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

Universal acclaim- based on 1008 Ratings

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  1. dvmendes
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    I've been a Halsey fan since the Badlands era, and I can see such a growth of her as an artist. She made such a good and different album and I loved it. The least favorite were the interludes, but that doesn't ruin the album, it's still good anyway. A strong 8/10.
  2. soundmate
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Opening your feelings to someone is hard as hell. Now, imagine expressing yourself and explain your emotions and thoughts for an audience of millions of people, which are able to judge and criticize. It is a very smart and mature move for anyone. Thus, Halsey has decided to open her heart to anyone who'll listen; millions of people in her case.
    Halsey has made a very enjoyable and    Opening your feelings to someone is hard as hell. Now, imagine expressing yourself and explain your emotions and thoughts for an audience of millions of people, which are able to judge and criticize. It is a very smart and mature move for anyone. Thus, Halsey has decided to open her heart to anyone who'll listen; millions of people in her case.
    Halsey has made a very enjoyable and relatable album full of deep personal lyrics that can reach out to anyone. Everyone could empathize with the singer and this album; you only have to have the willingness to listen to the chaotic emotional roller-coaster that is Halsey's life. Billie Eilish once said during her teenage years that "everyone I know in the music industry is fuc*ing sad". Thus, Ashley focuses on her most personal life, on bad loving, ex-lovers and how hard it is to deal with fame and loneliness. The singer has been able to write a 16 track album that resumes how she has felt emotionally during the three years, since the release of her previous album. She has been able to talk as Ashley, the most honest version of herself, the true one. I can hear Halsey singing thoughout the album and Ashley screaming in the background, hoping to be heard by the pop star. Manic definitely is a chaotic amalgamation of self-analysis, rage, depression, ecstasy, and growth that sees its creator managing the messiness of fame while trying to stay true to herself.
    The message is amazing and so is the music that accompanies it. A perfect mix of traditional pop assorted with the newest trends in the industry: low electronic R&B filled with an acoustic guitar and a little bit of notorious autotune.
    In conclusion, combining heartbreak with a journey to self-love, the album feels like entering the mind of a bipolar person: chaotic and relaxed at the same time. It is an album to cry of sadness and of joy. Manic will for sure be remembered as one of the best and most interesting albums to be released in recent memory by a female pop act.    … Expand
  3. Seoulmilk4849
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Halsey's new album 'Manic' feels that Halsey has well expressed her world that she wanted to express in music.
  4. sunsetbabe10
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is so refreshing. Halsey wrote intelligent lyrics but not too much to intimidate new listeners like me. I love how sonically cohesive this album is.
  5. Jorge_e
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    O conteúdo lírico é foda, a sonoridade é um pouco experimental, mesclando gêneros.
    Halsey, você é um gênio!
  6. venusinterlude
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Manic is the most beautifully cohesive body of work Halsey has released. It is chaotic, yet soft and reflective. It seems to find this middle ground of the intricate lyricism Badlands had, combined with clean & crisp production Hopeless Fountain Kingdom brought to the table.
  7. Ale17
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que explota en un mar de emociones: puedes sentirte desde lo más alto hasta lo más bajo. Eso hace a un buen álbum: tu conexión con él.
  8. Yjes
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    A deep dive into Ashley’s mind. Raw, with flaws but everything is thought and in the right place.
  9. Amet
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loveeeee un álbum lleno de magia.Donde te metes en un mundo de fantasía y viajes… Expand
  10. dpoveda02
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Brillant I love it Halsey made a masterpiece at the beginning of the year and the decade With songs grades
  11. nathevis
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Impecável, Halsey entregou um álbum coeso e muito bom! Taca stream na lenda.
  12. allansilva
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    acho que esse álbum mostra muito a visão da Halsey sobre si mesma lidando com relacionamentos e situações pessoais. O Badlands e o HFK têm universos completamente distintos, assim como o Manic. Pessoalmente, o álbum não me decepcionou, e sinto que as músicas estão mais intimistas e honestas. Amo ver uma artista de verdade se desenvolvendo.
