Rare
by Selena Gomez
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9647 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,119 out of 9647
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  1. MaxikMM
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Очень прекрасный альбом. Все песни супер. Селена лучшая!

    #SelenaGomez #Rare    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. julian_chs
    Jan 10, 2020
    5
    This albums shows how pop is! One of the best albums I have ever listened to.
  5. danielefrances
    Jan 14, 2020
    1
    Not the best. From a long pause, I've been really disappointed when this record came out.
  6. EthanP8880
    Jan 10, 2020
    4
    the only meaningful songs in this album that I can respect would probably be “cut you off”, and “rare”. Other than that the majority of the album falls extremely flat.
  7. Selenator13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Íncrível como selegend só dá orgulho. Rare é bem diferente do revival. Mas calmo e na zona de conforto de selena. Um hinario sem precedentes. Felizmente não irão se arrepender ao ouvir
  8. Nerpz123
    Jan 14, 2020
    1
    Basic, the same sounds over and over again. There’s nothing innovative Some lyrics are good like loose you to love me (she didn’t even wrote it) but that’s it.
  9. kcc
    Jan 10, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. there are a few memorable songs, the rest sounds like the same songs that are already in the album.… Expand
  10. Jhostin
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este es el peor de selena Gómez, no canta, solo susurra, da pena ajena que lance discos ya, que se retire que es lo mejor que podría suceder dentro de la industria musical… Expand
  11. Noora7939
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    In recent years, pop music has become non black artists trying to dip their toes in trap music and black adjacent music, and while it does sound good at that moment, it doesn’t necessarily age well in the meantime. Selena sticks true to her roots and lets the public know that she appreciates pop music. This album is definitely sweet, and so is A Sweeter Place featuring Kid Cudi (theIn recent years, pop music has become non black artists trying to dip their toes in trap music and black adjacent music, and while it does sound good at that moment, it doesn’t necessarily age well in the meantime. Selena sticks true to her roots and lets the public know that she appreciates pop music. This album is definitely sweet, and so is A Sweeter Place featuring Kid Cudi (the closing track of the album). This album recognizes confidence, self growth, and being your own savior instead of letting someone else save you all while keeping the songs catchy. Listen closely to the lyrics and you can tell she does not need someone to be her hero, she is her own hero. This is very Tove Lo inspired, and that is true modern day pop music. The production is superb, and so are the lyrics. Great job Selena, this tasty album was worth the 4 year wait.… Expand
  12. tsr
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    such an amazing album! every single track is a bop, definitely my favorite selena album
  13. Dany22
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Nos volvieron a traer a la selena que amamos de stars dance, con ritmos actuales y muy disco ,un excelente trabajo
  14. incleyoon
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    omg this is just the best selena album i loved this so much thank you selena
  15. barbzzone
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    horrível, como você tem coragem de lançar isso, as musicas são genéricas, nao gostei.
  16. Mariomcm
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Arte de inicio a fin! La producción del álbum es tan bueno y hace que no te aburra ninguna canción
  17. Shad123
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I'm not a Selena Gomez fan, and tuned in to hear the song with Kid Cudi. But I ended up streaming the entire album from end-to-end. Memorable songs with catchy production that stick in your head!
  18. Hugoswift
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    uma verdadeira obra prima, os 4 anos de espera realmente valeram a pena, AOTY 2021! amém, Selena Gomez
  19. Nestor1989
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arte sjskksjsjsarwtebsjajabsnl,lfldldlldldldldldlldkeleldleldkdkkdldkskkskskskskslslslslslsls… Expand
  20. buteratx04
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    queen of pop omg socorro aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  21. Cadelinhadasel
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum perfeito e sem nenhum defeito. Selena é incrível em absolutamente tudo que se propõe e fazer.… Expand
  22. 2002oliver
    Jan 10, 2020
    1
    La mayoría de las canciones son tan plana y predecibles, no puedo creer que esto le guste a alguien.
  23. Hasoon10
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Every song in the album tells a beautiful story, and I am ready to hear each story a million times.
  24. ElasticDion
    Jun 11, 2020
    0
    Whispering and more whispering. Lots of autotune and generic, boring, uninspired instrumentals. This album has nothing to offer.
