• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020
    The hole album is PERFECT
    Tucked is my favorite! Thank u Katy for the “Album of the year”
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It surprises me how Katy Perry managed to show her journey of the search for her smile: she guide us through her pain, hope, resilience and love to finally show us that she got her smile back and she is more happy than ever.
    And in such dark moment of the contemporary humanity, songs like Cry About Later and Not The End of The Word bring the bit of light that we all need and even some
    It surprises me how Katy Perry managed to show her journey of the search for her smile: she guide us through her pain, hope, resilience and love to finally show us that she got her smile back and she is more happy than ever.
    And in such dark moment of the contemporary humanity, songs like Cry About Later and Not The End of The Word bring the bit of light that we all need and even some smiles to not fans that have been for a long time in quarantine.
    She reminded to all of us that with a bright smile we can go through anything. :)
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  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's is so positive and optimistic, I think it deserves more than 10/10 , such a bop
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She is back! And the outstanding album was worth the wait! It has many happy tracks about Katy getting her smile back, then also tracks about what she went through during the witness era. And she also put a reference to one of her older albums in one of the songs!
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin duda este álbum me llegó al alma, nunca pensé recuperar mi sonrisa y eso hizo katy perry con su nuevo álbum me trajo de vuelta la felicidad
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is Amazing love u so much, a Katy foi muito perspicaz nesse álbum, letras muitos maduras e uma ótima batida! Rainha né mores aff eu amo demais Expand
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In itself, the album has a very interesting sound, innovative in Katy's career, songs like Not the End of the World and Cry About it Later, they could be number 1
  8. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is BEAUTIFUL it has meaning, it has dance songs, love songs, songs that talk about her daughter, and her life. She must've pissed someone very big in the industry to be receiving such feedback from these "critics" but you wanna see the real score? Look at what the real people have to say and F*CK these arrogant "critics".

    Btw: cry about it later and tucked are the best new
    This album is BEAUTIFUL it has meaning, it has dance songs, love songs, songs that talk about her daughter, and her life. She must've pissed someone very big in the industry to be receiving such feedback from these "critics" but you wanna see the real score? Look at what the real people have to say and F*CK these arrogant "critics".

    Btw: cry about it later and tucked are the best new songs, bye.
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  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Com certeza um dos melhores álbuns da carreira da Katy, se não o melhor. Ela conseguiu transmitir tudo que ela queria dizer utilizando uma sonoridade muito bem desenvolvida. Algumas músicas te fazem dançar e pular por todo lugar, outras trazem uma vibe trap arrepiante e outras são pra ouvir calminho no seu lugar. Simplesmente o Smile traz uma experiência completa.
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    katy perry's smile is the new bible of pop, i've never heard anything as beautiful as this album
    for my "smile" lasts 300 weeks being number 1 on the billboard hot 200
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is a album full of bops. Every song tell a message and a part of Katy's live. Definitely this album is the best album of the year and the best album of Katy Perry.
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS FULL OF BOPS ❤️ ALL I CAN SAY THAT KATY PERRY IS BACK, KATY PERRY IS THE QUEEN OF POP, IDC IF SOMEONE DISAGREE BECAUSE THIS IS MY OPINION MY RATING. TEARY EYES, NOT THE END OF THE WORLD, CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS, CRY ABOUT IT LATER, TUCKED CAN BE SINGLE AND I LOVE TO SEE IT IN THE NEAR FUTURE ❤️ STREAM #SMILE ❤️
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    What really matter are the critics of the real audience and not these self acclaimed music professionals who obviously have favorites and picking up on artist with hate. This album is a **** masterpiece and I think this is Katy's best album for real. ALL THE SONGS ARE BOP AND WE ARE ALL HERE FOR IT.
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With this record, Perry showed us different perspectives of pop music making the album enjoyable and diverse. Ballads, bubblegum pop and electro-pop were all types of sounds involved in 'Smile', showing that the singer isn't scared of experimenting. Unlike Perry's other albums, this one seemed more personal and made her connection with her fans stronger, which is something that is amazingWith this record, Perry showed us different perspectives of pop music making the album enjoyable and diverse. Ballads, bubblegum pop and electro-pop were all types of sounds involved in 'Smile', showing that the singer isn't scared of experimenting. Unlike Perry's other albums, this one seemed more personal and made her connection with her fans stronger, which is something that is amazing to see in an artist Expand
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira de Katy Perry. Pode ser que as músicas não façam grande sucesso ou virem grandes hits. No entanto, nos mostram boas e maduras composições,em uma produção impecável. Superou muito o seu antecessor. Merece toda a atenção.
    Não existem músicas ruins e está tudo muito coeso. No fim,ficamos com uma sensação de queremos mais.
