What does Revival sound like?

A confident blend of pop and R&B that showcases Gomez's evolving artistry and emotional depth. Rooted in contemporary R&B and pop rock. Start with "Revival".

Is Revival a good place to start with Selena Gomez?

Yes, Revival is recommended as a starting point for new Selena Gomez listeners. A confident blend of pop and R&B that showcases Gomez's evolving artistry and emotional depth. Released on October 9, 2015, 'Revival' was Selena Gomez's second studio album, following her commercial breakthrough with 'Stars Dance' in 2013. At this point in her career, Gomez was transitioning from a Disney star to a mature artist, exploring deeper themes of self-empowerment and personal growth.

Revival works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove throughout, confidence-boosting anthems for empowerment and engaging lyrical introspection on love.

How many songs are on Revival?

Revival has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Revival

Selena Gomez · 2015

39 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · pop rock · dance-pop

A confident blend of pop and R&B that showcases Gomez's evolving artistry and emotional depth.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo groove throughout
confidence-boosting anthems for empowerment
engaging lyrical introspection on love
for upbeat social settings

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
dislike cohesive album experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — First chart-topping album, solidifying her status in the music industry.
Themes: self-assured desire· resilience against negativity· heartbreak disillusionment· vulnerability in struggle
Career context: Released on October 9, 2015, 'Revival' was Selena Gomez's second studio album, following her commercial breakthrough with 'Stars Dance' in 2013. At this point in her career, Gomez was transitioning from a Disney star to a mature artist, exploring deeper themes of self-empowerment and personal growth.
Stylistic neighbors: Dua Lipa· Sabrina Carpenter· Tinashe
If this clicks, go next to: Rare — Continues the evolution of sound with deeper themes and polished production.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Badlands by Halsey — Explores themes of self-empowerment and emotional struggle with a blend of pop and electropop production.

Isolation by Kali Uchis — Combines R&B and pop with introspective lyrics about love and personal growth, similar to Gomez's journey.

Dua Lipa by Dua Lipa — Features confident pop anthems that embrace themes of resilience and empowerment, echoing the spirit of 'Revival'.