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  1. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. versatility, refreshing, awesome. she really delivered an album no one expected and it exceeded my expectations by far! Expand
  2. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best way to start off the decade and year with a well-produced and a lyrically and sonically cohesive pop album. Gomez releases her best album to date.
  3. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    AMAZING! Four years for her sound to mature and grow. Really some of her best!
  4. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album Expand
  5. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    i loved everything about this album, Selena is so honestly about everything she is feeling.. absolutely the best one
  6. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Dope, fresh, experimental pop. Selena takes a new perspective on pop music in a very cohesive album. Worth the 4 years wait
  7. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta buenísimo, es lo mejor que hizo selena, todas las canciones están de maravilla Expand
  8. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I just love the new sound this album has! It was very different and fun to listen to!
  9. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Thought she wouldn’t top Revival buttttt i was wrong. Worth the wait. thank you selena!
  10. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I personally really enjoy the production and the feel each song has. Selena successfully delivered a cohesive body of work that flows which hasn’t been present in her past projects. I also really like the fact you can tell each song was tailored to her unique tone. I will definitely be streaming.
  11. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A fresh, clean pop perfection album! Its a lyrical masterpiece! Every song is so thought out, from productions to lyrics!
  12. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album ever ! I love the fact that Selena opened up herself to us. A sweeter place is just magic!
  13. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Just perfect. I'm speechless. Congratulations, Selena! I'm so proud of you, this is insane, It's amazing.
  14. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, angelic album. Such a mix of the highs and lows of her life over the past few years of creating this album.
  15. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    'Rare' is literally Selena Gomez's "Magnum Opus". The production & lyrical value in this album gives me a more mature rhythmic feel to her music after listening to each of the 13 tracks. This is literally better than ariana grande's entire discography when it comes to lyricism, maturity, depth, emotion, and growth.
  16. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    New and refreshing sound in pop music. It was worth the 4 year wait. She really grew as an artist
  17. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena Gomez came and serve original and never done before pop music. The entire music industry should learn from her. She could care less about charts, but i refuse to let certain fans of JB and AG sabotage her amazing work by writing bad reviews. Admit it, everyone is threatened by Selena and her power. Go cry about it and stream Rare. Expand
  18. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ok ok this may be conterversial but ring is THE BEST sone on the album period Expand
  19. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Will be her best selling album, and will inspire other songwriters throught the decades. Timeless music, will inspire the masses in the future. Powerful woman. Expand
  20. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    After years fans finally get what they want, Selena Gomez releases another album full with awesome songs. She deserves the world and the best that we as fans can do for her is support her new achievements. This album is so good everyone need to hear it. If this page would let me I’ll give it a 100/10 and still not enough.
  21. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mind blown!!! Such a beautiful masterpiece in which she proves that it’s acceptable and allowed to feel what you’re feeling Expand
  22. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum artístico de principio a fin, desde algo sobrio y crudo deleitándonos con una balada como “Lose You To Love Me” hasta ritmos dance y algo pegadizo como “Look At Her Now” RARE es una obra maestra concebida por la multitalentosa cantante GOMEZ, logró reinventarse a pesar de las diversas problemáticas que se le presentaron y supo representarlo con arte. Expand
  23. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Angelic album with zero skips. The album flows from start to finish and leaves you thinking about life, relationships, hardships, and becoming a new person.
  24. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Só conceito.
    Rare é o álbum mais maduro da Selena até o momento, mostra suas vulnerabilidade mas também sua força de seguir em frente.
  25. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is much better than her last album!!! The lyrics and rythm are great
  26. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rhythms and lyrics are so amazing, it’s her best album in all the ways, so complete.
  27. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, to be honest, Selena really made a great job, all the sounds, the lyrics, the art, all is awesome, we can see herself in this album, Rare is a masterpiece. Songs like crowded room and a sweeter place are ones of my favorites, I don’t have words to explain how beautiful is her album Expand
  28. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Queen of albums, the best person ever, we love to see her growing this way and this good, she’s amazing
  29. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es lo mejor, muy diferente, sus sonido y letras atrapan y te hacen transportarte al mundo raro que se creo con este álbum.
