appreciate the album as it actually is.
    It's definitely not what I expected from Katy but it's a really good album with most songs being absolute bangers and others being... well, pretty bad. That's why I'm giving the album an 8/10.
    For a track by track review:
    Witness: 8/10
    Hey Hey Hey: 8/10
    Roulette: 6/10
    Swish Swish: 8.5/10
    Déjà Vù: 8/10
    Power: 8.5/10
    Mind Maze: 2/10
    Chained to The Rhythm: 8/10
    Tsunami: 5/10
    Bon Appétit: 7.5/10
    Bigger Than Me: 6/10
    Save As Draft: 7.5/10
    Pendulum: 8/10
    Into Me You See: 5/10    … Expand
  81. estevaamlucas
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's an amazing record and so different from all the others pop records that already came out. Katy did her best in this new phase and I'm so proud of her. She proves that she's a incredible and original artist, such a masterpiece of our generation. I've been witnessing her journey through these years and I'll always do. Love you, Katy!
  82. iiWitnessii
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    To short, best album released this year,
    The production, the vocals, the lyrics are really on point
    It was worth the wait...i'm in love with every song except Power i feel it's boring and my favorites are Miss You More, Mind Maze, Bigger Than Me & Tsunami.
  83. luispedz
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her most experimental and cohesive album to date, miss Perry did that! Highlights from the album are definitely; the title track (Witness), Power (previously Goddess), Tsunami (Don't Be Scared), Roulette, and Save As Draft. The album is a roller coaster of emotions, and embodies a grown woman coming to terms with her age and mission in the industry. Later on the album, she also notes thatHer most experimental and cohesive album to date, miss Perry did that! Highlights from the album are definitely; the title track (Witness), Power (previously Goddess), Tsunami (Don't Be Scared), Roulette, and Save As Draft. The album is a roller coaster of emotions, and embodies a grown woman coming to terms with her age and mission in the industry. Later on the album, she also notes that even though life seems like an endless loop, there's always a way to break out of the bubble. She sings about wanting to break he cycle, however remaining grateful to those that came before her. Overall this album shows Katheryn as not only a pop persona, but also as a daughter, an activist, a grown woman, and a vulnerable soul who's just learned to take her power back.… Expand
  84. Taq32
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Maybe this is the best Katy Perry's album, the vocals, the rhythm, the complete album is perfect, she know make her fans so good, the album have dancing songs to really sad and nostalgic songs.
  85. antunesmoi
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Com certeza é o melhor album da Katy , adulto , co m faixas fortes, e um ótimo potencial para hitar muito , Katy eu te venero , quero video para toas as faixas e Power, q isso hein ,,,
  86. Hoke
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Album of the year. Songs are filled with emotions. They suit to every mood. It's a completely new story. The story of Katheryn Hudson. Just listen to it and you'll understand how perfect this record is.
  87. longjetty7
    Jun 22, 2017
    7
    I don't understand all the hate this album is getting from critics? I know Katy has always gotten mixed reviews, but Witness is a perfectly acceptable album. (And much better than Lorde's "Melodrama", but we won't go there...)

    First off, I'd like to say that this album is disappointing in some ways and pleasantly surprising in others. For one, there aren't as many show-stopping,    I don't understand all the hate this album is getting from critics? I know Katy has always gotten mixed reviews, but Witness is a perfectly acceptable album. (And much better than Lorde's "Melodrama", but we won't go there...)

    First off, I'd like to say that this album is disappointing in some ways and pleasantly surprising in others. For one, there aren't as many show-stopping, standout tracks like Prism and Teenage Dream had. Most of the songs are growers though, and I've come to like this album the more I listen to it. I'd say the overall quality is a lot more consistent. The highs aren't quite as high, but the lows aren't as low either. Another thing I like is that the music is slightly more adventurous than what she's done before. The beats are nice and modern, and the production is solid without sounding overdone. The songs are also a bit more bittersweet and less happy than normal, which is definitely something I like.

