Smile
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. renansantkc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TUCKED, Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Not The End Of The World, Only Love, MEU DEUS QUE ÁLBUM PERFEITO, KATY PERRY VOCÊ É PERFEITA ENTENDA ISSO. ❤️… Expand
  2. diegofrolim
    Jul 29, 2023
    7
    Um album divertido, mas nada diferente do que Katy Perry já tenha feito antes.

    Pontos Positivos: "Harleys in Hawaii", "Daisies", "Cry About It Later"

    Pontos Negativos: album um pouco genérico, "Smile" péssima
  3. Elkevinrodddd
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Katy Perry experiencing a new one after the disastrous "Witness" was, showing new Indie sounds, the perfect mix surpassing albums like "Teenage Dream". Although the album was not well received by the general public it is a good album if you want a "PERRY EXPERIENCE".
  4. apil
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es impresionante como supo manejar la temática del álbum, los vídeos musicales y las canciones. No fue buena la elección de los sencillos, pero no afectó al álbum en los absoluto. Es un concepto que es triste pero oscuro a la vez, dándole lo que quiere a sus fans. Canciones increíbles como Tucked, Harleys In Hawaii, Smile, Not The End Of The World, Never Really Over, y casi todas, aunque Resilient es un poco diferente a las demás. Sin duda le dió a sus fans lo que querían.… Expand
  5. vihsita
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
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  6. Thesmile69
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Esse álbum me ajuda com a minha ansiedade, e me tirou da depressão. Ouvi o álbum, ele é simplesmente perfeito
  7. wojtekk
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Smile is very different than Katy's albums from before. The new chapter feels like this the most personal artist's project to the date. Lyrics are beautiful, songs are very catchy. Listening to this album truly feels like Perry takes you to the "Smile Park". At last procution makes this album quite unique. Optimistic move which was very anticipated and needed!
  8. jxshua
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    A sweet, but simplistic album, Katy Perry is a pop legend. Despite it not being no 'Teenage Dream' Katy delivers pop bangers such as Harleys in Hawaii
  9. Reon636
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    I really can’t understand what’s goin on with all the criticism about this album: it sounds like a great leap forward for Katy, has a very different style compared to her older records (such as Teenage Dream and Prism), and keeps up with the current music taste (which was not granted at all considering that Katy has been around since the 2000s, and many artists who have crossed the decadesI really can’t understand what’s goin on with all the criticism about this album: it sounds like a great leap forward for Katy, has a very different style compared to her older records (such as Teenage Dream and Prism), and keeps up with the current music taste (which was not granted at all considering that Katy has been around since the 2000s, and many artists who have crossed the decades just can’t adapt with the time passing). The dance and trap vibes of some tracks are really great. I think it might be her best work up to now, and the commercial success just confirms it once again.… Expand
  10. AdityMaha
    Dec 21, 2022
    7
    I honestly really love this Album a lot. This was not be Katy's best work in her career but it certainly was a step in a better direction than her previous Album "Witness" which imo was just an absolute trainwreck and awful but on this Record "Smile" which was her 6th Studio Album, this definitely turned out to be probably the most mature Album she has made which isn't to bad honestly. NowI honestly really love this Album a lot. This was not be Katy's best work in her career but it certainly was a step in a better direction than her previous Album "Witness" which imo was just an absolute trainwreck and awful but on this Record "Smile" which was her 6th Studio Album, this definitely turned out to be probably the most mature Album she has made which isn't to bad honestly. Now this Album soundwise was pretty hit and miss, they were some excellent and amazing pop bangers on here like the lead single "Never Really Over" which dropped in May 2019 which was her first Billboard Top 20 Hit in a while which was well deserved considering how great that track is. "Not The End of The World" is 100% the most underrated track from this Album cause of how amazing and great the beat was on there and also how catchy and **** perfect Katy's vocals were on that track I absolutely loved it. Tucked was also another fantastic and very relatable track imo with a much more softer sound to it which was pretty amazing. But as much good as there were on here I do have to say that this Record even tho it was really better than "Witness' was still a pretty meh Album in some cases like with the production on a majority of these songs being really bad or just not fitting the vibe of the song. But Yeah Katy definitely had some of her best work in a while on this record and I don't think its her Worst Album like I see many people saying it it, sure it's a bit too cheesy and lame and cliché with some of the self impowerment lines on here but I really like a majority of them honestly. So Yeah Overall I definitely am one of the people who actually really enjoys and loves this Record I think Katy did a fantastic job on it and it's a really Strong 7 out of 10 imo and I will also defend this Album honestly cause it's not like perfect or amazing but it really was a good Album.… Expand
  11. Sangam4u
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album and katy Perry is doing soooooooooo good ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  12. joshuat17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a skipless album! Everything is good and Katy did it all by herself, no features, her is just enough!

