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. SanDiego2002
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Notei que o album esta bem leve
    Uma pegada bem Pop Alternativa
    Katy Perry soube misturar esses dois estilos muito nem
    Ficou Perfeito
    Com Certeza melhor album da cantora
  2. carlos18
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry inicia esta nueva era con un disco con ritmos que no se han llevado en los últimos años, donde la industria musical ha estado dominada desde hace mas de 12 meses por raperos y canciones EDM, este álbum supone el inicio de un viaje, preguntado si quieres ser "TESTIGO" de esto desde los primeros segundos se escucha que la producción de este disco es un punto más allá, las letrasKaty Perry inicia esta nueva era con un disco con ritmos que no se han llevado en los últimos años, donde la industria musical ha estado dominada desde hace mas de 12 meses por raperos y canciones EDM, este álbum supone el inicio de un viaje, preguntado si quieres ser "TESTIGO" de esto desde los primeros segundos se escucha que la producción de este disco es un punto más allá, las letras de las canciones son duras y contundentes, no letras llenas de miel porque lo que necesitamos es alguien que nos hable directo, sin hipocresías. Consciente de la capacidad vocal que KAty Perry poseé, ella en este disco no abusa de nada, los rangos son probablemente los más realistas que ha usado en su carrera. El álbum cierra con una balada que te hace reflexionar "into me you see" ya viste lo que tengo, ya viviste esto conmigo ahora salgamos y liberémonos. Excelente Katy Perry.… Expand
  3. JairRuiz
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    The most crazy, risky and ambiental album of Katy, honestly she has grown up like artist. This album is amazing, full of great and interesting moments.
  4. PaulHudson
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I'm in love with the way Witness brings different sensations, it has a dark vibe but it also has dancing songs and there are songs that convey emotion as well. It's a real pop album and mature as people asked for
  5. viniifaria_
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Awesome album! Witness sounds mature and very well produced.. PERFECT SONGS!! EVERYTHING IS INCREDIBLE. I love this woman. Congratulations and thank you Katy Perry for releasing the album of 2017!!
  6. Randy_27
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is the album of the year, I loved it. It has songs for every occasion, it is very varied. The lyrics are spectacular, you can see the progress of Katy.
  7. PhilippeO
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    A powerful album, if not a masterpiece. The kind of album you listen from START to FINISH. Its filled with emotions trust me you're in for quite of a ride.
    Apart from the singles my faves are : Witness, Miss you more, Roulette and Bigger than Me.
    DONT MISS THIS, great album by Katy !!!
  8. electrakidney
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album marks the best of songwriting with clever lines, even if lacks of clever rhymes. Great songs and great production. This is another step on a career that shall long and last.
  9. nguyenbino
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Witness isn’t about subtlety, but if you’re going to deliver important messages about female autonomy to a young audience, it’s surely better to shout than whisper.
  10. Zettaem
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    its an amazing album, she's better than ever. Witness makes me feel so good and im so proud of this girl, her job is amazing and her dedicate is so admirable. GREAT JOB
  11. davidurias12345
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excelentes ritmos y letras inspiradoras , un cambio total para katy perry es toda una obra de la musica y un cambio total de su discografia hasta ahora para ella… Expand
  12. liamfitz
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    A mixture of dance bops and vulnerable ballads. Best tracks are Witness, Roulette, Power and Pendulum with best ballad being Miss You More. Production is amazing. Vocals are also so much better than any other album before. Love the new electropop and dancepop vibes.
  13. domyminogue
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I just love this album, it feels like a real body of work, it flows really well, i love the atmosphere, all songs have this dark synth sound, her voice is also sad/dark, it sounds retro yet futuristic, great work katy
  14. SergioAlcocer24
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    It's probably one of the best albums of 2017. Every song has a new sound (very nice) and an electric Rhythm, one of the best songs of the album is 'Power', It's so nice to the ears and It's very good how Katy search the way ti express what she feel. Buy this album, don't think just do it
  15. Goddess1984
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    It's really good for her to change her phase. Just remember, Katy will rise. These 162 Negas can choke themselves. Also it didn't sound the same it's just that your hate for K-Pez is great that's why you used "0" Don't tell me I'm lying because the album is spectacular. Bye Felicia!
  16. AmzJ
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    An amazing album! Starts of with the iconic Witness track that introduces you to bops like Roulette, Swish Swish and BOP Appétit! Iconic, Truly. P.S get the deluxe version as there are two bops called Dance With The Devil and Act My Age!
  17. Yangkulit
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This is new from Katy Perry. DIFFERENT. NEVER THE SAME. AWESOME. TIT FELL. THIS IS A WOKE ALBUM. PURPOSEFUL POP AT IT'S FINEST. KATY IS GIVING US HERSELF IN THIS ALBUM. YOU LISTEN TO HER STORY. INSPIRING, EMOTIONAL AND POWERFUL.
