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. Gaxel5255
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's perfect, i love the lyrics and you know, its katy perry, and thats it...
  2. Simonebandiziol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece of pop art, she's unique! She's literally putting her heart in every single track of this album and we can certainly hear it!
  3. chevannwc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is Katy Perry's best album. Meaningful and beautiful messages from most of the songs. F*ck the pRoFeSsiOnAL critics. Katy made this album for herself and for the fans, not for those cRiTicS.
  4. dinosaur12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Loved it! It brings you back to the Teenage Dream and Prism era. This album is what the world needs to hear right now. Full of empowerment, hope, love & liberty.
  5. Lyonkiing
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Low key die hard Katy Perry fan who is happy to report that SHE is back with #SMILE 10/10… Expand
  6. OmarKatyGaga
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum del año, junto a Chromatica de Lady Gaga y Future Nostalgia de Dua Lipa son los perfectos para una noche de baile y diversión, algo fresco y alegre.… Expand
  7. elpanchoo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es lo mejor por que no trajo de regreso a su antigua versión, los críticos no saben nada, muchos votan en base a sus preferencias, este disco es perfecto para la pandemia ya que nos hará sonreír y bailar, una buena distracción de todo lo que está pasando.
  8. Alejandro25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Buen álbum, se supera ella misma cada álbum que saca, mejor rango de voz, los sonidos, resucitando como el ave fénix, lo mejor de lo mejor
  9. Isaac_glez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She has really grown up, and bring sadness in unmatched ways, European pop sounds very well managed to create hymns to happiness. Great job Katy
  10. dollybear
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Where was this album when i was severely depressed? Amazing, bop after bop. I'll definitely pay for this concert in 2021/22
  11. Lilian1
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    It has some good songs, but most of the songs are quite basic. Most part of a song sounds repetitive, not fresh, and I don't like her voice that much, especially high note.
  12. carollecca
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album really reminds me of Teenage Dream. It has great storytelling and presents very coherent songs. Except for the song Smile, I find all songs very pleasant. Every song is a hit... Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Not The End Of The World, Champagne Problems and Tucked, they all should be single. Well done, Katy! I hope you don't forget them as you forgot Legendary Lovers and Roulette.
  13. JopR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Journey from the mental pain to the happiness, give us the result of this beautiful, powerful album
  14. sonserinum
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is extraordinary. Highlight here for the first three msuicas: Never Really Over, which is a little bullet already released in 2019, which certainly should have been lead single. Followed by Cry About It Later, by far one of the best along with the third, Teary Eyes which is wonderful, from Perry's voice to the arrangements and the lyrics that sing that even with tears we willThe album is extraordinary. Highlight here for the first three msuicas: Never Really Over, which is a little bullet already released in 2019, which certainly should have been lead single. Followed by Cry About It Later, by far one of the best along with the third, Teary Eyes which is wonderful, from Perry's voice to the arrangements and the lyrics that sing that even with tears we will come out of it... Insightful! Only love, Harleys in Hawaii and all the others are the filling of the album that leaves not to be desiredThe album is extraordinary. Highlight here for the first three msuicas: Never Really Over, which is a little bullet already released in 2019, which certainly should have been lead single. Followed by Cry About It Later, by far one of the best along with the third, Teary Eyes which is wonderful, from Perry's voice to the arrangements and the lyrics that sing that even with tears we will come out of it... Insightful! Only love, Harleys in Hawaii and all the others are the filling of the album that leaves nothing to be desired.… Expand
  15. XtremeSteel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a fresh and uptembo mix that gets you smiling all the way! Excellent album from Katy Perry, good job!
