Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,119 out of 9647
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  1. selener
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, queen did not disappoint as always. Stream Rare, Future Nostalgia, Lover and Chromatica.
  2. peopleyouknow
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is EVERYTHING. Selena truly outdid herself with this extraordinarily great unconventional pop album. 10/10
  3. cesarguzman
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    From Revival to Rare, you are able to see Selena’s self growth and it’s beautiful.
  4. justolivia8
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. Love the new sound she is trying and the personal lyrics that tell you what's she gone through these past few years.

    Bravo Selena.
  5. Mikaylagale
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best pop albums I’ve heard. True art! Lyrically stunning, and the production and vocals are fantastic.
  6. saibk9442
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    far better than revival truly worth the five year wait what a way to start the new decade
  7. Jjjjjjjjqqqq
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Very good would recommend everyone to hear it good album good job selena gomez can't wait for next album okay thank yiu
  8. Asdfvhuj
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. I simply adore the whole album from start to finish. The lyrics are so meaningful I can relate to almost everything.
  9. gustavinhu
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love it, it's so amazing and honest. RARE shows the best side of your voice.… Expand
  10. TonyPolin
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Album is so good. My favorite song is rare, vulnerable, crowded room, kinda crazy, cut you off, and dance again. The lyrics are the best and so meaningful.
  11. Luizaaraujo
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    album with extremely wonderful songs! with a good musical rhythm and very balanced! I loved it
  12. Ghayth
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever made. The beats in all the songs and the lyrics. The best!!
  13. PTr99
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It was worthy to wait that long! This is what I call Pop masterpiece!!! Can't wait for more music videos!
  14. Carohaskins
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album by a fantastic artist there’s absolutely no skips. My favorite part is it is not a generic pop album she tries new styles and everything sounds fresh. She is definitely shaping the sound of pop and it is beautiful to listen to.… Expand
  15. Mimma
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing,i love her voice.Selena Gomez is one of best woman artist in this era.I love her.
  16. NestorByrne
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. She sounds so mature and incredible. Every song is amazing. The best album ever.
  17. rem09
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date. Tracks like 'Rare', 'Dance Again', 'LYTLM', 'Ring' and 'A Sweeter Place' show her versatility and her bravery to experiment in new sounds for her, all while trying to stay true to herself. "RARE" as an album is very cohesive and has such an "I'm better than this, and I deserve better" kind of presence. One can see that Gomez wanted to send out a message toThis is her best album to date. Tracks like 'Rare', 'Dance Again', 'LYTLM', 'Ring' and 'A Sweeter Place' show her versatility and her bravery to experiment in new sounds for her, all while trying to stay true to herself. "RARE" as an album is very cohesive and has such an "I'm better than this, and I deserve better" kind of presence. One can see that Gomez wanted to send out a message to her fans that they do not have to stay in a dark place and can go to 'A Sweeter Place'. The album is mostly in the dance-pop genre but has tracks like 'LYTLM', 'Cut You Off' that show true emotion and true 'Vulnerability' from the artist.
    Personally, I LOVED the album on the first listen, but I can see how it might not be for others. I TRULY believe it has growth potential. After a couple of listens, some might come to love the album and I really hope they do.
    STREAM and BUY 'Rare' now!    … Expand
  18. Seaslark
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Selena's best album ever, Revival was just a spark and this is the flame
    She clears out exactly how she feels at this point in her life and when you feel you've grown up it's so truly relatable, I love her and her music from the bottom of my heart
  19. Marc_bou
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I love you and I am so proud of you. You deserves and I Stan you. See you soon
  20. mandabnt
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I LOVE this album. He is cohesive and meaningful, I can feel everything Selena wanted to go through. Her story is inspiring and the sound is incredibly good. Love you, Selena. I love you so much!
  21. tonykhassale
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    The album is absolutely amazing! From the first song to the last one. It's starts strong with the title-track and finish with the gorgeous 'a sweeter okace'. Melodies and lyrics so catchy and, the lyrical content amazing, the vocals are surprising, Gomez shows the amazing artist she can be and she does it in the best way possible
  22. Gusv
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It's the best album I've heard, a lot of self-improvement is a jewel, I love it
  23. Jozebv
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an authentic album, full of good lyrics, sounds and a very well told story.… Expand
  24. Rose_are_rosie
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece it's rare love it so so much no escape song so proud of her queen taste period queen… Expand
  25. EAMZX17
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Simplemente puedo decir que este álbum me encantó es realmente maravilloso .
  26. Oemer
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best Albums in this World
  27. maduriib
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    its amazing. she seems so happy and healthy, im glad she’s making good music again
  28. Rimal
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    This album is the most refreshing and Unconventional music released since 2016. She set the bar for other artists to hopefully learn to also reach for.
