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. Aremond
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A very pure concept. The influence of indie pop is noticeable. No doubt a mature, produced and emotional work.
  2. gargisaxenaa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I’m in love with this album! I mean we waited for four years and y’all know what!? It’s WORTH it! Every single song is a masterpiece!
  3. miguelcasillass
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    best album of selena her voice is so different to her last albums and that’s cool, i think that had the potential to be the album of the year maybe
  4. selekidney
    Jan 10, 2020
    3
    again with the same old tired, generic dance beat. can you come up with something else selena? most of the songs are boring except for two or three songs that are kinda catchy. the only good thing about the album is the the lyrics. lose you to love me is the best song on rare. i wish selena would’ve went down that direction. oh, and her vocals are autotuned tf out of. all these years intoagain with the same old tired, generic dance beat. can you come up with something else selena? most of the songs are boring except for two or three songs that are kinda catchy. the only good thing about the album is the the lyrics. lose you to love me is the best song on rare. i wish selena would’ve went down that direction. oh, and her vocals are autotuned tf out of. all these years into selena’s career and she still hasn’t improved vocally. get a vocal coach luv, you got the money.… Expand
  5. estephanygomes
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfect and is clearly made with her all heart, loved every song, she deserves the world… Expand
  6. Eiggam107
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena’s long-anticipated third solo album reminds fans why they fell in love with Ms. Gomez long ago. SG’s first 2 releases off Rare are just too catchy to skip, when listening to the full length album. Yes they’ve been played through many times before the release of Rare, but the cohesiveness of the entire album plays too well together to miss any tracks in the lineup. First up though isSelena’s long-anticipated third solo album reminds fans why they fell in love with Ms. Gomez long ago. SG’s first 2 releases off Rare are just too catchy to skip, when listening to the full length album. Yes they’ve been played through many times before the release of Rare, but the cohesiveness of the entire album plays too well together to miss any tracks in the lineup. First up though is the titled attraction, moving from the lyrics questioning why they’re settling for someone who doesn’t appreciate their quality to skipping right along to the next Prince Charming out there. Secondly Dance again in the anthem for every broken soul who was trapped in some sort of toxic relationship, friendship, or even lack of self-confidence. Tracks 3 and 4 herald the albums theme of self-sufficient and picking up the broken pieces of your heart and fixing it you own d*mb self. Ring enters into the track list with an equal amount of humility, of confidence and beauty’- which is admittedly hard to find these days from someone who deserves to claim that title. Vulnerable checks the gossip and the haters, letting people know that staying true to yourself in this mixed up world of drama.. People You Know takes a simple concept of sadness of a lost friendship to a catchy rhythm. Let Me Get Me keeps up there ongoing theme of breaking free and and following your own path and destiny. Crowded Room is the spark of a deserved prize of finding yourself and finding someone who finally appreciates the real you- dare I say love. Kinda Crazy brings us back to the gaslighting from the original problem character themselves, a call back to the earlier tracks on this album, and even a few singles Gomez has released over the last couple years. But don’t be mistaken- she is over it and it looks like she wants them to know it. Fun circle back to the catchy sweetness of a girl who is free to experiment and find her own way through simply having something not-so-serious. Hopefully more than once. cut youOff is the proof that the tea is still hot and we are ready for the lyrics like “How could I confuse that sh*t for love?” Amen sister! A Sweeter Place is anywhere but here and with anyone but the toxic people we just Cut Off. And I hope it’s Fun.… Expand
  7. lssss
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing album! I'm really in love with it Selena is so strong, humble, amazing and RARE and this is so fcking beautiful. xx… Expand
  8. grandekeeps
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    No artistic growth and direction. The songs sound the same sonically. Heavily auto-tuned. No artistic identity. Musicality is lacking
  9. guilakill
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    sem dúvidas o melhor álbum da selena!!! cada música do álbum, consegue ser melhor que a outra... eu chamo isso de aclamação.
  10. Mviramon28
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best work yet so real and raw no skips bops 1-13 been a fan since disney days this Disney Princess keeps getting better and better
  11. Winne123
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can honestly say this is her best album!! She did that!! She found her voice and finally let people know that she’s wasn’t okay but look at her now!… Expand
  12. sb4
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Been listening to this album on repeat all day. Am listening to it right now! Selena sounds amazing and the songs are sonically and lyrically beautiful!
  13. Geovany22
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare muestra como Selena se esforzó durante todos estos años para lograr consolidar un álbum grandioso. Sus sonidos te envuelven a través de todo el álbum y hace que no quieras salt ninguna canción. Definitivamente su mejor trabajo y la espera valió la pena.… Expand
  14. Lennonses
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    BEST YET!! Sweeter place is amazing! Ring is amazing! So catchy so beautiful. I can’t believe the greatnesses
  15. Pichx_1800
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de la década, cada uno de los detalles hacen quedar claro que no se necesita una producción exagerada, Selena no necesita ritmos musicales comerciales para ser exitosa.… Expand
  16. marco_d913
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It such a fresh and totally different from what we are use to listen to nowadays… Expand
  17. Alexhardwell
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor hasta el momento dance again y let me get me tiene un ritmo muy maduros selena va mejorando al pasar los años
  18. MilenaMatos
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Perfeita
    Já nasceu clamada
    Vocal impecável Melodia sensacional O conceito maravilhoso
  19. pedroreyes99
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This is a great job, I really enjoy every song that i heard in this álbum, congrats Selena
  20. jennerationns
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Mediocre, EXTREMELY mediocre. She has no versatility and can only use the subject of her ex for every. single. song. as a way to even begin to chart at all. She's a sub par artist at best and this album shows that. Please, I don't even understand why ya'll even give her a seat at the table that is the music industry when she doesn't deserve it :/
  21. aguuuusmorales
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    muy buen álbum, con buenas letras y ritmos variados, se ve tambien una gran mejora a nivel vocal y de produccion
  22. Mikeyk224
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Such a great album. Her best one ever. Vocals, production and lyrics are incredible. So proud of her and how hard she worked on this. It’s so so good. SHE IS RARE. She’s earned this so much, four years was worth the wait.
  23. Libra2019
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de su carrera musical, me encantó la lírica y ni decir de los sonidos, es algo realmente bueno ame el álbum desde la primera canción… Expand
  24. Yamilamador
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best album omg Mi favorit is ring I loveu selena
    Thank u for everything, with lose you to love me you made me cry but later I feel so happy for closed one old chapter
  25. tepe_ha
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Rare is a step forward from Revival to a more cohesive sound and album as a whole in which Selena showcases her growth in the last few years not only as an artist but also as a human being, a partner and a woman who is constantly learning to love and treasure herself.
  26. duda_r02
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is wonderful. I loved all the songs and the lyrics don't even speak. The RARE clip looks great and she's so cute.
  27. Atun
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum demasiado hermoso Selena se esfuerza demasiado para poder darnos lo mejor de ella y por eso la amamos, excelente trabajo… Expand
  28. Joanna2492
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is her best work. I love Crowded Room and Cut you Off but every song is beautiful. I love her soothing voice.… Expand
  29. kirasren
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Fun, uplifting, inspiring and empowering! A beautiful album made by a amazing woman.
  30. AlejandraCr
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Esperamos mucho tiempo un nuevo álbum de Selena y no decepcionó, cada canción es arte.
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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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