Rare
by Selena Gomez
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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. Joshuafamee
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    Rare is an album that defiantly looks forward and is rooted in positivity. Not one to wallow, Gomez would prefer to dance away her heartache. The result is a collection that offers a perfectly balanced mix of exuberant bangers, like the sashaying carefree ebullience of Dance Again, mixed with down tempo slow jams like Kinda Crazy that offer numerous subtle and compelling melodic twists and turns.
  2. Cloudboyyuh
    Feb 23, 2020
    7
    Really good album with great songs and lyrics, no doubt. But some of these are generic and in the end i do not find this album memorial. I feel like there was something missing. Something where i can say „wow“
  3. alexandrasss
    Feb 23, 2020
    0
    nao gostei, pouca qualidade. As músicas todas iguais, descartadas de outras cantoras, voz de sono, parece um zombie a cantar.
  4. luisachanges
    Feb 23, 2020
    0
    nao gostei, pouca qualidade........ As músicas todas iguais, descartadas de outras cantoras, voz de sono, parece um zombie a cantar.
  5. 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.
  6. bernardobonan
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    best álbum jxjddjxkxkxxkdkdkdkkskskskikiikkjgfrrrrtyyyyyyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuiiiiiio
  7. Selxlevi
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Honestly, the best ever album I've ever heard from her. Starting from her vocals, to her soothing voice, every song in that album is a bop. People have their most favourite to their least favourite from that album, but nobody hates any of the songs from that. This album shows her growth from throughout the years and how she have dodged a lot of bullets and came out as a strong woman thatHonestly, the best ever album I've ever heard from her. Starting from her vocals, to her soothing voice, every song in that album is a bop. People have their most favourite to their least favourite from that album, but nobody hates any of the songs from that. This album shows her growth from throughout the years and how she have dodged a lot of bullets and came out as a strong woman that she is. She delivered us a whole masterpiece and I'm proud of you sel. Love you to the moon and back and forever… Expand
  8. Roseeee
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Stream rare as you should
    Love you baby love hhhhhhuuuummmmmmmmooooooooooo00000
  9. TrishReviews
    Feb 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall a solid pop album that tells the journey of a girl who grew and matured after overcoming heartbreak. The biggest let down for me was the lack of variety in sound - she could have explored other genres and still have a cohesive piece of work. Nevertheless it's an easy listen...just nothing overly memorable.… Expand
  10. Anamariacp
    Feb 21, 2020
    0
    Who told this girl she can sing ?
    When is she going to stop releasing music and lyrics about her married ex ?
  11. Jakescods
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    My expectations were higher but you still managed to surprise me and I loved the production and lyrics of this album. WE LOVE YOU SELENA.
  12. Jb_account
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Great Album every song sounds like a single, and it tells a story, and sends a very special message. In LOVE with this Album.
  13. chrissyk
    Feb 21, 2020
    7
    Real grower . I like when an album has a distinct sound and Gomez does that well
  14. SelenaVocalQuee
    Feb 21, 2020
    0
    Omg so beautiful, love the vocals and that amazing chorus on Look At Her Now. Watch you mmmMGMMGFDMGFDMGFDMGFDM
    And those lyrics... Sang off key in my chorus... Whew, I FELT that!
  15. Lf98
    Feb 20, 2020
    0
    This had a chance of being good if it had good vocals (which sorry girl but even your whispering is off-key) and not a full album of reject songs.
  16. Denis1410
    Feb 19, 2020
    0
    Скучный монотонный альбом. 13 совершенно не отличающихся друг от друга песен про одного и того же человека. Ни одну из них не хочется слушать ещё раз, ни под одну из них не хочется начать танцевать, ни под одну из них не хочется грустить. Под них можно только ничего не делать, самое то - ходить по торговому центру, мерить вещи в примерочной H&M. Ну, а под не сколько песен можно попробоватьСкучный монотонный альбом. 13 совершенно не отличающихся друг от друга песен про одного и того же человека. Ни одну из них не хочется слушать ещё раз, ни под одну из них не хочется начать танцевать, ни под одну из них не хочется грустить. Под них можно только ничего не делать, самое то - ходить по торговому центру, мерить вещи в примерочной H&M. Ну, а под не сколько песен можно попробовать заснуть. В вокальном плане альбом также никак не выделяется, несколько высоких нот, ну, а их в живую мы уже увидели во время выступления на AMA.… Expand
  17. Alicezxz
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Every song on the album is different and experimental. Album of the year.
