• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    7
    It’a a nice album to listen while you chill or drive... I personally love the upbeat take on the songs with powerful lyrics. A nice album in my opinion... As a LittleMonster to the freakin’ core, I can say that this is one of the best albums of the year alongside Dua and Gaga’s latest projects 7/10
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A whole bop, from beginning to end it’s got all the right elements, I also think it’s time we re-evaluate who we actually listen to as far as critics go, I feel like all these old critics are holding on to an old style, and an old formula that is no longer main stream. Expand
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great pop album, that's what I was missing in the pop scene. The videos are also amazing
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy merece amor después de tanta soledad y tristeza. Aquí muestra como sonreír después de llorar, de haber sido abandonada, de haber sido rechaza, de haber sido humillada. Sin duda puedes encontrar una sonrisa al escuchar el álbum
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encanto el álbum, a pesar de ser en solitario, tiene mucho que dar a diferencia de colaboraciones que solo dejan mucho que desear.
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I cry about it later, Harleys in Hawaii, Not the end of the world, tucked, and all the songs are amazing!
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I'm so happy and proud for Katy, this album is beautiful, powerful and with a message SO SIGNIFICANT, I love every song, it is perfect!
  8. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, que só me fez aflorar emoções boas. Obrigado por tudo, Katy.
  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Exelente álbum ritmo y letra muy buena Me encanta Smile
    No puedo dejar de escuchar lo me fascina es encantador
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Músicas fracas, mais do mesmo, no máximo, duas músicas que se salva desse "álbum"
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is one of her best yet. It's fun and relatable. It's like a mix of all her previous albums with a touch of maturity. All songs are single worthy for their overall quality.
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    3
    I've followed KP's career for so many years now and i gotta say this album is so generic and mediocre.
    She gave us masterpieces as teenage dream and prism and then ruined her whole career with witness and now this, smile.
    The only reason i put 3 is because of CAIL and WMAW. I really miss the old Katy.
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso! Katy mais uma vez sendo fonte de amor, luz e esperança. ❤️ #SMILE
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    all the songs are SOoOooOOO GOOD! LOVE IT❤❤❤ thank you for your this masterpiece, katheryn!❤
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, this is the best album that she has ever put out, and im saying this as a die hard fan.. This album literally have 0 skips,the lyric are so great and it's give me hope and all the song are a bop. All these so called "critic" can suck my big fat juicy d ♥ Expand
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    8
    i was gonna rate the album lower but harleys in hawaii saved it from a lower score. that song is straight up vibes period.
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    First of all i just wanted to point out that these critics are really biased and u shouldn't trust a single thing they say, a critic actually gave this album a 20/100, yes, u heard that right. This is easily katy's best album, there are 0 skips bc i this kind of katy perry really is my style of music. I LOVED the fact that she had some darker songs on here (CAIL, NTEOTW) and she tries a… Expand
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    My lord this album.... Not so great. It is a waste of time to listen to this, there is only a couple songs that I actually like else is... Well you know the word
  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
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  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the best album of Katy Perry. It is really great . This album Expand
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es increíble el nuevo álbum de Katy Perry, una grandiosa producción con letras increibles que hacen un disco con una gran historia
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album screams pop perfection. Literally collapse after collapse after collapse. Katy never disappoints. I'm glad she finally got back her smile. Congratulations!
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é um álbum bem animado, e com melodias legais e divertidas. E pelo momento onde estamos vivendo esse álbum veio pra resgatar o nosso sorriso e adoçar as nossas vidas.
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Aunque el disco parezca más una excelente playlist, no se puede negar que es un buen álbum lleno de canciones que podrían ser smash hits.
  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I’m amazed on Katy’ Smile, is a well balanced pop record. Is pop, is fun, is for making you speakers to explote. A masterpiece within the pop world
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a great album actually, but i expected more from the single ‘Smile’
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worse than her last album. So short. She’s lost her touch. Lost it 7 years ago at this point, after prism. Expand
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album tracks give so much more, an album of pure pop perfection and single worthy bops. Overall, this album is a bomb, an explosion of positivity.
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum coerente e com um mensagem maravilhosa frente a situação mundial em que passamos. O clichê da Katy é novamente visto no trabalho dando o toque doce que somente ela sabe ofertar.
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é perfeito vocês não veem isso, a katy Perry é a melhor artista pop, sua vídeografia e simplesmente incrível! Expand
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Amazing!等了太长时间了,每首歌都很棒!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    as a fan I tried to LOVE or even LIKE this album. nothing new or creative on these tracks. just boring.
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think it’s an incredible album, Katy shows that she stood up with more strenght to continue being the pop diva. The songs it contains, its very powerful lyrics, are the best.
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    4
    I think the music is good, but Katy's style is gone and I don't think it will return. So sad
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing, powerful and she give us her best. I love this album and lyrics
  36. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Not good production is their just Katy's voice the same and no new elements in the sound.
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    IT IS PURE ART. The best album of 2020. Las letra es tan inspiradora y llena de sentimientos, muestra las facetas y el proceso que tuvo que pasar para encontrar felicidad. Un álbum que merece mucho reconocimiento.
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeita sucesso total amei estou apaixonado meu deus apaixonado e quem não gostou enfia o dedo no cu e cheira galera
  39. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu como consumidor de música simplesmente achei o álbum maravilhoso, ela sempre supre as minhas expectativas, parabéns KATY PERRY E so pra deixar claro a melhor música do álbum é CRY ABOU LATER
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A lot of people says the songs in here are just forgettable, maybe, they have Alzheimer's disease. There's no formula that's proven to make music a must-listen. Music depends on the work of the artist and to whom they dedicate it. Just like Camilla's words on her Havana music video, "if you don't like my story, go write your own!"

