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. dovtheangel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm honestly shocked that critics aren't appreciating the album. It's clear that fans love it, it had a 9.5 user rating until you-know-who's fandom started giving it negative reviews. Regardless, this album is pure pop perfection. Cry About It Later and Not the End of the World are immediate standouts. Katy's lyricism is on point and fans of hers understand her struggles from the past few years on a deeper level. The production is also super clean and was reminiscent of an evolved version of PRISM. It is unfortunate that the single choices were so poor (besides Never Really Over) because Katy may have lost the general public's interest with Harley's in Hawaii or Daisies. All in all, Smile is my personal Album of the Year and this album is living proof that critics' opinions don't matter if your fans love it.… Expand
  2. anaqueziam
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Intimista, desafiador e envolvente. Se você quer entrar no mundo de Katy Perry, se aventure nesse álbum.… Expand
  3. ESREYDIAZ
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Gracias Katy. Aunque no es el mejor álbum de su carrera, Katy nos ha dado más de lo que esperábamos. Cuando te sientas derrotado, escucha este álbum que es una bandita al corazón; con letras y ritmos que seguro abrazarán tu tristeza. La crítica puede intentar destruir un trabajo, pero el público habla y podemos darle el reconocimiento a un trabajo que costó lágrimas. Podemos ver a una KatyGracias Katy. Aunque no es el mejor álbum de su carrera, Katy nos ha dado más de lo que esperábamos. Cuando te sientas derrotado, escucha este álbum que es una bandita al corazón; con letras y ritmos que seguro abrazarán tu tristeza. La crítica puede intentar destruir un trabajo, pero el público habla y podemos darle el reconocimiento a un trabajo que costó lágrimas. Podemos ver a una Katy que trabajó sus cuerdas vocales y se esforzó por entregar una sonrisa a sus fanáticos con éste álbum. Gracias Katy.… Expand
  4. Inoahm
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This album is honestly a piece of art. I can’t help but disagree with critics, as it seems so many are almost looking for something to complain about in each track. Smile is a journey from the beginning to the end, taking you from the harder parts of healing to the light at the end of the tunnel. Sonically, the album has a nice cohesion while still providing tracks that contrast in themes,This album is honestly a piece of art. I can’t help but disagree with critics, as it seems so many are almost looking for something to complain about in each track. Smile is a journey from the beginning to the end, taking you from the harder parts of healing to the light at the end of the tunnel. Sonically, the album has a nice cohesion while still providing tracks that contrast in themes, production, and lyrics. At the end of the day, I highly recommend this album to dance through the pain, be inspired, and well.. Smile! This album feels like a fine, aged wine. Katy’s creating art and although the world may not acknowledge it, they sure are taking notes. Congratulations to everyone involved!!… Expand
  5. Jafetclassic
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile, un álbum lleno de éxito, Katy Perry nos ha entregado uno de sus mejores trabajos, tiene una mezcla de sonidos muy especializada y sus letras son verdaderamente sorprendentes, un álbum muy cálido que te da tranquilidad
  6. Shellyx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️… Expand
  7. miralr54
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, this song are so close to the fans and I think is the best record , Katy give amazing songs
  8. markjohnuel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is such a great album especially for waking up and driving. Hopeful, positive and fun. This is definitely Katy Perry's best album. Congrats Katy Perry!!!!
  9. Emilytb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De lo mejor que a sacado, y definitivamente me a sacado más de una sonrisa.… Expand
  10. Katycat12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album from her. I can’t believe fandom are taking each other down. Hope we all can help to make our stars grow.
  11. hoax_folklorets
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swifties pls stop the fandom war we dont need to do this. Go stream Smile :)
  12. Diegoaxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum increíble uno de los mejores que Katy nos ha entregado, tanto la producción, como la lírica de estás canciones es muy precisa y no se queda estancada en sonidos repetitivos que pueden llegar a aburrir, en fin Katy entrego un trabajo excepcional y que para nada decepciona.
  13. Sebasscamacho
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Aunque muchos fandoms esten calificando el album mal solo es por envidia! Y si escuchan el álbum de darán cuenta que es excelente. El mejor Álbum de la reina del pop Katy Perry hasta ahora.
  14. wongtzeon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yassss sooooo wonderful music
    We love Katy forever! Katycats always be with you❤️    … Expand
  15. kmir
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the Album is like a story in form of songs , well executed songs with lyrics one cannot forget ,
    seems to be once of her best records well done Katy Perry .
  16. Musizcritic
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is great and extremely required in the current times. After listening to the album for more than 20 times now, I can honestly say that it deserves the perfect score. I am sorry to say that many people rating the album as 0 haven't even listened to it and are doing it out of pettiness. Just listen to something before judging it.
