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  1. Feb 15, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely Selena's best album to date and i hope she continues to show as much depth, growth and vulnerability in her next projects. She has a lot more to say and the songs are generally well produced and well written. It shows that the focused on herself more and she made a very honest and heartfelt album. Look at her now is very slick and confident tune on self empowerment. Rare, Ring,Let Me get me are also other songs that show a lot of confidence, empowerment and self assurance and i love this coming from Selena. The ballad Lose you to love me is probably the best song of her career as it showcases maturity and vulnerability that we have not seen from Selena ever before. My personal favorite was A sweeter Place, an amazing collaboration with Kid Cudi with these great lyrics, production, hook, vocals. It was definitely my favorite song of 2020 Expand
  2. Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Rare is an incredible album that has different sounds and tuning, Really is something wonderful in issues of lilies as these express many feelings which makes you connect me the album Diria that is one of the best jobs from Selena Gomez
  3. Feb 2, 2021
    7
    Altough this album has some songs that were better if they didn´t existed, Rare shows a big growth in Selena´s carrer, proving to be her most challenging album, so far. Marked by it´s nostalgic and soft vocals, there are several songs on this album that are capable of making him remarkable.
    Top Track: People You Know
    Worst Track: Fun
  4. Jan 30, 2021
    0
    selena gomez succeeds again in making me sleep after a 5 year battle with amnesia , thank you selena love you
  5. Jan 24, 2021
    10
    selena this album is absolutely amazing and so interesting to listen to. so many elements were being combined together to create this perfect piece. i cant believe how selena came this far from her kiss n tell album to this, which is so much improved and matured. her vocal took a large leap and i cant believe her songwriting has become one of her strength that made her stand out in thisselena this album is absolutely amazing and so interesting to listen to. so many elements were being combined together to create this perfect piece. i cant believe how selena came this far from her kiss n tell album to this, which is so much improved and matured. her vocal took a large leap and i cant believe her songwriting has become one of her strength that made her stand out in this industry. great efforts are seen in the presentation of this piece. the tracks are memorable and interesting to sing along to. looking forward to her next one. Expand
  6. Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Esse album mostra sentimentos reais que qualquer um pode sentir e SENTE. Cantar sobre um coração partido é o maior clichê da música, mas ela transformou esse clichê em pura arte e fez músicas deliciosas de se ouvir. Simplesmente incrível, não consigo pular nenhuma música.
  7. Jan 10, 2021
    4
    Selenas fourth album feels like a rebirth. After all the chaos that insued in her life from her breakup with Justin Bieber,her diagnosis and battle with lupus and her transplant. She'd had to mature in those years. She seems more happy and at peace. Life has been improving for her with the success of her make up brand and social media presence and this relflects in this album. It feelsSelenas fourth album feels like a rebirth. After all the chaos that insued in her life from her breakup with Justin Bieber,her diagnosis and battle with lupus and her transplant. She'd had to mature in those years. She seems more happy and at peace. Life has been improving for her with the success of her make up brand and social media presence and this relflects in this album. It feels like a victory lap. Compiled of 13 sweet(Sometimes to a point of cliche) pop songs with not only obscure features but ones that detract from the album. The production though clear and cohesive is predictable, lackluster and uninspired which isn't helped by the bland choruses and juvenile lyrics that fail to convey the depth of her emotions. This is undoubtedly her best record which is a shame considering how much better it could've been if she had experimented more like exemplified in her singles "bad liar" & "fetish" but instead she took the safer route. This is a mediocre release in the grand scheme of the years brilliant outputs. Favourites:Lose You To Love Me,Sweeter Place. Expand
  8. Jan 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album. ever. love the lyrics and the rhythm of EVERY song! no skips at all. Expand
  9. Nov 14, 2020
    2
    It is okay as an album but it is not for somebody like Selena. She had so much potential with the singles but it is very forgettable as a whole
  10. Jan 10, 2020
    0
    definitely not worth listening. i’m not her fan at all, a long time passed since her last album, she’s been through a lot and i expected something different, grown up woman who says she moved on from her last relationship i expect to hear songs about something different, but no every song is about her boyfriend who let me remind you is happily married man. tracks on the album are in weirddefinitely not worth listening. i’m not her fan at all, a long time passed since her last album, she’s been through a lot and i expected something different, grown up woman who says she moved on from her last relationship i expect to hear songs about something different, but no every song is about her boyfriend who let me remind you is happily married man. tracks on the album are in weird order, not corresponding at all. such a mess, since i liked her songs from her first albums i expected a lot more. Expand
  11. Dec 27, 2020
    10
    selena gomez entregou tudo nesse álbum, a forma que você vê a evolução dela é incrível. em como ela fala sobre como ela superou tudo e com um novo estilo musical que se encaixa melhor com ela. é ela!
