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

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. Julestheone
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a fresh and consistent album. Katy clearly shows that she is still relevant and is a true pop princess.… Expand
  2. ricardoics
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es asombroso, todo lo que necesitaba en mi vida, me hace experimentar muchas cosas, es una explosión de sentimientos, simplemente increíble.
  3. AndresPalandran
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Really great album a whole beautiful journey from Never Really Over to What makes a Woman and such a perfects songs like Only love, Cry about it Later or Not the end of the world, loved it.
  4. Popmusic22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, coeso, com letras maravilhosas de superação e aprendizado, as batidas incrivelmente fantásticas. Katy entregou e continua entregando tudo nessa era. Um dos melhores do ano com certeza ❤️
  5. rahndalrico
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is beautifully crafted with rays of beaming hope, resilience, and love.
  6. wittypirate
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection, is the best album of the year!!!!! Thank you Katy to save my 2020
  7. rosypa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THANKS KATY PERRY. This album is such a BOP!, each of the songs are amazing, can't wait to go to the smile tour
  8. JaimeQ
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum perfecto para escuchar cuando necesitas recuperar tu optimismo y felicidad. Gracias Diosty por darnos algo tan lleno de alegría cuando más lo necesitamos.
  9. betolopezgalarz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. she's the best doing her music, she's Katy Perry, duh. Stream her music **** ♡♡♡♡… Expand
  10. alessmoran
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums! She's back! I loved it, a brand new album with lots of bops; pure pop, reminding a Katy Perry classic style and at the same time bringing us new sounds.
  11. joaovsb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry overcame herself in this new album, with lots of messages of hope and happiness. And as she said, this album will help you to get your smile back, at list helped me. The way the songs fits to each other is just as beautiful as she said would be, Katy's best album so far!
  12. JuanPiGH
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She’s finally getting her smile back.
    Absolutely recommendable, lyrics and rhythm perfect.
  13. Smilervoticat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy once again delivers an album full of pop perfection tracks. The standouts certainly have to be Teary Eyes, Cry About It Later, and Not the End of the World.
  14. KadiSousa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    De longe o melhor álbum da Katy Perry, com esse álbum há músicas que faz qualquer pessoa perder o fôlego ouvindo, acho uma injustiça e tremenda incoerência as reviews que o álbum está recebendo pelos críticos, parecendo mais ser uma avaliação da Katy Perry como pessoa do que o material incrível que a mesma lançou. O Smile sem dúvidas o melhor álbum pop lançado este ano, é tudo que nósDe longe o melhor álbum da Katy Perry, com esse álbum há músicas que faz qualquer pessoa perder o fôlego ouvindo, acho uma injustiça e tremenda incoerência as reviews que o álbum está recebendo pelos críticos, parecendo mais ser uma avaliação da Katy Perry como pessoa do que o material incrível que a mesma lançou. O Smile sem dúvidas o melhor álbum pop lançado este ano, é tudo que nós precisamos.… Expand
  15. Srojasm28
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A light Is Shining from Katy perry s Smile universe, she dont desert any award, to show us the incredible artists by her soul. Smile open the window of resilient world of fight for yourself, and let go the bad times ****
  16. Manuel25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es lo mejor del año tiene de todo, letra, ritmo, producción y unas canciones hermosas para ser hits… Expand
  17. Thiagohudson220
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album besides being cohesive, it fixes you from beginning to end, i try 4 phases, where for sure you can identify with some music, by far one of the best album by Katy!
  18. csarhenriq
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Estreiando a nova década com o álbum da década, Katy Perry fez isso duas vezes já!! Smile é uma obra de arte!!!!!
  19. Juanmarcox
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is Amazing! The best pop album in 2020! This songs make me feel happy and lovely!
  20. Dorielmiranda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum trás um bela mensagem e as melodias estão bem sincronizadas. Sem falar nos vocais que só aumentam de qualidade na cada era
  21. Lore-Perry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's increíble how she did this album and in this situation is admirable. She puts effort into everything she does and yet there are people who despise her
  22. melanatics
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so cohesive. It would literally give you what the album title is. She incorporate a lot of musicality and personality of hers. I lov… Expand
  23. Stik7991
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece pure pop record, her true style, every song sounds like Katy Perry and Thats perfect… Expand
  24. becky145220
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album makes me cry. I’ve heard her pain. I’ve heard her growth. I’ve heard her re-gained joy. She has gone through a lot since the last album and we all can see her growth from past to now. Love it and Katy. And welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom!!
