Witness
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2017
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3037 Ratings

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  1. kailaaap
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    WITNESS is showing us a lot of her side that we've never think about it before. Katy is success by releasing this and we just couldn't agree more that WITNESS has a lot of good songs (almost all of it).
  2. MacMusic10
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I never thought I'd hear such a good album, Katy. Different sounds, good production, good lyrics she got over and brought one of the best pop albums of 2017
  3. arianasson
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    That's a masterpiece!! it obviously deserves more than the points that the critic gave! The production, the voice, the lyrics, the sounds... is everything perfect. Great job Katy! It is a Grammy worthy.
  4. tsarouhas
    Jun 14, 2017
    1
    Most of the songs in this album are total trash with no sense of rhythm, definitely not music you can dance to. The only one worth listening to is the collab with Nicki, and that's because the beat is awesome and she slays her part. Very disappointed by her new music, hope she gets back to making good pop hits
  5. WellAlex
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    In Witness Katy Perry is more mature, she opens her heart to songs like "Miss You More", "Save as Draft" and "Into Me You See". The album is not just about politics, it's about a woman and the world around her.
  6. witnesskaty
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    So different to her other albums, but it's amazing! Great vocal song and production. Deja Vu, Tsunami, Witness, Roulette, Miss You More are the best tracks
  7. erikasantioni
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Worth the wait. Every song is a bop, from Witness to Into Me You See; and the ballads are just unbelievably beautiful. Thank you Katy, you never disappoint.
  8. kazerike
    Jun 13, 2017
    0
    The worst album of Katy Perry's career. It is disappointing an album that begins with a slight footprint in the title track, witness, go falling while listening to the others. The generic instruments and lack of concept in the album make anyone give up listening to it until the end.
  9. EmanueleBerton
    Jun 20, 2017
    3
    Her worst album. Katy Perry lost her soul in this work, i can't feel her. Prsim was even more mature. I don't think if she's going to sell again like she did before.
  10. marcmyworks
    Jun 21, 2017
    6
    I really wanted to like this album and give it the benefit of the doubt. Witness does start off with a bang, with Katy really bringing a strong new direction to her music; however towards the end of the album the tracks start to fizzle, the lyrics become weak and bland and the production seems muddled. There are some great songs such as "Bon Apetit", "Witness" and "Swish Swish", but aboutI really wanted to like this album and give it the benefit of the doubt. Witness does start off with a bang, with Katy really bringing a strong new direction to her music; however towards the end of the album the tracks start to fizzle, the lyrics become weak and bland and the production seems muddled. There are some great songs such as "Bon Apetit", "Witness" and "Swish Swish", but about 5 or 6 tracks could have been cut to make what remained seem even more incredible.… Expand
  11. mrSilkie
    Jun 23, 2017
    5
    Some of her tracks are really good but the lyrics are doghouse and the production of the music is not hers, that's the record label that manages all that. so looking at just the vocals and the lyrics this albums far from perfect.

    lots of songs are so poppy and disconnected from her, for a girl who is suicidal surely this should be the most, from the heart, compelling music she's ever    Some of her tracks are really good but the lyrics are doghouse and the production of the music is not hers, that's the record label that manages all that. so looking at just the vocals and the lyrics this albums far from perfect.

    lots of songs are so poppy and disconnected from her, for a girl who is suicidal surely this should be the most, from the heart, compelling music she's ever made but it's far from that. For example, what the hell is roulette? What on earth is that song trying to convey? nothing, there's nothing to take away from that apart from the fact that it's generic pop music designed the full out the album, Hey Hey Hey, written by SIX PEOPLE, it took SIX PEOPLE to write that garbage.

    There are bands out there who make far better music then this, it's not worth anybodies time or attention. 5 stars cause perry has a great voice and the production is pretty darn good (mind you generic at the same time) but as far as music goes this is just trash    … Expand
  12. josecab1998
    Jun 9, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really thought that it will be the first complete album that i will love of Katy perry but... toooo much auto-tune in some song, and in other songs the verses are good but suddenly the chorus appears and it sucks... I only like 6 songs... PRISM still the jewel of katy perry...… Expand
  13. iambullot
    Jun 13, 2017
    5
    De alguma forma " Witness " soou como uma parada no meio de uma busca por um novo som, uma tentativa não tão bem sucedida, mas que trás algumas músicas boas. "Pendulum", "Hey Hey Hey" e "Save As Draft" são pontos fortes na tracklist, além dos singles "não tão bem sucedido".
