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. Alejandraperezs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente es PERFECTO, Katy sigue siendo ella y es lo que sus fans amamos de ella.
    No necesita ser Gaga, Taylor ni Ariana, ella hace historia con lo que es y a comparación de otras personas, toma la iniciativa de invitar a los demás a ser ellos mismos por medio de su música.
  2. Saramaghfoori
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile shows light and love and being strong after hard time .it fresh and lovely for summer
  3. jeanmqs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really loved the mode that the musics are disposed in the album. The new musics are completely perfect in Katys voice. The music include in Target edition is so good too.
  4. Joshua436
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year, SMILE is the best album of Katy Perry (for me) all songs amazing really katy perry is the best singer ❤ i love this album Katy perry love you so muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  5. Matthewzin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Serviu e é isso hahsksosusghsjsisuahbsmdksisyavsnemsiusgabwnwksisyahankwisuayabsnosiauagsbnsmaisysbs… Expand
  6. Mercurio100
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    La crítica en general tiene odio hacia la Artista por lo tanto califican a ella y ni siquiera escuchan su música.
  7. lysandremont
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    perfeito em tudo que se propõe,katy lendária demais e quem não concorda é feio.
  8. Angrk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM OF THE YEAR!!
    Se cagó en garrapata, sin duda el mejor álbum hasta la fecha
  9. Thyagoyan8
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I loved this álbum!!
    I love

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  10. GeankyM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's super fun, with an inspiring message that makes you smile. The melodies are beautiful. Katy Perry is back.… Expand
  11. Sunflowerkiss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It makes me feel so good. When you hear a powerful "Not the End of the World" you know that Katy did a good job. Smile is an album with a nostalgic vibe that deserves all the applause and successes that Teenage Dream left us.… Expand
  12. tuckedbruna
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a real peace of art, delivered even more than the expected as always, aoty!
  13. Monamourchars
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is gaming changing at this moment, a whole new concept related to chill out and put everything on the rigth place, is peaceful and magical the way miss Katy Perry served vocals while adding emotional lyrics that are easy to feel attached to, by far one of her best albums even when so many people expected this album to be like the first songs she released in her career, she is aThis album is gaming changing at this moment, a whole new concept related to chill out and put everything on the rigth place, is peaceful and magical the way miss Katy Perry served vocals while adding emotional lyrics that are easy to feel attached to, by far one of her best albums even when so many people expected this album to be like the first songs she released in her career, she is a matured artist and is easy to catch that this is her healing era.… Expand
  14. Paullonhudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love you katy is the best álbum … Expand
  15. Joebarbs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry produziu um dos seus melhores álbum no seu pior momento no ano lançamento do witness
  16. ManiacxManish
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Loved the album so much
    Only love, Cry about it later, Never really over, Daisies, what makes a women, Champaign problem , Tucked , not the end of the World..Loved each nd evry song..one of the best album released this year❤️
  17. danx16
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ¡Sin duda es un gran álbum! No entiendo cómo es que los críticos lo calificaron con tan baja puntuación.
  18. Omarhudsonnw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perry ha logrado conseguir su sonrisa y tambien la de sus fans, ella realmente sabe como hacer su trabajo, sin duda una de las mejores popstar.… Expand
  19. Gon_Oli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I'm not really a fan of Katy but i Loved the album, especially cry about it later and what makes a woman.
  20. Metacritic003
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ♡♡♡♡ I think I love it ♡♡♡♡ it's a masterpiece ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
  21. van_sekai
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is actually Katy Perry's Best Pop Album yet. I think critics should keep up 'cause I find them lost about the true essence of the album in terms of the Journey from Track 1 to Track 12. lol
  22. jopaan25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, pop perfection, This album is a BOP, Not the end to the world the best of the album!
  23. FranHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love everything! It's a journey through tears, euphoria, resilience, love and light. SMILE is all that is good.
  24. LeuisCat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un viaje a través de los sentimientos más profundos, confusos y sobre todo desalentadores de la horrible depresión; una busqueda casi interminable por alcanzar nuevamente la anhelada felicidad y recuperar esa maravillosa sonrisa. De una manera muy madura, esto es lo que nos demuestra Katy Perry en su nuevo trabajo discográfico "Smile", uno de los mejores trabajos en la carrera de la aclamada artista estadounidense, y MUY posiblemente uno de los mejores del año 2020.… Expand
  25. Mirandalove
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her 12 songs are really good, she told us a story in every song!! I love her good vibes. She deserves success. She is rising
  26. DxoMark
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es muy bueno, es un deleite escucharlo de inicio a fin, cada una de las pistas transmite frescura y felicidad.
  27. peppolog
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An album with 0 songs you CAN skip... 'cry about it later' is a perfect bop. IT'S 10 FOR ME THIS TIME, KATY PERRY.
