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

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 291 out of 11514
  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. Josemenpar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album she has released. The songs are so fresh and every single song feels like it was meant for the album and not a filler. Loved it!
  2. tthaisoliveira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I just can’t stop listening to it! This album is all we needed in this pandemic, Katy did an incredible job!!
  3. Jurasicolio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de katy perry definitivamente, teniendo muchas reseñas injustas pero que aún así, esto no impedirá que brille como siempre.
  4. GuiAleviSmile
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum impecável, Cry About It Later precisa ser Single!! Katy Perry transformou sua dor no melhor trabalho de 2020
  5. mandargupte93
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop getting shaped up so well through this album. [link omitted per site rules]
  6. Musicfanananna
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    It’s a pop album that’s a huge step up from her previous album witness but still some songs are a huge high ‘never really over’ ‘not the end of the world’ and ‘cry about it later’ but huge lows such as ‘smile’ and ‘Resilient ’
  7. jose_henrique
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry has just raised the bar on her incredible career with this album, which is certainly the best of her career. With melcoly and sexy lyrics accompanied by lively and dancing melodies, this album is a perfect disco
  8. Fabricoo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM MARAVILHOSO COM QUALIDADE, AQUI A KAY MKSTROU QUE VEIO PRA REINAR, POP COM QUALIDADE COISA QUE O CHROMÁTICA NÃO TEM
  9. mitchell1937591
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This may be her best album. It shows how you can write and make music in your darkest and lowest time and that music being amazing and happy. I 100% recommend Smile by Katy Perry.… Expand
  10. Thidd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum da katy trouxe uma mensagem incrível, sobre reencontrar o caminho para a luz, mesmo depois de tudo que ela passou... É isso que devemos aprender, a amar mais e não desistir dos sonhos, porque não é fim do mundo se você não perder a esperança.
  11. goustav
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry delivered everything she promised. Smile goes through several veins of pop music throughout the album in a delightful way of listening and extremely cohesive.
    Not only did she regain his smile, but also that of his fans.
  12. DanielLuna
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a full-bop album that makes Katy Perry feel so fresh in these times. One of the best records this year.
  13. russassured
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No skips at all. Katy’s one of the best. Katycats were blessed by this woman. Imagine the depression turned to this magic. Truly inspirational thru mindful lyrics and well-thought tunes/beats. New music to be heard.… Expand
  14. alecbroadway
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think Katy Perry, came a long long long way to come up with her sixth- long awaited album of three years. She has been working non-stop to promote and engage more with her fans, unlike many other stars. She’s pregnant, working 24/7 to promote and deliver this masterpiece. Yes it’s not her best work, but we can certainly call it a cultural reset in the music industry. We’ve been highlyI think Katy Perry, came a long long long way to come up with her sixth- long awaited album of three years. She has been working non-stop to promote and engage more with her fans, unlike many other stars. She’s pregnant, working 24/7 to promote and deliver this masterpiece. Yes it’s not her best work, but we can certainly call it a cultural reset in the music industry. We’ve been highly anticipating her beautiful work and she’s been aspiring for more than 10 years different generations to this day. She was a role model, and will always be. I think Smile, is the album we need to feel hopeful, joyful, and a little bit more happy with everything that has been happening in the world. we needed a break from this pandemic, and non-stop catastrophe that has broke into our planet home. I think This album will bring a lot more hope and joy to the world in these times. Cheers… Expand
  15. AngelDonis
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  16. DiegoLlanas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de katy hasta la fecha, todas las canciones tienen algo para mostrarnos, empezando con con algo de tristeza y al final recuperas tu SONRISA.… Expand
  17. dan1625
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. unique, fun, happy, and with very deep lyrics that seem to come from the heart and such danceable rhythms. a masterpiece.… Expand
  18. Orlandocordova
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry con este álbum hizo que todos tengamos de nuevo nuestra sonrisa
  19. Abelardozm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection, I love your new album, it’s perfect, there’s no song bad. Congratulations for this masterpiece
  20. Alissoncruz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album, the best album of the year and one of the best on the pop scene Katy ventured and innovated by launching trends the vocals are well marked and clean songs marked by her powerful voice that transcends to soft with perfection she delivered her best, the best song on the album is tucked a difficult choice as they are all practically on the same level.
