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  1. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is lighthearted and youthful at the surface but beautifully meaningful once you look a little deep. It's a celebration of Selena's success, freedom, and happiness and it reflects that perfectly. After years of silence, this is the perfect re-entrance into the industry, and there's no doubt that now she's back, she's set to dominate it once again. The album itself is perfectlyThis album is lighthearted and youthful at the surface but beautifully meaningful once you look a little deep. It's a celebration of Selena's success, freedom, and happiness and it reflects that perfectly. After years of silence, this is the perfect re-entrance into the industry, and there's no doubt that now she's back, she's set to dominate it once again. The album itself is perfectly cohesive, with a slight tropical feel with some of the songs. Many of the songs make you want to burst out dancing, and others have heartwrenching lyrics. They blend together seamlessly. The production is beautiful all the way through, and it shows that Selena had the most talented team working to work with. Her own vocals have gone through such incredible progress, and I can't wait to hear them live. I'm certain she won't disappoint. This is the era of Selena Gomez just being the most beautiful, confident, and happy version of herself, and will attract nothing but success. Expand
  2. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare's songs are perfect, good to hear from the voice, also great lyrics.
    Very good is your album.
  3. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es glorioso! lleno de emociones a flor de piel con las cuales sientes una conexión. Es maravilloso, lo mejor creado por Selena Gomez.
  4. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Album of the Year. It’s unique she found her own style. She didn’t jump on the train where artist only create music with good beats with **** ass lyrics. It’s not a bump your head to the beat album it’s a album with a deep meaning and many souls can relate to the words. Overall it’s a vibe especially if you listen to it at 3am with headphones or when your singing this at the top of yourAlbum of the Year. It’s unique she found her own style. She didn’t jump on the train where artist only create music with good beats with **** ass lyrics. It’s not a bump your head to the beat album it’s a album with a deep meaning and many souls can relate to the words. Overall it’s a vibe especially if you listen to it at 3am with headphones or when your singing this at the top of your lungs while driving. My absolute favs are crowded room, people you know, kinda crazy and sweeter place Expand
  5. Jan 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly don't know how some critics can "compare" this album with Ariana.
    Rare is Art in every way, its production, its lyrics, its sounds. and it is not one more album with repetitive lyrics.
    congratulations to Selena for this great album.
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  6. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, forte e sobre amor próprio. Nesse álbum da para ver a evolução vocal da Selena com empoderamento e ao mesmo tempo suave me arrisco a dizer que esse é o melhor álbum da carreira dela.
  7. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A very pure concept. The influence of indie pop is noticeable. No doubt a mature, produced and emotional work.
  8. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I’m in love with this album! I mean we waited for four years and y’all know what!? It’s WORTH it! Every single song is a masterpiece!
  9. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This sounds so good and different, you have to listen and this will be one of the best album you've listen!
  10. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    this is the new her, the album is so fun, honest, get real, and pure!!! love this!
  11. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare fala sobre autoconfiança, amor, amizades e deixa de lado toda a era da Selena submissa, com letras coesas e visual inacreditável Selena entrega um trabalho extremamente lendário Expand
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    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    OMG..! This album is BOP... I can't decide which one is my favorite song, cause every single record is a masterpiece.. Congratulations selena... I love you.. And am proud of you❤
  13. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    o melhor álbum dela até agora, divertido, empolgante, animado,empoderado, incentivado e muito mais, parabéns Selena você fez o seu melhor e todos sabem disso.
  14. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Perfeição em forma de Músicas
  15. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is perfect obviusly! So proud of her. Selegood! ❤️❤️❤️ Best album 2020! ❤️❤️ Expand
  16. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can see how much she has evolved since revival. This álbum is amazing, I really dont know what is my favorite song. Expand
  17. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    amazing , just wow. she really outdone herself this time i’m so happy for her and her growth. a toast to selena gomez
  18. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    With exception of "Vulnerable" (that seems to be a "revival" song but way more well developed), everything seems new and fun. The variety of styles, both in arrangements and Selena's voice make "Rare" a rare thing in the pop industry. Selena outdid herself. It's not about romance or a guy, it's about finding herself, about self love, empowerment, knowing your worth,not tolerating f*ckboysWith exception of "Vulnerable" (that seems to be a "revival" song but way more well developed), everything seems new and fun. The variety of styles, both in arrangements and Selena's voice make "Rare" a rare thing in the pop industry. Selena outdid herself. It's not about romance or a guy, it's about finding herself, about self love, empowerment, knowing your worth,not tolerating f*ckboys behavior. She becomes with this, one of the best pop artists we have nowdays. Rare is honest, vulnerable and raw, also so fun. Excited for more Selena. Expand
  19. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect, lenda viva, impecável, amo ...........................,............ Expand
  20. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum lleno de sentimientos y emociones. Rápidamente se convirtió en mi disco favorito, ya que es muy personal, habla realmente de lo que pasó Selena en el transcurso de la sanación mediante líricas, utilizando metáforas, referencias y sentido figurado en diversas situaciones. Expand
  21. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, soothing and epic. RARE album is AMAZING. Selena Gomez, we are so proud of you.
