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. Kauan55
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    It is a very creative and enjoyable album to listen to. An intimate and totally sexually free album, an album you hear with a smile on your face. Unfortunately, Katy is greatly underestimated and undervalued by the macho critic who thinks women only sing cliché romance songs.
  2. BellatrixS
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    Ella lo ha hecho súper bien, ha logrado sobre llevar sus emociones y problemas (y no es nada fácil). Y los ha superado con este álbum, felicitaciones para ella y para el arte de este álbum!
  3. AdrianNs
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Best album of katy. I think she explore new things with sounds. Also the lyrics are more mature.
  4. Grecia180916
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el álbum, volvió a sus origenes musicales, es un bop junto con witness. Soy su fan. Ella es la mejor del mundo. Esperamos muchos éxitos más ahora que ya nació su bebé.
  5. JoannaDark
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum está incrível, katy Perry deu o seu melhor como artista e isso tudo grávida! Não vejo a hora de ver as outras versões com as faixas bônus.
  6. GabrielFFF5465
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un excelente album, de lo mejor del año!!!!
    NEOTW,Resilient,Daisies,CAIL,Only love y NRO sin duda lo mejor. Este Album promete mucho y espero que el publicó general lo acompañe. No como los disque profesionales de los criticos. Un desastre.    … Expand
  7. Valeryaus06
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    It’s the best album. OMG it’s so good. So perfect. Hahahahahahajhahahajhajajajajajajhajajhahajajhahahahhahahahhqhahahahhqhahah
  8. jairtogo16
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    I love it the best album, the songs, the production all of this album it’s lovely
  9. Anayareli123
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está lleno de alegria, uno de sus mejores trabajos, nuevamente Katy nos sorprende y nos enseña que la vida es bella, dando lo mejor de ella para sus fans, un trabajo exelente y muy bien hecho, te ayuda emocionalmente a recuperar esa sonrisa. Gracias Katy Perry por darnos este hermoso álbum SMILE… Expand
  10. Limonte-L
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Smile é simplesmente um pop perfection, tudo que vínhamos pedindo pelo mundo pop, e mais.
    Letras maduras o suficiente mostrando o quanto Katy cresceu, mas ainda sim tendo seu lado “Teenage Dream” ali.
    Smile veio mostrando tudo que tem de força, e sendo forte a quem importa, aos Fãs da Katy Perry, e não das críticas que sempre caem em cima dela, dizendo que álbum não deveria ser lançando na    Smile é simplesmente um pop perfection, tudo que vínhamos pedindo pelo mundo pop, e mais.
    Letras maduras o suficiente mostrando o quanto Katy cresceu, mas ainda sim tendo seu lado “Teenage Dream” ali.
    Smile veio mostrando tudo que tem de força, e sendo forte a quem importa, aos Fãs da Katy Perry, e não das críticas que sempre caem em cima dela, dizendo que álbum não deveria ser lançando na pandemia, sendo que outros pop foram lançados bem no começo, e são enaltecidas. A Katy sempre deixou esses críticos com medo, isso sim.    … Expand
  11. ChroLady
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry Impresionó, no esperé esto. Definitivamente ella y Lady Gaga son las Reinas del Pop.
  12. KatyClow
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Katy es una reina y definitivamente ha superado sus cinco eras anteriores. Cry about it later y Not the end of the world son unas joyas y se merecen ser un single. Todo el álbum es increíble.
  13. josiasmanuel
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Este es el mejor álbum del año y agradezco a Katy por traernos este nuevo disco justo en estos momentos tan difíciles, la letra de cada canción perteneciente al álbum Smile nos trae tanta alegría, esperanza y sonrisas. No me explico la forma tan inexperta de algunos críticos al darle 20, 40 o 60 al álbum, y que en vez de dar una critica al álbum se la pasan comparándola con otrosEste es el mejor álbum del año y agradezco a Katy por traernos este nuevo disco justo en estos momentos tan difíciles, la letra de cada canción perteneciente al álbum Smile nos trae tanta alegría, esperanza y sonrisas. No me explico la forma tan inexperta de algunos críticos al darle 20, 40 o 60 al álbum, y que en vez de dar una critica al álbum se la pasan comparándola con otros artistas. Y espero que el publico disfrute el álbum tanto como yo.… Expand
  14. 996270180
    Aug 31, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada muito surpreende. Mas eu consigo ouvir coisas legais em algumas músicas específicas.… Expand
  15. JRRtolkien86
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un hermoso trabajo de la estadounidense!, es su mejor álbum!. Siempre tendra el apoyo de sus verdaderos fanáticos y de quien la sigue desde hace tiempo que les gusta su musica realmente. Un gran trabajo!!!!. Lo mejor teary eyes , NTEOTW y Only love.… Expand
  16. Lucio890
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Sonríe ”tiene grandes posibilidades de ser el mejor álbum del año por qué tiene una gran producción y temas de gran calidad que será del agrado de la gente .
