• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing and all them old critics can’t tell us otherwise!!! Katy snapped as she should!!!
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    That's how heaven sounds,we find our smile with this album and with Katy Perry
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    IT'S FASTANTIC AND AWESOME BECAUSE ITS AN ÁLBUM PERFECT, THE SOUNDS, THE VISUAL ITS VERY COOL I LOVE IT.
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album shows how Katy managed to overcome one of the most problematic moments of her career. It rescues some musical styles that have not been heard for a long time, for example, Teary Eyes, finally Perry managed to do an excellent job as expected.
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s an excellent album with great production and catchy lyrics. Her best work
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Honestly? Doesn't deserve half of the hate it got from the critics. Of course it's not like Prism or Teenage Dream, but people can't expect a grown woman to stay on the same "rainbows, candy and california" vibe forever (and it's weird that the critics expected that from Smile when Teenage Dream had such a low score). I'm so glad she is happy, with a man who loves her, her baby Daisy and aHonestly? Doesn't deserve half of the hate it got from the critics. Of course it's not like Prism or Teenage Dream, but people can't expect a grown woman to stay on the same "rainbows, candy and california" vibe forever (and it's weird that the critics expected that from Smile when Teenage Dream had such a low score). I'm so glad she is happy, with a man who loves her, her baby Daisy and a record that surely put a Smile on my face from beginning to end.
    It's not my favorite record she's put out, i don't think Prism can be dethroned lol. I wish Resilient had more production, but that's all.
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  7. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeição e Aclamação. Smile simplesmente é o novo motivo para todos sorrirem
  8. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy showed us the power of overcoming in the album Smile, with music with beautiful message and with stories that only she knows that she passed, I listening now, music, by music and so I want to applaud her standing, you presented us a pop alumble, light, passionate, addictive, and with beautiful messages! These notes of these critics are not worth some of why some who decides whetherKaty showed us the power of overcoming in the album Smile, with music with beautiful message and with stories that only she knows that she passed, I listening now, music, by music and so I want to applaud her standing, you presented us a pop alumble, light, passionate, addictive, and with beautiful messages! These notes of these critics are not worth some of why some who decides whether the album is good, it is the listener and not critical that always wear the Katy's work! That this album touches in each corner of the world and shut these people who are knowing to play negative criticism and that you Katy Perry we presented with more songs like, I love you! Expand
  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Harley's in hawaii >>>>>>>>>

    La mejor del disco, merece mucho más reconocimiento
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR. incredibly good!! u nailed it katy!
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Hermoso album, capaz de hacerme sentir identificado en sus canciones y videos como Cry About It Later! me encantó y voy a reproducirlo siempre! arte katy bae
    Beautiful album, it makes me feel identified on her songs and vids such like Cry About It Later! I love it and im gonna stream it always! a masterpiece katy bae
  12. Dec 26, 2020
    6
    ‘Smile’ is quite reminiscent of Perry’s old works, especially ‘Teenage Dream’. It has catchy and cheerful bops. The clown theme doesn’t really fit the record and there are many tracks that just sound like rushed fillers (looking at you ‘Resilient’!)
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El nuevo álbum de katy, un álbum con propuestas muy interesantes y muy variado en si, acompañado de buenas letras, se sale completamente de lo este año otros artistas nos han entregado...
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile has everything an album need. As many people know the album shares the story of how Katy Perry went through her depression and how she healed her wounds by searching what made her really happy. This album transmits her most deep feelings through the lyrics. The production is just incredible.
  15. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album just shows Katy's growth and I love it! Definitely my fav album of 2020
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Katy Perry desde Teenage Dream, definitivamente los críticos no saben apreciar el arte
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Just a good álbum, i really like and enjoy Katy's music, but her fans are sh*t.
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible, the lyrics , the sound, the connection with TOTGA. Beautiful
  19. Aug 29, 2020
    7
    It's a good album ! My favourites are Tucked, Only Love and Never Really Over.