    Smile was all about moving on, rising up, contentment, being loved again, and self-discovery. It's a wonderful work of music. YOU DID A GREAT JOB KATY!
  13. KatysSunflower
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Oh my God!!! Smile isn't just an album, it's a whole Experience, it's not just music, it's medicine! I love it and just can recommend. ❤️
  14. richhya
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    I think this album is the most underrated album of 2020. Every song has a different vibe, cute and poppy and straight to the point. The last 2 songs are more adult pop but the rest are made for everyone! Never really over is a strong way to start the album! Although I do wish it was a bit more cohesive and she let the 70s theme, I do enjoy the clown/circus theme as it does fit very wellI think this album is the most underrated album of 2020. Every song has a different vibe, cute and poppy and straight to the point. The last 2 songs are more adult pop but the rest are made for everyone! Never really over is a strong way to start the album! Although I do wish it was a bit more cohesive and she let the 70s theme, I do enjoy the clown/circus theme as it does fit very well with the title track. Teary Eyes has to be my favorite track, I’d love to hear in a club!… Expand
  15. Stephen1989
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He deserves to win a grammy for his talent for his hits from prisma and Teenage dream… Expand
  16. someonenamedpk
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    At first listen this album really did not resonate the message I wanted to hear, but in the two year perspective a lot has happened.

    The songs are catchy, relatable and pleasing to the ear. This may not have been the “comeback” album us fans are waiting for but I can say that this body of work really contribute to my SMILE today.
  17. katydream
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    love the album ! my fav songs are cry about it later, tucked, nro, daisies and more ! can’t wait for kp6 )
  18. DonCalamardo09
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I am not sure if you are aware of this but I am interested in the job you have posted on Craigslist and would like to know more about the position you have available for me
  19. itsavahudson
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love this album so much I think it deserves 1, never really over and tucked are my favorite
  20. JFRDF
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Katy é uma artista que sabe o que está fazendo, assim como todos os outros álbuns receberam críticas negativas desse site, hj todos eles são aclamados pelo mesmo, ela está à frente do seu tempo, Smile possui músicas que deveriam ser mais trabalhadas e que poderiam ser enormes hits como “Cry About It Later”, “Tucked” e a incrível “Harleys In Hawaii”. Além disso, o álbum possui um ciclo, comKaty é uma artista que sabe o que está fazendo, assim como todos os outros álbuns receberam críticas negativas desse site, hj todos eles são aclamados pelo mesmo, ela está à frente do seu tempo, Smile possui músicas que deveriam ser mais trabalhadas e que poderiam ser enormes hits como “Cry About It Later”, “Tucked” e a incrível “Harleys In Hawaii”. Além disso, o álbum possui um ciclo, com início, meio e fim, que mostra a jornada de Katy desde a recuperação da sua saúde mental ao amor incondicional.… Expand
  21. Lukemenikefs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a good Pop album and so underrated. Would strongly recommended people to actually listen to the album instead of hating on it for no reason. Love you Katy!❤️
  22. naluqc
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of her best albums so far, good lyrics and awesome vocals. She's an amazing artist!
  23. totodbrr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best project, makes me wanna listen to more of her albums, an amazing voice and instrumentals
  24. Carlostafarell
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    O álbum smile mostra bem a alegria e a fraqueza da cantora em suas diversas músicas
  25. Wellwell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry got back her smile in style. With lively and powerful songs. She is amazing, creative and one of the greatest artists of all time.
  26. arthurjsrd10
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    tudo que essa mulher faz é bom, então esse álbum não tem como ser ruim de forma alguma
  27. haseeb7700
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Katy Perry never disappoints, and this album is full of amazing songs. The track run of the first three songs is simply mind blowing. Definitely a great & enjoyable record full of deep, catchy, and fun lyrics.