  12. Dec 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best album of 2020, I still listen to it and it’s beautiful - a real masterpiece. It make me feels better
  13. Dec 14, 2020
    10
    honestly? a perfect album! I am speechless to describe the art that i find in this masterpiece! the best pop album I've ever heard
  14. Dec 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of this year
    This album is great
    Again, Selena has created a masterpiece
  15. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    The marketing copy of this album defines it as being "Honest. Vulnerable. Rare" and for once, I have to agree. 'Rare' is to Selena Gomez what 'ARTPOP' was to Lady Gaga: “This album is a celebration. My pain exploding. It’s heavy, but after I listen to it, I feel happy again. I feel lighter.”

    Gomez lets shine all her emotions, from the good ones to the most troubling ones, in all the
    The marketing copy of this album defines it as being "Honest. Vulnerable. Rare" and for once, I have to agree. 'Rare' is to Selena Gomez what 'ARTPOP' was to Lady Gaga: “This album is a celebration. My pain exploding. It’s heavy, but after I listen to it, I feel happy again. I feel lighter.”

    Gomez lets shine all her emotions, from the good ones to the most troubling ones, in all the tracks, travelling in a journey of self-discovery, healing and moving on. She does something bloody brilliant by letting her fans and the public see her real self, after years of silence in the media that speculated on her love life and her health.

    On 'Rare' you will trully see an honest, vulnerable and Rare Selena Gomez. She is not shy of letting her emotions out in the world in this fantastic pop record that i find myself listening almost daily. A perfect statement that shows that you can have your lows, but ultimately come stronger in the end.
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  16. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Best album in the world! Really good songs, no skipping, full of emotions and feelings. I love it
  17. Dec 11, 2020
    9
    it's a cute album. most of the songs are actually joyful but quite simple for an album called rare. she could've done much more!
  18. Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Que album gostoso de ouvir, com certeza o melhor album de Selena Gomez até então.
  19. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    the best album of 2020
    good rhythms and personal lyrics

    we love the queen of pop SG
  20. 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.
  21. Dec 5, 2020
    6
    Boyfriend - 5,5/10
    Rare - 8/10
    Souvenir - 7/10
    Dance Again - 6,5/10
    Look At Her Now - 7,5/10
    She - 7/10
    Lose You to Love Me - 9/10
    Ring - 7,5/10
    Vulnerable - 6/10
    People You Know - 7/10
    Let Me Get Me - 5,5/10
    Crowded Room (feat. 6LACK) - 7/10
    Kinda Crazy - 6,2/10
    Fun - 6,5/10
    Cut You Off - 6,2/10
    A Sweeter Place (feat. Kid Cudi) - 6,3/10
    Feel Me - 8/10
  22. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    I love this album! My Favorite songs : sweeter place, ring, dance again, souvenir, crowded room, lose to love me
  23. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez en Rare es un tono de madurez y sobriedad en su carrera mostrando otra faceta de la artista mas madura y artistica
  24. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album, i think this is her best record, definitely one of the best albums of this year, can’t believe grammys ignored it
  25. Dec 3, 2020
    10
    This is Selena's most personal album to date! "Lose You To Love Me" is easily one of her best songs as well. Every song compliments Selena's voice perfectly and provides head-nodding beats and melodies! Love it!!
