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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  3. Negative: 1,769 out of 11514
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  1. Marcoangelillis
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    One of the best albums of recent years, with a growth by katy (speaking of lyrics), and back on her good way of making music.
  2. guiarx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is just perfect, the vocals, the arrangements all fit together and make sense throughout the tracks. By far one of Katy's best works, very proud.
  3. MizJao
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente perfeito, musicalidade extremamente boa e coesa com o que o álbum propõe.… Expand
  4. Estrell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Músicas contagiantes, que mostram a alegria que vem após a escuridam. Concerteza o melhor álbum do ano com vários canditados a Hits.
  5. JohanGA
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an excellent album. It takes you back in time and the first thing that comes to mind is that Katy from 2013 with her "Prismatic".… Expand
  6. JordyKK
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Every song brings something fresh. Sad that some of the fangroups from other main pop girls like Taylor or Gaga are trashing it because they cant see others succeed. And the critics are all tonedeaf and misogynistic old men.
  7. TheAngel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es increíble de principio a fin, Katy hizo un maravilloso trabajo, todas las canciones te hacen querer bailar y cantar a todo pulmón, los ritmos son alucinantes, es simplemente PERFECTO… Expand
  8. ninghtbord
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    pop needed something, that something is this work of art that you didn't know we needed but we need it. Congratulations Katy Perry
  9. adrigregory
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    everything I wanted, everything I needed, anything I could ever wish and ask for. thank you Katy, for your hard work and carrying, for serving us with such a masterpiece. you're one of a kind, best album ever.
  10. JaretoSKC
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album es simplemente sabia que sería arte pero no tanto, espero que NTEOTW sea single… Expand
  11. Leobaez2003
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Escuché todo el albúm como 4 veces y me encantaron todas las canciones, transmiten buenas energía y eso me encanta smile!… Expand
  12. jafeth03
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry nos dio un gran trabajo, Smile es un álbum para amarse a uno mismo, se los recomiendo.… Expand
  13. dennygarcia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy nos dió una razón para poner una sonrisa en nuestros rostros este año, nos puso a bailar con los ojos llorosos y nos avisa que no es el fin del mundo. Solo amor para Katy y este magnífico álbum.
  14. xulioo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    love this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  15. l33sb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Bíblia do POP, obrigado por entregar tudo nesse trabalho. Já encontrei meu sorriso novamente
  16. Mert8
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    one of the greatest albums of 2020 xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
  17. Rogipct
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All the musics in this album have a meaning, certainly you're going to cry in a positive way but in the end you will find your smile too. Katy did that and I am proud of her.
  18. Victor1903
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I don't understand critics by saying that he's taken advantage of the pop he used earlier perry. For God's sake you asked him for that in witness and now that he gives it to you you're complaining. It's a fun, deep album. Congratulations Perry
  19. Rodrihud
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna es un placer para los oídos escuchar cada melodía de éste álbum, y cada canción en caja perfectamente. Lo mejor de lo mejor.
  20. Gjjskskkkc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muito bom o álbum. Um dos melhores que já ouvi, além de tudo tem me dado uma força danada, merece um dez. A contrução das letras e as melodias são explendidas. Muito foda
  21. Pushtee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This has to be the best Katy Perry album so far
    It's everything we needed during this time
  22. andrew0000
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Fantastic!!! This album is full of hit, the sound is top and the texts are beautiful!
  23. larabaeza
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is easily one of Katy Perry’s best work. There’s not a single bad song in this album, she really delivered it all!! From catchy melodies to great and well written lyrics, she never ceases to amaze me. It’s INCREDIBLE.
  24. AdrianCamles
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry sobrepasó los límites este álbum es muy bueno, Katy ha madurado y trata de dar a entender que ya no importa lo que otros piensan de ella. Los que se fueron en WITNESS, buen camino, pero los que se quedaron con ella son en verdad leales y por algo son especiales.
  25. Swiftness
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Finally, Katy Perry came with a marvelous album, I really love Never Really Over, Harleys in Hawaii and Cry about It Later
  26. Fernanda02
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I am going to saying, this is her best album already I love and enjoyed every single song on this master piece, she is back more with power than before, we love you Katheryn Hudson.
  27. julietburke
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    WOW. Easily one of her best albums so far. The lyrics and the beats are catchy and well written/produced. I simply love it. Congratulations, Katy. Never ceases to amaze me.
