• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Smile is an amazing album, it's creative and has great songs and it’s one of my favorites of the moment.
  2. Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Uno de sus mejores albums, Cry about it later, teary eyes, not the end of the world, harleys in hawaii, only love, what makes a woman, never really over, champagne problems, tucked,daisies, resielient todas las canciones son hermosas llenas de lindos sonidos y ritmos melodías y una letra hermosa es una obra de arte este album.
  3. Sep 7, 2020
    10
    So pure self reflection.... lot of many meanings from this album especially about the lyrics, so deep and mature
  4. Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before! One of her best album to date.
  5. Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Yes, best album of this year. This year of woman
  6. Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Su 5 álbum, KATY PERRY nos regala una obra maestra este álbum es hermoso sus sonidos, ritmos, melodías son maravillosos te llevan a otros lugares te hacen volar, tiene varios mensajes de positivismo de esperanza, de fe, de alegría, de amor, de recapacitar de justicia, y sus letras mezcladas con las melodías es maravillosos, no entiendo porque siempre han dado malas criticas a sus albums,Su 5 álbum, KATY PERRY nos regala una obra maestra este álbum es hermoso sus sonidos, ritmos, melodías son maravillosos te llevan a otros lugares te hacen volar, tiene varios mensajes de positivismo de esperanza, de fe, de alegría, de amor, de recapacitar de justicia, y sus letras mezcladas con las melodías es maravillosos, no entiendo porque siempre han dado malas criticas a sus albums, mientras que otros cantantes con albums bastante malos han tenido buenas criticas me parece super injusto KATY ES UNA DE LAS MEJORES CANTANTES DE LA HISTORIA Y NO SE LO MERECE.... LAS MALAS CRITICAS ME DAN RISA NO SABEN NADA DE MÚSICA SOLO DE ODIO. Expand
  7. Oct 2, 2020
    0
    I wanted to like it but unfortunately, Katy seems to have lost her inspiration.
  8. Oct 27, 2020
    10
    The album is AMAZING, Funny and Beautiful Lyrics It is something that makes you smile and be happy, it helps you too much in bad times and it is the best thing that Katy has made those songs so beautiful and happy, in my person they are very good, the album helped me to feel good when I was in difficult moments , just the rhythms, the vowels and its aural beauty are what make it good
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    The album is AMAZING, Funny and Beautiful Lyrics It is something that makes you smile and be happy, it helps you too much in bad times and it is the best thing that Katy has made those songs so beautiful and happy, in my person they are very good, the album helped me to feel good when I was in difficult moments , just the rhythms, the vowels and its aural beauty are what make it good
    THE BEST ALBUM
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  9. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Honestly, after this album katy needs to reinvent herself, it was hot garbage, the only song that can be saved is Never really over
  10. Nov 19, 2020
    1
    This album just doesn't live up to the expectations setup from Katy's previous work.
  11. Feb 2, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the tumultuous release around her 'Witness' era, Katy seemed on the right track for a comeback. 'Never Really Over' was an infectious slice of electro-pop with a killer chorus. The singles that followed though, were unmemorable and hollow. Going in different sonic directions and nothing really sticking out. Along with this, there seemed to be little actual depth or theme, with everything feeling slightly confused. When the album dropped, it felt like a non event, an artist releasing an album with a wimper. The content? Well the good thing is 'Cry About It Later' is a euphoric throwback to the sonics of the 80's, along with 'Champagne Showers'. The rest of the album feels deflated, a 'I'm sorry for Witness and this is how I healed' vibe that doesn't really go anywhere. No song pushes the envelope where pop music is concerned, which begs the question. If the artist feels half invested and keen to try and stay in a sonic familiar lane, whats the point? Expand
  12. Mar 29, 2021
    4
    Finally destroyed his career and reputation by releasing this...I can't even find the words
  13. Apr 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El peor álbum de la historia, es asqueroso y desagradable, esta tipa nunca fue iconica Expand
  14. Nov 4, 2021
    0
    this album is below mid. I didn't really like katy like ever and seeing how her fans behave on twitter i just thought i would leave my 2 cents here for that. Yup she's over and it's time everyone accepts it. ciao
  15. Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Smile Album Scores
    1.Never Really Over 10/10
    2.Cry About It Later 10/10
    3.Teary Eyes 10/10
    4. Daisies 10/10
    5. Resilient 10/10
    6.Not The End Of The World 10/10
    7. Smile 10/10
    8.Champagne Problems 10/10
    9.Tucked 10/10
    10.Harleys In Hawaii 10/10
    11.Only Love 10/10
    12.What Makes A Woman 10/10
  16. Nov 16, 2021
    10
    ÁLBUM SÚPER RECOMENDADO!!! Es puro arte,escúchenlo,tiene muchas canciones muy buenas y con una letra expectacular.❤️
  17. Nov 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best of 2020. Not her best but definitely up there. Fck swifties for adding bad reviews for this album just because it has the highest rating from audience
  18. Nov 27, 2021
    0
    Not good at all. Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  19. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    BAD album. shes over..........................................................