  28. Israelsouza
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    Eu achei o álbum Smile, muito bom!!! um álbum incrível que te traz alegria e ver a melhor forma de viver a vida e lidar com seus problemas, tenho certeza de que Katy Perry vai vender horrores com esse álbum ate não ter mais.Eu acredito no potencial dela e a critica ainda não viu nada ainda gostei muito da música dela Champagne Problems, porque mostra que ao invés de ela ta se importandoEu achei o álbum Smile, muito bom!!! um álbum incrível que te traz alegria e ver a melhor forma de viver a vida e lidar com seus problemas, tenho certeza de que Katy Perry vai vender horrores com esse álbum ate não ter mais.Eu acredito no potencial dela e a critica ainda não viu nada ainda gostei muito da música dela Champagne Problems, porque mostra que ao invés de ela ta se importando com comentários negativos ela ta la com sua filha e seu marido tomando champanhe e dando o " tô nem aí" pros problemas. A critica disse que não é um álbum que se faça numa pandemia, mas e pra mostrar que nesse momento a gente precisa dançar,divertir, brincar. Então Katy Perry acertou sim, Sucesso!… Expand
  29. Emilianoesquinc
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    Lo único malo de este álbum es el orden de las canciones, solo eso. En verdad no entiendo el porqué las críticas tan malas
  30. Jonathanz9266
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    I love this album so much. Her best album by far. Thank you katy for making my 2020 better
  31. JMperry
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best of 2020. Not her best but definitely up there. Fck swifties for adding bad reviews for this album just because it has the highest rating from audience
  32. Wilmer1520
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    ÁLBUM SÚPER RECOMENDADO!!! Es puro arte,escúchenlo,tiene muchas canciones muy buenas y con una letra expectacular.❤️
  33. TestedCarli
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Smile Album Scores
    1.Never Really Over 10/10
    2.Cry About It Later 10/10
    3.Teary Eyes 10/10
    4. Daisies 10/10
    5. Resilient 10/10
    6.Not The End Of The World 10/10
    7. Smile 10/10
    8.Champagne Problems 10/10
    9.Tucked 10/10
    10.Harleys In Hawaii 10/10
    11.Only Love 10/10
    12.What Makes A Woman 10/10
  34. TiagxPl
    Nov 4, 2021
    9
    The album is perfect, Katy doesn´t deserve all the hate of the critics, well but some people don´t know how to appreciate true art.
  35. KevinSn07896872
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Smile is one of Katy Perry's best albums, the lyrics are beautiful and exalt the topic of empowerment. It is definitely one of the best albums of 2020.
  36. dniel17
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of Katy's career. She finally got her smile back. Thanks, Katy!
  37. Johannessmiles
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Its just so much fun and so enjoyable. Its doesn't take itself too seriously and is just what you need during dark times like this. I love this album so much.
  38. RubenMorales
    Oct 1, 2021
    7
    Un álbum en el que Perry nos transporta a sus eras Teenage Dream y Prism, con un poco de madurez, pero sin abandonar su sonido tan característico. Es un disco correcto, que no tiene mayores pretenciones.
  39. JosueCuxil
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Sin funda alguna la Reina está devuelta y nos trae arte, quizá muchos críticos supuestamente "profesionales" no lo supieron valorar, pero el publico sabe que es arte en su máxima expresión. Larga vida a Katy!
  40. evjunior
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    This is pure pop perfection with a journey through each song completing a full cycle for Katy Perry.
  41. RichelleTha
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Álbum perfeito, todas as músicas são incríveis. Harleys in Hawaii é um maravilhosa de ouvir.
  42. Corcho
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Definitivamente éste álbum es una historia de depresión resumida, puedes sentir la tristeza de Katy, cada palabra, sin duda es el hermano de PRISM, madurez, letra auténtica, canciones bailables y que te dejan algo de que pensar. Sin duda es increíble. Y la estética de circo inspirada en Cher es increíble aunque prefiero el concepto original de los setentas
  43. mctthewgroom
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    Damn surprised the critic rating is so low I'm not a huge fan but this was actually a nice album and cry about it later & not the end of the world are gems.
  44. danlimmaa
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, parabéns Katy Perry por este álbum tão necessário neste ano tão ruim.
  45. NLuAM
    Aug 23, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never Really Over: 7.5
    Me parece una ccanción muy bailable y adictiva. La letra de un amor que nunca acabó pero también se puede tomar como ella con los katycats después de Witness.
    Cry About it Later: 7.0
    A pesar de ser el simple track más popular por parte de los fans por su buen ritmo, personalmente no me agrada por su pobreza en lírica, mas le doy mérito por su buen ritmo y técnica vocal de Katy.
    Teary Eyes: 6.0
    Parece el remix feliz de una balada triste, no suena bien cómo empieza con muchos "Have you ever.." como si fuera una clase de inglés xd. Sin embargo, el final fue muy bueno, con sus "keep on dancing", ahí sí encaja bien esa felicidad que se guardó Katy en casi toda la canción.
