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. Jean0908090
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Desde que salió no he dejado de escucharlo, amo este álbum como no ha amado a otro
  2. Edsue
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    la amooo enserio es un gran álbum, es tan personal, artístico y con sonidos muy hermosos
  3. Kaykyy0
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom, uns dos melhores álbum de Katy Perry desde " Teenage Dream", fico feliz por a Katy Perry, Smile agora sem dúvidas é o melhor álbum dela.… Expand
  4. lailapisah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy is the best pop singer, she did the best record this year. Smile is her best record and now, my favorite record.
  5. Metamix102
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This album is called Smile but I can not even smile at all. This era is a mess so sorry for Katy spending 2 years just to create this
  6. Melchor02
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy nos trae uno de los mejores álbumes de este año, aunque los críticos den una crítica que es un pedazo de cac4 al ni saber apreciar esto
  7. jonata95
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I loved the album! It just makes me feel happy and hopeful and I think this is really importatnt right now. Katy is an amazing musician!
  8. Pabloiturra
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever. My favorite song is cry about it later and stucked. Is like prism or teenage dream, every song is a hit. Good job!… Expand
  9. Juajuju
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    So common and very bored. We need more dance and better music from you. Xoxo
  10. Katycatforever1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    He seguido a Katy casi toda mi vida, y muy bien puedo decir que se música, su personalidad y su manera de tratar a sus fans me han ayudado a superar bastantes cosas, este álbum es mágico, está lleno de arte y a muchos nos llena de muchos sentimientos inexicables,lo amo, sin duda lo amo,me encanta cada segundo de el.
  11. MiguelAngelHuds
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album ever created by Miss Perry since the prism era, I love this album… Expand
  12. tiagosilvas09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeito melhor álbum do ano, Katy sabe como emocionar a todos, perfeito, as músicas trazem uma mensagem inspiradora.
  13. JulioRM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is a very complete album and it has quite good rhythms, besides it has a very pleasant theme. Without a doubt one of Katy's best work.
  14. cryaboutitlatte
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album sounds so good, is an amazing job for Katy, This is her best album so far. My favorite songs are Teary Eyes, Cry About It Latter, Not The End Of The World.
  15. Cristian001
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna Smile es uno de los mejores trabajos de Katy, todos nos identificamos con más de una canción de esta joya, felicidades Katy Perry.
  16. Mhmm25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great album, loved every track I love the 80s influence this album has on its sound and glad to hear Katy going back to what she is best at making catchy and great pop song while still experimenting with sounds.
  17. simbikus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    просто волшебный альбом. Слушаю на повторе уже вторые сутки. Тексты, звучание, вокал, всё это на высочайшем уровне. Молодец!!!
  18. Jmg2828
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muy lindo álbum Me gustaron las letras, el sonido, la voz de Katy, mi canción favorita es Tucked.
  19. isaachfl14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new album is full of surprises that not even its fans expected
    from never really over to what makes a woman leaves you wanting more, Perry undoubtedly knows that her path is in pop and no one will take her out of there, less doing it in an exquisite way    … Expand
  20. Bruncosta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, it’s perfect, all sounds elements, album cover and lyrics, Katy Perry congratulations… Expand
  21. Isthatcarls
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    La amooooo, su música me llena de alegría, creo que lo mejor de Katy Perry es que hace lo que le gusta sin importar lo que las demás personas digan de ella, sigue adelante y aprecio mucho su forma de ser
  22. MariSanchez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! Good job Katy Perry. Album of the year. I love all songs of this álbum
  23. AlexTZ97
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow I can't stop listening to this album!!!
    Katy Perry is a queen of the Pop
  24. Xovanni
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum coerente e pessoal, está totalmente maravilhoso, eu estou viciadissimo.
  25. MigoGonzalo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is one of her best album. The songs are inspirational and gives people hope during this hard times.
  26. valter14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    esse álbum é simplesmente perfeito, katy perry se superou e segue fazendo o que faz de melhor, músicas.