  21. nvnstore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry brings a smile with her new Album in this current dark period. Some Highlights are definitely cried about it later and not the end of the world.
  22. almag
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    it’s actually good y’all just mean, it’s very cohesive and and lyrics are pretty ok
  23. christopherpv
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Despite some critics are giving regular reviews against this album, Katy Perry gave us one of the best pop albums of 2020. This is the proof she can do amazing bops without any featuring. The only bad thing I found about this project is the length, because once it ends you wish it had last more and more.
  24. Antoniopino
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is wonderful, the best album of the year. Giving us joy and happiness within the storms
  25. Arby02
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it! It is "sooooo gooood" and that my friends are an.understatement.
  26. Jooliveira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry sound the revolution, being a big superstar isn't her necessity anymore but she makes us realize she still the super popstar she was! Thanks Katy for that album
  27. Lucasctt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is being the best of the year, katy gave all her love and light to the songs and made us all smile in dark times.
  28. Seth_Tro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    En este álbum se demuestra completamente que la crítica de aquellos que creen saber sobre la música es cada vez más errónea, el álbum es más personal y quienes no están listos para escuchar la forma más madura de katy Perry, quedarán estancados en la idiosincrasia que una Artista como ella siempre debe hacer lo mismo.
  29. Alejandrot9
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de sus mejores trabajos, es un disco que cada canción encaja perfectamente y con sonidos muy buenos
  30. LightningF
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy came and delivered! This is one of her best albums to date. Every song is uplifting and it takes you to a certain place. I love it!
  31. Ivanleon0525
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow, sin palabras, es menor album del año, tanto que en la condicion mundial que estamos viviendo este te saca de tus casillas y te hace sentirte libre...amamos a la Diosa del pop
  32. Dannyraisin4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A return to form from Katy Perry. Serving pop the way you remember it. Stand out tracks with no skips
  33. Lebitt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy bueno el mejor álbum de cuarentena y de 2020 icónica, amor para Katy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  34. gusc98
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente este es el mejor álbum que se ha sacado este año, ella sigue siendo un icono del pop y aún con su embarazo nos trajo arte
  35. Sernava17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Th best album of the 2020 literally have all I want to hear in this moment
  36. JonathanM84
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is the best album so far this year. I'm not surprised that the vast majority of critics give it a low rating, apparently they don't know what good music is.
  37. liambloomer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album of the year and her best album yet!!!!!! BUY BUY BUY STREAM STREAM STREAM
  38. lmjperry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album is super cohesive, all the lyrics are inspiring. by far one of Katy's best albums. I loved everything.
  39. Josefod
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum hermoso, el cuál merece destacar con sus preciosas letras y grandes instrumentales.… Expand
  40. Pame365
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's beautiful the album, it's what 2020 needed, Katy always exceeds our expectations ❤️
  41. Juangomart
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's what we needed. Thank you, Katy! ❤️ It's really uplifting and you can notice she is a sincere artist ❤️.
  42. Zinedi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esta muy bueno, demasiado, sin duda el mejor trabajo de Katy, no entiendo porque la critica esta dando baja calificación, se nota que no están haciendo una crítica profesional.
  43. Katycatforeverr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album only proves that Katy Perry is an artist and a vocalist, an album filled with empowering songs with a meaning and a story from her own personal life
  44. Josemvm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry, with this new musical work, shows us how she has matured over the years and how much she has improved in the lyrics of her songs, we can listen to a bop like cry about it later and then listen to a song like resilient which gives us hope that everything will be fine and that you can handle everything, it definitely has many songs that can be a complete smash, some of those areKaty Perry, with this new musical work, shows us how she has matured over the years and how much she has improved in the lyrics of her songs, we can listen to a bop like cry about it later and then listen to a song like resilient which gives us hope that everything will be fine and that you can handle everything, it definitely has many songs that can be a complete smash, some of those are teary eyes and not the end of the world, Katy made this album to make everyone dance and make them smile, she did, the "professional" critics are not as "professional" as they call themselves… Expand
  45. Carlossans
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is extremely electrifying, combining a bit of electronic sounds, with current pop sounds, those implacable vocals and the lyrics are without a doubt an explosion of emotions.
