• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM OF 2020! You can clearly see the process, the growth...from the recovery to the smile who’s finally back again! 10/10!!!
  2. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Best album of Katy Perry, the old and good pop, but with good lyrics, infortuly the critic just wanna hate Perry now, since the Witness, but who cares? The album still good
  3. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This album amazing! Katy deserves everything and more! She gave all her love and soul to this era and this album and I'm here for support and stand ♡
  4. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Los que seguimos a Katy desde su debut sabemos lo que esconden las letras de esta producción. Es increíble el cómo te toca las fibras una artista. Gracias por crecer con nosotros y gracias por devolvernos la sonrisa después de witness. Amo Smile con mi vida.
  5. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor álbum que e escuchado en mi vida gracias a Katy por este buen álbum Expand
  6. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Cry About it Later, Champagne Problems e Not the End of the World MÚSICAS DO ANO. Katy Perry, voce é uma LENDA.
  7. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    El álbum es increíble,está lleno de sentimiento y es muy electrizante, aún que a los Críticos no les guste solo por ser Katy Perry el álbum de lo mejor.
  8. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Este álbum me da mucha nostalgia al principio pero en sus últimas 6 canciones me alegra, hay un cambio rotundo, buscando la felicidad, ya Katy recuperó su sonrisa. Es perfecto
  9. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This whole album is a masterpiece, this album does not need to skip a song because it is the best thing that has come out in recent years Expand
  10. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a best album of this year, is a personal, this is an album that makes you feel and katy is giving everything here, she is leaving her heart in a job where she shows us how to get ahead Expand
  11. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    En mi humilde opinion el album se basa en la superacion que tuvo que pasar la mismisima katy perry con su anterior album, este album llamado smile es el claro ejemplo que todos nosotros podemos otra vez sonreir de nuevo como lo hice ella, su album empieza con never really over y culmina con la hermosa balada dedicada a su hija what makes a woman el mejor album de katy perry que pudo haber hecho
  12. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    katy delivered what we all have been waiting for: power, poetry and a lot of personal growth. let's dance with teary eyes because this album is full of sad/hopeful bops!
  13. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    smile is an album with purpose and now it´s the best album of the year, buy smile on iTunes
  14. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un album con mucho poder y sin duda para bailar! Sonidos buenos y pegadizos, recomiendo Cry about it later, teary eyes, Champagned Problems y Not the end of the world.
    incluso Only love y Tucked son buenos como resilent.
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  15. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Is the best álbum pop in 2020
    I think KATY PERRY EVOLVE since Witness She hardworking She make a emotional songs Sweets and Prismatics evolve to a good smile
  16. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es simplemente hermoso, música para escuchar y disfrutar. Sonidos y letras hermosas, definitivamente me ha encantado.
  17. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    It is a very creative and enjoyable album to listen to. An intimate and totally sexually free album, an album you hear with a smile on your face. Unfortunately, Katy is greatly underestimated and undervalued by the macho critic who thinks women only sing cliché romance songs.
  18. Aug 31, 2020
    9
    Ella lo ha hecho súper bien, ha logrado sobre llevar sus emociones y problemas (y no es nada fácil). Y los ha superado con este álbum, felicitaciones para ella y para el arte de este álbum!
  19. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Best album of katy. I think she explore new things with sounds. Also the lyrics are more mature.
  20. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el álbum, volvió a sus origenes musicales, es un bop junto con witness. Soy su fan. Ella es la mejor del mundo. Esperamos muchos éxitos más ahora que ya nació su bebé.
  21. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum está incrível, katy Perry deu o seu melhor como artista e isso tudo grávida! Não vejo a hora de ver as outras versões com as faixas bônus.
  22. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un excelente album, de lo mejor del año!!!!
    NEOTW,Resilient,Daisies,CAIL,Only love y NRO sin duda lo mejor. Este Album promete mucho y espero que el publicó general lo acompañe. No como los disque profesionales de los criticos. Un desastre.
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  23. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    It’s the best album. OMG it’s so good. So perfect. Hahahahahahajhahahajhajajajajajajhajajhahajajhahahahhahahahhqhahahahhqhahah
  24. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    I love it the best album, the songs, the production all of this album it’s lovely
  25. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está lleno de alegria, uno de sus mejores trabajos, nuevamente Katy nos sorprende y nos enseña que la vida es bella, dando lo mejor de ella para sus fans, un trabajo exelente y muy bien hecho, te ayuda emocionalmente a recuperar esa sonrisa. Gracias Katy Perry por darnos este hermoso álbum SMILE Expand
  26. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Smile é simplesmente um pop perfection, tudo que vínhamos pedindo pelo mundo pop, e mais.
