• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection at it’s best. Katy is reinventing herself and making pop fans proud once again. She’s a super powerful woman and singer.
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Great songs with deep meanings. Every song is a single-worthy material. Good job Katy, keep going.
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album of career, smile sounds vibe teenage dreams and Katy vocal so perfect now
  4. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The voice of the people is the voice of God. We are talking about a melancholic, cohesive and super animated album. Katy Perry has brought us the proof that is still on top with the supremacy of pop that is smile. Expand
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She finally got her smile, and herself. This album is the signature Katy with the pop bangers and uplifting anthems.
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sempre se revolucionando, Katy Perry não decepciona e faz o seu álbum mais pessoal e íntimo, compartilhando suas dores, sofrências e suas conquistas. ♥
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's all that i needed in an album. Thank You Katy to present us with a beautiful, real and inspirational album. It is a pop masterpiece.
  8. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Among the constant hate that Katy Perry received during her career, this album shows that she will always seek to continue making us smile and bringing love and light to the world, so i guess critics can keep hating...
  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uma obra prima, misturando estilos e sonoridades. Não é mais do mesmo, é a nova Perry, sem aquela mesmice de "música lacração" que permeia a indústria da música em busca de sucessos sem se preocupar com as pessoas. Com certeza o melhor lançamento do ano.
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    É o álbum do ano e ponto final e não adiantar chorar. Vão tomar no ** todo mundo vocês não conhecem ela, não sabem onde ela mora
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    No "Smile", Katy Perry serve não só o álbum do ano como o da década, século e milênio.
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este es el mejor albums de Katy Perry sus letras y producción son otro nivel, Not the end of the World y Teary eyes son las mejores canciones del disco
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album ever, thank you Katy Perry.
    This album makes me smile along trought every song in this record
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I literally love this album, it’a full of bops. I can’t choose my favorite track for the moment bc I love all of them. Katy Perry did it again and served a masterpiece, queen
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy shows her strenght qland vulnerability in a harmonious and concise way, putting her heart, soul e mind. The way how she makes a mix of feelings during the trajetory of the album, using the beat, lyrics and voice is one of the beat things that we have in this pandemic moment. A light of hope for us to go throught it
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album shows the emotional journey Katy and her fans endured for 3 years, they are representative of the beauty of healing and loving and how strong she is now thanks to it.
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeito do início ao fim, a crítica focou na vida pessoal e esqueceu do álbum com músicas incrivelmente perfeitas
  18. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    She's back to the sound that really fits her. Congrats Katy for doing your own thing and being really good at it
  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, incredible, phenomenal, catchy and funny! Perry give us an extraordinary record which a beautiful message, a story of strength and improvement, worthy of her discografy. The album has all type of melody: Tucked, Cry about it later, Teary eyes, Champage Problems, what makes a woman and only love (we can't forget Never really over and Harleys in Hawaii too) are the best song of theAmazing, incredible, phenomenal, catchy and funny! Perry give us an extraordinary record which a beautiful message, a story of strength and improvement, worthy of her discografy. The album has all type of melody: Tucked, Cry about it later, Teary eyes, Champage Problems, what makes a woman and only love (we can't forget Never really over and Harleys in Hawaii too) are the best song of the album! All BOPs Expand
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    When you read such negative reviews, you trust that they are right, but when you listen to the full album, you are shocked because they are wrong, it is personal. The album is the best work by Katy Perry since PRISM. It's the album I needed this year, it's the album we all should listen to. Talking about forgiveness, improvement, empowerment, happiness and resilience is just perfect.
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I usually don't write reviews but I think this album deserves it, its so amazing and has such a perfect pop production, one of Katy's best work so far and every song has beautiful meanings, im so happy this album came out this time when we all need to find our smiles.
