Revival
by Selena Gomez
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3082 Ratings

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  1. lincolnlepre
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    This album is real and true, Selena is a super and prepared star... She was born to do this! She started like a kid, and now she is a grown woman! I am so proud of my girl :)
  2. thibaesso
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing, best album of 2015, revival is awesome, selena is awesome, i lloooooooooooooooooooooooove, she is mature now and is reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally talented… Expand
  3. mariedrew
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    This album is super good, really one of the best albums of it (if not the best). Queen of Pop, successor to Madonna! (Outta My Hands (Loco) owner of the album)
  4. gabriellima666
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    album otimo,todas as musicas sao otimas gracas a deus cheia de musicas extremamente boas "Revival", "Rise", "Hands To Myself", "Good For You", "Me & The Rhythm", "Kill Em With Kindness" and "Camouflage" so tou enrolando
  5. liveinfinity
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    Incredible and solid pop album. The songs not only fit her voice, but they have great lyrics and is such a refreshing feel in today's music landscape. Very proud of her and her team.
  6. ktcontratto
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know if allmusic listened to 'Revival' or any of Selena's past albums, but if they have I sincerely do not believe they know anything about music. 'Revival' is a huge improvement from anything Selena has released. It is by no means "predictable". Gomez promotes raw emotion with real experiences and clever lyrics such as "metaphorical gin and juice" from one of the best pop songs of the year 'Hands to Myself'. It is sad that one review from an obviously ignorant critic brought this album's score down. I hope more reviews come in to do it justice. Good work Selena on a well crafted album with authenticity. Cheers. xx… Expand
  7. FedericoBini
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    With an alternative vibe but a winning pop-perfection formula as well, "Revival" proves how much of a growing pop-force Selena Gomez really is. Despite not having a jaw-dropping voice like her peers, Gomez challenges herself in an intimate yet powerful album through songs like 'Sober', 'Me & The Rhythm' and 'Perfect'. The vulnerability of the record, mixed with the constant sensual vibeWith an alternative vibe but a winning pop-perfection formula as well, "Revival" proves how much of a growing pop-force Selena Gomez really is. Despite not having a jaw-dropping voice like her peers, Gomez challenges herself in an intimate yet powerful album through songs like 'Sober', 'Me & The Rhythm' and 'Perfect'. The vulnerability of the record, mixed with the constant sensual vibe that characterize every song (especially 'Good For You', 'Hands To Myself' and 'Me & My Girls') makes this album worth of a reconsideration towards Gomez, who went from a Disney starlet to a growing presence in the pop world.… Expand
  8. Aldrin13
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    Amazing album! It's sonority is deep and resonant.
    The Best songs are "Good For You", "Me & The Rhythm", "Camouflage", "Rise", Kill Em With Kindness", "Same Old Love" and the title track.
  9. MariaHordouan
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    This album is so unique (in an extremely good way) from anything released this decade! The lyrics are so meaningful and the melodies are so beautiful.I actually enjoy Selena's voice so much it's actually addictive because its so calming and soothing, something different than the usual screams that pop artists are doing now. Selena has definitely proved herself as a musician and deservesThis album is so unique (in an extremely good way) from anything released this decade! The lyrics are so meaningful and the melodies are so beautiful.I actually enjoy Selena's voice so much it's actually addictive because its so calming and soothing, something different than the usual screams that pop artists are doing now. Selena has definitely proved herself as a musician and deserves all the credit that she is receiving. REVIVAL is definitely Grammy worthy.… Expand
  10. Selegend
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    Holy album. Selegend has blessed my ears with her sexy vocals. Thank you Selena Marie Gomez. Also, remember to buy this album on iTunes. Totally worth it. .
  11. OmarSilva
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    One of the best albums of the year so far! I think is her best album. Every single song has a positive meaning behind it and an amazing production. My favs songs are: Kill em with kindness, Good for you, Me & and the rhythm, Sorber and Hands to myself.
  12. sameoldlove3476
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    Selena realmente me impressionou com esse álbum. Mais madura em suas letras, ela amadureceu bastante e provou que tem garra, ela vai longe desse jeito. Selena conseguiu o seu reavivamento, ela passou por muitas coisas e até hoje ainda passa e tudo o que ela passou até aqui inspiraram esse lindo álbum, um verdadeiro hinário do pop, Selena está de parabéns pelo trabalho e que ela possaSelena realmente me impressionou com esse álbum. Mais madura em suas letras, ela amadureceu bastante e provou que tem garra, ela vai longe desse jeito. Selena conseguiu o seu reavivamento, ela passou por muitas coisas e até hoje ainda passa e tudo o que ela passou até aqui inspiraram esse lindo álbum, um verdadeiro hinário do pop, Selena está de parabéns pelo trabalho e que ela possa evoluir muito mais na música ela merece todo o sucesso.… Expand
  13. ianko
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    A very mature album, an optimal evolution as a singer, I really expected something like before, but it innovated and impressed me, one of the best of the year, Go Gomez!