  25. Mauricritic
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Arte en todo su explendor aqui podemos observar la evolucion vocal y artistica de selena,deja bien alto su nombre sin duda artistico
  26. Losticboy
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A beautiful way to represent growing of soul and maturity of a human, a beautiful message of love for yourself
  27. JAGMON2306
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Gomez not only makes an album full of sounds that catch you, but it's also her own flag with which she grows in love without differences and how telling different stories cure shimsty.
  28. ExoRoman
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Yaas i love it welcomes back selena gomez stream rare now in every platform xox
  29. Josegaray
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amo la forma en que Selena expresa todo lo que siente en este álbum, uno de los mejores de ella
  30. NathanGregoriio
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album is amazing, nice to hear, the vibe is great and i'm so proud for Selena and your new project
  31. Sweetnext14
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No sé necesita decir mucho. La producción es perfecta, Pero los vocales dejan mucho que desear… Expand
  32. Lolllllllll
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    ITS SO gooooood omg selena i love you só MUCH!!! thank you for this baby ly
  33. joellycardoso
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    selena is an example of artistic and musical evolution, this album sounds so good
  34. MateusJupii
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    A incredible album where Selena growing is obviously I have just one word to describe Rare PERFECT
  35. Jwliard
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Crowded room is perfect and Vulnerable is even better! A pop perfection!!! Selena is everything. Best girly pop right now… Expand
  36. fifthjupiter
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A unique sound that differs from Gomez’s past releases. Artistic growth shines through
  37. Dilary
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    No lo he escuchado completo, pero a lo que va, es interesante, volveré a modificar mi calificación una vez que termine de escucharlo.
  38. liamwrid
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Yikes, one of the worst albums I've ever heard. It's just so incredibly boring.
  39. afsgkll
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena entregando mais um trabalho maduro e impecável e mostrando a artista que ela é
  40. eturner141
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love everything about this album Selena's vocals have grown immensely and her songwriting abilities are just out of this world and not only that but the album is so cohesive with it sound Rare is absolutely amazing I will be listening to it on repeat
  41. howzxam
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, não tem defeito nenhum e é possível sentir todas as emoções que ela quis transmitir
  42. rafaelacastro
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    this is so far the best work selena has done. a truly lesson of self-love and acepption. y'all she's here and she's gonna stay
  43. igorspcoxta
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The way she always outcomes herself is crazy, such a cohesive beautiful body of work. You can feel what she's singing in each song.
  44. 2125ju
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s the best album of her career! Full of self love, empowerment and honest, Rare is a masterpiece.
  45. xvxch
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    queen of pop snapped!periodtttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  46. LucaBarros19
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Generic album with edm beats that are never innovative. / Ring sounds like a canned latin song made by Camilla Cabello in previous years, I haven't seen any artistic growth.
  47. vigenchy
    Jan 14, 2020
    0
    There is nothing special about this album, the order of the songs and the songs themselves are poor. I was expecting something extraordinary but the "rare" is not really rare, it is usual. The auto-tune is terrible.
  48. oftenweekndxo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito!
    não esperava menos da lenda. A demora valeu a pena, pois me surpreendi.
  49. Ranit
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Very refreshing and unique. Selena was experimenting with new sound and it fits her voice perfectly! Lyrics are dope too. Well done Sel!
  50. dudafmirandac
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    perfect, is a bop. uma bíblia sonora. selena gomez ARTISTA! ****** ****** sonha
  51. vithoria
    Jan 10, 2020
    1
    The songs are so boring, and her voice is the same in all of them, her lyrics are songs that other artists didn't want and she keeps crying for a guy who is already married, nobody likes this victim character anymore. The album is not bad, but not good either, it's just a common album, nothing new.
  52. lovatohavana
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    Para um álbum intitulado "Raro", essas músicas são surpreendentemente comuns, rasas e fracas.
  53. mandstyles
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Não sou fã da selena, mas aprecio bastante seu trabalho, e ela conseguiu entregar um album muito bom, verdadeiro, e que trata de assuntos importantes.
  54. sgcmilas
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    álbum da década, merece todos os prêmios do mundo!!! o pisao em quem duvidava
  55. Srabv
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I’m in love with every song in this album, The lyrics are amazing I felt every word she said, And her voice!! oh my god it’s so soft i fell relax when I listen to her, Her voice is really angelic and her songs always good.