  17. Franck1984
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    the songs have good encouragement for people who are going through a long road full of problems
  18. reviewer2410
    Aug 31, 2020
    4
    Katy Perry paints herself as an underdog, someone who was cast out of pop heaven. Isn’t she the 8th best-selling female artist of all time? And hasn’t she broke and/or set so many records? The reason no one cares about Katy Perry anymore is because she gave up on her own career. Had she promoted “Smile” better, this could’ve been her Mariah Carey-esque moment. She needs a reality check.
  19. Fabriccios
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Simply wonderful. Best tracks are tucked, champagne problems, resilient, never really over, harleys in hawaii,
  20. Flvs
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Only true fans will know what this album means for Katy. She deservers the world, she always put so f.c.king much for us!
  21. Infodeivy
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    The best álbum
    Katy Perry Amazing
    Not the end of the world
    Cry about it later Tucked
  22. gleydsongrc22
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Músicas emocionantes, que retraram o período obscuro que a Katy viveu e sua superação, sendo minha favorita Cry About it Later.
  23. Ernesto89
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es perfecto movido y atrevido suena a su música pero a la vez tiene toques nuevos… Expand
  24. Tupatron
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    ARTE KATY DIOSA COMO SIEMPRE HACIENDO ARTE, les recomiendo cry about it later o only love
  25. cauanwilian
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Katy gurl, you always be the queen! amazing album, i find hope e my light at the end of the tunnel with this one, thank you
  26. Hamida
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Everything a pop music needs is in that album its positive and optimistic and it's bop , what else do i need, and honestly i don't know what is wrong with you guys , the album deserves a better rate
  27. Heartbite
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love 'Smile', it's one of the best albums I've ever heard. Thank you Katy for bringing this wonderful album.… Expand
  28. nmore
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This is undeniably a well-written, well-sung and well-produced pop album, and yet these songs still manage to sound very genuine and surprisingly heartfelt. It’s evident that Katy wrote this album for herself and that, I think, is what makes it so perfect and relatable. Katy has secured the title of being a pop force to be reckoned with, so I don’t think she has anything to left to proveThis is undeniably a well-written, well-sung and well-produced pop album, and yet these songs still manage to sound very genuine and surprisingly heartfelt. It’s evident that Katy wrote this album for herself and that, I think, is what makes it so perfect and relatable. Katy has secured the title of being a pop force to be reckoned with, so I don’t think she has anything to left to prove to critics but I can’t believe some of the reviews they’ve left for this album. Katy doesn’t deserve this. This was pop perfection.… Expand
  29. Kevincito
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy's music is always good, I have grown up listening to her songs, her true fans will support her in any project she has. Women are the soul of music… Expand
  30. GayendraK
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Though not Katy's most memorable album, still a great listen and very underrated album.
  31. jw92716
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso ela está cada vez melhor ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Quem é fã dela sabe o quão essa mulher está se dedicando a música eu tenho muito orgulho de ser fã dela , As letras estão perfeitas , tudo que ela faz é com muito amor e paixão da pra ver , ela tá entregando tudo nessa era se Deus quiser vai ser uma das melhoras tours dela viu , estou imaginando já pq ela faz o que ama isso é muitoUm álbum maravilhoso ela está cada vez melhor ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Quem é fã dela sabe o quão essa mulher está se dedicando a música eu tenho muito orgulho de ser fã dela , As letras estão perfeitas , tudo que ela faz é com muito amor e paixão da pra ver , ela tá entregando tudo nessa era se Deus quiser vai ser uma das melhoras tours dela viu , estou imaginando já pq ela faz o que ama isso é muito importante pra qualquer artista eu amo essa mulher demais… Expand
  32. Layon
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Álbum PERFEITO e coeso. Merecia vem mais do que essa note mixuruca. Os críticos que não deram uma boa nota não deveriam criticar levando pro pessoal,e sim profissional.
