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. Mauhudson
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum maravilloso, los "críticos" no saben los que dicen, es un álbum que realmente te regresa tu sonrisa y te hace bailar de alegría.
  2. Maudi01
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s such a good album!! I love it ;) I could listen to it all day my favs are wmaw and teary eyes… Expand
  3. sabrinadrift
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    Smile is very similar to Katherine's past albums yet it is full of effort. Good job, Katy!
  4. SunAshApollo28
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's Katy's best album so far. It's about self-help and I believe that she released it at the right time since everyone needs something just like this. An album full of hope, happiness and love. A 10/10 for this one. #Smile.
  5. ian_brambila
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    loved this album. what makes a woman is my favorites so far are what makes a woman, not the end of the world and harleys in hawaii
  6. Hilmihakeem
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so good, I really like it and I'm incredibly happy for her, yas queen
  7. Viniasilva
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este é o melhor álbum da carreira!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. Angelo26
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile is a reborn for Katy Perry.
    Every single song sounds good and there’s no filler. Masterpieces of the album Only Love and Teary Eyes. Congratulation Katy, back as you never leave!
  9. danielicious
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is just what we needed, in the middle of this pandemic when we all are done with the bad news, we just want to dance, sing, and smile, an that's what this album exactly makes us do. Katy Perry did it again, this album is full with hits, I love this album, every song makes you dance since the first second.
  10. Adit1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She deserves ! We love her, an absolute QUEEN ! Smile is one of best pop albums this year !
  11. emptyscript
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I'm proud of who Katy Perry has become and that she wants to share her message of happiness to us.
  12. MelonHead69
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is full of catchy bops. A pop fan surely should listen to this fun record.
  13. Fogfish234
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is an awesome masterpiece. All of the songs are bops. As a katycat, I'm proud to Katy, because she can pass any challenge that came to her earlier. She finally got back her smile.
  14. taylordswift
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    another bop. she saved pop with this one. TEARY EYES IS THE BEST. also katy cats please don’t hate Taylor’s album folklore
  15. Alecra
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible album! Katy Perry never disappoints, her music is always absolutely amazing!
  16. taeinmybed
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I think this album is too good because there isn't anything fiction, everything is SO true and full of love and light
  17. betteroff13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    if you're reading this, go and stream smile. also, don't forget to rate it 10/10 here. thank u.
  18. Krayzee
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album love this album such a nice album reviewers are **** this album is great… Expand
  19. Martiin20
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    So bored!!! Katy perry lost. This whole album 0
    She For years, he's been doing the same thing as witness
  20. Adrianof
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, lindo, poderoso, AOTY. Do início ao fim uma jornada de resiliência, o melhor momento pra ser lançado é agora
  21. none7997
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    2020 only could have been improved by this masterpiece. SMILE :) We know NRO, HIH, Daisies and Smile. The new songs, tell you, that Katy and her team kept the best songs on the album, so the best singles are coming!
  22. LarryBear87
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album from anyone in the longest time! Consistent and perfect from beginning to end.
  23. adriii
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the year!! Love literally all the songs, thank you katy perry for making me SMILE
  24. Hamzu112
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its the best album that connects with your emotions in every kind. I love it. You should give it a list before judging it. And i hope that it connects to you the way it did to me
  25. Mikhail001
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    You won't know how to really smile until you listen to Katy Perry's album - Smile!
  26. Tossivan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Genuine, soft and uplifting album. Katy is an amazing singer, performer and came back showing to us how her essence never changed.
  27. Meeroo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I really Love her music. I think we all agree that Laty Perry has grew up, and became a mother... I love U!!!
  28. doppedream
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    a very good feeling hearing it, up-beat. you guys just have to get through the teenage dream era to appreciate it, it's a really good album
  29. dudabeat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is one of the best albums of the years, Katy Perry queen! My favorite music in “Cry About It Later”, the beat is so contagious and the music video was necessary!!!

