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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  2. Mixed: 291 out of 11514
  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. 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.
  2. Chromatiquer
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Álbum péssimo e sem coesão alguma a Katy sonha em se comparar com suas rivais
  3. yuriunsoplou
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible, it sounds like flying in the clouds. Katy Perry really delivered the best work of the year
  4. juliobrea
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow for me this is the album of the year, is skipless and so perfect. Katy Perry, this is a masterpiece
  5. imnotdecelis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album released by Katy Perry. The album is full of bangers, growers with different flavors and feels in it. One of the most amazing album released in 2020. A skipless one actually. Can be AOTY.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Javierguzmanval
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I listened this album and I felt me like if I were in another world, this is definitely a masterpiece.
  9. Smile_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Born to be brilliant. Perfect pop sound.
    This album is so inspirational. Each song has a special part of the amazing story of healing she went through. This is the light we needed. And this is definitely bringing back that SMILE.
  10. 0marv6
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is so good. It has no skips and every song could be a single. It's Katy's best album.
  11. ryanhaozi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    queen of pop is coming back. the album is great omg. katy perry deserves whole world. buy smile everywhere.
  12. Cris_ant25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum es increíble, se aprecia la madurez de Katy Perry en sus letras...
  13. Mrelking
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile quizá es mi álbum favorito de bubblegum pop de este año, siento que este momento de Katy es armónico de principio a fin es una vibra que te mantiene feliz todos los 35 minutos que dura el álbum. Lírica y armónicamente es un álbum sobre crecimiento personal y eso me hace quererlo a un más.
  14. babeboss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums of the year im so pround of my mama katy and specialist critic sucks
  15. biamuminhake
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is definitely Katy's best album! The songs are in sync and the whole record tells a story of self-acceptance, love and resilience. I felt connected to each word of each song. I understood the message and that cross my heart like a bullet of love and gratitude! Katy, now finally I got my smile back! Thank you for that. You are incredible and the industry just want to be cruel with you.This is definitely Katy's best album! The songs are in sync and the whole record tells a story of self-acceptance, love and resilience. I felt connected to each word of each song. I understood the message and that cross my heart like a bullet of love and gratitude! Katy, now finally I got my smile back! Thank you for that. You are incredible and the industry just want to be cruel with you. Well... I feel sorry for them and they lack of profissionalism. Love you!… Expand
  16. Ueked
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! Katy managed to make a light, cohesive album and at the same time with a super strong message! He found the right point between Witness and Prism, leaving his brand so well known.
  17. iwasdivine
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing record. Unlike anything she has done before. She took a risk and stepped outside of her bubble. Arguably some of her best work. Emphasis on the tracks ‘Cry About It Later’ and ‘Only Love’.
  18. DaniLuna
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s so good. I don’t find any bad song. I don’t skip any, and that shows has worth the wait. Not the end of the world could be, easily, another top 10.… Expand
  19. anderssonlima
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I don't understand all the hate around Smile... It's a great great record! Pop perfection! Enjoyable, danceable... You definetely can feel her on the album!
  20. RickHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is growing, it’s absolutely perfect, maybe one of the best Pop album Of 2020. Bop
  21. shotkardashian
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    caras, é ela!!!! a rainha do pop mano eu te amo tanto katy!!!! ela está mais feliz doq nunca, ela voltou, vai tomar no cu quem tá colocando nota baixa, ela acabou de parir, nota não significa, este álbum é uma obra de arte!