  27. Jhemyl_28
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores álbumes de Katy, no se entiende la falta de parcialidad profesional de los críticos, donde compara artistas sin necesidad alguna. Katy nos envuelve con sonidos misteriosos y agradables, y nos abraza con sus letras. Sin duda un giro musical de 180°.
  28. itsmanuelalex
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect, boo after bop, she is showing us a story about finding her smile between these songs.
    My fav tracks on this album are Teary Eyes, Cry About It Later and Not The end Of The World, this album is 10/10. Congrats Katy!!
  29. Silvioaguillen
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This is her worst album in her career , so basic, all the songs sounds similar like the same, it’s really awful
  30. Nicki654
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Only love only love
    Only love only love only love only love only love only love
  31. Ageofstyven
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is her best album so far, I’ll be waiting for the next single. So Katy really did it, she finally found her smile and she found it by giving us a masterpiece… Expand
  32. Sainti
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    I actually enjoy this album so much. I’m not her biggest fan but I can see I listen to any of these songs so many times.
  33. Pagnasok
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Full of bops. Her best album so far. Dgaf about the metascore, they just hate Katy personally.
  34. ssenolim
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    部分歌曲之间的衔接有些些撕裂，处理的不大好，例如Not the End of the World紧接着就是Smile。但是这并不会影响这是一张优秀的流行专辑 。katy对这张专辑中的感情把握的十分到位，包括「见证」失利后的低谷与治愈、与奥尔兰多的爱情、成为母亲的心境变化。Never Really Over用病毒式的编曲诉说两年来的故事，暗示着对黑暗过往的释怀；Teary eyes塑造了悲伤舞曲的氛围；Only love用精致的和声来表达对亲人的爱，这些都是katy对这张专辑足够诚信的证明。部分歌曲之间的衔接有些些撕裂，处理的不大好，例如Not the End of the World紧接着就是Smile。但是这并不会影响这是一张优秀的流行专辑 。katy对这张专辑中的感情把握的十分到位，包括「见证」失利后的低谷与治愈、与奥尔兰多的爱情、成为母亲的心境变化。Never Really Over用病毒式的编曲诉说两年来的故事，暗示着对黑暗过往的释怀；Teary eyes塑造了悲伤舞曲的氛围；Only love用精致的和声来表达对亲人的爱，这些都是katy对这张专辑足够诚信的证明。
  35. chico2ombie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of Katy Perrry, the sound, the letter of the songs, this is purrrfection.
  36. Fredd9192
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es una línea melancólica de cómo recuperar tu sonrisa frente a todos los problemas y las personas que te agreden, Sin duda su mejor álbum hasta la fecha, es fresco, los ritmos y sobre todo las letras de sus canciones nunca defraudan. Excelente trabajo.
  37. olan74
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's still has some experimental songs and its fully formed work of art, hope people just enjoy and support the album
  38. Carlosregules11
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is really good, my expectations were low, but this was definitely not coming, Goddess Katy.
  39. onlyoftheboys
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    his best album after Prism. Champgne Problems and Teary Eyes is by far one of the singer's greatest dance compositions.
  40. EddyeRobert
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Voting down due to the extremely childish behavior from her fans towards another people.
  41. dpar_03
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    iconicccc I LOVE THIS ALBUM, YALL SHOULD BUY IT FOR CLEAR SKIN AND A NEW HOUSE
  42. Irvinhdg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de sus mejores álbumes, en mi parecer, cada vez se supera más. Deben darse la oportunidad de escucharlo. Alegrón mí día, me dio felicidad, agradezco a Katy por nunca decepcionarnos :)
  43. jaframorga
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    I'm so sorry for doing this but Katy has been singing the same song since 2013 ... it's quite boring now.
    I think that she needs to allow herself and her fans to experience some new music genres, I'm sure she can have fun and success.