  13. DanielLG
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Arte sin duda, halsey se supera cada vez más, Diosa sin duda tu veniste para quedarte
  14. duda_
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    um álbum coeso com tantas letras incríveis e melodias lindas, ela explorou tantos estilos de músicas diferentes, mesmo sendo um álbum tão pessoal e conceitual ao mesmo tempo, uma verdadeira obra de arte
  15. selenkag
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Manic jest zupełnie czymś innym, coś czego nie słyszeliśmy jeszcze nigdy od Halsey. Utwory przepełnione są emocjami i uczuciami, dodatkowo fakt, że Halsey jest autorką każdego tekstu sprawia, że możesz się z nią utożsamić. Very proud!
  16. Jonathanegm7
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    A beautiful, personal and emotional album. Manic is a masterpiece. 3am should be a single
  17. Juanxteban
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halsey se lució con su 3er álbum, siendo una obra de arte del pop actual, dando a entender la complejidad de un álbum bien hecho.… Expand
  18. Tiburtiino
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An artist who deserves all recognition for having released something extremely perfect. a work of art from the concept of the album to the way it was released.… Expand
  19. rarewhore
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    i love this album so much, it’s pure halsey. my favorite song is ashley, so amazing
  20. paulocgete
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    album of the decade period
    cant believe she outdid herself once again! her mind and concepts are our of this world
    she deserves everything
  21. Manuel14
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    El álbum es realmente bueno pero debió sustituir la canción con suga y BTS, por nightmare y la verdad Suga's interlude es una completa basura la peor cancion del álbum
  22. Redwin38
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! She has become such a wonderful artist. The lyrics, the melodies, the vocals but her attitude as an artist and woman is what sold me. In love!
  23. Kadirou
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    The album is so good and very well written. I still wish halsey put "Nightmare" on this album , it would've been perfect
  24. Batheeuso
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Ashley- 9/10
    Clementine- 7/10
    Graveyard- 10/10
    You Should Be Sad- 10/10
    Forever... (is a longe time)- 6/10
    Dominic’s interlude- 5/10
    I HATE EVERYBODY- 8/10
    3am- 9/10
    Without Me- 10/10
    Finally//Beautiful Stranger- 10/10
    Alanis’ interlude- 8/10
    Killing Boys- 10/10
    SUGA’s interlude- 4/10
    More- 9/10
    Still Learning- 10/10 (best song)
    929- 6/10
  25. cruelvngels
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    it's an amazing album about being sad and hopeless but still wanting to be alive to breathe again tomorrow.
  26. WillCanul
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. omg, this album is a piece of art. for me 3am is the best track, but also you should be sad and finally // beautiful stranger are so great… Expand
  27. lautiabregu
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    In Manic, Halsey explores uncharted territory with deep insights on her life, detailing on her love life, her mind and even harsher topics like motherhood and family life.
  28. Fer1807
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Its so perfect, the production and the lyrics are on fire. It's so personal and the collaborations give an special thing to the songs
  29. sb4
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is lyrically and sonically beautiful. Halsey shares a part of herself that she has never shown before, and she does it with great success! Halsey shows versatility and talent in this masterpiece of an album.
  30. Acua48
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Una vez más, Halsey nos trae una obra maestra superando mis expectativas. Ahora entiendo porque no incluyó nightmare, pero esperemos que algún día podamos escuchar ese álbum con temática oscura que estaba planeado.
  31. Ilianagonz98
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    The album is written in such a beautiful way and Halsey vocals are so on point. The concept of the album is so beautiful. Definitely one of her best works.
  32. benjiminss
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    this album is so personal, we can see the other side of halsey- ashley. every track is so good. together a masterpiece. should listen is order because songs to songs have a connection especially the beat.