  29. Angeldillon224
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare is like a fresh air of breath. The way the sounds and vocals sound on this album flow so beautifully. The rhymes and most of all the messages are very wonderful. It has a little bit of everything that by the end of each song, it leaves you wanting to play it over again.
  30. PuBkracker
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is different but definitely the best album she ever released. It has a different style the vibe is mostly positive with sad stories. We all can probably relate to these songs because we all gone through the same situations. It's simply a masterpiece
  31. daniela12
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    este album rs magnifico, parece creado por un dios y merece mas valor y reconocimiento de lo que tiene le pondria 100 de calificación pero solo hay hasta el 10 pero bueno me encanta este album que es arte
  32. gabespb
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Selena best album so far, perfect melodies and touching lyrics, this album really came to show who Selena really is and what she's feeling at this special moment in her life
  33. Ivan26
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, the best. Selena is a queen.
    Selena you are amazing, you are in my best and worst moments with your music.
  34. Bekoo
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Just perfect, it plays different genres what makes you feel different with every song. A very mature album, it worth the time without doubt.
  35. Belen98
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    The best album by Selena. Desde América latina la amamos y nos pone muy feliz su trabajo ♥️ Esperar valio la pena
  36. Selediosa
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum que ha hecho, el vídeo de "Rare" es el mejor vídeo; tiene una gran calidad y originalidad♡
  37. ajackson2020
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    her best album by far. everything about it is amazing. production and lyrics are so unique
  38. Saragm
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Um album de coesão, cheio de hinos e músicas que conecta tudo perfeitamente e te toca de uma forma pessoal
  39. TaraTata
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    What an album! Very artistically mature. There are no skippable songs in the album, and the best song here is Sweeter Place.
  40. ATReviews
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is literal perfection, the tones, the playfulness of the production. Absolutely one of my favourites. Not a single skip is on this album which is a very hard thing to accomplish even with seasoned professionals. Every song stands on its own and creates a infectious vibe that you just can't help but move to. And with every listen it just keeps getting better, the lyrics are moreThis album is literal perfection, the tones, the playfulness of the production. Absolutely one of my favourites. Not a single skip is on this album which is a very hard thing to accomplish even with seasoned professionals. Every song stands on its own and creates a infectious vibe that you just can't help but move to. And with every listen it just keeps getting better, the lyrics are more grown up form what has been heard from Gomez in the past and you can tell that this was written by someone who has gone through a lot, it holds more in them. Love love loved this album her best work yet.… Expand
  41. tineyvxe
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    No words can describe how good this album is. I loved every track on this song.
  42. klrs
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    The best album I've ever listened after Revival. So far her best album and the best album of this new decade.
  43. heronslay
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena delivered! This is her B E S T work so far, the songs are catchy, with great production. Amazing collaborations, and wonderful lyrics. It was so worth the wait, props to Selena. Top 3 songs for me: Vulnerable, People You Know and A Sweeter Place… Expand
  44. Marlllorita
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It is a cool album, with fun nuances, the production of the songs are very well worked and intelligent. Selena's voice explores new nuances, sweet, sexy and chill. It is a disc that does not stress and relaxes a lot. I have returned the self-confidence. thanks Selena.
  45. Joseah
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever shes on fire love it so much the production the beat every song love it so much❤… Expand
  46. Leslyynh
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    What a perfect album. Selena Gomez is back and she’s in her best moment. Love her
  47. cherrykisses
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare is a brilliant and cohesive album that highlights the difficulties Selena Gomez has faced during the years in the process of producing this immaculate album whilst revealing that she is in a happy place currently. The production and creativity in this album shows how much effort Gomez has put into this and will for sure be a timeless album.

    Gomez proves that you should have your    Rare is a brilliant and cohesive album that highlights the difficulties Selena Gomez has faced during the years in the process of producing this immaculate album whilst revealing that she is in a happy place currently. The production and creativity in this album shows how much effort Gomez has put into this and will for sure be a timeless album.

    Gomez proves that you should have your own timing and not worry about those who are moving faster than you. Selena Gomez please take as much as you like when creating your next work because this album was extraordinary.    … Expand
  48. asweeterjames
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece. Despite what a certain fandom or two might be doing because they’re rats, it’s literally one of the best albums I’ve listened to.
  49. 7ringsgal
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her best work to this day. This album shows a whole different side of selena, which i am proud of!! excellent work selena
  50. Falkurashee
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare truly captures the essence of healing and growing. The album is packed with deep lyrics and catchy beats. The best album I’ve heard so far from the 2019/2020 era.
