Manic
by Halsey
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2020
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8.3

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  1. XYA
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Manic marks for her a new apogee in terms of versatility and authenticity.

    A journey through Halsey's personal point of views and life experiences. The choice of not including Nightmare makes even more sense now as Manic is already oversaturated by the abundance of different genres waving through the album, approximately separated by the interludes in three main solid units. The singer's primary strength is found in her songwriting skills, in Manic they leave the more philosophical inquisitions of her past discography in favor of an extemporaneous, still sophisticated expression that puts the listener in a chair right in front of her genuine storytelling. With the exception of a couple of fillers, the songs themselves evince a neat identity while oozing pop fragrances absorbing as much as possible from out-of-pop sounds in order to follow and enhance whatever emotion is brought to the table.

    Highlights: You Should Be Sad, Forever... is a Long Time, Finally // Beautiful Strangers

    Partial scores:
    A.S.S. (average songs score) = 8.0/10
    Overall composition = 7.8/10
    Overall production = 8.3/10
    Overall songwriting = 9.2/10
    Creativity = 8.2/10
    Cohesivity = 7.5/10

    The final score is obtained using the following formula:
    (ASS x 2 + composition x 2 + production x 2 + songwriting x 2 + creativity x 1 + cohesivity x 1)/100 =

    82.3/100

    Manic's final score falls within the category very good albums.    … Expand
  2. matthewmirliani
    Jan 17, 2020
    6
    Manic’s ambition cannot be denied - nor can the importance of the message it delivers, nor can Halsey’s great talent, nor can the heart that is put into a work like this. However the album starts and ends on its weakest tracks, leaving the middle a more engaging and impressive pop album and resulting in an overall mixed bag of an experience. But despite its disappointments and missteps,Manic’s ambition cannot be denied - nor can the importance of the message it delivers, nor can Halsey’s great talent, nor can the heart that is put into a work like this. However the album starts and ends on its weakest tracks, leaving the middle a more engaging and impressive pop album and resulting in an overall mixed bag of an experience. But despite its disappointments and missteps, when the album is good it’s very good - the exceptional punk-pop anthem “3AM” which takes us back to the early 2000s; the brilliant lead single “Without Me”; and the dreamy pop-rap of “SUGA’s Interlude.” Other highlights include the sparkling “More” and Alanis Morissette’s emotive guest appearance.… Expand
  3. JAGMON2306
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It is an emotional album rich in the feelings expressed in its lyrics whose goal is to make you part of the excitement of Ashley, who to this day achieves her best concept and musical album.
  4. sleo131
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey is in the adult stage of her career, the album sounds like reports of a human being who found her own peace, despite having melancholy songs like the hit song "Without Me", she is far from the love fantasy that brought "hopeless fountain kingdom" "Halsey begins the best phase of his career with this album, his talent has never been more exposed than now, with this album we startHalsey is in the adult stage of her career, the album sounds like reports of a human being who found her own peace, despite having melancholy songs like the hit song "Without Me", she is far from the love fantasy that brought "hopeless fountain kingdom" "Halsey begins the best phase of his career with this album, his talent has never been more exposed than now, with this album we start 2020 with a golden key.
    Must-see music: you should be sad    … Expand
  5. Ranit
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Really healing. Halsey (Ashley) really put her heart and soul into this record, which is awesome! Pure and raw! Well done!
  6. mariadiniz1
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Her best album, her best writing and best vocals, u can see how much she’s grown as an artist and person since badlands.
  7. carlyhealy
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira, Manic é maravilhoso a maneira que as letras se conectam é realmente incrível.
  8. selsmanic
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This is by so far Halsey's best album, you can feel all the words she sings. The song writing is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This album just proved Halsey's incredible and genius mind and how good her music is, this album show us growth, pain, love, self-recovery and the ups and downs of the life. She made one of the best albums released in a lot time. She deserves to be nominated for next year'sThis is by so far Halsey's best album, you can feel all the words she sings. The song writing is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This album just proved Halsey's incredible and genius mind and how good her music is, this album show us growth, pain, love, self-recovery and the ups and downs of the life. She made one of the best albums released in a lot time. She deserves to be nominated for next year's Grammy's (just like Rare by Selena, best albums of 2020) and she's gonna be a bigger artist one day. One of the best lyricists of this generation along with Taylor Swift… Expand
  9. swiftiezinho
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Álbum PERFEITO, onde Halsey conseguiu misturar vários gêneros musicais e mesmo assim manteve coesão. Letras impecáveis e significativas, diferente de muitos outros artistas que não ligam para a riqueza na escolha de palavras. Melhor trabalho da Halsey até agora, sem dúvidas.
  10. anaswiftie
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Uma obra de arte, coeso, liricamente rico, melodias lindas. Halsey entregou seu melhor trabalho
  11. melliejellie
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey never fails to disappoint. This album is personal, emotional and amazing.