    Throughout the album you have a mountain of emotions but with the voice of Katy Perry saying that you can leave the darkest place where you are. just like she did and now she shares it with us in this masterpiece    It is extremely electrifying, combining a bit of electronic sounds, with current pop sounds, those implacable vocals and the lyrics are without a doubt an explosion of emotions.
    Throughout the album you have a mountain of emotions but with the voice of Katy Perry saying that you can leave the darkest place where you are. just like she did and now she shares it with us in this masterpiece called "SMILE".    … Expand
  46. Yocarr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    My skin crawls from the first note of Never Really Over to the final note of Wath Makes A Woman. Many surprises in terms of sounds and mixes. The vocalization is unmatched. I didn't stop moving my head to the rhythm of all the melodies.
  47. EduardoNoriega
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es por mucho su mejor álbum hasta el momento, superando a joyas como Witness o PRISM, incluso al legendario Teenage Dream.
    Casa canción tiene lo suyo y todas son altamente pegajosas. Álbum lleno de potenciales Hits.
  48. Acordova
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me devolvió la alegria, smile es arte , amo only love esa canciónes muy linda , NRO es muy arte . Sin duda lo mejor de Katy !
  49. Yzmtz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran álbum me gusta como suena las letras increíbles hay canciones que simplemente me llegaron al corazón… Expand
  50. Vitorguedes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile simplesmente trouxe meu sorriso de volta e renovou minhas esperanças durante esse período tão difícil que vivemos. Cada música é única, todas possuem um toque de amor, felicidade e carinho em suas letras.
  51. Noahkilla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é perfeito vey, as músicas com uma vibe muito boa, com mensagem muito boa, o visual das animações lançadas no YouTube perfeito!!!!! A Katy mesmo grávida, sendo boicotada de todas as formas, e agora de licença maternidade, entregou tudo de mais lindo nas performances e no preparo do trabalho até ser lançado. Aqui no Da Hora Critics é nota 10 pra rainha do pop❤️… Expand
  52. Taniagar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genial Me encantó es espectacular este nuevo album … Expand
  53. milenaoliari
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    uma obra prima da musica pop, simplesmente perfeito..tudo extremamente impecável
  54. Julestheone
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a fresh and consistent album. Katy clearly shows that she is still relevant and is a true pop princess.… Expand
  55. ricardoics
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es asombroso, todo lo que necesitaba en mi vida, me hace experimentar muchas cosas, es una explosión de sentimientos, simplemente increíble.
  56. AndresPalandran
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Really great album a whole beautiful journey from Never Really Over to What makes a Woman and such a perfects songs like Only love, Cry about it Later or Not the end of the world, loved it.
  57. Popmusic22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, coeso, com letras maravilhosas de superação e aprendizado, as batidas incrivelmente fantásticas. Katy entregou e continua entregando tudo nessa era. Um dos melhores do ano com certeza ❤️
  58. rahndalrico
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is beautifully crafted with rays of beaming hope, resilience, and love.
  59. wittypirate
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection, is the best album of the year!!!!! Thank you Katy to save my 2020
  60. rosypa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THANKS KATY PERRY. This album is such a BOP!, each of the songs are amazing, can't wait to go to the smile tour
  61. JaimeQ
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum perfecto para escuchar cuando necesitas recuperar tu optimismo y felicidad. Gracias Diosty por darnos algo tan lleno de alegría cuando más lo necesitamos.
  62. betolopezgalarz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. she's the best doing her music, she's Katy Perry, duh. Stream her music **** ♡♡♡♡… Expand
  63. alessmoran
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums! She's back! I loved it, a brand new album with lots of bops; pure pop, reminding a Katy Perry classic style and at the same time bringing us new sounds.
