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. lorisperri
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's her best album. Original sounds and lyrics that manage to make you smile
  2. ixionLetMeluvU
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy never loses her shine and SMILE. Another album that blessed my ears. There it is, SMILE
  3. harley_hwii
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy did an incredible job with KP5. Apart from the released singles, 'Cry About It Later', 'Tucked', 'Only Love', 'Teary Eyes' are quite catchy!
  4. Apongkips
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her Best Album till date . The way she reinvented herself each era is commendable. From One of the boys to Smile, she has come a long way with success and failure' but that's a part of being an artist .
  5. marlofasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    In a world ravaged by a months-long pandemic, Katy delivered one of the most positive albums during this period. This body of work is undeniably the rainbow after the storm and I am lucky enough to have listened to it during these dark times.
  6. Lunar_
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SUCH a good album! Only Love is absolutely beautiful and this album has absolutely no skips. It's what the world needs right now!
  7. Madjiddd
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pure pop, catchy songs KATY PERRY IS DEFINITELY BACK !! ALBUM OF THE YEAR !!
  8. yovanskie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a good album critics are really tasteless it deserves at least 70 but we don't care
  9. Jenny12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is certainly a new vibe for Katy and it really works. Theres a number of tracks on here that have the potential to reach number one spot. Champagne problems, resilient and cry about it later has been stuck in my head.
  10. Abhiash
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its a journey... Sangat jelas terlihat bgmn katy perry berbagi semua moment dalam hidupnya... Dan selamat katy untuk lagu yang yang sangat indah.. dan memiliki pesan mendalam... Bangga padamu
  11. RareSmile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing and so personal album.
    My favourite are Not the end end of the world, Champagne Problems, Never Really Over , Tucked and Teary eyes
    Listen to this masterpiece
  12. Alex0919
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album! Please listen! Believe that your ears are still that familiar voice! On the tenth anniversary of the release of the classic "Teenage Dream", don't be entangled in past setbacks, sing a manifesto of yourself! Be more private, not controlled by public opinion, and make your own "Smile"! Because when the katycats smile again, you are the biggest winner! The former wild girl in the field sincerely invites all katycats to come to this "Smile Kingdom" filled with happy smiles, and follow this mysterious power on a dreamy journey to find the most beautiful smile, feel the new attitude of this most beautiful California sweetheart, and appreciate the unconstrained nature. Taste full of lyrical sexiness and enjoy the maternal glory of contemporary independent women everywhere!… Expand
  13. mitencetoy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Every single song its a BOP! The best album of the year!
    And whats wrong with the critic. So unrealistic!
  14. katycatswithsim
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't think this is Katy's best album,but, I can feel the inside power from smile, I'll love you forever, Katy!… Expand
  15. leozleo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile is such a great album and I like that there are no features on it, only Katys excellence.
    I think it’s a good timing to release an album with that meaning, an album full of hope in such a dark time, she really brought my smile back with that album.
    I’m thankful and I’m really proud of her that she’s back with new music and that she has given birth to her daughter in the same week.
  16. luca_13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love this album, in spite of the critic is a good album.. after what Katy Perry went through, she managed to get out of that dark tunnel giving birth to this album.
  17. FolkSmileTica
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An excellent album dealing with her post witness era. In Smile, each song is special, from ballads to synth-pop to 80’s disco song, Katy Perry delivers us BOPS. Without no support from her team, or even her « best artist friends » Katy is « Flipping off the flop, now I just enjoy my ride ».

    Anyway, that’s definitely the album we (Katycats) were all asking for. 20/20
  18. HarryVeale
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing album with loveable songs one after another, it does not deserve the crticts "displeasure" and deserves better rankings. When i listen to this album it makes me happy and does make me smile, it is one of the best albums released this year.
  19. mikilbbh
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    talented , brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  20. Zalextt
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum da senhora catupiry sem sombra de dúvidas. Não tem música ruim infelizmente.… Expand
  21. benisajoke
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is back with a cohesive album in which we see her journey through finding her SMILE again. Surprisingly, there are no ballads but it's understandable, because of the record's name. This new Katy Perry chapter is one of her best albums, along with 2010 Teenage Dream.
  22. Tomerr
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!! Katy did it again and gave us an amazing album full of bops. my favorite tracks except nro are tucked, not the end of the world and champagne problems.