  12. hfklucas
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    um álbum perfeito e que sem dúvida alguma ultrapassou todas as expectativas. manic é um álbum verdadeiro, que fala sobre sentimentos como realmente são. uma montanha russa de emoções, a cada faixa você ouve algo novo. é um dos poucos trabalhos atualmente que se destacam. manic é um álbum que possui muita qualidade.
  13. TsukiNoshi
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halsey's ability to thrill and expose me with such affection and feeling on an album is amazing !! all the songs are wonderful, and a tip for those who have not heard: listen on… Expand
  14. elizaummm
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    the intimacy and the effort she put into this project just shows how big of an artist she truly is. FOR SURE, her best album so far.
  15. slllllxmkcpx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    her best album. Her growth in this album is noticeable and the cohesiveness of this album stands out.
  16. 17minutesx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It’s a hearing adventure, a poetic masterpiece. The album reflects Halsey well just as Ashley, from words and sentences to an amazing production in each and every song. You’re able to close your eyes and picture colors to visualize the exact scenario you might relate to, same goes to the lyrics. Halsey brings an album full of relatable experiences which many people saw, see or will seeIt’s a hearing adventure, a poetic masterpiece. The album reflects Halsey well just as Ashley, from words and sentences to an amazing production in each and every song. You’re able to close your eyes and picture colors to visualize the exact scenario you might relate to, same goes to the lyrics. Halsey brings an album full of relatable experiences which many people saw, see or will see themselves in, but not in a tragic way, rather in a heroic method. All songs hide something you won’t realize the first time you hear it, you’ve got to listen to it agin and again to catch all the points and understand the entire context. Again, Halsey has brought us an album filled with emotion, tears, smiles, laughs and as usual, bravery.… Expand
  17. am1234
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, truly cohesive and coherent. Each track seamlessly flows into the other, there is no evidence of discombobulation or disparity, despite most of the tracks belonging to different genres. Manic truly cements Halsey’s places as one of the best lyricists of our generation, with such as beautiful and versatile voice to go along with her ingenuity. None of the tracksThis album is a masterpiece, truly cohesive and coherent. Each track seamlessly flows into the other, there is no evidence of discombobulation or disparity, despite most of the tracks belonging to different genres. Manic truly cements Halsey’s places as one of the best lyricists of our generation, with such as beautiful and versatile voice to go along with her ingenuity. None of the tracks felt out of place, and there is something for everyone within this album, most people will probably relate to it one way or another. Possibly the best release of 2020 uptil now, and Halsey’s finest work, which is saying alot, considering how great HFK and Badlands were. Everyone should give it a listen, they won’t be disappointed.… Expand
  18. x102y
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year ! Halsey best album agaın this album is literally Album Of The Year
  19. juancuela
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey wasn't playing when she said every song on Manic has its own identity. It amazes me the way that she explored a lot of themes and sounds without losing identity and cohesion. She addresses her own feelings and personality in a unique and unusual way. I'm so proud of the artist she became.
  20. Collosalmusic
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I think it's her best album to date. It's the most personal album to her and it shows because the lyrics are so deep and personal. Every song gives a different vibe depending on your mood and that's why I think "Manic" is a perfect name for this album. Definitely a must listen!!
  21. Cristar
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is truly amazing, it is totally different from Badlands and Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. It is her most personal album and that is why her slogan is "An album made by Ashley for Halsey" and the name of the album is because it is a roller coaster of emotions and feelings, so it is recommended that you hear it from Start to finish without skipping any song.… Expand
  22. murgino00
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    penso sia uno degli album più belli che potranno uscire nel 2020.
    letteralmente ha superato se stessa questa volta.
  23. Ewan221
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Halsey’s (Ashley’s) most raw album, a must listen and a lyrical masterpiece!!
  24. taehylor
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Incredibly raw and vulnerable, as art should be. Ashley has turned her truth into music for the world to hear and I am in awe of her talent, strength, and bravery.
  25. viniciussawate
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Manic is a very lyrically cohesive album, with a diverse and heterogeneous aesthetic sound, and earns points for Halsey's maturity in relation to her own aesthetics and, albeit full of small slips and some choices that don't fit within the album's organicity like the interludes, most of the songs advance toward a beautiful, self-sufficient sensory dream that captivates us from the first note.
  26. supercutx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    best album ever!!!!!!! i love the way she made a perfect chaotic emotion throughout the album
  27. mrocham
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    She deserves to be a grammy nominated with this album, i loved ALL TRACKS!!!! Congrats Halsey!
  28. Dragon_Ball
