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

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  1. kxtystriangle
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    absolutely the most progressive album that was too ahead of its time. her maturity is clearly visible!
  2. AdrianFN
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum habla de muchos temas importantes para la sociedad y junto a sus sonidos y ritmos es maravilloso un gran álbum que debería haber tenido mucho mas éxito. Es una obra maestra
  3. Alexaaaanderg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    De los mejores álbumes conceptuales, Katy se reinventa una vez más, apesar de la dura crítica el ámbuen tuvo éxito a nivel mundial.
  4. Egor2
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    «Witness» becomes Katy's breakthrough work as a musician. Yeah, that's exactly what she's grown up with. It is worth paying tribute to the fact that Katy took a risk after a long break, but it all turned out perfectly, despite the wave of criticism that she received in her address. You may be the harshest critic, the most annoying hater, but it's really hard to miss the line that «Witness»«Witness» becomes Katy's breakthrough work as a musician. Yeah, that's exactly what she's grown up with. It is worth paying tribute to the fact that Katy took a risk after a long break, but it all turned out perfectly, despite the wave of criticism that she received in her address. You may be the harshest critic, the most annoying hater, but it's really hard to miss the line that «Witness» has crossed.… Expand
  5. Sammy32
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Iconic, ahead of its time! Witness it's full of amazing songs this album helped me get through a rough period of my life
  6. rovertin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the best album she has, cause it's so unuasual and strong. Good joob, i really loved it
  7. dxntwannadie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song on Witness contains a deeper meaning that can be political, feminist or personal.
  8. mrperrysk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautiful modern experimental albums in these years! So underrated and pure! Raw vocals and beautiful modies! Future of pop music.
  9. Resenhane
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Que álbum. No começo pode soar estanho mas com mais ouvidas você se rende e curte bastante
  10. sferreira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This was her most mature album till Smile. You all shoud listen to this again
  11. richhya
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    Such an experimental album. The title track is honestly one of her best openers for her albums. I think it’s her most cohesive album ever!
  12. JamesonRook
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Most underrated album in the music industry. The fact that she starts it all with "if i lost it all today would you stay?" shows she knew this album was experimental, that she was risking it but did not care, stayed true to herself. Her fans should be thankful instead of dragging it all over stan twitter like rats. Her best album I said what i said.
  13. rosie_daisies
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    That’s a great album! In my opinion it’s one of her best but it’s an underrated one.
  14. cameronwrjones
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I've never understood the hate this album got. This is Katy at her experimental best.
  15. Thalisferr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Meu álbum favorito da katy, a sonoridade é incrível e a mensagem que ele trás parece te penetrar.
  16. FynnMa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A woke album with deep lyrics and massive production. The best production Katy Perry ever had. Stunning lyrics and honest emotions.
    Chained to the rhythm, Bon Appetit and Swish Swish are great single choices, chapeau!

    Top songs besides the singles:
    Pendulum
    Deja Vu
    Roulette
    Act my Age
    Bigger than me Hey Hey Hey
  17. ferlovers
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Here’s a grown woman, speaking about love, politics, sexual discovery and more.
    Perry is comfortable and go to the aim specially in sons like Chained to the rhythm (definetely necessary in this dark times). Very personal songs like Witness, Save as Draft and Into me you see are a plus, where you can check her intimacy. The best song for sure is pendulum, a pop/gospel that works good, Perry    Here’s a grown woman, speaking about love, politics, sexual discovery and more.
    Perry is comfortable and go to the aim specially in sons like Chained to the rhythm (definetely necessary in this dark times). Very personal songs like Witness, Save as Draft and Into me you see are a plus, where you can check her intimacy. The best song for sure is pendulum, a pop/gospel that works good, Perry is back to her origins in this one, but a 10000% better now    … Expand
  18. NikkiHeat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Deserves so much better. She tried doing a different kind of music and all the public did was turn their backs because she cut her hair, disappointing.
  19. lucassdp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A very personal and conceptual record. It's very good to listen when you want something deeper than just empty hits.
  20. Sangam4u
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo This is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood goooooooooooooooooooooood
  21. IsabelDelRey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum donde la artista se reinventa desde nuevos ritmos, nuevas letras. Se nota su crecimiento en cuanto a la madurez.
