Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 8,297 out of 9647
  2. Mixed: 231 out of 9647
  3. Negative: 1,119 out of 9647
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  1. taylorswitf
    Jan 11, 2020
    3
    Selena went through a lot, but I didn’t see that reflected in this album. She cried more over Bieber than the literal life or death kidney transplant that she didn't mention at all.
  2. LailaCarey
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing work, wasn't a fan of Selena before but this album is a work of art.
  3. krysv
    Jan 11, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album was mediocre tbh some songs were ok but there were more bad songs than good.. wouldn’t listen again… Expand
  4. Erick__
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    She just did what she wanted to, get to everyone's feelings with her songs, showing off her best and all the things she has gone through, finally she is proving that she's glowing again and no one else could stop her in her way up to the solid success
  5. samara123
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    O álbum é um exemplo de coesão com um pop leve que combina com a voz de Selena.
  6. danielarivas
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    I'm sorry but all songs of this album sounds exactly the same and I feel like every one of them is a rejected work from another project. I saw some fans of miss Gomez that were so hyped up but... all that... for this. Doesn't feel right.
  7. Trish93
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    A very solid body of work that translates the story someone who started over after a stormy period in her life. Honestly, I only checked it out because it got good reviews. I'm not really a Selena fan, but I will for sure add quite a bunch of these songs to my playlists. A very chill album if you're not paying attention but the lyrics are very personal. One of the better pop releases ofA very solid body of work that translates the story someone who started over after a stormy period in her life. Honestly, I only checked it out because it got good reviews. I'm not really a Selena fan, but I will for sure add quite a bunch of these songs to my playlists. A very chill album if you're not paying attention but the lyrics are very personal. One of the better pop releases of this and last year.… Expand
  8. Kateabigail
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Repetitivo, carente de alguna idea original, sin renovar las líricas. Totalmente decepcionante, aburrido, con una temática poco sorprendente e impactante, sin mucha fuerza para ser un Comeback, además básico y carente de emoción.… Expand
  9. jikookblink
    Jan 11, 2020
    7
    perfect amazing rare special and spetacular, selena did THAT and THAT's what she did
  10. Caalvaco
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Selena, la verdadt
  11. Taeminluv
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a kpop fan and it's been a while since I've listened to any english song however Selena changed that! I love her new album it's very well written/produced Selena's voice is so beautiful p.s. you should check out Taemin and NCT127 you won't regret it… Expand
  12. Marciacf
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A failure attempt on one Thank u, Next by Ariana. Exaggerated presence of effects, in which the real voice is unknown.… Expand
  13. Ridhima
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a great ass album istg, so much proud of selena. She's in such a good place now, it's clear. I'm so happy she finally moved on from that bieber kid. She deserves so much better and we're glad she saw that! Keep up the good work selena, we love you so much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤… Expand
  14. selsmanic
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is so beautiful and mind-blowing, you can listen to it many times and never get tired of it! This shows selena's growth and musical experimentation, which clearly worked for her, truly her best album and one of the best pop albums in a lot time. Selena turned her growing pains to pop gold. So good and sonically cohesive, every track stands on its own and her vocals were onThis album is so beautiful and mind-blowing, you can listen to it many times and never get tired of it! This shows selena's growth and musical experimentation, which clearly worked for her, truly her best album and one of the best pop albums in a lot time. Selena turned her growing pains to pop gold. So good and sonically cohesive, every track stands on its own and her vocals were on point, wonderful writing skills too. Rare has such a strong possibility and potential to be one of the biggest pop albums of all time and to get nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album or other category at the Grammy's 2021, including Album Of The Year. So happy for her and her hard work… Expand
  15. Nan266
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnifico. Despues de esperar por más de 4 años valió la pena para obtener este espectacular álbum.♡… Expand
  16. JonnyMP
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This is even better than revival, I Can’t believe Selena Gómez sin back, This is beautiful
  17. raregem
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare is a damn great album and if you think otherwise than expand your horizons and give it a try rather than judging it beforehand.
  18. lamadonna
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    the tracks are all perfect, the lyrics are perfect, the sounds are perfect, this album is PERFECT shut the f u c k up lousy beliebers y’all should stream to remove all your lices
  19. araroobledo
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Lo que mas se puede destacar es la versatilidad de la artista a la hora de componer nuevas canciones. Claramente Rare no se podría comparar con los dos anteriores albunes de Gómez ya que son estilos totalmente diferentes. Por las letras de las canciones de Rare, se puede percibir la madurez tanto personal como profesional de la cantante.
