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

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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
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  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
  31. jenna_sd
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Beautiful album her best album for now, so amazing her work on there i really love it!!!
    Congrantulations on this album Katy Perry i really love it .
  32. romanthecount
    Jun 17, 2017
    0
    This album is awful. The worst one of the year. Katy's albums were always disgusting, but **** is the best example of tastelessness. Trasherina forever!
  33. MeanWind
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Actually her best album & one of the best album this year.A masterpiece.I LOVE IT.We can feel the spirit what she wanna us know in this album: Women's Power. Cut: Witness / Swish Swish / Power / Chained to the Rhythm
  34. pedrohudson
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Witness, Save as Draft, Swish Swish Bish, Bon Appetit, Chained to The Rhythm, Bigger than Me, Roulllet, Hey Hey Hey, Into Me You See, Miss You More, Pendulum
  35. lookaslookas
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is the best Katy`s album ever.It so deep,beautiful and so touching.This album is the result of Katy`s grown.I'm really proud of Katy.And also this album is not a child toy(like TD ) it is full adult album.

    The best songs:Roulette,Tsunami,Miss You,More
    Worst song is Mind maze(I think it such a stupid song on the album)
  36. davilima23
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma obra prima em forma de álbum, melhor album da carreia de Katy sem dúvidas, super conceitual e coeso supereou todas as minhas expectativa nota 10!… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. NETMUSIC
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    Overall, personally I think this new album is much better than 'PRISM'. I actually enjoy and like listening to a majority of this album and not just 8 songs like 'PRISM' or 'One of the Boys'.

    Best Song(s); 'Witness', 'Tsunami', 'Swish Swish', 'Bigger Than Me'
    Worst Song(s): 'Mind Maze'
  39. JhonKevin
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Foram quase 4 anos esperando. De início houve estranhamento, mas me tocou profundamente. Obrigado Katy Perry, sempre acreditei em você. Não importa o desempenho nos charts (coisa que não dou atenção) o álbum é de uma mulher adulta para seus fãs, você está tentado nos conscientizar e eu a parabenizo por isso.
  40. geovany
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    um album com qualidade sonoridade propria , velho amei esse album ta maravilhoso nao tenho nem do que reclamar , katy voce fez um otimo trabalho como sempre
  41. 123Jhone
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM OF 2017! It's refreshing to listen to new Katy Perry tunes that I've been waiting for almost 4 years and it's really worth the wait, this album is very different from her other albums, I'm in love with her vocal because is on point and I think she really outdid herself with WITNESS, I recommended this!
  42. 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!!
  43. RafahCat
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deserves high note, high quality level, best career album, is an album that deserves recognition of the criticism positively

