• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    album of the year 2020, positive vibes and energy all round! love all songs amazing album xx
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a perfection pop. stream it, please! do not let the critics say what they think, with their superiority syndrome. she delivered an incredible job, let's support and leave this chase. Katy doesn't deserve this, she's a good artist.
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile Album is not boring tho' all songs of smile album is a bop that makes you groove and deserves more indeed. Expand
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you Queen katy for giving us the best album.
    Thank you for reminding us to SMILE no matter what thank you for reminding us how strong we are.
    Thank you Queen katy for saving A LOT of lives through your music love you Queen.
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Recording full of light and positivity, Katy Perry delivering her best again! Expand
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An album full of feelings. Katy Perry opens her heart and shows us that even during the darkest times we can grow.
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum sublime, não ha dúvidas que smile é o álbum do ano, o conjunto da obra mostra com katy Perry desceu da nuvem, e se mostrou mais que a garota da california, ela veio com a intenção de se mostrar com um sorriso, e o brilho foi tão grande que aqueceu nossos corações!
  8. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é completamente perfeito, trás a volta da Katy depois de tudo que ela passou. Incrível 10
  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito. Coesão , bons vocais e excelente produção. Katy nunca decepciona
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Fue un regreso perfecto! Un disco fresco y lleno de emotividad que nos hace olvidar la existencia de Witness.
    A Katy se le crítica que no sale de su Sona de confort, peor hacer esta crítica deja en evidencia que no escucharon el álbum y solo se están dejando llevar por apreciaciones personales .
    Uno de los álbumes del año sin duda alguna.
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best **** album of the year! Its too good omg so perfect!!!The lyrics, the production, the vocals JUST PERFECT!
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry continua entregando conceito, leveza e dance! Incrivel, nao sei nem dizer qual musica é a preferida! Rainha do pop sim!!
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, tem um jeito especial que só Katy sabe dar a suas músicas. Tem de tudo dentro do Smile, te faz sorrir, dançar, chorar. Mas deixe pra chorar depois, agora tome um champagne problems e vamos sorrir juntos.
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile by Katy Perry is literally perfect to be released in this global pandemic were people are being sad for their lives this year and mostly every track is speaking about the hope and light to have during this trying times
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Thank you so much Katy for being love & light! Cry About It Later, Not The End Of The World and Champagne Problems are my favourites.
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry’s new look at the world is simple and incredible, it’s about valuing love and thanking whoever is protecting us for another day, the album tells a relationship story at the same time that we realize her personal growth, it just shows that love must not stop our evolution. Expand
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best creation of the year, deserves more
    This album contain the best lyrics, the best sounds; it’s magnificent
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of Katy Perry. "Daises" gives you all the positive energy you want. "Cry about it later" makes you forget about your problems and enjoy your positive day. "Never really over" makes you remember your past. "Harley's in Hawaii" makes you go into trance and enjoy the mood.
  19. 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
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a pop masterpiece, isn’t it? Cry About It Later and Not The End Of The World deserve to be singles

