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. wales7388
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Extremely mature, experimental and cohesive. Truly one of the best pop albums since 1989, Gomez returns in full force proving this is HER time.
  2. xtinaqueenofpop
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Perfect. I loved it so much! She's so versatile, i'm very proud and she deserves everything.
  3. brunoolive6
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection! this album is amazing. Selena is really a great artist. 10 for sure.
  4. checoberenjena
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Gomez undoubtedly evolved in his musical direction from a very pop album in 2015 with "Revival" and buzz singles like Bad Liar, Fetish, Taki Taki and others throughout 2018. With this album Selena makes it clear that she is happier that never, that he loves more than ever and that no one else can stop her again, melancholy songs like Lose You to Love Me or energetic songs like Dance AgainGomez undoubtedly evolved in his musical direction from a very pop album in 2015 with "Revival" and buzz singles like Bad Liar, Fetish, Taki Taki and others throughout 2018. With this album Selena makes it clear that she is happier that never, that he loves more than ever and that no one else can stop her again, melancholy songs like Lose You to Love Me or energetic songs like Dance Again or Ring, without a doubt Gomez is in one of his best moments of his career and we are happy that this makes her bring one of the best albums of 2020 for now.… Expand
  5. Riquers
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Lindo, cativante e tocante. Melhor e mais maduro álbum de Selena Gomez.
    Músicas coesas e maduras com boas letras
  6. lucaslira_
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    THE POWEEEERFUL ALBUM, oh Selena i love you and i love your recuperation!!!
  7. williamsouza
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Selena mostrou amadurecimento e mensagens pesadas e letras liricamente incríveis através de uma sonoridade suave e muito gentil. Mondou os fãs até aqui durante esses anos de uma maneira inteligente e quem não gostou não soube desfrutar e entender ela até aqui.… Expand
  8. 18121999
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfectly, powerful e legendary. Selena is back, her feelings are so strong now and the message she's sending with this masterpiece is: "I grew up, I'm a woman now, you can't play with me and that's what I can do."
    Fabulous!    … Expand
  9. paultubay
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Su mejor trabajo, pensé que jamás superaría a Revival pero lo hizo. Tienen que dejar de subestimarla.
  10. salucs
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare certainly is an evolution of Gomez. Even with a marked diversity, Rare achieves cohesion and clearly has a line that doesn't the tracks spread. Rare is really rare, honest and unique.
  11. joeljunior19
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente o album da carreira. Coerente do inicio ao fim. Super bem produzido e com letras realmente verdadeiras. Dá pra ver o quanto ela cresceu e amadureceu com todos os altos e baixos que ela teve esses anos. Album do ano, sem sombra de dúvida
  12. ThomasTakalos
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Experimental new sounds, unexpected collaborations, dance-able and confident tracks that heals heartbreak of every kind. Gomez feeds every persons personal taste.
  13. EmmanuelLuna
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez en Rare es un tono de madurez y sobriedad en su carrera mostrando otra faceta de la artista mas madura y artistica
  14. christyanocury
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    i mean....... she did THAT, that’s what she did... amazing album since rare til a sweeter place, no flaws just bops e don’t choca por ser a princess do pop
  15. Thomasiom
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare is a great album. You can stop replaying. Stop rate this album 0 point, cheap ****… Expand
  16. Max_Vito
    May 30, 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
  17. mamaswiss
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A really really good album. Just cheap **** can rate this album 0 point. Rate Rare 10 points
  18. leandrosaylor
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album so far, a growing artist showing her true potential. Rare is a confident, contagious and vulnerable album, Gomez once again shows that it's here to stay.… Expand
  19. yagashiaoki
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the best album release in recent years.
    All of the song is just so catchy and has been stuck in my mind since first listen!
    Congrats on creating such a wonderful piece of arts
  20. lizbarbosa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's so good to have you back Selena Gomez. Thanks for this album Pop Perfection. You made it worth all these four years of waiting.
  21. fwrnandes
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    AOTY who ended scooter and the rest of sh1t mans! we love and support a queen!
