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

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 9,454 out of 11514
  2. Mixed: 291 out of 11514
  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. Ulalalalqlala
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece.................................................................… Expand
  2. Kierenhan
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This album is not good enough, just sounds like a old album of Katy. and actually she is not talented.
  3. Betoocp16
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    So boring. Nothing new, I think Katy has to consider retirement... just saying.
  4. 062002
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    May not be her best album but I love it! Only Love is undoubtably my favourite track on the album! Glad to see her spreading positivity and happiness during this time.
  5. Rozue
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    It’s really sad seeing a once really talented and popular artist coming out with an album like this...
  6. Marcoosalonz
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    Las pistas que complementan el álbum no están mal, pero en general ya muchas habian sidos lanzadas y escuchadas y al final resulta en algo que no es tan novedoso, Katy debió apostar por más canciones nuevas, me gusta y lo escucharía ocasionalmente
  7. rqlrch
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano e quem discorda que discorde bem longe de mim, avisa que a patroa voltou
  8. Giansuarez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum está tan bueno Katy se lució, es tan increíble como ella planeaba este álbum mientras tenía depresión y ahora es un álbum tan feliz y positivo, ME ENCANTÓ… Expand
  9. DenissDay
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es uno de los mejores albums que ha tenido Katy Perry, muy completo y he inspirador cuando quieras sentirte mejor.… Expand
  10. vsh151231
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous and it leaves a dream-like feeling. It represents the healing Katy has been through and it is brilliant and touching. The atmospheric sound makes you feel like you're floating on sunset clouds.
  11. Yacikli_06
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It is a great album. It is a our beat depression. Keep smiling despite bad things.
  12. Kvader015
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Loving it, she is great and she has never disappointed me, and this was so much better than what I was expecting
  13. Edu1734
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Katy making the same sh**t like ever, it's boring that all her music sounds similar, is she ok? Pls you should retire.
  14. Ariswift
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Buen álbum
    Está bien
    Aún así con todas las malas críticas es un buen álbum
  15. Juuandrade
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O retorno de Katy a suas raízes Pop e saída de uma depressão profunda que sofreu após o álbum 'Witness. O álbum 'Smile' nos mostra essa jornada para encontrar a luz no final do túnel, com 'Never Really Over' ela inicia essa jornada 'I'm losing my self control' perdendo seu auto controle e finaliza o álbum com What makes a Woman 'There is, Ketheryn' mostrando quem é Ketheryn, uma cantora, mãe e mulher, que sobreviveu a tempos de caos e saiu disso triunfantemente.… Expand
  16. Gabriellelgda
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SHE'S AMAZING, PERFECT. I love everything about her. She's incredible and strong.
  17. Shal1996
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Well, this album sounds like the previous ones she's launched. Reinvention!!!
  18. michelle21
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    thank you katy for everything you bought to the world, this album is the best
  19. Camriana0986
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is fire
  20. JohnnyStorm
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    The worst one yet, Katy craves for radio hits and forgets to give us quality and genuine content. The lyrics are weak, the melodies are generic, we can see no evolution, no soul, no truth.
  21. Pamela07
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Velho, perfeito! A Katy se supera todos os anos, merece muito, esse álbum tá incrível, tá tudo incrível.
  22. lucas2002
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Awesome album, one of the best by Katy Perry. My favorites are Tucked, Not the end of the world and Only Love.
  23. Tgif96
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    It's a good album ! My favourites are Tucked, Only Love and Never Really Over.
  24. Paolahdz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de Katy sin duda ❤️ te transmite mucha paz y diversion, me encanta… Expand
  25. alanmendesperry
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    "Smile" is a splendid, wonderful, magnificent pop album full of quality.
    With songs that make your skin crawl.
    Without a doubt one of the best Katy Perry albums.
  26. Homen
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un muy buen disco, tiene canciones inspiradoras y muy relajantes, es muy bien tener a artistas como Katy Perry… Expand
  27. ValentinJChG
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album of all time, its sounds are perfect, its incredible cover makes you feel free and happy for life
  28. JoseRR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The queen of pop is back Whit her mos mature and cohesive album of her career, all the song are bops. Album of the year!
  29. nandalvs
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing, everything, she is perfect and I don’t give a **** for this critics
  30. mariiav_zn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a very good job. Have some masterpieces like Cry about it later or Only love. Love it!! I recommended.