    Daisies: 7.0
    Esta canción suena muy bien, es como un Teary Eyes pero mejorado, ahí sí se muestra las ganas de salir adelante y su instrumental acompaña muy bien la voz de pesar que se puede escuchar al inicio y cuando Katy dice "Daises, daisies, daisies", y el final que muestra la energía y fuerza que tiene.
    Resiliente: 8.0
    Personalmente, tiene el mejor vídeo en TSS, a parte que la letra muestra mucha resilencia, fuerza y optimismo por parte de Katy, aunque no tenga el ritmo bailable de NRO, creo que su melodía y ritmo es aceptable, algo que quiero decir es que Katy pudo aprovechar mejor su técnica vocal.
    Not The End of the world: 8.0
    Ignorando su vídeo, el cual le hizo baja puntuación, pero no tanto ya que me parece aceptable considerando que fue después de dar a luz; esta sería la 2° mejor canción del álbum, con sonidos trap/pop muy fuertes y el coro impecable, su letra le da mucho empoderamiento a Katy, y letras como "si el cielo se cae, me agarro de una estrella" son las que Katy debería de componer más.
    Smile: 7.0
    Su vídeo fue muy buena, teniendo significado un tanto personal como las cosas que hacen feliz a Katy: Orlando Bloom, Daisy Dove Bloom, vencer los miedos y volver a tener a su fandom. Sin duda un gran vídeo, y la letra también es aceptable, sobre la canción, el instrumental se repite un poco pero la melodía me gustó, y combina bien musicalmente con la temática de clown.
    Champagne Problems: 7.0
    Me gusta como trata de cantar sobre los problemas de la relación, pero que sin importar eso siguen juntos, suena como a Orlando Bloom pero quién sabe. Su música es muy buena, bailable y su video en TSS dejó mucho que desear, el outfit de Katy fue hermoso, pero no hay más que ella bailando.
    Tucked: 7.5
    Su sonido es muy bailable, muy ella, amo cómo juega con la comida tratando de hablar de su dieta pero mostrándolo como una relación de infidelidad, y su final tiene un buen plot twist, por algo ella es la reina de los vídeos y Tucked la mejor de Smile. La técnica vocal fue agradable y estable.
    Harleys In Hawaii: 8.5
    Esta canción es muy sensual, y a pesar de ser lenta, es bailable y agradable de escuchar, muy pegajosa por su coro. El vídeo fue muy bueno, aunque pudo ser mejor. La voz de Katy se luce bien.
    Only Love: 7.0
    Una canción triste, lenta pero te da a pensar sobre el amor en estos tiempos, sobre como una persona no aprecia a todos, se vuelve más triste si decimos que esta fue una carta de Katy en sus malos momentos, pero logró superar eso y tener una sonrisa, hubiera sido un buen outro.
    What Makes A Woman: 7.0
    El vídeo fue bueno, me hizo llorar por todas esas historias, en especial lo hermoso que es la maternidad mostrada en TSS. La canción pudo tener un mejor ritmo, pero es aceptable para la letra que tiene de apreciar a la mujer por ser un perfecto misterio como ella dice, ella es feliz finalmente, por ser una mujer libre, por ser madre y ser ella misma.

    Smile: 6.5 / A pesar que el álbum nos trata de contar un tipo de historia de la sanación hacia la felicidad mediante el amor, siento que los ritmos no fueron iguales entre sí y la letra no resuelve la duda, parece como una playlist de ella si no sabes que es un álbum, sin embargo este ábum no fue malo después de todo, solo necesitaba tener un mejor enfoque y una temática ya planteada para TODAS las canciones.
    Apróx, sale 6.8 en el quinto álbum de la artista estadounidense.    … Expand
  46. luisstyles
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Its Katy Perry! Its obviously gonna be good. She got her smile back and her vocals are insane
  47. Watcharatrakul
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best albums of this century. This album served as my therapy during lockdown.
  48. LUCIDDREAM4444
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Album of the Year! I really love this album. It's full of Pop and funky songs… Expand
  49. miguelherass
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Katy Perry came to give us the best album of 2020, I think the people hate this album because of the artist and not the art.
  50. Mjkhael
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    My favourite album of her. I love all the songs, they sound very well together. And she finally got back her SMILE and she does the music she loves!
  51. excticvin
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so good , and people hate it just because it ‘flopped’. It has so many bops like Never Really Over, Cry About It Later, Harleys In Hawaii etc. This is an underrated masterpiece, it also makes you get a SMILE when you listen to the song ‘Smile’ it will make you happy … Expand
  52. PatrickEyestar
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    Greatest album of all time! Thankyou katy for giving us our smile back

    You deserve better
  53. Katycat22
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Es uno de los mejores albums del 2020, sin duda un álbum lleno de alegría, amor, empoderamiento y fuerza.