  30. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso em todos os quesitos, ousado bem feito,coeso,músicas boas e com uma forte mensagem de toda fase complicada que ela passou,mostrando sua maturidade como artista e surpreendendo com uma fórmula nova e muito boa Expand
  31. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena has truly delivered an honest and great piece of work. The four years of taking her time with this album definitely shows in each track
  32. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love the fact that she come back and making good songs. Too many good songs and I really love it a lot.
  33. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Fresh sound, fascinating, strong production with pop gems. Although it is upbeat it has a dark/vulnerable scent smeared in most of the album.
  34. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Album excelente !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  35. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    'Rare' is definitely Selena Gomez's best album so far. She let us into her world, shared her feelings and all the hard things she went through for four years apart from music. It's a mature, overcoming album that shows up Selena as the strong and powerful woman that she is.
  36. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Literally one of the most beautiful and incredible albums ever made . It touched me so deep , I could literally feel my soul flying out of my body .
  37. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum perfeito e 100% coeso. sg mostrando ser uma artista completa e madura. fazendo os fãs entenderem os 4 anos de espera e mostrando que valeu a pena. SELENA PRINCESA DO POP Expand
  38. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor del año. Hermosa y brillante como siempre, divertido y pegadizo, lo ame Selena deslumbra como nunca, realmente comparte una parte de ella con los fans, la amo y espero siga sacando música como esta
  39. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, um mimo paras o fãs, obrigado Selena por ser a princesa do pop!!!
  40. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena durante cuatro años estuvo ausente en las redes, pero trabajando en este álbum. Todo este álbum habla de todos los objetivos que le presento la vida y como pudo superarlos. Desde la primera canción; “Rare” hasta la última, “ A Sweeter Place”, puedes conectar con lo está tratando de demostrar y de cierta manera empatizar con ella y lo que dejó atrás. Simplemente magnifico
  41. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ¡Es magnífico el trabajo que hizo Selena Gómez, de verdad se ve su madurez y evolución que tuvo! Canciones que hablan sobre la superación de uno mismo y el amor propio.
  42. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Ms. Selena Gomez has certainly outdone herself with this album. From the lyrics to production and everything about it. With each and every song, providing something different and wonderful. The album is refreshing and stands out amongst other albums.
  43. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The Álbum of the Millenium
  44. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is whole new level on her career, shows empowerment, but vulnerability at the same time, she's not trying to fake anything, she's sharing her story and you can truly feel it with her. Just precious.
  45. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    4 years in the making and worth every second it took to create this masterpiece! Selena's best work yet. Her collabs with 6lack & Kid Cudi are exceptional! Selena takes you in on a emotional roller coaster ride from her life the past 4 years. She is raw and her lyrics are deep and meaningful. Her songs are so relatable. This album shows growth! That you can be kicked while you are down and4 years in the making and worth every second it took to create this masterpiece! Selena's best work yet. Her collabs with 6lack & Kid Cudi are exceptional! Selena takes you in on a emotional roller coaster ride from her life the past 4 years. She is raw and her lyrics are deep and meaningful. Her songs are so relatable. This album shows growth! That you can be kicked while you are down and still have the courage and strength to get back up and emerge prouder and stronger than ever. Way to go Sel! We see you and we love you! Thank you for sharing your heart with the world. It is truly the greatest gift. Expand
  46. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A beautiful and sonically cohesive album. Selena’s vocals are delicate and soft, but also shows a stronger side.
  47. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That album it's the best work of Selena until now, the title describe perfectly what the album are: RARE. It's just unique and beautiful. Expand
  48. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The song's is like the music of 70's, es very powerful and the lyric is so beautiful and fresh. Expand
  49. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  50. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The Best album, is a good album, good music, good feelings of queen Selena Gómez
  51. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo pienso, que es un gran álbum, ya que cuenta con un súper sonido, una letra espectacular que hace que te llegue al alma, sin duda es uno de los mejores álbumes que tiene Selena Gómez. Lo recomiendo muchísimo. Expand
  52. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album ever! The songs are amazing, and Selena voice is just perfect!
    Great album!
  53. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It is clearly a resurrection sound. Selena Gomez had enough time to give us another amazing job and again she didn't disappoint.
  54. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Se cagó en Arimanca, Demierda, Mionaley, Meghan Tractor, Clamidia Cabello y Pedolsey
  55. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is so far the best album of the year, and it will end it being one of the best. Selena is out of her comfort zone and found out a sound that is perfect for her voice. A perfect body of work, Selena outsold herself right here.