  14. poetsofswift
    Jun 26, 2017
    5
    Meh. it's not best thing I've ever heard but it works on some levels. The production is really good, it's actually the only thing that I like about this album. The lyrics are cringy (especially in Swish Swish and Hey Hey Hey), I hate how she's trying to be "woke" nowadays and her vocal performance on this album is awful.
  15. TheCriticReview
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The worst album of Katy Perry's career. It is disappointing an album that begins with a slight footprint in the title track, witness, go falling while listening to the others. The generic instruments and lack of concept in the album make anyone give up listening to it until the end. I'm shocked that people are giving this heap of steaming dog crap 10 stars reviews. I suspect that most ofThe worst album of Katy Perry's career. It is disappointing an album that begins with a slight footprint in the title track, witness, go falling while listening to the others. The generic instruments and lack of concept in the album make anyone give up listening to it until the end. I'm shocked that people are giving this heap of steaming dog crap 10 stars reviews. I suspect that most of them are teenage Katy Perry stalker fans because this album is embarrassingly bad, especially after the way it was hyped up. I'm still confused as to why any artist would make a grandiose announcement claiming that they will be releasing purposeful music, and then come out with a song like "Bon Appetit". Seriously? I can't even listen to the whole song because my head hurts from face-palming so much. Personally, I barely made it through this album. I found the songs to be, for the most part, boring, and the lyrics nothing short of cringe-worthy. I honestly feel like a middle school student could write better lyrics, and that's just sad knowing that there was an entire team of people working on this album. I think there was 1 song that didn't make me want to jump out of a window: Into Me You See. The rest seems over-produced and I agree with other reviewers who said it doesn't seem like Katy believes the words she is singing. I'm glad I didn't spend any money on this album, as there are other artists making much better music right now. This fell very short for me.… Expand
  16. nastolfi
    Jun 14, 2017
    0
    I'm shocked that people are giving this heap of steaming dog crap 10 star reviews. I suspect that most of them are teenage Katy Perry stalker fans because this album is embarrassingly bad, especially after the way it was hyped up. I'm still confused as to why any artist would make a grandiose announcement claiming that they will be releasing purposeful music, and then come out with aI'm shocked that people are giving this heap of steaming dog crap 10 star reviews. I suspect that most of them are teenage Katy Perry stalker fans because this album is embarrassingly bad, especially after the way it was hyped up. I'm still confused as to why any artist would make a grandiose announcement claiming that they will be releasing purposeful music, and then come out with a song like "Bon Appetit". Seriously? I can't even listen to the whole song because my head hurts from face-palming so much. Personally, I barely made it through this album. I found the songs to be, for the most part, boring, and the lyrics nothing short of cringe-worthy. I honestly feel like a middle school student could write better lyrics, and that's just sad knowing that there was an entire team of people working on this album. I think there was 1 song that didn't make me want to jump out of a window: Into Me You See. The rest seems over-produced and I agree with other reviewers who said it doesn't seem like Katy believes the words she is singing. I'm glad I didn't spend any money on this album, as there are other artists making much better music right now. This fell very short for me.… Expand
  17. Rafaeeel
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Estamos sendo testemunhas do crescimento da Katy Perry como artista, e isso está sendo maravilhoso. Katy construiu um álbum diferente dos anteriores e não deixou a desejar em nenhuma faixa. Minhas faixas favoritas são: Witness, Roulette, Deja Vu, Tsunami, Power e Bigger Than Me.
  18. rickyrick
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her best album to date. All the songs sound like they belong to the record as opposed to being there to fill space. Very consistent piece. The production of the songs is next level from what we were used to hear from Katy, she's grown a lot artisticaly.
