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. Agathe
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    The album is cohesive and has good songs. I really enjoyed it. Fav songs: Tucked, NRO
  2. GustavoIzabel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso para dançar e recuperar o sorriso neste momento. Amei!
  3. alissiaferreira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM DO MILÊNIO PORRA merece o mundo o universo tudo
    quem não gostar é pq não tem dente pra sorrir mãezinha entregou tudo como sempre
  4. PopBaseCharts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She Kissed a girl and she liked it, She is Hot & Cold, She is a Firework, She is a Teenage Dream, She is Wide awake , She has an eye of a tiger, she is Dark, She is a Witness, She has the best SMILE in the Music Industry, SHE IS KATY PERRY... CONGRATS BEST ALBUM 10/10. and for the hater we say: CRY ABOUT IT.

    sincerely @PopBaseCharts on twitter    … Expand
  5. Gerardo-sc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Asombroso, es el mejor álbum que he escuchado, se cag0 en mierga. Te amamos reina del pop
  6. Juniver
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is so good. Cry about it later, not the end of the world, and only love is the best
  7. SimonRates
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    A sonically great album! Perry delivers with songs that feel both memorable and timeless.

    Very easy to listen from beginning to end.
  8. ColorCode909-
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, this is a true work of art. I felt in a night of fun, drinks and a lot of dancing in the darkness of the colored lights of a disco
  9. Alfanita
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Everything bout this album is a blessing
  10. Kalifornia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s honestly album of the year! Katy deserves this to be a success!!!!!!!!
  11. chromaticaw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Hannah Mylrea is a tasteless pig and should not work for @NME, same goes for Leah Greenblatt who works at @EW.
    @HannahMylrea & @Leahbats on twitter are both trash critics & stuck in the past. there’s
    no evolution, no growth just the same old boring key strokes. i’d suggest their employers seek out new tasteful ears as those hags aren’t generating anything but negativity and awful taste.
  12. Sebasteon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    La evolución de Katy desde un circuito de música cristiana con un talento sobrenatural con la esperanza de convertirse en una máquina de éxitos hasta el sabio Smile en sus mejores momentos continúa inspirando a las nuevas generaciones a seguir con el sueño adolescente.
  13. Joaovitorsmile
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum está perfeito, é o melhor da Katy!! Parabéns Katy, você é maravilhosa e fez uns dos melhores álbuns do ano.… Expand
  14. taylian
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Actually this album is a beautiful album. I love it. I like it. It's a wonderful album
  15. Manrvntura28
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esté es un álbum muy pronto, un álbum rápido y eso es lo único de malo (por decir)
    Es muy versátil, las malas críticas son de hate hacia una extraordinaria artista.
    Amé el disco, desde su portada, las decisiones maduras que tomó, la imagen que se creó y la sonrisa que se ganó, sin duda un gran álbum en el 2020, sin descartar a otras grandes estrellas pop.
    Te llega la letra y sus sonidos pegadizos.. es buno, muy hueno es Increíble.
    Magnífico 9.8 xq debió tardar mas:((    … Expand
  16. lunabluezinha
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente maravilhoso, não tem UMA música ruim sequer. Katy Perry veio e veio com tudo!
  17. HudsonFer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS SO AMAZING!!! Is one of the best albums that I’ve ever heard ✨The critics are so stupid, aren’t you listening? THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!! Katy Perry just did that!!! WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL.
  18. Ruthale
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the pop album that we all needed. It is an album with a very good production. It is very good. There are very, very good songs. It changes style but at the same time they stay with theirs. The best and is the album of the year.
  19. Garcias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum, Katy você faz tudo aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… Expand
  20. AmyOrozco
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es tan maravilloso que sinceramente te saca una sonrisa con sus letras tan lindas.
    Te mereces todo Katy, gracias por hacernos sonreír.
  21. lucianadp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es su mejor álbum, la composición de sus canciones, todas son especiales, sus melodías, todo en este álbum es superior. Los significados, todo, sinceramente katy se pasó, SMILE MEJOR ÁLBUM.
