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

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

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  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. YuanchenBao
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I don't know why so much people criticize on this album. This is literally her BEST album ever. She uses her inspiring voice to encourage everybody who are involved in this pandemic.
  2. AngelDLTC
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This new album talks about how to get your smile back, It's incredible the way Katy transforms all the bad things into beautiful and new things
  3. Fabricoo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM MARAVILHOSO COM QUALIDADE, AQUI A KAY MKSTROU QUE VEIO PRA REINAR, POP COM QUALIDADE COISA QUE O CHROMÁTICA NÃO TEM
  4. larielol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An album that tells a story of Overcoming, Resilience, Joy and Love in a pure and sensitive way. Thank you Katy Perry for once again bringing something of quality.
  5. Mateus132
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best of the Pop album of the year! I am sure about that! Congratulations, Katy.
  6. ArthHen
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album made me feel so good with myself... I bet this is one of Katy's most Intimate works and I just love it so much, I'm so proud of her for this amazing job :)
  7. analuizasv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I'm smiling with this album, sounds so perfect! Katy Perry really knows what it is to be the number one
  8. alonsomador
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    lo amooooo es justo lo que espere :)!!!!!!!!! espero que las personas sepan apreciar el arte de ese álbum, por fin katy es feli
  9. MonxoSM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a real gem, with special melodies and really deep lyrics full of self-improvement. An album that we really need to hear is definitely worth listening to. Katy shows us little by little how she was recovering her smile, and perhaps with this many of us will be able to remember ours.
  10. LuisH
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is one of the Best Albums from Katy Perry,this album could be super lovely, all the songs are amazing!… Expand
  11. Aryaniest
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She show us with this album to how we can having fun with all our problems and living in the moment
  12. GuilhermeMiroma
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry mantém seu legado de estrela pop ao entregar um álbum super coeso, com letras pessoais e que demonstram uma fase de sua vida muito inspiradora.
  13. georgecardenas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Best álbum of Katy, she is giving us a Great message. She deserves the Best
  14. mitchell1937591
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This may be her best album. It shows how you can write and make music in your darkest and lowest time and that music being amazing and happy. I 100% recommend Smile by Katy Perry.… Expand
  15. yuriunsoplou
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible, it sounds like flying in the clouds. Katy Perry really delivered the best work of the year
  16. itsmefelpz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  17. giuliamaia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is Katy Perry’s best album so far. Champagne Problems, Cry About It later and Teary Eyes are here to prove she can’t do whatever she wants in music. She should be so proud of this album!
  18. binhbeo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy doesn't care about how people and the industry want her to be, and that how I feel bout this album, not perfect, but the truth. Currently, obsess with Cry About it Later
  19. Bluesinha
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum coeso e inspirador. Faz as pessoas sorrirem e ainda sentirem todos os sentimentos que Katy sentiu e superou!
  20. Jacintogarcia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Realmente tengo que decir que es un álbum muy hermoso, donde la cantante Katy Perry va a recuperar esa sonrisa que se fue en el 2017. Este álbum esta lleno de luz y amor.
  21. MiguelAngelJhon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is Awesome! Katy thank you for give us a pure piece of Art. It's your time to shine again. Love you!
  22. Thidd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum da katy trouxe uma mensagem incrível, sobre reencontrar o caminho para a luz, mesmo depois de tudo que ela passou... É isso que devemos aprender, a amar mais e não desistir dos sonhos, porque não é fim do mundo se você não perder a esperança.
  23. VinyCalheiros
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Conceito, coesão e aclamação. Álbum impecável com vocais bem trabalhados, melodias e harmonia extremamente agradáveis. Álbum do ano.
  24. goustav
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry delivered everything she promised. Smile goes through several veins of pop music throughout the album in a delightful way of listening and extremely cohesive.
    Not only did she regain his smile, but also that of his fans.
  25. bishimcheetah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love the album. My favorite tracks: Never Really Over, Cry About It Later, Daisies, Tucked, Harleys In Hawaii.
  26. Melsteph
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum narra de manera muy personal su viaje desde la oscuridad hacia la luz. Resilient es el puente que la conduce a su sanación y en adelante son canciones con un tinte positivo. Increíble y muy bien pensado.
  27. LeonardoAndre
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After experimenting with her fifth album, Katy uses all the pain she had and all she learned for her circus teamed sixth album, Smile.… Expand
  28. DanielLuna
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a full-bop album that makes Katy Perry feel so fresh in these times. One of the best records this year.
  29. holluiswood
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una biblia pop. Pop perfection. Todas las canciones son brutales, inimaginable que Katy Perry volvería a un inicio re-potenciado.… Expand
  30. AlejandroS21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El album es increible ,nteotw es arte , katy perry no decepciona ,los videos ya lanzados son muy buenos y los animados son increibles ,only love es buenisima y cry about it later tiene una energia que te hace bailar ,todas las canciones son buenas
  31. 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.
