Smile

"Smile" is an album by the American alternative country and rock band The Jayhawks, released in 2000 on the American label. Smile marks a move away from the band's long-time alt-country stylings to a more pop approach. A number of critics mentioned the change in sound of Smile. In his review for Allmusic, critic John Duffy praised the album and wrote "The general shift in direction may alienate a few long-term fans, but much like friends Wilco achieved with their adventurous Summerteeth, Smile's modern touches may bring even more people into the band's orbit. What never changes on the Jayhawks' albums, it seems, are the blissful melodies and well-constructed tunes, and that may just be enough for even the toughest critics." The album peaked at #120 on the Billboard 200.