  44. Ricardo5rago
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes pop de este año y aunque los críticos sean tan pendej0s y no sepan apreciar lo que es arte
  45. Airid2
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor album que tiene hasta ahora, sin duda un 10/10, espero que todos se den la oportunidad de escuchar esta maravilla
  46. Luizlh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum de Katy Perry! (Depois do Teenage Dream óbvio)
    Você quer dançar e tentar carregar os seus problemas nas costas e resolve-los depois?
    Esse álbum é pra isso! Ouça em um momento da sua vida reflexivo , onde você consegue pensar sobre a vida numa vibe mais casa.    … Expand
  47. Farelo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    bíblia e os espumantes q lutem,vulgo farelos fãs!tão dando nota baixa por pura espuma pq a fav é fracasssada!
  48. Kevin_11
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Queen of pop, album of the year, i love this album so much the best pop album
  49. HiagoK
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum que todos nós precisávamos, Katy é lendária, 2020 agradece pelo melhor álbum do ano ❤️❤️… Expand
  50. Camilamm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muy buen album, en mi opinion no tiene canciones malas, mis favoritas sin Never Really Over, Not the end of the world y Tucked
  51. romerobayron
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is the exact representation of what our quarantined world needs: happiness. Thank you, Katy.
  52. AlecOliver
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El album es fresco, tiene muchos bops, las letras de cada canción estan muy bien echas, cada una tiene una representación propia que te envuelve. La produccion del album es una locura combinada con la voz de katy de fondo. La era witness acabo y smile llego para pisar fuerte el 2020. Sin duda lo mejor del año ( not the end of the world y cry about later son una pasada)
  53. Rene_jesus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este album es mejor que Chromatica y folklore, este album es un trabajo que katy perry elaboro con tanto cariño para sus katycats, donde pone empeño en este y los demas trabajos musicales que tiene ya hechos
    Chancromaticay folklore desearian ser tan buenos como esta obra de arte...
  54. diegoverciani
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    There are good songs such as Harleys in Hawaii, Tucked and Smile (Song), but after what she did in Witness, I was waiting for something really new such as what she did in Harleys in Hawaii. That is the reason for my score: Please, Katy. Come with something new and fresh. Bring back that pop star that enchaincheted us
  55. Vagnersiqueira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Acostumada ao sucesso, Katy viu em seu último álbum o "abandono" do seu público e acompanhado veio problemas psicólogos a qual a mesma
  56. Jaohrk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O Álbum apresenta um conceito que fala sobre turbulências de Perry de sua última era, até chegar nesta era. Está incrível Katy Perry.
  57. Biancachagas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso, impecávelllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllLllllllllllll
  58. ComeSeeAboutMee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album it's so good honestly, it deserved the best, champagne problems, NRO, CAIL, HIH and NTEOTW are one of the best in the album and possibly in her discography
  59. shk27
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM OF 2020. IT EMPOWERS WOMEN. THE ALBUM SHOWS RESILIENCE AND LIGHT. I JUST HOPE PEOPLE SEE THAT. KATY PERRY IS AN ICON AND SHE DOESNT NEED TO PROVE ANYTHING. THE SONGS WERE MADE FROM A HEART AND THAT'S THE REASON WHY IT CAN PULL YOUR EARS TO LISTEN. ALL SONGS ARE BOP AND EARGASM ♥️ I CANT BELIEVE HOW CRITICS WHO DONT EVEN PLAY A SINGLE KATY PERRY SONG GAVE HER LOWTHIS IS THE BEST ALBUM OF 2020. IT EMPOWERS WOMEN. THE ALBUM SHOWS RESILIENCE AND LIGHT. I JUST HOPE PEOPLE SEE THAT. KATY PERRY IS AN ICON AND SHE DOESNT NEED TO PROVE ANYTHING. THE SONGS WERE MADE FROM A HEART AND THAT'S THE REASON WHY IT CAN PULL YOUR EARS TO LISTEN. ALL SONGS ARE BOP AND EARGASM ♥️ I CANT BELIEVE HOW CRITICS WHO DONT EVEN PLAY A SINGLE KATY PERRY SONG GAVE HER LOW SCORE. IT'S GOOD THAT A PERSON LIKE ME AND OTHERS IN GENERAL CAN RATE THE SONG WITHOUT BEING BIASED AND PERSONAL HATE BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT PROFESSIONALS DO.… Expand
  60. HenriqueAlves
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album I've heard so far this. It's a mix of feeling it started showing us the deep an dark side. The second part we can realize that she left and overcame her problems with depression and anxiety. Her searching with redemption is clearly pointed out in this album.