    Smile is an honest compilation of tracks that brands Katy
    A lot of people says the songs in here are just forgettable, maybe, they have Alzheimer's disease. There's no formula that's proven to make music a must-listen. Music depends on the work of the artist and to whom they dedicate it. Just like Camilla's words on her Havana music video, "if you don't like my story, go write your own!"

    Smile is an honest compilation of tracks that brands Katy Perry as she is. She's just the pop queen who doesn't need to please a particular group of age or people, she's just serving music out of her brand.
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  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es bueno, realmente tiene vibras muy bonitas y es diferente a todo lo que a hecho :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album so far. she’s really shown her growth artistically and personally. these ‘critics’ are just tasteless wbk
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All tracks are so gooooooooooood! One of the skipless album of 2020 together with FN! Just want to say if you don't like the artwork then keep it to urself. I made an accnt here because I saw in stan twitter that they are giving this album a 0 rating, This album does not deserve that if I can compare it to her other albums this can topped the TD era tho not in numbers and charts but the quality of music this record had. So again if you don't like the artwork just keep your m*therf*cking mouth shut up! Thank you have a nice day and keep safe during this pandemic♥️

    Ps. I love all the Pop girlies so lets support all of tgem❤️
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  44. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Extremely good album, a happy album to cheer you up during the pandemic. My personal favourite would be cry about it later, harleys in hawaii and not the end of the world. The way all of the songs are positive and it makes u feel good. The production is well done too and the lyrics are definitely heartfelt. An album does not need to be “deep” to be good.
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think this is her best album since 2013. BETTER THAN WITNESS. All tracks from this album is so good. A happy pop-dance album that i recommend. I listened to this album and smiled just like the name of this album.
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is absolutely amazing, it brings me joy and put a smile on my face, Katy Perry is now happy and im happy for her, congratulations on the birth of her baby, and her album❤
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    非常优秀的一张专辑 gghhijjjjjkkchjcfgjkkkkkkkkkkkkkkjjjjjjjghhhhhhhhh
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry entregando o melhor álbum de 2020 Expand
  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é perfeito! Mais uma vez Katy vem entregando tudo para os fãs. Poderia dizer que é melhor até mesmo que o Prism, só não supera o Teenage Dream. Katy entregou o trabalho que a faz feliz, sem se importar com a opinião de ninguém, nem mesmo de críticos. Felizmente Katy Perry única artista a pensar em tudo e em todos, mesmo em meio à uma pandemia, onde estamos todos de quarentena.O álbum é perfeito! Mais uma vez Katy vem entregando tudo para os fãs. Poderia dizer que é melhor até mesmo que o Prism, só não supera o Teenage Dream. Katy entregou o trabalho que a faz feliz, sem se importar com a opinião de ninguém, nem mesmo de críticos. Felizmente Katy Perry única artista a pensar em tudo e em todos, mesmo em meio à uma pandemia, onde estamos todos de quarentena. Ouçam à vontade, cantem, dancem, vale à pena. Esse álbum vale à pena. Ele me fez sorrir, agora é a sua vez! :)
    Thanks Katheryn for the album, love u.
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  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    é perfeito do início ao fim. só senti falta de "small talk", mas ja resolvi isso e agora é só sorriso. ❤️
