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. Matteo92
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I only like 2 songs sorry, this album is not good at all. Katy need to find her inspiration again
  2. Sagarjk13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful baby 2 this album is. One of her best work. What a growth, not everyone has a great taste.
  3. LindR94
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor disco que Katy Perry ha hecho, es una mezcla de Teenage Dream y Prism con un toque de Witness, una auténtica joya.
  4. thisev777
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Entediante! 5 álbuns lançando as mesmas músicas pedantes com cara de 2008. Evolução artística? Não tem.
    Composição? É vergonhosa e as letras são rasas, estou lendo um livro de auto ajuda e não sei?
    Vocais? Zero evolução, pelo contrário, ela conseguiu piorar nesse album. Produção? Extremamente básica, tenta emular o estilo Dance/Disco e falha pois álbuns anteriores como Future Nostalgia,    Entediante! 5 álbuns lançando as mesmas músicas pedantes com cara de 2008. Evolução artística? Não tem.
    Composição? É vergonhosa e as letras são rasas, estou lendo um livro de auto ajuda e não sei?
    Vocais? Zero evolução, pelo contrário, ela conseguiu piorar nesse album.
    Produção? Extremamente básica, tenta emular o estilo Dance/Disco e falha pois álbuns anteriores como Future Nostalgia, Whats Your Pleasure e Chromatica fazem isso magistralmente.
    Coesão? Isso nem existe nesse álbum, são diversas músicas vazias, jogadas pra cumprir tabela, esse álbum soa mais como uma playlist ruim do spotify do que um álbum.    … Expand
  5. Jorperry
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Arte de album, aunque las mostras andan de envidiosas y los fans de ariana, apcenten Katy siempre sera la Reina.
  6. lorde_daniel
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    o hold up, hold up, hold up, okay, hold up
    You see a bad **** coming, tell yo ass to hold up
    I'm in that new new meeting Nunu when I roll up I told the valet, "Park the Benz and bring the Rolls up" Yo hold up, hold up, hold up, okay, hold up He see me lookin' pretty every time he scroll up Might gotta let the blicky hit you if you stroll up Now put your hands up, it's a hold up Run    o hold up, hold up, hold up, okay, hold up
    You see a bad **** coming, tell yo ass to hold up
    I'm in that new new meeting Nunu when I roll up
    I told the valet, "Park the Benz and bring the Rolls up"
    Yo hold up, hold up, hold up, okay, hold up
    He see me lookin' pretty every time he scroll up
    Might gotta let the blicky hit you if you stroll up
    Now put your hands up, it's a hold up
    Run me the money
    'Cause I be the baddie B, Barbie Tingz
    Banging body B, everybody be on my D
    Yo I gotta be in reality, suck a D if you doubted me
    Back of the back, back of the back
    Back of the back, back of the back
    Who on Barbie D? Who on Barbie D? Everybody
    Who you gotta see? Honestly, on my odyssey
    I'm the baddest B, I don't even know how to speak
    Hat to the hat to the back and relax, you in the back of the 'Bach    … Expand
  7. nikris
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    a great album from a great person, great lyrics in pop format. Happy for Katy, great job, underrated
  8. YanisLeaf
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is definitly her best album ! Such an incredible work ! This is one of the best album I’ve heard this year !
  9. Thiagosmile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album are so wonderful. All the music are special and so amazing. 10. After teenage Dream, this is the best album of Katy, authentic and insider your heart.
