• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2017
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  1. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    absolutely the most progressive album that was too ahead of its time. her maturity is clearly visible!
  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the best album she has, cause it's so unuasual and strong. Good joob, i really loved it
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song on Witness contains a deeper meaning that can be political, feminist or personal.
  8. 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. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Que álbum. No começo pode soar estanho mas com mais ouvidas você se rende e curte bastante
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This was her most mature album till Smile. You all shoud listen to this again
  11. 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. 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. 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. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I've never understood the hate this album got. This is Katy at her experimental best.
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Meu álbum favorito da katy, a sonoridade é incrível e a mensagem que ele trás parece te penetrar.
  16. 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. 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
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  18. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Testemunhei demais essa era, meus dias mais felizes, pena que as pessoas não compreenderam.
  25. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.