• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Una álbum lleno de mensajes y bastante energético, sin duda lo mejor de Katy Perry.
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST OF KATY PERRY, it’s so sweet and cute. Love u Katy . Eyes tears and tucked, not the ends of the world is a boooooop singles Expand
  3. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS ALBUM TO BE THIS GOOOOOOOD. I LOVE YOU, KATY. I NEEDED THIS SO MUCH.
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    cohesion, tears n lots of smiles ... perfect album with an incredible story of evolution n growth in Katy ... congratulations for the great album
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year,the album is amazing,the lyrics so amazing and personal,katy queen of pop
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile isnt just an album, it’s a reason to breathe,it's the supportive parent of your gay ass that you always wanted,it's a life experience,its a gentle caress from an old childhood love,it's a reason to get your ass out of bed and live life,it's something that kids and adults will be singing on the streets
  7. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    That is the best studio album of Katy Perry! The most cohesive album of her career.
  8. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me transmitio sin duda felicidad y uno se da cuenta de cuando le llega la felicidad a alguien que estuvo al borde del suicidio, gracias por darnos este álbum y cambio mi forma de ver la vida!
  9. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vamos a hablar de Smile, independientemente del 10 otorgado (como fan). De forma objetiva el album se lleva un 8. Perry muestra madurez en sus letras y a pesar de que la producción del mismo recuerda mucho a Teenage Dream o Prism en el encontramos canciones con un aire fresco y renovado.
    Professional critic sucks, no han hecho más que enfocarse en la comparación con otros discos que no tienen nada que ver.
    Top Tracks (orden personal- nota objetiva)
    1) Never Really Over 10
    2) Not the end of the world 9
    3) Teary eyes 7
    4) Cry about it later 8
    5) Daisies 10
    6) Only love 9
    7) Champange Problems 8
    8) Harleys in Hawaii 9
    9) What makes a woman 7
    10) Tucked 8
    11) Smile 7
    12) Resilient 6

    Total: 8.1 :)
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  10. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Чудесный альбом! Кэти, как всегда, удалось написать не типичную попсу, а вложить в неё большой смысл!
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. I liked how she tells a history. I liked the lyrics and production for all the songs.
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Actually, she did. She got back our smiles and we hope all the people around the world feel the same. One of her most intimate records, one of her best records.
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    For me, one of the best albums of Katy's career.
    The lyrics are incredible, they touch the soul ...
    "Cry About It Later", "Not the End of the World" and "Teary Eyes" are incredible.
    "Harleys in Hawaii" is already the wrongdoer on the album ...
    Just thank Katy for this amazing album!
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum del 2020. Los sonidos electrónicos de cada canción hace que recordemos los grandes éxitos de los 70's 80's y 90's
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Em seu quinto Hinário, Katy Perry nos entrega uma obra prima, com uma sonoridade incrível, apresentando músicas que nos fazem sorrir e dançar.
  16. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    I still don't get and stand how critics are showing themselves with their reviews of the album.
    But, who am I to judge how nonprofessional their criticisms are?
    In my personal opinion, Smile can easily be Katy's best record to date. It combines the signature Teenage Dream pop sound, the depth and message of Prism's lyrics, and the maturity it projects from Witness. Each song has its
    I still don't get and stand how critics are showing themselves with their reviews of the album.
    But, who am I to judge how nonprofessional their criticisms are?
    In my personal opinion, Smile can easily be Katy's best record to date.
    It combines the signature Teenage Dream pop sound, the depth and message of Prism's lyrics, and the maturity it projects from Witness.
    Each song has its essence, catchy production, deep lyrics, and all sounds like an album.
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  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, músicas perfeitas, como alguém consegue transformar tanta tristeza em um trabalho tão incrível? Apenas o melhor álbum da década e essa mídia lixo que luteee
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum de principio a fin, realmente no sé por qué la crítica “profesional” lo describe no tan bueno, a mi parecer (y del público en su mayoría) es un álbum bastante entretenido, con buenas letras y ritmos, sin duda uno de los mejores de Katy
  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This new album is amazing, each of his songs brings out a smile, transmits that joy to you and awakens the desire to dance. This is one of her best albums.