  33. luizabdc
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Best album of her so far. The songs complement each other so well you feel like traveling to another dimension.
  34. mariopdg
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Es increíble. Me siento identificado con la mayor parte de sus letras qué maravilla de sonidos y producción y su voz como siempre espectacular.
  35. Someonetaste
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album so much, there’s no skip all bops and so sentimental. She did that.… Expand
  36. victor2duarte
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    3Am, Finally / Beautiful Stranger e Without Me obras-primas do álbum. Destaque positivo também Graveyard, You Should Be Sad, More e I Hate Everybody.
  37. antymosphere
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    sem dúvidas esse é o melhor álbum da Halsey ou melhor, da Ashley. acredito que nesse trabalho ela conseguiu trazer suas experiências pessoais com mais força, fazendo referências a infância em batidas suaves, Halsey também utiliza do country e do rock para compor a atmosfera brilhante e emocional do "manic". usando da voz como principal elemento, nunca tinha visto esse lado tão forte esem dúvidas esse é o melhor álbum da Halsey ou melhor, da Ashley. acredito que nesse trabalho ela conseguiu trazer suas experiências pessoais com mais força, fazendo referências a infância em batidas suaves, Halsey também utiliza do country e do rock para compor a atmosfera brilhante e emocional do "manic". usando da voz como principal elemento, nunca tinha visto esse lado tão forte e delicado da artista.… Expand
  38. honeymoon_
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    halsey conseguiu colocar toda sua personalidade e se expressar de uma forma artista no álbum de um jeito incrível. as letras são incríveis, clememtine me toca de um jeito que eu não sei explicar. melhor álbum dela!
  39. Garysmoya
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    A greatest confidence album... and a smarter piece of art... that I'm sure you will enjoying...
  40. ignacio8853
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Brilliant, Halsey apparently acknowledges that there are times when she looks vulnerable, but she also shows that she has learned and that he can capture in the best way what she wants to express. He shows us her interior in the best way, and now we know who Ashley is. I definitely love it and I think when the artists get real, this is how we know them.
  41. Rafaamparo
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album. Deep lyrics and a great and cohesive sound and production. You can feel Halsey put her soul in this work and it reflects not only on the personal lyrics - that goes from her biggest hit, Without Me, to deep cuts like More - but also on the quality of this work. Halsey, you did it.… Expand
  42. heitorolin
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    É um álbum introspectivo, intimista e com uma coesão fantástica. uma gramde destaque para as letras que transmitem sinceridade da cantora. as produções são incríveis! muito interessante como foi juntado vários gêneros músicas e não fez o álbum se perder, pelo contrário so ficou melhor.
  43. marcxsgomes
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is a true work of art about itself, Halsey makes everything sweet, intense and good. It’s amazing to be able to feel all the emotions of the album with her. It deserves recognition for it, is DIVINE!!!
  44. withoutangelus
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Each track linked together with a diverse range of genres- from country to kpop. Stream Manic!
  45. stellineoutsold
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    I love it xo i love ittttxh9jd999ddhxhzzzzgoxjxhxjoxj9xj9cj9cj9jx9ojocjcc STREAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.MMMMMMMM MANIC AND DIAMOBDS
  46. pinkfobico
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This is the confirmation that Halsey is one of the greatest composers of this generation, in addition to her musicality accompanied by various intense emotions and feelings. Manic is personal, genuine and beautiful! All the best an artist could deliever on herself, ALL!!!
  47. swiftofcolor
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    LENDAAAAAAAAAAAAAA vai se foder pitchfork esse3 grammy winner já é meuuuuuu
  48. Larissinha
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    PERFEITAAAAAA pra caralho, álbum de qualidade, extramemente coeso, mais uma vez halsey não decepcionando né mores
  49. pinkfobic
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Totalmente sem defeitos, a consolidação de Halsey como uma das maiores compositoras da sua geração, além do que é um album super coeso e intenso, OBRA DE ARTE!