  22. 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.
  23. florencespektor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful! This album is so powerful and meaningful! Please, take your time to listen to it. You'll love it. ♡
  24. JoseCedano
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she made us dance to constructive music, nothing to get bored. she is faithful to her gender and her fans since she is governed by what she likes and not what the media wants.
  25. PABL0MG
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile Is the best musical art work from Katy Perry, She's coming back with an old Katy's style with sounds and vibes of Prism and Teenage Dream but we can hear a new Katy Style that can make you dance with songs like Never Really Over or Cry About it Later, Her vocals are incredible on this Album, Katy worked so hard for 2 years in this Album and we can see it on the iconic visuals.
  26. NMEsuckmydick
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you Katy Perry for this incredible album, and im sorry NME is deaf af and scored your album 40/100, literally a crime.
  27. AdamRiver96
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    A failure of an album. An empty, lifeless popstar that tried her best to recreate her magnum opus - Teenage Dream, but fell flat on her face.
  28. whenrque
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece
  29. vinsontiburcio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal. Katy as an artist really stepped outside of her comfort zone showing us another side of “Katy Perry”. The tracks tells all the stories perfectly and straightforward.
  30. SickX0X0
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is one of the best albums of 2020 all the songs are fun and upbeat pop songs and the album tells a story on ways Katy got her smile back it’s truly her best album since teenage dream!
  31. Royalinthebenth
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. emotional, inspirational, artistic, if the government don't want high the voices. all the people in the world it's gonna… Expand
  32. rafa_9859
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is just perfect !!! It is one with an incredible visual aesthetic, the songs are deep, relaxing and fun. One of the best albums of diva Katy Perry's career
  33. luwhois
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is Katy Perry’s best album, it has the most beautiful lyrics and the best of her through her past work
  34. JulioSe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ESTE ÁLBUM ES FENOMENAL! LITERAL EL MEJOR DE KATY PERRY, ME ENCANTA, NO PARO DE ESCUCHARLO.
  35. JeanCarlos29
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best job. This album is really good. Everybody must listen to this pop album. This is something that her fans wanted long time ago, an extraordinary pop album.
  36. marie0986
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of the 2020 I just can’t stop listening to this piece of art ❤️
  37. EDUARDO156
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lenda, o álbum está perfeito e não tem uma única música ruim. Perfeita. Ícone
  38. heric
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Iconic, legendary, all love for you katy, smile aoty 2020, deserves an bpva
  39. renemarinho
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I loved It! Her best album so far. I'm so glad that Katy Perry is back!! Music pop is alive!!
  40. FELIPEAMENDOIM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu estou apaixonado neste álbum! Katy entregou tudo oq os fãs pediram e eu não poderia estar mais orgulhoso deste trabalho maravilhoso.
  41. Daavidfab
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy really smiled back at me I was finally able to smile again I had a difficult time and I lost my smile but thanks to Katy I came back. It really transported me back to the 80's for me Katy's best work but witness will always be my favorite. thank you katy for returning my Smile
  42. gixlix
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Depois de Teenage Dream - que é um sucesso sem precedentes, incluindo o tanto de recordes e a história que fez -, Smile é o melhor álbum de Katy Perry. Músicas que contam uma história de como ela supera sua tristeza e encontra seu sorriso de volta. Batidas incrível e os melhores vocais de Katy Perry. Incrível!
  43. Im_viss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best! This album is everything the world needs right now. Only love and Not the End of the World are the best songs I’ve ever heard nowadays. Pop perfection. Thank you, Katheryn.
  44. Samuelbr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum maravilloso merece la aclamación universal no solo de los usuarios sino de la crítica “profesional” desde never really over hasta what make a woman es maravilloso, no hay una canción en el álbum que no me guste, Katy derramó su corazón y esfuerzo en este álbum.