  20. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Con éste nuevo álbum, katy nos demuestra que es y seguirá siendo una increíble y fabulosa pop star ya que nos trajo sonidos muy diferentes a lo que ella normalmente estaba acostumbrada (Hablando en comparación con Teenage Dream) además tiene un significado muhco más profundo que Witness.
    En conclusión; Katy nos trajo el álbum obscuro y bailable que todos los fans le han pedido.
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Vulnerable, innovador y creativo. Un álbum que contiene mucha alegría entre sus versos pero que no llega a aburrir, tampoco se llega a ser muy infantil, es muy sobrio. Es más bien un álbum Smile para adultos que están en busca de su sonrisa
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album it's so good+ stream ice cream by black Pink and Selena Gomez
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has got to be Katy Perry's most authentic album. You can really tell that there are no more limits stopping her. She doesn't care about chart-worthy mediocre songs anymore.

    The production of this album is everything. I love everything about this album.
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A conjuntura do álbum é perfeita, as músicas, os arranjos, é uma pena que a crítica esteja tentando acabar com a carreira de uma estrela assim na cara de pau ainda sem disfarça, uma estreia espetacular, músicas que contém a alma dela
  25. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums yet , shown through hits like never really over , cry about it later and not the end of the world . Katys music seems to age like wine getting better with every era she enters , this album definitely deserves to go number 1 everywhere including billboard
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Com o Smile a Katy retomou seu poder e sua confiança nos proporcionando um álbum extremamente coeso com músicas poderosas como Daisies, Only Love e Resilient, além das suas batidas pop refrescantes e contagiantes que já são uma marca em sua carreira com Champagne Problems, Harleys In Hawaii, Tucked e Teary Eyes.
    Embora em 2016 a Taylor S. e, em 2020, a Lady G. tenham feito um álbum
    Com o Smile a Katy retomou seu poder e sua confiança nos proporcionando um álbum extremamente coeso com músicas poderosas como Daisies, Only Love e Resilient, além das suas batidas pop refrescantes e contagiantes que já são uma marca em sua carreira com Champagne Problems, Harleys In Hawaii, Tucked e Teary Eyes.
    Embora em 2016 a Taylor S. e, em 2020, a Lady G. tenham feito um álbum relatando seus problemas pessoas e dificuldades enfrentadas, assim como a Katy com Smile, só a mesma recebeu nota amarela neste site (até o momento), porque a crítica especializada, infelizmente, é tendenciosa e imparcial em suas avaliações...
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  27. Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is just her best to date.. Critics don't know what else to do to tear her down but it's late now since she already got her smile. Expand
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TUCKED, Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Not The End Of The World, Only Love, MEU DEUS QUE ÁLBUM PERFEITO, KATY PERRY VOCÊ É PERFEITA ENTENDA ISSO. ❤️ Expand
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is such a great album, the lyrics of every song are so inspirational and powerful, Katy Perry is a great artist, she got her smile back, and her album is the prove :)
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Linda! Adorei! Um dos melhores álbuns da carreira!!! Perfeita, maravilhosa, coesão, aclamação, álbum perfeito Fátima!
  31. cxp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She finally got her smile, and herself. This album is the signature Katy with the pop bangers and uplifting anthems.
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente un álbum perfecto para la situación en la que estamos, te hace sentir feliz. El mejor de Katy Perry hasta ahora
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love how katy perry makes all the thing extremely beautiful and amazing. Love you Katy
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    beautiful album, definitely her best work yet, really worth a listen, every song is hit-material and could be a single, no skips.
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! Katy managed to make a light, cohesive album and at the same time with a super strong message! He found the right point between Witness and Prism, leaving his brand so well known.
