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. jovaz18
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums i have ever heard!! Selena Gomez keeps proving that she can grow as an artist and does not want to follow trends, but make them! WOW I LOVE THIS ALBUM!
  2. KKhhmm33
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    An amazing album that takes you to different places, you can relate to the lyrics and the music was enjoyable. The best album i ever heard so far. She is on another level.
  3. Tatechernen
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    So good wow, cohesive, moving, perfection! This is such a strong album, Selena is a powerful force!
  4. Andrew173
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I just love it. This is so RARE. Selena have done a big and very hard work.
  5. Chrisssssss
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    album is really good. Would definitely recommend & five listens to it everyday. Such a different sound & transition for Selena. KEWK
  6. Gab100596
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    RARE es un disco completo, Selena nos muestra una nueva faceta de su vida en la cual ella se siente más segura y fuerte, se nota claramente cómo ha sabido sacar provecho de todo lo que ella ha vivido durante los últimos años, escuchar este disco te agrega empoderamiento y crecimiento, otorgó 100/100 por qué simplemente es espectacular, felicidades.
  7. PEGASUS89
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The variety of rhythm in the album is so amazing, and every song is so catching and I Love It So Much.… Expand
  8. 626892134782324
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Me encanta es genial te envuelve sutilmente es interesante como ha sido su crecimientbo a lo largo de estos 5 años ella ha renacido, es una ESTRELLA
  9. Theamantzanarh
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Besttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  10. Ouisel
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her very best work so far ! The Lyrics, the production ... it’s basically rare!
  11. LeoAraujo_08
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Relatable content is rare, indeed. So the title of Selena's 2020 album makes a LOT of sense. She brings up her past experience and makes you feel like she's seen what you've been through in your life at some point. But also sheds light on how awesome we all are, and how we should appreciate it more. The sound of the tracks makes it feel very fancy, a high level production and her vocals,Relatable content is rare, indeed. So the title of Selena's 2020 album makes a LOT of sense. She brings up her past experience and makes you feel like she's seen what you've been through in your life at some point. But also sheds light on how awesome we all are, and how we should appreciate it more. The sound of the tracks makes it feel very fancy, a high level production and her vocals, although not powerful, are soothing and make you want to sing along with every tune. Rare is her best work so far and one of the most honest pop albums of the last years. Can't wait to see where she's taking us on her next work.… Expand
  12. EleazarW
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta el álbum para mi la mejor canción es Rare es algo que espere durante mucho tiempo y he quedado 100% satisfecho con el trabajo que hizo Selena… Expand
  13. raregem
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Rare is a damn great album and if you think otherwise than expand your horizons and give it a try rather than judging it beforehand.
  14. anastasiia8
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    she really did that with this album. if you asked me about revival, i’d say “she could do better and we all know it”. but with RARE she really showed the world that she can sing and has a voice of her own. she made a story with this album and left the haters speechless.
  15. Loved2000
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    What a pure and incredible album. Can’t stop listening to it, it’s so intense
  16. JonnyMP
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This is even better than revival, I Can’t believe Selena Gómez sin back, This is beautiful
  17. Nan266
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnifico. Despues de esperar por más de 4 años valió la pena para obtener este espectacular álbum.♡… Expand
  18. Ridhima
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a great ass album istg, so much proud of selena. She's in such a good place now, it's clear. I'm so happy she finally moved on from that bieber kid. She deserves so much better and we're glad she saw that! Keep up the good work selena, we love you so much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤… Expand
  19. honesttic
    Jan 11, 2020
    7
    Not her best work yet but not her worst. Revival was way more authentic in terms of production. The opening song 'Rare' isn’t strong enough and songs like 'Fun' makes the album feel like a teenager pop album. 'Dance Again' and 'Kinda Crazy' could be Selena’s next hits.
  20. Luisaesp
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Buenas letras, buenos ritmos, un álbum increíble. Se nota que selena ha madurado mucho en estos últimos años, definitivamente su mejor album .
  21. Hafeezmustfall
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was just WOW! Every song was so different, beautiful, and lyrically unique in their own respective way! I don't say this often but this was a pop masterpiece! Congratulations Selena! 10 out of 10!… Expand
  22. Jig_01
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I like it, its the best thing she has ever done I couldn't ask for a better album of hers
  23. lunalistens
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    No growth whatsoever. I thought this would be different from her last album but it feels like im listening to the same song all over again. Fell asleep listening to it. Sorry
  24. selener
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, queen did not disappoint as always. Stream Rare, Future Nostalgia, Lover and Chromatica.
  25. peopleyouknow
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is EVERYTHING. Selena truly outdid herself with this extraordinarily great unconventional pop album. 10/10
  26. cesarguzman
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    From Revival to Rare, you are able to see Selena’s self growth and it’s beautiful.
  27. justolivia8
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. Love the new sound she is trying and the personal lyrics that tell you what's she gone through these past few years.

    Bravo Selena.
  28. Mikaylagale
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best pop albums I’ve heard. True art! Lyrically stunning, and the production and vocals are fantastic.
  29. saibk9442
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    far better than revival truly worth the five year wait what a way to start the new decade
  30. Jjjjjjjjqqqq
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Very good would recommend everyone to hear it good album good job selena gomez can't wait for next album okay thank yiu
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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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