  20. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es uno de sus mejores álbumes, las canciones son bailables y bops, ame tucked.
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry returns to her classic sound in her 5th album. It’s catchy and the singles will stay stuck in your head.
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is back with this amazing and original record, all the songs are really good.
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum do ano o mais coeso e maduro da Katy pau no cu dos little Monsters
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She finally got back her smile. El mejor álbum de Katy Perry, sus letras y sus ritmos son todo lo que necesitábamos de ella. Perfección pop.
  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE miss Katy did it once again, so iconic and every song sounds incredibly amazing
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it and i think these lyrics are the kind of lyrics we need in a song nowadays. Also the album has a good sound every single second
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy gave us a reason to smile through the **** we've been going through. She delivered bangers to bangers, track to track, skipless piece of work. Her best album to date.
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Katy was brave, selfless, friendly, forthright and intelligent in creating what I call the best album of the year and best pandemic album. This is what the world needs to hear. That is what the moment asks of us. This is the pace we want to keep in order not to lose our smiles and to win our smiles. So, I say that whenever you, dear reader, are facing anyThis album is a masterpiece. Katy was brave, selfless, friendly, forthright and intelligent in creating what I call the best album of the year and best pandemic album. This is what the world needs to hear. That is what the moment asks of us. This is the pace we want to keep in order not to lose our smiles and to win our smiles. So, I say that whenever you, dear reader, are facing any situation, be it good or bad, at any time, anywhere, listen to SMILE. Listen to the album for any life situation. That’s about it. Expand
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This an amazing work from Katy Perry. She's such an angel with that voice and the lyrics of each song means everything! Well done.
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    How can this album have this critic? It's brilliant and so, so, so honest. I'm sad to see a true part of Katy not being recognized :'((( (i'm gonna cry about it later cuz i'm felling the album:) )
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Tal como se llama el álbum smile, a mi me ah sacado una sonrisa, sus tracks son muy pegadisos muy buenos.
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    icônica, ela sabe fazer música boa, uma bíblia sonora, simplesmente tudo, rainha
  33. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Que disco, tan hermoso y literalmente cumple, su propósito hacerte sonreír y olvidarte de los problemas del cual era su propósito ❤️
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    "Smile" de Katy Perry está dividido en dos: las canciones pop con influencias disco y las que tienen producción acústica. Tiene las mejores líricas de su carrera y me atrevo a decir que es top 2 en su discografía.
    Realmente podemos decir que es un álbum en el cual Katy Perry logo retomar su sonrisa, notamos la madures y todo el amor que nos trae en dicho trabajo...
    Desde un Cry About It
    "Smile" de Katy Perry está dividido en dos: las canciones pop con influencias disco y las que tienen producción acústica. Tiene las mejores líricas de su carrera y me atrevo a decir que es top 2 en su discografía.
    Realmente podemos decir que es un álbum en el cual Katy Perry logo retomar su sonrisa, notamos la madures y todo el amor que nos trae en dicho trabajo...
    Desde un Cry About It Later pasando por un Resilient
    Mientras bailas Not The End Of The World, realmente son canciones pegajosas que también formarán una sonrisa en ti, felicidades a Katy Perry por tan Hermoso trabajo.
    No queda duda que Katy Perry llegó este 2020 a hacernos felices.
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  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album si good!!! I love this so much! Songs like Cry about later Teary Eyes Not the end to the world are so good!! Expand
  36. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of Katy Perrry, the sound, the letter of the songs, this is purrrfection.
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is synonymous with Art. What a beautiful album, without a doubt despite the bad reviews from the "critics", the fans are saying otherwise. Congratulations Katy, what a wonderful album you gave us. Expand
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    iconicccc I LOVE THIS ALBUM, YALL SHOULD BUY IT FOR CLEAR SKIN AND A NEW HOUSE
  39. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Absolute pop perfection in Katy's signature style. Tragically underrated, worth every listen.