    Arte infravalorado, pero vale la pena escucharlo.
  22. Crossyphillip
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is full of experimental music and helps to show the general public a different demention to katy and her song writing.
  23. Wagnerpjr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you for exist Katheryn Hudson, on this album Katy perry isn't there only Katheryn.
    She is telling what her heart wants and this is the most pure thing.
    thank you Katheryn
  24. Luanstevez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Testemunhei demais essa era, meus dias mais felizes, pena que as pessoas não compreenderam.
  25. junior_almeid
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O público nunca esteve preparado para realmente entender o quanto o witness é uma obra prima em relação a suas letras e melodias, é empoderador e deu a katy uma nova faceta na sua personalidade
  26. RoMr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A very underrated but very good album at the same time, full of rhythms and her voice is so good at this job, well done Katy.
  27. Victuriers
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    pop with strong and addictive political purpose. amazing katy. today society sees and understands the criticism and strength of this album.
  28. Wellwell
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    A super wronged album that shows that Katy Perry is a vesatile artist and that she also leaves her comfort zone. His songs bring a new message, with criticism and reflections. An album that guides you out of the bubble. However, the "criticism" is chained to speak only of the artist's life and not of what the album really is.
  29. Julyyuan2020
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! Witness, Witness and Tsunami are my favorites. Lyrics and vocals are on point. She tried new things and she succeeded. I Will follow her as long as she go.
  30. larielol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Raw album, which for many can have a negative impact, but for me this political writing with a hint of accuracy and love is wonderful and so interesting.
  31. Dannyraisin4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy deviated for her usual pop sound and went experimental with Witness. The production on the tracks are not those u would expect from a pop artist, but they work out great with Katus more matured vocals. If you are looking for a different Katy Perry vibe this album is for you.
  32. Faleh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much
    Great production and lyrics Deserves so much more
  33. FELIPEAMENDOIM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    eu amo este ámbul!!! se tornou o meu favorito da carreira da katy. lenda que merece todo o reconhecimento do mundo!!!
  34. CarlxsPerry
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Una sola palabra: A R T I S I M A La lírica y los sonidos es toda una reinvención en cuanto al trabajo de Miss Katy.
  35. rendom323
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Katy is so brave. She tell the world what they need to hear.
  36. brooklyngavin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the production and lyrics on this album are absolutely amazing. underrated masterpiece.
  37. Juan_2002
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum que expresa verdaderos sentimientos muchas veces no sabemos valorar lo que otra persona nos da y es por eso que no se da la importancia debida.
  38. Mierga
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ndjdjsjsjsjsjsjjajajajajaj MIERGA MIERGA MIERGAHSJSJSJSJJSJSJDNDNDKSMMSKSKSKSKSKSKS
  39. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's actually a masterpiece, people hate this album because Katy cut her hair. people are pathetic!!!
  40. Kelpin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love Bon Appetit Swish swish Chained To the rhythm and Roulette i also love save as draft
  41. JoaoVoigt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível coeso e viciante. Katy perry nunca decepciona e nunca erra amém.
  42. GeovaneNzr
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    Amoooo esse álbum é perfeitoooooo, Amoooo esse álbum é perfeitoooooo, Amoooo esse álbum é perfeitoooooo
  43. Maytemena
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Una perfecta combinación de sonidos en la producción del álbum, además de las letras compuestas para cada una de las canciones
    ¡El álbum es una maravilla!
  44. Rebbe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum está lleno de lindos mensajes hacia la sociedad acompaña de lindos ritmos y sonidos y bonita letra me encanto. El mejor de ese año
  45. Melanierq
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most personal, transparent and mature album of KATY PERRY, it shows us her human side, this era was one of the best if you are a fan who values ​​effort and even with the world against you you always show a smile, because she did it all that time. You will be a WITNESS of a masterpiece rolling… Expand
  46. Hailey12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of Katy Perry. A new world to explore. Underrated album
  47. jeferson21
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    A great work of art with critical content on various social problems that we sometimes don't care about.
