Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

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  1. ellenakemi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album shows maturity, healing and a process of self-love/self-respect. Selena did the four years of her fans wait worth it. She deserves all the best.
  2. Sirthomm
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Its so good, really love all the song especially croweded room and rare , I think that this work of Selena its an excellent work, her voice it’s more mature now
  3. luoque
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Our pop princess came to show all her vulnerability and what she's been through. With really good vocals, Selena knows how to use her voice and make music that touch people. Compare to revival it's a lot of grown especially in the creative process. It's a new decade and Selena started just in the right way.
  4. deyonna
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    her best album! She really outdid herself with this one and it was definitely worth the wait
  5. Jelinuir
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ICONIC. Você é perfeita mulher, álbum da carreira, uma sonoridade totalmente suave com o tom de voz perfeito.… Expand
  6. mobiyoo2
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    After 5 years she came back with an amazing album
    I love every single one of the songs Selena's voice is incredible.
  7. Stephanie12
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is everything for me, I love every song on it,thanks for making great music for us .love
  8. zarinrash
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s great!!!!!! I’m so proud of her!!! The best album! I’m from Russia and I love love lovvvveee it!
  9. Leodrid
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She's back ❤️ AHHHH I really love her, i love every song of this album, she's amazing ❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  10. IMSORAREE
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Como siempre Selena no decepciona, debería reconocerse que selena es unas de las artistas mas experimentales de la industria y eso no le da miedo, en cada proyecto selena se supera a ella misma, y RARE es la prueba, estos cuatro años valieron totalmente la pena, sus vocales, los sonidos frescos, las letras, todo es perfecto y raro, este es su mejor trabajo y se que tendrá muchoComo siempre Selena no decepciona, debería reconocerse que selena es unas de las artistas mas experimentales de la industria y eso no le da miedo, en cada proyecto selena se supera a ella misma, y RARE es la prueba, estos cuatro años valieron totalmente la pena, sus vocales, los sonidos frescos, las letras, todo es perfecto y raro, este es su mejor trabajo y se que tendrá mucho reconocimiento por eso, orgullosa de ser stan de SELENA GOMEZ.

    THANK YOU SELENA    … Expand
  11. luispintoo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Lose You To Love Me is the only ballad in the album, the only sonically vulnerable moment in a fully confident album. From the moment Rare hits it given that she's over lytlm story so it hits like a highlight
  12. matteodelorenzo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    best album of the decade already, selena really did what she had to do and we love her for that
  13. Camili
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    É com certeza o melhor album dela, apesar de seguir um estilo único, cada musica aborda um assunto diferente e necessário.
  14. babyjentell
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    perfect album with super reputable songs that just show how strong selena is, love it
  15. mohamedalipg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Literally nothing like it. She came to serve. You can tell the pop princess to her time with this album. Definitely on repeat
  16. Tymunia
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Đây thực sự là một album cực đỉnh cao, thiệt đéo hiểu khi có mấy con khùng có thể rate nó 0 điểm được.
  17. Rafaelaxxx
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pop Perfection, selena gomez dona do mundo e da indústria musical, o crescimento de revival para rare é nítido… Expand
  18. Ineedhelp
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best work to date, she's so confident and all the sonsg are amazing, can't stop listening to it, I love it
  19. Thomasiom
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare is a great album. You can stop replaying. Stop rate this album 0 point, cheap ****… Expand
  20. beyhivexplicit
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    raro, coesão, aclamação, conceito, qualidade, arte. sem dúvidas um album dificilmente repetitivo e entregar a verdade nas letras.
  21. migueluix
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM PERFEITO, SIMPLESMENTE INCRÍVEL.
    É TÃO GOSTOSO DE SE OUVIR, VERDADEIRO AOTY
  22. Music-Critic
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Selena Gomez not only shows how much she has grown and matured as an artist with this masterful, cohesive collection of songs; she also shows that she is on top of the pop music game. While most of her contemporaries try to jump on trip-hop and trap trends to make their version of "pop" more commercial, albeit generic and uninspired, Gomez is not afraid to stray away fromPop perfection. Selena Gomez not only shows how much she has grown and matured as an artist with this masterful, cohesive collection of songs; she also shows that she is on top of the pop music game. While most of her contemporaries try to jump on trip-hop and trap trends to make their version of "pop" more commercial, albeit generic and uninspired, Gomez is not afraid to stray away from following trends and instead opts for creating shimmery sleek, fresh pop music with confident personal lyrics, hypnotising synths and beautiful melodies.… Expand
  23. Marcosdpaula31
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns já feitos pela própria cantora. Trouxe não só uma energia boa e tranquila, como também poderosa e sem crueldade. A cantora mostra um lado de como não ser ruim e de como os problemas podem se tornar tão pequenos quando mudamos a maneira de pensar e olhar. Um álbum que muitos se identificam com e cheio de melodias pop-vibrant.