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Smile is Katy’s most mature, organized, and focused album to date, each song flowing seamlessly into the next. From a tonal and narrative perspective, the album tells a consistent story - gradually transitioning from the lows to the highs. The record starts extremely strong - its first four tracks are all breezy, introspective, and sophisticated (particularly the pop masterpiece that isSmile is Katy’s most mature, organized, and focused album to date, each song flowing seamlessly into the next. From a tonal and narrative perspective, the album tells a consistent story - gradually transitioning from the lows to the highs. The record starts extremely strong - its first four tracks are all breezy, introspective, and sophisticated (particularly the pop masterpiece that is “Never Really Over,” which competes with “Teenage Dream” as Katy’s best song to date.) The album loses a little steam towards the middle, but manages to stay engaging on the more celebratory/romantic tracks (“Champagne Problems,” “Tucked”), and ends with the lovely “Only Love” and “What Makes a Woman.” Predictably, Smile is a pleasant extension of Prism’s adult contemporary second half (particularly the track “Resilient”), although the criticism of Perry’s use of self-empowerment cliches is fair. What makes the criticism of Smile so frustrating, however, is that the same critics who are now nostalgic for Teenage Dream (and who now call it a pop classic and a perfect album) were harshly critiquing said album just ten years ago. The critics curiously want Teenage Dream Katy back, but when Teenage Dream Katy was around, they didn’t appear to appreciate her either. When Katy experimented with new sounds on Witness, critics asked for her to stay in her lane; when she returned to bright pop on Smile, she’s accused of being boring and not taking chances. Critics be damned, Smile is Perry’s strongest work since Prism, and as a complete album stands at the top of her discography. Expand
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album since Teenage Dream and the most cohesive. Every song has a storyline and a soul. She puts her body and soul into this album. Absolutely stunning.
  22. Aug 29, 2020
    7
    Is this Katy at her finest? No, but it is a step back into confidence for the singer. Building off the mature sounds of PRISM and the experimental Witness, Smile is Katy finding her voice again. While the album won’t obtain the dizzied heights of Teenage Dream, songs like Never Really Over, Only Love and What Makes a Woman, show promise to the artist who has been counted out for the past 3Is this Katy at her finest? No, but it is a step back into confidence for the singer. Building off the mature sounds of PRISM and the experimental Witness, Smile is Katy finding her voice again. While the album won’t obtain the dizzied heights of Teenage Dream, songs like Never Really Over, Only Love and What Makes a Woman, show promise to the artist who has been counted out for the past 3 years. Expand
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry made me smile. I love the way she writes the songs, because it touches the soul. She did it on that album... Expand
  24. Dec 13, 2020
    9
    MALDITOS CRITICOS porque siempre la atacan claro si esto lo sacaran la víbora y la payasa se lo aplauden pero como es de mi amada Perry lo destrozan son unos malditos injustos y no entiendo porque aquí no añadieron la reseña de 9 que fue la primera que salió pero todas las demás si se tomaron la molestia de ponerlas para que bajara el puntaje y claro los idiotas de los foros pop diciendoMALDITOS CRITICOS porque siempre la atacan claro si esto lo sacaran la víbora y la payasa se lo aplauden pero como es de mi amada Perry lo destrozan son unos malditos injustos y no entiendo porque aquí no añadieron la reseña de 9 que fue la primera que salió pero todas las demás si se tomaron la molestia de ponerlas para que bajara el puntaje y claro los idiotas de los foros pop diciendo que es malo solo por esas mierdas de reseñas y no entiendo como la mierda de bieber si fue nominada y este no que es mejor en todo y para los que no crean que existe el review de 9 aquí está riff magazine. com/ album-reviews/ katy-perry-smile/ como borraron el link del comentario lo pongo separado para que luego lo junten y lo comprueben Expand
  25. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Nothing new, just herself being the kidz bops maker she is. It’s almost like the last project cost her so much of her sanity she just needed to came back to what she makes the best.
