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. Gaxel5255
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's perfect, i love the lyrics and you know, its katy perry, and thats it...
  2. Simonebandiziol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece of pop art, she's unique! She's literally putting her heart in every single track of this album and we can certainly hear it!
  3. chevannwc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is Katy Perry's best album. Meaningful and beautiful messages from most of the songs. F*ck the pRoFeSsiOnAL critics. Katy made this album for herself and for the fans, not for those cRiTicS.
  4. dinosaur12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Loved it! It brings you back to the Teenage Dream and Prism era. This album is what the world needs to hear right now. Full of empowerment, hope, love & liberty.
  5. Lyonkiing
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Low key die hard Katy Perry fan who is happy to report that SHE is back with #SMILE 10/10… Expand
  6. OmarKatyGaga
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum del año, junto a Chromatica de Lady Gaga y Future Nostalgia de Dua Lipa son los perfectos para una noche de baile y diversión, algo fresco y alegre.… Expand
  7. elpanchoo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es lo mejor por que no trajo de regreso a su antigua versión, los críticos no saben nada, muchos votan en base a sus preferencias, este disco es perfecto para la pandemia ya que nos hará sonreír y bailar, una buena distracción de todo lo que está pasando.
  8. Alejandro25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Buen álbum, se supera ella misma cada álbum que saca, mejor rango de voz, los sonidos, resucitando como el ave fénix, lo mejor de lo mejor
  9. Isaac_glez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She has really grown up, and bring sadness in unmatched ways, European pop sounds very well managed to create hymns to happiness. Great job Katy
  10. dollybear
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Where was this album when i was severely depressed? Amazing, bop after bop. I'll definitely pay for this concert in 2021/22
  11. Lilian1
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    It has some good songs, but most of the songs are quite basic. Most part of a song sounds repetitive, not fresh, and I don't like her voice that much, especially high note.
  12. carollecca
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album really reminds me of Teenage Dream. It has great storytelling and presents very coherent songs. Except for the song Smile, I find all songs very pleasant. Every song is a hit... Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Not The End Of The World, Champagne Problems and Tucked, they all should be single. Well done, Katy! I hope you don't forget them as you forgot Legendary Lovers and Roulette.
  13. JopR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Journey from the mental pain to the happiness, give us the result of this beautiful, powerful album
  14. sonserinum
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is extraordinary. Highlight here for the first three msuicas: Never Really Over, which is a little bullet already released in 2019, which certainly should have been lead single. Followed by Cry About It Later, by far one of the best along with the third, Teary Eyes which is wonderful, from Perry's voice to the arrangements and the lyrics that sing that even with tears we willThe album is extraordinary. Highlight here for the first three msuicas: Never Really Over, which is a little bullet already released in 2019, which certainly should have been lead single. Followed by Cry About It Later, by far one of the best along with the third, Teary Eyes which is wonderful, from Perry's voice to the arrangements and the lyrics that sing that even with tears we will come out of it... Insightful! Only love, Harleys in Hawaii and all the others are the filling of the album that leaves not to be desiredThe album is extraordinary. Highlight here for the first three msuicas: Never Really Over, which is a little bullet already released in 2019, which certainly should have been lead single. Followed by Cry About It Later, by far one of the best along with the third, Teary Eyes which is wonderful, from Perry's voice to the arrangements and the lyrics that sing that even with tears we will come out of it... Insightful! Only love, Harleys in Hawaii and all the others are the filling of the album that leaves nothing to be desired.… Expand
  15. XtremeSteel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a fresh and uptembo mix that gets you smiling all the way! Excellent album from Katy Perry, good job!
  16. Demg
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOPTY FLOPTY FLOPTY
    THE WORST ALBUM
  17. Rod_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Realmente te hace querer recuperar esa sonrisa, creo que tenemos que reflexionar sobre este álbum y sus letras tan llegadas a él alma de un artista con el de un fan, ella hace que sus sentimientos se reflejen en sus canciones este quinto álbum de estudio lo es todo para alguien que pueda estar en depresión y quiera salir de ella, este álbum en cuarentena te hace salir de la cama, estarRealmente te hace querer recuperar esa sonrisa, creo que tenemos que reflexionar sobre este álbum y sus letras tan llegadas a él alma de un artista con el de un fan, ella hace que sus sentimientos se reflejen en sus canciones este quinto álbum de estudio lo es todo para alguien que pueda estar en depresión y quiera salir de ella, este álbum en cuarentena te hace salir de la cama, estar agradecido por lo que tienes, sonreír y hacerte sentir bien.
    Personalmente me siento muy feliz al escuchar esta obra de arte    … Expand
  18. pedrog7
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The pursuit and boycott of the specialized criticism with Katy is clear. Smile is a wonderful album, just like the artist's previous projects.
  19. Bv3503
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing Album I have never been a true fan of Katy but I love how this album is so uplifting. After recovering from her witness era this is truly the album that brings back the Katy Perry we all know and love.
  20. YIsma20
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum tiene canciones increíbles, una mala elección de canciones promocionales pero vale la pena escucharlo.
  21. Richard-
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE contiene sonidos que hacen bailar y mover la cadera, te hacen brincar, emocionar y cantar. Es uno de los mejores trabajos discográficos de la californiana sin duda alguna.
  22. Antonio_croli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este es uno de los mejores albums del año, Katy Perry como siempre dándonos arte, todas las canciones son perfectas, pero cry about it later y not the end of the world son de lo mejor! Katy aun sigue siendo una de las máximas exponentes del pop y con este álbum lo demuestra!
  23. Thomars
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With no doubt one of the album of the year and her best one! She speaking about serius things and stages of life is divine.
  24. BRYANORG
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This f*King álbum makes me feel stronger, its great to take back your own happiness.
  25. CristiannLarios
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is a great album !! And I like it !! Creo que los fandom deberíamos de empezar a dejar de criticar el trabajo del artista favorito de los demás... simplemente dejen de criticar otros albums y empiecen a disfrutar de la música de sus artistas favoritos !!!
  26. Smilemugrero
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Esta horrendo urge que se retire este moj0n de la música ya no saca nada bueno la crítica ya no la quiere sus fans la abandonaron mejor que se retire y se dedique a su hija
  27. Duduzinho
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum estupendo! sonoridade incrível!! Katy Perry provou para todos que é uma excelente artista, entregou um trabalho que chocou a todos, nota dez, por que mil não tem, haha.… Expand
  28. nathanssilva
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
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  29. Aaron10
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy has released one of her best albums, this album has all her good songs, the special reviews sucks.
  30. EricCsVl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry's SMILE is what many fans were waiting for. Although many people think Katy is bringing more of the same with this record, she showed with "Witness" that she is able to create something more mature and deep. Smile conveys fresh vibes and that's what Katy is best at. Fortunately, Katy has got her smile back and she doesn't need anybody's approval now. On balance, nobody can denyKaty Perry's SMILE is what many fans were waiting for. Although many people think Katy is bringing more of the same with this record, she showed with "Witness" that she is able to create something more mature and deep. Smile conveys fresh vibes and that's what Katy is best at. Fortunately, Katy has got her smile back and she doesn't need anybody's approval now. On balance, nobody can deny that SMILE contains exquisite, enjoyable songs.… Expand
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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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