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. Marcosleandro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum coerente, alegre, SORRIDENTE! Infelizmente essa tal "mídia crítica especializada" criou vários caminhos e situações pra detonar a Katy, que fez tudo nessa quarentena e ainda mais GESTANTE! Esses lixos criaram essa rixa com a Perry desde Teenage Dreams e felizmente É O ÁLBUM MAIS VENDIDO NA HISTÓRIA DOS EUA, COM VÁRIAS PLATUNA E ESSES LIXOS NÃO ACEITAM TANTO TALENTO...
  2. goldmine
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Well, maybe the best album of KP. PERIOD! So dance, inspiring, mature and motivational. The best vocals of the whole career. She doesn't need to prove anything else, as she is OWN pop.
  3. felyphaugusto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    wow, this brand new album is just a amazing world, a new sound and a whole new era. by opening this album with the fresh hit never really over, I can tell it’s really amazing. songs like champagne problems and harleys are the best for you to have an incredible summer. thanks katy
  4. PabloTyttoh246
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é tudo o que precisamos neste momento do mundo. Perry's consegue se aprofundar em sua vida usando melodias alegres em letras tristes.
  5. oswa
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a new experience, we can appreciate the meaning of finding our smile
  6. Adjamirarruda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album, the best music is teary eyes e cry about it later, queen did that… Expand
  7. leghostboy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i was amazed since the first second of listening cry about it later, this album is a reflection of Katy's self-esteem nowadays. it's so comforting knowing she's okay. she makes us feel this way too, the rhythms are everything, the choirs exquisite. Katy really lifted up her music, the industry just hates her, she deserves better reviews
  8. rickyrick
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An incredible work from Katy. Definitely a step up from Witness. Her song-writting, her production, her storytelling throughout the album and her delivery are absolutely contagious. An extremely well crafted body of work.
  9. lucasandres
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a huge masterpiece album since Teenage Dream. The trajectory to find back her Smile is strong, resilient, happy e inspiring! Katy Perry shows how the music is like a diary to our emotions.
  10. sterriermon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cry about it later is the best song of the year. Best album ever. Deserved 100!
  11. Silasanttos
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um album perfeito no jeito Katy Perry de ser. Músicas boas do começo ao fim. Lamento pelo amargurado gosto dos críticos por não reconhecer o trabalho maravilhoso que a katy entregou
  12. miguelgrene
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    From Never Really Over to Not the End of The World and going through Cry About it Later, she's giving us that nostalgia trip, taking us through their pure pop style from her past records. Maybe this could be hard to top the charts because of the decadence of mainstream music we've been seen nowadays, music just to hit TikToks about wet a*s p*sies videos with no transcendence. This recordFrom Never Really Over to Not the End of The World and going through Cry About it Later, she's giving us that nostalgia trip, taking us through their pure pop style from her past records. Maybe this could be hard to top the charts because of the decadence of mainstream music we've been seen nowadays, music just to hit TikToks about wet a*s p*sies videos with no transcendence. This record compilates gold pop full of songs that brings disco 70s nostalgia vibes and sexy vocals that only the true ones.connoisseurs could praise. Smile marks a new era for Katy in which she delivers quality music that always puts us in a good chill and positive state of mind.… Expand
  13. dannyxex
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An immaculate Pop album. Smile exhibits all the key elements of what Katy Perry's previous records excelled in, while still adding that modern fresh sound that can only be heard by a Pop titan such as her. From the ear-candy production to the excellent lyricism, this album is an excellent addition to Perry's discography. Tracks such as Never Really Over, Cry About It Later, Not The End OfAn immaculate Pop album. Smile exhibits all the key elements of what Katy Perry's previous records excelled in, while still adding that modern fresh sound that can only be heard by a Pop titan such as her. From the ear-candy production to the excellent lyricism, this album is an excellent addition to Perry's discography. Tracks such as Never Really Over, Cry About It Later, Not The End Of The World, and Only Love showcase a new side of Perry's abilities in lyricism with their relatability albiet still exhibiting the inspirational themes and message Perry is known for. Other tracks such as Tucked and Harleys In Hawaii focus more on showcasing that infectious Pop sound Perry is so excellent at creating while still maintaining the album's core theme. Overall, Smile is a feel-good Pop album with a release schedule that coincides with the tragic events going on in the real world. As the world reeks in chaos, Katy Perry is here to remind us that... it's not the end of the world.… Expand
  14. katycatnation
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    10/10
    Her best album to date. Literally all the songs are good, 0 skips!! Love her forever.
  15. andry9958
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    her best album yet, every song is unique in its own way unlike chromatica and folklore where it just feels like the same song with minor changes.
  16. HarleyPerry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy returns to show us once again who the queen of pop is today. Nobody does it like her. She comes back to make you SMILE and want to dance all the time. 0 skips, flawless.
  17. jeoffmayo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album really made me SMILE. Thank you Katy for this album! This is her best work so far! I really cried when I heard Only Love. This album really speaks to my soul especially the experience with depression that I had last year. The album is also full of bops relatable lyrics and no skips! I also love the meaning and theme behind it. I don't know why the critics gave a low score. TheyThis album really made me SMILE. Thank you Katy for this album! This is her best work so far! I really cried when I heard Only Love. This album really speaks to my soul especially the experience with depression that I had last year. The album is also full of bops relatable lyrics and no skips! I also love the meaning and theme behind it. I don't know why the critics gave a low score. They are just tasteless and love to compare the works of the other artists and hate on a successful woman. Now release Tucked as next single please. Then close the era with Only Love. It can pull a 'The One That Got Away' or 'If I Die Young'. We love you Katy! Thank you for being a light worker to us!… Expand
  18. enzo456
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A great album with great pop songs. It´s good to see Katy happy again and making bops after all she´s been through.
  19. Raimisx9
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best Katy Perry album of all time! Everyone will find a perfect track from 12 all new tracks from SMILE
  20. katyswitness
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is full of bops. Katy never disappoints us. CAIL, TE, and NTEOTW really slaps!!
  21. cawemarqs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    POP BIBLE, this album is so perfect and wonderful. I loved it so much, the sound, compositions, production, everything impeccable.
  22. MaxBrendeo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Tudo o que a Katy faz é perfeito, um bom álbum e músicas excelentes. Não vejo a hora de ver ela performando as músicas
  23. daralongphe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. It literally got me crying happy tear then smile till my jaw hurts.
  24. Gusfilardi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    "Smile" is the best album by Katy Perry since Teenage Dream (2010). Yours songs is fun, beautiful and power.
  25. Mykasampaio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect amooooo muitooooo Queen aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  26. henriqueout
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love it ♥️ Katy Perry is bringing the pop back. And she deserves so much to be recognized as a fantastic pop queen. She has broken the industry so put some respect on her name.… Expand
  27. WandersonKC
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, realmente ela trouxe o seu sorriso de volta, e nos deu um motivo para sorrir em meio ao caos, musicas coesas e dançantes, Katy perry você foi perspicaz neste álbum. Obrigado por tudo❤
  28. Mikewill
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Isso tá Incrível, simplesmente um dos melhores álbuns do ano. Katy segue sendo uma rainha.
  29. renansantanakc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É o melhor álbum da Katy SEM DÚVIDAS, MEU DEUSSSSSSSS, TÁ MUITO GOSTOSO!!!!! ❤️… Expand
  30. kevin1204
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es genial este álbum me encanta y lo mejor de todo es que regresa a los inicios de Katy Perry Es Katy Perry en todo su potencial Y regreso más fuerte que nunca
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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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