  33. db98
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I was really suprised how good this album is. I recommend everyone give it a try>
  34. Abdullah0987
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Ridiculous not expected from singer like her its the worst album of her whole career
  35. Morgan21critic
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album hears Katy return to her signature sound: pure pop bangers. The album includes the nostalgic sounds and lyrics of her previous work, such as Teenage Dream and Prism, and develops upon the positive elements of her previous album, Witness. I recommend listening to the album in the order in which it is presented as it portrays an ear-gripping story. 10/10… Expand
  36. Alecasula96
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Her best album just behind "Teenage Dream". After the ambicious "Witness" Katy comes back to her early roots.
  37. Ysackmayer
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best álbum ever.
    Katy como sempre nus dando um bom trabalho. Thaks #katy foda pra crl**************,,,,,,******    … Expand
  38. Luislelis
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Álbum muito bem feito, elaborado, e produzido. Pop de ótima qualidade. Um dos melhores do ano.
  39. mailsonnobre
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This album it's a pure perfection. It's a pop perfection. It's amazing. Congratulations.
  40. Evelinnmo
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei, passa uma mensagem linda sobre ela e além das faixas serem todas ótimas, é #1 aqui na minha casa!!… Expand
  41. JSunbae
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Katy ha lanzado un álbum demasiado bueno, con buenos ritmos y canciones excelentes, debemos dejar de comparar a nuestras reinas y empezar apoyarlas, en ningún fandom de hombres existe esté tipo de conflictos, nose cual es la necesidad de querer compararlas cuando todas son muy buenas de una u otra manera, porfavor para de compararlas y empieza a ver por tu artista, apoyala y no denigres aKaty ha lanzado un álbum demasiado bueno, con buenos ritmos y canciones excelentes, debemos dejar de comparar a nuestras reinas y empezar apoyarlas, en ningún fandom de hombres existe esté tipo de conflictos, nose cual es la necesidad de querer compararlas cuando todas son muy buenas de una u otra manera, porfavor para de compararlas y empieza a ver por tu artista, apoyala y no denigres a las demás porque ese nunca ha sido el mensaje de ninguna de ellas.… Expand
  42. Daah
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La cantante fallaba a la hora de conseguir un hit que sostuviera el lanzamiento del disco, y el enfoque del sello con el single que le daba título era incomprensible con el paso de las semanas: el tracklist de ‘Smile’ contiene canciones que podrían haber servido mucho mejor de muelle en su primera semana.… Expand
  43. benjisthecritic
    Sep 1, 2020
    5
    katy perry’s new album, smile, is another mediocre album by her. she’s obviously a singles artist & don’t have anything more to offer on the album as usual. apart from its singles, only “what makes a woman” stands out as an ok song.
  44. carlosh_
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PERFEITO! Isso é o que Katy adora fazer, isso é o que ela sabe fazer e busca sempre melhorar artisticamente. É um álbum pop perfeito e um dos melhores álbuns do ANO. 10/10 … Expand
  45. Erikkindler
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Eu ouvi e vejo um dos melhores trabalhos dela.
    Infelizmente, sempre injustiçada.
  46. Sebassce
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum hermoso con una energía inigualable sin duda lo mejor del 2020… Expand
  47. Metalyric
    Sep 1, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ella ha vuelto a su antiguo estilo Me gustan algunas canciones Pero no se no me satisfecce tanto escucharlo Como Prism… Expand
  48. Javier99
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    The album is really good, great production, good lyrics and katy’s vocals are great
  49. AntonioMunguia
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Alegre, divertido e inspirador! Con este álbum Katy nos hace bailar como nunca antes.
    El mejor álbum de Katy Perry hasta ahora.
  50. erprodigio
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Great album. The production is purposely lower than in Witness, but her vocals are top. Album of the year.