  10. Danysan
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    a big prank, but not a prank of a good circus, and a circus that has already gone bankrupt
  11. Parsa1212
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile is best album I've ever heard in my life when I first heard cry about it later and teary eyes I literally felt it if you not listen to it you've wasted your whole life
  12. Vpancioni2
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Rainha Diva poderosa
    Musicas e arte maravilhisa Morta lindaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    Te amo

    Parabéns pela filha e novo CD
  13. davKatycat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album! Buy and STREAM Smile
    Buy and STREAM Smile Buy and STREAM smile
  14. DavisS
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What an experience ! Katy Perry didn't shy away to bring up the issues that many artists hesitate to talk about. in my humble opinion, it's much better than all of her previous projects. I read the professionals critiques and I'm just shocked that how can any body be so cruel, hard and harsh towards an album that brings hope, resilience, and obviously smile. They are tasteless and we allWhat an experience ! Katy Perry didn't shy away to bring up the issues that many artists hesitate to talk about. in my humble opinion, it's much better than all of her previous projects. I read the professionals critiques and I'm just shocked that how can any body be so cruel, hard and harsh towards an album that brings hope, resilience, and obviously smile. They are tasteless and we all know their previous critiques towards PRISM and WITNESS. it's quite mysoginistic and unappreciative off of a woman"s hardwork.i must say that single choices were weak with lazy strategy but definitely an ALBUM OF THE YEAR… Expand
  15. PedroFontenele
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    That is the best studio album of Katy Perry! The most cohesive album of her career.
  16. JoseGdlll
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dios mio ya tenemos algo nuevo es la sonría recuperada de Katy Perry en su nuevo álbum es lo más grandioso del mundo… Expand
  17. GendelRoses
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This album is a joke, TD and Prism were so much better than this, track like; Smile, WMAW etc are so bad
  18. Davidber
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her vocals has improved a lot, beautiful lyrics. She is an artist that doesn't stop. She is Pop music at its best!
  19. lipekat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I dare say it is your best album. 'Teary Eyes', 'Not The End Of The World', perfect...
  20. Branasmile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This álbum is PERFECT!!!!!!! OMG katy congratulations girl, all songs are a wonderful, thanks you safe this year baby ❤
  21. Putrefaj
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se cago en BoTS sarna. Te amo te amo. Puro arte. … Expand
  22. Moonlight9
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Albúm de 10, ninguna canción es mala, es mi albúm favorito de Katy. Mi top 5 de canciones: not the end of the world, cry about it later, never really over, Champagne problems y harleys in Hawaii.
  23. Juanmolina
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es increíble, me encanta, ritmos alegres, canción que fácil Katy podría hacerlos hits.… Expand
  24. myka_venellie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What I love about Katy Perry's fifth studio album “Smile” is that we see her growth in her new album and from what she went through since her Witness Era. I personally love the message and the vibes of every songs in the album, it makes me smile and dance to the rhythm of her new songs.
  25. thehanyo
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Should call her Karen Perry as this album secured her transition to suburban, uncool mom.
  26. Bicari
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album brought me back my Smile. Full of bops, catchy and so powerful. I'm in love with this album.
  27. brunocampeloe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O albúm é brilhantemente pensado e feito para podermos sorrir e enxergar a felicidade diante das dificuldades e lágrimas da vida. Katy Perry você sabe falar com seu público.
  28. Jose_tohidi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is special for Katy! Stop stupid fanwars and respect artists hard working Also congrats on Babycat ♥️
    In this house we support all queens, From a swiftie
  29. Angelz
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Feels like she hasn’t done any growing at all. This album seems like a setback record for her career.
  30. luizhenrique212
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Horrível horrível
    Horrível horrível horroroso um espanto me faz mal horrível
  31. Pasticcio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album very much!!!finally katy its back with her lovely sounds and texts… Expand
  32. smaglionico
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The track list tells a story, and Katy ends this story beautifully with Only Love and What Makes a Woman. Forget the critics - their reviews have more to say about her previous albums than this one. Don’t sleep on it!
  33. NASHlee
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    one of the best album ive heard in these days and deserves every inch of success
  34. brachysa
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    per aspera ad astra: right to the stars through all the pain, i think this is what Smile is about, great work Katy ;) keep smiling
  35. Igordade
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Entrou o que tinha prometido, através de músicas com batidas simples mas empolgantes.
