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. Alamoon
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry deserves nothing but love and respect!

    This is such an amazing album. Some songs are real bops, like Not the End of the world and Cry About it Later, which has the best production after Never Really Over. Only Love and What Makes a Woman are the est ballads.

    I mean, Katy Perry gave us an album and promoted during a pandemic and while being pregnant.
  2. justamusiclover
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great lyrics, great instrumentals and gorgeous vocals!! Smile's message is what the the world needs at the moment.
  3. joamuch4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's too good. The album have a lot of diferent music. I like it a lot, i love it.… Expand
  4. lioness123
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is truly one of the finest released this year. Katy Perry has really achieved pop perfection again with this album. I don't know why the critics are targeting it but I can't agree with their review for the album. The songs feel personal and for someone who as been through as much stuff as Katy, it really feels like a deep dive into her emotions during her post-witness era. StreamThe album is truly one of the finest released this year. Katy Perry has really achieved pop perfection again with this album. I don't know why the critics are targeting it but I can't agree with their review for the album. The songs feel personal and for someone who as been through as much stuff as Katy, it really feels like a deep dive into her emotions during her post-witness era. Stream this album, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  5. andrewskull
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Might be my favorite album from her, and that says something. There is literally no bad song on the album. I will have this album on repeat for many months to come.
  6. agll
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry's fifth album left us nothing but a Smile on our faces. I think this is her best album since she told us that it is a combination of Teenage Dream and Prism. Amidst the pandemic that we are facing, Katy delivered us a bundle of joy. This is one of the best thing that happened this year.
  7. chrxnvo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the pure essence of Katy, fresh, dancin, memorable and good lyrics, we really love.
  8. Colourburst
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She's Got That Smile !

    I geninuely have no idea why these critics have been so harsh. This album is full of healing, fun and fabulous floor fillers. It really shows just how much Katy has grown over the years and there is definitly potential for a few chart toppers in here. I would highly reccomend this album as it's full of fun and really brought a smile to my face !
  9. JakeHopkins
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a hopeful and positive album that is so fresh yet feels so familiar. Katy really knows what she's doing and this is such a strong album.
  10. monaance
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is, in my opinion Katy's best album. It's no wonder she's getting awarded for leaving a positive impact on society through her music when she has so many beautiful, uplifting songs and this album is no exception. SMILE truly makes me happy
  11. Raficlown
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really love this new Katy Perry album. She has her smile back! Smile is full of bops, a masterpiece.
  12. GiovanaCarvalho
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s PERFECT! Katy is the best! It’s very pop, like it should be because she’s a Pop Star. Her vocals are angelic and out of this world!
  13. Jhop25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    perfect album, the message the album sends is beautiful, the songs talk and tells a beautiful story, very vocal and feeling, Katy Perry nailed it
  14. hish121
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of, if not her best work yet. The songs are meaningful, the production is phenomenal, the melodies are gorgeous, the lyrics are poetic. This album represents her strives to overcome the darkest period of her life and you can definitely tell. These songs are uplifting and exude light. This is the music the world needs right now. As she says in Only Love - “let me leave this world with the hate behind me, and take the love instead. give me only love.”
    This album will be a timeless classic in her discography. Mark my words.    … Expand
  15. amrooo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I'm pretty sure the critics who gave it low score are talking about a different album, 'cause what I've heared is a musical masterpiece. Here best record so far.
  16. DidILie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AOTY MADE MY 2020 better, metacritics can d-word, it so good why is it on yellow
  17. joze_vini
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum que foi lançado em um momento especial na vida da katy, músicas esperançosas e dançantes, o pop que a artista sabe fazer de melhor. Cry about it later, Not the end of the World, Champagne problems e Only Love são destaques nessa obra completa e incrivelmente maravilhosa.
  18. xtiaaaannn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Liking music is subjective. Professiona critics are neither above nor below all thr average listeners of songs on a daily basis. SMILE is a great album! If y’all gon rate the record based off Katy and not the album itself, then the credibility of each critic is just pure nonesense.
  19. albyroma03
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    I have been a Katy fan since 2010 when she released Teenage Dream which made pop history. After the sad flop of Witness (very deep and not for everyone), Katy wants to come back stronger than before. An album in which the desire to return to the Pure-Pop style that characterized her until 2015 is evident. Songs with a precise concept, new and always pressing sounds, Katy's inevitable touchI have been a Katy fan since 2010 when she released Teenage Dream which made pop history. After the sad flop of Witness (very deep and not for everyone), Katy wants to come back stronger than before. An album in which the desire to return to the Pure-Pop style that characterized her until 2015 is evident. Songs with a precise concept, new and always pressing sounds, Katy's inevitable touch of quality. A woman who in full pandemic and with a daughter in her womb worked tirelessly for her fans. Highly recommended! An advise: DON'T READ CRITICS REVIEWS! They are paid to write negatives reviews, trying to drag Katy's hard work. Trust me… Expand
  20. pauguallar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry no disappoints when it come to create a fresh new disco pop sound for one of hers more important record
  21. Glenismiranda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Powerful Music with excellent disco vibes and very catchy lyrics. Once can even notice the amount of handwork put into creating this masterpiece.
  22. Sammy32
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This must be the best album that Katy has ever released, this is pop perfection she got her smile back and she's not afraid to show it!
  23. katyperryandni1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The instrumentals, the beats, the voice, the harmonization makes this the best album of 2020… Expand
  24. David_martin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her BEST album, i love the sound, lyrics and the concept. Great job Katy! finally she found her smile
  25. Fabiowjr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy just served one of her most personal works, telling a story of resilience, overcoming and a
    fight to depression. With this album, she remember us one of the most importante purpose of the
    music: bring the real essence of the listener during many experiences in their lives.

    Favorite songs: Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Never Really Over and Tucked.
    Worst songs: None.
  26. Ernandes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é maravilhoso, creio de músicas cativantes e dançantes, um pop bem leve.
  27. Enzocevilan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encanta el Álbum, nos dejo una Obra Maestra. Un álbum lleno de sentimientos y trabajo puesto en el mismo. Un viaje, una travesía hacia la sanación! Grande Katy!
  28. NicoHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing. The best Katy Perry work ! The pop is Katy Perry. Cry about it later is FANTASTIC !
  29. JTAlipio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. #SMILE isn’t just a album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.… Expand
  30. vitor_machado
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very cohesive album, all the songs touched me, thank you Katy for this incredible work, you are a light in the world!
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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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