  36. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing❤️ eletric ♥️ dance ❤️ funny❤️
    Katy deserve everything❤️
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Essa mulher é perfeita. Todas as músicas são lindas demais. What Makes a Woman & Harleys in Hawaii donas do álbum.
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she got her smile back with an album very very good, I am thankful and I got my smile back too
  39. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is Katy Perry's best album and there should be no question about that. Divided into four different sections which all feature very different and unique sounding songs the album opens up with her 2019 single Never Really Over which is followed by the incredibly catchy Cry About It Later which is about overcoming a breakup by hooking up with someone else while. Teary Eyes continues the theme of heartbreak and tells you to keep on dancing even when you’re sad. The lead single Daisies is this album's empowerment anthem and is followed by Resilient which features some of Perry's best vocals. Not the End of the World is a trap influenced song and tells you to focus on the positives even if the world seems like it's ending. The album's title track Smile is about Perry finding her smile again after her depression following the hate she got after her 2017 album Witness. Champagne Problems is about getting through the hardest times in a relationship to end up finding one's true love. The disco-influenced Tucked is about imagining a relationship with a past lover even though knowing it was a mistake. Harleys in Hawaii was also released during 2019 and is a tropical love song about Perry and Bloom's time together in Hawaii. If you only had one day left to live is the question inspiring the song Only Love in which Perry sings about focusing on the love in the world and forgetting the hate. On the last track of the album Perry answer the question What Makes a Woman in a song that is dedicated to her first child Daisy Dove Bloom.
    The album is definitely Perry's most cohesive one and I can't believe critics are calling it not experimental enough even though they trashed Witness for being too experimental and wanted her to return to her pop-roots and now that she does, they're trashing her yet again. Most of the reviews also compare her to other female singers such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga which surprisingly isn't done when talking about them.
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  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I don't care about what critics say , our opinion matters as much as (maybe even more than) their opinions. I LOVED this album, it's so fun, empowering and it has great throwback vibes , it's a great mix of old Katy Perry and new Katy Perry, Great Job.
  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    katy's best work of art. don't listen to the stupid critics and stream Smile!
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Tucked is the best music of Katy Perry, she is amazing and the queen of pop!
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cry it about later, not the end of the world, champagne problems masterpiece that's all
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Estamos frente al mejor álbum de Katy Perry, sus canciones son tan únicas y muy divertidas, el mejor álbum del año:)
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever. The songs are all great. Katy Perry is a queen and she did a fantastic job.
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    masterpiece this is the comeback katy perry needed every song is so good and not you will not skip one of them, katy perry is back ❤️
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    After a difficult phase with her last album, Katy finds her smile again and launches a cohesive, happy work that sends her message of overcoming. Highlight for the sequence of Never Really Over, Cry About It Later and Teary Eyes, as well as the hymns Champagne Problems and Tucked.
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Although the critics rated the album but only gave opinions of her in general, Katy showed us that she still has a lot to give us, Katy brings us a song that very few artists know how to do and she was like a glove, as well as the era. TD and PRISM, let's hope that the public will start to buy more of her music since she still needs to give more
  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has so much personality!! Is a beautiful piece of love from Katy to fans
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is amazing! So good to hear a fresh pop album after all the rap/trap thing going around. Hoping for a deluxe version, Katy deserves a very large smile after this work.
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The female pop album is incredible with the elapsed time that it provides us and that Emiciok Expand
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, you start dancing and end crying because it’s a truly precious thing, has potencial hits and i just don’t understand why critics chase her.....once again i loved it with all i have.
  53. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice álbum...Much Better than the last álbum...beautiful lyrics and Bass....I Love... Expand
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All my support for Katy Perry. She's a big legend yesterday, today and always.
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definitely an amazing album and now I'll have to make a hard choice between Witness and Smile to decide which one is my favorite from Katy. Each day I love Katy more and more, now f*ck the critics and the haters, she doesn't need to prove anything anymore. She's an icon, she's a legend, she's the moment.
