• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry is COMING with a brand new ALBUM that so so so good.. I ‘f’ word LOVE it.. Expand
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album makes me smile and i am grateful to listening to this thank you katheryn i love you so much
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's all BOPs! all those critics didn't review the album they reviewed, attacked and mock Katy Perry. Those reviews are bias and unreliable. F/ck the critics. So scared they all went private on their socials. Special mention to Hannah, Leah and that Pitchfork dude. Y'all so unfair.
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album she really ate ❤️ Period
    Stream and buy Smile for clear skin
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Realmente este álbum viene a apoderarse de todo, Katy nos vuelve a demostrar su gran talento y la capacidad de poder empoderar y dar vida a sus fans y a todas aquellas personas que no pasan por un buen momento y que realmente las letras de las canciones ayudan a ser una gran motivación , Felicudades katy
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    What she tell us in this album is some tiny wonderful.
    Just by the fact that she overcame multiple situations, got back her smile and found herself in “Smile”, makes this record one of her greatest in her whole career.
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is a triumph. a triumph of love, resilience and strength. the album is filled with bops but also songs like Only Love or Resilient where Katy reflects on her life and shares the most authentic aspect about herself. she tells us that hope is not lost today, it is found.
  8. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album brought happiness to me with the fact that we're still in this pandemic. The album is a roller coaster of bops, u can't deny that. This is her best album so far with the last 4 albums she released. This is definitely one of the best albums so far, if not, the best so far. This album didn't deserve those low reviews from the critics, and reading them, they clearly targeted katyThis album brought happiness to me with the fact that we're still in this pandemic. The album is a roller coaster of bops, u can't deny that. This is her best album so far with the last 4 albums she released. This is definitely one of the best albums so far, if not, the best so far. This album didn't deserve those low reviews from the critics, and reading them, they clearly targeted katy not the album. That's disgusting. Expand
  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is amazing album and I like every track. What a journey and you have made it. Congratulations Katy!!!
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a bop. Full of joy, Smile has a great summer vibe and made me smile for a long time.
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album is a pop classic, the lyrics are great and the production is perfection. A must listen
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a great album! The production, her vocals, THE LYRICS. Queen of pop is back!
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album. It is full of bops. There is no skip. You must give it a listen! Please check it out!
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry proves her growth through this album which is skipless the critics really didn't review it well
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry outdid herself! The only reason critics are bashing this album is because they are jumping on the hate bandwagon. Definitely, one of her best, if not the best, albums
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An album with no skips, tracklist is arranged in a great order, full of bops, a musical masterpiece, periodT.
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfectly. Complete álbum, songs with sign and potential! Katy show incredible vocals.
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every song has a grand message for us. I need to say that Never Really Over, even being the oldest song on the album, still very strong.
    My favorite songs on the album are NRO, Cry About it Later, Teary Eyes, Tucked, Champagne Problems, Not the End of the World, Harleys in Hawaii, Smile. Almost all the album. But I need to listen more and mor to have sure for what I am saying. I loved and I love all of Smile‘s Era and artworks since 2019, and I can’t forgot Small Talk too.
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  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Katy Perry’s album. Best track: - Never Really Over
    - Tear Eyes - ...
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  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The queen of pop made the best album of 2020 every song is perfect...the production.wow...
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's an incredible album. Pop perfection. One of the best pop album of 2020.
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM DO ANOO, MARAVILHOSOOO, A KATY CAPRICHOU
    SIMPLESMENTE
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  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    É a coisa mais perfeita que ja escuteei, me fez sorrir e melhorou em 1000% meus diass
    Prfttt
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An inspirational album, reminding all of us that no matter what life may bring, we could always claim our smile back with resilience & love.
  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i will give katy a perfect 10!!!! And you guys should give katy also a perfect 10 to have a better future!!!
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is such an amazing album, i am so proud of her
    I love how she evolved and how she always manage to impress us with her songs
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE is easily one of the best albums of 2020. The lyrics and production compliment each other perfectly and it's impossible not to smile or dance while listening to this masterpiece!