    I'll cry about it later
    I'll cry about it later
    Tonight I'm havin' fun
    Tonight I'm havin' fun
    I'll cry about it later
    I'll cry about it later
    Tonight I'm gettin' some
    Tonight I'm gettin' something brand new

    “Not The End Of The World” build a strong atmosphere that grows

    It's not the end of the world
    No, not the end of the world
    Throw on your fancy attire, fears in the fire
    Don't lose hope
    It's no funeral we're attending
    Actually, just the beginning
    Throw on your fancy attire, fears in the fire
    Don't lose hope
    It's not the end of the, no, not the end of the world

    “Teary Eyes” is one of the songs that will totally be played on the floor (after this pandemic for sure)    … Expand
  30. KPISQUEEN
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The critics have been shamefully unfair on this album. Most reviews I have read have not even been about the music and were just conoaring Katy to other artists or telling her to be more experimental. Which is funny because they didnt like her being experimengal on Witness. This album from start to finish is incredible, no skips. There is something for everyone on this record, ballads,The critics have been shamefully unfair on this album. Most reviews I have read have not even been about the music and were just conoaring Katy to other artists or telling her to be more experimental. Which is funny because they didnt like her being experimengal on Witness. This album from start to finish is incredible, no skips. There is something for everyone on this record, ballads, dance songs, empowering anthems and just good solid pop. This is Katy's best work… Expand
  31. minayeon
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album. It is a masterpiece. This album screams pop perfection!! I’m proud and glad she finally got back her smile! Congratulations, Katy!
  32. kk_matthew
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    SMILE is a perfect album. Every single song is perfect, catchy, and well-produced. People are giving this album bad reviews on purpose. Please give it a try and don't trust the critics.
  33. Biggertsunami
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best katy album. Really a journey for find our smile again. Thank you so much Queen for this masterpiece… Expand
  34. Masterheart
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este álbum tiene muy buena producción, la voz de Katy se escucha más natural y orgánica de lo común, además de que las letras de las canciones son de lo más positivo que necesitamos en estás épocas de pandemia. Y eso la hace tener 10/10 en Masterheart
  35. kai2
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    There is not a single bad song on this album, the songs go great together!.
  36. Ronel_30
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “Not the End of the World” has a good meaning and rhythm, it takes me back to the magical vibes of Dark Horse and Black widow. “Cry About It Later” & “Tucked" was so magnificent it reminds me the bop music way back 2010's decade.All in All #SMILE album was impressive and worth to listen for from the start to finis. More of the track was very catchy, abundant in positive message and the most important.
    Almost, of the track were essential to be a single.    … Expand
  37. Arkturus
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    Never Really Over 7
    Cry About It Later 8
    Teary Eyes 8
    Daisies 6
    Resilient 5
    Not The End Of The World 4
    Smile 5
    Champagne Problems 7
    Tucked 6
    Harleys in Hawaii 9
    Only Love 7
    What Makes A Woman 5
  38. Cgale
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, it's great every song makes you vibrate. Katy brought out the best version of her on this album… Expand
  39. LuanRodrigues34
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum com músicas e sonoridade perfeita! Onde a Katy conseguiu unir todas as suas eras.… Expand
  40. turtledove
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Literally a Bop album......This album is everything we need rn....So much light, optimism, happiness and hope alongwith sassy disco beats....The album is well written and Produced!! Another Katy Perry Masterpiece!!
  41. Johnk00
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    This album is average, I think Katy can be do it better. But I like some songs
  42. Danielcoastt
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    É tudo que você precisa em um álbum vindo dela nesse momento e no contexto da sua vida nos últimos anos. É autêntico, é surpreendente, Katy , com muito perspicácia, entrega um álbum colorido para falar dos momentos cinzas da vida.
  43. Mahiano
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album was all i need. Make me smile and dance. My favorite is “cry about it later“ . Thank u katy❤️ You’re the best.
  44. Ryanxxxx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    the smile album, it is incredible, I can even say that it is one of your best albums, this one, which had only as executive producer, Katy Perry, I really loved each track on this album, because they are DIVINES.
  45. lilyhatesmusic
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry says she’d finally got back her smile and we should support her!!!
  46. Mery14
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year . I love all the song please listen smile album . This is the best
  47. katsuma
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love the album so much! My fav song on the album is Harley's In Hawaii! And I love how Smile relates to Taylor's Lover which they both transcended from being in a storm to fighting their way dancing through it and eventually passes through it and fights light and happiness!
  48. Osipow
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s one of the best album of this year!!! I like all songs from this masterpiece.
  49. Kieran10890
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Been a Katycat for around 10-12 years, and can honestly say this album tops them all for me. Such a beautifully written album, truly making light out of the dark situations life may bring to us. Queen of pop really is back!!
  50. mayco
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito e sem defeitos melhor álbum atualmente gostei muito de todas as músicas… Expand
  51. Burtontothistae
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lyrically i love it!