  32. edu3107
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry ha sabido plasmar su historia en estos tres años después de Witness, cada canción es mágica y auténticos hits, sin lugar a duda un grandísimo trabajo. Sigo en bucle con todas las canciones
  33. Itsluan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE is better than witness, it's a masterpiece and the way for to have your own smile.
  34. Scarlethudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best Album of her career full of amazing pop songs,the lyrics and also the rhythm are amazing Im so proud of Katy.
  35. Lilperry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Fck the critics , Katycats and gp loved it . This album must be reviewed nicely by the critics , they are just hating Katy Perry
  36. ronybrizuela
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Tiene buenas vibras , canciones bailables y con un mensaje bonito para las personas
  37. russassured
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No skips at all. Katy’s one of the best. Katycats were blessed by this woman. Imagine the depression turned to this magic. Truly inspirational thru mindful lyrics and well-thought tunes/beats. New music to be heard.… Expand
  38. alecbroadway
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think Katy Perry, came a long long long way to come up with her sixth- long awaited album of three years. She has been working non-stop to promote and engage more with her fans, unlike many other stars. She’s pregnant, working 24/7 to promote and deliver this masterpiece. Yes it’s not her best work, but we can certainly call it a cultural reset in the music industry. We’ve been highlyI think Katy Perry, came a long long long way to come up with her sixth- long awaited album of three years. She has been working non-stop to promote and engage more with her fans, unlike many other stars. She’s pregnant, working 24/7 to promote and deliver this masterpiece. Yes it’s not her best work, but we can certainly call it a cultural reset in the music industry. We’ve been highly anticipating her beautiful work and she’s been aspiring for more than 10 years different generations to this day. She was a role model, and will always be. I think Smile, is the album we need to feel hopeful, joyful, and a little bit more happy with everything that has been happening in the world. we needed a break from this pandemic, and non-stop catastrophe that has broke into our planet home. I think This album will bring a lot more hope and joy to the world in these times. Cheers… Expand
  39. AngelDonis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  40. Anninnhaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum realmente nos trás um sorriso. As músicas estão excelentes e conseguimos ver um lado da Katy jamais visto. Vamo pro circoooo
  41. DiegoLlanas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de katy hasta la fecha, todas las canciones tienen algo para mostrarnos, empezando con con algo de tristeza y al final recuperas tu SONRISA.… Expand
  42. alimh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's one of the best albums of 2020 it's amazing tucked not the end if the world and cry about it later outsold
  43. Vanesagarcia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    No hay una sola canción en todo el álbum que no me guste, todas son INCREÍBLES!!
  44. ArmandoRoss5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful album, with a beautiful message and Professional critics always want to affect her with their unobjective critiques.… Expand
  45. dan1625
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. unique, fun, happy, and with very deep lyrics that seem to come from the heart and such danceable rhythms. a masterpiece.… Expand
  46. Orlandocordova
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry con este álbum hizo que todos tengamos de nuevo nuestra sonrisa
  47. Abelardozm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection, I love your new album, it’s perfect, there’s no song bad. Congratulations for this masterpiece
  48. Thornesz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cada música do álbum completa a outra..
    Estou muito feliz Katy Obrigado por me dá de presente esse álbum maravilhoso
  49. Orellana
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best records, the lyrics are so powerful to the soul, the record is about overcoming.
  50. EddyRodas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is everything 2020 needed, Katy Perry has finally recovered her smile and she has us smiling with her, every song gives me life, it’s different and all the art she is doing is definitely incomparable SMILE ALBUM OF THE YEAR ❤️… Expand
  51. Henriquecastro1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente um dos melhores álbuns dela até hoje, super maduro e coeso, trazendo o pop dos anos 80 de uma forma super coesa e atual.
  52. Alissoncruz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album, the best album of the year and one of the best on the pop scene Katy ventured and innovated by launching trends the vocals are well marked and clean songs marked by her powerful voice that transcends to soft with perfection she delivered her best, the best song on the album is tucked a difficult choice as they are all practically on the same level.
  53. ArturoKP
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy's smile is truly art, only Champagne problems has excellent sounds, I loved it, a great job for a good artist.… Expand
  54. nvnstore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry brings a smile with her new Album in this current dark period. Some Highlights are definitely cried about it later and not the end of the world.
  55. Antoniopino
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is wonderful, the best album of the year. Giving us joy and happiness within the storms
  56. Arby02
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it! It is "sooooo gooood" and that my friends are an.understatement.
