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

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

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  1. Henxxi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Conceito, coesão e aclamação, essa é uma fase muito importante pra Katy tanto pessoalmente quanto artisticamente, sinto que esse amadurecimento pode vir mais de forma mais sólida nos próximos lançamentos
  2. soti77
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A great body of work and all of the song are great and bops..there are literally no skips..my faves are cry about it later and not the end of the world
  3. gutorq
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album represents 100% Katy Perry! So refreshing while at the same time reminds of her early career… Expand
  4. AwesomeArk13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a fantastic album that deserve better it's not bad as critics says I'll give it 10
  5. Giusx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Love this album!!! It is very catchy and intense! Katy shows us that she still is the new queen of pop!
  6. LoveMyFirework
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is art. Katherine is finding her smile again and growing up with her little Daisy and Lando. Music and words are astonishing.
  7. smykolaj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album is so good it cured my depression and anxiety, so I recommend it to everyone
  8. Boz1992
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Single Smile is the best part of the album. Catchy and a good sing along tune. Rest of the album feels deeply under whelming.
  9. Andrea17765
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A perfect album with no skips. Empowering lyrics. Another masterpiece. Thank u katy
  10. Pjlugo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is beatyful,
    Es hermoso este álbum sencillamente sus melodias son un gran alivio para nuestros oídos.
  11. Nagini19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!!, full of beautiful songs and meanings. This album represent what katy is, a fantastic person and artist.
  12. SUSHANK
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Loved Album so much,it's full of bangers after bangers,it's AOTY,best album of Katy
  13. Pinedac
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    smile is a great source of inspiration and creativity, it may not have a story, but it transmits that special vibe that only a true fan would have
  14. norbip121
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing and all them old critics can’t tell us otherwise!!! Katy snapped as she should!!!
  15. andreamo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only Love and Not The End Of The World aren’t just tracks from Katy Perry’s new album, #Smile, they’re CULTURAL RESETS and THE BEST SONGS OF 2020, they are the oxygen you breathe, they’re a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. they’re art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.… Expand
  16. Geda
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Her music has not progressed over the years and lacks depth. The album is not cohesive and some lyrics are banal.
  17. juakomenes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es uno de sus mejores álbumes, las canciones son bailables y bops, ame tucked.
  18. iamomerfarooq
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I have no words to describe this master piece she did it and made the best album of the year byt still they are gonna talk about witness they dont even know what was witness it is also a master piece they didnt want a new genre just listen to these 2 master piece u will listen to every song. She did it Kathryn more love and respect to yoy periodt!I'm
  19. Clari_32
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Me encantaaaaaaaa wow katy, lastima que esta crítica la critica no ssabe nada, ya vi que verdaderamente odian a katy. Esto ya es algo personal con ella, ame tu álbum.
  20. Giove
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    THE BEEEESTTTT!!!! Love her!!!! Love this album!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  21. rafaelb
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is literal ART The lyrics are glory, because it could save lives The rythms are unexpected un this times but 100% Truth and real as Katy always has been
  22. Mariecat1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy is back and better than ever thanks to this wonderful album for her fans and for her lovely daughter and fianceé. Insipiring pop album during a hard time that will bring a smile to your face, fan or not. The critics are the true clowns. Fave songs, the awesome Never Really Over, europhic Teary eyes, clubby Cry about it later, the inspiring Resilient, Tucked(srsly awesome cheekyKaty is back and better than ever thanks to this wonderful album for her fans and for her lovely daughter and fianceé. Insipiring pop album during a hard time that will bring a smile to your face, fan or not. The critics are the true clowns. Fave songs, the awesome Never Really Over, europhic Teary eyes, clubby Cry about it later, the inspiring Resilient, Tucked(srsly awesome cheeky concept lmao), Crowd anthem Only Love and the beautiful and sweet Daisies and What makes a woman directed to her daughter. 10/10 album, will keep on listening to these "cliché" songs quote by those clowns again and again.… Expand
  23. thirthehe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, every song is a masterpiece. From the first track to the last, I have found myself listening to it over and over again.
  24. lulusmill
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile tem músicas boas e perfeitas, eu achei o álbum incrível e totalmente muito bom
  25. redwilson13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of 2020.
    Just because it's over doesn't mean it's really over
    And if I think it over, maybe you'll be comin' over again
    And I'll have to get over you all over again
    Just because it's over doesn't mean it's really over
    And if I think it over, maybe you'll be comin' over again
    And I'll have to get over you all over again    … Expand
  26. Chriss638
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a great album! Daisies is literally my favourite. This albums brings me joy and is full of bops!
  27. Popob09
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bestttttttttttttttttt albummmmmmmmmm everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… Expand
  28. erezivanir
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Aoty, the best album of 2020. Resilient, Cry About Later and Not The End Of The World
  29. letibristot
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cry about it later, tucked, only love and teary eyes are my favorites. I love it.
  30. Josiebombshell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album Is Perfect Been On Repeat All Day Love It Deserves No Hate (I’m Looking At You Kpop And Taylor Fans)
  31. AmixHades
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album in the history! I cry then listen all of the songs. Katy grow up with Smile and I really love that. My favorite tracks are Only Love, Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Not The End Of The World and Daisies. The first is so emotional for me. Katy Perry is the best
  32. Lucacomputer
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    its so good perfect
    talented brilliant incredible amazinf showstopping