  17. noel1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    FILLED WITH BOPS AFTER BOPS AFTER BOPS OF JOY AND HAPPINESS!!! ONE OF HER BEST!!!
  18. ArshiaKiaei
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album , cry about it later deserves to be a single with huge promo , an album full of bops
  19. iloveu_k4ty
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    BESTE ÁLBUM EVER 2020! She will serve in 2020, even pregnant, even in a pandemic, and having lost loved ones that year, she brought what pop needed since 2010, you "critics" of metacritic are rotten in wanting to take down an artist.
  20. eddycalderone
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    es demasiado bueno, increíble de inicio a fin,me atraparon todas y cada una de sus canciones 100% recomendable
  21. McQueen2020
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I’m little monster, and I’ll give all my love to Smile, cause Gaga taught us love, and love is what we give.
  22. James2002
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum muy metodologíco en tanto al estilo particular de Katy Perry, tiene buenos puntos en Beats y otros buenos picos líricos, las canciones pueden llevar a ser enérgicas terminando con gran desempeño vocal pero carecen de concisión muchas sin puentes o saliendo del mensaje que trata de comunicar.
  23. Arshia1380
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Idk why some critics are hating the album while it’s her most mature and beautiful album to date
  24. santahoho
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    all these tasteless rats hating an album about finding love, light and your forgotten smile like waking up from a bad dream. hope all these f words get a life
  25. Melio18
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too good to be true. It's such an absolutely beautiful and meaningful album.… Expand
  26. artpopforever28
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Her best work since 2017 !
    This album gives me a strong sense of 2010s. love u Katy!!!!
  27. imrnaliff
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the BEST album of the year. periodt. definitely recommend y'all to hear Tucked, Champagne Problems and Resilient
  28. cat_1984
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thank u so much for best album #Smile, the album lives up to its name, cause I'm sure I'm smiling, excited and happy cuz your #Smile brought these feelings of wanting to dance crazy, and it's contagious!… Expand
  29. Leudarkian
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love Katy so much!! This album is perfect
  30. AbrilHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Fuera de los ritmos si te detienes a meditar cada una de las letras, katy nos presenta un lado muy profundo y mucho más maduro sin embargo ella no pierde su toque sabe lo que hace entonces le agrega los ritmos pop que la destacan en Tennage dream pero mucho más poderosa. Este es su mejor obra pocos artistas llegan a este grado de profundidad con su arte.
  31. Memadollman
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is ART! I don't understand why the magazines and all the people out there are jealous of Katy ArtPerry
    She's a great artist and y'all need to write real critics and don't be misogynists.
    Katy I love u! Thanks for this art! Dios te bendiga mi chiquita! Eres humilde
  32. marxquirit
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album will definitely bring back your genuine smile (in case you lost it!).… Expand
  33. Henrycruze
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album!!! Congratulations Katy Perry! The songs are awesome and beautiful !!
  34. remyprint
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, all songs are wonderful, this is Katy’s best album by far.
  35. Seanjuu
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    She’s awesome. She is talent. It’s her best album ever. Love love love.
  36. Bbbaeezaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really love this whole album, his voice and lyrics are amazing. Five over five
  37. Ajcandrade
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Queen, it’s a really enjoyable album and I’m really proud of what she have done with this
  38. David27bb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me parece un álbum hermoso con un buen mensaje con el que las personas que estén pasando un momento desagradable puedan recuperar la sonrisa uwu
  39. Erikklara
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album from katy perry so far I'm really impressed with the versatile from katy showing she can reinvent herself with a new kind of sound! Proving more than ever she is a pop icon!
  40. mariifernands_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira!!!!
    Katy Perry, novamente, entrega TUDO ao POP.
    As músicas demonstram a maturidade da cantora, o conceito que retoma seus outros álbuns e as letras nos fazem pensar o quanto da vida da Katy está ali. Um álbum verdadeiro, único e com qualidade surpreendente!
  41. DavidNoh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es una joya katy ha ido evolucionando a lo largo de su carrera y puedo decir que este disco es una joya es lo mejor que he escuchado en lo que va del 2020
  42. Ethyu3
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
  43. G16
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Completely fun and good story of the album this say a history to the person who listen with incredible beat
  44. Franklen
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year so far. All the songs are beautiful in their personal way, and this is what I love about that record
  45. ParinditaJena
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good effort but Katy fails to impress me here and bring back the vibes of her previous eras and works and also doesn't capture the moods of the current period… Expand
  46. Mahmoud_1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She's coming back to give us hope and power
    She's a warrior, powerful, brilliant woman
  47. rogeliowrites
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arguably her best album to date, and she did it with just 12 songs. She took us to a journey from being pitted against the world up to getting your groove, smiling back, sending letters to parents and singing a lullaby to her daughter. Kudos!
