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

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9,454 out of 11514
  2. Mixed: 291 out of 11514
  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. Rubensito055
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso como siempre Katy diría que es mejor que Folklore y Chromatica Juntos...... Ya espero para poder comprarlo
  2. Ande2091
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum está muy elaborado, todas sus canciones cuentan una historia. Es un álbum con propósito.… Expand
  3. AliciaJade
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can't stop listening to this album, it's such a great project from Katy perry. It's so exciting and i can't do anything but praise her more and more, Much love to katy… Expand
  4. marcos2_edu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album released this year and without crying, Katy excels more and more as an artist and as the person she is, she did it in one of the worst moments of her life and deserves all recognition and success.
  5. JenniferLopez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum espectacular
  6. TonyCrombie
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Was expecting so much from her and she just continues to disappoint us, this album is just to generic, she’s is getting so “inspired” by Lady Gaga now, be original please.
  7. CarlosVFD
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Repetitivo, cero invasión, katy se quedó en sus sonidos pasados y con smile no nos dio nada especial
  8. Manug414
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album until the date, she express her self without caring about critics, it’s just her doing what she loves
  9. koyasmile
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. really wasnt impressed :(( it felt boring, cliché n tired. i liked the aesthetics but the music didn't carry.… Expand
  10. Sebastianrabago
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy gave us her best album so far, I love it, Cry About it Later, Teary Eyes, Not the End of the World and Champange Problems are the best songs on the album.
  11. Adeilton
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é completamente incrível! Além de confessional ele é bem trabalhado, eu admiro muito a Katy pelo esforço de entregar um álbum tão bom como este!… Expand
  12. hoangdang
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album is good and emotional. My favourite tracks : Only love, Never really over, Tucked
  13. hectorsuazo
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Amo mucho este álbum. Espero que el próximo lanzamiento de Katy sea de un edificio,
  14. rahulbhuti
    Aug 28, 2020
    3
    The thing about this album is that it's not bad at all but the songs they sound almost all the same. The wow factor about Katy is highly missed in this album.
  15. Jibootyyy
    Aug 28, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. İ love katy but i dont like this albüm:(((((((((((((((((
    :(((((((((((((((((    … Expand
  16. Steph29
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best one so far, love her, amazing job , little monster back off **** Katy always winning
  17. rnaldo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. I liked how she tells a history. I liked the lyrics and production for all the songs.
  18. Quiqueg89
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    En lo personal, éste álbum tiene sonidos similares a sus anteriores trabajos discográficos, nada que no haya hecho antes, lo unico que puedo rescatar son las letras que tiene como not the end of the world
  19. jemersonjunior
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    That’s pure pop perfection. KPEZ Nailed it. I hope she keeps her smile from now on ❤️
  20. JCGamez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is an unexpected album. This is a new Perry's sound and vibe. There's a little vibe of TD, an essence of Witness and a lot of Color of Prism, but this new sound push the audience into a different and great zone. We got a knew Perry right here, more into disco, indie and classic pop, a new essence that is good to hear while mix different sounds and feelings to create and achieve herThis is an unexpected album. This is a new Perry's sound and vibe. There's a little vibe of TD, an essence of Witness and a lot of Color of Prism, but this new sound push the audience into a different and great zone. We got a knew Perry right here, more into disco, indie and classic pop, a new essence that is good to hear while mix different sounds and feelings to create and achieve her purpose: give an album who personifies itself the idea of "Life is a roller coaster".… Expand
  21. Uzagi
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um cheirinho de pólvora.
    Datado e vencido.
    Pior álbum da carreira e do ano.    … Expand
  22. lucastdias96
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just AMAZING! Every Katy album comes with a musical evolution that the fans love
  23. Igorsoaresbc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    o album esta perfeito, gostei muito das musicas.
    Parabéns Katty Perry, mesmo grávida conseguiu abrilhantar com suas músicas.
  24. Redhotkatycat7z
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very good album. Stop sabotaging it I see what your doing stop it. I will chop off your toes if rate it bad
  25. juanjosevl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    For me her BEST album to date, every song it’s beautiful i hope people like it
  26. ARGS19
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    I honestly can't believe other fandoms are attacking various very good artists, just because yours isn't doing well, I love Katy Perry but her toxic fandom shows immaturity causing the artist whom I admire to be in these consequences
  27. Liciana
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s the best album I ever heard, every song is perfect and i can’t choose one. Katy Perry is a legend.
  28. DenMatos
    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!
