Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

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  1. darlinglovs
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amei nota 10 fadinha talentosa merece todo sucesso com esse álbum incrível e tão pessoal… Expand
  2. clarissasb
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A truly masterpiece. Every each one of the songs have quality material on vocals and lyrics. It has it all.
  3. Laritzamc
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es ell mejor álbum de Selena, además las letras de todas la canciones inspiran. Su voz es única
  4. Sweetlikeme
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare, an album filled with sultry pop masterpieces like 'Ring' and 'A Sweeter Place' that are able to change and refresh the audiences mind to follow Gomez's words. Despite taking 4 years before making an appearance, the album exudes a startlingly different tune from all other music released in 2019. Rare gives us a break from monotonous music released so far with repetitive lyrics thatRare, an album filled with sultry pop masterpieces like 'Ring' and 'A Sweeter Place' that are able to change and refresh the audiences mind to follow Gomez's words. Despite taking 4 years before making an appearance, the album exudes a startlingly different tune from all other music released in 2019. Rare gives us a break from monotonous music released so far with repetitive lyrics that other artists seem to push into audiences for the sole purpose of extra radio play or numbers. Gomez establishes herself from this crowd with soft bit impacting songs like 'vulnerable' and 'cut u off', baring her soul in beautiful tone and rhythm. It was well worth waiting 4 years as this was her best album yet.… Expand
  5. shawnforme
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Álbum incrível. Belos arranjos, sonoridade gostosa de ouvir. Músicas com refrões certos e inteligentes. Uma raridade para o pop.
  6. selena0420336
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best Selena Album ever . She’s so fresh , unique and fragile . Selena is the great example the woman stronger and powerfully.
  7. ViniciusP
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    O álbum é de extrema coesão, é bem estruturado e percebe-se vulnerabilidade por tratar de questões tão pessoais e mesmo assim mostrar-se forte e feliz passando por todas essas situações, a voz calma de Gomez transmite estar confortável pelo momento que está passando, vejo amadurecimento se comparado ao Revival, suas letras estão esclarecedoras e cativantes
  8. Hans_Grace
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In this new album we heard Selena experiment with new sounds. I learned to love each other, to be stronger and happier.… Expand
  9. Anahiyt
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
  10. Alondra018
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The Reyna returned with everything. I hope it was worth it, it brought us a perfect job. Songs with which you will identify and dance. Rare is art.
  11. biaana
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Obviously her best album realesed. So beautiful how we can see the emotions going on here. She put herself into this and the results are more than fantastic and it shows.
  12. Jostrxye
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen is back!!
    Su mejor álbum hasta ahora, superó por mucho a Revival
    Vulnerable is my fav    … Expand
  13. luc-as-c
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Un chef-d’œuvre, Revival était excellent déjà mais alors là elle a frappé encore plus fort, son album est rempli d’authenticité, mais également pousse a s’accepter et a s’aimer, les chansons sont toutes puissantes, Lose You To Love Me reste une chanson extrêmement forte dans cet album et désormais accompagné du reste de l’album elle devient presque plu intéressante. Tout comme Look At HerUn chef-d’œuvre, Revival était excellent déjà mais alors là elle a frappé encore plus fort, son album est rempli d’authenticité, mais également pousse a s’accepter et a s’aimer, les chansons sont toutes puissantes, Lose You To Love Me reste une chanson extrêmement forte dans cet album et désormais accompagné du reste de l’album elle devient presque plu intéressante. Tout comme Look At Her Now qui accompagné du reste de l’album devient plus emblématique des émotions de Selena Gomez. Après plus de 4 années d’attentes depuis Revival Selena marque son retour avec un album très personnel et très réussi, elle a dead ça wesh. Qui plus est elle n’a pas énormément promu son album et pourtant elle aurait dû car il vaut le coup d’être écouté, Rare l’un des meilleurs album de 2020 assurément si ce n’est le meilleur d’avance, et pourquoi pas de la décennie qui arrive. Elle qui subit énormément de critiques, elle vient de prouver qu’elle était une artiste accomplie et que ses talents n’étaient plus à démontrer. A masterpiece, Revival was excellent already but then she struck even harder, her album is full of authenticity, but also pushes to accept and love, the songs are all powerful, Lose You To Love Me remains an extremely strong song in this album and now accompanied by the rest of the album it becomes almost more interesting. Just like Look At Her Now which accompanied by the rest of the album becomes more emblematic of Selena Gomez's emotions. After more than 4 years of waiting since Revival Selena marks her return with a very personal and very successful album, she has dead it wesh. What is more, she did not promote her album very much and yet she should have been because it is worth listening to, Rare one of the best album of 2020 certainly if not the best in advance, and why not from the coming decade. She kicks asses and especially asses of her haters.… Expand
  14. opheliegomez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM I’VE EVER HEARD, and so the best album she did, I’m so proud of her. Every songs is a bop!!!