    Letras maduras o suficiente mostrando o quanto Katy cresceu, mas ainda sim tendo seu lado “Teenage Dream” ali.
    Smile veio mostrando tudo que tem de força, e sendo forte a quem importa, aos Fãs da Katy Perry, e não das críticas que sempre caem em cima dela, dizendo que álbum não deveria ser lançando na
    Smile é simplesmente um pop perfection, tudo que vínhamos pedindo pelo mundo pop, e mais.
    Letras maduras o suficiente mostrando o quanto Katy cresceu, mas ainda sim tendo seu lado “Teenage Dream” ali.
    Smile veio mostrando tudo que tem de força, e sendo forte a quem importa, aos Fãs da Katy Perry, e não das críticas que sempre caem em cima dela, dizendo que álbum não deveria ser lançando na pandemia, sendo que outros pop foram lançados bem no começo, e são enaltecidas. A Katy sempre deixou esses críticos com medo, isso sim.
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  27. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry Impresionó, no esperé esto. Definitivamente ella y Lady Gaga son las Reinas del Pop.
  28. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Katy es una reina y definitivamente ha superado sus cinco eras anteriores. Cry about it later y Not the end of the world son unas joyas y se merecen ser un single. Todo el álbum es increíble.
  29. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Este es el mejor álbum del año y agradezco a Katy por traernos este nuevo disco justo en estos momentos tan difíciles, la letra de cada canción perteneciente al álbum Smile nos trae tanta alegría, esperanza y sonrisas. No me explico la forma tan inexperta de algunos críticos al darle 20, 40 o 60 al álbum, y que en vez de dar una critica al álbum se la pasan comparándola con otrosEste es el mejor álbum del año y agradezco a Katy por traernos este nuevo disco justo en estos momentos tan difíciles, la letra de cada canción perteneciente al álbum Smile nos trae tanta alegría, esperanza y sonrisas. No me explico la forma tan inexperta de algunos críticos al darle 20, 40 o 60 al álbum, y que en vez de dar una critica al álbum se la pasan comparándola con otros artistas. Y espero que el publico disfrute el álbum tanto como yo. Expand
  30. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un hermoso trabajo de la estadounidense!, es su mejor álbum!. Siempre tendra el apoyo de sus verdaderos fanáticos y de quien la sigue desde hace tiempo que les gusta su musica realmente. Un gran trabajo!!!!. Lo mejor teary eyes , NTEOTW y Only love. Expand
  31. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Sonríe ”tiene grandes posibilidades de ser el mejor álbum del año por qué tiene una gran producción y temas de gran calidad que será del agrado de la gente .
  32. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    the songs have good encouragement for people who are going through a long road full of problems
  33. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Simply wonderful. Best tracks are tucked, champagne problems, resilient, never really over, harleys in hawaii,
  34. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Only true fans will know what this album means for Katy. She deservers the world, she always put so f.c.king much for us!
  35. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    The best álbum
    Katy Perry Amazing
    Not the end of the world
    Cry about it later Tucked
  36. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Músicas emocionantes, que retraram o período obscuro que a Katy viveu e sua superação, sendo minha favorita Cry About it Later.
  37. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es perfecto movido y atrevido suena a su música pero a la vez tiene toques nuevos Expand
  38. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    ARTE KATY DIOSA COMO SIEMPRE HACIENDO ARTE, les recomiendo cry about it later o only love
  39. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Katy gurl, you always be the queen! amazing album, i find hope e my light at the end of the tunnel with this one, thank you
  40. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Everything a pop music needs is in that album its positive and optimistic and it's bop , what else do i need, and honestly i don't know what is wrong with you guys , the album deserves a better rate
  41. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love 'Smile', it's one of the best albums I've ever heard. Thank you Katy for bringing this wonderful album. Expand
  42. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This is undeniably a well-written, well-sung and well-produced pop album, and yet these songs still manage to sound very genuine and surprisingly heartfelt. It’s evident that Katy wrote this album for herself and that, I think, is what makes it so perfect and relatable. Katy has secured the title of being a pop force to be reckoned with, so I don’t think she has anything to left to proveThis is undeniably a well-written, well-sung and well-produced pop album, and yet these songs still manage to sound very genuine and surprisingly heartfelt. It’s evident that Katy wrote this album for herself and that, I think, is what makes it so perfect and relatable. Katy has secured the title of being a pop force to be reckoned with, so I don’t think she has anything to left to prove to critics but I can’t believe some of the reviews they’ve left for this album. Katy doesn’t deserve this. This was pop perfection. Expand
  43. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy's music is always good, I have grown up listening to her songs, her true fans will support her in any project she has. Women are the soul of music Expand
  44. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Though not Katy's most memorable album, still a great listen and very underrated album.