  50. SamantaFeroz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    eu amo como esse álbum é um desabafo e como eu me identifico com cada letra dele. 3AM SINGLE PLSSSSSSSS
  51. mgracioto
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Her most cohesive piece of work. It’s so lyrical. It’s art. I’m so proud of her.
  52. anne298
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    she said this album would be the best one yet and somehow she managed to make it happen. I thought no other one could take badlands place but Manic is such an intimate and rich album: the different feelings that this era is bringing to the fans is so well thought. A truly masterpiece
  53. Fer3107
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year

    Halsey hizo un trabajo impecable en este álbum, sus letras son increíble y la producción magnífica.
  54. maniccc
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. halsey's best album ever, you can feel the magic and sensitiveness while listening to whole album. congrats!!… Expand
  55. andreavides
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    An ode to mania. one of the beautifully written and cohesive albums of this generation. diverse yet whole, manic shows a side of halsey the general public has never seen before. she experiments with country, rock, pop, alternative, and everything in between. this album dives into extremely personal topics with a hint of sarcasm and hope, a message to what can and will come. music like thisAn ode to mania. one of the beautifully written and cohesive albums of this generation. diverse yet whole, manic shows a side of halsey the general public has never seen before. she experiments with country, rock, pop, alternative, and everything in between. this album dives into extremely personal topics with a hint of sarcasm and hope, a message to what can and will come. music like this is extremely important and necessary in the world. halsey’s best work yet.… Expand
  56. IRVINGJAIR
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Es un álbum demasiado bueno, lo único malo es que se vuelve un poco aburrido conforme lo vas escuchando, empezamos con Ashley, ella supo cómo abrir el álbum y lo hizo bien, Graveyard es una de las mejores canciones del álbum en cuanto a letra y sonido.
  57. erikalib
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    the most raw and honest piece of work an artist could’ve created. halsey did it again with “Manic”
  58. bowenshfk
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    halsey really just did that . she amazing. what a god. can’t wait to see her live!
  59. DaviRVA
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Coeso e passa muita emoção, além de ter letras muito bem escritas e uma produção espetacular. Um ótimo trabalho da halsey
  60. florsuarez
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    halsey did it again, her most magical & honest album to date and with the most experimental sounds
  61. tomvdbergg
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey has never been more honest as she gets rid of all the fake personas and theatrical concepts. Manic is about Ashley and all of her detailed descriptions and reflections on herself and her feelings. With tears in my eyes I can say this is the best and most vulnerable album of 2020
  62. lotusjade13
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    An intricately personal journey providing a peek at Ashley. A masterful body of work.
  63. GeorgieFame
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The fact that Halsey's albums are always unique and different makes Manic a masterpiece, the lyrics are out of this world and the sounds are just amazing. With this album she brings the Punk-Pop-Rock again with songs like 3AM and Alanis' Interlude
  64. hayleysapata
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    AOTY! deserve win the Grammy. You should be sad and i hate everybody are the best songs of the album
  65. lamonicg
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    álbum incrível, com coerência sonora do início ao fim, e possuindo também composições impecáveis.
  66. plavandoski
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    The album is very cohesive, lyrics and sonically wise. It's great to follow the storyline from the first to the last track.
  67. U123ae
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is a masterpiece! The flow form one song to the other is just amazing. Halsey is a genius!
  68. alltoohopeless
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far. So proud of her. It's like we're inside of halsey's and ashley's mind. Just perfect.
