Selena Gomez’s Latest Album “Rare” Unmistakably A Flop
Cover for Selena Gomez’s new album “Rare”.
Jan 16, 2020
Singer Selena Gomez released her third studio album, “Rare,” on Jan. 20. With her last successful album in 2015 called “Revival,” Gomez decided to come back with a range of 13 songs on her new one.
Her first single “Lose You to Love Me” became an instant hit after its release, especially to the “Jelena” fanbase. Fans speculate this song is either about her former boyfriend, singer Justin Bieber or The Weeknd. No one has a clear answer as to who it’s about, but based on the lyrics, there’s a good chance it’s about Bieber. Besides the rumors, this song struck as one of the best current break up songs.
Personally, I’m disappointed with this album. I was expecting a lot more from her, and I feel let down. “Lose You to Love Me,” was the only good song that came from this album. The song is an absolute heartbreaking banger, but I can’t say the same for the rest of the album.
The second released single “Look At Her Now,” was not a vibe. It would have been so much better if she didn’t ruin it with the unnecessary effects in the song. To me, it’s just not appealing to listen to. Rather than singing and showing her talent, she just incorporates many effects that ruin everything. Her voice isn’t doesn’t sound as graceful and talented as she is; she sounds as if she just started learning how to sing.
Speaking for the rest of the album, I’m just highly unimpressed. “Crowded Room,” “Kinda Crazy,” and “Ring” are decent. Very steady beats with meaningful lyrics, but it’s nothing crazy. On a scale of one to ten, I’d rate this album a three. It really didn’t move me whatsoever, and I’d say her Disney Channel days were her peak. She still has time to redeem herself, but until then, I will be waiting.
Besides this album, she’s been featured and released a few singles over the years that were very good such as “The Heart Wants What It Wants,” “I Can’t Get Enough,” and “Back To You.” These were all such great songs with tons of emotion. It definitely hyped me up a lot for this album release, but unfortunately, I’m not as satisfied as I thought I’d be.
Ari • Apr 10, 2022 at 12:39 PM
I agree most her songs are just too repetitive, repeat the same lyrics over and over and over
Unknown • May 21, 2021 at 4:04 AM
Lol just because you don’t like the album it isn’t a flop ,rare is actually so under rated.There are awesome songs in rare like lose you to love me,look at her now,souvenir,rare,dance again,ring,vulnerable,kinda crazy,a sweeter place.This album is very personal to selena and people must appreciate it.people don’t appreciate her work that’s why she thinks of leaving the music industry.lose you to love me was very personal to selena yet she released it and it hit the 1 position in the charts.she’s a queen period.
Neha Halder • Apr 7, 2021 at 6:58 AM
Just because u didn’t liked the album that doesn’t make it a flop.it was one of the most streamed album of 2020 by a female artist, it hit no. 1 on billboard and it also was one of the three most googled albums of 2020 so I don’t think after all this achievements the album can be called a flop and I honestly loved the album it is one of my favorite albums of all time
Ryby • Mar 3, 2021 at 10:04 AM
If u just didn’t liked it… It doesn’t mean it’s not good… Listen vulnerable and people you know and rare and many more…
It’s the only album by her I liked anyway… But it’s way good than most of the 2020 albums excluding folfore, chromatica, future nostalgia , etc!
layla • Feb 23, 2021 at 10:00 PM
If you think this album is a flop, you can’t just say that. People you know is a GREAT song. And Vunerable might just be one of her best! Look at her now is also GREAT! I have the CD at home I listen to it EVERY night! I also LOVE A sweeter Place (feat. Kid Cudi). Sure not EVERY song is good on there, but EVERY album is like that. Ishan I agree souvenir is QUEEN! And it dosen’t matter if the aren’t GREAT, it matters that they bring out emotion for you, and what they mean to the artist. This was a VERY personal album for Selena, do you not respect her feelings? And do you not want her to feel that she can’t release ANYTHING that shows how she feels? Just look at lose you to love me, it was SUCH a risk, and SO personal, and yet it hit no.1 on Billboard.
So maybe you will change your mind next time.
Ishan • Sep 11, 2020 at 4:46 AM
If just it’s not your taste that doesn’t mean the whole album is a flop. Have you listened to ‘people you know ‘ , ‘vulnerable’ , these hits harder when you try to feel the lyrics. And ‘souvenir ‘ is QUEEN . Songs like look at her now , kinda crazy is more about having a strong mind. I hope you were able to feel it but you need go through so rough and tough time and then you learn from it and grow into someone better. Different songs have there own story to tell. I can say that i expected a better review from you . you literally disappointed me with such a flop review. You must try to feel the music rather than doing something to get noticed.
It’s like you were focusing on her ex . Like she has moved on , so why can’t you.
Hope you will improve next time !All the best.