  31. Adammmm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. aku suka album ini lagunya bagus-bagus.. aku suka.. dan selamat juga katy perry dan orland bloom.. sudah mepunyai anak.. semoga anaknya pinter, sehat, dan berbakti kpd orang tua… Expand
  32. MaxSpoom
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Álbum empático, harmônico, esperançoso, lindo e cheiroso. RESPEITEM A MAMÃE DO DO ANO
  33. Thaiglozano
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Fresh and funny. Katy Perry carry the pop and show us how to be a ruler in the game
  34. itsmemario97
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Ho amato dal primo ascolto questo album! Punteggio traccia per traccia
    Never really over: 10/10
    Cry about it later: 10/10
    Teary eyes: 10/10
    Daisies: 10/10
    Resilient: 9/10
    Not the end of the world: 10/10
    Smile: 9/10
    Champagne problems: 10/10
    Tucked: 9/10
    Harleys in hawaii: 9/10
    Only love: 10/10
    What makes a woman: 10/10
  35. izaiahzambrano
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The success she has had with this album is insane and I just love it. She's doing all this awhile building a family.
  36. Facuret
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    La verdad, muy buenas intenciones de su parte, pero es el mismo cliché pop básico
  37. TeacherKevs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The positivity of this album is what we need at this time. It’s released in the perfect time to uplift us and to keep us going. Katy has provided range and styles in this album which definitely showcased her versatility as an artist while delivering a coherent message of resilience, hope, and happiness.
  38. mandylikemoon
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so good, I definitely want it to be played at my funeral or something.
  39. Isaeasym
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    So good, so brilliant, thanks Katy for this record, always a queen.
  40. rafasoria99
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FLOP
    Pasaaaaaaaaaaaaaandooooooo
    Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    Witneeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssss    … Expand
  41. katykaty84
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this album deserves more attention. it has so much good songs to dance and cry at the same time in this situation. so incredible. thank you katy for this masterpiece.❤
  42. Berrykatycat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The smile album is so good! … Expand
  43. Motherreview
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Feels empty, repetitive, full of pop cliches, not innovative at all, since Teeenage dream is pop perfection i have to put Katy at a high standart, she can do better
  44. Yukki_Seikatsu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O Álbum Ta Simplesmente Perfeito. Na Minha Opinião é O Melhor Álbum Do Ano. Obrigado Katy Perry
  45. AlexGtta
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Es triste ver las críticas que está recibiendo Katy, pero todo eso le pasa por tener fans tan ridículos y odiosos.
  46. brenerferreira
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She is the best and deserves all the love in the world! It’s so far one of her best albuns, mainly because she has just given birth to a beautiful baby, and for the time we are living, it definitely fulfills the role of bringing a smile back.
  47. Samahudson
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I think it's the best album in this year so far. Cry About It Later, Never Really Over and Only Love are my favs. What Makes A Woman slaps too. I'm glad she's back.
  48. YonuelGuerrero
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    her worst album sorry all the songs sound outdated (2013) I don’t like it and I think the gp thinks the same Collapse
  49. 47390
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's wonderful album, this is so incredible I love it. Smile smile smile smile… Expand
  50. NickiMinaj666
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2020 could not be worst. The whole album sound just the same. As the critics said, she's not able to leave her comfort zone.… Expand
  51. Vico2
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album I can't believe that tremendous pop masterpiece is so underrated… Expand
  52. parkdog123
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    STOP RATING THIS ALBUM SO POORLY! I have listened through each song and I am impressed. The standout tracks for me are “Not the End of the World”, “Cry About it Later”, “Daisies”, “Tucked” and “Only Love” but the rest are still bops. I think this is her best she’s made- prism might still top this but I’m loving the sound of her voice, the songs, the production, and everything. Katy didSTOP RATING THIS ALBUM SO POORLY! I have listened through each song and I am impressed. The standout tracks for me are “Not the End of the World”, “Cry About it Later”, “Daisies”, “Tucked” and “Only Love” but the rest are still bops. I think this is her best she’s made- prism might still top this but I’m loving the sound of her voice, the songs, the production, and everything. Katy did this all while having a BABY. She is AMAZING! Give her more credit!… Expand
  53. Tranvanhuycat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    mong chị đỡ flop
    mong gia đình là động lực giúp chị vượt qua mọi khó khăn
    mong katycats sẽ giúp chị có nhiều bài hát hơn...
    vân vân và mây mây...
  54. jpspsss
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Album podre, datado, não vai inovar nunca c4d3l4? Smile música da playlist da Renner, um descarte do Prism, Daisies descarte do Witness a menos pior é Cry about it later mas mesmo assim totalmente fora de coesão. LIXO
  55. adelecritic
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    nota? 10/10...o sorriso é perfeito, não tem cáries e é tão brilhante que cega os haters. o lado ruim? não tem!
