Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

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  1. coldeau
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    this was definitely worth the wait, by far her best one yet. don’t let her lead fool you, this album definitely will make you dance.
  2. Aryamaya
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing! Absolutely loved every track it's so different and has unique sounds.
    The instruments her vocals the lyrics the production are perfect. The albums has no skips. Selena really outdid herself with this album. My personal favourites are vulnerable ring and dance again.
    Proud of Selena can't wait for more. So existed what she will do next.    … Expand
  3. barte
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare is Selena's most high quality and creative album yet. I had high expectations, which definitely got exceeded. She has found her own sound which makes this her most mature album.… Expand
  4. LuisGuiilhermeS
    Jan 10, 2020
    5
    Foram 4 anos de espera, e Selena Gomez não soube aproveitar esse tempo todo e lançou um álbum mediano.
  5. berkeksioglu
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The pop princess returns. Selena decided to experiment and discover her own sound, which is rare these days. She doesn’t copy other sounds to stay popular like others, she makes her sound. It was well worth the wait.
  6. badnewsg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    yeah maybe there are some songs that are a little repetitive but this is so different and new from any other selena art work and every song has an special meaning. she growth, the rhythms, production and vocals are so good. how this can be generic?... haters gonna hate I think
  7. Rawan_almutri
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Album of the year a masterpiece literally a masterpiece And it’s her best album
  8. veljko
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    it's so good my favorite is People You Know, listen to it! this is one of the best albums that i've ever heard and i'm gonna be listening to it for the whole year! i love selena and this album!!!
  9. wheredowego
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Really nothing quite like it, so UNIQUE and COHESIVELY beautiful. So proud!
  10. cutyouoff
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Never done before; sonically the record is so cohesive and fresh. Truly her best best work to date - surpassing the already acclaimed "Revival". Selena's vocals have never sounded so crisp and breathtaking and the lyrical content is absolutely astounding.
  11. Lorainne
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After a 4 year hiatus, Selena Gomez has finally released her highly anticipated album Rare. I can proudly say that Rare has exceeded my expectations, Rare shows how Selena has grown more mature as an artist over the past few years. The album is very cohesive and the lyrics are gold. It is indeed a melody-pleasing and rhythmical pop-leading album.… Expand
  12. jm061099
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year, I really do understand why she took almost 5 years to release the album, every song has a meaning an tells her story which is nice, I didn’t hear any “skip” song which is great, I really do believe this her best project to-date, she really work hard on this and I can’t wait to be recognized and she receives the respect and awards that she deserves.
    Let’s hope she    Best album of the year, I really do understand why she took almost 5 years to release the album, every song has a meaning an tells her story which is nice, I didn’t hear any “skip” song which is great, I really do believe this her best project to-date, she really work hard on this and I can’t wait to be recognized and she receives the respect and awards that she deserves.
    Let’s hope she does a Tour, I would really enjoy A Sweeter Place, Let Me Get Me and People You Know live, please stream the album, let’s suppert our girl, she’s been through hell, she really deserves all the love and respect from us.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. aleksakitanovic
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Queen legend snatched us with this holy flawless album which was worth the wait! 10/10
  15. 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.
  16. bokho
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A cohesive, well put together album, showing that albums should not be rushed, but should be a thoughtful process. Gomez moves away from the generic sound every pop girl is going for nowadays, showing how it is okay to move away from this sound and discover your own. The album was definitely worth the wait!
  17. VictoireBrnn
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    WOW. Look at her now. She maybe released one of the best album by a big pop singer since one of Swift’s last record. Rare is the epitome of growth, vulnerability and self love. Her voice sounds really good, she’s confident and confortable. Vulnerable! That song, is a masterpiece. I cried when i first listened to it. Ring is a song that reminds me of Amy Winehouse, her vocals are easy andWOW. Look at her now. She maybe released one of the best album by a big pop singer since one of Swift’s last record. Rare is the epitome of growth, vulnerability and self love. Her voice sounds really good, she’s confident and confortable. Vulnerable! That song, is a masterpiece. I cried when i first listened to it. Ring is a song that reminds me of Amy Winehouse, her vocals are easy and smooth. If you have to listen to some of these, i will definitely choose Ring, Vulnerable, Rare, Let Me Get Me, Kinda Crazy.. This album is one of the best album i’ve ever heard.… Expand
  18. selenkag
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So proud of her & her work! „Rare” is her best album, much better than „Revival”… Expand
  19. Moodi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tbh the best album she’s ever done a literal masterpiece I’m just impressed she snapped… Expand
  20. Lollyx_o
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez exudes sensuality and confidence with her new album RARE. With her poppy and feel good vibe sounds, Selena demonstrates that she can be versatile with her craft. Revival was a mature album but Rare catapults this pop princess into a Pop Queen by showing her growth in the music industry with Gomez's first single, Lose You To Love Me, reaching the #1 spot. Each song on her RareSelena Gomez exudes sensuality and confidence with her new album RARE. With her poppy and feel good vibe sounds, Selena demonstrates that she can be versatile with her craft. Revival was a mature album but Rare catapults this pop princess into a Pop Queen by showing her growth in the music industry with Gomez's first single, Lose You To Love Me, reaching the #1 spot. Each song on her Rare album shows different vibes but still manages to maintain a cohesive theme and not just a bunch of random songs thrown into an album. Gomez delivers an honest, vulnerable, raw and relatable album and shares her struggles with anxiety, heartbreak and low self-esteem yet still manages to show a positive outcome in her music by saying there's always a bright side to things. Gomez did an outstanding job.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. muvabel
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A refreshing album in this streaming era where artists just put out generic songs for streams. A new, experimental pop-sound while also diving in new genres. Stans-out tracks are Rare, People You Know, Vulnerable. The collaborations with KID CUDI sand 6LACK are amazing as well. Selena’s best album!