    An amazing comeback. It can not have bad reviews. Just envy or spite.    … Expand
  44. 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...
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. massenlight
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It is truly one of the best albums of the year! Just don't give up on it after the first listen. The album is such a grower! My favorites are Roulette and Power. What is great, that she is being very personal in most of the songs and it gets me every time.
  51. EndrylTavares
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Esse ailbum é muito bom os hater vão ficar com inveja pq a katy perry veio com Witness para quebra com a de todo mundo que falou q ela estava acabada!
  52. barnabas
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    empowering album with full of bops
    pop perfection
    witness and power is such a amazing hits
    katy you did that
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  53. Vicky_sn
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Witness is ICONIC, best album of 2017. Who like clap your hands, who don't like patience. Hold on your marimba haters. KATY PERRY COME BACK AND SHE WILL GO TO BURY THE HATERS
  54. josejimenez2903
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is a powerful tool for many of people who's loooking for liberation.
    An Amazing comeback.
    No matter the critics, the really important here is how the lyrics of the songs inspired you.
    MISS YOU MORE is the most beautiful song.
  55. seany
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy has managed to put out an album that is sophisticated, bold, slick in production and conciously aware. The electric influences have strayed away from the fluff fun pop Katy used to do, but she still manages to make songs in "Witness" ear-catchy. From the Duke-Dumont campy-esque banger "Swish Swish", to the disco-influenced "Chained to the Rhythm", to the soaring ballad "Save as Draft"Katy has managed to put out an album that is sophisticated, bold, slick in production and conciously aware. The electric influences have strayed away from the fluff fun pop Katy used to do, but she still manages to make songs in "Witness" ear-catchy. From the Duke-Dumont campy-esque banger "Swish Swish", to the disco-influenced "Chained to the Rhythm", to the soaring ballad "Save as Draft" and the choir-swaying Jeff Bhasker-highlight "Pendulum", Katy has crafted pop into her own style that we did not expect, yet is still totally bewildering to listen to.… Expand
  56. bgomes
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is simply wonderful! Totally different from his previous works, approaching social themes that are in our faces, but that we prefer to pretend that it is not too much. At Witness, we can feel this empowerment in many ways, and again Katy Perry did not disappoint us at all!
  57. Miguelxcxlxh
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Witness song is not only the song of the year but also the best pop album released, stop hating her and enjoy the music, Amazing new sounds and also those 80's vibes. She went off to slay. Aesthetic Goddess!!
  58. regisgustavo
    Jun 20, 2017
    4
    Could not understand what she wanted to do with this album. No matter what, it did not work. Let's wait for the next one. PS: Power should be released as a single urgently.
  59. DramaticFighter
    Jun 24, 2017
    6
    In general, the idea is good but during the album, i could see that it was an album full of strange sounds and no catchy songs at all, however I could realize she did try to innovate, it didn't work, maybe the next one.
  60. sherlock765
    Jun 25, 2017
    6
    A lackluster album that seems to have been thoughtlessly thrown together in hopes that anyone buying it wouldn't notice its painfully obvious lack of cohesion. after months of shoving the hype down everyone's throats, this album simply proves it was not worth the wait due to an overwhelming lack of upbeat and in your face anthems that are one of katy's specialities. witness is not all bad.A lackluster album that seems to have been thoughtlessly thrown together in hopes that anyone buying it wouldn't notice its painfully obvious lack of cohesion. after months of shoving the hype down everyone's throats, this album simply proves it was not worth the wait due to an overwhelming lack of upbeat and in your face anthems that are one of katy's specialities. witness is not all bad. it has its moments with the satisfyingly simple witness, the semi edgy swish swish with a fantastic nicki minaj verse. a catchy but sort of hypocritical chained to the rhythm, the cool throwback roulette, and the edm laced deja vu. everything else screams overproduced or filler minus the annoyingly catchy bon apetit that makes you want to cringe while dancing using the controversial and wildly umnecessary rap group migos.. overall katy tells us she wants to be witnessed but doing what? making a better album? i would like that too katy.… Expand
  61. ronalortiz
    Jul 1, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i really dont like this album, is so very bad The rhythms are horrible, is it better Teenage Dream than this ****, is better all that this reaaaaaally… Expand
  62. AshleyBarney
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    Very strong point - 8
    This album is so good, but there are moments that I don't like. Good way Katy choose for now, album is very different from others her album. Roulette should be single!
  63. art2503
    Jun 9, 2017
    2
    This album is not consistent. Every song is almost similar to each other. What is worse, autotune is everywhere here. And there is a lack of hits simply!
    After "Chained to the Rhythm", only "Witness" and "Roulette" are worth listening to.

