• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    wonderful album bringing true pop back to music that takes you to different dimensions in the middle of a pandemic for you to smile and say that life still has a cure
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love this album! Has some of her best tracks like not the end of the world and never really over
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an excelent álbum, Katy the Queen is back again Expand
  4. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda uno de los mejores álbumes de 2020 Smile lo tiene todo es tan arte y sus canciones icónicas son lo mejor no se por que están desaprovechando tanto arte, que con esfuerzo se a construido mediante esta pandemia katy perry con tantos problemas en entorno familiar y con su embarazo nos a dado demasiado arte y muchos no lo están valorando love katy perry Expand
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is her best work since ‘PRISM’. There are 0 skips ! She got alot of negative comments about ‘Smile’, but you can completely ignore that. Because those negative comments are from the same people that wanted Katy Perry to experiment with her sound, and when she did that with ‘Witness’ she got the same negativity. Go listen to the full album with a clear mind, relax and listen to what Katy has to say. Her Lyrics are very deep and may reflect on your personal life. It’s a very hopeful album, and I think this something we all can relate on during these challenging times. I appreciate Katy for going back to her pop/trap roots and give us a ‘Dark Horse’ 2.0 with ‘Not The End Of The World’. This is something I wanted from Katy music wise for a very long time. If u loved ‘Roulette’ from ‘Witness’ u definitely want to check out ‘Cry About It Later’ and ‘Teary Eyes’. Again I feel with this album Katy created not only pop perfection but every song has it’s own story. Not alot of chart topping songs these days can relate to that. So with all of this said, the last thing I want to say is that Katy Perry is back, and once again left her Fingerprints in pop music history! Expand
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    7
    It seems part of her last albumes, some songs sounds great and the lirycs are beautyful.
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    4 be really the better song is never really over
    But all the songs except "smile" is cool.
    This is one goood album,Katy was pregnant when she does this album and get out of the depression
  8. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfection! This album is full of emotion, enthusiasm, and motivation, it just literally makes you smile. ❤️
  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another Pop Gem of the Pop Icon Katy Perry. Full of hope, resilience and empowerment that's great for what's happening in the world right now Expand
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry has released the best album of the year. Has great sounds, letters OMG the videos.
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Without a doubt the best, KATY always exceeds all expectations, she is magical and works magic with her music as well, always trying to help through her art. Just listen to the album, it'll make your smile come back Expand
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Maduro, profundo e dançante... Um
    Álbum gostoso de se ouvir e totalmente coeso, está entre os melhores lançamentos do ano certamente!
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile es de los mejores álbum de Katy, cuenta con grandes canciones que te hacen sentir la letra dulces y a la vez profundas.
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is honestly one of the best albums of this year, bring back happyness and joy from human problems, extremely precise, BRAVO.
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encanto el álbum, varias de sus canciones hablan de de feliz y deja todo atrás
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loving every songgg, Katy is so Special in this era and show us more about her life Expand
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores álbumes del año, creo que es todo lo que hacía falta para que pudiésemos ser felices, para mi es el mejor álbum de el 2020. Mejor que muchos otros del mismo tipo.
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores discos que ha hecho Katy, desde lo más movido hasta lo más emotivo, letras super hermosas.
  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    En este álbum ella se mostró fiel a si misma, conservando su esencia pop pero con letras mas maduras.
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year. Smile, colors, and sky. Fantastic Katy Perry, congrants!
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's such an amazing album! It feels so personal, so happy, and I love the lyrics! Is the perfect combination between the sound of disco, house but with some acoustic moments. Really a masterpiece! Expand
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy given us a perfect album again, she always making art for the world, strong and beauty.
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Estos ritmos agregaron son lo que el verano necesitaba hace ya mucho tiempo que faltaba algo con este sabor a buena música pop smile ha llegado y realmente me sacó la sonrisa que. Había perdido
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy demuestra que deja el lado oscuro y depresivo de Witness con bops como "Cry About It Later" y "Champagne Problems", los cuales transmiten diversión y felicidad. Una artista que merece mucho más reconocimiento por los medios.