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s her best album in years! The cohesion of the tracks and the message behind this album is definitely phenomenal. She is truly at her prime when she’s happy and confident.
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    la amooo enserio es un gran álbum, es tan personal, artístico y con sonidos muy hermosos
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor album da vida parabens katy perry voce consegui colocar o meu sorriso parabens por tudo rainha do pop Queen Of Pop ameiiiii o álbum
  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a light in a much needed dark space that we are all in right now. The singer has done what she does best: deliver a pop-filled anthem(s)
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing piece of art! Katy totally can make the listener dive in into the Smile world
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito! Expand
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Realmente recupero su sonrisa, cada letra de las canciones es una maravilla, felicitaciones Katy Perry
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She doesn't need validation from the critics anymore, and it shows on this album, where she finds herself more free than EVER. Sonically it's a good pop album full of upbeat songs to dance while crying. 10/10.
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    "Smile" is fun and at the same time is deep. It's the crossover of a mature Katy after "Witness" with the innocent Perry of "Prism" and "Teenage Dream". "Teary Eyes", "Tucked" and "Harleys in Hawaii" are the masterpiece of the album and the proof that Katy still can give us a true bop.
  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The entire album is filled with joy and hope and the pride of a new mother. Admist a pandemic spreading all over the world, the album ring a happy and hopeful bell for everyone.
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album so far!!! we know that in 10 years critics will be calling this pop perfection, we have already seen this movie with teenage dream before!!!!! she's the moment they can't stand her intelligence and success
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All song it's art, i love it! finally got back my smile. He deserves a little more than what he has been given. Fortunately, she has the Katycats who will always support her.
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    INTELECTO SONORO ! Só quem é inteligente tem capacidade de entender o conceito e aproveitar essa maravilha divina
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu esperava por um álbum bom, mas não esperava por isso. Realmente Katy Perry souber voltar com tudo: tudo impecável.
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She finally gave us her smile for everyone. Great messages full of love and light in each of her songs. An extraordinary album.
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Entregou tudo sem prometer, uma das maiores artistas da década. Nunca deixa nada a desejar.
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O albúm ta perfeito, eu quero que esses críticos vão lamber meu c**** cheio de M****
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Em “Smile” Katy Perry traz de volta seu sorriso, um trabalho de grande excelência, todas as faixas são muito bem trabalhadas, as letras são a masterpiece!
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s catchy. This is her best album so far. All the songs in the album can be single,they all so can be. Love it
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best álbum of Katy since PRISM. And definitely one of the best of This year. Thanks, mommy Katy!
  36. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perry gave us music that is hard to beat, the melody and lyrics of each song are incredible and unique. Expand
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums by her, and she truly shines on it. Very much needed pop instead of dark times. If you don't like pop, then listen other styles ,because this is really god PURE POP
  38. Sep 8, 2020
    10
    By far, Katy's best album. I don't get the hate this album's been getting from the "professional" critics. Y'all need to clean your ears out or something. The way THIS body of work is a perfect mix of her past and current sound with improved lyricism are more than enough to give this album a positive review. I don't know why these critics hate her so much since her debut but as a fan i'veBy far, Katy's best album. I don't get the hate this album's been getting from the "professional" critics. Y'all need to clean your ears out or something. The way THIS body of work is a perfect mix of her past and current sound with improved lyricism are more than enough to give this album a positive review. I don't know why these critics hate her so much since her debut but as a fan i've seen her grow and improve as an artist. I love you KP! Keep on shining and inspiring us! and thank you for making us SMILE with this timeless album! Cant wait for whats to come next! I love you! Expand
  39. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Very consistent and catchy, full of bops with deep meaning. One of the best albums of 2020
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listening to this album feels like riding a roller coaster of emotions. It'll make you wanna dance, cry, or dance and cry at the same time. Expand
  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album yet, she shows I growth and stunning vocals that assure once again your place as a titan pop
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy is reinventing herself on every album, giving us some really amazing songs.
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is back with new pop bible! ‘Smile’ is full of bops & potential hits. Cry About It later, Tucked & Only Love — are the best new tracks. Simply the greatest album of this new decade!
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu amei depois o álbum, sonoridade impecável, letras incrível. A mamãe serviu e muito!
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Non sono un fan di Katy Perry, conosco solo le sue hits del passato eppure questo album mi ha fatto innamorare al primo ascolto, e pensare che la stessa cose è successa per Dua Lipa con Future Nostalgia, che invece oggi mi ha deluso con quella sottospecie di remix. Speriamo la Perry possa tornare in cima alle classiche, magari con la giusta scelta di singoli e contenuti più validi.
