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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  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. Tossivan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Genuine, soft and uplifting album. Katy is an amazing singer, performer and came back showing to us how her essence never changed.
  2. Meeroo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I really Love her music. I think we all agree that Laty Perry has grew up, and became a mother... I love U!!!
  3. doppedream
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    a very good feeling hearing it, up-beat. you guys just have to get through the teenage dream era to appreciate it, it's a really good album
  4. dudabeat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is one of the best albums of the years, Katy Perry queen! My favorite music in “Cry About It Later”, the beat is so contagious and the music video was necessary!!!

    I'll cry about it later
    I'll cry about it later
    Tonight I'm havin' fun
    Tonight I'm havin' fun
    I'll cry about it later
    I'll cry about it later
    Tonight I'm gettin' some
    Tonight I'm gettin' something brand new

    “Not The End Of The World” build a strong atmosphere that grows

    It's not the end of the world
    No, not the end of the world
    Throw on your fancy attire, fears in the fire
    Don't lose hope
    It's no funeral we're attending
    Actually, just the beginning
    Throw on your fancy attire, fears in the fire
    Don't lose hope
    It's not the end of the, no, not the end of the world

    “Teary Eyes” is one of the songs that will totally be played on the floor (after this pandemic for sure)    … Expand
  5. KPISQUEEN
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The critics have been shamefully unfair on this album. Most reviews I have read have not even been about the music and were just conoaring Katy to other artists or telling her to be more experimental. Which is funny because they didnt like her being experimengal on Witness. This album from start to finish is incredible, no skips. There is something for everyone on this record, ballads,The critics have been shamefully unfair on this album. Most reviews I have read have not even been about the music and were just conoaring Katy to other artists or telling her to be more experimental. Which is funny because they didnt like her being experimengal on Witness. This album from start to finish is incredible, no skips. There is something for everyone on this record, ballads, dance songs, empowering anthems and just good solid pop. This is Katy's best work… Expand
  6. minayeon
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album. It is a masterpiece. This album screams pop perfection!! I’m proud and glad she finally got back her smile! Congratulations, Katy!
  7. JoeFalta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I think this is the best album of this year. It contains super rhythms and mind-thinking topics about mental health which are important to be spoken about. I consider as my most favorite piece on the album the song called "Not the End Of the World". It has strong melody and amazing lyrics. This album does not have skip songs. Each song is unique and it has its own powerful message. It'sI think this is the best album of this year. It contains super rhythms and mind-thinking topics about mental health which are important to be spoken about. I consider as my most favorite piece on the album the song called "Not the End Of the World". It has strong melody and amazing lyrics. This album does not have skip songs. Each song is unique and it has its own powerful message. It's worth of listening to it ;)… Expand
  8. Mariecat1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy is back and better than ever thanks to this wonderful album for her fans and for her lovely daughter and fianceé. Insipiring pop album during a hard time that will bring a smile to your face, fan or not. The critics are the true clowns. Fave songs, the awesome Never Really Over, europhic Teary eyes, clubby Cry about it later, the inspiring Resilient, Tucked(srsly awesome cheekyKaty is back and better than ever thanks to this wonderful album for her fans and for her lovely daughter and fianceé. Insipiring pop album during a hard time that will bring a smile to your face, fan or not. The critics are the true clowns. Fave songs, the awesome Never Really Over, europhic Teary eyes, clubby Cry about it later, the inspiring Resilient, Tucked(srsly awesome cheeky concept lmao), Crowd anthem Only Love and the beautiful and sweet Daisies and What makes a woman directed to her daughter. 10/10 album, will keep on listening to these "cliché" songs quote by those clowns again and again.… Expand
  9. GregPerry
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is AMAZING! experimental melodies, a pleasant return to elettropop, with an 80’s mix, all accompained by introspective lyrics. My favourites are Cry About It Later and Tucked, but also Not The End of the World and Teary Eyes don’t joke! If you’re searching for a Dance album, Smile is the one for you!
  10. hr_miguel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is based on how katy was in her depression, this album have 0 skips its her best, I am very happy for her and orlando to have a child.… Expand
  11. davealipante
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    With Smile, Perry assures that she delivers and executes carefully crafted songwriting and rhythmic melodies, much needed at the time being of its release.
  12. kk_matthew
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SMILE is a perfect album. Every single song is perfect, catchy, and well-produced. People are giving this album bad reviews on purpose. Please give it a try and don't trust the critics.
  13. Lucacomputer
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    its so good perfect
    talented brilliant incredible amazinf showstopping

    miss katy did that
  14. omerfarooq
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so good every song literally every song on tbis album is my favourite she gave birth to two childern and im very happy that her real fans are very happy for this **** masterpiece love and respect to legend katy perry love ~ light ❤
  15. lee_cook
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, no skips and pure pop perfection. Teary eyes and Cry about it later need to be singles!!