  54. rafaelcn
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    i love this album and tucked, harleys in hawaii together with teary eyes are my favorites songs... katy perry is so iconic
  55. raul7021
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    It's a good album has quite a few themes in their songs, their lyrics are pure art
  56. Furquimm
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album talks about the singer regaining her smile after a depression, the album helps people smile again. an important album these days… Expand
  57. AlbanKP
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    With Smile Katy Perry gets her smile back in a just amazing album with catchy songs that will make you smile and dance. Katy explores different styles and aesthetics and it's just amazing! I'm really sad that her label didn't promote the album because it's a bop.
  58. Luninson
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    This is an album with no skips. I end my case. Don't sleep on it. Harley's in Hawaii deserve so much. It's so good. You guys I end my case. Bye.
  59. mileyrockstar
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    DESERVED BETTER!!! so many pop bangers on this album, people always want something different instead of just dancing and having fun...
  60. LoveSebastianS
    May 28, 2021
    10
    It's beautiful in its entirety. Perfect when you want to hear some simple but catchy songs
  61. ladyjopita
    May 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is the definition of Witness production, has PRISM lyrics and singing like Teenage Dream.… Expand
  62. Jjjjjj2
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Iconic, her best album, Cry About it Later the best song, and is so underrated
  63. Clio_Alejandro
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    This album deserves more recognition , has songs that could be a big hit,Katy Perry and her team need to handle it better
  64. Dennis09
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Who is Katy Perry? The answer was supposedly revealed back in 2017, when the singer released Witness, her fourth studio album, and made a big deal out of insisting she had left her whimsical stage personas in the past, that she was now completely, authentically herself in her image and music. The results of that transformation were lackluster, with a listless album that lacked the sparkleWho is Katy Perry? The answer was supposedly revealed back in 2017, when the singer released Witness, her fourth studio album, and made a big deal out of insisting she had left her whimsical stage personas in the past, that she was now completely, authentically herself in her image and music. The results of that transformation were lackluster, with a listless album that lacked the sparkle that made so much of her earlier catalog addictive. Pop stars seeking longevity need to maintain a certain degree of adaptability (just ask Madonna). But when Perry claimed she was now the real Perry, unvarnished and honest, it had the opposite of its intended effect, somewhat hindering her ability to evolve and distancing her from her own prio… Expand
  65. OrlandoRuiz23
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    De los mejores álbumes del 2020, sin duda Katy nos dio muchísimo arte con 'Smile', merece mas reconocimiento
  66. xavieraugustine
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    love and appreciate all your efforts katy!! will always be here to support u. all love, only love!!
  67. Mati_2003
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Es arte, no entiendo las malas críticas por parte de los críticos. Cry about it later y champagne problems son mis favoritas
  68. Katyperry12
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It was my favorite album for some time, 11/12 songs are legendary and I listen to them everyday, I don't care about WMAW that much but its good, and I hope High On Your Supply gets released on spotify someday
  69. PEDROMFR
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    Despite the rough critics, I personally think that this is Katy´s best album so far, not just because of the sonority, but also because of its mature and personal lyrics. Maybe the issue with this whole era was its lack of promotion...
    Top Track: Daisies
    Worst Track: Tucked
  70. lefortune
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    perfeito em tudo que se propõe, injustiçado porém muito bom, me fez sorrir quando ninguém ao menos tentou.
  71. KatysWitness_
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    I can’t believe how low we sank as a society and let this masterpiece quite literally flop. I believe Metacritic’s rating is completely unfair and maybe even biased? The album consists of 12 cohesive tracks that takes you through a journey from sadness to inner satisfaction, resilience, and happiness. Katy wrote this after going through the toughest time of her life - the Witness era, andI can’t believe how low we sank as a society and let this masterpiece quite literally flop. I believe Metacritic’s rating is completely unfair and maybe even biased? The album consists of 12 cohesive tracks that takes you through a journey from sadness to inner satisfaction, resilience, and happiness. Katy wrote this after going through the toughest time of her life - the Witness era, and although its a sparkling gem in her discography it failed to reach the success her previous albums achieved. This destroyed Katy. And it didn’t help that users on Twitter and other social media apps completely and unrightfully INVALIDATED her emotions.
    Katy wrote this album about her journey back to happiness and her old joyful self and you might think the days of disregarding her feelings are over - they’re not. And the “failure” of this album shows.