  22. Musicfanananna
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    It’s a pop album that’s a huge step up from her previous album witness but still some songs are a huge high ‘never really over’ ‘not the end of the world’ and ‘cry about it later’ but huge lows such as ‘smile’ and ‘Resilient ’
  23. summerjakew
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Even though many of the Katy Cats are rating "folklore" at 0 I'm going to be truthful and unbiased and give Katy what she deserves
  24. Thornes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum não é aquele que leva notas baixas Melhor álbum é aquele que toca os corações das pessoas,que através da música traz lembranças boas e no meio dessa pandemia faz você sorrir Novamente..Obrigado Katy Perry
  25. Josesaldana05
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a great album, it tells you about how wonderful life is and that despite all the problems you have, you will always come out to smile and shine stronger than ever.❤️
  26. Swiftlinktter
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    And at the height of the end of his long-lived dominance of the global pop scene, Perry brings one of his most cohesive and brilliant albums that even those who are afraid of clowns would dare to smile
  27. Chemavb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muy buen album el cual tiene letras espectaculares y utiliza sonidos bueno que te hacer viajar con ella
  28. LuisEnrique2
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es perfección pop y eso sólo lo sabe hacer katy perry.
    Ella sabe hacer música POP, es una mezcla de sonidos que sólo sabe hacer ella, nadie más.    … Expand
  29. Alejandro100618
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    La reina del pop recuperando su sonrisa, el mejor álbum en cuanto a letra y los ritmos definitivamente algo muy intenso digno de ser alabado, la evolución en la música de katy perry es notoria, excelente álbum.
  30. Denisse92
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best Album Is Amazing Fresh Unique Empowered
    I am very satisfied with this album
  31. GuaxinimCritico
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ótimas composições, a produção está impecável. As músicas são coesas e conversam entre sim, se complementando e criando um bom storytelling em 4 atos. Perfeição define!
  32. Trigueiro
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    After the Witness era Katy manages to deliver a more cohesive work. With better lyrics and good beats for the dance. Cry About Later is the best song on the album. But we have good times with Not The End Of The World CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS in addition to the most emotional moments at the end like Only Love
  33. OmarFerro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este es el increíble resultado de haber pasado por una etapa, en la que todos querían verla derrotada. Ahora ella responde con una sonrisa y y un conjunto de canciones que inspiran y motivan a la fortaleza y a sacar de lo malo, lo mejor.
  34. Johnraphaelc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's very good. Each of his songs are very grandiose and cheerful. She remains good every song and lyrics are good hope and she will be given the recognition she always deserved.
  35. joseeidk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi álbum favorito de Katy Perry, con excelentes canciones que te invitan a bailar, reír y reflexionar… Expand
  36. Igormatthew
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy showed us the power of overcoming in the album Smile, with music with beautiful message and with stories that only she knows that she passed, I listening now, music, by music and so I want to applaud her standing, you presented us a pop alumble, light, passionate, addictive, and with beautiful messages! These notes of these critics are not worth some of why some who decides whetherKaty showed us the power of overcoming in the album Smile, with music with beautiful message and with stories that only she knows that she passed, I listening now, music, by music and so I want to applaud her standing, you presented us a pop alumble, light, passionate, addictive, and with beautiful messages! These notes of these critics are not worth some of why some who decides whether the album is good, it is the listener and not critical that always wear the Katy's work! That this album touches in each corner of the world and shut these people who are knowing to play negative criticism and that you Katy Perry we presented with more songs like, I love you!… Expand
  37. mandargupte93
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop getting shaped up so well through this album. [link omitted per site rules]
  38. PatrickMagnar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    'Smile' é o melhor álbum de Perry, nele Perry canta sua história de forma esperançosa, e resiliente, mostrando que nunca acaba de verdade.
  39. MatRevo
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    this was katy going back to her roots but tripped on the way there. it’s like an unbalanced combination of everything right with teenage dream and everything wrong with witness. she’s clearly trying to make radio hits again but butchered the quality on the process.

    the sound of the album doesn’t even match the aesthetics at all. it was more like a compilation of rejects rather than a    this was katy going back to her roots but tripped on the way there. it’s like an unbalanced combination of everything right with teenage dream and everything wrong with witness. she’s clearly trying to make radio hits again but butchered the quality on the process.

    the sound of the album doesn’t even match the aesthetics at all. it was more like a compilation of rejects rather than a concept album.    … Expand
  40. ChrisCoronado
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    New Katy Perry's songs are an incredible way to demonstrate the resilience that only a woman in heels can do it.