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey gave us the most emotional and honest album. Seriously, this is her best album of her career!! So deep lyrics, it is clear that she grew up as an artist. The most favorite track is “Ashley”. It is very cool that she uses various quotes from films. As for "More," I literally burst into tears for this song.
    On this album it feels like all the songs were written by Ashley.
    During the    Halsey gave us the most emotional and honest album. Seriously, this is her best album of her career!! So deep lyrics, it is clear that she grew up as an artist. The most favorite track is “Ashley”. It is very cool that she uses various quotes from films. As for "More," I literally burst into tears for this song.
    On this album it feels like all the songs were written by Ashley.
    During the listening experience, it seems that you are sitting next to Ashley on the couch, and she tells you the story of her life, and you cry and laugh, literally experiencing the whole spectrum of emotions.
    I just want to say thank you to Halsey for everything that she does, she is a wonderful person and an ingenious songwriter!    … Expand
  29. VickiS
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, personal, dinamic but also cohesive. One album one story, as she has us used to. Just excellent.
  30. morganasashes
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Very well written album from top to bottom. It's very rare that you find a mainstream artist who makes an album that isn't meant for the charts or radio. There are about 3 radio friendly songs on this album, but they're also very captivating. Her vocals on this record are also astounding. Bravo, Halsey!
  31. yurinr
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    obra prima, melhor album da halsey e o melhor de 2020 até o momento. pessoal e coeso, ela fez oq nunca fez nos seus dois primeiros albuns: trazer sua essencia
  32. Brianne
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Buen álbum. Letras profundas enriquecidos con sonidos innovadores y drámaticos.
  33. Meaburro
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    Disappointed with the album... Manic is possibly halsey worst album to date. manic was the worst **** album i’ve ever heard. out of every artist out of every album u have fully listened to. manic is the worse album i’ve ever heard. All the singles are basic and trash
  34. RatherBeManic
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    An incredible masterpiece. Halsey shows us a constant evolution in every album she gives us, and this is no exception. Thanks to Halsey and her music that has saved my life so many times, playing to be someone else, but now it is not Halsey who speaks to us, it is Ashley.
  35. Yannismarajj
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It is not Halsey... It is ASHLEY. I like this album because it is very strong.
  36. BeHonest
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    can do better especially that she's someone who lives by taylor swiffer so yeah maybe next time
  37. coeurcolore
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    So boring, maybe have a good lyrics but the music it's all the same, i love her but the true is that is just soo boring
  38. maxandaDinosaur
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    It’s too repetitive and the subject is always the same, so sad after the incredible Badlands being her best record.
  39. LeandroR
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ashley is so perfect than Halsey. A new era is coming and i'm so excited. … Expand
  40. oxmarxrey
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    I like her honesty on the album and the raw emotional lyrics but there is something missing for me the production of it feels incomplete or totally wrong for some of the songs. I am disappointed especially since she decided to not include nightmare which was an actual nice change to her discography.
  41. Kremyy
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    Definitely better than Badlands. Good and personal lyrics.
    The only problem is that the songs are repetitive. I could ditch half of them and won't even notice.
    The rest is great and I hope she stays on this path instead of garbage radio pop.
  42. rykedz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    flawless album from an amazing artist. the lyrics and production are crafted beautifully and take you into halsey’s mind the way she intended.
  43. adriandiakidis
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums ever created.
    Halsey puts out one of the most genuine and deep works of art I have heard in a long time.
    With a focus on lyrics, Halsey is not here to make "bops" but to give sensitive and honest meaning to every line she writes, while backing up some of the best writing on a musical album with unique sounds and aesthetic. To cap it all off the album follows a    One of the greatest albums ever created.
    Halsey puts out one of the most genuine and deep works of art I have heard in a long time.
    With a focus on lyrics, Halsey is not here to make "bops" but to give sensitive and honest meaning to every line she writes, while backing up some of the best writing on a musical album with unique sounds and aesthetic.
    To cap it all off the album follows a theme perfectly with amazing music videos and album covers.    … Expand
  44. jaspertingz
    Jan 19, 2020
    0
    Its so boring
  45. Gabx10
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey gave a style similar to the name of the album. The sounds are good, but very overloaded with emotions. Although it is not his best album, it is possibly the one that I have liked so far this year.
  46. diegoroberts
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing to see how she has grown as an artist, what an amazing job. She deserves all the applause
  47. dxnieleduardo
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Risky, deep, weird and beautiful is how I can describe this album, I think it's the best Halsey has given us. I'm so obsessed with songs like finally // beautiful stranger, I HATE EVERYBODY and Still Learning
  48. mollyallegra
