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

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  1. IgorM
    Jun 12, 2017
    5
    Painful to listen. It's completely a messy production with forgettable clinched lyrics and horrible lifeless sound. There are full of fake emotions but no originality or creativeness at all. This is unforgiven considering 4 years of waiting. What a shocking disaster! The biggest disappointment of the year!
  2. vinisilvaa
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Maybe the album won´t have so many hits, but Perry is showing a new sonority and a conscious pop. I really loved this album, it´s a funny a serious album at the same time and sure is the best album of this year
  3. jeoffmayo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly a pop masterpiece! Certainly one of the best album of the decade! This album sound so different, fresh, and mature! The theme of is very unique! The production of every track is really great! Kudos to Katy Perry!… Expand
  4. dallre
    Jul 18, 2019
    6
    She took a risk, and you can not take it back from her.

    Lyrically it is far from her best work in my opinion. Some metaphore are as if she tried too hard. "Figure out the Rubik's Cube" "You suck my hope up in a vacuum" "You're 'bout as cute as An old coupon expired" for exemple. The production of the songs, taken individually, are excuisite. I'd give 10/10 for the album if it was    She took a risk, and you can not take it back from her.

    Lyrically it is far from her best work in my opinion. Some metaphore are as if she tried too hard.
    "Figure out the Rubik's Cube"
    "You suck my hope up in a vacuum"
    "You're 'bout as cute as An old coupon expired" for exemple.

    The production of the songs, taken individually, are excuisite. I'd give 10/10 for the album if it was all about the productions. Swish Swish has one of the best production i've ever heard. She set a mood and a tone, wich fit perfectly with her visual. Good job for that.

    Finally an other negative point, was the album's songs order. It didn't made it for me. It's very good from the beggining to the mid adlbum. After miss you more, its too much ups and down in an uncontroled way. CTTR (up), Tsunami (down), Bon Appetit (up), Bigger Than me, Save As Draft (down), Pendulum (up), Into me you see (down).
    I love the idea of a slow and calm song at the end of an album, it's a technique that always worked (its very much effective in Taylor Swift's Reputation), but when it follows that kind of emotional roller coaster, I think it's pretty uneffective.