  19. almeidaisbi
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The best pop album of 2017. "Roulette" Is the best track of the whole album! "Witness" is not far behind, like "Bigger Than Me", "Miss You More", "Swish Swish", "Hey Hey Hey" and "Chained To The Rhythm"
  20. manduoficial
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Hino otimo cd ,, com músicas incríveis e super conceitual, tudo bem gostosinho, melhor albim da katy ate agora.
    Pisa menos katy eu te implore. Killer queen
  21. richardrhoads88
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is by far Katy's most diverse and best album. DO NOT JUDGE THE ALBUM BY THE SINGLES. The Album tracks are amazing and you will not regret buying it. Her vocals seemed to have improved too, which can be seen on songs like Pendulum. Highlights of the album are; Witness, Power, Pendulum, Into Me You See, Chained To The Rhythm, and Tsunami!
  22. hucamite
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Algo que me decepcionou um pouco é que alguns refrãos nao sao fortes o suficientes, como de Swish Swish e Miss You More, mas todo o resto sobre o álbum está impecável. Save as Draft dona do álbum, sim ou claro? E ela devia ter começado a era com Act My Age e deixado Bon Appetit como faixa bonus.
    Só dei nota 10 pq nao dá pra dar nota 900000.
  23. vihtor
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews. Deservers a good reviews.… Expand
  24. MaxBrendeo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    CARALHO EU ESTOU MUITO TESTEMUNHA!
    Só tem hino nesse álbum.
    Acorrentado, alimentado, testemunhado, balançado, salvado, banhado, poderosíssimo e dançante.
  25. anisjuang
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Pop Katy is back. This is exactly what we have been waiting for over 3 years since her last record. I love seeing an artist evolving. This new record has a lot to offer. From funky pop fun songs that are Katy's signature image, to more mature tracks that catch our emotions. I think I can say that this is her best work so far, I love when an artist change to a better form without losing herPop Katy is back. This is exactly what we have been waiting for over 3 years since her last record. I love seeing an artist evolving. This new record has a lot to offer. From funky pop fun songs that are Katy's signature image, to more mature tracks that catch our emotions. I think I can say that this is her best work so far, I love when an artist change to a better form without losing her inner spark.
    Katy, well done!    … Expand
  26. Dhriege
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her best album to date! Great lyrics, belted high notes and sonically friendly songs. Remember, "0" reviews are from haters and they are pressed because Katy released the best album of 2k17. Anyway, the critics are biased so don't rely on them, too.
  27. daralongphe
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's her best work yet. Witness really shows the side of Katy that she never show us before. Every song is beautifully and professionally made and craft into a piece of art with a tune that you cannot deny it's fun to dance to. MASTERPIECE
  28. isaacmsrz
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's a new Katy Perry, letting behing the PRISM and TD vibes, the Dance album that she want to make for so long. All songs are so good! Worth the buy and the wait.
  29. smanana7
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is the MASTERPIECE of Katy Perry. Passion, energy, feeling and vulnerability that enclosed in the same place gave birth to this cd. The instruments are something really unique and rare. The texts, which may have a first impact seem simple, are really well taken care of and, above all, very easy to remember. 'Miss you more' and 'Hey Hey Hey' are the best in my opinion. Beautiful album.This is the MASTERPIECE of Katy Perry. Passion, energy, feeling and vulnerability that enclosed in the same place gave birth to this cd. The instruments are something really unique and rare. The texts, which may have a first impact seem simple, are really well taken care of and, above all, very easy to remember. 'Miss you more' and 'Hey Hey Hey' are the best in my opinion. Beautiful album.
    Great work bish!    … Expand
  30. TheGreatPower
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    Mind Maze is the only disappointing track on the record, while Tsunami seems a bit boring but the song is a grower. With the titletrack, Miss You More, Power and Roulette, the album offers some of the best pop songs this year. Generally I have to praise the production on the album, as well as Perry's will to experiment on many songs of the album (although the autotune-experiment on MindMind Maze is the only disappointing track on the record, while Tsunami seems a bit boring but the song is a grower. With the titletrack, Miss You More, Power and Roulette, the album offers some of the best pop songs this year. Generally I have to praise the production on the album, as well as Perry's will to experiment on many songs of the album (although the autotune-experiment on Mind Maze failed). The album definitely shows development in both Perry's music and artistry and is one of the best pop albums released this year.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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