  26. Dec 3, 2020
    7
    Reinventing herself and showing that she can overcome obstacles, Katy Perry faces her sadness and fears while she dances in 'Smile'.
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amei o álbum. É incrível. Eu amei tudo. Do início ao fim. Amei mesmo. Amei muito.
  28. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Should call her Karen Perry as this album secured her transition to suburban, uncool mom.
  29. Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Didn't enjoy it . Sounds like b tracks from previous albums. Like ordering Katy Perry off of wish.
  30. Aug 30, 2020
    9
    At this point in her career, I feel like she's just doing whatever makes herself happy, and that's simply enough. Personally I think the album itself is a 7 to 8; however, because the critics have been too harsh on her, I would give her another point just for that.
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Smile is a pretty solid album, with really good productions and some rock vibes that remind me to one of the boys (which I love). That's it. The theme of the album is about getting over sadness and living the moment and feeling good, so it starts with Never Really Over, which has kinda sad lyrics, and goes through Tucked, Champagne Problems, Teary Eyes and Cry About It Later which are allSmile is a pretty solid album, with really good productions and some rock vibes that remind me to one of the boys (which I love). That's it. The theme of the album is about getting over sadness and living the moment and feeling good, so it starts with Never Really Over, which has kinda sad lyrics, and goes through Tucked, Champagne Problems, Teary Eyes and Cry About It Later which are all about... smiling. Katy gave us a really good pop album, filled with positive vibes and good energy. Expand
  32. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Ótimo álbum pop. A prova de que depois de anos, Katy ainda consegue fazer músicas chicletes e divertidas que conseguem animar todo o rolê.
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I’M SO PROUD. That’s it. WHAT AN ALBUM. I love every single track. One better that the other.
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Smile manages to be better than its predecessor, Witness. But it is still behind the illuminated PRISM.
    NRO, CAIL, TE, CP, Tucked, HIH are the best tracks, the rest are, unfortunately, forgettable and expendable.
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is excellent, the beats, the lyrics and the feelings are in there. Harleys in Hawaii is my favorite.
  36. Jan 11, 2022
    1
    Katy Perry, minha cara, o álbum parece bem enjoativo, e muitas músicas são como um pop rock, o álbum quer trazer de volta o antigo estilo da Katy como um álbum inovador remontado para parecer atual, porém na minha opinião não deu certo, tirando pouquíssimas consideradas para mim boas, é meio que um Prism com Teenage Dream e um pouco de One Of The Boys, Katy que tal dar uma pausa paraKaty Perry, minha cara, o álbum parece bem enjoativo, e muitas músicas são como um pop rock, o álbum quer trazer de volta o antigo estilo da Katy como um álbum inovador remontado para parecer atual, porém na minha opinião não deu certo, tirando pouquíssimas consideradas para mim boas, é meio que um Prism com Teenage Dream e um pouco de One Of The Boys, Katy que tal dar uma pausa para pensar melhor nos conceitos? pois Smile não colou muito.
