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. velvetsrina
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    an amazing pop album. girlie snapped and everyone knows. rare only has one skip (fun) but other than that it slaps. period stan bvndit, blackpink, loona, red velvet and any other kpop gg.
  2. Tamarminnes
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    I think the reason I love this album so much is because it is just so very relatable, and you can see Selena’s growth through out it. Honestly, my favorite album of the last few years. And the deluxe album also adds a few amazing records(souvenir for example is AMAZING!!)
  3. Andreaavila
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I’m surprised I love this album. I really thought I wouldn’t like it but I did. My favorite songs are lose you to love me and people you know.
  4. Renea
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Loved the album from start to finish, she has been improving with her music that’s for sure
  5. Isis_419
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    The different types of rhythms in each song make this album a whole new experience
  6. karimozo
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    AMAZING ALBUM. Song of the year. album of the year. artist of the year. best project to date yet.
  7. Bicha
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Selena do a great job. This album is her best album ever. I have found that selena worked very hard. Her voice, the music, the lyrics..... everything wondrous
  8. Virgossps392001
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Rare es un buen álbum, luego de revival selena demuestra que creció como cantante y todas sus experiencias nos la cuenta en rare. Esperando sg3. Cada canción tiene un mensaje . Los sonidos son buenos y actuales. La balada lose you to love me es demasiado buena. Para mi la mejor canción deo álbum.
  9. baezadriel
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    I waited 4 years to listen to an album that gave me back not only life, but also the knowledge that I didn't have. "Rare" is art and wherever I go I always carry what I carry with me, and I don't mind giving everything I have to listen to this album over and over again every day. Every letter on this album helped me not only to be myself, but also helped me to find the person who wasI waited 4 years to listen to an album that gave me back not only life, but also the knowledge that I didn't have. "Rare" is art and wherever I go I always carry what I carry with me, and I don't mind giving everything I have to listen to this album over and over again every day. Every letter on this album helped me not only to be myself, but also helped me to find the person who was inside me, the person who could not leave. But thanks to Selena I found myself and realized that it was more than important in this world. Thank you Selena for giving me back my life and teaching me to be myself.… Expand
  10. Ritinha11
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    The most vulnerable, pure and sweet album I ever heard. One of best albums in the world.
  11. Tay19031997
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Amo demais todas as músicas, selena fala sobre verdade, amor, traições, sexo de uma forma leve e linda.
  12. Stainedgmz
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Com vocês o melhor álbum da carreira. E a Selena faz tudo. Felizmente fã da pessoa certa
  13. aliylmz
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album. i am in love with it... Selena Gomez is a queen. love u Selena Girl...
  14. badliarkinda
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    It's the most uplifting and honest album till date. It's so close to my heart. ♥️♥️
  15. Martina22
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We love this album. We love Selena. Thank you for everything you do everyday. You are so special. You make me feel confident with listening to you. You are amazing, a beautiful person.… Expand
  16. MaiyaM
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    One of my favourite albums of all time! Was released on my birthday this year and I have listened to it every day since! Truly love this album and I guarantee I always will.
  17. Borsato
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year and the best Selena's album, it only has bops, every single song can be a single!
  18. Fuiikkkkk
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever! It’s so amazing there are no skips on the entire album it’s exceptional!!!!… Expand
  19. Lisandra330
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic album one of kind and amazing songs to dance to and just an album that you can feel just happiness… Expand
  20. Rarestafall
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    I think this is her best album l. I been a fan sense revival and I'd love revival but i this this is her best work so far
  21. bopis
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before. 10/10
  22. iamgerardo01
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album deserve album of the year in the Grammy's 2021. Selena's deserve a Grammy's nomination… Expand
  23. Junaki
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much, her voice is so sweet her songs are always inspiring
  24. Mhmdalj
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think her voice is soothing and mellow , each song had a different meaning , and a different vibe to it , ring gave you confidence and in my opinion it’s the best song there , rare makes you feel amazing it makes you feel better about your body and who you are , dance again makes you want to stand and dance in any way you want it makes you feel free from chains , vulnerable and people you know are the most vulnerable songs there beautiful too , cut you off helps you get over a break up ( ring too ) one of my favorites is souvenir, it tells a beautiful story and it has amazing rhythm, vocals if she makes it a single it would be one of the best songs.… Expand
  25. juliac13
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Transcendental, não tem uma única música ruim, todas são magníficas, principalmente as da versão deluxe. Sem igual.
