Smile
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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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. Fabrijom
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics are so deep I like it so much, the way Katy finally bring us some to remember… Expand
  2. Mellowine
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best pop album of the year , it really makes me smile, I hope she keep making this type of music
  3. rodrigooldben
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    i loved the album, cry about it later and smile are great songs, i hope CAIL turn a single
  4. Taylorismyqueen
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An amazing album with a really good vibe and such a beautiful meaning, its such a sweet piece of art!
  5. Monsetherat
    Oct 30, 2020
    6
    No es un disco malo, para nada, pero no destaca como otros discos pop que han salido este año.
  6. Jean_crybaby
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Até agora amei todas as faixas e não consigo escolher qual a minha favorita, simplismente perfeito (e dei nota alta por causa de alguns littles que vieram abaixar a nota)
  7. rickdelrey
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sou fã da Katy desde 2009, sei por tudo que ela sempre passou, mas ela está num momento da carreira que deveria mudar completamente tudo que está fazendo, está faltando renovação.… Expand
  8. fabry2556
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin lugar a dudas este álbum es perfección pop, Tiene grandes canciones y no es un álbum plano y aburrido. El concepto del álbum está bien concebido ya que nos muestra los procesos que pasó Katy para encontrar su sonrisa, lo que rápidamente hace identificarme con cada canción. Sin más que decir disfruten de este maravilloso álbum.… Expand
  9. penguigor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    after all the chaos we are experiencing with the pandemic, Katy Perry has managed to transcend a smile on everyone! This album is spectacularly wonderful! Thank you very much, Katy.
  10. FlowersOnFire
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album made me feel something i was wanting to feel in a LONG time, the production, lyrics and vocals, is just what i call "what pop is about", because this is real pop for me, REAL POP.

    Katy Perry uses this composition method, which is motivate herself writting songs with that sadness or that lowness, and making it the opposite, helping us to get up and stay chill! That is pop for    This album made me feel something i was wanting to feel in a LONG time, the production, lyrics and vocals, is just what i call "what pop is about", because this is real pop for me, REAL POP.

    Katy Perry uses this composition method, which is motivate herself writting songs with that sadness or that lowness, and making it the opposite, helping us to get up and stay chill!

    That is pop for me, and that won't change    … Expand
  11. kevindnguyen
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    There are some really great songs on this albums and some songs I plan on never listening to again. It's far from her prime pop hits but album as a whole is just a message of empowerment which is great but it's been the same message through the entire album.
  12. lalordz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente Katy Perry nos está uno de los mejores álbumes de su carrera, todas sus canciones fácilmente se pueden convertir en hits, lo triste es que la crítica la odia, pero no todo es malo, ella vive de sus fans y de las personas que les gusta su música, no de los críticos, que al parecer tienen mierd***a en los oídos de escuchar tanta Chromatica.
  13. cornjuice1992
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    a one of her best album by far! she’s just a amazing singer! we love to see her growing up!
  14. Jdhsndjdn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy did it again. The energy she give is as always amazing. I can feel the Prism energy in this album and something new in this album
  15. rodrigocf
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Love the album and how miss Katy embraces her personality and individuality! Nevertheless, there is something missing, maybe a TS collaboration? idk but either way congrats
  16. MMaKi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing production great lyrics, uplifting sound. Its like all her past albums combined.
  17. avacollins
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    For an album that was preceded by many different singles that all seem to tell a different narrative, Smile brings them all together in a satisfying and cohesive way. A journey is clearly illustrated in this record, with a series of songs that make you want to dance, ones that make you reflect on your own life, and ones that make you root for Katy. Ending with What Makes a Woman brings itFor an album that was preceded by many different singles that all seem to tell a different narrative, Smile brings them all together in a satisfying and cohesive way. A journey is clearly illustrated in this record, with a series of songs that make you want to dance, ones that make you reflect on your own life, and ones that make you root for Katy. Ending with What Makes a Woman brings it all together to show you where the pop star has found herself now; In a state of hard-won happiness. This feeling, of satisfied and confident happiness, will no doubt rub off on anyone who listens to this wonderful record.… Expand
  18. cecilio1737
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un album muy bueno, te lleva a sanar heridas que de tan dejado durante los pasos de los años, un album para disfrutar cuando estes triste, sus canciones llevan dentro un mensaje motivador con el que te ayudará día a día...
  19. Ang133
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum en el que Katy Perry nos muestra lo mejor desde teenege dream es un disco muy bueno todas las canciones pueden ser single es un trabajo bien hecho
  20. Devin32
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el álbum, Katy sigue creciendo como artista. Cada canción del álbum es única
  21. Stephanietorres
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is just what we needed to get through 2020. Thank you Katy!♥️♥️♥️… Expand
  22. StateOfAlbert13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    it's perfect and one of the albums of the year, deserves so much better and its really really good, I'd say it's her best project, congrats Katy!
  23. Sharanya13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    As a swiftie, who is in the sister fandom of the Katy cats, it's my duty to support them and their idol. I'm also streaming it so y'all better support Taylor too in the future. Smile is amazing. Let's support the women in the industry.
  24. Abdellahyazid
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I think it's very cute I'm in love with it's so catchy and skipless, my favorite songs are champagne problems and never really over such an awesome songs
  25. marcmarc
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This Album may have some "not perfect" songs, but the 80% of them is really good!! I love "Not the end of the world" and "Cry about it later", they are a bop in my opinion! I also like " Only love" and "Tucked". The one i skip everytime since the release is "Resilient", but is my choice, maybe for other the song is good; the second one that i don't love too much is "Smile", but apart fromThis Album may have some "not perfect" songs, but the 80% of them is really good!! I love "Not the end of the world" and "Cry about it later", they are a bop in my opinion! I also like " Only love" and "Tucked". The one i skip everytime since the release is "Resilient", but is my choice, maybe for other the song is good; the second one that i don't love too much is "Smile", but apart from these 2 i think it's a great album, there are some real bops here. I don't understand why the "experts" are criticizing so much in this site...i don't really understand why they're trying to sabotage this album! Shame on you Clash Music.… Expand
  26. laurine
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    It's a good album with good lyrics, and production. Katy really did a great job.
  27. MattheusPassos
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Como uma fenix! Esse álbum é pura perfeição do pop, eu amei tudo. Obrigado Katy Perry.
  28. OlegsBay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is a legend of pop. In this album, she put so many emotions and experiences that they experienced quite recently. By far the best album of 2020.
  29. Nestru
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the best albums of 2020 , it's a very honest album , you should listen to it
  30. poggerew
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry como sempre entregando um ótimo trabalho. Este álbum é tão perfeito e tão pessoal. Os vocais simplesmente perfeitos. Não consigo entender por que as pessoas odeiam tanto a Katy. Muito triste isso.
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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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