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encantó, cada canción tiene su esencia ella a recuperado su Sonrisa y lo refleja en casa canción, el proceso para poder llegar a donde está hoy, nunca desepciona con cada canción quieres seguir escuchando más y más, La mejor Katy Queen
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    If they said that it's the same of each album. They are terrible wrong we can hear a Katy with an increase of vocal range as well as the sound that it's amazing. And the topics that Katy talks they are really powerful because it's all about forget everything that it's wrong with the world and keep on dancing. Masterpice.
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry mais uma vez entrega um álbum de qualidade. Os clipes estão perfeitos, as músicas impecáveis. Simplesmente PERFEITO.
  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She has returned, matured and stronger than ever, smile is one of Katy Perry's most complete albums, her music calms me down but at the same time it excites me, it is a heap of emotions, good emotions and I will never stop listening to it.
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un excelente álbum! Muy bien trabajo el de Katy! El mejor álbum 2020. Gran álbum mágnifico Expand
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy ha hecho un álbum terapéutico para conseguir su sonrisa de vuelta. La crítica se dedica a resaltar hechos pasados sin apreciar su música a fondo y su esfuerzo en darnos lo mejor durante la pandemia. Te llevaras una gran sorpresa al escuchar los temas que contiene el album, ninguno provoca saltarse. Gracias, Katy, por hacer este gran álbum, tus fans lo aprecian.
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Listening in looping! The best album of Katy Perry in years. I love her and this music's soooo good ❤️
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    masterpiece ONLY, even in its worst phase Katy Perry brought this masterpiece taken from two pains, it is the best album of the year without a doubt and the critic is screwed, because we are the ones who consume the album, not them, **** SEE CRITICA
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es encantador, tiene canciones muy buenas y sobre todo te hace muy FELIZ cuando lo escuchas. ¡Me encantó!
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS FULL OF BOPS FROM START TO FINISH. Legit there are NO SKIPS. Every single song is amazing, memorable, exciting, unique, and most of all POP PERFECTION. KATY PERRY HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!!
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Really love this album, I don’t understand why the critic gave this album a really low score!!
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is everything we need now. Katy always gives us surprises and delivers her best in every album. Anyways, those music crickets should really clear their ears.
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of Katy Perry!
    It’s happy, resilient, beautiful and joyful!!
    The best!
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  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Always providing pop excellence, Katy Perry brought another masterpiece with a message of hope and resilience during such hard times!
  60. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O MELHOR ÁLBUM DA KATY A CRÍTICA TINHA QUE AVALIAR DIREITO SEM COMPARAR COM OUTRAS ARTISTAS!1
  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile its one of Katy Perry´s best works, every each song makes you feel different emotions. The album only has one problem, too short.
  62. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Su música es grandiosa ella es la mejor y este álbum es ejemplo de ello este álbum habla de superación personal y de alegría como lo dice su misma canción smile Expand
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum da carreira, está tão madura, é suave, gostoso de ouvir, ao mesmo tempo que é doce é forte e profundo. Expand
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new work by miss Katy Perry it is reassuring for those who mentally suffer of anxiety or having a bad time, perfect album to listen for smiling and to make the night ride comfortable, also perfect to end the summer that is almost over, so Katy find back her smile again and she makes me smile. Expand
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Even at its sweetest, Smile still feels like the the too-familiar work of a star committed to remaining pleasantly, fundamentally unchanged--and that may be the only mortal sin pop music can't forgive. [Sep 2020, p.100]"
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She made a great comeback. With this album she tells the journey of her rediscover of smiling. Instead the critics, she drops a very cohesive and truthful work. She deserves success in this new journey with the album and the baby. Katy Perry, you really surprise me making an album that in the same time brings back all of my favorite things about you and show me new facet of your musical work.
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    demasiado hermoso, sus ritmos y letras, arte. si a cry about it later y not the end of the world le dieran la promoción que merecen, podrían ser sus próximos #1 o sus próximos hit, porque el potencial lo tiene. demasiado arte en un solo album
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente arte, me dejo son palabras por tan baja critica esperaba menos pero si que sorprendió!.
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This Album is a call to the heart, as soon as you listen to its first song we feel at home, full of love, Emphasizing that in these uncertain times it is a great empowering Force and full of hope, Thank you Katy Perry, never disappoint, Katy Perry will always know how to surprise us, With that style and the unique way that only she can do it, she is a true Queen of Pop ...
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is totally a BOP.
    The teenage dream, California girl Katy Perry has become a full bloom, mature mother.
    Unlike Witness, SMILE the album has shown how happy Katy is and how she wants the world to become, joyful and united.
    Like the song Cry About It Later, in this hard time during the pandemic, we can’t do anything but just dance, party and have fun!!
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    sweet album, she finally got her smile :)
    this is not my favorite, but I can't say it's average. I found it a bit messy, but I believe it is on the right track for the next ages. I also believe that it will mature more
  72. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Para mim melhor álbum de 2020, músicas que transparecem para a auto estima e que trazem mensagem nas letras Expand
  73. Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Such a great album. It’s obviously album of the year candidate. Topped Teenage Dream.