    It’s time for society to give Katy the respect she deserves.
    This album is just as good as Teenage Dream is but people didn’t recognize the fact because she doesn’t have candy on her boobs.
    This album deserves so much more.    … Expand
  72. GuiAlmeidaLeite
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    Sonoridade muito agradável, músicas super intimistas e com forte grau de emotividade. Um dos melhores álbuns da Katy em questão de qualidade. Já começa com a pop perfection Never Really Over, a melhor do álbum, uma das músicas mais injustiçados da história em termos de aclamação e sucesso. Logo depois vem a queridinha Cry About It Latter, outra música maravilhosa, fechando com a melhorSonoridade muito agradável, músicas super intimistas e com forte grau de emotividade. Um dos melhores álbuns da Katy em questão de qualidade. Já começa com a pop perfection Never Really Over, a melhor do álbum, uma das músicas mais injustiçados da história em termos de aclamação e sucesso. Logo depois vem a queridinha Cry About It Latter, outra música maravilhosa, fechando com a melhor trinca inicial de um álbum da história com a super importante Teary Eyes. As músicas que seguem mantém um alto padrão de qualidade até a última música, fazendo com que o Smile de torne um dos álbuns mais queridos da Katy em toda fã base.… Expand
  73. Anikmartell
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Definitivamente um dos melhores albuns já lançados, notas de criticos nunca valeram nada, smile é um album sobre trazer esperança em um momento complicado, ele se baseia em 5 princípios, aceitação do erro, terapia, recuperação, redencao, amor próprio.
    Se vc estiver passando por um momento difícil esse album pode te ajudar.
  74. notbiasedcritic
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    excellent album. loved the album from the beginning to the end. tucked and never really over my favorites
  75. Allanlon23
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum do ano Katy Perry nunca decepciona os fãs , o álbum está perfeito "not the end of the world" e ",cry about It later" são os destaques pra mim
  76. Soonmebabe
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Katy Perry shows so naturally her way of recovering her Smile with such authenticity, the sound and the lyrics are perfect,the critics criticize her, not the album itself.
  77. swiftweasley
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    ela fez resilient pra mim
    o album é muito gostoso de ouvir e afirmo que se fosse lançado por qualquer outra artista nao receberia tanto hate
  78. thepopcritic
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    The album starts with the pure pop song NEVER REALLY OVER and keeps your heart beating until What Makes A Woman. An amazing journey from recovering, joy, true love, and fantasy.
  79. isaacalfonso102
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Smile is the most underrated album from last year by a main pop artist. It has it all.m
  80. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Feb 15, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is fairly good despite the tumultuous and bungled roll out. It really sucks that the roll out took forever and half the album was released as singles before the album was released. Nonetheless, Never Really Over is still a great track, perhaps the albums best. The album is filled with the same motivational and empowering lyrics you would expect from Katy but its still good and the production is good as well. Her vocal performance in Daisies and Resilient is commendable. The club anthem , Teary Eyes was also another highlight for me and i think its a great addition to her catalog. The gospel inspired Only Love is also another solid tune on the album which showcases more depth and emotion. What Makes a woman is also a great song with solid lyrics and production. All in all i think the disappointment i have from this album is more to do with the roll out rather than the actual album itself.… Expand
  81. MiguelViseu
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    This album, shows a different part of Katy's life...after all the hatred she received during the last 3 years, she found her sit...she's happy with Orlando and her baby, Daisy Dove! It's a really great album with an amazing message, reminding us that we shoudn't lose hope, even when we are lost in the dark! And critics can say what they want but I truely believe that this is one of theThis album, shows a different part of Katy's life...after all the hatred she received during the last 3 years, she found her sit...she's happy with Orlando and her baby, Daisy Dove! It's a really great album with an amazing message, reminding us that we shoudn't lose hope, even when we are lost in the dark! And critics can say what they want but I truely believe that this is one of the best albums of 2020!… Expand
  82. Zimzalabim
    Feb 12, 2021
    9
    Miss Katheryn goes back to a safer sound with Smile, and we do appreciate that. Though Witness remains her best-produced album, Smile brings back cute pop songs, freedom, love and... happiness! Something we all need right now. Highlight tracks are songs like Harleys In Hawaii (her best song ever?), Cry About It Later and Teary Eyes. Resilient would be the only let down of the album as itMiss Katheryn goes back to a safer sound with Smile, and we do appreciate that. Though Witness remains her best-produced album, Smile brings back cute pop songs, freedom, love and... happiness! Something we all need right now. Highlight tracks are songs like Harleys In Hawaii (her best song ever?), Cry About It Later and Teary Eyes. Resilient would be the only let down of the album as it should've stayed in the drafts.… Expand
  83. Ale19
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    ¿Es en serio? Wow, nunca había conocido a Katy en mi adolescencia, ahora en mi mayoría de edad ha Sido lo mejor que me ha pasado. Y las notas de hate en serio que dan alipori, cada quien con su " crítica ". Smile, gracias por devolverme la vida y la sonrisa.
