Critics Weigh In: Critics Had Mixed Feelings About These 2017 Albums

2017 saw numerous albums where critics had mixed feelings. These include albums courtesy of The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, and Katy Perry.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

2017 saw numerous albums where critics had mixed feelings. These include albums courtesy of The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, and Katy Perry.

Although geared for the women, our ‘8 Songs Where Women Were Empowered in 2017’ playlist has something for everybody to be ‘empowered’ about.

Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 60 best songs of 2017 (so far): Edition 2.0.
![Calvin Harris, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/calvin-harris-funk-wav-bounces-vol.-1-columbia.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris releases the best album of his career with his star-studded 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1.'
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Calvin Harris enlists Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, and Big Sean for “Feels,” the fourth single from ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1.'
![Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/katy-perry-witness.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop superstar Katy Perry struggles to find her footing on her 5th studio album, Witness. Sometimes it works, while other times it doesn’t.
![The 11 Worst Songs of 2017 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Team 10, Jacob Sartorius, Island, Capitol, Motown]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/the-11-worst-songs-of-2017-so-far.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jake Paul, CupcakKe, and Jacob Sartorius top the list of the 10 worst songs of 2017 (so far). They are joined by Tyga, Kiiara, and Lil Yachty among others.
![Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/katy-perry-witness.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Katy Perry returns with her 5th studio album, ‘Witness.’ Lady Antebellum, SZA, Rise Against, Phoenix, and AJR drop new albums June 9, 2017.
![Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/katy-perry-witness.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Katy Perry continues to search for momentum leading into her 5th LP, Witness. Unfortunately, “Swish Swish,” Ft. Nicki Minaj, falls short.
![Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/katy-perry-witness.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Katy Perry falls short of her typical glory on her sensual, second single, “Bon Appétit.” Despite being assisted by Migos, “Bon Appétit” lacks relevance.
![Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/katy-perry-witness.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Katy Perry indeed “chains the listener to the rhythm” on her infectious comeback single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Skip Marley.
![Taylor Swift, 1989 [📷: Big Machine]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/717dwgrftml-_sl1500_-768x768.jpg)
Country/Pop superstar Taylor Swift has amassed tons of success (pros), but she also has her fair share of missteps and bad press (cons).