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is like nothing we have heard from Halsey before. Manic reflects a rawness in Halsey/Ashley that she has never really shown. The songs are mostly a quite raw and honest look into her most intimate thoughts and feelings. She manages to balance soft, emotional tracks with more upbeat fun ones. There’s no specific genre to this album, and that’s what makes it great. You truly feelThis album is like nothing we have heard from Halsey before. Manic reflects a rawness in Halsey/Ashley that she has never really shown. The songs are mostly a quite raw and honest look into her most intimate thoughts and feelings. She manages to balance soft, emotional tracks with more upbeat fun ones. There’s no specific genre to this album, and that’s what makes it great. You truly feel like you’re in the room with her when you’re listening and she touches your heart with every word. Halsey is a talent like no other, and I’m so amazed by the work she’s done. I can’t wait to hear it live!… Expand
  49. miaarielle
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful, Raw, Emotional, and Vulnerable are a few words to describe what Manic means to me. In Ashley, Halsey describes the struggle of being "manic" and still living through the madness of the world. In clementine, Halsey describes how she has a close circle of her family/friends and how it can be limited. In Graveyard, its an atmospheric song about how the warning signs in a relationship can feel like the butterflies. Graveyard also reflects about a toxic and almost near dangerous relationship (Halsey is referring to her past relationship with ex rapper G-Easy who cheated on her various times). In You should be sad, Halsey has described this song on her Twitter as "wanting to write a Carrie Underwood type Before he Cheats but the After he Cheats version" and reflects upon the frustration of a toxic relationship and how she's glad that her past relationship never went into something further such as possibly having children (This song also refers to her past relationship with G-Easy except Halsey changes the narrative as being glad the relationship ended doing to the things that he did as an excuse of being with her in the past). In Forever.... (is a long time), Halsey reflects upon the uncertainty of life as being major then going to minor (meaning she is reflecting upon the bright and dark sides of life, the positive and the negative). It also describes the uncertainty of a relationship and of trusting your partner and the outro will be sampled in the next song. In Dominic's Interlude, Dominic Fike is now telling Halsey's story that describes love and its different stages and how their is a bit of a lack of trust in a partner in a relationship and samples "Talk to your man, tell him he got bad news comin'" which is heard at the outro of Forever... (is a long time). In I HATE EVERYBODY, Halsey reflects upon the negative feedback she has received since the start of her career from her former friends and the media, its an optimistic song that describes to ignore the negative feedback and just hate everybody for saying it and just be your unapologetic self. In 3am, Halsey is calling all the contacts on her phone until she gets an answer and is describing how she wants a digital relationship instead of a physical one as she doesn't want to end up lonely. in Without Me, Halsey is describing how she was taken advantage of in a past relationship. Without Me reflects upon her past relationship with G-Easy who had cheated on Halsey various times. The song earned a #1 place on the Billboard Top 10 last year and maintained that position for about 28-almost 29 weeks! In Finally//beautiful stranger, its a slow "A Star is Born-esque ballad" that describes what love at first sight with beautiful stranger feels like. Halsey confirmed that she wrote this song while she was in a past relationship with ex Yungblud (who she still remains good friends with). In Alanis' Interlude, Halsey teams up with longtime music idol Alanis Morissette and the song describes Halsey's bisexuality and the difference between being in a sexual relationship with a man and being in one with a women. As we know, Halsey is very open on advocating for LGBT+ Rights. In killing boys, Halsey wants "revenge" on a past relationship but not violent revenge, peaceful revenge as she doesn't need this person anymore to feel whole. The song also describes how Women should be strong and independent after a breakup. In SUGA's Interlude, Halsey collaborates with SUGA from the K-Pop group BTS and the song describes how Halsey is near wanting it all but slightly wants a change in her creative aspect and wonders what she would do if she wanted a change from making music. In More, its a raw, vulnerable, and emotional story. Halsey has described the song as "not necessarily a love song but a love song to someone who is not in this world yet but possibly will be someday". In the past, Halsey has struggled with conceiving children due to her diagnosis of Endometriosis which is something she still struggles with to this day. In the past, Halsey has suffered three miscarriages which is very sad and details that struggle with being ready for a child yet finding out that it will not be in this world. In Still Learning, it is an Ed Sheeran esque song (which is pretty ironic since Ed is a credited writer on the song) and the song describes Halsey's journey of self love which she has achieved but still struggles with everyday no matter how easy it looks to be happy, its hard to be ok at times. In 929, Halsey tells the story behind her birthday, September 29. As we know, Halsey was born in 1994 on September 29. In the song, Halsey claims she was born on 9/29 at 9:29am which isn't true as she was born on 9/29 at 9:26am which she found out from her birth certificate. There is another track from the Target version called I'm Not Mad which describes how she isn't mad about how things turned out. Manic is a masterpiece of a story which Halsey tells exceptionally well.… Expand
  50. HopelessMinutes
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely excellent! Halsey at her most raw, vulnerable & intricate. The album feels cohesive, whilst being experimental and exploring different genres: there is elements of Pop, Rock, Alternative, Country, Trap & Hip Hop and it all works.