  41. Tameema786
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The amount of ageism and sexism in the Critics reviews is annoying but not surprising. This is a very impressive album, pure pop gold down to it's core, what makes a woman is one of the best songs of the year!!!
  42. Freddy1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album filled me with energy and peace, I was going through a difficult time and this album "Smile" saved me. ♥️
  43. Summibori
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, we, your fans, do appreciate your art Katy... Thanks for this masterpiece.
  44. Ayconsaid
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse album, se nao e o melhor do ano, Não sei qual e, esses criticos velhos que Não gostam mesmo de katy… Expand
  45. Jurasicolio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de katy perry definitivamente, teniendo muchas reseñas injustas pero que aún así, esto no impedirá que brille como siempre.
  46. jkplin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A Katy merece o mundo, mas o mundo não merece a Katy! Acho muita injustiça lançarem as críticas comentando mais sobre a vida pessoal dela do que do trabalho em si, mais amor e empatia por favor.
  47. PedroReal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is the album of the year, Katy Perry returns with great Hits From Never Really Over to What Makes a Woman. It was worth the wait, Katy regained her smile. It is his best album, I love it. Greetings from Guatemala.
  48. marianoricardi
    Aug 28, 2020
    3
    ¡Triste pero real! Katy Perry de verdad entró en el flop. No podia creerlo hasta que escuche este disco. En letras (como casi siempre) se denota mucho poder, su voz en algunas canciones como What Makes a Woman es en verdad muy suave y agradable al oído, pero es la única canción del disco junto a Only Love que pude escuchar hasta el final sin aburrirme. Un álbum que obviamente recuerda a la¡Triste pero real! Katy Perry de verdad entró en el flop. No podia creerlo hasta que escuche este disco. En letras (como casi siempre) se denota mucho poder, su voz en algunas canciones como What Makes a Woman es en verdad muy suave y agradable al oído, pero es la única canción del disco junto a Only Love que pude escuchar hasta el final sin aburrirme. Un álbum que obviamente recuerda a la Katy Perry anterior a Witness que lamentablemente sigue amarrada a Teenage Dream pero esta vez sin lograr efectividad en lo absoluto. No escucharía el álbum una vez más. Lo lamento Katy … Expand
  49. tthaisoliveira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I just can’t stop listening to it! This album is all we needed in this pandemic, Katy did an incredible job!!
  50. LoverSummer
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Anyways, I was going to rate this album a 0 score bc Katy stans are rating Folklore with 0 too, but... i'm giving it the score it deserves
  51. Josemenpar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album she has released. The songs are so fresh and every single song feels like it was meant for the album and not a filler. Loved it!
  52. saurah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    maravilhosooooooooooooooooooooo amei, álbum muito bom amei mesmo bom muito bom
  53. Israelr4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy perry, que album maravilhoso! Parabéns sim todas as músicas s2s2 rainhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… Expand
  54. Saiintkenny
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores e mais sinceros da carreira, com uma produção incrível e que apesar de não trazer coisas super novas mas surpreendo a cada segundo.
  55. DannyNoc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda el mejor album de Katy Cada cancion transmite un setimiento unico Algo que solo ella puede hacer… Expand
  56. Juanitomusic
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! Every song us a bop. This is definitely Katy's best album definitely. From the openern"Never Really Over" to the dance floor banger "cry about it later" and "not the end of the world" to the soul touching "only love". Katy proves that she is one of the best pop artist that uses her strenth to make music
  57. User2589019
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album perfetto. Non c’è bisogno di dire nulla. Le critiche poste accanto sono del tutto scorrete, davvero fatte a dispetto! Katy ha dato la possibilità in questo album di sentirsi liberi, illuminati, felici, euforici, tristi, spinti verso la sessualità, la libertà di pensiero. Davvero complimenti!
  58. estebamirez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best album from Katy Perry so far, all the tracks are pop perfection, it has no skips, and deserves all, and so much more of what the "professional critics" are giving her.
  59. Jeanqueiroz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I am very impressed with this beautiful work by Katy Perry, she delivered everything and more on this album. Congratulations!
