Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

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  1. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely Selena's best album to date and i hope she continues to show as much depth, growth and vulnerability in her next projects. She has a lot more to say and the songs are generally well produced and well written. It shows that the focused on herself more and she made a very honest and heartfelt album. Look at her now is very slick and confident tune on self empowerment. Rare, Ring,Let Me get me are also other songs that show a lot of confidence, empowerment and self assurance and i love this coming from Selena. The ballad Lose you to love me is probably the best song of her career as it showcases maturity and vulnerability that we have not seen from Selena ever before. My personal favorite was A sweeter Place, an amazing collaboration with Kid Cudi with these great lyrics, production, hook, vocals. It was definitely my favorite song of 2020… Expand
  2. Luisslopezz
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Rare is an incredible album that has different sounds and tuning, Really is something wonderful in issues of lilies as these express many feelings which makes you connect me the album Diria that is one of the best jobs from Selena Gomez
  3. PEDROMFR
    Feb 2, 2021
    7
    Altough this album has some songs that were better if they didn´t existed, Rare shows a big growth in Selena´s carrer, proving to be her most challenging album, so far. Marked by it´s nostalgic and soft vocals, there are several songs on this album that are capable of making him remarkable.
    Top Track: People You Know
    Worst Track: Fun
  4. Malis14
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    selena gomez succeeds again in making me sleep after a 5 year battle with amnesia , thank you selena love you
  5. ViolaXie
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    selena this album is absolutely amazing and so interesting to listen to. so many elements were being combined together to create this perfect piece. i cant believe how selena came this far from her kiss n tell album to this, which is so much improved and matured. her vocal took a large leap and i cant believe her songwriting has become one of her strength that made her stand out in thisselena this album is absolutely amazing and so interesting to listen to. so many elements were being combined together to create this perfect piece. i cant believe how selena came this far from her kiss n tell album to this, which is so much improved and matured. her vocal took a large leap and i cant believe her songwriting has become one of her strength that made her stand out in this industry. great efforts are seen in the presentation of this piece. the tracks are memorable and interesting to sing along to. looking forward to her next one.… Expand
  6. liviacaralho
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Esse album mostra sentimentos reais que qualquer um pode sentir e SENTE. Cantar sobre um coração partido é o maior clichê da música, mas ela transformou esse clichê em pura arte e fez músicas deliciosas de se ouvir. Simplesmente incrível, não consigo pular nenhuma música.
  7. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 10, 2021
    4
    Selenas fourth album feels like a rebirth. After all the chaos that insued in her life from her breakup with Justin Bieber,her diagnosis and battle with lupus and her transplant. She'd had to mature in those years. She seems more happy and at peace. Life has been improving for her with the success of her make up brand and social media presence and this relflects in this album. It feelsSelenas fourth album feels like a rebirth. After all the chaos that insued in her life from her breakup with Justin Bieber,her diagnosis and battle with lupus and her transplant. She'd had to mature in those years. She seems more happy and at peace. Life has been improving for her with the success of her make up brand and social media presence and this relflects in this album. It feels like a victory lap. Compiled of 13 sweet(Sometimes to a point of cliche) pop songs with not only obscure features but ones that detract from the album. The production though clear and cohesive is predictable, lackluster and uninspired which isn't helped by the bland choruses and juvenile lyrics that fail to convey the depth of her emotions. This is undoubtedly her best record which is a shame considering how much better it could've been if she had experimented more like exemplified in her singles "bad liar" & "fetish" but instead she took the safer route. This is a mediocre release in the grand scheme of the years brilliant outputs. Favourites:Lose You To Love Me,Sweeter Place.… Expand
  8. samwhatsgood
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album. ever. love the lyrics and the rhythm of EVERY song! no skips at all.… Expand
  9. Annalptk
    Nov 14, 2020
    2
    It is okay as an album but it is not for somebody like Selena. She had so much potential with the singles but it is very forgettable as a whole
  10. lana234
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    definitely not worth listening. i’m not her fan at all, a long time passed since her last album, she’s been through a lot and i expected something different, grown up woman who says she moved on from her last relationship i expect to hear songs about something different, but no every song is about her boyfriend who let me remind you is happily married man. tracks on the album are in weirddefinitely not worth listening. i’m not her fan at all, a long time passed since her last album, she’s been through a lot and i expected something different, grown up woman who says she moved on from her last relationship i expect to hear songs about something different, but no every song is about her boyfriend who let me remind you is happily married man. tracks on the album are in weird order, not corresponding at all. such a mess, since i liked her songs from her first albums i expected a lot more.… Expand
  11. joaocalxre
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    selena gomez entregou tudo nesse álbum, a forma que você vê a evolução dela é incrível. em como ela fala sobre como ela superou tudo e com um novo estilo musical que se encaixa melhor com ela. é ela!
  12. pauliaggi02
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best album of 2020, I still listen to it and it’s beautiful - a real masterpiece. It make me feels better
  13. beatleselena
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    honestly? a perfect album! I am speechless to describe the art that i find in this masterpiece! the best pop album I've ever heard
  14. mohammadmarie10
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of this year
    This album is great
    Again, Selena has created a masterpiece
  15. yolagrosa
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    The marketing copy of this album defines it as being "Honest. Vulnerable. Rare" and for once, I have to agree. 'Rare' is to Selena Gomez what 'ARTPOP' was to Lady Gaga: “This album is a celebration. My pain exploding. It’s heavy, but after I listen to it, I feel happy again. I feel lighter.”