  16. AmixHades
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album in the history! I cry then listen all of the songs. Katy grow up with Smile and I really love that. My favorite tracks are Only Love, Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Not The End Of The World and Daisies. The first is so emotional for me. Katy Perry is the best
  17. Josiebombshell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album Is Perfect Been On Repeat All Day Love It Deserves No Hate (I’m Looking At You Kpop And Taylor Fans)
  18. Nagini19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!!, full of beautiful songs and meanings. This album represent what katy is, a fantastic person and artist.
  19. iamomerfarooq
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I have no words to describe this master piece she did it and made the best album of the year byt still they are gonna talk about witness they dont even know what was witness it is also a master piece they didnt want a new genre just listen to these 2 master piece u will listen to every song. She did it Kathryn more love and respect to yoy periodt!I'm
  20. Popob09
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bestttttttttttttttttt albummmmmmmmmm everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… Expand
  21. erezivanir
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Aoty, the best album of 2020. Resilient, Cry About Later and Not The End Of The World
  22. lulusmill
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile tem músicas boas e perfeitas, eu achei o álbum incrível e totalmente muito bom
  23. redwilson13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of 2020.
    Just because it's over doesn't mean it's really over
    And if I think it over, maybe you'll be comin' over again
    And I'll have to get over you all over again
    Just because it's over doesn't mean it's really over
    And if I think it over, maybe you'll be comin' over again
    And I'll have to get over you all over again    … Expand
  24. Chriss638
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a great album! Daisies is literally my favourite. This albums brings me joy and is full of bops!
  25. thirthehe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, every song is a masterpiece. From the first track to the last, I have found myself listening to it over and over again.
  26. rafaelb
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is literal ART The lyrics are glory, because it could save lives The rythms are unexpected un this times but 100% Truth and real as Katy always has been
  27. Giove
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    THE BEEEESTTTT!!!! Love her!!!! Love this album!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  28. Pinedac
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    smile is a great source of inspiration and creativity, it may not have a story, but it transmits that special vibe that only a true fan would have
  29. andreamo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only Love and Not The End Of The World aren’t just tracks from Katy Perry’s new album, #Smile, they’re CULTURAL RESETS and THE BEST SONGS OF 2020, they are the oxygen you breathe, they’re a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. they’re art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.… Expand
  30. Pjlugo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is beatyful,
    Es hermoso este álbum sencillamente sus melodias son un gran alivio para nuestros oídos.
  31. Andrea17765
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A perfect album with no skips. Empowering lyrics. Another masterpiece. Thank u katy
  32. LoveMyFirework
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is art. Katherine is finding her smile again and growing up with her little Daisy and Lando. Music and words are astonishing.
  33. Giusx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Love this album!!! It is very catchy and intense! Katy shows us that she still is the new queen of pop!
  34. Biggertsunami
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best katy album. Really a journey for find our smile again. Thank you so much Queen for this masterpiece… Expand
  35. Henxxi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Conceito, coesão e aclamação, essa é uma fase muito importante pra Katy tanto pessoalmente quanto artisticamente, sinto que esse amadurecimento pode vir mais de forma mais sólida nos próximos lançamentos
  36. Mel_Santos
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry is a legend of pop, smile it's beautiful and powerfull as like the Katy's essence… Expand
  37. AwesomeArk13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a fantastic album that deserve better it's not bad as critics says I'll give it 10
  38. soti77
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A great body of work and all of the song are great and bops..there are literally no skips..my faves are cry about it later and not the end of the world
  39. lorisperri
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's her best album. Original sounds and lyrics that manage to make you smile
  40. ixionLetMeluvU
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy never loses her shine and SMILE. Another album that blessed my ears. There it is, SMILE
  41. harley_hwii
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy did an incredible job with KP5. Apart from the released singles, 'Cry About It Later', 'Tucked', 'Only Love', 'Teary Eyes' are quite catchy!
  42. Apongkips
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her Best Album till date . The way she reinvented herself each era is commendable. From One of the boys to Smile, she has come a long way with success and failure' but that's a part of being an artist .
  43. Masterheart
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este álbum tiene muy buena producción, la voz de Katy se escucha más natural y orgánica de lo común, además de que las letras de las canciones son de lo más positivo que necesitamos en estás épocas de pandemia. Y eso la hace tener 10/10 en Masterheart
  44. Lunar_
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SUCH a good album! Only Love is absolutely beautiful and this album has absolutely no skips. It's what the world needs right now!
  45. Madjiddd
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pure pop, catchy songs KATY PERRY IS DEFINITELY BACK !! ALBUM OF THE YEAR !!