  29. Juanca08
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen ritmo con letras sobre superación y volver a tener la sonrisa de antes.… Expand
  30. Crown18372
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Sorry, I don't like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  31. Avelinu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum da carreira, bíblia do pop, devolveu meu sorriso, Katy Perry rainha do pop
  32. Micoe07
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far!!! it's better than TD tbh. Deserves so much recognition. AOTY!!
  33. Nicomart
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With "Smile" Katy Perry proves once again that she is the Queen of Pop. Funny, deep, inspiring, epic-produced and charismatic makes this her best piece of art until today. Give it a chance.
  34. BrunoOsch
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    So nice to hear, cute and strong music, few ballads and yet so incredible that I can hear it every day
  35. ianncavalcanti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A Katy entregou um trabalho de qualidade, ela merece muita aclamação, de streaming na lenda, ela merece tudo de bom, amo essa mulher, só tem hino nesse álbum
  36. Bastian98
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Is something that i can no listen to it again, i dont like smile, is a generic album
  37. Johnnycaron12
    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
  38. bugengen
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    this album is very underwhelming. nothing's good in this album to be honest. pure recycled trash.
  39. JakeSalisbury
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    inspiring , brilliant , beautiful - ICONIC. swiftie supporting this great album all the love
  40. Vaunmend
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pero incluso en su forma más dulce, sonríe; sonidos de trabajos anteriores que regresan en este disco y contando una historia en cada canción, tal vez la elección de singles no fueron las mejores, pero el disco tiene potencial Prism/Teenage Dream vocalmente se luce Katy Perry en canciones como Resilent o Daises
    Finalmente el álbum sorprendió por los himnos edificantes que posee y la    Pero incluso en su forma más dulce, sonríe; sonidos de trabajos anteriores que regresan en este disco y contando una historia en cada canción, tal vez la elección de singles no fueron las mejores, pero el disco tiene potencial Prism/Teenage Dream vocalmente se luce Katy Perry en canciones como Resilent o Daises
    Finalmente el álbum sorprendió por los himnos edificantes que posee y la característica firma de Perry    … Expand
  41. RoseMitchell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is the reason to "smile" in quarantine and in the year. This album is so powerful and beautiful. I love it… Expand
  42. lilly1212000
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is clearly her best album to date, as it’s her most mature and cohesive body of work. There is not a single bad song! It is really disheartening and disturbing to read the vicious reviews from critics, as they in no way reflect the true quality of the album. I hope people can look beyond silly critic reviews and simply enjoy the wonderful music Katy has gifted us. 10/10 Katy!
  43. Folklorestan1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is possibly Katy Perry’s best. If is full of bops and has some amazing talent and songs
  44. Ridsevite
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An album that deserves more recognition, Katy's drive to improve as an artist is remarkable. She has surpassed herself as an artist, in terms of technique it is her best album. There is a lack of professionalism with the bad reviews from the main media towards the album, all based on favoritism, of which we all already know.… Expand
  45. Tranh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I like it very much. Love smileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  46. the_gratest
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I AM SO SICK OF TOXIC FANDOMS. we had a good score until they ruined it again. i stand for all the powerful women on the industry but now katy is not even having the score she deserves. this site is trash, they should at least delete the detractors critics.
  47. Troubledaniel
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The same sound that she includes in every other album. It’s a waste of time.
  48. Moonlightblue
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this is the most incredible album ever I love every song this is it is killing it… Expand
  49. nidh110011
    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
  50. Natalia29
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album so far, amazing lyrics, production I'm impressed on Perry's work
  51. rayanthony10
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Stream and buy Chromatica, **** me Henry Cavill, Harry Styles and Justin Gaybier.
  52. Spike_Zero
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Katy Perry vuelve a las vibras características de sus antiguos álbumes. Juveniles. Explosivos y brillantes. Sin embargo. Lo que me suele causar conflicto con el álbum es su elección de singles. Siento que el álbum por si mismo los acabo opacando. No obstante. Me gustaría haber visto un poco más de la Katy de Witness.
  53. hanniairt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a incredible album it feels so fresh, honest, transparent, all the songs are amazing and each one tells you something in a cohesive way. It's all a journey at the beginning you could feel sad but as you progress you can understand the purpose of the album at the end I'm sure that you gonna be happy.
  54. reviewgalore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The critics had her dirty. Smile isn't bad at all, it has meaningful lyrics about loving who you are as a person, Katy herself is a wonderful person who just gave birth to her sweet daughter the same week when her album was released. Just accept the fact that this industry hates her and go stream the album. She deserves it!