  23. Mimidd
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so good, there is not a single song that you want to skip, 100/10… Expand
  24. AndreFerreyra
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Smile is great álbum, not wonderfull like the others. But Perry trasmits a good time with her music. Cry it about later and Tucked are the best from Smile for me. Enjoyable
  25. Ersi23
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Brilliant, stunning ! An ispirational album for everyone full of love and rythm... I love it!
  26. ItsBonoSpears
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is Katy's return to her true form! Bangers, ballad, and midtempos — this is classic Katy Perry.
  27. Lynzbubble
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I find Smile a return to form for Katy, whilst Witness was a good album, she was criticised for it being too out there. She’s now gone back to her roots and her critics are still not happy. The phrase your damned if you do and your damed if you don’t comes to mind! Never Really Over and Daises as singles were fab, and Smile itself is one of my favourites from the album, I would have maybeI find Smile a return to form for Katy, whilst Witness was a good album, she was criticised for it being too out there. She’s now gone back to her roots and her critics are still not happy. The phrase your damned if you do and your damed if you don’t comes to mind! Never Really Over and Daises as singles were fab, and Smile itself is one of my favourites from the album, I would have maybe put out Only Love, Tucked or Cry About it Later as singles instead of Small Talk and Harleys in Hawaii. This album deserves to be as successful as her former outings. For me personally this is Teenage Dream 2.0… Expand
  28. jdp1986
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy back to her classic self, its a nice feeling in these crazy times :) worth a listen for sure!
  29. Matveika
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile it’s her best album. I love so mush “Cry About It Later”, “Only Love” and “NOTETW”… Expand
  30. BurakCarey
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Talented brilliant incredible amazing show stoping spectacular never the same totally unique unafraid to reference or not reference put it in a blender **** on it vomit on it geat it give birth to it
  31. Parsa1212
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile is best album I've ever heard in my life when I first heard cry about it later and teary eyes I literally felt it if you not listen to it you've wasted your whole life
  32. Sagarjk13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful baby 2 this album is. One of her best work. What a growth, not everyone has a great taste.
  33. YanisLeaf
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is definitly her best album ! Such an incredible work ! This is one of the best album I’ve heard this year !
  34. Thiagosmile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album are so wonderful. All the music are special and so amazing. 10. After teenage Dream, this is the best album of Katy, authentic and insider your heart.
  35. Erikseis
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta la letra, el ritmo, todo. sinceramente es mucho arte para sus oídos “haters”… Expand
  36. LindR94
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor disco que Katy Perry ha hecho, es una mezcla de Teenage Dream y Prism con un toque de Witness, una auténtica joya.
  37. LadyVioletBarb
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy's SMILE is the most perfectly pop balanced album I've heard in a while. Her range both vocally and lyrically has been ably depicted in Smile. Tracks like Never Really Over, Harleys in Hawaii, Teary Eyes, Not the end of the world, Tucked and Champagne problems are the best in my opinion. If you are planning to listen I suggest you do it immediately
  38. jaosneto
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I loved this album aaaa, all the songs are perfect. thanks katy, eu amo você
  39. Reikush
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best Katy Perry's Albums, I love de lyrics, sounds and vocals
  40. Greiny
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love it, It's incredible.Thanks for all Katheryn I'm so thankful, smile every day because I finally got that smile
  41. MOISESOS
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love every song from the ALBUM, really good vibes And incredible lyrics, im so Obsessed with CRY ABOUT IT LATER.… Expand
  42. yaircomendador
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    best album ever all the time, katy ayudo a recuperar mi sonrisa en llos momentos mas dificiles
  43. Ryckz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Exemplo de um trabalho bem feito! E perfeito pra quem sabe apreciar arte de verdade.
  44. tiagofongui
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry brought everything she promised and more. Smile is bright, brilliant and all Pop.
  45. richhyaa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date! So well produced! I loved Cry About it Later, Daisies, Teary Eyes, Resilient And Tucked! They sound so modern and fresh and it was needed in times like this!
  46. Prismdmg
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    For sure one of her best album! The sound, the messages and the storyline are something you can relete too!
  47. lovegaian
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SMILE is not just an album, it's a cultural reset. It is full of hope and empowerment. Dancing non-stop to "Teary Eyes" and suddenly sobbing in tears on the floor with "Only Love"... EVERYONE SHOULD LISTEN TO IT. Please don't be biased and give this album a chance, you won't regret it.