  36. dem22
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    i like it...it's a good POP album.. melodies are great, lyrics are nice on second listen... i like it a lot
  37. Annie_blood_13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran álbum que te adentra al nuevo mundo de Katy. Es inspirador. Es fascinante cómo puede notarse que ha madurado musicalmente y también respecto a sus lyrics.
    Me disgustan las críticas sobre que es como Teenage Dream porque claramente Smile es distinto, me sorprende que a muchos albums basura les den altas calificaciones y a éste arte lo escupan. Claramente son personas que ni siquiera apreciaron el concepto del álbum.    … Expand
  38. Abdellahyazid
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I think it's very cute I'm in love with it's so catchy and skipless, my favorite songs are champagne problems and never really over such an awesome songs
  39. tavolaria1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    inlove with this record, she has put 12 freaking good songs (she could add more)
  40. JoseGdl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The road to happiness is listening to Katy Perry Smile's new album, for us it is a great gift, where it gives us a sea of emotions. ❤️… Expand
  41. Nickinll
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Innovation is what is needed the most, focus on the music not other things something we need to learn
  42. AitoHikari
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How i can be in tears while listening to Teary eyes and Cry about it later. how i fall in love Bot the end of the world and the rest is my life… Expand
  43. Alxxsx
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Asif 2020 wasn’t bad enough, Katy Perry unfortunately released an album. One of the worst albums I’ve heard in a long while, probably since Witness.
  44. Ardenventura
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album ever. Katy Perry is the queen of pop. Buy and stream SMILE please.
  45. Vany26
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Ame el álbum... tiene un toque diferente al resto y no es siempre lo mismo como algunos artistas. Katy es la mejor,es espontanea y siempre nos sorprende. Tiene ritmos en todas las letras! Se nota su gran cambio!
  46. andry9958
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    her best album yet, every song is unique in its own way unlike chromatica and folklore where it just feels like the same song with minor changes.
  47. JoaquimDias
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best! This is the best album of all time! "Smile" is the album of the history of the world of music.
  48. Yamatosasuke
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Totally, I have to say that this album is the beginning of how matured Katy is or should I Katheryn Hudson in the industry despite all hates that she gained before and now.
  49. Bensm93
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece! One of the best albums I've ever heard. Stunning vocals and amazing production. A must buy for anyone!
  50. Iker_98
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She wants to transmit happiness and hope and that’s what she did with this album. I’m so happy to see Katy doing so much better.
  51. lotsochik
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This was so much better than my expectation, given the singles. Tucked must be a single, Katy.
  52. EpiphanyDaisies
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile (the album) is Katy telling a story to her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, about heartbreak, self-love, recovery, and finding new love.
    The record contains twelve beautifully-crafted tracks and each song must be grouped into three to better understand the story it intends to convey. The album is not just another playlist but rather a perfectly- curated presentation of songs.    … Expand
  53. lovaticjames
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Another superb pop album by Katy Perry! I'm seeing a lot of negative 0s reviews, these must be from people who are very jealous of Katy's bubbliness, radiance and positivity!
    The album is reminiscent of Teenage Dream or PRISM, in that there isn't much cohesion in terms of production, but rather in terms of themes, in which this record succedes even more because the songs are more    Another superb pop album by Katy Perry! I'm seeing a lot of negative 0s reviews, these must be from people who are very jealous of Katy's bubbliness, radiance and positivity!
    The album is reminiscent of Teenage Dream or PRISM, in that there isn't much cohesion in terms of production, but rather in terms of themes, in which this record succedes even more because the songs are more connected, and the pacing of the album is just right!    … Expand
  54. StateOfAlbert13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    it's perfect and one of the albums of the year, deserves so much better and its really really good, I'd say it's her best project, congrats Katy!
