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. Jerry98
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Excellent work is a masterpiece. Selene you do it, i'm not fan but this album is amazing♥️
  2. ehyaphehe
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so rare.Its magical, beautiful, sophisticated, joyful all at the same time. Its absolutely her best album to date.… Expand
  3. gorshkovstepan
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena is the best.
    Album of the YEAR
    Selena Gomez really took her time with her music and now you know why. There are so many different songs and they have all hidden meanings. The melodies are so good and versatile and then the lyrics hit you. You need to listen a few times to get it and every time you play you can feel what she has felt. It’s emotional, funny, sexy and it makes you want to dance.    … Expand
  4. Elenaa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum que muestra todo el crecimiento personal de Selena, las letras son maduras, las canciones tienen ritmos muy nuevos, son divertidos cuando tienen que serlo, su voz de Selena igual tiene y va acorde de todo lo que canta, es asombroso todo el álbum.… Expand
  5. pwincesszak
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album to enter 2020 with. Enjoy and spread love as we have waited 4 years and Selena delivered an album filled with love emotion and hope plus the best dance club songs . Xoxo
  6. Jessica_13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es una obra de arte el nuevo álbum de Selena es de lo mejor que a salido hasta el momento ❤
  7. Paulax
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    LOVE IT!!!! Rare is her best work in the day, The wait was sooo worth it, Selena is not playing this time
  8. Jayjayg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Lyrically, melodically, and rhythmically beautiful. A masterpiece that everybody needs to listen.
  9. Tayblestiff
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    This album was pretty mediocre. As I would expect from an “artist” who cannot even sing. People are saying the album is cohesive but it really isn’t, most songs just sound exactly the same. I’m a bit surprised that it took her four years to release this because it honestly sounds like it took her a week.
  10. Josuar16
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Inspirador muy cool y raro como ella, nos enseña que podemos salir adelante siempre
  11. Jann_02
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    THIS HER BEST ALBUM ♡, she toldo her version of the history and learn how love yourself
  12. mladen_xx
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena's best album ever! Shows growth and is very different from everything she's done! All of the songs are great! LITERALLY NO SKIPS! My favourite one is 'People You Know' . I SIMPLY LOVE THE RECORD!!!
  13. julieta2703
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    100/10. Cada canción es hermosa, con sonidos únicos y bailables. Letras que se destacan en canciones como "cut you off", "a sweeter place", "vulnerable". Es un disco que se puede escuchar entero y no aburrirse.
  14. celes_marine
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    amazing lyrics and very versatil melodies, i completely loved it. it felt super real and genuine
  15. Selegend23
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    All the songs are so different, yet so good and super enjoyable. The message all of these songs convey are amazing and empowering. This album is a confidence booster and is super raw and personal. An amazing piece of work. No lies, definitely one of the best album I heard from this artist, and also best album I’ve heard in many years.
  16. nickleight
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    Selena Gomez released an honest and a heartfelt record that feels honest and raw. Tracks like Dance Again and Vulnerable are bangers, feeling like they would be perfect for radioplay. On the other hand, there are songs like Ring, Crowded Room or Fun, which really did not stand out to me and felt like filler tracks within this album. Addiotionally I would have preferred if Selena did notSelena Gomez released an honest and a heartfelt record that feels honest and raw. Tracks like Dance Again and Vulnerable are bangers, feeling like they would be perfect for radioplay. On the other hand, there are songs like Ring, Crowded Room or Fun, which really did not stand out to me and felt like filler tracks within this album. Addiotionally I would have preferred if Selena did not include the features, as they felt unnecessary. All in all, the album is a good one, not a great one but it definitely stands out in her discography as her most honest work to date.… Expand
  17. Danisantos18
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love this album! the lyrics, and the instrument tune into something beautiful and harmonious, congratulations Selena!
  18. SamaraLara
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Un álbum con melodías muy lindas, letras inspiradoras y mensajes sentimentales por parte de Selena Gomez,cabe recalcar que es uno de sus mejores álbumes. recomendado 100% es toda una leyenda con cada trabajo que nos deja anonadados siempre.
  19. lex_spellman13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum demasiado bueno, sin duda el mejor de toda su carrera. Las líricas son excelentes y se nota que los casi 5 años de descanso le sirvieron para mejorar su técnica vocal y perfeccionar los sonidos del álbum.