    Secondly, this is an absolute lyrical masterpiece. Her lyrics are candid and raw, and really show her ability as a writer. Although not    This album is absolutely excellent! Halsey at her most raw, vulnerable & intricate. The album feels cohesive, whilst being experimental and exploring different genres: there is elements of Pop, Rock, Alternative, Country, Trap & Hip Hop and it all works.

    Secondly, this is an absolute lyrical masterpiece. Her lyrics are candid and raw, and really show her ability as a writer. Although not an excellent vocalist, Halsey does the best she can with her voice and delivers some of the most striking vocals of her career! This feels real and authentic, there is not persona. Just an introduction to Halsey at her most stripped back. The standout production is also a big highlight that makes this masterpiece all the more excellent!    … Expand
  51. gappyminds
    Jan 20, 2020
    0
    I hate it. So boring, maybe have a good lyrics but the music it's all the same.
  52. Totie12
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Very few people are interested to see that the US has been in the process since
  53. JoyH
    Jan 23, 2020
    2
    trash OVERRATED AS **** i didnt like at ALL i was bored ALL the time dont uderstand this high score
  54. saul16
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sheesh, this album is perfectly in all moment, is more interesting than other album.
    Manic in words is Pure, Love, Crazy, Clean, ART, hate(love) and so beautiful. well #StreamManic    … Expand
  55. tasby
    May 30, 2020
    6
    omg i think there is someone in my house but im too scared to check if i locked the door. Album is hit and miss. I love You Should be Sad and 3am
  56. Lucasuliana
    May 30, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful album. The work audiovisual is pretty good, the videoclipes aesthestic os amazing, speak you problema, your your life on a poético vision. It's perfect.
    Halsey Will be the new hitmaker this decade, next to Ariana, Billie Eilish, Rosalia and maybe Camila Cabello.
  57. hellokittypie
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    Halsey managed to bring in this work a roller coaster of emotions, has great songs, but others not so much.
  58. Wael
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    Halsey's third studio album finds her leaving behind the idea of adapting a persona as the subject for the record (a thing that was the center of her first two records) and instead finds her singing from her own perspective (notice the little "H3, A01" on the cover?).

    "Manic" is the right name for it: it is filled with so many different sounds and moods, even on the course of one song    Halsey's third studio album finds her leaving behind the idea of adapting a persona as the subject for the record (a thing that was the center of her first two records) and instead finds her singing from her own perspective (notice the little "H3, A01" on the cover?).

    "Manic" is the right name for it: it is filled with so many different sounds and moods, even on the course of one song sometimes . On 'Forever... (is a long time)', Ashley starts singing in a heartfelt way, for it to build to this low dramatic piano interlude, for it to then explode into screams and shouts. The track is the first of the holy trilogy, with 'Dominic's Interlude' and 'I HATE EVERYBODY', all of which almost sound like one long song à la 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. Going through the record, one can hear country (the perfectly written 'beautiful stranger / finally', the outraged 'You should be sad'), rock ('3AM'), alternative (the vocally stunning 'More', and '929' which is practically a poem Halsey has decided to just sing), and K-Pop ('Suga's Interlude'). It all sounds so chaotic, yet so cohesive in some way.

    Halsey employs her smartest lyrics ('then I stop cause I don't wanna Uma Thurman your ass' on highlight 'killing boys' might just be the best lyric on the record), and suitable movie references (Clementine from "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" on mesmerizing opener 'Ashley', and from "Jennifer's Body" on 'killing boys').

    The only song that is somehow weak (and still not enough to not make the record), is 'Still Learning', which is an attempt at vulnerability and being confessional, which turns out to be an EDM-based generic miss.

