Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,119 out of 9647
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  1. lulindeah
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    esta re bueno este álbum, cada cancion tiene un toque único y parece que eso le jode a las envidiosas,
  2. luispintoo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Lose You To Love Me is the only ballad in the album, the only sonically vulnerable moment in a fully confident album. From the moment Rare hits it given that she's over lytlm story so it hits like a highlight
  3. elilanda14
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es de los mejores álbumes de Selena, su voz a cambiado un poco y cada vez es mejor.
    La combinación de sonidos es preciosa y la letra es demasido profunda, este álbum es muy lindo.
  4. cladash
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena did it again! It’s her world and we’re just living in it. 10 10 10 10
  5. nemojr3
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Just her best album! As a fan, I'm feeling so proud of her showing this kind of maturity. Love every single song on it! No skips!!
  6. Shshshhh
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Very honest, vulnerable and rare like she said. Actually her best work in an album
  7. selenagomezazul
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    perfecto en todos los sentidos, todas las canciones son hermosas. Valió la pena esperar tantos años.
  8. Stiven_Orjuela
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love you SELENA GÓMEZ … Expand
  9. Stavfwq34
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    So good. thanks ms gomez.for the perfect album. keep going with that perfect sound
  10. Franke822
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album ever. Every song is so different and good. The best I've heard in such a long time. A definitely score of 10.
  11. Solanosm
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Um trabalho brilhante cheio de verdades e feito com muita profundidade, o melhor álbum da carreira
  12. vernonmatthew
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    best album
    litterally album of th decade this album is litterally growth, she improved so much from revival
  13. Diegodiego13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Las canciones son muy buenas, sonidos relajantes y demasiado movidos, tiene una buena lírica y las letras son demasiado inspiradoras ya que te llegan al corazón, Selena a demostrado con este álbum que es una artista redonda sabe para que llego y está regreso es fenomenal
  14. Josipa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love the album, Selena did a great job! Every song is a masterpice. Rare is an album worth buying.
  15. Sihgmike
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mejores sonidos,originalidad,versatilidad,mejor calidad vocal y un Grammy asegurado… Expand
  16. bsrbara
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album she has ever released. Clean vocals, great lyrics...The 4 years without music were totally worth it!
  17. Cauuu
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ME ENCANTA EL MEJOR ALBUM, espero que siga así y por fin veamos lo que ella desea
  18. rareAOTY2021
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Um macro na indústria musical, obg por tudo selena te amooooo demais arrassou que aclamação
  19. Yari3003
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum que he escuchado de ella, sin duda es uno de los mejores.
  20. josen98_JA
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Este es su mejor álbum a la fecha, la manera en como sus fans esperamos casi 5 años por este álbum desde su anterior, Revival, podemos decir que estamos completamente satisfechos.
  21. AnnnaGlz
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So fresh and amazing, this album has 0 skips.
    Each song has this unique vibe and its just so awesome, Selena really went beyond perfection.    … Expand
  22. burntodie
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    4 long years waiting this album and the waiting was worth it, just perfect everything in this is worth it
  23. flaviat91
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    amazing album! so vulnerable and rare. Really good. Selena should be proud.
  24. camcolman
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unique and fresh, an album without skips. Good quality collaborations, showing how versatile she can be.… Expand
  25. Sergiuadi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album ever! No skips.... EVERY SONG IS A STORY AND I LOVE IT!!! Her best album for sure and I love it
  26. itsaftrglww
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album it's just FANTASTIC!!!! all of the songs have something unique, have passion, love and beauty. all the lyrics just so mature, with beautiful instrumentals and selena's volcals are just stunning. she just DID THAT, a combination of pop and r&b that matches just perfectly.… Expand
  27. janiellebongco
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Literally pop perfection. There's always a new song stuck in my head every hour.
  28. Aaliyahk
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    sounds like all old songs, without innovation, a desperate attempt to be Ariana Grande but in a failed way
  29. Llmlea78200
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album and one of the best album of the last few years. Congratulations selena gomez !