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THE PERFECT ALBUM I LOVE YOU KATY THIS ALBUM IS AOTY BECAUSE HE’S AMAZING!!
  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este quinto trabajo es de una Katy Perry más madura, e inteligente en sus letras tan asombrosas. Un álbum lleno de alegría y esperanza. Un disco muy positivo y divertido. Un gran trabajo. Expand
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Never Really Over is the best song of the decade, and the rest of Smile supports it beautifully.
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum cheio de vida e faz a gente sorrir!! O melhor trabalho da Katy desde Prism Expand
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Brilhante, poderoso e uma jornada sorridente. Katy Perry mostra maturidade sem precisar fugir da sua identidade!
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy nos vuelve a salvar con su música, Sin duda uno de sus mejores álbumes. Grande eres Katy Perry
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In this Album I could see the great of the sentiments and her overcoming through the songs, deep lyrics and impeccable visual work.
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    wtf, these critics tasteless asf, this is such a good album. anyways, stream smile.
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es álbum lleno de energía, gracias a katy por otra obra de arte más.
    Me recuerda a sus primeros trabajos, tan limpia y orgánica sus letras.
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  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    it is art, an explanation of emotions, which allows you to dance, cry and enjoy the album
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year,the album is amazing,the lyrics so amazing and personal,katy queen of pop
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile isnt just an album, it’s a reason to breathe,it's the supportive parent of your gay ass that you always wanted,it's a life experience,its a gentle caress from an old childhood love,it's a reason to get your ass out of bed and live life,it's something that kids and adults will be singing on the streets
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Katy has always been that hit single machine to be honest and in fact that has been and is her brand. Her albums have definitely performed well previously but because they had huge singles in it.
    Smile as an album for Katy is definitely a milestone of her personal struggles but sonically and cohesively it falls short.. The problem maybe started right from the beginning of we talk about the
    Katy has always been that hit single machine to be honest and in fact that has been and is her brand. Her albums have definitely performed well previously but because they had huge singles in it.
    Smile as an album for Katy is definitely a milestone of her personal struggles but sonically and cohesively it falls short.. The problem maybe started right from the beginning of we talk about the less of cohesive value throughout the album. And honestly I want a different core message from Katy to be honest. She is aced the 'break me down but I will pick myself up' thing in the past but we need something else from her.
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  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    For me, one of the best albums of Katy's career.
    The lyrics are incredible, they touch the soul ...
    "Cry About It Later", "Not the End of the World" and "Teary Eyes" are incredible.
    "Harleys in Hawaii" is already the wrongdoer on the album ...
    Just thank Katy for this amazing album!
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    It's a good album, never really over is the best song of this album. But I miss the stronger songs like fireworks or roar.
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum de principio a fin, realmente no sé por qué la crítica “profesional” lo describe no tan bueno, a mi parecer (y del público en su mayoría) es un álbum bastante entretenido, con buenas letras y ritmos, sin duda uno de los mejores de Katy
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has got to be Katy Perry's most authentic album. You can really tell that there are no more limits stopping her. She doesn't care about chart-worthy mediocre songs anymore.

    The production of this album is everything. I love everything about this album.
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Linda! Adorei! Um dos melhores álbuns da carreira!!! Perfeita, maravilhosa, coesão, aclamação, álbum perfeito Fátima!
  58. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is Katy Perry's best album and there should be no question about that. Divided into four different sections which all feature very different and unique sounding songs the album opens up with her 2019 single Never Really Over which is followed by the incredibly catchy Cry About It Later which is about overcoming a breakup by hooking up with someone else while. Teary Eyes continues the theme of heartbreak and tells you to keep on dancing even when you’re sad. The lead single Daisies is this album's empowerment anthem and is followed by Resilient which features some of Perry's best vocals. Not the End of the World is a trap influenced song and tells you to focus on the positives even if the world seems like it's ending. The album's title track Smile is about Perry finding her smile again after her depression following the hate she got after her 2017 album Witness. Champagne Problems is about getting through the hardest times in a relationship to end up finding one's true love. The disco-influenced Tucked is about imagining a relationship with a past lover even though knowing it was a mistake. Harleys in Hawaii was also released during 2019 and is a tropical love song about Perry and Bloom's time together in Hawaii. If you only had one day left to live is the question inspiring the song Only Love in which Perry sings about focusing on the love in the world and forgetting the hate. On the last track of the album Perry answer the question What Makes a Woman in a song that is dedicated to her first child Daisy Dove Bloom.
