Rare
by Selena Gomez
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
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  1. Syeda
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    All songs sound the same. There is no variation in her voice. It's boring
  2. Sunsick234
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Eww spolana fromez is so overrated
    Nothing special Boring, but for sure I think we should forget her
  3. cathrin
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    I was excited for this album and I really thought she could beat Revival, but every Song sounds exactly the same.
  4. Seanrate
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    A song about a married by a singer who actually can’t “sing”. She needs to not release more music and sort her life out, her jealous and constantly playing the victim is showcased perfectly in this album. BORING BORING BORING
  5. cursin
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Nothing special. Not worth wasting your time on listening to it, let alone purchasing it.
  6. Bewe
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Das ist eines der schlechtesten Alben aller Zeiten, das einzig gute Lied darin ist „lose you to love me“. Wer auch immer das, als bestes Album beschreibt, ist wohl schwerhörig.
  7. tamara12
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    I expected more from this album since it was promoted so much. Really simple, i like her previous music better. Rare is so bland
  8. Cheyenne1299
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dumb bring album. Dumb Boring album. Dumb boring album. Dumb boring album. Dumb Boring album. Dumb boring album. Dumb boring album. Dumb Boring album. Dumb boring album. Dumb boring album. Dumb Boring album. Dumb boring album. Dumb boring album.… Expand
  9. louisamay
    Jan 11, 2020
    2
    The album starts off strong but eventually all the songs begin to sound the same as you reach the end
  10. Debwill69
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most of the songs are rejects from other artists, and Selena falls flat in bringing even half the talent and magic the leaked demos from the original artists had. Most of the songs sound the same and anyone could have sung them. All generic love and heartbreak songs, not an ounce of personal feeling to them. How are you going to have your title track not even be your song? It literally sounds like an album that a first year Disney star would release. Sorry.… Expand
  11. DarkBrother425
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WHat a trash album honestly ..why she can't get over justin ? and she still writing songs about him whether he married..at least justin didnt wrote about her at his new song !… Expand
  12. melliejellie
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    I really thought she would finally live to her full potential but she hasn't. The entire album is very underwhelming.
  13. CaptainRio
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It ain't it. I was expecting something better than this. These are just random scribblings… Expand
  14. Marciacf
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A failure attempt on one Thank u, Next by Ariana. Exaggerated presence of effects, in which the real voice is unknown.… Expand
  15. Sadeeedwards
    Jan 11, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I expected rare to be decent since she had taken a long break from music, and she had scary experiences from lupus and a kidney transplant. The album cover is very low quality and basic. I expected better, it seemed as if this was made on picsart. As I was listening to this album, i notice songs started repeating, some quickly made lyrics and beats. I could tell some of these songs were just simply fillers, which is bad for an album, especially one that took so long to make. The production wasn't great, again, songs sounded similar lyric and beat wise. Selena tried some new styles within this album, however she is better of sticking with straight pop/edm, like, "love me like a love song" and "wolves". After going to mid album, I noticed she started sampling other popular songs. She sampled Cassie's "Me & U" on her track "crowded room". Her song "Ring" is also sampled, AND Camila cabellos "havana". Her song "let me get me" samples ninhos "putana". Her song "fun" samples jon bellions "JT". Other songs could be sampled, however I do not notice anymore out of my head.

    Selena brags about breaking hearts and burning toast in a toaster? Low quality lyrics even though Julia Michaels helped on this album, I see Julia Michaels inspiration throughout this album, and I think Julia Michael's not a great producer.

    Her song "ring" sounds like shes talking about being manipulative, "I'm breakin' hearts like a heart attack
    Got him right where the carats at
    Wrapped 'round my finger like a ring, ring, ring
    They just like puppets on a string, string, string" Ring makes me feel gross, again, sounds like shes being manipulative with whoever she was in a relationship with. Shew, this album is a mess.