  56. Laucajigas
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It’s so good, i mean for me it’s almost perfect, I just love how it’s kinda the thing of starting to love yourself implicit in the album
  57. oliveirx
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    perfeito, o álbum é um livro aberto sobre a vida de Selena Gomez. É perceptível que ela evoluiu bastante nesses últimos quatro anos
  58. Proferu801
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Selena Gomez did amazing with this album, it has incredible productions and incredible lyrics what results in a good album, we're not surprised with the quality in it :)
  59. Izanglez
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    Let's talk about Selena Gomez's most cohesive and personal project to date. Rare is cute song, not a strong opening if I'm being honest. Lose You To Love Me, Vulnerable, Souvenir, Crowded Room, Feel Me, Let Me Get Me and Cut You Off are really, really good songs. Boyfriend and A Sweeter Place give an experimental vibe to the album but she doesn't lose her pop origin. An exact score I wouldLet's talk about Selena Gomez's most cohesive and personal project to date. Rare is cute song, not a strong opening if I'm being honest. Lose You To Love Me, Vulnerable, Souvenir, Crowded Room, Feel Me, Let Me Get Me and Cut You Off are really, really good songs. Boyfriend and A Sweeter Place give an experimental vibe to the album but she doesn't lose her pop origin. An exact score I would give this album is a 93.… Expand
  60. honeysmila
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is so fresh and unique, her vocals are flawless. Crowded Room might be the best track. And Rare her best work.
  61. Alejacarca
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Es un asco de album tan básico la verdad esperaba más pero veo que no a superado a su ex y la verdad ya cansa de tanto que le tira en las canciones asco
  62. petedavidsom
    Jan 11, 2020
    4
    a 4 because 4 is the number of songs i can actually listen to from it... do not waste your time on this mess. can’t believe it took her 4 years to come up with this lmao.
  63. maryyyyyyyyyy
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    selena lenda rainha queen
    e vamis de eu nao sei o aue escrever hmkkkkkkkkkkk
  64. gotcure
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    O álbum é tão intenso, e mostra através de melodias e letras tudo que a Selena passou em seu antigo relacionamento extremamente tóxico
  65. Amet
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hay me pareció un álbum muy bueno más maduro.Selena se muestra muy personal y se despoja de todo su pasado para abrazar un mejor futuro.Amandose a ella isla por encima de todo❤️… Expand
  66. Agus08
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    This album really disappointed me. Repetitive sounds. I'm so sorry for her fans. Selena, you can do better!
  67. jpurumn
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best album from Selena Gomez, I feel like this is the best pop album since taylor swift's 1989 THIS IS THAT GOOD
  68. samcritic
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    It’s just a perfection!
    Vulnerable is my favorite right now and all album is a bop
  69. lorenzoxx
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    This body of work is so good. I'm so proud of her and how far she has come. She has matured a lot when it comes to the sound and also the lyrics, they are pure gold. I really hope this era gets promoted in the right way 'cause this girl deserves it!
  70. janhendrik
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    QUEEN SELENA PERIOD! Her best album yet and of the best albums ever. Everything from the production and lyrics is literally *cheff's kiss*
  71. tayvoodoo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    amazing, such artistic growth and confidence we LOVE to see it
    a great progress from revival
    LOOK AT HER NOW
  72. dpoveda02
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Me encanto la nueva Selena Gómez que ha creado una maravilla de álbum wow ella es asombrosa la amo SÚPER RECOMENDABLE ❤️
  73. dispiew_
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. aqui vemos uma Selena mais madura e seu álbum mais pessoal, aonde ela decidiu (de forma madura) nos mostrar tudo o que ela passou pra ter uma amor próprio, e ela divide isso conosco, nos ajudando a passar por momentos o qual ela já passo… Expand
  74. harshvardhan19
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful album by the Queen Selena herself, i just love this album in every sense. It's so perfect and amazing.… Expand
  75. alrsccp
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album represents not only Selena musical evolution but also her care and self-love, eclectic and catchy songs, amazing album
  76. nathevis
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Sonoridade e letras muito boas, gostei da batida das músicas e a composição de cada uma delas
  77. RakeshSawai
    Jan 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not heard album yet, just saw some user rating it as 10 and other competitor album 0.… Expand
  78. DemaSaad
    Jan 12, 2020
    9
    One of the most beautiful cohesive albums I ever heard! The tracks makes you feel special about yourself and tell you that in order to be happy you should go through pain, her features Kid Cudi and 6lack get her sound out of comfort zone and experiment her abilities in a popish rnb. This album is such an experience and “rare” as Selena get new freshly music and melodies, 70-ish pop album.