  55. KukiName
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    лучший альбом 2020 года! все песни меня порадовали, всем советую :]
  56. Chrisdav22
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este album es arte puroooo, todas las canciones son excelentes y el que diga lo contrario nos agarramos
  57. janadayot
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    cry about it later, champangne problems and harleys in hawaii are my top three
  58. lamiahaddad
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    feels like an album written for kids. always singning about same things, katy needs to grow
  59. Katkat09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un hermoso álbum, deberíamos apoyarla. Tiene una muy buena temática y es ideal para este verano
  60. JustLiam1996
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry’s new album ‘Smile’ is one of her masterpieces. It has a beautiful narrative arc of how she is finding her ‘Smile’. The honest album offers her KatyCats and listeners hope and encourages them to find their smile too, being their best self and how to be ‘resilient’. To think she made this album whilst heavily pregnant and all through a pandemic just shows how hard she works andKaty Perry’s new album ‘Smile’ is one of her masterpieces. It has a beautiful narrative arc of how she is finding her ‘Smile’. The honest album offers her KatyCats and listeners hope and encourages them to find their smile too, being their best self and how to be ‘resilient’. To think she made this album whilst heavily pregnant and all through a pandemic just shows how hard she works and will continue to do so. Katy Perry is an unstoppable force.… Expand
  61. mrgaga94
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This album in one word: BASIC. The quality of Teenage dream is really miles away.

    Neeeeext
  62. lailadorta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece! Katy Perry always knows how to make people smile with her wonderful songs. I love it!
  63. ecarlos
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Pense realmente que seria algo mejor, pero todo es repititivo con sus albunes.
  64. hish121
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of, if not her best work yet. The songs are meaningful, the production is phenomenal, the melodies are gorgeous, the lyrics are poetic. This album represents her strives to overcome the darkest period of her life and you can definitely tell. These songs are uplifting and exude light. This is the music the world needs right now. As she says in Only Love - “let me leave this world with the hate behind me, and take the love instead. give me only love.”
    This album will be a timeless classic in her discography. Mark my words.    … Expand
  65. lovexfroot
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  66. syfqmxl
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    I not quite love the album, but the more we listen to it, might will grow H
  67. p_cs
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from start to end! It's the first time I like all the songs in Katy's album. Congratulations!!
    Best tracks for me: Daisies, Resilient, Teary Eyes, Not the end of the world and Tucked.
  68. symon8896
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same old campy sound that comes off as recycled songs from her Teenage Dream era… Expand
  69. Sephanje
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Esperaba bastante más de lo que ha hecho, después de lo mal que salió Witness, no me esperaba este disco
  70. Itshenriquel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, Katy foi perspicaz demais, ressaltar as faixas cru about it later, teary eyes, not the end of the world e only love, são as melhores
  71. AndreJACKSONS
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um álbum com mensagens incríveis e que infelizmente a crítica insiste em pega no pé da Katy a troco de nada. Mas enfim, quem deve se agradar do álbum é o público e não a crítica. Passar bem Rolling Stones!
  72. Bubaloobop
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s beautiful... perfect come back/album I’m so happy for this album, Katy Perry deserves it
  73. Jack96
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What else is there to say but what an Amazing, uplifting pop album!! Every song makes you feel a certain way and it's great to see Katy releasing what SHE wants to release. MASTERPIECE from Queen Katy Perry xo
  74. andreypawpaw
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Katy Perry’s bubbly, cliché-ridden pop feels especially unsuited for life in a pandemic.
  75. brklnbb
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    Nothing much to say, was disappointed in the production and lyrics. Some great vocals here and there but nothing makes up for the horrible production.
  76. gagaperryswift
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    these musical critics are so biased and it seems like they are so against her. SMILE is one of her best pop albums and as it should! If you hate Katy please don't rate
  77. ddcusto
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry's maturity and process of surviving her own battles are absolutely brave and beautiful… Expand
  78. EddyChillcce
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    Smile es una travesía confusa de emociones encontradas; hay canciones que provocan euforia y algarabía, y otras que sumergen a uno en la más profunda pena. Por desgracia, la ilación entre canciones no fue la correcta. La metáfora del disco sugiere que sonrías mientras ocultas tristeza. La verdad es que lo más penoso fue desperdiciar el concepto.