    There it is, Katheryn (:
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of her best albuns. The way she talks about her mature feelings using the sonority that she is known for is lit. Amazing, just amazing
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry once again is able to produce something meaningful and dancing. No collaborations needed to boost the sales when you have talent and you speak your truth. Some newspapers like to compare her work with other pop singers, they all are different and what is sure is that they always have to put more work to have the approbation of the public. Enjoy the music, enjoy this record, findKaty Perry once again is able to produce something meaningful and dancing. No collaborations needed to boost the sales when you have talent and you speak your truth. Some newspapers like to compare her work with other pop singers, they all are different and what is sure is that they always have to put more work to have the approbation of the public. Enjoy the music, enjoy this record, find your smile again! Expand
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Teary Eyes deserves every single award on the planet i think.. its just such a good song and the whole rest of the album.
  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just keep on dancing with thia TEARY EYES ROTY AAA EU AMO CARA, ÁLBUM DO ANO
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile é definitivamente um dos melhores trabalhos executados pela Katy Perry. Fico feliz que ela tenha recuperado o seu sorriso.
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    me encanto, es un albúm con buenos ritmos, que me hace cantar y bailar, lo ame.
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente maravilhoso, não tem UMA música ruim sequer. Katy Perry veio e veio com tudo!
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    First and foremost, it started with a great song which is Never Really Over, I bop to it the moment it was released and I'm very happy that it's in this new record. Then it was followed by Cry About It Later, which for me was the most Catchiest song in the album (excluding Never Really Over). then it all went along with the other tracks. Its very beautiful and Inspiring. Its lyricism areFirst and foremost, it started with a great song which is Never Really Over, I bop to it the moment it was released and I'm very happy that it's in this new record. Then it was followed by Cry About It Later, which for me was the most Catchiest song in the album (excluding Never Really Over). then it all went along with the other tracks. Its very beautiful and Inspiring. Its lyricism are finesse, just as I expected from Katy Perry. Expand
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s her best album. All the songs are cohesive, with a great lyrics and a fresh sound.
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile really tells us a story and how to get over the bad things that happens in our lives. Katy brings it in her way but in a new perspective. it's a very important album in pandemic time as now. Go, Katy!!
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album.
    ‘Never Really Over’ is a masterpiece and I’m so obsessed with ‘Only Love’.
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album so far. It delivery’s a storyline, the songs are incredible well written and it sound like WOW. Best album of the year! Expand
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albuns of 2020.. a masterpiece by Katy! Love from Brazil
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    PERFEITO e pau no cu desses críticos q só sabem jogar hate na minha katyzinha
  36. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the literal queen of pop, these biased critics know nothing. thank you for giving us tihs album in times like this katy!
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É o melhor album dela, todas as musicas sao maravilhosas, esta de parabens. Expand
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, Katy give to us everthing the best, i love every minute to this album
  39. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I always love everything that Katy does and this is not a exception. One of the best albums of the year.
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encanta de inicio a fin todas las canciones tienen una vida y ritmo propio. Only love viene a ser un vaso refrescante de agua después de estas en un sauna
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Para mim um dos melhores albuns do ano e o segundo melhor de Katy Perry. As batidas, as letras e sua voz parecem mais naturais e mais melódicas Expand
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  44. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She's finally back and that's so warmful. Thank you, Katy! You're making me smile with you.
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile one is the best Katy's album so far, maybe the professional critics don't think that but, their critics are only to Katy's person, not for the album, so I don't take care about that "professional" critics
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, different sounds, and really good songs, best song to me is tucked
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE is not just a good album, it’s a powerful album. Katy Perry really delivered with this album it’s so good!
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally Katy Perry found her smile . Lyrics and Production united with the beautiful vocals of Katy created what se expected in this 2020 Expand
  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is amazing it's the best of the year so far Cry About It Later is a masterpiece she's a head of her time Katy just did that.
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I honestly didn’t know what to expect, the lead up to the album was interesting to say the least, but wow! This is a fantastic pop album.