  60. supersonnic19
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's been a while since I heard Katy's music and feel that connection again, all started with Never Really Over, and from there all was a rollercoaster of emotions. I think this could be her best album.
  61. IvanAle
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album makes you feel many emotions, it is perfect if you are sad. she's really back
  62. KATYCATMADI
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's so good! No skips! Not the end of the world, teary eyes and cry about it later are my top 3!
  63. DIEGOMURO
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Probably the best album in Katy's history, can't choose my favorite song, all are amazing. Good job Katy ♥️
  64. MusicLoveer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums, I love every song.
    I think Katy Perry is one of the only artist that maintain pop alive. Thank you Katherine.
  65. Sainturbe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum proporciona uma experiência de reviver os antigos trabalhos de Katy, sem perder a coesão.
  66. Fer123nando
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente álbum! Vayamos a hacer Stream❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  67. gustavomilk
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Péssimo como todo seu trabalho. Músicas esquecíveis. Trabalhou muito pra nada
  68. daniwbruno
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Some need listen this record again to find her moments by perry, es lo que pienso del album
  69. Samuel567
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It really is the best album of her career, she got her smile and it didn't help ours
  70. Victorlht23
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Is the worst album of 2020 so far,generic and a realy **** music of katy perry”s albuns,discuting and patetic!
  71. rmfonteles
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry captured the essence of all her albums and put it in "Smile", turning it into something completely new but still very Katy Perry. Just like "Teenage Dream", "Smile" will be an era that will mark and will continue to be remembered even a decade from now.
  72. Sebs23
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum con buenos temas que merecen ser singles, tucked y teary reyes son lo máximo.
  73. thebaddesT_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry's Smile is definitely and album worth listening too, and is one of her best works yet
  74. Carlosgalmiche
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Resiste, amorsa, positiva y sonriente. Smile es el típico album que abraza tu corazón cuando sientes estar al borde de lo negativo.
  75. rhyanrosaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    UM ÁLBUM TOTALMENTE PESSOAL, UMA FAROFA GOSTOSA COMO ELA SEMPRE FEZ, TUDO QUE POP PRECISAVA ATUALMENTE, FINALMENTE ALGUMA COISA DIFERENTE DOS ÚLTIMOS 300 LANÇAMENTOS DE TODOS OS ARTISTAS, NO FIM 2020 FOI SALVO!
  76. Artu6ro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El disco que ha ha o felices a muchos en la cuarentena, trayendo sonidos frescos y una temática de circo qué promete
    Canciones como cry about it later y tucked demuestran qué Katy aun tiene mucho que dar.
  77. Potatosalad69
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile isnt just an album, it’s a reason to breathe,it's the supportive parent of your gay ass that you always wanted,it's a life experience,its a gentle caress from an old childhood love,it's a reason to get your ass out of bed and live life,it's something that kids and adults will be singing on the streets
  78. PatrickJenner
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry é uma palhaça triste não só nas fotos de “Smile”. Seu mundo colorido já foi desconstruído em baladas emotivas e no documentário "Part of Me", mas agora ganha um álbum feito com essa intenção. Smile sem dúvidas é um dos melhores álbuns do ano, e o melhor de Katy. Ta aí um lançamento do pop que não olhou pros anos 80 e sim pro futuro!! Katy investe em sonoridade atual e acertaKaty Perry é uma palhaça triste não só nas fotos de “Smile”. Seu mundo colorido já foi desconstruído em baladas emotivas e no documentário "Part of Me", mas agora ganha um álbum feito com essa intenção. Smile sem dúvidas é um dos melhores álbuns do ano, e o melhor de Katy. Ta aí um lançamento do pop que não olhou pros anos 80 e sim pro futuro!! Katy investe em sonoridade atual e acerta muitas vezes!… Expand
  79. Jacksmith27
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is currently her most cohesive album and eventually songs are so good that it’s hard to pick favourite. The opening track and ending track is perfectly picked. The album is about finding her smile again, and at the end she said “there it is katheryn” which implies that she found her happiness again.… Expand
  80. Kcguzman97
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is complete different you can find how Katy find again the smile and how she can be more powerful and how we like use this powers song in our life every day because, because we can be more resilent, could wait the better things and this is definitely that Katy want to show us.
