I feel like the geepee probably isn't aware of anything post Chained to the Rhythm/Bon Appetit in 2017. This is now the third album in a row by her where people aren't even aware it's out. Being on Idol also didn't help her because people didn't like her on there dd. She can ride on previous hits since that's probably going to sell the tour, but I think unless public interest in her suddenly surges and the next album's lead single is a straight out of the gate smash... I don't see it for her and really that's OK too. Not every artist is meant to have a 20+ year career.I mean...I dunno about that one. This album has been a pretty significant misfire for her creatively/morally but I think she'll be fine in the long run (don't all rush in here to post chart stats at me at once, I don't give a shit!). Most artists who've been around for the length of time Katy has - and then some! - have struggle bus periods.
Even creatively, I'm not sure that "righting the ship", so to speak, is out of the question either, but that obviously doesn't happen overnight.
Now do I hope she just says fuck it and goes down a pop-rock route again? Sure, One of the Boys is still my favorite album.