  55. Ivansushi
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Meh, I was expecting for much more but I guess we can't always get what we want
  56. douggui
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Triste tentar hitar,mas não consegue ,e os fãs choram de raiva e a todo custo tentam atacar outras artistas . É o karma amores
  57. evogl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album bop after bop it is such a great album I love it so much the best
  58. Rogipct
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All the musics in this album have a meaning, certainly you're going to cry in a positive way but in the end you will find your smile too. Katy did that and I am proud of her.
  59. alice_error404
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AMAZING! Every single song is perfect, and the way the tracks lead you through her journey to find herself and her smile back is absolutely beautiful!
  60. Yanh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Curti o álbum, não é o melhor de Katy Perry mas é algo feito com carinho e isso ela conseguiu passar.
  61. Jose-m
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    No hay nada de bueno en el álbum. Tiene el mismo sonido de siempre. Ojalá en el próximo se renueve y saque algo que valga la pena
  62. Alexandremafra
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Flop Flop Flop Flop Flop Flop Flop Flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop flop
  63. Thisisferland
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    From the start Never really I’ve is just a great opener, cuz is a song that we already love, Cry about it later and Teary eyes will make you wanna dance all night long! Daisies & Resilient are so powerful anthems!!! Not the end of the world is the song the year!!! Champagne problems and Tucked are such great bops and Harleys in Hawaii, Only Love & What makes a woman told us three differentFrom the start Never really I’ve is just a great opener, cuz is a song that we already love, Cry about it later and Teary eyes will make you wanna dance all night long! Daisies & Resilient are so powerful anthems!!! Not the end of the world is the song the year!!! Champagne problems and Tucked are such great bops and Harleys in Hawaii, Only Love & What makes a woman told us three different love stories, Orlando, her family and herself! It gave my SMILE back in this time of sadness and uncertainty… Expand
  64. Bryamcifuentes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esperaba ansiosamente este álbum, fue mucho más de lo que nos imaginamos, Katy salvando la cuarentena
  65. AbelardoZurita
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Your new album is completely a bop, I love the feelings you share with us, because at some point in our lives, we were the same. You've always helped me with your music and I'll always be your witness.
  66. Lissyeun
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum lleno de emociones, ritmos y letras que ayudan pasar un buen rato y olvidarnos de los problemas.
  67. OthonHugo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, Dear Katy! Katy nos dá o que ela faz de melhor: ótimas músicas pop!!!!
  68. Lifeiscurvy
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The epitome of a 'meh' album, released 3 years after the disaster of Witness.
  69. romulorafas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's is beaultif and minimalist. Katy has a good job and this album is new moment. Congratulations, Katy!… Expand
  70. Adrianxhale
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy,thank you so much for this album. This album is a masterpiece and a pop banger. this album is exactly what we needed this year… Expand
  71. brunhenriq
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    COESÃO E COERÊNCIA. O SMILE nos convida a entrar e conhecer Katheryn. Através de suas 12 faixas, ele conta a história de como Katy Perry conseguiu passar por tudo e se reencontrar depois do que sofreu durante sua ultima era. Mesmo que os críticos a odeiem, é inegável o legado que ela tem dentro da indústria e nada poderá mudar isso. O SMILE conseguiu trazer de volta nosso sorriso em meio aCOESÃO E COERÊNCIA. O SMILE nos convida a entrar e conhecer Katheryn. Através de suas 12 faixas, ele conta a história de como Katy Perry conseguiu passar por tudo e se reencontrar depois do que sofreu durante sua ultima era. Mesmo que os críticos a odeiem, é inegável o legado que ela tem dentro da indústria e nada poderá mudar isso. O SMILE conseguiu trazer de volta nosso sorriso em meio a uma pandemia e isto é incrível.… Expand
  72. gustavochiesa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum incrível de uma mulher incrível, cantora, produtora e compositora, a Katy foi muito perspicaz nesse álbum. Como é bom sorrir
  73. TheFifth
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing! It feels like your dying on the floor (with "Only Love ) and you descending to heaven (With " Not The End Of The World) all at the same time. You can tell that she poured heart, blood, sweat and tears into this album and it shows!… Expand
  74. yuyichoi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is very pure, beautiful and perfect in this era. This album shows the new katy perry who is not only a pop star but a mother. I hope she enjoy and has a lot of fun with her Baby Daisy. Katy has always done a good job and brought us incredible songs. Stop throwing hate at women in the music industry, they work too hard.