  45. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso ela está cada vez melhor ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Quem é fã dela sabe o quão essa mulher está se dedicando a música eu tenho muito orgulho de ser fã dela , As letras estão perfeitas , tudo que ela faz é com muito amor e paixão da pra ver , ela tá entregando tudo nessa era se Deus quiser vai ser uma das melhoras tours dela viu , estou imaginando já pq ela faz o que ama isso é muitoUm álbum maravilhoso ela está cada vez melhor ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Quem é fã dela sabe o quão essa mulher está se dedicando a música eu tenho muito orgulho de ser fã dela , As letras estão perfeitas , tudo que ela faz é com muito amor e paixão da pra ver , ela tá entregando tudo nessa era se Deus quiser vai ser uma das melhoras tours dela viu , estou imaginando já pq ela faz o que ama isso é muito importante pra qualquer artista eu amo essa mulher demais Expand
  46. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Álbum PERFEITO e coeso. Merecia vem mais do que essa note mixuruca. Os críticos que não deram uma boa nota não deveriam criticar levando pro pessoal,e sim profissional.
  47. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I was really suprised how good this album is. I recommend everyone give it a try>
  48. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album hears Katy return to her signature sound: pure pop bangers. The album includes the nostalgic sounds and lyrics of her previous work, such as Teenage Dream and Prism, and develops upon the positive elements of her previous album, Witness. I recommend listening to the album in the order in which it is presented as it portrays an ear-gripping story. 10/10 Expand
  49. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Her best album just behind "Teenage Dream". After the ambicious "Witness" Katy comes back to her early roots.
  50. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best álbum ever.
    Katy como sempre nus dando um bom trabalho. Thaks #katy foda pra crl**************,,,,,,******
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  51. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Álbum muito bem feito, elaborado, e produzido. Pop de ótima qualidade. Um dos melhores do ano.
  52. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This album it's a pure perfection. It's a pop perfection. It's amazing. Congratulations.
  53. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei, passa uma mensagem linda sobre ela e além das faixas serem todas ótimas, é #1 aqui na minha casa!! Expand
  54. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Katy ha lanzado un álbum demasiado bueno, con buenos ritmos y canciones excelentes, debemos dejar de comparar a nuestras reinas y empezar apoyarlas, en ningún fandom de hombres existe esté tipo de conflictos, nose cual es la necesidad de querer compararlas cuando todas son muy buenas de una u otra manera, porfavor para de compararlas y empieza a ver por tu artista, apoyala y no denigres aKaty ha lanzado un álbum demasiado bueno, con buenos ritmos y canciones excelentes, debemos dejar de comparar a nuestras reinas y empezar apoyarlas, en ningún fandom de hombres existe esté tipo de conflictos, nose cual es la necesidad de querer compararlas cuando todas son muy buenas de una u otra manera, porfavor para de compararlas y empieza a ver por tu artista, apoyala y no denigres a las demás porque ese nunca ha sido el mensaje de ninguna de ellas. Expand
  55. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PERFEITO! Isso é o que Katy adora fazer, isso é o que ela sabe fazer e busca sempre melhorar artisticamente. É um álbum pop perfeito e um dos melhores álbuns do ANO. 10/10 Expand
  56. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Eu ouvi e vejo um dos melhores trabalhos dela.
    Infelizmente, sempre injustiçada.
  57. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum hermoso con una energía inigualable sin duda lo mejor del 2020 Expand
  58. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    The album is really good, great production, good lyrics and katy’s vocals are great
  59. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Alegre, divertido e inspirador! Con este álbum Katy nos hace bailar como nunca antes.
    El mejor álbum de Katy Perry hasta ahora.
  60. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Great album. The production is purposely lower than in Witness, but her vocals are top. Album of the year.
  61. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    A beautiful journey, absolutely a gem! There’s not a single bad track, but my best, for now, are Cry About It Later, Daisies, It’s Not The End Of The World and, for sure, Only Love!
  62. Sep 1, 2020
    9
    One of Katy's happiest and most addictive albums. She is a great artist and certainly a great mom too!