    The album is definitely Perry's most cohesive one and I can't believe critics are calling it not experimental enough even though they trashed Witness for being too experimental and wanted her to return to her pop-roots and now that she does, they're trashing her yet again. Most of the reviews also compare her to other female singers such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga which surprisingly isn't done when talking about them.
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  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cry it about later, not the end of the world, champagne problems masterpiece that's all
  60. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    masterpiece this is the comeback katy perry needed every song is so good and not you will not skip one of them, katy perry is back ❤️
  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    After a difficult phase with her last album, Katy finds her smile again and launches a cohesive, happy work that sends her message of overcoming. Highlight for the sequence of Never Really Over, Cry About It Later and Teary Eyes, as well as the hymns Champagne Problems and Tucked.
  62. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All my support for Katy Perry. She's a big legend yesterday, today and always.
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Los sonidos, las letras, todo en este álbum es estupendo.
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    el segundo mejor trabajo discográfico de Perry, ya no necesita demostrar nada, increíble álbum
  65. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful album, i really loved it and i recommend everyone to listen to it
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    totalmente lendario, não merece as notas p0dres que esses críticos sem noção deram.
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es mejor álbum de todo el 2020 Sigue bailando no importa las lagrimas se sacarán tarde o temprano Solo disfruta Y ala mierda las otras críticas not the end of the word !
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum con canciones muy movidas, me gustan sus letras y ritmos, aunque debo admitir hay algunas canciones un poco flojas, diría que unas 2 o 3. Pero al final es un buen álbum, algo que sin duda reproducire unas 3 veces a la semana. ❤️ Expand
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love Katy,love Taylor.This album is awesome. Expand
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Iconic, legendary, all love for you katy, smile aoty 2020, deserves an bpva
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Dancing through tears, being and giving love, overcoming failures ... In "Smile", Katy Perry delivers to the world what she does best: songs that make us happy and make us reflect that not even the most dangerous precipice is the end of world. Even though she no longer needs to prove her relevance to the pop world, the Spotlight dentist reaffirms her talent and delicacy. Just like "Roar"Dancing through tears, being and giving love, overcoming failures ... In "Smile", Katy Perry delivers to the world what she does best: songs that make us happy and make us reflect that not even the most dangerous precipice is the end of world. Even though she no longer needs to prove her relevance to the pop world, the Spotlight dentist reaffirms her talent and delicacy. Just like "Roar" and "Firework", the track "Not the End of the World" has a high content of overcoming with doses of "hey, raise your head, there is a starry sky all your own and it is not the limit for you" . Katy has her particular reason to smile - her little Daisy - and gave us 12 more reasons to smile with her. Expand
  72. Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Es a lo que nos tiene acostumbrados Katy pero es de sus mejores trabajos hasta ahora, aún así nada nuevo ni entrañable.
  73. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es muy buen album, es divertido y sincerom , es una de las eras mas hermosas esteticamnete que hemos tenido y la verdad se merece todo el exito que tenga
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy I am so proud of you, your new album has saved pop music and the year of 2020, thank you for bringing us joy in such horrible times. Smile is your most personal album and its so good to see you happy, best album of 2020. Love you!
