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  1. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful and rare like it's name Selena work is always good and I listen to the almum every day Expand
  2. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    smash, smash, smash smash smash smash smash smash smash smash smash smash smash smash
  3. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Great album from start to finish...great songs that are talking about the struggles she had in her life(a break up or to be a young hollywood star)
  4. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    worth the wait and some songs sound so different from her past records but sound amazing.
  5. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Great album powerful lyrics loved the message behind it selena really grew as an artist
  6. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This is a 10/10 album. The songs on this album are truly authentic and vulnerable. They are fresh and are songs u can repeat without getting old. Selena just keeps evolving.
  7. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    I have been listening to Selena Gomez since I was young. When releasing an album her style is vary versatile. Yet she still manages to have her own sound. This album orchestrates her new era and many emotions set out in album.
  8. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Very cohesive album! Each track tells an amazing story! Love how much Selena has grown from her Revival era to her Rare era! She would definitely sound amazing on tour!!! Can’t wait for that!
  9. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the greatest album of the decade and its just the beginning Expand
  10. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of selena gomez ..... showing her vulnerable side and the lyrics are so good ... my favorites from the album are LYTLM,vulnerable, cut you off , souvenir Expand
  11. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This album is so cohesive despite each song being different from one another. It's refreshing and Selena didn't play it safe. Lose you to love me is the perfect lead, Rare is such an empowering song, a sweeter place is the best song to end the whole album.
  12. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    A lovely album from Selena Gomez, from standard tracks such as Vulnerable to Souvenir of Deluxe version she served lyrics and melodies
  13. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não tinha o costume de ouvir as músicas da Selena, mas ao ouvir esse álbum eu me surpreendI positivamente e com certeza passarei a acompanhar seus trabalhos. Quanto ao álbum, existe um baita amadurecimento e sem dúvidas é o melhor álbum da carreira até hoje. Ansiosa para os próximos trabalhos. Expand
  14. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album ever i stg. I love it, imo best pop album IN HISTORY! Congrats Selena you did it Expand
  15. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena Gomez released one of the best albums of the last decade, including excellent production, writing and vocals. With "Rare", Selena has been able to share her story in the most honest and vulnerable way, reflecting her personal experiences over the last four years. This album is the best one she's released so far and truly shows off her talent as a singer and songwriter. Expand
  16. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is absolutely perfect I enjoyed listening to this album a lot it feel as if I was in the 90’s pretty cool Expand
  17. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    An incredible piece of art that is full of amazing songs. Selena did an amazing job and I am happy that she has shared her work with us to enjoy.
  18. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    É o álbum mais coeso dela, traz emoções em todas as letras além de nós mostrar uma Selena mais madura e feliz!
  19. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just love this album so much! It is my album of the year. It's cohesive yet every song is so different. There is no skip and every song could be a single. Miss gomez did what? That! That is what? She did. Expand
  20. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    this album is amazing!!!

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  21. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    I loved this album so much. Almost all the song in the album I can relate too.
  22. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This album is very beautiful and the lyrics are so relatable and the production on every song is amazing! 10/10
  23. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's the best album I've ever heard. So honest and beautiful. Selena did that, I'm very proud of her. Vulnerable and crowded room are my fav
  24. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the best album that has been released in 2020, all the songs are a BOP, it is an album that transmits many emotions and that HEALS THE SOUL Expand
  25. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST ALBUM THIS YEAR!! Selena Gomez never disappoints she did it again. Rare is full of emotions and that you can relate to from lose you to love me to vulnerable then ring it gets better from track to track deserves all the streams and grammys in the world Expand
  26. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    I love it, it’s amazing, people french like me love this album and Selena !!