  26. Brayan60
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Le meilleur album depuis longtemps ! Félicitations il est incroyablement relaxant et permet d'être transporté
  27. Mandananas
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I LOVE IT SO MUCH! … Expand
  28. Nayawonder10
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    **** amazeeeeballs!!! I LOVE HER SOOOOOOO MUCH MAN!!! I love the way she sings! She don't gotta do high notes to **** know she's a good singer!! I love her, man so much
  29. Vulneraselena
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Esse é o álbum mais maduro e coeso da Selena Gomez, estou completamente apaixonado
  30. fra_scardino
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This album means healing and growth, one of Selena Gomez’s best work! The best tracks in the album are in my opinion Lose You To Love Me, Ring and Cut You Off.
  31. Faryalfaisal
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a very honest album and it relates to me in different ways
    The thing i love about SG is that she puts out music which we can relate to and motivate ourselves through it
    keep it up lena we love you    … Expand
  32. Tinavincent1
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Rare is one of the best album in Selena’s career, musically it is very uplifting and a few songs makes me feel sassy like Ring for example. A few songs makes me feel want to dance. My fave song from the album is boyfriend it’s just sassy to me and really groovy, the lyrics is great but the beat is what makes it a true masterpiece.
  33. jijou
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    this is the best album of the year and I was hoping if he's nominated to the grammys 2021. Selena has a beautiful voice that is naturally very pleasant to listen to. Amazing
  34. kevschwa
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    A cohesive, perfectly-produced comeback album after a nearly five-year hiatus, Selena Gomez’s “Rare” (and more specifically, the deluxe edition) is a body of work that, like Revival, will age like a fine wine over time.
  35. Mohammad__19
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like this great album
    I would like to thank Selena Gomez for this beautiful song    … Expand
  36. Mohammad19
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like this great album
    I would like to thank Selena Gomez for this beautiful The album    … Expand
  37. City_33
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    From the lyrics to her voice, I am continuously amazed at Selena’s power to convey such emotion. Her voice is unlike anyone else’s and that is what differentiates her from her peers. This album has such a range of sound and story telling that you want to keep this on repeat. Her best album thus far and she only gets better with time. Personally out of all the artists out there she is myFrom the lyrics to her voice, I am continuously amazed at Selena’s power to convey such emotion. Her voice is unlike anyone else’s and that is what differentiates her from her peers. This album has such a range of sound and story telling that you want to keep this on repeat. Her best album thus far and she only gets better with time. Personally out of all the artists out there she is my favorite for many reasons. This is due to her vocal range and how she conveys such emotion and passion when she sings.… Expand
  38. Jenny99
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. she came back stronger than ever , just wow ! Loved all her songs ❤️❤️… Expand
  39. Bella1
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    O álbum mais verdadeiro e genuíno da carreira da Selena. Amo a forma como ela conta todos os seus sentimentos nesse album
  40. Aaruhi
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    Perfect album, each and every song I'd damn beautiful and relaxing
  41. Maniesh_23
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Pop album ever, a Grammy deserving album. One of Selena's best work. It deserves all kind of awards. It deserves a perfect score. She has nailed it.… Expand
  42. Yanizabelgalvan
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    This is the best album i have ever heard! each song has a deep and special message
  43. Jorge_Amaya03
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    The whole project gives bad girl vibes. The sounds are rare. The production is rare. Selena's voice is rare! And I LOVE IT. LYTLM is a masterpiece; a song that creates such deep emotions and I bet many cried while listening to the ROTY. Crowded room is such a cute song. While Fun and kinda crazy are here, I don't feel that they don't belong because they are rare. They belong on this albumThe whole project gives bad girl vibes. The sounds are rare. The production is rare. Selena's voice is rare! And I LOVE IT. LYTLM is a masterpiece; a song that creates such deep emotions and I bet many cried while listening to the ROTY. Crowded room is such a cute song. While Fun and kinda crazy are here, I don't feel that they don't belong because they are rare. They belong on this album whether you like it or not. Ring should be praised and appreciated by its lyrics. Vulnerable is such a powerful song for many many people. Cut you off is needy and LAHN is a bop.… Expand
  44. meryyyyyyyyyy
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    I really loved this album, I've been a selenator since 2014 when she released "the heart wants what it wants". Every single song is a bop,my favorites are vulnerable, dance again and cut you off. She puts her emotions and feelings in this project and she worked so hard to do this. Love her and her music.
