Smile
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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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. gaelmtz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best album of Katy and the best of this year, idk why the critics are so rude with her, this album is a masterpiece, pls give all the support
  2. PatrykHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    On of Katy's best albums. if not her best. Catchy pop music with beautiful lyrics. Katy was alawys hated on by music critics. All these reviews are a joke and should never happended. Katy dosen't deserve this.
  3. Phoenix98B
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Honestly one of her best albums so far. The lyrics are captivating and deep: Katy talks about her worst period, while she dances and laughs. That’s exactly what I expected from her. There are some unforgettable songs like Cry About It Later, Never Really Over and Not The End Of The World. There’s only one song that I don’t like: Resilient. I simply don’t get the rhythm, but the lyrics areHonestly one of her best albums so far. The lyrics are captivating and deep: Katy talks about her worst period, while she dances and laughs. That’s exactly what I expected from her. There are some unforgettable songs like Cry About It Later, Never Really Over and Not The End Of The World. There’s only one song that I don’t like: Resilient. I simply don’t get the rhythm, but the lyrics are still amazing. All in all, the album tells a story, from the first track to the last one. It’s like a trip from loneliness and sadness to acceptance and love.… Expand
  4. weyetness
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Finally, Miss Perry has outdone herself with this album full of BOPS that can easily make you dance until you break your legs or cry your heart to track number 11 Only Love. This is definitely Katy's best album and is undoubtedly Album Of The Year. The World needs an album like this during this tiring times to get through it with a BIG AND BRIGHT SMILE.
  5. neverealyover
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i dont know a better album i dont the way she redefined what pop music is so flawlessly. truly the queen!
  6. felipe19
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    é um álbum maravilhoso com excelentes grooves. pop perfection!! junto com o future nostalgia são os melhores álbuns pop de 2020
  7. sheriffboateng
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i really don’t understand why some people judge music off of reviews written by a bunch of middle aged white people that know nothing about the artist or the music, critical acclaim doesn’t equal success, impact or how good smile is.
  8. witnessmatt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The queen of pure pop is back and better than ever, this is Katy Perry at her best. Each track delivers an euphoric uplifting get out of your seat urgency but it’s filled with deeper undertone lyrics which is personally my favourite style of music. Smile is 10/10.
  9. JoeTheCritic
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is probably the best album album i’ve ever heard. Songs like Teary Eyes, Tucked and especially Not The End Of The World are hit materials. I love this one so much!
  10. WW8
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The confident Katy Perry is BACK! "Cry About It Later" and "Not the End of the World" are the two exceptional written songs in the album. A slight problem of Witness is that the background instrumental music is a little bit dull and way too auto-tunes, however, "Cry About It Later" and "Not the End of the World" have multiple gorgeous layers of background instrumental and demonstrateThe confident Katy Perry is BACK! "Cry About It Later" and "Not the End of the World" are the two exceptional written songs in the album. A slight problem of Witness is that the background instrumental music is a little bit dull and way too auto-tunes, however, "Cry About It Later" and "Not the End of the World" have multiple gorgeous layers of background instrumental and demonstrate Katy's incredible ability to compose a song just like in Teenage Dream and Prism eras.… Expand
  11. amarogcosta31
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best Katy Perry’s album of her career. I think that now, she knows who she is and where she can find her smile. It’s so cool to see Katy Perry growing up personality and musically.
  12. Pamelamelgar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum of they year Smile has all is moved your lirycs are Beauty Champagne problema is one of the Best of álbum y not the end world… Expand
  13. kcmatteooo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR, After all she’s been through she deserves all the love and the light in this world. I don’t get why critics are being so harsh towards her, it’s literally her best album and I’m not saying this just because I’m a fan. It’s the truth
  14. ElmerBitar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry once more showcases her strength in crafting pop gems! Highlights like ‘Never Really Over’ and ‘Resilient’ prove to top tier production with wordplay that just brings a smile to your face! Perry explores newer concepts in songs like ‘Cry About It Later’ and ‘Not The End Of The World’ giving the listener a range of emotional connection.
  15. Luan_messias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum coeso, maduro e que descreve perfeitamente como é a recuperação da depressão.
  16. Antonguzvj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ella simplemente te lleva por una montaña de emociones, pero simplemente este álbum es para tener un poco de esperanza, de fé y de amor.
    Katy Perry ha lanzado el mejor álbum de su carrera estando embarazada, en medio de una pandemia y a sus 35 años.
    Plenamente puedo decir que cada una de estas canciones están llena de emociones que seguro harán cantar en cada segundo.
  17. twobias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    OMG, I looove this album so much. This is such a BOP! Her best album so far.
  18. MikeKP1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum muestra el verdadero ser de una gran artista, fuera de sonidos pegadisos dentro se encuentran letras con poder y sentimientos, una montaña rusa entre bailar y llorar al mismo tiempo… Expand
  19. ItsMeNico
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the critics must be deaf because this record is fantastic. they critiqued her for being too experimental on witness and now she’s too safe on smile? They hate Teenage Dream when it came out and now they say Smile doesn’t compare? they’ll never be happy with what Katy Perry does, but it doesn’t matter because she’s Katy Fing Perry.
  20. Pepeverag
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date!
    You should look at all her songs in this era, it's all single worth material
  21. ArtemZarn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is brilliant, I think this will be her most iconic album ever!!!
  22. nikpearson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Each track is special in its own way. The vocals are perfection. Katy has proven again that she is capable of releasing an album full of hits including not the end of the world and teary eyes. Instead of comparing her to other artists, just enjoy the damn album
  23. SanyaA
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a great album. I love Katy Perry and her new album Smile! All tracks are gorgeous, Katy you are cool! My rating is 10/10!
  24. olibelizabeth00
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love the album
    Katy what a beautiful project mom, Thank you sooo much. Ly
  25. OurWitnessBae
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum muy madura, que enseña el amor propio y aceptación, sobretodo como recuperar la felicidad después de tiempos difíciles. Es lo mejor que Katy ha publicado hasta el momento. ¡Un aplauso!… Expand
  26. AshleyBarney
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Album is great :) My fav album is still Witness but Smile is really good :)… Expand
  27. Thegr8underdog
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    GREAT ALBUM!!! LOVE THE PRODUCTION, VOCALS, LYRICS. EVERYTHING IS SO good. One of her best albums
  28. 03Dylan11
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esto no es una comparación, es mi opinión del album.

