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. rbanks12
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is next level
    It really is Rare to find something this honest and amazing
    Selegend did it again
    GIVE HER A GRAMMY ALREADY
  2. sianalvs
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It is for sure the best album that she ever done! Very powerful and beautiful. She is really talented when it comes to write songs! The featurings with 6lack and Kid Cudi are amazings.
    Ps : Crowded room is *chef's kiss* !
  3. Jennanajj
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To all the people saying "every song sounds the same" selena doesn't want you to really focus on the beat, she wants you to focus on the lyrics. If you listen carefully to the lyrics, they aren't just random words, she's telling the story about her experiences… Expand
  4. shanaa
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece with no skip, congratulations selena, it was definitely worth the wait!!
  5. Checho00
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. -La música es sinónimo de libertad, de tocar lo que quieras y como quieras, siempre que sea bueno y tenga pasión, que la música sea el alimento del amor
    Unos de los mejores álbumes que a sacado Selena Gómez y la felicito por ese logro tan grande y muy pronto estará el 1• de las estaciones de radios    … Expand
  6. Alfiopelle
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    AOTY i think, revival was a really good album but rare is LIT PERIODT i have to do 75/1000 so yeah
  7. Irinam
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A really good album that experiences with new sounds and has amazing lyrics. Her best work to date.
  8. MaxiDescalzo
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Con este nuevo álbum, Selena pudo expresar todo lo que estuvo pasando durante estos 5 años, y lo logró con música de calidad y excelencia.
  9. gonzrob2
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Cohesive, refreshing, and innovative! Selena truly found her knack with this album which includes plenty timeless gems. This is the best pop album in recent memory and it solidifies her own specific sound in music. It is powerful lyrically with songs like Lose You To Love Me as sonically with songs like Crowded Room and Vulnerable. There is not a skip on the album and each song serves itsCohesive, refreshing, and innovative! Selena truly found her knack with this album which includes plenty timeless gems. This is the best pop album in recent memory and it solidifies her own specific sound in music. It is powerful lyrically with songs like Lose You To Love Me as sonically with songs like Crowded Room and Vulnerable. There is not a skip on the album and each song serves its purpose. The features do not feel forced and actually add to the music. Overall Rare is not only Selena's best album thus far, but it sets a standard for pop going forward.… Expand
  10. Valeria012
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de la historia.
    Combina el ritmo tan alegre tanto que puedes bailar con el como las letras tan ligeras que llegas a llorar con ellas,es un disco elástico para todos los gustos.
    Pensó en todo y vaya que lo hizo de maravilla.
    En mi punto de vista es simplemente ARTE en su máxima expresión
  11. ghostincry
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best album, her voice fits really well with these kind of song. definitely streaming this 24/7… Expand
  12. Juanjua34
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    THE BEST POP ALBUM IN THE WORLD, I LOVE HOW THE MUSIC SOUND! we love u selenaa
  13. Lettvgs
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Wow amazing album! I’m so proud of Selena and where she’s at right now, she’s finally happy and that’s all that matters!! She deserves nothing but love and support all this negativity is unnecessary!! Being a hater is ugly. It’s so hard to choose which one is my favorite, they’re all so great! I will say though that “a sweeter place” has been on repeat. Kid Cudi x Selena Gomez is probablyWow amazing album! I’m so proud of Selena and where she’s at right now, she’s finally happy and that’s all that matters!! She deserves nothing but love and support all this negativity is unnecessary!! Being a hater is ugly. It’s so hard to choose which one is my favorite, they’re all so great! I will say though that “a sweeter place” has been on repeat. Kid Cudi x Selena Gomez is probably the best thing that’s happened.… Expand
  14. aguscorzo
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Just perfect. Good rhythm, good voice, good production, good songs and good album. Selena Gomez did it.
  15. melodiemargot
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I'm so proud of Selena and this album.
    This is my favorite album she has ever put out, you can tell this one comes from her heart. I know some people might not like it because it's experimental but i personnally love it !
    Each song is different from the others but the album in itself feels very cohesive. The lyrical content is also interesting and you can tell she wrote on every song.    I'm so proud of Selena and this album.
    This is my favorite album she has ever put out, you can tell this one comes from her heart. I know some people might not like it because it's experimental but i personnally love it !
    Each song is different from the others but the album in itself feels very cohesive.
    The lyrical content is also interesting and you can tell she wrote on every song. Congrats babe !    … Expand
  16. sarapavkovic
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    apsolutely amazing. the sound production is out of this world. her voice is angelic
  17. gbcvsn
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    selena gomez voce eh iconica conte comigo para tudo! conceito coesão e aclamação
  18. Isanunes
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da vida, uma vibe muito boa, músicas que fazem voce querer cantar e dançar junto
  19. Raul12913
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece, is a fresh sound with great lyrics.
    A good evolution of last album revival.    … Expand
  20. Liarteaga
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Perfect album. Not because I’m a fan but the lyrics and music are amazing.
  21. carolbragatto
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    its so pure, the voice is clean, i love the real selena, she is powerfull!! ALBUM DA CARREIRA!!! thanks selena for save the pop, you're a incredible woman, your fas are proud of you girl.
  22. Amyroodt
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, she has grown so much.. everybody can relate to this songs. Love cut you off and vulnerable oooh and also lose you to love me... so many.. just love all of them
  23. Semalihaa
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her most mature one. So grateful for her, for where she is at now. It was really worth the 4 years waiting. She deserves the best.
  24. pedrodellarmi
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is pure, true and powerful! Love it! Selena you rock! loooooooooove you
  25. Daniel02901
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    The álbum was amazing I think is the best if Selena she has all support of our fans
  26. Rithchie
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a Body of Work.The Album is beyond expectations, Spectacular Album Selena!Keep up the good work!… Expand
  27. Tiberio
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Trabalho meticuloso, elegante além de marcar a incrível evolução da artista. Álbum da carreira.
  28. Mefius
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, ela conseguiu transmitir todo o seu sentimento e toda a sua passagem aos longos dos anos, principalmente a superação de um amor por um relacionamento ruim.
  29. ilona
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    selena’s best album so far! her music sounds so fresh and new, it’s pure perfection.
  30. pvloma
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Emotional, mature and sincere. Selena Gomez has perfectly balanced all the ingredients for a unique and quality work. Quite different from today's generic and fake material. This.… Expand
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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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