  28. ezequiel204
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    amzing album, pop perfection and the best album of the year, i love so much every music in this album
  29. toxikarlos
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    coeso, incrível e muito bem estruturado. Katy não só encontrou seu sorriso como também compartilhou ele com o MUNDO
  30. mknguyen
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    my thoughts abt every song on Smile:
    - never really over and daisies, chef kisses. been loving it from the first few seconds. must try 10/10
    - teary eyes has a really nice tune especially the chrorus, gives me disco vibe! 8/10 - what makes a woman is absolutely lovely, inspiring and endearing. just pure emotions 9.5/10 - cry about it later isn’t my cup of tea at first but it’s definitely a    my thoughts abt every song on Smile:
    - never really over and daisies, chef kisses. been loving it from the first few seconds. must try 10/10
    - teary eyes has a really nice tune especially the chrorus, gives me disco vibe! 8/10
    - what makes a woman is absolutely lovely, inspiring and endearing. just pure emotions 9.5/10 - cry about it later isn’t my cup of tea at first but it’s definitely a grower 7/10
    - resilient, rise’s sister. the lyrics truly gets me, super good 9/10
    - champagne problems has witness’s vibe, it makes you wanna dance! a good song 7/10
    - smile, super upbeat and fun-loving! didnt really like it at first but after a 2-3 times re-listening to it, the beat and chorus is stuck to my head. love it 8.5/10
    - not the end of the world reminds me of black widow and dark horse, fast paced and strong 8/10

    now is my top 3 (besides daisies and never really over): tucked: kinda upbeat, lovely and sweet, got me hooked the first time i listened to it, falling in love with it more and more throughout the song. i love the chorus and it’s context so much!!! 9.5/10

    harleys in hawaii: criminally, outrageously underrated??? i honestly dont know why people slept on this masterpiece. gets even better the more you listen to it, the more mature version of teenage dream, still dont know why it’s not a big hit already. give harleys in hawaii a try i beg you, you won’t regret a single second 10/10

    only love: the lyrics is giving me chills and it’s melody. tbh i had low expectations but got surprised because of how well this is sung. even gave me teary eyes too! meaningful and truly empowering 9.5/10

    im kind of a picky listener but katy’s smile the album does NOT disappoint. some songs are actually growers and after the second, third or event fourth time, you might even change your views on them. though our choices and references may be different but i strongly recommend you to listen to my top three, i can guarantee that you’ll enjoy it. daisies and never really over is amazingly good also. go ahead, give them all a try and support smile the album    … Expand
  31. YoHudson
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Contiene canciones hermosas, con grandes letras. Simplemente una obra maestra de Miss Perry❤
  32. bladyc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. She did that. No skips and made me smile. She doesn’t deserve all the hate she’s getting from stupid critics from the big rats, and highlighting NME (a fad)
  33. nahomy15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is just pop perfection, there's no a bad song in this album its so pure and shows Katy herself thats perfect… Expand
  34. AlexaSandez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Mágico, rítmico, armonioso y esperado!!
    Para despedirse de los malos ratos.
  35. LucasBeyerstedt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The wonderful album! ❤️ Katy is a spectacular singer and talent woman! ❤️… Expand
  36. Mondrean
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O novo testamento está entre nós. Os vocais estão melhores do que nunca, numa vibe pop genuína. Uma obra de arte.
  37. brunacastrov
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a great album! She expressed her feelings really well and I feel touched by the meaning of the musics... It's amazing
  38. Diego-
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She did again, if you want have a smile, listen new Katy Perry’s Album. SMILE
  39. Zorro1432
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ES DEMASIADA PERFECCIÓN PARA SER UNA REALIDAD. LO MEJOR QUE HA SALIDO ESTE AÑO!!!!
  40. Leandroptk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhosamente perfeito, sonoridade impecável, uma junção de todos os CDs antigos, evolução como artista impecável, não trouxe aquele pop 200, simplesmente mergulhou e se transformou como artista.… Expand
  41. GuiPerry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Inspirador, autêntico é impecável. Katy Perry transformou sua dor em arte e nos trouxe mais um trabalho de qualidade.
  42. ritaglbrant
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum Pop deste ano. Conceito e coesão altíssimos. Músicas bem produzidas e e em ordem muito bem trabalhada. Excelente trabalho.
  43. Daniel_sc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    After iconic records and songs, Katy Perry came back with Smile.
    It's a funny record. It gives the smile while listening to it.
    Never really over, cry about it later, teary eyes.... So many songs making me feel so alive. Thanks Miss Perry, there it is, Daniel.