    Faixas favoritas: Never Really Over e Smile.
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  37. Aug 31, 2020
    6
    So Katy Perry is known for releasing some powerful songs in the past and that was what set her apart from most pop stars, so the built up to the release of Smile was mediocre, with lack luster songs, so maybe there was a surprise lurking on the album, and again mediocre. To me it feels like songs were just slapped on the record to complete it, but this album falls short against all theSo Katy Perry is known for releasing some powerful songs in the past and that was what set her apart from most pop stars, so the built up to the release of Smile was mediocre, with lack luster songs, so maybe there was a surprise lurking on the album, and again mediocre. To me it feels like songs were just slapped on the record to complete it, but this album falls short against all the other albums, in my opinion Witness delivered better songs and singles that this album. You can put this on and it would be background noise, not her best effort! Expand
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a really fun album that will literally bring your smile back! each song is completed in each other to the point that in the end she learns everything from the journey she took and finally have your smile back :)
  39. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection, it has amazing production and lyrics, might as well call it album of the year.
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    8
    É um álbum tão legal e divertir de se escutar, todos temos que ignorar a crítica que gosta de perseguir Katy desde o início da sua carreira.
  41. Aug 30, 2020
    9
    O sorriso amarelou? Nem tanto. Katy entregou um álbum divertido e até interessante. Senti algumas boas mudanças dos álbuns interiores, mas ela entregando um pop um pouco mais maduro seria algo maravilhoso e que eu iria querer muito escutar. "Never Really Over" tá aí de prova que ela pode fazer isso e muito mais. Enfim, a felicidade da artista vem em primeiro lugar.
  42. Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Katy Perry is back to her bubblegum pop. Cry About It Later deserves to be a single, and Only Love has become my favourite song of th album.
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This might be Katy Perry's best album for sure. It's so brilliant, cohesive, smart and it truly gives a smile to your face. Keep on dancing and smile.
    JUST ENJOY THE MUSIC!
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Worst album of the year, she had to use a song from last year to breathe atleast some life into a very boring album
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Each song on the album has a particular purpose, to make you smile. This is a great pop-disco-electro album. Why? Because as Miss Perry mentioned, this would have combinations of its previous eras, as' Resilient 'recalls an experimental and risky' Witness', or as' Cry About It Later 'returns us to a pop-rock of the' One of the Boys', we can also mention the sensuality of 'Never Really Over' tying a disco touch with 'PRISM' and we must not forget the sweet and adolescent stage that 'Only Love' or 'Tucked' brings with 'Teenage Dream' . This is certainly a great album, with a hint of the old eras and re-incorporated sounds like 'What Makes a Woman' introducing a country song with electronic touches (an inspiration would be Kacey Musgraves with Oh, What a World). This album deserves rave reviews and a focus on the album, but not a focus on personal life and untimely comparison. Expand
  46. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um álbum com excelente composição lírica e que dar uma novo parâmetro artístico para katy perry e sua carreira!
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    'Smile' definitely shows Katy Perry's growth as an artists over the last 3 years. This album is for sure her most cohesive album with a clear story developed through the record. Each song has its unique style with the standouts being "Never Really Over" and "Cry About It Later", which highlight Katy's pop-dance music while "Not the End of the World" dives into Katy's trap pop style and'Smile' definitely shows Katy Perry's growth as an artists over the last 3 years. This album is for sure her most cohesive album with a clear story developed through the record. Each song has its unique style with the standouts being "Never Really Over" and "Cry About It Later", which highlight Katy's pop-dance music while "Not the End of the World" dives into Katy's trap pop style and "Only Love" is the most vulnerable song for sure. While the album is definitely not as experimental as 'Witness', Katy doesn't try and emulate her past sounds, only taking what she's learnt and pushing them further. Expand
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ty for this precious gem, KP. This is the best thing in 2020 so far. Daises, Cry About It Later, Only Love and NRO are my favorites
  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, i simply love this album. Is the best pop álbum on 2020. I don't like so much katy perr, but this is a masterpiece.