  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Surpreendente e inovador com baladas extremamente cativantes e letras perfeitas Expand
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This album screams POP! You want Katy Perry - you get Katy Perry! Smile is one of her best works yet! It’s her recognizable bubbly - europop - disco sound which I adore! Katy is not trying to fit in new modern, she stays in her safe bubble with clean pop without mixing it with any other genre. Respect! Great album that will definitely put smile on your face and dance shoes on your feet!This album screams POP! You want Katy Perry - you get Katy Perry! Smile is one of her best works yet! It’s her recognizable bubbly - europop - disco sound which I adore! Katy is not trying to fit in new modern, she stays in her safe bubble with clean pop without mixing it with any other genre. Respect! Great album that will definitely put smile on your face and dance shoes on your feet! Cry about it later, Not the end of the world, Smile, and Teary Eyes are set to be her big hits, if not her next number 1s! Expand
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor Álbum del año y cada canción te cautiva, cada canción es increíble y puedo decir que es el mejor de su carrera por esa razón lo concuerdo con los críticos que le dan calificaciones muy bajas e incongruentes. Comparándola con otros artistas y dándole malas críticas, se nota el odio que le tienen y están cometiendo el mismo error que con Teenage Dream donde lo catalogaron comoEs el mejor Álbum del año y cada canción te cautiva, cada canción es increíble y puedo decir que es el mejor de su carrera por esa razón lo concuerdo con los críticos que le dan calificaciones muy bajas e incongruentes. Comparándola con otros artistas y dándole malas críticas, se nota el odio que le tienen y están cometiendo el mismo error que con Teenage Dream donde lo catalogaron como un álbum muy malo y que paso 10 años después los mismos críticos que la pisotearon la alabaron en este décimo aniversario de Teenage Dream. Expand
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu amei. Quem não amou é bolsonarista todo mundo sabe.
    A perspicaz da Katy em fazer esse album, ou melhor, essa obra prima é admirável[...]
    Coesão, aclamação e perfeição são palavras que resume Smile.
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum pop del 2020, la crítica "Profesional" no sabe reconocer y valorar lo arte que es este nuevo disco. Expand
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Buen álbum, el sonido pop está muy bien presente con excelencia en producción
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i think this is her best album til now, its so beautiful and has a lot of BOPS, congratulations to our queen.
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    To be honest when I saw the first singles I was not excited about this new work, however when I had the opportunity to appreciate ir all it hit me positively. I'm in love of this Katy Perry's new album
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! HER BEST WORK YET.
    Only love was AMAZING as well as cry about it later.
    KATY PERRY IS BACK!
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The songs are so beautiful and make you want to painfully relate while dancing.
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy talks about her saddest period with a smile. This is the album's theme (for those who didn't understand this) and I think it is amazing. Katy's works have always been colorful and full of joy, but Smile is totally sincere. Expand
  36. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Todas las canciones son increíbles, con sonidos innovadores. Simplemente es todo lo que espera.
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    lo mejor del mundo, es un album increíble, no puedo explicar lo hermoso que es
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    If you’re feeling like a plastic bag, just listen to this masterpiece and it will bring back your smile!
  39. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encanta este álbum, es el mejor de todos sus discos, no entiendo por que revistas la están calificando tan mal. Ya basta! Califiquen su trabajo, no su vida!. Este álbum es excelente para esta cuarentena.
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a complete album. Amazing lyrics, incredible vocals, outstanding rhythms... One of her best albums. You did it, Katheryn.
  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un gran álbum, tiene muy buenas canciones Uno de los mejores en su carrera.
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i love it, i know how to smile after that, its so good and nice, and soft omg thats incredible
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Increíblemente disfrutable, es un álbum lleno de ritmo y melodías, con grandes tonos vocales y armonías. 10 Expand
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is so beautiful and amazing and represents so many things to Katy and her fans Expand
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, its a perfect album ❤ I it gets the recognition it deserves
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Honestly, this is the best album from Katy Perry. Every song is so good I can't decide my favorite. Katy Perry made a wonderful work!
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    álbum muito bom, katy serviu muito o conceito incrível em todos os sentidos
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece, a beautiful work of art, full of hits and bops, i loved it
  49. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Y'all critics the album based on Katys personality.. Not the quality of the album You better repair the fault you did cause it's someone hard working
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She is coming back to the style that everybody loves, more adult lyrics, nice production and a great story behind the álbum. Expand
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta bien hermoso el albuuuuuum Expand
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns dela com certeza! Me sinto mega orgulhoso da katy, grávida e produzindo como nunca!
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Entregou um dos melhores álbuns dela e sem choro little monsters, deixem de perder o tempo de vocês vindo aqui dar nota 0, a opinião de vocês não muda em nada o conteúdo do álbum. thank u
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum mais sensível e pessoal da Katy, trás músicas muito bem escritas, melodias belíssimas e produção mais que competente. Amei!
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin dudas un album magnifico, que no aburre ni se siente repetitivo y generico como cierto lanzamiento reciente
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, Masterpiece, masterpiece, Masterpiece, masterpiece, masterpiece, Masterpiece and Masterpiece.
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ohhh wooow es un album increible, lo ame, gracias a reinaty por esta biblia del pap
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album, all the tracks on here are perfect in their own way. critics you suck
  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She finally got her smile, and herself. This album is the signature Katy with the pop bangers and uplifting anthems
  60. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is just Katy Perry's best album. A magnificent and solid piece of art which combine her previous albums and talk about her journey after 'witness' (2017). It's pure intimacy but also extremily relatable, this album soffer attacks from "critics" for clickbait but deserves to be one of the most sucecesful of this year.