  16. Demg
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOPTY FLOPTY FLOPTY
    THE WORST ALBUM
  17. Rod_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Realmente te hace querer recuperar esa sonrisa, creo que tenemos que reflexionar sobre este álbum y sus letras tan llegadas a él alma de un artista con el de un fan, ella hace que sus sentimientos se reflejen en sus canciones este quinto álbum de estudio lo es todo para alguien que pueda estar en depresión y quiera salir de ella, este álbum en cuarentena te hace salir de la cama, estarRealmente te hace querer recuperar esa sonrisa, creo que tenemos que reflexionar sobre este álbum y sus letras tan llegadas a él alma de un artista con el de un fan, ella hace que sus sentimientos se reflejen en sus canciones este quinto álbum de estudio lo es todo para alguien que pueda estar en depresión y quiera salir de ella, este álbum en cuarentena te hace salir de la cama, estar agradecido por lo que tienes, sonreír y hacerte sentir bien.
    Personalmente me siento muy feliz al escuchar esta obra de arte    … Expand
  18. pedrog7
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The pursuit and boycott of the specialized criticism with Katy is clear. Smile is a wonderful album, just like the artist's previous projects.
  19. Bv3503
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing Album I have never been a true fan of Katy but I love how this album is so uplifting. After recovering from her witness era this is truly the album that brings back the Katy Perry we all know and love.
  20. YIsma20
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum tiene canciones increíbles, una mala elección de canciones promocionales pero vale la pena escucharlo.
  21. Richard-
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE contiene sonidos que hacen bailar y mover la cadera, te hacen brincar, emocionar y cantar. Es uno de los mejores trabajos discográficos de la californiana sin duda alguna.
  22. Antonio_croli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este es uno de los mejores albums del año, Katy Perry como siempre dándonos arte, todas las canciones son perfectas, pero cry about it later y not the end of the world son de lo mejor! Katy aun sigue siendo una de las máximas exponentes del pop y con este álbum lo demuestra!
  23. Thomars
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With no doubt one of the album of the year and her best one! She speaking about serius things and stages of life is divine.
  24. BRYANORG
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This f*King álbum makes me feel stronger, its great to take back your own happiness.
  25. CristiannLarios
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is a great album !! And I like it !! Creo que los fandom deberíamos de empezar a dejar de criticar el trabajo del artista favorito de los demás... simplemente dejen de criticar otros albums y empiecen a disfrutar de la música de sus artistas favoritos !!!
  26. Smilemugrero
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Esta horrendo urge que se retire este moj0n de la música ya no saca nada bueno la crítica ya no la quiere sus fans la abandonaron mejor que se retire y se dedique a su hija
  27. Duduzinho
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum estupendo! sonoridade incrível!! Katy Perry provou para todos que é uma excelente artista, entregou um trabalho que chocou a todos, nota dez, por que mil não tem, haha.… Expand
  28. nathanssilva
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
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  29. Aaron10
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy has released one of her best albums, this album has all her good songs, the special reviews sucks.
  30. EricCsVl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry's SMILE is what many fans were waiting for. Although many people think Katy is bringing more of the same with this record, she showed with "Witness" that she is able to create something more mature and deep. Smile conveys fresh vibes and that's what Katy is best at. Fortunately, Katy has got her smile back and she doesn't need anybody's approval now. On balance, nobody can denyKaty Perry's SMILE is what many fans were waiting for. Although many people think Katy is bringing more of the same with this record, she showed with "Witness" that she is able to create something more mature and deep. Smile conveys fresh vibes and that's what Katy is best at. Fortunately, Katy has got her smile back and she doesn't need anybody's approval now. On balance, nobody can deny that SMILE contains exquisite, enjoyable songs.… Expand
  31. 03LordDarius
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El quinto álbum de Perry nos trae algo fresco y divertido, tiene excelentes sonidos y lirica, se nota el esmero hecho por la artista.
  32. ronald_20
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    "Smile" is one of the best albums of this year. Katy worked hard in this piece of art. She made the sound to survive in this 2020.
  33. luccruz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album maravilhoso! Possui letras incríveis e consegue ser muito agradável sonoramente.