    Despite all, I cannot recommend you this album, sorry! It is a waste of time.
  64. Ultraviolenxe
    Jun 16, 2017
    0
    This is Katy's worst album to date. Every song sounds the same, and the production is lifeless. There isn't one song that can be a single, and she isn't challenging herself yet again. It's just the same old same old mediocre Katy.
  65. NMJournal
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    The fourth material from Californian singer Katy Perry, Witness, is a material in which she has risked changing her pop style and has done quite well. In Witness we find great songs like Witness, Power, Save as Draft, Pendulum, among other songs.
  66. KubaDel
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is Katy's most honest and vulnerable work yet. The experimental production and vocal work make it a truly astounding album. While not every song immediately catches your attention, it grows on you very quickly!
  67. Chatex
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    O álbum está simplesmente fantástico, a evolução da Katy foi incrível! Como o Prism foi um álbum maravilhoso todos esperávamos um álbum no mesmo nível, mas a Katy conseguiu trazer algo ainda melhor. Roulette, CTTR, Swish Swish e pendulum são as que mais merecem destaque.
  68. javimoral
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    We are clearly in front of Katy's best work, every single song (except Mind Maze) is perfect and enjoyable.
    Witness isn't for everyone, you need a certain level of intelligence to comprehend the depth of the lyricism and production it contains.
    My most loved ones are Dance With The Devil and Act My Age from the Target exclusive WHY WOULDN'T SHE INCLUDE IT ON THE STANDARD VERSION? These    We are clearly in front of Katy's best work, every single song (except Mind Maze) is perfect and enjoyable.
    Witness isn't for everyone, you need a certain level of intelligence to comprehend the depth of the lyricism and production it contains.
    My most loved ones are Dance With The Devil and Act My Age from the Target exclusive WHY WOULDN'T SHE INCLUDE IT ON THE STANDARD VERSION? These tracks are much better than some of the other ones, I hope she makes them a single.    … Expand
  69. zpardletu
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I just finished the album. Its truly stunning one! I don't listen to Katy Perry all the time but some of the songs in this album really do moved me, making me repeating for the past hours. Anyway, I believe this is a amazing comeback for Katy. GOAL!
  70. hannapiens
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    album of the century. this is katys best album so far. every song fits SO WELL and that makes this album so cohensive and a true masterpiece. end of story
  71. Manuperry
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Perfect Momma Katy Best álbum ...................................................................................................................................................................
  72. Oswa_Neria
    Jun 9, 2017
    1
    Si es un álbum con nuevos sonidos, sin embargo son sonidos que ya han sonado anteriormente. No creo que haya valido la espera por 4 años. Ella pudo haber hecho un mejor trabajo como lo hizo anteriormente.
  73. Biconic
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    On my first listen, I found the album to be good but also messy, boring, and lyrically confusing but that all changed with my second listen. It grew on me so much more and now I love this album! My least favorites are Pendulum and Into Me You See. Giving this album an 8/10 since it has some flaws.
  74. AnikKarmokar
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    10/10 for me. this is the best album of her career. the only reason if it gets lower user score just because swifties and little monsters are giving her 0 rating.
  75. nels64
    Jun 9, 2017
    3
    Okay how are so many people giving this a 10. Also a "comeback"? where did Katy Perry go? I don't recall her leaving. I'm sorry but this album is awful from start to finish. You can tell her previous work was heavily co-authored by Dr. Luke. I don't know how her first two albums have such low scores. They were thoroughly enjoyable, but this album is quite terrible. Every song sounds theOkay how are so many people giving this a 10. Also a "comeback"? where did Katy Perry go? I don't recall her leaving. I'm sorry but this album is awful from start to finish. You can tell her previous work was heavily co-authored by Dr. Luke. I don't know how her first two albums have such low scores. They were thoroughly enjoyable, but this album is quite terrible. Every song sounds the same. They're overproduced but at the same time unfinished. The direction is all over the place and the lyrics are borderline ridiculous.… Expand
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. vgmkyle
    Jun 9, 2017
    2
    What can I say, for the first time as a fan I'm pretty disappointed. The writing isn't nearly as good as Prism, it's not as sexy as Teenage Dream. If anything the album art lets you know how weird it is in advance. :(
  79. Witnessxo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy went a bit out of her roots with this amazing album, the songs sound different compared to al her other songs and she's using her voice in a different kind of way! The whole packaging looks very nice also.
  80. 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!
  81. junmarellazo10
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Teenage Dream as much as i love this new album of Katy. One of the Boys was fine. Prism was okay, though dark horse is my favorite Katy Perry song. People might interpret the album bad because of the singles she released lately but if you really listen to the album you'll realized it's truly amazing. Witness, Chained To the Rhythm, Power, Roulette, Hey Hey Hey, Tsunami, Swish Swish, Pendelum are all great. Even ballads are all great. Couldn't ask more. Congrats Katy you did that.… Expand
  82. KingstonLew
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever heard. My personal favorites were Roulette, Witness, Chained to the Rhythm, Bon Appetit, Swish Swish and Bigger Than Me. I know right? A LOT of favorites, just showing how awesome the album is. The songs contain meaningful lyrics that do not exist in pop music now and for those people who thought her album was very boring and cliche, I highly suggest themOne of the best albums I've ever heard. My personal favorites were Roulette, Witness, Chained to the Rhythm, Bon Appetit, Swish Swish and Bigger Than Me. I know right? A LOT of favorites, just showing how awesome the album is. The songs contain meaningful lyrics that do not exist in pop music now and for those people who thought her album was very boring and cliche, I highly suggest them to look deeper into it. To the conclusion, I thought that many of her songs from Witness were underrated.… Expand
  83. 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
  84. qming
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Total trash,Katy Perry is flop now.All I can say is very disappointed.These songs are horrible,and she should stop talking about her feud with taylor swift,people are very tired now,continue selling your shoes katy.
  85. anthonysalva14
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is undoubtedly his best work. Starting with "Witness" which is a song with a refrain so great and that takes me to another world, "Roulette" is magnificent, it is so retro. "Tsunami" is another jewel of this great album. The three ballads "Miss You More", "Save As Draft" and "Into Me You See" are a hard blow to the heart and to cry as we watch the rain fall. Perry was picio this year with this album, every song has its own magic.… Expand
  86. 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
  87. Noor_
    Jun 9, 2017
    1
    A very weak album, some tracks are really good while most of the album is rubbish, the lyrics are embarrassing, the vocals are weak/low and so many of the song sounded the same with flat instrumentals that i can't tell which one is which, the concept of the album she described is not there on the album much
  88. DangerousGagz
    Jun 9, 2017
    3
    The album is so weak compared to Katy's other. Swish Swish was a cringiest dis-track i've ever head. I love Katy but this album is really something. It's different i agree, but in a terrible way.
  89. TheGerm
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    It's definitely her weakest album. Its a compilation of forgettable and overproduced songs. It's not even cohesive. I didn't even hear or feel the "purposeful pop". Mind Maze was the most disappointing, like really?! Auto-tune??!
  90. AxelTR
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The album is wonderful, it's something new and different that we had not seen much in Katy. It is clear that Katy grew a lot and learned a lot from all that. Maybe many "critics" do not like this change, but Katy is always changing and I love it!
  91. JoyBs
    Jun 9, 2017
    1
    Only a few songs are good. Katy Perry has made better songs. Very silly lyrics, anyway, I wish you the best, but this album is not so good. Sorry to talk.
  92. girzahoy
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Sorry but can we get our money back? I thought she would come with a strong album and woke songs but I was wrong. Just a normal generic pop album with no special things. 10 Pop songs and a couple of ballads. Yeah, I guess I'm witnessing her career to die.
  93. PopATRL
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Pop’s Review of Katy Perry’s WITNESS