  28. Kc33
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Estoy seguro de que este es mejor álbum del milenio, y si los críticos dicen lo contrario no me interesa
  29. Nando_alfaro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Si bien el álbum tiene pocas horas de ser lanzado en todas las plataformas más importantes del mundo, se puede saber con eso que a tenido un buen recibimiento por el público en general, y esto no es algo sorprendente que digamos, ya que desde el principio se sabía que esto iba a ocurrir, con los pequeños adelanto que la cantante dió se pudo observar que las personas iban a adorar dichoSi bien el álbum tiene pocas horas de ser lanzado en todas las plataformas más importantes del mundo, se puede saber con eso que a tenido un buen recibimiento por el público en general, y esto no es algo sorprendente que digamos, ya que desde el principio se sabía que esto iba a ocurrir, con los pequeños adelanto que la cantante dió se pudo observar que las personas iban a adorar dicho álbum. Con solo escuchar las primeras canciones uno puede transportarse a otra dimensión y olvidar todos sus problemas, eso es algo que caracteriza mucho a la intérprete, lanzar canciones que ayudan a sobrepasar esos problemas que tiene uno como adolescentes, pero no solo ellos pueden ser ayudados con su música, sino todo el mundo que la escucha, un claro ejemplo es la canción cry about latter, dando a entender que debemos dejar todo atrás y llorar por eso después.… Expand
  30. Brayan04
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is wonderful, Perry logró crear un increíble álbum con canciones llenas de hermosos mensajes, sonidos y una maravillosa producción, además de esto logro recuperar su hermosa sonrisa.
  31. AleMoro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is what you expected from katy and much more. As always katy doing her best work.… Expand
  32. alicia1405
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album. The best songs are cry about it later, teary eyes and champagne problems.
  33. Degonzalez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy teaches us how to deal with depression and emerge stronger. Vocally speaking, he took another step, Smile is on another level.… Expand
  34. Gamaliel17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum lleno de arte, cada canción es un sentimiento. Veo a una Katty Perry renovada, una Katty que encontró su sonrisa.
  35. Hamed81
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums I have ever heard, full of Katty calm with this album changed the meaning of music. This album smells and balances Katty previous albums, but more mature and meaningful ...… Expand
  36. barbarabl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She did that. The best material of her career with a powerful history and in a such special moment. She doesn't deserve all this hate.
  37. Caylon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é completamente perfeito. Katy se renovou e transformou sua depressão em sorriso. obrigado por esse álbum Katy.
  38. BeMyBaby
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Com esse album Katy nos entrega musicas bem elaboradas e que mostram seu lado mais pessoal com relação ao seu casamento e a gravidez de sua primeira filha. Katy nos deu vocais incríveis, instrumentais dançantes e letras marcantes. Por aqui Not the end of the world é a nossa preferida!
    Katy nos deu um smile nesse momento que nos tirou tanto, obrigado Katy, e não esqueçam de Smile :)    … Expand
  39. RichySugar12345
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is soooo good art definitivamente Perra ya dejame postear que smile es arte no como la cagada de folklore de mierdlor bueno si tambien quieren escuchar arte escuchen k-art
  40. Ferrir
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy após passar por uma grande depressão após o Witness ressurgir feito uma fenix, trouxe músicas que nos inspiram, que nos dá forças e vontade de dançar, ela literalmente deu o melhor álbum dela pra nós, espero que ela se recupere de seu parto e continue nos iluminando com suas músicas.
  41. SamaraLopes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns dela, alegre dançante. Katy Perry é uma das polícias artistas que consegue se inovar continuando no pop. Umas das artistas mais atacadas injustamente, com seu ritmo dançante e feliz nos anima todos com smile .
  42. Yemay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    after three years receive "an astral travel of sound and symphonies called smile". I really like this album because it has very different sounds and melodies, no song is alike and they all have a different touch. musically it makes me travel, relax and empower me, also reflect. I think I know the best albums of this year.
  43. tamaraureliano
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is full of amazing, uplifting songs that tell a rather personal story for Katy, with which we can all relate in some level. Her journey was filled with ups and downs and Smile clearly reflects that. She delivered everything she promised and more, returning to The formula that made her the pop phenomenon she is.
