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

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  1. 0987
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy slayed!!! She didn't dissapoint with this album at all. For sure, I can say that this album is even better than Prism. My personal faves: Witness, Deja Vu, Power, Miss You More, Chained To The Rhythm.
  2. 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.
  3. Beatriz
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her best album, she finally found herself as an artist. The lyrics are amazing, and you can see truth in every word she sing. A truly masterpice, with songs who have her soul in every single detail.
  4. AlxRmr
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Worth the wait! Power, Tsunami and Witness are the big ones, her voice has the color I loved by her in the beginning, the last 30sec on Witness song makes me tremble, her voice in that remembers me her rendition of Black and Gold, which it's one of my favorite songs by her. She has to work with Jack Garratt more often, they did a great job.
  5. Adanqueti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum arriesgado y diferente, tiene letras increíbles y sonidos enganchantes.
  6. DarkBates
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a new side of Katy. You have to listen not expecting Teenage Dream or Prism. The instrumentals are SICKENING!. Thank you for this fierce album, this year was needing this.… Expand
  7. brunocardoso
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Melhor album da carreira dela, evolução lirica e musical, chained to the rhythm e roulette melhores musicas do cd e da carreira dela, amem katy perry.
  8. eduardojunio
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The best album from 2017! WITNESS is the best from Katy Perry. i loe so much Witness, Roulette, Pendulum, Swish Swish and of course, the best music, CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM.
  9. 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
  10. LegendaryMau
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    This album saved pop, and saved a lot of lifes.Serving bops and masterpieces of ballads. Track order well placed and bonus tracks on point! Excellent work Katy, better than her previous ones.
  11. XSCAPEMAN
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    This one of those albums that you need to listen more than 2 or 3 times to understand that is all about the lyrics and being witness of a real Katy Perry, that who is behind of all fame, it means the real Katheryn Hudson...
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. mateofalconvale
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her best alum since Teenage Dream, she was reinvented but teenage dream still her escential album in her carreer, deserves more score on metacritic, critics who was reviewing bad this aalbum can kiss my ass :*
  15. darielcalero
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    This is the album of the millennium!!! iconic Godty Perry all the song are amazing. one of the best album of the year, just behind of melodrama by Lorgod.
  16. musicfankys
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy perry has, in fact, proven once again that she is the pop queen this generation desperately needs.
    All her music is so different yet amazing in every way, and Witness is not an exception.
    From the opening track Witness to the never done before ballad Into Me You See, Perry delivers a number of excellent bops that nobody had come close to before. None of her contemporaries, for    Katy perry has, in fact, proven once again that she is the pop queen this generation desperately needs.
    All her music is so different yet amazing in every way, and Witness is not an exception.
    From the opening track Witness to the never done before ballad Into Me You See, Perry delivers a number of excellent bops that nobody had come close to before.
    None of her contemporaries, for example, Miss Swift and Lady GaGa has been able to create a masterpiece like Witness, they stick to mainly one genre (Country for Swift and desperately attempt to make a new "genre" for GaGa) unlike Perry who is evolving and changing every era.
    Witness is a life changing album that is for sure.    … Expand
  17. 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.
  18. legendarysia
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS PHENOMENAL!!!! HER BEST WORK SO FAR AND A MASTERPIECE, I DON'T MAKE THE RULESS!!!! Every song is just so inspirational and the sounds are really very different.
  19. Jhgarciia
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Witness certainly is a big step for Katy Perry as she shows the maturing as an artist and the courage to sing about what she believes and how to change lives.
  20. yulinbarak2001
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    El álbum es una pieza de superación y de liberación la cual el publico hace de testigo para ver el cambio y el progreso de un artista, en este caso de la creado "Katy Perry". Haciendo de este un álbum con letras y sonidos nunca antes tocados por la artista; adentrando tantos puntos de vista la cual solo se gana la critica como algo negativo dejando solo 1/3 de algo positivo para esta.
  21. gu4stavo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Amazing!
    Her best and bold album with such good messages and good tunes.
    Déjà Vu, Witness, Pendulum and Power are the best ones. Absolutely loved it.
  22. WeslleyMorato
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy finalmente lança algo diferente dos seus trabalhos anteriores, com direito à roullete que provavelmente será seu proximo smash hit, e as faixas Pendullum e Save as draft que mostram sua versatilidade em criar musicas agradáveis com uma pegada diferente. Witness será um album incrivelmente bom, se depender da sua grande habilidade de contar historias em videoclipes.
  23. gabrieel
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Hey Hey Hey and Save as Draft are amazing... Power and Tsunami are my songs...
    Katy Perry is doing her homework, she is the best, and...
    Can I get a #Witness?
  24. juniorsantos12
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Simplesmente maravilhoso, excelente álbum.