  45. Phaelgutemberg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best pop album of the last 5 years!! I fell really happy listening to that bible!! The album tells us a story about how she got back her smile!! And it starts with never really over, cry about it later and teary eyes, which are the songs about having a problem that seams never end and have to do somethings to pass through that sh*t. Then we have daisies, resilient and not theOne of the best pop album of the last 5 years!! I fell really happy listening to that bible!! The album tells us a story about how she got back her smile!! And it starts with never really over, cry about it later and teary eyes, which are the songs about having a problem that seams never end and have to do somethings to pass through that sh*t. Then we have daisies, resilient and not the end of the world that are the songs about the waking up moment. When u back up yourself and get stronger. Then smile, champagne problems and tucked, come and they’re all about gratitude, joyful, pleasure and happiness! Then she just finishes the storyline with a message of love and respect!! She does all of that dancing through her tears and reflecting to get her smile back!!… Expand
  46. Tefoxxxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry, la artista que marcó toda una generación con sus "himnos" que hasta hoy en día siguen siendo recordados, casi 10 años después hace lo mismo, regalandonos un álbum con aires que nos recuerdan sus anteriores trabajos, Smile, nos llena de nostalgia con todas sus canciones, Katy Perry es una de las mujeres de la industria que más se ha reinventando, desde canciones como Harleys inKaty Perry, la artista que marcó toda una generación con sus "himnos" que hasta hoy en día siguen siendo recordados, casi 10 años después hace lo mismo, regalandonos un álbum con aires que nos recuerdan sus anteriores trabajos, Smile, nos llena de nostalgia con todas sus canciones, Katy Perry es una de las mujeres de la industria que más se ha reinventando, desde canciones como Harleys in Hawaii hasta Smile, la diversidad de sonidos del album son únicos, sin duda el mejor álbum de Katy Perry, SMILE.… Expand
  47. witness25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un maravilloso disco, con sonidos muy pop letras muy profundas y una metáfora del payaso triste que atrapa a cualquiera sin duda Katy no viene a jugar
  48. Jarttymer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The sounds, songs are perfect.
    Every song in this álbum has a deep message.
  49. llucas13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum mais bem produzido sonoricamente da Katy! As músicas tem batidas descontraídas, contagiantes e que vão crescendo durante o decorrer da música, cry about it later é a melhor!
  50. BelVulturi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arte total, me hizo recuperar mi sonrisa en uno de los peores momentos. Gracias Katy.
  51. Jguerrerob
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is her best album, the songs are great and the way the album is presented is amazing, the lyrics have a great meaning and show a different side of her that we love.
  52. Welchmatt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is pure Gold. Katy is happy with her work and delivered that pop perfection!
  53. Swehtam
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She gave her own on this album and it paied off, it's amazing love you mother Katy
  54. Gustavo97
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível. Vcs que ligam para crítica deviam ouvir música com seus sentimentos. Não ligam para critica, crítica e uma pessoa falando que gosta ou não de uma álbum por experiência pessoal. Sinta a música, ouça, goste sem se importar com que pessoas dizem. Perfeito, lindo, e para os haters. Smile é um trabalho de um artista que não precisa provar mais nada para ninguém.
  55. Xiomy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es arte, es un álbum demasiado completo y hecho con el corazón. Se merece lo mejor.
  56. Katylouis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. vamos ser sinceros? a katy Perry entregou TUDO oque prometeu pro álbum. ela trouxe no smile da balada dançante ao quase trap. não importa qual nota a crítica de a ele, esse já é um dos trabalhos mais bem feitos da katy. #KatyPerrySMILE #KatySmile #smile… Expand
  57. Carolineb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album incrível! A katy se mostra muito madura com composições e melodias coesas e maravilhosas.