  56. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album of hers! She nailed it! All songs are fresh, new sounds and with meaningful lyrics!
  57. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare is the best album ever I love listening to it 24/7 the beat is iconic it was worth the wait I’m so proud of Selena for the person that she has become I’m always going to support her through her ups and downs Selena is so precious and deserves nothing but the best in life I love you Selena thank you for giving us this masterpiece you are truly the best I love you ❤️ Expand
  58. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O album tá muito bom, samples impecáveis, letras coesas. Hino atrás de Hino, pra mim merece nota 1000 Expand
  59. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, songs are so good, different rhythm and all the album are a feeling of empowerment.
  60. Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Literally an album full of bops! It’s insane to see Selena's growth as a person and as an artist through this album. Definitely her most personal album which connects to everyone who is listening to it. There are a few songs that aren’t that remarkable but most of them have great potential. If you are wondering if you should or not listen to it, then you surely should listen.
  61. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    All her songs are amazing, represents so good her grow, there is a good rhythm, good lyrics and definitely an awesome artwork
  62. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    WHAT A LEGEND SELENA IS A **** ICON love her and i love this album it's so rare love love love JUST
  63. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    An amazing album that experiments many new sounds. Great production and lyrics. Overall definitely Selena’s best work.
  64. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To me Rare has zero imperfections and every song is a memorable one, this will defo be an album remembered forever! PERIODT. Expand
  65. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, fresh, energetic the best, Starting the decade with the best album, Gomez's Maturity is notable in all aspects
  66. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En opinión personal es su mejor trabajo discográfico hasta el momento, las letras y los sonidos de todas las canciones encajan con el concepto. Expand
  67. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is PERFECT, I’m so proud of Selena, the work is amazing, I LOVE IT Expand
  68. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Just love it so beautiful and lovely
    Selena just burried justin and i love it
  69. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love this album is so honest and incredible it is such an impeccable work I am proud of Selena and everything she has achieved so far I love her
  70. Jan 10, 2020
    7
    This album is extremely refreshing and I love it’s overall sound as it’s very new and authentic.. however some lacklustre songs (Ring for example) let it down in my opinion.
  71. Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020, she deserve all the success, she keeps reinventing the music and inspiring other basic pop artists
  72. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is Selena’s best body of work to date. You can hear the cohesiveness and growth in every track. Selena has solidified her spot as the princess of pop after this release.
  73. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album has zero skips. Not a single bad song. Assured that there is at least one song on here that you will like, scientifically proven. Selena has come to save the pop industry, with full force and full grace.
  74. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    You can see the growth from revival to rare. Catchy rhythms and beautiful lyrics about self love and living the life Selena Gomez proving that she’s becoming a more mature singer
  75. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    EXTREMAMENTE ACLAMADO. O PISÃO EM ESTRUMMY QUE TÁ TENDO QUE RECORRER A JABÁ PRA CONSEGUIR AMARGAR UM TOP20
  76. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing! I loved it so much. This is an album about self-love and respect for yourself
  77. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing! I love it so much, the wait was worth it.I can't wait for her next songs.
  78. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    every tone, rhythm, everything is simply arts
    His voice is the best in the world, he knows how to take advantage even if he doesn't have a good enough vocal range
  79. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    [10/1 12:12 AM] Hugotica: *DANCE AGAIN:* A segunda música do álbum, 'Dance Again', é literalmente uma completa balada, a letra, batida e a voz da cantora está ótima, essa música, com certeza, nos trás uma nostalgia do pop de antigamente, coisa que não devia ter morrido, ótima escolha da Selena colocá-la no álbum

    *Minha nota é: 10/10* [10/1 12:15 AM] Hugotica: *Look at her now:* Essa
    [10/1 12:12 AM] Hugotica: *DANCE AGAIN:* A segunda música do álbum, 'Dance Again', é literalmente uma completa balada, a letra, batida e a voz da cantora está ótima, essa música, com certeza, nos trás uma nostalgia do pop de antigamente, coisa que não devia ter morrido, ótima escolha da Selena colocá-la no álbum

    *Minha nota é: 10/10*
    [10/1 12:15 AM] Hugotica: *Look at her now:* Essa música é um ato de amor próprio, uma mulher dizendo que não precisa de um homem e que está muito melhor sem ele é tudo o que precisamos, nessa música, que foi single promocional, a Selena finalmente mostrou o quanto está bem e se amor apesar de qualquer coisa, um tiro de amor próprio em todo mundo.