    WITNESS: I already heard this song as a demo a year ago and it still sounds like an early 00s Madonna B-side. And for Katy, that’s a big success because usually she floats in Rebecca Black territory. The whistles in the end sound pathetic. 5/10 Hey Hey Hey: Everything about this song (including the title) sends me cringing into oblivion. Katy is    Pop’s Review of Katy Perry’s WITNESS

    WITNESS: I already heard this song as a demo a year ago and it still sounds like an early 00s Madonna B-side. And for Katy, that’s a big success because usually she floats in Rebecca Black territory. The whistles in the end sound pathetic. 5/10

    Hey Hey Hey: Everything about this song (including the title) sends me cringing into oblivion. Katy is well known for her horrible nursery rhyme lyrics, but the chorus to this abomination takes it to another level of lyrical immaturity. She needs to have her KCA taken away for that “chubby little wallet” bridge because that’s offensive even to her 8 year old fans, if there are any of them left nowadays. 0/10

    Roulette: This one sounds like something that wouldn’t make the cut to Britney’s Femme Fatale album. Katy sounds sedated and bored… and so am I. 2/10

    Swish Swish: Kopy Pasty strikes again as she blatantly steals the Truffle Butter beat and sticks some embarrassingly ironic lyrics about how she’s bigger and better than Taylor on top of that stolen beat. A failed attempt at reigniting the years old feud that Taylor Swift already won. Nicki’s verse is tolerable. 4/10