  20. anastasiia8
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    she really did that with this album. if you asked me about revival, i’d say “she could do better and we all know it”. but with RARE she really showed the world that she can sing and has a voice of her own. she made a story with this album and left the haters speechless.
  21. EleazarW
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta el álbum para mi la mejor canción es Rare es algo que espere durante mucho tiempo y he quedado 100% satisfecho con el trabajo que hizo Selena… Expand
  22. 626892134782324
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Me encanta es genial te envuelve sutilmente es interesante como ha sido su crecimientbo a lo largo de estos 5 años ella ha renacido, es una ESTRELLA
  23. mekakriitikko
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She’s so mature and this album proves it. She’s so versatile and doing her own thing, it’s so unique and sounds her own!… Expand
  24. Avrumigliore
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it ❤️❤️❤️❣️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❤️… Expand
  25. Theamantzanarh
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Besttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  26. PEGASUS89
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The variety of rhythm in the album is so amazing, and every song is so catching and I Love It So Much.… Expand
  27. Migue1218
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    An incredible album, selena really serve with this ❣️Really love every piece of it , lovely
  28. igorsaraujo
    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.
  29. Andrew173
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I just love it. This is so RARE. Selena have done a big and very hard work.
  30. Sali123
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    She truly outdid herself. A masterpiece. Every song is amazing and has meaning to Selena who has written or co written the songs. It's beautiful.
  31. Tatechernen
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    So good wow, cohesive, moving, perfection! This is such a strong album, Selena is a powerful force!
  32. tysinaksu
    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
  33. Selegend227
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare is a masterpiece full of bops with well thoughts lyrics, amazing productions and different sounds. Selena Gomez's voice is articulate, soothing and express very well every emotions this album contains. Every song is unique and can't be compared to nothing. You'll have a excellent time listening to it!
  34. 28283
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album was truly worth the wait it showcases what she has been doing in the 4 years she hasn't been active and the songs are versatile, each song has a different vibe and it's very unique
  35. Topher26
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her best work yet. Super proud of the artist she has become. The wait was definitely worth it and every single song is a banger. You should definitely give it a listen.
  36. jovaz18
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums i have ever heard!! Selena Gomez keeps proving that she can grow as an artist and does not want to follow trends, but make them! WOW I LOVE THIS ALBUM!
  37. imdorsa_as
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare album by Selena Gomez is a masterpiece from her career. All songs on this album are great and there's no song to skip on this album in my opinion.
    It deserves number 1 on all charts!
  38. LillianTann
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! Shows Selena’s growth!!! Arianators and bullybers are giving it a bad review out of pettiness!
  39. hxn
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare is a PERFECT example of artistic growth and genre experimentation. Every song has a different vibe and lyrical beauty to it that for me, is unmatched. 10/10
  40. Rabi3
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Best pop album for miss gomez she shows her growth lyrically and in production
    She worked hard and been through in the past 4 years and this album show her reflexion to the world So cohesive and powerful
  41. Rkp
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Its disgusting, its revolting and its lazy. Already the first track in made my children cry
  42. Imoscar13
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It is an album that has a beautiful lyrics and keeps the rhythm and the medolia in harmony in its songs, an album that offers very personal feelings of Selena Gomez and is very well produced in every sound rhythm.
    I love the album, congratulations Selena Gomez
  43. Jhovani03
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Just a great album! Good rhythms and lyrics, a grateful comeback by Selena.
  44. Ig41498
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing. One of a kind. Never done before. Spectacular. Fantastic. Brilliant.
  45. vovan76893
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare is so far Selena's best album, love everything about the songs, the lyrics and melodies... She definitely has so much grown on the album, you can see that she finds her voice and what she wants to sound like. Amazing
  46. loopeezr
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Una maravilla, estos 4 años de espera han valido la pena, algunas canciones pueden llegar a sonar raras al principio pero según más las escuchas, mejores se vuelven.