  45. Adriana80089
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    I listen to this album very often. The songs are super catchy and addicting to listen to
  46. LuzC
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So different but so good, this whole new album give me chills and goosebumps every time I listen to it… Expand
  47. Mangolynnski
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    I am obsessed with this album!! I feel like Selena always has such raw emotion in her voice as she sings, and it really helps me connect with her music. This album was worth the wait, and for me there wasn’t one song I didn’t like!!
  48. Shuveersingh
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    ♥️She is Talented beyond compare. People can believe and say what they want, but she is full of surprises and talent
  49. laszandi
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Every song is a master piece, but my favorite is Crowded room, Sweeter place and Lose you to love me.
  50. bercestella
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Selena bu albümle kendi kariyerini yükseğe çıkardı zamanla rare in revival dan daha büyü anılar içerdiğini düşünüyorum bu albüm bende büyük etki bıraktı
  51. Iscobarrios
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    éste álbum más que para sí misma lo hizo para todos los que de verdad nos sentimos identificados, es un álbum completo y la verdad no le falta nada y logra mucho con sólo escuchar sus letras desde la era Revival hasta a´ca es Magia pura y no por nada es ahora el más discutido
  52. Akeem_alveranga
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album for me, I admit, I wasn’t feeling most of the songs at first. I was very disappointed because I’ve been a fan of hers since...I don’t even know how long. I gave the album another listen, it got better and better with each listen. What really changed my entire view on this album, was the lyrics. When I looked up the lyrics to each song and gave it another fresh listen after, I recognized the beautiful body of work that this woman has made. I felt each line of each song so deeply that it was Almost scary like it was made for me. And with the deluxe edition now out, it’s even more incredible. Give it a listen and really listen to what is being said, past the fun poppy, soulful production. This album is a great listen.… Expand
  53. Cecilia100
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    She just keeps getting better and better watch out for her she’s only going up
  54. Armonylas
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    I love how she is vulnerable on this album
    It’s really rare when artists just say what they feel and don’t just do an album to make one like the last one from Ariana G
  55. Fransisco
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its amazing and deserves all the grammys as possible my favorites are souvinier people you know vulnerable lose you to love me it is one of the best albums in the world you won’t regret listening to it..........................................................................… Expand
  56. Solanosnk
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é clara representação da evolução musical que a Selena Gomez veem tendo ao decorrer de sua carreira, que se desenvolve muito bem até aqui.
  57. Bbecfuller
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Truly one of her best albums to date and I know that from here on out it will only get better. She deserves happiness and more, especially for putting so much heart and vulnerability into her songs and into an amazing album.
  58. andressd2258
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This album is really good, it has a lot of diversity in the songs, especially in it's deluxe version, songs like: Vulnerable, Souvenir, Crowded Room and Feel Me are really good.
  59. cloudysel
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    It’s Amazing! The emotion in the music, the lyrics, the sound. it’s incredible.
  60. Islemislem
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best album ever... selena has always the best songs and she deserves to be the queen of pop...