  64. joaovsb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry overcame herself in this new album, with lots of messages of hope and happiness. And as she said, this album will help you to get your smile back, at list helped me. The way the songs fits to each other is just as beautiful as she said would be, Katy's best album so far!
  65. JuanPiGH
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She’s finally getting her smile back.
    Absolutely recommendable, lyrics and rhythm perfect.
  66. Smilervoticat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy once again delivers an album full of pop perfection tracks. The standouts certainly have to be Teary Eyes, Cry About It Later, and Not the End of the World.
  67. KadiSousa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    De longe o melhor álbum da Katy Perry, com esse álbum há músicas que faz qualquer pessoa perder o fôlego ouvindo, acho uma injustiça e tremenda incoerência as reviews que o álbum está recebendo pelos críticos, parecendo mais ser uma avaliação da Katy Perry como pessoa do que o material incrível que a mesma lançou. O Smile sem dúvidas o melhor álbum pop lançado este ano, é tudo que nósDe longe o melhor álbum da Katy Perry, com esse álbum há músicas que faz qualquer pessoa perder o fôlego ouvindo, acho uma injustiça e tremenda incoerência as reviews que o álbum está recebendo pelos críticos, parecendo mais ser uma avaliação da Katy Perry como pessoa do que o material incrível que a mesma lançou. O Smile sem dúvidas o melhor álbum pop lançado este ano, é tudo que nós precisamos.… Expand
  68. Srojasm28
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A light Is Shining from Katy perry s Smile universe, she dont desert any award, to show us the incredible artists by her soul. Smile open the window of resilient world of fight for yourself, and let go the bad times ****
  69. Manuel25
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es lo mejor del año tiene de todo, letra, ritmo, producción y unas canciones hermosas para ser hits… Expand
  70. Thiagohudson220
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album besides being cohesive, it fixes you from beginning to end, i try 4 phases, where for sure you can identify with some music, by far one of the best album by Katy!
  71. csarhenriq
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Estreiando a nova década com o álbum da década, Katy Perry fez isso duas vezes já!! Smile é uma obra de arte!!!!!
  72. Juanmarcox
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is Amazing! The best pop album in 2020! This songs make me feel happy and lovely!
  73. Dorielmiranda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum trás um bela mensagem e as melodias estão bem sincronizadas. Sem falar nos vocais que só aumentam de qualidade na cada era
  74. Lore-Perry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's increíble how she did this album and in this situation is admirable. She puts effort into everything she does and yet there are people who despise her
  75. Stik7991
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece pure pop record, her true style, every song sounds like Katy Perry and Thats perfect… Expand
  76. becky145220
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album makes me cry. I’ve heard her pain. I’ve heard her growth. I’ve heard her re-gained joy. She has gone through a lot since the last album and we all can see her growth from past to now. Love it and Katy. And welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom!!
  77. SMILEx00
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum impecável, como sempre Katy Perry entregando tudo, Cry About It Later é a dona do disco e Only Love a patroa, Katy obrigado por tudo, e taca streams na lenda
  78. Jesusrojas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un maravilloso álbum en el que puedes pasar por todos los sentimientos en cada una de sus letras para finalmente llegar a la felicidad que se busca.
  79. mateus2002
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A fantastic album. One of the best since the teenage dream. Katy got the sonarity right and how it makes me dance to each track. Smile is wonderful.
