Smile
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. PrismaticSmile
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, everyone. With this record, Katy proved that she still is relevant in our current days. We cannot deny the fact that katy is a vulnerable, strong, and queen herself.
  2. YUMEKOOL
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the music, the lyrics, the melody of that album and simply enchanting. I cried, I cried a lot ... I had to go out, breathe, drink water ..
  3. lopezx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy novamente servindo um excelente álbum e cada vez se superando no que entrega. As letras e produção das músicas estão impecáveis. Sem dúvidas SMILE é um dos melhores trabalhos dela ou até mesmo a melhor. Parabéns, Katy. Eu sorri!
  4. PauloHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile é um album coeso que mostra diferentes fases da vida da Katy Perry organizado em 4 partes que cativa quem escuta e faz entender como se passou a vida de Katy depois de lançar seu último e famigerado album Witness, com músicas que conquistam todos na primeira vez que se escuta.… Expand
  5. luccscardoso
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can finally hear her smile again, this album is brilliant!!! Katy delivered everything she promised her fans
  6. MikeJXV17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, a complete masterpiece. She really revived her PRISM and Teenage Dreams vibes here, it’s the perfect mixture of both. All the songs in the album are single worthy and they have the potential to reach number one on the Hot 100. Katy really bounced back with a sincere piece of work, Smile it’s personal and relatable in many ways. Wishing success to her, today andHer best album to date, a complete masterpiece. She really revived her PRISM and Teenage Dreams vibes here, it’s the perfect mixture of both. All the songs in the album are single worthy and they have the potential to reach number one on the Hot 100. Katy really bounced back with a sincere piece of work, Smile it’s personal and relatable in many ways. Wishing success to her, today and always. Katycats! Show the strong fan base that you really are, it’s your chance to prove it.… Expand
  7. leobartowsking
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. This is her best album and periodth. Nobody can deny it.
  8. Mattvfsl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, creio que seja o álbum do ano! Katy amadureceu como vinho, a cada álbum seu evolução musical cresce!
  9. kyiron
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she was amazing on this album ... it's sentimental, it's important, for us and for her ...
  10. dchanis07
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is such an amazing album, perry always re invents herself and leaves us surprised. Her second best album and deserves the best
  11. OliverYST
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is the best album of 2020, That's all I expected from this album. It's been a work of art… Expand
  12. rqlrch
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano e quem discorda que discorde bem longe de mim, avisa que a patroa voltou
  13. natapavarti
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Smile, é simplesmente o melhor algum que existe, álbum do ano sem dúvidas, Katy junto com gaga trouxeram a luz novamente para a música pop
  14. LeftDroid
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a whole journey of Katy finding her Smile and it's a pop perfection album full of amazing songs. All of the songs are filled with messages Katy wants to deliver about healing, love etc. Album of the year I could say!
  15. Georgemelik
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Awesome albumnsnsbsndbbdbdujehdhdhdhdhehehddbhdhdhdhddhehegdhdhhddhhdhdhdhdhdhdh
  16. maktubecg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muito bom, pena que a mídia e a crítica ainda tá caindo em cima, avaliam bem álbuns medíocres.
  17. Jhou1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    MASTER PIECE!!! o álbum tem uma sonoridade envolvente e dançante, vai na contramão da mesmice que vemos na paradas atualmente, enquanto todos olham pro passado (anos 80) katy perry ousa e olha pro futuro, o álbum tem muito potencial, é sem dúvida a melhor fase da loirinha da Califórnia
  18. mattoficial
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum sem dúvidas impecável e perfeito. O Metacritic avaliando baixo é um lixo mesmo, porque nós amamos! #KatyPerrySMILE é PERFEITO.
  19. mikeghj100
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An amazing concoction from the Teenage Dream Hitmaker. Every song on this album brings its own euphoric and resilient theme, leaving you dancing with those teary eyes, or drinking your champagne problems. A serious contender for Album of the Year. Well done Miss Perry!