  18. aiman95
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    She strikes a dynamic balance of harmony and discord, of aspirational pop and visceral experimentation.This era is obviously an experimental era and is an era FOR the Katycats. I don't care about stans or critics bc this is for us.Katy this era is unbelievable. The album is amazing. The livestream is crazy. She's connected SO MUCH MORE with her fans I'm so happy
  19. marciopaysano
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Her best album EVER! Witness is full of powerful, great anthems and Katy is more confident than ever. Production is amazing and her vocals are SICK! Highlights: Roulette, Power, Tsunami, Hey Hey Hey and Into Me You See. Also, Dance With The Devil is a GREAT song which is only available on the Target exclusive edition. I definitely recommend you to buy it.
  20. itsclarencetong
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    One of her best. WITNESS is her strongest album opening, ever. Closing with an emotional ballad song which made me cry. Her ballad songs here made me cried.
  21. Bommel
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    In my opinion this is Katy's most personal and powerful album. All songs are so strong and beautiful in their own way. There isn't any song I didn't like after the first listen. And this whole concept behind Witness is awesome. This album is truly a masterpiece and you will miss something if you don't listen to it.
  22. iLiu
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    I love Katy and what she is doing with her voice, her musics, her hair, her carrer and i'm sad with all of this hate on her, midia is awful and she don't have to care about haters ou fake news about her personality
  23. baharehmkhanloo
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    With this critic score now I'm sure that they all have problem with Katy... I don't know what the **** does Katy have to do to get a good score from music critics!!!!! when she did "teenage dream" they called it CHILDISH and now with a mature album they say it's FORGETTABLE!!!!!!!!!! what's wrong with y'all!!!!!!!!!!! if this was a beyonce or lady gaga or taylor swift album, I'm sure theyWith this critic score now I'm sure that they all have problem with Katy... I don't know what the **** does Katy have to do to get a good score from music critics!!!!! when she did "teenage dream" they called it CHILDISH and now with a mature album they say it's FORGETTABLE!!!!!!!!!! what's wrong with y'all!!!!!!!!!!! if this was a beyonce or lady gaga or taylor swift album, I'm sure they would give it 7 or 8!!!!!!!! btw I love this album and I think Witness is the best album in Katy's career and best pop album of 2017 so far.… Expand
  24. ezequiel2043
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Definitely the best album of the career, with vocals and incredible sound.katy perry showed for what came in this spectacular new phase. Love hey hey hey.
  25. PEDROODIAS
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is very good, there is an evolution yes, in a matter of voice, rhythms and even its lyrics, it is a more adult side, all are perfect, it shows its mature side, something totally different, songs that are not radiophonic but hot To hear… Expand
  26. Michal96
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I totally love this album. It's awesome. An amazing comeback. I think the best of 2017 so far. My faves are Witness, Roulette, Miss You More and Swish Swish with amazing Nicki Minaj.

    I'm so proud of Katy!!!    … Expand
  27. Pedrofernandez
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Katy is to be congratulated. This album is incredible ... a beautiful album from start to finish, highlight the songs: Power, Tsunami, Witness and Roulette. Katy made an unforgettable album (without losing a little influence of the rock genre)
  28. itsbraz
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Melhor album da Katy Perry. Um album com uma sonoridade bastante diferente de Teenage Dream e Prism. Eu diria que é um álbum experimental. Katy Perry reventou - se com Witness introduzindo um conceito muito interessante neste seu albúm. Infelizmente as escolhas de singles não foram as melhores (Witness devia ser lead single). As faixas que mais se destacam são: Witness, Deja Vu, Pendelum eMelhor album da Katy Perry. Um album com uma sonoridade bastante diferente de Teenage Dream e Prism. Eu diria que é um álbum experimental. Katy Perry reventou - se com Witness introduzindo um conceito muito interessante neste seu albúm. Infelizmente as escolhas de singles não foram as melhores (Witness devia ser lead single). As faixas que mais se destacam são: Witness, Deja Vu, Pendelum e Tsunami. Parabéns, Katy Perry, pela coragem de te lançares para um estilo totalmente diferente do teu, de saíres da tua zona de conforto. Felizmente, originou um dos melhores álbuns pop do ano: WITNESS.… Expand
  29. Cedriclbbh
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album of 2017 for sure, Katy Perry served a good work this time. Also, this is pop perfection and it reminds me of 2010, it has good and dark vibes. Congrats Katy!… Expand
  30. Thommye
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Álbum totalmente diferente do que ela já fez, incrível, mais uma vez provou seu talento e qualidade, não é um TD, é um Witnes. Um retorno incrível, deixou-nos muito orgulhosos
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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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