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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  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. paulo_acl
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    It seems Katy tries the same thing for years, even when everybody saw it won't fit. This album is actually better than Witness, but also sucks.
  2. JeremySpears
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Katy Perry is back with another album. Pregnant and in clown uniform. Everyone who knows me knows that I grew out of Katy's music when I was like 14. Her music went from being bops over bops for my 11 year old self to giving me ear cancer now. But I keep giving her music a chance. I should probably accept that I'm never gonna like it again.

    We have 5 previously released songs on here. We    Katy Perry is back with another album. Pregnant and in clown uniform. Everyone who knows me knows that I grew out of Katy's music when I was like 14. Her music went from being bops over bops for my 11 year old self to giving me ear cancer now. But I keep giving her music a chance. I should probably accept that I'm never gonna like it again.

    We have 5 previously released songs on here. We have the generic "Never Really Over" that also could’ve been sung by Zara Larsson, the typical 2010 Katy kidz bop material with "Smile", "Daisies", a song that is supposed to be deep but the fact that it sounded dated on arrival takes away all the attention from its lyrics, "Harleys in Hawaii", which seems to be a fan favorite but to me it sounds like an Ariana Grande reject and the terribly boring "What Makes a Woman", which at least has decent lyrics.

    What else is left to unpack here? A lot of bland stuff ("Champagne Problems", "Resilient"), more dated stuff ("Tears Eyes"), I don’t know what "Tucked" was supposed to be and "Only Love" which sounds like something you've heard a million times before but at least it has good lyrics. Oh and with "Not the End of the World" we have another song that sounds like Ariana didn’t want it on "thank u, next". But that one is actually one of the better songs on the album. "Cry About It Later" has an interesting and different production in the verses but then its chorus comes on and ruins the whole thing. So all in all this is another 1/10 project from Katy for me. The album is pretty bland as it sounds either generic, boring or dated. Congrats on your baby Katy but this album was not it. If I had to pick favorites I would point out "Not the End of the World". That one justifies the 1 point in my opinion. Yeah.    … Expand
  3. michaelpmcd93l
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Just not a good album, the only song that stands out is NRO and it’s a song from last year that stinks of desperation to put on the album to boost streams.
  4. Chloe908090
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Really did not enjoy. It was okay but it was definitely nothing new or exciting
  5. wtfislulu
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    The album is super boring I didnt like at all. It has only three good songs.
  6. kele
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    To be honest, it's far below Katie Perry's normal level. It's stupid to put some old songs on the album for better results
  7. dirtyhippie
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    It's just simply...... Not good. The worst thing you can be in entertainment isn't "bad"; the worst thing you can be is "boring". And that's what this album is. Not a single interesting song, no risks taken, no experimentation, no thing noteworthy. It would have gotten at least a 3 or 4 if she put any effort into trying something even a little different from the empty-headed, bubblegum popIt's just simply...... Not good. The worst thing you can be in entertainment isn't "bad"; the worst thing you can be is "boring". And that's what this album is. Not a single interesting song, no risks taken, no experimentation, no thing noteworthy. It would have gotten at least a 3 or 4 if she put any effort into trying something even a little different from the empty-headed, bubblegum pop she's managed to stay above water with even if the result of her efforts was painfully bad. But no, just boring. Uncomfortably, awkwardly boring.… Expand
  8. Geda
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Her music has not progressed over the years and lacks depth. The album is not cohesive and some lyrics are banal.
  9. charls_himym
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Bad! The Sound is very simple and bored! Is An album that leaves much to be desired
  10. DannBoy
    May 15, 2021
    1
    Es como si Katy no aprendiera la lección y decidiera no crecer artísticamente, almenos en el ámbito musical
  11. APilarte
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This is really bad. It is like " I need more music to became my buzz singles into a new album before the public forget me".
  12. Refrescodemelon
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Nada nuevo, parece ser un refrito de witness.
    En realidad necesitamos que se reinvente por que si no terminara muriendo, la respeto y todo pero naaah
  13. Lucas_back
    Sep 1, 2020
    1
    I think this is her worst album so far. It has nothing in special, it is not memorable and it is boring.
  14. Brodyroze
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    It should be called Frown rather than Smile. There wasn’t a single ounce of originality in this album. She hasn’t been able to release good music since 2013. And even that was a stretch. Come on Katy. Give us good music, that you put your heart and soul into. This just ain’t it. You may have finally got back your smile, but you need to get back your talent..