  48. Aliaqeelworld
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really loved it
    She’s finally came back stronger than ever
    Thank you katy    … Expand
  49. DallsonCritics
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so magnificent. Start with never really over and ends with what makes a woman IS SO BRILLIANT AND SMART. All katy perry fans NEED THIS.
  50. rodolfocolaco
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album. Congrants, Katy! Beyond of color, animals. She is comeback smile!!
  51. KHS7100
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's the best album of Katy.
    She really worked hard for this album during her pregnancy and now,hard work actually paid off!
    It's the album that I can't skip any single song of it.
    All are great,meaningful, motivational and inspirational.
    Congratulations Katy for your SMILE and Thank you for your existence Queen!
  52. Gilmergamboa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s a little different of other Katy’s albums but the thing is she deserves love and support, I literally loved it
  53. gabisantos
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much. There's not one single bad song, I'm completely obsessed.
  54. Emma292
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Ótimo álbum,0 defeitos
  55. Aryeee
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    masterpiece！！！literally masterpiece ！！！Katy is coming for blood，and she finally brings her smile back！happy for her！
  56. KoLR19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En pleno 2020 era lo que todos merecíamos en la cuarentena , Katy nos trajo un buen trabajo discográfico... Se nota su evolución tanto vocal como personal , no merecemos a está diosa , sólo queda disfrutar del ARTE que es la música pop , NO OLVIDEN QUE AQUÍ TODAS TIENEN CORONA… Expand
  57. dandias
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is one of Katy's best works, on the record “Smile” she really turned all pain, tears and depression into something strong and that brings our smile back, the message of resilience that she delivers is perfect, Katy is an enlightened person, and really flourished. Highlights for the tracks: "Cry About it Later", "Teary Eyes", "Resilient", "Only Love" and "Daisies".
  58. kiwiboi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. fantastic upbeat album! Feels miles more authentic compared to Witness. Debatably one of her best records in the league of PRISM and Teenage Dream.
    A full range of sounds from Never Really Over to more serious sounding Not the End of the World to a fantastic ending to the record with Only Love and What Makes A Woman.
    My favourite Tracks are Resistant, Cry About It Later and Never Really Over.

    Fantastic Album!!! Well done Katherine     … Expand
  59. katykatsadclub
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum coeso, com letras incríveis e cheias de esperança e resiliência, que significam muito para o tempo que estamos vivendo. Um dos melhores trabalhos da Katy, com músicas maravilhosas para dançar e se divertir.… Expand
  60. Revol
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This whole album is A B O P....She deserves better, i love u katy!!! Best album of the year, AOTY
  61. StefanBentsen
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is AMAZING! Best album of the past three years. Witness was amazing too, but Smile might just have beat it out.
  62. Kvader015
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Loving it, she is great and she has never disappointed me, and this was so much better than what I was expecting
  63. Ferreyes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so much perfect, everyone should listen to it, here we can appreciate a next Katy, she's taken all the bad stuff from her last era, and made it a truly piece of art, every song is really and exceptionally good, I can't stop listening to "Cry About It Later" and "Not The End Of The World".
  64. katycatdan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    really love this album. just what 2020 needed. pop perfection and the album has no skips
  65. smile1212
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    . . . .. . . . . . The best… Expand
  66. soyangelhoil
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Realmente este álbum es uno de los mejores de este año, me atrevo a decir que es un top 2 en la discografía de Katy Perry. Tiene canciones tan hermosas que no puedo esperar a que sean Single oficiales
  67. Arielapbizer
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    E Katy mais uma vez fez nos fãs sorrir,te amo e sempre estarei aqui pra te defender de tudo dos haters,mídia,críticos te amo eternamente.
  68. ImInTheHole
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good album, I wish it was more cohesive. All the old singles don't mix perfectly with the new songs. Cry about it later it’s the best song in the album with Not the end of the world, teary eyes and champagne problems.… Expand
  69. edoardovalzan
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    love it so much, so much joy and hope in this album which show a more grown katy but still the katy that can do bops. love this album very much, my fave is only love.
  70. beatrixz7
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is AMAZING, Katy (as always) did a great job!!!! I don’t know what happened to the expert critics when they were listening to Smile, because it reached a very low note and like I said before THE ALBUM IS AMAZING. Funny how basic productions reach high notes. MORE RESPECT FOR KATY MASTERPIECES OK!!!!