    A leap from its predecessor (the complete mess that was "hopeless fountain kingdom"), "Manic" truly lives up to its title and is truly just THAT, in its sounds, in its aesthetic, in its roll-out.    … Expand
  59. Kiva
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    I really liked Badlands but hpf not really. However, Manic is a really good album. It has so much emotion and the lyrics are deep, thats what i really liked about this record. What a pleasant surprise to see Alanis with Halsey. I'm not a big fan of radio hits, "Without me" is a good "radio" song but in my opinion is one of the least strong songs of the album. On the other hand " More" isI really liked Badlands but hpf not really. However, Manic is a really good album. It has so much emotion and the lyrics are deep, thats what i really liked about this record. What a pleasant surprise to see Alanis with Halsey. I'm not a big fan of radio hits, "Without me" is a good "radio" song but in my opinion is one of the least strong songs of the album. On the other hand " More" is a masterpiece. A great pop album!! 7,5/10
    Best songs: clementine, 3 am, More, 929    … Expand
  60. vitortfv
    Dec 5, 2020
    6
    Ashley - 6/10
    clementine - 6,4/10
    Graveyard - 8/10
    You should be sad - 7/10
    Forever ... (is a long time) - 6,5/10
    Dominic's Interlude - 6,7/10
    I HATE EVERYBODY - 6,7/10
    3am - 7,5/10
    Without Me - 8/10
    Finally // beautiful stranger - 7/10
    Alanis' Interlude - 5,4/10
    killing boys - 6/10
    SUGA's Interlude - 5,6/10
    More - 6/10
    Still Learning - 6/10
    929 - 6/10
  61. Menios
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    It is simply and without a doubt her best album up to date. She is at her most confessional state in this album and it really helps us identify with her, given that we are all people and that she talks about love and loss, feelings and choices to which we can all relate. I hope she continues thriving and evolving, giving us more artistic songs, exactly like the ones of this magnificent album.
  62. TiagoVieira
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Rare by Selena Gomez and Manic by Halsey already the best music released in 2020
  63. barthurbottino
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Só por ter you should be sad e 3am já merecia uma nota mais que verdinha, o melhor dela até o momento, sem dúvidas. Quanto ao resto, apenas sustenta as duas melhores que eu já citei.… Expand
  64. AndressaNCF
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível e maravilhoso. Simplicidade uma obra prima e merece todo reconhecimento e prêmios possíveis.
  65. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Halsey has elevated her style by playing at her strenghts. Aside from the filler near the end, Manic is an album worth admiration.
  66. fifi3
    Jan 21, 2020
    7
    This is a very well-made, confident and daring pop album. There isn't many songs with a lot of replay value to me, but it's an album that is an ambitious and innovative enough to warrant a 7.
  67. Absolem
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    A beautiful body of work, halsey(Ashley) give us the most real album She has ever done
  68. umvenusiano
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album shows a very personal side of Halsey being, by far, his best work as a songwriter and singer. It´s cohesive, deep, personal and flirts in a beautiful way with the chaotic from its exciting and very well constructed lyrics. Definitely, the best album of 2020 so far.
  69. ceskaaa
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here’s Halsey best album yet. She is vulnerable, brings a fresh new mass pop and shows us the odd side of fame… Expand
  70. josrob
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Este es el álbum que esperaba de la grandiosa Halsey, un trabajo hecho con puro sentimiento y cuidado, letras que dejan con la boca abierta y destruyen para luego volver a armar. Siempre me ha sorprendido su trabajo y este álbum no es la excepción sin duda alguna.
  71. twb6320
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    9.5 !!! Love her, such deep and relatable meanings in her tracks ☺️
  72. gabovalle01
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Dinamic, there’s one song that remember me to Avril Lavigne style, but mixed with Lady Gaga “you & I”.
  73. lucasrmorais
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum perfeito, melhor do ano. minha favorita é you should be sad. HALSEY VOCÊ É LENDÁRIA!!!!!!!… Expand
  74. Evin1997
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    THIS IS IT. I LOVE EVERY SINGLE SONG. IT GROWS ON YOU ESPECIALLY IF YOU LISTEN TO IT LOUD IN THE CAR. DEFINITELY WORTH IT AND I EVEN WANT MORE OF HER RIGHT NOW. Unbelievable ...
  75. mentlired
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is very honest, mature lyrically and extremely cohesive but versatile at the same time. Halsey has successfully proved that she’s a huge artist.… Expand
  76. pacifierhaylor
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    such a beautiful album with so many relatable lyrics and feelings! love halsey
  77. iamachmad75
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Hey Queen, Girl you have done it again. Constanly raising bar for all and doing it flawlessly
  78. acecyan
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Cohesive, amazing lyrics. Sonically the album outstanding, there isn't a single bad song. All of the songs are so good. I could tell that this was going to be her best album and one of the best albums of the year just by the songs she released.
  79. Biieel
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It's beautifully heartbreaking and uplifting and hilarious and hopeful... Just a magnificent woman in the world
  80. gabrielcipriano
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    Once again Halsey brings an album totally cohesive, with illicit compositions and their connection in simple interludes. The sound that comes only from her, and not generic.
  81. RuidrArt
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    El album Es un roller coaster de emociones, las canciones tienen bests diferentes y las letras son tan profuendas y bien hechas, es toda un masterpiece, al nivel de Badlands
  82. WindowsPeak
    Jan 18, 2020
    6
    Well, it's not a bad album, but on some tracks it got me bored, halsey disappointed me a little, because with the acclaim of hopeless fountain kingdom and the success of without me, I expected a much more acclaimed successor than the previous album
  83. YannisMaraj
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It's gonna be the best album on this decade and I just hope that she can get her first Grammy with it.
  84. ArtemSaloev
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    Halsey opens up her heart in the "Manic" and do it definitely successful. She shares her private songs with listeners, however not all people can understand the sense that Halsey put in and this is the reason why some songs seem to be unfamiliar and strange. Listeners must draw attention to well-known hit "Without Me" and other songs from album like "killing boys", "Still Learning", "YouHalsey opens up her heart in the "Manic" and do it definitely successful. She shares her private songs with listeners, however not all people can understand the sense that Halsey put in and this is the reason why some songs seem to be unfamiliar and strange. Listeners must draw attention to well-known hit "Without Me" and other songs from album like "killing boys", "Still Learning", "You should be sad", "Graveyard". In general, the album is well-produced with really good sound, but it seems to be inaccessible sometimes to listeners to feel deeply and fall in love.… Expand
  85. copking
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This is undoubtedly her best album yet. It is stripped down and simple in its instrumentation yet beautifully complex and honest in its lyricism.
  86. Lajaleaa
    Feb 18, 2020
    7
    ( 72/100 )