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    After experimenting with Witness new sounds(which were amazin too),it seems she has gotten back to the old sound of her previous albums.Nevertheless Smile has something that makes it speciak and It's that this is like a grown version of her other albums,which perfectly portrays the current state of Katy
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es super arte asi eza tu fav desea tener un álbum así, me encantan algunas canciones espero que sean singles Expand
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. and she once again presented us with her joy in the form of fun lyrics and engaging melodies, Mrs. Perry thanks for that gift Expand
  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Def her best album, no words for this masterpiece, katy just gave us everything we wanted at this point
  60. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is special for Katy! Stop stupid fanwars and respect artists hard working Also congrats on Babycat ♥️
    In this house we support all queens, From a swiftie
  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Los sonidos, las letras, todo en este álbum es estupendo.
  62. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a great album , it just didn't have that much promo than her old album and y'all calling it a bad/flop album meanwhile listening to mediocre beat songs,
  63. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    We have grown with her and she became part of your lifes, always make good music and amazing videoclips. I love her and I lover her SMILE
  64. Sep 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever heard in my life, Katy speaks in a unique way about sadness and joy. One of the crazy artists who evolved in this rotten industry. She doesn't need chats
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    May not be her best album but I love it! Only Love is undoubtably my favourite track on the album! Glad to see her spreading positivity and happiness during this time.
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry has returned in the best way. Despite the mixed reviews by critics, Smile is a fan favourite and was very highly anticipated, and was released coincidentally alongside her first baby with fiancé Orlando Bloom, Daisy Dove Bloom. From the electro pop sound of Never Really Over & Teary Eyes, to the calm mid-to-low tempo Only Love to the guitar ballads What Makes A Woman & Daisies,Katy Perry has returned in the best way. Despite the mixed reviews by critics, Smile is a fan favourite and was very highly anticipated, and was released coincidentally alongside her first baby with fiancé Orlando Bloom, Daisy Dove Bloom. From the electro pop sound of Never Really Over & Teary Eyes, to the calm mid-to-low tempo Only Love to the guitar ballads What Makes A Woman & Daisies, dedicated to her daughter, Perry shows us all what she can do. Not as experimental as her last album, Witness (2017) Katy returned to her true pop sound. Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, thank you for blessing us with this album. Stream SMILE :D Expand
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfect, stunning and a magical album. Thank u for this gift katy perry! Your grow in the music industry is more than u can imagine
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album, makes me smile indeed.. well done katy! Cry about it later is the highlight of the album.
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Viva Katy Perry coño! Tiene bopazos a mansalva en el disco: NTEOFT, CAIT, Teary Eyes...
  70. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A good, beautiful, kind album that you want to listen to over and over again. I liked the song Tucked from the album very much - the song is very positive. In general, the album is SUPER)
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un album pieno di bop, non sentivo qualcosa di questo livello da veramente tanto tempo , teary eyes e not the end of the world bop indiscusse , mentre only love masterpiece, le lacrime dopo averla ascoltata Expand
  72. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful album, i really loved it and i recommend everyone to listen to it
  73. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    inspiring , brilliant , beautiful - ICONIC. swiftie supporting this great album all the love
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    That’s pure pop perfection. KPEZ Nailed it. I hope she keeps her smile from now on ❤️
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    IMHO I think it's a great job. In fact his best work since Teenage Dream. The lyrics touch your heart and its musical style remains true, which led her to earn her worldwide fame. Although many criticize that, I applaud it.