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  25. NonatoTamayo05
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    An excellent album by Katy Perry reflects maturity and much change in her as in her music. AMAZING! Every song is a new world, deserves much success...
  26. lucassous
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Biblia, apenas. AMÉM KATY QUE SALVOU O POP EM 2017, felizmente merece uma nota maior, então bora ajudar no user score, obrigado e quero varios 10 rsrs
  27. HolyFloWelch
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Every song is perfect,buy this album,buy this album,buy this album,buy this album,buy this album,buy this album,buy this album,buy this album,buy this album!!!!
  28. LIPESMartins
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    [!!!!] recordes e feitos do g-dragon em menos de 24 horas
    - artista asiático com mais #1's ao redor do mundo, totalizando até agora 41 países, batendo o recorde do BTS e do BIGBANG
    - entrou para lista dos únicos artistas asiáticos a terem #1 no itunes US albums, sendo segundo a conseguir tal feito - #1 no itunes mundial, sendo o primeiro solista a fazer isso - 3 milhões de    [!!!!] recordes e feitos do g-dragon em menos de 24 horas
    - artista asiático com mais #1's ao redor do mundo, totalizando até agora 41 países, batendo o recorde do BTS e do BIGBANG
    - entrou para lista dos únicos artistas asiáticos a terem #1 no itunes US albums, sendo segundo a conseguir tal feito
    - #1 no itunes mundial, sendo o primeiro solista a fazer isso
    - 3 milhões de visualizações em 11 horas de lançamento
    - em 11 horas de lançamento, já se tornou o vídeo mais visto da semana no QQ Music
    - KWON JIYONG já vendeu mais de 750 mil cópias na China, sendo o #8 álbum mais vendido na plataforma (até agora)
    - "Ultitled, 2014" pegou certificado real-time all kill na primeira atualização
    - TODAS as músicas estão no top 5 do MelOn
    - "Untitled, 2014" debutou no MelOn dando um roof    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Rashery
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is very sweet and fresh, electronic music is very unusually combined with lyrical motives, and Katy was succeeded to make it on everything 100. certainly, in four years the singer has matured, the subject of her views has changed.
  32. LeoMusicCritic
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    This is such an interesting and diverse album from the rock influence in "Power" to the motorbike sounds in "Hey Hey Hey", this album is definitely her best album yet. Highlights include "Power", "Miss You More", "Tsunami" and "Save as Draft". This is such a well beautiful album and highly recommend it.
  33. rihnavythang
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best release of 2017! It's her best and most cohesive album. It has dark vibes in most songs, this is the dark Katy Perry album we've been waiting for.

    Outstanding tracks: Tsunami, Power, Witness
    Personal Favorite: Power, Tsunami, Deja Vu
  34. antidave
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a risk taker on this days, a beautiful compilation of brand new sounds and lyrics, one of the best we will have on this year, she was telling the truth, I feel liberated.… Expand
  35. IGa
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    I honestly don't know what the critics want from Katy Perry.

    When she set out to release genuinely pop albums, she did it well above average, and was criticized for that, because the critics wanted something a bit more innovative, they wanted her to get out of the comfort zone. As if the complete change of rock from "One Of The Boys" to the summer pop of "Teenage Dream" was not enough.    I honestly don't know what the critics want from Katy Perry.

    When she set out to release genuinely pop albums, she did it well above average, and was criticized for that, because the critics wanted something a bit more innovative, they wanted her to get out of the comfort zone. As if the complete change of rock from "One Of The Boys" to the summer pop of "Teenage Dream" was not enough. In addition, they begged something personal, as if making a personal album was a rule and not a proposal.

    So with "Witness," Katy Perry completely ran away from the pop that she presented before and made a most personal album than ever ... and the "specialized" critics continues to come up with precepts to judge him. "Witness" is a genuine album, not only for a political purpose, but also with the duty to present to the world another side of Katy Perry. With risky beats, powerful lyrics and vocals quite different from what we used to hear from Katy, this album is perhaps the most misunderstood triumph in pop history. Maybe Katy Perry is the most misunderstood pop star of current times.