  22. reputada
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    princess of pop is back and better than ever we have no choice but to stream
  23. luis_tacoking
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Gomez made an intimate and personal album, demonstrates honesty. Turn lyrics into pop gold, dance rhythms and dream-pop vibes, creating a masterful whisperpop. It should be noted that Gomez has worked to improve his vocals very well. I don't think there is any bad song, especially Vulnerable, a magnificent track with synth-dance pop essences. Instead Dance Again, it is a piece of Disco-popGomez made an intimate and personal album, demonstrates honesty. Turn lyrics into pop gold, dance rhythms and dream-pop vibes, creating a masterful whisperpop. It should be noted that Gomez has worked to improve his vocals very well. I don't think there is any bad song, especially Vulnerable, a magnificent track with synth-dance pop essences. Instead Dance Again, it is a piece of Disco-pop with strength and potential to be a great single. To my point of view, these two tracks, which in particular, are the best, are clear, without leaving behind that the rest of the album is mature enough.… Expand
  24. taylorpop
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The lyrics is so good, a concept is amazing, this album is honest and perfect!
  25. AgathaAlexandra
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is amazing, her best work, four years waiting for this amazing album. Selena you deserve it
  26. Andremolena
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    After 4 years of waiting, Selena give us a cohesive album full of true and honesty, this is her best album!!!
  27. ravenklaus
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Revival was everything till now, Selena is evolving musically speaking and it shows. Rare is a great project and everybody should listen to.
  28. ericacmaciel
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    her mind uuuuuugh!!!!! This ALBUM IS AMAZING e quem não gostou que chore aí da sua casa
  29. sameolldsel
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    okay but i loved this album so much... kinda crazy and people you know are the best songs! thank you selena for this album.
  30. verissimo123
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum da Selena!! Não precisa gritar pra fazer um álbum aclamado. Super harmônico.… Expand
  31. swift0612
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse album mostra o amadurecimento e evolução de Selena Gomez, as faixas são ótimas e o álbum é super coeso e bem produzido… Expand
  32. DanieLuna
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Un álbum demasiado poderoso, lleno de canciones completas, Se ve que Gómez trabajó arduamente por años en este material y la verdad es que ninguna canción decepciona, un álbum muy completo departe suya, mostrando si mejor trabajo y callando bocas
  33. gui_voz
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The wait was worth it. I’m sure that ‘Rare’ is the album of Selena’s career, and I’m so proud of her growth.
  34. HiagoMuzulon
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Iconico demais, Selena soube amadurecer artisticamente, melhor álbum de sua carreira.… Expand
  35. xoxphilip
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is so far Selena's most cohesive album and the wait was definitely worth it.
  36. oskarb1
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Selina's best album! If you don't like it at first please give it a few more plays i am sure you are going to like it. the album was worth the wait !
  37. CriticSaul
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album, i think this is her best record, definitely one of the best albums of this year, can’t believe grammys ignored it
  38. manningn15
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I got the Target exclusive and the deluxe edition/re-issue and both are phenomenal and Rare is my favorite album of hers and to me her best album, one of my favorite pop albums of all time, and one of my favorite albums of all time and the deluxe edition/re-issue verison is one of my top 10 favorite albums of 2020 and the Target exclusive version is one of my favorite albums of 2020, I canI got the Target exclusive and the deluxe edition/re-issue and both are phenomenal and Rare is my favorite album of hers and to me her best album, one of my favorite pop albums of all time, and one of my favorite albums of all time and the deluxe edition/re-issue verison is one of my top 10 favorite albums of 2020 and the Target exclusive version is one of my favorite albums of 2020, I can not say enough good things about this album. Selena Gomez is one of my favorite musical artist's of all time. The writing is exceptional and beautifully personal. The production is remarkable. I loved everyone of the songs from both versions so I ranked them and my ranking is Rare, Lose You to Love Me, Dance Again, Boyfriend, Let Me Get Me, Cut You Off, Look at Her Now, People You Know, It Ain't Me (with Kygo), She, Vulnerable, Bad Liar, Ring, Souvenir, Kinda Crazy, Wolves (with Marshmello), A Sweeter Place (feat. Kid Cudi), Back to You, Feel Me, Fetish (feat. Gucci Mane), Crowded Room (with 6lack), and Fun. I loved all of the music videos for the singles. Selena Gomez's voice is outstanding just like it always is. The cover and artwork are stupendous and beautifully shot. This is her best album to date and a A+.… Expand
  39. fullcyber26
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A moment for Selena! It is her most versatile album yet! I can’t deny it was worth the wait, all the bops and bangers and the mellow-dance pop can even proudly compare to modern pop giants today!