  20. samuka07
    Jan 10, 2020
    6
    The album sounds good, but isnt her best album, looks like an generic album and i dont feel she grew up with this album (beats), but and lyrics yes
  21. YaelSG
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Tiene bibras latinas muy lindas
    Y cada canción tiene un gran potencial
    En verdad es un muy buen álbum.
  22. nicoovarela12
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amo este álbum , el nuevo sonido que Selena le puso , lo personal , en cada canción se nota q cuenta un historia . Se nota que en cada álbum Selena intenta renovarce y busca nuevos sonidos y encima lo logra ,un reina
  23. blue-
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s the most organic album she has released to date and all the songs feel personal and well thought out 10000000000/10 … Expand
  24. Tylerrintrench
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is Selena best comeback and best album so far something so new about her music
  25. Andrewxx3
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s so versatile and amazing it’s truly pop perfection there’s nothing like it so far… Expand
  26. Kadirou
    Jan 10, 2020
    3
    I was very disappointed i expected something way better then this . This album is so bad
  27. alicex1998
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    “Rare’s stylish assortment of songs is refreshing – a commanding, understated flex that suggests Gomez’s lengthy toil in the studio paid off. Maybe there’s a correlation: Selena Gomez albums don’t come along all that often, and neither do pop albums this fully realized and self-assured.”
  28. Juanjose
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum, Selena este 2020 es tuyo. The best álbum of the year, QUEEEEENNNN❤️❤️
  29. rafa92rare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    É incrível, eu amei. É um álbum maduro com letras incríveis e excelente produção
  30. lalixsofic
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Fresh songs, literally a bop. Every song has its best and no one is bored. Selena killing it again.
  31. selediooos
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    el álbum es ARTEEEE, todas las canciones me encantaron, te AMO SELENAAA
  32. HateMaskesUUgly
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    She ATE!! Well done. Can’t wait for more! Also y’all haters please read my username out loud. God bless
  33. azuusares
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! All the songs are unique and brilliant! Congratulations Selena! You deserve all the love in this world ✨❤️
  34. LuisSG
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    4 letras : A R T E Valió la pena esperar 4 años, gracias por todo Selena Gomez
  35. amyra
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    her music has evolved a lot and the lyrics are so relatable. Selena's best album
  36. Alice2000
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The reborn of miss Gomez, beats, lyrics, her voice everything is so perfect. It is so worth the wait!
  37. faby_conY
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un muy buen álbum, ritmos simples y líricas hermosas, el mejor álbum de Selena hasta ahora.… Expand
  38. rudneycosta
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album will go the best album of decade!!!! THE SONGS ARE PERFECT, nothing of bad, selena i love it music really really fun!!!!
  39. selenaftari
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    pure art and hits you right in the heart. sonically stunning and cohesive and beautiful lyrics. missed selena so much.
  40. Croqueta
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena nos dio uno de sus álbumes con los mejores Ritmos y las mejores líricas, nos demuestra que puede ser madura fuerte y débil. Felicidades Selena.
  41. Saulnavyr1
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Excelente álbum, un regreso a la música que todo mundo esperaba y lo hizo de una manera espectacular
  42. JoshuaJTaylor3
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The cohesiveness Rare exudes is phenomenal! Rare is far superior as opposed to Revival and is her best album, the lyrics, vocals and instrumentals are superior!
  43. henrkys
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    perfect album, my favorite song is Ring, but love A Sweeter Place, Selena Gomez is wonderful
  44. Skydog
    Jan 10, 2020
    3
    SO many fake 10s on this. Everyone is commenting the same stuff and don’t explain anything. Yes the albums diverse, we get it. But it doesn’t make it good. It’s very lackluster is so many areas. A lot of the tracks were filler and skippable.
  45. LuisAngelLM
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Me encanta la manera en que hace que cada canción de adecue a su voz, realmente las letras son buenas y no hay nada que esté álbum no tenga
  46. micakiener
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mejores vocals, cada cancion tiene algo especial y muy personal. uno de los mejores albums de selena sin duda.… Expand
  47. Ludmi_9
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album I've heard in a long time. I have been a Selena fan for some years and I couldn't be more fond of the end result of this great job that lasted four years of waiting, but it was worth it.… Expand
  48. jackierobles
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album of Selena, we Love it, we wait so long and we are proud of her.
  49. Adony17
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Los sonidos del album me encantan, lo poco repetitivo de las letras es típico en el pop. El album es demasiado arte, gracias selediosa por existir.
  50. Angelinalopez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    She’s always doing different stuff with her music and I honestly love it. She’s challenging herself which is something artists should do. I love the album.
