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. Dania24
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This album is so emotional and powerful. Her words are inspiring but also heartbreaking, empowering and aspiring. She really has outdone herself this album is a masterpiece the woman deserves a Grammy
  2. Jgelim143
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is her best album she put all her heart into it and it gives her different emotions.
  3. fiobritez
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    this album is the best album of 2020, I said what I said.
    miss Gomez did a great work.
  4. Ameliapolina
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    A great step up from Revival album.. giving me chills at a hundred degrees indeed
  5. miguelfernn
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I'm so proud of you Selena, this album is amazing! Having waited almost five years it was worth it
  6. emilygonzalez
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    every song was absolutely incredible, this album was made so perfect. there’s literally no skips
  7. martinka456kiss
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Best songs in the world and the best album.
    Vulnerable, Let Me Get Me and People You Know are unique. Amazing album.!
  8. Andreaavila
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I’m surprised I love this album. I really thought I wouldn’t like it but I did. My favorite songs are lose you to love me and people you know.
  9. mhern280
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Honestly a Great album didn’t expect it to be THIS good but she exceeded my expectations.
  10. chiyois
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Such an underrated and under appreciated album. Deserves more recognition! Selena Gomez has progressed so much through the music industry and this is one of her best albums.
  11. mightyceee
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is so beautiful and mesmerizing. it makes me feel good about myself and i listen to it when i’m down so i can get it together and realize i’m rare.❤️… Expand
  12. Selenator1005
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is literally perfection. Selena has just further cemented her legacy as an icon by this album. This is different from her previous albums because the songs in this have very deep lyrics and she has expressed herself like never before. Selena Gomez is literally a once in a millennium talent… Expand
  13. saanikaxo
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    this is so frikking amazing and full of emotions, Selena really put her heart into this
  14. TobyMarples
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    ‘Rare’ is a fantastic and cohesive pop album! It shows Selena’s growth personally and musically since her previous record ‘Revival’. It talks about themes such as self empowerment with tracks like; ‘Look at Her Now’ and “Cut You Off”, and vulnerability with tracks like ‘Vulnerable’ and the breathtaking lead single ‘Lose You to Love Me’. The infectious dance beats from songs such as ‘Dance‘Rare’ is a fantastic and cohesive pop album! It shows Selena’s growth personally and musically since her previous record ‘Revival’. It talks about themes such as self empowerment with tracks like; ‘Look at Her Now’ and “Cut You Off”, and vulnerability with tracks like ‘Vulnerable’ and the breathtaking lead single ‘Lose You to Love Me’. The infectious dance beats from songs such as ‘Dance Again’ complement well with the slower and more relaxed sounding songs such as ‘Crowded Room’. Selena hadn’t released a full album of music since her 2015 ‘Revival’ but within the, just over, 4 years she released droplet singles which all feature on a deluxe edition of the album with all of them feeling at home on the record. It seems near impossible for Selena to top this album in her discography but Selena is all about growth and I’m pretty sure this will be seen once again in the future.… Expand
  15. Karlahta
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    The best álbum i love the songs love lose you to love me, suvenir, ring, rare, crowed rooom
  16. Zaye202
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    An impressive and cohesive body of work. One of the best pop albums in a while. Great work!
  17. Layanaliiii
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Her best album, period. I personally think she finally found herself, especially when it comes to Rare. It is very obvious how much she improved and found what suits her voice the best.
  18. Kingvaz20
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is one of the greatest pop albums I have heard in the past 10 years. Selena Gomez has always been a bop maker since the very start of her career, but something that I have noticed is that as soon as she switched to a new record label, interscope, she was able to write and explore new sounds that she wanted and show more of her vulnerable side than before when she was with HollywoodThis is one of the greatest pop albums I have heard in the past 10 years. Selena Gomez has always been a bop maker since the very start of her career, but something that I have noticed is that as soon as she switched to a new record label, interscope, she was able to write and explore new sounds that she wanted and show more of her vulnerable side than before when she was with Hollywood records. This album is so honest and brilliant!… Expand
  19. BorisGomez
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena se reinventó y exploró nuevos ritmos. El álbum contiene himnos de amor propio y superación personal que todos deberían oír
  20. XimenaArt
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible album!! One of the best albums in this year, really proud of Sel, this album is like a new facet of Sel, the songs are amazing with a sad, even fun touch and the beautiful visuals to complete the album, Sel would certainly never disappoint me so proud of my little angel
  21. Joseph13
    Nov 12, 2020
    5
    umm Selenaaaa i know you could do betterr! it’s definitely not a bad album but it’s lowkey generic:( most of the lyrics r empty but vocally she is improving (at least studio versions) anyways i want an album full of songs like fetish, good for you, stained etc.
  22. David_avila
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    The best album, just perfect. This album takes you to a magical mood where you can feel and live what Selena tells you in each song where we see her maturity as an artist and as a human being.
  23. 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.
  24. Jennyritonga
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Good album. Easy to listen and selena killed it! Love you from indonesia! My fav is rare and a sweeter place
  25. vulenarbletears
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great album one of the best pop album release in 2020 it's saved me from suicide and change me to a better person I love this album so much I hope it's get a Grammy Award.… Expand
  26. Danvillan
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    It is such a magical and wonderful album that it transports you to each story it tells, a great job miss Gómez
  27. mariafaruolo
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, well thought out, great lyrics, amazing melodies, beautiful vocals. Miss Gonez outdid herself, love to see her improving.
  28. Farida1mohamed
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    The album is so good her vocals are amazing some of the songs on it are underrated and deserves more recognition
  29. Adityasharma
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    The lyrics and the production go hand in hand. Literally one of the best albums of 2020.
  30. gregoryberry22
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez has been through a lifetime of trial and tribulations in the 28 years she has been alive and ‘Rare’ is a beautiful way to share a part of her story that was silenced for many years. She was finally completely able to have this album be a way for sorts of closure, pleasure, reassurance and just a ton of fun! ‘Rare’ delivers messages of liberation, strength, companionship andSelena Gomez has been through a lifetime of trial and tribulations in the 28 years she has been alive and ‘Rare’ is a beautiful way to share a part of her story that was silenced for many years. She was finally completely able to have this album be a way for sorts of closure, pleasure, reassurance and just a ton of fun! ‘Rare’ delivers messages of liberation, strength, companionship and vulnerability perfectly on point and was another stepping stone in her music career. Vocally, lyrically, sonically and emotionally in-tune, ‘Rare’ is Selena’s most honest and in-depth album to dive into the events she had experienced. Great album! 10/10 for sure!… 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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