  71. prissilan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year. Listen now, is fantastic vocal, amazing performance and big sounds. She is back smile!!
  72. Ichristiansnow
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album was so incredible I love the way Katy turned her depression into this masterpiece, I hope the world gives her a chance.
  73. yaahtothejay
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Honestly I think this is the best album made by Katy. It’s beautiful, authentic and joyful. It’s a full of smash hits bop!
  74. RafaEstev
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    even with Katy Perry pregnant she released an album in a pandemic, not to mention her effort to promote it, the songs are very well designed and very fun.
  75. anasantosss
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    perfeito demais katy nunca erra rainha demais, dona de mim as letras e as melodias estão incríveis
  76. xaidan7286x
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing album and she allways knows how to release the best music. Love it. Smile.
  77. perrylove
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smiling so much right now!! Katy's songs always make me feel better than five minuts ago, absolutely in love with this record.
  78. babykmusic
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    i have to say this is album of the year material, Not the end of the world is an absolute bop.
  79. lookatmatthew
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is sooo good!!! She doesn’t deserve all this hate train, periodt.
  80. kperrynez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry give everything on her new album! It’s pop perfection and each song will hit different on you (in a good way).
  81. PopGurlzMagazin
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very very good album for day, she makes a pop culture! The queen is back, hear it now… Expand
  82. marcelopess
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album show to us the best of Katy Perry. Vulnerable, strong, and with no fear to bem who she wants to be. A true legend.
  83. JudiciousJayel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a KatyClown, THIS ALBUM IS SO GOOD AND AMAZING. Katy NEVER failed me with her Vocals and the Productions!!!!!!!! I LOVE that it Tells a Story!! This Album is SO PERFECT!!!!!!! THIS IS A MASTERPIECE AND ALL THE SONGS ARE BOP AND DESERVES TO BE A SINGLE!!!!!!!!!! DESERVES TO BE NOMINATED FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!!!! SO LISTEN TO THE ALBUM NOW!!!!! MIND OFF THE NEGATIVE FEEDBACKS OF OTHERS ON THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!!!… Expand
  84. eckal_
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SMILE is a great album. It's an album were you don't have to skip any songs. Every song is so individual and has a deep meaning and hidden eastereggs.
  85. thecursedmadonn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Critics gonna hate hate hate
  86. EliPCS
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile was born to be more than a hit machine, as well is evident the passion and deep emotions that Katy Perry has deposited in this intimate album and she did it perfectly. Smile is a masterpiece made by Katy Perry in reply to one of the most difficult times of her life
  87. mylennasci
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    i love it everything in this album and push me back prism record. I hope one day i make something so pure and perfect
  88. Zmarripa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El album tiene grandes letras y un beat genial todas las canciones logran ponerte feliz y te envuelven con todo
  89. petarbella
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    One of Katy's best album. Very cohesive and full of bops. Fave songs : Not The End Of The World, Teary Eyes, Harley's In Hawaii, Cry About It Later & Resilient
  90. romansbxtch
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This Album is a masterpiece! The songs are so good and i don't know why people gotta write bad reviews... anyways congratulations Katy for blessing us with this Album! U did a great job!
  91. laramilioni
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    cant believe perfection is a katy perry album
  92. Simonekosky
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    PERFECT ALBUM perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect
  93. ohmykitten
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    the new pop bible, katy perry never disappoints me when it comes down to high quality pop with wise messages behind it
  94. gillpill
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    literal masterpiece! katy did such a good job on the album and every song is so good
  95. sabrinemachado
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is AMAZING. Katy gave to us more than we deserved. I LOVED IT! Thank u Katy … Expand
  96. Uziell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum muy completo, Katy Perry demuestra un excelente ritmo en cada canción.
    Mi favorita es Champagne problems♥️
  97. Aaron_ggc
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente álbum, la crítica siempre ha escupido sus trabajos, pero puedo decir que este es uno de sus mejores álbumes
  98. CarolinaGuimar
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the beat album of the year.
    Katy is so magic, she is perfect
    She is the sun and she is unstoppable
    Katy is my god.    … Expand
  99. Itsmefarrah
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor de lo mejor en este 2020, sin duda un álbum reconfortable que es perfecto para recuperar tu sonrisa pese a las adversidades que se están viviendo
  100. rachelemarion
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    All of the messages are beautiful and I love how it truly showcases Katy’s heart!
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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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