  22. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    her best album so far her best album so far
    her best album so far her best album so far
    her best album so far her best album so far
    her best album so far her best album so far
  23. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️in love with Rare and Selena
  24. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El maldito álbum es jodidamente increíble, me encanta, nunca pude esperar menos de Selena Gómez ❤️ Expand
  25. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so perfect, Rare is one of my favorite album of the time. Selena is the best Expand
  26. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album by Selena Gomez. Very empowering, good music. 10/10. Love each and every song in the album. Every song is different from each other.
  27. Jan 16, 2020
    9
    Her most mature and centered album to date, but it lacks the fun of some of her past releases. Otherwise it's a great listen if you want some chill, uplifting pop.
  28. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena compartilhou com a gente tudo que ela viveu nesses 4 anos com ritmos que fazem você embarcar nessa jornada de amor próprio, confiança e superação com ela. Uma obra de arte.
  29. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    "Vulnerable" it is simply THE music.
    Cohesive album with impressive lyrics.
  30. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena gives us a complete album, cohesive and perfect pop. Rare really is rare! This album puts the expectations of the next in the highest.
  31. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, shows a lot of artistic and personal growth. I enjoyed every song on this album and highly recommend it.
  32. Jan 10, 2020
    7
    This album didn't surpass my expectations, but it didn't exactly go below them either. Rare is a pretty solid comeback for Selena and I think it is a pretty good album that I will probably consider listening to again. However, it is also sometimes a bit bland and might not really stand out in general, but it stands out in her discography nonetheless. Although Rare isn't life-changing, IThis album didn't surpass my expectations, but it didn't exactly go below them either. Rare is a pretty solid comeback for Selena and I think it is a pretty good album that I will probably consider listening to again. However, it is also sometimes a bit bland and might not really stand out in general, but it stands out in her discography nonetheless. Although Rare isn't life-changing, I definitely think it's worth the listen if you're looking for a decent, new pop release. Expand
  33. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena changes her style with every album. No skips and constantly evolving Expand
  34. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    perfeito, nenhum defeito, músicas completamente sentimentais, vc sente oq ela quer dizer em casa música, Selena lendária de mais
  35. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So perfect i love this album so much, it’s Rare 100 percent. I hope Selena will get the best result Expand
  36. Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Selena Gomez marks a triumphant return with “Rare”. Her vocals are breathy and delicate, a perfect compliment to the unique rhythmic beats and synths of “Rare”. Stand outs include opener, “Rare” a pop perfection self love anthem, “Lose You to Love Me”, a tender ballad about leaving a toxic relationship, and the albums dreamy and emotional, “Sweeter Place” featuring Kid Cudi.
  37. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez has a great taste on music! Vulnerable and Rare are my most favourite songs among the whole album.
  38. Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Her most honest, vulnerable, mature album so far
  39. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best work yet. Love the vibe. The whole album is cohesive sonically and lyricaly. Selena's vocal delivery is on point in every track.
  40. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Este álbum, es uno de los mejores de los últimos tiempos, cada canción representa una parte del corazón de Selena Gómez. Sin duda alguna esto marca el inicio de una nueva era para la cantante, la cual seguramente estará llena de logros y sobretodo de felicidad. Y con orgullo digo; I'm so Rare
  41. Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing album. Every song is a bop and the lyrics are relatable and real! It’s true emotions that everyone has felt before!
  42. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Just a complete amazing body if work. They sound fresh. Something you haven't heard before. Her vocals have improved a hell lot and the production in this album is just next level. Vulnerable is my fave for now. It keeps changing. This album you just can't choose one to be your favorite, it'll be unfair to the others.
  43. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum, Selena pisando muito. Confiante e maravilhosa. Orgulho da lenda!
  44. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much❤❤❤❤❤
  45. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best... This album really made me cry Love because i can feel what selena gomez was passing by and it's a beautiful diamond that she gave us..
  46. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I thought nothing could compare to Revival but I was so wrong. This album is very much of a improvement in production and vocals. Proud of Selena, best album for sure.
  47. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hermoso puro arte Diosito cuando no sacando arte valió la pena tanto tiempo la espera Expand
  48. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Esta muy bueno el album, me gustó que hizo una búsqueda de buenos sonidos para no siempre estar con el mismo ritmo en todo, "creo que es uno de los mejores que he escuchado
  49. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    La espera valió la pena, sin duda. Es increíble escuchar la madurez de la voz de Selena en un álbum tan interesante como lo es Rare y la naturalidad en que puede mezclar la atmósfera relajante y bailable al mismo tiempo.
