Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.
10 of the best and 10 of the worst Selena Gomez songs of all time
10 of the best and 10 of the worst Selena Gomez songs of all time
Callie AhlgrimJul 22, 2020, 20:13 IST
Business Insider
Selena Gomez has been a recording artist since 2009 and has released six studio albums, one compilation, and many more singles.
Gomez's discography includes some excellent pop gems, like "Bad Liar," her first No. 1 hit "Lose You to Love Me," and two more tracks on her new album.
However, she's also had some unfortunate missteps, as with the chaotic "Birthday" and the regrettable message of "Come & Get It."
Insider weighed factors like listenability, lyrical quality, production value, and critic reception to come up with the 10 best and 10 worst songs of the singer's career thus far.
Selena Gomez has proved herself to be a major player in pop music.
While building a reputation as a Disney Channel darling on "Wizards of Waverly Place," the young starlet began to break her way into the music industry in 2009 with her band Selena Gomez & the Scene, with whom she released three top-ten studio albums.
After the band members parted ways, she forged a formidable solo career with three albums: 2013's "Stars Dance," 2015's "Revival," and 2020's "Rare" (plus one compilation in 2014, titled "For You"). She's also peppered the past few years with dance music collaborations and one-off singles.
Insider weighed factors like listenability, lyrical quality, production value, and critic reception to come up with the 10 best and 10 worst songs of the singer's career thus far, including tracks from her latest album.
(Note: Songs that Gomez produced for soundtracks were not considered.)
Advertisement
"Lose You to Love Me" is a soaring, tender ballad that proves why Gomez is a force to be reckoned with.
"Lose You to Love Me" is the fourth song on "Rare."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
"Bad Liar" cemented Gomez as an "alt-pop provocateur."
"Bad Liar" was released in 2017.
@selenagomez/Instagram
Advertisement
She got even more adventurous with "Fetish," giving her pop instincts an evocative edge.
"Fetish" was released in 2017.
Selena Gomez/YouTube
Her breathy vocals are perfect for "Hands to Myself," the ultimate seduction bop.
"Hands to Myself" is the third song on "Revival."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
Advertisement
"Dance Again" is the kind of catchy that never gets old or annoying.
"Dance Again" is the second song on "Rare."
Interscope Records
"Vulnerable" is the crown jewel of "Rare," Gomez's most personal album to date.
"Vulnerable" is the sixth track on "Rare." Gomez paired this promotional photo with a line from the song.
@selenagomez/Twitter
Advertisement
"Same Old Love" is a clear highlight on "Revival," a pithy blend of jazz, trap, and punk-pop.
"Same Old Love" is the fourth song on "Revival."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
Gomez breathes life into Kygo's EDM hit "It Ain't Me."
"It Ain't Me" was released in 2017. The music video stars Georgia Fowler.
KygoMusic/YouTube
Advertisement
"Perfect" is captivating, raw, and even a little twisted.
"Perfect" is the 14th song on "Revival."
Interscope Records
One of her earliest hits, "Love You Like a Love Song," holds up to this day.
"Love You Like a Love Song" is the first song on "When the Sun Goes Down."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
Advertisement
"Birthday" is deeply chaotic in the worst possible way.
"Birthday" is the first song on "Stars Dance."
YouTube
"Undercover" has some of the worst lyrics of Gomez's career.
"Undercover" is the 10th song on "Stars Dance."
Hollywood Records
Advertisement
"Round & Round" is an over-produced mess.
"Round & Round" is the first song on "A Year Without Rain."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
"Bang Bang Bang" is annoying from its very first opening note.
"Bang Bang Bang" is the second song on "When the Sun Goes Down."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
Advertisement
"Summer's Not Hot" sounds like a rejected Disney Channel song.
"Summer's Not Hot" is the fifth song on "A Year Without Rain."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
"Who Says" has good intentions, but it's muddled by juvenile, cloying lyrics.
"Who Says" is the third song on "When the Sun Goes Down."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
Advertisement
Again, despite an admirable message, "Kill Em With Kindness" is a bad song.
"Kill Em With Kindness" is the second song on "Revival."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
"As A Blonde" is annoying and, weirdly enough, sort of misogynistic.
"As A Blonde" is the ninth song on "Kiss & Tell."
Hollywood Records
Advertisement
"Come & Get It" sees Gomez making herself way too available for an ex that doesn't deserve it.
"Come & Get It" is the fifth song on "Stars Dance."
Selena Gomez/YouTube
"B.E.A.T." is an embarrassing attempt at "urban music."
"B.E.A.T." is the eighth song on "Stars Dance."
Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images