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. JCGILANA
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a usual thing that musical artists, at some point in their careers, arrive at a more contented phase of their crafts where their "grown" selves are evident on the recent project they put out. Katy Perry is not there yet. It's not a bad thing. It means that we can expect more from her in her future projects. But with SMILE, it is evident that she's nearing that phase of growth in terms of her musical genuity. Smile displays a sense of transition from Candy girl to a more mature Katy Perry without compromising the danceability of the tracks such as the banger Not The End of the World, Tucked, and Champagne Problems. Vocally scrutinizing, Perry has improved a lot. She was able to put out great melodies, harmonizations and powerful vocals that we have never heard before from her. Perry's immense vocal range as noticeable in Never Really Over, Daisies and Harley's in Hawaii proved her expansive delivery with those signature Katy Perry curl styles. Cry About It Later is a perfect sequel to the heart-breaking hit, The One That Got Away where Perry positively claims that "she's ready to be someone's muse" and Teary Eyes is easily an anthem for the broken hearts that still can find their ways through the dance floor despite the pain. Resilient, Only Love and What Makes A Woman are tracks that prove her vocal versatility and the ability to connect listeners to more authentic stories through her songwriting prowess. Finally, Smile, the title track boasts a full-on Katy Perry signature charisma. It's full of fun and color. Undeniably, Katy Perry is one of the best artists today that's not afraid to get out of the limelight but still creating those unapologetic anthems and still building her unbridled artistry that brought her to world domination.… Expand
  2. LuchoLuis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I usually don't write reviews but I think this album deserves it, its so amazing and has such a perfect pop production, one of Katy's best work so far and every song has beautiful meanings, im so happy this album came out this time when we all need to find our smiles.
    There it is, Katheryn (:
  3. LarahBrandao
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of my favorites albuns of the all time, she is amazing and this album is beautiful
  4. lucasnts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry eternamente uma das maiores cantoras pop do século, deixou sua marca na indústria na última e não há nada e nem ninguém que mude isso Obrigado por ser o melhor ídolo do mundo ❤️
  5. Diegunchis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Tiene un ritmo maravilloso, unas letras increíbles, Katy Perry es una mujer maravillosa, el mejor álbum del 2020 Katy Perry sabe lo que sus fans quieren, Katy Perry sabe lo que al publico le gusta, hay ritmos que nunca dejarán de gustar a las personas y Katy Perry sabe como crear ese ritmo que nunca pasa de moda, los criticos no saben lo que dicen, hoy en día los críticos hablan puraTiene un ritmo maravilloso, unas letras increíbles, Katy Perry es una mujer maravillosa, el mejor álbum del 2020 Katy Perry sabe lo que sus fans quieren, Katy Perry sabe lo que al publico le gusta, hay ritmos que nunca dejarán de gustar a las personas y Katy Perry sabe como crear ese ritmo que nunca pasa de moda, los criticos no saben lo que dicen, hoy en día los críticos hablan pura mierda o tal vez sus gustos musicales son diferentes ahora, eso sucede con la edad, cuando envejeces los gustos musicales cambian y la musica juvenil ya no les parece atractiva.… Expand
  6. Tony42417
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful album. Don’t get why critics are not getting this album a good review but their lost. Buy the album, all of the song are beautiful. Stream the album or buy it.
  7. DxvidVilla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy se reinventa con este álbum.
    Buenas letras, buenos ritmos. Es un álbum el cual puedes escuchar mil veces sin llegar chocarte. 10 de 10.
    Gran trabajo Katy!
  8. flssct
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeito, tudo de bom, katy perry lendaria pra caralho todo mundo aqui sabe! dona do mundo… Expand
  9. RyanNorth
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful work with powerful words and message, the vocal work is amazing and cry about it later is amazing and powerful
  10. GenaroMaggiani
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The songs show a Katy Perry enough, enough of rhythms, enough in lyrics and the best album in her history.
  11. Thursalgado
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is completely perfect, it is not just a cool vibing album, but part of it connects directly with her and her feelings. I'll be dancing to those musics in no time
  12. claudinhoaraujo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse albúm é de longe a maior vitória da carreira da Katy. Ela conseguiu conectar todas as suas vivências em uma obra perfeita sobre resiliência e além disso, conectou a todos novamente com suas letras inspiradoras, batidas contagiantes como as de CAIL, Teary Eyes, NTEOTW, Champagne Problems e Tucked.
    Sem dúvidas é uma obra de arte bem executada desde 2019. Um grande processo de evolução    Esse albúm é de longe a maior vitória da carreira da Katy. Ela conseguiu conectar todas as suas vivências em uma obra perfeita sobre resiliência e além disso, conectou a todos novamente com suas letras inspiradoras, batidas contagiantes como as de CAIL, Teary Eyes, NTEOTW, Champagne Problems e Tucked.
    Sem dúvidas é uma obra de arte bem executada desde 2019. Um grande processo de evolução e dedicação artística mesmo em seus momentos mais obscuros como a depressão até o seu momento mais feliz da vida, a gravidez e o auto controle mental. Ela finalmente está livre.    … Expand
  13. Mobina1
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    It was really good! Idk why magazines rate it low like this, Cry about it later was **** great, it singles are masterpieces, lyrically and instrumentaly great
  14. Tiagogogo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An excellent Album
  15. Ruanmottas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA, OBRIGADO KATY PERRY POR ME FAZER SORRIR DE NOVO
  16. geanarcangio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry made me smile. I love the way she writes the songs, because it touches the soul. She did it on that album...… Expand
  17. FernandoSanjes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is amazing, cool and the album of the year !!!! I loveeeeeeee it ! Katy taught me to smile
  18. KarolSayuri
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    adorei melhorou a semana, a katy como sempre fazendo o que faz de melhor, trazendo alegria para os seus fas
  19. Jonreus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry mais uma vez mostra seu potêncial,musicas coerentes e que inspiram no momento atual q estamos.
  20. kleberjunior98
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy perry está no auge de sua autenticidade artística e nos presenteia com um disco coeso, puro e que nos faz observar sua trajetória como em um filme. Ótimas composições e arranjos. Amei
  21. Kevinrosalesm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is de first album that a listen for the music, not for the charts. Congratulations Katy, keep smiling forever.
  22. juanmishg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop Perfection, while having her signature sound, Katy really channeled her emotions trough this album and didn’t disappoint, the album is full of good songs, no skips AT ALL, it has all pop facets, and has some good, deep lyrics as well.
  23. Eupedrokas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    PERFEITO E ACLAMADO PELOS FÃS E F*DASE AS CRITICAS.......................... Jjjj(kk
    ........ ......
  24. Catupyrievil
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns lançados esse ano, contemplado por músicas com letras fortes e batidas incríveis. O álbum mostrou uma nítida evolução da Katy.
    Simplismete perfeito.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. perrylusion
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da lenda, produções perfeitas e letras impecáveis que descrevem a sua jornada mental e espiritual até reencontrar seu sorriso. NÃO ADIANTA DAR 0 LIROUS
  27. Eduardosanz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    es uno de los mejores albumes del año, no habia oido tal arte como lo fue Smile y cada una de las canciones es increíble. No te puedes negar a reproducirlas una y otra vez, es verdadera arte este álbum.
  28. Donovan198
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When opening with Never Really Over it promised a lot and it did not fail in that, each song transports you to different scenarios, typical for a night to dance starting with something super moved and ending up dancing with your partner.
    Everyone must hear this work of art, we love it and thank you for smiling back.    … Expand
  29. paulorupp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a great album, it brings good energy and feelings. The best of the year!
  30. Dom0524
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love… Expand
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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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