  44. Comewitnessme
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album perfeito, Katy fala sobre seus medos, inseguranças, sobre recuperar seu sorriso. Algo tão inspirador assim em tempos difíceis é incrível
  45. andrea15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ella nos hace olvidar de los problemas con Cry About It Later y bailar con Teary Eyes , con Tucked sentir que podemos estar en una buena fiesta Amo un buen disco Miss Perry la felicito por darnos este gran album
  46. Themiaw12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love the album, in my personal opinion, Katy does her best work on this album. Katycats support the album
  47. upsideumop
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This piece of art is a journey from diagnosis to therapy and finally recovery, in the most sanguine of ways. The subtle oxymoronic lyrics and song production at some points are a reminder for us to not take anything at face value, just like a smile could be fake. We defer the crying from an ex-string attached, just to find us dancing with teary eyes in the next. We go through exuberantThis piece of art is a journey from diagnosis to therapy and finally recovery, in the most sanguine of ways. The subtle oxymoronic lyrics and song production at some points are a reminder for us to not take anything at face value, just like a smile could be fake. We defer the crying from an ex-string attached, just to find us dancing with teary eyes in the next. We go through exuberant resilience followed by a triumphant anthem, Smile, after which we find new ways to experience love and question how it came to be. It is a masterful record with euro-influenced dance-pop and a crispy tinch of Katy Perry pop. 10 out of 10.… Expand
  48. CarlosHudson195
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing record! My heart and soul love this. Personal Top: 1. Cry About It Later 2. Not the End to the World 3. Champagne Problems
    4. Never Really Over
    5. Only Love    … Expand
  49. igbtch
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    extremely PERFECT!!!! she really gives everything we dont knew we wanted but we needed for sure..
  50. c4mposs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. queen thank you, me salvou estava doente, triste e esse album me fez sorrir, muito obrigado… Expand
  51. AhmedKatycat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy is back with a good album It's a summer Album every song in the album is talking about something.
    I love it from the bottom of my heart ❤️
  52. Most07
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy perry gave us back the smile we longed for, she came back more confident, after going through a stress in 2017, she saved 2020
  53. Mateus1234567
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best albums of her career, if not the best! The retro beats of Teary eyes and Cry about It later bring you back to the 80's as soon as they touch your ears.… Expand
  54. AlexCarryboy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile te atrapa y encanta, con sonidos pop clásicos y endulzantes. Katy aún mantiene su toque especial y Smile es la prueba de eso.
  55. CVAstyan2004_12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the song are beautiful, in this album katy give the best of herself from beginning to end and is simply pure art… Expand
  56. Sahilminaj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Queen of Pop. The hate is so unnecessary. The album is so freaking good! People gotta staph sleeping on this gem and start streaming!
  57. popworm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! It is full of joy! The masterpiece is about finding happiness, peace and being grateful!
  58. Enriquesv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin duda Katy Perry nos ha entregado uno de sus mejores trabajos, cada canción brilla por si misma. Te hace sentir feliz. Además, tiene la habilidad de empoderarte aunque estés en el fondo del mar. Puedes llorar o escuchar el álbum y sanar todas tus heridas.
  59. Sumaran1256
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor álbum del 2020, katy Perry es la mejor en la industria de la música… Expand
  60. Idelf0nso
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum onde ela derramou todos os seus sentimentos. Incrivelmente perfeito e inspirador. I love you Katy Perry.
  61. Caiooiac
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I'm in love with this album, great songs with great lyrics and perfect sonority, clearly one of the best album's of Katy Perry.
  62. daisycat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    aoty!!!! definitely the best album by katy perry. **** all of you who are giving a low gradr to smile and criticizing katy
  63. Blueteffi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encanta el album, es increíble, te hace sentir feliz. Me hizo revivir antiguos tiempos como los de la era teenage dream
  64. cskkzoli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is for the 7 critics trying to tear her down not being able to understand that she ist the teenage dream Popstar anymore. User score rules. Love ❤️
  65. Jokowi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow Smile is album of the year and thats on perioooooooooooooooooood queen of pop yas
  66. Ttmarangoni
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, sem defeitos. Mais uma vez Katy Perry entregando tudo! Obrigada nova mamãe.
  67. Javiierforero
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelent album it's so different, have a fresh sound... Forever Katy Perry. I like this album although it leaves us thirsty for more.
  68. thiagolbrito
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum lindo, com músicas incríveis e uma estética a cara da Katy. Estou muito feliz e orgulhoso. Te amo Katy! ❤️
  69. clubkid
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a great album. I love the opmistic lyrics specially during a pandemic is refreshing. Cry About It Later and Tucked are standouts. I loved the album.
  70. Robertay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's definitely my favorite album. I love all the songs, omg. I love Katy and I'm so proud of her!!!