    I think the critics would feel better if the album had that simple four-chord combination that repeats itself and a blasé lyrics about ex-boyfriends.    … Expand
  36. paulboy
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Kathryn's most cohesive album yet. The production is stunning, the vocals are strong and the lyrics are powerful. An album for pop fans everywhere. Highlights include Witness, Tsunami, Roulette and Miss You More.
  37. Sarabia
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry is one of the biggest pop stars ever and «Witness» is her forth full-length album in some time, following a string of highly coveted singles. It's a release that dips into everything from deep house to iconic disco to even indie electronic music (true) for something that's compelling and oddly timeless. First time I hear the release, I find it interesting that I can't really pegKaty Perry is one of the biggest pop stars ever and «Witness» is her forth full-length album in some time, following a string of highly coveted singles. It's a release that dips into everything from deep house to iconic disco to even indie electronic music (true) for something that's compelling and oddly timeless. First time I hear the release, I find it interesting that I can't really peg it to any particular time period, as is the case with many dance-related releases. It feels heavy and serious in places and almost lo-fi in others, and that's part of why it works.

    The other reason it works is because there are fifteen tracks that diverge and converge. It explores a lot of different ground, but at the base of every track is something that makes you want to shake your hips a bit.    … Expand
  38. itspedroh
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    O início da era Witness não foi perfeita, apesar de "Chained to the Rhythm" ser uma boa música parece não ter agradado a todos, seu buzz single "Bon Appétit" parece ter amargado o paladar do público mas depois de lançar seu novo single com Nicki Minaj, "Swish Swish" fez uma estreia mais positiva nas paradas, entrando para os melhores lançamentos daquela semana de Maio. Agora com a chegadaO início da era Witness não foi perfeita, apesar de "Chained to the Rhythm" ser uma boa música parece não ter agradado a todos, seu buzz single "Bon Appétit" parece ter amargado o paladar do público mas depois de lançar seu novo single com Nicki Minaj, "Swish Swish" fez uma estreia mais positiva nas paradas, entrando para os melhores lançamentos daquela semana de Maio. Agora com a chegada do seu quarto álbum de estúdio "Witness, podemos olhar a nova fase da cantora de modo diferente, nas letras de suas musicas podemos ver o amadurecimento da interplete de "Dark Horse" como artista, Perry entrega ao público aquilo que foi pedido na era Prism em 2013, amadurecimento e mudanças.… Expand
  39. ehilore
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is what i call an album.
    SUPER EXPERIMENTAL! C'MON KATY!
    TOP 5:
    Mind Maze
    Roulette
    Tsunami
    Miss You More
    Pendulum

    So amazing....truly amazing!!!
  40. Juware
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Congrats for this new era katy. ! This girl is a woman now!
    This album is totally Different from all her stuffs before. Haters gonna always give a bad review no matter how good is this album. But this album is 10/10 for me.
  41. ATRLModneys
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    A musical experience from start to finish. Fantastic lyrics. No song on that album is even close to being below an 8. Favorites: Power, Bon Appetit and Chained To The Rythm, which was the lead single and as always a massive success for Perry.
  42. pedro_hnq
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy proved more mature and spontaneous, it's not like her predecessor albums that comes with smash hits but we show her deeper side
    The featured tracks are Power, Miss You More and Pendulum
  43. xrjonas
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    WITNESS is Katy Perry's most mature and elaborated album. The lyrics are strong and empowered. Songs like "Swish Swish" and "Power" shows us that she has the control on her own life. Great productions by DJ Mustard and Max Martin will make this album iconic and unforgettable. Not the most successful album of Katy, but there's no doubt that this is the best one so far.
  44. pedrofaro
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    she is **** back!!!! thank u for this masterpiece, people that are giving 0 is just bc of the media, sure they are addicted to the album as everyone! she is better than ever!!!
  45. Beyqueen
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    A great album by Katy with different sounds to their previous albums, an experimental album, with very creative messages, a personal album, in few words I LOVE IT
  46. edusantos
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Powerful, the word that defines Witness, Katy's comeback.
    As a fan, I see that that's the album that she used more her vocals, her worry about the perfection in this album it's defined perfectly.