  51. 5Polo9
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    A beautiful journey, absolutely a gem! There’s not a single bad track, but my best, for now, are Cry About It Later, Daisies, It’s Not The End Of The World and, for sure, Only Love!
  52. lucashernandes
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    One of Katy's happiest and most addictive albums. She is a great artist and certainly a great mom too!
  53. trvh
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing and beautiful album. People tend to compare with her other albums, but each of them has different style and I love all of her albums
  54. Sergivirys
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Es un gran álbum, tiene unas canciones como de tono "oscuro" que le quedan muy bien, trae uno que otro sonido raro, pero tiene una esencial a Teenage Dream que me gusta, no es una copia pero si tiene como algo que caracterizó ese álbum en esencial aparte de los grandes hits que sacó, y en particular Only Love es mi favorita, es una canción qué merece mucho éxito pero dudo que la apoyenEs un gran álbum, tiene unas canciones como de tono "oscuro" que le quedan muy bien, trae uno que otro sonido raro, pero tiene una esencial a Teenage Dream que me gusta, no es una copia pero si tiene como algo que caracterizó ese álbum en esencial aparte de los grandes hits que sacó, y en particular Only Love es mi favorita, es una canción qué merece mucho éxito pero dudo que la apoyen personas que no son fans.… Expand
  55. Garcia341
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to say that I was quite impressed by the overall album. It’s not only good in its production lyrics and vocals, but it is so cohesive. It tells a story and the transition between the first part of the album is so fluid and intelligent. It not only change in term of the mind space that Katy is, but the production changes with it ! It is brilliant ! It’s surprisingly my favorite Katy Perry album ! Good job Katy !… Expand
  56. Jocy
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I lovee the songs, is perfect for a day, the songs are catchy, makes you dance and sweat
  57. naderacosta
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics from this Katy's baby are just magical and beautiful, i love her so much.… Expand
  58. Harley25Ph
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This album is a gift! Thank you Katy Perry for this masterpiece during this tough time. This proves why she is an inspiration to many people. This record will leave you with high spirit and remind you to always smile!
  59. Tazsl
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    There’s so much to love about this album. So many bops and so much to be thankful and happy for.
  60. Facvndo
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This album is so amazing! The sound, lyrics, Katy did it again. Thanks 4all.
  61. Johnatthan
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, conta uma historia de superar suas dificuldades e transformar isso em força. Katy mostra sua evolução no estilo musical que ela gosta de fazer e resgata elementos que eram feitos a alguns anos trazendo batida em algumas musicas que da um gostinho de nostalgia. Lembrando também da serie de videos que estão sendo feitos para o Smile, que elevam a experiencia de escutar oÁlbum incrível, conta uma historia de superar suas dificuldades e transformar isso em força. Katy mostra sua evolução no estilo musical que ela gosta de fazer e resgata elementos que eram feitos a alguns anos trazendo batida em algumas musicas que da um gostinho de nostalgia. Lembrando também da serie de videos que estão sendo feitos para o Smile, que elevam a experiencia de escutar o álbum a outro patamar.… Expand
  62. Javyleyva07
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Merecedor del álbum del año con gran calidad de las canciones, simplemente el mejor álbum
  63. Itsrene
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    El album es muy bueno lo amo tanto Katy literalmente lo da todo pero sin en embargo los críticos la destruyen
  64. romerovjoel
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    Smile is an enjoyable body of work with catchy choruses, meaningful lyrics and amazing vocals.
  65. AbrilRamirez
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    En verdad es un álbum muy bien hecho y completo, Katy Perry demostró nuevamente porque es una artista que tuvo y tiene todo para seguir triunfando en la industria musical, tiene un talento indiscutible y este álbum es la muestra clara de eso aunque lo considero muy infravalorado para lo bueno que es.
  66. ALMIMO
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    A perfect mix of pop and positivism, exactly what we need right now. Katy, you did it again!
  67. angeldch
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    I love this album. It transmits a lot of energy, love, affection, and Katy deserves to be loved.
  68. AlanRVargas
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This album is so perfect and i think that the profesional critic doesnt important to much, cause they dont hear the music whit the heart, they just doing their work and dont see the soul in the music
  69. Ada518
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    This is pure fun and sweetness. Lots of catchy songs with relatable lyrics.
