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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  2. Mixed: 289 out of 3037
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. degaspaaark
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Overall this album is lackluster. It's definitely pop, but her attempt to make it purposeful falls short. Due to the entirety of the album suffering from underwhelming writing I can't find a pulse. Although, the production for her lead single "Chained to the Rhythm" strikes a groove for a split second but dissipates as her guest drudges through. Other than that, the rest of the tracks areOverall this album is lackluster. It's definitely pop, but her attempt to make it purposeful falls short. Due to the entirety of the album suffering from underwhelming writing I can't find a pulse. Although, the production for her lead single "Chained to the Rhythm" strikes a groove for a split second but dissipates as her guest drudges through. Other than that, the rest of the tracks are quite unpleasant and unambitious. It needs some of her old flair from the previous albums, or at least a concept that will work in her favor. In a sentence, this album is too dense and dreary to accomplish what should be the best pop album this year.… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. pierodarmawan
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    full of bopss!!!!! i love this album so creative and sounds different straight into my heart. makes me feel comfort with the melody. all i had to say is katy perry u're not dissapointed me and maybe us! keep write a good song my love,queen,motivation and role model. love from katycat
  6. 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
  7. SebastianGabbi
    Jun 9, 2017
    5
    This album is basic. I did not find anything special. Probably these good notes of the users here are of Katycats accustomed with the basic one. I found Prism slightly better, but nothing very surprising. What to expect from a basic artist like Katy Perry? In that Era, Katy is lost. Poor girl.
  8. 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 !!!
  9. andres6
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy decepcionó con éste álbum, ella dice ser "una nueva Katy", pero veo lo mismo de siempre, el álbum tiene muchos samples y se notan mucho, los ritmos no son tan buenos y su Auto-tune se diferencia mucho. Uno de los peores álbumes de Katy Perry.… Expand
  10. sasori130298
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    me encanto el album es una lastima que los haters no lo puedan apreciar porque les ciega el fanatismo y es por eso que la musica pop esta muriendo una verdadea lastima, bien por katy al fin cambio su estilo de musica espero siga asi,
  11. 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!!
  12. KathAva
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    If you thought her previous singles were not worth it, DEFINITELY have to listen to the entire album. YOU WILL NOT REGRET!
    #WITNESS IS GONNA FLINCH YOU ♥ #KPWWW
    Just like an orgasm for your ears. Promise.
  13. 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.
  14. cherrys0da
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    I've been a fan of Katy since 2011 and this is my favorite album of hers. She grew as a singer, as a person and as a performer. It was worth the almost 4 years that we waited.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Michaellserna
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Te inspiraste muchísimo en este álbum y se nota el empeño. ¡Felicidad total! . Los cambios de ritmo que has decidido en tu discografía ha sido magnifica , ojalá continúes con dichos ritmos
  18. 0m4rr0j4s
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Worst change of style. This era is so messed up. Generic songs & bad sounds. Bad lyrics and also she did not succeed with this new style. I cannot recommend you this album, sorry! It is a waste of time.
  19. 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.
  20. PipeAndresKP
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Doesnt' care what the 'experts' say when the people love the album. For me Witness is the revelation of Katy Perry as an artist and musician, she's giving us another part that no one knows yet.
  21. EmiML
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It is amazing, it forms part of her life and her career as an artist, is not better than the other albums, neither worse, ALL OF THEM are amazing, they are part of her, and all of them show her perspective and how it is changing through time once again THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING as the past ones. SHE have done a great, amazing job.
  22. beizxzx
    Jun 9, 2017
    3
    Didn´t really like the album it was lacking sounds, it sounds the same.
    really boring and not fun to listen to at all.
    i was hopping better from her this time but failed
  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. DANIEL-DAN
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esto es arte en su máxima expresión, Katy nunca me ah decepcionado, todas las canciones son demasiados perfectas, son dignas de una reina como Katy Perry.… Expand
  25. Luan_diiaz
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The mix of great songs made the album like a "GIRLPOWER" and the inspiration of our hearts.Great singer and the most special composer of the last 10 years.
  26. xoxoxandros
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so far her better album. I didn't really like Swish Swish or Bon Appétit, but Pendulum can save any record. ''Stay classic'' girl. I also loved Power, and the final version of ''Witness'' the song is amazing… Expand
  27. VitorBorges
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Este álbum não vai precisar de uma nota verde pra ser considerado bom , é um álbum maravilhoso, e um grande avanço da carreira da Katy, é uma evolução, a revolução da Katy começou
    Cada faixa é maravilhosa, principalmente Roulette e Pendulum. QUE HINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.gif
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
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53

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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