  61. blakecr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    esse é o albúm amis coeso da katy, sua mensagem é muito importante para a situação em que todo mundo se encontra. Ela veio no momento certo, obrigado katy!
  62. Katyperrystann
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is the BEST album of the decade. Highlights include “cry about it later”, “teary eyes”, “not the end of the world” and “champagne problems”. The production is TOP NOTCH. Katy is in top form.
  63. Paulex
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile has everything an album need. As many people know the album shares the story of how Katy Perry went through her depression and how she healed her wounds by searching what made her really happy. This album transmits her most deep feelings through the lyrics. The production is just incredible.
  64. Osvaldovite
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es álbum lleno de energía, gracias a katy por otra obra de arte más.
    Me recuerda a sus primeros trabajos, tan limpia y orgánica sus letras.    … Expand
  65. hudsoncleii
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ÁLBUM DO ANO PORRA TA MUITO BOM STREAM TUCKED amoooooooooooolooooooooooooooooo… Expand
  66. CarpioRules
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    Katy Perry has been making music that is not too comercial as her first albums, it is an album that is not comercial even she tried. In my opinion it is her best lyric album, but not more.
  67. Himeros19
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    El álbum no está tan mal aunque si está lejos de ser el mejor disco del año. Igualmente los KatyCats deberían dejar de ser tan arribistas y aprender de la humildad de Katy Perry. Por esto último es mi calificación de 0.
  68. aoty7mots
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Não consegui terminar de ouvir de tão ruim, todas as músicas bombas sonoras

    ps: retribuindo aos viadinhos que foram dar nota baixa ao m0ts7
  69. Ricki
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy entrega um trabalho impecável durante uma gravidez e uma pandemia, mas mesmo assim parece que se ela não dormir com alguém da crítica especializada, continua sendo boicotada e massacrada desnecessariamente.… Expand
  70. Kiinha
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum Perfeito, Katy Perry Nunca Erra, As música Estão Maravilhosas, Ameeeeeeeeeei… Expand
  71. Hdzcm
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    An amazing album from an amazing artist. It’s incredible the growth and maturity of Katy.
  72. bia_7
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
    chumbo trocado não doi
  73. TulioC7
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank U to save me, Katy! I Love you so much!
  74. Asrais
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Malisimo no,lo siguiente, solo dos canciones son pasables, a Katy perry se le olvido innovar y sigue repitiendo la misma formula trillada de siempre.… Expand
  75. Juliocn
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Apesar dos altos e baixos ela entregou um material muito bom em uma pandemia
  76. Btzssousa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, não tem uma música ruim! Um marco nessa nova era do pop!
  77. FlavioSg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum es completamente arte, los sonidos, las letras, el concepto todo es absolutamente hermoso.
  78. Gabrielluis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is Fantastic album!!! Katy Perry is the Queen of de Music pop. We don’t deserve it… Expand
  79. CesarDays
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    It really is an excellent album, Katy knows how to surprise us. "Tucked" is a song that will leave a mark.
  80. maggiemaggie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can't get out of my head. Miss Perry you did it. Best album of the year. Every song is a masterpiece.
  81. Rickon
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    As a "feel good" vibe album, is gleeful to hear, but nothing beyond that. It's quite superficial, while taking about supposedly deap matters/thoughts. It doesn't convince you about her truth, but is enough to believe that she believes in it. It's okay, nothing too noisy. It doesn't bother nor excites me to the point of been be memorable. It's quite forgettable.
