Happier than Ever
by Billie Eilish
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1364 Ratings

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  1. Whyyoumad
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    If i cany have love I want power Hdjsksmsjsjsjsjfjdjwjmqmakakckjjdjssnsmkdkcjf
  2. Antonio24
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This album has nice songs, it is a good album with a lot of variety and a great production.
  3. Bridgette
    Aug 31, 2021
    3
    Not a fan of this album. Only one song is good fir me. I’m not impressed with her personally or professionally.
  4. ringkichie
    Aug 31, 2021
    3
    Although I know about Billie since 2016 when she released "Six Feet Under" and love her EP "dont smile at me", I can't seem to like her albums. I don't know why, it just seems uninspired to me and it is a shame. The track that shares the same name as the album is a banger though.
  5. Shared13
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WWAFAWDWG is so much better than this. The album have the same sounds it big no for me billie should rest and make an epic album… Expand
  6. Wazeem
    Aug 31, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You could have done better... but the song happier than ever is great.... we need the nad guy billie... pleaseeeeeeee… Expand
  7. Ariston_M
    Aug 31, 2021
    3
    I love billie but this kinda boring and one of the track looks like a spoken word poetry but i love happier Than ever (song)
  8. kiss4sama
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Escutar esse álbum é uma mistura de sentimentos e emoções e eu realmente gostei da experiência. É uma grande evolução da Billie, me surpreendeu.
  9. modern_football
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    AOTY so far for me, easily. In a year in which many of my favorite artists have disappointed, Billie Eilish surprised me by going well above and beyond her already great debut album from 2019. This thing is simply an electropop masterpiece. The first three tracks are very strong. As much as I wish I could talk about all of them, it would take too much time. "Oxytocin" and "Goldwing" are aAOTY so far for me, easily. In a year in which many of my favorite artists have disappointed, Billie Eilish surprised me by going well above and beyond her already great debut album from 2019. This thing is simply an electropop masterpiece. The first three tracks are very strong. As much as I wish I could talk about all of them, it would take too much time. "Oxytocin" and "Goldwing" are a badass back-to-back combo. "Lost Cause", like many of the songs that come before and after it, is simply superb in the writing department. Finneas absolutely killed it on producing all of these tracks as well, "Overheated" being another highlight. The album's best run, however, doesn't even come until towards the end. "NDA", "Therefore I Am", and the title track are just sooooo flawless. I don't dislike the closing track "Male Fantasy" either, I've seen it get more hate than it deserves. Kudos to both Billie and Finneas for knocking this one out of the park. As soon as I listened to this album for the first time I went straight to Target to pick up the vinyl. Very very close to being a 10/10 for me.… Expand
  10. tatemcrae
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    It was a weak album compared to the previous album and bad singles were chosen for the album, but it has good lyrics and production
  11. Davib
    Aug 29, 2021
    7
    billie não nos surpreende com esse novo álbum, que embora seja bom, mais parece com seus antigos trabalhos do que um novo álbum, de fato. algumas músicas são enjoativas, e não têm mais o poder de "hit" dos seus antigos trabalhos. um destaque especial vai para a faixa título do álbum, que é a melhor música de sua carreira .
  12. sarahhac
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    one of the best albums I've ever listened to.
    this new era is a masterpiece!!
  13. Julianramos5
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    RACIST
    Her music literally sucks and it’s all Whisper, she’s waaaayyy overhyped and plus she queer baits and is racist.
  14. Jazmegan
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    I was really disappointed with this album, majority of these songs are boring and sound extremely similar. Nothing compared to her first album, don't understand what the hype is about this album at all.
  15. mctthewgroom
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    The track Happier Than Ever could give this album a ten alone. Some gems in there but damn that song is her best work to date. Oxytocin is also a highlight.
  16. eyeofthedragon
    Aug 25, 2021
    9