  48. Thomas04
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its great. Something new and creative from Ms. Perry. One of the best albums from 2017 for sure… Expand
  49. Manolon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Son sonidos únicos, algo fresco y potente por parte de Katy.

    Witness es un álbum diferente, y muy especial
  50. lovenlight1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is truly ahead of it's time. It deserves more recognition. Many locals have slept on this album because of the haircut so this album underperformed.
  51. Tranvanhuycat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    mọi chuyện rồi sẽ ổn
    cuộc sống cnf phải có những khó khăn thử thách và t phải vượt qua nó!
  52. Elag
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin duda este disco da de que hablar, teniendo mucho mensaje Solo pocas personas supieron apreciarlo
  53. danedane01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums that you can enjoy especially when you heard the song over and over !
  54. luca_13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A very innovative album, I love It
  55. BurakCarey
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    People are so katyphobic that it made them think this album was bad... its probably her best and most cohesive album and @ critics, U AINT ****
  56. vrjose25
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is her BEST album for sure!!! The darkness of the songs and the era is just OUT OF THIS WORLD.
  57. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Witness é um álbum a frente de seu tempo! O mundo está reconhecendo isso apensas agora 3 anos depois de seu lançamento! Possui uma ótima sonoridade e saiu da zona de conforto de Katy, que faz tudo impecável!
  58. Vini121418
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Foi por causa desse album que virei fã da Katy Perry , separador de águas da carreira, muita qualidade e atemporal! Depois desse começei a gostar do Prism e cheguei a gostar do Teenage Dream
  59. Edgarflores17
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Un álbum diferente sus anteriores llena de muy buenas canciones y mensajes me encanto un gran álbum.
  60. Akash16
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Goddamn good album Criticized a lot I love it though Fav : all tracks Supreme
  61. tonoavila
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Es sin duda mi disco favorito de Katy Perry.
    Las letras, el mensaje, la producción, todo es de aplaudirse.
  62. raphaelsdiaz
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing material, different from everything she has ever released. Witness is one of her best albums in my opinion.
  63. AntonioMunguia
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry no deja de sorprendernos con este maravilloso álbum, diferente a lo que nos había ofrecido antes, es un álbum más maduro que nos demuestra a una Katy mucho más fuerte. Uno de sus mejores trabajos!
  64. erprodigio
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    This album is a roller coaster into Katy's darkest and brightest places. I loved everything about this experimental record. So underrated.
  65. Genio
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This album is simply perfect. I love all the songs and i think Katy really shows us another mide por her we never seen.
  66. Gagu
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Perfeito! Obrigado Katy!!!!!!!!!! Obrigado por sua maturidade, carinho e por ser uma mulher a frente de seu tempo.
  67. joaopedroses
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Com uma mudança quase radical, Katy mostrou que pode ir muito além da "zona de conforto" que acharam que ela vivia. Um álbum com musicas que possuem letras lindas e politizadas, realmente um álbum incrível e a frente do seu tempo.
  68. jorgecaceres7
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Me encanta este álbum melodías ritmos sonidos inscribible muy hermosos llenos de mensajes para el mundo muy importantes me fascina definitivamente
  69. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Su 4 álbum, un álbum diferente increíble sus canciones están llenos de buenos mensajes para la sociedad, es un álbum que posee canciones con sonidos y medias maravillosos que te enamoran, sus letras hablan de muchos temas interesantes como el machismo, feminismo, sexualidad, sensualidad,superación personal,liberación, etc entre otros muchos mas. No entiendo porque tuvo tanta mala criticaSu 4 álbum, un álbum diferente increíble sus canciones están llenos de buenos mensajes para la sociedad, es un álbum que posee canciones con sonidos y medias maravillosos que te enamoran, sus letras hablan de muchos temas interesantes como el machismo, feminismo, sexualidad, sensualidad,superación personal,liberación, etc entre otros muchos mas. No entiendo porque tuvo tanta mala critica si es un álbum casi perfecto se merecía ganar el mejor álbum del año sin duda.… Expand
  70. danteri7
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Witness es un álbum lleno de buenas canciones con mensajes y hermosas melodías, su 2 mejor álbum después de smile bon appetite, chained to the rythm, roulette, deja vu, power, swish swish, bigger than me, hey hey hey, mind maze, tsunami, witness, pendulum,save as draft miss you more and into see me you...son caniones que hablan de cosas distinas y que llevan increible sonidos me Encanto
  71. Jefferson16
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor trabajo discográfico de Katy Perry sin duda alguna, lastima que no lo sepan apreciar.