    The average song on this album had 5 extra writers, 6 writers including selena herself. I couldn't find a song I liked. This album could've went somewhere if it was produced better. The high ratings are coming from her fans only, this album doesn't deserve a high rating due to its repetitive, sampling and quickly produced songs.    … Expand
  16. streamjb5_
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s boring. I was hoping a Revival 2.0. This album wasn’t very enjoyable, the lyrics are weird. What the hell burning on a toaster means? lolol… Expand
  17. Betzabe
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    La mayoría de canciones poseen letras repetitivas, el sonido se vuelve tedioso en algunas ocasiones, es increíble que le haya tomado más de 4 años su regreso y no haya evolucionado musicalmente
  18. ChanelJackson
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    honestly? it was underwhelming. there are only 2 memorable songs and one of them is a song about her married ex moving on without her. despite the relationship being short and toxic in reality. most of the songs feature overly repetitive or onomatopoeic lyrics. not her best work.
  19. JJT03
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is on another level; is very cohesive, creative and just another example as to why Selena Gomez deserves all the success and more! 10/10… Expand
  20. mysoulismylight
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Her best work to date. The composition, the production, the vocals just absolutely flawless and breathtaking. Selena truly knows how to put out her best music, her overall message is the most beautiful touch of this album.
  21. stevencortez
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album broke all the expectations we had about Selena, it is an album with spectacular sounds and lyrics, without neglecting the prominence that Gomez has in each song with his particular voice. It is a new Selena, it is a definitely different era and since Revival, she is renewing with her music and proving that she is one of the greatest pop singers of the moment. He achieved her first number one with "Lose You To Love Me", a song in which she left her heart. She is a big one.… Expand
  22. Itsviine
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    CABEÇUDA DO POP NUNCA DECEPCIONA, MAIS UM ÁLBUM IMPECÁVEL!!!!!!!!! OLHA ELA AGORA
  23. danys
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Can’t sing, can’t write, can’t produce, can’t dance, can’t perform. Literally the most talentless artist on planet Earth. She should be thankful to Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift all her life because she would be Vanessa Hudgens 2.0 without them.
  24. Elenafgvx
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    it’s so boring, basic , her last album was 1% more better lmao . She can’t write or sing
  25. Liezeh
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    Could have been a lot better. Liked her previous albums more so yeah stream Yummyyyyy
  26. tomybernardi
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    rare is a bad album, all songs sound like the same and i think other albums deserves rare’s critic becouse this is a bad album tye worst of 2020
  27. Jacon
    Feb 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't what she was thinking while making this album but this album is so so boring… Expand
  28. Kateabigail
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Repetitivo, carente de alguna idea original, sin renovar las líricas. Totalmente decepcionante, aburrido, con una temática poco sorprendente e impactante, sin mucha fuerza para ser un Comeback, además básico y carente de emoción.… Expand
  29. Adrianag
    Jan 11, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No hay nada bueno en ese álbum. En verdad pensaba que sería mejor. La letra es muy básica, no conmueve, no anima, es una letra común y corriente. La música tiene movimiento pero es como cualquier otra canción.… Expand
  30. krysv
    Jan 11, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album was mediocre tbh some songs were ok but there were more bad songs than good.. wouldn’t listen again… Expand
  31. chanelbby7
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    her voice isn’t the best and the songs weren’t worth a second play. hopefully this will be her last album.
  32. LolaAB
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Strong production! The hype around Rare album was huge, that made me eager to get listen to it.
    I can say this album is a work of Art.
    The title, the idea of the album, and the messages that's given is so inspiring. The music is cheerful and have deep tones. The rhythmic sounds is a mix of strong and weak Which is amazing!
    Congratulations Selena.
  33. selcr
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This album is her best work to this day. It's 100% better than Revival and shows her growth as an artist.