    I give it a 6/10    … Expand
  5. Georcino
    Jun 13, 2017
    5
    This is awfull : how Katy has been missing everything from the beggining, when she release "Chained to the Rhythm". Lead-single lifted my expectations up to the skies, but after she has droped "Bon appetit" and "Swish swish", I understood that album would be not so good. Now we can hear Katy's same-old lyrics, but with some changes in the arangments, whitch is not good in the most of theThis is awfull : how Katy has been missing everything from the beggining, when she release "Chained to the Rhythm". Lead-single lifted my expectations up to the skies, but after she has droped "Bon appetit" and "Swish swish", I understood that album would be not so good. Now we can hear Katy's same-old lyrics, but with some changes in the arangments, whitch is not good in the most of the songs... "Chained to the Rhythm" is a brilliant of the album, also "Power", "Hey, Hey, Hey", "Roullete" and "Whitness" (with an AMAZING chorus) are good. So, I've got mixed emotions after this record, but the fact that Katy doesn't fear of changes, makes me not so disapointed as I was after release of "Bon appetit"... I guess, 5/10 - is a perfect score to discribe my thoughts.… Expand
  6. Fhael_joseph
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    An album to read, think and understand.
    More than sounds and cries, the voice of the heart is heard in an intense tonality that leads us to breathe more deeply into each verse, chorus and chorus. I can feel the change, which causes a certain strangeness, but as everything in the world changes, it will not be different with Katy Perry, who shows us the other side of the coin, the side we    An album to read, think and understand.
    More than sounds and cries, the voice of the heart is heard in an intense tonality that leads us to breathe more deeply into each verse, chorus and chorus. I can feel the change, which causes a certain strangeness, but as everything in the world changes, it will not be different with Katy Perry, who shows us the other side of the coin, the side we do not know about.    … Expand
  7. BDimichele616
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her songs are like stories, and each one tells a unique experience from one another. Each song sounds totally unique, yet it all blends well together. Her songs with seemingly less lyrical effort are redeemed by the amazing production each song has. It's overall different than any of her previous albums, but will definitely be another highlight of her career.
  8. alexxandd
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A totally innovative album, he risked his sonority rigorously, proving once again that he is one of the biggest names that Pop has, firming his name in the industry.… Expand
  9. Naty2498
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    I love it, I feel that Katy has improved a lot in her music and as a person, besides the first time I liked all the songs of an artist album, the album is heard fresh, varied and with a lot of potential.
  10. bibibitx
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    In her new album Witness, Katy Perry experience not just a lot of new sonority but also put her vocals in totaly diferent way. On general, the album captures many feelings (like in "Bigger Than Me") in an funny and smart form. It's a Katy Perry album, however it's strong, powerful and most coesus than her last on, "Prism". The most greatest singles on it are the productions made withIn her new album Witness, Katy Perry experience not just a lot of new sonority but also put her vocals in totaly diferent way. On general, the album captures many feelings (like in "Bigger Than Me") in an funny and smart form. It's a Katy Perry album, however it's strong, powerful and most coesus than her last on, "Prism". The most greatest singles on it are the productions made with Purity Ring, wich gives to Katy a genuine touch of Midas. Yet it's seems like some songs, like Chained to The Rhythm and Bon Appetit, sounds out of concepet. The album could be a lot more tied without this tracks specifically.… Expand
  11. avohj
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    el álbum muestra un estilo diferente la gente criticaba a prism porque decían que katy nose atrevía a explorar nuevos estilos, ahora que lo ha hecho igual se quejan. el álbum es genial tiene canciones muy personales y fuertes donde katy transmite lo que siente. felicidades por ese witness tan esperado
  12. Legaspi
    Jan 19, 2019
    6
    You have to listen Witness twice if you want to really appreciate some songs. Despite being a experimental production-songwriting mess, the record ends up bringing to us a few decent songs, that (obviously) you can't dance to but they still are enjoyable.