  24. Cristiallan
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Album of the year! "A Sweeter Place" and "Cut You Off" are the best songs on the album. Congrats, Selena, I love it!
  25. Aisaza
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album Is so powerful. Gomez finally love herself. People you know is literally the best song. 4 years is enough.
  26. xcorymylove
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    uma bíblia mesmo, selena demorou anos para voltar, mas também quando voltou voltou com tudo!!! um álbum extramente lendário e lindo, e você sente o que ela quis passar com cada faixa dessa linda bíblia, algo raro!!!
  27. Al-Amin
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It was so so good. On my 1st listen, its hard to find some favourite but after 2nd 3rd and many times heard it, i used to pick all of 13 songs ultimately bop and its really echoes, funky, kinda pop retro and ofcoz its RARE!!! Love from Malaysia
  28. zaynsfetish
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping spectacular never the same totally unique completely not ever been done before unafraid to reference or not reference...
  29. carmengab
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    10/10. Literally. The album itself is a masterpiece. So proud of her. This is her best so far. All the songs are different from each other and every single one is amazing.
  30. shanny_20
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    THIS is the album the industry has been lacking, every song is a step up from the past couple of years and it’s the most personal Selena has ever given us, it deserves so much success
  31. erikam
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Beautifully written and produced album. Selena’s voice sounds beautiful and it fits to the songs perfectly. Loved every second of the album!
  32. A-Imran
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant album! Has something for everyone! Theres a reason why it took 4 years to make this!
  33. TheVinylSpins
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This proves that Selena Gomez is the most adventurous among her peers (Miley, Demi)
  34. Ader
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet! I think it’s gradually built but somehow doesn’t feel overworked
  35. Sully0501
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Hands down her BEST piece of work to date. Her vocals have improved so much I’m so proud of her
  36. Zackwwyki
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    you can hear the evolution. Such a cohesive album, honestly she never disappoints.
  37. Ariellysanttos
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Nesse álbum a selena se encontra como cantora e mostra tu que à no seu coração em um álbum impecável
  38. diegovas
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Su mejor trabajo discografico! Amo cada cancion del album, te hace bailar pero en el fondo te esta dejando un gran mensaje, viene lista para ganar muchos grammys
  39. vivian_bloom
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is such a well done album. The new princess of pop did THAT. i don’t care if you hate or love her but you can’t dent that this album is a perfect work of art.
  40. Theo_Rejala
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    BEST ÁLBUM FOREVER. I love song, so happy for Selena. Selena is rare. Pd: Justin pasando la yummy yummy yummy yummy
  41. ricardolg12
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Valió la pena tanta espera, Selena nos sorprendió de nuevo con un álbum tan hermoso
  42. Sunshine18
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Is PERFECT
  43. Buffay
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    the album makes us recognize a new Selena, strong and confidente. also make us, with all letters, feel what she was feeling and that's beautiful.
  44. JEANVQZ
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    the lyrics and the sounds are very well fitted, the concept seems fresh to me, it is also seen that it's a much more personal work.
  45. sarahfnns
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A confident, inspiring, amazing, beautiful and revealing album. Selena managed to deliver, if delivered, not only to the media, but to the fans. She has gone through all the darkness she has been in all the years, bringing us a light on the recently released songs. With a heart, soul and body surrender, Selena brings us incredible songs, not only sonorously speaking, but her lyrics bringA confident, inspiring, amazing, beautiful and revealing album. Selena managed to deliver, if delivered, not only to the media, but to the fans. She has gone through all the darkness she has been in all the years, bringing us a light on the recently released songs. With a heart, soul and body surrender, Selena brings us incredible songs, not only sonorously speaking, but her lyrics bring comfort to everyone. An album totally different from all the others, with different beats and new musical styles.… Expand
  46. Jenyf
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is amazing , so especial like Selena Gomez , must be the best to 2020 álbum.
  47. Mildred_natalia
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda las letras son preciosas, el ritmo es pegajoso, de lo que mejor que ha hecho Selena… Expand
  48. jar3dsrare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album. She explored different sounds and killed it. I was afraid she wouldn’t be able to top Revival but she did it! I’m so proud of her!
  49. lucassg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I have principles and they were all shaped by this album. I can define it as exciting, addictive, amazing and intelligent. Wonderful Selena Gomez!
  50. carlos_q
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor tabajo de Selena Gomez, demostró que ahora ella se ama a si misma, cada letra y cada melodía se sienten bien.
  51. Santiagosbte
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Magnífico trabajo, se nota toda la carga emocional y artística que tiene el álbum.