  23. marcocampos
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A skipless album. Definitely her best body of work yet
  24. Rareselena
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    THE BEST Selena Gomez ALBUM EVER!!!!!
    Buy it stream it you won’t be disappointed !!!!
  25. Savi12
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Album of the year already. Every song is a bop. My favorite is Let Me Get Me and Sweeter Place
  26. panicval
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Fresh, new, all the songs have a strong bass melody which reminds us of "Bad Liar". The instrumental are modern but have a vintage vibe.
    The lyrical content is mature, personal, deep. Definitely her best album.
  27. Miroslava
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is one of the best albums released recently. Its cohesive, every song sound different but altogether it creates magical effect. It's an album about self growth and self love. She's getting back the confidence that life challenges and **** people stole from her. 10/10
  28. Lastluar
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez made me cry! I can feel her heart here! My new favorite album. Love it
  29. luanaloves
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena's sounds like a grow up woman, it's visible her evolution. I love this album
  30. gabrielcipriano
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album is one of the best things that has appeared in the world in recent years! the melody, lyrics and feeling from end to end of each track. And a basic lesson in self-love and acceptance, all songs have something to relate to our lives and have a solution to this problem or learn about it. It took four years for that, and it was pretty offsetting.
  31. uzayliemojii
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    best album PERİODT she is soo good. All of them is worthy. Uniqie and incredible sounds
  32. BruninCoelho
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Uma espera incansável de 4 anos que resultou num trabalho coeso, maduro, tocante e posso dizer que o melhor de sua carreira por trazer consigo sua bagagem emocional de uma forma tão simplória e positiva, a qual passa por tudo ao longo desses anos de forma muito irreverente com palavras profundas e melodias tocantes! Um retorno que era mais que aguardado e que será lembrado por seu talento!
  33. anavitali
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    It should be perfect already just because Crowded Room exists. I love the growth and it is a great follow up to revival’s EDM 2015 sound.
  34. Nishanth
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    POP PERFECTION!

    Honestly this album is a masterpiece and topped her last album REVIVAL (which is a good and trendsetting album in 2015).
    People who don't like this album I respect your opinion but sorry your taste sucks. The versatility and the production in this album are extraordinary. I can't praise Selena enough, brilliant album. Honestly shocked in a good way.
  35. montxxxgmry
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is another level. Each song is beautiful in it own way. The lyrics, production, meaning. Wow
  36. khryztine
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Every song has a different vibe and doesn’t follow with what’s currently trending in the pop industry which makes the album so good and proves the singer’s versatility.
  37. SwiftAlwyn
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    WORST CAREER ALBUM. Rare can be worse than Stars Dance with your repetitive instrumentality and a poorly finished production style. Disappointing
  38. nadxo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    HER BEST WORK TO DATE!!!!!
    IM BEYOND PROUD OF HER ❤️ looking forward to what she might drop after!
  39. martalonsoo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album is so good, love the lyrics the production EVERYTHING. Good job Selena!
  40. moonlite
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    SO CREATIVE! never quite heard an album that has resonated with me in such a while. my faves: let me get me, vulnerable and rare.
  41. Natalymendes
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Incredibly cohesive and leaves fans content and wanting more of this newly found sound by Ms. Gomez.
  42. Jesuispaola
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's the best album of Selena Gomez, It's so beauty, fresh, fun and powerful, every song is better than last one, after this 5 year I see a new Selena so wonderful, young but mature, I say honestly I Love RARE.
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  43. sneakymonster
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Miss Gomez ended that rat of Desperustin. This album made my pu$$y riot and i'm so ready to suk d1ck when "A Sweeter Place" plays.… Expand
  44. wales7388
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Extremely mature, experimental and cohesive. Truly one of the best pop albums since 1989, Gomez returns in full force proving this is HER time.
  45. luccacorvalan
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum hasta la fecha, honesto y con un pop muy fresco. Nada genérico
  46. mamaswiss
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A really really good album. Just cheap **** can rate this album 0 point. Rate Rare 10 points
  47. 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.
  48. XMACHINE
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    It's embarrassing for a 27-year-old woman with over a decade in the music industry, to produce an album that sounds like she's still on Disney Channel
  49. Lilyxo
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Weak lyrics and her voice is kinda annoying, vulnerable is the only listenable song
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. laila1234
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    So different than what we usually hear from mainstream artist. Features are rightly used and not just for chart purpose. Definitely worth a Buy.