    At first listen, I wasn't impressed. Now, I consider it an album of the year contender. It's just such a vulnerable and raw album, where Billie explores her musicality by writing about things she experiences in her life since her massive debut and somehow it feels like I'm listening to her serenading us with her life story. The lyrics are also a major departure from her previous album,At first listen, I wasn't impressed. Now, I consider it an album of the year contender. It's just such a vulnerable and raw album, where Billie explores her musicality by writing about things she experiences in her life since her massive debut and somehow it feels like I'm listening to her serenading us with her life story. The lyrics are also a major departure from her previous album, which she shows way more maturity and poise in her writing than her debut, as seen on tracks like the album closer Male Fantasy and folk-ballad Your Power, where her vulnerability is on display for the world to see. It's also intriguing to see how Billie incorporates certain genres into songs based on their messages, like Happier Than Ever, where she sings over a soft guitar in the first-half in the song only to let out her true anger in the second portion of the song in a rock-heavy outro, or the beautifully harmonic intro in GOLDWING, where it feels like she's introducing this sense of innocence only to warn said "gold winged angel" to not beware of the greed and manipulation by the industry who only want to use her. Overall, the album is a wonderful development from her debut, and it's only a matter of tuning in in a few years to find out how she's going to follow this up.… Expand
  17. Diugo
    Aug 23, 2021
    6
    While the track happier than ever is amazing with a twisting climax and engaging lyrics. The rest of the album feels very repetitive and forgettable. Billie Bossa Nova shows that Billie can actually be quite playful with her voice, but this kinda voice play is rare in this album, with just the gritty almost monotone vocals being the center. While its a decent album I feel like its hyped upWhile the track happier than ever is amazing with a twisting climax and engaging lyrics. The rest of the album feels very repetitive and forgettable. Billie Bossa Nova shows that Billie can actually be quite playful with her voice, but this kinda voice play is rare in this album, with just the gritty almost monotone vocals being the center. While its a decent album I feel like its hyped up to much with the amount of creativity and innovation that it lacks.… Expand
  18. billiedesers10
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    after of her debut when we all fall asleep where do we go? billie make a incredible album whit the best sound she and his brother can do and the best lyrisc she could write
  19. TriVi
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    this album is so so **** good. i'm so proud of Billie, every tracks in this album are so so nice.
  20. Williejhon4
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This album is a grower.I don't like it at first but as time goes by,now I love everything about it.
  21. EstherDx
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    Just awful, wannabe Lorde/Lana Del Rey. Very bland, poor song-writing..... Do appreciate the more forward instrumentals in stead of the bland beats but that is just the only positive thing of this album overall....
  22. LaValeh
    Aug 22, 2021
    5
    Una vez más me cuesta conectar con Billie, si bien a primera escuchada me gustó mucho mas que el debut (a este me habían gustado solo como 4 canciones pero mientras más lo escuchaba más me gustaba), no siento que sea muy memorable para mí capaz tenga que escucharlo más pero esos sonidos como tan "estruendosos" no me gustar4on nada la primera vez que lo escuché
  23. Soulofstelle
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Absolutamente fascinante la manera en que Billie nos cuenta una historia de su crecimiento y empoderamiento. Uno de sus mejores discos y me atrevería a decir que sin duda es uno de los mejores discos de este año.
  24. youieo
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    This album is soooooo boring. All songs sounds the same. Metacritic`s score is a shame
  25. Rv1234
    Aug 21, 2021
    5
    The title track and Male fantasy are great. The rest of the album feels repetitive.
  26. Sammyboo21
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    A worthy follow up to Billie's first album. As a whole her first album is tighter and more lean. We got hit after hit. With this record we see Billie growing into a young woman. This a lighter and more mature album and although its not as great as her first album its still a damn good one. Aside from a few tracks billie has created another album that defines her generation. Happier thanA worthy follow up to Billie's first album. As a whole her first album is tighter and more lean. We got hit after hit. With this record we see Billie growing into a young woman. This a lighter and more mature album and although its not as great as her first album its still a damn good one. Aside from a few tracks billie has created another album that defines her generation. Happier than ever doesnt work as well as her first album but its still one of the better albums of 2021 and one that I will be visiting again and again.… Expand
  27. adasjas
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Billie and FINNEAS are serving us unbelievably incredible sounds. They took me to their world and I got lost in this masterpiece
  28. Dave_17
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Excelente album, mejoró mucho en lo que era su anterior. Bien hecho con muy buenos sonidos. Y las letras son muy buenas también.
  29. Juuuuly899
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing Billie We are proud of you baby can't wait for more bibles!
  30. joaovictortc
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Showing so much more than her debut album, i think Billie is taking a great path. This is a sexy, loud and, weirdly sad record. From the screaming all your feelings out title-track to the sexy club bop Oxytocin, it's all about growing up and noticing how to embrace yourself and love yourself better.