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy gave us the best album of her career, she wrote this from the bottom of her heart, she is giving us 80's vibes with contemporary pop that is just amazing She is doing what she knows, Queen
  52. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    this album is pop perfection. the vocals and the production on every song flow so well together and it's overall just a great album to sing and dance to! definitely one of her best.
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    No me gusta este disco, lo escuche y me aburrió demasiado, es la misma katy perry de siempre, pero más aburrida.
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    6
    The initial singles of the album were good but I didn't like the other songs on album
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Em geral é um album bom. Porém, acredito que tenha demorado muito tempo para sair, sem supresas, ja tinhamos escutado antes varias musicas.
  56. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 我十分喜欢这张专辑
    这张专辑保持了凯蒂佩里一贯的高水准
    雏菊和永远不会结束是这张专辑最棒的歌曲
    体现了凯蒂佩里积极向上乐观开朗的生活态度
    也祝小雏菊快乐健康
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  57. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katycat ,swiftie and little monster.Please stop rating 0 to each other because this 3 women had put so much effort and work hard to create their own masterpiece.Instead we rate 10 to all of them to appreciate their work .
  58. Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This was so much better than my expectation, given the singles. Tucked must be a single, Katy.
  59. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Came here to rate the album. 10000000000000. But I am certain that a certain fandom (clue: Babaeng Galunggong) came here to drag KP down. Hoping you all can sleep at night. #OnlyLove
  60. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    First time I listen to a Katy perry full album! GURL! this is a skipless album, all songs are single materials, great production, and high lyrics quality which is very rare these days, they can be marketing hits if well managed. I think I am a fan of her now lol which I couldn't even imagine years ago.
  61. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum impecável. Sonoridade ótima! Impossível selecionar minha música favorita. Mas tenho uma queda por "Never Really Over",
  62. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Following the lukewarm response to her previous 'Witness' album, and a bandwagon of hate in response to her *cutting her hair* (yes, people are sadly that wavering), Katy Perry found herself in a deep depression. 'Smile' (album) is a joyous rebirth for Perry, who documents her struggles in the 12 emotional tracks. It's important to note that the songs are organized in little vignettesFollowing the lukewarm response to her previous 'Witness' album, and a bandwagon of hate in response to her *cutting her hair* (yes, people are sadly that wavering), Katy Perry found herself in a deep depression. 'Smile' (album) is a joyous rebirth for Perry, who documents her struggles in the 12 emotional tracks. It's important to note that the songs are organized in little vignettes dedicated to the different progressive emotions she faced as she came out of the depression. (and each also ironically begins with a single that prepares you for the songs that follow, with similar sounds to them)

    They are:

    - Pain / Denial
    1. Never Really Over, 2. Cry About It Later, 3. Teary Eyes

    - Finding Ones' Self & Changing Perspective
    4. Daisies, 5. Resilient, 6. Not The End Of The World

    - Finding Happiness
    7. Smile, 8. Champagne Problems, 9. Tucked

    - Self Confidence & Love
    10. Harleys In Hawaii, 11. Only Love, 12. What Makes A Woman

    In the first vignette, she brings club beats in an attempt to almost be ironic to how she's feeling. Almost as if to say, put the feelings on pause, and the bop on play. It's the kind of music you'll wanna cry to as you're dancing, as you feel the lyrics resonate with your own personal situation.