    Indiscutiblemente, el mejor trabajo discrográfico de Gómez.
  50. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t even like selena before this album but this album is so personal every song tells a story the album don’t have any skips or fillers this album is her best body of work and it is very cohesive Expand
  51. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I'm really grateful for album is out. I love it so much.ndnxnxnxnnxnxnxnxnxnxnxnxn. c cbbxnx ncncnr fkdkr d dne d rngkt r dooele r fpcpldd. odpdldk kdkdmdn odooeo prprğr prpdğdp ğeğeğ pepdl c.ldldl odlld pşslsm .kdkdl lldkd kfmfm mfmdnsjdj jdjdj jdjd jdjdj.jsjdjnx jdjdj kdkdkdk
  52. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album ever! She waited all these years for a reason, every song is a way to heaven.
  53. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible record from start to finish. She has grown so much as an artists within the past few years, and it definitely shows. Her best album to date!
  54. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena reflected all her experiences perfectly. You can clearly feel identified with each song, something that's not usual on music. Excellent.
  55. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far selena really surpassed herself in this album she should be proud of the sweeter place she's in right now it is really satisfying that she admits she is as rare and as vulnerable as her fans see through her
  56. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. queen omg sjshsjsjnsnsnsnsnjsjsjsjsjjsjsjsjsjsjshjzjzhxhdhdhdhshhsbsbdbdbdbdbsbbxb Expand
  57. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the best album I've ever heard, every song is unique and perfect, i love u so much selena and i'm so proud of you Expand
  58. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Vulnerable, Dance again and rare are my favorite tracks! ❤️❤️❤️
  59. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing to look for everything in you for the best you have to look for in a few days of your man life in you all the way.
  60. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    My love this is so goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  61. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Definitely Selena’s best album. The most cohesive personal record she’s done and one of the best pop albums in a while. Favorites are crowded room, cut you off, rare, and ring.
  62. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    album perfeito superou o revival d+ a sweeter place melhor música junto com people you know
  63. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It sounds like a soul’s uploaded and have turned into melody and vocals. This album literally gives you the scope to feel yourself, your skin, to get goosebumps and, most of all, the waves surrounding your blood flow, burning and relaxing as the songs are played and reverberated trough the headphones. Pure post modern symphony, summing up every harmony and genre. A truly and consistentlyIt sounds like a soul’s uploaded and have turned into melody and vocals. This album literally gives you the scope to feel yourself, your skin, to get goosebumps and, most of all, the waves surrounding your blood flow, burning and relaxing as the songs are played and reverberated trough the headphones. Pure post modern symphony, summing up every harmony and genre. A truly and consistently coeval masterpiece. Expand
  64. Jan 12, 2020
    10
    The album is very well done and put together. A great cohesive body of work. 100% worth a listen.
  65. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es su mejor trabajo musical, tiene su esencia y su honestidad es perceptible, cada canción es un nuevo relato que ella nos hace sobre su vida y lo que ha pasado en ella en estos 4 años. Excelente álbum
  66. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una joya del pop que sin duda alguna trae a una Selena más fresca y renovada para bien. Expand
  67. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    pop perfection. Selena evoluiu muito desde o revival, então, ela merece sim ser aclamada por esse álbum rare, que a fez ficar distante até que estivesse pronto.
  68. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best álbum in the world. Really the best álbum in this decade, selena gomez on Rare
  69. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super album, I couldn’t dream that Proud of Selena Expand
  70. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Selena hasta la fecha, muestra a una artista madura, que refleja en cada letra y cada sonido el procesos creativo y espiritual que ha recorrido.
    Cada canción es única y encuentra su lugar en el álbum al enlazarse perfectamente, refleja el título del álbum "Rare".
    Hay cohesión y resulta interesante ver la madurez con la que Selena acierta nuevamente en el pop.
  71. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I see some negative reviews and most of them are biased from crazy stans. They hate an artist so much and can’t put their pride aside for actual good music. This album maybe a grower but it’s very futuristic and fresh. Production is way better than revivals which is insane.
  72. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    THE ALBUM IS A **** MASTERPIECE 0 SKIPS, SELENA DEFINITELY OUTDID HERSELF
  73. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 4 years, finally drop a Bible, a lot beautiful songs, but is comparable to her last album revival, I love it Expand
  74. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es uno de los mejores álbumes que puede existir, la voz de Selena ha cambiado mucho y se puede decir que es su mejor trabajo discográfico Expand
  75. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like, love the song. Omg very very good, love you selena gomez. Miss youuu Expand
  76. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor albúm que escuche hasta ahora, Selena se lucio y estoy muy feliz por este logro. Expand
  77. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ella es grandiosa es tan espiritual este álbum lo escuchara la siguiente década para cuando uno caiga y quiera levantarse de nuevo Expand
  78. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is perfect. Is art. Amazing lyrics and sound. The best work of selena.