  31. aaedenn
    Aug 20, 2021
    5
    Yikes. I'm not quite sure what the appeal on this record is. It's basically the record you play when you want to fall asleep and quite frankly this album did put me to sleep. My first listen-through, I only made it halfway through before I fell asleep. The title track is obviously the highlight of this album and I sincerely hope Billie continues to explore much more rock-sounding music.Yikes. I'm not quite sure what the appeal on this record is. It's basically the record you play when you want to fall asleep and quite frankly this album did put me to sleep. My first listen-through, I only made it halfway through before I fell asleep. The title track is obviously the highlight of this album and I sincerely hope Billie continues to explore much more rock-sounding music. The clear low point was "Not My Responsibility," it's not even a song, easily a 0/10. Unfortunately I was disappointed listening to this album and I do hope Billie can put out a better album in the future.… Expand
  32. levinm
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    the highly anticipated sophomore album is the best album of the year and will buy billie grammys next year
  33. Helbert
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, she definitely went to the next level on her career. The songs sounds very different one to another, but the whole material is very cohesive and works perfectly. Billie was able to show interesting sides of her and opened up about her life. The title track is absolutely perfection.
  34. jiepay
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    A close to perfect album, well written, dark, varied, deep and sentimental album. An overlooked aspect of the album is the mixing and production which are perfect, the sound quality and listening experience has been drastically improved. I highly recommend headphones for a better perspective.
  35. moldequebrado
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Esse disco demonstra uma maturidade e crescimento da Billie como pessoa e artista, estou impressionada com a profundidade das letras, estão sensacionais. A produção do Fiennas é impecável e a guitarra distorcida trouxe um ar diferente.
  36. klishe24
    Aug 19, 2021
    7
    Good record!!! Some songs are grower.
    Title track is brilliant:)
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  37. seanc55
    Aug 19, 2021
    5
    Some of the songs are good, but there are a lot of skips. It’s cohesive to an extent, and fairly impressive for as sophomore album.
  38. finnyoboy
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    An emotional rollercoaster of an album. Absolutely amazing. I never feel emotion like this from media
  39. 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
  40. BladeLover2049
    Aug 19, 2021
    6
    It is normal that this genre does not show an evolution due to its own nature, and what Billie does is try to get out of that nature that can stagnate her to the genre. It's a good try but falls short in places. However in others she shines as only she can shine. A good album anyway.
  41. AalexB
    Aug 18, 2021
    5
    I was expecting way more from this album. "When We Fall Asleep" was a pure gem, ingeniously produced and well balanced. "Happier Than Ever" has only 4-5 songs, in my opinion, that are worth listening to, but I admit that the lyrics are really deep and personal.
  42. bieleyelash
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year. Eilish and her brother never disappoint.
  43. josrob
    Aug 16, 2021
    4
    This is a "meh!" album for me. Just two songs stand out in the first listening. I felt this album like she was singing about good statements like for example body acceptance and then just throws hate and silly things like that about someone (to me it seems childish).
  44. mylesaye
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    i love this album so much! every song is different yet the entire album is cohesive. happier than ever the song is so amazing.
  45. Kangkana
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    amazing album for me since i have been dealing with a looottt of weird emotions lately which i couldn't name but this album made me name them billie eilish
  46. BuildingMusic70
    Aug 14, 2021
    8
    I think in this record Billie is letting go of her past self, and wanting to be a new person, herself. She is no longer caught up in her Sleep Paralysis, nightmares, and depression, instead being a new character, and letting her mind run free with the truth. Out of all 16 tracks, my personal favorites are Happier Than Ever (title track), I Didn't Change My Number, Billie Bossa Nova, andI think in this record Billie is letting go of her past self, and wanting to be a new person, herself. She is no longer caught up in her Sleep Paralysis, nightmares, and depression, instead being a new character, and letting her mind run free with the truth. Out of all 16 tracks, my personal favorites are Happier Than Ever (title track), I Didn't Change My Number, Billie Bossa Nova, and NDA. The record isn't exactly perfect, though: songs like Lost Cause, Everybody Dies, and OverHeated didn't quite click with me, but I'm unsure why. All in all, a great album, which she should keep positive on and don't give up.