  26. Dec 2, 2020
    10
    I really proud of Selena, she's really rocking with this album, all the songs are very good, I'm shocking 'bout that.
    The best songs? Lose You To Love Me, Look at Her Now and A Sweeter Place
  27. Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Este álbum de Gomez demuestra ser una persona mucho más madura aun que e de admitir que, no esta a la altura de revival joder revicañ es la mismisima biblka de Gomez
  28. Dec 1, 2020
    6
    It's all just fine. She just hasn't really defined her sound yet. It's all forgettable and unoriginal, but not bad.
  29. Nov 30, 2020
    6
    "Rare" is a pretty average pop album with only a few highlights.

    Favorite tracks: Rare, Dance Again, Vulnerable, Cut You Off, A Sweeter Place
    Least favorite tracks: Crowded Room, Fun
  30. Nov 30, 2020
    0
    she waited four years to release an album with cheap pop songs that was rejected by other artists.
  31. Nov 30, 2020
    7
    The album has a good songs but I felt like it’s the type of songs that don’t last long. Although I loved most of them I prefer Selena to sing
  32. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most relatable and most beautiful album ever to exist. I love this album so much. Expand
  33. Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far. It's her most personal album to date where she talks about all the things she's gone through for the past years she wasn't in the limelight. I love the whole production. Overall, great!
  34. Nov 28, 2020
    10
    simply an album that expresses too many feelings and fits perfectly with Selena's voice timbre, her lyrics are powerful, It has a mix of retro and modern type melodies. The rare is unique, powerful and magical.
  35. May 29, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor album del mundo me encantan todas las canciones son muy buenas todas se
  36. Nov 28, 2020
    10
    This is such an incredible album. Selena keeps improving herself by time. She really found the type which suits her voice well. Deluxe version of this album also has bops. I believe her next album will be her masterpiece.
  37. Nov 27, 2020
    10
    the lyrics are amazing, all the songs are meant to be personal and you know they weren't written just to fill the album, so proud of this work
  38. Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Esto es una obra maestra gracias selegend por tanto arte ya deja de cargarte en tus contemporáneas
  39. Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I got the Target exclusive and the deluxe edition/re-issue and both are phenomenal and Rare is my favorite album of hers and to me her best album, one of my favorite pop albums of all time, and one of my favorite albums of all time and the deluxe edition/re-issue verison is one of my top 10 favorite albums of 2020 and the Target exclusive version is one of my favorite albums of 2020, I canI got the Target exclusive and the deluxe edition/re-issue and both are phenomenal and Rare is my favorite album of hers and to me her best album, one of my favorite pop albums of all time, and one of my favorite albums of all time and the deluxe edition/re-issue verison is one of my top 10 favorite albums of 2020 and the Target exclusive version is one of my favorite albums of 2020, I can not say enough good things about this album. Selena Gomez is one of my favorite musical artist's of all time. The writing is exceptional and beautifully personal. The production is remarkable. I loved everyone of the songs from both versions so I ranked them and my ranking is Rare, Lose You to Love Me, Dance Again, Boyfriend, Let Me Get Me, Cut You Off, Look at Her Now, People You Know, It Ain't Me (with Kygo), She, Vulnerable, Bad Liar, Ring, Souvenir, Kinda Crazy, Wolves (with Marshmello), A Sweeter Place (feat. Kid Cudi), Back to You, Feel Me, Fetish (feat. Gucci Mane), Crowded Room (with 6lack), and Fun. I loved all of the music videos for the singles. Selena Gomez's voice is outstanding just like it always is. The cover and artwork are stupendous and beautifully shot. This is her best album to date and a A+. Expand
  40. Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns de 2020
    Em Rare, Selena trouxe composições incríveis, e a cada faixa é com um diário de uma parte de sua vida.
  41. Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena showed everyone how it is beautiful to be vulnerable. I love this album forever. Plus, Kid Cudi!! Expand
  42. Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Best album in recent memory. Selena is finding her path. She's so honest! i LOVE the lyrics and everything about it.