  25. Cvastyano
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is beautiful and perfect, all the song are good and definitely is one of her best albums and the best of the year… Expand
  26. SMILEx00
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum impecável, como sempre Katy Perry entregando tudo, Cry About It Later é a dona do disco e Only Love a patroa, Katy obrigado por tudo, e taca streams na lenda
  27. Urielortizlagun
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excelente álbum! es un increíble álbum, y katy merece el éxito que es de ella, un álbum que expresa como recuperar tu sonrisa, katy felicidades!… Expand
  28. Jesusrojas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un maravilloso álbum en el que puedes pasar por todos los sentimientos en cada una de sus letras para finalmente llegar a la felicidad que se busca.
  29. mateus2002
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A fantastic album. One of the best since the teenage dream. Katy got the sonarity right and how it makes me dance to each track. Smile is wonderful.
  30. katysporro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing production, the attention to detail is impeccable. The lyrics are very personal but still relatable. I love this album.
  31. Lizbethmedina
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente , la música de este álbum es motivante y encantadora , amo a Katy ♥️
  32. arg_elxuz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Katy Perry’s fifth album tells us a story of how she improved after her depression. The albums speaks about the depression so softly and how she diminished the sadness to get better. Great sounds and production, not equal to neither her last album Witness nor Prism. Excellent Katy Perry!… Expand
  33. ratedbylamb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is, I can say for sure, her best since "Teenage Dream" (2010). My top 3 tracks are Not the End of the World, Resilient and Harleys In Hawaii, but honestly all tracks are hits-worthy and nowhere near mediocre. Metacritic is just tasteless af.
  34. douglodez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu amei o álbum e sim, ele é a síntese da felicidade. Minha canção favorita é Tucked, mas também sou apaixonado pelo lead single do SMILE: "Never Really Over".
  35. Juandavidrr0
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Después Witness, su mejor trabajo, letras y sonidos espectaculares, te hacen sentir cada momento algo distinto, SMILE definitivamente te hace tener una sonrisa. :)
  36. Bunnu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album has everything feeling , joy, happiness, breakfree i love this album so much
  37. Kylecadatalxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SMILE isn’t just an album, it’s an artistic reconstitution, the breeze you respire, it’s a motive for existence, a departure from this atrocious cosmos, an embosom from a cherished one, it’s a moment for history books, a body of finest craftsmanship.
    Mis Perry haa topped herself with this amazing work of art, and critics might not like it but one's criticism will affect the people. And mostly all of    … Expand
  38. Mary06
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this album! The lyrics are captivating and it's a very dancing album!!
    Thank you Katy for make me smile    … Expand
  39. sidneicampidell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing songs! Great albun for her carreer.
    Katy is smiling and so am I!!!
  40. LucasGabriel09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile trouxe simplesmente um pop puríssimo, algo comparado ao pop de 2010! Isso sim é música pop
  41. Chris20114
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor álbum de Katy … Expand
  42. Killionare
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This record includes love and resilience. It deserves much better. It brings hope and light to this bad time we have currently.
  43. Dulceviv0405
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    definitely Katys best album. such a beautiful album with some sounds weve never heard before from her.
  44. LeslieMtz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album mixes sounds whit lyrics in the most incredible way. Album of the year.