  44. AlexRaePerry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    If critics won’t give Katy what she deserves, the public opinion will do that. 10/10 thank you so much for this amazing album Katy.
  45. Rafaelafgusmao
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy servindo como sempre!!! Smile com certeza é um dos melhores cds da Katy, sem dúvida!
  46. Ivanhdz09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ALBUM DEL AÑO, Katy demostró que sigue siendo la Reina del Pop, su producción, sus letras, las vocals y su voz son impresionantes; Urge despido de los críticos “profesionales” de Metacritic por ponerla en amarillo, perdónalos Diosty no saben lo que hacen.
  47. JeanPierreVilar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Relembra o saudoso PRISM. porém moderno! Tenho ouvido demais................
  48. LucasPP
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the album of the year, I found my smile, thank you very much katheryn
  49. Jubssbrrt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is a incredible album, all the songs make sense within the proposed context and it is possible to perceive Katy's soul in all the tracks, as well as everything that she went through and overcome wonderfully well. Katy Perry is one of the most brilliant artists ever seen and we are lucky to have her.
  50. JADHIELLUOR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is the easy way you can get back your SMILE :) Congratulations, Katy Perry.
  51. Aventura19
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que te llegará a dar un respiro entre tanto mal que hay.

    Un álbum que puedes disfrutar, bailar y cantar aún estando en cuarentena. ❤️
  52. Alexxxaaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is my favorite album from Katy so far. The lyrics and the environment that it sorrounds you is magical. It gives 100000 reasons to stay alive and happy even if they want to see you sad and vulnarable. BEST ALBUM EVER… Expand
  53. XaviTapia078
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is a perfect match, and for her new life being mom, this album is a masterpiece right now ❤️
  54. jeferson21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Concept, cohesion and consecration. For those who really follow Katy Perry, they will understand the story behind the Smile album. The lyrics and melodies are perfect and intertwined with the album's purpose.
  55. jpferrer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy delivered a simply flawless album. strong lyrics, contagious melodies and a strong queen behind it all.
  56. RebecaSaravi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Increible album, lastima que los gringos no saben apreciar la música, es demasiado fresco y cohesivo
  57. MagicFerrari
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AND WE'LL SMILE! I felt at the time of Prism, it is so wonderful and so nice to hear that you feel something special about it. Katy served emotion and feeling on each track, everyone needs to smile with this album.
  58. Dutra08
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me parece un álbum precioso, más allá de las malas críticas Katy expresa cómo se sintió estos últimos años. Deberían agradecer un poco más en vez de estar criticando cada cosa que hagan los artistas y disfrutar su arte.
  59. alxandrmedeiros
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Achei um álbum muito coerente do início ao fim, um álbum bem gostoso de se ouvir, teary eyes é simplesmente perfeita, Katy sempre mostrando porque é um dos maiores nomes da música pop… Expand
  60. lilycrmbie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, Katy Finally got back that Smile, and me too! excellent job!!
  61. Luisp780
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sinceramente no esperaba mucho del álbum, pero ahora que lo escucho lo encuentro demasiado bailable e increíble con esos sonidos tan ochenteros y noventeros, es un gran álbum, nada más que decir y sus baladas son magníficas, siempre aceptaré una balada de katy ella sabe como hacerlas y nunca decepciona.… Expand
  62. Kunoperry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un muy buen album, tienen muy buenas canciones, ame la vibra, biblia del pop
  63. Gutti14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album is proof that Katy Perry remains one of the greatest pop artists today, showing cohesion and making you smile.
  64. Eljose
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked their work by Katy Perry, I don't understand how they couldn't like something as beautiful as this album, I think that the "critics" were not so professional when it came to giving their score.
  65. Janselescobar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de mos mejores álbumes de Katy Perry, con sonidos y ritmos muy pegadizos que nunca habíamos escuchado. Es un álbum muy diferente a los demás, más feliz y más brillante.
  66. kaixvenus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is refreshing yet familiar, katy is matured now with her music and never fails to produce a bop, 10/10 for sure!
  67. SheeshRecords
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Every single song in this album is REALLY GOOD. I love the lyrics and the production of all of them. But the only thing that i didn't liked was: This isn't cohesive. Songs didn't fit together. But, all of them are really amazing! One of the best albums of 2020. Katy is proving she keeps getting bigger in art.
  68. Jesusjs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Queen of Pop is back with this album
    Every song makes you really want to smile    … Expand
  69. ChecoKc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Its the album is the most complete in this year. Good letters and good songs.