    unbelievable that gRAMMYs HAS snubbed.

    SELENA YOU ARE THE BEST
  43. Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This is Selena’s best album yet.
    Rare is an invitation into her own head showing us what’s going on with her life, fighting for her happiness. Selena showed vulnerability and versatility in this piece of art. Hands down AOTY.
  44. Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing Album. Not to describe with simple words. Goes deep into emotions. Amazing work by Selena Gomez.
  45. Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. And excellent and creative album. It an adventure of genres. The lyrics are so heart feeling, that’s one thing that defines what’s music Expand
  46. Nov 24, 2020
    10
    she deserved grammy all song is amazing, fun and meaning.
    at least didnt say yummy yummy 68 times
  47. Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection.
    One of the best albums of the year.
    Unique, vulnerable, soft, sophisticated and rare.
  48. Nov 21, 2020
    10
    this is my favorite album ever is so good and the song are totally different from each other
  49. Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Love love love this album❤every song is relatable ..specially lose you to love me this song heals me ❤
  50. Nov 19, 2020
    10
    A gorgeous album, with interesting songs that put together one of the best musical surprises of 2020.
  51. Nov 18, 2020
    10
    I loved it. Selena really knows how to make good and catchy songs. Lose you to love me is perfect.
  52. Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not a Selena Gomez fan. However, this album is very unique and rare, I think people need to take a little glance at the songs from this album. This is an album with magic lyrics. Expand
  53. Nov 17, 2020
    10
    I like this album and every song in it very much. It is genuine and firm yet Selena's kindness still shines through. Can't wait for her next project!
  54. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    I can relate to this album a lot... its very meaningful every song is special.
  55. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good album. must listen to all the songs, but especially lose you to love me. Expand
  56. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Her best album! All the songs are very meaningful and with great lyrics. She proves you don't have to reach high notes to be an amazing singer.
  57. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Best album of selena gomez
    Every track has its own speciality
    Rare is the best song in the whole album
  58. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album yet released in 2020. Selena Gomez music has very improved, I love it can’t wait for more. Expand
  59. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. All the songs have feelings, I think it's a very mature and meaningful album
    Congratulations, Selena.
  60. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Greatest album beside her revival era!!!!!! Like omg her voice is a evolution!!! Worth the wait!! Great music to dance to!! Cant sit still while listen to Rare ideed rare album!!!
  61. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    it's really good. Selena's best piece of work. Every song is just wonderfully written and well produced. Loved it. Thank you, Selena.
  62. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such an amazing album this album deserves more! I really love it I think it has a different way than the other Albums and that’s what makes it rare! Expand
  63. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing! This album so much lyric and the lyrics are so personal. This girl rocks!
  64. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Real and honest. Teach to love yourself. The lyrics, the beat and the melody has something special that brings joy to the brain Expand
  65. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    I think this is one of the best albums if not the BEST album of Selena. She pours herself in these songs and lets her be vulnerable to her fans and the world. I think every song has its own spark and own everything and I enjoyed every single bit!
  66. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. She never disappoints. My favorite songs are rare, vulnerable, she, lose you to love me, look at her now, well basically every song! I recommend you listen to it.
  67. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I became a selenator due to this album. This is stunning. Thank you Selena Gomez so much for this magical masterpiece. Expand
  68. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    I loved all the tracks! But favorite are Vulnerable Suveniur Crowded Room Sweeter Place
    You should listen to this album... it's really worth it!
    Whish her luck
  69. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Masterpiace!!
    beautiful lyrics, beautiful voice with amazing music and sounds, definitely she’s one of the best artists, one of the best pop albums of 2020!