    Thank You, Katy! Good Job!
  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile es un álbum completo divertido y muestra ese lado de katy, donde se está encontrando a ella misma y nos da un excelente álbum Expand
  62. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It feels like Katy Perry has been grown up and give us enjoyable music and deep messages. One of the best albums of the year.
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Y'all are tasteless for not liking this album. Just admit you hate katy and leave
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este album es maravilloso la critica que recibió no es mas que hate, falta de profesionalismo y doble moral, este album es el único que puedo escuchar sin saltarme ninguna pista. se lucio Katy Perry
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I loved Witness and I think this is even Better!!!! I definitely recommend to fellow pop lovers.
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Mulher batalhadora e merecedora de toda sorte de sucesso nessa mundo, merece tudo de bom e não esse hate ridiculo imposto nela pela mídia e fanbases de outras pessoas
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi álbum favorito de katy perry, es tan hermoso y profundo cada canción de igual manera alegre justo lo que esperaba de katy perry, la adoroooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she brought us happiness back ❤️
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I loved this album from beginning to end, the context is unique. All the songs are very catchy, I could be listening to the album all day without problems. The critics do not realize that Katy has improved a lot on each album but of course they are only based on controversy and do not give constructive criticism at all. There is more favoritism in an album with ugly mixes and anotherI loved this album from beginning to end, the context is unique. All the songs are very catchy, I could be listening to the album all day without problems. The critics do not realize that Katy has improved a lot on each album but of course they are only based on controversy and do not give constructive criticism at all. There is more favoritism in an album with ugly mixes and another where the rhythms are identical. Not even creating a new world will you be able to revive your career, we have already seen that you hang on Korean and popular artists. Expand
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum do álbum! A Katy nunca decepciona seus fãs!
    Recuperei meu sorriso ❤️
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is to be congratulated with the Smile Album, simply addictive and contagious. I think it's a pity the critics will quote things from the singer and make comparisons to diminish this masterpiece that is Smile.
  72. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um ótimo álbum daqueles que se escuta sem pular nenhuma faixa, faixas muito bem produzidas e com uma das melhores performances vocais da Katy.
  73. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ¡Es un gran álbum!
    Bailable y con un poco de reflexión Katy se reinventó
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  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Literally art at its best,i love it and and finally get my smile back......
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    If you've followed Katy's music career for a while, then you know what she's been trough as well as how hard she's worked to get where she is today. This album means a lot of things, not just to Katy, but to her fans as well. The message of this album is resilience, light, fun, love. Ypu need to experience a lot of emotions to get where you want to go, whether it is about a relationship, aIf you've followed Katy's music career for a while, then you know what she's been trough as well as how hard she's worked to get where she is today. This album means a lot of things, not just to Katy, but to her fans as well. The message of this album is resilience, light, fun, love. Ypu need to experience a lot of emotions to get where you want to go, whether it is about a relationship, a frienship, your own personal goals, you have to hit rock bottom to find the light at the end of the tunel, which, hopefully, will be worth the pain and tears. That's what Katy had to go through during her last era, but now, she's finally seen it all and she deserves to have a new start and, hopefully, Smile will be that new start. Expand
  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a great, wonderful album, that you're God katy perry.
    Esperemos y este álbum se convierta en el álbum de la década, es tan maravilloso lo amé tanto y lo esperé con tanta emoción
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores albums de Katy, a pesar de las dificultades pudo salir adelante, me encanto!
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El pop nunca se fue, siempre estuvo en Katy Perry .
    Una nueva biblia para los amantes del pop.
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A swiftie here for katy perry and katycats this album is good i just don't get how it get 56??? Deserve more
  80. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I Love this Album is so Good ❤️❤️ Smile is the best of the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ame tanto este álbum es mi favorito, llevo escuchándolo todo el día, muchas gracias Katy Perry, gracias por estas canciones tan hermosas, Eres un ser divino Me has ayudado demasiado tras tus canciones, sigue siendo esa persona maravillosa que eres te amo! Es el mejor álbum los sonidos, las letras quedan perfectas! Mucho felicidades por este álbum y el nacimiento de Daisy! Love so much
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry finally got her smile back and we love it! Only the winner of the Spotlight Award is capable of delighting us with a nice pop album as this one. The danceable rhythms of Champagne Problems, Tucked, Cry About it Later and Teary Eyes are recommended to listen and enjoy. Congrats in your comeback Katy!