  72. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Realmente su mejor álbum!!! Me encantó cómo se mostró su lado más maduro de ella. No le encuentro relleno. Power muestra su fuerza de mujer y Hey x3 cómo puede ser dulce pero al mismo tiempo empoderada. Roulette es muy pegajosa y la letra es re buena. CTTR me encantó ya que a pesar de la polémica que podía causar, ella igual alzó la voz para las elecciones con un hermoso vídeo. Mind Maze,Realmente su mejor álbum!!! Me encantó cómo se mostró su lado más maduro de ella. No le encuentro relleno. Power muestra su fuerza de mujer y Hey x3 cómo puede ser dulce pero al mismo tiempo empoderada. Roulette es muy pegajosa y la letra es re buena. CTTR me encantó ya que a pesar de la polémica que podía causar, ella igual alzó la voz para las elecciones con un hermoso vídeo. Mind Maze, Dance with the Devil, etc me parece muy profundas y con sonidos bailables pero al mismo tiempo serios. Una obra de arte que no fue aceptada en su tiempo… Expand
  73. Zimzalabim
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Her best-produced and well-thought body of work. The experimental sound of few tracks might not be to the taste of everybody, but they do bring something new to her bubblegum pop career. From the autotune lost maze of Mind Maze, to the sexual objectification of the society in Bon Appetit, the struggle with the demon of alcohol in Dance With The Devil or the female empowerment of Power, sheHer best-produced and well-thought body of work. The experimental sound of few tracks might not be to the taste of everybody, but they do bring something new to her bubblegum pop career. From the autotune lost maze of Mind Maze, to the sexual objectification of the society in Bon Appetit, the struggle with the demon of alcohol in Dance With The Devil or the female empowerment of Power, she mentions serious subjects in her deepest album that will remain as my favorite from her and from 2017.… Expand
  74. Hanovil
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know why they didn't like me, I loved the lyrics, the sound and the discography of the album, but well, I give each person 10 because they bring the instruments and quality that I imagined.… Expand
  75. 12manucasta12
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    And don't understand why the critics hate katy so much, this is her best album. Her best lyrics, her best work of production and it's so experimental. Just Perfect
  76. AlexNRO
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect album! Katy Perry is amazing artist, i love Witness. Witness deserve a better… Expand
  77. GuiAlmeidaLeite
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    De longe o melhor álbum da Katy. O mais verdadeiro, o mais coerente, o mais maduro e mais necessário. Infelizmente foi extremamente boicotado pela grande mídia mundial e pelos próprios fãs. Quase quatro anos após o lançamento, o álbum envelheceu como um vinho, mostrando que a Katy nunca esteve errada na sua tese. Chained To The Rhythm é sem sombras de dúvidas uma das músicas maisDe longe o melhor álbum da Katy. O mais verdadeiro, o mais coerente, o mais maduro e mais necessário. Infelizmente foi extremamente boicotado pela grande mídia mundial e pelos próprios fãs. Quase quatro anos após o lançamento, o álbum envelheceu como um vinho, mostrando que a Katy nunca esteve errada na sua tese. Chained To The Rhythm é sem sombras de dúvidas uma das músicas mais necessárias de toda a carreira, a que virou a chave na carreira de Katy. De toda a discografia, está no meu top 3. Hey Hey Hey e sua mensagem também se configura como extremamente importante, madura e conceitual. Save as Draft é aquele baladinha que a gente não se cansa de ouvir. Pendulum é uma das melhores do álbum, não canso de ouvir. Infelizmente Katy errou na escolha dos singles e featurings no Witness. Roulette tinha um potencial imenso, que infelizmente foi desperdiçada. A self-title é outra que merecia mais investimentos, com um clipe fantástico da dona da melhor videografia da história. As deluxe Act My Age e Dance To The Devil são outras que mereciam um destaque especial. Tsunami, apesar de não ser sonoramente comercial, é uma das mais queridas e de maior qualidade no álbum. Enfim, quando se analisa o conjunto da obra, tem-se um álbum bem completo, verdadeiro, conceitual, atemporal e memorável. Merece nota 10 pela relevância que ele tem na carreira de Katy e por ser tão mal incompreendido de uma forma geral. Mas quem é fã de verdade, pode vir aqui testemunhar a favor desse grande trabalho, sem dúvidas um dos melhores da indústria musical.… Expand
  78. Katyperry12
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is the reason why I started to care about slow songs, the only problem with it is, um, the 2nd and 3rd singles... buuuut, still perfect, anyway-
  79. Dennis09
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Álbum muy lindooooo, tiene una letra única, concepto que está muy bien, ósea está perfecto.