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente, uno de sus mejores álbumes hasta ahora. La letra es cautivadora y profunda: Katy habla de su peor época, mientras baila y se ríe. Eso es exactamente lo que esperaba de ella. Hay algunas canciones inolvidables como Cry About It Later, Never Really Over y Not The End Of The World. Solo hay una canción que no me gusta: Resilient. Simplemente no entiendo el ritmo, pero la letraSinceramente, uno de sus mejores álbumes hasta ahora. La letra es cautivadora y profunda: Katy habla de su peor época, mientras baila y se ríe. Eso es exactamente lo que esperaba de ella. Hay algunas canciones inolvidables como Cry About It Later, Never Really Over y Not The End Of The World. Solo hay una canción que no me gusta: Resilient. Simplemente no entiendo el ritmo, pero la letra sigue siendo increíble. Con todo, el álbum cuenta una historia, desde la primera pista hasta la última. Es como un viaje de la soledad y la tristeza a la aceptación y el amor. Expand
  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    You've done it again Katy Perry! This album perfectly conforms to the sounds of pop, electro and midtemppo. You can see mainly how it is made up of love, and a very important background in your life! Really impressed. Congratulations Katy
    El álbum es muy bueno y merece tener el reconocimiento debido, este es el pop que a la música le falta desde 2016.
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is everything we need it on this moment of quarentine. I can't wait to dance some of those songs in a club with friends, that would be AMAIZING. Thank You Katy!!
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think it is the most loving, most personal and most transparent album that Katy has had since the beginning of her career. It's fantastic.
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definetly Katy's best work, I didn't really expect the album to be cohesive but surprisingly it is! I love every song on the album. The best one is definetly "Not The End Of The World", the production on it is amazing, i love dark katy so that's a perfect track. The album is 10/10, there aren't any bad songs on there
  80. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    queen of pop served again as she always does !! her second best album after prism period
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile es un álbum que todos necesitábamos en esta pandemia, Katy nos demuestra su lado más personal, no hay necesidad de comparar a Katy con Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande o cualquier otra artista pues ella tiene su propio estilo y es algo que marco historia en el pop.
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An album filled with bops. She got back her smile and she’s feeding us with a well-structured pop sounds.
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, as músicas lindas e melodias coesas. Katy Perry serviu demais, eu amei!
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank U to save me, Katy! I Love you so much!
  85. Aug 29, 2020
    8
    not big fan but it's good.bmmmmmsjjsjsjjsjsjsjjsjskabbsnsjajjajjjjjjshhhjjjj
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Album of the Year! I really love this album. It's full of Pop and funky songs Expand
  87. Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Didn't expect much from this album, but it really blew away all the expectations
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is addictive, I can't stop listening to it. Thank you Katy for making me smile and you gave it all away ☺️
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is beautiful, one of Katy Perry's best, from the beginning to the end
  90. Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was impressive. I wondered why critics said it was not a masterpiece. Maybe y'all critics are tasteless, PERIODT Expand
  91. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album exceeded all my expectations, it has definitely become one of my favourite albums, thanks for "Smile", Katy. We needed something like that.
  92. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum da Katy está tão gostoso de ouvir, eu não estava esperando muito, mas realmente me surpreendi com as músicas
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Flopping off the flop"(Not the end of the world) this album is so powerful and it deserves a calification of 10/10, so here i leave my calification❤ Expand
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best works since PRISM, makes you dance and sing, that's exactly what I'm looking for.
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, coesão e resiliência os definem, um trabalho impecável! Estou impressionado!!! Obrigado Katy s2
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An album with messages of positivity and resilience. Great vibe, pure pop at it’s best. Cry About It Later, Teary Eyes, Never Really Over and Only Love are simply perfect.
  97. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sonidos ochenteros y letras muy personales invaden a smile por completo. El mejor album de Katy hasta ahora. Sabemos que la critica la escupe. Pero tambien sabemos lo bueno que es su trabajo. Ella mo necesita nada se esto para ser quien es.
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop Perfection! This is for sure one of Katy's best albums. The lyrics and the production are beyond amazing.
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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).