  47. ConstantinosG
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mesmerizing work. Every song could be a single. Not disappointed to any of them.… Expand
  48. carlosrougges
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Valieron la pena los 4 años de espera, definitivamente la señorita Gomez se encuentra en otro nivel musical… Expand
  49. Sadeeedwards
    Jan 11, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I expected rare to be decent since she had taken a long break from music, and she had scary experiences from lupus and a kidney transplant. The album cover is very low quality and basic. I expected better, it seemed as if this was made on picsart. As I was listening to this album, i notice songs started repeating, some quickly made lyrics and beats. I could tell some of these songs were just simply fillers, which is bad for an album, especially one that took so long to make. The production wasn't great, again, songs sounded similar lyric and beat wise. Selena tried some new styles within this album, however she is better of sticking with straight pop/edm, like, "love me like a love song" and "wolves". After going to mid album, I noticed she started sampling other popular songs. She sampled Cassie's "Me & U" on her track "crowded room". Her song "Ring" is also sampled, AND Camila cabellos "havana". Her song "let me get me" samples ninhos "putana". Her song "fun" samples jon bellions "JT". Other songs could be sampled, however I do not notice anymore out of my head.

    Selena brags about breaking hearts and burning toast in a toaster? Low quality lyrics even though Julia Michaels helped on this album, I see Julia Michaels inspiration throughout this album, and I think Julia Michael's not a great producer.

    Her song "ring" sounds like shes talking about being manipulative, "I'm breakin' hearts like a heart attack
    Got him right where the carats at
    Wrapped 'round my finger like a ring, ring, ring
    They just like puppets on a string, string, string" Ring makes me feel gross, again, sounds like shes being manipulative with whoever she was in a relationship with. Shew, this album is a mess.

    The average song on this album had 5 extra writers, 6 writers including selena herself. I couldn't find a song I liked. This album could've went somewhere if it was produced better. The high ratings are coming from her fans only, this album doesn't deserve a high rating due to its repetitive, sampling and quickly produced songs.    … Expand
  50. Icameforrare
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Am amazing album
  51. Joehe
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Essencial e profundo um álbum que mostra que você pode sim falar dos seus sentimentos e que eles podem virar músicas perfeitas
  52. Yoelle
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Absolutely her best work! It’s such a new and refreshing vibe and I really love it. She has a very unique sound.
  53. Osvaldo99
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It is not the rhythm I expected but still I take my expectations the best that this queen could create.
  54. alvarocoot
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfect perfect and perfect, the best album of 2020, i love you selena gomez… Expand
  55. Isaacflrdz
    Jan 11, 2020
    7
    It is well known that Selena's vocals aren't the best out there. But she truly knew how to make them pop out with the sound selction she made. It is not my favorite body of work from Selena, but it is nice
  56. Markaroncage
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of an Ex-act, the way she portrayed her feelings and emotions of her life in the past few years was really inspiring and inspirational, loved it
  57. sergiio
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    The best album of Selena, she grown a lot, perfect lyrics. And Biebers and Arinators that are putting bad marks to this only couse you hate Selena, it’s embarrassing, go away and buy a live
  58. Nandin
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It’s the best. The lyrics the production. The whole album slaps like FR....people you know, vulnerable,let me get me , ring , dance again , rare and so many other songs on this album just fkn love it
  59. Sweetnext14
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No sé necesita decir mucho. La producción es perfecta, Pero los vocales dejan mucho que desear… Expand
  60. VenusDia
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Love you Gomez!
  61. rbanks12
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is next level
    It really is Rare to find something this honest and amazing
    Selegend did it again
    GIVE HER A GRAMMY ALREADY
  62. ChanelJackson
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    honestly? it was underwhelming. there are only 2 memorable songs and one of them is a song about her married ex moving on without her. despite the relationship being short and toxic in reality. most of the songs feature overly repetitive or onomatopoeic lyrics. not her best work.
  63. waelma
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The Besst. You can see the growth throughout her music. I truly believe this album is more mature and fun than revival
  64. Desarasula
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year. Pop perfection. Her best one yet. There has no skips and all the songs are bops
  65. Musicportalof
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Great album! Powerful Lyrics and beautiful production, the message she left with her seceond album it's just so powerful and creative
  66. Cristhian_rocaa
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Muy bueno, sonidos increíbles Ring favorita canción Al igual que las dos primeras canciones.
  67. manotnjes
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Selena gomez, its a really good album and its perfect!!!!!!!!! I love her so much
  68. isabelcomesg
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Beautiful and thoughtful lyrics. She knows how to play with her low voice and background voices and sounds. Wonderful songs and album.
  69. 2707yayo
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare show us a new Selena more mature and confident, the rhythms and lyrics are absolutely beautiful and powerful
  70. Vinic13sAbreu
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    "É difícil pensar em um exemplo mais dramático de quão longe Gomez chegou musicalmente em quase cinco anos: "Rare" é um dos melhores álbuns pop a serem lançados nos últimos tempos."
