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

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. edilsonandy
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Smile is an amazing album, it's creative and has great songs and it’s one of my favorites of the moment.
  2. jorgecaceres7
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Uno de sus mejores albums, Cry about it later, teary eyes, not the end of the world, harleys in hawaii, only love, what makes a woman, never really over, champagne problems, tucked,daisies, resielient todas las canciones son hermosas llenas de lindos sonidos y ritmos melodías y una letra hermosa es una obra de arte este album.
  3. fishcinnamon
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    So pure self reflection.... lot of many meanings from this album especially about the lyrics, so deep and mature
  4. alessandro_gras
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before! One of her best album to date.
  5. Alister_
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Yes, best album of this year. This year of woman
  6. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Su 5 álbum, KATY PERRY nos regala una obra maestra este álbum es hermoso sus sonidos, ritmos, melodías son maravillosos te llevan a otros lugares te hacen volar, tiene varios mensajes de positivismo de esperanza, de fe, de alegría, de amor, de recapacitar de justicia, y sus letras mezcladas con las melodías es maravillosos, no entiendo porque siempre han dado malas criticas a sus albums,Su 5 álbum, KATY PERRY nos regala una obra maestra este álbum es hermoso sus sonidos, ritmos, melodías son maravillosos te llevan a otros lugares te hacen volar, tiene varios mensajes de positivismo de esperanza, de fe, de alegría, de amor, de recapacitar de justicia, y sus letras mezcladas con las melodías es maravillosos, no entiendo porque siempre han dado malas criticas a sus albums, mientras que otros cantantes con albums bastante malos han tenido buenas criticas me parece super injusto KATY ES UNA DE LAS MEJORES CANTANTES DE LA HISTORIA Y NO SE LO MERECE.... LAS MALAS CRITICAS ME DAN RISA NO SABEN NADA DE MÚSICA SOLO DE ODIO.… Expand
  7. JohnSnow41188
    Oct 2, 2020
    0
    I wanted to like it but unfortunately, Katy seems to have lost her inspiration.
  8. Pete_Andrio
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    The album is AMAZING, Funny and Beautiful Lyrics It is something that makes you smile and be happy, it helps you too much in bad times and it is the best thing that Katy has made those songs so beautiful and happy, in my person they are very good, the album helped me to feel good when I was in difficult moments , just the rhythms, the vowels and its aural beauty are what make it good
    THE    The album is AMAZING, Funny and Beautiful Lyrics It is something that makes you smile and be happy, it helps you too much in bad times and it is the best thing that Katy has made those songs so beautiful and happy, in my person they are very good, the album helped me to feel good when I was in difficult moments , just the rhythms, the vowels and its aural beauty are what make it good
    THE BEST ALBUM    … Expand
  9. jorgecorona1505
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Honestly, after this album katy needs to reinvent herself, it was hot garbage, the only song that can be saved is Never really over
  10. MikeMulaney
    Nov 19, 2020
    1
    This album just doesn't live up to the expectations setup from Katy's previous work.
  11. GBReviews
    Feb 2, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the tumultuous release around her 'Witness' era, Katy seemed on the right track for a comeback. 'Never Really Over' was an infectious slice of electro-pop with a killer chorus. The singles that followed though, were unmemorable and hollow. Going in different sonic directions and nothing really sticking out. Along with this, there seemed to be little actual depth or theme, with everything feeling slightly confused. When the album dropped, it felt like a non event, an artist releasing an album with a wimper. The content? Well the good thing is 'Cry About It Later' is a euphoric throwback to the sonics of the 80's, along with 'Champagne Showers'. The rest of the album feels deflated, a 'I'm sorry for Witness and this is how I healed' vibe that doesn't really go anywhere. No song pushes the envelope where pop music is concerned, which begs the question. If the artist feels half invested and keen to try and stay in a sonic familiar lane, whats the point?… Expand
  12. Vanyagranderia
    Mar 29, 2021
    4
    Finally destroyed his career and reputation by releasing this...I can't even find the words
  13. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El peor álbum de la historia, es asqueroso y desagradable, esta tipa nunca fue iconica… Expand
  14. aftergiowhore
    Nov 4, 2021
    0
    this album is below mid. I didn't really like katy like ever and seeing how her fans behave on twitter i just thought i would leave my 2 cents here for that. Yup she's over and it's time everyone accepts it. ciao
  15. TestedCarli
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Smile Album Scores
    1.Never Really Over 10/10
    2.Cry About It Later 10/10
    3.Teary Eyes 10/10
    4. Daisies 10/10
    5. Resilient 10/10
    6.Not The End Of The World 10/10
    7. Smile 10/10
    8.Champagne Problems 10/10
    9.Tucked 10/10
    10.Harleys In Hawaii 10/10
    11.Only Love 10/10
    12.What Makes A Woman 10/10
  16. Wilmer1520
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    ÁLBUM SÚPER RECOMENDADO!!! Es puro arte,escúchenlo,tiene muchas canciones muy buenas y con una letra expectacular.❤️
  17. JMperry
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best of 2020. Not her best but definitely up there. Fck swifties for adding bad reviews for this album just because it has the highest rating from audience
  18. asd8
    Nov 27, 2021
    0
    Not good at all. Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  19. elijoshua
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    BAD album. shes over..........................................................