  48. Rich_brit
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A master piece. With an incredible lyrics. No doubt is one of the best album of 2020
  49. WheatOrange
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy cats and swifties stop rating 0 for no apparent reason. Stop the fandom war pls.We gain nothing from war.
  50. billybobb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute MASTERPIECE. Such an incredible album. Loved every single track! Album of the year! This album makes me so motivated! Katy is so talented.
  51. nico_ce_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es una excelente mezcla de melodías y letras, demuestra que el pop no es un estilo de música donde prima el sonido por sobre una letra carente de contenido.
  52. Light10
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this is one of her best albums. Each song has a meaning which is linked with the next one. All the songs have demostrated who the queen of pop is!
  53. wyclf
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A much better effort from the Witness era, Songs like Cry about it later, Only Love and Champagne problems if given the right promotion could be her dark horse.… Expand
  54. kamlamek1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I am completely in love with this album. There ia no skip song to me and love how every song has a meaning to it. Best album of 2020 so far.
  55. Aizatazmi
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Really fresh and fun album, totally one of the best pop album 2020, she show us one side of her life how to let it go from depression to get her smile back I'm totally really happy for her.
  56. alejandroc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    este álbum es exageradamente bueno, con este álbum Katy nos demuestra porque aun sigue vigente, ya no todos son dulces de caramelos!
  57. Thomasviva
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is a Amazing album. The best track are cry about It later,teary Eyes and not end of the world.Best album of 2020
  58. andy1567
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    katy no para de sorprendernos y este album no es la excepcion. muchos critican el trabajo de ella pero les arde y la envidia les corroe por el exito que tiene. buen album en epoca de pandemia. ME ENCANTA
  59. DarkHorse04
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. All tracks are Bops.
  60. Neverland13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Love K.Smile is beautiful and Such an incredible album! Katy Perry never disappoints, her music is always absolutely amazing!
    love and piece
  61. nard16_lb
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    I like the album, you can see that Katy Perry has done something phenomenal again for her suceeding years in the music industry. I just hope that her fans are sports when it comes to the ratings. We cannot please people okay. And so, don't sabotage other's work just because you hate them and you want someone to succeed. That's not how things worm. Katy Perry is different from Taylor gets?I like the album, you can see that Katy Perry has done something phenomenal again for her suceeding years in the music industry. I just hope that her fans are sports when it comes to the ratings. We cannot please people okay. And so, don't sabotage other's work just because you hate them and you want someone to succeed. That's not how things worm. Katy Perry is different from Taylor gets? Don't be such a bitter because it shows. Anuwah, stream smile and always smile.… Expand
  62. Theclown831
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some of Katys best work yet! Each song with its own personality and great meaning! Really loving the album visuals as well!!! Thanks katy… Expand
  63. FrediDuarteHD
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's one of the thinks that saves 2020, I love katy and this conceptos it's one of the bests concepts for an album
  64. reindensa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Cry about it later isn’t just a song, its a cultural reset, its the oxygen you breathe, it is a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. its art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
  65. mig_swift
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o álbum é perfeito, amo todas as músicas. sem dúvidas, um dos álbuns mais perfeitos do ano. obrigado Katy… Expand
  66. Joaogabriell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE BEST ALBUM EVER! It is really cool seeing Katy Perry evolving since 2008! She's definitely a queen and everything she does she does right!… Expand
  67. TinaIvory
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Another amazing album from Miss Perry, her clever writing style and out-of-the-box production really went above and beyond this album.
  68. Off_xscape
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es increíble perioooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooodddddddddddd
  69. Lindsays6
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Literally her best work! She balanced this so well. Songs that make you want to dance while have a deep meaning of getting out of depression etc. I had no skips at all!
  70. I_danniel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. smile is a perfect album, for me the best of katy, its lyrics are remarkable that it was written in a depressed state but the melody complements them to such a degree that everyone can dance, it has that erotic, sweet and inspiring touch that only katy knows how to do.… Expand
  71. Dylanmiguel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SMILE is all we need during this pandemic.
    Katy perry here shows us she has evolve from " I kissed a girl" to " smile ". smile is by far one of the best albums this year
  72. Dinoco100
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This álbum is the true essence of Katy Perry, also the real essence of iconic pop.
  73. Clairedelune
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is awesome
  74. JhonPaul97
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Is Katy being Katy. I love so mucho all her working. She is doing so good all the thing.
  75. gael_zam
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum lleno de sentimientos y amor es demasiado arte, todas las canciones son muy reflexivas y provocan un sentimiento inexplicable!