  61. anggel
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare es el mejor álbum de Selena Gomez, tiene canciones muy profundas como Vulnerable y Souvenir… Expand
  62. Felipemejiaz
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Talented brilliant amazing show stopping never the same totally unique completely not ever been done before unafraid to reference or not reference put it in a blender **** on it vomit on it eat it gave birth to it
  63. musicalmarvell
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    Selena Gomez's newest LP, "Rare", is nothing new, but it's addictive. The lyrics are meaningful and the songs are very catchy. The production is well done. I can truly agree it's one of her best albums. I would love to see her tackle something new in the future. But, for now, we have "Rare" to bop to.
  64. Kaiohiguchi
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so perfect and inspiring, amazing how it just evolves! Far from a generic album, I love it… Expand
  65. Glo89
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her songs are so meaningful, she has that Iconic sound pop rock mix with sensuality , honestly she has her own style is unique and different Rare a master piece.… Expand
  66. Wowzaachoo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Very good album I really liked it because it’s very personal but you can also relate to it a lot
  67. alfonso_0396
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is really a very good album. One of my favorite things is that she is always experiencing new sounds that I agreed to her voice, and there we can see that she is doing the good things, it is an album that deserves to have a GRAMMYS nomination and I will be able to take it to her. too.… Expand
  68. PRDC
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, fantastic, pure pop perfection. All the 17 track are Gold!
  69. bpoloana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I really loved this album, Lose you to love me will have me bawling in zero secons
  70. andrreeaa13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    amazing album i love selena shsnakabehiddbejsosjsidiehwiwiebnsskndjdhdjdjdd
  71. Lolaes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum del 2020 y el mejor álbum de ella
    Me encantaron todas las canciones, muy buenos ritmos y letras increíbles. Lose you to love me realmente una gran canción es tan profunda y hermosa.
  72. oldcardigan
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    masterpiece! a volta triunfal da selena pro cenário da música. infelizmente a divulgação deixou a desejar
  73. Dfigniz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta mucho las canciones, sus letras, el ritmo, es muy bueno honestamente, muchas gracias selena… Expand
  74. Perielyn
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Rare is such an amazing album! Lose you to love me is a masterpiece, one of her best songs ever. This project feels authentic and honest!
  75. Limezher
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Stunning . I mean what do u expect from the queen of pop. She saved 2020 from all this music mess
  76. MusicLover05
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is everything, especially the deluxe. This was a gift to us fans and it’s really a blessing
  77. isadoragoulart
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect! Selena come back after 5 years of some hard times and the result is amazing, you can see she puts herself in this album. Lose you to love me definitely deserves an Grammy because this song is perfect for relationship that didn´t work.
  78. alegrepsamuel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album Selena ever done, I love it! Revival is hard to overcome, but Rare did it! The best pop album of 2020 and I think it is a stronger contender for AOTY and BPVA on Grammys 2021.
  79. Mairanaik99
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the best album released in 2020. No skip all songs are amazing. Selena Gomez's Best album
  80. GhidaRamadan
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The album Rare by Selena Gomez is the Most REAL album I have ever heard. It portraits REAL life experiences, REAL emotions, and REAL life topics/ events such as depression, finding happiness, letting go, self-worth, and heartbreak. This album is self-empowering, and healing to the soul all at once.