    Desde la primera canción que escuchas te da una vibra increíble, solo escucho una canción y me encanta pero a la medida que van las siguientes se siente increíble cada canción, no solo por ser fan de Katy le doy una calificación de 10, simplemente es de los mejores álbumes de este año, tiene un poco de todo y en ningún momento escuchas    Esto no es una comparación, es mi opinión del album.

    Desde la primera canción que escuchas te da una vibra increíble, solo escucho una canción y me encanta pero a la medida que van las siguientes se siente increíble cada canción, no solo por ser fan de Katy le doy una calificación de 10, simplemente es de los mejores álbumes de este año, tiene un poco de todo y en ningún momento escuchas música de "relleno" es de los mejores trabajos de Katy, llore de la emoción, increíble, este álbum definitivamente me dejó sin palabras.

    Finalmente recuperamos nuestra sonrisa.    … Expand
  29. CristianPerry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I finished listening to the entire album and this is my opinion: such a wonderful album with a spectacular production, which takes you to an ecstasy, it is very noticeable that Katy tried hard to give us this, and of course we feel like it takes us on an astral journey , I really recommend this work a lot, take some time to analyze the rhythms and the lyrics, I assure you that some ofI finished listening to the entire album and this is my opinion: such a wonderful album with a spectacular production, which takes you to an ecstasy, it is very noticeable that Katy tried hard to give us this, and of course we feel like it takes us on an astral journey , I really recommend this work a lot, take some time to analyze the rhythms and the lyrics, I assure you that some of them will personally like this album is the best I have heard and you know that I am a fan of the rhythms of audio productions and I'm really impressed with this album. I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a 100% rating… Expand
  30. anyoani
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    might be my new favorite katy perry album. this album shows her real emotions, she was completely transparent and true with the lyrics yet she managed to make bops after bops and there isn’t one single skip
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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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