  71. Rayan2
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It's completely pop ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Her voice so soft and the lyrics so beautiful
  72. Jellem
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Its a really good album, with good songs. There are NO skips! She really improved if you look at revival!
  73. Ricardolozoya60
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It is a beutiful álbum, art of sensitive and to show our power in the life.
  74. beccarare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare tem músicas muito íntimas e com uma sonoridade mt pop, porém um pop diferente, como em 'Ring', para mim, Ring foi a musica em q a Selena foi sincera e se arriscou musicalmente
  75. Zaydara
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Excellent album, we can see her improvement over the years. Love her growth and how she’s not afraid to experiment
  76. Aberishaj
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet! Magnificent, ethereal, Fantastic!! Her best work yet and it shows!!! Completely authentic and original.
  77. joeljunior19
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente o album da carreira. Coerente do inicio ao fim. Super bem produzido e com letras realmente verdadeiras. Dá pra ver o quanto ela cresceu e amadureceu com todos os altos e baixos que ela teve esses anos. Album do ano, sem sombra de dúvida
  78. Rociomoreno
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    The album is soo bad and boring. Nothing exciting, very generic. Most songs sound the same not to mention her horrible singing. She can’t sing.
  79. hayleeplitt7
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely incredible album! It’s so different and experimental. Selena’s vocals are beautiful and the production is flawless throughout the whole album. I love every single song.… Expand
  80. Raresnapped
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    very cohesive and smooth. An amazing comeback album. She was diverse and she explored her latin roots. Im impressed
  81. bbadliarr
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, angelic album. Such a mix of the highs and lows of her life over the past few years of creating this album.
  82. Hijodejudas
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely a masterpiece, with beautiful messages, beautiful sounds and a gorgeous history to tell us with the songs as dance again, lose you to love me, and others a little bit more spicy as Cut you Off, Kinda Crazy and Rare. I think this album deserves the best mediascore ever. This album is definitely a piece of art
  83. Frival13
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Worst album ever. Seeking for attention as always, it’s getting old and boring. Also, the sound is boring as her career. Untalented.
  84. Jenny8a
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Divino. Cada canción no es genérico, Selena demuestra que ha crecido como artista. Me encanta.
  85. Thecritico
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will only say: Work of art! Such amazing Album!!
    #Stream Rare #Workofart    … Expand
  86. MexicanSwiftie
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    Selena can’t sing. She has good music, but that doesn’t make her a singer. There are better music out there. Stop supporting thins woman who preach be a feminist and talks **** about other women. Just like Romance by Camila this album and the sounds are annoying. The lyrics aren’t deep or great. I was expecting a lot more.
  87. ChrisGonzalez
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    An emotional and inspirational record, with songs that are sang from the heart. It’s the best album she’s ever done.
  88. brunoos
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Absolutamente todo es muy básico en éste álbum, desde sonidos, letras y todo en general. Agregando que se colgó de justin jajaja, revival es mejor.
  89. ustinia
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it
    No skips
    Best album ever to exist. She outdid both herself and everyone else.    … Expand
  90. bastianschnohr
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Este es el mejor trabajo de Gomez, se ha lucido con nuevos ritmos y letras que nos demuestran las experiencias de las cuales aprendió.
  91. ricfaio13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I can’t describe how it felt! A masterpiece, I could really feel her while listening, her suffering, her growth, her emotions. An actual treasure.
  92. zeyadsoliman74
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Its so good , my top 3 fave songs are crowded room , ring , cut you off. It's really worth the wait and the production is incredible
  93. Sara_998
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Her best work yet. The album is both lyrically & sonically more mature than her previous album, and you can really tell that years of effort have been put into creating this body of work.
  94. yoelaguilar6051
    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.
  95. nellygabv
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyrics, this album it's really personal. Love the way the voice sounds and the rhythm ✨
  96. bibilb
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    selena made a totally different album to what she did before , I love the sound , her voice and lyrics are the best this album is a complete bop
  97. Louizgomez
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna, el mejor álbum en la carrera de Selena, este nuevo ritmo y sonidos diferentes lo hacen auténtico y muy emocional.
  98. crlshrrz13
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Coherent delivery from selena both sonically and lyrically. The artistic growth from her previous works is undeniable. This album is fresh and empowering.
  99. Gaidaang
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Best album by selena gomez.. one of my favourite albums of all time
    Selenas music is and will always be one of my favourites
  100. Dobranock
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This is a whole new sound from Selena and I love it!!! Her previous label never let her experiment and it shows now
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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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