  51. lololoshu
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    obra prima, talento diferenciado e especial da Selena Gomez encanta qualquer um que saiba apreciar um bom pop music! excelente e excepcional muito bom mesmo!! todas as músicas são de altíssima qualidade e devem ser apreciadas igualmente. rare trás pra seus fãs sua bela e notória voz com músicas que fazem qualquer um dançar, ou sentir diversas emoções. selana, em seu trabalho, mostra queobra prima, talento diferenciado e especial da Selena Gomez encanta qualquer um que saiba apreciar um bom pop music! excelente e excepcional muito bom mesmo!! todas as músicas são de altíssima qualidade e devem ser apreciadas igualmente. rare trás pra seus fãs sua bela e notória voz com músicas que fazem qualquer um dançar, ou sentir diversas emoções. selana, em seu trabalho, mostra que nunca precisou de terceiros para dar certo e fala sobre… Expand
  52. iamluisfmendoza
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    realmente me encantó este nuevo álbum de Selena, ella lo ha hecho de la mejor manera, un álbum con unos sonidos muy variados, unas letras tan personales y con una gran historia detrás de cada una de ellas, el álbum simplemente es arte y ha llegado en el momento perfecto ❤️
  53. analicemelo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Um álbum incrível! Muito importante conhecer esse novo lado da história.. selena está perfeita!
  54. imaphatty
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Honestly, not a huge fan of hers and enjoy barely few songs but this album is so good. The only skip is Fun, the rest are so good. 9.5/10
  55. breathinfenty
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. She shows so much versatility in this album and no two songs are alike. The lyrics and message of this album are super powerful. You see so much growth in the music as well as with her as a person. It’s a self empowering album that can help a lot of people. Amazing job Selena!
  56. Skywalkers
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    this album is amazing, good work Selena! I'm not a fan but I could listen to it all day.
  57. Yamili
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect! Selena Gomez I love my life I love my life. Marry me?
  58. Imzemtsovzhenya
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    So,it’s the best album of last 6 months i think. But i score it 9 out of 10,because some songs are boring. This is my score for songs: Rare 10/10
    Dance Again 10/10
    Look At Her Now 10/10 LYTLM 10/10 Ring 10/10 Vulnerable 8/10 PYK 7/10 Let Me Get Me 10/10 Crowded Room 7/10 Kinda Crazy 9/10 Fun 9/10 Cut You Off 9/10 A Sweeter Place 9/10 Total:91/100 Well done,Selena. And i’m    So,it’s the best album of last 6 months i think. But i score it 9 out of 10,because some songs are boring. This is my score for songs: Rare 10/10
    Dance Again 10/10
    Look At Her Now 10/10
    LYTLM 10/10
    Ring 10/10
    Vulnerable 8/10
    PYK 7/10
    Let Me Get Me 10/10
    Crowded Room 7/10
    Kinda Crazy 9/10
    Fun 9/10
    Cut You Off 9/10
    A Sweeter Place 9/10
    Total:91/100
    Well done,Selena. And i’m very excited,because i ordered CD of Rare)    … Expand
  59. Cfranzi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best pop album of the decade already, hands down! Not one track on this album is a skip!!
  60. Jaileaozinho
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    De longe o melhor álbum da carreira ela! Um pop suave com uma mistura de R&B muito bem feito!
  61. nessgrande
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Truly disappointed, Selena can do better even tho she’s not a vocalist or a great singer. The most important thing is that she needs to move on from Justin and write about other staff ( if she actually writes)
  62. Nally
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album ever. Yes.
  63. Fashionmusse
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet, every song tells a story and fits perfectly into the album, I just love it
  64. Podushkav
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album
  65. martinarossi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    this album is so beautiful, i'm absolutely in love, thanks for this Selena, incredible work
  66. camilasandoval
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Is just a message of Selena saying, "yes, i have been in the low, for real, but i'm ready to go outside and search for my own happiness, because i deserve it". Rare is the real Selena Gomez, authentic, vulnerable, honest and in the top of that, obviously, rare.
  67. lauramoraalees
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album, i think deserve all the love and streaming! Please go to Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music etc and streaming Rare ❤️❤️
  68. joellycardoso
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    selena is an example of artistic and musical evolution, this album sounds so good
  69. ocamp
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Surprisingly so good! Usually I’ll heave at least one song on an album where I just can’t like and have to skip but on this album there are not any skippable songs!
  70. dangerousw0man
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    tried to make something but it ended up as nothing, the album is so repetitive and bored, maybe in the next time Selena.