  56. PauloHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile é um album coeso que mostra diferentes fases da vida da Katy Perry organizado em 4 partes que cativa quem escuta e faz entender como se passou a vida de Katy depois de lançar seu último e famigerado album Witness, com músicas que conquistam todos na primeira vez que se escuta.… Expand
  57. silvestre_m
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile really tells us a story and how to get over the bad things that happens in our lives. Katy brings it in her way but in a new perspective. it's a very important album in pandemic time as now. Go, Katy!!
  58. soaresxu
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I sincerely looked forward to more. Something is missing, it does not arrest me or move me.
  59. Decram
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum cumple su propósito al ser divertido y gustoso al escuchar, personalmente me gustó bastante, disfruten la música y dejen disfrutar a los demás.… Expand
  60. Marco20091998
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    There's only one word to describe this album: TRASH. Please don't waste your time listening this horrible album.
  61. rachelemarion
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    All of the messages are beautiful and I love how it truly showcases Katy’s heart!
  62. Lukstraik
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She blooms all the hapiness we need to face this year with this 12 amazing songs! Im obcessed!
  63. allewellyn55
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    period yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh yuh
  64. carllinhos
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum da carreira! Com algumas melodias profundas e sonoridades dançantes. Katy Perry realmente sabe fazer música pop. Muito bom e coerente.
  65. Simiaj
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For second time, Katy Perry give us an album so basic like his past works. She needs reinvention… Expand
  66. enriquediazok
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It is the most incredible and profound album Katy has ever given us. Each song conveys something to you and provokes deep feelings. Without a doubt one of his best works.
  67. Diegocou12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es un buen álbum pop. Sus sonidos me son alegres y divertidos, por lo que puedes escucharlo mientras haces un sin fin de actividades en casa (por la emergencia sanitaria).
  68. Yghoor
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Coeso, cumpre a proposta de ser leve e deixar uma calma dentro de nós, mesmo com letras que falam sobre a difícil caminhada de Katy pós witness, o álbum passa a sensação de liberdade e gratidão.
  69. Nature101
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    An extremely clichéd and generic pop album. Katy has some gems in her repertoire but unfortunately this is not it. Lack of experimentation and trying to recreate the magic of her iconic hits is what it is.
  70. Lavenedur
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I LOVE THE WHOLE ALBUM THANK YOU KATY FOR THIS❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  71. Luis-sg
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Sienpre lo mismo con la katia, ya aburre con lo mismo, lo que deberia hacer es retirarse
  72. larissaj
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito dançante e fantástico fora do esperado mas superando as expectativas.… Expand
  73. milenagmartins
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy, as usual, delivered a well-done, very well-written, produced album. But this one is more than special because it is about a real process of healing, the album starts with pain and it ends with self-worth, self recognition and care. She shared with us her life and her mind in the deepest way and did that trough great sounds, beats, lyrics, rhythm and melody. And it is impossible toKaty, as usual, delivered a well-done, very well-written, produced album. But this one is more than special because it is about a real process of healing, the album starts with pain and it ends with self-worth, self recognition and care. She shared with us her life and her mind in the deepest way and did that trough great sounds, beats, lyrics, rhythm and melody. And it is impossible to choose a favorite song, each one of them is perfect. She thaught us how to dance trough pain and search for healing.… Expand
  74. Windsnowy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Com toda magnitude, Katy Perry trouxe algo inesperado até mesmo pelos Fans, cada faixa é relevante, um pop perfection que gruda na cabeça e não sai mais!
  75. Angelrdz827272
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love you KATYYYY I WILL alwaysss supportt youu te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo… Expand
  76. chewyy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    People trying to sabotage her smh she was the best rated album and it’s dropping the haters needa stop their nonsense this is pop perfection
  77. Teary1222
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    het best album, Never Really Over, cry about it later, teary eyes, not the end of the world, Tucked, only love, champagne problems, daisies, smile, what makes a woman, harleys in hawaii, resilient are the best songs.
  78. pessoav
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. decepcionante, sem coesão, músicas parecem quem foram inseridas de forma avulsa.… Expand
  79. Starkiller90
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This New album is really cool and fun to listen to, I never tire of listening to it like the other tracks of Katy Perry
  80. Gaiaaaaa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is absolutly the best album I've ever listened to.
    Katy Perry is flying Good job!
  81. Brayan_2811
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    the best album of the year, katy is the best in this album, every song is getting better in the whole album
  82. Guacar
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buena está muy estructurado es muy inovador habré toda las esprctati asta… Expand
  83. kai2
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    There is not a single bad song on this album, the songs go great together!.
