Katy Perry in a press photo for "143."
Louisa Meng
- Katy Perry released her new album, "143," on Friday.
- The tracklist is dominated by flat synths and unimaginative lyrics, devoid of personality.
- Dr. Luke produced 10 of the album's 11 tracks, which contradicts Perry's hyper-feminine branding.
If 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." You might even start to believe the criticism is overblown or prejudicial...