  71. Martuki2712
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    perfect perfect perfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfect
  72. TargaryenSwift
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    cohesive, mature, sonically and lyrically amazing. Selena snapped queen mwah
  73. cassrosignuolo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ive been waiting for YEARS for this album to come out and when i finally heard the songs i connected with the lyrics and the sound in a way i couldn’t believe i would. absolutely amazing… Expand
  74. ClarisseFetter
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album ever, Selena Gomez did the best come back in history of music
  75. luri
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible, me quedo con revival, muy aburrido, muy simple, lo unico rescatable es dance again. ni hablar del autotune… Expand
  76. HolmanK
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Waiting for this for a long time and Selena got me with this, Rare is perfect
  77. valentine
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's fascinating how Gomez developed her music over the years. Her previous album, Revival, was a turning point in her career, presenting a more mature image to the general public, but with Rare she reaches a whole new level with a cohesive yet diverse album.
  78. TheObjectiveB
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    No, this album is not a masterpiece. It sounds almost like the same song for its 41 minutes of horror. I guess the only decent moment that this project containts, besides its ending, is the song "Rare". I can't believe that THIS needed +20 writers...
  79. jp_2136
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Nunca escutei algo tão ruim na vida.
    Minha tia não andava a meses e hoje levantou da cama só pra levantar e desligar a música.
  80. Juanmorones
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album shows Selena's clear evolution from 'Revival', explored new sounds and shows the clear evolution. Pretty pleasant and enveloping sounds that reward the 4 years of waiting.
  81. Daryana
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Me ha encantado, el sonido es relajante se disfruta, Selena Gomez nos trae un Álbum hermoso Gracias!!
  82. mdcml
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honesty, is the best Selena's album, the lyrics are so emotional and personal. IT'S AN AMAZING ALBUM!… Expand
  83. Marielcsca
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best álbum eeever❤️ Selena se ha superado totalmente, hacía tiempo que no escucha un álbum tan bueno y sobre todo que guste el 90% de las canciones
  84. Hector95
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare, amidst a pop drought, has provided us with a cohesive, infectious album. From the lyrical content to the production of the album, Rare proves that stars like Gomez are, indeed, RARE!
  85. Giuli28
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor albun del mundojsjsjsnsjdndndndndndndndndndndndndndndndnddndndnnddndndn… Expand
  86. FioDaurelle
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es puro arte, buen ritmo, buena letra, sentimental, me encantó muchísimo, el mejor álbum del mundo!!
  87. Alondra018
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The Reyna returned with everything. I hope it was worth it, it brought us a perfect job. Songs with which you will identify and dance. Rare is art.
  88. GerardoLum
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best álbum, I think is a beautiful álbum with great songs of Selena. I love it
  89. paulatriches
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album is amazing. Selena really showed that she has matured a lot in her career until this album. The best of her career!!
  90. vitoria98
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    literally perfect!!!! amazing compositions, vocals, talent all over. bless your day giving a listen to RARE.
    SELENA ICONICAAAAAA
  91. hotterthanmila
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. tremendo album la rompeeee mal estoy muy feliz por selena x volver asi a la música… Expand
  92. TheJennaDiaries
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    “Beautiful... magical, lyrical”
    So many profound verses of spectacular lyrics and Selena’s beautiful, RARE voice mean that this album is one of the best. Her incredible, authentic heart shines through this album and it’s as amazing as she is.
  93. yallfaveshoe
    Jan 10, 2020
    3
    not bad but not good either, could’ve been better, we waited 4 years for this
  94. alexiiirl
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    incredible. bxj x icilhcidxoh g ig i gib ugcutcih ig ig igig u fcu ifxurdih igxurdkcixug igixixocixksi k
  95. Sergio9298
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum magnífico con diversidad de líricas canciones muy profundas y de calidad lo ame… Expand
  96. Jose_123
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El álbum refleja una madurez y metamorfosis en líricas, sonidos, vocales, ya no es la niña que cantaba dolid, ahora ella esta fuerte
  97. Tobuchi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s such a great album you really can see her evolving!!! I’m happy that she is happier now
  98. juliexns
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Every song is a masterpiece. She worked 4 years on it and it was worth it. No skips
  99. Gilda1105
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es lo mejor que he escuchado, valió la pena la espera para que nos brinde este arte musical.
  100. windowswail
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    This is what happens when a label decides to hire writers to write a "personal" album for someone who doesn't sing or write just because they're a celebrity.

    Labels putting money over music once again.
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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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