Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

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  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. Felipeolsi1
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good, this album is a clear message that Selena Gomez grown up like a singer and person, the melodies is awesome.… Expand
  2. davifontenelle
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    This comeback proves Selena's potential as a great artist. "Rare" is a cohesive and chilly album to hear. it was well produced and written.
  3. LittleBastard
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    With a really good produced songs, Selena gave us a melancolic, symphonic and metaphorical album with lyrics that are in the same level as the instrumentals, furthermore her non-high voice give to the album a softly sound. Although with those lyrics and sounds the featurings got annoying in an album that proves it isn't collaborations nededed.
  4. jared1209
    Jan 16, 2020
    8
    Why is it now a standard deluxe edition containing the past 5 years catalog?
    What we do get is a fun listen, unfortunately no stand out bangers besides the previously released title singles, Loose You to Love Me & Look At Her Now. Comparing the amazing singles like Bad Liar and Fetish to this new collection of songs really highlights the decline in quality. To quote Ajayll ‘We need more    Why is it now a standard deluxe edition containing the past 5 years catalog?
    What we do get is a fun listen, unfortunately no stand out bangers besides the previously released title singles, Loose You to Love Me & Look At Her Now. Comparing the amazing singles like Bad Liar and Fetish to this new collection of songs really highlights the decline in quality. To quote Ajayll ‘We need more lyrical content SALINA!’. I’ll still listen to it obsessively and sing along to every track. On a positive note there isn’t a single weak song meaning no skips.    … Expand
  5. soundmate
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    Selena Gomez is back and freer than ever. This album is everything but rare. It feels liberating, confident and powerful. Gomez has for sure reinvented herself and her sound. I can hear a dramatic but very sweet and correct musical evolution. The album sounds like spring; a rose flowering from the darkest moments of life to emerge from the ground as one of the world's most beautiful gifts.Selena Gomez is back and freer than ever. This album is everything but rare. It feels liberating, confident and powerful. Gomez has for sure reinvented herself and her sound. I can hear a dramatic but very sweet and correct musical evolution. The album sounds like spring; a rose flowering from the darkest moments of life to emerge from the ground as one of the world's most beautiful gifts. It is truly inspiring how Selena has been able to leave the "Stars Dance" mainstream pop and its desire to earn a gold certification apart and focus on making an album that is loyal to her personality and her underrated vocal ability. Gomez sounds amazing in this whisper tone register and breathy voice in this act of divine ruthlessness, full of dance-y, mid-tempo clarity project.
    The album doesn't have a storyline at all and doesn't mainly focus on her fight against lupus nor her romantic relationships, which is something I wanted to listen from her. Neverthless, with this album she is making a statement of confidence, self-empowerment and self-love, focusing on herself. Definitely a smart move for the singer.
    Gomez has made an album that feels like a conversation with herself, making "Rare" the album that she'll for sure remember as her most personal and loved one to date since it plays the role of a love letter to herself written with Swedish pop music mixed with a little bit of craziness and weirdness. An amazing recipe for this highly amusing album.    … Expand
  6. augcesar
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is soundly cohesive and has great transitions between songs. However, Ring proves to be a fish out of water within the sound of the album. Selena bets on contagious beats and brought a good rhythm to the current pop. Vulnerable is undoubtedly one of the best if not the best songs on the album.… Expand
  7. geethanksari
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    it’s good. it shows her evolution as an artist and as a person. there’s nothing special with her vocals, but it’s a good job.
  8. ipekaltun
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    I think it's a great pop album. So far 'crowed room', 'kinda crazy', 'cut you off', 'a sweeter place' and 'rare' are my favourites. Besides that I like 'let me get me' and 'people you know' as the more upbeat songs. I think it's her best work yet, not only here to entertain but also telling her story truthfully. I think the album name 'RARE' is so well-chosen because it's exactly what theI think it's a great pop album. So far 'crowed room', 'kinda crazy', 'cut you off', 'a sweeter place' and 'rare' are my favourites. Besides that I like 'let me get me' and 'people you know' as the more upbeat songs. I think it's her best work yet, not only here to entertain but also telling her story truthfully. I think the album name 'RARE' is so well-chosen because it's exactly what the album feels like. It's rare, the songs are all different and not something we've heard many times before. It's her unique RARE album and I love it, it was worth the wait. Hope she gets what she deserves and that's the recognition for this great album.… Expand
  9. harshfemme
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    After nearly 5 years, it was nothing like I expected. It is, however, cohesive and emotional in a way that Selena Gomez usually isn't. She's setting the tone for the year - and the decade - with a solid 3rd solo album/6th overall.
  10. Tiburtiino
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena launched something cohesive. tasty to hear and perfect for those who like romantic ballads and dances! This is perfect.… Expand
  11. hugoleosa
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Álbum muito bom. Sonoridade ótima também, vocais muito bom. Batida um pouco repetitiva, Ring lembra Pantera da Anitta. Vulnerable precisa ser um single desse álbum.
  12. carolinerdr
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei
  13. isabxlla
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    impressionante, depois de tanta espera selena entregou um álbum incrível!
