Music review: Katy Perry returns with the uninspired and forgettable '143'
Perry's first LP since 2020’s lackluster “Smile” is just as lackluster, an 11-track blur of thick electronic programming and simplistic lyrics. There's none of her past cheeky humor, virtually no personality. Even the title is filler.
Katy Perry’s ‘143’: All 11 Songs Ranked
While the vast majority of 143 is summer-ready pop, “Artificial” provides a nice mid-album switch-up. The R&B-infused track features a rapid-fire verse from JID and a darker chorus about a dangerous, almost non-human affair. “Artificial” is the perfect yin to the rest of the album’s yang, which makes it an easy standout on the project.
Katy Perry tries to win over fans after her latest album becomes a huge flop
Katy Perry attempted to win over her fans as she surprised concert-goers with an impromptu meet-and-greet in Brazil following her latest comeback album flop. In the snaps, Katy Perry was seen lying on the ground and striking a pose with fans as she stopped to visit with her fans at the Rock in Rio ahead of her latest show.
Katy Perry's new album '143' is 'mindless' and 'uninspired,' per critics. What happened?
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Katy Perry releases '143,' her first new album since 'Smile'
The 11-track album is Perry's first since Smile, which dropped in 2020. It includes collaborations with 21 Savage, Kim Petras, JID and Doechii, who performed "I'm His, He's Mine" with Perry at the MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 11. Perry was also the Video Vanguard Award recipient at the show.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's Daughter Daisy Seemingly Makes Singing Debut in Song "Wonder"
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's 4-year-old daughter Daisy Dove Bloom appeared to make her singing debut on her mom's new album 143, joining on the song "Wonder."
Katy Perry's '143' doesn't have a single redeeming song
Katy Perry's latest album, "143," largely produced by Dr. Luke, disappoints with flat synths, lackluster lyrics, and no standout tracks.
Katy Perry’s comeback album ‘143’ feels about 143 years old
One of Katy Perry’s last Billboard Nos. 1 was “Roar,” her eye-of-the-tiger empowerment anthem from 2013. The song found new life three years later, when Perry performed it at the Democratic National Convention and lent it to Hillary Clinton for a campaign-closing ad that aligned values like respect and courage with the song’s mad-as-hell feminism: “Get ready ‘cause I’ve had enough.
Katy Perry Returns With New Album ‘143’ | Billboard News
The wait is over! Katy Perry’s sixth studio album, ‘143,’ is officially out and we’re breaking it down for you.
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