  70. Douperier
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Every track gets you trapped, this is just perfection, I liked all songs. Marvelous job, Katy
  71. little-y
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful album, it has lyrics that you can relate to and some songs are catchy
  72. Janbbarbosa
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum exprime muito bem o "eu" Katy. Arranjos e vocais suaves na maior parte das faixas que, contudo não perde o poder do nome Katy Perry.… Expand
  73. HungryForMusic
    Sep 2, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile showcases a more mature side of Katy although still not giving me enough. I can say Cry About It Later, Tucked, & Daises are my favorite's. These songs all represent a sexy, fun, & positive side of Katy that just makes me feel good. But there are some songs I'm on a rough side about. Teary Eyes, Harley's in Hawaii, & Only Love. Teary Eyes & Harley's in Hawaii are songs trying to be fun but completely fail. Only Love has a great, amazing message but the production and some of the lyrics just failed. The album is in my opinion one of the best Katy Perry albums and it sucks that some of the songs ruined the message and theme of the album.… Expand
  74. Guuumachado
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so amazing, never really over ara the cute that we love first of all, cry about it later need to be next single causa are so powerful, Champagne Problems is the better of album, Harleys in Hawaii is calm and fierce so much, teary eyes is dancing rhythm, Daisies perfect, Resilient are “the vocal”, only love too strong, smile are happy, not the end of the world have a message atual that we need, what makes a woman are ok, tucked had sexy beats. Love make song of our lives how ever… Expand
  75. ChrisMelgarejo
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its wonderfull álbum, and the very spectacular music and latter, Katy Perry in the best moment for life… Expand
  76. ViccPerry
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Perfect of 2020, this album complete me everrrr. Katy is a biggest female Singer of all time
  77. Sebastianperez
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    I think the fact that Katy made an album based on the hard times she been through and express herself in a way than the tracklist is the definition of build a life is quite remarkable.
  78. Jordansher95
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Honestly her best work yet. Not a single song feels out of place and ech flow directly into the next. 12/12 amazing songs.
  79. reprecede
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    The album is by far her most empowering yet.
    It represents a lot about positivity, empowerment and just getting yourself back.
    If Prism is about Maturity, Witness is Experimenting... Smile is Rejuvenation/Revival.
  80. keithfitz1996
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    girl you have done it again
    constantly raising the bar for us all
  81. DaveWarren
    Sep 13, 2020
    7
    This album could be the best of 2020, but is not. Perry show us the caotic work of SMILE, with bad desicions with singles like Smile and Daisies, someone in her team is taking bad desicions. This album have songs who could be a HIT, like Cry about it Later, Teary Eyes and Champagne problems. Katy Perry tell us "I am a Pop Star" and "A hits maker", with songs like Never Really Over, Not theThis album could be the best of 2020, but is not. Perry show us the caotic work of SMILE, with bad desicions with singles like Smile and Daisies, someone in her team is taking bad desicions. This album have songs who could be a HIT, like Cry about it Later, Teary Eyes and Champagne problems. Katy Perry tell us "I am a Pop Star" and "A hits maker", with songs like Never Really Over, Not the end of the world and Tucked. So many of this songs can be a HIT, but perry ignores their potential.… Expand
  82. benja_
    Sep 3, 2020
    6
    In general terms I think it is a good pop music album, it is a pleasure to listen to and the composition and production of the songs reflects a clear reference to Katy's early albums. Anyway, I don't like everything, I feel like something is missing, even considering all the expectations there was. I feel like songs like 'Teary Eyes' or 'Not The End of the World' are incomplete or justIn general terms I think it is a good pop music album, it is a pleasure to listen to and the composition and production of the songs reflects a clear reference to Katy's early albums. Anyway, I don't like everything, I feel like something is missing, even considering all the expectations there was. I feel like songs like 'Teary Eyes' or 'Not The End of the World' are incomplete or just repetitive. Regarding the best ones, my personal favorites are 'Harleys in Hawaii', 'Tucked', 'Champagne Problems' and the catchy sound of 'Smile'. I like the evolution of Katy since Witness but it is still missing.… Expand
  83. Titoisawesome
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So freaking amazing! Production is A-list and lyrics and the whole vibe is incredible! Katy did that!… Expand
  84. JoeCarra01
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. It is filled with empowering lyrics and songs ‘I know there’s got to be rain if I want the rainbows’ Katy sings in “Resilient”. This is a step forward from her underperformed album “Witness” back in 2017. My favourite song is “Not The End Of The World” (especially at the moment) this album sounds like a very mature Katy. This is definitely my favourite by Perry.This album is amazing. It is filled with empowering lyrics and songs ‘I know there’s got to be rain if I want the rainbows’ Katy sings in “Resilient”. This is a step forward from her underperformed album “Witness” back in 2017. My favourite song is “Not The End Of The World” (especially at the moment) this album sounds like a very mature Katy. This is definitely my favourite by Perry.