  70. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Just 10/10 such a good album. Love all the songs. All of them are very relatable in some way
  71. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Album of the decade me thinks, selena really gave us the album of the year, proud of that
  72. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Honestly? Her best work and one of the best pop albums in a very long time. It's so cohesive, the lyrics are really good and relatable, production is amazing and her vocals are on point. It deserves all the success
  73. Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. It's legendary because every tracks shows her vocals and her unique sounds. I can listen to it on repeat and I can see the growth and streghrs on every tracks. Selena Gomez does a well job throughout the album.
  74. Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Great album !! Loved the new music and sounds , she really poured her feelings into this amazing album
  75. Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. un álbum totalmente al último trabajo que nos dió y lo único que puedo decir es que la palabra perfecta es poco para tanto arte Expand
  76. Feb 16, 2020
    10
    She‘s come so far since Revival. This album was the best comeback for her that I could have imagined. There was a variety of songs. Great production.
  77. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    'Rare' just has everything I need. Amazingly beautiful Album by queen Selena Gomez...
  78. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year Yall the lyrics of the songs are relatable and not just some poppy songs I LOVE SELENAs recent music its def my taste
  79. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This album is literally legendary we love and stan her forever and ever
    Rare is Rare
  80. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Best album the history of the world Zúñiga Mrs. amazingly amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing she is the best person in the whole entire world
  81. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Honestly, the most underrated gem this year. So many songs have such a lovely uniqueness to them and it isn't too poppy or mainstream which completely fits. Stand out tracks are Ring, Cut you Off, Crowded Room, Dance again and Kinda Crazy. (The Deluxe version is EVEN better with 2 of my favourite songs, She and Souvenir).
  82. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This is just amazing, so honest, so true, as the artist herself. Please stream Rare and listen to the words of each song, the image of Selena will appear in front of you, you’ll believe to be able to see her beautiful soul and you’ll simply love her
  83. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just perfect for an album I loved every single song Expand
  84. 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.
  85. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This album was an absolute masterpiece. The biggest stand out song is ‘A Sweeter Place’ for sure.
  86. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena Gomez is truly a legend artist , and we don't deserve her she's so pure ,talented, beautiful person inside and out side Expand
  87. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena Gomez is the best. Listen to the whole album. I promise you won't regret it. Expand
  88. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful album... It talks about real life problems one can relate.. To me it is the most precious album... As in mordern world every singer talks about sex and fun only few are like selena Gomez who speak their heart... All what I can say is it's amazing
  89. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unlike her past albums, "Rare" was a complete mixture of inspiration and self love that esteemed her to complete the actual "Revival". And now one year passed yet LYTLM is still on repeat in every fan's spotify playlist. She taught us self love, being real & rare. She deserves more. Love from a Selenator Expand
  90. Nov 12, 2020
    6
    We can say this album is good but the problem is that it’s not catchy. I listened after that I forgat. I guess it’s not good
  91. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! For a person that has been with Selena since the beginning is such an emotional and amazing experience to see how much she has grown and evolved. All the songs and lyrics are amazing, she deserves the best.
  92. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt the best album of the year, met everything I wanted. Perfect for listening with friends! ❤️❤️
  93. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Me encanta su ritmo, los sentimientos plasma dos, me gusta el estilo de cada cancion. En fin unos de los mejores albunes de selena gomez
  94. Nov 12, 2020
    8
    Rare is one of the best albums of 2020. All the tracks are different and refreshing. Loved it.
  95. 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
  96. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    First time I'm hearing a Album which has 0 skips and I really appreciate the lyricist of this whole album and selena gomez did a great job and I can easily connect myself with each and every song on this album so no offense RARE IS RARE :)
  97. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    To be honest with everyone who looks up this website to look at reviews, this album is one of the best pop albums of the year and no one can deny that. She just makes constant good music and is well rounded. Who wouldn’t like Selena Gomez?
  98. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Something that is new for her and with vocals and production and not the all artist can make something like this
  99. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I love his voice, it has good potential and I consider this album to be one of the best of the year, (not to say that it must be # 1)
  100. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is the most iconic piece of art released this year, exploring a more vulnerable insight into Selena’s personal life nothing compares to this album it truly deserves album of the year! Love it❤️
Metascore
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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.