    Un Pop muy usual y genérico que aporta solo más melodrama y romance al genero. Muy rara vez propone algo nuevo y prefiere dedicarse a satisfacer a un público masivo y sin exigencia musical. A pesar de su invisibilidad, en producción y letra, Lido y Greg Kurstin son quienes aportan ese toque autentico y atractivo del disco que promete tener un gran alcance, especialmente con    ( 72/100 )

    Un Pop muy usual y genérico que aporta solo más melodrama y romance al genero. Muy rara vez propone algo nuevo y prefiere dedicarse a satisfacer a un público masivo y sin exigencia musical. A pesar de su invisibilidad, en producción y letra, Lido y Greg Kurstin son quienes aportan ese toque autentico y atractivo del disco que promete tener un gran alcance, especialmente con la intervención de Alanis Morissette. Aunque la voz de Ashley Frangipane es bonita y seductiva, sus letras y la música realmente no promueven a que de su máximo.

    A very usual and generic Pop that only gives more melodrama and romance to the genera. Very few times gives something new and prefers to satisfy a massive public and with no musical exigence. Even though it's invisibility in production and lyrics, Lido and Greg Kurstin are the ones that give an authentic and attractive touch in the album that promises to have a big range of listeners, especially with the intervention of Alanis Morissette. Even if the voice of Ashley Frangipane is pretty and seductive, the lyrics and the music doesn't really promote her to give her best.    … Expand
  87. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 14, 2021
    5
    No halsey Noooo. This was very disappointing for me. I expected so much especially considering the strength of her debut, the personality of her follow up and the sigles. God were the singles magnificent. "Without Me " a song so creative, catchy and emotional it took over the airwaves just as much as it did people's hearts. It showed all her best qualities:ear for hooks,strong songwritingNo halsey Noooo. This was very disappointing for me. I expected so much especially considering the strength of her debut, the personality of her follow up and the sigles. God were the singles magnificent. "Without Me " a song so creative, catchy and emotional it took over the airwaves just as much as it did people's hearts. It showed all her best qualities:ear for hooks,strong songwriting and breathy delivery. It felt like a precursor to something grand. Like a return to the roots of "Badlands" streamlined emo pop. If there was still any doubt the stellar "Clementine " would've erased them. We are given a tour of a fractured mind trying to piece itself back together and it showed her power as an artist successful enough to choose what she wants released. With this I thought AOTY was locked in but unfortunately that was a great as it would get. The record took a sharp left turn into the place concept albums go to die. The story they envisioned was prioritized above the music and it shows. The opener "Ashley" tries it's best to gently slide you into the world of "MANIAC " and almost does so. The sputtering syths and rolling piano notes seem to drone rather than lull. There's a pretentious feel to it as of it is doing more than it should. But all considered it wasn't a bad song. The first half is very strong as it's packed with the singles which as an isolated group of songs would've been a must hear Ep but as she would have it it would continue. The "experimental "(i say it sarcastically as it's idea of experimentation is just bad production and self depreciating lyrics and ill advised features. )second half is no longer insular as it shifts the lense to relationships and how they affect the depressed (manic)narrator. There is a very pleasant three song punch of " Dominick interlude" ,"3am"&"i hate everybody" that is so cohesive it threatens to break the generic interruptions of track 4&5 but eventually you realize that they aren't that good and you only thought they were because the album required low expectations to enjoy. So much so it must be a concept album on disappointment. The cliches come in many saccharine and sometimes annoying forms such as the unnecessary Kate Winslet sample in "killing boys" or the stream grab of the "suga interlude ". It has so much unchecked ambition that it ends up sounding mediocre. As if it's all bells and whistles but no practicality. I wish this could've been better. Favourites:without me,clementine,graveyard… Expand
  88. juangalmeidx
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Halsey has officially reached her creative peak. In Manic, she fluidly wanders around many genres and still makes it cohesive. Couldn’t left her beautiful lyrics out of this, heartbreaking and full of emotions, one of the best albums of 2020, for sure.