    *Minha nota é: 10/10*
    [10/1 12:18 AM] Hugotica: *Lose you to love me:* Em LYTLM todo mundo esperava uma porrada de indireta e shade para o Bieber, mas logo ela mostrou, com letra profunda, que superou e que largou tudo o que lhe faria mal no passado, finalmente ela tacou uma última pá de terra nesse relacionamento e tudo o que ele representa! uma perfeita balada.

    *Minha nota é: 10/10*
    [10/1 12:19 AM] Felipe
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  80. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing! Probably one of the best pop albums I have ever heard. A mixture of upbeat with heartbreak, healing and self-love.
  81. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album, have so many great songs and one of my favorites song is Vulnerable and Rare Expand
  82. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love Álbum ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  83. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is Selenas best album yet and definitely worth the listen with absolutely no skips
  84. Jan 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really great album! The only perfect follow-up and evolution from her previous body of work , Revival. She utilizes her voice and has a variety of songs that stand out on their own yet create a cohesive body of work. There are very few skips on this album in my opinion, only two to be exact - Ring and Let Me Get Me. Expand
  85. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Really really amazing and catchy!! Totally loved it ❤️❤️
  86. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Realmente no soy muy fan de selena pero este álbum es simplemente perfecto todas las canciones me encantan
    Ella se merece que la tomen en serio
  87. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum mais coeso e bem produzido da carreira da Selena, não tiraria nada desse álbum, extremamente pessoal e finalmente reconhecemos a identidade musical da Selena, que por muitos anos e trabalhos ficou escondida em músicas pop/dance que já chegavam em sua fórmula pronta esperando apenas a voz de Selena. Superou todas as expectativas e valeu a espera de quase 5 anos, parabéns Selena. Expand
  88. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Once you listen to it you cant stop replaying the whole album. Definitely you’ve got to try it.
  89. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album is so beautiful and real, i can't pick one favorite song, all of them are so powerful and honest.
  90. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    definitely my favorite absolutely album, i love the new style and will be listening to this on repeat.
  91. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    One of the most autentical pop album so far. THIS ALBUM IS A POP BIBLE and we need to bow down for it
  92. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Is the album amazing and honestly? This album is better than Revival.
    Selena has done a lot of things in her career and we should now acclaim her for this wonderful album.
  93. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Eu amei! Está perfeito! Todas músicas são viciantes, impossível escolher a melhor. As letras são tão lindas, transmite muita emoção.
  94. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    her song’s is amazing, the voice is so perfect and the melody is so gorgeous to listing
  95. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    The album is wonderful. The lyrics are deep and touch the soul of the listener, even seems to Selena talking with their thoughts. The tempo is different from most of today's music, which I think is great. It is an evolutionary and perfect sound.
  96. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    WOW I LOVE IT, SELENA’S BEST ALBUM
    I adore this album. You can listen to some of the best songs she has ever made
  97. Jan 12, 2020
    10
    An cohesive album that deserves to be acclaimed. It’s Selena’s best work, which counts with a full honest storyline. We can see in each song what’s its meaning, what message Selena wanted to share with us. It’s out of her comfort zone, and every single song is a bop. They are all impeccable and you can see that it’s different from everything Selena has done. She is in a different levelAn cohesive album that deserves to be acclaimed. It’s Selena’s best work, which counts with a full honest storyline. We can see in each song what’s its meaning, what message Selena wanted to share with us. It’s out of her comfort zone, and every single song is a bop. They are all impeccable and you can see that it’s different from everything Selena has done. She is in a different level with this album and it is for sure one of the best pop albums I’ve heard in some years. Expand
  98. Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Rare is a step forward from Revival to a more cohesive sound and album as a whole in which Selena showcases her growth in the last few years not only as an artist but also as a human being, a partner and a woman who is constantly learning to love and treasure herself.
  99. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Love how this album mixes in different styles. I love the pop and R&B vibes. This album is not boring, not repetitive and it doesn't lack lyrics. This album is amazing.
  100. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Esse CD é lindo, incrível e extremamente coeso, whitney houston pode descansar em paz sabendo que sua menina está lhe dando muito orgulho com um CD lindo perfeito maravilhoso e tudo que há de bom nessa terra
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.