  80. Lizbethmedina
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente , la música de este álbum es motivante y encantadora , amo a Katy ♥️
  81. Aimeegmz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor del 2020 reinaty salvando el año, simplemente lo mejor. Vino alegrar el año, uno de los mejores álbumes de katy Perry
  82. mathxws
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    E mais uma vez Katy fez tudo! Sem prometer muito e superando quaisquer expectativas, Smile é sem dúvidas um dos melhores lançamentos de 2020. Com nítida inspiração da música disco, Perry traz a tona seus conflitos pessoais de eras passadas com muita energia. 'Not the end of the world', 'resilient' e 'cry about it later' são verdadeiras pop perfections, o álbum que se fecha com a lindaE mais uma vez Katy fez tudo! Sem prometer muito e superando quaisquer expectativas, Smile é sem dúvidas um dos melhores lançamentos de 2020. Com nítida inspiração da música disco, Perry traz a tona seus conflitos pessoais de eras passadas com muita energia. 'Not the end of the world', 'resilient' e 'cry about it later' são verdadeiras pop perfections, o álbum que se fecha com a linda balada 'What makes a woman' com certeza te fará sorrir e querer ouvir de novo.… Expand
  83. musicreviewsbyj
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    A wonderful album, however I kinda wished she put some innovations -- that would mean a lot to pop music. The first half has nothing new to offer. The second half is where Katy's strongest. Resilient could've been the title track as it reflects more what the album is in general.

    TOP PICKS: Never Really Over; Harleys In Hawaii; and Only Love
  84. taylian
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Actually this album is a beautiful album. I love it. I like it. It's a wonderful album
  85. Mateuskp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é perfeito, Katy servindo muito nessa era, fez tudo que os fãs estavam pedindo desde a era witness
  86. Alik21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    En başta albümden bir beklentim olmamasına rağmen dinledikten sonra çok beğendim.
  87. Stevenace
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Good album❤️
    Songs like "only love" make you fall in love. The problem: impartial critics
  88. Lukinhas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My QUEEN is the best Singer ever! I Always will support her! People more love and smile.
    She is katy Perry.    … Expand
  89. GaiaPop
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her magnum opus, honestly. Pure pop perfection. Every album she has constantly raised the bar, and I wonder where she can go from this.
  90. Ruben_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum increíble! Llegó justo en el momento donde muchos necesitamos encontrar nuestra sonrisa nuevamente! Katy is perfect!!
  91. Elemes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a BOP!
    There's no skipper, with no doubts, it's one of her best work
  92. FELIPEAMENDOIM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu estou apaixonado neste álbum! Katy entregou tudo oq os fãs pediram e eu não poderia estar mais orgulhoso deste trabalho maravilhoso.
  93. ArnoldJa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un album lleno de arte e inspiración, me parece uno de los mejores albumes de este año y es por eso que le quiero aplaudirle por un trabajo bien hecho.… Expand
  94. aledb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is art. when i heard the full album a million of emocions came out to my body
  95. Brendah_leao22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing,good album, beautiful songs,gooooooooooood,goooooood, beautiful, felling good
  96. ianncavalcanti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A Katy entregou um trabalho de qualidade, ela merece muita aclamação, de streaming na lenda, ela merece tudo de bom, amo essa mulher, só tem hino nesse álbum
  97. ibray
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry foi pespicaz, um album cheio de vida e com músicas incriveis e tocantes.
  98. Nannaias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album made me feel happy again. It gave me strength and courage to continue and face the storm and find the rainbow in my life. Katy couldn't have been more successful in wanting her fans and other people to dance and find their smiles back.
    Thanks for that, Katheryn
  99. valkp09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love all the songs.. This album has songs to dance, sing and cry. ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  100. brenoperesbarro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores trabalhos da Katy Perry, o álbum traz uma energia incrível! Obrigado por tudo ❤️… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. AllMusic
    Sep 8, 2020
    60
    Without fleeting moments of bad taste, Perry does indeed sound mature, but she's also not quite as fun. That's a conscious choice, though. Smile is intended to evoke memories of her frivolous younger days while pointing toward a sustainable pop future.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Sep 4, 2020
    50
    While Perry finds the occasional moment of quality here (Smile and Tucked both feel like the best possible music we could get from Katy Perry in 2020), Smile is an album searching for an identity—and when it fails, it falls back on lazy writing.
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  3. PopMatters
    Aug 31, 2020
    60
    Like Joanne before Chromatica, Smile plays like a necessary centering exercise, indulging her insecurities and less surefire instincts. If Witness was overdetermined, Smile is an earnest exhale, for better or for worse. It delivers an image of her journey towards inner peace that is honest (if corny) and catchy (if not exactly inventive).
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