  84. witnessigor
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    perfeitoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  85. Jowwww
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS ALBUM TO BE THIS GOOOOOOOD. I LOVE YOU, KATY. I NEEDED THIS SO MUCH.
  86. Adriangred
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Honestly not her best work.Only 2 likeable songs , the rest sound like fillers and it just doesn’t seem like she put that much effort into it.Plus let’s not talk about the lackluster cover.
  87. AndyHo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Finding some difficulties to understand such harsh reviews by the critics, also realising that most reviews are more focussed on comparing miss Perry Bloom to other female pop stars rather than focussing on reviewing the music.
    This is such a great pop album, I can even say almost on the same level of her sophomore album Teenage Dream.
    I have big hopes for this record to go well.
  88. ualexrafael
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    So beautiful and authentic. Essential message about resilience. Dancing and contagious. There are no words to define Katy Perry's talent.
  89. Worldlukas
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this album! Cry about it later & Not the end of the world … Expand
  90. vrjose25
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her second best album (honourable mention to "Witness" --> I think I'm the only person in the world that loves that masterpiece). My top 3 is: 1. Teary Eyes
    2. Not the End of the World
    3. Cry About It Later
  91. marisaia
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I just listened to Smile again paying attention to EVERY detail and I can say that it is Katy's best album. She brought cohesive lyrics, a good message (ESPECIALLY FOR WHAT WE'RE FACING RIGHT NOW) and the upbeating beats hiding the lyrics, perhaps the saddest that Miss Perry has ever done, fit into the "Sad Clown" concept that she has been talking about since the beginning.
    "She acts    I just listened to Smile again paying attention to EVERY detail and I can say that it is Katy's best album. She brought cohesive lyrics, a good message (ESPECIALLY FOR WHAT WE'RE FACING RIGHT NOW) and the upbeating beats hiding the lyrics, perhaps the saddest that Miss Perry has ever done, fit into the "Sad Clown" concept that she has been talking about since the beginning.
    "She acts happy but she really is a sad clown"
    And the way she managed to bring the heaviest moment of her life in such a simple way is something we all should've been appreciating and talking about.    … Expand
  92. Marid
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's beautiful to witness Katy Perry's growth. This album tells her journey and seek her smile back. I think it's brilliant the way she shows that the process of overcoming the problems and the pain in order to be able to smile again is something that requires pacience and love. Above all, learning how to love herself because you can only love someone if you're complete, you can't expectIt's beautiful to witness Katy Perry's growth. This album tells her journey and seek her smile back. I think it's brilliant the way she shows that the process of overcoming the problems and the pain in order to be able to smile again is something that requires pacience and love. Above all, learning how to love herself because you can only love someone if you're complete, you can't expect that someone fixes you. Never really over starts the album with the idea of a dependent person, who is lost after a breakup. Katy needed the love and validation so when she hadn't it anymore, everything was senseless. Then the story continues when she tries to forget the problems with cry about it later. She realizes that it's okay to cry because it can heals you in teary eyes. Then she gets stronger by looking how far she has come with daisies and resilient. "It's not the end of the world, actually it's just the beggining." is a song as powerful as this phrase and it brings us to the part of the album when Katy find her smile back as the song theme of the album says. Now she is celebrating life with champagne problems, tucked and harleys in hawaii. She is free and can enjoy life. The album finishes with only love, which is what she needs the most (and now she has it). It's such an emotional song followed by what makes a woman. There it is Katheryn. What makes a woman is how strong you are. Congratulations.… Expand
  93. Zzx981
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The fifth studio album Smile by Katy Perry is without doubt one the best pop album ever released this year along side Future Nostalgia.
    The cohesion of every song is groundbreaking!
  94. Raimisx9
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best Katy Perry album of all time! Everyone will find a perfect track from 12 all new tracks from SMILE
  95. Mykasampaio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect amooooo muitooooo Queen aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  96. Willia097
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum sim! Katy obrigado por tudo, você é foda! Melhor álbum da carreira sim!… Expand
  97. bobosparkles
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile is a personal album of Katy. She never disappoints me. I especially love Harley's in Hawaii, one of the best songs released by Katy, Never Really Over, Smile, What Makes A Woman and Daisies. I love you, Katy. You rock mama. ❤️
  98. Guilherme5661
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum horrível,músicas mal feitas,tenho dó da Katy e do seu fandom. Quer ouvir um álbum perfeito? Ouça "Chromatica" da Gaga!… Expand
  99. nestorgomezs
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Sounds more like the same Its like katy perry stuck in the earlies 2010's
    Every song except never really over sounds awful
  100. joaobiazus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is incredibly splendid! The tracks are perfect and have a story in them, and their production is impeccable. Katy Perry nailed it!
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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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