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso! Cada faixa consegue fazer você se sentir em uma viagem astral, trazendo a toma o melhor que há em si! Muito obrigado Katy Expand
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is light, sweet and true! I loved it.
    That's the best version of Katy Perry
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album ! Katy Perry is so wonderfull and your music about cry and dance is so beautiful.
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    katy perry finds his artistic side in an album that mixes the known and beloved pop of the teenage dream, strong lyrics like in the prism and in the background a melancholy of the witness, showing his maturity and that he knows very well what to do to be on the charts, besides to show her personal and strong side in dance music, katy got it right
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album, hands down. She doesn’t deserve all the hate she’s getting from stupid critics and from the big rats (we know who) this album is pop perfection.
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It gives me good vibes and sounds so positive! I think it's a mix of everything Katy has done with some news.
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso. Incrível, com músicas e batidas que remetem ao retro, uma viagem aos bons tempos.
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is the natural progression that Katy Perry had to make after her 2017's Witness. She's going back to her roots and therefore strengths, providing song after song about empowerment, resilience, acceptance and ultimately, happiness. Sure, the lyrics are simple, typical Katy Perry tongue in cheek, but it's what also what makes Katherine Hudson to Katy Perry - and it sure shouldn't beSmile is the natural progression that Katy Perry had to make after her 2017's Witness. She's going back to her roots and therefore strengths, providing song after song about empowerment, resilience, acceptance and ultimately, happiness. Sure, the lyrics are simple, typical Katy Perry tongue in cheek, but it's what also what makes Katherine Hudson to Katy Perry - and it sure shouldn't be put against her. If so, Katy deserves a commendable nod for crafting an album that's badly needed especially right now. Expand
  36. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is wonderful! I loved every song of it, from beginning to end! For me this is the best Katy Perry album, for sure this album deserved a Grammy and a 100 on metacritic.
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is so good! Also I've learned how the critics review the people and not the music. Katy Perry good job!
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Metacritics usually scores katy’s albums so low, but let’s be honest, this album is full of bops and it’s one of her best albums, anyways, people should give it a try and not jump into the katy’s hate wagon, just because she had rough critiques with witness, doesn’t mean that she doesn’t know how to still bring spectacular music to the scene.
    With that being said, don’t be lame and be
    Metacritics usually scores katy’s albums so low, but let’s be honest, this album is full of bops and it’s one of her best albums, anyways, people should give it a try and not jump into the katy’s hate wagon, just because she had rough critiques with witness, doesn’t mean that she doesn’t know how to still bring spectacular music to the scene.
    With that being said, don’t be lame and be honest about someone’s hard work and praise female artist instead of comparing them.
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  39. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I don’t understand why critics gave it a very low rating. This album is COHESIVE, SKIPLESS, and almost ALL tracks are single-worthy.
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An interesting sound added to Katy’s discography. Unlike any work she has put out beforehand, it sounds new and fresh. Expand
  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry sempre soube fazer um disco que nos chamasse atenção, smile mostra mais um lado pessoal da cantora estadunidense que conseguiu seu sorriso de volto e agora nos diverti com um álbum repleto de músicas sentimentais!
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She brought the pain she felt in the last few years, showed us how to be strong, have fun now and cry later. She presented us with the best album of the year acclaimed by the public.
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album for now, incridible and most amazing! Katy perry is a queen of earth
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    katy perry está impecável em seu novo álbum. os vocais perfeitos, as melodias chicletes e as belas letras conquistam o ouvinte, além de retratar muito bem os sentimentos despertados pelo isolamento
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She really made one of the best album on her career with a fresh vibe and each track is a experience
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is album is the expression of love, support and makes me want to scream so loud for the world to hear me the best album of the year.
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O Álbum tá perfeito, as músicas são ótimas. A pior do álbum é resilient mas mesmo assim ela continua sendo boa! Esse álbum não tem uma música ruim. Parabéns Katy Perry ♥️
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every single track could be a smash hit. From catchy tracks to beautiful ballads. it's so good!!
