Happier than Ever
by Billie Eilish
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1364 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 86 out of 1364
  3. Negative: 158 out of 1364
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  1. Panchogul
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Los sencillos previos fueron muy buenos, pero el álbum completo es simplemente fantástico
  2. PeterSant
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Billie Eilish shows in this new work that "You're happier than ever" and of course the album title is an irony than everything she's talking about in these new songs. Young Billie is one of the most complete artists that has emerged in recent years and with that she participates in the youth society exposing everything she thinks about her compositions alongside her brother, Finneas andBillie Eilish shows in this new work that "You're happier than ever" and of course the album title is an irony than everything she's talking about in these new songs. Young Billie is one of the most complete artists that has emerged in recent years and with that she participates in the youth society exposing everything she thinks about her compositions alongside her brother, Finneas and that brings up what's been lacking in many young people lately. Many of the songs on this album have their own essence, speaking from emotional abuse, to mistrust, to the human situation for the most part and it does a brilliant job and shows how much Billie Eilish has a lot to talk to us about.… Expand
  3. DiegoDietz
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Con lo difícil que era superar a WWAFSWDWG, se puede asegurar que Happier than Ever lo iguala y en momentos hasta lo supera! Se nota a una artista mucho más madura y dispuesta a salir de la zona de confort, alejándose en varios tracks del pop fácil. (Interludio de casi 4 minutos incluido, donde no canta sino que nos habla con una de sus letras mas personales)
    FINNEAS una vez más demuestra    Con lo difícil que era superar a WWAFSWDWG, se puede asegurar que Happier than Ever lo iguala y en momentos hasta lo supera! Se nota a una artista mucho más madura y dispuesta a salir de la zona de confort, alejándose en varios tracks del pop fácil. (Interludio de casi 4 minutos incluido, donde no canta sino que nos habla con una de sus letras mas personales)
    FINNEAS una vez más demuestra ser clave en el álbum y mete otra tremenda producción, con ese juego de pequeños detalles sonando por todos lados en cada track y acompañando tan bien la voz de Billie. Bravo!    … Expand
  4. AngelAntonio96
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Otro album aburrido, igual que el anterior. Sin gracia. No me gusto para nada. Prefiero a Lana del rey … Expand
  5. giliardynery
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    some tracks are tiresome but 80% of the album is great. my top3: happier than ever, your power and male fantasy.
  6. Randall___Pink
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    This album picks right up from her debut. At first I was concerned listening to the singles. But as I listened more I grew to love these songs and play them on repeat. This Sophomore effort is beautifully written and produced. Hats off to Billie and Finneas for another masterpiece.
  7. PureHero
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    So plain I don't even have words to express it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for a slowly flowing sad ballad-filled album, but this one is just a yawn-squeezer for me, as well as LDR's most recent one. I understand it is supposed to be personal and is infused with Billie's traumatic experiences from past relationships, I just didn't find any song captivating enough to add to mySo plain I don't even have words to express it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for a slowly flowing sad ballad-filled album, but this one is just a yawn-squeezer for me, as well as LDR's most recent one. I understand it is supposed to be personal and is infused with Billie's traumatic experiences from past relationships, I just didn't find any song captivating enough to add to my library. Also on some songs the space between you and Billie's voice is so close it's almost uncomfortable, because of that I assume many people are going to say that Billie couldn't sing, only whisper. The production on some tracks is truly stunning, beautiful and futuristic. But for the most part this album is just subpar. My opinion, you know?… Expand
  8. tman1441502
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Lots of nice lyrics with moody production, but the title track is easily the best on the album.
  9. petrichor1975
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    "Happier Than Ever" shows that Billie and Finneas are not prone to the sophomore slump. Albeit not as great as her debut, Billie Eilish's newest album is full of sleek electropop, calm folk tunes, and scenic soundscapes.
  10. MrFrench
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    While I am not a huge fan of Billie Eilish, this new album shows areas of remarkable growth lyrically and vocally over her previous album, which was very hit and miss for me. For instance, she has never sounded better than she does on “GOLDWING,” “Haley’s Comet,” and “Everybody Dies.” Also, the title track is an awesome tale of two sides and two energies, but I wish it was the album closerWhile I am not a huge fan of Billie Eilish, this new album shows areas of remarkable growth lyrically and vocally over her previous album, which was very hit and miss for me. For instance, she has never sounded better than she does on “GOLDWING,” “Haley’s Comet,” and “Everybody Dies.” Also, the title track is an awesome tale of two sides and two energies, but I wish it was the album closer even though “Male Fantasy” is a fine track on its own. FINNEAS also kills it on this album with the production and quality track transitions. The singles gave a taste of the album, but I am glad she saved the best for the album. Many tracks on here stick to Billie’s signature way of talk singing seen on her previous album, which isn’t necessarily bad as they do transcend, at least for me, those tracks for the most part. Lastly, why couldn’t the spoken track, “Not My Responsibility,” be a sung track? Solid album though. “Getting Older” discusses the deranged strangers that seem to be always knocking on her door, the difficulty of healing, and how things once loved can fade. “Haley’s Comet” is a beautiful dreamy love song that has her wondering what she is going to do since she fell in love. “Everybody Dies” addresses mortality, the problem of the idea of immortality, being alone, wondering why death must be and when your own turn will be, and how you really aren’t alone. Getting Older - 8
    I Didn’t Change My Number - 8
    Billie Bossa Nova - 8
    my future - 9
    Oxytocin - 6
    GOLDWING - 10
    Lost Cause - 8. Halley’s Comet - 10 Not My Responsibility - 4
    OverHeated - 4
    Everybody Dies -10 Your Power - 9
    NDA - 6
    Therefore I Am - 10 Happier Than Ever - 10
    Male Fantasy - 10

    130/160 81/100 B-    … Expand
  11. emanucaslb
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Billie wakes up from nightmares, and real life remains difficult and tasty. The artist left the dreamlike universe of her previous album and, with her eyes open, she sang about real life. Happier Than Ever is one of the year's bravest records. Billie gives herself in flesh and blood as she sings with surprising and stimulating vocals. If you don't remember what it's like to be inBillie wakes up from nightmares, and real life remains difficult and tasty. The artist left the dreamlike universe of her previous album and, with her eyes open, she sang about real life. Happier Than Ever is one of the year's bravest records. Billie gives herself in flesh and blood as she sings with surprising and stimulating vocals. If you don't remember what it's like to be in post-adolescence, listen to this record.… Expand
  12. Thallesmilk
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This album is incredible and I love every aspect of it. Billie Bossa Nova was a great tribute to this amazing Brazilian genre. Happier than Ever soty!