  85. Saldana
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ending with “There it is Katheryn” just leaves me with the great sensation that she put heart and soul on this album. I completely loved it, totally worth it.… Expand
  86. Casablan
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    No es tan bueno, me parece a trazado para su discografía, anterior. No causa relevancia ni produce emoción al escuchar.
  87. pedrovargas
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Katy in her essence. Champagne Problems, Tucked and Only Love are my favorite songs. So proud of her!… Expand
  88. RodriMercado
    Sep 4, 2020
    7
    This album has really deep and beautiful messages (some of them I could relate to) and I appreciate it. However, the production is not what I was expecting, not saying it was bad, because it isn't, but as the general public didn't really like Witness, Smile doesn't mark enough territory to make an "AMAZING comeback only musical legends can do". Some songs are really good, a few of the bestThis album has really deep and beautiful messages (some of them I could relate to) and I appreciate it. However, the production is not what I was expecting, not saying it was bad, because it isn't, but as the general public didn't really like Witness, Smile doesn't mark enough territory to make an "AMAZING comeback only musical legends can do". Some songs are really good, a few of the best songs in Katy Perry's career are in this album, but for the most part, it's fun... but empty. I fell like she was trying to be what people wanted her to be with this album sonically. The lyrical content is really beautiful, and all these ideas the album wants to express just would've done differently, I would prefer really atmospheric production for the lyrically really deep songs in here. But this it not a bad album, it's enjoyable, but not authentic enough, that's my opinion.… Expand
  89. Marioewe
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    ICNONIC. Katy's best album! Such a bop! Sadly that people hate her so much, she doesn't deserve all the hate that she gets. All negative reviews are useless and people that review negatively hate her. She's a queen and she's proved it. WE LOVE U KATY.
  90. Sidbhawsar
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Best Album Ever. Loved your voice and songs were amazing. Can't help getting over it.
  91. put4
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums, deserves more recognition and a better mark because it’s amazing. Metacritics chupadme un hueb0
  92. Genio
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This album is simply perfect. I love all the songs and i think Katy really shows us another mide por her de never seen.
  93. Sulmanhumza
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is the most beautiful and charming women with beautiful voice.New Album Smile is very entertaining and full of colors.i like it. Katy will be the best always.
  94. DKAUAN
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    definitely one of Katy's best albums. The theme, sonority and quality were great. An album full of dance hits like "Teenage Dream" and with strong and touching lyrics like "PRISM".
  95. Gabe0401
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Her best album since Prism.
    The only problem here is that she dropped a LOT of songs before the album came out, and it seemed a little confuse... but the album itself is dancing, funny, well-made, sentimental and it's everything that we could've ask when it cames to Katy Perry.
  96. Bukeeytica14
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    She never evolves. She always does the same boring type of childish music. So awkward. The worst album of the year by far. Stream Lemonade by Beyoncé to clean your ears. Beyoncé poops on Katy.
  97. andr3zin
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    An album full of healing sounds, an incredible journey, and brings us to everything that Katy's has been through. It gives me sunny vibes, and lots of joy. Every Goddamn song is beautiful
  98. SDragos
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    I like all of the songs on the album. When you listen to them in lrder they bring you through a rollercoaster of emotions.
  99. annabaixaria
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Champagne problems is the best song ever!!! Congrats katy, for the baby and the album
  100. Josemperez
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    I feel like the album delivers its purpose of telling a story of getting you’re confidence and smile back, the album demonstrating the stages which Katy had to go through her healing process while bring a fun beat to everything
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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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