  34. zaar
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    way too much auto tune lmao, other than that, there's not much else to say lolol
  35. Osama24
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring and repetitive, after five years of no music i was expecting something great but I was disappointed. She should just make edm music, at least we wont hear her voice.… Expand
  36. alexmendesq
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SUCKS all songs sound the same She doesn’t even know the lyrics to her own song… Expand
  37. Julian13
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonidos muy planos, no me gustó para nada, es obvio que sigue a la sombra de Ariana Grande.… Expand
  38. xcheese01
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an album as good as Revival, masterpieces with cool sounds and very good lyrics.
    Good work.    … Expand
  39. lambinatoromg
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    Entire album was filled with generic radio pop songs. Nothing special. Boring. This album truly proves her music career is over. Even Mariah Carey, an artist that’s 30 years into her career released a better album in 2018 with Caution. thank u, next by pop princess Ariana Grande is much better than this generic sad excuse of an album. Next.
  40. mothamonst
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    she really has no artist identity, shame. no originality, no personality, no voice just charts. (and the charts are not that good for her)
  41. Back2you
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited almost 5 years for this album and what I can say is that every moment was worth it, Rare is perfect, since Revival came out in 2015 Selena grew musically in terms of her lyrics and her style and tells her story in these 13 songs.… Expand
  42. Daleste
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. muito ruim, mas pra quem não é artista isso até que tá bom, espero que desista de ser cantora… Expand
  43. RodolfoSalazar
    Jan 12, 2020
    1
    Algo repetitivos los ritmos, creo que eso lo hace super forzado y se pierde el interés. Es un álbum que no motiva a escucharlo más de una vez. Por eso y más... cualquier artista>>> Seleperro.
  44. Mofh
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Wow I’m impressed tbh, wow just wow!!! Her best album tbh stream rare by the princess of pop Selena Gomez
  45. Davidsg
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Rare, vulnerable, let me get me, ring are masterpieces. Selena is a master pop gir.
  46. Nuasel
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Rare = PERFECT
    This album is impeccable, I think Selena finally found herself artistically and explored various rhythms, new tones for her voice, engaged more in the composition and production of the album and if she has SG3 I don't even know what to expect because overcoming Rare will having to be VERY good
  47. sailorspears
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the whole production is great she managed to leave a simple pop album the lyrics talk about finding a place through weakness that will make you strong, gomez proved she still has a lot to show on her first album where she participates 100 percent if all the production… Expand
  48. Rafacortez
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    wow, what an album! so proud of you selena !
    great lyrics, vocals, melodies, production everything is amazing in rare!
  49. Javnoecriticrea
    Jan 13, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum muy bueno, letras muy profundas y confortables , pero el ritmo es muy lento a mi parecer, le faltó ritmo.… Expand
  50. Revivalpop
    Jan 13, 2020
    0
    Revival is so much better than this trash. Rare just all sounds the same...
  51. leftostyle
    Jan 13, 2020
    0
    Extremamente ruim, chato, vocal péssimo, horrível demais, merece menos que 0
  52. TopBestMusic
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    So far... The best album of Selena Gomez, she is the most iconic popstar in the world, i cant wait for her next album!!!
  53. SongWriter
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    Love the lyrics and the sounds music, so perfect, she wrote all her songs so i am grateful with that
  54. angeldemonic
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album but have most feels inside them, its go over the limits of my mind, i liked this so much… Expand
  55. thiagosalazar
    Jan 16, 2020
    0
    Horrible. Genérico, Básico, Aburrido y Plano. No esperaba mucho de esta "artista" que es cantante pero no canta. Letras repetitivas y demasiado autotune es como podría describir este álbum.
  56. bearzucker
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    One of the worst albums I've ever heard in my life, all songs copied from other artists, complete rubbish.
