What makes Witness by Katy Perry notable?

'Witness' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Perry's continued relevance in pop music. The album's lead single, 'Chained to the Rhythm,' became a cultural commentary on escapism and social media, receiving critical acclaim and significant airplay. In 2017, Katy Perry released 'Witness' as her fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Prism' (2013). At this point in her career, she was navigating a shift in public perception and artistic direction, moving from the bubblegum pop of her earlier work towards more mature themes and experimentation with sound.

Witness works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance energy, empowering anthems for self-reflection and vibrant sound for social settings.

How many songs are on Witness?

Witness has 17 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Released 9 years ago this June

Witness

Katy Perry · 2017

64 min · 17 tracks · pop rock · synth-pop · gospel

A vibrant blend of electropop and dance anthems infused with self-empowerment themes and introspective lyrics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo dance energy
empowering anthems for self-reflection
vibrant sound for social settings
introspective moments with upbeat flair
catchy hooks for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
seek sparse or minimalist arrangements

Where this album fits

Themes: societal detachment· digital age disillusionment· self-empowerment anthems
Career context: In 2017, Katy Perry released 'Witness' as her fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Prism' (2013). At this point in her career, she was navigating a shift in public perception and artistic direction, moving from the bubblegum pop of her earlier work towards more mature themes and experimentation with sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Lady Gaga· Demi Lovato· Rihanna
Sounds like this from elsewhere: This Is Acting by Sia — Shares self-empowerment themes and anthemic production style, blending pop and emotional depth.

Artpop by Lady Gaga — Explores digital age disillusionment with vibrant electropop sounds and introspective lyrics.

True Romance by Charli XCX — Combines danceable pop with themes of personal struggle and self-identity in a modern sonic landscape.

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Witness 4:10
2 Hey Hey Hey 3:34
3 Roulette 3:18
4 Swish Swish 4:02
5 Déjà vu 3:17
6 Power 3:46
7 Mind Maze 4:08
8 Miss You More 3:54
9 Chained to the Rhythm 3:57
10 Tsunami 3:23
11 Bon appétit 3:47
12 Bigger Than Me 4:00
13 Save as Draft 3:48
14 Pendulum 4:00
15 Into Me You See 4:24
16 Dance With the Devil 3:49
17 Act My Age 3:42

What to play next

Listen next

Smile

2020

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Prism

2013

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