  81. Sebastian2018
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perry shows that no one stops her, she is the living example of resilience, power and love.
  82. Mauricritic
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Se cag0 en mierdua vieja payolera acabada,te odiamossssssss mierduaaaaaaaaa
  83. LarissaMCosta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best álbum, o melhor álbum da katy de todos os tempos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  84. FelipeMurcia
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible! Katy Perry is still unable to reinvent herself. One of her worst albums.… Expand
  85. Imanolpardo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un gran álbum, muy diferente a lo que Katy nos tenía acostumbrados, we have to stan
  86. Srijan_P
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is Perry's most cohesive work to date. It follows her journey to find her Smile and the narrative is strongly conveyed through the 4 mini-chapters of the album. The production on the album is flawless and the lyrics are some of Perry's best.
  87. nycolaslk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A harmonious album , cool beat and total cohesion. Katy doing the best as always.
  88. Lucas159
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is Khateryn!, um dos albuns mais lindos e líricos que já ouvi. A evolução vocal da katy está perfeita.
  89. anderlisboa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum que você vê o desempenho dela, a cada música que toca, você sente uma vontade enorme de dançar, cantar, pular e assim vai! Katy Perry, nunca me decepcionou!… Expand
  90. Diogoroman
    Aug 28, 2020
    3
    Is like she has been stuck since 2010 in the same sound that her previous albums , wich is sad cause i was waiting for something new , she is not a teenager anymore, it time to grow up!
  91. davi4president
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The criticism is being harsh with the singer, judging the person and not her music. Katy Perry delivers one of the best albums of the year. Consistent, fun, strong, with strong lyrics and dancing at the same time. The salvation that pop needed. Smile is a smile in the midst of chaos. I loved!
  92. alifeferreira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year - aoty, Katy Perry se encontra como a maior estrela do ano nesse álbum… Expand
  93. KPTRENDS
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JOYA! Este año es por mucho Lo mejor del año!

    Pop agradable con letras hermosas y ritmos bailable.    … Expand
  94. meanxtony
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best pop album of 2020, she delivered everything on this record, there's no weak song on this pop masterpiece, thank you for that katy, you deserve the world
  95. partofmanic
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I have been a fan of Katy for over 10 years and I can assure you this album is everything I was waiting for. It's a shame she keeps getting bad reviews when she's one of the biggest pop artists of our times and she just delivered a pop perfection. An album without any bad songs. It was written from the bottom of her heart, it is authentic and is about real personal growth. LET'S STREAM SMILE
  96. JaoFernandes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is so personal and so good! Katy's best album so far, full of emotions.
  97. andres122341
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    its Katy's best album, love that she got her smile back! love everything about this amazing album
  98. emelo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far! She deserves more and she's a legend of this industry, you cannot just ignore her... This album has songs like “Harleys In Hawaii”, “Never Really Over”, “Not The End Of The World”, “What Makes a Woman” and the best one: “Only Love”. She talks about sadness and problems without being melancholic, but trying to see through the good side of stuff. Just loved the way sheHer best album so far! She deserves more and she's a legend of this industry, you cannot just ignore her... This album has songs like “Harleys In Hawaii”, “Never Really Over”, “Not The End Of The World”, “What Makes a Woman” and the best one: “Only Love”. She talks about sadness and problems without being melancholic, but trying to see through the good side of stuff. Just loved the way she does it. It deserves a 10!… Expand
  99. kyldere
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry has always delivered quality music. In “Smile” it was no different, definitely the best thing that happened in this pandemic period. Katy you brought my smile back. Thank u
  100. thiagoanjos
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Brilhante, poderoso e uma jornada sorridente. Katy Perry mostra maturidade sem precisar fugir da sua identidade!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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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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