  40. maxcritic22
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A rare adventure Of possible hits and entire album full of bops, wbk, we are in the era of the Ariana grande trash music, but GOMEZ music, saved us from Trash, like Blazed, like wtf, that is not music, music is something I can hear like LOSE YOU TO LOVE ME featuring Lady Gaga, wbk....... we need a Remix of Rare with Twenty One Pilots, we need that, ok?
  41. mikavk
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Selena Gomez has always had a special vulnerability and soothing vocals and this album has taken all of her strengths and played on them. she has tried new styles and managed to make the entire project work together from beginning to end. i love it!
  42. EmixezReview
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Rare es un disco bastante raro, pero firme y fiel a lo que quiere contar, con cada canción te vas a un estado de ánimo diferente y logras identificarte con cada una de ellas de alguna forma. Letras crudas y sonidos agradables, sin duda es el momento de ponerte sentimental con este disco y aunque no seas fan de Selena te caerá muy fresco, ella se adueñó totalmente y lo supo hacer.
  43. TheMusicArt
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente álbum, creo que sin dudas me sorprendió, no esperaba menos tampoco, pero en cuanto a sonidos, la mitad del álbum tiene un estilo al primer single Lose To You Love Me, o mantiene una linea, y la 2da mitad a Look At Her Now, en cuanto que lo bailable y a como ha superado o la ha hecho crecer y demás. Me encantó… Expand
  44. iamjeff
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Perfectttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  45. anakatarinat
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    She continues to deliver songs much different from what you would expect off a mainstream pop artist, the lyrics, the production, her vocals, everything is on point on Rare, an spectacullar growth from her previous album.
  46. DrewBarrymore
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    O álbum mais coeso da lenda, composições incríveis e uma ótima produção, Selena Gomez só nos da orgulho.
  47. araragik
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Me gustó. Rare, crowded room, a sweeter place son mis favoritas hasta el momento.
  48. josema123
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Es raro volver a escuchar un album suyo. He esperado un monton pero realmente valio la espera... Desde su crecimiento musical hasta en lo personal realmente suspero mis espectavivas ... Le deseo lo mejor
  49. sanchvz
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Two words: pop perfection. This album shows her growth in the music industry and in her life. I'm so happy to see her coming back, we missed her.
  50. Jaredatahualpa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Cada canción del álbum es una Masterpiece que solo Miss Gomez nos puede mostrar, sonidos muy Experimentales y con excelente ritmo y armonía, definitivamente este es su mejor álbum de toda su carrera
  51. hieubqt1711
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's RARE and I love it. Five years of waiting is totally worth it. All 14 songs are such a bless to my ears. 'Rare' and 'Ring' are on repeat.
  52. Zorrita_23
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Crecimiento en todos los aspectos. 10/10
    El álbum comienza fuertemente y termina de manera excepcional, la producción hace que el álbum suba demasiados puntos. Cuando Selena sacó LYTLM pensaríamos que al álbum llevaría una línea parecida y al final la gran sorpresa fue el tener tracks frescos, con los cuales puedes sentirte relacionado y a la vez disfrutar de un beat fantástico, una    Crecimiento en todos los aspectos. 10/10
    El álbum comienza fuertemente y termina de manera excepcional, la producción hace que el álbum suba demasiados puntos. Cuando Selena sacó LYTLM pensaríamos que al álbum llevaría una línea parecida y al final la gran sorpresa fue el tener tracks frescos, con los cuales puedes sentirte relacionado y a la vez disfrutar de un beat fantástico, una experiencia única.    … Expand
  53. Narwhale
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Arte, iconica, diosita se supera cada vez mas, ningúna cancion de relleno, nada aburrido, album del milenio Asiens
  54. Deivakuin
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece from start to finish. Really is a good album, better than Stars Dance or even Revival, Miss Gomez has save the pop.