    8/10    … Expand
  47. womau1212
    Aug 13, 2021
    3
    This is so f…… boring and unentertaining. The only good and interesting song is NDA. As it is Billie Eilish everyone will hype it, but honestly I have no clue why.
  48. AgeOfAquarius
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    Excellent sophomore album from a singer who took the world by storm. This album features Billie's iconic soft voice, interesting (and at times, even a little frightening--hello, Oxytocin) production, and blunt honesty about Billie's mental health, both with toxic relationships and with being the center of the media's attention. Personally, I feel there were no skips on this album, with myExcellent sophomore album from a singer who took the world by storm. This album features Billie's iconic soft voice, interesting (and at times, even a little frightening--hello, Oxytocin) production, and blunt honesty about Billie's mental health, both with toxic relationships and with being the center of the media's attention. Personally, I feel there were no skips on this album, with my favorite track being the titular "Happier Than Ever"… Expand
  49. Leprousrules
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Brilliant album from start to finish, pure delight to listen to. Perfect in every aspect - unparalleled vocal delivery, excellent songwriting, incredible and diverse musical soundscapes, not just AOTY, but timeless classic! All the critics of the album - the problem is not the album, the problem is your inability to understand music. The joke is on you, remember that. O
  50. Izanglez
    Aug 12, 2021
    9
    Billie Eilish's best project is here. Absolutely the prettiest album of the year. An upgrade in lyrics and surprising production and transitions.
  51. ssk5753
    Aug 11, 2021
    9
    The album grew on me a lot after I had lisened to it a second time. One of the things I liked the most was that every song felt unique. They didn’t sound the same, but they still worked good together. So I was never bored while listening to the album. My ranking of the songs: (The ones in top 5 are basically all 1. to me. But for now I just do ‘em like this)
    1. Therefore I am
    2. Goldwing    The album grew on me a lot after I had lisened to it a second time. One of the things I liked the most was that every song felt unique. They didn’t sound the same, but they still worked good together. So I was never bored while listening to the album. My ranking of the songs: (The ones in top 5 are basically all 1. to me. But for now I just do ‘em like this)
    1. Therefore I am
    2. Goldwing 3. Halley’s Comet 4. OverHeated
    5. My future 6. Billie Bossa Nova
    7. Happier than ever 8. I Didn’t Change My Number
    9. Getting Older
    10. Lost Cause
    11. Everybody Dies
    12. Male Fantasy 13. Oxytocin 14. Your Power
    15. NDA
    — Not My Responsibility (not a song)    … Expand
  52. itsdiegomejia
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A non skip album, it wasn’t a flop as a lot of people said, I think it would’ve got a better position on charts if they picked more stable songs as singles, I liked Your Power, don’t get me wrong, it just wasn’t the kind of song that most of radios would play all day.
    Personally the only skip I’ve done has been Not My Responsibility, it is a song with a great message, yeah, it just isn’t my favorite song.    … Expand
  53. sam_greenlaw
    Aug 10, 2021
    9
    Comparisons with When/Where are unavoidable. This time around Billie is dealing with the here and now of her life and L.A.'s all-out war of the sexes. She didn't ask to be abused; she didn't filter men to find another Patrick or Finnie, either. Tough problem to find someone honest and as bright as she is.
  54. manningn15
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    A terrific sophomore album, she definitely beat the sophomore album curse; I love the contrast between this album and her debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, how she goes for a rawer and more subtle sound with this album compared to the more mainstream and poppy sound of her debut though I love both. The songwriting is exceptional especially the very raw, insightful, andA terrific sophomore album, she definitely beat the sophomore album curse; I love the contrast between this album and her debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, how she goes for a rawer and more subtle sound with this album compared to the more mainstream and poppy sound of her debut though I love both. The songwriting is exceptional especially the very raw, insightful, and beautiful lyrical content. FINNEAS's very cool and unique styling of the production is outstanding. As always Billie's ethereal vocals are outstanding and beautiful, also love the superb belting moments on the album. My favorite tracks are Oxytocin, Male Fantasy, NDA, Happier Than Ever, Your Power, and Getting Older. I'd say this an A+ album.… Expand
  55. instantflare
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
    Happier than ever is an amazingly well-crafted album that fits together well. The production is top-notch and the transitions between a few songs were great. Billie's singing has progressed and evolved well and the themes presented in many songs show how Billie has matured over the years. If there was one thing I would have changed, it would be to make a few songs longer. A few of theHappier than ever is an amazingly well-crafted album that fits together well. The production is top-notch and the transitions between a few songs were great. Billie's singing has progressed and evolved well and the themes presented in many songs show how Billie has matured over the years. If there was one thing I would have changed, it would be to make a few songs longer. A few of the songs just brush over an idea or thought and without properly exploring it enough in-depth, moves onto another idea.… Expand
  56. swiftsdelicate
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