    Highlights: Witness, Roulette, Power, Mind Maze, Miss You More, Tsunami and obviously Pendulum, the best song of the album.
  47. kxtysboy
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    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!
  48. Longmaster12
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry, just two rods: Nice Job. This album, where you used your voice and how you changed your tone and vibrates, and your notes, its nothing but art. I'm surprised with "Miss You More" and "Save As Draft" that balads you reflect all your feelings and let your fans and people who is listening to this songs how you grew like a artist. I'm so proud of you.
  49. 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.
  50. Luis1998
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This is the album of the millenium....................................................................................................................
  51. caesarbtst
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's a strong pop-dance album, her best work for sure. The weaker tracks like Deja Vu can be totally forgiven, because the stronger one just like Tsunami are powerful. Beautiful. I'm impressed, Katy.
  52. LipeFireworks
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Melhor album da Katy sem duvidas ela esta mais madura e com letras incriveis, todas as musicas sao maravilhosas, só acho que CTTR, Bon Appetit e swish swish nao combinaram com o album, mas o album é perfeito
  53. AndyRyse
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    An awesome album her lyrics are so smart, 'Into Me See You', 'Witness', 'Dancing with the Devil, ought be singles. Great Katy!!! still hope the featuring with Rihanna and Madonna
  54. joelreis
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Don't judge the album by his singles.
    Witness is a really fun and cohesive pop album , probably the best of 2017.
    Must Listen tracks: Witness ( should be a single ) ,Roulette ,Dejà vu ,Miss you more , Tsunami and Pendulum.
  55. 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
  56. jsmartingo
    Aug 24, 2017
    10
    Este es uno de los mejores albúmes de Katy Perry. Ha evolocionado vocalmente y musicalmente. Me encanta ella y la música que hace. Los críticos no la valoran bien, porque es artista pop y conocida... Fatal!
  57. NathanBuchmann
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is very good, the instruments, the vocals, the lyrics. But I thinks that it's not katy's best album. The music I liked the most was "Tsunami".
  58. KatyCat121
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Even tho the artwork isnt that good, we shouldn't judge the book by it's cover. Witness is a masterpiece. It's a new sound for katy, and only haters will say it's bad. I'm a rihanna fan but tbh katy perry did that!
  59. Jhonatt
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    A deliciously dancing album, with creative messages and well-constructed criticisms. Katy Perry gave us a gift that only good artists can offer. I loved the album
  60. 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.
  61. Adlei13
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    A great album with a Strong message. Something very different from today's pop. A great bold move for Katy! Well Done ! Personal favorites include "Witness" "Power" "Miss You More" and "Save As Draft". All songs are single material ! The lyrics and melodies are GREAT !
  62. thebestbarmy
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's her best album. It has an amazing sonority, strong lyrics, and that Katy Perry's dance aspect, it reminds me a little of Teenage Dream and Prism, but it's better. Katy Perry really grew up in the music, now she is mature both in personal and in the music. Power, Déjà Vu, Witness and Pendulum are the best, in my opinion, of course. A masterpiece!
  63. perryscream
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's amazing to see how katy perry has matured on this album, she rocks everything she does and witnessed no different. A highlight for the instrumental of the album was wonderful.
  64. Lukstackhouse13
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    No começo confesso que eu detestei demais esse album, mas ao ouvir eles mais algumas vezes, percebi que eu estava acostumado com a zona de conforto musical da Katy, e ouvir algo diferente dela foi inspirador e renovador, nós temos medo de mudanças, por isso a maioria não gostou. minhas faves: hey hey hey, Roulette, swish swish, tsunami e Bon Appetit
  65. DieSalD
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    After 4 years, Katy Perry made it AMAZING with witness, this album is pop perfection, her sound wrape among our feelings and it feels like a rolling coaster. Bon Appétit bebé.
  66. popstyle
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry is growing up, and do one of, if is not the best album of 2017. I just can say congrats katy for doing such an amazing producion. Nowdays critics are looking for new faces, victimsm and activism
  67. 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
  68. changoorejon0
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Este álbum es increíble, esta muy bueno, no se como hay criticas negativas ya que en verdad esta muy bueno, tal vez no es su gusto pero nadie tendrá satisfecho a nadie
  69. Anfer1302
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Witness, hemos esperado cuatro largos años por ti... En mi opinión, Katy P. Nos ha dado un álbum de calidad en 9 de 10, tiene letras muy profundas aunque algunas no tanto, sus melodías son perfectas en cada canción, sin duda será uno de los Nominados en los Grammy 2018.
  70. dionatantss
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Álbum com visual excelente, nunca vi nada melhor se falando em Katy Perry, músicas relaxantes e dançantes ao mesmo tempo, amei, amei amei, amei amei e amei.
  71. Dedgarg
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum maravilloso de verdad katy probo nuevos ritmos pero me hubiera gustado que experimentara mas pero es un álbum bueno recomendable tiene canciones muy buena como chained To the rhythm y Bon Appétit… Expand
  72. perrysrat
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's amazing, it has a very good production. She worked very hard on this record. Every song is unique, with different vibes and styles. Love it! Congrats Katy.
  73. MatheusALE
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry made us witness the Ripening on an iconic album, and stuffed with possible Hits. From the powerful roulette to the melody I miss you more. Witness and album of the year.… Expand
  74. MR_headphones
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    how is this a 51 i give it a 6 but i thought more people whould like it so i'm giving it a 10 to even the score