    miss katy did that
  33. ahaushvsvdjz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
  34. kk_matthew
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SMILE is a perfect album. Every single song is perfect, catchy, and well-produced. People are giving this album bad reviews on purpose. Please give it a try and don't trust the critics.
  35. omerfarooq
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so good every song literally every song on tbis album is my favourite she gave birth to two childern and im very happy that her real fans are very happy for this **** masterpiece love and respect to legend katy perry love ~ light ❤
  36. lee_cook
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, no skips and pure pop perfection. Teary eyes and Cry about it later need to be singles!!
  37. MinHoCastillo
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy buen álbum , la verdad no esperaba nada de el por que pensaba que iba a ser demasiado infantil , como toda la promo ... pero en si es bueno , le doy 8/10… Expand
  38. Joonyperry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy did that I love the album and the concept behind it, the album from never really over till what makes a women is a pop perfection, zero skips I love how this is sound like Katy Perry but still different not mad about it tho… Expand
  39. GregPerry
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is AMAZING! experimental melodies, a pleasant return to elettropop, with an 80’s mix, all accompained by introspective lyrics. My favourites are Cry About It Later and Tucked, but also Not The End of the World and Teary Eyes don’t joke! If you’re searching for a Dance album, Smile is the one for you!
  40. Earnler
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is one of my favorite singers of all time, and this album is great also. I am enjoying to turn it on.
  41. davealipante
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    With Smile, Perry assures that she delivers and executes carefully crafted songwriting and rhythmic melodies, much needed at the time being of its release.
  42. Minankmehta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy has made her way through depression and one can only feel happy for her. Also watch out 90s disco sound of #KP5 might snatch ur wig
  43. xemmaboo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. There is no skips on this album, its pop music at its finest and each song tells a beautiful story. Its fun and classic Katy Perry but with a new storyline. Im glad Katy got back her smile and I’m glad she gave me a smile while listening to the album!!! Love it!!! X
  44. JoeFalta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I think this is the best album of this year. It contains super rhythms and mind-thinking topics about mental health which are important to be spoken about. I consider as my most favorite piece on the album the song called "Not the End Of the World". It has strong melody and amazing lyrics. This album does not have skip songs. Each song is unique and it has its own powerful message. It'sI think this is the best album of this year. It contains super rhythms and mind-thinking topics about mental health which are important to be spoken about. I consider as my most favorite piece on the album the song called "Not the End Of the World". It has strong melody and amazing lyrics. This album does not have skip songs. Each song is unique and it has its own powerful message. It's worth of listening to it ;)… Expand
  45. fatlum
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile isn't just an Album,it's a cultural reset, it's the oxygen you breathe,an escape from the cruel world,it's art,it's the first gift you open on christmas,a hug from a loved one,everything you ever wanted.
  46. houndura
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    She needs to be experimental instead of going back to the same sounds from early 2010s. Witness was a much better album imo
  47. harrylwymmd13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is one of Katy’s best albums. I definitely would give the whole album a listen a 1000 more times. It is pop perfection, with incredible sounds and fantastic lyrics. It will bring back your Smile during these difficult times. This album is what the world needed in 2020
  48. hr_miguel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is based on how katy was in her depression, this album have 0 skips its her best, I am very happy for her and orlando to have a child.… Expand
  49. KPISQUEEN
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The critics have been shamefully unfair on this album. Most reviews I have read have not even been about the music and were just conoaring Katy to other artists or telling her to be more experimental. Which is funny because they didnt like her being experimengal on Witness. This album from start to finish is incredible, no skips. There is something for everyone on this record, ballads,The critics have been shamefully unfair on this album. Most reviews I have read have not even been about the music and were just conoaring Katy to other artists or telling her to be more experimental. Which is funny because they didnt like her being experimengal on Witness. This album from start to finish is incredible, no skips. There is something for everyone on this record, ballads, dance songs, empowering anthems and just good solid pop. This is Katy's best work… Expand
  50. dudabeat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is one of the best albums of the years, Katy Perry queen! My favorite music in “Cry About It Later”, the beat is so contagious and the music video was necessary!!!