  52. rhettxparker
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez returns to the music scene with a BANG! This album is hauntingly beautiful and unique.
  53. Mari247
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics and the production of the album is amazing, this is someting new and cool… Expand
  54. JesusMal22
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Excelente álbum, buenos ritmos y letras, este disco es de superación y amor propio y logra su objetivo sus letras son profundas y bailables.
  55. naumanmalik02
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! Every song sounds great..
    It was all definitely worth the wait!
  56. meandtherhythm
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    An album that very well defines Selena Gomez's trajectory with a perfect composition and production, totally flawless
  57. williamsouza
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Selena mostrou amadurecimento e mensagens pesadas e letras liricamente incríveis através de uma sonoridade suave e muito gentil. Mondou os fãs até aqui durante esses anos de uma maneira inteligente e quem não gostou não soube desfrutar e entender ela até aqui.… Expand
  58. paultubay
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Su mejor trabajo, pensé que jamás superaría a Revival pero lo hizo. Tienen que dejar de subestimarla.
  59. taylorpop
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The lyrics is so good, a concept is amazing, this album is honest and perfect!
  60. Andremolena
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    After 4 years of waiting, Selena give us a cohesive album full of true and honesty, this is her best album!!!
  61. Zorrita_23
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Crecimiento en todos los aspectos. 10/10
    El álbum comienza fuertemente y termina de manera excepcional, la producción hace que el álbum suba demasiados puntos. Cuando Selena sacó LYTLM pensaríamos que al álbum llevaría una línea parecida y al final la gran sorpresa fue el tener tracks frescos, con los cuales puedes sentirte relacionado y a la vez disfrutar de un beat fantástico, una    Crecimiento en todos los aspectos. 10/10
    El álbum comienza fuertemente y termina de manera excepcional, la producción hace que el álbum suba demasiados puntos. Cuando Selena sacó LYTLM pensaríamos que al álbum llevaría una línea parecida y al final la gran sorpresa fue el tener tracks frescos, con los cuales puedes sentirte relacionado y a la vez disfrutar de un beat fantástico, una experiencia única.    … Expand
  62. BrunoDoAmaral
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Foi 4 anos de espera mais compensou, Selena lançou um álbum maduro e adulto relatando a sua superação ao passado e mostrando que o futuro e a paciência pode ser algo muito bom mesmo você vivendo um inferno atualmente,
    Posso finalizar dizendo que Revival teve um sucessor a sua altura.
  63. Ctkaram
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    man this album is so great. every track is so unique and tell a part of selena's story. didn't know if she would be able to top revival but she did. there is no skip, a cohesive body of work that deserves the listen
  64. JoaolUcas95
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, maduro, coeso, valeu anos de espera ☆ Selena está em seu merecido auge.
  65. Jucarear
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s a very cohesive album sonically talking, it shows growth from her previous work while it sounds so fresh from everything out there right now. A worth-the- wait album definitely. She’s not afraid to get vulnerable anymore.
  66. Tom_swift
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Piece of arts, better than justin **** discography, you have to listen this at least twice because it's one of the best album and the first good one of the decade
  67. felippe999
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    Basic, it’s not a cohesive body of work... but the lyrics are so god. I expected more of production.
  68. wtroyard
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    que álbum!
    obrigado Selena, você trouxe com muita autenticidade músicas realmente boas. o sentimento pulsante predomina e ouvir Rare é basicamente um privilégio.
    você não poderia ter contado o que viveu durante esses conturbados e longos 4 anos de melhor forma. #aoty
  69. sleo131
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom
  70. Alvaroganito
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    o album soa da melhor maneira possivel as melodias sao incriveis e todas as faixas sao verdadeiros smash
  71. tatianabelo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It really is one of the most cohesive albums i’ve heard! I definitely enjoyed hearing it!
  72. ZiyanAbduls
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Pop Perfection. Whose doing it like her? No one else can even compare. Her music is on another level. The evolution of music is this. Just like revival I expect people jumping on to try and do this. Congrats Selena you took your time and created something magical!
  73. vulnerablyrare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. Each song sounds unique in its own way but, they manage to come together to form a cohesive album. This album gets better with each listen. It truly shows Selena growth as an artist and not a single song needs to be skipped.
  74. lirachavez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s so gorgeous! Selena's best album was undoubtedly worth it every day we waited to eacuchar this bible
  75. Locofinsss
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena never disappoints, these album is pop perfection , she is not coming to play
  76. Luiiiisnunez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Se nota la madurez de Gomez en su máxima expresión. Desde el inicio hasta el final podemos notar un gran crecimiento en su lírica y producción y su voz haciendo complemento con melodías distintas. Perfecto para empezar una era nueva.