    It feels great watching her getting older, being more confident and experiment a bit more with her music. Halley's comet, Billie Bossa Nova, Oxytocin, NDA, Happier Than Ever and Male Fantasy were the true highlights of the record to me. While I enjoyed every single track in here I still think Overheated was a bit of a let down because even with its somewhat comforting atmosphere I stillIt feels great watching her getting older, being more confident and experiment a bit more with her music. Halley's comet, Billie Bossa Nova, Oxytocin, NDA, Happier Than Ever and Male Fantasy were the true highlights of the record to me. While I enjoyed every single track in here I still think Overheated was a bit of a let down because even with its somewhat comforting atmosphere I still found myself a bit annoyed by the production which was undercooked and uninspired for me. Nevertheless, her vocals and the instrumental saved the song in my view. The classic old glamour/jazzy style suits her very well btw. I'm really curious about what she's going to do next and really appreciate the fact that she didn't try to imitate the sound of her first album which was one of my favourite of 2019.… Expand
  57. Vjhunte
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It is a lifetime of joy and release. Billie and Finneas really made something spectacular when it comes to this album. This is definitely THE album of the year. It's an era meant to never be forgotten. And I know it's selfish, but I just want to hear more. But, since that's not going to happen for a while, I'll just have the album on repeat.
  58. franp2703
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Un álbum increíble de principio a fin, totalmente disfrutable, lleno de matices, diferentes ritmos y letras que nos llevan a un viaje muy profundo.
  59. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    What we all expected was disappointment, right? It's what the poorly chosen lead singles and divisive aesthetic change planted in the collective mind but now we see it's none of that. Those choices though seemingly messy were deliberately testing out dedication and god is it rewarded. The first song,"Getting Older" is simple but packs a punch. It's a thoughtful meditation on aging andWhat we all expected was disappointment, right? It's what the poorly chosen lead singles and divisive aesthetic change planted in the collective mind but now we see it's none of that. Those choices though seemingly messy were deliberately testing out dedication and god is it rewarded. The first song,"Getting Older" is simple but packs a punch. It's a thoughtful meditation on aging and pressure of fame yet despite the suggested cliché it feels relatable. And she spares no truths as she criticizes herself ("last week i realized i crave pity /when i re-tell a story, i make everything sound worse") admits the killjoy industry effect on singing("things i once enjoyed just keeping me employed now").ironically she doesn't fall into self pity instead seeming mature and semi-omniscient and objective. She isn't complaining she's saying the facts. Finally concluding the nondescript closer with a warning of what's to come ("i've had some trauma,did things i didn't wanna/was too afraid to tell ya but now i think it's time")
    Then the flood gates pour open. The fun bad girl block your man tune begins with a jolting sample of an animal roaring before Billie takes the reigns like a cool kid in a convertible. Even in brief moments like this idiosyncrasies captivate. The perfectly titlee "billie bosa nova" pulls off it's name sake genre without losing her specific sound to a wonderful result followed by the jazzy "my future" which we'd had a year to cherish. Then the sensual "bad guy" sequel,"Oxytocin " slips in describing something so passionate it can only be sinful as religous imagery is utilized to express the forbidden allure (love the female pronoun for god btw great call back to ATGGGTH)
    The carnal "oxytocin " is washed away by the angelic "GOLDWING" where her layered choral vocals sing a paraphrase verse from a sacred Hindu poem. It seems to be about seeking anonymity despite being a celestial being(re:star)one of her best lyrics so far. The chill "stripped back" "Lost Cause" sounds fuller in the context of the project and is a breath of fresh air before the second half of the record (track 8 in a 16 track record)shifts not only the themes but the sound into pure trauma . The doe eyed "Halleys Comet " laments a toxic doomed romance without throwing blame before ending in blissless ignorance. She is so aware of herself that it's like you're watching a well written movie with no perspective neglected. The inclusion of the tour interlude is the only and greatest misstep (2 me, it might grow or seem endearing ) but it feels too long. It should've been shortened. But if that interlude (it's 3:47min long!)discouraged you you won't feel that for long. The sonic salad that is "OverHeated" is a radio ready hit. Like many artists rising post 2013 you can feel Lorde or Lana del Reys influence and that is never as overstated than "OverHeated " which sounds like a sequel to "Sober" from "Melodrama ". It's amazing how she channels her muses even in the quite closer "Male Fantasy " where Lana's ghost basically harmonizes with her while she uses third person narratives as outlets for her own self destructive tendencies. It's such a sincere song it cuts tears from your eyes. The "Liability "-esque "Everybody Dies" takes a nihilistic dogma and makes it a point of distress. Immortality seems scary under this songs gaze as it means eternal vacancy,grief&love. I love the self reflective admission to her stunted maturity due to fame("i sure have a knack for acting like a child ") Are musicians even allowed to be this honest?    … Expand
  60. Jason1318
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    HAPPIER THAN EVER ES UNA JOYITAAAAAA
  61. Karltissyrascal
    Aug 7, 2021
    0
    Not by jam unfortunately, and honestly tried three times to listen to the hole album. I have bought myself a copy of the gold vinyl (which apparently is not gold
  62. rymll
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so gooddd, the productions, instruments, Billie vocal voice is superb, indeed. the lyrics and every meaning of it in all the tracks is such a phenomenon. This is the best album ever in this year or decade for me, can't deny.… Expand
  63. sammyanthony
    Aug 6, 2021
    7
    Billie didn't take her time. In turn, half of this album turned half baked and while the other half was pretty great because of more jamming quality to her songs, most of it will make you yawn and essentially forget what you were hearing the entire time.