    her best album
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album that will make anyone SMILE. Katy Perry has done it again with this album. A very surprising and amazing album
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of Katy Perry, not just for the songs, but for what it represents. Smile will make you dance, laugh, cry & reflect and at the and it's sure will bring a smile to your face!
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    o melhor álbum da katy perry! ela te leva em uma jornada para encontrar seu sorriso de volta, e faz isso com clareza
  24. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Questo album merita molto ma molto di piu di un semplice 56 dalla critica, per non parlare del 20...
    Era l’album con il punteggio più alto dato dagli utenti con 9.5 e puff magicamente una sfilza di 0 lo hanno fatto scendere, VERGOGNA! Senza cuore e un minimo di rispetto verso Katy che, nonostante era incinta ha sfornato un ottimo album. Sono molto dispiaciuto di ciò veramente KATY non si
    Questo album merita molto ma molto di piu di un semplice 56 dalla critica, per non parlare del 20...
    Era l’album con il punteggio più alto dato dagli utenti con 9.5 e puff magicamente una sfilza di 0 lo hanno fatto scendere, VERGOGNA! Senza cuore e un minimo di rispetto verso Katy che, nonostante era incinta ha sfornato un ottimo album. Sono molto dispiaciuto di ciò veramente KATY non si merita tutto ciò. Tracce preferite: TUCKED - NOT THE END TO THE WORLD - TEARY EYES Detto ciò stream Smile !!!!
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  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un album muy completo a pesar de atravesar momentos dificiles en su album anterior, es un 10 por que no hay ninguna cancion que no haya sido bien producida. Expand
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a Perfect album. The her best album. The year best album. This is so good.
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Legend. The album is so amazing and she deserves the world for it. The critic reviews are pure trash. Smile AOTY
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! It brings a message of self love, breaktrough and happiness... a lot of the songs follow this "disco" vibe, the 2020 trend for music. It's catchy, it's fun, it's just... beautiful! The perfect comeback for such a big name in pop music as Katy
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor album do ano. A Rainha entregou tudo não existe uma música ruim. Katy
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The 2nd best Katy Perry record, it's not best than PRISM, but is best than Teenage Dream. Thank u Katy.
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s pop music, of course they sound like same old Katy Perry songs. I don’t understand what’s the point to say that. Every BTS, Drake songs sound the same to me. If anyone’s gonna complain about this, do some research about pop music, dumbass. And wtf are those critics, stop pretending professional by comparing Katy’s old music when you can’t really analyze Katy’s new music.
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is definitely her best album. Critics only talked about personal life and compare it with half the world, summing up: They have a child tantrum with her and that's It
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing! ALBUM OF THE YEAR
    All the songs are very good, Katy perry really did that.
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  34. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Really loved this record! After 3 long years she is proving again the world that she is a pop queen! Can’t wait to see what she has in store for this era.
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She really showed the world why she is Katy Perry. This is her best album by far.
  36. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE, AMAZING, PROBABLY HER BEST ALBUM. You can dance, cry and SMILE if you want
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The way she made an amazing album and people don’t talk about that. Tucked and not the end of the world should be singles... Expand
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Mamãe katy entregou tudo nesse álbum perfeito. Os críticos não souberam apreciar a obra prima.
  39. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is exactly what we need from the music industry right now! Katy Perry and her Team did a great job.
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A m a z i n g !!!! Album of the year!!!! Only Love is your the best song!!! Expand
  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente, um dos melhores álbuns que já ouvi na minha vida.
    Simplesmente sensacional.
    Amooo
    Perfeito ❤
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She's done it again. Katy Perry has released **** pop perfection. So many bangers, such captivating lyrics. I LOVE IT. 10/10
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    What an amazing album! Katy Perry really showed us different colors with Smile. It’s a masterpiece I 100% recommend
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A completely perfect album from beginning to end. An example of overcoming, self-love, dedication and a lot of struggle against all bad feelings and in the end, what wins is the will to live and happiness. Congratulations Katy Perry for helping many people who are going through bad times in their lives, especially in this pandemic moment. I loved the album and it is among the best ofA completely perfect album from beginning to end. An example of overcoming, self-love, dedication and a lot of struggle against all bad feelings and in the end, what wins is the will to live and happiness. Congratulations Katy Perry for helping many people who are going through bad times in their lives, especially in this pandemic moment. I loved the album and it is among the best of the year. 10! Expand
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    thanks katy for returning my smile.
    i loved the album, it's perfect. Katy legend
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is Katy's most cohesive album and tells a story between the tracks. It perfectly documents her journey of recovery from the Witness Era till now. All the trilogies serve a different sound to the listener and gives them a personal perspective of her life. It consists of nostalgic disco influenced songs mixed perfectly with mid tempo songs talking about resilience and hope and is truly her best work in her entire career. Expand
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy came back with everything, an energetic and nostalgic POP album.
    She found herself in other lines, in another way, but she came back with strength, very aware of the work done and above all, insightful.
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    My mind was blown away while listening to this album. After a long successful journey, Katy Perry gave us SMILE in a tough time for all of us. She worked on that album while pregnant and released it as a young mom. All these emotions you can hear and feel. Nothing is fake, nothing is staged.

    Starting the song with Never Really Over was a great decision, because the song got it all. It is
    My mind was blown away while listening to this album. After a long successful journey, Katy Perry gave us SMILE in a tough time for all of us. She worked on that album while pregnant and released it as a young mom. All these emotions you can hear and feel. Nothing is fake, nothing is staged.

    Starting the song with Never Really Over was a great decision, because the song got it all. It is simply a HIT with its production, emptilnal depth. Just like Harley's in Hawaii, a tropical masterpiece makes me wanting to have summer right know, is from 2019. Her strongest singles from that year, for sure.
    On the album, Daisies and Smile are perfect examples of the status quo of THE Katy Perry. Deep songs with a great message. Katy Perry served.
    All the other songs on the album support the theme in an awesome way.
    Cry About It Later and Not The End Of The World are absolutely single worthy and deserved a high budget music video, which Katy Perry always delivers.
    Only Love, What Makes A Woman and Resilient are emotional mid tempo tracks showing the true Katy Perry to her fans and all of us.
    With every listen you get a new wist and new sounds in a song, truly a surprise to see a now grown Katy Perry showing us: She is the Queen of Pop and nobody can do it lile her. Other female pop stars try to change their roots and main genres to get attention. Katy Perry WAS, IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE POP PERFECTION.