  58. MarioFrag
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Como de costumbre, sonidos repetitivos y nada innovador, aburrido, infantil, sin salir de su zona de confort.… Expand
  59. JP_Oliveira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    E mais uma vez Katy entregando um álbum maravilhoso, um grande álbum, como sempre dando seu melhor, nota-se sua evolução tanto vocalmente como em suas composições, o amadurecimento é nítido, o álbum é sobre esperança, sobre não perder seus sonhos, sua alegria, e sim o álbum nos da um sorriso, nos alegra, nos faz dançar, eu gostei muito do álbum, e desejo todo sucesso do mundo para KatyE mais uma vez Katy entregando um álbum maravilhoso, um grande álbum, como sempre dando seu melhor, nota-se sua evolução tanto vocalmente como em suas composições, o amadurecimento é nítido, o álbum é sobre esperança, sobre não perder seus sonhos, sua alegria, e sim o álbum nos da um sorriso, nos alegra, nos faz dançar, eu gostei muito do álbum, e desejo todo sucesso do mundo para Katy Perry.… Expand
  60. LuisJimenez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry, you are here again to prove how great you are in this industry, you never left and you never stopped loving us,your true fans. This is the best album of the year without denigrating others. I grew up with this woman and now she is a mom. You deserve that happiness today and always. You bring back my smile too.
  61. MilagrosMedina
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Todas sus canciones son muy buenas y con letras hermosas, agradecida con Katy por todo
  62. whyNunes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Hmm q sabor katy perry, to gozzanyr com a qualidade sonoroa intelectual ancestral impecável desse álbum de 36 minutos e alguns segundos
  63. Claraitz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really love this new album. Katy is renewed and that is incredible. She is amazing and it’s clear how much she loves do this record.
    Smile is perfect, i love it!
  64. emiliano_mtz090
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es mejor álbum de todo el 2020 Sigue bailando no importa las lagrimas se sacarán tarde o temprano Solo disfruta Y ala mierda las otras críticas not the end of the word !
  65. JohnnyBl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the best that 2020 has brought us, each single is a bop, and that speaks really well of the quality of the album. I don't know what the "professional critics" have in mind. If they have a problem with Katheryn Hudson they don't have to denote it in the album rating; the comparisons they make with other artists are pathetic and ridiculous. Thanks Katy Perry, for givingThis album is one of the best that 2020 has brought us, each single is a bop, and that speaks really well of the quality of the album. I don't know what the "professional critics" have in mind. If they have a problem with Katheryn Hudson they don't have to denote it in the album rating; the comparisons they make with other artists are pathetic and ridiculous. Thanks Katy Perry, for giving us one of your best record works.… Expand
  66. JavierPadilla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Their best album since Prism, sounds fresh and say “f*ck off* to the sensationalist critics
  67. nallelymh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a beautiful album!!! Semejante obra de ARTE, me encantaron todas las canciones, unas más que otras pero en general es un álbum muy completo.… Expand
  68. Petha
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    That's so fetch girl I really felt comfort listening Katy's new album, well done.
  69. mariahnotcaring
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very cohesive record that would make any listener feel good, I highly recommend it!
  70. Cinnthya
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Increíble es arte. Ame todas las canciones y los sonidos son geniales. Todo un exito
  71. michael2601
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es fantastico, es una Katy más reinventada y llena de amor, expresa su lucha contra la depresion y crea un ambiente de felicidad con baladas tristes.
  72. Alejandrew
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the first time, Katy Perry found a balance. It feels really good the vibes of Teenage Dream and new sounds as we could appreciate in Witness! We are really happy to feel Katy's smile again… Expand
  73. Yaaaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An album which she really pushed herselve out of the darkness during her past era which not a not people seemed to like it. Overall, this is a happy album. A solo album that is full of positivity through her art. I’m so glad that I get to listen to this album by not trusting those 7 people.
  74. Solamentelenys
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy transports you to a new universe as only she knows how to do it. 'smile' is a strong reason to dance and smile.
  75. LMGL
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum del año, tanta diversidad y nostalgia de sus otros albums, ella sacó un az bajo la manga dándonos un álbum que nadie se esperaba.… Expand
  76. danrivrey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fresh, magic, and cute.
