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. LmBortoletti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year! Highlight Cry about it later and champagne problems. Super intimate and touching lyrics, no doubt Katy is one of the best songwriters of her generation.
    The journey she spent battling depression brought a lot of baggage to a beautiful album. The fact that she is the executive producer alone still gives the music more power. I just loved it!
  2. alessandrof
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is literally one of the best album of 2020. Katy Perry did that being pregnant during a pandemic. Great production, great sounds and beautiful lyrics. This is so inspiring and brilliant. This is a 10/10.

    BUT the metascore rating is way TOO LOW! Please, be more focused on the music while doing those "critic reviews". Don't drag the artist down. Do not remark the past. Do not put    This is literally one of the best album of 2020. Katy Perry did that being pregnant during a pandemic. Great production, great sounds and beautiful lyrics. This is so inspiring and brilliant. This is a 10/10.

    BUT the metascore rating is way TOO LOW! Please, be more focused on the music while doing those "critic reviews". Don't drag the artist down. Do not remark the past. Do not put artist against each other.    … Expand
  3. Jaimexm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just perfect.
    Opening it with Never really over (I will not forget nor forgive how you left this bop flop) following of Cry about it later (my favorite song) and Teary eyes just it says what she's going to bring on the table.
    Smile and Daisies make sense inside the record, bad choices of singles. Once you get to champagne problems you know is your second favorite record from this queen    Just perfect.
    Opening it with Never really over (I will not forget nor forgive how you left this bop flop) following of Cry about it later (my favorite song) and Teary eyes just it says what she's going to bring on the table.
    Smile and Daisies make sense inside the record, bad choices of singles. Once you get to champagne problems you know is your second favorite record from this queen (sorry but teenager dream is THE album).    … Expand
  4. emmymonteiro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of her career, brought a pop perfection for 2020. Love you Katy
  5. Carlos102
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best of the year. ..
    Katy mostrando una vez más porque es llamada Reina del pop.     … Expand
  6. Edunogp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy perry lançou um álbum que mostra sua força com música surpreendentemente inspiradoras. O Álbum é maduro, mas não perde sua leveza.
  7. arrobakrisao
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeito, coeso e sorridente, trouxe novamente o sorriso que nos todos esperávamos… Expand
  8. Gerardo17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry gives pop perfection with this album, and for the critics that only want her down, remember she is the Queen Katy Perry and you’re?
  9. wntsmile
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum da carreira e quem não gostou que morra! Katy Perry serviu tudo que o mundo precisava e nós devemos nos curvar perante a rainha. Tucked dona e Not the end of the world proprietária.… Expand
  10. PATRICCIO
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a very personal and sentimental album, it made me cry … Expand
  11. SimonRiuky
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What do you get after Witness the Album that mothered Chained To The Rhythm, Swish Swish and Bon Appetit, SMILE is the answer. An album that fans are loving while critics are hating, The dedication put into making the album is so evident and it is also obvious Katy perry stuck to her lane and is conscious that overdoing it could create a hostile environment that is not worth living in.What do you get after Witness the Album that mothered Chained To The Rhythm, Swish Swish and Bon Appetit, SMILE is the answer. An album that fans are loving while critics are hating, The dedication put into making the album is so evident and it is also obvious Katy perry stuck to her lane and is conscious that overdoing it could create a hostile environment that is not worth living in.

    A tale of Self Empowerment, Self-care, Imperfect love stories that eventually become mutual and One, She power aspects are coined into songs worth spending 36 minutes listening to. The production of the songs borrowing heavily from Katy's past projects this is so evident because you get the Teenage Dream/Witness/Prism vibes while listening to the songs.