  15. Finalrequiem
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    The primitive album. Katy Perry, despite the statements that this is her most mature album, has remained at the level of the music industry clown. Complete lack of concept. The album seems to be a collection of disconnected songs. The attempt to repeat the sound of her peak "Teenage dream" failed miserably. The songs from the album are forgettable and boring. Katy perry better go toThe primitive album. Katy Perry, despite the statements that this is her most mature album, has remained at the level of the music industry clown. Complete lack of concept. The album seems to be a collection of disconnected songs. The attempt to repeat the sound of her peak "Teenage dream" failed miserably. The songs from the album are forgettable and boring. Katy perry better go to everyday life and not embarrass yourself… Expand
  16. haloeyeeye
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Disappointed, this album is all cliché music by Katy Perry from the 2010s. Nothing new, same boring beats, 16 year old teen lyrics. Sad Clown: This is Katie's true face. She brought nothing new to pop music, except for boredom and apathy.
  17. vicferdarson
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Este álbum no es lo mejor del 2020, incluso Witness suena mejor que esto. Una canción salva a todo el álbum.
  18. Vatinocrazy
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada inovadora, musicalmente mediano parece uma reciclAgem de descarte de álbuns passados , visando a mesma sonoridade e facetas das suas manibras músicas entretanto e notaavel a falca de coesão entre os sons devido a uma ampla variedade de mecanismos sonoros em suas musicas, parece um pouco i.aturo o seu materual , faltando o ápice pRa uma explosão impactante para gerar sorrisos em nós públicas amantes de musicas Pop , katy trabalho mais queremos uma qualidade extra , isso se parece com seus albuns anteriores nada diferente nada de inovação,… Expand
  19. roadtovenus
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    In spite of, or maybe because of, her promotional spectacles—Left Shark, the whipped cream bra, teasing her baby’s name with a single release—she’s long been able to comfortably assume legions of people will listen to her music, without even asking themselves why. The unspoken question of Smile is: Why now?
  20. Varshitha
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    The album is boring. Only good song is Harleys in Hawaii. Was expecting more.
  21. Hzap
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Such a boring and basic Album! It sounds like Perry is stuck in her confort zone, making music for children (which has worked for he in the past but not anymore). Forgettable songs and basic production.
  22. kadupacheco
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    um dos álbuns mais fracos dos últimos tempos, nem de longe lembra a cantora que lançou Teenage Dream e Prism, músicas totalmente esquecíveis, senti como perda de tempo ter ouvido
  23. oovny
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Very uninspired and has shown little or no growth from previous albums. I loved Katy Perry’s first albums but then it stayed the same for years.
  24. evakimura
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    56??? is too much for this **** pray to continue like this katy, this is your worst album, stay with god
  25. YefferB
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    It's sad that a big pop star such Katy Perry had declined this way. Smile has no cohesion as an album itself. Three songs are only the exception. She should take a rest and bring pop music what it deserves.
  26. Allie1
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only liked one song sadly, wasn't a big fan of this album. Wish it had more hit songs… Expand
  27. MariCela
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Pésimo álbum Katy debería reinventarse totalmente, su música es muy parecida
  28. BrieLYNN
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    I wanted to like it as some who recieved the vinyl early said it was amazing. But every song was just meh. It sounds like 2010 pop with the same basic lyrics. I did kinda like Not the end of the world, but to spend an hour listening to a whole album to find 1 song I might listen to again kind of sucks.
  29. Reyesjohn
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing new. Simpre giving the same thing until it falls into the ridiculous... His fans are hateful uneducated… Expand
  30. Giiiia
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like one, two but thats it, so i need to listen one more time maybe or bye bye… Expand
  31. SquirtleMx
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    I had high hopes, but it is a little repetitive, she can do so much better, Never really over its cute tho, so theres that
  32. Kevtroy
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    No esperaba tanto de este álbum y al final del dia termina decepcionando. Sonidos repetitivos y muy cliches.
  33. Bromeroz
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    It sounds like always , so childish ... I hope she can give us something better next time
  34. Jorgealbram
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Un retorno flojo, sonidos que recuerdan a su antiguo trabajo, tal vez con las escuchas pueda mejorar, pero hasta ahora nada recomendable
  35. Leonnel
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Lo que sucede con Katy Perry es que no se arriesga, no trata de innovar, letras y sonidos repetitivos, pareciera un álbum de una cantante joven que apenas va a debutar en la industria musical. Dos o tres canciones salvan el álbum.
  36. Str0ker
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Boring, sounds basic and like every other work she has done It doesn’t not fit the expectations coming from an artist like Katy Perry
  37. Liligrangen_
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Idk i don’t like it. Just one song is beautiful, but the rest.... just one song save the album.
  38. Chromatiica
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG , this is horrible, horrible , horrible .