  57. Jooliveira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry sound the revolution, being a big superstar isn't her necessity anymore but she makes us realize she still the super popstar she was! Thanks Katy for that album
  58. Lucasctt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is being the best of the year, katy gave all her love and light to the songs and made us all smile in dark times.
  59. Seth_Tro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    En este álbum se demuestra completamente que la crítica de aquellos que creen saber sobre la música es cada vez más errónea, el álbum es más personal y quienes no están listos para escuchar la forma más madura de katy Perry, quedarán estancados en la idiosincrasia que una Artista como ella siempre debe hacer lo mismo.
  60. Alejandrot9
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de sus mejores trabajos, es un disco que cada canción encaja perfectamente y con sonidos muy buenos
  61. LightningF
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy came and delivered! This is one of her best albums to date. Every song is uplifting and it takes you to a certain place. I love it!
  62. JamilleSaba
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is unique, a cohesive album, dance music, but delicious to listen to over a thousand times. Best of all, she hasn't lost her essence, it's Katy Perry.… Expand
  63. carcas32
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is the best album of all without doubting a jewel of the musical industry
  64. Ivanleon0525
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow, sin palabras, es menor album del año, tanto que en la condicion mundial que estamos viviendo este te saca de tus casillas y te hace sentirte libre...amamos a la Diosa del pop
  65. Rafaelphiliipe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é uma obra prima perfeita, um dos melhores álbuns da Katy, com certeza!!!!!
  66. Alejandrodm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Omg!!! Katy Perry's new album is good, the songs are very good, plus it brings new sounds that caught me and made me smile. ps: people who put "0" rating are little monsters, disgusting fans.
  67. Dannyraisin4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A return to form from Katy Perry. Serving pop the way you remember it. Stand out tracks with no skips
  68. Lebitt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy bueno el mejor álbum de cuarentena y de 2020 icónica, amor para Katy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  69. Punisacre
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is awesome it’s a masterpiece, Katy always give us the best of her and this time is not the exception
  70. gusc98
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente este es el mejor álbum que se ha sacado este año, ella sigue siendo un icono del pop y aún con su embarazo nos trajo arte
  71. Sernava17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Th best album of the 2020 literally have all I want to hear in this moment
  72. David9811
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile me ha devuelto la sonrisa esa sonrisa que necesitaba saber que seguía en la vida de katy perry gracias ser de luz por tan bello trabajo los número hablan por si solos amamos cada una de las pistas que componen este potente álbum katy is coming now I love you so much
  73. JonathanM84
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is the best album so far this year. I'm not surprised that the vast majority of critics give it a low rating, apparently they don't know what good music is.
  74. liambloomer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album of the year and her best album yet!!!!!! BUY BUY BUY STREAM STREAM STREAM
  75. elizaabethh
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    it's full of great songs, and it has a powerful message, thanks for that Katy Perry.
  76. gabscarpin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album ever. She gave me chills, tears, but above it all, she gave me the biggest smile!
  77. Brenddofarias
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This album is lovely.
    Katy in her best version, fans are so happy, she put a Smile in we faces.
  78. lmjperry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album is super cohesive, all the lyrics are inspiring. by far one of Katy's best albums. I loved everything.
  79. smile_perrys
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry’s new album Smile is her latest effort to come back in the pop scene. I must say this is her most cohesive album that she had released so far in her entire career. With 80’s disco and melodically nostalgic elements in “Cry About It Later”, “Champagne Problems” and “Tucked”, a club euphoric throwback sound of “Teary Eyes”, powerhouse pure pop perfection with “Never Really Over”Katy Perry’s new album Smile is her latest effort to come back in the pop scene. I must say this is her most cohesive album that she had released so far in her entire career. With 80’s disco and melodically nostalgic elements in “Cry About It Later”, “Champagne Problems” and “Tucked”, a club euphoric throwback sound of “Teary Eyes”, powerhouse pure pop perfection with “Never Really Over” and trap-hiphop infused track that is “Not The End Of The World”, Katy undeniably delivered different elements in music genres that most of the critics called out her for not experimenting and staying on her comfort zone. Production wise, it’s a solid record, given the fact that the instrumentations, synths and sonics are not repetitive. Lyrically, Katy has consistently delivered coherent topics such as hope, resilience, love and happiness which are the basic foundations for the entire album. If you have observed, there are 4 parts that are sub-divided each having 3 songs in it that tell a story in the album, which she decently offered thus making the album well coordinated. In conclusion, I think Katy Perry released one of the most solid pop record in a while. Something that you would give another shot after the initial listen. IT’S GREAT AND NOT MEDIOCRE. - smile_perrys… Expand
  80. Josefod
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum hermoso, el cuál merece destacar con sus preciosas letras y grandes instrumentales.… Expand
  81. Pame365
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's beautiful the album, it's what 2020 needed, Katy always exceeds our expectations ❤️
  82. Alemarchena
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry resurfaces as the phoenix on her new album '' 'Smile' '. Not only does she get her smile back, but also her katycat's. Without a doubt a good pop album. Thank you Katy.… Expand
  83. Juangomart
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's what we needed. Thank you, Katy! ❤️ It's really uplifting and you can notice she is a sincere artist ❤️.