  70. karimorgue
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She seems to have gone back to her roots with this album, she stopped trying to keep up with the industry and I’m so happy for her
  71. YeffBerrios13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. se podria decir que es uno de los pocos albumes que me han logrado de llenar de alguna sencacion de emocion, magnifico, la critica esta para querer hacerte quedar mal, sin embargo ellos son los que no saben como dar la critica… Expand
  72. EduardoHS
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile es un álbum muy bueno, con excelentes sonidos y una letra maravillosa, no merece ser infravalorada por otros fandoms
  73. Jhun
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is BACK!! And she’s definitely not joking! She did put her heart out on this album. Each songs has a deeper meaning. I even cried with “One Love.” This is a relatable album. Another personal album and definitely deserves a Grammy! There’s no reason to skip a song. Each songs are worth your time. Thank you, Katy for continuously creating music! A wonderful artwork, I must say!
  74. ErwinRay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Increíble. Después de pasar por una depresión y altibajos en su vida personal nos trajo un álbum para sonreír y motivarnos a seguir adelante a pesar de los malos momentos.
  75. Kattor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of queen Katy Perry ever, it is amazing, basically a piece of art
  76. Ylianni
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor es muy bueno, aún no entiendo como no es tendencia mundial es arte
  77. ainor_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just amazing! I LOVE EVERY SONG. Not The End Of The World and Cry About It Later are superior.
  78. Pedro_ascenbell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    So good! Sin duda es un álbum que merece ser escuchando por todos, es muy fresco y me pone feliz
  79. brunomars22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album exceed my expectation, all tracks are bops esp my favorite not the end of the world, tucked and cry about it later
  80. JulioGomes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum está maravilhoso, confesso que amei cada faixa. Katy Perry realmente está de parabéns!!
  81. Franher
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores del mundo, Katy siempre da más de lo que las críticas mayores, no toleran.
  82. Leokamiya
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked it, but I found it very short and repetitive. Witness left the comfort zone and that job was more of the same. Positive for Not the End Of the World, Resilient and Cry About It Later.… Expand
  83. Monyrangsey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Full of bops. I love it som much. My top 3 are Not The End Oc The World, Only Love and Cry about It Later
  84. Artflop
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Mejor que witness, se escucha muy feliz con su nuevo trabajo además de fresco Nos vino a salvar de tanta sidosa monstra frustrada por los menos Katy no se colgó de aribomba
  85. GeniGeni2020
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso. Maduro. Consciente. Leve. O melhor desde o Teenage Dream. Ela faz a era dela.
  86. aibobbb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen!!! Harleys In Hawaii is the best song of this album.And,Katy is healing,she and her daughter healing.… Expand
  87. 1107
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The greatest album I've never heard before.Katy has made her effort！！！
  88. MarcOji
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's her best album. Production, lyrics and vocals are on point! Every song in this album can be a single.
  89. freddiegarcia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum que merece ser escuchado por todos, no hubo ninguna canción que no me gustara.
    Simplemente me fascino!
  90. Zulkarnain
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album from Katy Perry whose songs stick easily to my ears and my heart
  91. konniescat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She never fails to impress me, only wished it lasted more..♥️ Love every single song!!
  92. Visakh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy perry is always the best. She is one who shows us critic reviews never matter. Her each and every album are best. This album is skipless and has so many legendary songs. Being a swiftie i love her and stream her everyday. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
  93. DamnGaz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Omg!! Katy's best album ever. Never Really Over Is the album's best track and Smile Is too. I Love so much this album and Katy Perry deserves album of the year.
  94. afiqnaiemm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    love it.
  95. Abramvc24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Se ha convertido en uno de mis álbumes favoritos, no existe canción mala en este álbum, Katy siempre da un gran arte con cada álbum que lanza, Simplemente lo mejor!
  96. RamsesAguilar1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album, all the songs sounds perfectly beautiful, amazing job from Katy.… Expand
  97. Jasonzai88
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy's Best Album. Good and improved vocals over past albums. Love Tucked, Never Really Over, Not The End of The World, Cry About It Later.
  98. Guinyc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Their version of faith may look different from hers, but Perry sounds like she has not given up searching for a force greater than herself. In these moments, however fleeting, she seems at last to have figured out what “purposeful pop” actually means to her.… Expand
  99. bartL
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s not the end of world, don’t lose hope.You can tame a dragon if you’re not afraid of fight.… Expand
  100. Dawvidvx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing, i really love this album. Cry about it later, never really over, Not the end of the world. Omg
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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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