    Is it a Good Album? to be honest it is a great Album one of those few albums released this year that don't have skips every song is unique and tells a story of what has been happening in the pop star's life after Witness.    … Expand
  12. leonam_greco97
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever!! Katy worked so hard to do this album and she did her best! I am in love with this album, and yes, it’s the best album of 2020! You’re the Queen… Expand
  13. alez1989z
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parece un álbum super bien creado, te hace sentir ese sentimiento que Katy Perry refleja en cada canción y despierta en ti, aquello de querer salir a delante a pesar de las adversidades, y nunca perder tu sonrisa y transmitirla como ella lo a hecho a cada uno de nosotros sus fans, 10/10… Expand
  14. Raniericr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    É um album incrível, conexo sim! Transmite bem o que ela passou nesse período conturbado da vida dela, e me fez refletir a respeito das situações dificies que também passei na minha. Gostei muito!
  15. ferzamkc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A wonderful album that makes you happy, full, perfect to listen to at any time of day and that will certainly make you happy.
  16. matidicostanzo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With this album, Katy Perry gives us everything we were needing at this moment: joy, fun, love, light and reflection. One of her best albums.
  17. artnow
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a good album. I actually did not expect it to be this good, but ita amazing. Not The End Of The World is literally her best song since like 2016. This album is full of bops, it don’t deserve the hate it got. Thanks, Katy❤️
  18. ssig14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry lança aqui o seu quinto álbum, onde vemos uma Katy mais madura. Smile soa como um final e ao mesmo tempo como um início de uma nova era para Katy. Aqui ela mostra todo esse processo, de quando ela ficou triste, de quando ela foi resiliente, até encontrar seu sorriso de novo. Katy ousa muito nesse álbum, musicalmente falando ele não é tão grandioso, mas como um bom álbum pop eleKaty Perry lança aqui o seu quinto álbum, onde vemos uma Katy mais madura. Smile soa como um final e ao mesmo tempo como um início de uma nova era para Katy. Aqui ela mostra todo esse processo, de quando ela ficou triste, de quando ela foi resiliente, até encontrar seu sorriso de novo. Katy ousa muito nesse álbum, musicalmente falando ele não é tão grandioso, mas como um bom álbum pop ele se sobressai de uma maneira incrível. Não soa como Teenage Dream e nem como o PRISM, Smile é único. A cantora aqui evolui como pessoa, e isso é extremamente importante na carreira de um artista. Acredito que seu quinto álbum de estúdio não é um trabalho que vai evoluir ela artisticamente falando, mas é um álbum extremamente importante pra ela e pra fase atual da vida dela, desde o Witness até aqui, a gente vê como Katy Perry conseguiu sorrir novamente após uma era tão difícil. Então, Smile é um ponto final, ela fecha o conturbado Witness. Acredito que veremos o resultado disso nos próximos trabalhos da Katy, onde ela vai estar mais forte do que nunca. O novo álbum de Katy não soa como um filler, e sim como necessário para o momento. Smile é como o fermento do bolo, o ingrediente que faltava e o mais importante, onde fará ela crescer, e a partir disso, veremos como ficou esse bolo de sonhos e doçuras no seu próximo passo. Eu definitivamente encontrei meu sorriso também.… Expand
  19. MarioGM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum te pone a bailar y de buenas. Un buen Disco para escucharlo todos los días todo el tiempo
  20. iamlloydjeric
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is a collective piece of art. It's Katy Perry's rebranding herself all over again. The songs were relatable, familiar and personal! Don't mind the critics, the general users consume the record more than they do. Best album of 2020!
  21. Joshmcaliece
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so amazing and it truely had me smiling by the end of it, not the end of the world the biggest bop and yeah
  22. taniap_08
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album I can only describe it with one word..."Art". The only bad think is that it's too short but all the songs have that beautiful melody and lyrics that makes you feel happiness… Expand
  23. JustTHAT
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think Katy Perry just redeemed herself. I was kinda worried about her recent single and worry that this album will underperform like “Witness” or the background instrumentals will sound a little bit dull like her previous record. HOWEVER, the present of “Cry About It Later” and “Not the End of the World” just WOW me, the later one especially feels like “Dark Horse” and “Black Widow”(alsoI think Katy Perry just redeemed herself. I was kinda worried about her recent single and worry that this album will underperform like “Witness” or the background instrumentals will sound a little bit dull like her previous record. HOWEVER, the present of “Cry About It Later” and “Not the End of the World” just WOW me, the later one especially feels like “Dark Horse” and “Black Widow”(also written by Perry) are having a baby, the background instrumental is powerful that is rare in recent pop music industry.

    On the other hand, “Only Love” and “ What Makes A Woman” show the fragile side of Perry, they perfectly demonstrate how versatile Perry is.    … Expand
  24. EmanueleKa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is a bright addition to Katy Perry’s monumental discography. Starting from the simple but addictive tunes of “One of The Boys”, passing from the iconic hits coming from “Teenage Dream” and “PRISM” and the sad but reflective and experimental “Witness”, Smile contains everything you want to hear from the pop icon. The record gracefully switches from dance and disco tunes to moreSmile is a bright addition to Katy Perry’s monumental discography. Starting from the simple but addictive tunes of “One of The Boys”, passing from the iconic hits coming from “Teenage Dream” and “PRISM” and the sad but reflective and experimental “Witness”, Smile contains everything you want to hear from the pop icon. The record gracefully switches from dance and disco tunes to more reflective and slower ones, creating an interesting contrast between sad and happy, upbeat songs and slower songs. The lyrics are personal, but the songstress doesn’t fail at creating a warm atmosphere full of hope, joy, and a very much needed positivity… Expand
  25. Thalissa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum muito bom amei!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  26. nicolasmaymo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really hope this album makes the “professional” critics start focusing on the art and not the artist. Smile is the perfect definition of a innovative comeback while not loosing her authentic self. Tracks like Tucked or Teary Eyes show the old Katy Perry critics were missing when she dropped Witness, however it seems like double standards and misogyny make them not really appreciate thisI really hope this album makes the “professional” critics start focusing on the art and not the artist. Smile is the perfect definition of a innovative comeback while not loosing her authentic self. Tracks like Tucked or Teary Eyes show the old Katy Perry critics were missing when she dropped Witness, however it seems like double standards and misogyny make them not really appreciate this pop perfection project.… Expand
  27. Victoroldan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Canciones totalmente ¡bop! Arte musical, es totalmente bueno, justo lo que se necesita para la cuarentena. Excelente!
  28. LRodriguess
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy has definitely found her smile in her new album and the best part is that she made us find it too. I'm so proud of her.
  29. straviata
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a very uplifting album and very enjoyable. Not the best Katy’s work tho...but it brings back that nostalgia and sweetness from Teenage Dream in certain way. It’s a mix between Teenage Dream and Prism with very relatable lyrics and brings us some joy in darkest times.… Expand
  30. Zlati
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I’ve ever heard- full of hope, positivity and light! Pop sound which brings a lot of joy! Album of the year!
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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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