  45. Jheedlo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Goddess, the best album pop of all the times even better than teenage dream... This record it's the Katy's soul, Smile definitely is the only good work of this year...… Expand
  46. Jhonyvillanueva
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's the best album I've ever heard in my life, it's the best of the best, this time Katy showed her great work and professionalism, it's something wonderful, I can't really believe it
  47. Aimeegmz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor del 2020 reinaty salvando el año, simplemente lo mejor. Vino alegrar el año, uno de los mejores álbumes de katy Perry
  48. Ktycat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Volvió a sus orígenes al igual que una artista pop, dentro de los mejores álbumes que se estranarok junto a su compañera taylor swift, lady gaga y dua lipa… Expand
  49. Luigi5678
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    perfect album, perfect singer. Katy is one of the best artists in the world and she deserves to shine
  50. mathxws
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    E mais uma vez Katy fez tudo! Sem prometer muito e superando quaisquer expectativas, Smile é sem dúvidas um dos melhores lançamentos de 2020. Com nítida inspiração da música disco, Perry traz a tona seus conflitos pessoais de eras passadas com muita energia. 'Not the end of the world', 'resilient' e 'cry about it later' são verdadeiras pop perfections, o álbum que se fecha com a lindaE mais uma vez Katy fez tudo! Sem prometer muito e superando quaisquer expectativas, Smile é sem dúvidas um dos melhores lançamentos de 2020. Com nítida inspiração da música disco, Perry traz a tona seus conflitos pessoais de eras passadas com muita energia. 'Not the end of the world', 'resilient' e 'cry about it later' são verdadeiras pop perfections, o álbum que se fecha com a linda balada 'What makes a woman' com certeza te fará sorrir e querer ouvir de novo.… Expand
  51. evan_mitchell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. solid european bop sound, cry about it later, tucked, tear eyes, champagne problems are all club tunes. like witness except more upbeat with warmer feelings… Expand
  52. perryspop
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry’s fifth studio album is outstanding in different kind of way. The music production of it was wise. She can definitely tell you a story through her lyrics.… Expand
  53. trxvisweiss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!! the lyrics, the production, the way the album makes you feel good, even considering the situation. miss perry has done it again!
  54. CarlosBR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitivamente el mejor álbum de Katy Perry, con sonidos frescos y muy bailables. Sin dejar atrás las letras que tienen un gran significado.… Expand
  55. AlonsoLC
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Realmente hizo bien en llamarlo Smile pues en cada canción hay una luz pasitiva que puedes percibir al igual que un gran sentimiento
  56. Nexxgoh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best álbum Love so much, perfect álbum, perfect songs. Katy Perry is The Queen of pop
  57. levr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor album del 2020, esa energia que tiene la voz de Katy Perry y te dejas llevar por su dulce voz… Expand
  58. Swiftie456
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasn't expect to much of Katy but this album is really good, I don't know why critics are so mean with her just because of her personality, she's so kind, she deserves a lot… Expand
  59. Angelavls
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Está excelente, Katy nos ha dado una joya. Todo el álbum es hermoso, aunque mi favorita es Cry About Later!
  60. enzolo1310
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Realmente impressionado com a qualidade do trabalho!!! MUITO BOMM, albúm maravilhoso, nem tenho palavras. Sou grato a Katy
  61. brandonpc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum magnífico, Katy lo entregó todo. Sinceramente es uno de los mejores álbumes del 2020 y No entiendo a algunos críticos, dan “críticas” pero en lugar de enfocarse en el álbum se enfocan en la vida personal de Katy, en fin el álbum es excelente.
  62. amg2020
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year... Her best album so far... Skip-less record... Deserves huge success.
  63. ericakatycat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album released in 2020 I can't stress this enough. She always exceeds expectations, best album that she's ever released.
  64. santivazquezlit
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s really an amazing piece of work! You can enjoy dancing while listening to the sad lyrics of the songs. LOVE IT!
  65. Edgarcri
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album (the Katy Perry) of the year
    ¡Katy Perry is back! With Smile
  66. Oblivian2
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy saved our lifes with this masterpiece!! Ended fadga pandemic so **** better put some respect
  67. valenbs1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    sincerely is the best album is Katy, the music and the lyrics are perfect (like always). the best album of 2020
  68. ezemarinho
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best Katy album since TD. Cry about later, resilient and not of the end of the world are masterpiece. smile baby :)
  69. Emilio20
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry nos dio lo que queríamos incluso más, superó las expectativas de la mayoría en general, es el mejor álbum del año.
  70. Fixer1692
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Its a Amazing album! Resilient, happy, beautiful lyrics and the power to Katy. I love Smile its her best album
  71. taylian
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Actually this album is a beautiful album. I love it. I like it. It's a wonderful album
  72. Faleh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album can’t stop listening to this album Teary eyes is the best !
  73. EmmanuelMM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is album of the year. each song conveys hope and joy to follow your day to day.