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  52. Limaton
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. katy Perry brings to the world her best album, songs that are contagious even telling a sad story .. this is katy perry, surprising everyone once again with her brilliant way of creating a perfect album..… Expand
  53. PedroLemes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Relly great album, i love the kind of pop that katy makes and the storyline she bring to every music video.
  54. videoqames
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bop after bop. Never Really Over is a great album opener. Might be her best album I fear.… Expand
  55. Williane
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. katy is a complete artist, who puts uniqueness in her music, showing her feelings and making people travel in her music.… Expand
  56. Marioookiiiiii1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album stupendo e senza skip. Le tracce più belle sono daisies, never really over, not the end of the world e teary eyes.… Expand
  57. 12355
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
    AOTY and nobody changes that
  58. GatoConGripa
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Resilient and NTEOTW are big power, I like so much this album and I’m really happy for new Katy Perry’s age. ♥️
  59. Eddie680
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    queen outdid herself again. This album has literally no skips and you can dance to almost every song. NRO, Teary eyes and NTEOTW are my absolute favorites!
  60. Giovnni
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Terribleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  61. gagaperryswift
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    these musical critics are so biased and it seems like they are so against her. SMILE is one of her best pop albums and as it should! If you hate Katy please don't rate
  62. Nathgrime
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    this album does not have a guideline despite some bops like "Not The End Of The World" and "Only Love". Katy proves her statue of icon once again but the theme of the album is not precise and loose the listener (visual, music ...).
  63. delfour
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy’s best album! The production is amazing
  64. Anggaleeng
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Its so amazing and versatile. Katy always gives us different beautiful musics.
  65. Littlemosnter
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Os clichês estão praticamente embutidos na marca de Katy Perry, mas quando ela os utiliza para retomar de maneira fofa as suas músicas anteriores, eles apresentam mais evidências de que ela realmente não cresceu.
  66. Joshibanez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album !! You can tell how she’s grown so far, this album is full of fun songs , and very relatable to anyone
  67. Maxime1806
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love this new album, it's fun, lyris are great and have a beautiful meaning!!
  68. lovexfroot
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  69. Edoardobelli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy is really that b*tch, she did really her things with this album.
    Outdid her ex best album (witness)
  70. ddcusto
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Katy Perry's maturity and process of surviving her own battles are absolutely brave and beautiful… Expand
  71. Jack96
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What else is there to say but what an Amazing, uplifting pop album!! Every song makes you feel a certain way and it's great to see Katy releasing what SHE wants to release. MASTERPIECE from Queen Katy Perry xo
  72. Itshenriquel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, Katy foi perspicaz demais, ressaltar as faixas cru about it later, teary eyes, not the end of the world e only love, são as melhores
  73. Bubaloobop
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s beautiful... perfect come back/album I’m so happy for this album, Katy Perry deserves it
  74. syfqmxl
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    I not quite love the album, but the more we listen to it, might will grow H
  75. p_cs
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from start to end! It's the first time I like all the songs in Katy's album. Congratulations!!
    Best tracks for me: Daisies, Resilient, Teary Eyes, Not the end of the world and Tucked.
  76. brachysa
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    per aspera ad astra: right to the stars through all the pain, i think this is what Smile is about, great work Katy ;) keep smiling
  77. lailadorta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece! Katy Perry always knows how to make people smile with her wonderful songs. I love it!
  78. ecarlos
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Pense realmente que seria algo mejor, pero todo es repititivo con sus albunes.
  79. JustLiam1996
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry’s new album ‘Smile’ is one of her masterpieces. It has a beautiful narrative arc of how she is finding her ‘Smile’. The honest album offers her KatyCats and listeners hope and encourages them to find their smile too, being their best self and how to be ‘resilient’. To think she made this album whilst heavily pregnant and all through a pandemic just shows how hard she works andKaty Perry’s new album ‘Smile’ is one of her masterpieces. It has a beautiful narrative arc of how she is finding her ‘Smile’. The honest album offers her KatyCats and listeners hope and encourages them to find their smile too, being their best self and how to be ‘resilient’. To think she made this album whilst heavily pregnant and all through a pandemic just shows how hard she works and will continue to do so. Katy Perry is an unstoppable force.… Expand
  80. KukiName
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    лучший альбом 2020 года! все песни меня порадовали, всем советую :]
  81. Chrisdav22
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este album es arte puroooo, todas las canciones son excelentes y el que diga lo contrario nos agarramos
  82. lamiahaddad
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    feels like an album written for kids. always singning about same things, katy needs to grow
  83. Kpvino
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Great album, great visuals, great beats, great vocals. Congratulations Katy Perry!!