  71. Leonardokpts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile es un buen álbum, katy demuestra que a través de él dolor puedes crear cosas geniales y no sólo eso, en estos tiempos donde pensamos que todo está acabado, no lo está del todo pues llega smile a darnos una esperanza más de que todo mejorará. Literalmente al escuchar este álbum recuperas tu sonrisa, katy no necesita ser comparada con otras artistas, ya que todas son únicas en su formaSmile es un buen álbum, katy demuestra que a través de él dolor puedes crear cosas geniales y no sólo eso, en estos tiempos donde pensamos que todo está acabado, no lo está del todo pues llega smile a darnos una esperanza más de que todo mejorará. Literalmente al escuchar este álbum recuperas tu sonrisa, katy no necesita ser comparada con otras artistas, ya que todas son únicas en su forma de crear música. Recomiendo mucho smile cuenta grandes historias y habla sobre la resiliencia, el amor de madre y los sonidos pegadizo te hacen mover la cabeza incluso sin pensar ya estas bailando con alguna canción eso es smile.… Expand
  72. falloncr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    esse album não tem nenhuma musica ruim, alem de ser super necessario devido a situaçao atual, o mundo precisa sorrirrrrrr
  73. Matthmatioli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  74. CassianoPs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Em seu quinto album, Perry trás seu melhor trabalho. Um álbum coeso, com músicas ótimas, excelente produção e letras. Finalmente voltaremos a sorrir!
  75. anaisabelpp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    es el mejor álbum del año pero nadie esta listo para esta conversación . BESOS

    el que le de mala reseña lo matooooo
  76. Hcampelo
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ta aí um lançamento do pop que não olhou pros anos 80 e sim pro futuro!! Katy investe em sonoridade atual e acerta muitas vezes!… Expand
  77. lalisasdream
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Todo lo que estabamos esperando! Las canciones son hermosas y está todo perfectamente acomodado y PERFECTO. Era de esperarse porque todo lo que esta mujer hace es arte. SMILE AOTY
  78. Jetzem
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's the best album of Katy Perry.
    Smile is art Tucked is the other world
    I loved this album
  79. Saul5310
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It exceeded my expectations, the songs have very nice lyrics and good rhythm.… Expand
  80. SantesJose
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This álbum is amazing, it has a beautiful songs and wonderfull lirycs of all time
  81. JulianLugo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad que me encanto muy buen album. No se merece ser escupida por la critica… Expand
  82. VICTOR99
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's a perfect album its sounds are nice and its lyrics complement it to make it great and connect with fans
  83. Claumelloo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it exceeded my expectations, I expected something more personal like Witness, but it was something very commercial and agitated made to smile and dance. I loved
  84. bloct
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Loved it. Refreshing album. Very on brand for Katy. Wish her success. Gets a 10 from me
  85. EstebanRamirez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is beatiful, Im So happy … Expand
  86. MayreliMorales
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfecto, Miss Perry lo hizo nuevamente, un disco perfecto, en el momento perfecto, con los mensajes perfectos, Gracias Perry.
  87. FelipeBraz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy gave us a mature album with great melodies, simply the best album of her career.… Expand
  88. nadd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, it's so amazing. I don't understand how she has that awful score, without a doubt Katy Perry gave us the best of 2020, we love you queen
  89. angewls
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Unlike the critcs, people are enjoying listening to this masterpiece. With lights songs, full with enthusiasm and empowering lyrics. Pop perfection showing evolution and Perry's battle to recover her smile. A Bible with it owns bests versicles: Teary Eyes, Cry About it Later and Never Really Over.

    Katy Perry did that!
  90. HelzI
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Album that can literally make anyone smile! The character development of katy throughout the album really tells an inspirational story.
  91. Jaabarca
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song on this album is a journey, and the best thing is that they work both separately and together, SMILE is full of potential singles Every song on this album is a journey, and the best thing is that they work both separately and together, SMILE is full of potential singles, so I look forward to what's to come.
  92. anahihdzht01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es uno de los mejores álbumes que he escuchado, amo a katy se reinvento de nuevo en esta nueva faceta de su vida… Expand
  93. zalextr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album. There’s no a bad song in this album. idk why the critics are so rude with her, this album is a masterpiece, pls give all the support
  94. annybbn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Trabalho incrível, músicas bem produzidas, letras fortes e empoderadas, assim como Katy é.
  95. Imjesuu-727
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas las canciones son perfectas, de principio a fin se siente el sentimiento que puso Katy en cada canción, álbum del año asieza.… Expand
  96. Notoriousrx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is really good. Every song on the album is really good. Signature Katy sound.
  97. Mairaes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think this album is a evolution and tells a history. Perfect. My favorit is Resilient.
  98. labarioush
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    incrível, perfeito, coeso, estou ansioso para novas sensações ao me dessobrar ouvindo novamente
  99. Gabescruz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incrível, amando !! Parabéns katy perry. Um dos melhores álbuns dela… Expand
  100. Jay28
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album Of The Year 2020
    An album that awake Pop.
    An album that tells a story, divided into 4 trilogies: Therapy
    Recovery
    Happines
    True Love.

    Definitely a very good album with motivating sounds.
    10/10    … 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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