    The second vignette shows a more vulnerable Perry, from the melancholy 'Daisies', to the self reflection in 'Resilient'. This doesn't seem as apparent with 'Not the End of the World' UNTIL you pay attention to the mention of "flipping off the flop, now I just enjoy the ride". It's the type of self-reflection that you don't find with most artists- acknowledging and almost mocking it. To be brief, NTEOTW is a badass song in general. I digress.

    Third, we get a turn-around in lyrical content. Katy’s tone is more hopeful, happy, and sounds more along the lines of the Katy we’ve come to know and love. At this point, our girl is back to feeling like herself and we’re happy to hear it.

    Lastly, we’ve come to Perry at her most confident and happy. While ‘Harleys in Hawaii’ is a calm departure, Only Love and What Makes A Woman are truly statements on life and outward thinking. Both are important moments— not only in this album’s progression, but in Katy’s discography overall.

    To end this review, Katy Perry took a moment that would be difficult for anyone to go through (not to mention the fact that she’s in front of millions of people as it happens) and came out of the other side a better version of herself. This shows not only in her newfound bliss and serenity, but in the powerful messages in every one of the songs on this album.

    It’s an album she should be proud of. It’s a defining moment in her career.
    I hope that wherever she is right now, whatever she’s doing— that she’s Smiling.
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  63. Aug 29, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some songs are fine and catchy but at the same time feel outdated,still fun Expand
  64. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 我是一名友好的爱丽,真的很喜欢EXO,毕竟听了六年的他们的歌了《smile》我知道是欧美圈,啊但是粉丝也不用来贬低我们韩圈吧!!别当人上人OK?!真的很讨厌这种行为,粉欧美圈没有还什么不好但是别给我有什么优越感 Expand
  65. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    AMAZING ALBUM 10/10 End of the world, cry about it later, tucked, all so amazing. Her second best album after prism ❤️
  66. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I don't know why people hate her she is a pure queen of pop and her songs are a real masterpiece
  67. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Listening to the album just didn't do it for me, the old katy perry was much better. This just sound like not fit for this time. Its not that fun, and its just repetitive and dull
  68. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    it is so bad. the worst album i have listened this year, alongside changes by justin bieber. i can't believe i have wasted 36min of my life on this.
  69. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katycats plz stop giving folklore 0, swifties will support you but please dont start another fandom war. anyways, i have always been a fan of katy and i’m so proud of her work and i’m so happy for her newborn daughter!!! keep going katy, ily
  70. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This is the same. No qualitys in the album its like for teenage's music but no cools. Its terrible. Pls long time for this?
  71. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its really good album, katy perry come back, i love katy, you gonna be good mom
  72. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best album of this year, really. Ewentualnie better than Lady Gaga's Chromatica. Smile is a pure perfection
  73. Aug 29, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  74. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor outsold bye **** flop so hard But U have a chance if U collab with Taylor we (swiftie) give attention to you . Expand
  75. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Hinário, perfeito que álbum gostoso de se ouvir Katy Perry arrasando novamente.
  76. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Katy has lost her magic. She found her SMILE, but lost her skills in making people relate to her music.
  77. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    You and I, I
    Ridin' Harleys in Hawaii, I
    I'm on the back, I'm holdin' tight, I
    Want you to take me for a ride, ride
    When I hula-hula, hula
    So good, you'll take me to the jeweler-jeweler, jeweler
    There's pink and purple in the sky, I
    We're ridin' Harleys in Hawaii,
  78. Sep 7, 2020
    6
    I was quite excited to listen to this album, carved out time to properly listen to the whole thing from beginning to end. However, I quickly started skipping parts of songs, hopefull that the next song would be another typical Katy Perry hit. But there weren't any for me on this album. I know she might want to do something different. It felt like she wanted to go more emotional, moreI was quite excited to listen to this album, carved out time to properly listen to the whole thing from beginning to end. However, I quickly started skipping parts of songs, hopefull that the next song would be another typical Katy Perry hit. But there weren't any for me on this album. I know she might want to do something different. It felt like she wanted to go more emotional, more personal. But she never quite reached a place of vulnarebility on this album. Expand