    Notable notes to highlight her expansion of music-making are soulful approach to "Lost Cause", glitchy choir chants in "GOLDWING"; and    Billie didn't take her time. In turn, half of this album turned half baked and while the other half was pretty great because of more jamming quality to her songs, most of it will make you yawn and essentially forget what you were hearing the entire time.

    Notable notes to highlight her expansion of music-making are soulful approach to "Lost Cause", glitchy choir chants in "GOLDWING"; and more solid laid-back slappers like "Billie Bossa Nova", "Everybody Dies", and the weirdly genre-switcher title track "Happier Than Ever".    … Expand
  64. Devendra
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On my first listen it's just not doing for me . I will give another listen after some time… Expand
  65. DaveWarren
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    Billie Eilish have the style of Lana del Rey and Lorde but in other level, she grew up since her last album. Happier than ever is a good album if we talk about the compsitions of the songs. Billie is a poet who make us cry with her songs. I'm not a big fan of Billie but this album is good, that's all.
  66. uaidadi_
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    Even being relatively new in the business, Billie Eilish has a enviable baggage. But Happier than Ever is by far her best work and maybe one of the five best albums of 2021.

    The intense lyrics put motion in the heartbreak that most of us has felt at least once in life. The pain is not just a teenager feeling, but a human sorrow that hunts us for life. The melancholy of Billie Eilish    Even being relatively new in the business, Billie Eilish has a enviable baggage. But Happier than Ever is by far her best work and maybe one of the five best albums of 2021.

    The intense lyrics put motion in the heartbreak that most of us has felt at least once in life. The pain is not just a teenager feeling, but a human sorrow that hunts us for life.

    The melancholy of Billie Eilish is welcoming and this album is definitely a save place.    … Expand
  67. JimenaC
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Happier than ever is an album that counts with great lyrics, production and overall mood and tone. All the songs are capable of expressing different and foreign emotions while making you feel part of them. Billie and Finneas tried to make an album where all the songs are different but are able to sound cohesive together. The production on every song is incredible and I would recommend thisHappier than ever is an album that counts with great lyrics, production and overall mood and tone. All the songs are capable of expressing different and foreign emotions while making you feel part of them. Billie and Finneas tried to make an album where all the songs are different but are able to sound cohesive together. The production on every song is incredible and I would recommend this album to anyone who is up for the experience that is Happier than ever.… Expand
  68. ddrussianinja
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    In my opinion, this is a 10/10 album that got diluted into a 9/10 album.

    "Billie Bossa Nova", "Halley's Comet", and "Everybody Dies" are all good songs in their own right, and I imagine Billie'll love singing them live with her fans, but in the context of this album, they felt like bonus demo tracks that got shuffled into an otherwise really well-paced and tonally cohesive album. In    In my opinion, this is a 10/10 album that got diluted into a 9/10 album.

    "Billie Bossa Nova", "Halley's Comet", and "Everybody Dies" are all good songs in their own right, and I imagine Billie'll love singing them live with her fans, but in the context of this album, they felt like bonus demo tracks that got shuffled into an otherwise really well-paced and tonally cohesive album.

    In my opinion, if she kept those three songs in her back pocket for another album or EP, and swapped "Oxytocin" and "Lost Cause" in the sequencing, the album would still be slightly longer than her debut at 45 minutes, but with better flow and focus. If you find the album isn't quite working for you, try making those adjustments and see if it works better for you, too.

    Despite my criticisms about the sequencing for most of the middle of the album, the sequencing from "Your Power" onward is flawless and its amazing how the Baird O'Connells keep successfully pushing themselves (and each other) creatively with each successive track right up to the bittersweet end.