  34. Evandro_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE is an amazing album, I loved, There are very good songs that were made with a lot of love and affection, congratulations Katy ❤️
  35. mathrdg
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love all the tracks of this album ❤️, specially cry about it later and tucked (from the non released tracks b4 the album)
  36. marcx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    lo amo completamente, un álbum para escuchar en momentos difíciles, de desesperanza y dolor recordándonos que después de la tormenta viene el arcoiris, todo esto sin dejar de bailar, disfrutar y sonreirle a la vida
  37. LittleMostra
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    We love you Katy, thanks for this album in the midst of the pandemic, all the effort is appreciated, it´s haapy and magical
  38. Danielkoloff
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Critic reviews are trash. No skips on this album!! She’s spreading so much positivity and doing it in an authentic way. Congrats on the baby!!!
  39. itscsouza
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Isso é exatamente o que nós precisamos da indústria musical agora. Katy perry e sua equipe fizeram um trabalho excelente.
  40. usedtobeapearl
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Every song is a BOP! Best Album! She did that! So happy that she found her smile back
  41. finallycleanfol
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s a great album, wonderful tracks with wonderful lyrics, created by such a powerful and beautiful souls, Stan Katy Perry for clear skin
  42. Esau_20
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It completes this sweet joy that we need in quarantine, it perfectly completes Chromatica with those rhythms and it gives us a sweet peace, like Folklore. These three are the golden quarantine trio, and Smile is what was missing.… Expand
  43. jptejedor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SHE DID THAT. She delivered a powerful message with amazing songs. Stop it critics with the bad reviews.
  44. samuelbalarini
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy is a complete artist! She can write beautiful lyrics, with awesome melodies, beats and art. This álbum is so great and different from the other ones. I feel she gets to show us a different version of her in each álbum. My favorite ones are the last 4 songs of the álbum. I hope she never changes and keep surprising us with her awesomeness and love!
  45. DaholaKatyCat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor album katy siempre da lo mejor en todos los albums, las canciones y la letra son grandiosas
  46. renatoswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    é perfeito, katy foi muito perspicaz com esse álbum! champagne problems, resilient e only love são os pontos altos do álbum.
  47. Ferant
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best record I have ever listened to since Teenage Dream.
    Dreams, magic and love, never give up, we must be awake and live to shine.
    Thanks Katheryn.    … Expand
  48. Jose743
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente encontró su sonrisa, y ayudará a que todos encontremos nuestra sonrisa, si duda alguna es el mejor álbum del año… Expand
  49. To22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE es un álbum pop maduro, cada canción encajo perfectamente en este el álbum
  50. Tiancabadia
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    The concept is great, feels more like Katy than the last two, the topics she talks about doesn’t seem fresh which is the only part I think she missed it , the sound is great , each song could lead to be a single And is as creative as every work she put out
  51. RafaBraz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! The best album from 2020... Katy outdid herself with “Smile”!!
  52. Samuxez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un buen álbum me gusta no el mejor pero es bueno la sincronía entre las canciones son muy buenas
  53. OscarRCM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    You need to be serious and a grown person to review an album that express the lost of the smile, how you lose control over things that will always happen, then you jump into your mind to find yourself, you know love and you don't even realize, then, when you least expect it, you are in love, you just get your smile back, in Katy's case, she's now a mom, living her best life with herYou need to be serious and a grown person to review an album that express the lost of the smile, how you lose control over things that will always happen, then you jump into your mind to find yourself, you know love and you don't even realize, then, when you least expect it, you are in love, you just get your smile back, in Katy's case, she's now a mom, living her best life with her fiancé,she ends the album with "There it is, Katheryn" and i don't think "critics" know what that means.… Expand
  54. KittyS
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just wow. Songs like Cry About it Later and Not The end of the word can really take to another dimension.
  55. Alexnyc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album sound really good. The tracklist is a trip of emotions. SMILE goes from sadness to happiness making the listener smile and dance. The album doesn't have skips.
    Perfect.
  56. Seb02
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es hermoso el álbum, los sonidos tan frescos y a la vez melancólicos, ese mid-tempo le da un toque especial.