  15. Cami1989
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love it, Selena keeps growing musically talking and she always delivers. The 4 years gap she took was totally worth it. I'm so proud.
  16. nathanchd
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I have yet to hear a pop album as cohesive and beautiful as this one. Each song leads perfectly into the next and each message is so strong and beautiful. Selena has always done a good job at conveying emotions through her songs, but never like this.
  17. dylanflores
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best piece of work. She really outdid herself with this one and I am so proud of her.
  18. Paradisel
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, uma bíblia sonora!!! Uma artista completa, autêntico e real, não só mais um produto da mídia. Orgulho de ser fã!
  19. bardiselena
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Em seu álbum mais coeso até o momento, Selena entrega um trabalho de qualidade e totalmente pessoal e sincero. O sucessor
  20. andrea290112
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Is like a love story and rediscovering Selena, such an amazing comeback so it's an 10 for me
  21. iamvictor_s
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this woman so much ❤️… Expand
  22. zenitramdj
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A totally new but fitting sounds for Selena! She explores different styles throughout 13 songs and it doesn’t disappoint. Perfect music to blast in the car, listen to at a concert, or just while you’re cleaning. 10/10
  23. hxlfyx
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, would stream again. It's full of amazing bops from Rare to slow song of Lose You To Love Me.
  24. Xand3r
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I love his voice, it has good potential and I consider this album to be one of the best of the year, (not to say that it must be # 1)
  25. katmakarova
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    love it! Incredible work. kinda crazy is the best! Waiting for more from Selena
  26. Vaaepz
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is pop perfection, you need to stream and stan!!!!, dance again, kinda crazy and rare are the superior tracks
  27. flowh
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing album honestly, my favorites are let me get me, Vulnerable and Rare.… Expand
  28. Marcelaplazalo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Its lovely and amazing how she Songs about her lasts years and how she found selflove
  29. alexjayy
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena snapped with Rare. are we surprised about this tho? the answer is no
  30. bielucifer
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    definitivamente o melhor album que eu ja ouvi dessa deusa

    tudo é coeso, bem escrito e tudo combina com a voz dela, perfeição!!!!
  31. Ricalb2327
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Very mature and enjoyable. This is Selena’s best album yet, in my opinion. Most songs sound consistent with the album, and the lyric writing is incredible. She is really making herself vulnerable with this one.
  32. Jannniee
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❤️❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️❣️❤️❤️❣️❗
  33. sweeterare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    that album is amazing, just perfect. This is the best album of Selena, it’s more that I expect, I can’t believe that I finally listen it. I love it!
  34. Masdfg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celestiaaaaaal, selena hizo una obra de arte. Todo el álbum es fantástico.… Expand
  35. karinaperes
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    i'm shocked by the power of this album, really shows a hard work. the best she's ever done!
  36. Diegui20
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Love all songs. So brave, vulnerable... rare. Hope everyone gets a chance to hear it.