  20. JB_Nunes
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum pop perfeito! Dançante e emocionante. Liricamente coeso e muito bem produzido. Demonstra grande evolução de Katy Perry, que se encontrou artisticamente.… Expand
  21. Edgardelreal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pocas veces he disfrutado un álbum en su totalidad, desde su inicio hasta el final es un álbum perfecto, felicidades para Katy
  22. Frecklesguy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She always give us, lyrics, feeling, passion and emotions, we can’t ask for more, she always do what she loves.
  23. Albertold
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es una joya uno de sus mejores trabajos discográficos, lo puedes escuchar una y otra vez sin aburrirte. Es uno de los mejores álbum de este año.
  24. zainahmed
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredibly cohesive and such good storytelling, almost split into two parts of overcoming a struggle and then enjoying the freedom.
  25. dfor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    smile is an album full of different sounds but very funny You can see that she loves making music a lot and we can see it with this new album It is one of the best albums of the year and all thanks to its good lyrics and very different instrumentals in each song.
  26. poemswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum da carreira dela e arrisco dizer que o melhor do ano! Dançante, motivacional e com uma bela mensagem, Smile era tudo o que precisávamos para 2020!… Expand
  27. Manuel175
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arte que nos dio Katy, muestra a una Katy más madura pero sin perder su esencia
  28. crisma71
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A trip to find our smiles throughts amazing '80 anthems. Katy Perry proves she's able to move on every pop direction, from rock to bubblegum to dance.
  29. Dianamich
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum definitivamente se convirtió en mi favorito, escuchar cada canción te hace querer seguir con las demás para ver qué más nos tiene preparado. Absolutamente todo en este álbum es perfecto, no puedo parar de escucharlo.
  30. Arklys
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum coeso, bem pensado com uma sonoridade linda, um álbum que te deixa pra cima
  31. Javie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing… Expand
  32. guilhermefrt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I Really love how cohesive is the message from this album. It's time to left the problems go away, and smile!
  33. CryBabyTsukino7
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is like one of the best albums i ever heard , its just beautiful to listen every song
  34. okjack
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It sounds better than Witness and seems like a modern Teenage Dream. Katy found her Smile with two potential hits.
  35. Hudateen
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THE ALBUM IS SOOOOO GOOOOOOD, I'LL GAVE HER 10/10, I LOVE THE WORDS BEHIND THE LYRICS, ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONG IS NTEOTW, IS HER BEST SONG!!
  36. willitorr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s such an amazing album. No skips. It gets better with every listen, I highly recommend everyone checks it out.
  37. PopAcademic
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop Perfection. Respect queen of pop, Katy Perry. She returns where she left off - at the top of the candy coated cotton candy cloud kingdom...that she danced for, she fought for.
  38. Lucasvmcta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Im smiling RIGHT NOW.
  39. Kiike
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it! This becomes one of Katy Perry's best albums. We all get our smile back, I'm grateful ...!
  40. Jfghjncddf
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfection,one of the best albums in katy's entire career,and doesn't matter what the critiques said PERIOD
  41. BrandonPeGa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores discos que nos ha dado Katy, con unos cambios musicales y letras en canciones que te transmiten la energía que se propone.
  42. Fauxr3al
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album by Katy? This album is amazing, Katy is happy, the songs are perfect, the concept is awesome
  43. Fran_csouza
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cohesive album, dancing songs, too good to hear, beautiful lyrics, conveys exactly what the artist wanted: gratitude, happiness, hope
  44. juniorlii
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum está perfeito! Sonoridade impecável, músicas se encaixando perfeitamente. Katy mais uma vez entrega um trabalho excelente e de qualidade, e ela faz tudo como sempre! Não superou o witness, mas pra mim está no top 3 de melhores álbuns da carreira. Rainha que manda no pop.
  45. luiguicabana21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE is all I needed to hear in this horrible quarantine. Beautiful lyrics and melodies that will certainly make you SMILE. Thank you Katy Perry for filling my life with joy with your music, again.