  27. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    One of the most healing albums so far!!Her voice so soothing,each lyric is so empowering.Selena nailed it.From saying goodbye to past relationship in "lose you to love me to dancing again and finding a sweeter place,she connected the listener emotionally.Deluxe edition with a beat of boyfriend and souvenir also gave a romantic and fun situation.Lose you to love me brought tears to eyes butOne of the most healing albums so far!!Her voice so soothing,each lyric is so empowering.Selena nailed it.From saying goodbye to past relationship in "lose you to love me to dancing again and finding a sweeter place,she connected the listener emotionally.Deluxe edition with a beat of boyfriend and souvenir also gave a romantic and fun situation.Lose you to love me brought tears to eyes but "look at her now" just made it clear that how strong Miss Gomez is today.Its a pop gift.Listening to the tracks as given on the track list just takes the listener to another world.A world of strength for the listener.No matter how she's criticized she proved her talent.Quite hopeful for this album receiving at least grammy nominations.She described her story so well.Its really a beautiful and extra ordinary album. Expand
  28. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Obviously an album to remember. Lose you to love me was really a special song
    Then with look at her now and the song rare, she killed it.
  29. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is such a wonderful album. When I listen to it I feel free and I can enjoy life thank you Selena ❤️ Expand
  30. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    The best album album ever! I'm a big fan of Selena. I love every song from this album. I can relate with some songs ❤ Rare is so special for me
  31. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Awesome and relatable.New sounds and rhythm.Great job.Also the deluxe version has bops too.
  32. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best album I've ever heard . It has a variety of songs that are so relatable and you can actually connect to them . Its lyrically moving and has the best vocals on every song . The production is amazing and is very unique and new .
  33. Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Best work from selena! So sonically creative without taking the pop genre away. This is something revolutionary for Pop music.
  34. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare is rare with songs for everyone to enjoy.. my fav people you know, sweeter world Expand
  35. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best album of this year. People give her unnecessary hate. This is really best. My favorite song is souvenir
  36. May 31, 2020
    10
    The lyrics are so deep and honest and she shows herself so Vulnerable! The sound in general is amazing. My favourite songs are Ring, Dance Again and Let Me Get Me.
  37. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, the songs are brilliant and Selena's voice is beautiful❤
  38. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, my favorite of all time, every song sounds different from the other
  39. Jun 6, 2020
    8
    it really great album from her. all the song is easy to be like, some song not kinda but it will grow after another listen, and the lyric kinda repetitive in some song but somehow its kinda selena thing. it really show a different side of her voice. the lyrics are great, and the productions is bop! u have to listen to this great album. l'm freaking love it.
  40. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    best album of 2020.Every song in this album sounds so good.actually feels good to listen this album. I'm just happy that this album exist.❤
  41. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    THIS IS WHAT I CALL A MASTERPIECE I LOOOOOOOVE ITTTTTT I’m so surpiseddd wow SELENA YOU KILLED IT
  42. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Just wooow amazing. I love it. The best album of the year. Well done Selena.
  43. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    The best album, it truly reveals the soul. I love Selena and I can proudly say that I am a selenator. This album is perfect and deserves a lot.
  44. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Her best album ever!!!!The sounds,the music,her efing voice is so beautiful and rare and that is all.
  45. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This is the first album I can listen to without skipping songs since "Riding with the King" by BB King and Eric Clapton. Masterpiece ♥️.
  46. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!!! The album of the Year!
    Great job Selena
    This album is masterpiece
  47. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare is the most powerful album ! Such a masterpiece Expand
  48. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Wowwwww that album touched my heart...
    You can feel the emotion in her tone ... you can hear her love and heartbreak...
    She created a connectable album that can touch anyone... People you know is so relatable and it’s so sad and Cathy in the same time !!! Lose you to love me is literally pop perfection and deservesd the #1 on bb100 and a Grammy nom because the lyrics and the chorus was
    Wowwwww that album touched my heart...
    You can feel the emotion in her tone ... you can hear her love and heartbreak...
    She created a connectable album that can touch anyone...
    People you know is so relatable and it’s so sad and Cathy in the same time !!!
    Lose you to love me is literally pop perfection and deservesd the #1 on bb100 and a Grammy nom because the lyrics and the chorus was amazing and was everything!!!!
    And rare , rare is rare , POP PERFECTION!!!! It deserves a #1 and it’s insanely beautiful song that has a meaningful meaning and it’s so rare and relatable and it can make you feel better with who you are and it’s important to remember !! Deserved a Grammy for sure !! And the music video is everything btw Selena is a fairy and its insane it will give u chill!!!
