
It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting one million album-equivalent units (including albums sales, streaming and track-equivalent units) sold in the United States. Elsewhere, the album also charted within the top ten of twenty territories, including Canada, Brazil, France, Mexico and Australia. Revival debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking Gomez's second consecutive number-one album in the United States, following Stars Dance (2013). The album was included in several year-end best music lists by publications. Upon its release, Revival received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its production, lyrical content, and sultry sound. Lyrically, the album discusses themes of love and confidence. Revival is primarily a dance-pop and electropop record, that is connected by a tropical beach sound. As executive producers, Gomez, Danny D and Tim Blacksmith collaborated with Hit-Boy, Rock Mafia, and Stargate to achieve Gomez's new desired sound. The album reflects her journey since 2013, including the media scrutiny of her personal life. Gomez co-wrote twelve of its sixteen tracks. The record was influenced by a range of artists, particularly Christina Aguilera and her album Stripped (2002). Preparation for the album began in 2014, when Gomez left her previous label Hollywood Records. It was released on October 9, 2015, by Interscope and Polydor Records, her first album released through that label. "Because this feeling that everyone goes through in life is so real and you just get destroyed.Revival is the second solo studio album by American singer Selena Gomez. "But in general, the most important part was that the world got to hear it and hopefully relate to it and know that they're not alone," she said. I mean, I can be a bit snappy, but I'm just, I always want to come from a place that's genuine and when I feel like some things haven't been said, then I get to turn that into art." "Being able to say something on your own and being able to turn it into something that actually is beautiful, because for me, my intentions are never evil. Gomez said on The Zach Sang Show in October that she hoped the "individual" she wrote about hears the latter two songs. In October, Gomez released two surprise singles, a balled titled " Lose You to Love Me" and a pop-dance song titled " Look at Her Now." Many believe they are about her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber. "Look at Her Now" is the third track featured on Rare, which "Lose You to Love Me" is Track No. We got DM's from her team being invited."ĭon't Forget About. We were all sat on the floor-Selena wanted us to. They were really good! The atmosphere was so chilled. The best part was being able to be in such an intimate moment with her listening to the three tracks of the album and just talking to her like we're friends. She took as much time as we wanted to speak to her and tell her what we wanted. "It was amazing! Such a great experience," another eyewitness said. "She said she wants the fans to focus on the lyrics of this album since they are very honest and from the heart! From tracks we heard, 'Vulnerable' was my favorite. "She was so kind and sweet," an eyewitness told E! News. On Thursday, she announced its name- Rare, and unveiled its cover art and the names of its tracks via a trailer.Ī day earlier, she played her new music and chatted with about 30 fans at a listening party in London. She had revealed last month that her new album, her first major record since 2015's Revival, is set to be released on January 10. Get ready for even more new music from Selena Gomez.in less than a month!