  82. Tryyz
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Ela me dececionou nesse álbum... na próxima vai vir melhor e vai quebrar todas os recordes possíveis
  83. pedrovskie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Impressive! All the tracks convey positivity and lead the listener into a fabulous experience! From Never Really Over to What Makes A Woman, the album has a tasteful combination of dance rhythms and good vibes, despite some of the lyrics not exhaling much happiness, which demonstrates the perfect irony of the title, ‘Smile’. Katy Perry was keen on bringing so much love into this album, totally acclaimed by her fans, to whom it was written.… Expand
  84. Zjmcaiou
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy extremamente lendária e sempre sendo injustiçada e perseguida pelos críticos, ninguém aguenta mais isso
  85. CamiloPrias
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    There is nothing new, her fans are too toxic, she must dedicate herself better to her baby instead of music
  86. btsdynamite1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o álbum está perfeito, as músicas são um HINO à katy não merece esse hater todo encima dela… Expand
  87. Jorgeravalii
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    It's not something that we haven't listened to before. She can't reinvent herself anymore and Smile (that makes me cry) is a reflection of it.
  88. Jaareed30
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The lyrics in this album show us a vulnerable side of Katy and tell us about the bad moments that happened during and after her last Witness era, together with it she tells us how she was recovering from those bad moments, all combined with some electric sounds and instrumental
  89. daralongphe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. It literally got me crying happy tear then smile till my jaw hurts.
  90. spen
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best after Teenage Dream. Happy for her! Favorite tracks: NRO, TE, HIH.
  91. RaulGl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s so fresh, every single song makes you feel something and the storyline it’s absolutely spectacular I really enjoyed listening to this album so much I think it’s one of the best albums of this year
  92. Kacioraphael
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente e mostra como a Katy é dedicada com seu trabalho, merece muita aclamação
  93. itskarlnotcarl3
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Better than I was expecting. It may not be totally coherent but the songs are all good and there’s no skips.
  94. Marissa0401
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es increíble!! Katy tuvo dos maravillosos bebés este año, su hija Y su nuevo album
  95. Manuel53983848
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Bellisimo, me encanto el álbum y la musica, jaty tan sincera y humilde la amo
  96. Justinbean
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is an underrated collection of good songs. I’m going into it with less expectation. As a swifties, I love it. This is a personal record. Although it’s not commercially successful but it is able to improve from witness.
  97. paulinaliwski
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish with no skips and featuring many BOPS. Katy Perry is back in full force on Smile, as it's her most personal album to date. She takes us through the highs and lows of her Witness Era and what brought her smile back. Standout tracks on the album are: Not The End of The World, Teary Eyed, Cry About It Later, Tucked, Champagne Problems and Only Love alongAmazing album from start to finish with no skips and featuring many BOPS. Katy Perry is back in full force on Smile, as it's her most personal album to date. She takes us through the highs and lows of her Witness Era and what brought her smile back. Standout tracks on the album are: Not The End of The World, Teary Eyed, Cry About It Later, Tucked, Champagne Problems and Only Love along with favorites Never Really Over, Smile & Harley's In Hawaii. A solid effort that can literally go toe to toe with Perry's previous works Teenage Dream & Prism. If you don't like Smile then something is obviously wrong with you and you have no taste whatsoever. That's the facts and stop hating on Katy, whatever the hell did she do to you. This is hands down one of the best album's of 2020. Honestly, I hope the album gets a nomination at the 2021 Grammy's for Best Pop Vocal Performance.… Expand
  98. Piero23
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Si escuchas la música de Smile con los oídos realmente críticos, te darás cuenta que hay música muy buena, dejen el odio y aprecien el arte de este gran álbum.
  99. abel131289
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum extraordinario, Only Love es extremadamente Arte.
    ATENTAMENTE UN SWIFTIE :)
  100. menggay
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    She just releases catchy songs ... overall there is nothing new to her music.
    She should just try to reinvent herself and try different genre
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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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