  30. acdxclifford
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album went way above my expectations. Each track feeling fresh even the already heard songs like “Lose You to Love Me” and “Look At Her Now”. I enjoyed all songs because they touched in different areas of music but in the end, all perfectly synced together. I felt some groovy and disco touches on some tracks that gave me feels of Donna Summer and A Taste of Honey. In other tracks, theThe album went way above my expectations. Each track feeling fresh even the already heard songs like “Lose You to Love Me” and “Look At Her Now”. I enjoyed all songs because they touched in different areas of music but in the end, all perfectly synced together. I felt some groovy and disco touches on some tracks that gave me feels of Donna Summer and A Taste of Honey. In other tracks, the production felt incredibly mastered and fit perfectly with her voice. Selena really did incredible with this album and I absolutely loved how versatile she was over these 13 tracks! From R&B, to Bollywood to Disco, Rare was truly one of the albums I’m going to listen to repeatedly. Gomez really went above and beyond on this one and made me extremely excited for what’s to come next.… Expand
  31. nathare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    vulnerable honest strong are three words that describe this album. Selena came with a totally different album a different sound and it’s an act of braveness because this kind of sound is not the hot trend right now. RARE by Selena Gomez gave us a break from this fast songs trend from artist that only care about sales about money! Well done miss Gomez
  32. manddie
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    O álbum está incrível, as músicas são perfeitas, produção impecável, os vocais evoluíram, letras caprichadas e inteligentes. Selena realmente evolui muito!!!
  33. kamisss
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Love to see her growing and challenging herself. Although I’d have loved more upbeat sounds I think Dance Again does a good job
  34. Free_weeknd
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It is the best album made by selena, both in vocal quality and in the lyrics of each song that composes it. It also has varied rhythms.
  35. javeriaa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    it’s incredible she has her individual sound that’s inspired by a retro 70s sound it’s very smooth and incredible. the lyrics and the scenarios this album deals with are very important. selena has really grown up on this album. this album has r&b influences, jazz, latin etc. it also includes perfect features.
  36. romanvidrine
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Brilliant. This was definitely worth the wait. The production, the sound, EVERYTHING.
  37. jonathono
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Imagine hating on the best EX-act album to date. Jealously is a disease, DIE SLOW
  38. janhendrik
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    QUEEN SELENA PERIOD! Her best album yet and of the best albums ever. Everything from the production and lyrics is literally *cheff's kiss*
  39. maiasuarez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    her best album, you can see the growth she had in this four years! totally worth the wait
  40. GiovanniRH
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanto!!! El álbum del año definitivamente Selena hizo lo suyo y ademas de ser fan de ella me siento tan bien de ser parte de esto, cada canción, cada lirica, todo es tan perfecto… Expand
  41. Olsi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Heaven!!! The new album is so good,stream Rare for skin **** :* :* :* Love you all… Expand
  42. Gabystyles08
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es uno de los mejores de Selena, se nota el esfuerzo y empeño que puso a este disco, solo noten como ha cambiado su voz,su manera de expresarse. Definitivamente Hermoso… Expand
  43. Kludii
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Love the album especially Ring and Dance Again Probably my favorite of her also was really surprised to see kid cudi on it (the track with him was also great)
  44. Enriquex1510
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare seems to me Selena's best Album,her voice,the sounds its is a completely new "Revival" i give it 10 because it surpassed itself and that is amazing
  45. Jujoji4297
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great sound, very upbeat. Lots of fun to listen to! I would recommend this album to everyone as I think anyone could enjoy it.… Expand
  46. selenasmyworld
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    All about Rare is AMAZING! The lyrics, melodies and rhythms have a unique essence worthy of selena's talent. The album tells a part of its history through songs that make you want to dance and at the same time reach your heart because of the feeling they have.
  47. DarlineYamileth
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es un regalo en el que podemos conocer todo lo que estuvo en la mente de selena durante todos estos años
  48. Redwin38
    Jan 10, 2020
    2
    The album is full of song that sounds exactly the same from Revival. Nothing new, no excitement at all. There is no evolution at all.
  49. fentyww
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Feels like one biography idk but when you listen to one track seems like u know exactly the moment she was on and it's so personal. Y'all always criticize the bubblegum and generic pop that many other artists do saying that we need something authentic and new soon I hope this album gets the deserved attention lol she's not trying desperately to have a "hit", she's just sharing her storyFeels like one biography idk but when you listen to one track seems like u know exactly the moment she was on and it's so personal. Y'all always criticize the bubblegum and generic pop that many other artists do saying that we need something authentic and new soon I hope this album gets the deserved attention lol she's not trying desperately to have a "hit", she's just sharing her story and what she suffered all these years. Selena's showing how much **** we can survive and yet get over everything, I love rare.… Expand
  50. musichero
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Ms. Gomez has truly outdone herself! Has been on repeat since it came out. This seems to be the peak of her discography in my opinion!
