Rare
by Selena Gomez
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. Thamip444
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Amazing job, so sweet and deep, melodramatic and dancing at the same time, loved it
  2. Santiagoggc
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare Is an album about love, love herself and her fans, she worked and inspired in this album, her best album ever
  3. Boua_ta_rd
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ALBUM INCRÍVEL.
    Músicas maravilhosas e únicas, quando tu escuta consegue sentir o esforço que foi investido. Ela se entrega por completo, além do fato que o conceito e a estética são exemplares. Simplesmente amei.
  4. 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
  5. JordanGms
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love it ! I definitely love how the rythm is different in every song ! The lyrics are definitely great and the featuring with 6LACK and Kid Cudi are awesome. The album really shows the feelings and everything Selena survived during those 4 years. I would definitely recommend everyone to listen to it. My favorite songs of the album are : Rare, Ring, Cut you off and Sweeter place.
  6. 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
  7. denizkc
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    She snapped so hard! album is full of bops. my favs are crowded room, rare and dance again.
  8. valentinsr
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is everything I need, a real masterpiece wow look at her now, she's really an angel in a sweeter place
  9. mrb1998
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    'Rare' is a fresh, original and cohesive album. I can find similarities with Selena's past songs, like 'Fetish' and 'Bad Liar', but there are also new elements that showcase her maturity and nonconformity. Selena's shown to be brave and one of a kind, but also that we should respect her decision to take her time to make her own art, because, as this album shows, it works.
  10. crystalnunes
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is everything. So proud of Selena, she's a wonderful woman. I love her. X
  11. santi_b93
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    It is an album with danceable and calm melodies. Rare is a mixture of guitars, bass and sounds maybe from the 80's and 90's. The album has good lyrics and melodies, which is a good experience. Personally, it is an album with good potential.
  12. greenIight
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    she delivered a cohesive album. probably her best album so far, meaningful lyrics and catchy sounds, beyond amazing. definitely one of the best album this 2020 so far.
  13. SINNWIFITIE
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Exciting, cohesive and absurdly perfect. I had expectations exceeded, I just loved it.
  14. Loveuselena
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is literally a masterpiece. I don’t know how but she did it, she is a magnificent artist and songwriter.… Expand
  15. aditimix
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s the best work she has done so far. Her artistic expression is unreal. We are really excited for her new chapter.
  16. Nikomermaid
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The álbum is so cohesive. All the songs are diferents but all of the fits perfectly. Her Best album.
  17. ladeiragio
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is perfect, each song brings a sensation that we can feel in our skin, Selena managed to make an album full of concept, animation and managed to do it very well! It was worth the 4 years of waiting… Expand
  18. razin
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    a great record! loved the vibe of the album as a whole so far my favs are crowded room, vulnerable & ring
  19. lustdamn
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album all time i love it … Expand
  20. MariaDiA
    Jan 10, 2020
    1
    I am incredibly disappointed in this album. After hyping up some big comeback she came back worse than ever. Was hoping she'd pull it out of the bag but she just couldn't.
  21. alexmac
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    By far the most cohesive pop album I’ve listened to in a while. From excellent production to meaningful lyrics, Rare by Selena Gomez proves to be her greatest album to date.
  22. Moonchild321
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's really good. Didn't expect her to have such a good album. My favourite is peoplel u know, vulnerable and rare.
  23. Nicoleeennaa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena really put her all into this album. Every song is so different that it felt like I was listening to multiple different albums. There is truly something for everyone. She has shown that she stands on her own and DOESN'T need to rely on anyone else to remain relevant. She is her own person in this industry and is willing to take risks and try new sounds. The best part of this album isSelena really put her all into this album. Every song is so different that it felt like I was listening to multiple different albums. There is truly something for everyone. She has shown that she stands on her own and DOESN'T need to rely on anyone else to remain relevant. She is her own person in this industry and is willing to take risks and try new sounds. The best part of this album is that it closes with a song that tells a story about not even wanting all the lights, cameras, and action but instead looking for somewhere to hide away. That speaks volumes about her character. Selena doesn’t care about a #1 but DESERVES it anyway. Lose You to Love Me remains the strongest track for me, but Crowded Room, A Sweeter Place, and Vulnerable are something special too. Oh, and listen to Ring if you want to hear something from her that you’ve never ever heard before. I love seeing all these different sides of someone people try so hard to paint as stagnant. Overall, this album will age like fine wine. Very proud of this woman’s journey and how far she has come.… Expand
  24. guszrare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    this is amazing, this is her best album, i'm very pround of her!! i can't choose one favourite song, everything is amazing
  25. islandersarmz
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is full of bops, and is definitely one of the best Selena has released. Hope it’ll age like a fine wine to me, but so far i’m enjoying my time listening to it. Great job, Sel❤️
  26. Gonzaqd
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Excellent Album! I LOVE IT
    Without a doubt the great growth of Selena is seen, RARE is her best album with Revival.
    I love Selena's rhythms, lyrics, production and voice.
  27. sunnyimy
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far. Loved it. It was worth waiting four years. I had lower expectations to be honest.
  28. melysa16
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    it's selena's best album, each song is so powerful in its own way. she came to save the music industry this 2020 ✌️
  29. Milena_ochoa1
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores disco de Selena Gómez, las letras de cada canción son profunda y se combinan muy bien con la melodía. Simplemente es Hermoso!
  30. Emmanuel_luna
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Wow is amazing this is evolución for the música and sound, Selena is the woman
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76

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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