  14. musiclover22
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    This album is truly amazing.It helped me a lot and it looks like Selena has matured a lot.As a person with self-esteem problems i found the songs very helpful.This is art,you take some songs and you put them together and you create art. I am so grateful that this album exists. Definitely the best album of this year.I hope it gets more recognition from people and not just shut it outThis album is truly amazing.It helped me a lot and it looks like Selena has matured a lot.As a person with self-esteem problems i found the songs very helpful.This is art,you take some songs and you put them together and you create art. I am so grateful that this album exists. Definitely the best album of this year.I hope it gets more recognition from people and not just shut it out because it's Selena Gomez.… Expand
  15. marattcr
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    This is by far the best Selena's album. Her voice is so much better. For her this album is amazing! Camouflage shows how amazing her voice is. Loved it
  16. jjjsssmmm
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Good for we... Perfect! Best album of the 2015. Melhor álbum de 2015. Sambou, tombou!
    õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/õ/
  17. babeygmz
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    First with the hit "Good For You" and after with "Same Old Love" and the synth "Me & The Rhythm", Selena proves that she is mature than ever. 'Revival' shows us the really 'Selena Gomez' and that is her 'first' album since her reborn stuff, and also the best. It's wonderful what she get to do with this record. Revival marks Selena's arrival into the musical industry. Slay Selena!
  18. caiotenorio
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Realmente o renascimento de Selena. Ela mostrou uma nova pessoa que ninguém esperava. Conquistou um grande publico e conseguiu tirar o titulo de artista teen.
  19. vicx
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    rainha ne nom
    This is her best album, i'm so proud of her, my favorite songs are Revival, Rise and Camouflage, she put her heart and soul on this album, and this is why this album is her revival
  20. MrLuke
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    This album is wonderful! This is the best album produced by Selena, better than Stars Dance. It shows how she improved. People are saying that this is album is worse, and things like that but they're lying because this album is fantastic. "Me and the rhythm", "Good For You", "Hands to myself" and "Same Old Love" are the best songs. Congratulations to her.
  21. Wenneton
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Selena is being sexy without being vulgar in this new album. It shows that she really grows up, and this work will take a turn in her career . One of the best albums of 2015.
  22. heicristian
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    This album is one of the best of hers. I mean, the sound is great, she improved so much and she wrote the songs herself. She's mature and beautiful. I love every song but I think the next single should be Rise.
  23. alternatescene
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    With Kill Em With Kindness, Hands to Myself, Sober and Perfect, Revival can be my favorite Selena's album. The lyrics and her feelings are so real, I think people will love it. She deserves the best, because it's her in this album, it's her moment. She's free, confident and strong. She finally knows who she is, and the album tell what she was afraid to say.
  24. JuniorBack88
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Selena Gomez , the delay for this album was too much, but when released , I thought, was worth the wait more months for another wonderful album, their conquitas does not stop here , you have much to go on with this album
  25. Demig0od
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Achei o álbum bem maduro, inovador e diferente dos álbuns recentes das artistas do mundo pop. Ela soube aproveitar cada tom de sua voz, soube usá-la para fazer vários tipos de músicas diferentes. Esse é o seu renascimento, Selena Gomez.
  26. swiftreina
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    melhor álbum do ano, salvando o pop de 2015 assim como a taylor fez em 2014, vem grammys 2016, musicas maravilhosas, espero muitos singles e top 3 na hot 100 por que merece, vem debut #1 na bb 200
  27. SamSel
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    My favorite album of this year My favorite album of this year My favorite album of this year My favorite album of this year My favorite album of this year
  28. SeleSlow
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    Álbum incrível, melhor álbum da Selena e um dos melhores do ano, acho que finalmente a Selena se encontrou como artista e espero que ela continue evoluindo
  29. flaviohsf
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    O melhor album sem duvidas dela. Conseguiu tirar completamente tudo de negativo que envolvia a sua voz e mostrou que mesmo não tendo a extensão tão grande que pode ser boa cantora sim! Potencial muito bom, musicas muito boas!
  30. alwaysselenator
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    This is the best album of Selena, remembering that she wrote 11 of the 16 songs from the album. Deserves a good score on Metacritic.Congratulations Selena, I love you
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Slant Magazine
    Oct 19, 2015
    70
    Song for song, Revival rivals Carly Rae Jepsen's Emotion for breakout pop album of the year, but if it similarly falls short of greatness, it's due in large part to a lack of originality.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 15, 2015
    70
    There’s enough growth here to accept the occasional stumble. Revival, like ‘Good For You’, is a damn fine, hook-laden surprise. Selena Gomez has found a voice worth paying serious attention to.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Oct 15, 2015
    80
    Revival is an audacious name for a 23-year-old singer's second album, but from start to finish, Gomez earns it. This is the sound of a newly empowered pop artist growing into her strengths like never before.
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