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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3037 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 636 out of 3037
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  1. 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
  2. rumourandre
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    You go, Katy!
    That's for sure her best album, awesome and inspirational.
    Finally we can see her vocals and who KP really are, nothing like PRISM and years from OOTB or even TD.
    Loved, can't stop listening!
  3. Musiclover19
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    KATY IS BACK

    you guys know when this woman is back? BOP, hits, are all created.
    Love this new sound. Refreshing yet solid. This album deserves at least 80/100.
  4. raafaelmenezes
    Jun 9, 2017
    6
    I miss the katy perry who made good songs. The album has more bad than good songs. I do not really like the voice of Katy, Roulette and Chained to the rhythm are the best songs of the album
  5. vihtor
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
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  6. Jhoncarv
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
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  7. nadsonlins
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her best album. i have never found an album with only AWESOME songs. Katy hasn't put songs just to fill it. And for who is asking I'm not a fan. Remember: the "0" reviews are from Haters who maybe hasn't listened to the album or have listened but they secretly love it.
  8. Leon_Istratiy
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The best album of the year so far and the best in Katy's career. Roulette, Tsunami, Witness are holy trinity. Roulette alone made my wig fly to Oblivia, my scalp is still bleeding. Besides these 3 tracks, Mind Maze, Power, Pendulum, Deja Vu and Hey Hey Hey are also wig-snatching songs. The whole album is so good I can't even choose the worst song (but the best is Roulette and that's theThe best album of the year so far and the best in Katy's career. Roulette, Tsunami, Witness are holy trinity. Roulette alone made my wig fly to Oblivia, my scalp is still bleeding. Besides these 3 tracks, Mind Maze, Power, Pendulum, Deja Vu and Hey Hey Hey are also wig-snatching songs. The whole album is so good I can't even choose the worst song (but the best is Roulette and that's the tea). KATY DID THAT.

    Also shout out to @witnessinner. Malek, you are a legend and the best katycat I've ever seen.    … Expand
  9. buterakaty
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Wow, Katy did that! Her best album tbh, buy it on iTunes, you won't be disappointed. Every songs is a bop! Witness is her best song ever and wow Power and Tsunami are amazing!!
  10. LucasMedeiros
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Um dos melhores albuns lançados nos ultimos anos, sem duvidas.
    As composições foram feitas de modo a se complementarem.
    Letras significativamente melhores , comparadas a outros albuns atuais. Grande diversidade na sonoridade das faixas, podemos apreciar desde o classico Pop 2000's até o Pop Rock , EletroDance, 80's Music até alguns traços de R&B . Minha opinião é independente do fato    Um dos melhores albuns lançados nos ultimos anos, sem duvidas.
    As composições foram feitas de modo a se complementarem.
    Letras significativamente melhores , comparadas a outros albuns atuais.
    Grande diversidade na sonoridade das faixas, podemos apreciar desde o classico Pop 2000's até o Pop Rock , EletroDance, 80's Music até alguns traços de R&B .
    Minha opinião é independente do fato de ser fã de Katy Perry ou não.
    Enfim..
    Nota 10 pela evolução da Artista , demonstrando que está disposta a se arriscar na industria musical ( que por sinal está cada vez mais exigente ) e trazendo para nós um conteudo artisticamente ousado e gostoso de ouvir.
    Parabens Katy Perry. Witness é maravilhoso !    … Expand
  11. levyperry
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    BEST ALBUM OF HER. TAKE IT. This deserves so much attention! i mean the songs in this album are perfection. I can't say anymore, We don't deserve this.
  12. WandersonKC
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    it´s the best album of Katy Perry, i have never found an album with only AWESOME songs. Katy hasn't put songs just to fill it. #ListenToWitnessOnSpotify
  13. 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
  14. johnlennoxdd
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Very interesting album so far .. I listened all the songs .. and you will found the hidden meanings inside the lyrics of each songs .. The cover, the performance, the voice, the music, and the tune of every tracks .. PERFECT .. thumbs up and congratulations to the future grammy awardie Katy Perry for the best album of the year . xx
  15. arianaiconic
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy's best album! worth the 4 year wait, amazing production and all the songs are bops!!!!. Top 5: Witness, Deja Vu, Power, Bon Appetit and Roulette.
  16. 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!
  17. IgorCryBaby
    Jun 9, 2017
    7
    Expect singles Hey Hey Hey, Save As Draft and Pendulum are the only good songs on this album. The rest i found borning but lyrically this album is great.
  18. BeatrizMonteiro
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    ontem a noite katy perry provou não apenas ser uma ótima canto/compositora/artista/ser humano como surpreeende nas técnicas de divulgação de seus trabalhos. O álbum mostra um amadurecimento impressionante tanto musicalmente falando quando se falarmos do caráter dela.
  19. lucassous
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Biblia, apenas. AMÉM KATY QUE SALVOU O POP EM 2017, felizmente merece uma nota maior, então bora ajudar no user score, obrigado e quero varios 10 rsrs
  20. starataneori
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her best album so far, every track has a story behind it and it's cohesive. Loved Witness, Deja Vu, Roulette, Hey Hey Hey. It's her most artistic, personal and cohensive album to date.
  21. Jujubee93
    Jun 9, 2017
    1
    Witness is by far the most underwhelming album the pop star has released. It's unfortunate that the album suffers from a lack of direction and bland melodies. While quite a few songs have the potential to somewhat live up to her previous summer hits, the album as a whole is plagued by unimaginative concepts and fails to keep you interested.
  22. DanukaYapa
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All over WITNESS , Katy Perry is describing her own personal reality (LIBERATION), on her terms and informed by her worldview. That the album simultaneously pushes mainstream music into smarter, deeper places is simply a reminder of why she remains pop’s princess.… Expand
  23. KonstantinosTz
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is filled with amazing electronic beats and instrumentals. Very dance-able. Also has songs that really show that katy has grown so much as an artist.
  24. 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.
  25. GuilhermeT
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Only 3 musics i was able to listen...Hey Hey Hey, Bigger Than Me and Roulette, the others dosen't make sense why put on this Album....ZzzZzzZzzzzzzzzZzz
  26. aerobernardo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The album is lyrically good and well produced. With names like Jack Garratt, Purity Ring, Sia Mike Will Made it etc.. you can expect a good album and it is indeed. Well done Katy Perry.
  27. 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).
  28. WelHudson
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    An album with a totally different sound from previous ones. A more evolved and mature work that despite the non-approval of some, deserves to be witnessed...
  29. FANGIRLFOREVAH
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    By far the best album of Katy and 2017.She doesn't need to be the old Katy because that was very basic Katy.Well done Katy,you have my respect now and I am becoming a fan,can't wait to experience this era!
  30. MaxBrendeo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    CARALHO EU ESTOU MUITO TESTEMUNHA!
    Só tem hino nesse álbum.
    Acorrentado, alimentado, testemunhado, balançado, salvado, banhado, poderosíssimo e dançante.
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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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