    My favorites right know:
    Not the end of the world Cry about it later Never really over Daisies Harley's in Hawaii
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  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is her best album.
    This is the right timing to release this kind of music during this times of chaos. The album is very uplifting.
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  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Honestly I was Surprised about how good the album is. Cry about it later, Teary Eyes, Only love, Never Really Over, Not the End Of the World....all of this in one record
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile chega em um momento que precisamos de suas canções para quebrar o gelo de um ano difícil de esquecer, Katy com seu 5° Álbum nos transporta para a discoteca que seria facilmente a sala de nossa casa, as músicas conseguem te fazer de fato sorrir.
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album exceed my expectations all tracks are bops expecially my holy trinity not the end of the world, tucked and cry about it later, i dont know why critics ratings are so low but "Smile" is the album of the year!!!
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This aalbum so cool. I am Just.. Wow... I like the style of songs. This is awesome. Expand
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums! The best since PRISM. Never Really Over = her best song. Teary Eyes = MASTERPIECE
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum lindo e memorável,Katy faz tudo novamente♥️
    Ela nos entrega um álbum visual lindo,músicas lindas com letras lindas
    Se pudéssemos resumir esse álbum em uma palavra acho que seria "Lindo" pq está tudo muito lindo
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this record. I mean, it is really personal and the way she made the music is great. The production is really good and the path through this album from depression and happiness and her smile back is amazing. I do not understand critics. Are they just throwing shades ? Cause I saw some reviews by them. And sometimes it doesn’t even talk about her music, and they’re talking about otherI love this record. I mean, it is really personal and the way she made the music is great. The production is really good and the path through this album from depression and happiness and her smile back is amazing. I do not understand critics. Are they just throwing shades ? Cause I saw some reviews by them. And sometimes it doesn’t even talk about her music, and they’re talking about other female artists. Or maybe they just don’t get it cause they nuage never deal with depression ? Stop comparing female artists . And enjoy the music ! Expand
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Chega ser literalmente o trabalho mais coeso da Katy desde o Teenage Dream, letras extremamente impactantes e de autoajuda, aprendemos nesse CD tudo o que ela passou a última era, ela também nos ensina a lidar com todo há-te e negatividade sem precisar se sentir mal ou rebaixado
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a POP PERFECTION and it has a story. I saw lots of unprofessional reviews that are not about the album just about Katy compared to other artists. Anyways I say give a try and listen it you’ll not regret it !! If you lost your smile you might have get back after listening to this album.
  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy has returned her roots of pop , and this album couldn't be better , It’s a mix of Teenage Dream plus Prism but with better lyrics .
  60. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a perfect pop album, pure pop, every track has something that keeps you listening and enjoying every second of music. No skipps, beautiful and personal letters. Katy Perry, you did it again, I only can say that you are the queen of pop.
  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is brilliant and captivating, being until then its second best album Expand
  62. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She is back. No skips. Great album. Love every song. Wait till she promote it properly. Expand
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE ALBUM IVE BEEN WAITING FOR! Her best album? YES! She did it again. Her job is serving us. At least she cares about her fans not like other artists
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum es espectacular.
    Cada canción tiene su punto y es que Katy Perry no defrauda. El álbum está lleno de magia y de verdad te logrará sacar una sonrisa. Definitivamente su mejor álbum hasta ahora.
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  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu amei simplesmente o álbum do ano, e os críticos que se lasquem!! Katy Perry rainha do pop.
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album so far, amazing lyrics, production I'm impressed on Perry's work
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She finally got back her Smile and it's her best album so far. I'm so happy for her, this album is a MASTERPIECE
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best of the year! Finally got back that smile
    Congratulations, Katy
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy gave her best album, and the album of the year. She is a legend. Not The End Of The World a melhor.
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE is full of bops, an album with no skips. All of the songs are very good, excellent work.
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is BACK with her usual upbeat pop tracks with a modern twist! With songs about moving on from things that have hurt her in the past and songs showing her strength and resilience, Perry's fifth studio album may be her best work of her career, to date. The immaculate production underneath the flow-y and gorgeous vocals from Katy adds to the feel-good sound of this popKaty Perry is BACK with her usual upbeat pop tracks with a modern twist! With songs about moving on from things that have hurt her in the past and songs showing her strength and resilience, Perry's fifth studio album may be her best work of her career, to date. The immaculate production underneath the flow-y and gorgeous vocals from Katy adds to the feel-good sound of this pop masterpiece.
    Every track is pop perfection and boredom within the album did not occur, if anything I was wishing to finish the album so I could go back and listen to it all over again!
    10's all around!
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  72. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Once again, Katheryn, you did it! Professional critics are bought for sure. Fans opinions are better. Every song is amazing and single worthy!
  73. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Skinny queen, skinny album, love her, her iconic mind keeps surprising me every single time.
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best Album I've ever heard. No skips and every track is a bop and single material. I love the message behind the album and it definitely made me smile.
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album delivers a true POP PERFECTION, with dance music accompanied by motivational and deep lyrics. simply one of Perry's best albums.
  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mixed emotions. At The same time that it brings you an encouraging energy ir breaks you with melancholy. It's great. Teary Eyes is the best song all the time. Expand
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile, what else ?

