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

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  1. DKAUAN
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    definitely one of Katy's best albums. The theme, sonority and quality were great. An album full of dance hits like "Teenage Dream" and with strong and touching lyrics like "PRISM".
  2. Gabe0401
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Her best album since Prism.
    The only problem here is that she dropped a LOT of songs before the album came out, and it seemed a little confuse... but the album itself is dancing, funny, well-made, sentimental and it's everything that we could've ask when it cames to Katy Perry.
  3. andr3zin
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    An album full of healing sounds, an incredible journey, and brings us to everything that Katy's has been through. It gives me sunny vibes, and lots of joy. Every Goddamn song is beautiful
  4. SDragos
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    I like all of the songs on the album. When you listen to them in lrder they bring you through a rollercoaster of emotions.
  5. annabaixaria
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Champagne problems is the best song ever!!! Congrats katy, for the baby and the album
  6. Josemperez
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    I feel like the album delivers its purpose of telling a story of getting you’re confidence and smile back, the album demonstrating the stages which Katy had to go through her healing process while bring a fun beat to everything
  7. ignabenitezz
    Sep 10, 2020
    8
    Katy Perry has given us her fifth studio album titled "Smile" in which one we go through many personal issues, self love and how Katy has been getting her smile back.
    This album didn't live up to my expectations, I mean, in many songs the production reminded me of Prism, her 3rd studio album. Tracks like "smile" or "resilient" were one of those (I have to say that I love how Katy's voice    Katy Perry has given us her fifth studio album titled "Smile" in which one we go through many personal issues, self love and how Katy has been getting her smile back.
    This album didn't live up to my expectations, I mean, in many songs the production reminded me of Prism, her 3rd studio album. Tracks like "smile" or "resilient" were one of those (I have to say that I love how Katy's voice sounds on "resilient"). Her voice sounds sweet and angelical in every single track, so I don't have to say anything about that. In tracks like "Harley's in Hawaii", "champagne problems" and "not the end of the world" I enjoyed the production, specially when the beat drops on the chorus. The tropical sound on "harley's in Hawaii", the disco sound on "champagne problems" and the trap sound on "not the end of the world" literally makes me love those tracks (although "not the end of the world" reminds me of witness). Songs like what "makes a woman", "daisies" and "only love" are beautiful balads that share a message about Katy's point of view in many stuffs like how she sees a Woman, how she feels about all the hate that she received before and what she would do if the world was ending. "Cry about it later", and "teary eyes" share the similar message, leaving her saddens behind and start the process of getting her smile back. "Tucked" and "Never really over" are tracks with a jolly sound that makes you dance. "Never really over" is a break up song while "tucked" is a song about how Katy feels with her lover.
    To conclude, Smile isn't a great comeback for katy, but an improvement after Witness. It deserves a Grammy nomination, I must confess.    … Expand
  8. Yayoo7u7
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an album worth listening to without a doubt The work of this great person is admirable
    10/10    … Expand
  9. TS134EVER
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    this album is excellent, congrats to Katy, we, your fans will always love u no matter how hard things seem to be. Go on, you are doing an applauding work so far, criticism is always along the way.
  10. Lvvxo
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM, I dont care what they said, this is a masterpiece, and of u dont like IT dont f hate
  11. santivargas
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    It is a correct albun with a good rhythm, the lyrics of the songs give a message of hope and of seeking joy without emporting that it comes.
  12. Daniel132001
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    O álbum é maravilhoso
  13. Levyy
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    I really liked the album one of the best of Katy Perry's career shows a history of overcoming and fighting katy's depression
  14. Andy1392
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Smile es un álbum realmente honesto, completo, perfecto. Encaja a la medida de cada persona que se identifique con él. Está lleno de buena vibra, de fuerza, de fe, de motivación. Te hace creer en ti mismo y al mismo tiempo te libera. Es realmente hermoso.