  51. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry grew up so much. One of the most iconic artists of all time. I'm so proud of her.
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wish this pandemic is over already because I can't wait to hear it with my friends. Pure and thoughtfull piece of work with a lot of sweeet messages. Let's see how it sets, but this is on its way to become her best album for me.
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um álbum pra você dançar com os os olhos lacrimejando. Mesmo em um momento não tão sorridente para o mundo, uma pandemia, Katy Perry traz uma mensagem simples. Passar por momentos não tão agradáveis da vida com um pensamento que as coisas podem melhorar. Expand
  54. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    So cute. Katy did that! Love every song on the record, Cry about it later is my fav.
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year - aoty, Katy Perry se encontra como a maior estrela do ano nesse álbum Expand
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Em Smile, Katy Perry canta sobre sua jornada para recuperar seu sorriso após um período de profunda depressão e rejeição por parte da mídia e do público. O álbum é dividido em quatro atos muito bem marcados musicalmente e todas as músicas conversam entre si. Em seu quinto álbum de estúdio Perry alcança a perfeição com 12 faixas com potencial para serem trabalhadas como single e queEm Smile, Katy Perry canta sobre sua jornada para recuperar seu sorriso após um período de profunda depressão e rejeição por parte da mídia e do público. O álbum é dividido em quatro atos muito bem marcados musicalmente e todas as músicas conversam entre si. Em seu quinto álbum de estúdio Perry alcança a perfeição com 12 faixas com potencial para serem trabalhadas como single e que oferecem ao ouvinte uma jornada pela montanha-russa se sentimentos da cantora desde o lançamento de o seu polêmico álbum Witness. Vale a pena ouvir mais de uma vez! Expand
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    #Smile  is everything I needed to hear in one album. It’s the message of hope, resilience, and healing we could all use more of in 2020. I’ve been a witness to your incredible journey since 2008, but seeing you smile this bright has been my favorite part.
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Maduro, coeso, perfeito, katy perry acerta mais uma vez com essa "bíblia" sonora.
  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The full album is such a beautiful experience, you can enjoy every track one by one and there's no skips on it
  60. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfect album, katy perry is the realness of pop!!!!!!
    fav song: cry about it later
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  61. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    She's coming back with the best album of the 2020! I'm shocked that Katy Perry still delivers us really GOOD music!
  62. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Katy never disappoints, this album is a masterpiece! Couldn't be more proud of her.
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeito demais, tudo pra mim Katy Perry lendária como sempre, haters peguem sua opinião e enfie no c*. Stream em SMILE
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esse sem duvidas é um dos melhores albuns lançados por uma artista feminina no ano! Katy perry inovou o conceito de perfeição ao lançar esse espetáculo. As musicas mais aclamadas são "tucked, harleys in hawii" assim como metade do album. Parabens katy, você foi a palhaça mais digna do sucesso!!! 10/10 Expand
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a beautiful album! I love every single from it. 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
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Highlights of the album: Never Really Over, Only Love, Not the End of the World, Cry About It Later
    KP5 aka Smile is, unexpectedly, her best work yet. Unexpectedly is the key word when describing Smile. While there are definitely tracks that sound very familiar with her previous work (for example, Not the End of the World, the younger sister of Dark Horse and Black Widow) Smile sounds
    Highlights of the album: Never Really Over, Only Love, Not the End of the World, Cry About It Later
    KP5 aka Smile is, unexpectedly, her best work yet. Unexpectedly is the key word when describing Smile. While there are definitely tracks that sound very familiar with her previous work (for example, Not the End of the World, the younger sister of Dark Horse and Black Widow) Smile sounds like a brand new Katy Perry, like the story of how Katheryn Hudson was so close to lose herself during and after the Witness era, a very misunderstood and mistreated musical moment in its own right, and rebuilt herself brick by brick. Never Really Over, Cry About It Later and Teary Eyes are the first chapter of the story. Pure pop bops each carrying the message of never being over, of taking a break for the sake of your mental health, and face the darkness with teary eyes. The second chapter-Daisies, Resilient and Not the End of the World-is about self-confidence, resilience, strength, and healing. The third chapter-Smile, Champagne Problems, Tucked and Harleys in Hawaii-marks the regain of happiness and love. And finally, the fourth chapter-Only Love and What Makes a Woman-is perhaps the best closing of any of her albums. There's Katheryn Hudson, a woman full of love and without any regrets. In the closing track of One of the Boys, she stated that she will leave her fingerprints, and even though her journey was not like the movies, as she struggled to not let love take her out that way, she still found someone to share her intimacy with, and with Smile, she reached a new peak.