  57. Sarranf
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    The album could have been great but it was just boring. The whole album was full of skips
  58. Manuel53983848
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    " No me gusto ella solo esta a la sombra de Ariana Grande " - Times jakIsnskskznsnsmdkzlslkskzkxkkxkxkkzkskkskskzkzkzlsllalalsoIdjdjnsnskskskskkskslsksksnd
  59. L0calz
    Jan 18, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena has put more work into marketing this album as a “vulnerable” expression of herself and selling a fake image than she has put into improving herself as a person and musician. This album comes chock-full of cookie cutter instrumentals and monotone whisper talking. What she lacks in personality, she equally lacks in delivering a genuine album experience. Do not waste your time with this album, or this artist for that matter.… Expand
  60. Hazelsarahi
    Jan 18, 2020
    1
    Trashy pop mess. All tracks sound the same with the same beat and same rhythm. You can tell she’s been working with a vocal coach so good for her but still, the album is not the best. It lacks in many ways
  61. AnnyPurrr
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    Bad work. Very boring, difficult to listen in. Hope next works would be better. Wish only good for Selena
  62. lucasflorenci
    Jan 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Selena delivers good music, lyrics much better than recent albums have brought. Its evolution is clear, it is not perfect, but its rarity is visible.… Expand
  63. ElieVee
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Every single song on this album can be released as a single. From the beats to the lyrics -every song you listen to will fill your heart with multiple emotions at once. Beautifully done!
  64. joaomoraesl
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Great album with perfect songwriting skills. Selena always evolved and in rare wouldn’t be different
  65. mandtrr
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    perfect! She is the best
    This is the best album that selena ever make, selena is rare!!
  66. niki88
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    her best album an amazing example of how pop music is supposed to be. selena took a risk and every song is so different. i love it
  67. GloriaGomez
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So personal and literally VULNERABLE. I love it, it's one of my favourites, perfect to listen on the shower or drivin… Expand
  68. Vladimir666
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    The album is very pleasing. Selena has done some experiments which make her peace of work unique. The message is great and all the tracks are relatable with great lyrics and interesting production.
  69. brunosjeferson
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    This album is simply one of the best of my entire life. Thank you so much, Selena, for the great work. Vocals are amazing especially in Ring and the songs like A Sweeter Place and People You Know are outstanding.
  70. Osotuyo
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Magical, Selena Gomez have a great tone and the melody in every song is fantastic
  71. aletrindade
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    I really think this is her best album, it seems calm and simple, but at the same time vibrating and so special!
  72. Fabiola5
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Rare is absolutely amazing. This is the work of an artist who has poured her life, body, soul and heart to the music she makes. Every track is relatable and takes you through a journey. The same journey she has experienced during her career. Let’s talk about a true revival for an artist who had not published music in 4 and a half years. This is all about growth, experience and learning toRare is absolutely amazing. This is the work of an artist who has poured her life, body, soul and heart to the music she makes. Every track is relatable and takes you through a journey. The same journey she has experienced during her career. Let’s talk about a true revival for an artist who had not published music in 4 and a half years. This is all about growth, experience and learning to love yourself no matter what. I applaud every single person who worked on this album, their work was not taken in vain. THANK YOU SELENA!… Expand
  73. ipeduarda
    Feb 9, 2020
    1
    Muito do mesmo. Álbum fraco com letras ok e sem mudança. Músicas não originais e falta de personalidade. Mas com uma música muito bem produzida (LYTLM).
  74. Isaacsamano34
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores trabajos de Selena, es un álbum muy importante para ella, además de ser uno de los más íntimos en su carrera
  75. zoldycks
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    best album of the decade. ugh her MIND, her POWER, she truly did that. was absolutely worth the wait. good lyrics and full of bops. the other ex acts could have never done something like that. we need more artists like selena.
  76. changes
    Feb 4, 2020
    0
    rare could be better, the rhythms seem to be the same, and selena's voice is not at all good. Revival is a pretty and much better album. Very disappointed with selena, but still loving her
  77. Derek250
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    This album suc*s . she cant even sing and move on from her ex . damn .im disgusted how she play victim . glad the album flop
  78. holyywtr
    Feb 9, 2020
    2
    Only a couple of songs are good, she should get out of her comfort zone. Ring and Rare are the best songs.