  51. Rarering
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    amazing album I think it’s Selena’s best work!
    Every track is just WOW!!
  52. Gretarx
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    New vibes and different sound. Suits perfectly Selena’s voice. Her best album!! The growth is real.
  53. n_rare
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    All of the songs on this album are the songs you just want to keep on repeat all day. Selena did a good job with every single song. Each song is a handcrafted masterpiece by Selena.
  54. Gussbby
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the most amazing albums I've ever heard, it's magical, it's inspired, unique and obviously RARE… Expand
  55. Virgensa
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Me encanto este nuevo álbum, la verdad es que selena se lucio y vino con todo.
    Cada una de las canciones están encantadoras
  56. Suki02
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A M A Z I N G. This album is the best thing that selena has ever created, every piece is incredible and meaningful till a point you feel related to it. I'll not let arianators ruin this album. Peace
  57. Gabiqwert
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    One of the most honest and vulnerable albums I have ever heard, Selena Gomez definitely showed her growth through these amazing authentic songs!
  58. carmogagaa
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    it’s an amazing comeback album. selena’s music is very underrated, she taps into many different important topics in her life and shows how strong she is now.
  59. gitaranjani
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Best album. I love it because it's so pure and people can relate. The musics are really fresh.
  60. letciasaturnino
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A perfect album. Selena, you deserve it ALL, girl. Honest, funny and adorable. Congrats!
  61. Jojhan_Esteban
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Gómez trabajó en el Álbum por 4 años y simplemente 4 letras, ARTE, es mágico, hermoso, maravilloso y todo lo bueno del mundo, recomiendo este álbum por ser exactamente perfecto
  62. SumnichtCD13
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez has achieved Pop perfection with her latest studio album, Rare! It brings an element of honesty and vulnerability with every track. Giving rise to a cohesive and extremely relatable piece of art. The album also features a variety of instrumentals and vocals unheard of for the industry providing a fresh take on Pop music. The album is a piece of art showcasing the maturitySelena Gomez has achieved Pop perfection with her latest studio album, Rare! It brings an element of honesty and vulnerability with every track. Giving rise to a cohesive and extremely relatable piece of art. The album also features a variety of instrumentals and vocals unheard of for the industry providing a fresh take on Pop music. The album is a piece of art showcasing the maturity Selena Gomez has gone through over the past five years.… Expand
  63. ashleyrivas63
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Every song is a bop. No need to skip any songs. People You Know, Crowded Room, Kinda Crazy, Ring are my go to first
  64. fabiiiiiii
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album, it feels so fresh probably my favorite Selena album.
  65. Ceci20GS
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album!! Every song is so unique and this album is full of bops. Selena shows growth with this album, the 4 years was so worth the wait!
  66. Yhulian
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I just wanna say. THATS **** AMAZING. This is the best album of the year and the best album of Selena Gomez. I’m so proud
  67. Mendozabrian99
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection, something different and new from Selena. So Rare of her to just throw bop after bop!! I'm so excited for her and happy!!
  68. helenasbd2
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best pop album of 2020 for sure! So proud of you Sel!! From Rare to A Sweeter Place, hands down the best!!… Expand
  69. jennyromero1
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    amazing album, I loved everything thing about. My favorite song was lose you to love me
  70. brog13
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    fantastic album with a lot of great songs. i greatly enjoyed ring and cut you off.
  71. 11Areej
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s just Amazing ♥️♥️!!!!!

    And we always with you selena ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️    … Expand
  72. Jcruz7290
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her music really upgrades every time she come out with new music. Love it. Really love her voice and her choices of tones.
  73. Karina_rosales
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente álbum. El mejor de Selena, ya que es coherente y un pop sin problemas. Destacan Lose you to love me y Crowded room… Expand
  74. YohanMena
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez really did a great job with her second album "RARE" is a work of art
  75. kindacrazydior
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best cohesive pop albums i’ve heard so far,definitely comparable to 1989.Album of the decade,serve of the CENTURY.My favorite tracks are People You Know,Ring,Kinda Crazy,Crowded Room and A Sweeter Place.The album has literally NO skips.I could listen to it a million times and not get tired.Selena should do more songs like crowded room,it suits her voice so much! the lyrics ofOne of the best cohesive pop albums i’ve heard so far,definitely comparable to 1989.Album of the decade,serve of the CENTURY.My favorite tracks are People You Know,Ring,Kinda Crazy,Crowded Room and A Sweeter Place.The album has literally NO skips.I could listen to it a million times and not get tired.Selena should do more songs like crowded room,it suits her voice so much! the lyrics of vulnerable is the best.Sel has developed so much as an artist lyrically.If this doesn’t get nominated for a grammy-that’s how you will know that the grammys are trash.Even my least favourite song is a solid 7/10,which is saying something because other artists’ worst songs off their album is like 4/10.Don’t forget to watch the music video for rare on youtube!!!!… Expand
  76. Jaenvh63
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I just love it!!!! It’s so perfect in so many ways.
    lyrically awesome. Wow!