  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best studio albums to date, Smile is a return to Perry's pure pop best, with lyrics that tell a story for those willing to dig deeper than the surface. In fact, reflecting back through Katy Perry's entire catalogue of songs reveals this trend, and while some critics consistently have only scraped the surface of her songs, picking out phrases to suit their writing, the deeperOne of her best studio albums to date, Smile is a return to Perry's pure pop best, with lyrics that tell a story for those willing to dig deeper than the surface. In fact, reflecting back through Katy Perry's entire catalogue of songs reveals this trend, and while some critics consistently have only scraped the surface of her songs, picking out phrases to suit their writing, the deeper messages have always been there. Take chained to the rhythm as an example. Yes, there is a phrase about wearing rose coloured glasses and partying on, and at surface level it's a great club theme. But dig deeper and we find the song is a cry for people to take off the rose coloured glasses and really see what's going on. Katy Perry has matured and evolved yet again with this album, giving us an insight into her own journey of self awareness, once again being instantly relatable to the legion of fans and people yet to discover her pure pop stylings. With this album, Katy Perry is back, and she is back for good Expand
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    totalmente lendario, não merece as notas p0dres que esses críticos sem noção deram.
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito, quem acha o contrário tá errado. Aclamação e coesão krl.
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album perfetto. Non c’è bisogno di dire nulla. Le critiche poste accanto sono del tutto scorrete, davvero fatte a dispetto! Katy ha dato la possibilità in questo album di sentirsi liberi, illuminati, felici, euforici, tristi, spinti verso la sessualità, la libertà di pensiero. Davvero complimenti!
  80. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A great work, Katy I loved it, idk why it has too many bad critics is a nice album
  81. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Me encanta el ritmo de las canciones, muy frescas, los 80’s son los nuevos 20’s. Asimismo las letras son muy buenas. Mis favoritas: Champagne Problems, Harleys in Hawaii, What Makes a Woman & Never Really Over.
  82. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se cago en BoTS sarna. Te amo te amo. Puro arte. Expand
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best record of Katy Perry. Full of wonderful lyrics; love, light, resilience, heartbreak and more. **** Katy Perry.
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es mejor álbum de todo el 2020 Sigue bailando no importa las lagrimas se sacarán tarde o temprano Solo disfruta Y ala mierda las otras críticas not the end of the word !
  85. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Es arte, no entiendo las malas críticas por parte de los críticos. Cry about it later y champagne problems son mis favoritas
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry made a pop perfection, proved us once again, that she can, in fact, still make an amazing pop record. Smile proves it. Relatable lyrics, fun production. 10/10
  87. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a good Pop album and so underrated. Would strongly recommended people to actually listen to the album instead of hating on it for no reason. Love you Katy!❤️
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album can actually regain her downfall reputation. The songs are catchy and some are meaningful. This define POP.
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is what I call quality! Katy Perry went back to her Teenage Dream's roots, as she should have done with Witness. She nailed it
  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love all the songs of this album. The album starts with “I’m losing my self control” and it ends with “there it is, katheryn”. It brings me an idea of the jouney that she passed in the last two years find her smile back. My favorite songs are “cry about it later” and “one love”. I hope people listen to this album and like it
  91. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love Katy,love Taylor.This album is awesome. Expand
  92. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this is definitely one of the best albums of 2020 and we are not going to abandon Katy like this again
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I'm just thrilled by how full this album is. thanks Katy Perry for this masterpiece!
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Iconic, legendary, all love for you katy, smile aoty 2020, deserves an bpva
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is the best álbum

    Katy perry queen
  96. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A wonderfully upbeat pop album that genuinely makes you feel good and inspires movement; can't keep still while listening to this body of work. Katy Perry
  97. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a katy foi muito perspicaz nesse álbum! cristal que não merece as críticas tão pesadas e negativas que recebe...
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente Disco, se nota el esfuerzo que Katy Perry puso en este disco, tiene dientes generosos para diferentes tipos de gusto. Siempre sorprendiendo a sus fans con su multifasetica y extravagante personalidad.
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    La finalidad del álbum es sacarte una sonrisa, a pesar de toda la trama,sinceridad y sutil tristeza que expresa el álbum, creo que consigue esa finalidad al 100%,katy perry nos hace sonreir con cafa una de sus canciones.
  100. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of Katy's best works since the beginning of her carrier, and one of the most meaningful albums ever! I'm so glad she finally found her true smile with this record, and she managed to transfer that energy and that smile on to us, her fans and listeners.
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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).