  57. mahec0202
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este ha sido uno de los mejores álbumes que ha salido este año, los instrumentales, la líricas, todo, absolutamente todo es impresionante
  58. joshuantonio5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    #Smile an album that transmits joy, acceptance, improvement, courage and understanding of what life is. I think that for everyone it is what we need the most for what we are currently going through. I love you Katy greetings from Mexico. - @joshuantonio5 en Instagram
  59. Marianette27122
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cada canción tiene una escencia especial, no es algo que escuchemos todos los dias de Katy Perry.
  60. samsoo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it’s fresh and so fun to listen, it’s cohesive enough and you can listen over and over but the feel of happiness still doing it
  61. Omardlc00
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry teaches us to go through a dark journey learning lessons of healing, resilience, positivity and true love to find the light at the end of the tunnel. The album is about getting our smile back and it definitely achieves it with sounds, lyrics, and an amazing female voice. Easly, 2020 it's better with this album now.
  62. fabiruchis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Katy, hasta ahora, estoy obsesionado con Cry About It Later
  63. xoxoOtto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it’s her best album by far! the songs are little different from each others and the album really don’t have any skips!
  64. Gustavo198
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Energetico en el modo de escuchar perfectamente cada obra que nos tiene c9n un toque pegadizo… Expand
  65. Silv6
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sonidos no tan espectaculares, pero las letras y la historia detrás de ellas lo valen todo.
  66. stream134340
    Sep 14, 2020
    3
    basic. the only song that stands out alone is harleys in hawaii the rest is just flat, a pop icon like katy perry can do 100 times better
  67. JailtonAmancio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Não há uma musica ruim nesse album esta incrível, um dos melhores da carreira.
  68. Cesarmay221199
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es algo que todo el mundo debería oír, los críticos que se metan su opinión por la qk
  69. TylerRodriguez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile Salvo mi Vida , Gracias Katy!.............................................… Expand
  70. Tiven_25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Songs with sad lyrics have always been in fashion and that an album like "SMILE" is happy is very good, it's time to put sad tiredness aside and start smiling. Well done Katy.
  71. OliverSerge
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is awesome, specially Not the End of the World and Champagne Problems
  72. Artpoplover9
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This sound soooo good, katy perry is not my fab, but this albums is one of the best that has been released this year
  73. ShivaniSN
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The way Katy gave birth to two of her kids !! The iconic daisy bloom and the masterpiece Smile album!! I love it so much !!
  74. Somer_al
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ella está en un lugar feliz, y lo demostró totalmente con este álbum, logro superar todo lo malo y regresar en grande con una gran sonrisa ♥️… Expand
  75. f_becerra17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She always makes art and this album isn't exception, each rhythm, each letter is AMAZING!
    I'm only want to say that Katy Perry definitely is back.
  76. cbarq01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry knew how to create a great album with an impressive production and wonderful songs. The videos of this era are very good and impressive. Perry really managed to make a perfect album.
  77. marlonbz17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is so meaningful because it marks 10 years after Teenage dream and the glow up of Katy Perry, a Pop titan is just so amazing.
    Love everything about SMILE. Deserves 10/10
  78. DestroyWith0
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Katy Perry's seems to have left the press without what else to say, most of the criticism of the supposed professionals was not directed at the album and its style of music itself, it was against her as an artist and person and not what this album tries to convey, this album at least leaves the boring cliché of "experimental" music and with serious messages, this album shows Katy is stillKaty Perry's seems to have left the press without what else to say, most of the criticism of the supposed professionals was not directed at the album and its style of music itself, it was against her as an artist and person and not what this album tries to convey, this album at least leaves the boring cliché of "experimental" music and with serious messages, this album shows Katy is still trying to convey happiness in this difficult time and does not feed people to have depressive and sad thoughts, Katy proved that she can bring her shine back without losing her essence and that she can get up after having a risky album like "Witness".… Expand
  79. LissyCat2
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum lleno de emociones en el cual Katy abre su corazón para demostrarnos que incluso hasta de los días más oscuros se puede aprender a sonreír.… Expand
  80. BereMonroy14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum del mundo, me encanta la manera en que toma todos los comentarios malos & se los pasa por el arco del triunfo para sacar música tan hermosa. ❤️
  81. RoseDol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum, bastante variado y nostálgico, es muy Katy, está muy bien, todas las canciones son arte.