  79. Daverss
    Feb 9, 2020
    0
    If I could give a negative score I would. The album is complete garbage yikes.
  80. Taymierdera
    Feb 13, 2020
    0
    Tremendo aborto que saco esta ph3rrh4 Phut444 mi3rd3ra que se mu3r4 de una buena vez la ph3rrh4 Phut444 fracasada
  81. jbchanges
    Feb 13, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não gostei, revival foi muito bom e por isso esperava mais desse novo álbum. Os beats combinados com a voz dela na maioria das músicas, não combinaram…… Expand
  82. Meialex
    Feb 13, 2020
    0
    No me gusto el álbum, es realmente malo, nada innovador y ritmos básicos como siempre. Una pérdida de tiempo escuchar este álbum.
  83. changws
    Feb 13, 2020
    0
    eeereeeeeeeeeeeeeexdswjjjrjaoakanaujqakakakajkaiqianjaiakakanjsjsiaksnjsuwiqk
  84. Luanneoliveiira
    Feb 13, 2020
    0
    eu esperando vocais e nada genérico e ela me manda isso...... Credo, credo.
  85. Sela
    Feb 13, 2020
    1
    The album is over all boring. The album is not leaving the edm influence. The edm is so fresh for 2015 but for 2019 or now, it is kinda tiring. LYTLM is a good song and kinda feels okay to address her past relationship because she wants to move on from it. So my expectation is the rest of the album is about another sides of her life such as her disease/kidney transplant, her bestfriend,The album is over all boring. The album is not leaving the edm influence. The edm is so fresh for 2015 but for 2019 or now, it is kinda tiring. LYTLM is a good song and kinda feels okay to address her past relationship because she wants to move on from it. So my expectation is the rest of the album is about another sides of her life such as her disease/kidney transplant, her bestfriend, her family, etc. So it's truly boring to get another songs about past relationship.… Expand
  86. lordsdrew
    Feb 13, 2020
    0
    boring af stream changes for a clear skin king is back
  87. luisandx
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    HORRIBLE LMAO SO BAD SHE'S PATETIC LOL, MOVE ON GIRL, this is terribly bad, 4 years for that? Seriously? Oh god lmao
  88. heylia
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amei, nota zero.. álbum feito de descarte. pior álbum da carreira da Selena… Expand
  89. LiviaKoo
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    generic, the songs without any commotion, just talk about the ex boyfriend, stole sample from others, I didn't like it
  90. mmiliromero
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    boring af. not even one good song lmao. a freaking nightmare. idk what else to say
  91. francyst
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    “for an album called rare its pretty basic” —pitchfork skskskskskskskskskskskskskks
  92. JennaJob
    Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Boring and bland. Voice is as terrible as always. Most undeserving popstar. Couldn’t be badder
  93. esmeraldastojna
    Feb 14, 2020
    1
    It's a basic album. It doesn't show any growth and I also read that most of the songs are rejects from other artists. It's not a good album. Expected more
  94. dhilzzzz
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Lose you to love me is good. But the others not that much. Not her best album afterall
  95. leonahall
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    the songs are all the same, I heard full of expectations for what people were talking about but it's just a basic album, no strong vocals or something innovative.... anyway there's a lot to learn yet
  96. Sarahhh
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Piece of **** music album............................................................… Expand
  97. Roseeee
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Stream rare as you should
    Love you baby love hhhhhhuuuummmmmmmmooooooooooo00000
  98. ArianaOutdid
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    She did THAT. Every time she comes back stronger, better & with way more maturity in her songs. I’m so proud of her. Rare is beautiful. Rare makes you feel beautiful.
    So many emotions that it literally speaks for you.
  99. Lucky1
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Healing amazing I felt like I was in God's arms.
    I felt understood and it felt like it was wrote for me, she said all the things that I wanted to say out loud and gave me the strength to do it. Love.
  100. Patryck
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I have been listening in a while. While I was listening to the songs, they definitely grew on me.
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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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