  46. yovanskie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a good album critics are really tasteless it deserves at least 70 but we don't care
  47. Jenny12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is certainly a new vibe for Katy and it really works. Theres a number of tracks on here that have the potential to reach number one spot. Champagne problems, resilient and cry about it later has been stuck in my head.
  48. Abhiash
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its a journey... Sangat jelas terlihat bgmn katy perry berbagi semua moment dalam hidupnya... Dan selamat katy untuk lagu yang yang sangat indah.. dan memiliki pesan mendalam... Bangga padamu
  49. RareSmile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing and so personal album.
    My favourite are Not the end end of the world, Champagne Problems, Never Really Over , Tucked and Teary eyes
    Listen to this masterpiece
  50. Alex0919
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album! Please listen! Believe that your ears are still that familiar voice! On the tenth anniversary of the release of the classic "Teenage Dream", don't be entangled in past setbacks, sing a manifesto of yourself! Be more private, not controlled by public opinion, and make your own "Smile"! Because when the katycats smile again, you are the biggest winner! The former wild girl in the field sincerely invites all katycats to come to this "Smile Kingdom" filled with happy smiles, and follow this mysterious power on a dreamy journey to find the most beautiful smile, feel the new attitude of this most beautiful California sweetheart, and appreciate the unconstrained nature. Taste full of lyrical sexiness and enjoy the maternal glory of contemporary independent women everywhere!… Expand
  51. mitencetoy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Every single song its a BOP! The best album of the year!
    And whats wrong with the critic. So unrealistic!
  52. leozleo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile is such a great album and I like that there are no features on it, only Katys excellence.
    I think it’s a good timing to release an album with that meaning, an album full of hope in such a dark time, she really brought my smile back with that album.
    I’m thankful and I’m really proud of her that she’s back with new music and that she has given birth to her daughter in the same week.
  53. luca_13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love this album, in spite of the critic is a good album.. after what Katy Perry went through, she managed to get out of that dark tunnel giving birth to this album.
  54. FolkSmileTica
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An excellent album dealing with her post witness era. In Smile, each song is special, from ballads to synth-pop to 80’s disco song, Katy Perry delivers us BOPS. Without no support from her team, or even her « best artist friends » Katy is « Flipping off the flop, now I just enjoy my ride ».

    Anyway, that’s definitely the album we (Katycats) were all asking for. 20/20
  55. HarryVeale
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing album with loveable songs one after another, it does not deserve the crticts "displeasure" and deserves better rankings. When i listen to this album it makes me happy and does make me smile, it is one of the best albums released this year.
  56. mikilbbh
    Aug 29, 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
  57. Zalextt
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum da senhora catupiry sem sombra de dúvidas. Não tem música ruim infelizmente.… Expand
  58. benisajoke
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is back with a cohesive album in which we see her journey through finding her SMILE again. Surprisingly, there are no ballads but it's understandable, because of the record's name. This new Katy Perry chapter is one of her best albums, along with 2010 Teenage Dream.
  59. Tomerr
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!! Katy did it again and gave us an amazing album full of bops. my favorite tracks except nro are tucked, not the end of the world and champagne problems.
  60. Mimidd
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so good, there is not a single song that you want to skip, 100/10… Expand
  61. kai2
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    There is not a single bad song on this album, the songs go great together!.
  62. Ersi23
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Brilliant, stunning ! An ispirational album for everyone full of love and rythm... I love it!
  63. Ronel_30
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “Not the End of the World” has a good meaning and rhythm, it takes me back to the magical vibes of Dark Horse and Black widow. “Cry About It Later” & “Tucked" was so magnificent it reminds me the bop music way back 2010's decade.All in All #SMILE album was impressive and worth to listen for from the start to finis. More of the track was very catchy, abundant in positive message and the most important.
    Almost, of the track were essential to be a single.    … Expand
  64. ItsBonoSpears
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is Katy's return to her true form! Bangers, ballad, and midtempos — this is classic Katy Perry.
  65. Lynzbubble
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I find Smile a return to form for Katy, whilst Witness was a good album, she was criticised for it being too out there. She’s now gone back to her roots and her critics are still not happy. The phrase your damned if you do and your damed if you don’t comes to mind! Never Really Over and Daises as singles were fab, and Smile itself is one of my favourites from the album, I would have maybeI find Smile a return to form for Katy, whilst Witness was a good album, she was criticised for it being too out there. She’s now gone back to her roots and her critics are still not happy. The phrase your damned if you do and your damed if you don’t comes to mind! Never Really Over and Daises as singles were fab, and Smile itself is one of my favourites from the album, I would have maybe put out Only Love, Tucked or Cry About it Later as singles instead of Small Talk and Harleys in Hawaii. This album deserves to be as successful as her former outings. For me personally this is Teenage Dream 2.0… Expand
  66. jdp1986
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy back to her classic self, its a nice feeling in these crazy times :) worth a listen for sure!