  82. kittenymph
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Unlike some of past work, Smile is musically coeherent, cohesive, yet puts a downtempo pop beat track with a more acoustic touch sound in the same album. It really shows lyric-wise and in rhythm how much Katy Perry has grown and is able to produce a variety of music styles.
  83. BillboardCritc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum coeso , que te faz ouvir do começo ao fim, as musicas se conectam passam uma leveza, sentimento, realmente um motivo para sorrir
  84. KATYCATSWIFTIE
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS IS SO, SO PERFECT! IT'S IS REALLY HER BEST ALBUM, GOOD MUSICS, PERFECT VOICE, NICE LYRICS AND REALLY THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR! I love you Katy Perry
  85. Arturocta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the most amazing album, it's unique, it's fantastic, the "experts" review is **** **** **** Variety, Rolling Stone and all the other reviews, Katy is a queen
  86. Emmanuel12345
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The revival of Katy, love it so much, thanks Katy love u, **** the metacritic
  87. SANTIAGODR15
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Katy Perry nos da un álbum regular, con una expectativa muy grande desde el lanzamiento de su hit Never Really Over, sin embargo...el álbum no es consistente con su propuesta y aunque mejoró sus lyrics no lo hace un excelente álbum.
  88. KingJoe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum te hace pasar de un mal momento a ser feliz de nuevo, sonreír en medio de la tormenta y vivir el día como si fuera el último.
  89. theusernameyup
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The perfect album for this quarantine, so cute, so beautiful, her best bb:)
  90. AkiraChan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really love the album, Its iconic...... Katy has grown so much..mm.m.
  91. juannsd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy did an amazing work with smile! she is a beauty talented queen and idk why the critics is giving low grades to this album
  92. yourg0d
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente arte, es muy bonita la forma de la que habla Katy de como recuperó su sonrisa y nos entrega uno de los mejores álbumes del año con ese proceso de recuperación y de sanación que tiene nuestra querida Katy Perry.
  93. DGF98
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum con tematos por detras, pop verdadero!. Por sus parte los críticos "profesionales" pueden irse a la mier#$ un horror sus criticas cero profesionales y totalmente incoherentes.
  94. Olvera17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry did everything the fans asked of her, she will definitely make the quarantine more enjoyable with this masterpiece… Expand
  95. katto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum divertido y lleno de fantasía, sin duda Katy Perry supo cómo encontrar la luz en toda la oscuridad, es una lastima que "los críticos profesionales" se enfoquen más en comparar a Katy Perry con otros artistas que con sus trabajos anteriores y no saber si quieren una Katy que siga sus raíces o se reinvente. Espero que algunos mensajes pueda llegar a las demás personas
  96. TheYellowGirl09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum más bello, mi reina regreso Teary Eyes es una magnífica canción y ni hablar de Champagne Problems
  97. Oss098
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A pesar de días oscuros esta disco te lleva eso sonreír a pesar de la dificultades que tengas y sacar el coraje para lo que venga… Expand
  98. sarah_wh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album es maravilloso y como cualquier obra expresa y comunica sentimientos. Es un gran trabajo de Katy Perry, le está dando luz verde a una prometedora era y estoy segura que cumplirá los estándares de los expectadores. Espero que sea posible que todas las artistas puedan disfrutar del fruto de sus trabajos. Y nadie más que Katy.… Expand
  99. Sebastianrabago
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy gave us her best album so far, I love it, Cry About it Later, Teary Eyes, Not the End of the World and Champange Problems are the best songs on the album.
  100. CatSong
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album tells a whole story.
    All the songs are stupendously cool, they bring great insight into life Some songs on the album are better than others but they all have something special This album I highly recommend.
    To see the beauty of this, apart from listening to the songs, you must analyze the beautiful lyrics that all the songs carry.
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Metascore
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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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