  79. Edoardobelli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy is really that b*tch, she did really her things with this album.
    Outdid her ex best album (witness)
  80. agenthank
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    THIS IS KATY'S BEST ALBUM PERIOD. After all her struggles during the Witness era, the queen of pop has returned. Standout songs in the album include Not the End of the World, Teary Eyes, Tucked, Cry About It Later, Daisies and of course, the pop perfection, Never Really Over. This album is full of empowerment and joy, instantly making a listener smile, which coincides perfectly with theTHIS IS KATY'S BEST ALBUM PERIOD. After all her struggles during the Witness era, the queen of pop has returned. Standout songs in the album include Not the End of the World, Teary Eyes, Tucked, Cry About It Later, Daisies and of course, the pop perfection, Never Really Over. This album is full of empowerment and joy, instantly making a listener smile, which coincides perfectly with the album title. Congratulations Katy, SMILE is perfection.… Expand
  81. Maxime1806
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love this new album, it's fun, lyris are great and have a beautiful meaning!!
  82. Littlemosnter
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Os clichês estão praticamente embutidos na marca de Katy Perry, mas quando ela os utiliza para retomar de maneira fofa as suas músicas anteriores, eles apresentam mais evidências de que ela realmente não cresceu.
  83. delfour
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy’s best album! The production is amazing
  84. marco_1204
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Nothing new, just herself being the kidz bops maker she is. It’s almost like the last project cost her so much of her sanity she just needed to came back to what she makes the best.
  85. Tonviana
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um album perfeito, você não ver repetições de músicas e cada letra se conecta com o tempo. O album não é sobre exaltar e celebrar a algeria, mas mostrar que você pode achar isso através de suas lágrimas. SMILE é um album esperançoso e passa ótimas mensagens.… Expand
  86. Anggaleeng
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Its so amazing and versatile. Katy always gives us different beautiful musics.
  87. Joshibanez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album !! You can tell how she’s grown so far, this album is full of fun songs , and very relatable to anyone
  88. becky145220
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album makes me cry. I’ve heard her pain. I’ve heard her growth. I’ve heard her re-gained joy. She has gone through a lot since the last album and we all can see her growth from past to now. Love it and Katy. And welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom!!
  89. Eddie680
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    queen outdid herself again. This album has literally no skips and you can dance to almost every song. NRO, Teary eyes and NTEOTW are my absolute favorites!
  90. Nathgrime
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    this album does not have a guideline despite some bops like "Not The End Of The World" and "Only Love". Katy proves her statue of icon once again but the theme of the album is not precise and loose the listener (visual, music ...).
  91. Marioookiiiiii1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album stupendo e senza skip. Le tracce più belle sono daisies, never really over, not the end of the world e teary eyes.… Expand
  92. angpagemo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's the Album of The Year! I don't know what to say because i dont know why critics gave her low score. So unfair!
  93. GatoConGripa
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Resilient and NTEOTW are big power, I like so much this album and I’m really happy for new Katy Perry’s age. ♥️
  94. Sharanya13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    As a swiftie, who is in the sister fandom of the Katy cats, it's my duty to support them and their idol. I'm also streaming it so y'all better support Taylor too in the future. Smile is amazing. Let's support the women in the industry.
  95. Giovnni
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Terribleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  96. Meaburro
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  97. 12355
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
  98. Anammel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I am living for it, this is definitely one of her best albums by far... Thanks Katy ❤️
  99. Williane
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. katy is a complete artist, who puts uniqueness in her music, showing her feelings and making people travel in her music.… Expand
  100. videoqames
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bop after bop. Never Really Over is a great album opener. Might be her best album I fear.… Expand
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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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