  79. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album of Katy Perry, mấy con quỷ little monster bớt nung lozz nha nha Expand
  80. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    With no doubts one of her best work so far. So happy to listen to it.
  81. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    God save THE QUEEN!! Again, Katy Perry give us an amazing album. Thank u mother
  82. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I think Katy Perry actually really poured her heart into this album and gave us something to be able to understand how she got out of her depression and was able to regain her smile. It’s a beautiful album that the critics obviously robbed of a good score.
  83. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Flat and boring album, save two songs. The songs all sound the same, very repetitive. No Katy Expand
  84. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I LOVE SMILE! Expand
  85. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Ya sabíamos que su álbum sería igual que los anteriores, repetitivo y para nada innovador, para nada recomendado.
  86. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is full of positivity, so it should have a positive feedback and reviews. i just don't get why those stupid people disliked this pop perfection album. all of the songs are bop and there is no trash in this album Expand
  87. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best work so far . It reminds me back to 80' vibes . Great job !
    Listen to it !
  88. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es el album más profundo de KP nos ha presentado, nos cuenta como supero su depresión, me gusta que el album cuenta una historia, se sintio tan ella estoy tan feliz de que nos mostrara esta parte de ella la amo demasiado y se que este album ayudara a muchos
  89. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Loved it, it’s an amazing album and it includes so many empowering songs
  90. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores álbum de Katy Perry, me encantó cada canción del álbum y sin dudarlo ella a vuelto y más SONRIENTE que nunca, gracias Katy Perry por darnos uno de los mejores álbums del año y regresar a esta nueva década a lo grande y marcar historia con un nuevo álbum. Smile nos lleva a un lugar nuevo con sonidos y ritmos que son perfectos para estos tiempos desde NeverSin duda alguna uno de los mejores álbum de Katy Perry, me encantó cada canción del álbum y sin dudarlo ella a vuelto y más SONRIENTE que nunca, gracias Katy Perry por darnos uno de los mejores álbums del año y regresar a esta nueva década a lo grande y marcar historia con un nuevo álbum. Smile nos lleva a un lugar nuevo con sonidos y ritmos que son perfectos para estos tiempos desde Never really over que es el comienzo de la era hasta lo que se escucha This Is Katheryn. Expand
  91. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Not the end of the world >>>>>>
    Cry about it later >>>>>>
    Teary eyes >>>>
    Awesome album
  92. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Put your headphones on, turn it up...
    And now dance mf

    Now dance, you will cry about it later
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  93. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry stayed in her pop she knows how to do. The storyline behind the album is so well-thought.
  94. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry backed to classic pop. It's cool to enjoy the songs from the album so as to get energy and optimism to live further and just smile. To me, it's vital to listen to today. Thanks, Katherine, you're gorgeous!
  95. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is great. I like it very much and hope she can do better next time. Expand
  96. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An album that marked a rebirth, you feel this rebirth. With sounds that take up the old albums but also of experimentation
  97. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album with beautiful tracks. Katy is not afraid to be positive in those hard times. Good work katheryn
  98. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Boring, nothing new, I like Smile but closing the album with that song about what means to be a woman... really??? Yikes, still thinking in a box about the gender and the stereotypes. That song gonna aged like milk.
Metascore
58

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).