    And just because Katy holds a special place in my heart, I'll do a track-by-track review:

    1. Witness - Really solid opener, and one of the better songs on the album. The piano is a nice touch.
    2. Hey Hey Hey - Not my favorite, but a passable song nevertheless.
    3. Roulette - Another solid song, and one of the more traditional Katy Perry songs on the album.
    4. Swish Swish - The first time I heard this, I thought it was fine but nothing special. It's grown on me a lot though, and it's cool to see Katy doing something more dance-oriented.
    5. Deja Vu - One of my favorite tracks on the album. Very danceable and catchy, this should definitely be a single.
    6. Power - Very musically different from what I'd normally expect. Not one of my favorites, but a perfectly fine, soulful song in its own right.
    7. Mind Maze - Probably the weirdest song on the album. It's sort of jarring, especially the auto-tune, although it's started growing on me. I think it's interesting, for sure.
    8. Miss You More - A bland ballad, but not the worst ballad on the album.
    9. Chained to the Rhythm - This song has grown on me a lot. I like the chord progression and like that it gives me some Daft Punk vibes, although it does sound like the kind of song that was written by 20 people. Still one of the more upbeat songs on the album.
    10. Tsunami - I love this song. It's a slow burner, and the bass riff is just perfect. Probably not the most radio friendly song, but that's why it's so great. It sounds a lot more musically mature than what we normally get from her.
    11. Bon Appetit - A relatively simple song, but the beat is the best I've heard in 2017. Seriously, the production on this song is perfection.
    12. Bigger Than Me - A somewhat generic pop song, but it's catchy and has a nice melody, so I'm fine with it.
    13. Save As Draft - Another lame, bland ballad. Reminds me of Britney Spears' "Email My Heart".
    14. Pendulum - Upbeat and happy, but not really my cup of tea.
    15. Into Me You See - A third bland ballad! She should have cut this album off at 12 tracks and we wouldn't have missed out on anything.