    En cuanto al ritmo y al campo visual, es muy bueno también. Es variado y con un contenido sano. Me atrevo a decir que es uno de los    Smile es un álbum realmente honesto, completo, perfecto. Encaja a la medida de cada persona que se identifique con él. Está lleno de buena vibra, de fuerza, de fe, de motivación. Te hace creer en ti mismo y al mismo tiempo te libera. Es realmente hermoso.
    En cuanto al ritmo y al campo visual, es muy bueno también. Es variado y con un contenido sano. Me atrevo a decir que es uno de los mejores trabajos que Katy Perry ha realizado    … Expand
  15. YehiMolina
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Smile es un álbum realmente honesto, profesional y perfecto. En cada canción y cada letra, te motiva a vivir con mayor intensidad, te hace creer en ti mismo y te libera al mismo tiempo. Es una recopilación de canciones cargadas de valor, fe y fuerza. Creo que es uno de losejores trabajos de Katy Perry. Me encantó, me ha ayudado mucho a ver la cida gon mejores ojos y estoy seguro queSmile es un álbum realmente honesto, profesional y perfecto. En cada canción y cada letra, te motiva a vivir con mayor intensidad, te hace creer en ti mismo y te libera al mismo tiempo. Es una recopilación de canciones cargadas de valor, fe y fuerza. Creo que es uno de losejores trabajos de Katy Perry. Me encantó, me ha ayudado mucho a ver la cida gon mejores ojos y estoy seguro que también ayudará a cada persona que lo escuche. Lo recomendaré a todos los que pueda. Vale la pena escucharlo. Los sonidos también son muy buenos y variados, haciendo que el álbum no sea monótono o aburrido.… Expand
  16. Sofwan
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    This album is really good ,i never enjoyed all songs in album ,but this i really enjoyed all songs
  17. sammyxoxo
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't care what anybody has to say, this her best and most personal album, PERIODT… Expand
  18. kivglitz
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Bops after bops. Short but sweet album. It’s crazy how it’s still cohesive despite the fact that each song almost has a different sound to follow the suitable intended vibe for each part of the overall storytelling throughout the album. Oh, and critics stay pressed.
  19. Gabskaty
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy entregou tudo que precisamos. ❤️
    Você é simplesmente perfeita em tudo que faz, te amo Katy Perry. Muita sorte pra você, você merece!!!! ❤️❤️❤️    … Expand
  20. Alvarez12
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Such a wonderful thing! I have loved every song. It really takes me to Perry's heart.
    My favorite songs are Teary Eyes and Only Love
  21. Enzo_valente
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    Solamente digo que el álbum es increíble y maravilloso, debería ganar el Grammy de Mejor Álbum y Not the End to the World, el Grammy de Mejor música
  22. danteri7
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    SMILE es un álbum muy bueno el mejor de katy Perry en letras, mensajes, melodías es un álbum espectacular en el cual muchísimas personas se pueden sentir identificados es HERMOSO.
    NO entiendo porque siempre han dado malas criticas a sus álbumes, KATY PERRY es una gran artista su música nos habla de muchos temas distintos en el mundo en el que vivimos y nos sentimos identificados nos    SMILE es un álbum muy bueno el mejor de katy Perry en letras, mensajes, melodías es un álbum espectacular en el cual muchísimas personas se pueden sentir identificados es HERMOSO.
    NO entiendo porque siempre han dado malas criticas a sus álbumes, KATY PERRY es una gran artista su música nos habla de muchos temas distintos en el mundo en el que vivimos y nos sentimos identificados nos alegra nos llena de esperanza de luz es una SUPER ESTRELLA LA MEJOR gracias KATY PERRY THANKS THANKS.    … Expand
  23. jesusro
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry en este álbum es súper increíble apoyen a esta reina ..........