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the best album in the world. All music of this masterpiece make me fell better, tha you Katy Perry for this.
  51. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Horrible! Just horrible! Katy Perry disappoints again with an album with a childish thematic.
  52. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    A fantastic album ! A really and true Pop music. It's so nostalgic to listen an album so brilliant
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far. She tel about her journey for get that smile, and is beautiful
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    8
    After the Witness era Katy manages to deliver a more cohesive work. With better lyrics and good beats for the dance. Cry About Later is the best song on the album. But we have good times with Not The End Of The World CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS in addition to the most emotional moments at the end like Only Love
  55. Sep 9, 2020
    8
    This album is full of bops.
    Honestly most of them could easily become a single.
    I think you'll have to listen in order to find it more cohesive. But you can enjoy any song at any time. Katy has found a place where she is more happy and peaceful, and the lyrics reflect that. There are some production details i didn't connect with, but just that. I'm excited for where is this going to
    This album is full of bops.
    Honestly most of them could easily become a single.
    I think you'll have to listen in order to find it more cohesive.
    But you can enjoy any song at any time.
    Katy has found a place where she is more happy and peaceful, and the lyrics reflect that.
    There are some production details i didn't connect with, but just that.
    I'm excited for where is this going to take Katy next.
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  56. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I don’t like this album, should have called it Frown. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but in this case look at the clown on the cover.
  57. Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Um album sem coesão numa linha tênue de faixas, mas com faixas avulsas que certamente seriam hits... em 2010! A Katy só esqueceu de lançar na epoca certa!
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums!! Every song on the album slaps! It’s a bop alert!!!
  59. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trash Expand
  60. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    The album is super cheerful and joyful, Katy tells a story with these songs, about how she got her smile back and it's contagious. Its great to get in a better mood in moments like these we're living.
  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE isn’t just a album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
  62. Aug 31, 2020
    9
    Katy really made us join her in a trip to take back her smile and I lived for this!
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s in her Top 3 best albums. She did that. Everyone better stream and support this pop perfection, it’s one of the best releases this year!
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. So good. Katy sweetie , you did it again. Buy Smile on iTunes!!!!
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far, so cohesive, cool and soft, we were in need of a shameless summer, thanks katy for these bops
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is back with a new world to show us that she never give up to anything
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Que horrible disco, monótono de principio a fin y con ritmos obsoletos, Que alguien le avise a Katy que ya no estamos en 2014.
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    MARAVILHOSO DEUSA PERFEITA
    CRITICOS LIXOOOOOS ACLAMANDO ESSAS MERDAS COMO O TRAUMATICA E DETONANDO UM ALBUM MARAVILHOSO DESSE
    RAINHA DO POPp
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Curti o álbum, não é o melhor de Katy Perry mas é algo feito com carinho e isso ela conseguiu passar.
  70. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    It has the Katy essence but tell us a story. It isn’t just another pop album or another Katy album. You can dance to it, can jive, can cry, you can FEEL! Not a big Katy Perry fan but she really nailed it on this one.
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry did what she promised she would do: an album full of bops. Not only she found her smile embracing herself, as the popstar she is but is also finally releasing the music she wants unapologetically. Smile is a delight from start to finish - even Harleys In Hawaii, that on a first listen feels out of place on the album, ends up fitting the feel-good narrative.
  72. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE  isn’t just a album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
  73. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    a genuinely pop album. despite the somewhat outdated production, some tracks stand out and the whole feeling that katy put on the album we can feel for the compositions. is the best album of the year or katy's career? hummm no. but it's a great album.
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Just because Katy cats are giving to Chromatica bad reviews. Stop the **** drama between females. Good job Katy, great album
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Bastante flojo y aburrido, nada destacable, debería descansar un tiempo de la música e intentar reinventarse después
  76. Aug 31, 2020
    0
    Que coisa básica meu Deus. Isso é a era pra limpa a imagem ? Precisa de mais banho então.
