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. Katycatforeverr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album only proves that Katy Perry is an artist and a vocalist, an album filled with empowering songs with a meaning and a story from her own personal life
  2. gusc98
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente este es el mejor álbum que se ha sacado este año, ella sigue siendo un icono del pop y aún con su embarazo nos trajo arte
  3. Xavijo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An incredible album, you could say that it has surpassed itself, we found great songs like "Cry About It Later" or "Never Really Over" with very fresh sounds and an incredible production, Katy Perry has found herself.
  4. alecbroadway
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think Katy Perry, came a long long long way to come up with her sixth- long awaited album of three years. She has been working non-stop to promote and engage more with her fans, unlike many other stars. She’s pregnant, working 24/7 to promote and deliver this masterpiece. Yes it’s not her best work, but we can certainly call it a cultural reset in the music industry. We’ve been highlyI think Katy Perry, came a long long long way to come up with her sixth- long awaited album of three years. She has been working non-stop to promote and engage more with her fans, unlike many other stars. She’s pregnant, working 24/7 to promote and deliver this masterpiece. Yes it’s not her best work, but we can certainly call it a cultural reset in the music industry. We’ve been highly anticipating her beautiful work and she’s been aspiring for more than 10 years different generations to this day. She was a role model, and will always be. I think Smile, is the album we need to feel hopeful, joyful, and a little bit more happy with everything that has been happening in the world. we needed a break from this pandemic, and non-stop catastrophe that has broke into our planet home. I think This album will bring a lot more hope and joy to the world in these times. Cheers… Expand
  5. Rnavy1_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The queen we all been waiting for is back to give us a reason to smile with her new album ❤️
  6. MarianoAugusto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album si good!!! I love this so much! Songs like Cry about later Teary Eyes Not the end to the world are so good!!… Expand
  7. Yzmtz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran álbum me gusta como suena las letras increíbles hay canciones que simplemente me llegaron al corazón… Expand
  8. Noahkilla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é perfeito vey, as músicas com uma vibe muito boa, com mensagem muito boa, o visual das animações lançadas no YouTube perfeito!!!!! A Katy mesmo grávida, sendo boicotada de todas as formas, e agora de licença maternidade, entregou tudo de mais lindo nas performances e no preparo do trabalho até ser lançado. Aqui no Da Hora Critics é nota 10 pra rainha do pop❤️… Expand
  9. Lionhearts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Meu deus é o álbum do ano mesmo A katy recuperou o sorriso e isso é fantástico
  10. Zinedi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esta muy bueno, demasiado, sin duda el mejor trabajo de Katy, no entiendo porque la critica esta dando baja calificación, se nota que no están haciendo una crítica profesional.
  11. Yocarr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    My skin crawls from the first note of Never Really Over to the final note of Wath Makes A Woman. Many surprises in terms of sounds and mixes. The vocalization is unmatched. I didn't stop moving my head to the rhythm of all the melodies.
  12. JonathanM84
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is the best album so far this year. I'm not surprised that the vast majority of critics give it a low rating, apparently they don't know what good music is.
  13. PedroReyes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile one is the best Katy's album so far, maybe the professional critics don't think that but, their critics are only to Katy's person, not for the album, so I don't take care about that "professional" critics
  14. paulovitss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's her best album since Teenage Dream. She is in her place right now. Teary Eyes is awesome.
  15. lmjperry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album is super cohesive, all the lyrics are inspiring. by far one of Katy's best albums. I loved everything.
  16. christopherpv
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Despite some critics are giving regular reviews against this album, Katy Perry gave us one of the best pop albums of 2020. This is the proof she can do amazing bops without any featuring. The only bad thing I found about this project is the length, because once it ends you wish it had last more and more.
  17. OscarMino
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Really boring, nothing excited... more about the same she already did. Think she should start to reinvent her music and stop being so childish.
  18. nvnstore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry brings a smile with her new Album in this current dark period. Some Highlights are definitely cried about it later and not the end of the world.
  19. Allanqueereye
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry Encontra seu sorriso novamente e faz o mundo sorrir junto
    Rainha nunca erra
  20. marcoAlb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s an awesome album
    Period
    I love this album so much and Idk why the media hates so much her music.
  21. WallySouz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    olha, katy perry deu o nome e entregou um dos melhores trabalhos de 2020, e não adianta chorar. a crítica e os haters podem se remexer nos seus túmulos. rainha, depois de anos, katy perry toma sua coroa de novo, porque tu és a rainha do pop.
  22. matheuzmalik
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM IMPECÁVEL. PERFEITO. 10/10. OBRIGADO POR ISSO, KATY PERRY. EU AMEI MUITO. INCRÍVELLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!
  23. Pame365
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's beautiful the album, it's what 2020 needed, Katy always exceeds our expectations ❤️
  24. liambloomer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album of the year and her best album yet!!!!!! BUY BUY BUY STREAM STREAM STREAM
  25. JoeMoreno
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best album by Katy Perry, its amazing, I loved all the songs!!!
  26. YuanchenBao
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I don't know why so much people criticize on this album. This is literally her BEST album ever. She uses her inspiring voice to encourage everybody who are involved in this pandemic.
  27. cryaboutitlater
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile é tudo que um álbum pop precisa ser, alegre, colorido e mágico. Katy Perry fez o melhor álbum pop do ano!
  28. Josefod
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum hermoso, el cuál merece destacar con sus preciosas letras y grandes instrumentales.… Expand
  29. makituwu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best Katy Perry's album EVER. All these songs have a big meanings and great beats.
  30. DanielLuna
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a full-bop album that makes Katy Perry feel so fresh in these times. One of the best records this 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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