  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    That's so beautiful and really made me smile, best music of 2020 so far, thank u Katy Perry for this masterpiece!
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is probably one of the most cohesive that Katy Perry have done ever. The album has a lot of bangers, bops and happy moments but it also has reflexive and personal tracks, such as Daisies and Only Love. My favourites songs are Cry about It Later and Not The End of the World!
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is so Beautiful MASTERPIECE this pandemic days. ❤️
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Never thought I would love again... she is a legend she is an icon she did that I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS ALBUM!! Zara Larsson really saved 2020!! Love me land is my favourite song on the album but WOW it's also so good!! Everyone say thank you zara larsson for saving 2020 with this perfect album. Who remembers when zara larsson tried to save 2019 with all the time?? yeah me too NOW SHE SAVEDNever thought I would love again... she is a legend she is an icon she did that I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS ALBUM!! Zara Larsson really saved 2020!! Love me land is my favourite song on the album but WOW it's also so good!! Everyone say thank you zara larsson for saving 2020 with this perfect album. Who remembers when zara larsson tried to save 2019 with all the time?? yeah me too NOW SHE SAVED 2020 SHE IS A QUEEN!!!!! Expand
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso! Simplesmente amei! Sonoridade boa do início ao fim, letras empoderadas e que te levam ao melhor de si! Obrigado Katy Expand
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível! Trás um timbre incrível em todas as músicas. Um verdadeiro álbum que faz sorrir.
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Já que os críticos deram sua opinião pessoal em vez da profissional eu como fã tenho total direto de opinar também, vamos lá, esse álbum estar perfeito a Katy é uma versão melhorada com visão de si mesma, as músicas ouvidas juntas contam uma história linda de superação, mas se preferir ouvir separadamente elas contam a própria história é como se eu estivesse assistindo a série "ModernJá que os críticos deram sua opinião pessoal em vez da profissional eu como fã tenho total direto de opinar também, vamos lá, esse álbum estar perfeito a Katy é uma versão melhorada com visão de si mesma, as músicas ouvidas juntas contam uma história linda de superação, mas se preferir ouvir separadamente elas contam a própria história é como se eu estivesse assistindo a série "Modern love", enfim o álbum Smile superou todas as expectativas. Parabéns a Katy Perry por esse álbum maravilhoso. Expand
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum do ano Katy Perry mais uma vez nos dando Um álbum maravilhoso Amooooooo Expand
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum excelente. Coeso, profundo e íntimo. Katy Perry conseguiu nos mostrar que não é o fim do mundo quando estamos na pior, e que sempre podemos vencer nossas mais profundas batalhas. Expand
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best albums, without a doubt.

    She started the KP5 era with amazing droplets (365, Never Really Over, Harleys In Hawaii, Small Talk, Never Worn White). Daisies and Smile were excellent single choises as they show the cute and sweet side of Katy. What Makes A Woman and Cry About It Later are one of the best tracks.
  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best work so far. It's represents everything about Katy from her maturity being in her 30s now, to her infectious yet powerful and meaningful lyrics. Critics might not be taking Katy seriously when it comes to her work (especially considering how biased and uneducated the critics can be), but the fans say otherwise. They (me included) love the album so much. THIS IS THE BRAND NEW KATY.Her best work so far. It's represents everything about Katy from her maturity being in her 30s now, to her infectious yet powerful and meaningful lyrics. Critics might not be taking Katy seriously when it comes to her work (especially considering how biased and uneducated the critics can be), but the fans say otherwise. They (me included) love the album so much. THIS IS THE BRAND NEW KATY. She can't and definitely should not make herself stuck in her Teenage Dream bubble. She popped the bubble already for goodness sake! Expand
  60. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    CRITICS ARE DEAF. WHAT KIND OF CRITIC COMPARES MUSIC AND NOT JUDGING IT AS A PIECE OF WORK ON ITS OWN? IS THERE A NEED TO ALWAYS COMPARE WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY? ALL THE ALBUMS RELEASED THIS YEAR BY *WOMEN* ARE FVCKING GREAT. KATY’S SMILE IS NOT EXCEPTION. CRITICS ARE SH!TE AND KATY IS BEING BLACKBALLED BY HOLLYWOOD!!!