    No me pone feliz, me pone triste y me da pena por Katy . Escupida por la crítica .    … Expand
  39. Giayamp
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    No me gustó el concepto, siento que pudo conectar mejor con sus fans y la gente
  40. RiverEd
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not her best work, hope she improves for the next work, she should hire her fans to work with her… Expand
  41. Tryyz
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Ela me dececionou nesse álbum... na próxima vai vir melhor e vai quebrar todas os recordes possíveis
  42. Metamix102
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This album is called Smile but I can not even smile at all. This era is a mess so sorry for Katy spending 2 years just to create this
  43. Juajuju
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    So common and very bored. We need more dance and better music from you. Xoxo
  44. amandauWu
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Underwhelming for an album that was well anticipated. Would have thought that the album build up and experimental methods of releasing singles would have improved to the album tracks.
  45. johnjermit
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Sadly her worst album with WITNESS. It's seems she never evolve. The only good songs are CRY ABOUT IT LATER & TEARY EYES. Maybe HIH. The rest is mediocre.
  46. Facuret
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    La verdad, muy buenas intenciones de su parte, pero es el mismo cliché pop básico
  47. odeiokatyperry
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    muito ruim,katy como sempre entregando o mesmo album sem qualidade e ainda usa o filho como marketing
  48. Jawiiexz
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not her best work, very generic, seems recycled from previous works. Not impressive, nothing new.… Expand
  49. Caa
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    ALBUM FLOP!!! PIOR ALBUM DA CARREIRA DA KATY!!!!!! Katya protege o Dr Luke!!! NOJO
  50. Ruben1419
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    I don’t like. Am sorry Katy naksks skskwks sosos aislados soskskznsks kskslzo y lsoslsosos slslzksklzz
  51. Nathgrime
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    this album does not have a guideline despite some bops like "Not The End Of The World" and "Only Love". Katy proves her statue of icon once again but the theme of the album is not precise and loose the listener (visual, music ...).
  52. ecarlos
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Pense realmente que seria algo mejor, pero todo es repititivo con sus albunes.
  53. Angelz
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Feels like she hasn’t done any growing at all. This album seems like a setback record for her career.
  54. Danysan
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    a big prank, but not a prank of a good circus, and a circus that has already gone bankrupt
  55. xvantekth
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Very disappointing. Knowing Katy for so long i really miss her old songs, maybe its time to step back and recover her inspiration as composer. Not all people can deliver smash hits one after another. Shout out to kc that are doing a disservice to her as fas :)
  56. Duckweed
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Just more same-sounding generic pop. KP literally has two songs she sings, and she sings them over and over again, nicely but indistinguishably.
  57. Darwiin06
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    This album does not go anywhere. Doesn't tell anything. Super boring, I can't believe Witness (another awful album) was better
  58. Adriangred
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Honestly not her best work.Only 2 likeable songs , the rest sound like fillers and it just doesn’t seem like she put that much effort into it.Plus let’s not talk about the lackluster cover.
  59. Damain
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Half of the album is filled with fillers. Might not be her best work. Never really over and cry about it later saved the album
  60. Woapoom
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Regresa a la "repostería pop industrial", sin dar nada más a su carrera y a la música, su único logro satisfacer a sus seguidores asentados. Fácil de olvidar.… Expand
  61. justjevans
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    I love katy perry and i excited for her new album. I had so much expectations and this is what I've got? There's no something new in this album, just a basic pop.
  62. DanielST26
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pues es literal la misma cosa de sus trabajos pasados y pues siento que lo que le hace falta es evolucionar en música se tiene que reinventar e intentar cosas nuevas no se puede quedar para siempre en una misma zona… Expand
  63. Filyphe
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Mais do mesmo , músicas previsíveis , uma música apenas salva , singles lançados a anos atrás sem sucesso colocado no álbum !!! O smile amarelou
  64. nolehablende
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum muy lento,ha sido uno de los peores álbumes de Katy,creo que debería ir por más… Expand
  65. PopCraze
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Bubblegum Pop Princess Katy is defiantly far far away in the clouds somewhere. Although Smile has a cheerful sprinkle of songs within its 12 track collection, it simply does not stand out as solid album - especially with the creative and versatile Katy we expect. The journey within the album seems messy, slightly sloppy and poorly executed - I couldn’t see a clear, solid album. If you areBubblegum Pop Princess Katy is defiantly far far away in the clouds somewhere. Although Smile has a cheerful sprinkle of songs within its 12 track collection, it simply does not stand out as solid album - especially with the creative and versatile Katy we expect. The journey within the album seems messy, slightly sloppy and poorly executed - I couldn’t see a clear, solid album. If you are expecting Pop or any genre that might POP IT in the club, this wannabe indie album isn’t for you. A few songs you may play three times but after that they’ll be on your skip list.… Expand
  66. tanvir9
    Aug 31, 2020
    1
    very poor from katy. i never expect like this, so poor! i scared maybe she is over.
  67. MikeMulaney
    Nov 19, 2020
    1
    This album just doesn't live up to the expectations setup from Katy's previous work.