    Vulnerable is surprising it’s amazing song but u expect a slow song but it’s definitely not a slow song!!
    Cut u off wow wow wow it so relatable and it’s so catchy it’s beautiful Selena sounds amazing!!!!
    Sweeter place surely one of the best and it made me cry and I was so proud at selena !!!!! She’s amazing ! This song is insanely beautiful !!!
    Go hear the song !!!!

    U should give rare a try u will thank me later it’s pop perfection and I’m not saying this for nothing!!!!
    Congratulations to Selena on this well produced, written album !!! And she sounded amazing so thank u Selena u always do the best for us !
    Thanks for all her team too it wouldn’t happened without u!!!!

    Love U Selena and proud at u
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  49. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This album is soo pure and amazing, i love this and it reminds me of start of the pop culture, its fun and worth listening again and again
  50. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This album is fantastic! Just as I expected from Selena Gomez. The songs are fun but also meaningful and beautiful. I recommend this album to everyone.
  51. May 30, 2020
    10
    Best album released in 2020, saved 2020, deserves AOTY as well, I like the sound & production very much, it's so unfair that this Masterpiece isn't doing well on charts
  52. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i don't have anything special to say but this is THE GREATEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR Expand
  53. Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This is very inspirational album that's like "hey, you can go through this '' and ''everything will be alright if you trust and love yourself ". Every song from this album is another story with another message. Rare is sincerely rare. Selena Gomez is queen. That's it.
  54. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    I’ve been been a huge fan of Selena Gomez for 9 years and this is my favorite album of hers. I love every single song on this album!
  55. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever listened to and Selena's best album for sure.
  56. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can feel the pain and her perseverance . Selena gomez have proved her self always and everytime. Expand
  57. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can see the truth in it. The album after 4 years finally saw the light of day. Beautiful and full of emotions, sad and happy and of course rare ...
    worth coming back to him
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  58. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible and raw album. Literally no skips. Lose you to love me deserves a grammy
  59. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Throughout the vaporous, even bubbly songs that 'Rare' contains, Selena tells everything about maybe her most difficult ilfe period. She finally has found melodies that fit perfectly with her whispering, delicate voice, and this is as remarkable as her decision of open her heart in such an excellent album.
  60. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    I love this album,whenever I feel low,I listen to this album,it has a different energy. Love you @selenagomez ❤
  61. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Album of the year ! I love every songs on this album. This one has no skip songs ❤️ Thank you Selena for releasing this amazing album. A proud Selenator ❤️
  62. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Best album ever! The songs are awesome and very catchy. She found her music style and it really suits her voice! :)
  63. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    He most cohesive and interesting album to date! Especially with the songs off of the deluxe version! Stand out tracks are Vulnerable, Souvenir, and Lose you to Love me.
  64. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow es un álbum muy bueno tiene baladas una superación contigo mismo , como salir de una relación toxica un muy buen álbum Expand
  65. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    I LOVE THIS ALBUM ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  66. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This is Selena’s best work yet. I can listen to the entire thing without wanting to skip a single song. The diversity yet cohesiveness brings a beautiful dynamic to her tone and beautiful voice while staying true to her style and meaningful lyrics.
  67. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Mr encanta, es demasiado Selena nos regaló otra obra de arte, cada vez evolucionando cada letra significativo y hermosooo
  68. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum muy completo, lleno de emociones y sentimientos.
    Un álbum con un fuerte mensaje se superación y amor propio.
  69. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020. Love all the songs in the album, and thank you Selena for everything.
  70. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    a perfeição sonora, deusa dona de tudo e todos, rara um diamante lapidado!!
  71. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    So much emotion and realness. Every song is a story for it self. She stayed true to herself. We love you Sel
  72. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    The most humble and beautiful story turned into poetry. Meaningful, humble, and empowering
  73. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This is her Best album, they way she makes you feel her feelings. Everyone has 1 or more songs they can connect with. Love that this help her grow and get out of that mental abuse. Even my kids love this album and they 12 years and 26 years Old.
  74. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    I can’t be more pleasant after hear this album, it tells a story for every situation, the rhythm and lyrics are mesmerizing, just love it.