  46. Raciel9908
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes de Katy Perry, siempre nos sorprende. Creo que es perfecto.
  47. mauricioCM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Fresh, danceable and so good.
    Her best album so far, congratulations for you two babies katy❤️
  48. Ingridoh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is more than what the Katycats expected, it is the best in the world and that they do not appreciate it is devastating !!!!
  49. GabrielaNicole
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry will always be one of those artists who with their songs make you fly and feel good and happy. I loved Smile in every way, it's my favorite album so far this year and I'm very happy. Katy has painted a smile on my face. Damn cool. If I could give it more than 10, I would give it all the points in the world. Great, and remember ... SMILE guys.
  50. Abraham77720
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy opening the album with Never Really Over and following it with Cry about it later and THEN teary eyes you know you will be up for a ride. The album is the healing the world need currently and it did bring my Smile back
  51. Flopp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year! I am listening to this about 3 hours. An album that fits perfectly in these Covid times bringing me back that smile that I missed because of this stupid virus.
  52. Dan0
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me atrevo a decir que es la mejor lyrica de Katy Perry, es realmente hermoso,
  53. Lazarojaja
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Subió mis expectativas la verdad no esperé que fuese tan bueno, son sonidos dance para bailarlos toda la noche, me encantó
  54. ErickLinares
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes de Katy Perry desde Prism, KATY PERRY a mejorado vocalemente, este álbum necesita más reconocimiento y las críticas de las revistas no sirven porque solo critican a Katy como personas y dejan de lado al album, esas tienen tan poco o nada de profesionalismo, comparan a katy con otras artistas, y eso nunca se debe hacer ...
  55. laurakkjjj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i’m so proud to see katy getting back her smile. “smile” is an album which there isn’t any “skip song”. they all are so amazing. 10/10.
  56. Marcelloamorim_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira!
    Obrigado por tudo Katy ❤
    Te amo demais!
    Todos stream meu será para você!
  57. Alvaoolira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy's new album is an example that a woman can work hard and if she succeeds, all the songs fit together! sensational!… Expand
  58. alissiaferreira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM DO MILÊNIO PORRA merece o mundo o universo tudo
    quem não gostar é pq não tem dente pra sorrir mãezinha entregou tudo como sempre
  59. ovictorviana
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In addition to the smiles Katy Perry brought in that album the essence that made her a pop star. Lyrics full of truth and feelings that we saw in One Of The Boys, instrumentals and vocals that bring pleasure to our ears, in addition to being complex and rich, totally admirable. We can feel a PRISM vibe that kills Miss Katy Perry Hit Maker.
  60. wallterduarte
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano e felizmente dona do que faz, parabéns mom você é incrível e merece tudo, meu sorriso está aqui sempre que precisar
  61. luccs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible and perfect. All the songs follow a haremic sequence, she did it!
  62. osw_cr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album shows different emotions after a heartbreak, how her go through and find her very own being. It's easy to get into it and flow with the rhythm of the songs.
  63. Jean0666
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is pure gold! Every song snaps and brings a smile to your face Katy Perry is glowing!
  64. Amylagorda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album!!! I love it and i love her too. She deserves better, please stream Smile.
  65. gerardogalicia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece, so much mature and funny, Katy Perry comes to remind us that she's the radio queen with all these hits.
  66. Furquimm
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album talks about the singer regaining her smile after a depression, the album helps people smile again. an important album these days… Expand
  67. Aymoon03
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best thing i ever heard. The voice, the power of the lyrics, everything is perfect. It makes me wanna dance and i feel powerful at the same time. I love it. I love her.
  68. whoisfelippe
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Katy Perry once again gave her identity in a light and cohesive album, you hear and don't even feel that the songs are transitioning, amazing!
  69. rafirafsanjani
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this is the best of hers, the lyrics, vocals, instruments, she did it well!
