Rare
by Selena Gomez
Metascore
76

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
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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.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 10, 2020
    60
    Blips aside, ‘Rare’ is a beautifully confident return from one of pop’s most underrated stars, and a quietly defiant wrestling back of the narrative surrounding her.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 9, 2020
    60
    There is a lot to like about Rare. But it never quite gets out from beneath the shadow of half a decade of behemothic bangers.

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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
  1. GetawaySnake
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Its so song , my top 3 fave songs are crowded room , ring , LYTLM. It's really worth the wait and the production is fantastic… Full Review »
  2. stephisrare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album by far. She found her style and fits so well on her voice. The lyrics are powerful, her vocals are pleasing to hear and theHer best album by far. She found her style and fits so well on her voice. The lyrics are powerful, her vocals are pleasing to hear and the sounds make the album fun and exciting. Rare is magical.… Full Review »
  3. caleblg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    rare by selena gomez? an amazing example of how pop music is supposed to be. selena took a risk and every song is so different. i love it
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