  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it is a super smart combination between the songs that creates a powerful and consistent message with the moment that Katy lives and especially with what the whole world is experiencing. In this album it is possible to see the vocal, artistic and creative peak of Katy Perry. It’s a perfect Bop!
  62. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can't believe how critics are comparing her to other female artists even though she is different than others.
    It is probably her Best Album. Teary Eyes is such an amazing song as well.

    "When she changes herself, people don't want her to change
    and when she doesn't, they call her she is not changing"

    Hypocrisy
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is just too good, if it’s not her BEST album, I truly can’t believe it. Anyways, Katy Perry doesn’t deserve this world, and I wish her the best with her newborn baby.
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing record, really what we needed for this pandemic. If only critics focused on her work instead of her as a person, this is definitely going to be one of the best albums released this year. Congrats miss Perry. you did THAT!
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, a mamãe do pop sabe como fazer um album, estou muito emocionado com esse espetáculo, Katy como sempre mostrando pros fãs que sabe entregar um trabalho perfeito, rainha demais...
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums all time , the lyrics and vocals and production are amazing Congratulations miss Katy perry Her best album Expand
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is so sweet, smooth and intense at the same time she definitely recovered her smile
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is the best album of the year and the best songs Katy Perry really is back, for those who gave low marks will be screwed because you are irrelevant close to the artist of this album
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted...
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    every song has something amazing that makes it special and the whole album is so great and was definetely worth the wait ❤️
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of Katy Perry ! Le meilleur de tout les albums sortie cette année ! Pari largement gagner !
  72. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. Fresh and fun, but at the same time, honest and fragile, so raw and honest but also very colorful and happy. An album about smiling even when you're crying. An album about staying strong.
  73. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album will get the Album of the year and best pop vocal album at the grammys
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. CHAMPAGNE problems NEXT SINGLE is the best récord in the álbum. WE LOVE YOU Expand
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stop the war between fans. Peace&Love.
    Stop the war between fans. Peace&Love.
    Stop the war between fans. Peace&Love.
    Stop the war between fans. Peace&Love.
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  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With elevated energy and the eager attitude to better herself every time, Smile definitely scores as her best work to date as far as production goes. Some bangers like “Not The End of The World” or “”Champagne Problems” sound like instant hits right on the first listen, and apart from some more ‘classic’ Katy Perry motivational singing, there isn’t much of a feeling of any filler tracks.With elevated energy and the eager attitude to better herself every time, Smile definitely scores as her best work to date as far as production goes. Some bangers like “Not The End of The World” or “”Champagne Problems” sound like instant hits right on the first listen, and apart from some more ‘classic’ Katy Perry motivational singing, there isn’t much of a feeling of any filler tracks. Perry has definitely found her rhythm again, is now on her feet and going strong. The only options as far as a comparison goes is to the two other pop masterpieces released this year, Chromatica and Future Nostalgia, and Smile rightfully deserves credit for striking a polished album that finds a balance between these. Simply pop perfection! Expand
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu simplesmente amei, pois Katy Perry voltou com tudo depois de Witness. Katy é incrível
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Oh my God!!! Smile isn't just an album, it's a whole Experience, it's not just music, it's medicine! I love it and just can recommend. ❤️
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pure pop perfection. Not a single bad song, this may be her best album it's absolutely amazing i can't stop listening to it !
  80. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns que katy perry nos trouxe em tempos, ela conseguiu trazer um álbum com bastante conceito, alegria e satisfação!!!!!
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best album of this year by far. Incredible. Why the critics are so boring yar? This is supperb.