  70. EmadsalhA
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Most cohesive record she ever released... impressed.. love how hopeful this album is
  71. Ryan_aurel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum realmente fabuloso, Katy Perry marca una diferencia enorme al entregar un álbum tan personal, sin duda todas las canciones narran un fragmento de vida y superación de las adversidades, no pudo haber llegado un álbum tan maravilloso en mejor momento.
  72. VictorManuel23
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best Katy’s albums, so emotional, she really throw back her SMILE, she’s really Resilient. The album in my opinion its divided in 4 parts. The Healing part starts with Never Really Over and the next two songs that have the same feeling. The Resilience part that stars with Daisies and the next two songs that really make you feel good and empowered. The Fun part that starsThis is one of the best Katy’s albums, so emotional, she really throw back her SMILE, she’s really Resilient. The album in my opinion its divided in 4 parts. The Healing part starts with Never Really Over and the next two songs that have the same feeling. The Resilience part that stars with Daisies and the next two songs that really make you feel good and empowered. The Fun part that stars with Smile and the next two funny song that make you really dance and smile too, makes you feel Happy. And the last, the love part that the songs makes you feel good. Is really the story of Katy in the last years, and how she works to be happy again. This is neccesary for this moments, to have hope and feel good.
    This album have the essence of all her last albums but with a particular new sound. All the album wanna make you dance and finally put a smile on your face.    … Expand
  73. moassis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry consegue contar toda uma história com apenas 37 minutos de álbum. Desde a sua recuperação em “Never Really Over” até a última frase do álbum “there it is, Katheryn”, todas as músicas, apesar de não serem originais sonoramente, possuem sua própria identidade ainda que faça alusão a outros álbuns e hits da cantora, tendo como exemplo “Not the End of the World” a qual seria a novaKaty Perry consegue contar toda uma história com apenas 37 minutos de álbum. Desde a sua recuperação em “Never Really Over” até a última frase do álbum “there it is, Katheryn”, todas as músicas, apesar de não serem originais sonoramente, possuem sua própria identidade ainda que faça alusão a outros álbuns e hits da cantora, tendo como exemplo “Not the End of the World” a qual seria a nova “Dark Horse”. Com batidas marcantes e refrões chicletes, o “Smile” traz o melancólico das letras imergidas em instrumentos de cordas, sintetizadores e disco muito bem produzidos. Como prometido pela própria cantora, o álbum é capaz de estampar um sorriso no rosto de cada pessoa que o escuta.… Expand
  74. Smi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is a very well worked album Katy Perry knew how to shine again with her new Album Smile 10/10
  75. Joaquin199613
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores álbumes del 2020 en mi opinión, sin utilizar colaboraciones para poder destacar.… Expand
  76. alanortiz99
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new album by Katy Perry is spectacular !! It's what my ears want to hear for hours.… Expand
  77. RODAAAGO
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy y su música es como el bueno vino. Este álbum merece mucho más, es arte puro desde el primer segundo de NRO.
  78. AngelStrondous
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy launches her most mature work, showing healing, resilience, love and happiness, totally one of the best pop albums of the year. She finally got her smile!
  79. Karlaestrada
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An excellent album.she showed all of us that she got over it and matured, she left the bad behind smile is a complete album with a beautiful message does not deserve to be YELLOW in criticism.
  80. Itsnandox
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy com certeza é uma artista além do tempo dela e vem provando isso desde o teenage dream. Agora, 10 anos depois ela retorna com um trabalho maduro e ainda mais coeso que o teenage dream, isso não só pelo seu potencial, mas por toda sua essência que fica evidentemente clara em smile. Artistas como ela, merecem muito mais que #1 na hot100 e ela não precisa mais provar isso ninguém,Katy com certeza é uma artista além do tempo dela e vem provando isso desde o teenage dream. Agora, 10 anos depois ela retorna com um trabalho maduro e ainda mais coeso que o teenage dream, isso não só pelo seu potencial, mas por toda sua essência que fica evidentemente clara em smile. Artistas como ela, merecem muito mais que #1 na hot100 e ela não precisa mais provar isso ninguém, afinal, ela encontrou no sorriso dela!… Expand
  81. Caiocamargoc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is completely full of energy and poetry! It’s beautiful when you’re completely embraced by the beat and then you realize what the song is actually saying. Katy Perry is showing that you don’t need to be happy to smile, dance and have fun! This album is completely! Of course it is her best album!