    It is inexplicable how the critics think anything, but they are not really evaluating it properly
  74. alabe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is the best album by Katy perry, stop comparing it to teenage dream! it's different but still a new style in pop and amazing one! it's a different era. maybe no firework but new daisies, no California girls but teary eyes, no more last Friday night but a brand new tucked! we're witnessing a new era in pop and it sounds really amazing and really catchy! try to move on author's. it's anthis is the best album by Katy perry, stop comparing it to teenage dream! it's different but still a new style in pop and amazing one! it's a different era. maybe no firework but new daisies, no California girls but teary eyes, no more last Friday night but a brand new tucked! we're witnessing a new era in pop and it sounds really amazing and really catchy! try to move on author's. it's an amazing album!… Expand
  75. Varonjuan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love it, es muy buenoo. Katy ha venido trabajando muy duro,valoremos esta joya Te amo katy
  76. Juanangelaguirr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SINCERAMENTE ES UNO DE SUS MEJORES ÁLBUMES ME ENCANTO MERECE MUCHO RECONOCIMIENTO
  77. Criticfor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album has very funny and inspiring songs but also melancholic and romantic songs, thanks to that it becomes an album for all tastes.… Expand
  78. Kellenmont
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is the best pop album of the year. Katy Perry spared no effort to provide the best album of the year, she was not kidding that it would be a great album, especially for her fans to return to SMILE.
  79. ZairaEchelon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics, the sound, the rhythm. It’s just amazing. I think it’s one of Katy’s best works… Expand
  80. koalak
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I just love this album, I love the way Katy is showing us her real self. I'm glad she finally got her smile back. I'm proud of you, Katheryn.
  81. SamuelDaisies
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cry About it Later and Tear Eyes they are my favorite songs because through sadness we have to find a way to feel good and regain your smile at the same time What Makes a Woman is a great song dedicated to her daughter
  82. cruzquijano_21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simple para bailar con el mejor Album del año con la artista del año amamos a Katy Perry
  83. Andv2002
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum da carreira e quem discorda de mim me dá um tiro na cara! Rainha do pop
  84. Anthonis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum extremamente coeso, letras maravilhosas que repassam sentimentos vividos na era witntess. Katy Perry finalmente consegui encontrar seu SORRISO
  85. Clari_32
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Me encantaaaaaaaa wow katy, lastima que esta crítica la critica no ssabe nada, ya vi que verdaderamente odian a katy. Esto ya es algo personal con ella, ame tu álbum.
  86. Mateuskp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é perfeito, Katy servindo muito nessa era, fez tudo que os fãs estavam pedindo desde a era witness
  87. Alik21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    En başta albümden bir beklentim olmamasına rağmen dinledikten sonra çok beğendim.
  88. jorgemt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Most powerful lyrics through Katy Perry’s discography. Song like Cry About It Later, Champaign Problems and Tucked, really have potential to be radio hits
  89. Paulombn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Everything about Smile make me happy. All songs are so pretty and so great. Perry's talent never been so great as now.
  90. Stevenace
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Good album❤️
    Songs like "only love" make you fall in love. The problem: impartial critics
  91. Jordanisfab
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect in all ways and I have no idea what was going on with all the critics to give this album a mediocre and negative reviews! Her best album no skips!! AOTY!!!
  92. Lukinhas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My QUEEN is the best Singer ever! I Always will support her! People more love and smile.
    She is katy Perry.    … Expand
  93. nur221b
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    omg!!! just say that!!!!!!!! this album is incredible mama katy
  94. Davebhrz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Omg!! The album of the year, katy just save the day with this amazing album, is a piece of art.
  95. Alex9901
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing album from the California Girl, she is showing how transformed her 2017 depression in an amazing record. Her lyrics and sounds are so mature.
  96. Josesegura
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amo este disco, todas sus canciones prometen mucho, tiene demasiado potencial, bien hecho Katy Perry♥️♥️
  97. Chuygaviotas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album goes into the top of the best records made by a woman, it's just great
  98. Brunosebaas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es único y es arte ❤️ Katy siempre dándonos arte
  99. Galazxy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album makes me smile, it doesn’t matter if it’s not like the previous albums. It’s an album of happiness and I love it
  100. GaiaPop
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her magnum opus, honestly. Pure pop perfection. Every album she has constantly raised the bar, and I wonder where she can go from this.
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Metascore
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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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