  69. MairaCeleste
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is beautifully crafted with a very decent storyline. This album is filled with different genre and in the album she is very raw and real and pure. She isn't hiding behind Halsey anymore, she has accepted to love the true her aka Ashely. The songs are all different and unique. If u listen from start to end in a sequential order, then you can see she arranged the tracks in an orderThe album is beautifully crafted with a very decent storyline. This album is filled with different genre and in the album she is very raw and real and pure. She isn't hiding behind Halsey anymore, she has accepted to love the true her aka Ashely. The songs are all different and unique. If u listen from start to end in a sequential order, then you can see she arranged the tracks in an order which kinda connects the upcoming tracks that was clever. The album is definitely a 10/10 from me and I simply do not understand if people seriously gave this album a 0. Her songwriting skills still amaze me and I'm glad she took her time to perfectly craft the album and make it the way she wanted to make.… Expand
  70. MeliM007
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Grammy nomination is what this album deserves! Halsey is an exceptional artist and has gone above and beyond with MANIC. She poured her soul into this album and you feel every emotion throughout. From begining to end this album is a MASTERPIECE!
  71. Popisjam
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful album!! The songwriting alone makes the album a 10/10 worthy.
  72. toridurkin
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. she is SO beautiful and raw in this album. all i can say is thank you for trusting us with such personal pieces of yourself. the transition in forever ... (is a long time), the real, the humour, the hollow, the frustration. everything is so amazing.… Expand
  73. rikerrdbayo
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Mesmo fluindo entre vários estilos músicas o álbum ainda consegue ser coeso, e entregar sua mensagem. Uma verdadeira obra de arte!
  74. Keremfiliz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is very strong and peaceful. She just wanted to show herself and tried to make "heart music".
  75. atm22
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente lendária, uma fusão de room 94 com HFK, só que muito melhor, fico feliz que ela tenha evoluído de uma forma estrondorosa desde o começo de sua carreira, te amo minha negra rainha de wakanda
  76. Priscilaimr
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Following her alternative style with a lot of originality and personality in the lyrics. She is more mature compared to previous albums. Flawless vocals.
  77. LanaDelSwift
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Love her or hate her this is a solid, sonically cohesive body of work. This is an album full of very genuine, relatable, honest and heartfelt songs. I love halsey and she’s proven again she’s not just a singer she’s an artist.
  78. Somaya
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album isn’t like any album its a stunning experience! Halsey wasn’t afraid of putting one of her darkest & realest sides on the record which is Ashley. She experimented with every genre & guess what? she succeeded! In my opinion Manic is one of the best albums of 2020 without a doubt & my fav album of her
  79. jameslawson
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I’ve been a Halsey fan since 2015. I have watched her grow and mature as an artist. Today I can say I’m very proud of everything she’s put out since the Halsey project began. Manic is an excellent album that explores mental health, breakups, falling in love, insecurities and the pressures and life in your 20’s. I suggest you listen to the album in full and don’t skip or shuffle. Expect toI’ve been a Halsey fan since 2015. I have watched her grow and mature as an artist. Today I can say I’m very proud of everything she’s put out since the Halsey project began. Manic is an excellent album that explores mental health, breakups, falling in love, insecurities and the pressures and life in your 20’s. I suggest you listen to the album in full and don’t skip or shuffle. Expect to be moved on ‘More’… Expand
  80. thejoshuak37
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    By far my favorite body of work from Halsey. She knows her sound and knows the story she wants to tell with this album.
  81. Ryanmotta13
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. All amazing songs. Great lyrics, songs that fit together. An art!… Expand
  82. Sarranf
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is her best one so far. There is not a single bad song in the album
  83. ssierra
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    loooooved the album. It’s just so pure and unique. Really love halsey as an artist. She’s just amazing. The album is a masterpiece and I really meant it. It’s such a roller coaster of emotions. Really refined the album and her music in general. She’s so talented as a singer and as a writer. We can really really tell she lives what se does and there’s nothing greater than that. This albumloooooved the album. It’s just so pure and unique. Really love halsey as an artist. She’s just amazing. The album is a masterpiece and I really meant it. It’s such a roller coaster of emotions. Really refined the album and her music in general. She’s so talented as a singer and as a writer. We can really really tell she lives what se does and there’s nothing greater than that. This album is just a proof of her hard and amazing word and I also think that she deserves every littler amount of success she has.… Expand
  84. Joqtan
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey y su hermosa voz hacen que el album sea muy bueno y diferente, no hay canción mala me gustaron todas
  85. Iamgab1
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    While it lacks the bangers that her two previous albums had it is a beautiful peace of work. It’s nice to meet you Ashley.