  51. Gabriel12A
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de la Reyna Selena Gómez ❤️
  52. Iconique
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album Isco sure her best body of work. Her voice has never sounded so amazing and confident, the songs make up a cohesive album with a new and fresh sound different to bubblegum pop a lot of singers are going for. You can really feel Selena’s emotions and connect with her through mature lyrics. Amazing done selena!
  53. mandstyles
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Não sou fã da selena, mas aprecio bastante seu trabalho, e ela conseguiu entregar um album muito bom, verdadeiro, e que trata de assuntos importantes.
  54. Carlos2
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ESTE ALBUM ES INCREÍBLE, realmente me sorprendió demasiado, empezamos con los ritmos son geniales y rápidos de tomar, así disfrutas la canción, las letras son muy reales, sinceras, realmente estoy encantado… Expand
  55. sydneysmith17
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's really sad how Ariana stans are bothered by Selena having a good album. anyways, This album was everything we've wanted from Selena. Mid tempo is where he voice thrives
  56. corneliasrare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    THE ALBUM IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Selena Marie gomez absolutely outdid herself with this album. Stream RARE & Lover.
  57. Vergototota2000
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buena buena buena buena buena buena buena buena buena buena buena buena buena… Expand
  58. vulnerablerare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Literally her best album, she growth, all the songs are beautiful, a cohesive album
  59. sharonster15
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best thing selena did in her life, this is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  60. mariamabuqoura
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Such an honest record. She expresses words that others aren’t able to articulate. Gomez experiences unique and new sounds on this one and killed it with them.
  61. Dreal4
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    El álbum más auténtico que ha creado Selena, su personalidad hecha canciones
  62. Adria99
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album of self love, it was really amazing, every song, every melody, everything is so perfect ❤️
  63. Vergne
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da Selena, nele ela de maneira coesa expõe seus sentimentos e conta sobre sua vida ao longo desses 4 anos, um pop com influências r&b, latina e alternativa, muito maduro
  64. Laoxe
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is the best Selena's album ever! Congratulations for this new music, is art.
  65. swifite102
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    No vocal improvement, no artistry improvement. I’m extremely disappointed. We all waited five years for a brand new album from Selena Gomez to get this. What is this? Lover by Taylor Swift is so much better. Very sad for her.
  66. djzayn
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR ALBUM OF THE YEAR ALBUM OF THE YEAR ALBUM OF THE YEAR ALBUM OF THE YEAR ALBUM OF THE YEAr
  67. Marques
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena parece madura e segura no ritmo suave e transparente do seu novo álbum, é como um grito de liberdade e um mergulho profundo no amor próprio.… Expand
  68. mrcbxselenag
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. selena'vocals are SO fantastic there. i'm so proud of her work and this album… Expand
  69. igorspcoxta
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The way she always outcomes herself is crazy, such a cohesive beautiful body of work. You can feel what she's singing in each song.
  70. Nicolas1137
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deep, real and unique!!!
    Most of todays hits are so generic, this album is so releatable, and represents a lot of feelings.
    The beata are marvellous, her voice is so angelic.    … Expand
  71. imsorare19
    Jan 10, 2020
    4
    Álbum totalmente diferente de tudo que ela já fez na carreira, letras impecáveis e extremamente pessoais, mesmo não tendo um vocal forte ela consegue impactar com as suas músicas e causar emoções. Grande Trabalho!!!
  72. Davidfajardo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilloso!! Lo mejor de selena gomez una mujer fuerte que expresa a la perfeccion lo que paso estos ultimos 4 años.… Expand
  73. Angelatiso
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    You come for the features but stay for Gomez. Though the music is fresh and experimental it is still familiar. It’s a reminder that music can still be fun and personal. Sonically brilliant so many sounds the make the album cohesive. She also sounds great ! Hidden gems on this album include Ring and Let me get me .
  74. iyeffs
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year!!! So proud of Selena!! She is back and we can't wait for more.
  75. maliaxo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Pop excellence, lyrical masterpiece, her peers can only wish they could put out a cohesive album like this
  76. caue_kat
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena made a incredible comeback with RARE, the songs are all catching, I super recommend lisent
  77. Ashleyc0ck
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Greatest pop album ever!! Miss Gomez proved once again why she’s superior to her peers.