    I'll cry about it later
    I'll cry about it later
    Tonight I'm havin' fun
    Tonight I'm havin' fun
    I'll cry about it later
    I'll cry about it later
    Tonight I'm gettin' some
    Tonight I'm gettin' something brand new

    “Not The End Of The World” build a strong atmosphere that grows

    It's not the end of the world
    No, not the end of the world
    Throw on your fancy attire, fears in the fire
    Don't lose hope
    It's no funeral we're attending
    Actually, just the beginning
    Throw on your fancy attire, fears in the fire
    Don't lose hope
    It's not the end of the, no, not the end of the world

    “Teary Eyes” is one of the songs that will totally be played on the floor (after this pandemic for sure)    … Expand
  51. minayeon
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album. It is a masterpiece. This album screams pop perfection!! I’m proud and glad she finally got back her smile! Congratulations, Katy!
  52. Alfonso911
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Es un álbum mediocre, plano y aburrido Merece menos de la calificación que tiene.
    Nadie le gusto ese abortó.
  53. vittrise
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    a really solid album from start to finish her best work since prism with some powerful songs like cry about it later and never really over to really top it off
  54. taeinmybed
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I think this album is too good because there isn't anything fiction, everything is SO true and full of love and light
  55. Riccardo01010
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing amazing and amazing! This album is magnificent. Why people give this album 0 stars only for lower its score? Like... are you okay?? AHAHAHAH
    This woman gave birth two days ago and you have the intelligence to spread hate around her? AND why y’all talks about the peace in the world and **** when you’re literally spreading hate on this woman? Why don’t y’all start to use your brain?    Amazing amazing and amazing! This album is magnificent. Why people give this album 0 stars only for lower its score? Like... are you okay?? AHAHAHAH
    This woman gave birth two days ago and you have the intelligence to spread hate around her? AND why y’all talks about the peace in the world and **** when you’re literally spreading hate on this woman? Why don’t y’all start to use your brain? Cause... wasting your time creating multiple bad reviews do not represent a sing of intelligence! Especially when y’all consider yourselves as women supporters.    … Expand
  56. doppedream
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    a very good feeling hearing it, up-beat. you guys just have to get through the teenage dream era to appreciate it, it's a really good album
  57. Meeroo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I really Love her music. I think we all agree that Laty Perry has grew up, and became a mother... I love U!!!
  58. Hamzu112
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its the best album that connects with your emotions in every kind. I love it. You should give it a list before judging it. And i hope that it connects to you the way it did to me
  59. adriii
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the year!! Love literally all the songs, thank you katy perry for making me SMILE
  60. Tossivan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Genuine, soft and uplifting album. Katy is an amazing singer, performer and came back showing to us how her essence never changed.
  61. Mikhail001
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    You won't know how to really smile until you listen to Katy Perry's album - Smile!
  62. maciekwest
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    It's a pop perfection. There's no skips. I have to say that it's my favourite Katy's album.
  63. LarryBear87
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album from anyone in the longest time! Consistent and perfect from beginning to end.
  64. Kazupop
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I mean, we dont even have to rate it ourselves because critics already did.
  65. SinnerInSecret
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    After a log break I expected something better than this but at least it’s better than Witness.
  66. none7997
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    2020 only could have been improved by this masterpiece. SMILE :) We know NRO, HIH, Daisies and Smile. The new songs, tell you, that Katy and her team kept the best songs on the album, so the best singles are coming!
  67. Pakychachki
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I actually think smile is a good album but im giving zero just to piss off katyrats
  68. AntDeCarJs
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is just beautiful, I loved every letter and every sound of it
  69. Adrianof
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, lindo, poderoso, AOTY. Do início ao fim uma jornada de resiliência, o melhor momento pra ser lançado é agora
  70. Martiin20
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    So bored!!! Katy perry lost. This whole album 0
    She For years, he's been doing the same thing as witness
  71. Mashuther
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Aunque los fandoms se pongan en contra de Katy, ella siempre saldrá a relucir con su música. No importa el nivel de toxicidad y odio que reciba porque al final ellos terminan escuchandola. La música es para disfrutarla no para destruirla. Ella nos dio un buen álbum y lo agradezco,
  72. Julyyuan2020
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I have so much love in this album, the lightness and hope also makes me find my smile again.
    and Cry About It Later is my spotlight .
  73. Ebebebebbe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums yet , shown through hits like never really over , cry about it later and not the end of the world . Katys music seems to age like wine getting better with every era she enters , this album definitely deserves to go number 1 everywhere including billboard