  79. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'Rare' was worth the wait. Selena is back with 13 new upbeat yet dramatically melancholic tracks including 'Lose You To Love Me', the biggest single of her career yet.

    'Sweeter Place' featuring Kid Cudi and 'Crowded Room' featuring 6LACK are the 2 star-studded collaborations that are chart-topper worthy.

    The title track 'Rare', 'Let Me Get Me' and 'Dance Again' are go-to tracks if you're too busy being heartbroken and would rather dance the pain away.

    'Vulnerable' and 'Cut You Off' are unapologetically staying true to yourself and feeling your way out of a messy break-up.

    Save the best for last, 'Ring', 'Look At Her Now', and 'Kinda Crazy' are arguably the sassiest tunes for the post-breakup period.

    'Fun' your way out of Rare, the mood Selena Gomez has set for herself and her fans on this journey called Rare that's taken 4 years to create. Unbothered and thriving, this album will age like fine wine and with these rave reviews, feels like an Album Of The Year contender at the Grammys.
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  80. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Super gostoso e envolvente de ouvir, com imensurável qualidade sonora e ótimos vocais. Definitivamente nota 10, Selena está de parabéns.
  81. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    So good,hạhajshdjeksuqiqnwgehejehhendjdkdjejekeosjdndndndbbdhdjdjdjdjhcycufjkfnfd
  82. 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!!!
  83. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor que hizo hasta el momento sin duda demuestra lo que mucho podemos sentir en el curso de la vida ¡raro! Soy especial sin duda algo en que podemos identificarnos
  84. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an amazing album with all kinds of music! deep lyrics with lots of self love! the best album ever in my opinion! Expand
  85. 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
  86. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    She has come so far in her personal and musical journey, which is without doubt reflected in every lyric and melody you hear in Rare. Her powerful lyrics, masterful production and soothing vocals only elevate throughout the album to make one of the greatest pop records you will hear this year, and for sure the best one she has to her name to date.
  87. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    the best pop album in years! selena gomez gave everything that the music industry needed today. we need more artists like selena!
  88. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    IT’S OFFICIALLY THE BEST ALBUM OF 2020!
    It’s very unique and every song has its own power .I love that her songs has meanings and they are different than any generic song.She killed it
  89. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    In this album Selena Gomez has completely gone from her comfort zone. A package of pop music with many different kinds of vibes which could be said as the BEST album she’s ever done.
  90. Jan 10, 2020
    7
    the album is amazing, there’s so many bop in the album but there’s few songs that i find them kinda boring, maybe i should take more listen.
  91. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena's most cohesive and personal album to date. We can hear her growth as a artist and as a person throughout the album.
  92. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    RARE by Selena Gomez it´s amazing. I just can´t explain how good it is. It's a wonderful fresh air to my soul.
  93. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s perfect, show’s how to love yourself and make you feel comfortable about you
  94. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I wrote a long comment only for it not to show. Do you know how frustrating that is, Metacritic?
  95. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es difícil cuán lejos ha llegado musicalmente Selena en casi 5 años. Rare, es uno de los mejores álbumes Pop que he escuchado sobre ella. La madurez de Selena es notable, dejando el drama y bailando de nuevo. 10/10 Expand
  96. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is clearly the best Selena has ever released. It is very noticeable how the girl has grown in her musical activity. These four years of waiting have definitely paid off, each track is as heartfelt and sincere as possible. Listening to each song, you want to retire and listen to this beautiful vocal endlessly. It's definitely a masterpiece. Best album at the beginning of this year. It's beautiful. Expand
  97. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    RARE. god where do i even begin, this has to be by far her best album she has put out to date and i’m not only saying that because i stan her it’s because it’s genuinely a good album and if anyone says other wise they have no taste in music. this album hit me in so many place from my ex-friendships to my mental health each track had something to bring to the table that is my life. 10/10RARE. god where do i even begin, this has to be by far her best album she has put out to date and i’m not only saying that because i stan her it’s because it’s genuinely a good album and if anyone says other wise they have no taste in music. this album hit me in so many place from my ex-friendships to my mental health each track had something to bring to the table that is my life. 10/10 would recommend y’all to listen to it with an open mind. Expand
  98. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    i think this album is truly Selena's best body of work so far. it sounds so cohesive and beautiful.
  99. Jan 11, 2020
    10
    it’s so good! every single track is amazing! i think it’s her best album to date after Revival ✨
Metascore
76

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.