  37. Kuusz
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A amazing sound with a amazing singer. Just feel the vibe and don't compare womans.
  38. repsnake
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    after 4 years, this was exactly the masterpiece that we were waiting for. so perfect and “rare” it’s really a big great pop album essentially.
  39. mctony
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is her best album so far! the songs are soft, fun and creative. i'm so proud of you, Selena! thank you so much for this masterpiece!!!
  40. layspaixao
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    proud proud proud proud! obrigada selena por nós entregar um álbum tão magnífico.
  41. Gethsev
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is the Best work Selena ever created, she is ready to shine after everything and this album is just magic, insane and fabulous.
  42. Lalo94
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Love it! I think this the best Selena's album! I saw her how she growth with it! Im proyd of her!
  43. bibiloveshop
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    no soy selenator , pero ella hizo un gran trabajo este album es increible , el sonido, la letra todo wow
  44. 15denoviembre
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de Selena,tengo mil pruebas y cero dudas ajdhsjdhdjsjsgsudjdhvs… Expand
  45. Elle-V
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Every single song on Rare has something beautiful to offer. The album is more sonically cohesive than anything Selena has put out thus far! The excellent lyricism and catchy beats will make it a favorite for years to come. An incredible start to 2020!
  46. rareisselflove
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is the definition of perfection. Her vocals, the production, the lyrics very well done. She really did that! I love the whole album from top to bottom. IT IS THE ALBUM OF THE DECADE! PERIOD.
  47. BryanPilco
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena really showed great maturity, both in rhythms and in lyrics. The album is very perfect from Rare to Sweeter Place, now I literally can't stop listening to it.
  48. Arnuvy
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente me encanta!!! La mejor de todas … Expand
  49. Enanonimato
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyrics, each track is unique but at the same time the album is completely cohesive. One of the greatest pop albums I've ever heard
  50. laurenmoore1227
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Bops after bops. Really well written and shows her growth. Crowded Room definitely the best song on the album in my opinion.
  51. tylerrich
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    She really did that. Her best album to date. People You Know might also be one her bests songs lyrically and sound wise.
  52. Christians01
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena doing amazing before 4years without an album Every track tell US a moment in her life
    We are grateful about that, because she want to share with us more of her life
  53. djekshenova
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's the best album I've ever heard. So honest and beautiful. Selena did that, I'm very proud of her. Vulnerable and crowded room are my fav
  54. Edgeofmydreams
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album in the world!! Ring, rare, a sweeter place, let me get me and LYTLM are the best
  55. butcanada
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    a perfect album, thank you Selena for everything that you have been doing!!
  56. JessC
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Um trabalho muito honesto, bem feito, arranjos e voz impecáveis. Rare é incrível.
  57. ryanunlisted
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    PERFECT ALBUM. Absolutely perfect. Her best work to date, nothing can top this. THE album of 2020.
  58. mhern280
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Honestly a Great album didn’t expect it to be THIS good but she exceeded my expectations.
  59. joshiman2496
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Very cohesive album. I'm glad she took her time for this album. Literally all songs sound fresh and doesn't sound like anything on the charts now. I'm happy that she's able to find her sound.
  60. beatriz123
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A espera de 4 anos por esse álbum valeu a pena, Selena provou que evolui muito desde o Revival.
  61. Brandon1098
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album of Selena Gomez, the maturity of her voice stands alongside the lyric and production. A mix of Stars Dance and Revival in terms of sound. It was worth waiting 4 years.
  62. MiriamisRare
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Omg it’s safe to say that this is the only album with ZERO skip in Selena’s career so far
  63. brunawg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    conceito coesão aclamação simplesmente perfeito Selena se superou, músicas incríveis. Depois de quatro anos a rainha voltou com tudo, estou muito orgulhosa de você seleninha, te amo
  64. GabyBumb
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A perfect pop album. Every song on it can be a single. Every song is different and lyrics are amazing. I recommend everyone to buy it.