  84. Vini121418
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    O album e ótimo de ouvir no churrasco e até numa festa de aniversário. Não estou forçando mas gostei completamente do album Smile .Katy Perry conseguiu me deixar feliz. Espero que o album deixe outras pessoas felizes tambem. (edit.1) Voltem depois de meses e continuo ouvindo o album , ele e misto , cheio de revelações das suas músicas dançantes , lembrando suas eras passadas. O Smile e umO album e ótimo de ouvir no churrasco e até numa festa de aniversário. Não estou forçando mas gostei completamente do album Smile .Katy Perry conseguiu me deixar feliz. Espero que o album deixe outras pessoas felizes tambem. (edit.1) Voltem depois de meses e continuo ouvindo o album , ele e misto , cheio de revelações das suas músicas dançantes , lembrando suas eras passadas. O Smile e um refresco para ouvir e daqui uns anos vai ser usado para isso mesmo, lazer e conforto. Nessa pandemia(covid19 de 2021) o album deixou as pessoas felizes ,trazendo alegria para quem não tem mais a onde busca-la.… Expand
  85. Tololo
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    There are no billboard’s #1 for sure but there’s a total of 0 skip for the first time!
  86. fernanduu
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es muy bueno , su mejor album, todas bailables, y divertidas, alta calidad y puro arte… Expand
  87. hiltonalves1235
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    O álbum é uma redenção sonora aos fãs da Katy Perry, pois ela parece quere-los de volta depois da confusão de Witnes. Com vocais altos de súplica e batidas atuais de pop, esse álbum, vai, em algum momento, lhe fazer, SORRIR.
  88. Nitsu
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente Smile es muy bueno. Never Really Over abre bien todo el concepto del álbum y Smile te lo profundiza mejor, contando en ambos su vídeo, siento que cada canción (o cada dos), podrían contar una mini historia. Se nota que Katy tomó este álbum como una oportunidad de seguir con sus fans, al inicio, en NRO, cuando habla sobre que pasaron 2 años (su vídeo fue lanzado en 2019), se refiere a la historia que sigue después de Witness. Simplemente, los fans rompieron con Katy, sin embargo, ella no lo supera y quiere volver con ellos. Smile, el álbum que trata de atrapar a los que la dejaron, de sonreír a pesar de tener lágrimas, que aún hay esperanzas, etc.
    Se siente la inspiración de los álbumes anteriores, trata de rescatar lo mejor de ella y lo que ven de ella. CAIL es una canción pegajosa, te da las fuerzas ya que es triste y al mismo tiempo alegre. Mientras, Teary Eyes, tiene una lírica en la que te juzgas a ti mismo y luego sientes la canción muy bailable y alegre. HIH o Tucked son esas canciones tranquilas de amor, mientras Only Love trata sobre las otras formas de amor (amistad, familiar, conyugal, etc) Daisies y CP son dedicadas a su hija y esposo, sinceramente este álbum es muy personal y al mismo tiempo, un regalo para sus fans.    … Expand
  89. 0987
    Dec 18, 2020
    8
    It's good to see Perry cured mentally and that she is much happier than the time when she released "Witness". Personally I enjoyed the album, but i'm not giving highest mark, because Perry gave nothing new. Highlights for me are: "Teary Eyes", "Not the End of the World", "Only Love" and "Harleys In Hawaii".
  90. EduardoPerry
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ESTE ES UN ÁLBUM EMBLEMÁTICO ES TODO PARA UN KATYCAT ES SIMPLEMENTE ARTE ESCUCHAR ESTO… Expand
  91. hazimabron
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    An immaculate track listing of mental health awareness the story from A-Z from Katy Perry’s perspective. With Pop influence, Smile reached both the in needs and general public at the same time promoting mental wellbeing awareness. The presence of radio friendly songs such as Not the End of the World and Smile brings this album to instant richness for pop music lovers.
  92. Fra101
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    I liked this album, it's full of interesting songs, it's catchy, it has some interesting lyrics, it deserves better.