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  67. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    At this point, Katy could release literally anything you're asking for right now, and you would still being annoyingly bias at her, this album is amazing and that's it
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu amei. Quanto aos haters que vieram aqui só pra dar nota baixa torço pra que o celular de vocês explodam seus ridículos.
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A great album, Katy deserves a special mention for her evident musical evolution. Depression helped her to completely recover the smile of the world and her own.
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is a such amazing album, says so much about things that happened with Katy in the last years.. Thanks Katy for sharing with us in an beautiful album.
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é extremamente perfeito, coeso e com sonoridade impecável, ouso dizer que é o melhor de 2020, esse álbum transcendeu a perfeição musical.
  72. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A MASTERPIECE!! This album is a masterpiece! It’s joyful, it really brings a smile in our face. It’s what we needed this year.
  73. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredibly perfect. I don't know why critics always gives her sh*t but she is a pop legend we all know. And this album is pure pop perfection like teenage dream.
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She finally got her smile, and herself. This album is the signature Katy with the pop bangers and uplifting anthems. parabens
  75. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    rainha,rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha, rainha.
  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All songs from this album are good, with no skips and her best album since Teenage Dream. These "Critics" should be ashamed of criticizing her as a person instead of her album. We know who y'all stan.
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum que no tiene relleno y cada canción cuenta un historia, nada de esto se parece a sus trabajos anteriores y esto es madurar musicalmente Expand
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    HINO DE ÁLBUM!!!!! 10 10 10 KATY PERRY VOCÊ É EXCELENTE NO QUE FAZ
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her bests records ever, she is a super queen, she always gave us what we need, she can touch our soul and heart, i love all songs, the album is very cohesive, dance, pop, and she really gave my smile back with that album. Hope she receives the recognition she deserves. My favorites are “Cry About it Later”, “Teary Eyes”, “Not the End of the World”, “Daisies”, “Never Really Over”,One of her bests records ever, she is a super queen, she always gave us what we need, she can touch our soul and heart, i love all songs, the album is very cohesive, dance, pop, and she really gave my smile back with that album. Hope she receives the recognition she deserves. My favorites are “Cry About it Later”, “Teary Eyes”, “Not the End of the World”, “Daisies”, “Never Really Over”, “What Makes a Woman” and “Only Love”. Expand
  80. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It definitely grows on you with every listen. Sonically it is a throwback to PRISM on moments like Resilient and Cry About It Later, however it also explores new sounds on songs like What Makes A Woman, Tucked and Champagne Problems.

    Cute album, I think her most cohesive lyrically.
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  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love u katy u r so talented and u inspired me to be alive i love you
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perry shows that no one stops her, she is the living example of resilience, power and love.
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM DO ANO E SÓ MINHA OPINIÃO IMPORTA. O SOCO NOS CRÍTICOS QUE NÃO AVALIARAM O ÁLBUM DELA E SIM SUA VIDA...
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Once again did her best, every single song is a masterpiece and every 1 knows that. Literally she's giving us her most íntimate feelings in a record.
  85. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a really fun album! Literally not skips!
    Her best album (and it’s hard for me to tell that cuz I love all her albums). Wish critics focused more on the album and not in her bad thoughts about her.