    Gomez lets shine all her emotions, from the good ones to the most troubling ones, in all the    The marketing copy of this album defines it as being "Honest. Vulnerable. Rare" and for once, I have to agree. 'Rare' is to Selena Gomez what 'ARTPOP' was to Lady Gaga: “This album is a celebration. My pain exploding. It’s heavy, but after I listen to it, I feel happy again. I feel lighter.”

    Gomez lets shine all her emotions, from the good ones to the most troubling ones, in all the tracks, travelling in a journey of self-discovery, healing and moving on. She does something bloody brilliant by letting her fans and the public see her real self, after years of silence in the media that speculated on her love life and her health.

    On 'Rare' you will trully see an honest, vulnerable and Rare Selena Gomez. She is not shy of letting her emotions out in the world in this fantastic pop record that i find myself listening almost daily. A perfect statement that shows that you can have your lows, but ultimately come stronger in the end.    … Expand
  16. winxhun
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Best album in the world! Really good songs, no skipping, full of emotions and feelings. I love it
  17. vasiliss
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    it's a cute album. most of the songs are actually joyful but quite simple for an album called rare. she could've done much more!
  18. 0ndresousa
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Que album gostoso de ouvir, com certeza o melhor album de Selena Gomez até então.
  19. JuanManuel_1989
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    the best album of 2020
    good rhythms and personal lyrics

    we love the queen of pop SG
  20. SkylerMan
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    Rare is Selena's best but yet most controversial album. She really proved how mature she is but antis keep saying the album is not showing any growth. If you look closely to tracks: Vulnerable, Lose You To Love Me, She, etc. , you will see her growth and how she became a strong independent woman.
  21. vitortfv
    Dec 5, 2020
    6
    Boyfriend - 5,5/10
    Rare - 8/10
    Souvenir - 7/10
    Dance Again - 6,5/10
    Look At Her Now - 7,5/10
    She - 7/10
    Lose You to Love Me - 9/10
    Ring - 7,5/10
    Vulnerable - 6/10
    People You Know - 7/10
    Let Me Get Me - 5,5/10
    Crowded Room (feat. 6LACK) - 7/10
    Kinda Crazy - 6,2/10
    Fun - 6,5/10
    Cut You Off - 6,2/10
    A Sweeter Place (feat. Kid Cudi) - 6,3/10
    Feel Me - 8/10
  22. adriana0110
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    I love this album! My Favorite songs : sweeter place, ring, dance again, souvenir, crowded room, lose to love me
  23. EmmanuelLuna
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez en Rare es un tono de madurez y sobriedad en su carrera mostrando otra faceta de la artista mas madura y artistica
  24. CriticSaul
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album, i think this is her best record, definitely one of the best albums of this year, can’t believe grammys ignored it
  25. HughJass910
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    This is Selena's most personal album to date! "Lose You To Love Me" is easily one of her best songs as well. Every song compliments Selena's voice perfectly and provides head-nodding beats and melodies! Love it!!
  26. LouisPruz
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    I really proud of Selena, she's really rocking with this album, all the songs are very good, I'm shocking 'bout that.
    The best songs? Lose You To Love Me, Look at Her Now and A Sweeter Place
  27. Edgar_romar
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Este álbum de Gomez demuestra ser una persona mucho más madura aun que e de admitir que, no esta a la altura de revival joder revicañ es la mismisima biblka de Gomez
  28. connordalzin
    Dec 1, 2020
    6
    It's all just fine. She just hasn't really defined her sound yet. It's all forgettable and unoriginal, but not bad.
  29. noinguyen
    Nov 30, 2020
    6
    "Rare" is a pretty average pop album with only a few highlights.

    Favorite tracks: Rare, Dance Again, Vulnerable, Cut You Off, A Sweeter Place
    Least favorite tracks: Crowded Room, Fun
  30. ashtonsuga
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    she waited four years to release an album with cheap pop songs that was rejected by other artists.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
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  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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