  86. Johan21
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    El álbum tiene un toque tan único de ella. Realmente se nota que es una pieza demasiado personal, estoy sorprendido, aunque, a decir verdad, me hubiera gustado que agregara "Nightmare", ya que podía entrelazarse con "3 am".
  87. saulbadsan
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    Esta muy bonito todo el álbum pues la verdad sorprende ya que es un álbum que fue creado inteligentemente por esta gran cantante.
  88. Geovani1
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is so raw and it is just a beautifully made album every song is diffrent and this album is one of yhe best albums of 2020.
  89. Halseyfanforeva
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I totally respect everyone's opinions but this album is just so real and pure that it's kinda safe to say anyone who gave it a less than 5 didn't even understand the concept of the album. Just a suggestion, listen to the album without comparing it with her previous albums. All her music is different and the reason why some don't like Manic is because they are comparing it with badlandsI totally respect everyone's opinions but this album is just so real and pure that it's kinda safe to say anyone who gave it a less than 5 didn't even understand the concept of the album. Just a suggestion, listen to the album without comparing it with her previous albums. All her music is different and the reason why some don't like Manic is because they are comparing it with badlands when manic is not trying to be a Badlands vol.2 so I would say manic is her best album in my opinion.… Expand
  90. fckinlilith
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    At first I thought this album was kind of weird, because the rhythms were not very reconciled to me, but the lyrics are so personal, I quickly identified myself, and you get used to it haha, I loved it but badlands will always be memorable.
  91. Benjadelrey
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Is so beautiful, so intimate, the album is like her emotions, full intense, in less words a materpiece almost like Melodrama by Lorde but no. Hahaha
  92. Abdansfikri
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When you first time hear this whole album you will think this album so complicated, but this is real masterpiece, i love it very much!… Expand
  93. Souldanp
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Álbum perfeito, mostrando para o que veio e mudando a cada música e a cada letra criada para esse álbum.
  94. Nickherold
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing genre-bending work from Halsey. She never fails to disappoint.
  95. itsabzhere
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A master piece and a half. You need to listen to it. So beautifully made and you know Halsey took her time on this album.… Expand
  96. izxbellix
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely wonderful. I am in love with this album. Halsey never fails to impress me with her talents and effort for her music
  97. username1234z
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Manic is truly a masterpiece, with songs in various styles there’s something for everyone to love. ‘More’ is her most personal song to date, it’s intimacy creating a beautiful ambiance. ‘Forever ... (is a long time)’ is similar to something in a soundtrack of a musical, with changes in tone and key, as well as the lyrics telling a story. Her best album to date.
  98. Isaacshah1028
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Halsey has grown very much with this album. She attempted to do something not many can do well and that is mix the genre of this album. This album just has one theme and that’s Ashley. She metaphorically opened herself up in this album from her head to her heart. Beautiful album with such different songs on each track list fit to meet someone’s expectations for every feeling they couldHalsey has grown very much with this album. She attempted to do something not many can do well and that is mix the genre of this album. This album just has one theme and that’s Ashley. She metaphorically opened herself up in this album from her head to her heart. Beautiful album with such different songs on each track list fit to meet someone’s expectations for every feeling they could possible feel. Beautiful work.… Expand
  99. lexus_eve
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    such a personal album. truly her best work to date. no song sounds the same as the last.
  100. nachtwereld
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I love this album. This album is very sincery and we can see not a character - Halsey , we were able to see - Ashley. in my opinion , Halsey deserves get all prize for the manic.
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#19 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Metascore
80

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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