    Anyway stream/buy/dance it
  86. 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!
  87. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing album, Katy Perry is iconic❤️ #KatyPerrySmile CryAboutItLater Expand
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da lenda, produções perfeitas e letras impecáveis que descrevem a sua jornada mental e espiritual até reencontrar seu sorriso. NÃO ADIANTA DAR 0 LIROUS
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry release one of the best album of her carrier, maybe even the best. The album in more like Teenage Dream/Prism than Witness, but it has its own identity. All songs are really good and coherent together. ,Never Really Over, Cry About it Later, Teary Eyes, Not the End of the World and Only Love are the strongest. Resilient is maybe the weakest, but it gets better with time. KatyKaty Perry release one of the best album of her carrier, maybe even the best. The album in more like Teenage Dream/Prism than Witness, but it has its own identity. All songs are really good and coherent together. ,Never Really Over, Cry About it Later, Teary Eyes, Not the End of the World and Only Love are the strongest. Resilient is maybe the weakest, but it gets better with time. Katy tell her journey through depression, heartbreak, and finally love: what a beautiful way to comeback.
    Considering the opinion of professional critics, it seems that he did not really listen to the album and preferred to take down the artist rather than judge the music. Pity.
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  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums by her, and she truly shines on it. Very much needed pop instead of dark times. If you don't like pop, then listen to Lana Del Rey!
  91. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply amazing.
    Listening to this album is actually an open book to one of her lowest moments which was 2017. Sonically every song has that different touch like electro, pop, disco, trap, ballad, 70s, edm etc... My personal favourites are Tucked and Not The End Of The World
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  92. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is so good wtf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Finalmente! Um dos melhores álbuns do ano. E sem dúvidas um dos melhores da Katy Perry.
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt this is her best album. The lyrics are so powerful, resilient and only love brought a little hope and love to my heart. The production of the album is great, cry about it later is a collapse, the best of the album I would say, next to never really over, of course. I'm very happy with this album, I hope everyone can hear and dance, cry and learn from the lyrics, it's reallyWithout a doubt this is her best album. The lyrics are so powerful, resilient and only love brought a little hope and love to my heart. The production of the album is great, cry about it later is a collapse, the best of the album I would say, next to never really over, of course. I'm very happy with this album, I hope everyone can hear and dance, cry and learn from the lyrics, it's really worth it. Congratulations Katy. Expand
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy sabe fazer pop de qualidade, sempre soube, e sempre vai saber. A rainha do pop!
  96. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este álbum demuestra cómo puedes encontrar tu sonrisa luego de malos momentos en tu vida, además demuestra el cambio de una chica a una mujer, muy maduro y a la vez tan divertido y dulce. Una artista muy diversa en letra, sonido y videografía.
  97. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muy buen álbum, mi favorito, se lució con las letras y los ritmos. Como siempre Miss Perry reinventándose
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile é a própria assinatura da Katy Perry que conhecemos, o melhor álbum dela desde o Teenage Dream. Extremamente coeso, com uma tracklist perfeita e que não decepciona quanto a produção e composições, além dos vocais da Katy que estão melhores do que nunca. Ela finalmente encontrou o seu sorriso e aceitou seguir a sua verdadeira identidade artística, não existe mais nada mais valioso queSmile é a própria assinatura da Katy Perry que conhecemos, o melhor álbum dela desde o Teenage Dream. Extremamente coeso, com uma tracklist perfeita e que não decepciona quanto a produção e composições, além dos vocais da Katy que estão melhores do que nunca. Ela finalmente encontrou o seu sorriso e aceitou seguir a sua verdadeira identidade artística, não existe mais nada mais valioso que isso. Expand
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Felizmente um dos álbuns mais importantes do ano, com uma avaliação popular totalmente aprovacional, mostrando que os críticos "especializados" são totalmente tendenciosos.
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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).