  84. janadayot
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    cry about it later, champangne problems and harleys in hawaii are my top three
  85. lovaticjames
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Another superb pop album by Katy Perry! I'm seeing a lot of negative 0s reviews, these must be from people who are very jealous of Katy's bubbliness, radiance and positivity!
    The album is reminiscent of Teenage Dream or PRISM, in that there isn't much cohesion in terms of production, but rather in terms of themes, in which this record succedes even more because the songs are more    Another superb pop album by Katy Perry! I'm seeing a lot of negative 0s reviews, these must be from people who are very jealous of Katy's bubbliness, radiance and positivity!
    The album is reminiscent of Teenage Dream or PRISM, in that there isn't much cohesion in terms of production, but rather in terms of themes, in which this record succedes even more because the songs are more connected, and the pacing of the album is just right!    … Expand
  86. Aleksbu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Smile is such a good album with great lyrics and amazing instrumentals. The songs are so nostalgic and give you life
  87. Iker_98
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She wants to transmit happiness and hope and that’s what she did with this album. I’m so happy to see Katy doing so much better.
  88. Vany26
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Ame el álbum... tiene un toque diferente al resto y no es siempre lo mismo como algunos artistas. Katy es la mejor,es espontanea y siempre nos sorprende. Tiene ritmos en todas las letras! Se nota su gran cambio!
  89. Ardenventura
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album ever. Katy Perry is the queen of pop. Buy and stream SMILE please.
  90. DavisS
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What an experience ! Katy Perry didn't shy away to bring up the issues that many artists hesitate to talk about. in my humble opinion, it's much better than all of her previous projects. I read the professionals critiques and I'm just shocked that how can any body be so cruel, hard and harsh towards an album that brings hope, resilience, and obviously smile. They are tasteless and we allWhat an experience ! Katy Perry didn't shy away to bring up the issues that many artists hesitate to talk about. in my humble opinion, it's much better than all of her previous projects. I read the professionals critiques and I'm just shocked that how can any body be so cruel, hard and harsh towards an album that brings hope, resilience, and obviously smile. They are tasteless and we all know their previous critiques towards PRISM and WITNESS. it's quite mysoginistic and unappreciative off of a woman"s hardwork.i must say that single choices were weak with lazy strategy but definitely an ALBUM OF THE YEAR… Expand
  91. Alxxsx
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Asif 2020 wasn’t bad enough, Katy Perry unfortunately released an album. One of the worst albums I’ve heard in a long while, probably since Witness.
  92. AitoHikari
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How i can be in tears while listening to Teary eyes and Cry about it later. how i fall in love Bot the end of the world and the rest is my life… Expand
  93. Annie_blood_13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran álbum que te adentra al nuevo mundo de Katy. Es inspirador. Es fascinante cómo puede notarse que ha madurado musicalmente y también respecto a sus lyrics.
    Me disgustan las críticas sobre que es como Teenage Dream porque claramente Smile es distinto, me sorprende que a muchos albums basura les den altas calificaciones y a éste arte lo escupan. Claramente son personas que ni siquiera apreciaron el concepto del álbum.    … Expand
  94. smaglionico
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The track list tells a story, and Katy ends this story beautifully with Only Love and What Makes a Woman. Forget the critics - their reviews have more to say about her previous albums than this one. Don’t sleep on it!
  95. myka_venellie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    What I love about Katy Perry's fifth studio album “Smile” is that we see her growth in her new album and from what she went through since her Witness Era. I personally love the message and the vibes of every songs in the album, it makes me smile and dance to the rhythm of her new songs.
  96. Pasticcio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album very much!!!finally katy its back with her lovely sounds and texts… Expand
  97. Bicari
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album brought me back my Smile. Full of bops, catchy and so powerful. I'm in love with this album.
  98. Angelz
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Feels like she hasn’t done any growing at all. This album seems like a setback record for her career.
  99. Branasmile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This álbum is PERFECT!!!!!!! OMG katy congratulations girl, all songs are a wonderful, thanks you safe this year baby ❤
  100. Juanmolina
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es increíble, me encanta, ritmos alegres, canción que fácil Katy podría hacerlos hits.… Expand
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Metascore
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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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