  79. namelesslyfall
    Jan 13, 2020
    1
    This album is not original and doesn't tell a personal story. Rare is originally a demo from Charli XCX and Rings is a Normani reject. The sounds put me off to sleep. I can only listen to 3 songs in this album, Lose You to Love Me (her best one, looks misplaced compared to her other generic mediocre songs), People You Know and Let Me Get Me. The arrangement of the songs are messy, tells noThis album is not original and doesn't tell a personal story. Rare is originally a demo from Charli XCX and Rings is a Normani reject. The sounds put me off to sleep. I can only listen to 3 songs in this album, Lose You to Love Me (her best one, looks misplaced compared to her other generic mediocre songs), People You Know and Let Me Get Me. The arrangement of the songs are messy, tells no story, no character growth. i really enjoyed Revival and her non-album singles (Back to You, Wolves, Bad LIar) so this album really feels like an unneeded filler. Very disappointing.… Expand
  80. BIXCOITO
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Gostei, musicais bem pessoais e sinceras. Quem gostou bate palma quem não gostou que vá para a p#ta que o par!u.
  81. canyomoon
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    brilliant, talented, never the same, absolutely amazing. THE LYRICS ARE EVERYTHING, revival was good, but rare? it's definitely her best album period
  82. raf4
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    selena gomez é uma lenda mesmo nada que ela faça nao vai ser bom, sempre entrega músicas de qualidade e de significado, chocando 0 pessoas. impecável, merece mais que 10. selena eu reconheço que você é rara!
  83. iurixsavage
    Jan 10, 2020
    4
    she is boring
    tiring
    talentless
    no identity, horrible and tiring aesthetics
  84. Cataaaa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    OMG I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH I can’t even tell what’s my favorite song cause I love the whole album
  85. Loryneto
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira as faixas se conectam Selena está de parabéns , álbum maduro e coeso
  86. 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
  87. Mcritique12
    Jan 10, 2020
    5
    Most songs have the same chopped out flow with very little vocal range. First half seems much more convincing and thought out than the second half. Not that i expected an Adele like album but it did left me a little dissapointed. But all in all a solid album for carefree car rides.
  88. adrianspardo
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Magical, iconic, legendary, perfect, her best album to date. This album is so different, it really shows off her growth as an artist and as a person
  89. Umagranger
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her most personal albums, and Cudi and selena verse is so good all songs are single worthy!!
  90. amaa98
    Jan 11, 2020
    4
    I really like cut you off and lose you to love me but overall it‘s kind off boring. Would be MUCH better without kinda crazy and fun.
  91. marianasalesm
    May 14, 2020
    9
    One of the most original, creative, and self-confident pop-album by far. Selena really gave us a complete album and let the world know her value. The lyrics are deep, intense, and truthful. She proved that now she is no longer a Disney girl but a strong woman that recognize how much she means for herself
  92. MARTINCARDENAS
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    For me, the best album by Selena. a wide variety of sounds and letters, perfect for every moment
  93. bjorkaholic
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album shown a clear evolution of Selena as an artist, mixed with good production in conjecture with those good compositions, her most mature, impactful and powerful work, even when songs like Ring or Kinda Crazy seems to be simple... they win a special meaning when we talk about the whole album
  94. Nishanth
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    POP PERFECTION!

    Honestly this album is a masterpiece and topped her last album REVIVAL (which is a good and trendsetting album in 2015).
    People who don't like this album I respect your opinion but sorry your taste sucks. The versatility and the production in this album are extraordinary. I can't praise Selena enough, brilliant album. Honestly shocked in a good way.
  95. FerSoulIrigoyen
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    RARE by Selena Gomez it´s amazing. I just can´t explain how good it is. It's a wonderful fresh air to my soul.
  96. Alma618
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Cada cancion es tan especial y en cada una tiene algo que decirnos. es simplemente fantástico.
  97. Aggy98
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    This album is great, shows vulnerability and honesty whilst providing genuine bops!
  98. Thiagomkt1
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I loved !! The album is amazing. my favorite song is a sweeter place!!!!!!
  99. rijadbrkic
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Its beautiful. Has a great message and I think everyone who wants to learn to love themselves needs to listen to this album. Tracks like Cut you off and Vulnerable are a great example of growth
  100. samara123
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    O álbum é um exemplo de coesão com um pop leve que combina com a voz de Selena.
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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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