  24. SamuelFe
    Oct 6, 2020
    8
    Álbum com uma sonoridade linda, composições magníficas, falta um pouco de inovação mas nada que seja de extrema necessidade para os fãs, acho que o álbum não está tão na contra mão do que anda em alta no momento, mas está longe de ser ruim, acredito que a mídia levou o álbum a não ser um verdadeiro sucesso. Teary Eyes é a faixa do álbum que menos me cativou em sonoridade, porém a letra éÁlbum com uma sonoridade linda, composições magníficas, falta um pouco de inovação mas nada que seja de extrema necessidade para os fãs, acho que o álbum não está tão na contra mão do que anda em alta no momento, mas está longe de ser ruim, acredito que a mídia levou o álbum a não ser um verdadeiro sucesso. Teary Eyes é a faixa do álbum que menos me cativou em sonoridade, porém a letra é linda!… Expand
  25. Rodrick2001
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Eu amei esse álbum pela glória de Jesus amém eu amei apesar de ser a primeira vez que eu tô aqui eu adorei ó glória esse álbum derramou bênçãos em toda minha família louvada seja Katy Perry
  26. OrlandoRuiz23
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    De los mejores álbumes del 2020, sin duda Katy nos dio muchísimo arte con 'Smile', merece mas reconocimiento
  27. aristoncosta
    Oct 24, 2020
    8
    Katy Perry mixes strong lyrics with good Pop music. Smile could look like a patch since many of the songs had already been released, but they manage to give a good continuity within the album. It's not your best album, but it's a good album.
  28. sylvan
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Escaping from current affairs and making a fusion between music genres to create pop perfection. Beautifully written songs that want you stop what your doing a dance. We are happy to see Katy has her smile back!
  29. 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
  30. RafaVicFS
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    Eu gostei de algumas músicas, mas o álbum como um todo é meio chato as músicas tem um stumental bem legal mas foram as letras que eu não achei grande coisa
  31. Jefferson16
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demasiado hermoso, Katy Perry como siempre brindándonos arte. Es una artista que no decepciona.… Expand
  32. ThisIsMeTrying2
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Love it!! Album of the years. Im so obsessed with this one. Lyrics and rythm are so rare
  33. dantebaby
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1. Never Really Over - a bop. The production is immaculate and just makes sense. 2. Cry about it later - Beautiful production and powerful lyric. (Lead Single potential) 3. Teary eyes - powerful electro pop middtempo with super relatable lyrics (single potential) 4. Daises - cute. Goes really well with the album. Shouldn’t have been the lead. (Promo potential) 5. Resilient - boring. A skip. Relatable lyrics but boring and predictable production. The build up in the PC / Climax leads to nothing. (There were moments I hated Katy’s voice) 6. Not the end of the world - Epic. A perfect combo between classic Katy (unconditionally) with what’s popular now on the radios. An amazing song. (Single potential) 7. Smile - a toothbrush comercial for target. Horrible and a total skip. Ruined the vibe. 8. Champagne problems - cute lyric but hated the repetition bc it was unnecessary and boring. It lacks a hook in the beat of the chorus. However It is a good song. (Reminds me to dua lipa’s “love again”)
    9. Tucked - it makes the album feel repetitive. The lyrics are too sweet that ends up being slickly. Anyways it is enjoyable. (A grower) 10. Harleys in Hawaii - different. (Never Worn White would’ve suited the album better) 11. Only love - cute lyrics. Relatable and super appropriate for this era in Katy’s life and career. The production is ok but feels a bit unoriginal and too generic like an Ed Sheeran song. (A grower) 12. What makes a woman - the ending is heteronormative and binary, it would’ve been okey for the 10’s but it feels a little cringe making    … Expand
  34. Lucassgs
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    sonically sonically pleasant and fun, but at the same time with deep and reflective lyrics in the right measure
  35. 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
  36. Santiago_59
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    The best album, is a beautiful story of Katy finding her happiness, after what happened to her in Witness. She pulled out a piece of art, and most of them ignored it.
  37. dalexgomes
    Nov 5, 2020
    7
    The album has its good moments and hits, but it's not consistent. Even though Smile has been one of her nicest releases so far.
  38. 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
  39. EvertonBrooke
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Wonderful album, one of the best albums of the year, Katy Perry You delivered everything Beautiful and Wonderful.
  40. Mathiasuriell13
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum personal, las canciones y la música son estupendas.