  75. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not easy for an album to immensely impress you on first listen. But this album does a perfect job in doing so. Each and every song is so different yet so selena gomez's new type of sound. While sounding like perfect boppy pop the lyrics dive deeper into what selena went through and how she came out of everything victoriously. It's not what we expect it to be. No unnecessary heavy productions and that stuff. There's a reason why this album was highly critically acclaimed Expand
  76. Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good album of the decade stream rare its a good album please also buy it on itunes love you sel Expand
  77. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena Gomez is a talented artist. Her first album with the record label Interscope, was filled with bops like “Same Old Love”, “Good For You”, “Hands To Myself”, etc. Rare was highly anticipated and for many fans exceeded expectations. With a little more promotional help from her record label, Selena Gomez would have more number 1 singles off this album. I personally think this album is really good. I like it better that Revival. This album deserves a grammy. Expand
  78. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This album is the best album in all of Selena's discography. It shows how much Selena has grown up from all of the bad things happened in her career and all of the bad relationships she has been in. She has found her style, her image, and the life that she wants. Rare is very beautiful. I love the melody, the production and the lyrics. I love Selena so much and I would like to see more ofThis album is the best album in all of Selena's discography. It shows how much Selena has grown up from all of the bad things happened in her career and all of the bad relationships she has been in. She has found her style, her image, and the life that she wants. Rare is very beautiful. I love the melody, the production and the lyrics. I love Selena so much and I would like to see more of her in the future. Expand
  79. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Iconicccccc album and I think it’s gonna be and Mark my word album of the year
  80. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This album was a gem. Each song was unique and had a depth that reached the listeners souls. I am glad she closed chapters but also opened new chapters. SHe is incredible. It was worth a four year wait, I appreciated the additional bonus music.
  81. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love all the 13 songs. So inspiring and good. This is my favorite album of all time, also revival. I love Selena more than ever.
  82. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A fresh pop album that sounds like nothing out there today. Gomez delivered a pop masterpiece and is setting the bar high for other artists. Great job Ms. Gomez!!
  83. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such an amazing album. It has good songs with good messages. I think the artist poured her heart Into this album. Love it. 10/10 would recommend it Expand
  84. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Every song has different vibe and the lyrics are so great. My favourite ones are “People You Know” “Souvenir”
    I can feel the line “We used to be close but people can go from people you know to people you don’t” very deep. It’s like what I’ve been living lately. She really made an amazing job this time and I am proud of her.
  85. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. I only skip a few songs but they’re still not bad songs. I definitely recommend adding this to your library
  86. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This album was amazing and Selena did it again. It never gets old and I can continually listen on repeat. Her music is amazing
  87. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is very good, the song inspired a lot of songs because it was very good and really worth listening to in all circles Expand
  88. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection! Every track tells a story about her life between her last album "Revival" and the new and enhanced one, "RARE" which it really is!
  89. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Sounds good sonically. Well thought of lyrics and shows maturity while showing vulnerability
  90. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cuando pensabas que con Revival Selena no podría sacar mejor album , llega Rare y hace ver de cuán equivocado estabas Expand
  91. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After a 5 year hiatus this album shows us what Selena has gone through and how she over came it. the vocals and lyrics are pure and beautiful. amazed at her growth Expand
  92. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    an amazing album! no skips, each song is a masterpiece! all the songs were extremely catchy and memorable!
  93. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This album is a complete success! I love it so much. It makes me happy every time I listen.
  94. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Rare is one of the best song. Gomez expresses and opens up to us about her lupus, her previous relationship, what she has been through and where she is now! You will love this. She deserves a Grammy nomination.
  95. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a nice album too much emotions makes it beautiful and unique various than any other album Expand
  96. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    best album ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    stan selena marie gomez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    #blacklivesmatter
  97. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far! My favorites are Lose you to love me (ofc), Vulnerable, A Sweeter Place and Souvenir.
  98. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it’s absolutely amazing! I love the sound and lyrics. Probably one of her best albums!! Expand
  99. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This album has incredible lyrics. It’s something everyone can relate to while also having fun songs on the album to jam out to.
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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.