    Highlights: Chained to the Rhythm; Miss You More; Power; Swish Swish; Witness
  13. RudeBoy15
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    WITNESS is the greatest album of the millenium, this is Katy's best album, have incredible songs, new and different sounds, Katy shows her talent, and the reinvention in her career, It's perfect.
    Can i put a +10?
  14. umvenusiano
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Witness shows a new Katy. She grew up and this album reflect that. It have memorable songs, like Pendulum, Roulette, Witness and Mind Maze but have unmemorable too, like Hey Hey Hey. It´s beautiful see her journey to find a witness (and at the end find it, but in herself). The vocals are envolving, unique and its notable the vocal evolution of Perry. It's not a Prism or a Teenage Dream butWitness shows a new Katy. She grew up and this album reflect that. It have memorable songs, like Pendulum, Roulette, Witness and Mind Maze but have unmemorable too, like Hey Hey Hey. It´s beautiful see her journey to find a witness (and at the end find it, but in herself). The vocals are envolving, unique and its notable the vocal evolution of Perry. It's not a Prism or a Teenage Dream but certainly its a good job. 10/10… Expand
  15. Pr1smatic
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Um álbum totalmente novo do que a Katy já fez, mais maduro e mais pessoal.
    E como sempre, não decepcionou! Witness, best album of 2017!
  16. mynameiskillsd
    Jun 10, 2017
    7
    Album is really pretty good. it has certain idea and sound of an album, and it sounds really-really great. if listened only to CTTR or BO i will NOT get the taste of this album. As for me, the greatest song on this album is "Miss You More" — powerful ballad-confession and one of the most beautiful songs by Katy EVER. Witness should be the bestseller of the year.
  17. gregoriee
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Witness é o melhor álbum do ano até agora, é o projeto mais coeso de Katy Perry e a introduz como uma adulta, uma mulher, mas ela não perde sua autenticidade, e mais uma vez ela mostra seu lado mais pessoal e vulnerável.
    'Pendulum', 'Witness', 'Roulette' e 'Into Me You See' são os pontos altos do álbum, e mesmo 'Miss You More' sendo a música menos atraente aos ouvidos, ela tem seu sentido    Witness é o melhor álbum do ano até agora, é o projeto mais coeso de Katy Perry e a introduz como uma adulta, uma mulher, mas ela não perde sua autenticidade, e mais uma vez ela mostra seu lado mais pessoal e vulnerável.
    'Pendulum', 'Witness', 'Roulette' e 'Into Me You See' são os pontos altos do álbum, e mesmo 'Miss You More' sendo a música menos atraente aos ouvidos, ela tem seu sentido dentro do álbum.
    Com tantas músicas com potencial, talvez o único erro de Perry tenha sido lançar uma música que pouco representa o projeto final como single ('Bon Appétit'). 'Witness' poderia ser o lead-single perfeito, embora 'Chained To The Rhythm' seja uma boa musica, porém acredito, que o grande smash hit do álbum está logo na primeira faixa.    … Expand
  18. gustavowtsn
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    The best album of the year for me, surpassed the vocal quality of "Prism". Sounds like a mature Teenage Dream, and that's wonderful. Congratulations Katy Perry and producers xx
  19. MattWayland
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    Músicas poderosas e maduras, mostrando ligações entre si. Todo o álbum funciona como uma orquestra que trabalha em sincronia, emanando batidas fortes e cheias de poder. A voz da Katy se mistura bem com a música. É um álbum misto, mas ao mesmo tempo de fórmula única.
  20. goksubangalter
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely her best album. Her vocals awesome. Roulette, Witness, Tsunami, Deja Vu, Save As Draft are my favorites. This album is better than Swish's career. And this albums deluxe version is really the best.… Expand
  21. GatesXxX
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This album needs more than a listen, it has deep messages, great letters and sounds different from those already seen.
    It seems flat and no sense, but is more, such a great album.
    The best are Witness, Power, Miss You More, Tsunami, Chained To The Rhythm and Pendulum.
    Give it one chance, it worth it,
  22. moyjonathan
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Definitely this is the best album by Katy Perry contains a mix of very good sounding songs also very good as a witness, miss you more, power, roulette, mind maze and into me you see.
  23. Pollution
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    Perfect, she is clearly more mature and her men's music shows as that. This is probably one of her most transparent album, showing much more from her.
  24. Abruz
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry risked it all, experimenting with the sound and being honest with the lyrics. The result is a revolutionary album, if you let it do it, it will open your mind and lead you through each song to the liberation that it represents.
  25. SLamprea
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This album shows the best part of her career, shows how she has grown up in her voice and her lyrics. Her first album with single-potential in all the songs.
  26. Welleson
    Jun 10, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Witness is the fourth studio album by singer-songwriter Katy Perry. In his newest work did not have a good commercial success, but it is a material divider of waters in the middle of a discography full of samenesses. Katy Perry's last 3 albums despite having different names sounds like a solo album due to similar concept and sound, but on her fourth album, WITNESS, Katy Perry re-enacted, sought new hits and made a deconstructed Pop, A pop without a sound that makes people like it the first time, a mix of different instruments in a single song and at the same time leaving it authentic and promising. It is an adult album, however the weak point are the compositions that are obvious, not innovative and this has sinned a bit since the instruments are extremely good with a great Pop production.… Expand
  27. moor
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    cant stop listening to this whole new album! it's so catchy!
    you can hear different type songs out from this hot stuff!
    definitely better than her previous ones.
  28. PedroEdu
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Definitivamente o melhor álbum da Katy Perry, não tenho reclamações a fazer em relação às faixas do álbum, são perfeitas, são grudentas, lindas e apaixonantes, sem contar que são muito dançantes, faz que queriam um álbum dance, como eu, devem estar muito felizes, pois eu estou! Amém Katy Perry!
  29. gugand
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    It's an amazing pop album with disco beats and fun lyrics, my favourite track is 'Roulette' wich has an 80´s disco vibe, it's her best album yet, and has a lot of good messages you should definetly listen to
  30. Bryan44446
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    Sin duda un gran trabajo nunca logras decepcionarme. Me diste algo nuevo, con un poco de cada tipo y una combinación increíble. Amo tu álbum Katheryne.
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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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