  63. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing and beautiful album. People tend to compare with her other albums, but each of them has different style and I love all of her albums
  64. Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Es un gran álbum, tiene unas canciones como de tono "oscuro" que le quedan muy bien, trae uno que otro sonido raro, pero tiene una esencial a Teenage Dream que me gusta, no es una copia pero si tiene como algo que caracterizó ese álbum en esencial aparte de los grandes hits que sacó, y en particular Only Love es mi favorita, es una canción qué merece mucho éxito pero dudo que la apoyenEs un gran álbum, tiene unas canciones como de tono "oscuro" que le quedan muy bien, trae uno que otro sonido raro, pero tiene una esencial a Teenage Dream que me gusta, no es una copia pero si tiene como algo que caracterizó ese álbum en esencial aparte de los grandes hits que sacó, y en particular Only Love es mi favorita, es una canción qué merece mucho éxito pero dudo que la apoyen personas que no son fans. Expand
  65. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to say that I was quite impressed by the overall album. It’s not only good in its production lyrics and vocals, but it is so cohesive. It tells a story and the transition between the first part of the album is so fluid and intelligent. It not only change in term of the mind space that Katy is, but the production changes with it ! It is brilliant ! It’s surprisingly my favorite Katy Perry album ! Good job Katy ! Expand
  66. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I lovee the songs, is perfect for a day, the songs are catchy, makes you dance and sweat
  67. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics from this Katy's baby are just magical and beautiful, i love her so much. Expand
  68. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This album is a gift! Thank you Katy Perry for this masterpiece during this tough time. This proves why she is an inspiration to many people. This record will leave you with high spirit and remind you to always smile!
  69. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    There’s so much to love about this album. So many bops and so much to be thankful and happy for.
  70. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This album is so amazing! The sound, lyrics, Katy did it again. Thanks 4all.
  71. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, conta uma historia de superar suas dificuldades e transformar isso em força. Katy mostra sua evolução no estilo musical que ela gosta de fazer e resgata elementos que eram feitos a alguns anos trazendo batida em algumas musicas que da um gostinho de nostalgia. Lembrando também da serie de videos que estão sendo feitos para o Smile, que elevam a experiencia de escutar oÁlbum incrível, conta uma historia de superar suas dificuldades e transformar isso em força. Katy mostra sua evolução no estilo musical que ela gosta de fazer e resgata elementos que eram feitos a alguns anos trazendo batida em algumas musicas que da um gostinho de nostalgia. Lembrando também da serie de videos que estão sendo feitos para o Smile, que elevam a experiencia de escutar o álbum a outro patamar. Expand
  72. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Merecedor del álbum del año con gran calidad de las canciones, simplemente el mejor álbum
  73. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    El album es muy bueno lo amo tanto Katy literalmente lo da todo pero sin en embargo los críticos la destruyen
  74. Sep 2, 2020
    8
    Smile is an enjoyable body of work with catchy choruses, meaningful lyrics and amazing vocals.
  75. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    En verdad es un álbum muy bien hecho y completo, Katy Perry demostró nuevamente porque es una artista que tuvo y tiene todo para seguir triunfando en la industria musical, tiene un talento indiscutible y este álbum es la muestra clara de eso aunque lo considero muy infravalorado para lo bueno que es.
  76. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    A perfect mix of pop and positivism, exactly what we need right now. Katy, you did it again!
  77. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    I love this album. It transmits a lot of energy, love, affection, and Katy deserves to be loved.
  78. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This album is so perfect and i think that the profesional critic doesnt important to much, cause they dont hear the music whit the heart, they just doing their work and dont see the soul in the music
  79. Sep 2, 2020
    9
    This is pure fun and sweetness. Lots of catchy songs with relatable lyrics.
  80. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Every track gets you trapped, this is just perfection, I liked all songs. Marvelous job, Katy
  81. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful album, it has lyrics that you can relate to and some songs are catchy
  82. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum exprime muito bem o "eu" Katy. Arranjos e vocais suaves na maior parte das faixas que, contudo não perde o poder do nome Katy Perry. Expand
  83. Sep 2, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile showcases a more mature side of Katy although still not giving me enough. I can say Cry About It Later, Tucked, & Daises are my favorite's. These songs all represent a sexy, fun, & positive side of Katy that just makes me feel good. But there are some songs I'm on a rough side about. Teary Eyes, Harley's in Hawaii, & Only Love. Teary Eyes & Harley's in Hawaii are songs trying to be fun but completely fail. Only Love has a great, amazing message but the production and some of the lyrics just failed. The album is in my opinion one of the best Katy Perry albums and it sucks that some of the songs ruined the message and theme of the album. Expand
  84. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so amazing, never really over ara the cute that we love first of all, cry about it later need to be next single causa are so powerful, Champagne Problems is the better of album, Harleys in Hawaii is calm and fierce so much, teary eyes is dancing rhythm, Daisies perfect, Resilient are “the vocal”, only love too strong, smile are happy, not the end of the world have a message atual that we need, what makes a woman are ok, tucked had sexy beats. Love make song of our lives how ever Expand
  85. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its wonderfull álbum, and the very spectacular music and latter, Katy Perry in the best moment for life Expand
  86. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Perfect of 2020, this album complete me everrrr. Katy is a biggest female Singer of all time
  87. Sep 3, 2020
    8
    I think the fact that Katy made an album based on the hard times she been through and express herself in a way than the tracklist is the definition of build a life is quite remarkable.
