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  • Summary: The second full-length solo release for the pop singer features a guest appearances from A$AP Rocky.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Oct 9, 2015
    83
    On her fifth album Gomez goes for mood-setting, and the result is a gripping batch of sultry pop jams that are more “Netflix and chill,” less “Let’s hit the clurb.”
  2. Boston Globe
    Oct 9, 2015
    80
    A forthright album of pop songs that make it clear she is ready to be honest and even vulnerable in her music.
  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.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    Oct 9, 2015
    70
    Far from a scorched-earth rebranding a la Cyrus’ 2013 raunchfest “Bangerz,” Revival turns out to be surprisingly modest, from its midtempo pacing to its thoughtful introspection.
  5. 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.
  6. AllMusic
    Oct 9, 2015
    60
    It makes for a solid pop album overall, but it's a little too formulaic and predictable to rate among her best work.
  7. Spin
    Oct 13, 2015
    60
    The album frequently slips back into forgettable genericism, and its back half is mediocre--but it’s also a strength. At its high points, Revival is marked by this lush, sphinx-like readinessss: as if, after a decade and a half of being nonstop front and center, Gomez has finally figured out what it means to center herself.

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  1. Positive: 641 out of 803
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 803
  3. Negative: 135 out of 803
  1. Danlim
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Selena se mostra uma cantora e pessoa mais amadurecido. Com sons inovadores e diferentes de tudo o que já fez. Não esperava menos da futuraSelena se mostra uma cantora e pessoa mais amadurecido. Com sons inovadores e diferentes de tudo o que já fez. Não esperava menos da futura princesa do pop… Expand
  2. luislemos
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    This album is really amazing. The best songs are "Revival", "Rise", "Hands To Myself", "Good For You", "Me & The Rhythm", "Kill Em WithThis album is really amazing. The best songs are "Revival", "Rise", "Hands To Myself", "Good For You", "Me & The Rhythm", "Kill Em With Kindness" and "Camouflage". Slay Selena!… Expand
  4. chaerinxrx
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    o album que abriu portas pra ela e depois desse album comecei a enxergar uma nova selena
  5. gusfreitas14
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Ceirtanly the best pop album of 2015! Everyone should hear it, even if you didn't like the last albums by Selena. In this one, she reallyCeirtanly the best pop album of 2015! Everyone should hear it, even if you didn't like the last albums by Selena. In this one, she really found her voice as an artist and as a person, so her songs are very personal, emotive and passioned. Two beautiful examples are the piano-based "Camouflage" and the breaking-hearts "Perfect". The best song of the album is "Hands to Myself" and the anthems are "Kill Em With Kindness" and "Sober", not only because of the beats and rhythm, but also by the lyrics. Another must-hear-it song is "Rise", that is a overcoming anthem that follows the style of "Who Says" in those lyrics. Really proud of you, Selena! #WeAreHereForYouSelena… Expand
  6. Joaogdh
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    I love the album. I love selena and her songs it's just fantastic what she did in this album,the cover,the songs and what they means it'sI love the album. I love selena and her songs it's just fantastic what she did in this album,the cover,the songs and what they means it's incredible I love it… Expand
  7. wandancex
    Jan 9, 2020
    8
    This album features a strong, adult Selena experiencing for the first time in her music career the creative control of her work. EvolutionThis album features a strong, adult Selena experiencing for the first time in her music career the creative control of her work. Evolution goes through each song and never loses its tone at any time.… Expand
  8. safiaalailaa
    Mar 23, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A predictable album with predictable song.. Being alone and heartbroken we sadly already know what she’s going to through.… Expand

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