  14. Messica92
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Solid album from Selena! Catchy songs and it’s great to hear the emotions she’s been through the last 4 years.
  15. armandof
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Um álbum extremamente pessoal e coeso, com ótimas produções e composições. Possui pontos baixos em algumas faixas, mas nada que comprometa a qualidade do álbum como um todo. Cut You Off é uma das melhores músicas que a Selena já fez!
  16. 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.
  17. Migabite
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    Amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
  18. pascalpt
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    Good album. vulnerable, let me get me, crowded room and a sweeter place are my favorites. Well done!
  19. flor8
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    One of the best comebacks ever. All the lyrics are wonderful and sounds amazing
  20. r_saulomar
    Jan 14, 2020
    8
    It’s a well elaborated pop album, no doubts about it.
    However some formulas used for the songs may be already explored, such as Ring trying to emulate Señorita latin vibe. Overall is a pretty enjoyable album. Top picks may be: Rare, Lose you to love me and People you know.
  21. talktolover
    Jan 14, 2020
    8
    Um álbum MUITO bom! Existem algumas músicas nesse projeto que não me agradaram tanto e que deixaram a experiência meio massiva, mas, em um todo, a qualidade permanece alta. Nesse novo conteúdo, podemos ver a evolução da cantora no cenário pop em que a mesma está inserido, como por exemplo “Cut You Off” e “Crowded Room”. Percebemos também que, em algumas partes do novo disco, a sonoridadeUm álbum MUITO bom! Existem algumas músicas nesse projeto que não me agradaram tanto e que deixaram a experiência meio massiva, mas, em um todo, a qualidade permanece alta. Nesse novo conteúdo, podemos ver a evolução da cantora no cenário pop em que a mesma está inserido, como por exemplo “Cut You Off” e “Crowded Room”. Percebemos também que, em algumas partes do novo disco, a sonoridade de seu antecessor retorna, o que traz boas lembranças pra quem já havia o consumido anteriormente. E, apesar da incoesão em certas partes da tracklist, e pela falta de faixas como “Bad Liar”, “Fetish” e outras, esses só são alguns fatores também apagados diante de tantas qualidades que esse novo trabalho da Selena nos mostra. Como veredito final, o álbum é bom, não tanto quanto seu antecessor sonoramente, mas possui muitos aspectos positivos que o destaca. Valeu a pena a espera.… Expand
  22. lucasflorenci
    Jan 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena delivers good music, lyrics much better than recent albums have brought. Its evolution is clear, it is not perfect, but its rarity is visible.… Expand
  23. Stephenisahoe
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    It's sounds so different than her other works!!!! I missed her!!!! I love this new sound! The only songs that are not my favorite are People You Know, Kinda Crazy
  24. gian_
    Feb 22, 2020
    8
    Good album. This album has dedication, creativity and love. Awesome album about moving on after a heartbreak, lose you to love me is a great song. It's awesome and Selena really worked hard on this album. Yes, it is mainstream but her voice and meaning of the songs dont make it that bad, would love if this album had more different songs since 80% of it is about heartbreak but still great.
  25. Kdam
    Mar 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não é um dos mais memorável mais é o melhor lançamento que ela já teve. Além de um super rit como Lose You to Love me tem músicas bem gostosas de ser ouvir com dance again… Expand
  26. mohnormansyah
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    it really great album from her. all the song is easy to be like, some song not kinda but it will grow after another listen, and the lyric kinda repetitive in some song but somehow its kinda selena thing. it really show a different side of her voice. the lyrics are great, and the productions is bop! u have to listen to this great album. l'm freaking love it.
  27. musicalmarvell
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    Selena Gomez's newest LP, "Rare", is nothing new, but it's addictive. The lyrics are meaningful and the songs are very catchy. The production is well done. I can truly agree it's one of her best albums. I would love to see her tackle something new in the future. But, for now, we have "Rare" to bop to.
  28. marlofasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Rare is Selena's most cohesive work. While there are tracks in the album that are exceptionally good, I did find the production in others a bit off. Nevertheless, the album celebrates self-love and moving forward, which are great themes for self-empowerment.
  29. andrekomtrikru
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Best album of the career of Selena Gomez, a more mature and beautiful look of the singer
  30. atanganeli
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    I think it was worth waiting for these years to receive "Rare". Again, Selena Gomez managed to bring a cohesive and transparent album where it is "almost a biography in the form of music", where in several songs she talks about herself and her entire journey to "I am rare". I really liked the songs but it was a pity that their songs did not have a huge impact on the platforms and theI think it was worth waiting for these years to receive "Rare". Again, Selena Gomez managed to bring a cohesive and transparent album where it is "almost a biography in the form of music", where in several songs she talks about herself and her entire journey to "I am rare". I really liked the songs but it was a pity that their songs did not have a huge impact on the platforms and the charts since there was no help from their label, but congratulations Selena Gomez! You managed to bring one of the best and biggest musical works this year, like Lose You To Love Me, Let Me Get Me and A Sweeter Place.… Expand
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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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