  74. Krayzee
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album love this album such a nice album reviewers are **** this album is great… Expand
  75. Alecra
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible album! Katy Perry never disappoints, her music is always absolutely amazing!
  76. betteroff13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    if you're reading this, go and stream smile. also, don't forget to rate it 10/10 here. thank u.
  77. Adit1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She deserves ! We love her, an absolute QUEEN ! Smile is one of best pop albums this year !
  78. gabrielzhu
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t like this ajanannNnanazjzjjqnnsnnanananannananajjajajqjjwbabsbsbaba… Expand
  79. usedtobeapearl
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Every song is a BOP! Best Album! She did that! So happy that she found her smile back
  80. Moniquesshoes22
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Truly believe it to be her most cohesive and digestible album yet. Katy Perry has returned to her old pop style (what the critics wanted from her in 2017) and now critics say there has been no growth... you can't win with these out of touch middle-aged Americans. Myself and my friends who have listened to the album don't believe Smile contains any skips. Good on Katy for releasing an albumTruly believe it to be her most cohesive and digestible album yet. Katy Perry has returned to her old pop style (what the critics wanted from her in 2017) and now critics say there has been no growth... you can't win with these out of touch middle-aged Americans. Myself and my friends who have listened to the album don't believe Smile contains any skips. Good on Katy for releasing an album during a pandemic, something most artists wouldn't dare do, and congratulations on the arrival of her daughter!… Expand
  81. Fogfish234
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is an awesome masterpiece. All of the songs are bops. As a katycat, I'm proud to Katy, because she can pass any challenge that came to her earlier. She finally got back her smile.
  82. taylordswift
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    another bop. she saved pop with this one. TEARY EYES IS THE BEST. also katy cats please don’t hate Taylor’s album folklore
  83. MelonHead69
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is full of catchy bops. A pop fan surely should listen to this fun record.
  84. sabrinadrift
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    Smile is very similar to Katherine's past albums yet it is full of effort. Good job, Katy!
  85. danielicious
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is just what we needed, in the middle of this pandemic when we all are done with the bad news, we just want to dance, sing, and smile, an that's what this album exactly makes us do. Katy Perry did it again, this album is full with hits, I love this album, every song makes you dance since the first second.
  86. Angelo26
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile is a reborn for Katy Perry.
    Every single song sounds good and there’s no filler. Masterpieces of the album Only Love and Teary Eyes. Congratulation Katy, back as you never leave!
  87. emptyscript
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I'm proud of who Katy Perry has become and that she wants to share her message of happiness to us.
  88. MartinHiils
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile makes me feel good!!!!!!I love this new album!!!!!From Katycats
  89. llqtcmlb0220
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is great. I like it very much and hope she can do better next time.… Expand
  90. titibidonti
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    You wanna war - you got it. Don’t cry in the end of this bloodshed. Eager to see Billboard 200 update next Sunday. Karma, friends, nothing personal
  91. Youwillbemybish
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album can only be described with one word: MASTERPIECE. His lyrics address themes such as resilience, self-love, and self-acceptance. Energetic, rhythmic sounds in almost every song; Katy Perry takes us back to her pop origins similar to her Teenage Dream and PRISM eras, SMiLE goes through one more stage of self-discovery and maturity. Empowerment in the face of adversity is theThis album can only be described with one word: MASTERPIECE. His lyrics address themes such as resilience, self-love, and self-acceptance. Energetic, rhythmic sounds in almost every song; Katy Perry takes us back to her pop origins similar to her Teenage Dream and PRISM eras, SMiLE goes through one more stage of self-discovery and maturity. Empowerment in the face of adversity is the central theme of SMiLE, but Perry reminds us that we can always face our problems with fun, joy and that every tear can turn into a smile.… Expand
  92. Viniasilva
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este é o melhor álbum da carreira!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  93. SimonRiuky
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What do you get after Witness the Album that mothered Chained To The Rhythm, Swish Swish and Bon Appetit, SMILE is the answer. An album that fans are loving while critics are hating, The dedication put into making the album is so evident and it is also obvious Katy perry stuck to her lane and is conscious that overdoing it could create a hostile environment that is not worth living in.What do you get after Witness the Album that mothered Chained To The Rhythm, Swish Swish and Bon Appetit, SMILE is the answer. An album that fans are loving while critics are hating, The dedication put into making the album is so evident and it is also obvious Katy perry stuck to her lane and is conscious that overdoing it could create a hostile environment that is not worth living in.