    Lo más importante y orgánico son las letras que contiene cada canción.
  41. Wilxon_Hinox
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Love the album, my favourite tracks are Champagne problems, tucked & cry about it later
  42. Alvi_
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year. Stop sabotaging her!!! This really deserves a Grammy AT LEAST!!!
  43. Almidon43
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The álbum is so good!, it has many elements that make it different from Katy's style… Expand
  44. farraz
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    It’s her most enjoyable album from start to finish!! No skips at all, and great message throughout.
  45. ElOumi
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This is an powerful album, lyrical content is something important for the fans, and the purpose of this album is to smile and did it.
  46. Sirapuu
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a Bop !! I love this album so much and I think she deserves this rank. Yeah I'm thankful scratch that baby I'm grateful gotta say it's really been a while but now I got back that smile SMILEEEE… Expand
  47. MagaPerry
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum del año pero no están listos para esta conversación. Katy diosa te amo
  48. JoseD
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito, com melodias e letras cativantes! As críticas negativas não abalarão o poder que vem de um álbum como este.
  49. AlexHudson2829
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    It's a total work of art, there's a line connection between each song remarkable enough that it doesn't stop being different every track, the theme seems to me something very personal and innovative of Katy, I don't understand why the "critics" massacre it with their reviews when it doesn't deserve it, this album is empowered and everything behind it to finally reach happiness (again) atIt's a total work of art, there's a line connection between each song remarkable enough that it doesn't stop being different every track, the theme seems to me something very personal and innovative of Katy, I don't understand why the "critics" massacre it with their reviews when it doesn't deserve it, this album is empowered and everything behind it to finally reach happiness (again) at times as difficult as this year , people should learn to value music more and stop getting used to throwing hate at a person when he doesn't deserve it at all, this being Katy's best job, he's sincere, without leaving the essence of old Katy Perry, but with a greater touch of the real Katheryn Hudson, we love a queen who gives her best when many still hate her, it's amazing the double standards there , in the Witness era she was criticized for "being very different", wanting old Katy again, and now that she makes an album of all her works combined, are they trying to "repetitive, childish or desperate for success"? (when it clearly isn't), it's amazing how a yellow album like Changes can get nominations at the Grammys, when they mostly evaluate quality and not success, while ignoring critically acclaimed albums, better have their own judgment and don't let themselves be guided by unofficial who like to give bad reviews as if they could do a better job than all these artpoorly qualifiedists unfairly poorly qualified, ENJOY THE MUSIC!!!!!!… Expand
  50. Micjael
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    this album saved 2020 it did it's the best album ive ever heard in my entire life and it deserves a grammy
  51. hou1769
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    All the tracks from this album are well written. Smile is one of her best albums
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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!
  60. Jonathanz9266
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    I love this album so much. Her best album by far. Thank you katy for making my 2020 better
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. xavieraugustine
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    love and appreciate all your efforts katy!! will always be here to support u. all love, only love!!
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. lefortune
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    perfeito em tudo que se propõe, injustiçado porém muito bom, me fez sorrir quando ninguém ao menos tentou.
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. Jjjjjj2
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Iconic, her best album, Cry About it Later the best song, and is so underrated
  73. LoveSebastianS
    May 28, 2021
    10
    It's beautiful in its entirety. Perfect when you want to hear some simple but catchy songs
  74. raul7021
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    It's a good album has quite a few themes in their songs, their lyrics are pure art
  75. 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
  76. evjunior
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    This is pure pop perfection with a journey through each song completing a full cycle for Katy Perry.
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. arthurjsrd10
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    tudo que essa mulher faz é bom, então esse álbum não tem como ser ruim de forma alguma
  83. Carlostafarell
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    O álbum smile mostra bem a alegria e a fraqueza da cantora em suas diversas músicas
  84. naluqc
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of her best albums so far, good lyrics and awesome vocals. She's an amazing artist!
  85. 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
  86. itsavahudson
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love this album so much I think it deserves 1, never really over and tucked are my favorite
  87. 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 )
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. 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!
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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".
  94. 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
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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