  67. Matveika
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile it’s her best album. I love so mush “Cry About It Later”, “Only Love” and “NOTETW”… Expand
  68. BurakCarey
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Talented brilliant incredible amazing show stoping spectacular never the same totally unique unafraid to reference or not reference put it in a blender **** on it vomit on it geat it give birth to it
  69. Cgale
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, it's great every song makes you vibrate. Katy brought out the best version of her on this album… Expand
  70. LuanRodrigues34
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum com músicas e sonoridade perfeita! Onde a Katy conseguiu unir todas as suas eras.… Expand
  71. turtledove
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Literally a Bop album......This album is everything we need rn....So much light, optimism, happiness and hope alongwith sassy disco beats....The album is well written and Produced!! Another Katy Perry Masterpiece!!
  72. Danielcoastt
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    É tudo que você precisa em um álbum vindo dela nesse momento e no contexto da sua vida nos últimos anos. É autêntico, é surpreendente, Katy , com muito perspicácia, entrega um álbum colorido para falar dos momentos cinzas da vida.
  73. Mahiano
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album was all i need. Make me smile and dance. My favorite is “cry about it later“ . Thank u katy❤️ You’re the best.
  74. Ryanxxxx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    the smile album, it is incredible, I can even say that it is one of your best albums, this one, which had only as executive producer, Katy Perry, I really loved each track on this album, because they are DIVINES.
  75. lilyhatesmusic
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry says she’d finally got back her smile and we should support her!!!
  76. Mery14
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year . I love all the song please listen smile album . This is the best
  77. katsuma
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love the album so much! My fav song on the album is Harley's In Hawaii! And I love how Smile relates to Taylor's Lover which they both transcended from being in a storm to fighting their way dancing through it and eventually passes through it and fights light and happiness!
  78. Osipow
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s one of the best album of this year!!! I like all songs from this masterpiece.
  79. Kieran10890
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Been a Katycat for around 10-12 years, and can honestly say this album tops them all for me. Such a beautifully written album, truly making light out of the dark situations life may bring to us. Queen of pop really is back!!
  80. mayco
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito e sem defeitos melhor álbum atualmente gostei muito de todas as músicas… Expand
  81. Burtontothistae
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lyrically i love it!
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  82. Limaton
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. katy Perry brings to the world her best album, songs that are contagious even telling a sad story .. this is katy perry, surprising everyone once again with her brilliant way of creating a perfect album..… Expand
  83. PedroLemes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Relly great album, i love the kind of pop that katy makes and the storyline she bring to every music video.
  84. videoqames
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bop after bop. Never Really Over is a great album opener. Might be her best album I fear.… Expand
  85. Williane
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. katy is a complete artist, who puts uniqueness in her music, showing her feelings and making people travel in her music.… Expand
  86. Marioookiiiiii1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album stupendo e senza skip. Le tracce più belle sono daisies, never really over, not the end of the world e teary eyes.… Expand
  87. 12355
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
  88. Eddie680
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    queen outdid herself again. This album has literally no skips and you can dance to almost every song. NRO, Teary eyes and NTEOTW are my absolute favorites!
  89. gagaperryswift
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    these musical critics are so biased and it seems like they are so against her. SMILE is one of her best pop albums and as it should! If you hate Katy please don't rate
  90. delfour
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy’s best album! The production is amazing
  91. Anggaleeng
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Its so amazing and versatile. Katy always gives us different beautiful musics.
  92. Joshibanez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album !! You can tell how she’s grown so far, this album is full of fun songs , and very relatable to anyone
  93. Maxime1806
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love this new album, it's fun, lyris are great and have a beautiful meaning!!
  94. lovexfroot
    Aug 29, 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
  95. Edoardobelli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy is really that b*tch, she did really her things with this album.
    Outdid her ex best album (witness)
  96. ddcusto
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry's maturity and process of surviving her own battles are absolutely brave and beautiful… Expand
  97. Jack96
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What else is there to say but what an Amazing, uplifting pop album!! Every song makes you feel a certain way and it's great to see Katy releasing what SHE wants to release. MASTERPIECE from Queen Katy Perry xo
  98. Itshenriquel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, Katy foi perspicaz demais, ressaltar as faixas cru about it later, teary eyes, not the end of the world e only love, são as melhores
  99. Bubaloobop
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s beautiful... perfect come back/album I’m so happy for this album, Katy Perry deserves it
  100. p_cs
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from start to end! It's the first time I like all the songs in Katy's album. Congratulations!!
    Best tracks for me: Daisies, Resilient, Teary Eyes, Not the end of the world and Tucked.
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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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