    Déjà vu: “You suck my soul up in a vacuum”. Enough said. The beat is nice, I guess, but Katy’s lyrics are worse than Chinese water torture. 4/10

    Power: The songs are really starting to blend in at this point. The beats are all the same and all the songs are mastered to be too bassy and it’s extremely grating to the ears, especially in combination with Katy’s nails on a chalkboard vocals. I’ve heard more interesting elevator music than this song. 0/10

    Mind Maze: “I’m losing all direction” is the opening line to this song and I think it’s the perfect way to describe everything about this album. This is what happens when you buy your own shtick. Katy Perry trying to be deep is like McDonalds trying to sell gourmet food. It’s just NOT going to happen. This one is less annoying than the one before. 2/10

    Miss You More: Time for a generic ballad, I guess. There’s absolutely nothing memorable about this, but it doesn’t make me want to pour liquid metal into my earsockets like some of the previous tracks so I guess that’s good. 3/10

    Chained To The Rhythm: What people thought was a quick little buzz single turned out to be the albums best song. Sad. 6/10

    Tsunami: Katy has a problem with big sounding song titles (Tsunami, Roar, Power) that end up being less exciting than a rerun of a badminton match. This song came and went and I felt nothing. Absolutely devoid of any substance, 100% filler. 1/10

    Bon Appetit: Much has already been said about how awkward and gross sounding this song is. My guess is that Katy thought this would be the Dark Horse of the era. Good thing the public taste has evolved since 2013 and refused a serving of this rotten meal. The last chorus has a little bit of oomph and for that I give it 2/10

    Bigger Than Me: Jesus Christ, how long is this album? I feel like I’ve already heard this song 5 times since I pressed play. At this point I’m 98% sure that Hey Hey Hey, Roulette, Déjà vu, Power, Tsunami and this are the same song sung in a different key. ENOUGH ALREADY 1/10

    Save As Draft: Time for another generic ballad. This one is worse than the first one. 2/10

    Pendulum: This is Katy Perry trying to serve some soul into a song, which is a commendable attempt but it’s sadly just an attempt. By the time the chorus hits, we go back to nursery rhyme teas and the awful production takes the song back into generic filler material. 4/10

    Into Me You See: The album finally ends with ballad #3. This one is kind of soft and tolerable. It reminds me of something you would hear in Frozen or another children’s movie soundtrack. An uneventful ending to an uneventful album. 5/10

    Conclusion: Katy Perry proves what we’ve always known was true. She has no talent, she has no vision and she has no value as an artist. Now that Capitol’s payola machine can’t even save her and she’s approaching middle-aged woman territory, she’s going to be put in the same discontinued aisle as Paula Abdul.

    WITNESS Overall score: 1/10    … Expand
  94. abdeneem
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    i expected a lot more from witness, it has only like 2 good songs, other sounds like filler and generic. Not happy with the album at all. this album is a disaster and deserves to flop.
  95. michaelfritzpat
    Jun 9, 2017
    1
    This album lacks severe sonic cohesiveness, with awful lyrics even though they were produced and written by powerhouses such as Sia, Max Martin or Shellback. The album lacks a theme developed throughout the album, making this another simple and generic pop album. We all expected something better after four years now knowing anything about her, yet we could wait four more years and hope forThis album lacks severe sonic cohesiveness, with awful lyrics even though they were produced and written by powerhouses such as Sia, Max Martin or Shellback. The album lacks a theme developed throughout the album, making this another simple and generic pop album. We all expected something better after four years now knowing anything about her, yet we could wait four more years and hope for something better… Expand
  96. 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.
  97. luixhlima
    Jun 9, 2017
    3
    She grow up as an artist but, she keeps with the same despair to get a #1 hit single, so this era are so messed up. Generic songs & bad sounds. Excited for KP5.
  98. 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
  99. SPVB
    Jun 10, 2017
    0
    Chained to the rhythm is the only thing less bizarre in this album. The more time you spend with each song, the more it sounds like a variation on something you’ve heard done better before
  100. 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.
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  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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