    katy is ok i never hated her never loved her. she never really had personality of here own but that's not really a bad thing meaning she could be on basically any song or beat unlike lana del rae or adel who have lots of personality so they can't really branch out and do lots    how is this a 51 i give it a 6 but i thought more people whould like it so i'm giving it a 10 to even the score

    katy is ok i never hated her never loved her. she never really had personality of here own but that's not really a bad thing meaning she could be on basically any song or beat unlike lana del rae or adel who have lots of personality so they can't really branch out and do lots of different sounding things without it sounding awkward. no offence to adel she's amazing but piano ballads aren't going to work forever is what i'm saying.

    witness: 4/10 boring

    hey hey hey: 6/10 like et but good

    roulette: 5/10 weird synth

    swish swish: 6/10 idk

    deja vu: 5/10 sounds a bit like hey hey hey

    power: 5/10 what the hell was that drum fill

    mind maze: 2/10 that autotune is awful not as bad as in looking for a star though that song is just the worst.

    miss you more: 3/10 the boredom is real

    chained to the rhythm: 7/10 nice groove nice guest verse nice singing nice everything and it never gets worse or better it's the perfect summer song, released in winter

    tsunami: it sounds 4/10 this beat sounds like it was made on a phone

    bon appetite: 4/10 why are migos here. wait every single has a disco type beat with a rap verse at the end

    bigger than me: 5/10 i literally can't write anything about this song there's just nothing that stands out very much

    save as draft: 5/10 every person that worked on this song sounds like they were thinking like the writers

    pendulum: 6/10 there's something i like about this song but i just can't quite put my fingers on it