  81. Brustw13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Super like this album, my favorite track from this album is Rare, LYTLM, LAHN, CR, and Ring and again cut you off. Yup
  82. sweetwrsel
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    With this album I feel like Selena Gomez found her musical identity. I couldn't be more proud
  83. Saraafn
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Rare is an amazing album, it’s probably the most personal album of Selena. She’s truly express her feelings through meaningful lyrics like in lose you to love me, vulnerable, people you know, a sweeter place and cut you off. Also, it’s very cohesive and shows her versatility with retro vibes (ring), dance pop (dance again/look at her now), r&b (crowded room). Her vocals are really onRare is an amazing album, it’s probably the most personal album of Selena. She’s truly express her feelings through meaningful lyrics like in lose you to love me, vulnerable, people you know, a sweeter place and cut you off. Also, it’s very cohesive and shows her versatility with retro vibes (ring), dance pop (dance again/look at her now), r&b (crowded room). Her vocals are really on point. Favorites: lose you to love me, souvenir (should be in the real version), a sweeter place, crowded room, cut you off and people you know… Expand
  84. Saul_22
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Selena Gómez is one of the best artists in English pop, I follow her work as a fan since 2016 and her entire record is really the best thing in my life in music ❤️ I can always find the best in bad and good moments of my life, always they are for me and I love it ... Rare is undoubtedly one of the best albums of all time, it reveals a lot of the singer of 'Lose you to love me' song worthySelena Gómez is one of the best artists in English pop, I follow her work as a fan since 2016 and her entire record is really the best thing in my life in music ❤️ I can always find the best in bad and good moments of my life, always they are for me and I love it ... Rare is undoubtedly one of the best albums of all time, it reveals a lot of the singer of 'Lose you to love me' song worthy of all the love in the world and much more ❤️… Expand
  85. mesquitagab_
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Acompanhar a Selena em toda a sua jornada (desde o princípio do princípio) foi uma das mais sábias escolhas que eu poderia ter feito. Todas as facetas da brilhante cantora, atriz e artista acima de tudo, que ela é, ficaram expostas e claras em Rare. Difícil não se emocionar ao ouvir algumas faixas. Cada letra tem sua particularidade e seu diferencial. É tocante, é pessoal, é bonito, éAcompanhar a Selena em toda a sua jornada (desde o princípio do princípio) foi uma das mais sábias escolhas que eu poderia ter feito. Todas as facetas da brilhante cantora, atriz e artista acima de tudo, que ela é, ficaram expostas e claras em Rare. Difícil não se emocionar ao ouvir algumas faixas. Cada letra tem sua particularidade e seu diferencial. É tocante, é pessoal, é bonito, é Selena Gomez.… Expand
  86. mayrxw
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t have words to describe Selena Gomez’s evolution. The way each song reminds me of my old love stories and make me feel understood is amazing! Best album of the year!!!… Expand
  87. ramosdriano
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente prefeito,as escolhas das músicas a montagem do álbum ficou incrível, e com músicas pessoais que são muito boas como Lose you to love me… Expand
  88. imnotjuanse
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    El álbum de Gomez es fenomenal, tiene un contenido único y es una de las mejores obras de arte del 2020
  89. xobellaaaaxo
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This album is a breath of fresh air. While it incorporates real-life struggles, Selena shows that we can manage these struggles without forgetting to dance. Quite simply, this album makes me feel alive- raw and proud.
  90. Victorliz
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    is a very solid pop, I love It, the lyrics, production and obviusly selena's voice
    That was perfect... My album of the year
  91. Kerakun
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, creative, great album, it songs describe our life relationships, remember that, she must get grammy on this masterpiece… Expand
  92. Newyorkc
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. I really like the lyrics of the songs. The themes discussed are recurrent in today life : vulnerability, love of oneself.
  93. ericknass
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is wonderful. Lyrically speaking it's a fantastic. music productions are amazing. Selena Gomez is an constant evolution. She's rare!....… Expand
  94. ismimduygu
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    revival is so much better.but this album is good too.my favorite is let me get me and lose you to love me
  95. Allanlon23
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album impecável
    Confesso que quando lançou não gostei tanto mas ouvindo agora me deparo com a PERFEIÇÃO que é    … Expand
  96. iraklis_t
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, for me it's the best album she's made so far
  97. SkylerMan
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    Rare is Selena's best but yet most controversial album. She really proved how mature she is but antis keep saying the album is not showing any growth. If you look closely to tracks: Vulnerable, Lose You To Love Me, She, etc. , you will see her growth and how she became a strong independent woman.
  98. jsara
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Selena killed it with this album. It has a mixture of different types of songs and gets better and better with each listen ♥️
  99. Smruti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Selena Gomez came back to the music industry and has redefined pop and letting the world know what writing a good song is and how you can actually feel the gracefulness and elegance of a person though their music!
  100. Liviaaaaaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eu amo esse álbum mais do que a mim mesma. Selena você foi perspicaz. Um pop levinho e gostoso de ouvir. Amei.
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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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