    This album contains everything that everyone loves in Katy Perry’s world. - Pop hits - Rock influences (electric guitar)
    - Trap similar to Dark Horse (« Not the end of the World »)
    - two ballads with judiciously picked lyrics All of this in a perfect, light ratio; fresher and more promising than her previous record « Witness » (which in my opinion had too many slow songs).

    It has nostalgic songs you will instantly want to sing along to («Never Really Over», «Resilient»), and several fresh anthems («Tucked», «Champagne problems »). Even the ballads are catchy, especially « Only love » which reminds me of one of her previous tracks, « Pendulum »).

    The ones I adored at first listen : «Cry about it later», « Resilient », «Not the end of the World»).

    Not only can you say that Katy Perry is BACK, but also that her record is even better than the two latest ones !!!
    The « There it is, Katheryn » at the end of the last song made me think « Yes, there is your best piece of work, Katy ».
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  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, músicas dançantes. Tucked tem cheiro de hit, e lembra bem músicas dançantes do TikTok.
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album for sure! Her voice is spectacular, and all this production one of the best in this mess of a year!
  80. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely one of her most euphoric works, featuring feel-good catchy and melodic songs which form part of an album that was made coming out of one of the hardest time periods in her life.
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry has proved once again she’s one of the pop titans, this album is her most personal work, with messages of healing, resilience and love transports you to a nostalgic moment. Congratulations Katy!
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum impecável desde never really over a whats make a woman, ela foi perspicaz com cada letra. Katy Perry mostra que consegue se reinventar a cada álbum, a cada canção. Expand
  83. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Cada canción del álbum temazo. Salvo resilient que a pesar de la letra, no pincha conmigo. Encantado con what makes a woman. Y demás una Katy distinta.
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is the best pop album of the year, and katys best album it has no skips.
  85. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it’s amazing! better than any album released this year amazing lyrics and only bops!
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is the album of the millennium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! her best so far we love to see it
  87. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Mind blowing. Brilliant. Never seen before. ALBUM OF THE YEAR. QUEEN OF POP. Periodt.
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry delivered the best that Friday. The album is immovable, it has no mistakes, wonderful beats, very well composed songs !!! Congratulations Katy Perry !! Expand
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's an amazing album with songs worth listening to, cada canción tiene algo característico de Katy con sonidos de todo tipo y muy correctos
  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é TOTALMENTE perfeito, do começo ao fim. Quem discordar vai estar errado!!!
  91. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. J’ai adoré l’album. En écoutant l’album, on peut remarquer que l’album est un mélange de ses derniers albums. Mes chanson favoris: Never really over, not the end of the world, tucked. Chaque chanson a sa petite touche personnelle on reconnaît que c’est du pur Katy perry Expand
  92. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Todas as musicas do album são perfeitas. Elas não falham em se conectar bem com nossos sentimentos.
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry segue provando que a carreira dela é baseada em letras divertidas e inteligentes, vom coesão e coerência. Expand
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album. Her strong point has always been empowering songs and this album is full of it. There is not a single skip on the album
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    KATY'S SMILE IS BACK, she's back and happier than ever, now she's having a baby and she couldn't look happier, it's obvkous that the industry js always against her, she will stay resilient and happy, her album is full of bops and she's proud of hee work
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Really empowering and hopeful. You can sense the division between the part where she is still healing and when she is recovering her smile. Hope this album helps people.
  97. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    álbum do ano mtc. o melhor álbum da carreira dela tucked dona do álbum!!!!
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum da carreira!! Ela merece todo sucesso do mundo... Cry About It Later hino!!! Expand
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I loved this album, perfect. She is back, every songs are perfects and wonderful.
  100. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum dela..... amei! Maravilhosa, nos mostra como podemos sorrir, apesar de o mundo estar em Desastre! Expand
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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).