    Not the end of the world it's perfect to think about our quarantine.    … Expand
  77. LalouAicrag
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile Es ARTE Desde Que Inicia Hasta Que Termina. Gracias Diosty Por Esta Nueva Biblia
  78. camdemaio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the literal queen of pop, these biased critics know nothing. thank you for giving us tihs album in times like this katy!
  79. Terryisme03
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its better than your m0m,outsold critic **** stan hate it,stfu katyrat,lets rate 10 for folklore… Expand
  80. Abel-Felipe1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry sale en lucha contra la depresión y realmente lo demuestra con este álbum en donde las letras en canciones como Cry About It Later son explícitas al decirnos que ahora está demasiado ocupada siendo feliz, y en Not The End Of The World, claramente tampoco es el fin de esta estrella que nos trae a la vida con su música
  81. stateofatw
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    not really impressed love katy tho. it has some bops like Harleys in Hawaii etc.
  82. Kv3
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum que transmite alegría, buena vibra, las canciones son súper geniales
  83. Adrianzg_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se puede notar la madurez de Katy, todas las canciones te hacen bailar y sin duda sonreír! Increíble… Expand
  84. EduYar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un viaje de emociones que vale la pena llevar. Con sonidos pegajosos y letras increíbles. Tal vez, no sea tan aclamado por los “Críticos profesionales”, pero este álbum no viene a jugar. Uno de sus mejores trabajos sin duda alguna. 12 canciones que te llevan a la felicidad.… Expand
  85. Gaelsalazar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor trabajo de Perry hasta ahora, no se siente ningún relleno en el álbum y cada canción te lleva a un mundo diferente, #streamsmile
  86. Kunga
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She done great work on the Album , the songs arrangement gel perfectly. Pop perfection!
  87. igotit
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With this album we see that Katy is ready to leave the past behind and concentrate on maintaining her happiness, this album is wonderful and surrounds us with its rhythms that make us dance.
  88. ThereitisOshin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente perfecto, existe una conexión entre las canciones y te devuelve tu sonrisa.… Expand
  89. CrystalCaptain
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is a really personal album. She tell us how she felt during her last era and how happy she is now. Love it
  90. jose07
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin duda el mejor album de katy y del 2020, su mensaje de superacion cae bien en estos momentos dificiles que estamos pasando.
  91. Nannaias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album made me feel happy again. It gave me strength and courage to continue and face the storm and find the rainbow in my life. Katy couldn't have been more successful in wanting her fans and other people to dance and find their smiles back.
    Thanks for that, Katheryn
  92. Svelli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible hit album. Katy Perry not only got her Smile back, but she certainly knows how to grip the attention of listeners during the entirety of this album. Wish it was longer.
  93. nickiminaj12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It was an amazing album and absolutely 0 skips. I loved it so much and it gave us a fresh and new side of katy!
  94. Hddjad
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE isn’t just a album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
  95. leticiasors
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Powerful record. Katy walks, in "Smile", through a journey full of light, joy and resilience. The lyrics and the rhythms can totally change your bad emotions into good and you're going to feel hopeful and happy. She did that. Marvelous.
  96. srhudsonsr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Nos trouxe o tão esperado pop de volta, Katy encontrou seu som novamente e está sorrindo.
  97. Maju-farias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albuns of 2020, it's amazing watch how Katy is creative and full of inspiration and love in her lyrics, I wish just good feelings for her and her baby daughter
  98. fwngerprints
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum traz toda a proposta que ja era previsto, letras de alegria, resiliência e esperança em um álbum pop.
  99. Laurabeatrice
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love it. I liked every Song, she sings from the heart. She sings her truth and her truth is contagious and good.
  100. Enrijejd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de sus mejores trabajos, en está era vemos a una Katy que encontró su sonrisa y está dispuesta a ayudar a ver a los demás que su sonrisa jamás se ha ido.
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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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