  20. matthewmirliani
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Smile is Katy’s most mature, organized, and focused album to date, each song flowing seamlessly into the next. From a tonal and narrative perspective, the album tells a consistent story - gradually transitioning from the lows to the highs. The record starts extremely strong - its first four tracks are all breezy, introspective, and sophisticated (particularly the pop masterpiece that isSmile is Katy’s most mature, organized, and focused album to date, each song flowing seamlessly into the next. From a tonal and narrative perspective, the album tells a consistent story - gradually transitioning from the lows to the highs. The record starts extremely strong - its first four tracks are all breezy, introspective, and sophisticated (particularly the pop masterpiece that is “Never Really Over,” which competes with “Teenage Dream” as Katy’s best song to date.) The album loses a little steam towards the middle, but manages to stay engaging on the more celebratory/romantic tracks (“Champagne Problems,” “Tucked”), and ends with the lovely “Only Love” and “What Makes a Woman.” Predictably, Smile is a pleasant extension of Prism’s adult contemporary second half (particularly the track “Resilient”), although the criticism of Perry’s use of self-empowerment cliches is fair. What makes the criticism of Smile so frustrating, however, is that the same critics who are now nostalgic for Teenage Dream (and who now call it a pop classic and a perfect album) were harshly critiquing said album just ten years ago. The critics curiously want Teenage Dream Katy back, but when Teenage Dream Katy was around, they didn’t appear to appreciate her either. When Katy experimented with new sounds on Witness, critics asked for her to stay in her lane; when she returned to bright pop on Smile, she’s accused of being boring and not taking chances. Critics be damned, Smile is Perry’s strongest work since Prism, and as a complete album stands at the top of her discography.… Expand
  21. miguelsanhueza
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album since Teenage Dream and the most cohesive. Every song has a storyline and a soul. She puts her body and soul into this album. Absolutely stunning.
  22. AarinCLP
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    Is this Katy at her finest? No, but it is a step back into confidence for the singer. Building off the mature sounds of PRISM and the experimental Witness, Smile is Katy finding her voice again. While the album won’t obtain the dizzied heights of Teenage Dream, songs like Never Really Over, Only Love and What Makes a Woman, show promise to the artist who has been counted out for the past 3Is this Katy at her finest? No, but it is a step back into confidence for the singer. Building off the mature sounds of PRISM and the experimental Witness, Smile is Katy finding her voice again. While the album won’t obtain the dizzied heights of Teenage Dream, songs like Never Really Over, Only Love and What Makes a Woman, show promise to the artist who has been counted out for the past 3 years.… Expand
  23. geanarcangio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry made me smile. I love the way she writes the songs, because it touches the soul. She did it on that album...… Expand
  24. dave40
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    MALDITOS CRITICOS porque siempre la atacan claro si esto lo sacaran la víbora y la payasa se lo aplauden pero como es de mi amada Perry lo destrozan son unos malditos injustos y no entiendo porque aquí no añadieron la reseña de 9 que fue la primera que salió pero todas las demás si se tomaron la molestia de ponerlas para que bajara el puntaje y claro los idiotas de los foros pop diciendoMALDITOS CRITICOS porque siempre la atacan claro si esto lo sacaran la víbora y la payasa se lo aplauden pero como es de mi amada Perry lo destrozan son unos malditos injustos y no entiendo porque aquí no añadieron la reseña de 9 que fue la primera que salió pero todas las demás si se tomaron la molestia de ponerlas para que bajara el puntaje y claro los idiotas de los foros pop diciendo que es malo solo por esas mierdas de reseñas y no entiendo como la mierda de bieber si fue nominada y este no que es mejor en todo y para los que no crean que existe el review de 9 aquí está riff magazine. com/ album-reviews/ katy-perry-smile/ como borraron el link del comentario lo pongo separado para que luego lo junten y lo comprueben… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. vitortfv
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    Reinventing herself and showing that she can overcome obstacles, Katy Perry faces her sadness and fears while she dances in 'Smile'.
  27. UmLuan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amei o álbum. É incrível. Eu amei tudo. Do início ao fim. Amei mesmo. Amei muito.
  28. thehanyo
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Should call her Karen Perry as this album secured her transition to suburban, uncool mom.
  29. dosman2093
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Didn't enjoy it . Sounds like b tracks from previous albums. Like ordering Katy Perry off of wish.
  30. gordonderek
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    At this point in her career, I feel like she's just doing whatever makes herself happy, and that's simply enough. Personally I think the album itself is a 7 to 8; however, because the critics have been too harsh on her, I would give her another point just for that.
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Metascore
58

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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