  78. kennygldaw
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez shines bright on opener "Rare" where she talks about someone not recognizing that she is rare. "Dance Again" is a club song, and it is fittingly titled because it makes you want to move. The poppy "Look At Her Now" describes the place where Gomez is at now. Her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Lose You to Love Me" is an inspirational ballad about findingSelena Gomez shines bright on opener "Rare" where she talks about someone not recognizing that she is rare. "Dance Again" is a club song, and it is fittingly titled because it makes you want to move. The poppy "Look At Her Now" describes the place where Gomez is at now. Her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100, "Lose You to Love Me" is an inspirational ballad about finding self-love. "Ring" is a sassy song where Gomez is letting her phone ring metaphorically. One of the best tracks, "Vulnerable" is-you guessed it- about staying vulnerable. "People You Know" is a reminiscing song about people who you used to be close to but now you do not know them. "Let Me Get Me" is a great song about healing and not letting all the bad things get to you. "Crowded Room" is a simplistic song about spending time with another in a crowded room. Gomez snaps in "Kinda Crazy" where she describes a lover who is kinda crazy. In "Fun" she pokes fun at her health conditions, while saying she only wants to have fun with this guy. "Cut You Off" is quite literally about cutting someone off from your life after realizing you have had enough. Closer track, "A Sweeter Place" features Kid Cudi and his production. Gomez describes about going to a place where she does not have to feel worried.
    Overall, the lyrical content in "Rare" is superb, and the production fits right in with Selena's vocals and the deeper meaning of all the records.    … Expand
  79. Secreandy
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best álbum of 2020, the songs are amazing and different, selena left the comfort zone and rocked, love u selena
  80. Saulnf
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum, con muy buenas canciones! La reyna del pop!
  81. Capriant
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena put soul and love in Rare. She opened for us. Love you endlessly, Sel.
  82. CJParadis
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is the most versatile album Selena has ever created. There is a song everyone can find themselves to enjoy. At certain moments you can find her going to 80-90s music, her experimenting with electro pop, and even R&B sounds. I noticed she tried a different approach with her vocals & production and that’s exactly what we all wanted to hear. Highly recommend.
  83. josearriegues
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A great album with magnificent songs, each one different from one another.
    It connects perfectly with the audience, since everyone can relate to each of the songs.
  84. gavinkhamp
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album period. well worth the wait. you can tell her artistic growth throughout the album and how good of a story she conveys.
  85. abbby
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    it’s so good i don’t even know how to explain it. there was so much anticipation for this album, and she really exceeded my expectations.
  86. Alxlrr28
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    LO MEJOOOR, LOS VOCALS, LAS LETRAS, EVERYTHING IS **** PERFECT STREAM RAREEEE
  87. suannyfabyne
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. Selena put her heart into Rare and made all fans very proud.
  88. bibiloveshop
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    no soy selenator , pero ella hizo un gran trabajo este album es increible , el sonido, la letra todo wow
  89. Marc34
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst album i have ever heard noway . Rare is not fair for selenators. Don't be dumb… Expand
  90. nbslt
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    From the first track to the very last, each song have different sounds and and subgenres. In Rare, you'd find yourself a cohesive album yet with a bunch of different sounds that brings out Gomez's speciality, which is story telling and her voice that makes you feel things and relates strongly to her message or story.
  91. cherrysgcld
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    obra de arte sonora, a diversidade dos ritmos e nas letras, selena gomez é fantástica e nada mais importa
  92. freince10
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    No musical growth at all
  93. Crow98
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Is a wonderful and powerful album. Selena is a amazing artist, i love Vulnerable and Crowded Room.
  94. HitaloSol
    Jan 10, 2020
    6
    Bem trabalhado, as faixas conversam entre sí. É um álbum morno, porém bom.
  95. littleluci
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    SO WORTH THE WAIT!! I can't believe this came from her she's grown so much and I am in awe of her strength and vulnerability, definitely her best album she was right!!! Thank you Selena!!
  96. aestevez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Love this álbum, música perfecta, experimentación, sonidos, todo es realmente perfecto
  97. goingthell
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    amazing album so good, in a industry full of the same this album is really “rare”
  98. Simonegreene21
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The ablum is a bop my all time favorite anyone whoever says otherwise are Justin Bieber fans don’t stream yucky
  99. milaproud
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is amazing and deserve all the success, selena's voices is so perfect and angelic, she deserve the best note.… Expand
  100. luizfilipe
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, como tudo que ela faz! Selena prometeu e fez. Parabéns, conseguiu superar o Revival
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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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