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of the year, Katy is really giving us good materials, she made it all, she's the strongest person i've seen, can i just say that "Smile" might be her best album?
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile by Katy Perry is a fresh album, it has that essence of wanting to listen to it every day, the lyrics of NTEOTW are so **** incredible, a pity that few professional media criticize her from the personal side and not as a true artist that she is.
  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    If you want to find your smile again, I see no better way than listening to this recording of Katy.
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry entregou tudo que estávamos precisando, finalmente consegui meu Smile de volta!
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    músicas ótimas, gostosas de se ouvirem e elas me trazem uma sensação ótimas ao ouvi-lás. Katy Perry super coerente ao lançar essa álbum. parabéns Katy, que essa sua nova jornada seja repleta de luz e você conquiste todos os feitos que você nunca conquistou com seus últimos álbuns.
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love the album, katy Perry en mi opinión a superado como artista, ya que el álbum es lo mejor de los mejor, espero y todo sea buena vibra para ella.
  80. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum, lleno de esperanza y motivación, con ritmos que te levantan el animo y buenas letras.
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I dont trust how the critics work by giving this album low rates because I do believe that it served it's purpose and it is to make the people smile. If I may protest, I think that the voice of people or the masses should matter more than the critics who seems to compare her either from her past voyage or to other artists which is harsh. If they do really want to make their opinion moreI dont trust how the critics work by giving this album low rates because I do believe that it served it's purpose and it is to make the people smile. If I may protest, I think that the voice of people or the masses should matter more than the critics who seems to compare her either from her past voyage or to other artists which is harsh. If they do really want to make their opinion more valid then they should keep their judgments straight rather than pasting their personal agendas. Over-all, KP is still the QUEEN of POP Expand
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best album by katy perry, it doesn't have bad music. This note of "specialized" criticism is very unfair.
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums of the year & her best album along with Teenage Dream! Expand
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    What a lot don't realize is that, this album might be her transitional period. Though, it is not as bubbly as her past albums, it shows growth and maturity while remaining fun, yet it serves a meaning and a purpose. What I am even more excited about is her next upcoming album.
  85. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry once again brought out the best in an album. Each song seems to tell a story and you can feel it every second.
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. katy perry's album makes us dance is something extremely necessary nowadays. Expand
  87. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I’ve ever listened to. It’s extremely cohesive and nice to hear.
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is so perfect, all the songs has a strong lyric, I love this album, Katy Perry os doing a perfect and complete job.
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores album es como decir viajar a la luna o tomarte el sol de verdad bueno Expand
  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best Album
    Every song is good
    Song like Not The End of the World or Teary Eyes are Hits
    She is the queen
  91. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    o quinto álbum da katy perry trás luz, resiliência e alegria para as pessoas. Vamos enaltecer a mamãe ❤️
  92. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    TRABALHO LINDO BEBÊ!! A GATA FOI PERSPICAZ SABE? ELA É TUDO PRA MIM QUE ÁLBUM MARAVILHOSO
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    on this album Katy exceeded my expectations and it was a work of art the best album that has come out in recent months
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Questo album è semplicemente un capolavoro pop.
    E voi "esperti" di Metacritic non siete e sarete mai pronti per questa conversazione.
    Katy si conferma la regina del pop anche in questo decennio! Go Katy!
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    KATY PERRY’S BEST ALBUM YET. FULL OF LIGHT, HOPE, POSITIVITY, AND LOVE. EVERY TRACK IS PERFECTION. SKIPLESS CONGRATULATIONS KATY SHE **** DID THAT PERRY@
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sem dúvida Katy Perry soube como entregar um álbum perfeito. Com faixas poderosas e perfeitas, ela nos mostra mais uma vez que pode ser considerada uma das artistas mais poderosas da música atual. Como o nome do álbum propriamente diz - Smile (sorriso) - ela soube fazer seus fãs e o público sorrirem e recuperou seu próprio sorriso.
  97. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the critics. Listen to this album to appreciate Katy Perry's artistry. This album is Katy's best album to date. Every song on the album deserves to be a single. So glad she got her SMILE back! And we fans are so happy for her!
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is bop after bop after bop! There are so many good dance tracks! Highlights for me are Champagne Problems, Tucked, Cry About It Later, Never Really Over, and Teary Eyes. Katy found her smile and so did her fans.
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album and incredible um two melhores até agora you can see the great vocal growth of Katy, thanks to her, we smile again
  100. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This critics have no ideia What They are saying ! They rated teenage dream with 52 and now they rate Smile again under the expectatations “it doesn’t look like the teenage dream success” hypocrits...
Metascore
58

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).