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El album contiene los sonidos que todos estabamos esperando y Katy demuestra un gran avance vocal
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This story begins in the New York alleys, more precisely in low-cost nightclubs in Brooklyn (neighborhood known for being the outskirts of the city), where a young dreamer named Stefani Germanotta prostituted herself for miserable change, there was no fixed nightclub for Stefani , who sought to go to the one that paid more or was frequented by artists who crave exotic experiences withThis story begins in the New York alleys, more precisely in low-cost nightclubs in Brooklyn (neighborhood known for being the outskirts of the city), where a young dreamer named Stefani Germanotta prostituted herself for miserable change, there was no fixed nightclub for Stefani , who sought to go to the one that paid more or was frequented by artists who crave exotic experiences with toothless call girls, with amputated body parts. Everyone knows that New York is the city of dreams for everyone who aspires to be artistically known, but since not everything is flowers, Stefani had a hard time, often serving as a relief even for beggars, but luck smiled at her when Akon came in. one of those nightclubs and like the other artists who once went there, was looking for a unique adventure, "Lady Starlight is the worst thing in the house", those were the words of Akon, Stefani was not stupid and took advantage of her resemblance to her best friend, whose stage name was Lady Starlight, taking Akon out of the waiting line and taking over, Akon entering the room where Stefani was lying, naked and waiting, was amazed at the gore she had witnessed in that moment: a big-nosed transvestite, with badly done makeup and a badly placed wig, the adventure had just begun, as Akon noticed that Stefani had an absurd talent in the art of blowjob, Stefani made him swear to stand together that he would help her in her artistic career, in which she would strive absurdly and still give a large part of the profits to him, the proposal was tempting and from there it all started, Akon invested thousands of dollars in a 'store bath', mainly in wigs and glasses that could hide at least 80% of the face and turn it into an object of desire for the most inattentive men, thus was born the Lady Gaga figure (junction of 'lady' to illustrate the lack of youthfulness on her face, with Gaga from a Queen song called Radio Gaga that ironically, or does not sing about the decadence of the songs that are broadcast on the radio). SMILE ALBUM OF THE YEAR. Expand
  85. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This album is a really cute pop album. Some songs were forgettable but most were catchy and fun.
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é uma obra de arte, o melhor que Katy Perry já comseguiu entregar!
  87. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente uno de los albums del año, tan perfecto y conceptual que nos traje katy en su regreso. Ignoren la critica, amén.
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una gran historia, me recuerda un poco a "El gran pez" de Tim Burton con la temática del circo y sus últimos videos animados a las historias que el protagonistas contaba, quizás solo sea casualidad. Expand
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a katy entregou tudo o que prometeu, todas as músicas são muitos boas, é um bom recomeço aos witness
  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is art. the best album ever loved the rythm and the lyrics of all the songs.
  91. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This récord is literally de personal Evolution of Katy Perry from the latest 3 years. I LOVE It
  92. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is on of the best albums of the 2020, the sound, the lyrics, the voice of katy is everything, i don't understand why the critics are so mean with her, i think that they're not objectives, but well, this album is a perfection pop, there's no skips.
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    A beautiful album describing this new fase in her life. Also is easy to listen.
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es como encajar un rompecabezas, las letras son tan profundas e inspiradoras, hacen sentirse mejor.
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song is so inspiring and can really help with depression and anxiety. All tracks are positively affecting listeners without exhausting the ears even on repeat.
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I smile hahahha Artista incrível. Ela é foda!!! Adorei as músicas
    I smile hahahha Artista incrível. Ela é foda!!! Adorei as músicas
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  97. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum extremamente necessário na carreira da katy com músicas extremamente verdadeiras e sonoramente perfeitas. A ordem em que as músicas foram colocadas diz muito sobre quem katy se tornou e pelo que passou pra encontrar seu sorriso novamente.
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum. Una mescola de todos sus álbumes anteriores. Desde la primera canción hasta la última puedes sentir la perfecta combinación de pop con varios generes musicales
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile, uno de los álbumes más esperadoa del año, aunque los singles que se lanzaron no fueron los adecuados para comenzar la era, sin duda Perry logró engañarnos, aunque wl único problema de Smile reside en su duración, el viaje en el que te envuelve es asombroso, una dosis de pop puro, que logra atraparte, todo el álbum es lo que estábamos esperando este año. Never Really Over no pudo ser más perfecta para el intro de este álbum, pasando por un dance pop perfecto con Teary Eyes y la que parece ser la favorita del álbum "Cry Abaut A Later, y un sin fin de música que nos demuestra el proceso de sanación perry tuvo que recorrer para reencontrarse. Asi pues, dejando el lado las críticas maliciosas de los descarados "Críticos Profesionales"(como se hacen llamar), Katy Perry ha evolucionado y nos demuestra nuevamente que ella es el Pop. Y el que independientemente tenga éxito o no, ha creado el mejor album del 2020. A los críticos puedo recomendarles que sean profesionales y analicen cada una de las canciones y sus mensajes así como sus ritmos, porque yo no me creo sus críticas disfrazadas de misoginia y odio por Katy Perry.

    El album es simplemente PERFECTO.
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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).