  18. Angel_0911
    Feb 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. boring, boring and monotonous. nothing new, the same story. there is nothing catchy, when listening to an album it seems that this is one long, boring song… Expand
  19. Gha12
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best. It really stands out and shows the power that Selena has. Amazing work.… Expand
  20. PamelaWolff13
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    El album es muy bueno es un sonido diferente y las letras estan pegajosas. Me encanta a sweeter place...
  21. osnapitsg
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM ! Absolute masterpiece. all of the songs are unique and beautiful. From the confident boosting bops such as let me get me, look at her now, and ring, to the beautiful ballads and slower songs such as lose you to love me and vulnerable, she really outdid herself with vocals, lyrics and meaning, production and the music. a true work of art, powerful and reflecting her life. AHER BEST ALBUM ! Absolute masterpiece. all of the songs are unique and beautiful. From the confident boosting bops such as let me get me, look at her now, and ring, to the beautiful ballads and slower songs such as lose you to love me and vulnerable, she really outdid herself with vocals, lyrics and meaning, production and the music. a true work of art, powerful and reflecting her life. A SWEETER PLACE is the most beautiful song to conclude the album. I could not recommend enough.… Expand
  22. Eden87
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This album has no skips. Production, lyrics, vocals are all well done. My favorites are Crowded Room and Sweeter Places.
  23. charliegonzal
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Su mejor álbum hasta ahora!! "Vulnerable" y "Lose You To Love Me" son mis favoritas… Expand
  24. CleoCipriano
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This album really shows growth. Sounds are different from her past work, there are no skips in my opinion. I never really cared about Selena Gomez but this album is highly remarkable, different from all these young pop stars that are sounding all the same lately.
  25. Biash
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Uau this IS a Thash,a rubbish worst album I've ever heard, full of discards from other artists, even the song that gives the album its name is to discard a real DISPOSAL WASTE
  26. ixnfinitxy
    Feb 18, 2020
    7
    Definitely not a bad album. Gomez shows a side of herself that is more genuine and vulnerable than her previous works, but many songs still feel like they are losing that emotion to try and get yet another hit song.
  27. gabbbb_m
    Feb 18, 2020
    1
    This album just does not do it for me. After Revival, I had high expectations because that album was amazing but this was lower than subpar. Her voice in most songs sounded like she was struggling to breathe and control and it made it uneasy to listen to. There is also a difference between a cohesive album and an album that where every song sounds similar with the vocal range andThis album just does not do it for me. After Revival, I had high expectations because that album was amazing but this was lower than subpar. Her voice in most songs sounded like she was struggling to breathe and control and it made it uneasy to listen to. There is also a difference between a cohesive album and an album that where every song sounds similar with the vocal range and production. This sounds like an album that tried to be cohesive but it fell flat because each song does not have any diversity compared to the rest. Also, learning that a lot of these songs are rejects from other artists makes the album less genuine and authentic because it didn't come from Selena herself. Something is off about this project and I wish it was better than it is.… Expand
  28. irremaydn
    Feb 18, 2020
    0
    Sorry I just listened autotune. Selena has no voice. She released the album a month ago but she cant performance her songs. Selena, you are not REAL artist.
  29. alohaitssara
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This is what I’ve been waiting for. Not only as someone who appreciates her work but as a pop music enthusiast. Her best work HANDS down! I love how she tries to experiment new sounds but it still has that "thing" that is proper to her. Seriously, no skips at all. And what i appreciate the most is that there are songs for every mood you’re in. 10/10, perfect.
  30. bellacontreras
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    A álbum full of magic, I love everything in this álbum and I love her, she has been pass trough a lot and I happy that she made this.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
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  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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