  65. watermelonsugs
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Every song on here is creative, different, and catchy. From Bad liar to Dance again, the genres change but the feel good feeling stays. Crowded room is r&b, Dance again is disco, etc. Overall, it is an amazing album. I LOVE it.
  66. Kenpachi2000
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Hermoso album armonía muy melancólica y sentimental, llega hasta tocar tu alma
  67. maissamoods
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album ever. I said what I said. Everything about is AMAZING. There’s literally no skips and there’s so many potential singles
  68. hugoleosa
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Álbum muito bom. Sonoridade ótima também, vocais muito bom. Batida um pouco repetitiva, Ring lembra Pantera da Anitta. Vulnerable precisa ser um single desse álbum.
  69. Selenaselma
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    So good that’s the best album I’ve ever listen to!!! It’s so different and so joyful ❤️
  70. Rebeca18
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new álbum is inspiring, relaxing and beautiful without doubt the most exciting❤… Expand
  71. calista
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena has outdone herself. Rare is worth the 4 year wait, exceeded expectations from fans as well as creating a new clean concept for dark pop and pop funk.
  72. rossholmer
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A solid pop album, a masterpiece and some certain fandom is getting pressed because of how Selena has triumph over sadness with this album. She is an unstoppable force
  73. Celest
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Definitely a different sound for Selena Gomez, it sounds nothing like her previous sounds. Every song will get stuck in your head, it will sound great for events! I love how each track is unique and there is something in it for everyone’s vibes or taste!
  74. complicated
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    beautiful.... the lyrics are so relatable and she sounds really good, a catch pop album with heart
  75. Jesusmgutierre5
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El Mejor álbum pop de una ex act, increíble producción y vocales, original, fresco, actual, vulnerable, honesto, divertido, uno de los mejores albumes pop hace mucho tiempo
  76. gabrielaaloia
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So power and true! Selena change a lot and bring to us another version of herself. CONGRATS… Expand
  77. Davidfajardo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilloso!! Lo mejor de selena gomez una mujer fuerte que expresa a la perfeccion lo que paso estos ultimos 4 años.… Expand
  78. Brendaconde
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Un álbum increíble, con ninguna canción me aburrí, el mejor trabajo musical que Selena ha hecho hasta el momento.n
  79. antonellasoria
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful album. Full of emotions. This is just the perfect way to start a new chapter in her life. We've seen her growing as an artist but as a person as well and this is the perfect way to show it. So proud of Selena!
  80. raresoph
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez's album is amazing there are so many things going on that make the album magnificent!
  81. Capriant
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena put soul and love in Rare. She opened for us. Love you endlessly, Sel.
  82. itsevevoluti
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album of the world
  83. ChloeDr
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A BEAUTIFUL ALBUM. It’s full of creativity, and it’s fresh. It’s new, never heard before. I love it. Your mother, your sister, your father, your grandparents will love it! It’s funky, funny, but yet shady. I love it!
  84. xtian_gaspar
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de la artista, muy orgulloso de este logro. Ella se esforzó mucho y lo logró. CONGRATS
  85. Tasneem
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Soooo gggoooood i lovee the album so much it’s my favorite thing ever the songs wow selena slaps hard… Expand
  86. matt_m0414
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    After a 4 year wait, it was worth it. Every track is its own and is single worthy. A main pop is who she is
  87. LarissaHaru
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    You can feel all the emotions in this album. It shows the intimacy in the lyrics and the rhythms.
  88. Devyani29
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is Selena’s best work. This album has everything. She is confident and fierce . Rare is a banger.
  89. Carlos26763
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es lo mejor existe, Selena supo hacerlo bien, ritmos, letras, simplemente sorprendente
  90. Mikerare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album by Selena Gomez. Every song is different, but cohesive at the same time. You can related to at least one track of these album. Making it Selena Gomez best album to date.