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile isn't just an album, it's the key to our souls. It's the work of God. It's the holy spirit. Just feel, absorb, and appreciate the lyrics, beat and Katy's voice. It's not an ordinary album, it's beyond perfection. It's a book, a book that tells a story, a story about coping up to your down grades, criticism and negativity. Turning all negative things into love, light and positivity.Smile isn't just an album, it's the key to our souls. It's the work of God. It's the holy spirit. Just feel, absorb, and appreciate the lyrics, beat and Katy's voice. It's not an ordinary album, it's beyond perfection. It's a book, a book that tells a story, a story about coping up to your down grades, criticism and negativity. Turning all negative things into love, light and positivity. I loved the fact that Katy Perry put and exerts all her efforts, blood, sweat and tears and perfected it into one master piece, the Smile. Katy not just share an album, she shared her story. Expand
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    You can see how she grew through the pain and came out of her dark place with one of her best albums ever, if not the best. You heal yourself with her while listening to it. That’s pure greatness! A heavenly record that deserves all the love in the world.
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    perfect album. love how she experiments with every album. such a versatile artist
  85. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    His best album since PRISM. The lyrics, the sounds, the way she sings, and the concept make SMILE one of the best pop albums of recent years!
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry's sixth studio album was an absolute comeback for her astonishing career as a pop titan.
  87. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Absolutely incredible from start to finish. I can’t fault one second of this album each song tells such a beautiful story and always keeps you smiling
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry shows once again that she’s one of the greatest pop stars of our time with this amazing Album with a mindblowing production.
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    incredible album the energy he gives me is incredible, the sound is totally different from current releases that makes it unique in my point of view
  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is the more mature “Teenage Dream” with meanings similar to “PRISM”. Katy has found her sound with this album, as it’s full a dozen pure pop anthems of resilience, sadness, growth, and love. This is a quintessential Katy Perry album, and shows her own personal evolution. In just 37 minutes, she leads you through a journey all meant to just put a “Smile” on your face.
  91. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I’m not the biggest pop music fanatic because i usually just listen to hiphop or rnb but this record hits differently. I’d have to say it’s impressive how this album has no fillers, and it only shows how talented katy perry is because she was able to pull off a skipless album despite being pregnant with a global crisis. Witness was a 7/10 for me but this one surely is 10/10 if only i canI’m not the biggest pop music fanatic because i usually just listen to hiphop or rnb but this record hits differently. I’d have to say it’s impressive how this album has no fillers, and it only shows how talented katy perry is because she was able to pull off a skipless album despite being pregnant with a global crisis. Witness was a 7/10 for me but this one surely is 10/10 if only i can review it with 1000/10000 then i will! Good job! Expand
  92. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thanks Katy for bringing back our smiles, and show all the critics and haters , how you make people smile with this amazing record
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum simplesmente perfeito. É difícil escolher uma faixa favorita, todas me agradaram muito e me surpreenderam com o nível de qualidade.
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perry sempre surpreendendo! Álbum muito coerente com arranjos lindos. Seus vocais em Only love estão surpreendentes.
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta smile es definitivamente lo que necesita Perry para expresar todas las emociones que sintió desde witness hasta el embarazo de dove, es asombroso, es muy buen álbum. Expand
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    CRITICS WHO? THIS ALBUM IS PURE POP PERFECTION. THEY EVEN GAVE THE ALBUM OF THE DECADE NEGATIVE REVIEWS LOL THEY ARE JUST A JOKE NOW. WHO SEE CRITICS REVIEWS THESE DAYS? Love you Katy.
  97. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is everything we could have ever dreamed of. All of the songs have good lyrics, great beats, and make you want to cry happy tears and get up and dance all at the same time. It’s so refreshing to see Katy Perry has finally gotten back her Smile! This album has no skips, every single track is so special. I’ll be listening to this on repeat for a long time.
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best álbum of the year

    Simplesmente impecável em todos os aspectos Katy está incrível em todas as canções
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry finally got back her smile she is really awesome and anyone who's gonna listen to the album will know what I'm talking about
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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).