    Definitivamente el mejor álbum de katy
  76. ladyamericana13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Daisies is a beautiful written song that I listen too almost every morning on my way to school. Her vocals on that track are to die for and I overall love the message she is sending with this album.
  77. Mariecat1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy is back and better than ever thanks to this wonderful album for her fans and for her lovely daughter and fianceé. Insipiring pop album during a hard time that will bring a smile to your face, fan or not. The critics are the true clowns. Fave songs, the awesome Never Really Over, europhic Teary eyes, clubby Cry about it later, the inspiring Resilient, Tucked(srsly awesome cheekyKaty is back and better than ever thanks to this wonderful album for her fans and for her lovely daughter and fianceé. Insipiring pop album during a hard time that will bring a smile to your face, fan or not. The critics are the true clowns. Fave songs, the awesome Never Really Over, europhic Teary eyes, clubby Cry about it later, the inspiring Resilient, Tucked(srsly awesome cheeky concept lmao), Crowd anthem Only Love and the beautiful and sweet Daisies and What makes a woman directed to her daughter. 10/10 album, will keep on listening to these "cliché" songs quote by those clowns again and again.… Expand
  78. hr_miguel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is based on how katy was in her depression, this album have 0 skips its her best, I am very happy for her and orlando to have a child.… Expand
  79. Lucacomputer
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    its so good perfect
    talented brilliant incredible amazinf showstopping

    miss katy did that
  80. MinHoCastillo
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy buen álbum , la verdad no esperaba nada de el por que pensaba que iba a ser demasiado infantil , como toda la promo ... pero en si es bueno , le doy 8/10… Expand
  81. AmixHades
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album in the history! I cry then listen all of the songs. Katy grow up with Smile and I really love that. My favorite tracks are Only Love, Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Not The End Of The World and Daisies. The first is so emotional for me. Katy Perry is the best
  82. Nagini19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!!, full of beautiful songs and meanings. This album represent what katy is, a fantastic person and artist.
  83. iamomerfarooq
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I have no words to describe this master piece she did it and made the best album of the year byt still they are gonna talk about witness they dont even know what was witness it is also a master piece they didnt want a new genre just listen to these 2 master piece u will listen to every song. She did it Kathryn more love and respect to yoy periodt!I'm
  84. Popob09
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bestttttttttttttttttt albummmmmmmmmm everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… Expand
  85. erezivanir
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Aoty, the best album of 2020. Resilient, Cry About Later and Not The End Of The World
  86. lulusmill
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile tem músicas boas e perfeitas, eu achei o álbum incrível e totalmente muito bom
  87. redwilson13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of 2020.
    Just because it's over doesn't mean it's really over
    And if I think it over, maybe you'll be comin' over again
    And I'll have to get over you all over again
    Just because it's over doesn't mean it's really over
    And if I think it over, maybe you'll be comin' over again
    And I'll have to get over you all over again    … Expand
  88. thirthehe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, every song is a masterpiece. From the first track to the last, I have found myself listening to it over and over again.
  89. rafaelb
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is literal ART The lyrics are glory, because it could save lives The rythms are unexpected un this times but 100% Truth and real as Katy always has been
  90. Giove
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    THE BEEEESTTTT!!!! Love her!!!! Love this album!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  91. Pinedac
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    smile is a great source of inspiration and creativity, it may not have a story, but it transmits that special vibe that only a true fan would have
  92. andreamo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only Love and Not The End Of The World aren’t just tracks from Katy Perry’s new album, #Smile, they’re CULTURAL RESETS and THE BEST SONGS OF 2020, they are the oxygen you breathe, they’re a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. they’re art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.… Expand
  93. Pjlugo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is beatyful,
    Es hermoso este álbum sencillamente sus melodias son un gran alivio para nuestros oídos.
  94. Andrea17765
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A perfect album with no skips. Empowering lyrics. Another masterpiece. Thank u katy
  95. LoveMyFirework
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is art. Katherine is finding her smile again and growing up with her little Daisy and Lando. Music and words are astonishing.
  96. Giusx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Love this album!!! It is very catchy and intense! Katy shows us that she still is the new queen of pop!
  97. Henxxi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Conceito, coesão e aclamação, essa é uma fase muito importante pra Katy tanto pessoalmente quanto artisticamente, sinto que esse amadurecimento pode vir mais de forma mais sólida nos próximos lançamentos
  98. Mel_Santos
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry is a legend of pop, smile it's beautiful and powerfull as like the Katy's essence… Expand
  99. AwesomeArk13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a fantastic album that deserve better it's not bad as critics says I'll give it 10
  100. soti77
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A great body of work and all of the song are great and bops..there are literally no skips..my faves are cry about it later and not the end of the world
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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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