  68. MavisGary610
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Basic, basic, basic. There is nothing new or thought provoking here at all. This is boring and lousy.
  69. Eddann123
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Cuando pensamos que no podia haber algo peor que Witness, llego smile, un album que no tiene estilo propio, es una mezcla y reciclaje al azar....
  70. marco_1204
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Nothing new, just herself being the kidz bops maker she is. It’s almost like the last project cost her so much of her sanity she just needed to came back to what she makes the best.
  71. HeitorB
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Generic music, i hate this. Katy Perry needs to other direction in the carrer.
  72. Diogosodi
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Album não coeso, as músicas genéricas e bobas de sempre, fez uma "lavagem" e juntou tudo!
  73. wesleywalrus
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Just another step in the wrong direction for someone who used to be one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Now she's sitting in a red chair and releasing ordinary, inconsistent music. What happened? At least she's happy in life with a newborn, maybe she should stick to that.
  74. Raulp
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is an awful and boring album that brings nothing but a bunch of flopped songs… Expand
  75. thehanyo
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Should call her Karen Perry as this album secured her transition to suburban, uncool mom.
  76. Rumours
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    This album is really bad, it's a turd, i wanna clean my ears omg... Damn Katy what are u doin'?
  77. dosman2093
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Didn't enjoy it . Sounds like b tracks from previous albums. Like ordering Katy Perry off of wish.
  78. Marco20091998
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    There's only one word to describe this album: TRASH. Please don't waste your time listening this horrible album.
  79. FedericoBini
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    I’m sorry Katy, but this just isn’t it. Harleys in Hawaii is very good but the rest... it just isn’t.
  80. pkuc01
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Yet another Teenage Dream attempt and if it isn't supposed to be that then it definitely sounds like it.
  81. michaelm93l
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Worst album of the year, she had to use a song from last year to breathe atleast some life into a very boring album
  82. 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
  83. oklock
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Horrible! Just horrible! Katy Perry disappoints again with an album with a childish thematic.
  84. wallacejdiniz
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Terrible. No passion, no soul. Worst album of the year. I need something really good to clean up my ears right now.
  85. Gaarapkmn
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Um álbum infelizmente bem genérico mas ao menos é melhor que o witness. Tou dando 0 por conta do flood 10/10 dos katycats :)
  86. zackdunaway
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I don’t like this album, should have called it Frown. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but in this case look at the clown on the cover.
  87. Matheus_Paiva
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    When we think the things cannot be worst, Katy Perry release a new album. Witness it's a terrible background, but make sense with the moment of her life and just fails trying to be a growing up moment. Smile it's childish in a way you can not imagine and really sounds not good to the ears. I hope her pregnancy gives her life again and she can made something relatable to the public. But ifWhen we think the things cannot be worst, Katy Perry release a new album. Witness it's a terrible background, but make sense with the moment of her life and just fails trying to be a growing up moment. Smile it's childish in a way you can not imagine and really sounds not good to the ears. I hope her pregnancy gives her life again and she can made something relatable to the public. But if continue this way... Well, it's really really over.… Expand
  88. JoseLuis12
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A super boring album with repetitive songs that make you enjoy listening to old Katy's albums… Expand
  89. fakemeteddy
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trash … Expand
  90. zMayconp
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    The album itself just really sucks, the best tracks, if you can call them that, are the ones already released ages before the album So there's nothing new and interesting about it, no reason to seek the complete, and traumatic, album experience
  91. felipe_tapia19
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Que horrible disco, monótono de principio a fin y con ritmos obsoletos, Que alguien le avise a Katy que ya no estamos en 2014.
  92. DannielFilorio
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Nada novedoso de la Keiri. De todo el álbum únicamente se salva una canción. Bai.
  93. Diego_artetam
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Just because Katy cats are giving to Chromatica bad reviews. Stop the **** drama between females. Good job Katy, great album
  94. Dixonbonett
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Bastante flojo y aburrido, nada destacable, debería descansar un tiempo de la música e intentar reinventarse después
  95. Holuu
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Fome, nada convincente su nuevo album, parece una mezcla de canciones recicladas como smile que suena como This is how we do.
  96. milotomi19
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Another album that would suit better in a barney & friends show. You need to grow up and do better next time.
  97. zeroolne
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Que coisa básica meu Deus. Isso é a era pra limpa a imagem ? Precisa de mais banho então.
  98. Davvidc
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Nem um filho conseguiu inspirar uma mente tão vazia, o sorriso parece estar chorrindo.
  99. hsamuel
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don’t mind the album, however Katy Cats want to play a game, probably best y’all quit while you’re ahead.… Expand
  100. Peeta
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is boring as hell. Katy Perry keeps making music for kids and doesn’t mature as an artist.… Expand
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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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