    A tale of Self Empowerment, Self-care, Imperfect love stories that eventually become mutual and One, She power aspects are coined into songs worth spending 36 minutes listening to. The production of the songs borrowing heavily from Katy's past projects this is so evident because you get the Teenage Dream/Witness/Prism vibes while listening to the songs.

    Is it a Good Album? to be honest it is a great Album one of those few albums released this year that don't have skips every song is unique and tells a story of what has been happening in the pop star's life after Witness.    … Expand
  94. theom
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Following the lukewarm response to her previous 'Witness' album, and a bandwagon of hate in response to her *cutting her hair* (yes, people are sadly that wavering), Katy Perry found herself in a deep depression. 'Smile' (album) is a joyous rebirth for Perry, who documents her struggles in the 12 emotional tracks. It's important to note that the songs are organized in little vignettesFollowing the lukewarm response to her previous 'Witness' album, and a bandwagon of hate in response to her *cutting her hair* (yes, people are sadly that wavering), Katy Perry found herself in a deep depression. 'Smile' (album) is a joyous rebirth for Perry, who documents her struggles in the 12 emotional tracks. It's important to note that the songs are organized in little vignettes dedicated to the different progressive emotions she faced as she came out of the depression. (and each also ironically begins with a single that prepares you for the songs that follow, with similar sounds to them)

    They are:

    - Pain / Denial
    1. Never Really Over, 2. Cry About It Later, 3. Teary Eyes

    - Finding Ones' Self & Changing Perspective
    4. Daisies, 5. Resilient, 6. Not The End Of The World

    - Finding Happiness
    7. Smile, 8. Champagne Problems, 9. Tucked

    - Self Confidence & Love
    10. Harleys In Hawaii, 11. Only Love, 12. What Makes A Woman

    In the first vignette, she brings club beats in an attempt to almost be ironic to how she's feeling. Almost as if to say, put the feelings on pause, and the bop on play. It's the kind of music you'll wanna cry to as you're dancing, as you feel the lyrics resonate with your own personal situation.

    The second vignette shows a more vulnerable Perry, from the melancholy 'Daisies', to the self reflection in 'Resilient'. This doesn't seem as apparent with 'Not the End of the World' UNTIL you pay attention to the mention of "flipping off the flop, now I just enjoy the ride". It's the type of self-reflection that you don't find with most artists- acknowledging and almost mocking it. To be brief, NTEOTW is a badass song in general. I digress.

    Third, we get a turn-around in lyrical content. Katy’s tone is more hopeful, happy, and sounds more along the lines of the Katy we’ve come to know and love. At this point, our girl is back to feeling like herself and we’re happy to hear it.

    Lastly, we’ve come to Perry at her most confident and happy. While ‘Harleys in Hawaii’ is a calm departure, Only Love and What Makes A Woman are truly statements on life and outward thinking. Both are important moments— not only in this album’s progression, but in Katy’s discography overall.

    To end this review, Katy Perry took a moment that would be difficult for anyone to go through (not to mention the fact that she’s in front of millions of people as it happens) and came out of the other side a better version of herself. This shows not only in her newfound bliss and serenity, but in the powerful messages in every one of the songs on this album.

    It’s an album she should be proud of. It’s a defining moment in her career.
    I hope that wherever she is right now, whatever she’s doing— that she’s Smiling.    … Expand
  95. SunAshApollo28
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's Katy's best album so far. It's about self-help and I believe that she released it at the right time since everyone needs something just like this. An album full of hope, happiness and love. A 10/10 for this one. #Smile.
  96. Hilmihakeem
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so good, I really like it and I'm incredibly happy for her, yas queen
  97. ian_brambila
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    loved this album. what makes a woman is my favorites so far are what makes a woman, not the end of the world and harleys in hawaii
  98. Billy1989
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    this this this this this is why why why we can't can't have nice nice things darling
  99. joseh11
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Boring, nothing new, I like Smile but closing the album with that song about what means to be a woman... really??? Yikes, still thinking in a box about the gender and the stereotypes. That song gonna aged like milk.
  100. EXOKing
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 我是一名友好的爱丽，真的很喜欢EXO，毕竟听了六年的他们的歌了《smile》我知道是欧美圈，啊但是粉丝也不用来贬低我们韩圈吧！！别当人上人OK？！真的很讨厌这种行为，粉欧美圈没有还什么不好但是别给我有什么优越感… 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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