  55. Lucasssalinas
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Un album fresco , con un sonido totalmente distinto . Cada cancion tiene una historia con un significado bastante fuerte. El mejor trabajo de gomez hasta la fecha
  56. BrunoDoAmaral
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Foi 4 anos de espera mais compensou, Selena lançou um álbum maduro e adulto relatando a sua superação ao passado e mostrando que o futuro e a paciência pode ser algo muito bom mesmo você vivendo um inferno atualmente,
    Posso finalizar dizendo que Revival teve um sucessor a sua altura.
  57. JuanManuel_1989
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    the best album of 2020
    good rhythms and personal lyrics

    we love the queen of pop SG
  58. fredecos
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    aoty 2020
    Her best album, rare is so amazing, so mature and unique, original... basically rare
  59. VeigasJohn
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing, everyone must to hear this incridible album All the songs show a transformation and evolution om sound and compositions.
  60. gabrielcipriano
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album is one of the best things that has appeared in the world in recent years! the melody, lyrics and feeling from end to end of each track. And a basic lesson in self-love and acceptance, all songs have something to relate to our lives and have a solution to this problem or learn about it. It took four years for that, and it was pretty offsetting.
  61. Night_mime
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A complete album, loved it from beginning to end. Selena has grown a lot and this album proves it ♡
  62. Tymunia
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Đây thực sự là một album cực đỉnh cao, thiệt đéo hiểu khi có mấy con khùng có thể rate nó 0 điểm được.
  63. viniciusleloi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is the perfect Revival's successor. A cohesive, empowering, vulnerable and rare album. It starts with the pop perfection track, Rare, and manages to keep the sound quality until the end, with high points like the incredibles tracks Vulnerable, Kinda Crazy and Cut You Off, ending with A Sweeter Place. There is no bad music. Selena managed once again to deliver a quality album, withRare is the perfect Revival's successor. A cohesive, empowering, vulnerable and rare album. It starts with the pop perfection track, Rare, and manages to keep the sound quality until the end, with high points like the incredibles tracks Vulnerable, Kinda Crazy and Cut You Off, ending with A Sweeter Place. There is no bad music. Selena managed once again to deliver a quality album, with sincere and transparent compositions, captivating instrumental, impeccable production, vocals on the right point and showing her true personality and artistic identity.… Expand
  64. otaviopontocom
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album till date. Selena found her sound on this record. It's really rare to see pop stars who came from kids shows on Disney or Nickelodeon evolve this much in each project, and Gomez did it so perfectly. By far, her best, her most cohesive, most vulnerable, honest, fun body of work. Anyone who wants to kick off the world of trap music and generics sounds should check this out.
  65. Sebastian17
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Excellent álbum , sounds so Good
  66. Jeral
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Consistent and catchy, each song sounds as a unique piece, but lyrically everything is connected. amazing and enjoyable album
  67. PARRA
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A fresh album
  68. MateoSanchez
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    After more than 4 years of waiting, Selena Gomez brings us without doubt the best album of her career. With a range of sounds that mixes funk with pop and different sounds. Empowerment and self-love lyrics. Undoubtedly we started the decade with a great album, probably one of the best pop albums of recent years
  69. ivansg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum muy diferente a lo que hemos escuchado de Selena, buena lírica, excelente producción.… Expand
  70. ewhite
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album for sure. Everything is perfection- from the superb production to the beautiful and intimate lyrics. So proud of her ♥ 10/10 #RARE
  71. Icarrrus
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Album coeso e bem vibes. Selena como sempre entregrando trabalhos de qualidade!!! palmas pra lenda!
  72. vgalves
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s beautiful to see how she keeps improving herself as an artist. This album is so meaningful for her fans, for herself and for everyone who’s passing through a journey of learning to love yourself. An incredible work of a sweet artist. Thank you, Selena.
  73. stefanit91
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    She’s actually gotten far with this album, totally evolved! There’s a great construction and sure enough to keep good work of Revival! Impeccable!