    I do hope that they can keep up their passion for their music and can come back even stronger on their next effort.    … Expand
  69. Cgrey93
    Aug 5, 2021
    0
    She already peaked. This album ain’t it. Instead of doing a complete 180 on her style, girl should’ve stuck with her original roots, what made her unique. She obviously hasn’t found it yet, maybe never will, and all this album proves is that she continues to hang on to her producer brother’s coattails to crank out music. Sonically and artistically, she is not talented on her own.
  70. himynamesg
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    the most healing experience, her best work. can’t wait to see where she goes ♥️
  71. PEDROMFR
    Aug 4, 2021
    6
    Besides the beautiful writing, this is an album that constantly lacks energy and that fever that her previous works gave us. It's just not memorable.
  72. lucaxxx
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Seu melhor álbum até o momento. Até melhor que o grammyado "WWFAWDWG". Os vocais, as composições e a produção estão mais maduras que antes. Billie e Finneas estão em seu melhor momento.
  73. RottenMelon
    Aug 4, 2021
    7
    This album represents a change for the duo Billie and Finneas. The opening track, Getting Older, symbolizes this metamorphosis, with lyrics where Billie reflects on her career and her personal life. Here, she clarifies that the focus of this album will not be metaphors, like the ones from her debut, but the struggles of her personal life. However, the highlight of the album goes toThis album represents a change for the duo Billie and Finneas. The opening track, Getting Older, symbolizes this metamorphosis, with lyrics where Billie reflects on her career and her personal life. Here, she clarifies that the focus of this album will not be metaphors, like the ones from her debut, but the struggles of her personal life. However, the highlight of the album goes to FINNEAS, which shows why he's considered one of the greatest producers of his generation, on tracks such as I Didn't Change My Number and Oxytocin, in addition to the fantastic and mesmerizing chord progression in the opening track, Getting Older.
    In Halley's Comet, Billie shows how inexperienced and vulnerable to love she truly is, in a heartbreaking ballad about making music and a long-distance relationship. "I'm sitting in my brother's room, haven't slept in a week or two, I think I might have fallen in love, what am I to do?". In my future, the best song of the album, she talks about self-love in a melody that mixes bossa, jazz and her traditional anti-pop: which is another brilliant decision: to gather a long range of genres to this project, which shows just how much the duo could really make anything they wanted to: like brazilian Bossa Nova and even Rock music.
    The album's weaknesses are the singles, uninteresting tracks that recycle the formula of its first album or are simply tiresome and out of place in the narrative that the album tries to build, as with Lost Cause. After a somewhat disastrous sequel that culminates in the great 'Therefore I Am' and the title track, Billie ends the album with the bland ballad Male Fantasy, which seems to ignore the massive shift as an artist that occurs midway through the title-track Happier Than Ever: where she screams her voice out with powerful and distorted guitars.

    Favorite tracks: my future, Billie Bossa Nova, Getting Older, Oxytocin, Happier Than Ever, Halley's Comet

    Worst tracks: Lost Cause, Everybody Dies, OverHeated    … Expand
  74. urielhuidobro
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    this is an incredible album; the production, the lyrics, everyrhing in this record is so beautiful. congrats to billie eilish and finneas for doing another amazing album.
  75. lxcyrose
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Wonderful sophomore album, and surprisingly cohesive. I was a little worried while listening to the singles, but the album as whole really came through. Definitely one of the best pop albums this year!
  76. AdimilsoJunior
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    she best album of the billie's carreer. she served all and deserves all with this
  77. 0zora01234
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    just an amazing album, better than anything i’ve ever heard! billie definitely did an amazing job in creating this album!
  78. dopewhat
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    definitely the best album of the year: mature, cohesive, very consistent and also better than the previous album, when we all fall asleep where do we go
  79. J7373
    Aug 3, 2021
    1
    Es la calificación mayor que le puedo dar, ya que solo hay una canción que me gusta de todo su álbum, es igual que su álbum anterior solo que en otro color y cantando más fuerte en algunas Canciones
  80. max12344444
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After hearing the singles I wasn’t sure how this album would turn out but she seems to have kept the best songs for the album release.… Expand
  81. Dollynhw
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Great experimental album from her
    New sounds for her but "i didn't change my number, overheated, goldwing, happier than ever sound and my future" are sounds that I've heard before, from about 2018 until the release.
    It's very "cute cut pro editing community" inspired if you ask me lol
    I feel the personal messages she transmitted through the lyrics
    Love this album so much
  82. Taylouddream
    Aug 3, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lo unico bueno del album es Everthing I Wanted lo demas esta de la 911 sus sonidos son muy repetitivos y es muy poco original esos sonidos ya se han escuchado en otras canciones.… Expand
  83. Decy
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This album is everything to me. I literally can't and won't ever stop listening to it. Every song is unique in its own way
  84. Nxamqlal
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    The perfect album that represents growth and dealing with all your trauma, ugly or not.
  85. FullMaster
    Aug 3, 2021
    0
    Dog **** just like always.Nice job Billie Ellish.No voice, no charisma, no music.
  86. Alicewonder
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In this album Billie shows a new face of her sound, bringing more experimental and variated sounds, without leaving behind a great cohesiveness. It also has some of her career highlights in tracks like the title song and Oxytocin… Expand
  87. miiliss
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Amazingly written and produced. She fully expressed herself in this album and once again like her previous album took us on a gorgeous journey fuelled with passion and emotion
  88. Jordiquezada22
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Great evolution, you can see the change and maturity in its lyrics, songs like happier than ever make you feel many emotions, in addition to the change of sounds that it handles between some songs is incredible
  89. Sabrin1
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Perfeito, o melhor álbum de 2021 a billie não errou em nadinha, HTE a melhor do álbum
  90. Ferdi10
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    i looooove this álbum so muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch
  91. bbnsupremacy
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    amazing album, literally a masterpiece, you expect extremely great things from billie and she gives you even better
  92. fernando261002
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    ALBUM OF THE **** YEAR, is amaizing, wow, it’s perfect. really I LOVE the album happier than ever by billie eilish isn’t just an album, its a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled w thieves. its art, the first gift u open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, its everything u ever wanted, its everything u need.
  93. billiesawstars
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    winning aoty, lyrical and production genius. her voice is so unique and its great to see her explore different music styles to go with it.
  94. nasiahte
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    literally every song on this album is so good & different in its own way! go stream bffs
  95. NolanLundgaard
    Aug 2, 2021
    8
    Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish: 7.38