  77. erickx
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    the album shows selena’s brilliant perspective of life problems, with lifting up bangers, beautiful lyrics, great production and smooth vocals.
  78. ktcontratto
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Growth. Strength. Vulnerability. Honesty. Maturity. A beautifully constructed album. Sonically cohesive. Fresh, new sounds. Absolutely stunning.
  79. Luhefer
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is SO AMAZING
    The best álbum pop ever
    100/100
    My favorite song are Dance Again, Kinda Crazy and Lose You To Love Me
  80. MusicHeart
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. It's amazing. Selena really did an excellent job with with album. Souvenir and vulnerable are a jewel.
  81. ZackTombson
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best work and of the best pop albums to be released by a main pop girl
  82. Max_Vito
    May 30, 2020
    10
    rare by selena gomez? an amazing example of how pop music is supposed to be. selena took a risk and every song is so different. i love it
  83. lizbarbosa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's so good to have you back Selena Gomez. Thanks for this album Pop Perfection. You made it worth all these four years of waiting.
  84. otaviopontocom
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album till date. Selena found her sound on this record. It's really rare to see pop stars who came from kids shows on Disney or Nickelodeon evolve this much in each project, and Gomez did it so perfectly. By far, her best, her most cohesive, most vulnerable, honest, fun body of work. Anyone who wants to kick off the world of trap music and generics sounds should check this out.
  85. quintanna
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Honest, beautiful and unique. It’s a butterfly, an album with meaningful lyrics and incredible rhythms. It’s amazing, it’s powerful, it’s Rare.
  86. seleconic
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    it's actually very good you know. it's cohesive and shows self growth. selena slaps
  87. SaulFranco12
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is real Art, real music & real emotions & feeling that you found in this album... Rare is the new Revival
  88. Satwiky
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    The more I listen, the better it gets! Vulnerable and Crowded Room are my favourites!❤️❤️❤️
  89. Bawin
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The songs of Rare are etched with light guitar riffs, percussions, airy electronic elements, edited vocal effects and dance-oriented beats. They're all midtempo or rarely uptempo and mostly inbetween, minimal at times. It's a very sonically cohesive album having Gomez explore all aspects of her limited vocal range. The lyrics follow the themes of self-love, finding happiness,The songs of Rare are etched with light guitar riffs, percussions, airy electronic elements, edited vocal effects and dance-oriented beats. They're all midtempo or rarely uptempo and mostly inbetween, minimal at times. It's a very sonically cohesive album having Gomez explore all aspects of her limited vocal range. The lyrics follow the themes of self-love, finding happiness, individuality, self-care and healing.

    "Rare" is unique, refreshing, chilling and soft. It is a relief amidst today's pseudo-edgy, trap-infected, hypersexualized, culture appropriating chart-ready pop music that burns our ears like acid (you know who I'm talking about). Rare grows on the electronica of its predecessor "Revival", evolving into a modern ambient pop sound. It flows like a cascade from start to end, revealing us Gomez's life in form of infectious pop tunes. Gomez's mental growth and evolution reflects in the album's sound and lyrics. She has clearly outdid herself. This is Selena Gomez at her best. This is the kind of album you would wanna play while driving in the night on a highway or cleaning your house all alone. It's a record for you, your health, your well-being, just you, to show how RARE you are.    … Expand
  90. Javisarceno
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gustó la mitad de sus canciones, sin embargo el estilo vocal que utiliza no es tan bueno en todas la canciones, necesita utilizar de fondo vocals y mejorar en su técnica de canto … Expand
  91. wheredowego
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Really nothing quite like it, so UNIQUE and COHESIVELY beautiful. So proud!
  92. bzamler21
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. Yes it might be a little slow and soft, but it is still really good.
  93. Itspedrol
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Obra prima! Conceito, coesão e aclamação. Obrigado por essa Bíblia Selena
  94. robbm22
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Lovely just art she did THAT girrrrrl thats we she did YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
  95. Tanya1988
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Love this album
  96. daniel123
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum que puedes escuchar todo el tiempo y no te aburre. Es realmente asombroso
  97. Vivek13
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undoubtedly Best work of Selena's career ..each song has different emotion and doesn't make you boar despite being personal story telling theme… Expand
  98. Kauami1
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Em Rare, Gomez entrega um dos melhores trabalhos de sua carreira. Rare é um álbum maravilhoso
  99. Eyub
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A body of work! Heavenly sounds, vulnerability and honesty. Selena shows matirity in this MASTERPIECE
  100. Otacilio
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This new step of Selena career is basically Pop Perfection: Honest, Funny & Vulnerable, just as promissed. From the very first track to the last one, it keeps the rhythm with the same new taste and exciment we love from her.
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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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