  74. indiekylie
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Every song is amazing, not one single bad song, all showing growth and excellence. Album of the year...
  75. andreb0008
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    best album ever made album of the decade already so cohesive sonically lyrically
  76. Noorulainxx
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The song rare is soo good! The whole album is a masterpiece! Overall amazing album… Expand
  77. lenkkoy
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    OH MY GOOOOOOD ITS SO COOL REALLY I LOVE THIS ALBUM
    ее музыка просто пение ангелов
  78. tracksweetener
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    sem duvidas seu melhor album, produçao incrivel, rare nao tem um defeito, esse album eh tudo
  79. goingthell
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    amazing album so good, in a industry full of the same this album is really “rare”
  80. GiovanniRH
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanto!!! El álbum del año definitivamente Selena hizo lo suyo y ademas de ser fan de ella me siento tan bien de ser parte de esto, cada canción, cada lirica, todo es tan perfecto… Expand
  81. hungermalec
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    pure perfection, the album is coesive with pop, 80s and latino influences, every song has it own style but in a way that doesn't feel chaotic.
  82. alex_anton
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The album's amazing ... song to song ... I can't stress it enough. She could release every song off here and it could be a single ... I'm telling you. It's amazing ... so ... it's an A+
  83. pehfreire13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    esse álbum é maravilhoso demais gente incrível selena realmente superou e mostrou que tudo passa e podemos sim ficar bem e isso é lindo demais!
  84. deadpetz
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Un pop clásico poco escuchado con mezclas de disco hasta funky, hacen este disco simplemente bello. Gracias selediosa por este regalo❤
  85. LolitoLustosa
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Perfeição sonora, com toda certeza é o melhor álbum da carreira, músicas perfeitas e coesas
  86. Rchl1
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece she really did THAT! I’m so proud of her, can’t wait for more!
  87. Anxhela
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    I love this albummmm,and selena looks so much happier and free in this one .
  88. Miroslava
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Rare is one of the best albums released recently. Its cohesive, every song sound different but altogether it creates magical effect. It's an album about self growth and self love. She's getting back the confidence that life challenges and **** people stole from her. 10/10
  89. meeraxvv
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM YETT!! she really came through with the production and lyricism as well as melody
  90. meeraa
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    beautiful body of work she really outdid herself!!! super proud of how far she’s come
  91. Ctkaram
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    man this album is so great. every track is so unique and tell a part of selena's story. didn't know if she would be able to top revival but she did. there is no skip, a cohesive body of work that deserves the listen
  92. maripratesi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Incredible album! We know a real Selena, many times before no shine for has a little bit of freedom. But right now Selena is stronger, bigger and smarter. A real queen inside of 13 tracks. Sounds fun, independent, smart and clean.
  93. quintanna
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Honest, beautiful and unique. It’s a butterfly, an album with meaningful lyrics and incredible rhythms. It’s amazing, it’s powerful, it’s Rare.
  94. Realpop
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    amazing lyrics and new sound. selena really took us on a trip to discover what she learned and how she progressed in these years of hiatus
  95. CarolMarques
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    PERFECT ❤ for me on of the best albums I cloud be listening all day and would not get tired
  96. insuand
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    It's one of the best albums I've ever heard. She deserves everything and much more.
  97. IDKSeif
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is a turning point in Gomez's career as a singer; allowing herself to be vulnerable while staying strong, telling her story, and where she was perfectly. With her breathy sexy vocals and a cohesive sound she is setting a new standard for pop girls around the globe and defining the sound of the new decade.
  98. Thetrue
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rare es una mezcla de sonidos nuevos para Selena en los que se puede definir como unos sonidos atrapantes y enriquecedores. Sin duda la cantante si sabia lo que hacia❤… Expand
  99. lukegllr
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is Selenas best work. She sounds confident, strong and better than ever. Every song has a different feel and the album feels cohesive from start to finish. And the collaborations with 6lack and Kid Cudy are amazing. Its only 2020 but this is definitely going to be one of the top albums of the decade. I cannot recommend it enough
  100. Dragon_Ball
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Очень личный и душевный альбом Селены. Браво! Каждая песня уникальная
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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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