    Favorite tracks: Ashley, clementine, Graveyard, Finally // beautiful stranger & Still Learning.
  89. BrezeanuEdy
    Jan 18, 2020
    5
    I love Halsey but sorry this was just boring. I expected so much more and it didn't happen.
  90. asdeerty
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Uno de los trabajos más emocionantes de Halsey, en donde tiene canciones de amor hacia otra persona, como hacia ella, pero también de odio. En sí suena muy "ruidoso" en cuanto al mundo del álbum, no en sus sonidos. Es bastante experimental como lo es ella y también expresivo.
  91. emanucaslb
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Álbum bastante bom! Melhor trabalho produzido por Halsey depois de Badlands.
  92. MusicSpy
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    Eu adoro os trabalhos antigos da Halsey, mas nesse projeto parece que ela força algo muito conceitual... Começamos com o “lead” Without Me (a melhor do album) que deveria ser o indicador de como a sonoridade do album deveria ser, e no fim virou uma completa bagunça com varias interludes, musicas country chatas e no fim das contas apenas Without Me acabou prestando... Nao é um album que euEu adoro os trabalhos antigos da Halsey, mas nesse projeto parece que ela força algo muito conceitual... Começamos com o “lead” Without Me (a melhor do album) que deveria ser o indicador de como a sonoridade do album deveria ser, e no fim virou uma completa bagunça com varias interludes, musicas country chatas e no fim das contas apenas Without Me acabou prestando... Nao é um album que eu colocaria pra ouvir de novo, 14/15 musicas sao extremamente chatas e cansativas.… Expand
  93. JeremySpears
    Feb 27, 2020
    9
    This is ART. It’s one of those albums that you have to listen to from start to finish. When I heard some of the songs that Halsey released prior to the album release I was a bit disappointed and confused. I really thought I wouldn’t like this album but now it’s here and it’s probably her best. Listening to this album is such an experience. The only songs that work on their own are "WithoutThis is ART. It’s one of those albums that you have to listen to from start to finish. When I heard some of the songs that Halsey released prior to the album release I was a bit disappointed and confused. I really thought I wouldn’t like this album but now it’s here and it’s probably her best. Listening to this album is such an experience. The only songs that work on their own are "Without Me", "3am" and "You should be sad". But that’s not a bad thing at all because a cohesive, creative, interesting body of work is so rare these days because all the artists fill their albums with possible radio hits with the same trap beat. The lyrics on this album are also beautiful and deeply personal. Halsey sings about loneliness, bisexuality, (her) mental health, toxic relationships and craving love. Even the interludes are good and interesting and flow really well. It’s also a very experimental album as it experiments with country and rock music. Definitely Halsey‘s best album and one of the best of 2020 so far.

    Favorites: 3am, Without Me, Ashley, Alanis' Interlude & You should be sad    … Expand
  94. fegaco
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    halsey sem dúvidas entregou seu melhor projeto, e mostrou mais seu lado vulnerável sem a sua figuras de linguagens dos dois primeiros álbuns (que eu amo), mas agora ela veio mais transparente, como ela mesmo gosta de chamar "o primeiro álbum da ashley", ela deixou um um pouco a persona halsey, para ser a pessoa por trás, com letras cruas é uma sonoridade fresa e coesa, mesmo tendo tantoshalsey sem dúvidas entregou seu melhor projeto, e mostrou mais seu lado vulnerável sem a sua figuras de linguagens dos dois primeiros álbuns (que eu amo), mas agora ela veio mais transparente, como ela mesmo gosta de chamar "o primeiro álbum da ashley", ela deixou um um pouco a persona halsey, para ser a pessoa por trás, com letras cruas é uma sonoridade fresa e coesa, mesmo tendo tantos gêneros diferentes num mesmo álbum. embora eu achasse que canções como nightmare precisavam estar no meio, considero o álbum impecável. nota 10 sim e já começam sendo meu álbum favorito de 2020.… Expand
  95. Unlesstime
    Jan 17, 2020
    2
    Pasando la clementine con esa flopera putref4ct4, sin colgarse del pop la pelona no logra vender, ay que ask de álbum, por eso y más badlands será su mejor álbum, que ya se SUGA'S INTERLUDE de una vez
  96. Guilhermefe
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é simplismente perfeito!!! Todas as músicas são incríveis e lindas!!!!!… Expand
  97. Leandrox
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Album com sonoridade perfeita, letras lindas compostas pela própria Halsey, parabéns rainha de wakanda!
  98. Miguels
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Un álbum variado que sí duda DEBES prestarle atención. Complejo, lo cuál lo hace muy artístico. Sus sonidos, melodías y letras son perfectamente cuidadas. No es un álbum para cualquiera es muy experimental y expresivo. Muy hermoso. ¿Vale la pena? Desde luego, pero tienes que ponerle atención para entenderlo.
  99. Zapataandres14
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I just, a beautiful album, I can't believe that Halsey made that my expectations were more higher but I loved it
  100. moonsdf
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Um dos meus favoritos sem dúvidas, um álbum coeso, onde ela explora varios estilos musicais, perfeição é a palavra que define.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 11, 2020
    80
    Freighted by unflinching lyrics, Manic is a magnificent - and magnificently raw - pop confessional. [Apr 2020, p.110]
  2. No Ripcord
    Feb 4, 2020
    40
    The real problem is that the best ideas are outvoted by frustrating ones, leaving us with little touches like the short, yelping-like sound in the second verse of More or the distorted vocals that end killing boys. There are some good moments here, but even the best of them can’t help Halsey get out of her own way.
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  3. Paste Magazine
    Jan 29, 2020
    68
    Manic is a rich and often confounding listen, an expansive album filled to the brim with the imagined worlds Halsey’s built for herself in the real one. It’s also sincerely, indefatigably Halsey: She puts her loves and ambitions on wholly earnest display, even if it doesn’t always make for the most consistent listen.
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