  77. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile cumpre seu papel ao demonstrar a jornada de Katy Perry de sua depressão ao encontro de seu sorriso. As faixas são organizadas de modo coêso, que leva o ouvinte a obter uma experiência sobre a jornada de Perry.
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow for me this is the album of the year, is skipless and so perfect. Katy Perry, this is a masterpiece
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Nem um filho conseguiu inspirar uma mente tão vazia, o sorriso parece estar chorrindo.
  80. Sep 7, 2020
    0
    I don't like it at all, lyrically is good but the the sounds are awful. Sad.
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    nothing new. generic pop. boring!!! not understanding the hype on stan twitter.
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Podría haber sido un mejor álbum. Para mi tiene buenos aciertos, como Smile, Cry About it Later y Never Really Over, pero el resto del Album no destaca la voz de Katy y las melodías no son muy llamativas. No es un mal álbum, pero podría haber sido mejor
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Boring!! Un álbum donde Katy perry nos da lo mismo de siempre, esperaba mucho más, no terminé de escuchar ninguna canción por que no me engancho.
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    I genuinely think this is Katy second best album. You can tell the hard work that is on this record. It really frustrate me how critics are reviewing more Katy as a person and comparing her with other artist than the actual album
  85. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Such a Masterpiece
    Full of Bops and Songs that could be Singles and #1 Hits
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    i dont like this album, worts katy cats who, hate other artist, in generaly, please send more love than hate
  87. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Outro álbum generico, tentando fazer críticas com músicas e produção genérica, fraca, e estúpida. Merece as notas baixas como sempre, essa não vai aprender a fazer um álbum coeso nunca! Katycats vocês que lutem sozinhos seus podres! Expand
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a really masterpiece, I think we can hear her soul in this album. Thank you Katy Perry!
  89. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ao invés de sorrir esse álbum me fez chorar de tristeza, podre igual a todos os outros da carreira, não surpreende todos amarelarem. Expand
  90. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    She's really happy, and I'm happy for her
    It's visible the way she's seeing the world right now, and it's joyfull and fun
  91. Sep 3, 2020
    0
    you just don't feel any connection with the album is like the sound and lyrics are not too special and it's pretty forgettable, nothing to compare to Perry's prior albums that at least had two or three potential smash hits.
  92. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy finalmente encontrou sua felicidade, na vida e na musica, finalmente ela tem seu sorriso de volta e não são uns bostas como vocês que mudarão isso. Expand
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    2
    The main problem with the album is how forgettable it is. There are no catchy choruses and the production is very mild. This album feels like almost an afterthought. With Witness, while it might have been a mixed bag of songs, at least you remembered the ones that stood out and it has decent production. With Smile, every song feels very tired and outdated.
  94. Sep 2, 2020
    8
    This is a good pop album, it's nothing wow or very very special, it's good and it's Katy Perry essential, and the critic aren't judging the music, but the person, sadly.
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    No Smile, Katy traz sua jornada sua jornada pessoal de uma forma dançante e inspiradora. As músicas contam uma narrativa de superação e contam com produções A+.
  96. Sep 1, 2020
    3
    This is a better attempt than Witness, that's for sure. But the whole record sounds like rejects from her previous work.
  97. Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Simplemente un álbum extraordinario para disfrutarlo sin pasar ninguna canción, canciones como cry about it later, Not the end of the world, champagne problems entre otras de lo mejor del álbum, liricamente only love y resilient un aplauso para estas.
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    smile is a cohesive album and extremely necessary for our current situation. Katy Perry begins to lock her listeners from the first to the last track, making it her best project in years.
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great album. Guys, only smart people could understand that, and I understood. Best tracks: "Never Really Over", "Cry About It Later", "Teary Eyes", "Tucked"
  100. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best albums, compositions, productions are 10/10 her vocal in "Only Love" is perfect and one that caught my attention because I loved it so much was "Not The End Of the World". Congratulations Katy Perry I love you....hi Expand
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).