  82. jaab28
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album it's so good, I'm obsessed with every single track. Every single song it's special on its own way. Congratulations to Katy Perry.
  83. Ram_14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song of this album has a great sound, katy turned her tears into art. We can sing, cry, dance with any song, give it a try in your life is great.
  84. GuadalupeG
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El disco cuenta una historia, cada canción tiene un por qué y para qué. La interconexión entre ellas es genial. No hay ninguna canción que pueda ser considerada aburrida u olvidable. Y más de la mitad son realmente memorables. Las melodías transmiten el mensaje de resiliencia y esperanza que Katy quería. Nos lleva a través de su camino, nos cuenta su historia y hace que nos identifiquemosEl disco cuenta una historia, cada canción tiene un por qué y para qué. La interconexión entre ellas es genial. No hay ninguna canción que pueda ser considerada aburrida u olvidable. Y más de la mitad son realmente memorables. Las melodías transmiten el mensaje de resiliencia y esperanza que Katy quería. Nos lleva a través de su camino, nos cuenta su historia y hace que nos identifiquemos con ella. Felicidades Katy Perry, nos has dado un ÁLBUM POP hermoso.… Expand
  85. SoeMinAaron
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    What a dance pop album! BOP!
  86. benoh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Like ya, Katy, so happy that you produce such a wonderful album. Only live& Cry it about later are really amazing!
  87. Marcooyan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    É maravilhoso e melhor álbum da Katy, ela entregou tudo coesão e coerência, Only Love é a melhor do álbum!
  88. marioicaza
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a BOP. Pop perfection at its best. Bop after bop. Exactly what we need in 2020. Katy Perry did that.
  89. HenPL
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album, loved it. I finally got back my smile and she seems happy with her personal and her professional life now.
  90. TheFifth
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing! It feels like your dying on the floor (with "Only Love ) and you descending to heaven (With " Not The End Of The World) all at the same time. You can tell that she poured heart, blood, sweat and tears into this album and it shows!… Expand
  91. David1984
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the bigest come backs in this year, this is perfection pop, every song has an original taste.
  92. Lucascardoso
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excellent body foi work. She finally got her smile, and herself. This album is the signature Katy with the pop bangers and uplifting anthems
  93. MerlinCco3_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que me ha sorprendido demasiado, miss Perry supo como recuperar su sonrisa y la de sus fans con un álbum que tiene diferentes estilos, puedes bailar y llorar en un pequeño lapso de 36 minutos.
  94. Lalo7F
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a wonderful album with a excellent production & good lyrics. The perfect come back!
  95. zecalice
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    so amazing to know that she has her smile back! I loved this album very much, especially "cry about it later" and "not the end of the world", katy deserves all the joy and love of this world!
  96. Acebonism29
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    there it is, Katheryn. The messages, the sounds, and the vocals ughhh we don't deserve her especially those critiques who endlessly hate her periodt.
  97. SagaciousHunter
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum entrega muita diversidade e traz músicas com temas bem introspectivos.
  98. MarissaSanchez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album it’s perfect! I love all songs. The objective of this album was created a smile in all faces and Katy did it
  99. Daniel2210
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it's so good to see that Katy has finally found her smile. best album of it and only my opinion matters!

    I love u @KatyPerry
  100. Azzaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The new album SMILE is a fresh pop sensation, the critics told Katy she was OVER, but she showed them that ITS NEVER REALLY OVER. The “critics” who are rating SMILE are tone deaf, this album is absolutely amazing and full of BOPS it’s very nostalgic to her teenage dream era just with a hint of NEW & FRESH beats. It’s amazing, be sure to stream and buy it: Katy.to/Smile… 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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