  80. BloodTakerr
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Underrated masterpiece. Ahead of it's time. Full of potential. Deserved much much more.
  81. Efrainluam1
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Witness me ayudo a ver el lado humano de Katy, en lo personal es mi álbum favorito porque logro hacerme sentir todas mis emociones, feliz, triste, enojado. Simplemente el álbum es perfecto y muchos dicen que contiene canciones de relleno pero para mi no, excelente álbum.
  82. LoveSebastianS
    May 28, 2021
    10
    I absolutely love it, one of my favourite albums of all time by far. Every single song is perfect in every way possible, specially "Chained to the Rythm" and "Witness". I also love the haircut that came with the era, it was beautiful and really suited her.
  83. Billiehudson
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    It is an album which has great messages, mostly feminist, it has great varied rhythms, the selection of songs is very good although a little strange, it is undoubtedly his best album.
  84. danlimmaa
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Witness tem uma proposta boa, acredito que faltou mais produtores competentes, possui ótimas músicas como Roulette, Bigger Than Me, Chained To The Rhythm.
  85. DonCalamardo09
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I am not sure if you are aware of this but I am interested in the job you re of this
  86. Noah777
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    This album changed my life forever, thank to you Katy i'm a better person every day ❤
  87. Wilmer1520
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Puro arte infravalorado!! Apoyen este arte
  88. Rickidelibe
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    just incredible, feels like a dream while driving. all the tracks are really good, and it's one of my favourite albums of all time
  89. PPPYYY
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum que ela já fez e quem discorda tá errado. Era totalmente injustiçada. Sou viciado nesse álbum
  90. monteiroduardo
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Um ótimo álbum, coeso, com músicas dançantes, com mensagens sociais e a frente do seu tempo, toda estética anos 80 e 90 em 2017 quando nenhum artista estava fazendo ainda, mas como era a Katy Perry fazendo virou alvo de "hate" depois de três anos, Dua Lipa, The Weeked, Doja Cat e etc fazeram sucesso justamente por trazer essa estética e sonoridade.
  91. frankdylan123
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    the production is perfect, lyrics show more maturity compared to her previous work, and the concept is completely original. underrated and overhated for no reason. excluiding swish swish this album is full of meaning that was misunderstood the time it came out.
  92. gustavosab
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM SO FAR, full of bops, so different of anything she have ever done, my favorite album! don't exist any song so good like power
  93. EdwardTommy_29
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    This is the unfortunately masterpiece who no one appreciates, hope someday this album will receive all the love it deserves..
  94. Zulex
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    Witness sin lugar a dudas es un álbum adelantado a su época, Perry nos muestra un sonido, y una composición muy alejada a lo que había echo antes, sale de su sona de confort, ya no es la muchacha veinteañera que nos habla de romances adolescentes, nos da su perspectiva más madura del amor, desamor, política, sexo con un sonido muy electrónico que para su época está muy adelantado
  95. jxshua
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Katy reinvented herself with a completely new look, new sound. I believe this is Katy's best produced album, and she clearly shows her versatility in the music she can make.