  77. ihenax
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums from her, good sound, good rhythm, good lyrics, I really love this album.
  78. clxssfight
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Literally best album to exist other than Mel’s and Ariana’s. Love it so much and have been streaming it since it came out. The talent it has
  79. willnevermeetse
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Hard to decide top 5 out of the album. No skips. Best album to listen to. Vocals and production are a new sound for 2020.
  80. AiliiT
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Cada cacion del album es hermosa y profundamente honesta, valio la pena la espera !
  81. revarelaa_
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores álbumes que he escuchado. Es arte. Todos deberían de escucharlo
  82. Sandii1
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It's the best album of Selena Gomez's career, you just can't choose favorite songs, even Taylor Swift mentioned it. Selena's best job so far and I hope not the last. Very good rhythm, very good lyrics, each of the songs have a personal touch executed with certain metaphors and doing it in a non-literal way.
  83. brendag
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    THE BEST, this album spits out on revival and nothing spits out on rebible. Loving every song, all of them are my favorite.
  84. Lynnselena
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    The album is amazing ! It is so good and honestly recommend it to everybody. Listen to it because the vocals on point.
  85. Salinator
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Cut you off "best music, nothing more to say. This album is perfect. (My opinion)… Expand
  86. matheusrare
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I am so proud of Selena. She sounds confident about everything she’s singing about.
  87. fridgycze
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez got back after 4 years of no album and she killed and showed us a new sound of 2020. Thank you Selena.
  88. adrian_v
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A fresh pop album that sounds like nothing out there today. Gomez delivered a pop masterpiece and is setting the bar high for other artists. Great job Ms. Gomez!!
  89. Helenasbd1997
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever, beautiful vocals and the beat waw! Proud of you Sel!! 2020 is your year and im sure of it! welcome to the new era… Expand
  90. Cpenafiel29
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so powerful and meaningful. I love it a lot. The album is like advices that people should take whenever they are going through mental heath issues and break ups.… Expand
  91. selenat0r
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena brings wholeheartedly music and amazing bops that require 0 skips throughout the entire album. She’s an amazing artist and deserves the praise!!! Let me get me, a sweeter place and much more!… Expand
  92. Afterglow_0202
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    As exciting as Gomez’s album may be, it leaves little room for growth or experimental sound. The album perfectly reflects «Revival»’s themes and music, but doesn’t go beyond that. Selena has the potential to go bigger, which means her next album could be something game-changing. Between «Revival» and «Rare», Gomez released a number of collaborations that hinted at new sounds and show thatAs exciting as Gomez’s album may be, it leaves little room for growth or experimental sound. The album perfectly reflects «Revival»’s themes and music, but doesn’t go beyond that. Selena has the potential to go bigger, which means her next album could be something game-changing. Between «Revival» and «Rare», Gomez released a number of collaborations that hinted at new sounds and show that she is capable of experimentation, which means she has a next-level album in her. She just needs more time to get there.… Expand
  93. Thibaxtos
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Perfeição dms, aclamação!! Selena sempre mostrando bom trabalho e dando tudo que as gays querem! LENDAH
  94. christaff
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    I think this is her best album, all the songs are perfect
  95. fionay
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    SIS SLAYED ONCE AGAIN
  96. poorvigrover24
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Well it is such a beautiful album with so good songs in it. To be honest I can relate to all of these songs but mostly to kinda crazy it’s so similar to what I am going through right now . I believe that this song was written just for me
  97. keikeila
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    This is one of her greatest albums. Every song is a banger. Selena Gomez really outdid herself with this one!! Love how honest and pure she sounded and the features were great. Overall SUPER AWESOME album.
  98. Jraraquel
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Selena’s long awaited album “Rare” has proven her musical diversity. Through intoxicating synths from “Look At Her Now” to lyrical depths from “Vulnerable”. Gomez has proven through every track that it is her time to shine and she will not be going anywhere. Gomez has completely taken control and now is shining brighter than ever before.
  99. Mickael_1223
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    You might like Selena, you might not. But we can't deny how much she has grown these past few years. Not only did she co-wrote every song from the album but she also executed each one beautifully. Props to the editors too, amazing job.

    Thank you Selena & Team for bringing back THE good music.
  100. serenakobeissii
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most original selena has ever been! I loved every single song and i’m so proud of the outcome of it!… Expand
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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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