  84. Pinkpurlplein
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Magnificent, Beautiful, Amazing, I got my smile back, Album of The Year, The best Album of Katy Perry,
  85. Zinedi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esta muy bueno, demasiado, sin duda el mejor trabajo de Katy, no entiendo porque la critica esta dando baja calificación, se nota que no están haciendo una crítica profesional.
  86. Katycatforeverr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album only proves that Katy Perry is an artist and a vocalist, an album filled with empowering songs with a meaning and a story from her own personal life
  87. Rnavy1_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The queen we all been waiting for is back to give us a reason to smile with her new album ❤️
  88. Josemvm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry, with this new musical work, shows us how she has matured over the years and how much she has improved in the lyrics of her songs, we can listen to a bop like cry about it later and then listen to a song like resilient which gives us hope that everything will be fine and that you can handle everything, it definitely has many songs that can be a complete smash, some of those areKaty Perry, with this new musical work, shows us how she has matured over the years and how much she has improved in the lyrics of her songs, we can listen to a bop like cry about it later and then listen to a song like resilient which gives us hope that everything will be fine and that you can handle everything, it definitely has many songs that can be a complete smash, some of those are teary eyes and not the end of the world, Katy made this album to make everyone dance and make them smile, she did, the "professional" critics are not as "professional" as they call themselves… Expand
  89. Carlossans
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is extremely electrifying, combining a bit of electronic sounds, with current pop sounds, those implacable vocals and the lyrics are without a doubt an explosion of emotions.
    Throughout the album you have a mountain of emotions but with the voice of Katy Perry saying that you can leave the darkest place where you are. just like she did and now she shares it with us in this masterpiece    It is extremely electrifying, combining a bit of electronic sounds, with current pop sounds, those implacable vocals and the lyrics are without a doubt an explosion of emotions.
    Throughout the album you have a mountain of emotions but with the voice of Katy Perry saying that you can leave the darkest place where you are. just like she did and now she shares it with us in this masterpiece called "SMILE".    … Expand
  90. Yocarr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    My skin crawls from the first note of Never Really Over to the final note of Wath Makes A Woman. Many surprises in terms of sounds and mixes. The vocalization is unmatched. I didn't stop moving my head to the rhythm of all the melodies.
  91. EduardoNoriega
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es por mucho su mejor álbum hasta el momento, superando a joyas como Witness o PRISM, incluso al legendario Teenage Dream.
    Casa canción tiene lo suyo y todas son altamente pegajosas. Álbum lleno de potenciales Hits.
  92. Acordova
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me devolvió la alegria, smile es arte , amo only love esa canciónes muy linda , NRO es muy arte . Sin duda lo mejor de Katy !
  93. Yzmtz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran álbum me gusta como suena las letras increíbles hay canciones que simplemente me llegaron al corazón… Expand
  94. Vitorguedes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile simplesmente trouxe meu sorriso de volta e renovou minhas esperanças durante esse período tão difícil que vivemos. Cada música é única, todas possuem um toque de amor, felicidade e carinho em suas letras.
  95. Noahkilla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é perfeito vey, as músicas com uma vibe muito boa, com mensagem muito boa, o visual das animações lançadas no YouTube perfeito!!!!! A Katy mesmo grávida, sendo boicotada de todas as formas, e agora de licença maternidade, entregou tudo de mais lindo nas performances e no preparo do trabalho até ser lançado. Aqui no Da Hora Critics é nota 10 pra rainha do pop❤️… Expand
  96. daisiesofkaty
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album, there are no skips and album is literally gorgeous! Only Love, Not The End Of The World, Tucked, Cry About It Later are the one of the best songs on the album.
  97. Kathmotta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry proporciona uma grande satisfação para nossos ouvidos com o novo álbum Smile, músicas incrivelmente tocantes em nossos corações. As melodias são perfeitas que destacam as letras em alto estilo. Smile é empolcante, dançante e emocionante. Realmente, estamos sorrindo de novo, obrigada Katy Perry, a Rainha do Pop!… Expand
  98. Taniagar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genial Me encantó es espectacular este nuevo album … Expand
  99. Witness339
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum com uma sonoridade maravilhosa, com a temática de circo com o mantra de choro e auto aceitação… Expand
  100. milenaoliari
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    uma obra prima da musica pop, simplesmente perfeito..tudo extremamente impecável
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  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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