Witness
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2017
Metascore
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
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  1. PopMatters
    Jun 14, 2017
    30
    With Witness, the sleek production and rigid sonic textures end up doing more harm than good, vacuum-sealing her voice and most of her personality into dry, readily-forgettable numbers.
  2. Spin
    Jun 9, 2017
    30
    Witness is an album full of bizarre choices--both the DJ Mustard and Hot Chip-produced tracks are, for some reason, ballads--that has the inherent appeal of a spectacular failure, but that’s about it.

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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2017
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#4 Most Shared Album of 2017

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3001 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,082 out of 3001
  2. Mixed: 288 out of 3001
  3. Negative: 631 out of 3001
  1. andry9958
    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 aHer 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.… Full Review »
  2. HarleyPerry
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    An amazing comeback. It can not have bad reviews. Just envy or spite.
    You have to be objective and listen to every song and know that it is a    An amazing comeback. It can not have bad reviews. Just envy or spite.
    You have to be objective and listen to every song and know that it is a work of art.    … Full Review »
  3. BenjaminOsborne
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Definitely her best album vocally and production wise. Highlights include 'Power', 'Tsunami', and 'Into Me You See'. Personal favourite isDefinitely her best album vocally and production wise. Highlights include 'Power', 'Tsunami', and 'Into Me You See'. Personal favourite is 'Act My Age' which is only available on the deluxe version. Would definitely suggest buying this album.… Full Review »
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