  54. 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.
  55. 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!
  56. desesese
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    goody goody goody goody goody goody goody goody goody goody goody goody goody
  57. XbadaroX
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Um álbum mais íntimo e um trabalho muito bem elaborado, músicas que contagiam e emocionam.
    Ela acertou em cheio com esse álbum.
  58. araragik
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Me gustó. Rare, crowded room, a sweeter place son mis favoritas hasta el momento.
  59. 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
  60. tatianabelo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It really is one of the most cohesive albums i’ve heard! I definitely enjoyed hearing it!
  61. ing_fra
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection. This album is a whole song, its sound is unique and different.
  62. WindowsPeak
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    This album has a lot of emotions and sides,Selena should be happy with their release
  63. musicmaniac123
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena's best album ever! I love her and have admired her for so long. She is so creative and really delivers some stunning vocals and arrangements on this album
  64. 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
  65. xoxphilip
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is so far Selena's most cohesive album and the wait was definitely worth it.
  66. 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
  67. Kiva
    Jan 10, 2020
    6
    Hi. I'll probably get hate for this but here we go... "Rare" is a good pop album. It has its ups but it also has its downs. There are songs powerful with strong lyrics about Gomez's life (i know she had some troubles even though im not a big fan) while other songs are the most basic radio pop you'll ever hear. Some people might like that but i really dont. It's not bad but could have beenHi. I'll probably get hate for this but here we go... "Rare" is a good pop album. It has its ups but it also has its downs. There are songs powerful with strong lyrics about Gomez's life (i know she had some troubles even though im not a big fan) while other songs are the most basic radio pop you'll ever hear. Some people might like that but i really dont. It's not bad but could have been so much better if some songs weren't there
    Best Songs: Rare,Lose you to love me,Crowded room, a sweeter place
    Worst songs: Look at her now, Fun,Dance again    … Expand
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. GetawaySnake
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its so song , my top 3 fave songs are crowded room , ring , LYTLM. It's really worth the wait and the production is fantastic… Expand
  71. brina
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    rare was definitely worth the wait . it’s a spunk of a pop album . makes you want to dance , but if you listen well the lyrics have meaning .
  72. migueluix
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM PERFEITO, SIMPLESMENTE INCRÍVEL.
    É TÃO GOSTOSO DE SE OUVIR, VERDADEIRO AOTY
  73. Paul9
    Jan 10, 2020
    1
    TERRIBLE, GENERIC, CHAOTIC. An album that looks more like boring guided meditation. Production is poor, the lyrics aren't good
  74. AnnieMotza
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    This album is horrible...After I finished the album, I had a strong headache...
  75. ZeyadSoliman
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It is so damn good and well worth the wait! I'm having trouble picking my favourite!
  76. RevivalGomez12
    Jan 10, 2020
    3
    despite being selenator, i'm so discouraged about what selena gave fans. we waited 4 years for this album and the end result was boring and basic.
  77. Benjamin13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Simplemente es mejor que Revival y se nota una Selena más madura y más fuerte que nunca con este trabajo, ya que evoluciona musicalmente en todos los aspectos.
  78. Victor20
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Álbum genérico, infantil e imaturo, sem autenticidade nenhuma, mas não se pode esperar muita coisa de uma artista fabricada e sem talento
  79. Jonaz
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    By far the most cohesive, sonically progressive album from Selena Gomez. I love the lyrical content and how amazing the minimalist production that it has! I can see Grammy nominate her in a few categories. I daresay it is Pop masterpiece.
  80. Valtersen
    Jan 10, 2020
    4
    Very underwhelming, simple and bland. I don’t know why it took her 4 years to make this album.
  81. drg_smg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    gomez’s best album thus far, both sonically & lyrically. a surprising upgrade from her already outstanding album “revival”. i can’t wait to see what else gomez has up her sleeve as i have a feeling she’s only just begun...
  82. lowkiigelo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The song “RARE” is the perfect intro for the fans to let them know what route she’s taking with this album, and that is unpredictability. “Dance Again” is the long overdue disco song that Gomez should’ve released years ago. “Ring” is a masterpiece and easily one of the standouts together with the R&B perfection “Crowded Room (feat. 6LACK)” and the straightforward “Cut You Off”. There’s notThe song “RARE” is the perfect intro for the fans to let them know what route she’s taking with this album, and that is unpredictability. “Dance Again” is the long overdue disco song that Gomez should’ve released years ago. “Ring” is a masterpiece and easily one of the standouts together with the R&B perfection “Crowded Room (feat. 6LACK)” and the straightforward “Cut You Off”. There’s not a single skip in this album and I can say this is Selena Gomez’s best album… Expand
  83. themoral
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor album de selenaaa por el momento, gracias dioslena por salvarnos de tanta yummy
  84. VeigasJohn
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing, everyone must to hear this incridible album All the songs show a transformation and evolution om sound and compositions.
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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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