  75. Wisthon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best álbum of the 2020 yeard, katty perry the new era like a mom, in this álbum we see a forgivenessbof hers person , bringing a pop sounff that is already part of her essence… Expand
  76. ddenxz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  77. Daniel2210
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's so good to see that Katy has finally found her smile. best album of it and only my opinion matters!

    I love u @KatyPerry
  78. franciscorios33
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    me encanto, es un albúm con buenos ritmos, que me hace cantar y bailar, lo ame.
  79. JrBastos
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    We all agree that Smile is the album of the year okay? Katy Perry thank you for this masterpiece, i just can't stop listening!!! You're definetely a queen
  80. 989198563ov
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse definitivamente é o pior álbum da carreira de katy perry simplesmente esquecível… Expand
  81. Nick054
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is great! Songs like Cry about it later, Teary Eyes, not the end of the world make this album pop perfection.
  82. Littleminater
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sou little monster e gosto de katy, não sei pra que essa rivalidade dos fãs entre as duas. Dando nota verde.… Expand
  83. Sagitario1550
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS FIRE. I just love it, is full of bops that will make you want to bust a move (Champagne Problems, Not the end of the world, Cry about it later) and others that are so beautiful and emotional (Resilient, What makes a woman, Only Love)Katy really impreseed me on this album, I definetely recommend you give it a listen.
  84. kckatie
    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.
  85. sthperfect
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Katy made a good album, not the best of her career but guess what? everything she does is just a masterpiece.
  86. ryzzagrey21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i never imagine i'll be here rating katy's album smile. After listening to it on repeat I ended up loving most of her songs (NRO, HIH, Smile, Daisies etc.) it is a different katy for me and i love it.
  87. kpkillerqueen
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is all about rising up, it's screaming positivity! These songs inspires, makes us relate. I seriously feel happy for Katy when I listen to these songs, she seems really happy now. She deserves that.

    I can't wait to be in Smile concert! it'll be epic and so so fun!
  88. ladygaga12345
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee… Expand
  89. EduardoMont
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Sem coesão entre as faixas, um amontoado de musicas sem identidade e alma.
  90. Jehuneri13
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El peor trabajo de katy perry. Canciones muy feas y en su mayoría olvidables… Expand
  91. LevineZ
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album
    The sound of all his songs is very pleasant and his lyrics are beautiful
  92. alexalbino
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum pra mim significou o renascimento, um comeback triunfal. Quem acompanha os trabalhos da Katy Perry conhece bem o padrão de qualidade de suas obras e quanto de si ela coloca em casa verso, em cada canção. É uma fase madura, sentimental e feliz. Minha sensação ao escutar cada música foi de saber que quem canta é uma mulher segura de si, mostrando pro mundo que apesar de tudo valeEsse álbum pra mim significou o renascimento, um comeback triunfal. Quem acompanha os trabalhos da Katy Perry conhece bem o padrão de qualidade de suas obras e quanto de si ela coloca em casa verso, em cada canção. É uma fase madura, sentimental e feliz. Minha sensação ao escutar cada música foi de saber que quem canta é uma mulher segura de si, mostrando pro mundo que apesar de tudo vale a pena continuar sorrindo. Eu to mega orgulhoso dessa fase, esse álbum foi um presente incrível. Deixo aqui minha profecia de que Cry about it later será Hit mundial.… Expand
  93. And5645
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente trabajo, katy perry se esforzó mucho para ofrecernos esto y creo que a todos nos debe gustar
  94. amandamuniz
    Aug 28, 2020
    2
    I had so much expectations about this album, but after listening I felt kinda disappointed. It just lacks something, that I can't put my finger on it. Katy Perry it will always be one of the pop queens, but this albums is just a big no for me.
  95. CriticsUSuck
    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!
  96. LMKCSWT
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good job Katy I love this album, is my favorite thank for the art and thanks for always give art for your fans… Expand
  97. Jeziel
    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 ♥️
  98. Carlospenagonza
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The album is horrible, it sounds like if all the album were a simple demo. I’m sad for Katy Perry; I’m a fan, but with this new work provided by miss Perry! She just lost me!
  99. wiinmetawin
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is something that she has done. Basic and generic. I wish it was more experimental.… Expand
  100. Horant3dx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum tem que ser aclamado porque ele mostra muito sobre o que a Katy já passou até aqui e ela merece o mundo… 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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