  96. Thesmile69
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Entrega conceito, música boa, sucessos. Esse álbum é a frente do seu tempo, infelizmente as pessoas não viram isso no passado
  97. vihsita
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
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  98. apil
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una pieza maestra, Roulette, Tsunami y Chained To The Rhythm son canciones adelantadas a la época, la gente entiende esas canciones ahora, el mensaje se hace más fuerte mientras pasa el tiempo. Es un álbum infravalorado, la gente boicoteó el trabajo de Katy y los haters hicieron pensar a la gente que era un mal álbum o que era un fracaso, cuando estaban totalmente equivocados, en Spotify tiene más de mil millones de streams eso no es un fracaso en lo absoluto. Escuchen el álbum, nunca es tarde para descubrir un diamante en bruto.… Expand
  99. matthewmirliani
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Listening to Witness in 2021, you realize it was a record ahead of its time and a damn good electronic record - icy, dark, experimental, and fantastically-produced. Teenage Dream may forever be Katy's landmark album, but Witness will stand as her most interesting musical offering since her 2001 Christian debut (which it serves as an effective companion piece to, given the same underlyingListening to Witness in 2021, you realize it was a record ahead of its time and a damn good electronic record - icy, dark, experimental, and fantastically-produced. Teenage Dream may forever be Katy's landmark album, but Witness will stand as her most interesting musical offering since her 2001 Christian debut (which it serves as an effective companion piece to, given the same underlying philosophical questions and anxieties it touches on). The critics saying that Katy Perry’s “Never Really Over” (which I do agree is her best song in years) is a drastic step away from Witness didn’t listen to Witness in its entirety. I know this is a largely unpopular opinion, however I believe Witness will age very well in the years to come. It found Katy delving into her most interesting and artistically-adventurous work to date — the vocals were stronger, the beats were deeper, the sounds were more mature and sophisticated (“Tsunami” and “Pendulum” standout examples). Instead of playing it safe, Witness was a dark-electro concept album that addressed some heavy societal concepts head-on: Perry’s disillusionment not only with the Trump era (the brilliant “Chained to the Rhythm”) but also with the coldness of modern life (“Witness”) her own celebrity and isolation (“Miss You More”), and her conservative Christian upbringing (the song “Power” is one of her best tracks ever delivered). “Never Really Over” takes the best of Witness — Perry’s personal growth and enlightenment, more confident vocals, and a maturer pop sound — but strangely has been seen as Witness’ antithesis (if you listen to the masterpiece that is “Pendulum” with “Never Really Over” you realize they exist on the same wavelength). Witness failed because people only liked Katy when she wasn’t being serious or contemplative or angry—and that’s a real shame.… Expand
  100. Panchogul
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    Injustamente menospreciado y criticado, esta es la primera vez donde Perry se arriesga con nuevos sonidos y estilos, letras mucho mas directas y en cierta forma controversiales. Los críticos siempre decían que KP nunca se salía de su zona de confort y ahora que lo hizo, es cruelmente atacada hasta por sus propios fans. La única razón por la que no le pongo un 10 es porque sigue estancadaInjustamente menospreciado y criticado, esta es la primera vez donde Perry se arriesga con nuevos sonidos y estilos, letras mucho mas directas y en cierta forma controversiales. Los críticos siempre decían que KP nunca se salía de su zona de confort y ahora que lo hizo, es cruelmente atacada hasta por sus propios fans. La única razón por la que no le pongo un 10 es porque sigue estancada en lo mismo si de videoclips hablamos, en este caso se ven muy anti climáticos junto a los sonidos mas adultos y trabajados de sus canciones, sin embargo, el lyric video de Chained to the Rhythm me gusta mucho.… Expand
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2017
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#4 Most Shared Album of 2017

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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 13, 2020
    75
    While it's certainly missing any form of coherency, Witness does feel like you're growing with Perry - going on this journey that's helped her find new ground and a reinvigorated appreciation for all walks of the pop music spectrum.
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  2. Prefix Magazine
    Jul 6, 2017
    70
    While she may have slipped down the pecking order, Witness proves she’s still a more interesting pop star than she’s often given credit for.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 28, 2017
    50
    It’s a real shame Witness has come out as a bit of a disjointed mess, as there’s a decent record somewhere in there, but it gets lost in the fog of endless guest productions and co-writes that miss the point entirely.
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