  91. nadine0822
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. POP PERFECTION … Expand
  92. dylanhdang
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena continues to grow as an artist and proves she knows what she is doing in the pop world. Revival is already an amazing album, but she just showed Revival that Rare is so much better than its older sister. Rare can really be Selena's first Grammy nomination or even win.
  93. Ahmeddorgham98
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's so good and catchy, yet her most honest album to date which she feels growth and confident all over herself
  94. Thamip444
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Amazing job, so sweet and deep, melodramatic and dancing at the same time, loved it
  95. Santiagoggc
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare Is an album about love, love herself and her fans, she worked and inspired in this album, her best album ever
  96. Boua_ta_rd
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ALBUM INCRÍVEL.
    Músicas maravilhosas e únicas, quando tu escuta consegue sentir o esforço que foi investido. Ela se entrega por completo, além do fato que o conceito e a estética são exemplares. Simplesmente amei.
  97. nathare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    vulnerable honest strong are three words that describe this album. Selena came with a totally different album a different sound and it’s an act of braveness because this kind of sound is not the hot trend right now. RARE by Selena Gomez gave us a break from this fast songs trend from artist that only care about sales about money! Well done miss Gomez
  98. JordanGms
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love it ! I definitely love how the rythm is different in every song ! The lyrics are definitely great and the featuring with 6LACK and Kid Cudi are awesome. The album really shows the feelings and everything Selena survived during those 4 years. I would definitely recommend everyone to listen to it. My favorite songs of the album are : Rare, Ring, Cut you off and Sweeter place.
  99. kennygldaw
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez shines bright on opener "Rare" where she talks about someone not recognizing that she is rare. "Dance Again" is a club song, and it is fittingly titled because it makes you want to move. The poppy "Look At Her Now" describes the place where Gomez is at now. Her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Lose You to Love Me" is an inspirational ballad about findingSelena Gomez shines bright on opener "Rare" where she talks about someone not recognizing that she is rare. "Dance Again" is a club song, and it is fittingly titled because it makes you want to move. The poppy "Look At Her Now" describes the place where Gomez is at now. Her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Lose You to Love Me" is an inspirational ballad about finding self-love. "Ring" is a sassy song where Gomez is letting her phone ring metaphorically. One of the best tracks, "Vulnerable" is-you guessed it- about staying vulnerable. "People You Know" is a reminiscing song about people who you used to be close to but now you do not know them. "Let Me Get Me" is a great song about healing and not letting all the bad things get to you. "Crowded Room" is a simplistic song about spending time with another in a crowded room. Gomez snaps in "Kinda Crazy" where she describes a lover who is kinda crazy. In "Fun" she pokes fun at her health conditions, while saying she only wants to have fun with this guy. "Cut You Off" is quite literally about cutting someone off from your life after realizing you have had enough. Closer track, "A Sweeter Place" features Kid Cudi and his production. Gomez describes about going to a place where she does not have to feel worried.
    Overall, the lyrical content in "Rare" is superb, and the production fits right in with Selena's vocals and the deeper meaning of all the records.    … Expand
  100. denizkc
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    She snapped so hard! album is full of bops. my favs are crowded room, rare and dance again.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Slant Magazine
    Jan 15, 2020
    60
    Rare continually teases intriguing forays into leftfield pop, but so many of the album’s experiments come off as just that, without ever crystallizing with memorable hooks.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Jan 14, 2020
    80
    The record she has delivered to kickstart a new decade is a career defining release, and from a pop star who is firmly back on top of her game.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 14, 2020
    68
    While none of these 13 songs attempt the subtle weirdness of “Bad Liar” and the emotional thesis—self-love!—can be a bit one-note, Rare is the 27-year-old’s most cohesive record to date. ... But it’s difficult to come away from Rare with any real perspective on who Gomez is other than that she doesn’t want to be the person she was, whoever that similarly mysterious shadow was.
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