  93. 0ndresousa
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Muito superior ao anterior Witness, Smile trás musicas muito boas como Cry About It Later, Tucked, Champagne Problems e a linda Only Love. E um bonus para Not the End of the World
  94. dave40
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    MALDITOS CRITICOS porque siempre la atacan claro si esto lo sacaran la víbora y la payasa se lo aplauden pero como es de mi amada Perry lo destrozan son unos malditos injustos y no entiendo porque aquí no añadieron la reseña de 9 que fue la primera que salió pero todas las demás si se tomaron la molestia de ponerlas para que bajara el puntaje y claro los idiotas de los foros pop diciendoMALDITOS CRITICOS porque siempre la atacan claro si esto lo sacaran la víbora y la payasa se lo aplauden pero como es de mi amada Perry lo destrozan son unos malditos injustos y no entiendo porque aquí no añadieron la reseña de 9 que fue la primera que salió pero todas las demás si se tomaron la molestia de ponerlas para que bajara el puntaje y claro los idiotas de los foros pop diciendo que es malo solo por esas mierdas de reseñas y no entiendo como la mierda de bieber si fue nominada y este no que es mejor en todo y para los que no crean que existe el review de 9 aquí está riff magazine. com/ album-reviews/ katy-perry-smile/ como borraron el link del comentario lo pongo separado para que luego lo junten y lo comprueben… Expand
  95. TheJaym
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Very well produced , nice vocals , amazing cover art designs but not an improvement from witness . I personally loved witness i know some people didn't . Witness proved Katy can do so much better and more but this album minus some very good songs feels extermely generic and made to please audience . So happy for her and her new family but she can do so much better .
  96. Nay20
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Realmente ocupa distintos ritmos, tiene canciones con un ritmo lento y otras para escucharlas más detalladamente. Katy nos demostró una mujer más empoderada siendo mamá.
  97. vasiliss
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    joyful album. but some of the songs skips. this album contains great songs like not the end of the world, daisies and champagne problems tho
  98. Renmarsoreda01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE is American popstar's greatest return to Pop League! Some of the songs may sound cliché and need reinvention, but the boppiness of those was explicit. Such a great pop record, Katy!
  99. SkylerMan
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    I cant understand why Smile is this years second most discussed album but I just wanna say, antis keep saying she is irrelevant but keep talking about her. Anyway, Smile is Katy's most strong album up to date, a quarantine album and she was pregnant whole this time. Recorded many music videos for her songs and still recording many more is pretty impressive. She is taking the high road,I cant understand why Smile is this years second most discussed album but I just wanna say, antis keep saying she is irrelevant but keep talking about her. Anyway, Smile is Katy's most strong album up to date, a quarantine album and she was pregnant whole this time. Recorded many music videos for her songs and still recording many more is pretty impressive. She is taking the high road, probably her most mature work up to date. Tracks: What Makes a Woman, Only Love, Cry About It Later are showing her growth. As she said before, she doesn't care about charts anymore. She only cares about making music and continuing her legacy. Also as she said before she loves doing music and she won't quit making bops. Overall Smile is her best work, most mature work, most Katy work. Really showed the real side of Katy with 12 bops. And there are two extra tracks, one of them is an unreleased song called "Energy" and the other one is a Target-exclusive track "High On Your Supply". Honestly if she added those songs to album, the album would have been 11/10. She is not a "one hit wonder", she is a "wonder".… Expand
  100. RitterLouie227
    Dec 6, 2020
    7
    I disagree with the rating that the critics gave to this album, because I feel like, this it's not so bad as they say. He's a bit overrated by his fans, but I don't consider him an 'musical abomination' either.
    It's a very 'Katy Perry-style' album, and I'd give it a 63 rating because it's not that bad. I consider it fun and a bit good
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. AllMusic
    Sep 8, 2020
    60
    Without fleeting moments of bad taste, Perry does indeed sound mature, but she's also not quite as fun. That's a conscious choice, though. Smile is intended to evoke memories of her frivolous younger days while pointing toward a sustainable pop future.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Sep 4, 2020
    50
    While Perry finds the occasional moment of quality here (Smile and Tucked both feel like the best possible music we could get from Katy Perry in 2020), Smile is an album searching for an identity—and when it fails, it falls back on lazy writing.
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  3. PopMatters
    Aug 31, 2020
    60
    Like Joanne before Chromatica, Smile plays like a necessary centering exercise, indulging her insecurities and less surefire instincts. If Witness was overdetermined, Smile is an earnest exhale, for better or for worse. It delivers an image of her journey towards inner peace that is honest (if corny) and catchy (if not exactly inventive).
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