  88. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Honestly her best work yet. Not a single song feels out of place and ech flow directly into the next. 12/12 amazing songs.
  89. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    girl you have done it again
    constantly raising the bar for us all



  90. Sep 13, 2020
    7
    This album could be the best of 2020, but is not. Perry show us the caotic work of SMILE, with bad desicions with singles like Smile and Daisies, someone in her team is taking bad desicions. This album have songs who could be a HIT, like Cry about it Later, Teary Eyes and Champagne problems. Katy Perry tell us "I am a Pop Star" and "A hits maker", with songs like Never Really Over, Not theThis album could be the best of 2020, but is not. Perry show us the caotic work of SMILE, with bad desicions with singles like Smile and Daisies, someone in her team is taking bad desicions. This album have songs who could be a HIT, like Cry about it Later, Teary Eyes and Champagne problems. Katy Perry tell us "I am a Pop Star" and "A hits maker", with songs like Never Really Over, Not the end of the world and Tucked. So many of this songs can be a HIT, but perry ignores their potential. Expand
  91. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So freaking amazing! Production is A-list and lyrics and the whole vibe is incredible! Katy did that! Expand
  92. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. It is filled with empowering lyrics and songs ‘I know there’s got to be rain if I want the rainbows’ Katy sings in “Resilient”. This is a step forward from her underperformed album “Witness” back in 2017. My favourite song is “Not The End Of The World” (especially at the moment) this album sounds like a very mature Katy. This is definitely my favourite by Perry.This album is amazing. It is filled with empowering lyrics and songs ‘I know there’s got to be rain if I want the rainbows’ Katy sings in “Resilient”. This is a step forward from her underperformed album “Witness” back in 2017. My favourite song is “Not The End Of The World” (especially at the moment) this album sounds like a very mature Katy. This is definitely my favourite by Perry.
  93. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ending with “There it is Katheryn” just leaves me with the great sensation that she put heart and soul on this album. I completely loved it, totally worth it. Expand
  94. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Katy in her essence. Champagne Problems, Tucked and Only Love are my favorite songs. So proud of her! Expand
  95. Sep 4, 2020
    7
    This album has really deep and beautiful messages (some of them I could relate to) and I appreciate it. However, the production is not what I was expecting, not saying it was bad, because it isn't, but as the general public didn't really like Witness, Smile doesn't mark enough territory to make an "AMAZING comeback only musical legends can do". Some songs are really good, a few of the bestThis album has really deep and beautiful messages (some of them I could relate to) and I appreciate it. However, the production is not what I was expecting, not saying it was bad, because it isn't, but as the general public didn't really like Witness, Smile doesn't mark enough territory to make an "AMAZING comeback only musical legends can do". Some songs are really good, a few of the best songs in Katy Perry's career are in this album, but for the most part, it's fun... but empty. I fell like she was trying to be what people wanted her to be with this album sonically. The lyrical content is really beautiful, and all these ideas the album wants to express just would've done differently, I would prefer really atmospheric production for the lyrically really deep songs in here. But this it not a bad album, it's enjoyable, but not authentic enough, that's my opinion. Expand
  96. Sep 4, 2020
    10
    ICNONIC. Katy's best album! Such a bop! Sadly that people hate her so much, she doesn't deserve all the hate that she gets. All negative reviews are useless and people that review negatively hate her. She's a queen and she's proved it. WE LOVE U KATY.
  97. Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Best Album Ever. Loved your voice and songs were amazing. Can't help getting over it.
  98. Sep 4, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums, deserves more recognition and a better mark because it’s amazing. Metacritics chupadme un hueb0
  99. Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This album is simply perfect. I love all the songs and i think Katy really shows us another mide por her de never seen.
  100. Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is the most beautiful and charming women with beautiful voice.New Album Smile is very entertaining and full of colors.i like it. Katy will be the best always.
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).