Instead, Revival is the second studio album by the American singer and actress , released on October 9, 2015. While the shared first name often causes confusion, understanding Revival provides insight into Selena Gomez’s artistic coming-of-age. The Concept: Rebirth and Independence Revival marks a deliberate pivot from Gomez’s earlier work with her band The Scene ( A Year Without Rain , When the Sun Goes Down ) and her more electronic debut solo album Stars Dance (2013). The title serves as a declaration of personal and professional rebirth.

When discussing the album titled Revival , it is essential to first clarify a frequent misconception: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , the "Queen of Tejano Music" who tragically died in 1995, does not have an album named Revival . Her iconic posthumous releases include Dreaming of You (1995) and Anthology (1998).