The singer tries to revive her imperial era — but her perfunctory pop music feels trapped in a bygone time.

Katy Perry's '143' album has had a rocky rollout, to say the last. Now, after months of controversy and tepidly received singles, the album is out for all to hear.

Katy Perry's album "143" is here following her "American Idol" departure. Here's why critics are calling her album "mindless" ...

For her first album in four years, Katy Perry reteams with producer and songwriter Dr. Luke, with whom she made many of her biggest hits.