Read previewIf you're a pop-music fan who spends time on the internet, you'll probably see a slew of negative reviews for Katy Perry's new album, "143."
Lester Cohen/WireImageEven if you set aside the allegations against Dr. Luke, "143" doesn't make a strong case for his input.
Without them, Dr. Luke and his new associates have created a pop vacuum, completely devoid of heart and personality.
"Gimme Gimme," the second track featuring 21 Savage, immediately recalls the plinky snoozefest of Justin Bieber's "Changes," particularly the Quavo duet "Intentions."
Final grade: 1.8/10Katy Perry's new album "143" consists of 11 standard tracks.
Persons:
—, you'll, Katy Perry's, Perry, they'd, Luke, Rocco Valdes —, Dr, hadn't, Kesha, countersued, Alex Cooper, Valdes, Aaron Joseph, Vaughn Oliver, Theron Thomas, Luke's, Kemosabe signees, Perry didn't, Katy Perry, Cirkut, Lester Cohen, Max Martin, Benny Blanco, Savage, Justin Bieber's, Luke disciple Kim Petras, Kylie Minogue knockoff, JID, who's, We're, syrupy, Kim Petras
Organizations:
Service, Business, Kemosabe Records, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Worth, Press
Locations:
California