    Getting Older: 1 I Didn’t Change My Number: 1 :) Billie Bossa Nova: 1 my future: 1 :) Oxytocin: 0.25 GOLDWING: 0.5 Lost Cause: 1 :) Halley’s Comet: 1 Not My Responsibility: 1 OverHeated: 1 :) Everybody Dies: 0.75 Your Power: 1 NDA: 0.5 Therefore I Am: 1 :) Happier Than Ever: 1 :) Male Fantasy: 0.75 13.75/16 ~ 0.859 -> 7.38    Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish: 7.38

    Getting Older: 1
    I Didn’t Change My Number: 1 :)
    Billie Bossa Nova: 1
    my future: 1 :)
    Oxytocin: 0.25
    GOLDWING: 0.5
    Lost Cause: 1 :)
    Halley’s Comet: 1
    Not My Responsibility: 1
    OverHeated: 1 :)
    Everybody Dies: 0.75
    Your Power: 1
    NDA: 0.5
    Therefore I Am: 1 :)
    Happier Than Ever: 1 :)
    Male Fantasy: 0.75

    13.75/16 ~ 0.859 -> 7.38

    My gosh, Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever is a massive improvement over its predecessor, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”. Gone are the gratuitously dark lyrics and overly electronic music that I had issues with in Eilish’s previous release. Instead, we get (occasionally brilliant) tracks that for the most part are really fun to listen to. A big thing about this release that I was a fan of was just how different it is. From the surprise of Happier Than Ever turning into a rock song or Not My Responsibility being less like a song and more like a podcast episode, this album has many aces up its sleeve.

    I wish I could provide my entire song-by-song commentary, but unfortunately the character limit will not allow me.

    Overall, for someone who was not Billie Eilish’s debut’s biggest fan, I was very much satisfied with Happier Than Ever. I loved how this release is much more chill, which allowed me to focus on the lyrics more. The lyrics were also more enjoyable for me because of the different subject matter. These two reasons make Happier Than Ever a “double improvement”, if you will. I just loved how different this album was from anything Billie Eilish (or anyone, for that matter) had released. I will certainly add a number of the songs on Happier Than Ever to my regular listening mix. I’m so glad for this release because it completely changed my perception of Billie Eilish and gave me some songs that I was really fond of. Fans of Billie will love this album, and I would definitely recommend Happier Than Ever to lovers of chill pop, as the “acoustic Billie” sound is really fun to listen to. I’m eager to hear what she comes out with next, as this album was very well done. Highlights: Getting Older, I Didn’t Change My Number, Billie Bossa Nova, my future, Lost Cause, Halley’s Comet, Not My Responsibility, OverHeated, Your Power, Therefore I Am, and Happier Than Ever.    … Expand
  96. sara_abdelaal
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    It is truly a very, very well composed and produced album. It is very versatile but cohesive at the same time. Each song is lyrically, musically and vocally a masterpiece, and when it is all put together as an album it becomes even better. I believe this is one of the best albums to ever be put out.
  97. alanlazos
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest albums I’ve ever heard. The production, lyrics & vocals are amazing all throughout. Billie & Finneas are an amazing duo.
  98. smokingwolfe
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    I hope Billie and Finneas are proud of the work they have put in this masterpiece. It is clearly a huge pressure to follow the brilliance that was When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and clearly did just that. I love the album through and through and Happier Than Ever is arguably Billie's best song to date. I hope this album and the song sweep next year's Grammys because they deserve it.
  99. rupesprice
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Billie and FINNEAS are proven to be more than a one-trick pony by showing great versatility in their art. They are able to expand their dark, nightmarish sound that was heard in Billie's debut album in a way that separates the two works from each other
  100. brunoduarte
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DEFINITIVAMENTE 10/10
    letras totalmente coerentes, produção surpreendente, vocais muuuuuito melhores que o do álbum passado. pessoal mas dá muito pra se identificar com tudo. COMO ALGUÉM CONSEGUE OUVIR OXYTOCIN E FALAR QUE É SÓ MAIS DO MESMO??????????????????    … Expand
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  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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