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[Sugden]

Did Katy Perry Release the Worst Comeback Song of All Time?

Perry's "Woman's World" is a catastrophic flop. We examine what it means for her career, and look back at other disastrous would-be musical comebacks, from Guns N' Roses to Robin Thicke

 

 

THERE HAVE BEEN many one-of-a-kind historic events over the last two weeks or so, but arguably — arguably! — the most significant is the release of Katy Perry's "Woman's World," her hilariously catastrophic attempt at a comeback single. Thanks to its brain-dead lyrics ("sexy, confident/ so intelligent"), AI-like chorus, and Perry's startlingly tone-deaf choice to record a "feminist" song with the likes of Dr. Luke, the song prompted near-universal mockery, and instantly flopped.

 

In the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, we look at exactly what makes the song so bad, and what it might mean for Katy Perry's career, with Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt. To hear the whole episode, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just press play above.

 

 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/did-katy-perry-womans-world-worst-comebacks-of-all-time-podcast-1235066197/

[nightowl]

A disaster. I'm afraid

[Bubble Tea]

She's over, she's done, it's finished etc.

 

Then when we're all back in the next few years excited about the next lead and to see how it'll do.

 

Rinse and repeat. And despite the fumes, no other current pop girl will ever achieve the #1s she has. 

[Life Savers]

I mean they're not wrong but Katy is such an easy target today that these articles are kind of boring at this point. Have Chat GPT write a piece and it won't be any different from this. 

[Starshine]

Of all time for something.

[SmittenCake]

3 minutes ago, Tropical said:

 

Then when we're all back in the next few years excited about the next lead and to see how it'll do.

 

We?

[applestar]

If she doesn't go with LIFETIMES as the next single she should be in a conservatorship 

[Bubble Tea]

Just now, SmittenCake said:

We?

You're literally in this thread commenting. You're checking for her lol

[UnusualBoy]

There are probably more but since it's in to mock her and drag well... I guess she had the worst comeback forever and ever

Edited July 23 by UnusualBoy

[Joyride]

girl its been three weeks, let it go

[suburbannature]

And yet her team tried to gaslight us into believing it was her Emancipation of Katy  

[Mr. Peanutbutter]

The sign behind her saying "Full serve island"

[jees]

Tbh all her songs have always sounded the same to me, dumb lyrics and generic disposable melodies. I guess people are now starting to realize.

[EnoughSaid]

It was an abysmal comeback, and to think she actually had timing, the look and aesthetic right. It's just terrible music I fear

[Comedor]

I don't remember the details but Britney's Gimme More takes the cake.

 

How was JT comeback?

 

This article is for clicks. 

Edited July 23 by Comedor

[50thStateofMind]

it was truly awful. I'll give her one more single before I write off 143 completely.

[hallucinate]

one of the biggest wasted opportunities EVER in music history for sure

[SmittenCake]

12 minutes ago, Tropical said:

You're literally in this thread commenting. You're checking for her lol

I wasn't checking for her but instead the funny headline 

[NausAllien]

 

[alfonso12]

There might have been worst singles but the reception of the song has been the worst I've seen. A non-stop backlash, she really ****** up by releasing not only a dated and corny song but also that has feminist lyrics and it's produced by a rapist, like, she could've survived with just one or two of those things but the whole thing is way too much.

[Shimenawa]

Crazy how she's having another Witness era. Her reputation is at its worst think. She should have made better choices regarding the producers and the music 

[KatyPrismSpirit]

Literally who gives af. Rolling Stone's "musical" journalism has been in the pits for ages lately. This article reads as AI word splatter. How many times do you want to re-release the exact same article. Like every music publication already reported on this. 

 

Rolling Stone, keep making those delusional mid *** lists that nobody asked for and file for bankruptcy already cause not a single soul pays for your magazine / nobody thinks your reviews are credible 

[Cyanide]

5 minutes ago, Comedor said:

I don't remember the details but Britney's Gimme More takes the cake.

 

How was JT comeback?

 

This article is for clicks. 

Gimme more is iconic though and went top 3

[JennyWayne]

I honestly don't remember a comeback that is both such a commercial flop and a panned mess. It is usually one or the other but Katy has managed to capture both this time

[NausAllien]

21 minutes ago, Life Savers said:

I mean they're not wrong but Katy is such an easy target today that these articles are kind of boring at this point. Have Chat GPT write a piece and it won't be any different from this. 

Here is what ChatGPT wrote:

 

Katy Perry's "Woman's World" Crashes and Burns: A Flop of Epic Proportions

 

In a music industry rife with fierce competition and ever-changing tastes, Katy Perry's latest single "Woman's World" has emerged as a catastrophic misfire. Plunging to a dismal #63 on the Billboard Hot 100, it's not just the numbers that have left fans and critics alike scratching their heads—it's the sheer mediocrity packaged in a controversial wrapper.

Let's dissect the debacle.

 

Clichéd Lyrics That Put You to Sleep

First up on the chopping block: the lyrics. Perry, once celebrated for her anthemic and empowering messages, seems to have lost her lyrical mojo. "Woman's World" serves up a tired cocktail of clichés that could have been ripped straight from a self-help book gathering dust in the corner of a grandma's living room. Lines like "It's a woman's world and you're lucky to be livin' in it." evoke more eye-rolls than empowerment, failing to resonate with a generation that demands substance over sentimentality.

 

An Outdated Sound Lost in a Time Warp

Moving on to the sound—oh, the sound. If "Woman's World" were a car, it would be a clunky old sedan struggling to keep pace on a highway dominated by sleek, futuristic sports cars. The production, helmed by the infamous Dr. Luke, reeks of yesteryear's pop trends, failing to capture the zeitgeist that contemporary listeners crave. It's as if Perry and Luke unearthed a forgotten demo from 2010, dusted it off, and hoped for a miracle in 2024.

 

The Dr. Luke Dilemma: A Producer on Thin Ice

Speaking of Dr. Luke, his involvement in "Woman's World" raises more than a few eyebrows. The producer, mired in a long-standing controversy with Kesha, remains a lightning rod for criticism and controversy. With Kesha's allegations of abuse still echoing in the industry's halls, Perry's choice to collaborate with Luke seems not only tone-deaf but also indicative of a disconnect with the current cultural climate.

 

Sexualized Video: A Feminist Misfire

And then there's the video—an exercise in contradictions. "Woman's World," purportedly a feminist anthem, somehow manages to undermine its own message with visuals that border on the gratuitous. Perry, draped in provocative attire and surrounded by gyrating dancers, struggles to reconcile empowerment with titillation. It's a shameless bid for attention that misses the mark, alienating both feminist critics and casual viewers who expected more from an artist of Perry's stature.

 

The Aftermath: What's Next for Katy Perry?

As the dust settles on this catastrophic release, the question remains: where does Katy Perry go from here? Once a stalwart of the pop music scene, Perry now finds herself at a crossroads. Does she reinvent herself, embracing a more nuanced and contemporary sound? Or does she continue down the path of diminishing returns, clinging to outdated formulas and controversial collaborators?

Whatever her next move may be, one thing is clear: "Woman's World" will go down in history not as a bold statement but as a cautionary tale—a cautionary tale of what happens when an artist loses touch with her audience, her message, and ultimately, herself.

In the ruthless arena of pop music, there are no second chances for those who falter. And for Katy Perry, "Woman's World" may just be the beginning of a reckoning long overdue.