Smile
by Katy Perry
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
Metascore
58

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
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Aug 30, 2020
    67
    So yes, Katy Perry has grown up, but in doing so, she’s abandoning some of the best things about “Katy Perry.”
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Aug 24, 2020
    67
    Even at its sweetest, Smile still feels like the the too-familiar work of a star committed to remaining pleasantly, fundamentally unchanged--and that may be the only mortal sin pop music can't forgive. [Sep 2020, p.100]
  3. Variety
    Aug 28, 2020
    64
    “Smile” has some sparklers. But if there’s any phrase that could be operative with any review of almost any Katy Perry full-length, it’s “mixed results,” and the new album is not about to tip that balance in any significant way.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 11514 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9,454 out of 11514
  2. Mixed: 291 out of 11514
  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
  1. 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.
  2. PatrykHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    On of Katy's best albums. if not her best. Catchy pop music with beautiful lyrics. Katy was alawys hated on by music critics. All theseOn of Katy's best albums. if not her best. Catchy pop music with beautiful lyrics. Katy was alawys hated on by music critics. All these reviews are a joke and should never happended. Katy dosen't deserve this.… Full Review »
  3. olibelizabeth00
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love the album
    Katy what a beautiful project mom, Thank you sooo much. Ly
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