    Overall score: 6.8, rounding up to 7    … Expand
  88. darielcalero
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    This is the album of the millennium!!! iconic Godty Perry all the song are amazing. one of the best album of the year, just behind of melodrama by Lorgod.
  89. lucasdocarmo
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    The most mature record of Katy Perry, despite of two really bad tracks, Tsunami and Bigger than Me, this is the best album of the whole Discography. Must listen: Mind Maze & Deja Vu.
  90. gariel5
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    The Witness is excellent critics do not know what is music Katy deserves to be well recognized and win a Grammy for her effort..... Parabéns Katy Quenn
  91. gamonx1
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    I'm surprised with this album! Katy Perry did that once again! Truly a pop masterpiece. I didn't get the hate that she received so far. Congrats for this new era katy. We can feel your soul on Witness and it's beautiful. Thank you for exploring new styles, creating this awesome album. It was really worth the wait.
  92. GreatestMusic
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    When I heard all the tracks on her album Witness, I think this is the best album she ever produced! It has different meanings for people to absorb with and for them to seek inspiration through her music. Her comeback will be huge I tell you!
  93. 0987
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy slayed!!! She didn't dissapoint with this album at all. For sure, I can say that this album is even better than Prism. My personal faves: Witness, Deja Vu, Power, Miss You More, Chained To The Rhythm.
  94. brunocardoso
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Melhor album da carreira dela, evolução lirica e musical, chained to the rhythm e roulette melhores musicas do cd e da carreira dela, amem katy perry.
  95. JefersonXCX
    Jun 16, 2017
    7
    Katy Perry nos trouxe seu mais novo experimento "Witness".
    Há quem esperava sua grande evolução neste disco.
    Ouvindo o Witness, é perceptível se comparado ao PRISM a evolução sonora pop de Katy Perry. criticos renomados americanos nunca gostaram dos álbuns de Katy Perry. Katy Perry pode vir com qualquer trabalho maduro, mas ser´á duramente criticada e comparada com trabalhos anteriores.    Katy Perry nos trouxe seu mais novo experimento "Witness".
    Há quem esperava sua grande evolução neste disco.
    Ouvindo o Witness, é perceptível se comparado ao PRISM a evolução sonora pop de Katy Perry. criticos renomados americanos nunca gostaram dos álbuns de Katy Perry. Katy Perry pode vir com qualquer trabalho maduro, mas ser´á duramente criticada e comparada com trabalhos anteriores. Witness é um pop gostoso, esperado e que deve ser deliciado aos poucos. Não vejo um "Conceito especifico" no Witness, mas sim o amadurecimento tardio de Perry em uma nova era de desafios através de quem ela realmente é. Mesmo como um fã, tenho que admitir que ainda sinto falta de algo quando eu escuto esse album, algo mais marcante que eu sentia nos outros álbuns da Katy, e por incrivel que pareça, acredito que seja canções mais marcantes do que são. Dou destaque total a faixa "Witness" minha grande aposta a Perry, Roullet, Tsunami e Deja Vu também soam bem. Swish Swish tem um verso delicioso, gostoso de ouvir, Temos que levar em conta que Bon Apettit não cabe neste álbum. Ao ouvir "Act My Age" me lembrei da Perry do Teenage Dream, essa faixa soa tão bem...
    Como a própria disse, ela não se sente mais como Katy perry, ela é Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, precisamos ouvi-la, ser sua testemunha em momentos como este, onde a mídia, fãs de Taylor Swift e de Lady GaGa só sabem tacar pedras na mesma. É perceptível o fiasco que este álbum esta sendo, mais que um "Fracasso perfeito" levamos em conta qual é a proposta do álbum: Trazer pop e isso Katy Perry conseguiu.    … Expand
  96. eduardojunio
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The best album from 2017! WITNESS is the best from Katy Perry. i loe so much Witness, Roulette, Pendulum, Swish Swish and of course, the best music, CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM.
  97. LegendaryMau
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This album saved pop, and saved a lot of lifes.Serving bops and masterpieces of ballads. Track order well placed and bonus tracks on point! Excellent work Katy, better than her previous ones.
  98. XSCAPEMAN
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    This one of those albums that you need to listen more than 2 or 3 times to understand that is all about the lyrics and being witness of a real Katy Perry, that who is behind of all fame, it means the real Katheryn Hudson...
  99. l_mendes99
    Jun 11, 2017
    8
    Katy returned with a good album. The first half of the album is really amazing (only Hey Hey Hey - probably the next single - i didn't liked so much), with strong letters and such good beats (Roulette it's the best of the whole album). The other half it's a little bit slow but still good (Pendulum, i love you) and I really liked the personal letters of "Bigger Than Me", "Act My Age" andKaty returned with a good album. The first half of the album is really amazing (only Hey Hey Hey - probably the next single - i didn't liked so much), with strong letters and such good beats (Roulette it's the best of the whole album). The other half it's a little bit slow but still good (Pendulum, i love you) and I really liked the personal letters of "Bigger Than Me", "Act My Age" and "Into Me You See". It's a great record but some songs aren't that good like 'Tsunami' (Katy, I trust you, don't make this filler a single!!). This album has a few potential singles, like Witness and Roulette, and I think Katy did not choose right her singles (like Bon Appetit, that one turns good when you listen the complete album. This not work for a single). Congratulations Katy, you made (I think) your second best album (Teenage Dream it's the first and PRISM the third). My top 5 songs from Witness is : 1 - Roulette, 2 - Bigger Than Me, 3 - Witness, 4 - Deja Vu, 5 - Pendulum.
    I hope that she can choose the right singles and make an incredible era.    … Expand
  100. musicfankys
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy perry has, in fact, proven once again that she is the pop queen this generation desperately needs.
    All her music is so different yet amazing in every way, and Witness is not an exception.
    From the opening track Witness to the never done before ballad Into Me You See, Perry delivers a number of excellent bops that nobody had come close to before. None of her contemporaries, for    Katy perry has, in fact, proven once again that she is the pop queen this generation desperately needs.
    All her music is so different yet amazing in every way, and Witness is not an exception.
    From the opening track Witness to the never done before ballad Into Me You See, Perry delivers a number of excellent bops that nobody had come close to before.
    None of her contemporaries, for example, Miss Swift and Lady GaGa has been able to create a masterpiece like Witness, they stick to mainly one genre (Country for Swift and desperately attempt to make a new "genre" for GaGa) unlike Perry who is evolving and changing every era.
    Witness is a life changing album that is for sure.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 13, 2020
    75
    While it's certainly missing any form of coherency, Witness does feel like you're growing with Perry - going on this journey that's helped her find new ground and a reinvigorated appreciation for all walks of the pop music spectrum.
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  2. Prefix Magazine
    Jul 6, 2017
    70
    While she may have slipped down the pecking order, Witness proves she’s still a more interesting pop star than she’s often given credit for.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 28, 2017
    50
    It’s a real shame Witness has come out as a bit of a disjointed mess, as there’s a decent record somewhere in there, but it gets lost in the fog of endless guest productions and co-writes that miss the point entirely.
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