  13. Davi20052003
    Jul 30, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum ok. É bem diferente do primeiro álbum (tirando os singles que parecem que foram descartes do antecessor) e isso me deixou contente pq eu odeio mesmice. Mas, mesmo ela mudando, não me agradou 100%.
    Destaque pra música "I didn't change my number" que foi a única que eu realmente gostei do álbum    … Expand
  14. Jorge_e
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Com uma carga mais sincera e honesta de sua pessoalidade e temas mais adultos que vão desde reflexões acerca da vida e morte até suas vontades sexuais mais explícitas, Bilie se renova e se consolida no topo novamente, como uma das maiores compositoras e cantoras de sua geração.… Expand
  15. Ranit
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Beautiful record! My opinion is that she really shined through in more acoustic tracks, but she gave edge in more produced ones, so pretty well balanced album!
  16. MARTINCARDENAS
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    In general the album is good, we see a change and evolution, very different from their previous work. Billie has established herself as one of the most important artists of these times and her music must evolve and improve.
  17. owenoutsold
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Actually the most stunning body of work I've EVER listened to. Billie and Finneas are masterminds and they will be sweeping at the the 2022 Grammys.
  18. RajP
    Jul 30, 2021
    7
    There are definitely some gems on this album, and the songwriting is great. However, some songs have really boring melodies. This is still far better than her 2019 album.
  19. Muhamedmu
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Qwertyuioplkjhgfdsazxcvbnmlpoknbjiuhvcgyxftrdzseawq Jigdssgjjbvcxzxcvbnnmmllkjjjhhhhggfffddssaqqweerttyuioopllmnnkoijhvv. Hvcsd… Expand
  20. YanReis240206
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    É uma caminhada extraordinária esse álbum. Misturando o angelical com o psicodélico, Billie prova que é uma das maiores artistas dessa geração.
  21. jaaviloves
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Billie Eilish sophomore album is one of the best releases this year if not the best. Good lyrics, immaculate production, everything about it is perfect. 10/10, perfect.
  22. sarahhac
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    one of the best albums I've ever listened to.
    this new era is a masterpiece!!
  23. LoKer124
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    All good at home for those who say it is the same as their first album? Billie's style is like that and she made a good change, what? You were expecting me to make a super chewy pop or something very commercial, boy, **** y#u, it is an album that undoubtedly surpasses its predecessor
  24. guizin1
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    queen shes so amazing and incredible happier than ever roty her best so far
  25. HJ26
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Her best work to date. The singles are some of the more weaker songs but they’re still amazing.
  26. gecarranza
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    The best album of his career which is incredible because it seemed impossible that it could surpass the quality of the first one.
  27. iambeqr
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    love it so much!!! i think this is better than when we all fall asleep where do we go?!
  28. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
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  29. Mystermint
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    A beautifully crafted album that is sonically astounding. There is a sense of maturity in her very personal lyrics that hit your heartstrings. Every song is perfection. Billie has done it again.
  30. SkittUs
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    "Everything feels and sounds different", or something like that Billie said in Vanity Fair interview in November 2020. That's absolutely true. Emotions I went through while listening to Happier Than Ever are drastically different from those with WWAFAWDWG. I can also clearly hear a completely mature Billie Eilish here. She has become more "open" with her feelings and that definitely makes"Everything feels and sounds different", or something like that Billie said in Vanity Fair interview in November 2020. That's absolutely true. Emotions I went through while listening to Happier Than Ever are drastically different from those with WWAFAWDWG. I can also clearly hear a completely mature Billie Eilish here. She has become more "open" with her feelings and that definitely makes the sophomore album way more meaningful. Finneas did an incredibly job at producing songs and it feels like he experimented here more, than on Billie's debut album. I'm sure they were both having fun creating this. And all songs on the album sound so professional.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Under The Radar
    Sep 15, 2021
    75
    So, whilst it may not boast songs that stick with you for months in the way that Eilish’s first does, Happier Than Ever feels like a project that will age more gracefully and, in years to come, it may even come to eclipse that which came before it.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Aug 4, 2021
    80
    “Your Power” is the slowest-and-lowest moment on “Happier Than Ever,” but as a whole the album is softer, quieter, more languid than Eilish’s trap-inflected debut. ... The dreamy-jazzy mode suits her singing, which has never sounded better than it does throughout “Happier Than Ever.”
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Aug 4, 2021
    83
    Billie Eilish’s second album expands upon everything that worked the last time and pushes it in new directions, a creative muse restless and bold in its ambition. It may not always land, but this is a terrific release that proves Eilish’s staying power, demonstrating she’s more than up to the task of delivering on the promise of her debut.
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