    into me you see: 4/10 the boredom

    that was ok. no horrible songs no great songs numerical score is 54/100
    which means 5/10 kinda forgettable but i gotta say i don't think she was trying to make a great album i think she was trying to make an album that stood up to overplay no matter how many times i hear these songs i probably won't ever hate any of these songs. 5/10 seems reasonable but i do like the way she's going with her music it's no longer bubblegum pop or the trendy sound of the time. she's experimenting and i respect that. insert    … Expand
  75. sdsadsdsadsa
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry voltou, mas sem perder sua essência. Queimando de vez a peruca de Teenage Dream, mais madura, e com um potencial maior, explora toda a potencia de sua voz. Um álbum digno de ser sucessor do Prism.
  76. 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
  77. MaxHudson99
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Un álbum nuevo experimental para lo que katy nos tenía acostumbrado, piso fuerte en 2017, no se mantuvo en el top pero es porque no saben apreciar o reconocer una obra de arte cuando lo tienen a su lado, con el tiempo se verá ese cambio y opinión con respecto a esta masterpiece.
  78. JamesMaraj
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    so faltou umas mais animadas no meio das baladas de resto ótimo e tsunami,as 10/10 são witness,HHH,RouletteSwish Swish,Power,pendelum e save as draft.
  79. xuxa_da_nota
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy proved more mature and spontaneous, it's not like her predecessor albums that comes with smash hits but we show her deeper side
    The featured tracks are Power, Miss You More and Pendulum
  80. Pablo_
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    Strong melodies in some songs, soft and striking in others; letters showing the evolution of the artist, letters with meaning. There was the era that made music with only legal beats and lyrics without nexus. I'm looking forward to the next album.
  81. Pablo2567
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    By far this is her best album, good soundBy far this is her best album, good sound, good lyrics, Katy has surpassed herself and brought one of the best pop works in years! Thank you for saving the pop !!!
  82. LarissaCarter
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Que EVOLUÇÃO, melhor album pop!
    Esse é um Teenage Dream 2.0, só que com muita mais qualidade, não é a toa que quebrou recordes, inclusive o #1 no EUA mais rápido.
  83. Loraon
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Melhor álbum já lançado esse ano! Uma música melhor que a outra !!! Katy Perry nunca decepciona !!! Valeu a pena ter esperado 4 anos para ouvir esse hinário ! AMEME KATY PERRY !!!!
  84. gev
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    This is certainly her best album. Lyrically and vocally. This deserves more attention, I don't understand why there are some people who give very bad reviews. Songs like Roulette, Power, Witness, and Pedulum are the tracks that in my opinion stand out the most.
  85. Teuz
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Album maravilhoso , orgulho de ver katy saindo de sua zona de conforto , parabens e que ela continue se reinventando assim ! witness sem duvidas é um degrau novo alcançadp pela mesma .
  86. Mateus23
    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.
  87. Gabrielretrao
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is wonderful, very well produced, wonderful lyrics melody, perfectly combines more danceable rhythms with more folk, calm and dark rhythms.
  88. Jrick25
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The time. Lord of our lives. Many people can deny that time does not intervene in our lives, that we can pass through all life the same. But no, you time us as we grow older. In this work we realized how much the girl who spoke of teenage dreams evolved. It evolved in the way of composing. In the themes that are put in the letters. On how to choose the partners for your work. Yes it is anThe time. Lord of our lives. Many people can deny that time does not intervene in our lives, that we can pass through all life the same. But no, you time us as we grow older. In this work we realized how much the girl who spoke of teenage dreams evolved. It evolved in the way of composing. In the themes that are put in the letters. On how to choose the partners for your work. Yes it is an evolution. And like all evolution, some will complain because it has changed. Others will love it just because it has evolved. The difference between liking and not liking will be just the same stage of evolution as the person is. If she understands how important it is to evolve, she will also understand that the work is very good.… Expand
  89. Pedrocat
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Definitely 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. I Love u Katy.
  90. fariasjoaoo2015
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    BEST KATY'S ALBUM OMG love it
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa this is so good
  91. Joabe
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is incredible, totally unlike anything Katy Perry has done on her other albums and the current hit songs. She should certainly release video clips for all songs.
  92. harrxshmjr
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    Perry demonstra uma enorme capacidade em "Witness", desde a primeira até a última faixa. Assimilando com uma versão mais adulta de um "Teenage Dream", o álbum apresenta o típico pop ao que estamos acostumados, porém com uma marca que ela vem deixando desde seu primeiro álbum, a qual caracteriza cada faixa com um toque pessoal e fornece legitimidade ao seu trabalho.
    Katy definitivamente    Perry demonstra uma enorme capacidade em "Witness", desde a primeira até a última faixa. Assimilando com uma versão mais adulta de um "Teenage Dream", o álbum apresenta o típico pop ao que estamos acostumados, porém com uma marca que ela vem deixando desde seu primeiro álbum, a qual caracteriza cada faixa com um toque pessoal e fornece legitimidade ao seu trabalho.
    Katy definitivamente encontrou seu caminho que irá certificar seus dotes e expandir seus horizontes e ao mesmo tempo manter a aclamação do público. "Roulette", "Power" e "Into Me You See" são, sem dúvidas, frutos de uma experiência enorme vivida pela mesma e, sem qualquer dúvida, forneceram o toque adulto ao álbum, sem o tirar do rumo do eletrizante pop de Katy.    … Expand
  93. goldmine
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Não poderia voltar mais confiante!
    Letras magníficas, libertadoras e emponderadas.
    Este é um recomeço mais maduro na carreira da Katy, onde a mesma convida todos nós para sermos testemunhas desse projeto.
  94. andreopt
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Sem duvidas, o melhor album da Katy Perry, eu amei demais cada musica, te amo muito katy, continue fazendo musicas do jeito que você mais ama, você é minha inspiração
  95. juan-cat
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    An excellent album, is a good return of katy although he did not go as well as in ONE OF THE BOYS, TEENAGE DREAM AND PRISM anyway brought us art, I also love each of his songs, the lyrics love them ufff
    I SIMPLY LOVE THIS ALBUM
  96. soydavidcastano
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Katy made an amazing job with Witness, is an album with mixes of pop and EDM creating brand new sounds so good to a dance floor. The rythm of deja vu is so involving and for my opinion power and tsumani are the best of this album. good job...
  97. 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
  98. yassinezouari
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I actually adore this album, it deserves all the best because Katy has been lately working very hard on him, I think it must get 9.0 score causse it's the album of the year.
    You must give her the best rating!
  99. EduardoEduardo
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Katy Perry shows an incredible evolution on this album, It's the typical album that pop music fans love, it has everything we need to make us reflect and feel things around us, Perry's best album.
  100. whosbad
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    The queen of pooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooiiiiiioiiiiiiiiiioooooooooooooooooooooooooopppppppppp
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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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